45 days after the GATE
Patch
Kingdom of Vale
Remnant
Ruby was slightly high, because of the shear raw firepower that was present. The United Earth Military as the People were calling it and command had seen no problem with it. The UEM had set up a fort called Arnus, and who were surrounding the fort were the defenders and the people of patch. They were astounded by the hospitality that the UEM had shown to them; they didn't act as self-entitled as the Atlesian Navy had been. The Faunas civilians loved it. These humans were treating them just as they would a human.
In fact a relief fleet was going to be tasked to go to Menagerie. Back to Ruby, she was in the motor pool staring at the American Abrams and Apaches. She had come here to meet up with the newly formed Recon Team Three. She already knew Lieutenant John Emerson, Sergeant Jason Matterson, Sergeant Sarah Bannon, and Captain Louis Jackson. Said captain was inspecting his new team.
Lieutenant Youji Itami was their Recon Specialist. Sergeant Mari Kurokawa was their Combat Medic. Sergeant Shino Kuribyashi was their CQC Specialist. Those three were all Japanese, yet spoke perfect English. Her mother was going to be the travel guide for the team. The Tankers from earlier were their Heavy Fire Support. They had an A2 Humvee as Light Fire Support with Private Marshawn Kyle and Corporal Natalie Markus as Driver and Gunner, respectively. Team RWBY was to serve as SpecOps for the team. They had an APC and a Troop Carrier in their convoy. Private Michael Kharkov and Private Cho Chang were their respective Drivers.
The Mission was to win the Hearts and Minds of the people of Vale and Vacao. Their Convoy comprised of one M19 troop carrier, one A2 Humvee, one Type 13 APC, and one M1A2 Abram.
"Ruby, are you Ok?" Yang had asked. "You've been staring at the tanks for a while now."
"Yeah … I'm okay," Ruby replied a little dazed. "Such firepower, is it even possible?"
"Well, Captain Louis is calling for us by the way," Weiss said walking towards Third Recon.
"Ok, let's get a move then. Do we have our new ammunition, bar Weiss?" Ruby asked.
"Yup," Yang said. Blake gave a nod in affirmation. Weis still needed Dust for her Rapier. They had found out that earthen ammunition did twice the damage to Grimm than Dust rounds did. To put it lightly, Weiss was shocked. Louis saw them and walked forward to them.
"Hey, you guys Ready?" Louis asked. Ruby nodded. "Good, our convoy as enough fuel to last us a week. Our first stop is Vale City, then Ansel a coastal town."
"Isn't Ansel where Jaune's family at?" Weiss asked.
"Yeah, I call him and ask him if we can stay there for a moment," Ruby answered. She brought out her scroll, but then she just remembered on important thing. The CCT towers were shut offline.
"Guys, I just remembered something," Ruby said nervously.
"What is it?" Yang replied.
"The CCTs are offline," Ruby said.
"Humph … don't even worry about that Miss Rose," Louis said with a smile.
"Why wouldn't we worry about that?" Weiss said. Louis just smirked.
"That's because the National Aerospace Association is about to show up with few Communication satellites," Said a woman with black hair and electric blue eyes.
"Y-you broke orbit!" screamed Weiss so shocked that the humans of earth made it to orbit. The Woman just chuckled.
"We've done more than just break orbit, honey. The name is Thalia Grace by the way," Thalia said. "I'm your Abrams' Tank commander."
"Well, you people are just full of surprises aren't you," Blake chimed in.
"Yep, we certainly are," Thalia replied with a small smirk. Team RWBY boarded the Troop Carrier and Thalia boarded her Abram. The rest of the convoy was ready to roll out. In the APC Captain Louis grabbed the radio and gave one command,
"Let's roll out Ladies and Gentlemen."
45 days after the GATE
Patch
Kingdom of Vale
Remnant
Third Recon was moving through the subterranean tunnel that leads to Vale City. They had to meet up with raven and the team of SEALs that had captured the entrance of the tunnel. The Priority Bombing the fleet was doing had stopped so The First, Second and Third Recon can move through the city. Once they got there Ruby's mother had a quick chat with Raven and Third Recon was on its way out.
The Humvee had taken lead with Summer in it. Next were the APC and then the Troop Carrier. At the end of the Convoy was the Abram.
"We got a death stalker, guys," Summer warned the Convoy. The Bradley had opened fire. Nearly one hundred 50 BMG rounds were put into said Death Stalker, killing it.
"Nice shooting, Corporal," Summer complemented the Russian woman.
"Thank you, Comrade, just doing my job," said Natalie. Summer had gotten a message from Major Thomas that a Class-A Grimm was spotted and flying towards the Convoy. An Elder Nevermore, they were dangerous.
"Sergeant Grace … Yeah … I want you to load an ABHE … there's a Nevermore coming our way."
Air Burst High Explosive shells were meant for anti-air situations. They were in that exact situation. It was a going to be a long week.
46 days after the GATE
Relief fleet
Sanus - Menagerie Oceanic Region
Remnant
Vice Admiral Thomas Lasky was kind of happy to go to Menagerie. He'd been given control of the Iowa and three destroyers and two fast attack subs. Not to mention the two Civilian freighters carrying the supplies and material for the relief mission. The Relief Fleet had come in contact with a long range bullhead patrol. It came from the place they were going to.
V. Admiral Lasky had told the bullhead they were going to Menagerie. The pilot didn't like that one bit.
"This is V. Admiral Lasky, we have Land-fall," Was what had been ringing around the fleet. The Iowa started broadsiding, the destroyers spanned out, the subs dived, and the freighters aligned with the shore dock. V. Admiral had token a seat on the Blackhawk on the back. It took off and headed to the main city, Kou Kuana.
The locals there had look at them with distain, they were human. The Blackhawk landed at the harbor, the crowd had erupted with vulgar language and insults. The V. Admiral and his Escort were a little worried then from the corner of his eye he saw a Private raise his rifle. He knew if that man fired his gun it would mean a massacre.
"Lower your weapon Private Moss, or so help me god I will put you in super max for starting a massacre," the V. Admiral said with such ferocity that the Private almost dropped his rifle.
"Y-yes sir," the Private responded fearfully.
"Might I remind you that, this is a relief effort not a high value escort?" The V. Admiral asked with conviction.
"No, sir," the Private said with a bit more bravery. The V. Admiral turned to the crowd.
"I am V. Admiral Thomas Lasky, the People of Earth would like to help you," The Admiral started, but the crowd fired even more insults. A tall and burly man stood tall, and the crowd parted at his arrival.
"What are humans doing here in Menagerie?" The Man asked, with clear disdain.
"Are you the person leading these people?" Lasky asked back.
"Yes, I am Chief Ghira Belladonna."
"Seriously!"
"Yes, why does that matter?"
"Your daughter came to us and spoke to our leaders. She is the very reason our fleet is here."
"My daughter is still alive?"
"Very, she sent a rabbit Faunus, named Velvet Scarlatina to act as an Ambassador."
"Where is Miss Scarlatina then?"
"She is on board the Sunrise, a shipping freighter, it requesting permission to dock, its carrying medical supplies, building material, and Civilians who wished to help."
"Surely you joke, humans distain us."
"Then why am I here then?"
"To suppress us."
"I you give one phrase. 'Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness'"
"What do you mean?"
"The People of earth think of you as equals."
"Wait, what?" Ghira said with actual confusion. "What is Earth?"
"Home of seven point five billion humans and after hearing your daughter's speech, I wouldn't doubt if half of them want Atlas to burn," Lasky said, pure sincerity.
The crowd that had gathered was silent. Ghira's face had blanched so did his Guard.
"Also, I must warn you, the people of earth do not tolerate terrorists, such as the White Fang," said Lasky. Half of the crowd paled at the warning. One of Lasky's guards tapped him on the shoulder. Lasky turned and faced him.
"Sir, the Los Angeles has spotted a Class S Grimm passing the fleet."
"I take it Captain Parker is dealing with it accordingly?"
"Yes sir, he called to let you know, sir."
"I want Miss Scarlatina to land on shore," Lasky said with firmness.
