A/N: Heya! I bet you're surprised that Chapter 22 is out so soon! Well, I had a massive burst of inspiration, and my fingers hurt from writing this chapter, so I hope I get a lot of positive feedback! Enjoy!
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I DO NOT OWN ANY OF THE CHARACTERS, PLACES, OR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY THAT APPEAR IN THIS STORY, EXCEPT ZERO NIGIRO, AND THE HOSHIGAN. IF I DID, THIS WOULD BE AN ANIME, NOT A FANFIC.
Misgendered the MC Counter: 7
Words
'Thoughts'
"Speech"
"Whispering"
"~Singing~"
"Threatening/Serious"
"SHOUTING"
""Multiple People Talking""
[SYSTEM]
"[Telepathy]"
{[System Admin]}
{Skill/Item/Title/Achievement/etc.}
{POV - Zero Nigiro - Friday}
Walking into the dorm room after getting out of class, I stretch my arms above my head as I quickly put my stuff away, before teleporting out to the woods. I also
"I need to hurry, because the Dance is happening tonight, so I don't have much time to do this.' I think to myself, as I head to a place marked on my GPS.
After a couple of minutes worth of flying, I reach a clearing with a patch of dirt, along with trash scattered around the top of the mound.
"Bingo." I grin, as I use Earth Magic to make a hole, revealing a skeleton covered in dirt and worms. I pick the body up using a new skill I'd picked up, before cleaning it up using Wind Magic.
{Telekinesis} {Active} [1/100 - 49%] (You've never seen a table float on its own! Allows the user to move things with their mind. (0.5 tons per level, 1500 MP Per Second Per Ton.))
Looking at the Skeleton, I use the first Instance of a Skill I got a long time ago.
"{Resurrection}." I call out, pointing at the Skeleton. All of a sudden, the skeleton starts growing Muscle, Skin, and Organs right in front of me, as a Grizzled yet Handsome man stands in front of me. I do a quick appraisal to make sure it's the right guy, as he opens his eyes.
{Marcus Black}
{Soul Thief}
{Level 131}
[+20 STAT POINTS FOR OBSERVING A HIDDEN CANON CHARACTER.]
'Y'know, now that I think about it, I never used Observe on Taiyang or Summer. I should do that when I get back to Beacon.'
"Where…?" He gets out, before making eye contact with me, as I change my pointer finger to an open, outstretched hand.
"{Gluttony}." I call out as black mist surrounds Marcus, engulfing him as he gets absorbed into my body as I get a bunch of notifications, considering that this guy stole so many different semblances.
[For absorbing Marcus Black, you get:]
[{Skill: Reaper}]
[{Skill: Mercury}]
[{Skill: Illness Immunity}]
[{Skill: Hunter's Eye}]
[100 Skill Points for Breaking Down Unwanted Skills]
[10 Levels for Absorbing Someone Twice your Level.]
{Reaper} {Active} [MAX] (Your Soul is Forfeit. Allows the user to Steal Semblances.)
{Mercury} {Active} [MAX] (Watch your step. Allows the user to turn any metal they touch into a Remotely Activated Explosive.)
{Illness Immunity} {Passive} [MAX] (Immune to all sicknesses. Does not apply to Poison or Physical Conditions like Exhaustion.)
{Steal} {Active} [MAX] (Yoink! Mine now. Allows the User to Steal from others. The Higher the Level of this skill, the better a thief you are.)
Interesting Thing about {Gluttony}; If you didn't want a skill that you absorbed, you could convert it into Skill Points, and either Level up a Skill you own, Learn a New Skill, or Reduce the Cost of a Skill's Unlock. I chose to do the Latter Option, Reducing {Super Saiyan 3}'s Stat cost.
{Super Saiyan 3} {Legendary} {Active}
[Requires: All Stats 300]
[Requires: {Saiyan} Race]
[Requires: {Super Saiyan} and {Super Saiyan 2} Level MAX]
'Anyways, I got what I came for, so I'm going to head back, hopefully in time for the Dance.' I think, rushing back.
{Time Skip - 10pm, Same Friday}
Thankfully, I made it back just in time for me to DJ for the Dance, so I got out on the Stage, and selected a song that I stole from my Previous world, that I had recreated here.
[NOW PLAYING - Ke$ha - Die Young]
"~I hear your heart beat to the beat of the drums~
~Oh, what a shame that you came here with someone~
~So while you're here in my arms~
~Let's make the most of the night like we're gonna die young~
~We're gonna die young~
~We're gonna die young~
~Let's make the most of the night like we're gonna die young~!"
The whole room is Dancing at this point, with Jaune and Pyrrha taking Center Stage.
"~Let's make the most of the night like we're gonna die young~
~Young hearts, out our minds~
~Runnin' till we outta time~
~Wild childs, lookin' good~
~Livin' hard just like we should~
~Don't care who's watching when we tearing it up (you know)
~That magic that we got nobody can touch (for sure)~
~Looking for some trouble tonight (yeah)~
~Take my hand, I'll show you the wild side~
~Like it's the last night of our lives (uh huh)~
~We'll keep dancing till we die~!"
I notice Mercury tapping his foot heavily in the back, with Emerald sighing and looking at her phone.
"~I hear your heart beat to the beat of the drums~
~Oh, what a shame that you came here with someone~
~So while you're here in my arms~
~Let's make the most of the night like we're gonna die young~
~We're gonna die young~
~We're gonna die young~
~Let's make the most of the night like we're gonna die young~!"
Blake is here, and it seems like she's enjoying herself. She's dancing with Fawn and Sun, with Fawn and Sun's positive moods too much for Blake to be broody around.
"~Let's make the most of the night like we're gonna die~
~Young hunks, taking shots~
~Stripping down to dirty socks~
~Music up, gettin' hot~
~Kiss me, give me all you've got~
~It's pretty obvious that you've got a crush (you know)~
~That magic in your pants, it's making me blush (for sure)~"
I notice Glynda in the back goes red in the face while listening to the Lyrics, before excusing herself.
~Looking for some trouble tonight (yeah)~
~Take my hand I'll show you the wild side~
~Like it's the last night of our lives (uh huh)~
~We'll keep dancing till we die (till we die)~!"
I turn down the Music, and lower my headphones.
"You guys have heard most of this song, so Join in on the last part!" I yell, as I turn the music up a bunch.
"~I hear your heart beat to the beat of the drums~
~Oh, what a shame that you came here with someone~
~So while you're here in my arms~
~Let's make the most of the night like we're gonna die young~
~I hear your heart beat to the beat of the drums~
~Oh, what a shame that you came here with someone~
~So while you're here in my arms~
~Let's make the most of the night like we're gonna die young~!"
The entire crowd joined in on that part, and the most Surprising part is that Ozpin started breakdancing in the middle like a professional, which shocked us all.
~We're gonna die young~
~We're gonna die young~
~Let's make the most of the night like we're gonna die young~!"
Everyone cheered, as I laughed at the positive energy of this night. Although, I can't help but shake the feeling that I'm forgetting something…
{POV - 3rd Person, Emerald Sustrai}
As Emerald uploaded the Black Queen Virus to the CCTS, she passes all info about Zero Nigiro to Cinder, along with where the Relic is kept and where Amber, the Fall Maiden is being held.
When Emerald Leaves the CCTS tower after implanting the Virus, a Clock Chime goes off, alongside a wide smile appearing on every screen in the tower.
{POV - 3rd Person, Cinder Fall, and Sango Blackmoon}
{Location: Grimmlands}
Cinder leads Sango through the halls of Salem's Castle, as Sango's wings are bright red. However, Sango isn't as afraid as she was before.
Cinder opens a Massive door, to reveal Salem sitting atop a throne, Grimm surrounding her, as she Stands upright upon Cinder's Entrance, as Cinder Kneels.
"Cinder." Salem barks out in a stern voice. "Why have you returned? I hope you haven't failed me."
"Never, My Queen." Cinder bows her head lower, as Sango instinctively bows her head. "Although there is going to be a Massive Bump in the plan unless we accelerate it. That's why I've come. To plead for your help in Awakening the Grimm Wyvern early."
"Is there a problem with the plan of using the Fear at the Vytal Festival?" Salem leers at Cinder, walking closer.
"N-No, My Queen…" Cinder's confidence starts falling, but she regains her composure. "There is a person, much, much stronger than I. Even stronger than Ozpin, from what I've learned, who is staying at Beacon."
Salem stops, thinking about this for a moment.
"And who is this?" Salem asks, glancing at Sango, as her wings shiver instinctively
"This is Sango Blackmoon. An Assassin I'd hired to help with the plan." Cinder explains. "Instead of Paying her money, I offered-"
"I remember now. You promised that her family tree would have Immunity from Grimm attacks if she helped you with this. And that Immunity would last unless there was a betrayal." Salem muses, tapping her index finger on her lips. "I do recall finding those terms agreeable, as long as the thought of betrayal is preposterous."
"Y-Yes, my queen. She swears to you." Cinder nods, before continuing what she was saying. "Sango, tell her what you told me."
Sango is silent for a moment, before speaking out.
"...Zero Nigiro… Is like a Mountain. Unshakeable. Unyielding. Unstoppable. If your plans are to come to fruition, She's the biggest hurdle you have to overcome."
"Thankfully, I've got a solution." Cinder explains, Showing Salem an Image of Seven Goldish-Amber orbs, each orb having a different number of Lime Green Stars inside them. "These are called Dragon Balls. If you bring all seven together and recite the password, a Dragon Appears, and grants three wishes to whoever asks for them."
Salem's eyes widened at this information.
"Do you know the Password?" Salem asks, sounding slightly hopeful.
"Yes, My Queen. The Password is; 'Rayquaza! Appear Before me, and grant my Wish!' according to this document. Rayquaza being the name of the Dragon."
Salem stands upright, her entire body language becoming super serious.
"Cinder, I will lend you my power, and I will not only awaken the Grimm Wyvern, but force the Grimm to rush towards Beacon. Your Job will be to Retrieve these Dragon Balls, and bring them to me. Do this, and one of the wishes will be to give you all four of the maiden abilities."
"Yes, My Queen!" Cinder exclaims enthusiastically. "I won't let you down, My Queen!"
Cinder looks at Sango, before smirking.
"And I have just the job for you…" Salem says, lifting up a massive vase with magic, before dumping it all over Sango. The Black substance being concentrated Liquid from the Grimm Pools. Sango wails out in agony as the liquid takes over her body, turning her into a Creature of the Grimm. Sango then goes silent, before standing upright, Her body being completely Grimm-ified.
"You shall serve me well. Your new name is Grimleal. Your job will be to take care of Zero Nigiro, and anyone else who stands in my way, while I use the Dragon Balls." Salem orders.
"Yes, My Queen." Grimleal bows, before taking off, the butterfly wings becoming Jagged, alongside bladed tendrils protruding out of her body.
"Prepare for battle, Cinder. Beacon Falls tonight."
A/N: Big Chapter! I bet nobody saw this coming! Also, I try to incorporate songs I enjoy into the story, so just know that this won't be the first time you get a song section in this story!
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