Author's Note:

Alright it's been few good 3 days but we are back hopefully you the reader is enjoying the holidays

and a new year

As always here's a few questions for you the reader some from last chapter and upcoming stuff:

A new member for Akira's group on the making

Questions from Apzeta and Bishop:

1. Time Jacker Akira ?

2. Watts/Tyrian Team Up or Fight ?

So now let's go return back to the story.

[ Different Location - Streets of Mantle ]

The streets echoed with the distant sounds of battle.

Amethyst, shrouded in her leather jacket and purple combat dress, moved with a feline grace, following the van that had taken Team RWBY, Team JNR, Qrow, and Oscar.

Her red-highlighted black hair swayed slightly as she stopped in her tracks, her red eyes narrowing when she noticed Onyx clashing with Penny above the rooftops.

Amethyst (to herself): "Onyx, you idiot. You're drawing too much attention."

She quickly tabs her earpiece, her tone filled with a mix of exasperation and amusement as she opened a private channel.

Amethyst (through comms): "Onyx, remember what Akira said—no finishers. You're supposed to keep things low-key, not blow up half the city."

Onyx (over comms, laughing): "Oh, come on, Amethyst. Where's the fun in that? Besides, the Ark—"

Amethyst (cutting him off): "Save the sermons for later. I've got my own party to crash."

She ended the call, her lips curling into a mischievous smirk.

From the pocket of her jacket, she takes out her own Forceriser and the Nevermore Progrisekey.

The devices gleamed faintly under the artificial light, the snow reflecting their cold, metallic brilliance.

Amethyst (murmuring): "Time to make some noise."

She held the Forceriser against her belt area, the device snapping into place with a mechanical hiss.

A surge of crimson electricity coursed through her system, eliciting a sharp intake of breath.

But instead of pain, Amethyst tilted her head back and laughed, the sensation filling her with exhilaration.

Forceriser: [ Forceriser ! ]

She pressed the Rise Starter on the Nevermore Progrisekey, the device emitting an ear-piercing screech.

Nevermore Progrisekey: [ Screech ! ]

Sliding the Progrisekey into the Rise Vice, the Forceriser's standby sound—a harsh industrial siren mixed with a drumbeat rhythm—resonated through the air.

Amethyst gripped the Force Executor, her fingers tingling with anticipation.

Amethyst: "Henshin."

She pulled the Force Executor, the Expanded Jack springing open with a violent hiss.

The Forceriser roared to life, the transformation commencing.

Forceriser: [ Forcerise! Screeching Nevermore ! ]

A colorless mechanical Nevermore manifested from the Force Factory.

It enveloped her in a storm of shifting plates and energy, tearing apart to reveal a sleek, dark undersuit beneath.

The armor pieces hovered briefly before slamming into place, each impact accompanied by the hiss of restraint cables locking them down.

Forceriser: [ A scream that echoes through the void ! ]

Amethyst's armor now gleamed with a menacing, Grimm-like aesthetic.

The jagged, bird-skull-inspired helmet covered her head, crimson eyes glowing like twin beacons.

Her chest plate resembled the ribcage of a Nevermore, and the sharp, feather-like gauntlets on her arms glinted wickedly in the light.

From her back extended faint energy projections resembling skeletal wings.

Forcerise: [ Breakdown ! ]

Amethyst (mockingly): "Well, aren't I just screaming fabulous?"

She spread her arms, the armor's flight capabilities activating with a subtle hum.

Her wings flared out, and with a single leap, she took to the air, soaring effortlessly toward the rooftop battle.

[ Rooftops - Onyx vs. Penny ]

Penny's blades spun defensively around her as Onyx lunged forward, his explosive strikes forcing her to retreat.

Sparks flew as their attacks clashed, neither gaining the upper hand.

Suddenly, Amethyst descended between them, her landing creating a shockwave that sent both combatants stumbling.

Penny (startled): "Another one?! Who are you?!"

Amethyst tilted her head, her crimson visor glinting as she regarded Penny. Her voice was playful, almost teasing.

Amethyst: "Oh, don't mind me, sweetheart. Just here to keep him in line." (She gestured lazily at Onyx.) "He tends to get... carried away."

Onyx (grinning): "About time you showed up, Amethyst. I was starting to think you didn't care."

Amethyst (smirking): "Care? About your little tantrum? Hardly. I just couldn't let you have all the fun."

Penny (firmly): "You're both threats to this city. I won't let you continue!"

Amethyst: "Threats? Us? Oh, darling, you haven't seen threats yet."

Without warning, she unleashed a screech, the sound wave distorting the air and forcing Penny to cover her ears.

The shockwave disrupted the Floating Array, sending the blades spiraling out of formation.

Onyx (laughing): "That's more like it!"

Amethyst took to the air, her skeletal wings glowing faintly as she circled Penny like a predator sizing up its prey.

Penny (recovering): "I won't let you hurt anyone else!"

She retaliated with a flurry of blades, but Amethyst weaved through them with ease, her flight capabilities granting her unmatched agility.

Amethyst (mockingly): "Oh, you're adorable when you're trying so hard. But let's see how you handle this!"

She pushed the Force Executor in and out, activating her finisher.

The Forceriser announced the move with a haunting declaration.

Forceriser: [ Screech Dystopia ! ]

Amethyst's wings expanded, glowing with an eerie, crimson energy.

She unleashed a deafening screech, the soundwaves warping reality itself as they barreled toward Penny.

The shockwave shattered nearby windows and sent Penny hurtling backward, struggling to regain control.

Amethyst (laughing): "What's wrong, puppet? Can't keep up?"

Onyx crossed his arms, watching the chaos with amusement.

Onyx: "You really know how to make an entrance, Amethyst."

Amethyst (grinning): "What can I say? I aim to please."

Amethyst's crimson visor glinted ominously as Penny struggled to her feet, her blades reassembling into a defensive formation.

Onyx stepped forward, dismissing his Forceriser with a smirk, his lion-like tail swaying lazily.

Onyx: "Let's finish this before she gets annoying again."

Amethyst (holding up a hand): "Patience, Onyx. We don't want to break her... just yet."

Penny steadied herself, her voice calm but firm.

Penny: "You won't win. I'll stop you, no matter what it takes."

Amethyst tilted her head, her tone dripping with mock sympathy.

Amethyst: "Oh, sweetheart, it's not about winning. It's about showing you where you belong."

With a smooth motion, she extended her arm, her hand splitting open to reveal several mechanical tendrils.

They snaked toward Penny with alarming speed, evading her attempts to cut them down with her blades.

Penny (startled): "What are you—"

The tendrils struck her core, emitting a sharp hiss as they latched on.

Penny's green eyes widened in alarm as data began to flood her systems.

Amethyst (calmly): "Just a little upgrade, darling. Relax—it's for the greater good."

Onyx crouched beside Penny, his predatory gaze locking onto her as he deactivated his Forceriser entirely.

Onyx: "Hold still, puppet. Our it will be worse."

Penny's struggles intensified, but Onyx's grip was unyielding.

Amethyst's tendrils pulsed with crimson energy as the program loaded into Penny's core.

For a moment, Penny's eyes flickered between green and red, her voice faltering.

Penny (haltingly): "All... as the Ark wills..."

Amethyst smiled, retracting her tendrils as Penny's systems stabilized.

Amethyst: "That's a good girl. Now, go back to your little friends and pretend none of this ever happened."

Penny hesitated for a fraction of a second before nodding, her expression neutral as she retrieved her Floating Array.

Penny: "Understood. Returning to the others."

With that, she took to the skies, her thrusters leaving a faint trail of green light as she vanished into the distance.

Onyx (grinning): "That was almost too easy. She'll never see it coming."

Amethyst dusted off her hands before deactivating her Forceriser returning back to her unarmored form

Amethyst: "Don't get cocky. There's still much to be done."

A faint beep sounded in their earpieces, and Akira's voice came through with a measured calmness.

Akira (over comms): "The first phase is complete on my end. Amethyst, Onyx—status?"

Amethyst: "Our part's done. The puppet is primed and ready. Just give the word."

Onyx (eagerly): "What's next? Something explosive, I hope."

Akira: "Patience, Onyx. You'll get your moment. For now, return to the Manta. I've gathered new data from the Ark, and you'll need to upload your combat records for analysis."

Amethyst glanced at Onyx, her expression shifting into a mischievous smirk.

Amethyst and Onyx (in unison): "All as the Ark wills."

The two androids turned, their steps synchronized as they leaped from the rooftop, vanishing into the snowy streets below.

Amethyst: "Atlas Academy won't know what hit it."

Onyx (grinning): "And neither will the rest of this city."

Their laughter echoed briefly before being swallowed by the howling wind, leaving only a faint trace of their presence