A/N: This is another chapter of Energized Rwbyverse and before we start how 'bout a quick recap of things. Well it's pretty much the fall of beacon but trust me there will be a lot of surprises. I guess I'll just have to gget to it but before then remember to favourite, follow and review all of my stories ( Of Diamonds and Rubies, Legend of the Starwalker and Energized Rwbyverse ).
CHAPTER 12: Ashes of Tomorrow
OUTSIDE AMITY COLOSSEUM
The lights flickered as Felix walked in giving Mercury a chance to escape but not before saying, " Hahaha, Good luck with that ". Just seeing Felix made Davi's eyes twitch. " I can see you've come for more beatin', and trust me I will deliver it to you ", Davi said. " Oh!!! I don't think you can see anything ", Felix said menacingly as the light bulbs continued to slowly off.
Davi stood at the center of the passage, Don's Imperial glinting faintly in the dim light. He shifted his stance, his keen eyes scanning the shadows. Across from him, Felix emerged, Magmus resting casually on his shoulder.
"Ready to lose, Davi?" Felix smirked, his hand flexing as the lights above them flickered ominously.
"Don't get cocky, Felix," Davi replied, gripping Imperial. The blade hummed faintly with energy.
Felix raised a hand, and the lights in the passage dimmed further, plunging the area into near darkness. Only the faint glow of Davi's blade and the dull light of Magmus' barrel remained.
Without warning, Felix spun Magmus forward, unleashing a barrage of bullets. The weapon roared, the flashes of gunfire illuminating the passage. Davi darted sideways, his movements fluid as he deflected the bullets with his sword. Sparks flew as energy met metal.
"Stay still!" Felix growled, adjusting Magmus' trajectory to follow Davi's movements.
Davi smirked, redirecting a burst of energy from Imperial to create a shield, absorbing the incoming fire. He dashed forward, using the cover of his shield to close the gap.
Reaching Felix, Davi swung Imperial in a wide arc. Felix stepped back, narrowly avoiding the strike, and countered by slamming the barrel of Magmus into Davi's side. The force sent Davi stumbling, but he recovered quickly, flipping backward to create distance.
"Not bad," Felix admitted, but his grin widened. "Let's see how you handle this."
With a sharp gesture, Felix plunged the passage into total darkness. The air grew heavy as every source of light was extinguished.
Davi steadied himself, his senses heightened. The sound of Felix's footsteps echoed faintly, and the spinning of Magmus' barrel served as his only warning.
"Lost yet?" Felix taunted, his voice bouncing off the walls.
Davi closed his eyes, focusing on the energy around him. He could feel the faint hum of Felix's aura and the powerful vibrations of Magmus. With a flick of his wrist, he sent a pulse of energy outward, momentarily illuminating the passage and revealing Felix's position.
"Gotcha!" Davi launched a surge of energy at Felix, forcing him to dodge. The blast missed but struck the wall, creating a brief burst of light that Davi used to reposition.
Felix growled in frustration, using the cover of darkness to maneuver. He fired sporadically, the bullets ricocheting off walls and forcing Davi to stay on the move.
But Davi had a plan. Channeling his semblance, he sent arcs of energy into the walls, creating faint glimmers that disrupted Felix's darkness. With each flash, Davi closed the distance, until he was finally within striking range.
Felix swung Magmus like a club, but Davi ducked under the attack and drove his knee into Felix's gut. As Felix staggered back, Davi spun, slamming the flat of Imperial against Felix's head.
Felix stumbled, disoriented, as Davi unleashed a final pulse of energy, momentarily blinding him. Taking advantage, Davi stepped forward and delivered a powerful strike with the hilt of his sword, knocking Felix unconscious.
The lights in the passage flickered back on, revealing Felix crumpled on the ground and Davi standing over him, breathing heavily.
"Not so tough in the light," Davi muttered, sheathing Imperial.
IN THE AMITY COLOSSEUM
Davi proceeded to go outside the Amity Collosseum as he tried to find Alice, Eden and Nero and after a while of frantically searching he finally found them.
" You won't believe who I ran into today ", Davi said, " It was Felix, can you believe it ? ". " I can't believe your luck ", Alice said sarcastically. " Mondays, right ", Eden said. " Not funny ", Davi replied. " Yeah, especially when people are running around, panicking ", Nero said. " Yeah, it's pretty much an all you can eat buffet for grimm ", Eden said. " Not funny again but totally true ", Davi said.
" Well we should split up so we can kill more grimm and help with the evacuation ", Davi said.
" Best plan that you've come up with since I've known you ", Alice said. " Thank you!!!", Davi said happily. " It's not a compliment ", Alice said. " Ouch!!", Davi said.
ALICE'S FIGHT
Alice stood at the edge of the clearing, her sharp gaze fixed on the dark figures emerging from the trees. Her dual katanas gleamed faintly in the fading light. Behind her, a group of innocents who just wanted to watch a good fight clutched each other tightly, fear etched on their faces.
"Keep moving and stay close," Alice instructed calmly, her voice steady even as the guttural roars of the Grimm grew closer.
The first Beowolf charged, its claws extended. Alice stepped forward, her movements precise and controlled. With a quick upward slash, she severed its arm. Before the creature could react, she spun, slicing through its torso. The Grimm dissolved into black mist as Alice turned to face the next threat.
The growling increased as more Grimm poured into the clearing. Alice glanced back at the villagers and extended her semblance. Illusory duplicates of the group appeared, scattering in multiple directions. The Grimm hesitated, confused by the sudden influx of prey.
"Follow the real path," Alice whispered to the people, nodding toward a hidden trail.
As the villagers slipped away, the Grimm lunged at the illusions. Alice took advantage of the chaos, dashing forward with her katanas at the ready.
A towering Ursa emerged from the trees, roaring as it locked eyes on Alice. She smirked and created a shimmering copy of herself, taunting the Ursa as it charged. The illusion darted left, leading the massive creature into a cluster of trees, while Alice flanked it from the right.
As the Ursa crashed into the trees, disoriented, Alice leapt onto its back. Her katanas flashed as she drove them into its neck. The creature roared in pain before collapsing, dissolving into mist beneath her.
Alice turned her attention to a group of Creeps emerging from the ground. She twirled her katanas, her movements fluid and deliberate. The first Creep lunged, and Alice sidestepped, slicing cleanly through its midsection. She kicked another into the path of a third before slashing them both in a single arc.
More Grimm poured into the clearing, drawn by the lingering fear. Alice gritted her teeth, her semblance shimmering as she cast a larger illusion. This time, an entire battalion of ghostly warriors appeared, advancing on the Grimm.
The creatures snarled and lunged at the illusions, buying Alice precious moments. She moved swiftly, picking off the distracted Grimm one by one. Her katanas danced in the dim light, each strike precise and lethal.
With the last of the Grimm defeated, Alice turned to check on the people. They had reached the edge of the forest, their path clear. She sheathed her katanas and took a deep breath, her energy waning but her resolve unbroken.
A young boy stepped forward, his eyes wide with admiration. "Thank you, miss. You saved us."
Alice allowed herself a small smile, placing a hand on the boy's shoulder. "It's what I do. Now go."
EDEN'S FIGHT
The courtyard outside Beacon Academy is in chaos. The Fall of Beacon rages on, and a swarm of corrupted Atlesian mechs has broken through the defenses. Eden, armed with his dust-powered roller blades and rapid-fire kicks, finds himself alongside Weiss Schnee, who's determined to make a stand.
Eden crouched low, his roller blades humming with energy as he surveyed the incoming mechs. Sparks flew from their joints, their red eyes glowing with malice.
Beside him, Weiss stood poised, Myrtenaster in hand, her glyphs shimmering in the air. Her usually calm expression was edged with tension.
"You ready for this, princess?" Eden asked, his grin widening.
Weiss spared him a sharp glance. "Focus on the fight. We don't have time for your banter."
Eden chuckled, skating forward. "Just try to keep up."
The first mech lunged, its arm-mounted blade swinging down. Eden darted to the side, his roller blades leaving streaks of dust-powered energy across the ground.
He closed the distance in a flash, delivering a spinning kick to the mech's midsection. The impact, amplified by kinetic dust, sent the machine staggering backward.
Weiss flicked Myrtenaster, summoning a glyph beneath Eden as he moved. His speed doubled, and he used the boost to launch himself upward, landing a devastating kick to the mech's head.
The machine crumpled, sparks flying.
"Not bad, huh?" Eden called over his shoulder.
Weiss didn't respond, her focus already on the next wave.
A trio of mechs advanced, their weapons charging. Weiss twirled Myrtenaster, creating a series of glyphs in midair. Ice shards shot forth, freezing one mech in place.
As the second mech lunged at her, Weiss dodged gracefully, conjuring a glyph beneath her feet to propel herself upward. From her elevated position, she directed a flurry of rapier strikes at its joints, disabling it.
The third mech turned its attention to Eden, firing a volley of energy blasts. Eden weaved between them, his movements growing faster with each close call.
"Let's make this interesting," he muttered, activating the fire dust in his blades. Flames erupted as he skated toward the mech, delivering a blazing kick that tore through its chest plate.
More mechs poured into the courtyard, their sheer numbers threatening to overwhelm the duo. Eden, now a blur of motion, fought tirelessly, his kicks growing stronger and faster with each strike.
But even he couldn't take them all down alone. One mech managed to knock him off balance, its blade grazing his side.
Weiss saw her opening. She dashed forward, creating a glyph beneath the mech that sent it hurtling backward.
"You're getting sloppy," she said, helping Eden back to his feet.
"Just setting you up for the big finish," Eden replied, wincing.
The last mech was massive, its reinforced armor gleaming even in the dim light of the battle. Its dual energy cannons charged ominously as it stepped forward.
Eden squared his shoulders, his blades flaring with dust energy. "You take the left; I'll take the right."
Weiss nodded, her expression steely.
Eden launched himself toward the mech, dodging its cannon blasts with dizzying speed. He targeted its joints, delivering a series of rapid kicks that left scorch marks in their wake.
Weiss, meanwhile, summoned glyphs to propel herself around the mech, striking its armor with precision. But their attacks weren't enough to bring it down.
The mech roared, firing a devastating energy blast that knocked Eden to the ground.
As Eden struggled to rise, Weiss gritted her teeth, her eyes narrowing. She raised Myrtenaster, her aura flaring. A massive glyph formed behind her, shimmering with icy light.
Eden looked up, his eyes widening. "What is that?"
Weiss didn't answer. She thrust Myrtenaster forward, and the Arma Gigas emerged from the glyph, its towering form radiating power.
The summoned knight charged the mech, its sword clashing against the machine's reinforced armor. The ground shook with each strike.
Weiss directed the Gigas with precision, guiding its attacks to exploit the mech's weak points. Eden seized the opportunity, skating in to deliver the final blow.
With a fiery kick to the mech's power core, he triggered a chain reaction. The machine exploded, pieces scattering across the courtyard.
Weiss dismissed the Gigas, her breathing heavy but controlled. Eden leaned on his knees, catching his breath.
"Well, that was something," he said, grinning. "Didn't know you had a giant knight up your sleeve."
Weiss didn't smile, but there was a hint of pride in her voice. "There's a lot you don't know about me."
Eden laughed, straightening up. "Fair enough. But remind me never to get on your bad side."
The two stood amidst the wreckage, the battle won but the war far from over.
NERO'S FIGHT
The skies are dark, the air thick with smoke and ash. The sound of battle echoes across the ruins of Beacon Academy as Nero and Yang confront Adam, who stands triumphantly over a wounded Blake. The tension is palpable, the stakes high.
Blake fell to her knees, her hand clutching her side where Adam's blade had pierced her. Blood seeped between her fingers as she gasped for breath.
"You've always been predictable, Blake," Adam sneered, raising Wilt and Blush to finish her off.
A flash of motion interrupted him. Nero leapt between them, his fists crackling with energy as the dust in his gloves activated. He struck downward, forcing Adam to step back.
"Not another step, Adam," Nero growled, his voice low but laced with fury.
Adam's eyes narrowed as he took a closer look at Nero. A flicker of recognition crossed his face. "Nero... I should've known you'd be here. Still clinging to your belief in humanity?". "Y'know she thought that too.", " It only means we are right ", Nero replied.
Nero spoke again, his fiery gaze locked on Adam. "And you're still hiding behind cheap theatrics and a broken cause. I've got no love for the White Fang, but I won't let you hurt her again."
Behind him, Yang charged forward, her gauntlets primed.
Adam smirked, parrying Yang's punch with a swift motion of Wilt. Sparks flew as their weapons clashed. Nero seized the moment, moving in to strike from the side. His fist connected with Adam's shoulder, the heat from his semblance scorching the fabric of Adam's coat.
Adam hissed in pain but recovered quickly, spinning to deliver a powerful kick that sent Nero sliding back.
"Two against one?" Adam taunted. "I thought you both had more pride than that."
"After what you've done," Yang said through gritted teeth, "you don't deserve a fair fight."
The fight intensified. Nero and Yang moved as a chaotic yet complementary duo, their attacks relentless. Yang's explosive punches forced Adam to stay on the defensive, while Nero's fiery strikes kept him from regaining control of the fight.
Adam, however, was no ordinary opponent. His precision was deadly, each swing of Wilt forcing Nero and Yang to evade or block. His semblance, Moonslice, glowed ominously as he absorbed the energy of their attacks, waiting for the perfect moment to unleash it.
Nero lunged forward, his fist aimed at Adam's chest. Adam sidestepped and slashed upward, narrowly missing Nero's face. As Nero turned to retaliate, Adam unleashed a Moonslice, sending a wave of energy barreling toward him.
Nero raised his arms, absorbing most of the blast with his gloves, but the force sent him stumbling back.
"Stay sharp!" Yang yelled, launching herself at Adam. Her fist collided with his blade, creating a deafening explosion. The force pushed both of them back, but Yang quickly recovered, her semblance igniting her with newfound strength.
As they fought, Blake, still on the ground, stared at Nero, her expression a mixture of pain and confusion. "How does he know Adam?" she whispered, her voice barely audible over the clash of steel and the roar of explosions.
Adam's smirk deepened. "Oh, You didn't tell her? We're from the same family tree of believers before someone betrayed us all."
Nero's fists flared with heat, the ground beneath him beginning to blacken. "Enough talk, Adam. You've always been a coward hiding behind others' suffering. Let's end this."
Nero and Yang synchronized their attacks, Yang delivering a barrage of explosive punches while Nero targeted Adam's openings with precise, scorching strikes. Adam began to falter, his movements less sharp as he struggled to keep up with their relentless assault.
Desperate, Adam absorbed another wave of energy into Wilt, the blade glowing ominously. He released a massive Moonslice, the wave of energy tearing through the courtyard.
Yang grabbed Nero, using her gauntlets to propel them both out of the attack's path.
"This ends now," Nero said, his gloves glowing brighter than ever.
Yang launched herself into the air, drawing Adam's attention. He raised Wilt to block her, leaving his back exposed. Nero seized the opportunity, rushing forward with blinding speed. His fist connected with Adam's back, the heat from his semblance igniting the remnants of Adam's coat.
Adam screamed in pain, staggering forward. Yang landed behind him, her gauntlet glowing with stored energy.
"Hey, Adam," she said coldly. "This is for Blake."
Her punch connected with Adam's chest, the explosion sending him flying. He crashed into a pile of rubble, his weapon clattering to the ground.
Adam struggled to his feet, his once-cocky demeanor replaced with rage and desperation. But before he could retaliate, Nero stepped forward, his fists still glowing.
Adam glared at them, his hand twitching toward Wilt. But as Nero's gloves flared brighter, Adam hesitated. With a sneer, he turned and disappeared into the shadows.
Yang rushed to Blake's side, helping her up. Nero stood silently, his eyes following Adam until he was gone.
Blake looked up at Nero, her voice weak but steady. "You knew him... didn't you?"
Nero's jaw tightened. "It doesn't matter. He's gone now."
The three stood in the ruins of Beacon, battered but alive, the echoes of the battle fading into the distance.
Davi saw an ominous bright glow from Ozpin's office and just then he met Alice. " I can't find Ironwood but I think I know what he'll tell us to do ", Alice said. " Oh! Yeah and what will that be ", Davi asked. " Go up there and take back the skies ", Alice said. " Yeah, that actually makes does sound like what he'll say ".
" You do that and I'll rush over there to check what is happening, 'cuz I've got a bad feeling about this ", Davi said pointing to the Beacon Tower as they both departed.
Ruby tightens her grip on Crescent Rose, her breathing heavy as Neo circles her like a predator. Roman Torchwick leans casually on Melodic Cudgel, smirking.
"Well, Red, it's been fun. But playtime's over. Neo, finish her." l, Roman said with authority.
Neo lunges, her umbrella twirling as she delivers a series of rapid, calculated strikes. Ruby deflects some with Crescent Rose, but Neo's speed and precision are overwhelming. A well-placed kick sends Ruby stumbling backward, nearly losing her weapon.
From the shadows above the airship, Alice watches the fight unfold. She clenches her fists, realizing Ruby won't last much longer against the pair. With a deep breath, she leaps onto the airship, landing silently behind Roman.
Alice mutters to herself, " Time to even the odds."
She waves her hand, and three identical copies of Ruby appear, surrounding Neo.
Neo pauses mid-strike, her eyes narrowing in confusion at the duplicates. She swings at one, and her umbrella slices through harmlessly. Another fake Ruby darts forward, causing her to spin defensively.
"What the—? Neo, get it together!", Roman said.
Roman fires a shot at one of the illusions, only for it to vanish into thin air. His smirk falters.
"Okay, that's new.", Roman said, his voice laced with confusion.
Ruby, seizing the opportunity, slashes at Neo, forcing her to retreat.
Alice steps forward, her eyes glowing faintly as she conjures a massive illusion. Beacon Academy, untouched and shining as if the battle outside never existed.
Roman and Neo freeze.
"Impossible... the tower's still standing?", Roman said very confused.
Ruby doesn't waste the distraction. She charges Roman, slamming Crescent Rose into his weapon and sending him staggering.
Neo, "..." Silent but visibly alarmed, she steps back cautiously, scanning for the source of the trickery.
Roman's frustration boils over as he fires wildly at the illusion.
Alice shouts to Ruby, her voice cutting through the chaos.
Alice said, "Keep moving! I'll cover you!"
Alice summons illusory platforms in midair. Ruby uses them to vault above Neo, delivering a downward slash that nearly knocks Neo off the airship.
Neo retaliates with a flurry of umbrella strikes, but Alice conjures a wall of shadowy Rubys, blocking Neo's vision. The illusions dissipate as Ruby lands a clean shot, sending Neo skidding backward.
With Neo distracted, Ruby shifts her focus to Roman, who's trying to regain control of the airship.
Roman, "Enough of this nonsense! Neo, get rid of—"
Alice creates the illusion of Atlas soldiers boarding the ship, their weapons trained on Roman.
"You've got to be kidding me!", Roman said
In his panic, he turns to fire at the "soldiers," leaving himself open. Ruby capitalizes, slamming Crescent Rose into his chest and knocking him to the floor.
Neo, realizing the fight is lost, moves to grab Roman and flee. Alice steps forward, conjuring an illusion of a second Ruby blocking Neo's escape route.
Neo's eyes dart between the illusion and the real Ruby, calculating her next move. Frustrated, she takes a longer route, dragging Roman behind her.
As they retreat, Alice dispels the illusions, and the airship begins to spiral out of control.
Ruby grabs hold of a railing as the airship lurches violently. Alice steadies herself, her focus breaking as the ship starts to descend.
Ruby, "Who are you?"
Alice doesn't answer immediately. Instead, she steps toward Ruby, placing a hand on her shoulder.
Alice:
"An ally who doesn't want to see this place fall. Stay alive, Ruby. I certain we will meet again but until then I'm Alice ".
She leaps off the airship, disappearing into the chaos below. Ruby watches her go, a mix of gratitude and confusion on her face, before preparing herself for the crash landing.
Ruby survives the crash, bruised but alive. As she looks out over the burning city, she wonders about the mysterious girl who came to her aid.
Ruby to herself, "Who was that?"
Alice, now blending into the shadows of the battlefield, glances back at the distant airship.
The top of Beacon Tower. The Fall of Beacon is in its final moments. The air is heavy with tension, the night sky alight with flames and chaos. Pyrrha lies injured on the floor, an arrow from Cinder's bow lodged in her ankle. Cinder, now fully empowered with the Fall Maiden's abilities, stands triumphant over her, a wicked smile on her face.
As Cinder raises her hand to finish Pyrrha, a blast of energy tears through the space between them, forcing Cinder to step back.
"Not so fast," a voice echoes from the shadows.
Davi steps forward, his mask slightly cracked, revealing his steely gaze. His sword, Don's Imperial, gleams with stored energy, its edge glowing faintly.
Cinder smirks, tilting her head. "Another interruption? How quaint. Do you really think you can stop me?"
"I don't think," Davi replies, his voice calm but firm. "I act."
Cinder flicks her fingers, sending a volley of molten glass shards hurtling toward Davi. He blocks with his sword, the energy within Don's Imperial flaring as it absorbs and deflects the projectiles.
Davi charges, his movements precise and fluid. He closes the distance in an instant, slashing at Cinder. She blocks with her fiery blade, the clash creating a burst of sparks and heat.
"Impressive," Cinder says, her tone mocking. "But you're out of your league."
She spins, her flames erupting into a whip that lashes toward Davi. He sidesteps, using his semblance to channel energy into his sword. With a swing, he releases a wave of force that dissipates the whip and forces Cinder to retreat a step.
Cinder's eyes flash with anger. She summons a torrent of fire, the flames spiraling into a massive phoenix-like projection that dives toward Davi.
Davi braces himself, plunging Don's Imperial into the ground. A dome of energy forms around him, shielding him from the fiery onslaught.
But Cinder doesn't let up. She teleports behind him in a burst of flames, slashing at his back. Davi barely reacts in time, turning to block, but the force of her attack sends him skidding backward.
"You're persistent," she sneers. "But persistence isn't enough."
Davi steadies himself, gripping Imperial tightly. He channels more energy into the blade, its glow intensifying.
"You're right," he says, his voice unwavering. "Persistence alone isn't enough. That's why I fight for something more."
He lunges, faster than before. His strikes come in rapid succession, each one empowered by his semblance, creating shockwaves that shake the tower. Cinder is forced onto the defensive, her smug expression replaced with concentration.
Davi presses his advantage, leaping into the air and bringing his sword down with immense force. The impact creates a massive crater in the tower floor, sending Cinder tumbling.
Cinder snarls, her Maiden powers flaring to their peak. She rises, summoning a massive spear of flame. "You should have stayed out of this!" she shouts, hurling the spear at Davi.
Davi doesn't flinch. He channels all his remaining energy into Imperial, the blade glowing white-hot. He slashes upward, cutting through the spear and charging straight at Cinder.
The two clash in a blinding explosion of light and heat. For a moment, it seems like the tower itself might collapse under the force.
When the light fades, Davi stands over Cinder, his blade at her throat. She is battered and exhausted, her aura flickering.
Cinder smirks, even in defeat. "You're strong," she admits, stepping back. "But it doesn't matter. The job is already done."
Before Davi can respond, she disappears in a burst of flames, retreating into the chaos below.
As the dust settles, Ruby bursts onto the scene, her eyes wide with panic. She rushes to Pyrrha, who lies motionless but alive.
"Pyrrha!" Ruby cries, kneeling beside her. She looks up at Davi, her eyes filled with desperation. "Thank you... I'll take it from here."
Davi nods, his expression unreadable. He sheathes Imperial, sparing a final glance at Ruby and Pyrrha before turning to leave.
As he descends the tower, his steps are heavy, his mind racing. He activates his communicator.
"Alice," he says, his voice tired but resolute. "I'm on my way. We need to regroup."
The night rages on, but Davi's resolve burns brighter than ever.
A/N: Alright guys that's the end of the chapter and the whole Fall of Beacon saga. I didn't expect to finish it off in one chapter but hey! life is full of surprises. My next chapter will be following the after events of the very tragic Fall of Beacon but atleast fatality was significantly reduced even if Ozpin still died.
Away from that, we will soon be entering everyone's private journeys before the battle of Haven which will develop a lot of character. But I guess that will be all for now but before I go remember to follow, favourite and review all of my stories.PEACE.