Welcome back my awesome readers to MHA Reacts to RWBY. This is the interlude before we start volume two.
After this chapter, this fanfic and the rest of my reaction fanfics are going on a short Hiatus. The Hiatus would start after the publish of the next chapter of MHA Reacts to Young Justice.
For now let's see what the Audience has learned, because things are getting too spicy for the pepper, all thanks to Blake and White Fang.
MHA Reacts to RWBY
Interlude and World of Remnant from Volume Two
The Manga cafe.
After the audience got out of the Cinema, the audience returned to the main lobby.
Unlike the manga cafe from Japan, which the author wishes some would open in Canada. This Manga Cafe has a coffee lodge with comfortable-looking furniture. ; they are divided into sections. The first one on the room's right side was meant for the Pro Heroes. The one on the far left side was meant for the villains. Lastly, the students didn't get chairs to sit on. The audience has no clue why, but perhaps it will be explained later on
What they did see was there was a gray circle printed in the middle, it was too small for the students, but they believed it wasn't meant for them.
Someone's high heels are clicking with each step as the clicking sounds get closer. The audience turned their heads to see it was their new host. She was unique compared to Mr. Strawberry, She was 9 feet tall, and she was very skinny like a stick-like figure, wearing an expensive fuchsia-coloured dress with a black triangle pattern around it. She was also wearing a rare white fur coat.
Koji Koda was upset to see that their host was wearing a fur coat made from a polar bear.
What truly caught their attention was her head. They could tell that she wasn't human-looking, but they had seen her head before. Not from seeing her before, but her head represented an useful object that can be seen either from an artist's drafting table or from 1B's very own Manga Fukidashi's pencil case, cause her head was the exact tool that Manga artists would use to ink their artwork, a G-Nib fountain pen tip.
Their host has reached the gray circle on the floor removed her coat and paid attention to the audience. "Well, it is finally nice to meet you all, My friend Poker mentioned this party that I'm hosting, has unique and interesting individuals from the youthful to the egotistical." She said in a British accent while mocking the adults in the room. "Anywho, introductions are needed. I'm Mr. Strawberry's replacement. That fucker got fired, erase for not being that creative… seriously nipples for eyes, and no head. That poor bastard isn't original. Disney did that character design ages ago with Treasure Planet and Owl House. He is old news, I'm the Hashtag-Bitch and I do as I please."
Mirko stood up from her seat having enough of her attitude. "Show some respect! You just walk in here like you're top shit. Like who the hell are you!"
The host just chuckled as she walked closer to the rabbit hero. "My bad, sorry for hurting your feelings grandma, but the thing is I don't give a shit." She said seeing Mirko's face turning red. "Listen up shit bags. I am your new host, the top bitch herself, Inque!" She smashes a smoke bomb that blows out pink smoke spelling her name. "It is spelled as, I.N.Q.U.E, but it is pronounced as Ink, as in I.N.K."
"Why you little–" Mirko was about to let out her rage, but was stopped by Endeavor.
"Mirko stop, since being brought here by Poker, it would make sense that our house would be as much as his. There is nothing we can do."
Inque went to pinch Endeaver's cheeks and wiggles. "See, he gets it." Inque said letting go of his cheek." Like I said. I am the new host, and as you're host I have to job to do." She bright out a tablet computer behind her back and re-read the previous chapter, she sees that there is a lot
to discuss, but some issues can wait, as she turns to Ochaco. "Uraraka, is it… Well, you do have some issues to deal with towards the perfect image of what a villain is, because You compare Blake Belladonna with Vampiric Molester over there." she pointed at Toga making the villain hate her new host. Inque just rolled her eyes. "I would have given you a segment, but instead of a heartwarming scene with your best friend Midoriya. We would rather have one with me.." She gave a sinister smile to Uraraka, giving some chills to her spine.
Uraraka is scared. She would rather talk it out with Midoriya. He is her friend and warm confidant, but having a moment with Inque. She doesn't know what to expect.
"Figure it out yourself!" Inque yelled at Uraraka. "You're a big girl, right? Surely you're not dumb and there is a brain running in that head of yours. Then fucking use it then! "
Inque continues. "Sheesh, here is a lesson for you girly. Sure life is unfair as your teacher said back on the first day of school. So what, are you just going to sit around looking cute, waiting for Prince Charming or Fairy Godmother to solve all your problems? Be tough Uraraka, if that's not working, be tougher."
"You're Hero-In-training correct, because I'm sure UA High isn't teaching you kids to be pussies." Inque said, and to her surprise, Uraraka was listening. "Look here, girlfriend, I'm not Midoriya. I don't have messy green hair and red shoes. I'm not going to give some heartwarming speech about forgiveness, or being a hero, like some Shonen Manga protagonist. I believe what you need is some tough love. True, you said some awful shit to Miss Belladonna, but she isn't going to come visit you and say she forgives you, If anything she wouldn't even know you, and your apologies would go nowhere. Instead of being sorry for your ass, just move on, and grow up. You understood?"
After hearing what Inque said to Uraraka, she was right.
Uraraka cannot always expect someone to solve her problems. True, it is nice to talk about it, but if someone like Inque would just give her some tough love, perhaps that's what she needed.
She may not say it, but she was thankful for Inque.
"Before I give you the audience a tour of the Manga cafe. There is a discussion you have to discuss." Inque grabbed a smoke bomb and smashed it on the floor creating a smoke cloud that showed an image of Blake Belladonna without her iconic hair bow. "Surely after learning about her past. There is a discussion brewing. So out with it, I won't be joining the discussion. This is only for you guys to talk about.
Inque grabbed her fur coat and started to walk away. Some members of the audience started to stand up as they had something to say about Blake Belladonna. The Beauty, the Beast, the Criminal, The Faunus, the Huntress.
Blake Belladonna.
After hearing Inque. Spinner has a lot to say about his dream girl. He knows what he feels about Blake, and he doesn't mean the lovely dovely stuff. Blake has shown what Many, or perhaps most would say what she has done was the impossible or some lame-ass joke. Well, what we all saw wasn't a joke, it was real, and don't fucking lie to my face because we all saw what Blake did right in front of our damn eyes. That she was a Huntress tonight, not a sister of the White Fang. She may have started as one, but not tonight.
"Yeah, I have something to say." He said as he marched down to the center of the room, and above him the magical smoke changed images of Blake at the docks, and behind her was the rest of Team RWBY, and Sun. "Blake Belladonna has done the impossible according to our society, and she proves our society's system wrong. Tonight, she didn't aid former brothers and sisters of the White Fang in loading up the shipment of Dust to the hands of Roman Torchwick. No, She instead stood up against the criminals and fought for what was right, even if it meant fighting her old comrades of the White Fang. Therefore I say, Blake Belladonna was a Hero tonight."
Spinner sees that the heroes are starting to talk to one another, but he hears hissing behind him. Seeing it was Tomura, and he didn't look happy. "What the hell are you doing better yet, What the fuck are you even saying?"
Spinner rolls his eyes, he would suspect that Tomura would be blind enough to see that Spinner is just doing the job of the League of Villains. "Don't you see, I'm doing the main mission of the League of Villains, and not in the terms that you understand. What I'm doing isn't a side mission, but our main objective. To change society." He gestures to the room at the Pro Heroes, and the Heroes-in-training. "Blake has shown us that there is another way, and it doesn't have to end in violence and blood shade. Our voices can reach their ears, and I hope to change their minds. Blake is striving for that change and I believe I can do it too." Spinner said determined to change the minds of the heroes.
Spinner's smile turned into a frown hearing the chuckling from Mirko. "Wait, hold up." The bunny hero uses her skills to jump into the center of the room to get closer to Spinner. "Are you saying that Blake Belladonna, is worthy to be called, a hero?"
Hearing her question, Spinner isn't sure what the rabbit hero wants him to say, but he goes toward what he believes in. "Yes, I do believe Blake was a hero after what she has done at the docks."
Spinner didn't like the heavy laughter of Mirko, just hearing her chuckle was making his blood boil. "Are you serious, that bitch who already fucked up her shot, or did you forget that she was a terrorist alongside her brothers and sisters of the White Fang."
Spinner rolled his eyes, He couldn't believe what he was hearing. This so-called Pro Hero doesn't even acknowledge Blake's current accomplishment. Well, he has something to say to her. "So that's what you got, or are you just blind not to see what she just did? Your head is so far so deep in your ass you refuse to see she isn't a criminal anymore."
"That's big talk coming from a villain himself." Mirko went to poke his chisel chest. "Let me spare everyone their time as I give everyone a reminder way back from day one because from what I'm hearing from you is the suggestion that Blake Belladonna is a Hero now because she stopped her former brothers and sisters. That somehow she deserves the title of Hero from this single act. Sowry bitch, but there is no changing what she is because being a villain is forever whether you like it or not. She had her chance to be better, but now she is boiling in the pot because the rules of our society are black and white. There is no point in fighting it, she just has to accept it and be locked up in a prison cell."
Spinner and some of the villains didn't like what they were hearing and after what they have seen from Blake, They don't believe that being a villain is forever, Unlike Mirko claimed to be, and Spinner won't stand for it. "You fucking bitch, is that what people is to you… labels and plastic cards that had the printed words of Hero written on it."
She leans in closer to his face. "You heard what I said, she fucked up her chances by being a terrorist, simply capturing a few members of the White Fang doesn't change the fact that bitch done the crime, and now has to do the time. Surely Ozpin would say the same as me." She turned her attention to Endeavor. " Back me up big guy, little man needs a lesson."
Tensions felt cold as Endeavor strived to stand next to Mirko. The League of Villains members are surprised that Spinner isn't backing down. To this current moment looking at Endeavor's stoic expression is like staring at Satan himself. "Mirko has a point, just like how Ms. Belladonna wasted her chance to be good. You too screwed up you're chance to better yourself, instead, you turn to Stain as your savior. Just like her, You will never be worthy to be called a Hero, nor I will ever acknowledge Blake as a Huntress."
Spinner felt his blood boiling. He sees now that talking to Pro Heroes was a waste of time. Even this so-called Number One Hero.
"Wait!"
Spinner was about to snap, but he heard a voice coming from the students. It was from a blond young man with a cow-lick hairstyle with a muscular body. He is someone that Spinner never met before, and he is sure enough that this young man was never part of the Camp incident.
Togata reached the center of the room and had something to say. "I hear you Endeavor Sir. I would have said the same thing." He paused before saying what he wanted next. "However, after we all had seen Blake's actions in trying to stop Roman Torchwick and capturing some members of the White Fang. It is not something that we cannot just blindly ignore. Her actions were clear and showed plenty of volumes, loud enough not to be discarded that she did something right."
Togata places a hand a Spinner's shoulder getting the mutant boy's eyes widened in surprise at this stranger's gesture. "I understand that you will not listen to him because of his status, but sir, he is right. It would be shameful to turn our backs towards a person who has changed and saw that her old wicked ways weren't right."
"Wicked?" Spinner raises an eyebrow at the blond third-year, and the boy has a sweat drop.
"I know, strong word and it doesn't match with Blake as a person, but please bear with me." Togata begs Spinner to be patient, and the mutant boy just sighs.
Mirio turns his attention to All Might, with his own words perhaps he can join the ship and turn things around. "All Might, surely you have to say right. You of all people must have something to say. You were the longest reigning number one Pro Hero of the country and symbol of peace in the world, surely would say that Blake has done the right thing."
Mirio waited for All Might to say. 'Of course, young Togata, Miss Belladonna has shown that she has true intention and has proven by her actions that she has changed and is worthy to be called a Huntress and a Hero.' However, those words never came out from All Might, nor even his signature smile, it was just a frown.
"I'm sorry Young Togata." All Might finally spoke. "But, I too agree with Mirko too." He went to fix his bangs. "Miss Belladonna had her chance to leave the White Fang, even before it got violent. However, she didn't. The skills that she used were the result of her time within the White Fang, not from a combat school." He turns his attention to Togata. "I'm sorry Young Tagota, but just like Mirko said. She has to do the time for her crimes. You and the rest of you're peers were taught the differences between right and wrong. This is one of them, furthermore, this ends our discussio–"
"But, wait!"
All Might was interrupted by his successor, Izuku Midoriya. "Blake may have learned her techniques and how to fight from the White Fang, once upon a time when she was a member. However, She has seen her wicked ways." He turns to his classmates with hopeful eyes. "Now, that you're teaching us that even though she is trying to improve herself, we should turn our backs instead of giving them a second chance?" he asked his Hero.
All Might ran towards his successor and tried to comfort him by holding him by the shoulders with a sad expression on his face. "It isn't as simple as you think, Young Midoriya, Young Togata, not everything is spelled in ink."
"It's not fair, All Might!" Spinner shouted to the former symbol of peace.
"Careful buddy, have a cool head." Mirio places a hand on Spinner's shoulder, but the mutant boy just brushes it off.
"No, I will not cool down, do you even care, All Might?!" Spinner shouted once more. "Just because Blake was once bad doesn't mean she was the same person as she is now. Blake has changed for the better, she is a member of Team RWBY and prevents a Dust shipment from being stolen. Now you're saying that redemption is impossible for her or anyone who deserves a second chance?" Spinner said with pleading eyes.
All Might stare at Spinner with sorrowful eyes. "You wish it would be that simple, but it's not what you think–"
"WHY ARE WE TALKING ABOUT SOME CRACK-WHORE WHO FUCKED UP ALREADY!" All Might was interrupted by Mirko as she continued to shout at Spinner. "She had 5 years to leave the White Fang, and decided to leave them in the fifth year." she chuckled. "She stayed to do more crimes and probably sucked her ex-boyfriend's cock. MAKING THIS CASE POINTLESS AND PETTY!" She starts poking at Spinner's chest. "There is no point in defending her is pointless, this case about Belladonna is now close, and once Inque sends us all back to our world. You can guarantee Lizard Face that you and your buddies would be locked up. Just like Belladonna will be quite soon enough. Like I said before Villains are evil and meant to be forever, just like the bitch with the cat ears."
"Wait!" Izuku walks forward to Mirko with a questionable look. "Are you saying even with everything she has done to better herself, you wouldn't even give her a chance." His questionable expression turns to one of anger. "I can't believe what I'm hearing, you all wish that Blake was behind bars after doing a heroic thing." He stomps his foot. "I will not stand this injustice. This isn't justice, what Blake had done is something I would have done too. Hell, I have done similar things even before earning my provisional license" He took out his provisional license and held it high for everyone to see. "I was there at Komino where I shouldn't be when Kacchan was kidnapped by the League of Villains. I was a vigilante that night, and yes, I should have gotten myself expelled for being a vigilante and breaking UA's trust, and yet I was forgiven. I was given a second chance, a chance that is so fragile that breaking it would end my dreams." He places his license on his chest where his heart is supposed to be. "I'm so afraid of breaking the second chance that UA gave to me. I would have done everything in my power to make sure that isn't broken." He glared at Mirko with a determination in his eyes. "Thanks to Blake, she showed me that being a Hero or Huntress isn't written in stone, that our fate isn't controlled by some god, a scientific equal to a deity, or a plastic card." Izuku starts ripping his provisional license apart, and the cast is shocked to see what Midoriya is doing." If Blake shouldn't be called a Hero, neither should I. Vigilantism is a crime and I too should do the time. Blake doesn't need some plastic card to call herself a Hero, because she already is one!" He pointed at Mirko and the rest of the Pro Heroes." To think that I admire you all. I dedicated my whole life to the moralities and examples you all taught us, as kids. You all gave me hope that I can be someone great when I grow up, now what I'm hearing and seeing is just isn't right!"
All Might place a comforting hand on Izuku, but the boy brushes it off not wanting to be comforted by him. He stared at All Might with tearful eyes. "Don't touch me, All Might. I am not some child you can protect by trying to cover this whole discussion and sugarcoat it for me to see things in the way you want me to. That sugarcoating B.S. isn't going to work this time. I now see the truth, and what I had learned growing up is nothing, but bullshit!"
Spinner shed a tear after hearing what Midoriya said to the Pro Heroes. Spinner was losing hope that he could not win this argument to save Blake's reputation. She doesn't deserve to be called a criminal or a villain anymore, the Pro Heroes are too stubborn to see who she is now truly.
I start to see why Stain made Izuku Midoriya worthy to be called a Hero, He sees the true meaning of right and wrong not just from witnessing an example, but also experiencing what it meant to break the law such as vigilantism and facing Stain without a license, or what he just said that he was there to rescue Bakugo back at the old hideout or the Nomu factory. This boy is truly a Hero, as he walks up to him and places a hand on his shoulder. "That's what the fuck I've been saying!" He said with a smile.
Spinner, Midoriya, and Togata hold each other's hands and face the Pro Heroes as they're here to defend Blake and speak out about what they now believe in.
"If being a Villain is evil, then our Society must be a lie."
"If Heroes are almighty to keep the rules as it is, then they're lying to themselves and the people they're sworn to protect."
"The rules aren't black and white, The rules are shades of gray and you refuse to change the system just to continue to keep the lie alive."
They had enough. Midoriya and Togata now see that what they had been taught about right and wrong from their society was a lie. Being labeled a Hero or a villain was nothing more than society pulling the string to keep the power of control. The Pro Heroes are the ones with the say but have a voice too. They deserve to be heard as much as the Faunus of the White Fang when they were fighting with their voice for equality once upon a time.
The audience heard clapping and the animosity within the room lowered when they saw their house Inque return. "Well, that was entertaining, and I see there isn't a majority opinion. Which is interesting, but let's end the discussion. We don't have all day in the lobby, We still have a tour to head." She clapped softly hearing the many rings on her hands creating a mellowing chime sound. "Come and Follow me."
World Of Remant Volume 2
45 minutes later since the tour had begun.
The lobby expanded itself creating more rooms and hallways, including a second floor.
Inque went on to explain the many rooms such as a Cafeteria that serves delicious meals from around the world. There was an Under 18 zone a room meant for the teenagers to relax and mingle during a break. However, the only chill zone for the adults would be the lobby itself, sadly both Heroes and Villains have no choice but to share the lobby as much as they can.
What caught many people's attention was the Karaoke room, Inque went on to explain that the songs they knew from their universe wouldn't be available, instead they would be allowed to sing the song from the universe that they had been watching. That did catch the excitement of a small handful who have been wanting to sing the songs that they have been hearing during the adventures of Team RWBY and JNPR, such as the song during their battle against the Giant Nevermore and the Deathstalker.
Sadly, they weren't allowed to try any of the activities at the current moment, they're host brought them back into the theater room and they took their seats one by one.
(Before we start the reaction of World of Remnant. Just know that this chapter will only focus on volume two. The episodes are Dust, Kingdom, and Grimm.
Now without further do, let's start World of Remnant.)
World of Remnant: Dust.
Dust.
By definition, it is a naturally occurring energy propellant that can be triggered by the Aura of Humans and Faunus. But in reality, it is much, much more.
Found in four basic forms, Dust can be combined both artificially and naturally to form new, stronger types, each with unique properties. Since its discovery, man has concocted a multitude of ways in which to harness these mysterious crystals.
The audience finally got the name of this different world. They had a feeling it wasn't planet Earth. There were some similarities, but the unique traits that Remnant had in store is where it draws the line, knowing that Human beings weren't the only living beings that roamed Remnant, and they didn't just mean the animals and plant life.
"So their world is called Remnant, in a way is alien to us even if the population of Remnant isn't like aliens like the Xenomorphs or Marvin the Martian, but alien as in different from Earth like a whole new other dimension," Hawks said trying to simplify the explanation to everyone around him.
Besides learning about Remnant they also learned more about Dust. There were some facts that they didn't know yet, such as how Dust's affect towards semblance outside the usage of weapons.
"I was wondering how dust is used when it comes to aura. Between the teams RWBY, JNPR, and CRDL, one member uses dust a lot more than those twelve teens. That being Weiss Schnee." Midnight was right, among all the Huntsmen and Huntress-in-training Weiss used to dust the most. "We have seen Weiss fight before and her aura can manifest her famous glyphs and we have seen them change colors. Now we know it's the result of dust."
Aizawa agrees with her. "It would make a lot of sense too, her projectiles are also the results of dust both fire and ice," he said.
"Now to think about it, Ms. Schnee would use her aura more in battle. Her weapon isn't like
Crescent Rose, or Gambol Shroud. Those two weapons can function without the need of aura." Snipe joined in the explanation. "Also, after hearing that aura is required to use dust for their semblance, our quirks wouldn't work the same as semblance. We don't have an aura, and if an aura does exist we don't even know how to unlock our auras or others, unlike Ms. Nikkos did to Mr. Arc."
Snipe has a point, unless they have auras, they cannot use dust to make their quirks stronger or to create unique combinations with their quirks. There wouldn't be a version of Izuku using Ice Dust during his Detroit Smash, or Uraraka using Fire Dust while floating herself. The only solution for them to use dust is by using them as ammunition like Snipe's pistols.
From airships, to androids. Dust has made its way into practically every facet of technology. Some prefer to use Dust in its raw form: elegant, yet destructive. Those who choose to wield Dust in this state must possess a certain level of discipline, to ensure that their resulting powers do not break free from their control.
During their educational adventure, they all establish that Remnant never discovered electricity like in their world's history. This information confirmed that.
Many wanted to learn the history of Dust when used as energy for everyday living. They also figured out that Dust isn't free energy unlike solar power or wind power.
Is Dust considered clean energy?
Well, that's a debated issue for some other time.
What also caught their attention was the mention of androids, not the smartphone brand, but robotics.
That however is going to be explained during volume two.
Dust ammunition serves as a more practical application in today's modern society. With the technological advancements in weapon design, warriors need merely choose the right cartridge for the job and pull the trigger.
While this has become the standard method of use, it is not uncommon to find individuals still practicing more archaic forms of Dust manipulation, such as weaving it into clothing or even fusing it directly with their bodies.
The mention of Dust as ammunition was already a standard understanding. They had seen it in action more than once, but now hearing that Dust woven into clothing was something new to them.
"Clothing, as in armor, or Louis Vuitton?" Iida questions what the narrator meant about dust woven into clothing.
"I think the narrator meant clothing in general." Momo said, "Not everyone has a unique Hero costume like yours, Iida. For example, Weiss's outfit isn't something Mirko would have feared during her patrol.
"Hell no! I wouldn't wear an outfit that made me look like a Disney princess, like Snow White." She joked.
Izuku raises his hand. "Perhaps, the idea of sewing dust into clothing was probably like their final ammo or it helps with their semblance. I guess this is one of those things we wouldn't learn until later."
The audience was also curious about how Huntsmen and Huntresses did their duty before the discovery of dust, or fusion melee weapons with firearms. They figure that the earlier generations of Huntsmen and Huntresses fought similarly to Jaune's ancestors. Recalling that his weapon isn't like the weapons of the others, his was more retro.
There was also a mention of injecting dust into their own body. There wasn't much thought of it. Though they're learning about Dust at this very moment, the topic is still considered to be foreign to them, even the smartest among themselves wouldn't call themselves experts.
Which does begs the question of how man learned how Dust would work also towards Aura not just with everyday living and engineering.
They just hope that they'll learn the answer.
Despite working, fighting, and even turning a profit with it, humanity has still yet to understand how Dust came to be, and more importantly, how their involvement with Dust will ultimately change the world of Remnant.
World of Remnant: Kingdoms.
The world of Remnant is a dangerous place, particularly for man. In the countless years that humanity has roamed the planet, civilizations have grown and fallen. But four have withstood the test of time: Atlas, Mistral, Vacuo, Vale. These four kingdoms, with the help of natural barriers and human tenacity, have proven that they have the will to survive.
The audience has learned about the four Kingdoms that roam all over Remnant.
"Atlas, Mistral, Vacuo, and lastly Vale." All For One repeated the names of the four kingdoms.
Thankfully the audience vaguely recalls where everyone is from.
"I recall that The Amazon is from Mistral, the Heiress is from Atlas, Hottie with the hot body is from Vacuo, and Beacon is the main academy in Vale," Dabi said, recalling where everyone lived before going to Beacon. The comment about Sun was just meant for his libido and to make his brother jealous.
Each kingdom has a governing council to represent the people and their needs. Next, comes the military. While most kingdoms only call on is citizens to serve when needed, others find it important to be... prepared.
"So instead of having a single leader such as the U.S. President, or the Emperor of Japan, each kingdom is run by council members rather than a single primary leader." Stain said curious about the council members and how they run their Kingdom.
"Makes you question if electing council members exists?" Spinner questions hoping to see a Faunus as a council member, not just a room full of humans.
Stain sighs when he hears about the military, if anything he hates fake Heroes, but there isn't a fake about soldiers.
Back in Stain's world Soldiers had duties to do, and they understood what they signed up for. They have honor, unlike fake heroes like Uwanabi using their status for fame and money.
If anything Stain can respect soldiers for their duties.
There are still those who choose to venture outside the walls of the kingdoms. Roaming nomads and small villages are not uncommon. Yet neither is their tendency to... disappear, overnight. Lastly, the Huntsmen academies. These institutions' sole purpose is to train the next generation of Huntsmen. The next generation of defenders will live and die to protect the lifestyle that they've become so accustomed to.
Yes, the world of Remnant is indeed a dangerous place. But the four kingdoms stand as beacons of hope. As safe havens from the darkness that surrounds them. They are the key to mankind's survival, as long as they stand united…
As wonderful as the four kingdoms are, they also learned that small villages are living outside the walls. Sadly it didn't mean happy ever after for some villages. They would eventually be slain turning a village into a graveyard, a true ghost town.
The Hero side knows that Humans, Faunus, Animals, and plant life aren't the only ones in the roam Remnant, there are also deadly Grimm that would hunt them down and turn their paradise into a graveyard.
That is why the four kingdoms created Combat Schools, and the Huntsmen Academies in the hope of fighting back and protecting the people from the threat of the Grimm.
World of Remnant: Grimm.
The Creatures of Grimm; a ravenous, destructive force that covers the majority of Remnant. While often referred to simply as "Grimm" in the common vernacular, these beings serve as the greatest foe to mankind. For as long as Humanity can recall walking the surface of Remnant, so do they remember this wicked force.
Many ancient cultures believed the creatures of Grimm to be animals possessed by evil spirits, or perhaps the spirits of tortured animals themselves. However, further study - as well as the discovery of newer, more horrific forms of Grimm - does not support this hypothesis. With new creatures discovered every day, scientists perpetually find themselves with more questions than answers.
"Just like how we don't know the origin of the Grimm, neither the people of Remnant know the origin of Grimm," Yaoyarozu said. "Once upon a time ago, people tried to understand Grimm in the form of spiritual belief, but it was debunked… I guess there are some Grimm that roam Remnant and they don't happen to appear like wild animals, like how an Ursa represents bears, or Bewolves represents wolves. I wonder what eldritch horrors can roam Remnant at this very second."
Many of the audience wonder what other creatures of Grimm could roam Remnant, Especially if they weren't animal-looking. They fear that could appear based on mythology, or folklore from other cultures. Such as the Kitsune, a Kapre, a Chimera, or even human features like the Manananggal from Filipino folklore.
Uraraka gulps hoping that there isn't a Grimm that looks like a Unicorn.
While very little is known of their origin, some key facts have been observed in the wild. First and foremost, the Grimm exclusively attack humans and their creations. While occasional skirmishes between wildlife and Grimm have occurred, these instances appear to be based on territorial provocations, rather than a need for sustenance. In fact, the common belief is that the Grimm are not obligated to feed; they choose to.
"So unlike most living beings, The Grimm doesn't truly need to eat. They just do it just because they can." Shoto said to understand the Grimm more. "That means, they don't need to sleep, drink, and the other necessary stuff to live."
What is perhaps even more unsettling is the basis of their attraction. The Creatures of Grimm are lured towards negative emotion. In the rare instances when villages are capable of defending against a wave of Grimm, their survival is not guaranteed, as widespread panic will only lead to more attacks.
The audience learned more about the Grimm especially why they attacked.
"So the creatures of Grimm are lured by Negative Emotions. Which is difficult because it is natural to feel negative emotions as much as to feel positive ones." Itsuka said as she snapped her fingers. "Also, recall the field trip to Forever Falls, it would make sense why an Ursa had appeared and attacked Cardin Winchester they were attracted towards the negative emotions that he had been shown at Cardin."
Her classmate and friend Kinoko Komori raises her hand. "But Kendra, He wasn't scared, He was angry."
Itsuka nodded to her. "True, but negative emotions don't mean only fear that causes Grimm to come, but other emotions such as anger, frustration, anxiety, depression, and sadness can also lure a single Grimm, or a whole pack."
After learning that Grimm is attracted to negative emotions. The idea of not being able to feel negative emotions would be hard. The idea of negative emotions isn't evil, but part of life, expressing negative emotions is healthy as much as expressing positive emotions. Many from both sides felt bad for the people of Remnant.
Little else is known about the Creatures of Grimm. Keeping them in captivity has proved to be an understandably difficult task, as the creatures tend to either die, or kill those who imprisoned them in the first place.
To further complicate study, the corpse of a Grimm will only remain for a short period of time, before completely evaporating. Those who hunt the beasts for sport find this particularly upsetting, but manage to get by with cheap taxidermic recreations and bombastic storytelling.
Although the Creatures of Grimm appear mindless, more delicate observation has proven contradictory. It has been noted that while younger Grimm tend to be more reckless; older Grimm, who have managed to survive their battles, have the tendency to learn from their experience and will exercise caution in the future. This perverse form of self-preservation allows the creatures to become more effective killers.
And in the end... killing is all that matters.
The audience from both sides knows from watching Remnant that the idea of studying Grimm up close and personal is not possible. There isn't any organ to study for the week spot. The only way to truly study Grimm is by studying them up close during combat. The audience also learned that Grimm can age and learn, so the idea of them being mindless is not 100% true. Younger Grimm are known to be reckless, while older ones get to learn from their mistakes and also they meant they had experiences in killing both Huntsmen and Huntresses.
Speaking of age the video showed that Grimm besides aging can also grow in size and develop armors, that are bone-like in appearance.
"So when we first met Ms. Rose and fought the Beowolves based on their appearance not showing bone armor. They were younger Grimm, no experience and reckless to attack." Snipe said to understand the type of Grimm that they had seen slaughtered. "However, the Boarbatusk that Weiss fought was older and had experience, hence its experience fighting Professor Port before being captured and caged. Not only that the other giant Grimm that we saw were much older than the pig, from their armor and giant size. It would make sense why members of Team CRDL ran because the Ursa that attacked Cardin was much older and had experience. It would make sense why the Grimm was toying with Cardin. It learned and made sure that Cardin didn't have his weapon."
"You're right." Hawks agrees with the cowboy. "During the confrontation, the Grimm made sure that Cardin was unarmed by attacking his weapon away." He sighs. "Jesus, Jaune could have died if it wasn't for Pyrrha helping him by using her semblance."
Endeavor puts out his own words. "Speaking of growth, the Nevermore and Deathstalker. They were older too, Their armor and size were proof that they were much older." He gestures his hands to describe the size of a normal-looking bird and scorpion. "This is just my guess, but an average-looking bird and scorpion ain't giants to begin with, those two Grimm are much older than we thought at first. Who knows how long they have been living, and we should all be thankful for both RWY and JNPR for putting an end to those giant demons."
Spinner scoffs, he heard what Endeavor said. He praises the other members, but not Blake.
After learning about Dust, The Kingdoms, and Grimm. There was one more segment to go before starting Volume Two.
Song Analysis: Time to Say Goodbye.
The audience learned a lot from the World of Remnant and wishes to learn more believing that there is more to learn than just those three topics, but for now, the time has come for them to continue watching the adventures of Team RWBY. However, before they could they started hearing music, and the screen was showing the lyrics of the song.
Many of the audience were excited to hear another song, and now they'll get to see some details about the song itself by singing along, but some are expecting to see the deeper meaning of the song.
Now let's begin, in 3, 2, 1.
There's a point where it tips
There's a point where it breaks
There's a point where it bends
And a point we just can't take
Anymore.
From hearing the first line of the song, Aizawa believes that the song isn't mentioning a weapon, but perhaps a person, and that they reach their breaking point.
A breaking point he assumes it's the duties of a Huntsman, and if so, he would also see it from the viewpoint of Heroics.
Aizawa had his breaking point when Shirakumo died during his second year as a student during a work studies mission. True, he has learned new info about his old friend, but this isn't the time to talk about… Kurogiri.
There's a line that we'll cross
And there's no return
There's a time and a place
No bridges left to burn
Anymore.
'There is a line that we'll cross, and there's no return… It sounds like what a Huntsman has to do, perhaps during a mission in which the situation has become more difficult to the point that the Huntsman or Hero has to make a difficult choice. While No Bridges Left to Burn, sounded like the commitment to making that huge decision. The type of decision that they have to live with it, because there is not turning back and changing their decision. The Huntsman or Hero has to keep going no matter what.' Aizawa thought about what the meaning of the lyrics meant.
This is how he sees it, he has no doubt that the meaning of the song may have a different meaning, but to him, as Eraserhead, there are times that he has to make big decisions that would alter the wheel of fate. For example such as deciding which life to save during a burning building between Person A or Person B.
There are moments when Eraserhead cannot save both, that is when he has to make the final decision and the fate of those people is in his hands and there is no turning back.
We can't just wait
With lives at stake
Until they think we're ready
Our enemies are gathering
The storm is growing deadly.
The students understood that they have to get strong because one day they have to protect the lives of people from the villains. However, the situation has changed, because unknown to them The world isn't going to wait for them to graduate while the world is burning.
Unknown to their knowledge their enemies have been growing in number and strength day by day. They can strike at any time and they don't have to wait for the students to graduate to accomplish their goals.
Now it's time to say goodbye
To the things we loved
And the innocence of youth
How the time seemed to fly
From our carefree lives
And the solitude and peace we always knew.
This saddens the teachers.
As much as they wanted to protect the innocence and youth of the students. Their original plans had changed when the USJ got attacked. Their students had seen the real world and its ruthlessness, not once, but twice.
They know that the storm is coming and their students have to be ready when it starts to rain blood.
To Izuku this part of the song hits much deeper.
When he became All Might's successor it meant that his dreams would come true, what he doesn't know is that it also meant that he had to grow up faster than anyone else.
Ever since the night at Komino and his battle with Overhaul. He has to get stronger, especially now that he has learned that the quirks of the past users would come to him eventually. Making his situation a lot more difficult.
Don't forget that Izuku has to struggle a lot more now since he rip his Provisional license card. He would be doing heroics outside the system.
There's a day when we will fight
And we're not gonna fall
There's a day when we will stand
And a day when we won't crawl
Anymore.
There's a moment in time
And there's no going back
When we're pushed too hard
And we won't hold our attack
Anymore.
This part of the song made sense for both sides. They know that they would be heading for battle. There were days in which either side earned victory or defeats. However, the upcoming battle would be war. The topic of losing or winning would be different now. Lives would be put on stake to the point of no coming back.
When they do have to fight for their lives, they shouldn't be holding back. They had to go Plus Ultra, or the alternative is a coffin.
We can't just cling to childish things
As evil just grows closer
Humanity's in jeopardy
This fight is far from over.
Now it's time to say goodbye
To the things we loved
And the innocence of youth
With a doubt in our minds
Why we chose this life
And at times we can't help wondering.
The students from both classes understand what they signed up for when they enrolled at UA for the Hero Course.
Unlike the other courses, they're allowed to be childish, but in the Hero course after both incidents with the USJ and the Camp. The idea of being a child was robbed away by the villain.
The upcoming battle with the League of Villains wouldn't be like the past incidents anymore, but the real deal. There would be unfamiliar faces out there that wouldn't care if they were children. They won't hold their punches because they're kids, if they find the opportunity to kill them, they'll take that shot.
Were we born to fight and die?
Sacrificed for one huge lie?
Are we heroes keeping peace?
Or are we weapons pointed at the enemy
So someone else can claim a victory?
As confident they are to enter the battlefield, it doesn't change that the emotion of doubt does exist.
They're risking their whole lives for the upcoming battle once they return to their world. They know that the Manga Cafe is just temporary, once they face the storm.
There are people outside the inner circle who already doubt their career choices, and perhaps some members within the circle are already doubting their choices.
Are they heroes keeping the peace, or are they weapons pointed at the enemy, So can someone else claim victory?
That is a question they want to get answered before they enter the battlefield. Sadly, they wouldn't get the answer until later during the fight, either from surviving or from death.
Now it's time to say goodbye
To the things we loved
And the innocence of youth
How the time seemed to fly
From our carefree lives
And the solitude and peace we always knew
Now, now that the song has ended. It is now time to start Volume Two.
The next chapter is the start of Volume Two. However, for now, this fanfic is going to Hiatus. I planned to return to write Raven Academia and it is time for me to return.
Til Next time
Mabuhay