Outsider Chronicles: Crimson Venom
Dying and being reborn into a world of deadly evolution is not fun, especially when I happen to be a Faunus. Then again, considering that my family isn't exactly normal, I'd like to see anyone try to do anything to tick me off and avoid getting roasted.
So, here we go with another RWBY idea, this time though, things are a little different as I've put together an OC team...sort off. Actually, only two people within it are OC's, the other two are canon characters. Should be fun. With that in mind, heres the first of the trailers, our Outsider, Cobra Squamata! Enjoy!
Crimson
There are many dangerous and beautiful places in Remnant, but one that many agree to being in the top ten was the forest of Forever Fall. However, that beauty was largely lost on Adam Taurus as he watched the other half of the train he and Blake had been sent to hijack pull away as his half slowed to a stop, taking his partner with it. The Bull Faunus couldn't believe it. He couldn't believe that Blake, the girl who had been there for as long as he could remember, would betray the White Fang! It made his blood boil in rage, not helped in the least by the look of pity he could see on Blakes face, just like...HIM!
Adam scowled as he felt his face under his mask burn at the reminder of the one person he hated above all others. No. No, he wouldn't let the scaled bastard have the satisfaction of knowing Blake had followed in his footsteps! He'd sooner cut off his own horns than give him anything even close to satisfaction!
Adam charged forwards and jumped, easily clearing the rapidly widening gap between the two halves of the train, landing in front of a startled looking Blake and sending her stumbling back. The cat Faunus tripped over her own feet and fell painfully on her behind as Adam advanced on her, murder clear in his stance and the way he drew Wilt as he advanced on her. She turned and tried to run, but his sword flashed out, slicing through both ankles in a spray of blood.
"You're not going anywhere," he snarled as he grabbed the cat-girl by the throat, "You won't leave me like he did!"
"You wouldn't happen to be talking about me there, would you?"
Adam barly had time to react, before a fist slammed into his face, sending his mask flying and forcing him to release Blake. The Bull Faunus stumbled force of the blow, his hands moving up to cover his face as Blake seemed to vanish into thin air.
"Cobra!" snarled Adam, spinning around to glare at the young man who had just appeared on top of a nearby stack of crates with a startled looking Blake in his arms.
The teen was tall, with spiky crimson hair, yellow eyes and lightly tanned skin. He was wearing a short sleeve long coat that looked like it was made of crimson leather over a dark shirt, black pants and what appeared to be crimson boots and gloves. However, a second look revealed that he was actually barefoot and what appeared to be boots and gloves were actually crimson scales that extended to his elbows on his arm and knees on his feet. His toes and fingers were tipped with sharp looking claws and the undersides of his arms and his palms were cream and smooth looking.
"Hey Adam, long time no see," said Cobra as he set Blake on her feet and hopped down from the crates, "Hows the face?"
Adam let out a snarl of fury as he lowered his hand, revealing that the top half of his face that was normally covered by his mask was little more than a mass of horrific burn scars that were clearly caused by some form of acid. The fact his eyes were still intact was nothing short of a miracle.
"Ouch, still looking like tenderised beef I see," said Cobra, although if one were to look closer, there was regret in his eyes and tone.
Adam didn't hear that however as he felt his blood began to boil.
"You've got a lot of nerve showing your face in front of me after what you did, traitor!" snarled Adam, "I hope you've said your prayers because I'm not letting you get away this time!"
He charged Cobra as the scaled teen slipped into a ready stance. Wilt flashed and slammed into Cobra's arm in a shower of sparks, revealing that his scales weren't just for show. Adam didn't stop though, being aware of his opponents skills and natural weapons, and instead brought up Blush to shoot Cobra in the face. The reptilian Faunas bent backwards in an impressive display of flexibility, evading the shot and kicking Adam in the chest as he did.
Adam slid back from the force as Cobra shot back up straight, using the momentum to slam his palms into the same place his kick had hit, sending Adam back even further. Cobra smirked as he recovered from his blow, before he suddenly pushed off and went on the offencive in a blur of rapid strikes with both hands and feet, his claws flashing like knives as he forced Adam back.
The Bull Fanuns gritted his teeth. Cobra had always been fast and skilled, but it was apparent that he hadn't spent the last five years slacking off. His speed and strength had increased to the point where Adam was unable to block every attack and he was starting to receive small cuts. And considering what Cobra's Semblance was, that was NOT a good thing, even if it didn't look like he was using his power yet. Still, it wasn't all bad. Considering the number of attacks Adam had blocked, it wouldn't be long until he could use Moonslice again. Just a little longer and this venomous bastard would be just a bad memory…
Adam twisted his sword as Cobra's claws came in for its next strike, forcing the crimson haired Faunus' hands wide, leaving him wide open for Adam to slam Blush into his chest and pull the trigger. The round didn't do any damage thanks to the teens Aura, but it did send him flying back. Cobra used his claws to stop his slide before he went off the train car, before he pushed off, evading the barrage of bullets Adam sent his way, moving low to the ground and incredibly fast as a dark red mist began to leak out of his hands. Adam's eyes widened at the sight of the substance, before he jumped to the side as Cobra thrust his hands out, sending waves of the substance at the older Faunus that quickly melted holes in the wood where it touched.
Adam cursed in his head. Now that Cobra had broken out his poison, he had to end the fight quickly. That stuff was deadly, even the milder stuff like what Cobra had used in their first real fight. It hadn't killed Adam, but the scarring on his face was proof enough of that. Still, he only had one shot, so he had to make damn sure he killed Cobra, otherwise the poison he broke out would probably turn him into a puddle in seconds.
The scarred Faunus eyes scanned the battlefield, searching for anything that would give him an advantage that wouldn't allow Cobra to just dodge the attack. Then, his eyes fell on Blake, who was still on top of the crates where she'd been left, watching the fight between her two old friends with a look of resigned horror on her face. Had it not been for the damage to her ankles, she probably would have tried to stop the fight. Still, she represented the perfect opportunity and Adam fully intended to take it.
He skidded to a stop and Cobra did the same across from him, poison still leaking off his fingers.
"So, finally giving up are you?" asked Cobra, "Please say you are. I really don't want to have to kill and old friend."
Adam gave a strangled laugh at that.
"You are no friend of mine, traitor, not since you decided to side with the Humans!" he sneered.
"I didn't side with anyone Adam," said Cobra in a tired voice, "I just did was I believed was right. I helped someone who had done nothing wrong. Human or Faunus, it doesn't matter, I will always help those in need."
Adam scoffed.
"Call it what you will, traitor, I don't care," he said, "All I care about is making you suffer for what you did to me!"
He grabbed the hilt of his sword as he felt the energy he'd gathered swirl inside him, lighting up his clothing and hair. Cobra raised an eyebrow.
"You don't honestly think you can hit me with that, do you?" he asked.
Adam grinned. It was the toothy grin of someone on the edge of sanity.
"Oh, I don't, at least, not without some kind of guarantee," he said.
Cobra frowned, before his eyes widened and he glanced over his shoulder. Sure enough, he was stood directly in front of the crates where Blake was kneeling, unable to move or escape.
"You wouldn't!" shouted Cobra, "Damn it Adam, shes your friend!"
"I am no friend to traitor's!" roared Adam as the energy reached its peak, "Now make your choice, Squamata! Either you die or Blake does!"
Cobra's eyes narrowed and he brought up his arms, more poison pouring from his pores as he did. Adam's grin only widened as he felt his power reach critical mass and he surged forwards, unleashing all the energy he'd absorbed in a single blast of energy. At the same time, Cobra thrust his hands out, releasing a wave of gaseous crimson poison that formed into the shape of a massive serpent that lunged at Adam. The two attacks met in a brilliant flash of light and blast of force that shattered the train car and the ground beneath it, causing the car and a few others down the train to derail, forcing the train to skid to a stop. Adam was sent flying by the blast, but quickly got to his feet, eager to see the dead body of his adversary. Even if he had been able to take of the brunt of the attack, there was no way that…
Before he could finish the thought however, the cloud was blasted aside as Cobra appeared, poison surging around his hands. Before Adam could react, the reptile Faunus slammed both fists into his chest, sending him flying with a scream as the acidic venom started eating its way through Adam's clothing to his flesh below. The pain was incredible, but Adam was able to open his eyes enough to see Cobra stood over him with his hand ready to impale him, more poison wreathing his claws.
"Say goodnight bastard," he snarled and lunged, claws aimed at Adam's heart.
"WAIT!"
The hand stopped a millimeter from Adam's chest, so close that the Bull Faunus could feel the poison burning his skin. Cobra tilted his head to look at Blake, who's Aura had finally fixed her ankles enough for her to stand.
"Don't kill him!" said the Cat Faunus, "Please Cobra…"
Cobra stared at his old friend for a moment, before he sighed.
"Fine."
The poison faded as he relaxed.
"Be it on your head," he said as he slipped his hands into his pockets and walked away, "Congratulations Adam, you get to live a little longer. So long as the poison in your system or a Grimm doesn't kill you first."
Adam ignored his hated former friend as he met Blakes eyes. His partner looked back.
"Blake…" he started.
"No, don't say anything," said Blake, "I'm still leaving and nothing you can say will change my mind."
She turned away.
"Goodbye Adam," she said, "And this time, don't try anything or I'll let Cobra finish the job."
Adam could only watch as Blake jogged after Cobra, unable to move due to the venom still in his system.
Blake caught up to Cobra to find him leaning against a tree a short distance away. At the sight of her old friend, the Cat Faunus paused to take him in. The years had been kind to him, turning the little boy she had known into a tall, powerful and handsome teen. Still, she really wasn't looking forwards to this.
"Hey Cobra," she said.
"Blake," said the crimson haired teen.
For a moment, the two stood in silence, before Blake spoke up again.
"I'm sorry," she said, "I...I should have listened to you when you told me what was happening. I was blind."
Cobra sighed.
"We all make mistakes when we're young," he said, "I won't say I told you say, no matter how much I want to."
Blake gave a weak smile at the weak joke.
"So, what do you intend to do now?" asked Cobra.
Blake hesitated for a moment, before she steeled herself.
"I want to make amends for what I've done," she said, "I'm going to join Beacon and become a Hunteress!"
Cobra blinked, before he smiled.
"Not a bad plan," he said, "Of course, I'd have prefered that you didn't need to make amends, but the past is the past. Besides, now I'll have one more friend."
Blake blinked.
"You mean…"
"Yep, I'm going to Beacon as well!" said Cobra with a grin.
Blake couldn't help it, she smiled back. Despite the events of the day, she couldn't help the surge of happiness that filled her chest at that revelation. She may have lost Adam, but she had regained a friend in Cobra and, if she was honest, she prefered the reptile over the bull.
"Now then, how about we get out of this forest before we get attacked by Ursi?" said Cobra, "I'll put you up at my place until school starts. Don't worry, my roommate doesn't make much noise."
Blake smiled and nodded.
"Alright, lets go."
The two Faunus vanished into the trees.
And done. Hoo boy, that kinda got away from me...still, it got the job done, even if it wasn't really from Cobra's point of view. Eh, we'll have plenty of that if I do the actual story. Thats C down, now I just have to do the IMN of CIMN.
Hmm, I wonder if anyone can guess the I and N of the team? The M is an OC, but the other two are RWBY characters. I'd be interested to see what people come up with for them.
Yes, Cobra is based on Cobra from Fairy Tail in terms of powers and the appearance of his scales. However, that is the extent of the similarities, hes not actually a Dragon Slayer or anything. Oh, and for those interested, his surname, Squamata is the scientific name for the family most Lizards belong too, according to a quick wikipedia search. I was stuck for a name, so I picked that.
Yeah, Adam is a little more crazy in this story, although considering what happened in the past, I honestly can't blame him. The events that led to him being scarred like that will be revealed in the actual story if I get around to doing the full story.
Blake may be a little OOC, but I don't really care. I needed Adam to survive and the other options were even more silly and unbelievable. So, Adam's still alive because our hero is way to much of a softy. On the other hand, he's clearly more than capable of fighting Adam, so maybe Yang won't end up disarmed...eh, only the future can tell.
And with that, I am done. Let me know what you think with a lovely review! Next up for this story, the Rainbow Trailer! And thats probably way too much of a hint...Eh, don't care. Toodles!