Midnight had come, the stillness of the night enveloping the dorms of Beacon Academy. Ruby lay in bed, wide awake, her thoughts racing about the life-changing moments that had unfolded earlier. She knew this moment was coming, but the anticipation gnawed at her all the same.
Suddenly, the door to her room opened with a quiet click. Jaune—Krauser—stepped inside nonchalantly, his expression calm as if this were just another mission.
"They're not going to wake up, don't worry," he said in a low, reassuring tone. "Standard sleeping agent. They'll be out for hours." He gestured to her still-sleeping teammates—Yang, Blake, and Weiss—each of them oblivious to the secret world Ruby was about to enter.
Ruby sat up, glancing at her team, her heart aching at the thought of keeping this secret from them. But she knew there was no choice now. She had committed herself to Omega 1.
Jaune's voice brought her back to the moment. "Now, let's go, Divider," he said, using her new codename. The sound of it felt foreign, but Ruby knew she had to embrace it. "And leave Crescent Rose here."
Ruby froze, her eyes flicking to her beloved weapon resting beside her bed. "Leave Crescent Rose?" she asked, her voice full of hesitation. Crescent Rose was more than just a weapon to her—it was a part of her identity, the symbol of her training as a Huntress. The idea of leaving it behind felt wrong.
Jaune, sensing her hesitation, smiled faintly, half-joking. "You don't combine your two lives in Omega 1. What you do as Ruby Rose, Huntress-in-training, stays separate from what you'll do as Divider."
Ruby frowned, glancing at Crescent Rose one more time before nodding slowly. "Right... I get it." She stood, leaving her weapon behind, as Jaune's words weighed on her.
"We'll show you what you'll be using in Omega 1," Jaune continued as they stepped into the hallway, his voice casual. "Work hard enough, and who knows—maybe you'll have an arsenal like mine."
Ruby couldn't help but smirk at his half-joke, the image of the hidden weapons she had seen in Jaune's secret compartment flashing through her mind.
Thick silver brass knuckles that delivered electric shocks, compact SMGs, elegant shotguns, throwing knives that returned with gravity dust... It was still hard to believe that Jaune—her goofy, clumsy friend—had access to such an arsenal.
She glanced at him as they walked through the quiet halls of Beacon, the reality of who Jaune truly was settling in. He wasn't just Jaune Arc anymore. He was Krauser, a covert operative for a secret military group, and now, Ruby was part of that world too.
As they made their way through Beacon's corridors, heading toward the entrance that would lead them to the Omega 1 facility, Ruby's thoughts turned to the future. She had no idea what awaited her—what kind of weapons she would use, what missions she would undertake, or how this new life would change her.
But she knew one thing for certain: there was no going back.
As they reached the transport vehicle waiting for them outside, Ruby took a deep breath and stepped inside, ready to embrace her new role as Divider.
The vehicle rumbled through the quiet night, the hum of the engine the only sound breaking the silence. Ruby sat next to Jaune—Krauser—her mind still racing with the events of the night. She glanced out the window as they neared what looked like an old, abandoned train station. The place was dilapidated, overgrown with weeds, and covered in rust, the perfect place for something hidden.
The vehicle came to a slow stop just before the entrance to the forgotten station, the old rails stretching out in front of them, seemingly leading to nowhere. Ruby felt a chill as she looked around. There was something unsettling about how deserted it was, like the world had forgotten this place.
Jaune, however, was calm, his demeanor as casual as ever. Without hesitation, he leaned forward, pressing a button on the vehicle's control panel. "Code 554137," he said clearly, his voice cutting through the stillness.
For a moment, nothing happened, and Ruby wondered if they had come to the wrong place. But then, with a low rumble, the ground began to shift. The rusted train rails before them shuddered, and the space between them started to move, sliding apart with the sound of grinding metal.
Ruby's eyes widened in amazement as the rails revealed a hidden tunnel, descending deeper into the earth.
"Whoa..." she whispered, leaning forward to get a better look.
Jaune chuckled softly. "Yeah, it's pretty cool the first time you see it. Omega 1 operates through facilities like this—hidden all over Remnant. The public never even knows they exist."
The vehicle lurched forward as the tunnel revealed itself completely, the path illuminated by soft, dim lights lining the walls. The road ahead seemed to stretch on forever, disappearing into the darkness below.
Ruby swallowed hard, the surreal nature of it all sinking in. Just hours ago, she had been Ruby Rose, team leader of RWBY, attending Beacon Academy. Now, she was entering a secret tunnel leading to a hidden military facility, about to be initiated into an organization she never knew existed.
As they descended further into the tunnel, Ruby turned to Jaune, curiosity gnawing at her. "So... what's the facility like? What happens next?"
Jaune kept his eyes on the road, his tone remaining calm but slightly more serious. "It's where Omega 1 operates from—where we train, store weapons, and run missions. It's state-of-the-art, equipped with everything we need to handle any kind of threat. And as for what happens next..."
He glanced at Ruby, offering her a reassuring smile. "You'll meet the others.
They'll explain the initiation process, and then... well, let's just say you'll get a proper introduction to what we do. It's a lot to take in at first, but you'll get used to it."
Ruby nodded, her mind racing with a mix of excitement and anxiety. The idea of being part of something so secret, so dangerous—it was thrilling, but terrifying at the same time.
The vehicle continued its descent, the lights of the tunnel growing brighter as they neared their destination. Ruby clenched her fists in her lap, bracing herself for whatever was to come. She had already committed herself to this new life, and now there was no turning back.
As they approached the end of the tunnel, Ruby could see a massive door ahead, the emblem of Omega 1 emblazoned across it—a stylized "O" with intricate, interlocking patterns around it, like something out of an ancient myth. The door began to open, revealing a vast underground facility, buzzing with activity and filled with advanced technology unlike anything Ruby had ever seen.
The vehicle rolled inside, and Ruby's eyes widened in awe. This was it—the heart of Omega 1.
As the vehicle came to a stop, Jaune turned to her, his expression more serious now. "Ready, Divider? This is where it all begins."
Ruby took a deep breath, nodding. "Yeah. I'm ready."
The door to the vehicle opened, and Ruby stepped out, her heart pounding with anticipation as she prepared to face the next chapter of her life in Omega 1.
As Ruby stepped out of the vehicle, she was immediately struck by the sheer size and sophistication of the Omega 1 facility.
The place was far larger than she'd expected, sprawling with high-tech equipment and filled with people bustling around in sleek, semi-futuristic combat gear. The soldiers wore black and blue combat clothing, their bulletproof vests gleaming under the artificial lights.
Their uniforms were streamlined, built for both mobility and defense, blending practicality with an almost sci-fi aesthetic.
Ruby's eyes were drawn to the center of the facility, where a massive holographic table dominated the space. Above it, a large, glowing map of Remnant floated in the air, its various kingdoms, cities, and terrain displayed with incredible detail. She could see strategic markers placed across the map—anomalies, active missions, and zones of interest—all indicating the hidden threats Omega 1 dealt with on a daily basis.
Jaune, or rather Krauser, walked beside her, noticing her amazement. "Impressive, huh? This is where we coordinate our operations across all of Remnant. It's updated in real-time, so we can track threats and respond instantly."
Ruby couldn't help but be in awe. This was far beyond anything she'd seen at Beacon or even the most advanced Hunter bases. Everything about the facility spoke of secrecy and power. Omega 1 wasn't just some underground organization; it was a fully functional, highly efficient military group, operating under the radar of the entire world.
As they walked further into the facility, Ruby noticed soldiers and operatives moving from one station to another, each one focused on their task. Some were reviewing tactical data at holographic terminals, while others were gearing up in the armory for upcoming missions. She even saw a few people heading toward the firing range, where the sounds of rapid gunfire and energy blasts echoed through the air.
"There's a lot to take in," Jaune said, his voice pulling her out of her thoughts. "Over there—" he pointed to a nearby area—"is the virtual training room. We run simulations for every kind of combat scenario imaginable. It's not just for physical training; we use holographic projections to simulate anything from Grimm attacks to alien incursions."
Ruby's eyes widened as she watched operatives step into a large chamber with transparent walls. Inside, she saw holographic Grimm materialize, looking almost indistinguishable from the real thing. The operatives fought them off with precision and skill, their movements sharp and deliberate, taking advantage of the advanced tech to hone their abilities.
"And that," Jaune pointed to another section of the facility, "is the weapons testing area. You'll get to spend some time there soon, trying out your new gear." Ruby followed his gaze and saw an area set up with multiple firing lanes, where soldiers were testing out various weapons—some of which looked far more advanced than the ones she was used to. Energy-based rifles, sleek pistols, grenades that emitted strange blue energy—all lined up for practice.
As they continued walking, they passed by a large area filled with tech stations, where engineers and scientists were hard at work. The facility seemed to be a self-sustaining ecosystem, equipped to handle anything from research and development to on-the-ground combat operations. Every corner of the place had a purpose, each piece of technology dedicated to protecting Remnant from threats that most people didn't even know existed.
"You'll get a chance to train in all of this soon enough," Jaune said, his voice a mix of excitement and seriousness. "Omega 1 doesn't just fight Grimm. We're dealing with threats that are way more dangerous—things that go way beyond what hunters normally face."
Ruby nodded, her mind spinning with everything she was seeing. "It's... a lot. I mean, I knew this was secret, but I didn't think it'd be this... advanced."
Jaune smiled. "That's what keeps us one step ahead. We're always prepared. And now you're a part of it."
They finally stopped in front of a large door, guarded by two operatives who nodded to Jaune as they passed. Behind the door was a sleek, minimalist room, clearly designed for briefings. The walls were lined with monitors displaying mission data, and at the center was a large conference table.
Jaune turned to Ruby, his expression serious again. "This is where the real work starts, Divider. We'll meet the others soon, and your initiation will begin. You ready?"
Ruby took a deep breath, feeling the weight of her new life settling in even more. She glanced around the room one last time, taking in the scale of it all. "Yeah... I'm ready."
As the doors slid shut behind them, Ruby knew this was only the beginning. The life of Ruby Rose, Huntress-in-training, was still part of her, but the world of Divider, Omega 1 operative, had now become her reality.
And there was no turning back.
Divider stood in the sleek briefing room, her mind still reeling from the enormity of the Omega 1 facility. As the doors slid open again, Cardin, Velvet, and Glynda entered, each of them now embodying a different, far more dangerous version of themselves than Ruby had ever seen before.
Cardin, who Ruby once knew as the brash, sometimes cruel bully at Beacon, now moved with the precision and confidence of a seasoned soldier. In Omega 1, he was known as Tenant, his uniform a perfect match to the semi-futuristic gear the other operatives wore, but with a special insignia on his chest that marked his rank. The arrogance Ruby once associated with him was replaced by a cold professionalism.
Velvet, normally shy and reserved, was now fully embracing her role as Krimble. She stood tall, her eyes sharp and focused, her demeanor far more serious than Ruby had ever seen. Her uniform had the same sleek design, but Ruby could see the faint outlines of hidden equipment that hinted at her expertise—perhaps specialized in reconnaissance or stealth. Krimble seemed a far cry from the quiet Faunus Ruby had known at school.
But what struck Ruby most was Glynda Goodwitch. In Beacon, Glynda had always been the picture of strict discipline, her calm authority a given. But now, as Zizer Esca, she was something else entirely. She stood towering over the rest, a powerful figure clad in the same sleek gear as the others, but her presence was magnified tenfold. Her uniform fit perfectly to her slim, elegant yet muscular figure, showcasing the power and control she commanded.
Ruby was taken aback—Glynda's form was unlike anything she'd expected. The strict, stoic teacher was now a formidable and striking soldier. Her body was toned, athletic, and powerful, with an hourglass figure that radiated confidence. But more than that, her presence as Zizer—the highest-ranking member of the group—was that of a seasoned warrior, commanding not only respect but fear. Ruby could tell that Zizer had seen things, done things, far beyond what they'd ever faced at Beacon.
"Welcome, Divider," Glynda—no, Zizer—said, her voice deep and steady, but with an edge of command that made Ruby stand a little straighter.
Cardin, or Tenant, gave Ruby a firm nod, the smug grin she was used to nowhere in sight. "About time you joined us," he said, but his tone was no longer the arrogant taunt she was used to. It was businesslike, as if welcoming a fellow soldier to the team.
Velvet—Krimble—smiled briefly, but her eyes were focused and serious. "I'm glad to have you with us, Ruby. This world... it's different from what you know, but we're all in this together."
Ruby nodded, her gaze shifting back to Glynda. Zizer's towering presence loomed over the group, and the insignias on her gear clearly marked her as their leader in Omega 1. Her transformation was the most jarring—while she had always been powerful at Beacon, Zizer was a force of nature. Ruby realized that there was so much more to Glynda Goodwitch than she'd ever imagined.
"The others will join us in time," Zizer said, her voice calm but filled with authority. "For now, your initiation will begin. We'll prepare you, Divider, for the challenges ahead."
Ruby took a deep breath, glancing at the soldiers around her. Tenant, Krimble, and Zizer—they were all part of this secret world, and now she was too. The young, hopeful girl who once dreamed of being a Huntress felt like a lifetime away.
"Understood," Ruby said firmly, accepting her place in the team.
The group exchanged brief looks, all understanding that this was the beginning of Ruby's real journey. In Omega 1, there were no rules like at Beacon.
This was the shadow world, where they dealt with threats far worse than Grimm. Ruby wasn't just a Huntress anymore—she was a soldier in the war against the unknown.
"Then let's begin," Zizer said, her imposing figure casting a long shadow over the room.
And with that, Ruby's life as Divider truly began.