So normally I post these chapters every Saturday but:
1. I finished early
2. I will be away from home this weekend and will not be with my computer.
So with all that I decided to post a day early, don't expect this often though, I just wanted to post my chapter when I had the chance to.
Whew! Fourth chapter in four weeks, guess I'm back.
But as the old rules, I will take a break this coming week, I plan to update on Mar 1st, and will let you all know on Wednesday the 26th if I will be able to update on time.
Anyway hope you guys enjoy.
A New Faction
Kron had awoken from his rest after making another trip back to Solitas, once he had gotten up he met with Roman, Neo and Lycan to discuss their next move.
Lycan was the first to speak. "We've gathered some possible leads on who the leader of the Silver Bullets are, but before we go any further there's something else we need to address." The Wolf Faunus looked to Kron. "We need a base of operations, this safe house is nice but not enough to hide a couple dozen Faunus."
Roman shrugged his shoulders. "Can't you just get used to it, I don't have that kind of Lien on me, me, Neo, and the Scourge here are easy to hide but not every one of you, sorry but your on your own for that one."
Lycan growled knowing that this human viewed his kind as disposable, but he kept calm knowing there was nothing else they can do.
"Very well, but I will be focusing on finding a new place to use as a hideout, so I will be of no use of you for now, I'm sorry but I have to put my men first."
The Wolf Faunus walked away as Roman couldn't help but think 'useless animals' while Neo was just sharpening her umbrella.
Kron remembered something about Solitas that may be of use. "Lycan, I might know of a place."
The wolf Faunus turned to him surprised to hear that.
The Saiyan took Lycan and a few of his men over to a mountain of ice.
"This is where?" Lycan asked annoyed. "It's no different from our camp."
Kron said nothing and walked forward before he held up one hand forming his Ursa Claw, he then ran forward and stabbed into a sheet of ice, it shattered forming some sort of cave.
Lycan rose an eyebrow seeing that before the Saiyan turned to him.
"Come on this way." He said walking into the cave.
Lycan followed him and looked around, it wasn't just a cave it was a hallway, with knights armor on display holding weapons.
"What is this place? Did someone live here?"
"Kind of." Kron responded. "Eight years ago I joined the Golden Daggers Arena in Sanus, not long I became it's champion and competed against other arenas throughout the four kingdoms, Dead End Arena in Vale, Bloody Sands Arena in Vacuo, except for one, my employer Daim told me there was one more here in Solitas it was lost before I started my career, a large mass of Grimm needed to be exterminated on the mountain were in and n the process a large avalanche came down and encased all entrances in ice."
The duo kept walking until they reached the end of the hallway to a huge door coated in ice, Kron simply reached in destroying the ice and managed to grab the door before opening. Once it opened they can see a larger area.
Lycan looked all around there was a stadium like structure surrounding a ring surrounded by tall Ice Spears.
"And here it is, the long lost Ice Spear Arena." Kron looked around and saw other entrances, he quickly looked in them. "I can see where the fighters room used to sleep in are still in tact, I think your men will appreciate being able to use them."
Lycan walked in and stepped on something, he looked down and saw a skull.
"This place is littered with corpses." Lycan critiqued.
"Nothing but a little cleaning won't fix." Kron responded walking to him. "Look it's not perfect but at least this place is well hidden, large enough to house all your men and" He gestured to the large ring in the center. "You have a place to train, it's as good as your going to get."
"It was only an observation." Lycan responded. "But thank you, my men will appreciate it." He turned to a couple Faunus. "Go back to camp, tell them we have a new base, make sure to move together, we don't want the Silver Bullets to get the jump on us."
The other Faunus left to do just that.
Kron nodded and proceeded to walk out letting them do as they wish.
One Faunus looked at him and told him. "Thank you for this, it helps more than you know." He then went off to carry out Lycan's orders.
Kron shrugged his shoulders as he walked out.
"Well now"
The Saiyan turned to see Roman and Neo standing beside the cave.
"I see your taking your role as leader very seriously." The thief grinned. "Y'know I'm sure they wouldn't mind you taking charge permanently."
Kron rolled his eyes and was about to respond.
"I know, I know, it's only temporary, still with your power, I'm sure you can make your own kingdom if you wanted to."
Neo smiled at Kron before gesturing to the Faunus who were walking into the Ice Spear Arena all of them happy to see him to prove a point.
Now he can somewhat understand that but the Saiyan growled. "You think I don't know that? I don't need one, I already can do what I want, I don't need a palace or subjects to rule over."
"If you say so, but speaking of leading, I have some advice but that might help you out."
Kron rose an eyebrow but kept quite signaling him to suggest whatever he wants.
"Try to empathize the positives of working with you, while making it clear what happens to traitors."" He suggested. "They got a grudge, so it's good to nip the problem in the bud in case their thinking of stabbing you in the back."
Kron was surprised to hear that before chuckling.
"I'm more wary of you than them, considering what you did with your last 'partner'." While betraying Cinder was to his advantage he was no fool, he recognized that Roman had no loyalties, and like Raven is all too happy to trick anyone for his own benefit.
"Maybe so." Roman admitted with a smirk. "But remember we're both on the same boat here benefiting you benefits me, with you I feel a lot more relaxed than I was with Cinder."
Kron scoffed at that. "Sure and that's the only reason I took your offer. I'm sure your not stupid enough to betray me, just know if you ever try, I'll gut you as soon as you try."
The thief chuckled. "Happy to see you took my lesson to heart." He remembered when they first met. "Don't trust anyone, only trust in facts."
The Saiyan ignored that saying and scoffed.
Neo walked in front of Roman with a smile and just pointed her umbrella to her waist before sliding it across.
Kron didn't understand that and turned to Roman.
"She said, she hopes that applies to your new fan club, make sure they know that your ready to cut them in two if they try to stab you in the back."
Of course she would suggest that, he looked at Neo and can still see bloodlust in her eyes, he can tell she's been itching to kill for a while.
And she's still smiling at him in a weird way.
"Ok, what's with her?" Kron asked Roman. "She's been annoyingly smiling at me like that since the facility collapsed."
"Oh" Roman smiled. "See Neo was in the surveillance room watching you handle those four rejects, and she saw your handiwork." He smirked deviously. "She loved it, especially what you did to that moron Bisque."
Kron remembered that he cut the bootlicker in two, he looked at Neo who had a vicious smile and tilted her head.
Roman continued. "She would love to see that side of you again, she wants to see what you'll do to the leader of the Silver Bullets when you find him."
That makes sense, she was a sucker for brutality, he already felt like she was more sadistic than he was as a brat, at least back then he only liked attacking those that can fight back. He looked at her and can see her smirk, it doesn't matter to her, warrior or not it's all the same she'll kill as many as she pleases.
"Well back to the subject, I'm already aware that these Faunus have a grudge against me and if they try anything stupid I'll respond the way I always have to traitors." They look up to Adam Taurus, he's sure that they'll try something. Especially Lycan, that man looked at him the same way he used to towards his prey. He couldn't help but admire that, he knew his strength yet made a target of him, reminds him of himself back with Raven.
Funny to think about.
Roman sighed. "Hope so I heard the stories of when you were a kid, I feel like you were a lot more free then."
Kron looked at him strangely. "What are you talking about?"
Roman gestured to Neo. "You know why Neo hangs around with me? It's because I promised her the freedom to do whatever she wants, kill whoever she wants, take anything she wants, and she couldn't be happier, aint that right Neo?"
Neo smiled while nodding happily.
"And you, you seem to appreciate being free, back then I feel like you were the kind of kid that did whatever you wanted just like she did, but now" He had a disappointed stare. "Now you feel chained, like your being held back from suddenly gaining a conscience, you really need to let that go, don't you think you were happier in your roots?"
Kron heard that and part of him felt like it was true, ever since Kali he felt unable to do what he used to. Being a true Saiyan using power to make his place over the world, doing anything he wanted free from any attachments. Not to mention allowing the old hag to live just because he couldn't bring himself to let Yang lose her uncle. But at the same time, it felt.. limiting, not allowing opponents an opportunity to grow stronger, not to mention eventually he would have been another slave to Frieza.
And he... wouldn't have felt this strange pleasant feeling the Belladonnas made him feel.
Roman continued speaking. "See kiddo, if you work with me we can do whatever we want, I know the best places to go to avoid authority, the safest places to rob and the right people to get us the info we need, now we have an army, just imagine our own empire in the underworld, we will truly be free if you just let go of some of those silly notions you picked up for some reason, look at Neo she's more than happy to kill anyone in her way."
The Saiyan stared at Neo who couldn't stop grinning and gesturing to the umbrella with a sharp end, no doubt imagining what he did to Bisque.
Kron chuckled while looking at Roman. "If I was back in my roots, than I would have just killed you Roman, I am not interested in ruling over anyone, and I won't threaten these men, end of discussion." He said as he focused back on overseeing the Faunus walk into the Ice Spear Arena.
Roman shrugged and looked at Neo who seemed disappointed.
He smirked at her as if to say 'give it time, he'll come around.'
So long as these other animals don't try anything stupid, that little witch Cinder will end up dead and out of their hair for good.
After that he and Neo will be back to bask in their freedom and with hope with the mighty 'Scourge' working for them.
XXX
Atlas
Ironwood was sitting in his place among the council, hopefully he will know what he's plotting now.
"Nervous today, James?" Jaques asked with a sly grin. "I'm surprised you came, given how the last meeting went."
The General paid him no mind, he's been wanting him gone for a while, though he wondered if he was aware of Rockshow's plans at all. It could be that he was just reaping the benefits, still he hoped he'd shut his mouth soon.
Just then the doors opened as Fort Lee walked in with his hands behind his back. "Thank you for coming to the meeting."
"Dr. Rockshow" A man with glasses in a dark blue suit spoke. "Let me just say that we are happy to see you are well."
"Thank you Sleet." Fort Lee responded. "Now, let me just say I am sorry that were not able to contain the Scourge of Anima, I believe he has outgrown when the Ace Operatives chased him down."
Most knew that wasn't true, it is public knowledge that the Scourge escaped but truthfully he just fought them and left like that.
"I believe that the Scourge of Anima isn't done with his rampage on Solitas, he is leading the White Fang and is making it his mission to bring Atlas down." Fort Lee explained. "If we are to survive we must focus all military efforts on ending him."
James knew this was coming, he was plotting to force the council to do things his way, and now he was going to be forced into a position to work for him, even if indirectly. Still that can't be all there is to it.
"I believe I have one solution." Jaques interjected. "My daughter, Weiss Schnee, has obtained power that can benefit our kingdom, we must persuade Vales council to have her brought to us."
"And why might your daughter be unable to return on her own?" Sleet asked.
"My daughter is young, easily influenced, Headmaster Ozpin does not want her sharing his techniques to us." The head of the SDC responded as if it were fact.
Ironwood eyed Jaques knowing that was not true, Winter had told him that for her safety and freedom she must remain in Sanus otherwise he would have her work like a dog teaching huntsmen in his pocket this ability. A way to increase his control over Atlas.
"As a precious daughter of my own, I agree with that sentiment, Jaques." Fort Lee responded with a friendly smile. "She maybe young but she is still a citizen from Atlas, she has a duty to her countrymen."
"While I would like to continue this conversing this situation, we must save that for another day." A brown woman spoke. "We do not have the time to benefit from Weiss Schnee's power, the Scourge is a threat now and we must make countermeasures."
"The Ace Operatives" Sleet responded right away. "How has their training going?"
James can see the smug grin on Rockshow's face but responded to Sleet. "They have been pushed to their limits and beyond, and the armor they possess had been upgraded making them so strong that each can stop a horde of Grimm on their own, but I doubt they are ready for another clash with the Scourge."
That was a simple fact, this boy's power Ki, was simply far beyond Aura alone, they had to rely on technology and special training like Ozpin's Void Vault to even dream of stopping him.
"Yes, but you can have all your huntsmen wear this armor correct?" Rockshow asked. "With all of them wielding it could wear him down, not to mention I have made leaps in my research of the Armor and believe we can make more improvements."
That made the councilman pay closer attention to Rockshow, Ironwood can see what that he was buying their loyalty, using a situation he no doubt created.
"Also I would like to introduce the man who saved me, he fought tooth and nail with the Scourge of Anima, and I believe he has earned a chance to prove himself again."
"Again?" Sleet asked concerned at the meaning.
Rockshow turned and clapped his hands. "Come in, show them."
The door opened and someone walked in.
The council men were shocked at who came through.
Ironwood was the most shocked and he grit his teeth. "No, you?"
It was a man with long red hair wearing red Crusader Armor. "James, it's been a long time." Amaranth said to him as though they were old friends. "Forgive me, I mean, General Ironwood."
James clenched his jaw glaring at him and he remembered. "You had Team ABYS in that facility?"
"Yes" Fort Lee responded. "As you know thanks to the council allowed me to start Project ABYS, they were there as test subjects for the armor." He states honestly, even though it wasn't all true.
Ironwood remembered that, they green lit the project after he had tried to bomb the Scourge of Anima when he became that giant ape. He took advantage of the Council's panic and they agreed.
"Amaranth and three other criminals were offered a lesser sentence if they tested the armor, they agreed and during tests the Scourge of Anima attacked, these criminals stepped in and fought with all their might, but three of them were slain." He said seriously. "But only Amaranth remained, all he could do was rescue me and helped me escape the White Fang's wrath, I believe we need to consider granting Amaranth a full pardon for his heroics."
The General stared at Amaranth and kept his composure, just seeing made him feel like he was going to pop a blood vessel.
"I am against this." Sleet responded right away. "While I do not doubt your story, have you forgotten what Amaranth did?"
"Exactly" The council woman agreed. "This man killed our previous councilmen."
Ironwood remembered that all too well, councilman Flake was elected spot on the table but was killed a year after taking office.
Amaranth walked forward and took a knee.
"I have made mistakes, however if you remember the previous councilman was more concerned with living like a king than help out kingdom, he was taking bribes from the White Fang to look the other way when they stole your Dust Shipments Councilman Jaques."
The head of the SDC couldn't help but appreciate that, the same went for Rockshow who despised those 'animals'.
"After I had killed him, you took his place Councilman Sleet." He said to him. "And ever since the White Fang had been less successful in their raids."
Sleet still didn't like the way he spoke as though he did things the right way, wondering if he were to ever do things he didn't like would he have been killed?
James narrowed his eyes. "That does not excuse your crime, you had no right to take his life."
"Yes" Amaranth admitted. "However, everything I did was out of love for my country, if you choose to allow me I would like the opportunity to prove myself worthy of redemption, if not then please send me back to my cell and let me live out my sentence in peace."
Ironwood knew him long enough, every move was always something calculated, he knew how panicked the council was, they felt as though they were at the mercy of the Scourge of Anima and he always made plans that had success at some level.
"I usually don't place my trust in criminals." Jaques started. "However from what I have heard of Amaranth he was close to the title of General before his misstep, I say we offer him a chance if he succeeds in stopping the Scourge of Anima then he is welcome back in our ranks, if he doesn't place him back in prison.
Of course Jaques would support Rockshow, the scientist always backed him whenever he was being targeted for abusing Faunus.
"I disagree" Sleet said. "He is a danger to us all, if we do not do things his way he will plot our assassination as he did Flake."
Ironwood sighed hearing this and felt like this was going his way.
"Rockshow we do not doubt your intentions, however I don't think saving your life out of self preservation is enough to welcome Amaranth back to Atlas."
"I see your point Camilla, may I show you something?" Rockshow asked before using his scroll and displaying a hologram.
It showed of the Scourge of Anima fighting against Team ABYS. "As you can see Amaranth had made several battle plans against the Scourge of Anima, though they may have failed he had managed to escape while the Scourge was there for blood."
The Scourge cut a man with orange hair in half with a sword making the councilman all gag and used an ability on his tail to snap a shorter one's neck.
Ironwood clenched his fists, this was not going to end well, he doesn't doubt that these images are lacking contexts, but the others will not take chances with what they don't know.
Once the video ended Rockshow stretched his arms. "As you can see, the Scourge of Anima takes no prisoners, you may however trust Amaranth but we need all the help we can get."
Even Sleet kept his mouth shut hearing that as he was shaken by the video, he didn't know that man and remembered he was a criminal, but still did he deserve that? And would he show mercy to official Atlas soldiers?
They were looking at each other and starting to discuss.
Ironwood knew he was already on thin ice but he had to try. "Everyone" He got their attention. "I have known Amaranth since we both joined Atlas Academy, and I know how he thinks." He looked at Amaranth who only stared back at him with blank eyes. "He is a cold blooded calculating man, he will kill you if he believes it would benefit Atlas in anyway, if you welcome him back you will risk the lives of many of our brave soldiers with him in our midst." He stood up and looked around. "I have made an unforgivable mistake despite my intentions, however what Amaranth will do will be far worse and he will make us enemies of the other kingdoms to suit what he believes is ideal for Atlas, and if you get in his way he will not hesitate to terminate you all."
The general glared at Amaranth who didn't say anything in response.
The councilman all stared at the former soldier and despite what they thought of Ironwood's mistake what he said made sense. But still the Scourge of Anima is too great to ignore.
"Still his prowess in planning cannot be ignored." Jaques pointed out. "I say we have him make a plan for the White Fang before we decide to welcome him back."
Sleet and Camilla both were silent before the woman realized.
"Is his bomb still in tact?"
"Yes" Fort Lee admitted. "He may have saved my life but we remembered the arrangement it will not be removed until he has completely worked off his sentence."
That set them more at ease but not Ironwood, he looked at Amaranth knowing that he was going to use that fact to his advantage.
"Give access to my bomb to everyone in this room." Amaranth suggested. "Including the General."
That got everyone quiet at how casually made that suggestion.
He was offering his life to depend on everyone in this room including both General Ironwood and the CEO of the SDC.
Amaranth looked directly at General Ironwood. "That should be no problem, correct General?" His face was blank but it was clear that this was a sort of power move.
James knew what he was doing, by giving him access to his explosive, he can end him at anytime, however if he choses to do it without clear evidence of wrongdoing he will be seen as a traitor and possibly hasten his removal of his position.
"Well, I believe it is time to start a vote." Jaques offered. "Those who disagree with the arrangement say your piece." He looked directly at James.
The General fought not to glare at him, he looked to Sleet and Camilla, neither said anything, they were actually for this asinine suggestion. They feared the Scourge now that it seems as though it was confirmed that he was leading the White Fang.
He already said everything he could to oppose this suggestion and now Rockshow had what he needed.
"Then the motion carries." Fort Lee said gleefully. "Now, Amaranth has already proposed a plan."
Of course he has, he always had one prepared for any situation.
"As you know the Scourge of Anima is leading the White Fang here in Solitas." Amaranth stated. "However most of them don't possess his ability to fly, Fort Lee's cameras are state of the art able to identify all those that invaded the facility."
Fort Lee fought not to smirk, he made sure to identify all his prisoners and with a little bit of… editing he was able to make them appear murdering his men.
All his test subjects that escaped are now wanted criminals.
While some no doubt side with the Scourge, he is free to retake the ones that returned home.
It won't be long before the Scourge plays into his hands proving to all of humanity what he already knew, Faunus were dangerous animals that need to be controlled.
XXX
Vale
After Kron had left Blake decided to tell her teammates what happened.
"So Kron just came to see you out of the blue?" Yang asked.
"Yeah" Blake responded. "He just showed up told me about freeing Faunus from the Silver Bullet Brotherhood and left."
She just wished to know more about the details but he left before she could ask for more.
"Well that's good isn't it?" Ruby asked with a smile. "We know that he's doing good, he's almost like a superhero now."
"Maybe" Blake responded. "But it's Kron, I... don't think he's going to care how he's being seen, Atlas has a way with making Faunus look worse." She eyed Weiss and mouthed a sorry to her.
"Ugh, he might pick another fight with my sister because of that." Weiss responded remembering her sister committed to do her job to hunt him down. "Honestly I think someone needs to stop him before he does something stupid.
Blake would have argued but she couldn't really find a defense for that. Kron is the kind of person who will do whatever he feels like it, even if it looks bad, he WILL fight Winter if he's given the opportunity.
That puts more of a target on his back and eventually even if he isn't captured he will be seen as the number one target on Remnant.
"Guys look" Yang stepped in. "I'm sure we can figure this out, think of it this way, like Ruby said he's doing good, I mean he saved Vale and he's saving Faunus, I'm sure he won't let anything bad happen in Atlas."
That might be true, he may say he saved Vale because of an agreement, but she knows that he is good, he just won't apply himself to it.
"There's something else that bothered me." Blake continued. "When I asked him how he turned into that monster, he only said he needed a full moon, and at the end, he told me 'you Faunus and Humans are as needy as each other." Blake remembered being so shocked when he said that.
That made the others just as shocked.
"Why say that?" Weiss asked. "As if he were no Faunus himself?"
"Exactly" Blake agreed.
Ruby's jaw practically fell to the ground and she couldn't help but be giddy. "Ooh, do you think maybe he's some sort of alien?" She asked thinking of her comics on super heroes from outer space.
"I doubt it's anything that outlandish you dolt." Weiss responded. "But one thing is for sure, Kron was never normal, whatever he is he's not willing to share and I can't help but feel that's a little strange."
"Maybe" Yang somewhat agreed. "It's weird that he won't just say what he is, he's the kind of guy to showboat whenever he has anything interesting to say."
"Kind of like you." Ruby said with a smile.
Yang crossed her arms and stared at her sister. "Anyway, so if he isn't a Faunus, than what is he? And where did he come from?"
"That's another thing." Blake looked at Yang and said. "The only way he'll tell us, is if you can make him bleed Yang, he wants to see if you can do it so he's using it as some sort of prize for you."
The blonde remembered that was very similar to when he was training her. "This again? Wow, he really just wants people to beat him for info huh." She grinned before cracking her knuckles. "We'll don't worry, I'm still working on a couple tricks that weren't ready in the tournament, I'm sure I make him squeal."
Weiss looked to Yang and said. "He might have gotten even stronger and you never gave him a scratch months ago, this seems like a high mountain to climb Yang."
"Maybe" The blonde responded. "But I only had a few months of training, give me some time and I'll definitely make him spill the beans."
Blake couldn't help but smile at that confidence, she really was similar to Kron, she was determined to make that happen even if the odds are against her.
"Back to the subject." Weiss responded. "I'm not comfortable with Kron close to my home, I'm worried he'll do something drastic."
"Come on Weiss Cream." Yang said to her. "Like Ruby said he's only doing what's good."
"Yes, and what if my sister finds him?" She asked. "I don't want her getting hurt."
"We get that." Yang responded. "Look, I know you got a complicated situation at home, but don't worry, I'm sure Kron won't do anything that bad."
Just then the T.V. stopped playing the movie they were watching.
'This just in, we receive news that the Scourge of Anima lead the White Fang to attack a research facility in Solitas!' Lisa Lavender announced.
That made the four girls pause.
They knew there was more to this.
Still damn it Kron.
XXX
Solitas
Days had passed since the ordeal with Kron and the White Fang.
Lycan stood looking down at a building.
"What's this place?" Kron asked standing beside him.
"The one in charge of this base is Beige Bills, he works for the SDC and took bribes from the Silver Bullet Brotherhood, I discovered it not long before I was captured." He held up a paper showing a bald man with teal blue eyes. "This is him, once we attack, we must find him and interrogate him."
Kron nodded. "So I'll make the distraction."
"We, make the distraction." Lycan empathized and pointed out a couple Faunus with axes and swords. "While we attack the guards, our trackers will find the man and drag him out."
"I can literally handle everything the soldiers throw at me." Kron stated. "There's no need for you to interfere."
Lycan growled but kept control. "Perhaps but my men and I would love too scrap with Atlas pigs, I ask of you not to rob us the chance to make at least put a dent in their army despite us being leagues beneath you."
Kron heard that and thought back to the Branwen Tribe, they usually let him fight the huntsmen while they attacked the women and children. Then they'd be angry for him not surprise attacking the huntsmen to protect them. Weak hypocrites. These White Fang seem like both a literal and figurative different breed of people.
They want to put themselves in harms way to fight their enemy, and their enemy can fight back. Maybe that has something to do with him being on their side, still it's nice to see they didn't want to rely on him.
"Fine, just don't slow me down." Kron ordered.
Lycan only grinned as did his men.
"Infiltrators! Find the SDC bastard! Remember to bring him alive!"
The ninja dressed Faunus all nodded as they made their way to the building.
Kron and Lycan waited for a a few moments once they reached it.
The Wolf Faunus read a message and stared at Kron and nodded his head.
The Saiyan grinned beneath his mask and jumped off the mountain heading down towards the base.
"Attack!" Lycan yelled while pointing a finger down at the soldiers.
The soldiers panicked as they see the Scourge of Anima land in front of him.
"Fire!" They all pulled the trigger.
And not surprisingly Kron only stood not effected by neither the normal or Fire Dust bullets they were infused with.
Kron at first was going to retaliate but he thought maybe it's better for the White Fang to attack.
And just like that a Faunus with a spear for a weapon slashed down a soldier that was shooting at the Saiyan.
Kron then watched as his new allies attacked the other soldiers with little to no difficulty.
He was surprised how effective they were, sure they were just soldiers and some lacked Aura, still impressive considering Atlas has the strongest military.
It felt strange letting others do his fighting for him but none of them were entertaining enough for him to bother doing so.
Just as the soldiers were being rounded up a shadow enveloped them.
Kron turned and saw two large robots stomping forward, they had bulky arms and legs with the head in the chest area with red eyes.
These two they'll need help with.
The Paladins fired missiles towards Kron.
And as many would predict, Kron grabbed each missile and tossed them in the air away from his allies, they exploded in the air as though they were fireworks. "Time to end this already."
One of the Paladins stomped forward and tried to grab him.
"Really?' Kron asked wondering if he understood the comical futility of his actions. He then flew forward and placed his hand on the face before it crushed inside and pulled out the pilot by his head leaving the Paladin on the ground. "What did you think that was going to do?" Kron genuinely asked the soldier who was trying to pull his hand off his face, the Saiyan dropped him, one of his 'men' ran and restrained the guard to the ground.
The Saiyan turned towards the other Paladin but was surprised to see that it was already occupied.
Lycan jumped back from the paladin's fist and again from a stop before jumping on the face of the Paladin.
Kron crossed his arms waiting.
"Scourge, I mean sir." A Fang member tried to speak. "Why are you not helping?"
"I'll stop the thing if he needs it, let's just watch." He was interested in how well he was doing.
Lycan backflipped as the robot stomped, then he pushed against the wall and threw claw marks at the face plate.
It had so much strength that the Paladin actually had claw marks on it's head.
The Wolf then turned, he then pulled back and spread his arms, he started glowing grey.
Lycan's Semblance: Stored Force: By staying still Lycan can store kinetic energy into any part of his body to increase the amount of force his next move can cause. The longer he holds still before he moves the greater the force.
The Wolf then dashed forward becoming a blur of grey, his arms spread.
It was so strong that it forced the robot to fall flat on it's back.
Kron smiled at that, sure it wasn't anything he couldn't do better at, still that was something no huntsman alone can bring down.
Lycan then jumped and rose one of his claws storing energy before swinging it down.
But the Paladin grabbed Lycan by his torso and lifted him up. He then stared at the Scourge of Anima while aiming a laser at the struggling Faunus.
"Stand down or I'll have to squeeze your friend." The soldier threatened thinking he'd have the upper hand.
Kron rolled his eyes and dashed forward while swiping his hands.
Both arms of the Paladin fell to the ground by the Paladin sides.
Kron then smashed a fist through the Paladin destroying the robot and making the pilot fall to the ground and be restrained by his men.
Lycan got out of the metal grip he was still trapped in and rubbed his head.
"Not bad." Kron noted with his arms crossed. "These Paladins are supposed to handle a horde of Grimm and you scratched it."
"Tch, nothing compared to you." Lycan growled not pleased with his performance.
And Kron liked that, he wanted to be stronger, to be better and that was something he liked.
"It's not over!" One of the pilots yelled. "Caroline is here!"
Kron rose an eyebrow wondering what he meant.
"All of you White Fang, surrender now!" A loud voice spoke.
A large shadow surrounded them and they looked up.
It was a colossus, an enormous Atlesian mech with a stocky build, a rectangular cockpit and long armored legs. The size of a leviathan.
Inside was a short woman chuckling. "I'm so happy to have been pulled from my post in Argus! Now I Caroline Cordovin will have the honor of stopping the Scourge of Anima once and for all!"
Kron looked up at the Oozaru sized robot, and looked around at the soldiers that were grinning fang members who looked afraid but were not running, Lycan looked about ready to go a round with it.
The Saiyan shrugged as he flew up on the same level as the cockpit in the center of the robot.
"Look, size doesn't equate to power, surrender now and I won't shatter your toy." The Scourge would like her to attack but thought it be decent to ask for her to surrender.
"Overconfident beast!" The woman yelled from the cockpit before throwing a giant fist at the Saiyan.
Kron merely rose a hand stopping the giant fist and he did not move at all.
The tied down soldiers all were shocked at the sight, the White Fang including Lycan were in awe of the 'Monkey Faunus's' strength.
Caroline in the cockpit couldn't fathom what she was seeing she had thought the Scourge of Anima was an exaggeration.
Kron then pushed back the metal fist.
And amazingly the Colossus stumbled from the force before stopping.
The Saiyan crossed his arms. "Is it over yet?"
Inside the cockpit Caroline started to get over her shock at the sight and only squeezed her fists. She was brought back to Atlas after so long in Argus and now she was about to fall to the first threat she faced. She was not going to fall to this wretched beast!
"Fall to my hand Scourge of Anima!" Caroline yelled as the colossus aimed it's right arm forming a canon preparing a bright yellow lightning.
The lightning struck Kron coating him in electricity.
Caroline laughed seeing the boy not moving out of the way and suffering the electricity of her attack.
Kron stood with his arms crossed, his Ki covered his skin shielding him from the Lightning Dust, funny thing is as a kid this would have hurt him, too bad for her.
The Saiyan then flew forward in the electric cannon.
The Colossus's right arm was destroyed by the simple action.
Caroline looked at the right arm of her prized robot and couldn't help but scream. "No! No!" She screamed defiantly before rising a fist and trying to swing it down at Kron.
"Ok bored now." Kron said before avoiding the swing and he rose one hand, he did a long chop down the arm, then the legs.
The colossus then fell with it's limbs hitting the ground.
Inside the cockpit Caroline's eyes were widened. "This.. can't be." She was so surprised by this boy's strength and how easy it was to destroy her mech. There was nothing she could do now, she lost to these beasts.
Kron landed on the ground in front of the other Faunus, they all looked at him in admiration rather than fear which was new to him. He turned to Lycan whose mouth was slightly agape. "Are they done yet?"
Lycan pointed a thumb behind him.
Two Faunus dressed in dark outfits and masked held the man they were looking for.
"Let me go! All of you will be put in cages if you don't."
One of the Fang knocked him out.
"So we're done now?" Kron asked bored of this already.
One of the White Fang stepped forward and a rose a fist. "We won, thanks to the Scourge of Anima!"
Kron rose an eyebrow and watched as others rose their fists in victory.
"Scourge of Anima! Source of Anima!" They chanted over and over again.
The Saiyan watched them cheer for him and it felt similar to when he was champion of Golden Daggers. It was nice, he always did like attention.
He intends on this being temporary, still he liked this feeling.
Lycan stared at Kron, when he first met him he had animosity towards him for what happened in Vale. But this power, it was something Adam can only dream of having, also he kept his word and protected his men. Maybe there was more to him than he thought, if he kept keeping his word they truly will end the Silver Bullet Brotherhood.
Kron crossed his arms, his mask hid his smile hearing them cheer for him.
Maybe he can get used to this.
To the White Fang, to all Faunus he was a hero.
To the rest of the world however...
XXX
White Fang Hideout
Ghira was in his office writing down some reports when the door to his office opened showing another Faunus.
"High Leader" The man greeted him respectfully. "Something is coming onto shore."
With no time to waste the high leader stops writing and walks out accompanied by guards.
He came to the shore and stared down at the boat headed their way. One of the White Fang's base of operations were located at the northern most part of Anima, pointed towards Solitas, in case of any Faunus refugees were cast off of Solitas which happened in various towns.
Ghira looked through binoculars and was surprised to see familiar faces on the boat he smiled.
The boat docked and out walked many young and old Faunus.
"High Leader!" One of them greeted him as he got off the boat. "Thank you so much! The Scourge of Anima saved us."
Ghira smiled at him. "I'm only sorry that I couldn't do anything myself, I tried to send search teams, Atlas wouldn't have it." Specifically the council who are always wary of White Fang especially after what Adam tried in Vale.
"You did the best you could." The Faunus responded as the rescued Faunus were being escorted away.
Ghira was concerned at the number of Faunus coming in there should have been dozens more. "Is this all that survived?"
"Some of us didn't make it." The Faunus sadly admitted. "But many stayed behind to help the Scourge of Anima stop the Silver Bullet Brotherhood, their going to save more of our people."
The Panther Faunus looked panicked at this. "Come again?"
"I know" The Faunus responded. "But I'm sure with the Scourge of Anima on their side they'll be safe, right?"
Ghira wasn't so sure about this, he wanted Kron to rescue them if he was going to make a move against the Silver Bullets, but leading them to attack them? He knows that Kron is no Adam, but the public may find him worse and they may frame him and those who associate with him n a more negative light.
And in turn giving humans more excuses to oppress their people.
He wasn't sure what to do, he had no way to communicate with Kron, should he try to send anyone to bring them back? If the Silver Bullet Brotherhood are in Solitas then Atlas might see it as an attack and-
Suddenly a shadow covered the dock, the High Leader stared up and his heart sank seeing Atlesian Airships floating over the White Fang.
"Everyone freeze!"
Soldiers left the airships and aimed their weapons at the White Fang.
The White Fang was retaliating aiming their weapons back.
"Stop!" Ghira yelled. "What is this madness?" He asked.
A man dressed in white approached the High Leader. "We have cause to believe these Faunus attacked the Crusader Armor Research facility, and a Dust Refinery." He showed a tablet showing a video of the Scourge leading Faunus against the Atlesian soldiers, some looked exactly like the Faunus that just came.
The Panther turned to one of them in question.
"Wait, I never picked up a weapon, nor was I a member of the White Fang."
No, this can't be happening. He believed him, he was captured like every other Faunus in the Silver Bullet's clutches.
"This is a mistake." Ghira tried to reason.
"Sorry, but you have no say in this, these criminals must be brought to Atlas where they will face trial." The huntsmen responded.
The guards swarmed the Faunus that were just rescued.
"No! Stop please!" The Faunus that were begging for mercy.
Ghira decided to act, he got in the way of the guards and stared the soldiers down. "They are innocent, please allow me to explain."
The huntsman's armor showed, he was wearing Crusader Armor, he then smashed his mace into the High Leader's chest.
Once it landed Ghira crashed into one of the walls of the fort.
The guards all aimed their weapons at the huntsman that assaulted their leader.
The huntsman attacked the rest of the guards all of them were knocked out, he stepped his boot on one of the guards.
"You're lucky they only want the ones who attacked, otherwise I'd bring all of you to prison where you animals belong." The Huntsman said to the guards before turning to the rest of the Faunus that were just saved. "Round them up."
They screamed and begged tried to explain that the Silver Bullets were using that factory as a front and that the video was a fake.
Ghira grunted as he started to regain his vision he looked to see his people taken to to the airships in cuffs, he tried to get up but he couldn't his Aura was less than half down from one hit.
"I... I'm sorry." Ghira said as his vision faded.
He only hoped that Kron will save them again before they become part of the Silver Bullet's cruel machinations.
XXX
Solitas
A few days had passed since the Vytal Festival and Kron had helped the White Fang raid facilities with relations to the Silver Bullet Brotherhood.
During that time the Saiyan protected them on every raid and saved any Faunus found in chains.
Kron watched as Faunus were entering the Ice Spear Arena entrance.
Some made it out of their way and kneeled in respect to him which he somewhat enjoyed, it gelt nice being recognized still it was strange, he sort of missed doing everything by himself. But he couldn't' deny there was joy in being treated this way.
"You seem to be comfortable in your new position."
Kron turned to see Lycan walking by his side. "What do you mean new position?"
"As our leader."
The Saiyan scoffed hearing that. "I'm no leader, we're just working together, you find info, we attack, you deal with the small fry I handle the heavy lifting."
"Ghira didn't want to be leader either."
The Saiyan was surprised hearing that and looked to him. "I figured you'd rather be lead by Adam, I thought we had bad blood."
The Wolf Faunus frowned hearing that before looking at his men. "I will admit, I am loyal to Adam, but I'm even more so to my brothers and sisters as a whole." He looked at the Faunus all gathering what they hunted and weapons. "If they choose to see you as their leader, than so will I." He looked towards Kron. "All I ask is you ensure their safety."
For the past few days of their raiding on Silver Bullet Brotherhood leads he began to understand Lycan Grey a bit more. He wasn't a second Adam, he was just loyal to his cause. He's nowhere near as bloodthirsty as he heard Adam was, that made him feel more at ease.
It's funny to think about considering Adam seemed more cruel and monstrous, more Saiyan like than he himself, except for back in his childhood. And now he was taking his position, now that he thought about it maybe he can get used to this position a little longer.
"Gentlemen"
The two stopped and turned to see Neo and Roman in their coats.
"Anything?" Kron asked right away.
"Oh what no hello?" Roman asked with a smirk.
Roman walked inside and entered one of the rooms of the Ice Spear Arena and was using a projector that he 'acquired'.
"Alright, so as promised Neo and I have been looking for leads on who the leader of the Silver Bullet Brotherhood is." Roman said to Kron and Lycan. "Let me first address the popular theory, Neo if you please?"
Neo pressed a button on the projector showing a picture of a man with white hair and a mustache.
"I like to point out I have all reason to believe that Jaques Schnee is not the leader of the Silver Bullet Brotherhood."
"Preposterous." Lycan responded. "Jaques always treated our people with contempt, he has the wealth and recourses to make it happen, one of his men were in his employ."
"Yes" Roman responded. "But, that doesn't mean he is even aware of the Silver Bullet's existing." He looked to Neo.
The girl pressed a button showing a picture of Faunus being rejected in a work interview.
"Let's focus on how the Faunus are treated, first many human business owners don't ant to hire them." The picture changes to a chart with an arrow going up. "Next thing is Jaques focuses all his time on making my favorite thing, profit, he will increase it no matter what it takes, including cheap labor." The picture changes to Faunus working in the Dust mines. "So he offers them a job working in the Dust Mines, and pays them less than even minimum wage, why? Because he hates the Faunus, no Jaques is no racist, he's worse, he's a born business man." He said with a smile. "With cheap labor he can increase profits even more than before, that is Jaques's motivation not to enslave Faunus, but to increase profit."
Lycan looked at him strangely. "What of his conflict with the White Fang?"
"The White Fang raid his Dust shipments and steal from his investors." Roman pointed out. "As a businessman myself, I would loath anyone taking my profit regardless of race." Though he will not say it, he always viewed Faunus as animals.
The Wolf growled at him comparing himself to the Schnee but he can see his point, Jaques may not hate Faunus, but he takes advantage of their desperation.
"Now, I'd like to introduce you to the man who is most likely to be the leader." The picture changed showing a man with black hair and a giant metal arm. "Fort Lee Rockshow CEO of Starhead Industrial Company." He looked up at the picture and smiled. "He was an old partner of mine, we did a couple trade deals before I was um, persuaded to a new deal." He chuckled thinking of Cinder when she had wanted his exclusive partnership. "Anyway, the man has a degree in robotics as well as genetic research, perfect for someone looking to experiment, right?"
Kron crossed his arms and looked at him strangely.
"That isn't enough o make him to be the leader."
"Right" Roman responded. "But he had a hand in the creation of the Crusader Armor along side Professor Polendina, and as you saw in the hideout they had armor for not only that team you fought but..."
Kron remembered the more animal like Faunus he fought. "The mutant Faunus." They all had that strange armor to make them even more ferocious.
"Bingo" The thief said proudly. "And to make it even more clear, he was attending Beacon Academy and got expelled for get this, bullying Faunus non stop, even more than most kids, so, genetics degree, helped created the armor, and clearly hates the Faunus, this is our guy."
The Saiyan had to agree that this was all damning it had to be it. "Is there anymore evidence?"
"One more" Roman responded. "This came up on the news a couple days ago."
Neo pressed a button this time showing a video of a news lady.
"The Scourge of Anima had lead a brigade of White Fang through the Crusader Armor Research Facility and killed many guards, and defenseless scientists within the building."
The video showed of Kron and the White Fang killing them, but from the Saiyan's memory he can tell how wrong it was. It wasn't showing video of the monstrous Faunus he encountered.
"Only one survivor had managed to come out alive, Fort Lee Rockshow, he was saved by a brave huntsman though he has refused to comment at this time." The video is paused and Roman walked in front of the video.
"And there we go." Roman said. "Do I need anymore proof?"
Lycan growled at this as though he were unsatisfied. "I expected more human but it must be said, I can see this pointing it to be him."
"I never even saw this 'Rockshow' in the building, he's lying about that." He squeezed his fists. "Great, where is he? In Atlas?"
"Hold your horses, I haven't found him yet." The thief responded. "He knows your looking for him, so he's probably keeping his location well hidden until he thinks he's got something ready to deal with you."
Kron realized he was right he had to be a fool to think Rockshow would show himself.
"It's a start." Lycan responded. "We have a name now, my men can find them with time."
The Saiyan sighed as he started to calm, it was fine, he had time, they can't open or destroy the pod. He'll just have to wait, than that idiot is his.
"Sir!" A ram Faunus ran in the meeting room and panted. "The Faunus we rescued and sent home, th-they were captured by Atlas soldiers."
"What? Why? How?" Lycan asked in a panic.
Even Kron was shocked hearing that, they went out of their way to capture them.
"They framed them for raids they weren't even involved in, Atlas soldiers just took them and left, they wore that armor, they weren't strong enough to stop them."
Lycan growled hearing that. "Where are they?"
"We... don't know." The other Faunus responded. "It happened so fast, no one knows where they are, they might have..."
"Been taken to the Silver Bullet Brotherhood." Lycan responded in a growl. "How is this possible."
Roman decided it was safe to throw his hat in the ring and take a guess. "They were captured by the Silver Bullet Brotherhood, they must have listed the names, got their pictures and edited videos so they can get them when it's the right time." He looked to the Scourge of Anima. "Such as being away from you, if you aren't there their easy to take."
Lycan wanted to strike Roman for that but he had to admit it was true, they were nothing compared to the scourge, without him they all would still be in chains. And if they were ever away from him than their easy pickings.
"So if we try to go home." The Wolf Faunus responded. "We'll be captured."
Kron realized what this meant, if he ever left these Faunus alone they would be captured and experimented on. He can't take them everywhere.
The Silver Bullets are very much a threat to all Faunus and will one day take Menagerie.
He felt a sort of attachment to these people who fought at his side, and there were no signs of anyone being the next Adam.
Though he only knew them for a few days.
But he promised Ghira they'd escape and be able to go home.
He failed to save them all... he only had these men, he knows one thing that can ensure their safety, they have all the time in the world and he can use that for one thing.
"Lycan" Kron turned to the Wolf Faunus. "Have all your men meet in the Arena."
"Why, you're not planning on sending us home are you?"" Lycan asked effected by the lost of those they rescued.
"No" Kron responded. "I'm planning on giving you all a real chance."
He wondered if Blake would be against this or not.
XXX
Vale
Ozpin felt a migraine coming on, things seemed to have gone smoothly until that video of his students using Ki, when they had the element of surprise over Salem. Now though she knows what they have and at this moment is already making plans to counter it.
He imagined an army of mutated Grimm such as that monster that fought Kron along with an army of Soul Dust users, the damage she can do with both on her side can be catastrophic. Yes they have Ki but he can't help but imagine what would happen if she can somehow make minions with more than three Semblances or stronger Grimm.
It would have been a good move to try to convince Kron to join their side, it was doable despite his past he had saved Vale and he could have made a case to convince the public that he was going to fight for them.
Until this...
On the screen was news of the Scourge of Anima leading the White Fang to raid an SDC Dust Refinery in solitas, the video shows White Fang tying up the guards. It also showed Kron destroying two Paladins and one Colossus.
"The Scourge of Anima is now becoming the Scourge of Solitas, he is assaulting the SDC leading a brigade of White Fang." A picture showed a bald man with a mustache. "A loyal man to Atlas, Beige Bills was abducted, our prayers go to him and hope he can escape those monsters."
Ozpin wondered why he was doing this and kidnapping this man? The young Miss Belladonna had told him that Kron had seen her before flying off, apparently he watched the Vytal Festival in person without being detected.
If only he stayed behind, it would have been nice to know what he was doing.
There has to be more than what was shown, the White Fang were never seen as favorable to the media or any human or Faunus outside the group really.
But he couldn't figure out the truth why was he helping the White Fang? What was the goal? Did huntsman from Atlas attack him? No, the Silver Bullet Brotherhood, he heard of them from Blake, they must be connected somehow.
At any rate he needed to send people to convince him to stop or better yet join their cause.
Team RWBY was an obvious chose, though Weiss Schnee may want to stay behind due to complications with he father.
Not only them but there needs to be someone overmatching them, not only for their safety but to further convince Kron.
The boy had enjoyment for a few things he can use.
Two of the most would be fighting and history.
He can't find someone strong enough to fight him but he can find someone that fits the second one.
First he will need to make that call.
Just then he received a call, speak of the devil.
"Qrow?" Ozpin asked opening the call. "Anything new?"
"I did find something." Qrow responded. "I haven't anything that really proves anything but I do have records." He said. "Cher ran away more than ten years ago with Raven, he had all that time but never said anything about her. Also many huntsman were killed."
"Kron" Ozpin responded remembering that the young boy was a different person back them.
"No" Qrow responded. "I mean yeah, a lot of these do indicate they were killed by the kid when he was young, but they don't add up."
The headmaster can tell where this was going and hoped this wasn't true.
"Shiro Wan, Heather Shields, Raine Boyd, and more all of them went missing 12 to 14 years ago." He looked at the list of missing huntsmen. "Now it's stated that they were killed by the Scourge of Anima."
Ozpin would have bought that except for one thing. "Kron was with Raven 12 years ago, he would have been three by 14 years. Not to mention he had not made a name for himself by then, he only did it after he had left the Tribe."
"Exactly" Qrow responded. "There's a way to know if Kron had killed them, the Branwen Tribe weren't as powerful by then either, so he must have changed it to cover up how they were killed."
The Headmaster realized what this meant. "He's been having huntsmen killed by Salem's men overtime?"
"Possibly" Qrow responded. "Though before they were missing, so it might be safe to say he wasn't working with Salem yet, these were changed.. two years ago, he might've gone turncoat by then."
Ozpin didn't want to hear this, he had hoped to hear evidence of Leo's innocence but this was very damning.
"I think we can no longer deny the possibility, Leo is working for Salem." He said sadly. "However this is not enough proof, keep looking, there must be something."
"Right, I'll let you know when I can, Tai's still headed his way to Kuchinashi."
"Good, but I need to speak him."
"About what?" Qrow asked worried.
"I need to ask permission to allow your nieces to go to Solitas."
And Qrow knew exactly what he was planning.
"Damn it."
He had hoped to avoid involving the girls.
XXX
Ice Spear Arena
Kron was standing in the ring looking all around.
The Saiyan took his mask off revealing his face to the Faunus who he fought alongside with the past few days. They weren't like the Branwen Tribe, they actually had the makings of warriors in them.
"You know me as the Scourge of Anima, my real name is Kron, I wasn't sure about keeping you all with me, but all of you have proven to me that you are all capable of helping me end the Silver Bullets."
Though he wanted to destroy them for more selfish reasons than the rest of them.
"Even still I did think of sending you all home, but now I see that you would all still be in danger if you did." He said to them all. "You are all willing to risk being in the hands of these Silver Bullets, and I cannot protect all of you when your out looking for information."
He looked all around at all the Faunus, some looked frightened, others indifferent, more looked determined to stick to him until the end.
"So now I think we have a solution." He said to all. "I decided that if you do want to fight I will teach some of you a special power that you may have seen in the Vytal Festival."
He held up a hand showing a red Ki ball.
Many in the audience saw what was coming and looked excited.
"I will teach some of you, not all of you just a handful for now." He said to them all. "However I have some conditions, one you will only use this power to protect yourself from rogue soldiers, avoid as much killing as you can, if your life is in danger than do what it takes to survive, but if any of you use this the way I used to I will not hesitate to put you down."
Kron had to make that clear, this was a risky choice to begin with, so he had to be clear that he will kill any who try to use it the same way Adam would, or worse the way he used to.
"It will take time, but if you work hard and are patient some of you will be able to hold your own even against these armored huntsmen, you will be strong enough to protect yourself and even forge your own path like I did."
The Saiyan can see that they were still excited.
"Just remember keep my warnings in mind, use this to protect each other, avoid as much killing as possible, or I will destroy you." Kron said to them all. "If you can agree to these terms step up, together we will find and destroy the Silver Bullet Brotherhood. Now, are we all in agreement?"
He looked all around.
Lycan was surprised to hear all of this, he may want to kill as many soldiers as he can, but his terms were fair. And besides he has proven that he is worth fighting side by side with.
He stood up and looked at his fellow Faunus.
"All hail our new leader, Kron the Scourge of Anima! And the upcoming end of the Silver Bullet Brotherhood!" He yelled to his kinsmen.
All stood and clapped and cheered for the man they addressed as their new leader.
In the crowd Roman frowned not sure how to feel about this. He would've rather they stay as hapless drones, if they all have power than they might ruin his planned hierarchy.
Neo tapped his shoulder and smirked at him, as though telling him not to worry.
Roman nodded seeing his true partner was willing to roll with the punches, and so will he.
Kron didn't like that was how Lycan referred to him as, but the applause the attention was as intoxicating as ever.
He still wasn't sure of his decision, but after some time fighting at their sides he realized how much better they were than the White Fang. Not to mention they are far better than those scum in the Branwen Tribe.
Maybe he can enjoy being a leader, for now.
At any rate it would be the perfect end to the Silver Bullet Brotherhood, to fall by not only him but an army of powerful Faunus.
Good or bad he had to admit, it was going to be interesting having more Ki users around.
XXX
An airship arrived in Atlas's dock, with soldiers waiting for it.
Once the ship landed it opened and a lone soldier walked out.
"State your name and rank soldier." The major demanded.
The 'soldier' stood up straight. "Sir! Corporal, Epeius Trojan, returning from the Crusader Armor Facility."
The Major looked at his tablet and held it up, it scanned him showing that the ID matched the records.
"Very good, report to the Captain he will want to know what happened."
"Yes sir!" The 'Soldier' responded walking away.
Once he was out of sight the 'Epeius' looked around to see cameras all around, he remembered his orders and walked to the surveillance room.
The 'soldier' walked into it.
"What are you doing you're not supposed to be here." One of the guards demanded.
The 'soldier' looked around. "My mistake" He placed a hand on the wall and when he pulled his hand back a small dot was on it before he closed the door and walked away.
Inside the surveillance room the 'dot' was revealed to be a tiny missable bot started to move.
It got into one of the hard drives of the surveillance room.
Away Doctor Watts grinned, now he had control over the cameras in the base, now he can make sure that his Android has free reign over absorbing anyone he wants without being caught on tape.
"Be ready, absorb all you can, before you meet them." Watts commanded.
The Android's eyes glowed blue as it walked through the base.
Kron has now created a new organization, but will they head his warning? Or will the ex White Fang resort to Adam's ways?
Will Ironwood stop Rockshow's plot or will he be removed as soon as possible?
And Arthur Watts' Android Canvas has now infiltrated Atlas, will the Council discover it before it's too late?
Find out next time on One's Own Path!
Alright guys, Kron is back to teaching Ki again, though it might not be the best crowd, they were planning to go along with Adam's plan to the Fall of Beacon, but he is confident he can keep a tight reign on them, for obvious reasons.
Though who knows if it will end well.
By the way I decided that I will have Kron's name go by a new name, here's a couple I got.
Scourge Soldiers, Grimm Fang, War Path, Beringel Pack, Grimm Path, and the Free Path.
As u can see I am not very creative with it, what do you think their group should be called? Appreciate any suggestions and of course will give credit.
Oh and don't worry unlike with Yang there will be a time skip, a montage of Ki training at most, we won't go through training sessions as we did with Yang.
And we're not far off from seeing more Krona action I promise.
And best of all, soon Kron will have to stop holding back against everyone, we're reaching the end of him being so far ahead of everyone.
Review Responces
Lelouch of Zero: Thank you! Yep, all because Kron got in Cinder's way. Kron certainly missed Yang and was happy to see her in action though he's still a bit annoyed that she didn't win. Glad you enjoyed it, Destiny's Spear seemed an appropriate name for Pyrrha's technique given her last words in canon.
You are correct, that is my bad I have changed it thank you.
Kron promised Kali he'd see Blake and he did.
Glad you enjoyed it.
keybladelight: Kron has certainly shown a bit more of what he is, now the question is when he will say.
Lol, I feel like Saiyans would think of Sun being an insult on some level, though I might've wrote Kron being a little too petty.
Yang almost had it, she definitely was just one hit away from a win.
Salem's kind of giving Cinder a test if she survives she passes if she doesn't she has more options. Plus, she's also sort of a guineu pig for a theory of hers and Cinder desperate for power is willing to test it, you'll see.
Ya, Vernal's grudge against Yang is unfair, in her mind if it wasn't for her Kron would have killed Raven right away, instead he allowed Raven time to find the Branwen Tribe and destroy most of them while leaving her to be hunted. And about that corpse, it won't be the only one we know. :)
Possibly.
Bashleyz: Thank you!
Ruenion: Yep, Kron's disappointed to, can't win them all, but don't worry I think you'll like Yang's climb to power. True, but there is still the Shrines, as for Cinder, she might have another reason to get them.
surcamstock: Thank you! Hopefully they'll be a next Vytal Festival. Glad you enjoyed the reunion, as for the Sun thing, lol, Saiyans are prideful creatures so I imagine most would find Sun to be sort of a mockery of them, at least ones that were born on Planet Vegeta. As for protective, maybe, he has proven he won't allow her to come to harm.
I suppose I can do something like that, maybe I can create a separate story about Kron's life and about his parents, we'll see.
I'll definitely think about it, I do have it written somewhere on how his parents got together.
Darth Nox22: He sure did and possibly.
Yep Ozpin and Salem are slowly increasing their forces while Kron has made his own army.
Probably, with seven Ki using students, along with Ozpin and Glynda, Cinder won't have it easy, she better plan carefully.
Glad you enjoyed it I always have fun writing fights.
kaiser0kolovos: It's more like he instictively got offended, Saiyan pride and all that.
Jay: Yang did not make it easy and both will have an arsenal of techniques I think you'll enjoy.
The mixture of Aura and Ki will have the strengths of both, the potential growth of Ki and the Recharge rate of Aura making them able to fight longer than regular Ki users.
Possibly, the weapons will need to be stronger if we want RWBY characters to keep their weapons.
Convincing Kron to join Ozpin is tricky as he doesn't have much to offer him but we'll see.
Eclipse will essentially be the Demon King Piccolo of this story and the Canvas Android has some surprises I think you'll like at the very least, Watts sees Penny as an Android he wants the Canvas to surpass, but we'll see.
There is a reason why Cinder is seeking the maiden powers, it's more like testing a theory of Salem's but who knows if it will pay off.
Vernal is out for blood, now weather or not it will be Raven or Yang's blood first is a mystery but we'll see.
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Alright guys guess that's it, I will be taking a break this week and hopefully update on Mar. 1st, please look in the reviews to know for sure if it will update on time.
Have an awesome day! :)