Ozpin: (chuckling as he gestures to her, The Long Memory resting at his side) Well, it comes as no surprise that they've chosen you to move on to the final round of the tournament. Your performance was exemplary.
Pyrrha: (humbly) Thank you, Professor Ozpin, but I would never have made it this far without my teammates.
Qrow: (from his spot leaning against a column in the back of the room, arms crossed) Personally, I think it's the other way around.
Pyrrha: (turns around and gets up from her chair, trying to be formal) I'm sorry, but I don't believe we've been introduced.
Qrow: (still rather hostile) Name's Qrow.
Ozpin: Qrow is a trusted colleague of mine.
Pyrrha: (looks at Qrow for another moment before addressing her teacher again) Professor, if you don't mind me asking, why have you called me here?
Ozpin: (still smiling) Please, take a seat. (when she does so, he puts his fingers up to his lips, leaning back casually) What is your favorite fairy tale?
Pyrrha: (confused) I'm... sorry?
Askad: Fairy tale (walks in with Kary-08) Tales of the past of the ye ol' hero fighting to save a princess from a castle.
Pyrrha: (put off by the question, but answers with nostalgia:) Well, there's The Tale of The Two Brothers, The Shallow Sea, The Girl in the Tower...
Ozpin: (leaning back forward) What about The Story of the Seasons?
Askad: A story I usually read from time to time.
Pyrrha: Well, of course! (looks away in remembrance, narrating the story as the art style changes to show the colored silhouettes of four young women coming across a house on a hill with a single figure in the doorway) A callous old man, who refuses to leave his home, is visited by four traveling sisters. (each of the four performs a different action, with the white one sitting down, the green bringing a basket of fruits, the orange calling their host out of the building, and the purple gesturing to what's around them) The first understands his reclusive nature and urges him to use his time in solitude to reflect and meditate. The second brings him fruits and flowers, tending to his crops and revitalizing his garden. The third warms the man's heart, convincing him to step outside and embrace the world around him. And the fourth and final sister begs him to look at all that he has, and be thankful. (a golden light emanates from the old man until it surrounds the four girls, who go on their way with the glow still around them) In return for their kindness, the man grants the maidens incredible powers, so that they may continue to help others all over the world. They graciously accept, and promise to share their gifts with the people of Remnant 'til the end of days. (comes back to the office as she lists the four off) Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall; the four maidens. My mother loves that story.
Ozpin: Would you believe me if I told you that one's been around since I was a boy?
Pyrrha: (laughing) You're not that old, Professor.
Ozpin: (turning from playful to deadly serious in a millisecond) Well, would you believe me if I told you it was true?
Pyrrha: (silent for a moment, then gives an uneasy chuckle) I beg your pardon?
Ozpin: What if I were to tell you that there were four maidens existing in this world, that could wield such tremendous power, without Dust?
Pyrrha: (trying to make sense of this development) You mean... like a Semblance?
Ozpin: (giving a small smile as he delivers his secret) Like Magic.
Pyrrha: (looks down) I...
Qrow: Yeah. First time hearing it's pretty crazy.
Askad: I agree
Pyrrha: (turns her gaze from Qrow back to Ozpin again, amazed) You're serious?
Ozpin: (straight-faced) Do I look like I'm joking?
Pyrrha: ... No. (struggles for the right words) Why... why are you telling me this?
Ozpin: (glances at Qrow, who nods his approval, before looking into Pyrrha's eyes) We are telling you this, Pyrrha Nikos, because we believe that you are next in line to receive the Fall Maiden's powers.
Pyrrha: (eyes grow wider and wider until she realizes) "We"?
At that moment, the elevator doors open, and she sees Glynda Goodwitch and General James Ironwood step out.
Askad: Your late
Ironwood: Shut it Askad. (as he straightens his tie and Glynda fixes her glasses) Sorry we're late.
Pyrrha: (overwhelmed, narrowing her eyes at Ozpin) Wait, what is this? Who are you?
Goodwitch: (coming forward with Ironwood and Qrow, spreading her hands and trying to sound reassuring)You know who we are. We're still the same teachers and Headmasters you met when you arrived at Beacon.
Qrow: 'Cept we've got a little part-time job.
Ironwood: We are the protectors of this world.
Ozpin: And we need your help.
Pyrrha is shocked into silence as everyone in the room looks to her.
Askad: I think this isn't a good time to tell her huh.
Ironwood: I believe so.
Cut to Pyrrha, looking nervous, in the elevator with the group of "protectors". She looks at Ozpin and Glynda as if seeing them for the first time while a steady beeping signals each floor passed.Pyrrha: (apprehensive) Where are we going?
Ozpin: The vault. Under the school.
The elevator continues downward through the vertical tunnel of dark green lights until it opens its doors and their passengers step out, with Pyrrha being the last to leave as she absorbs the sight of the large, sparsely-lit hallway she is now being lead through. Glynda waits up for her behind the others.
Askad: Incredible
Goodwitch: I'm sure you must have questions.
Pyrrha: (still taking it all in) Maybe one, or two... (they continue on as she asks them) I still don't understand. You said I was next in line to receive the Maiden's power. What do you mean by that?Goodwitch: The Maidens have existed for thousands of years. But much like in nature, the seasons change. No two summers are alike. When a Maiden dies, her power leaves her body and seeks out a new host, ensuring that the seasons are never lost, and that no individual can hold on to that power forever.
Pyrrha: So, how does the power choose?
Qrow: (over his shoulder) Through a series of stupid and convoluted rules.
Goodwitch: Qrow.
Qrow: Hey, don't get mad 'cause I'm right.
Askad: He is right
Goodwitch: (back to Pyrrha, explaining it all carefully) At first, the only thing that was certain was that the powers were specifically passed on to young women. But as time went on, it was discovered that the selection process was much more... intimate.
Pyrrha: (concerned) ... Intimate?
Goodwitch: As we understand it now, when a Maiden dies, the one who is in her final thoughts is the first candidate to inherit her power.
Qrow: Unless it's a dude or some old hag. Then the power goes to someone random, and our job gets a lot harder.
Pyrrha: Why tell me all of this now? Why not wait until I've graduated?
Qrow: Honestly, we've run out of time. I don't know if you've noticed, but things are getting a lot scarier out in the world. Tensions are high. Grimm are growing stronger, more prevalent. And it's not going to be much longer before the peace we've been enjoying so much goes out the window.
Pyrrha: You're not... talking about a war?
Ironwood: Not a war between nations.
Askad We are talking about a war against the Grimm
Qrow: We can fill you in on the details once we know that you're with us. For now, all you need to know is that one of the Maidens has been attacked. And for the first time in history, part of her power was stolen.
A humming of electricity is heard as the group comes to their destination at the end of the hallway: A large machine with lit screens hooked up to two rectangular pods, one of which is upright to show through the glass window a young girl dressed in minimal clothing with a burn scar over her left eye and across her face.
Pyrrha: (stepping forward hesitantly) Is that...
Ozpin: (sighs heavily) The current Fall Maiden, Amber.
Pyrrha: (holding herself) She's... still alive.
Ironwood: For now. We're using state of the art Atlas technology to keep her stable. But there is a lot about this situation that is... unprecedented.
Pyrrha: What do you mean?
Ironwood: (sighs, eyes closed) Well, we don't know what will happen if- when she passes.
Pyrrha: Won't... her power... just transfer to the next host?
Qrow: Look who's been listening! (whispering to Ozpin) She is smart.
Ironwood: Under normal circumstances, yes. But this is a delicate situation. It's not uncommon for the last thoughts of the slain to be of their attacker. (glances at Amber) And to make matters worse, no one's ever seen the power split like this before. For all we know, it will seek out its other half.
Askad (Mind): Curse you sister
Pyrrha: (connecting the pieces together) ... Her assailant.
Ozpin: (turning to Pyrrha) And that would not bode well for any of us.
Pyrrha lowers her head in thought, then suddenly comes forward and places a hand on the glass of Amber's pod.
Pyrrha: (suddenly sounding angry, turning to the teachers and gesturing wildly) If all of this is true, why keep it secret!? If this girl is so important... if we're truly on the brink of war, why not tell everyone?
Goodwitch: (coming forward to explain) From what we understand, it used to be common knowledge.
Pyrrha: (not expecting that answer) Excuse me?
Qrow: (now his turn to elaborate as he pulls out the familiar flask) How do you think legends and fairy tales get started? Even the craziest ones come from somewhere. (he gets the lid off and takes a swig)
Goodwitch: Our group was founded in order to protect both mankind and the Maidens. Those hungry for power hunted them with the hope of inheriting their strength.
Qrow: (finishing his drink) And as you can imagine, the ones that succeeded weren't exactly the kind of people you'd want to have unimaginable power.
Ironwood: And so this brotherhood chose to remove the Maidens from the public eye, allowing their existence to fade away into legend.
Goodwitch: The things we're telling you go against hundreds of years of human history, religion.
Ironwood: No one would want to believe us. It would cause an uproar.
Ozpin: It would cause panic. And we all know what that would bring to clawing to our Kingdom's walls. (turns his gaze away from the others) Which is why we would like to...
Pyrrha: I'll do it. (Ozpin looks up, surprised, as she stares at the ground, continuing) If you believe that this will help humanity... (gives them all a resolute look) ... then I will become your Fall Maiden. (as the others silently turn to each other with wary faces) That's what you wanted, isn't it?
Ozpin: (stepping towards her) It is, but I'm afraid it's not that simple. Given Amber's condition, you won't be able to inherit her power naturally. However, General Ironwood believes he has a solution.
Ironwood: For the past few years, Atlas has been studying Aura from a more scientific standpoint; how it works, what's it made of, how it can be used. We've made... significant strides. And we believe we've found a way to capture it.
Qrow: Capture it and cram it into something else. (gestures to Pyrrha as she takes a second to realize what that means) Or in your case ...
Pyrrha: (to Ironwood) That's...
Ironwood: Classified.
Pyrrha: ... wrong!
Goodwitch: (glaring at Ironwood) The feeling is mutual. (switches her gaze back to Pyrrha) But desperate times call for desperate measures.
Ironwood: And these are indeed desperate times. We can't transfer Amber's power to you, but we can give you what those powers are bound to.
Pyrrha: ... Her Aura.
Askad Peeks in interest Since his research in Aura He wanted to know the full extend of it.
Ozpin: Her life... would become intertwined with yours. The question is...
Qrow: What's that going to do to you?
Ozpin: (as Pyrrha fully understands the dangers she might face) You have an important decision before you, Miss Nikos. There's no guarantee this transfer will work. And there's no telling if you will be the same person if it does. I advise you to take time on this matter. But understand that before the Vytal Festival is over, we will need your answer.
Pyrrha doesn't respond, instead placing her hand on the glass separating the maiden from her potential replacement, seeing her scared expression reflected on the scarred face of the dying girl, before turning away from this expected destiny as Ozpin gives one final warning.
Ozpin: The assailant that attacked the Fall Maiden has made their first move. And there's no telling when their next move will be.
Askad: Remember Oz. With me. I able to counter it.
With the sound of a rapid heartbeat, the scene cuts to a smirking Cinder Fall as she sits in one of the Amity Colosseum's seats along with the rest of the cheering crowd, their screams being drowned out by the announcements.
Port: (over the broadcasting system) Now, for the moment you've all been waiting for! The one-on-one finals!
In the center of the battlefield's stage, Yang Xiao Long smirks confidently as the camera pans down the line of final fighters, a few new faces mixed in with Sun Wukong, Penny Polendina, Omega Rose, and the troubled Pyrrha at the other end of the line.
Port: (back in the announcer's box with his co-host) Barty, why don't you explain the rules?
Oobleck: Ah, it's quite simple, Peter. Instead of a bracket system, each round of the finals will be randomly determined immediately before the match takes place!
Port: Much like any good hunt, there will be zero time to prepare!
Oobleck: Ah, yes, yes! Now, let's see who our first match will be!
The energetic doctor points out to the screens above the stadium as the roulette starts spinning, this time for competitors instead of biomes. The "random selection" is watched by the owner of the Crow Bar, a group of Human and Faunus kids, the visitors and workers at the Cross Continental Transmit System, before it gets back from the worldwide audience glimpses to reveal the first showdown.
Port: Yang Xiao Long and Omega Rose! It seems like This is the first time in Tourment History that Two Students form one School Fight each other.
Ruby: (cupping her hands to make sure her encouragement is heard from her spot alongside RWBY, JNPR, and SSSN) Break a leg, sis! COME ON BRO
Cinder, still smiling, gets up from her place and begins walking out, eyes on the battlefield.
Port: Would all other combatants please leave the stage!
The rest of the lineup does so, and Yang starts walking up to Mercury in the middle as the floor around them opens once more, with a ring of spotlights rising up to automatically fix their lights on the remaining two.
Yang: (smiling) You better not go easy on me Brother.
Omega summons Ballisticas before Rising them in the air
Omega: I won't but by the end of this. YOU'LL WISH YOU BE BLEEDING!
Soon To Suprise everyone The Ballisticas Transform going to Omega's Hands. Soon They form around it. The Red fingers Soon turn orange And Omega Slams His Fist together making them Clang and sending sparks. The Crowd Gose wild, Even More then before.
Yang: You where hiding that.
Omega: Wrong. I need Askad's clearance. and He Gave it to me. Now. HEAVEN OR HELL
Yang: HERE WE GO.
Port: Three!
Omega Get into his Battle stance
Port: Two!
Yang dose the same. Both of them have similar Stances dude to them having Tai as there mentor. The difference Between the two is Omega's stance is more to break bones of his Opponents.
Port: One!
Soon To Shock Yang Omega Actives the Jet's of his gauntlets. The Red Flames jetting out Give Omega the Extra boost he needs. He then Sees in the Corner of his eye a Message form Askad. He was able to Reunlocked the Old tech from both Omega and Xero. Meaning Omega can use Overdrive. And with the Cervical Armor. It was able to last 10 hours. Omega Fuels the Overdrive to 1 hour.
Port: FIGHT!
Both Run at each other. Omega Get's First blood as he uses his Gauntlets to Punch Yang in the gut. This was able to Take out a 1/4 of Yangs aura which Shocked Everyone Even Cinder. Yang Get's up and To everyone's surprise, Even Omega and Cinder. She coughs up blood. Omega's Jett fueled Punch was able to Go through Her Aura and hit her physically. But She Didn't give up She actives Her Semblance Determined to win this battle. Omega Shook of the fear and Continued. Both Punched each other in the face. Omega Then Grabs Yangs Arm and throws her aside only for Yang to boost ack with her gauntlets. Omega then grapples her Back flips to the ground and Kicks her up in the air. Omega Get's up and Yang Fires downward. Omega then Dodges the punch and continues to do so. Soon Omega Kicks Yang in the face. She Then was sent flying. Soon the red-eyed Yang slam her knuckles together and come at him. Screaming, she lands a punch that sends him back, and she rushes up avoiding each kick and even taking one with no effect to pound at him with an unrelenting bombardment of left-right blows. This takes a 1/5 of Omega's aura. She is still mad But then Omega Actives Overdrive.
Yang: What the.
Omega: Never Underestimate Askad.
Soon both Strike and they Continue to do so. Soon Omega Uses Another Jet Fueled Punch to Yangs face Not only Knocking her out, But Shattering her aura and Ringing her out.
Port: (as Omega lowers his fists and closes his eyes, breathing a sigh of relief before opening Then back up and raising his arm in victory) What a way to kick off the finals! Literally.
Oobleck: Even if the rocky start.
Port: Yep.
Omega: Sorry Sis. But your a long way form Beating me.
Yang: I know. Ow. I can see why you said that.
Omega: Ya.
Omega holds out his hand as Yang takes it. Omega Pulls her up. The Crowd roars in Excitement.
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