XenoBlaze:So, how did you two like your big reveal?

Cu:Not bad. Hanging out with Qrow is a blast.

Artoria:And I much enjoyed the time I spent with Winter.

XenoBlaze:Well buckle up. Cause all four of you are gonna have a blast in this chapter. But first...

Artoria:Right. XenoBlaze does not own RWBY, Asterisk War, the Fate series or anything else in this fanfiction. All rights go to their rightful owners.

Cu:How come she get's to do the disclaimer?

XenoBlaze:Because she's Baeber.

Artoria:*Sigh* Not another one.

{Begin "Another Heaven" -Fate Heavens Feel theme by Earthmind}

The scene begins with shadowy outlines of people walking around Vale. The scene changes to a person wearing black boots wondering around aimlessly. The person is revealed to be Ruby with a dazed expression. She seems to disappear and reappears in a different location multiple times. She then looks towards the screen. In a ripple we see Weiss, Yang and Blake with their backs turned.

Nani wo dakishimeru youkubou no kage de

As the lyrics start, we see Elizabeth with her lance in hand in what looks like a sky world. The scene then changes to Nero looking out into the distance with her sword in hand.

Itami ni mamireta risou wo sutete

We then see Lu Bu Fengxian with his spear for a moment before it changes to a close up of Altera before it zooms out.

Marude betsu sekai soredemo shinjitsu

Next we see Tamamo and Karna looking at each other before the screen circles around Li Shuwen with his hands behind his back. An image of a ruined Beacon Tower flashes.

Yogoreta kono te de kimi mo mamoru yo

After the image of Beacon Tower fades, we see a image of Pyrrha with her back to the screen and with her weapons drawn. Her hair blowing in the wind. The scene then changes back to Ruby gasping as she holds her hands to her face. Tears fall from her eyes as they begin to shine. Ruby then screams as the shadowy images disappear in flashes of light. Leaving only Ruby.

Tsukamenai hoshi wo mitsumenagara

The next scene features the inhabits of SERAPH drawing their weapons or preparing for battle. First Nero. Then Elizabeth, Li Shuwen, Karna, Lu Bu, Altera, Tamamo, Nero and finally Hakuno as the screen zooms out as the title fades in.

RWBY Extella

The title fades out but before the new set of lyrics can begin, we see someone with a golden left eye. The right side of the persons face is covered by a mask.

Senkou no yume wo ima yami ni furikazasu yo

As the lyrics begin, we see Qrow Branwen and Winter Schnee running on opposite sides of Beacon Courtyard. The two veterans clash with each other multiple times with each clash having them land on opposite sides. After one last clash, Winter prepares a large glyph.

Kasaneau inochi wo terasu you ni

The next scene features Artoria Pendragon and Cu Chulainn rapidly countering each others strikes. They then clash with their weapons locking. The two Servants then grin as they enjoy their battle.

Eranda tsuyosa de itsuka tadoritsuku

We then find Rin T. Emiya in Amity Colosseum drawing her versions of Archers blades while charging. Her opponent is revealed to be Hakuno in her Archer persona. The camera begins to close in on Hakuno as she closes her eyes and says a few words. Blue wisps of light begin to surround them before Hakuno's eyes snap open. We then briefly see a image of past Hakuno and Rin sitting on a roof.

Sono basho wo rakuen to shinjite

In rapid succession, we see Hakuno and Rin clashing blades. Each scene has the two with different blades. We then see Rani Atlasia standing with Charlie and Astolfo. Rani then turns to the screen.

Kizuna to iu kibou ga tsunaideku ashita e

The next scene shows Blake defending herself from Adam in a burning building. Adam knocks Blake down, but before he can deliver a final blow, he quickly has to block a fiery blast.

Ienai kanashimi wo koete yukou

The attacker is revealed to be a red eyed Yang. She charges in with her fist raised while Adam prepares to attack.

Michiteku omoi wa kakete yuku koto mo osorezu ni

At the next set of lyrics, Ren and Nora lead the visiting huntsman teams as well as Beacons against hordes of Grimm and SERAPH Attack Programs. Each team cutting down an enemy before moving forward. We then briefly see Jaune with his eyes closed shouting with tears in his eyes.

In rapid succession, we see five more scenes. The first features the shadowy figures of Salem and Archimedes with a third figure in shadow.

The second scene features Tamamo preparing to face Adam with an injured Blake and a unconscious one armed Yang behind her.

The next scene shows Hakuno in her Artoria persona about to take on Cinder on top of Beacon Tower.

The fourth scene shows Ruby unleashing her silver eye powers. The final scene shows Pyrrha and Penny looking at the scene with warm smiles.

Tada yoake wo matte iru

At the final set of lyrics, we see Hakuno and her team standing on opposite sides. Hakuno is in front with Nero behind her. Tamamo is on Hakuno's right with Altera on her left. The screen gets staticy for a moment but clears up to reveal a new scene. Nero, Tamamo and Altera have disappeared. Leaving Hakuno alone.

Heaven's Fall Arc Extella 2-Coming to Terms

-Classroom-

"Why?" That was the one thing that kept replaying in Hakuno's mind. A few moments ago, Hakuno had seen two faces that she thought she would never see again. Rin Tohsaka and Rani VIII. Or as they are known in Remnant, Rin T. Emiya and Rain Atlasia. The otherworldly versions of two Masters from the Moon Cell. Rin Tohsaka. The heiress of the Tohsaka family. Rani VIII. A homunculus created with the intention to see if it was possible for not just alchemists but for humanity to continue existing in a cyber world.

Both Masters were considered important to Hakuno. Even on opposite sides. During the Moon Cell's Holy Grail War, Hakuno was given a choice:To save Rin or Rani. Ultimately, Hakuno chose to save Rin but tried to save Rani as well. However, it was too late for Rani. Hakuno never forgave herself for being unable to save them both. Still, Hakuno foraged ahead and made it to the Moon Cell Core. And Rin was there to help Hakuno from start to finish. Hakuno knew that she would die after reseting the Moon Cell. That she wouldn't be able to thank Rin in person for all her help. But it didn't stop her from wishing it would happen.

And now, here sits Hakuno. Trying to come to grips with the fact that two of the people she wanted to meet again have come back in different forms. After seeing the two, Hakuno's emotional barriers came down. Hard.

Hakuno:I should be happy to see them again. But...

Hakuno is interrupted by the sound of a door opening. She looks to see...

Hakuno:Elizabeth?

Elizabeth:...

Hakuno:What are you doing here?

Elizabeth:Your Servants were worried when you ran off. As much as they wanted to check on you, they figured you wanted to be alone.

Elizabeth walks to Hakuno and takes a seat next to her. They sit in silence for a few minutes before Elizabeth breaks it.

Elizabeth:So, what happened back there?

Hakuno hesitates for a moment before sighing.

Hakuno:Well...

-Amity Colosseum-

Port(Loudspeaker):And now everyone, it is time for our last match of the day!

Oobelck(Loudspeaker):This match features Beacon Academys team CRDL vs. Shade Academys team RACR.

-Audience-

While preparing to watch the last match for the day, teams RWBY, JNPR S(S)(S)N and (H)ANT reflect on their past event.

Ruby:You think Hakuno's okay?

Yang:I hope so. It was weird seeing her so scared. Normally, she's always so calm.

Yang turns to team Nero and the others.

Yang:What happened to her back there?

Nero looks hesitant to answer.

Tamamo:Forgive us. But we can not tell you at this time. It would be better if Goshujin-sama explained things herself. All we CAN tell you is that Ms. Emiya and Ms. Atlasia's appearances brought back some past trauma.

The group of huntsman/huntresses look down in worry and confusion for their friend. Nero looks to be in deep thought.

Nero:(For those two of all people to have counterparts in this world. I've never even considered it. Please...be well...Master.)

Altera looks at her two teammates with worry. During their time in SERAPH, Hakuno told Altera about the two people that helped her during the Holy Grail War. Hakuno had explained that without them, Nero and her wouldn't have survived. That those two -through their efforts- had become important people to Hakuno. Altera is brought out of her thoughts at the sound of her scroll beeping. She pulls it out and looks at a text message from Elizabeth. "Found Ko risu. Needs some time to think. Doing much better now."

Altera:Hakuno-sama is okay. Elizabeth's with her right now.

Tamamo huffs as she folds her arms.

Tamamo:As much as I hate the thought of Goshujin-sama being with her, I am glad that she's being looked after.

Everyone gives a small smile knowing that their friend is okay. Pyrrha then looks down at the arena and sees the two teams approach each other.

Pyrrha:Looks like the match is starting.

-Arena-

Down bleow in the arena, Charlie is seen doing squats while Astolfo is seen stretching her arms. Rin and Rani observe their teammates warm ups.

Rin:So, Charlie, Astolfo. You two have been in Beacon longer than Rani and I. Is there anything we should know about our opponents?

Charlie and Astolfo stop their exercises and turn to their leader.

Charlie:Not really. Other than their Beacon's resident bullys.

Rin:Is that so?

Astolfo:Not to mention they're faunus haters.

Rin smacks her face in exasperation.

Rin:*Sigh* Another one?

Rani:It would seem even Beacon isn't exempt from prejudice.

Charlie:I heard that Pyrrha Nikos took them all on and beat them single handedly.

Rin:Well, this IS the Invincible Girl we're talking about. Still, that says a lot about these four.

Rin looks to the audience to see Ruby and the others. But frowns when she notices that Hakuno isn't with them. She is taken out of her thoughts when Charlie speaks.

Charlie:So, how do we do this?

Rin:Let's make this quick. Astolfo, you lead. Rani and Charlie, you know what to do.

Astolfo, Charlie and Rani nod.

Port(Loudspeaker):It's time to choose the terrain!

The roulette begins to spin. Oddly enough, the mountain field is chosen for both sides.

Port(Loudspeaker):Aaaaaand BEGIN!

Team CRDL makes the first move by charging head first. Cardin then gives a smug smirk.

Cardin:This is gonna be easy!

Astolfo moves forward while the other members of her team remain at their current positions.

Cardin:The send the miget for the four of us? Fine by me. Break off and take out the others!

Russel, Dove & Sky:Right!

The other three members of team CRDL break formation and go after Rin and the rest of her team while Cardin prepares to hit Astolfo with his mace. Just when he swings it down however, Cardin is met with a shocking sight. His weapon makes contact with Astolfo, who blocks Cardin's strike with one finger!

Cardin:What the?!

Astolfo smiles at Cardin. This infuriates him as he wildly swings his mace at Astolfo. Each strike however continues to be blocked by Astolfo's finger. Having enough, Cardin goes for an overhead strike, just to have Astolfo grab his mace before it reaches her. Astolfo then rears back her free fist as she winks at Cardin.

Astolfo:Buh bye.

Astolfo's punches Cardin in the chest, denting his armor in the process. Her punch sends Cardin flying back.

Port(Loudspeaker):Oh my! Looks like miss Hippogriff is much stronger than she appears.

Oobleck(Loudspeaker):Quite! According to her transcripts, miss Hippogriff's semblance gives her super strength!

Astolfo:I call it Monster Strength, but hey whatever.

While Astolfo's busy with Cardin, the other members of team CRDL decided to take on Charlie and Rin. However...

Rani:Right.

Dove attacks Rin from the right but Rin dodges.

Rani:Left.

Charlie dodges Russell's attack.

Rani:Duck.

Sky tries to attack Charlie while his back is turned, but ducks down just in time.

Rani:Jump.

Russell, Sky and Dove try to attack Rin and Charlie togther. The three huntsman charge, but just before they can hit their targets, Rin and Charlie jump out of the way. Causing (C)RDL to hit each other face first.

Russell:Ow! What the hell? Its like she knows what where gonna do before we do it.

Rani:That is because I do. My semblance is Clairvoyance. I know every move you make, before you can make it.

Russell growls as he and his two friends go after Rani.

Russell:Then we'll just take you out first!

While (C)RDL charges, Rani takes out her weapon.

*Power Rangers Megaforce Silver Spear Blaster*

Rani pushes up her glasses as she takes aim.

Rani:Boom.

Rani fires a shot from her gun. The blast sends (C)RDL into the air.

Rin:That's our cue Charlie!

Charlie:Right!

Rin draws her weapons. Said weapons look like Archers Kanshou and Bakuya, but look as though they can be attached. Which is exactly what Rin does as her blades form into a bow. But what she does next shocks several people in the audience.

Rin:Trace on.

A sword appears in Rin's free hand. As she draws it with her bow, the sword turns into an arrow. While this is happening, Charlie slowly draws his sword. As he does, several multicolored ethereal swords appear around him in a circular fashion.

Charlie:Astolfo!

Astolfo:On it!

Astolfo picks up Cardin by his legs and swings him around a couple of times before launching him towards the rest of his team. Just what Charlie was waiting for as he points his sword at team CRDL.

Charlie:Fire!

The ethereal swords launch towards team CRDL and while some damage them, four of the swords pin CRDL to a cliff by their underwear. This gets a few laughs at the teams expense.

Russell:Hey boss?

Cardin:Yeah?

Russell:Holy **ck they're strong!

Cardin:Yeah. ...And its about to get worse.

CRDL looks to see Rin launching her arrow with a small smirk. As the arrow nears team CRDL, Russell says...

Russell:Man, this just isn't our day.

Boom!

The resulting explosion signaled the end of team CDRL as the four bullies fall in a heap.

Oobleck(Loudspeaker):Annnnd that's the match! Team RACR wins!

-Audience-

The audience erupts in cheers. However, several people in the audience had other reactions.

Yang:Whoa.

Blake:They never stood a chance.

Nora:That. Was. AWESOME!

Sun:Looks like they're still at the top of their game.

Neptune:And Rin is still scary.

Ruby:Wasn't that...Hakuno's semblance when she's in Archer mode?

Team (H)ANT glances at each other. Knowing that Hakuno would want to know about team RACR's abilities.

-Crow Bar-

Meanwhile at the Crow Bar, the hunter known as Qrow Branwen and the Lancer Servant Cu Chulainn share their thoughts about the last match.

Bartender:*Whistle* Now that was a match!

Qrow(Slurry):Heh, that was a mess!

Bartender:Come on man, you didn't like them, the Vale kids, or any of the rounds before that? What fight are you here for?

Just before Qrow can answer the Bartenders question, he turns to see an aircraft with elegant ribbons flying from its wings behind him.

Qrow(Slurry):That one.

Qrow finishes his drink as the world sways with the happily inebriated Huntsman until he slams the glass down on the counter and tosses a few Lien alongside it.

Qrow(Slurry):Happy Vytal Festival!

Chulainn looks closely at the aircraft as he senses something -or someone- on it. He then gives a fanged grin as he follows after Qrow.

Cu:Well, this might be interesting after all.

The bartender watches as his patrons leave and puts down the glass he just finished cleaning, only to knock it down and shatter it when he reaches for another one.

BartenderAw, gee darn it!

-Amity Colosseum-

Oobleck(Loudspeaker):That concludes the matches for today. Please leave the Coliseum IN A CALM AND ORDERLY FASHION!

Yang:Come on, let's go congratulate 'em.

The young hunters get up from their seats and start to head out just as the same ribbon-adorned craft passes over the Colosseum, causing Weiss to stop in her tracks and Ruby to bounce into her. However, Weiss isn't the only one interested in the aircraft.

Ruby:Uh, what are you looking at?

The Schnee heiress' face displays a mix of joy and anxiety.

Weiss:She's here!

Weiss runs out of the coliseum as Ruby chases after her.

Ruby:Weiss?! Wait up!

Yang and the others look at the scene in confusion.

Yang:What was that about?

Yang looks to her left to see that Nero, Tamamo and Altera have disappeared. Leaving outlines of where they once stood.

Yang:Guys?

?:They probably went to see whoever that person on the airship is.

Yang and the others turn to see Astolfo and Rani walking towards them.

Sun:Huh? Where did Rin and Charlie go?

Rani:After the aircraft. That was an Atlesian airship. Judging by its design, I am pretty sure who it is.

-Beacon Courtyard-

Weiss continues her trek to the docking bay with Ruby following along.

Ruby:Weiss! What is the big deal!? Who is it? Who is she!?

Weiss stops and smiles at the sight of...

Weiss:Winter.

Winter Schnee is escorted by crimson-colored Atlas Soldiers, Atlesian Knight-200's and Artoria Pendragon as she exits her airship.

Ruby:Wait... Your sister?

Weiss:Winter!

Weiss and Ruby run up to the elder Schnee as she and Artoria turn to see them.

Weiss:Winter! I'm so happy to see you! Oh...

Weiss suddenly curtsies.

Weiss:Your presence honors us.

Winter and Artoria look around as they approach Ruby and Weiss.

Winter:Beacon... It's been a long time. The air feels... different.

Ruby:I mean it is fall, so, eh, it's probably colder.

Weiss punches Ruby in the shoulder, causing her to gasp in pain before turning back to her sibling.

Weiss:So, what are you doing here?

Winter:Classified.

Weiss:Oh, right. Well, how long are you staying?

Winter:Classified.

Weiss nods and smiles in understanding.

Weiss:Of course.

Ruby looks pensively around in the silence.

Ruby:Well... this is nice... I think.

Weiss(Excitedly):You're going to love it here! I know you travel a lot, but so much of Beacon is different from Atlas! Vale, too. The government and school are completely separate! Can you believe it!? I-

Winter:I'm more than familiar with how this kingdom handles its... bureaucracy. That is not why I came.

Weiss:Right! I'm sorry!

Winter:Nor did I come here to watch my own blood fail so miserably in battle. But it appears that I have no choice in the matter.

Weiss(Puzzled):But, we won!

Winter:Only a novice would refer to that as a victory. I counted at least three strikes missed.

Winter turns to her security.

WinterLeave us.

The AK-200s obey, walking two steps backwards into formation as Winter sighs and smiles a little more warmly at Weiss. Artoria silently watches in respect for the two siblings family time.

Winter:How have you been?

Weiss:Oh, splendid! Thank you for asking. I'm actually in the very top ranking of our sparring class! And the rest of my studies are going wonderfully, too! I'm-

Winter suddenly slaps Weiss, leaving a massive bump on her head.

Winter:Silence, you boob! I don't recall asking about your ranking, I'm asking how you've been. Are you eating properly? Have you taken up any hobbies? Are you making new friends?

Weiss:Well, there's Ruby.

Ruby giggles as she pushes the lump back into Weiss' head.

Ruby:Heh, boob.

Winter:I see. So this is the leader you wrote of. How appropriately... underwhelming.

Ruby:Uh... Thank you!

Artoria chooses now to speak.

Artoria:Now Winter, do not speak so little of her. I'll have you know that in my youth, I too was not taken seriously. But I managed to prove everyone wrong.

Weiss and Ruby finally notices Artoria.

Weiss:Um, Winter? Who is this?

Winter:Of course. Where are my manners? This is Artoria Pendragon. An...acquaintance I met during my last assignment. She's been very helpful.

Artoria crosses an arm across her chest and bows.

Artoria:Greetings. It is a pleasure to meet you Weiss. Winter has told me much about you.

Weiss curtsys.

Weiss:It is a pleasure to meet you as well miss Pendragon.

Artoria gives a small smile. She then turns to Ruby and becomes transfixed by her eyes.

Artoria:(Her eyes. Could it be?)

Ruby shuffles uncomfortably at Artoria's gaze.

Ruby:Um. Is something wrong? There isn't anything on my face, is it?

Artoria:No. It is nothing. Your eyes are very unique is all.

Artoria narrows her eyes for a split second as she senses someone approaching her location. She then turns to Winter and holds out her hand.

Artoria:Well, it is time I take my leave. Winter, I thank you for all your help. It was an honor working with you.

Winter gives a small smile as she shakes Artoria's hand.

Winter:Likewise. And good luck in finding what you are looking for.

Artoria nods. She then walks away. Weiss looks on at Artoria's retreating back.

Weiss:(Something about her feels...strange. She...exhibits the aura of a king.)

A long ways away from where she left Winter, Ruby and Weiss, Artoria stops walking.

Artoria:This should be far enough.

Artotia turns around.

Artoria:Now then. What is it you want Lancer?

Chulainn walks forward and stops a few feet away from Artoria.

Cu:So, you made it here too.

Atroria:As have you.

Cu:You find anything out there?

Artoria:Perhaps. This world is not unlike our own. With some differences of course.

Cu:You mean the Grimm.

Artoria nods.

Artoria:Now. As I've said before. What is it you want from me?

Cu:Heh. Isn't it obvious? The Grimm don't offer much of a challenge. Even with our abilities cut in half.

Chulainn summons his spear and twirls it around before taking a stance.

Cu:I've been itching for a REAL fight. And I wanna see how I stack up to the King of Knights. Why? Don't tell me your not bored either? Don't you wanna cut loose? Why else would you lure me out here?

Artoria stays still before give a small grin. She then materializes her armor and invisible sword.

Artoria:Very well Cu Chulainn. En garde!

-Beacon Courtyard-

Hakuno and Elizabeth are seen walking Beacon's hallways to the courtyard. Along the way, Elizabeth thinks about her's and Hakuno's conversation.

[Flashback]

Elizabeth:So. Two of the Master's from the Holy Grail War have doubles here.

Hakuno nods.

Hakuno:I just don't know how to deal with this. Part of me is happy to see them again. But at the same time, I can't help but feel guilty. I never thought I'd see Tohsaka again after what happened at the Moon Cell Core. And Rani... Even though I tried to save both of them, I'm responsible for her death. I don't know if I can face them again. Even if it isn't the same girls I knew.

Elizabeth stays silent while Hakuno vents. After a while...

Elizabeth:I'm not seeing the big deal here. You still get the chance to see them again right?

Hakuno tilts her head.

Hakuno:Eh?

Elizabeth blushes at Hakuno's head tilt before quickly regaining her composure.

Elizabeth:I mean, this IS our second chance after all. A chance to do all the stuff we couldn't do back at SERAPH. So, this is your chance to be friends with those two again. So go for it. After all...

Elizabeth smiles.

Elizabeth:...that sad face doesn't fit you, Ko risu.

Hakuno stares at Elizabeth for a moment before she smiles. She then give Elizabeth a hug. Causing the dragon girl to stiffen with a blush.

Hakuno:Thanks Elizabeth.

[Flashback ends]

Elizabeth:(At least she's not all mopey anymore. Still, why do I care?)

Hakuno looks on ahead with a determined expression.

Hakuno:(Elizabeth's right. This is my second chance. Tohsaka. Rani. This time, things will be different.)

As they continue moving forward, the sounds of fighting can be heard.

Hakuno:Huh?

Elizabeth:What's going on?

As Hakuno and Elizabeth get closer, they see a crowd of people. After making their way to the front, they see Qrow and Winter fighting each other.

Elizabeth:Who are those two?

Hakuno:That woman looks like an older Weiss.

Ruby:Kick her butt Uncle Qrow!

Weiss:Teach him respect Winter!

Elizabeth:THAT'S Winter Schnee?

Hakuno:THAT'S Ruby's uncle?

?:Soshayo!

Hakuno and Elizabeth turn to see Nero, Tamamo and Altera approach them from the crowd.

Hakuno:Everyone.

The girls quickly turn their attention back to Qrow and Winters fight at the sound of their blades clashing.

Both Winter and Qrow parry each of their foe's strikes with rapid speed. Winter dodges a two-handed swing before smacking Qrow's left cheek with the pommel of her saber. But Qrow grins as his left eye flashes brightly and Winter is forced to leap away with a glyph as Qrow slams his sword on the ground, shattering the pavement.

Winter then breaks away from her mid air crane stance as she lands near a lamppost, which is subsequently destroyed with a swipe from Qrow. Winter then leaps above him and dodging his swings, finally leaping on top of his sword. She then kicks him in the face. Winter backflips onto the stump that used to be a lamppost, but then leaps off onto a railing high above, right as Qrow throws his sword at the stump. Qrow transforms his weapon, firing a cannon shot at Winter, forcing her to jump onto the side of a arched pillar. She uses her sword to stay on the vertical surface until Qrow runs forward and tries firing more blasts at her, which she dodges by scaling the pillar's face and eventually leaping onto the archway itself. Qrow follows suit on the opposite structure, firing off round after round at his opponent.

Qrow then searches for Winter as he sees a cloud of white steam consume her. Suddenly, Winter flies towards him, separating her bifurcated saber into two and Qrow blocks her attack. The arch collapses from the force, causing the two to crash back down to ground level, continuing their furious attacks towards each other. Qrow is forced backward and drags his sword in the ground to slow to a stop before holding it in a one-handed stance, to the cheer of the audience.

Nero:He is quite skilled.

Altera:As is Weiss' sister.

Hakuno:So, this is what fully trained huntsman are capable of.

Winter then stabs the ground with one of her swords, summoning a glyph that creates a flock of small white Nevermores, which begin flying towards Qrow.

Tamamo:Mikon! She can summon?!

Qrow swings his sword at the flock, causing a few to burst into small clouds of steam. He then sends an Aura arc at Winter, causing her to jump back and putting an end to the birds. Winter angrily summons a second glyph behind her and the blade of Qrow's sword begins to transform in a sequence initiated by its clockwork gears. But suddenly, his gaze travels elsewhere and he suddenly sheaths his sword.

Elizabeth:Huh? Why'd he stop?

Hakuno looks to where Qrow is looking.

Hakuno:I think I know.

Qrow beckons his bewildered opponent to come at him with his right index finger. Winter propels herself forward, screaming in rage and prepares to thrust at Qrow. Just as the tip of Winter's blade closes in on Qrow's throat...

?:SCHNEE!

Winter looks behind her to see General Ironwood standing behind her, with Penny Polendina behind him. Winter lowers her blades as she addresses Ironwood at about face as Qrow puts his hands behind his head in a relaxed stance.

Winter:General Ironwood, sir!

Ironwood:What in the world do you think you're doing?

Winter:He started the altercation, sir!

Qrow:That's actually not true. She attacked first.

Ironwood:Is that right?

Nero:It was a trap.

Altera:And Winter fell for it.

Elizabeth:Looks like she got played like a fiddle.

Tamamo looks at Hakuno.

Tamamo:Goshujin-sama? Are you...?

Hakuno looks at Tamamo puzzled before she remembers how she left her team. She then smiles.

Hakuno:I'm alright now Tamamo. Sorry for making you and the other worry.

Tamamo, Nero and Altera smile at Hakuno. The three of them glad theat their beloved Master is herself again.

After a few moments, Ozpin and Glynda show up to break up the crowd as Glynda fixes the courtyard. Ironwood and Qrow leave with Ozpin and Glynda. After a short wave to Ruby and Hakuno, Penny leaves as well. Winter turns around to leave, but is stopped by a voice.

?:Winter!

Winter turns to see Charlie looking at her with a grin. She looks shocked to see him. Before she can say anything, Ironwood calls out to her. She looks back to him before looking back at Charlie. Charlie then nods and mouths "See you soon." Winter gives a small smile before schooling her features as she heads towards Ironwood and the others. Charlie closes his eyes with a smile before walking away. Ruby and Weiss then notice Hakuno and the others.

Ruby:Hakuno! Are you feeling better?

Hakuno:Yeah. I am. Sorry for worrying you guys.

Weiss:That display was very unlike you. What happened back there?

?:I could ask the same question.

The group turns to see Rin approach them. Hakuno then takes a breath before meeting Rin half way. The two girls stare at each other before Hakuno does something that shocks everyone still present. She bows.

Hakuno:I'm sorry.

Rin is taken aback.

Rin:W-what?

Hakuno:I'm sorry. I should've...

Hakuno trails off as she looks directly at Rin. She then takes another breath.

Hakuno:You and your teammate reminded me of two friends I once knew. It was...shocking seeing your faces. I'm sorry if I upset you. And I would like to start over.

Hakuno takes a step towards Rin and holds out her hand. Rin looks at Hakuno as she smiles.

Hakuno:I'm Hakuno Kishinami. Leader of team HANT. It's nice to meet you.

Rin stares at Hakuno before smiling as she shakes Hkauno's hand.

Rin:I'm Rin T Emiya. Leader of team RACR. Likewise. And I accept your apology. On one condition.

Hakuno:And that is?

Rin:Call me Tohsaka. That's my middle name.

Hakuno is taken aback for a moment before she composes herself.

Hakuno:Only if you call me Kishinami.

Rin:Deal. For some reason, calling you that feels right to me.

Ruby and the others look on at the scene with warm smiles. A truly happy moment.

BOOM!

...Is ruined at the sound of an explosion.

Weiss(Exasperated):What now?!

The sounds of combat can be heard as they seem to get closer to the groups location. After another explosion, two figures jump from out of the smoke. Revealing Artoria and Cu standing on opposite sides with their weapons drawn.

{Play "Souls to Fight" -Fate/Stay Night:Unlimited Blade Works OST}

Tamamo:Mikon. Somehow we completely forgot about them.

Weiss:Miss Pendragon?

Rin:Who is the guy in blue?

Ruby says nothing as she looks at the two new arrivals weapons. Cu's spear. Red and well crafted. Artoria's weapon. Though it looks invisible, Ruby somehow knows a sword is in Artoria's hands. The group is taken out of their thoughts as the two Servants take their stances. Artoria makes the first move as she dashes foward. She swings her blade at the blue Lancer, but he parrys her strikes.

Nero:It seems they are too caught up in their battle to notice us.

After a brief clash, Artoria and Cu jump back before charging each other again. The two Servants rapidly clash with one another as they parry their opponents strikes. Eventually, Artoria breaks through Cu's guard. Cu quickly recovers and goes for a lunge, but Artoria evades the strike before slashing upward. Cu barely escapes with a graze to his cheek before Artoria is on him again. Cu is forced back as he blocks Artoria's relentless assault. The two then separate after Cu parrys an attack from Artoria. Only for the blue Saber to comback with a spinning swipe. Cu grunts as he is forced to block Artoria's attack. The force of the blow is enough to almost bend Cu's spear. The Lancer quickly escapes by focusing is aura into his spear as he faces it towards the ground. The burst of energy is enough to launch Cu into the air. As he lands on the ground, both Servants take their stances again. The two grin as they enjoy their battle. Before either side can make a move...

{End song}

Hakuno:ARTORIA! CU!

The two Servants pause as they look toward the source of the outburst. It is then they finally notice their stunned audience.

Artoria & Cu:Master?!

Cu then zeros in on Rin.

Cu:Y-you're...!

Rin:Hm? Have we met?

Cu twirls his spear before dismissing it. Artoria follows suit by dismissing her armor and sword.

Cu:N-no. Sorry. Thought you were somebody I knew.

Rin:(I seem to be getting that alot lately.)

Artoria crosses an arm across her chest and bows.

Artoria:It is nice to see you are unharmed, Master. You and your Ser-

Hakuno:Teammates! Yes. Teammates.

Weiss is the first to snap out of her stupor.

Weiss:You know each other?

Nero:They are comrades from SERAPH.

Rin:SERAPH?

Altera:Long story.

Tamamo looks around at what USED to resemble a courtyard.

Tamamo:(Goodwitch is not going to like this.)

-Ozpin's Office-

After the fight with Qrow and Winter-dismissing said specialist- the remaining members of the group got down to business as night fell on Beacon Academy.

Qrow:Your little infiltrator isn't just another pawn. They're the one responsible for Autumn's condition.

Goodwitch:What?

Qrow:Despite what the world thinks, we're not just teachers. Or generals, or headmasters. The people in this room, the leaders of the other two academies, we're the ones that keep the world safe from the evils no one even knows about! It's why we meet behind closed doors, why we work in the shadows. So you tell me, James, when you brought your army to Vale, did you think you were being discreet, or did you just not give a damn!?

Ironwood stares down at Qrow as he places his Scroll on Ozpin's desk.

Ironwood:Discreet wasn't working.

The center of the room projects a hologram of Vale, Beacon Academy, the Amity Colosseum and Ironwood's fleet of Atlesian Airships, which Ironwood gestures to.

Ironwood:I'm here because this is what was necessary.

Qrow:You're here because Ozpin wanted you here! He made you a part of this inner circle and opened your eyes to the real fight that's in front of us!

Ironwood:And I am grateful.

Qrow:Oh, well, you've got a real funny way of showing it.

Ironwood:The people of Vale needed someone to protect them; someone who would act. When they look to the sky and see my fleet, they feel safe, and our enemies will feel our strength.

Qrow:Hahaha! You... You think they're scared of your little ships? I've been out there and I've seen the things she's made, and let me tell you - they are fear. Even those green horrors I saw out there.

Ozpin stands up as he gestures to the display.

Ozpin:And fear will bring the Grimm. A guardian is a symbol of comfort. But an army is a symbol of conflict. There's an energy in the air now, a question in the back of everyone's minds... "If this is the size of our defenses, then what is it we're expecting to fight?"

Ironwood glares at them before sighing and walking forward, picking up his Scroll just as it flashes with the image of a Black Queen.

Ironwood:So then, what would you suggest we do?

Ozpin:I suggest we find our guardian. But for now, it's late. We'll speak more about this tomorrow.

Ironwood nods and walks out of the office and Glynda follows suit after getting a nod from Ozpin. Leaving him and Qrow alone as Ozpin sits back down.

Ozpin:Now Qrow. Why don't you tell me about your new friend?

-Cinder's Dorm Room-

Mercury is sitting in a chair, reporting on the fight he saw earlier, while Cinder walks back and forth, interrogating him with Emerald resting on a bed nearby.

Cinder:And you're sure?

Mercury:Bad hair, used a scythe and smelled like my dad after a long day. It was him.

Emerald:What do we do?

Cinder picks up her Scroll as it flashes with a strange symbol.

Cinder:Nothing. We stay the course. They have no idea who we are, so we have no reason to worry. Besides, the last of the heavy lifting is being taken care of thanks to our clever little friends.

?:It much more complicated than that.

Li Shuwen suddenly appears.

Cinder:Mr. Shuwen.

Emerald:Your not supposed to be here. It's too early.

Shuwen:It would seem two new players have entered the frey.

Cinder:Who?

Shuwen:The Lancer known as Cu Chulainn. And the King of Knights, Saber. Also known as Artoria Pendragon.

Mercury:Wait. Isn't she that Top Servant HE told us about?

Emerald:If they're here, then there's no doubt they've already met up with Kishinami.

Shuwen:It's worse than that. Pendragon's instincts are sharp. The Master and the others already suspect you. If Pendragon catches you three she WILL expose you. She may even be able to detect the Maiden hidden here.

Mercury:If that happens, then we're screwed.

Cinder:If need be, Berserker can deal with her. The three of us must simply keep our distance from Pendragon. Remember, Kishinami won't act unless she has solid evidence.

Cinder gives a sisnster smile as her left eye glows.

Cinder:We've used her reactive nature to our advantage so far. Why stop now?

-Beacon Courtyard-

All seems quiet at Beacon after Glynda fixed the courtyard. ...Again. That is until what seems to be a ripple in dimensions appears. Out from the ripple comes a fancy dressed man with grayish white hair and red eyes. He looks around with a critical eye. This man is Kischur Zelretch. Otherwise known as Kaleidoscope. He then smirks.

Zelretch:So, this is where those four ended up. This may be interesting.

-To be continued-

Annnnd done! Sorry this chapter took to long. I've been going through some things. As some of you may know, I've taken down my RWBY x Symphogear fanfic. As I stated, I simply lost interest in it. I actually have another fanfic in the works. I've recently gotten into Highschool DxD. ...I know. Shocker that it took me so long. I'm actually debating on whether to start this one or my RWBY x Sekirei fic.

So yeah. Zelretch is on Remnant. ... Gods have mercy.

*Thank you D'nnome for helping me with the CRDL vs RACR fight*