Chapter 8: Answers on the open sea
I do not own and did not make ANY of the weapons bellow. They are made by very talented people I found on google images. Give your love to them if you dig the designs. Anyway, on with the story!
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(Y/n):
Collapsing into his med bay, (Y/n) strips off his jacket and shirt to reveal the deep wound in his shoulder. Ruby rushes in to meet him, Endar following soon after.
"(Y/n) you alright- CHRIST that is a bone!" Carth exclaims, recoiling back.
(Y/n) stifles his pain, popping another healing pill to ease the pain. "Hurts real bad...proxy...need the med droid...." he groans, talking to the ship. The sound of a machine beginning to activate is heated in the common room, marching to the medbay and shooing eveyone away.
Ruby goes to (Y/n)'s good side, grabbing his hand and staying with him. "You're gonna be alright, I'm right here."
(Y/n) smiles at his girl, squeezing her hand as the cold metal of the robot touches his arm.
"I would advise you Ms rose to leave the room. Reconstruction procure will be quite gruesome."
"I'm not leaving (Y/n)."
Proxy in his robot form continues, applying a cold salve to (Y/n)s arm, making him wince in pain and have his chest rise. Proxy pushes (Y/n) back down, pointing to the straps hanging off the bed and telling Ruby "Ms Rose, please wrap him down, this will be quite painful."
The rest of the crew of Ashbringer helps Ruby stay (Y/n) down, and Endar brings (Y/n) a mouth guard.
"Be strong buddy."
(Y/n) bites down and gives him a nod, squeezing Ruby's hand again as Proxy begins warming up all his tools.
With the gapping hole in (Y/n)s shoulder, a quick evaluation is made by proxy, as he asks (Y/n) a question on how to proceede.
"Master (Y/n), your wound is drastic enough that I must ask for your permission before proceeding. Your body may reject further healing salves, I must ask for your specific signaling to proceed."
(Y/n) gives the thumbs up, and proxy producers. Laser to cut into (Y/n)s skin, he cuts a clean rectangle of area out of the shoulder, causing many to feel queezy or uncomfortable. Ruby's eyes flash with fear, as (Y/n) stifles a scream back down. Looking to Ruby, he squeezes her hand harder, remembering her love for him, and using it to push through the pain.
Proxy then inserts a clear blue gel into the cut out area, instantly cooling his shoulder and absorbing the blood. (Y/n) bites down harder into the mouth piece, letting out a guttural groan as the gel does it work. Quickly becoming blood red, proxy then takes a knife and goes down to (Y/n)s inner arm.
"Now for the skin graft. Expect some momentary discomfort."
Proxy quick as he can cuts a sufficient piece of skin off of (Y/n), who squeezes Ruby's hand even tighter, closing his eyes as his raw skin was exposed to the air. Proxy cuts the stop in half and lays it over both sides of the gel, which instantly clings to it like an adhesive. Then taking out a more precise tool, proxy then sticks a needle into his shoulder, patching it up as quick as he can. Looking away, he gestures to his masters exposed arm, and to a series of bandages on a nearby shelf.
"If someone could wrap his arm, it would be much appreciated."
Ruby stands to grab it, but (Y/n) holds her hand and keeps her down. Endar rushes over and works along proxy to help him. After a few moments of wrapping and sowing, the procedure is done.
"All done. Congratulations Master (Y/n), I will add this to your medical scare tally. I recommend you get some rest."
(Y/n) let's go of Ruby's hand and takes out his mouth piece, rubbing his jaw and out of breath. Looking to the rest of his friends, most are speechless, and no is moving.
"I know...I got a lot of explain. Give me an hour, I'll explain after a nap..." (Y/n) says, smiling before he finally passes out from the pain.
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Ruby:
As (Y/n)s head began to fall, I caught him and slowly rested him down onto the table. Everyone gasped with concern, but Endar calmed them down.
"Relax, he will be ok. Look he told me some of what happened, so I will relay it. He had some secret mission to find a maiden-"
"Like the fairytales?" Jaune asks, and Endar nods.
"Something like that. Anyway when that happened, he found-"
Endar suddenly stops, slowly looking over to Ruby then Yang. The rest of (T/n) does as well, and they all exchange different glances.
"What?"
"Well uh...he said you found something about Summer Rose. And it had to do with the gem."
Endar points to something in (Y/n)s pocket, and Ruby looks down to it. About to reach inside, proxy stops her.
"Ms Rose, I would advise against that. There are too many unknowns about this gem, better I, a replaceable machine handle it."
Reaching inside, pulls out the soul gem. With a purple hue, everyone marvels at the stone, wondering how it works. Proxy then puts it inside his stomach compartment, preparing to exit the room.
"I must see this is secured while master (Y/n) is unconscious. Due to this, I will be engaging the ship in stealth mode until further notice, and reduce our speed to buy more time. Please follow me."
Everyone let's proxy though, but Ruby is reluctant to leave (Y/n) behind. Weiss notices this, and nods to the robot.
"He will be alright, Ruby. Let's just do as proxy asks. None of us have weapons, so we should probably raid his armory first."
Ruby smiles slightly, and joins her partner in exploring the ship. Although she had been here several times, she never truly explored it, and was curious as to how many rooms it actually had.
"Master (Y/n) left specific instructions in the event of catastrophe. He prepared several procedures for a variety of events, and left me to decide which events were probable and gave me discretion to mix and match. However, due to the pressance and consciousness of Ms Rose, it is stated above all else that the chain of command falls to her. Followed then by Annabel, then Jaune or Endar. A leader from each team, in the event someone were to turn."
"Why does he have so many plans? Does he not trust us?" Nora asks, and proxy remains still.
"Master (Y/n) has the most advanced mind in the world. What would take you hours to achieve in planning, he can do in minute while at multitasking. He has prepared for nearly everything."
"I doubt he is that smart" Weiss chimes in, and proxy turns to address her.
"This is not a boast Ms Schnee, this is a fact. In the way that all of you have semblances, (Y/n) has his brain. Now, to the task at hand, I must ask you how to proceed Ms Rose. I need your vocal consent to best predict what master (Y/n) would want, unless you wish to manually input the viable procedures."
"You uh...you have my permission. Whatever you feel (Y/n) would want."
Proxy's eyes flash a variety of colors, and after a few moments of computing, he addresses everyone again.
"I have activated 14 of 283 plans in my data base. Due to our extreme situation, specially with atlas, we are changing course to a safe house master (Y/n) has in Atlas, in a village far from the capital, in his hometown in fact."
"We are going to his hometown? Wouldn't that be one of the first places they look?" Jaune asks, and Proxy explains as he guided the teams down the hallway.
"Correct, excpet upon entering beacon he changed many official records as to his hometown. Only his sister and Ms Rose know it's true location."
Everyone looks back to Ruby, who lets out a nervous laugh. "I asked to see where he grew up. It's kinda nice...small town vibes. They love the Anti-Fang, so maybe we can get some help?"
Everyone continues down the hallways to a closet door in the middle of the hallway. Proxy's eyes flash different colors, and then the door opens.
"Master (Y/n) created a plan in the event that you were to be captured and only the ship was saved. In this room you will see he has assigned all of you weapons from his armory, based upon your fighting styles and weapon preferences. They are not perfect fits, but for the time being they will do. Please familiarize yourself with your accommodations, and then we can discuss temporary housing."
Everyone points into the room Proxy opened, gauwking at the sheer amount of weapons (Y/n) had created. Ruby recognized some from designs she had helped him create, saying out loud "I never thought you'd actually MAKE these (N/n)..."
Weiss raises an eyebrow. "You knew about this?"
Ruby shakes her head. "I helped make the designs for some of these, where did he get all the materials?"
Endar snorts. "I got that one, (Y/n) is loaded. He probably can the money fast enough, and if he made 200 something back ups for various reasons, I'm sure making weapons in his free time isn't too far fetched."
"Yeah speaking of that, are we not going to address the fact that (Y/n) is a strange teenage version of Ironman and Batman? How much time does this guy have? And how is he so productive?" Carth asks, and everyone looks to Ruby.
"How am I supposed to know?"
"Your his girlfriend, is he tinkering with stuff as you guys make out?" Yang asks, and Ruby goes wide eyed.
"N-no. Shut up."
"Oh my gods does he?" Nora asks, but Ren smacks her arm.
"No, he doesn't," Ruby says, regaining her composure and trying to act tough.
"(Y/n) doesn't sleep much, maybe that's how he gets so ahead?" Endar offers, and Ruby confirms it
Everyone thinks on it, with Ren adding "well, even if it was only 1 hour less, that's 7 more a week then us."
"It all adds up..." Pyrrha says, with everyone agreeing.
Satisfied, everyone breaks off to find their weapons in the armory. Seeing notes left behind on a tablet by (Y/n), they gather up their temporary weapons.
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(Pyrrha) (Rifle/Trident)
(Ruby) (scythe pistol)
(Jaune) (he took 2 things, addressed later)
(Endar) (Greatsword railgun)
(Yin) (multi-gun multi-blade)
(Weiss) (dust longsword)
(Yang) (always has her weapons, they are brackets after all)
(Blake) (revolver dust sword whip)
(Carth) (rifle spear from the last volume
(Ren) (dual axe shotguns)
(Nora) (axe, rifle, no shield)
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"This is certainly going to be a learning curve..." Ren says, and Yin nods to agree. Yang counties to wander around the room, stumbling upon a series of human sized metal tubes.
"Huh?" She says, pressing the bottom on the side panel and opening all 3.
Inside 2 tubes lies a suit of armor, the last of which is empty.
Tube 1: (Pre-Beacon Antifang armor)
Tube 2: (Olympus armor, nearly restored aside from paint job and scratch buffing)
Everyone crowds to the Olympus armor, seeing its beauty, but only few knowing it's true power. Ruby flashes back to the battle aboard the ship, instinctively reaching out and feeling the armor. Everyone watches to see if something happened, but nothing does. Relaxing, Jaune speaks up.
"(Y/n) gave me armor too."
"What?" Weiss asks, and Jaune shows her.
Leaning the Greatsword sword against the wall, he collapses the shield into the chest piece mode, and puts it on. The remain shoulder piece fly to Haines shoulders, magnetizing themselves on. Jaune then grabs the Greatsword and puts it on his back. Upon doing so, the shoulder pads expand glow green.
"How does he do all of this?" Jaune asks, while Pyrrha inspects the shield.
"How do you even use the shield?"
"You tell it to. It's programmed to your voice already, and mine of course."
Everyone turns to see (Y/n) in the hallway, up from his injury and with his arm in a sling. Still shirtless, Ruby rushes to him and hugs him. Returning her huh and planting a kiss on her forehead, he closes his eyes and enjoys the small moment, then returning to everyone else.
"This is going to be a learning curve for everyone, so I recommend using the familiar parts until we can get some training. Ren and Nora, you two are arguably most out of your element, so I'll make modulations to your weapons to better fit you first. Jaune and Pyrrha, it's imperative you two continue your sessions now that you BOTH have combative possibility to gain. Yang, sorry you missed on a weapon."
"It's cool, can I use one of these armror instead? Like this one for example?" She asks, point to the Olympus armor.
"Absolutely not. Even if it did fit you, your soul would be obliterated. I'm soulless, so only I can use it. Now, I believe proxy was going to give room accommodations?"
Proxy renters the room. "Correct sir, I have activated plans 3, 6, 24, 67, 135, 136, 137, 168-"
"I get it, continue with the rooms?"
"Yes. We have supplies enough for half, so we will need to 'bunk up' according to popular sayings. I believe this will no be an issue?"
The room full of teenagers looks at each other, then at their significant others specially.
"No problem proxy."
"Excellent, I shall finish preparations."
Proxy walks away, and Endar looks to (Y/n). "Just like the ice cave huh?"
(Y/n) nods. "Exactly like the ice cave, as I only have sleep bags and hammocks. The ship is very steady, so I promise they are safe."
Blake smiles, and Yang sighs. "Welp, at least we all suffer together."
"Psh no. I actually have a room here. YOU guys have to suffer together. I do have enough roomates to keep every group separate, so enjoy that."
Everyone begins to walk out the door, Blake and Endar holding hands down the hallway. Yang gives Yin a look, and the two smile, and then Nora starts to bat her eyes at Ren.
"And please do NOT get ANYONE pregnant on this ship!"
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Hours later, with the ships journey now being a day to (Y/n)s hometown, he prepares to sleep in his ships room. One fo the smaller rooms, it had a queen sized bed, a desk, a bolted in closet and chest, and a wall housing a gaint scroll. Ruby in a spare pair of sweatpants and one of (Y/n)s shirts, laying flat on the bed.
(Y/n) walks over to the giant scroll, pulling up footage and news from the following day and playing them.
"After today's harrowing events at the mall and in the streets, former vigilante now turned criminal (Y/n) (l/n), better known as "The Anti-Fang" was seen evading authority and using deadly force to do so. With now living casualties, the damage to the Atlasian military hasn't been seen since-"
(Y/n) changes the channel, flipping to a Faunus talk show. "... I mean the Anti-Fang has been an enemy of the White Fang since day one. Even when they were PEACEFUL, this guy was taking out leaders and members across the world. Now we know he is just some punk teenager going to beacon? I mean come on? Can a racist like the Anti-fang really be a hunter for ALL the people-"
(Y/n) flips it again, now going to a broadcast with General Ironwood repeating the earlier message.
"...We encourage very hunter, Hunter in training, law enforcement, military official or authority figure to aide us in bringing him in-"
(Y/n) shuts the programs off, combing his hand through his hair. Seeing her boyfriend is stressed, Ruby slides herself next to him.
"Things will be alright (N/n), we will clear your name and make all of them eat their words."
(Y/n) looks to her and kisses her head again, putting his hand into her lap, and her putting her hand into his.
"I fear I've brought you into more danger then needed. I don't regret it, but I'm wondering if getting all of you before I left was truly wise. What if they start slandering you in the news? Or the rest of our teams?"
Ruby shakes her head, squeezing his hand and resting her head on his shoulder.
"I love you (Y/n), and I would rather be here then anywhere else."
"Thank you. I love you too."
The two enjoy a moment of silence. Then Ruby lifts her head off his shoulder, letting go of his hand and turning to face him completely. (Y/n) does the same, and he can see the seriousness in her eyes.
"(Y/n)... Endar said you found out something about my mother. What was it?"
(Y/n) takes a deep breath, trying to find the best words to tell her.
"Red... that stone is a containment device. It houses souls, in this case one soul. Inside is the summer maiden, something I will explain later, but that Summer maiden...that's your mom. That gem, that's where Summer is."
Ruby is stunned, and (Y/n) prepares himself mentally for anything to happen. Ruby's eyes begin to fill with tears, and (Y/n) pulls her into a hug. Tears of joy then begin to flood out of Ruby, with her whispering "she's alive...all this time she is alive...."
"She asked me to tell you she loves you, and she would have done anything to get back to you. She is stuck inside until another maiden is able to free her. When we land at the safe house, we are going to regroup and find a maiden, and find Qrow."
Ruby nods, crying more and hugging (Y/n) tighter. (Y/n) rests his chin on her head, dispute his recovering shoulder choosing to squeeze her.
"Is it possible to see her now?"
(Y/n) shakes his head. "Unfortunately no, Ospin had some device that let me enter. Besides, I would need Penny to go myself. You however, you can enter once I build the device. I just have to figure out HOW to. Might have to break into Atlas for that one."
Ruby nods, her tears slowing as she looks up at (Y/n). "This is the best news I have ever gotten. I know it's still a bit off, but soon Yang and I can get our mom back."
"And I promise, I will get you too her. You, Yang, and Qrow."
"I'm sure he wants to see her, but why do you keep mentioning Uncle Qrow. What do you know that I don't?"
(Y/n) thinks for a second, about to tell her that Summer wanted her husband, and then he remembers what Ruby just said.
Uncle.
"Oh my gods how have I never put it together..."
(Y/n)a mind races ahead of him. It was literally RIGHT infront of him, hell he got the feeling he addressed it at one point, but now it hit him all at once. Tai-Yang isnt Ruby's father. Qrow is.
"HOLY FUCK!"
(Y/n) gets up from the bed, starling Ruby as he rushes over to the scroll and pulling up a picture of Qrow and summer, putting them in a baby picture generator. Getting the picture, he specifies a girl and ages her up. Getting a rough imagine, it looks remarkably like Ruby, and he turns around.
"Ok babe, I'm going to drop ANOTHER bomb on you, but don't freak out?"
"(Y/n) you just told me my mother is alive. I don't know how it gets better."
(Y/n) steps away from the generated image and the pictures it came from, leaning a picture of Ruby herself next to the image. Ruby looks around and takes in the same information (Y/n) has. Her eyes going wider then ever.
"Holy fuck...."
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