Chapter 17: The Battle at Beacon

THE FUCKING BASTARD HAS KEPT ME IN THE BACK OF HIS HEAD...but no more...NO MORE, I'm back, for myself and I hope you enjoy the chapter.

-Xenon

Crimson POV

I was waking up after my date last night. Gotta say not my best of days but what can I do. Yesterday's fight was stupendous, Yang won flawlessly her match. But I did find weird that Mercury boy. When she was about to shake his hand he looked confused. But then he did it anyway. I can't wait for today's match of Pyrrha vs Penny. Nice girl.

After I'm done thinking I got up and went to the bathroom. I started showering and then when I finished and I start drying myself I put the towel on me and I looked at my body scars. To many to count, their most be at least 30-40. Then I went out and took my armor. I started to put it on piece by piece. All this time...I feel I need something new. This body is great but this armor it's starting to feel...old. I still put it on and went outside. I started walking outside and I went to the courtyard. I started walking, looking around. Everything looked...too normal. I couldn't stop thinking about that since day one. But I guess it's too late to backdown. I got sick of walking and decided to take a seat. And after 5 minutes I heard someone yelling.

???: YOU!!!

I then looked towards it and saw Winter, angry, walking towards me followed by Qrow. He looked casual while she looked like she wanted to kill someone.

Winter: How Dare You?!!!
Qrow: settle down Winter, let him talk first, you heard their version, now let's hear him, cause as much as I want to punch him, I'll hear him out
Crimson: thank you

I then took my helmet off and they looked surprised.

Qrow: wow, you look like that Nikos girl
Crimson: I'm her older brother
Winter: but you don't look a day older over 18
Crimson: I get that a lot, I don't even remember at what age I stoped aging

They both looked confused cause of the statement, but then Qrow put his hand over my should signaling me to start explaining.

Crimson: it all started when I came here, as you know I had a partner, she's not here at the moment, she fell in love with...Weiss then confronted her with how she felt...moving forward then Ruby came...not knowing what to do I said yes
Winter: YOU FILTHY BASTARD!!!
Crimson: for what?
Winter: you think women are objects?!!!
Crimson: on the contrary, they all actually came to me, I did nothing
Qrow: nice
Winter: Don't encourage him!!! This isn't over Barren

She then walked away furious. But Qrow just then came at me and pat me in the shoulder.

Qrow: listen cause I'm only gonna say this once, it's ok with me to date my niece, but if I find out you broke her heart, I'll brake your arms, also...play it safe

He then walked away and I was surprised for what he said, not the first part, but the last one.

Crimson:....sure thing....

Time skip

I was back in my room working on my lightsabers until I heard a knock on the door. I got up and walked to it to find Pyrrha standing there. She looked puzzled.

Crimson: what seems to be the problem sis
Pyrrha: may I come in?
Crimson: sure

I let her in and then I I bring a chair for her to seat in.

Crimson: what seems to be bothering you?
Pyrrha: remember that deal that Ozpin wanted me to make?
Crimson: yes...it was blurry but I do

Flashback

Ozpin: we will be transferring her aura into your body and in terms making you the new maiden
Pyrrha: that's wrong
Ozpin: I know how you feel, I feel the same and if your brother would to find out we did this without his consent he would kill us both

Pyrrha is then thinking hard about it but she immediately feels her brother's presence. It wasn't a good one but it wasn't bad.

Pyrrha: let me think about Professor
Ozpin: sure...but you have until the end of the festival

End of flashback

Pyrrha: what should I do?
Crimson: that's up to you
Pyrrha: but I don't know what to do
Crimson: let's say...your a normal person....what would Pyrrha Nikos say? What would she do?

She then started laughing and she covered her eyes with her hands. Then she took them off and she looks at me straight in the eyes.

Pyrrha: should I do it?
Crimson: anything you want...I'll make sure to be there for you
Pyrrha: don't forget your promise
Crimson: tonight, after your victory, haven't forgotten

She then with relieve in her heart that I'll back her decision stands up and walks out. I then continue playing with the lightsabers.

Time skip lunch

I was walking around downtown Vale when I met with one of the transfer students.

???: hello
Crimson: who do I have the pleasure in meeting?
Cinder: Cinder Falls, and the pleasure is all mine
Crimson: thank you, what brings you Vale besides the Vital Festival?
Cinder: a lot of things...would you mind grabbing a coffee with me?
Crimson: no...I wouldn't
Cinder: good

We then started walking together towards a near coffee shop. On our way we were talking about random stuff like the festival, classes, and how Atlas is amazing in terms of firepower.

Cinder: I heard that Atlas hasn't been making bullheads for some time now
Crimson: Really?
Cinder: Yea, some private investors made a deal with the good General and they modified the ships they buy from them
Crimson: I didn't know that, but why are you telling me this?

Cinder stoped and then said;

Look, we're here

She then went in and started looking for a place to seat. After looking she found one and started walking towards it, while I followed closely behind. She took a stop and took the seats at the back end.

Cinder: please take a seat

I decided to comply to see where this went.

Cinder: you see...I've did some digging and I've learned that your the said investor and your also the one with that tied security of soldiers...tell me-
Crimson: not interested lady
Cinder: But you didn't even let me finish!!!
Crimson: heard it
Cinder: I promise you this one you haven't
Crimson: I'll tell you the same I told the Schnee, not for sale

She looked pissed, ready to blow. But decided to take it easy as she is seen breathing in and out heavily.

Cinder: can you let me explain
Crimson: fine
Cinder: I know powerful people...people that not even Oz or Ironwood would like to fight, join us, give your men a purpose and you can have the World

I then started thinking of everything I wanted to have...and then I realized I already did. Her.

Cinder: what do you say?
Crimson: Easy...No

She was left speechless. Not even a word from her. I was about to get of my seat but she got up and slammed me against the wall.

Cinder: I don't think you know the gravity on what you're getting into

She said as she created a fire ball on her hand and her eye catch on fire.

Crimson: I think you're right...this is child's play
Cinder: excuse me?
Crimson: sleep

And as on command she fell asleep. I helped her get into the seat and then I walked off the caffe.

Crimson: I should of asked her about the people she was talking about...damn it, I guess I'll have to find out later then

Weiss POV

I was writing a letter to Winter seeing she didn't like me and Barren together. I need it to sound legitimately, sincerely and most importantly show her it was us who came over him not the other way around.

Ruby: can I come out now?
Weiss: NO!!!
Ruby: but I'm hungry!!!
Yang: come on Weiss, she only messed this two up
Weiss: SHE TOLD MY SISTER THAT HE MADE US HIS!!!
Yang: well ok...I can see the problem there but try taking it easy, she knows almost nothing about this matter
Blake: try being softer with her a little more

I then I took a second to think about it. I remembered the good time we all had and then I made my choice.

Weiss: she can come out

Yang then started walking to the bathroom and broke the handle on the door seeing that Weiss froze it shut. Ruby came running to Yang's arm after being there almost 5 hours.

Ruby: I'm sorry Weiss I promedie I won't do it again
Weiss: you better

Barren POV

After that fiasco of a cafe I went back to Beacon but then I saw Pyrrha and Jaune talking next to a building. I didn't quite get what what's  happening but I went behind a tree and spy on them. Then after a minute or two I felt the Force forcing me to duck and with the brink of death Ruby went flying over my head.

Ruby: ouch!!! That hurts
Crimson: same for me if a didn't had moved at the last second
Ruby: good point

I then stood over her and picked her up and help her dust herself off.

Ruby: what were you doing?
Crimson: nothing important...so tell me, wanna go out, just you and me?
Ruby: YES!!!
Crimson: fantastic

I then look to my scroll and I still had 4 hours before Pyrrha's fight.

Crimson: wanna go to Vale?
Ruby: I would love to
Crimson: it's settled

We then took a quick bullhead to Vale. Once there we walked the streets of Vale to see what to do. But I remembered Ruby's love for strawberry. So I took her to a fancy restaurant that I was more than sure they would have something she would like. But as we were at doors way she pulled on my cape.

Crimson: what?
Ruby: can we go somewhere else?
Crimson: like where?

She then pointed to a bakery next street. I looked at her and saw she prefer it over a high class restaurant.

Crimson: let's go
Ruby: YES!!!

She then ran to the store and left me behind.

Crimson: I guess people never change

I then started walking towards the place and as soon as I entered I saw Ruby picking stuff. I start looking around and I see her picking chocolate chip cookies, strawberry pastry and other stuff. But nothing I actually like.

Ruby: don't you want anything from here?
Crimson: I'm in the mood for macaron
Ruby: are they good?
Crimson: awesome
Ruby: can I have some?
Crimson: next time I buy some...sure, I'll make sure to buy strawberry ones just for you

We then took everything Ruby wanted and then we paid for. I was overwhelmed by all the sweets she took. Almost 8 pounds worth of cookies. I had to use the Force all the way back to carry the stuff.

Time skip Beacon

We still had 2 hours until the 1v1 of Pyrrha v Penny to start. So we went to team Ruby's dorm to check on everyone. And as we made it to the dorm we heard everyone talking.

Ruby: what's going on?
Crimson: why are you asking me, their your team

We then opened the door and we saw everyone inside happy.

Ruby: what's going on her?

Pyrrha: where so happy you guys could join us!!!
Crimson: I'm so confused
Nora: were celebrating on Pyrrha's victory
Ruby: but the battle hasn't even started
Jaune: it's never too early to celebrate, Pyrrha was feeling nervous about it and I thought about this
Crimson: that's good...can I borrow my sister for a minute
Yang: I see why not

Pyrrha then walked up to me and I signaled her to follow me outside. Once there I closed the door and took my helmet off.

Crimson: what's the meaning of this?
Pyrrha: it's hard to concentrate with all that's happening...too much pressure over me
Crimson: so you threw a party?
Pyrrha: Jaune
Crimson: not the point...look, I have something that might help, come with me
Pyrrha: but what about the party?
Crimson: forget the party

I then started walking and I could see you looks mad at me but she still followed. We walked outside all the way to garden so I could help her concentrate.

Crimson: I'm gonna help you connect better with the Force, let's meditate

She did as I said and we started meditating.

Time skip 10 minuets
Weiss POV

We went looking for both Barren and Pyrrha after they disappeared with no notice.

Weiss: were did you guys think they ran off this time?
Jaune: I don't know
Blake: let's try the garden, he's always around that area

The garden? How does she know he could be there?

Weiss: how do you know that information?

She then blushed really red and then a thousand thoughts ran through my mind. But one stood out the most.

Weiss: YOU WANNA STEAL OUR MAN!!!
Ruby: WHAT?!!!
Blake: it's not that!!!
Yang: hot
Blake: YOUR NOT HELPING!!!
Weiss: spit it out then
Blake: sometimes I go there to read a Really specific book.........(blush and sweats)........and I happen to see him either meditating or walking around
Weiss: you better

3rd person POV

Everyone were walking to the garden and they all saw Crimson and Pyrrha meditating in the field. It was so peaceful. Both siblings were perfectly still deep in their mind.

Yang: wow
Blake: tell me about, I never seen someone so focused
Ren: I know...it's like Barren been an entire life time practicing....it's almost admirable

Then they started to notice something wrong with him. Like something was bothering Crimson.

Crimson POV

I was walking around Beacon, but it was different. There were no clones, only Atlas. I then saw different scenes. In one Yang attacking and breaking Mercury's leg. In another Pyrrha killing Penny. In another is her dying in cold blood. In one she dies by an arrow to the chest. Another one she's murder. There are a lot of scenes. But there's one I fears. There's another man with her. He tries to save her but he fails. Then he tries killing his lover murderer but fails. Crimson started getting pissed at all of this multiple realities and tried to used the Force to change the outcome. But I was useless, almost poetic, trying to use the one thing I depend more off to change the future but failing at every corner.

Crimson: ILL KILL YOU!!!! ILL MURDER YOU!!! I WONT REST UNTIL THE MOMENT COMES!!!

I was then send to a future. Were I was with them, the 3 of them, Ruby, Weiss and Willow. In front of a grave stone. Then out of nowhere I come walking with my armor on, we were looking at the grave stone and they started to cry.

I was then send flying....no....crashing back to reality.

Ruby POV

We were playing around them while they meditate. I could see at moments that Barren was shaking but I decided not to bother him.

Ruby: hey Weiss
Weiss: yea Ruby?
Ruby: do you thinking we will ever be able to-

Crimson: ILL FUCKING KILL YOU!!!

Everyone: AGHHHH!!!

Everyone jump from where they were, including Pyrrha.

Pyrrha: Crimson!!! You ok?

He then started to look at everyone. Like if something horrible just happened to him.

Weiss: what's wrong?
Barren: Yea...yea
Ren: you sure?
Barren: I said I was ok...I need to go....and take care of something

He then got off and stared walking off. It was really weird and out of character for him to do that.

Jaune: what a weirdo

Pyrrha then punched Jaune in the shoulder and looked at him with a menacing face.

Jaune: it was a joke, he's awesome!!!

Nora: ok....now that we got that out of the system let's go get you ready Pyrrha
Pyrrha: I guess your right

Time skip fight
Crimson POV

I was sitting in the public at random without my helmet on and my hood over my head. Everyone were cheering for Pyrrha to win. I then started overseeing the fight as it happened. But then something weird started happening. I noticed that Pyrrha at moments started to get off track, confused or call it what ever. She wasn't herself. I started looking around and I noticed a green hair girl. Emerald I believe she was call. She was way to focus on the fight for not noticing the fight of the century. I walked towards her and then I grabbed her by the shoulder and I quickly activated my lightsaber.

Crimson: what have you done?
Emerald: your too late

Everyone: oh my god!!! Someone help!!!

I then looked at the stadium and I saw Penny in pieces and Pyrrha on her knees almost on the brink of tear.

Emerald:* giggles * your too late
Crimson: no, I'm just in time

I then used my lightsaber and stabbed her. She had the look of horror in her face as she passed out of chock. Then all around the stadium I an entire platoon of clones surrounded the stadium. But then the public panic.

Alex: PEOPLE DONT PANIC!!!

But then as Alex said that a giant screen appeared and started speaking.

???: this was not an accide-

I got so angry that I crushed the screen using the Force.

Clone: sir what do we do with the lady? She's dying
Barren: give her first aid help...I want her in ship to Atlas, I'll let the General decide what to do with her
Clone: understood sir

He then picked the girl and took her far away from me.

An alert for Grimm activity activated and my clones helped people evacuate the place. I was so infuriated that I think all the Grimm started coming this way. I walked over to Pyrrha and helped her get up.

Pyrrha: brother....I'm so sorry!!!

She then started crying.

Crimson: don't cry...it's not your fault...are you a maiden already?
Pyrrha: n-n-no
Crimson: good....I'll escort you but you have to do as I say...ok?

She then nodded and I was beyond happy.

Crimson: great, follow me then

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