Continuing the Legacy (RWBY x Male Reader, Ruby x Reader)[On Hiatus until Vol10]

Back Home (Volume 9 Finale)

???: "It's been fourteen years, and you still haven't found an answer, squirt?" (Y/N) sits up and looks at the person speaking to him. Recognizing the voice, he's aware it's his father's spirit and his Guardian Angel, Albert (L/N)

(Y/N): "So the tree really means death, just like Jaune thought..." he sighs and lies down

Albert: "You made your choice, (Y/N)." He sighs. "The Tree is not death. It's supposed to fix you, to renew your purpose. To give you another chance. You've already met it," he smiles, confusing the young man. "The Blacksmith, she's the Tree. It's not the place you go. It's the place, you know." he smiles.

(Y/N): "But... what about Ruby then? She drank the tea too!"

Albert: "Son, like you young people say, calm your tits. She has a choice to make, she's safe with the Tree."

(Y/N): "How do you know so much about it...?"

Albert: "Well... let's say guarding souls and all-powerful creation being had something in common. She sensed me, she read my purpose, and so we're here. I'm here to help you with something." (Y/N) looks at him and sighs "Have you seen your reflection in a while?" (Y/N) shakes his head "Then you may take a look. Notice something different?"

(Y/N) inspects his face. Nothing. His hair is still (H/C), a little longer since cutting them in Atlas, and his eyes are still silver... well, a duller shade of silver than usual.

Albert: "You've lost your resolve, (Y/N). Your spark. I'm here... to fulfill what I promised you fourteen years ago." he reaches to his back, drawing a light blue longsword with a black handle. (Y/N) doesn't need to look twice, recognizing his father's weapon, Ignis Aetern

(Y/N): "W-what?" he stutters

Albert: "You and I are going to train. Both mentally and psychically. Hurry up, take out Mortem." (Y/N) reaches for his weapon and extends it to its scythe config. "Good, a stance like every scythe user. Maria trained you well. Now answer me this. Who are you?" (Y/N) frowns.

(Y/N): "Oh, come on. I'm done with this type of question" In response, Albert rushes (Y/N), but the young adult blocks the attack with his weapon.

Albert: "Wrong answer. Think, (Y/N). Who are you?" the older man looks at his son 'Let's rekindle this little ember into the fire it burned once before.'

*Meanwhile, with Team WBY, RMS, and Jaune*

The two teams are going through the forest. Jaune and the girls are on Juniper, while Ryze holds Sam and Mako as he flies beside jackalope.

Ryze: "We need to find those two before they become something else! (L/N), you fucking idiot!"

Weiss: "But they were taken by the Tree. We still have no idea how to get to it!"

Jaune: "I just don't get it! First Alyx, then Pleasers, Ruby, (Y/N), all of it!" he curses. "What does this darn world want from us?!"

The group keeps going, finally arriving at the flooded village. Pleasers' remains still float on the surface of the newly created lake. Strangely for them, the Tree is now closer to them, on the water just beyond the destroyed dam. Ryze lands and lets go of his teammates.

Sam: "Hey, Ryze, you okay?" Ryze pants for a second but gives him a thumbs up.

Ryze: "Yeah... I think I will quit smoking..." he pants a little more before calming his breathing. "Hey, the tree wasn't there when we left, right?"

Jaune: "I don't know... I just don't know anymore..." A small figure made of red crystals walks to the group, holding a basket.

???: "You appear upset. Would you be so kind as to tell me how I can help? Perhaps you want something to eat?" it offers some food from the basket, but Jaune declines.