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by MrBig5

by MrBig5

Chapter 1: Awakening in Remnant

Spike's eyes slowly fluttered open as his senses returned to him. The rustling of leaves and the scent of nature filled the air. He pushed himself up from the grassy ground, his limbs feeling heavier than usual. He scanned his surroundings, the dense trees forming a canopy above him. This was definitely not the cold metal of the Bebop or the gritty streets he was accustomed to.

"Where the hell am I?" Spike muttered, his voice carrying a hint of disbelief. He rose to his feet, his lanky frame moving with the grace of a predator. His mismatched eyes surveyed the unfamiliar landscape, the red of his left eye contrasting against the blue of his right.

Just as he was about to take a step forward, a rustling in the underbrush caught his attention. Spike's hand instinctively moved towards his hip, where his trusty Jericho 941 would've been. But the holster was empty, and a quick pat-down confirmed he was unarmed.

Before he could react further, four figures burst into view. They were a mix of colors and attire, and they seemed to be engaged in some sort of altercation with... creatures? Creatures that seemed like they were straight out of a bad sci-fi movie, except they were very real.

Spike observed the fight with a raised eyebrow, impressed by the fluidity and skill of the group. The red-cloaked girl with a scythe that transformed into a rifle was a whirlwind of motion. A white-haired girl was summoning glyphs to strike her foes, while a black-haired one used her speed and agility to dodge attacks. Lastly, a blonde girl with gauntlets seemed to be relishing in the brawl.

In the midst of the chaos, one of the creatures lunged at the blonde girl. Spike's instincts kicked in, and before he knew it, he was already in motion. He moved with a grace that only came from years of dangerous encounters, his body flowing seamlessly.

Spike tackled the creature, using his momentum to drive it away from the girl. The two of them tumbled to the ground, the creature letting out a snarling growl. Spike grunted as he fought to keep its snapping jaws away from him. With a swift move, he managed to twist its head to the side, rendering it momentarily incapacitated.

The blonde girl took advantage of the opening, landing a powerful punch that shattered the creature's mask-like face. As it disintegrated into black smoke, Spike pushed himself up, brushing dirt from his clothes.

"Thanks," the blonde girl said, flashing him a grin that mirrored his own cocky smirk.

"Don't mention it," Spike replied with a casual shrug. His gaze shifted to the other three girls, who had dealt with the remaining creatures.

The red-cloaked girl approached him, her silver eyes studying him curiously. "Who are you?"

"Spike Spiegel," he answered, offering her a lazy salute. "Just a guy who found himself in the wrong place, apparently."

The white-haired girl stepped forward, her tone cautious. "You're not from around here, are you?"

Spike chuckled softly. "You could say that. This ain't exactly Mars or Ganymede."

The black-haired girl joined the conversation. "Well, Spike, welcome to Remnant. I'm Blake, and these are Ruby, Weiss, and Yang."

As the introductions were made, Spike couldn't help but feel a twinge of curiosity. These girls were fighters, that much was clear. And Remnant seemed like a world with its own set of problems. Maybe, just maybe, he could find some entertainment here. With a grin, he leaned against a tree, ready to see what kind of trouble he'd stumbled into.

And so, in a world unlike any he'd ever known, Spike Spiegel's journey in Remnant began, intertwining his destiny with Team RWBY's in ways he couldn't yet imagine.