The Ace of Spades: A RWBY Story

Chapter six: Blood, steel and regret

[Several days later, hideout]

Nihil had returned from his trip and some extra contracts he picked up while there, now he was currently sparring with Jäger in a vacant part of the hideout as the two waited for new orders, with Emerald, Mercury, Roman and Neo watching them. The two moved with a speed and precision that was unique among experienced killers as Nihil went for a stab to the throat only for Jäger to slap the blade away before shooting at him with one of his pistols, the assassin's shadow rushing up to block the bullet, though Nihil was suddenly kicked through the shadow sending him flying back before he flipped in midair and landed on his feet. Nihil simply drew both of his blades before flipping the one in his left hand, holding it in a reverse grip while Jäger unholstered both of his pistols and flipped them, holding them by their barrels while the two lieutenants faced off, slowly circling each other like wolves. The two suddenly tensed before rushing each other, Nihil spinning into a crouched stance as he slashed at Jäger's legs with his right hand only for the mercenary to flip over the blade and go for a strike at his back only for it to be stopped by Nihil's blade, keeping the stock from hitting his spine. The faunus swiftly flipped backwards from his crouched stance, dodging a shot from the German as he punched the merc in the face with the hilt of his right blade then landed on his feet before spinning in front of him, stabbing at his heart only for Jäger to quickly block the kill strike with his pistols in a X shape, the two silently staring at each other. The four spectators looked on with amazement and awe, seeing these two moving like blurs all around the small area, each blocked and deflected strike or bullet clearly intended to kill with Emerald and Neo having worried expressions on their face, afraid that one of them could end going too far.

After a few moments of silence Jäger suddenly pushed Nihil's blade upward, slamming the butt of his right gun straight into his chest before as he went to shoot him in the face only for the assassin to bend backwards, dodging the shot before backflipping and catching the merc's chin with his foot as he launched him upward. The killer then landed in a kneeling position before jumping upward as he kicked Jäger to the ground, causing the German to hit the ground hard as the assassin landed on him, driving his knees into his stomach with his left blade against his throat and his right blade positioned at his heart, making it seem Nihil had won only for the faunus to look downward and see one of his pistols aimed right at his heart. Nihil just smirked as he stood up, sheathing his blades before helping Jäger onto his feet, using his semblance to heal any wounds that they caused one another. "Still as good as ever." Nihil complimented, with Jäger nodding slightly in response. "You as well." He replied shortly, as Spade walked into the hideout a few minutes after. "Jäger, Nihil, you two will be going with Roman to the White Fang's recruiting event. I'm sure those kids will there to ruin everything." Spade told them, as the two nodded in response. "Of course, boss. They won't ruin our plans." Nihil told him, as everyone went off in separate directions.

[Several hours later, White Fang recruitment warehouse, late evening]

Sun and Blake could be seen with the crowd of potential recruits, blending in with masks over their faces as the White Fang lieutenant stood on the stage. "Thank you all for coming. For those of you who are joining us for the first time tonight, allow me to introduce a very special comrade of ours. I can assure you, he is the key to obtaining what we have fought for, for so long!" He said, as Roman walked onto the stage. "Thank you, thank you! Please....hold your applause." Roman said, as the white fang started commenting and protesting at the sight of a human. "What's a human doing here?!" One shouted, as he looked over at her. "I'm glad you asked, dearie. Now I'll be the first to admit, humans are the worst. Case in point." He said, pointing at himself. "So I understand why you'd want to see us all locked away, or better yet; killed! But, before the claws come out-" Sun leaned close to Blake as he was talking. "So, is he going somewhere with this or..." Sun stopped as he turned his head back to Roman. "...Would like to mention that you and I all have a common enemy. The ones in control, the people pulling the strings, the dirty rotten humans that run our kingdoms. Government. Military. Even the schools, they're all to blame for your lot in life!" He told them, as faint cheering and wooing could be heard. "And they're all pests that need to be dealt with. Fortunately, we have the best exterminators around. No offense to any rodents in the room." He told them, as Nihil walked onto the stage right at that moment, the crowd gasping in surprise before the White Fang members and a majority of the recruits began cheering loudly at the sight of him, though some held looks of fears and nervousness at seeing the infamous assassin with Jäger entering the stage close behind him.