RWBY: Faith Restored (Book 1)

Dangers Grow

It was nearing dusk when Dracula arrived to Ozpin's office and saw Qrow say "And I have reason to believe you shouldn't be here! Seriously! Who invited her!?" Ironwood answered "Miss Schnee will be informed later on." Winter was shocked and tried to protest but Ironwood ended the conversation with his tone "Schnee." Winter straightened and saluted him "Yes sir." Winter passed by Qrow with a smirk who responded with a wink. Already, Dracula was getting annoyed by their continuous flirting. Winter passed by Dracula with a smile and nodded her head. He nodded back before walking next to Glynda "They're in love." Glynda looked at Dracula as if he grew a second head "What!?" Dracula merely chuckled and smirked.

Ozpin asked "Qrow, what did you find?" He pulled out his flask and answered "I heard about the infiltration on the CCT and I'm here to tell you, these pawns aren't grunts. They are the ones responsible for Amber's condition." Dracula narrowed his eyes "Cinder Fall." Qrow then noticed Dracula and asked "Excuse me, but who're you?" Ozpin replied "Qrow meet Vlad Dracula Tepes. The newest edition to our cause." Dracula held his hand out to Qrow who shook his hand "Pleasure to meet you, Qrow." Qrow nodded "You too, Vlad. So you know what's going on?"

Dracula answered "Cinder is responsible for the attempted hacking of the CCT. She ordered Roman to collect huge amounts of dust which was then transported to Mountain Glenn as essential a giant bomb. Apparently the Breach was meant to happen the day of the Tournament. Which is why I suggest you implant Semblance detectors amongst the arena. If Emerald Sustrai's transcripts are anything to believe, she may put an illusion somewhere to cause confusion."

Ironwood nodded and spoke "I agree with Vlad. I'll have drones patrolling the grounds and the seats. They catch any use of a semblance outside the arena then we'll know it. It most certainly will be Emerald Sustrai." Ozpin spoke from there "There may be more than just her. Keep an eye out." Dracula nodded then brought up a good topic "If on the off chance an attack happens, the first priority should be to evacuate Amber. None of it will mean anything if they get to her and kill her for the second half of the Maiden's power." Ironwood nodded and spoke "A drop ship will be standing by and I'll have several guards stand watch." Ozpin spoke "Even if she only has half of the Maidens power, are is still capable of handling herself." Qrow argued "Oz, she was drained and kept in a life support for an unprecedented amount of time. If these guys come back to finish the job, they could do it easy. I agree with Jimmy for once."

Ozpin sighed and took a sip of his coffee and spoke "Very well. Anything else to discuss?" Dracula looked at James Ironwood and spoke

"James, I have a request for you. Ruby Rose lost one of her eyes in the Breach. I believe Winter wanted to talk to you about it." Ironwood nodded "I'll have one of my top scientists create one for her. We'll schedule a surgery after the tournament." Dracula nodded in appreciation and Qrow asked "Wait... Ruby lost her eye?" Dracula looked at him "You didn't realize that when she rushed you?" Qrow looked down in shame "I thought she was being funny..."

Ozpin spoke "It doesn't matter. James, I appreciate you doing this for one of my students." He simply smiled then looked to see the sky turning to dusk. "If we're finished, then I suggest we should all get some rest. The doubles are tomorrow and I'd much like to watch them as they happen." Dracula nodded and started walking away when Qrow walked up to him "Hey. I heard about everything you did for my nieces and I appreciate it." Dracula nodded and asked "How about sometime after the Tournament, we have some drinks?" Qrow had a smirk and spoke "I like you a lot more now, Vlad." He patted his back then walked with him away from the tower.

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Neo dragged a woman by her hair who was screaming against the tape as her hands and legs were bound by rope. She kicked a door to the warehouse open then threw her down in front of a shadow. The only visible feature from the shadow are the bright orange eyes that eyed the girl in hunger. Growling emitted as the shadow revealed itself to be Roman Torchwick. He had a grin that revealed his fangs. He lunged at the girl and bit down into her neck and started draining her blood. Her screams of agony were like music to Neo's ears and she licked her lips as she too was feeling hungry. Her fangs cut her tongue a bit so she went off to get a victim for herself.

'Soon Dracula will meet his match' Roman thought as he drained the last of the woman's blood, leaving nothing but a dry empty husk.

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The Next Day

The Doubles round were rather more interesting since two members would be elected and they'd have to be the best if they want to progress.

Dracula watched as Weiss and Yang faced off against Neon Kat and Flynt Coal. Flynt used a trumpet as a weapon which Dracula continued to question as to how you can make a music instrument into a weapon. Yang was getting extremely pissed off at Neon. With his heightened hearing, he could hear Neon continuesly insulting Yang. While he did not want to admit it, it's a sound strategy. To disorientate and throw your opponents off guard, but Dracula knew her greatest strength would arrive to kick Neon in the face. For Weiss, it seems she was having trouble with Flynt. Dracula muttered "Come on Weiss. You've got this."

Weiss was on the floor trying to reach for her rapier while Flynt had his foot on it. Dracula could see that Flynt was after Weiss with extreme prejudice. He'll have a talk with him once the fight is over. Flynt then focused on helping Neon deal with Yang so Weiss had time to get up. "Get up, Weiss." Dracula muttered as he gripped the armrest. He was then shocked to see Weiss throw herself and Flynt into a lava geyser "Weiss!!" He stood up and watched as she was left covered on soot and Flynt was still in the fight. "Weiss's aura is completely depleted and Flynt Coal is still in the game!" Doctor Oobleck announced. Professor Port spoke "Oh, it looks like Yang is angry, and you wouldn't like her when she's... Upset." Dracula watched as Yang grew incredibly pissed off and bombarded the duo with her shots before launching herself towards Flynt and closing the trumpet, launching him away and the buzzer rang. "Oh, Sour note for Flynt!" Doctor Oobleck spoke and Yang was left with Neon who was trying to take control of her skates before being caught on a rock and tumbling down into a water geyser.

"Now Yang!" Dracula shouted and Yang smirked as she shot at Neon and it ended in fireworks as Yang was left to be the remaining victor. "With that, Team RWBY moves on to the Singles Round!!" Professor Port announced. Yang ran up to Weiss and held her. Dracula appeared before them and picked Weiss up from Yang. Weiss weakly looked at Dracula and spoke "I'm sorry, Father." He simply shook his head and said "There's no need to apologize Weiss. You did your absolute best. I'm proud of you, daughter." The Heiress smiled and nuzzles into her father's arms and Ruby ran up to them with Blake behind her and Ruby hugged Yang "You alright, Yang?" Yang smiled and hugged back "Yeah, I'm OK. I feel better. Now that I beat that little rainbow shit."

Ruby looked at Weiss and held her hand "You alright, Weiss?" She replied with a cough "I may not be singing for a while." Dracula chuckled and spoke "Let's get you some water. Coffee won't do you any good." Weiss pouted to which Ruby giggled. Yang and Blake walked with them holding hands away from the arena.

This Doubles Round will certainly be entertaining, but Dracula was ready for the new Special Event after the Doubles.