The great pestilence (Plague Doctor Reader x RWBY)

Chapter 8: Dies Irae

Y/n:" Oh I disagree. "

The leader and his gang of heathens looked over in your direction.

Leader:" Who the hell is this guy?"

Ruby: " Death."

Leader: " Wait. wh-"

Heathen:" Uh. Boss?"

The Leader's face started losing its pigmentation, a tar-like liquid began to ooze out of his mouth and nose. He dived for one of his comrades begging for help. Only to get push off as the group began to watch as their boss slowly died in front of them.

His eyes now melting out of their sockets and onto the ground beneath him. His wails for help are becoming gargled as more of this black substance makes its way out of his mouth. He tore off his shirt off in painful distress. Everyone watches in horror as his chest caves in and his stomach splitting open and discharging his entrails all over the dirt path. He had finally doubled over a died, completing the sequence with a loud thud.

The Heathens are left shaking at the powerful display.

Y/N: " Leave. If I see any of you again. Nothing will be left."

Adhering to your request. The Heathens fled into the forest. Out of sight and out of mind.

Y/n:" Now shall we continue ladies and gentlemen?"

Despite you being nonchalant. Everyone had a sick and paranoid expression on their faces. Excluding Ruby of course.

Ty:" Uh Ruby. why are we going with him?"

Ruby:" Because he can save us, dad."

Ty looked at Ruby wondering if she just noticed the display her "Friend" had made just a few moments ago.

Ruby: " I know it's not the best first impression someone could give, but trust me I've spent enough time with him to know his true intentions."

A doubtful gaze fell upon Ruby. It would take a lot more for them to trust Y/n. Though she could not blame them.

After a brief recovering period everyone begrudgingly moved on. A hateful distaste had grown for Y/n. His seemingly overall lack of care for human life is vexing to the others. Ozpin, on the other hand, is more perplexed by your behavior. He wishes to know more.

The group moved onward to meet a bullhead the piolet.

Time skip brought to you by the bullhead arriving not too far outside the burning city of vale.

Ozpin: " Ok everyone. Please set up a place to camp. The Doctor and I shall venture off to beacon and find anything we can... no protests.".

You nod in agreement. While the others began preparations to set up camp you and Ozpin embark on your journey. Starting down a dark path, illuminated by the moon light, distant fires being the guiding point for you and Ozpin.

Ozpin: " What happened."

Knowing what he is asking of. You relent.

Y/n: " Several decades ago. I was 9 years of age, in a primitive city of thousands."

*FLASHBACK*

Young Y/n: " Mother, I want to play with the other children."

Mother: " I'm sorry Y/n, but your father doesn't want you outside today. "

Y/n: " But why?"

Father: " Go to your room son. I need to speak to your mother."

Your father has a stern look on his face. Which is rare for such a kind man. Not challenging his wishes, you go upstairs to your room. Just as you disappear out of sight. You close your bedroom door to give the idea that you had entered your room. You silently creep over to the top of the stairs and listen.