Andito Moratana is a man who can do many things. Going through long boring meetings for adults is not one of them. However, this meeting will be anything but boring. As some of the people attending have the power to decide Remnant's fate. And one in particular has the power to destroy it.
The four adults gathered in Ozpin's office as they were going to discuss something of the utmost importance.
"I don't understand Ozpin. Why is he here?" Ironwood questioned his friend's decision to let a stranger in when they had bigger problems to worry about.
"Because I happen to know things. Things any of you can only dream of learning, Jimmy." Andi retorted.
"It's General." He corrected.
"Does it make a difference?"
Ironwood was going to retort. But had nothing to say and just scoffed in defeat.
"I didn't think so. Anyways. Why exactly did you call me? I'd rather be at home working on a new weapon or training with my students." Andi complained about being summoned to Beacon so abruptly.
Glynda became irritated at his remark.
"Headmaster Ozpin himself summons you and this is the respect you show him? You should..." She said with malice lacing her voice. But then was cut off when the sword he carried on his back was a centimeter away from her face in an instant and an even greater malice filled the room.
The windows of the office cracked as everyone in it felt heavier all of a sudden.
Ozpin was taken aback, while General Ironwood and Glynda could only look in horor as all they could see was his glowing red eyes and a creature that can only be described as a demon.
"I should what? Go on. Finish that last thought. Please." Andito's voice sounded like there was two people talking at the same time. Only adding to the level of danger they felt from him.
"I. I-I. W-well. Uh."
"Say it. Or I'll kill you."
Glynda went pale at his threat. With her and Ironwood now knowing very well he could kill everyone in the room without trying.
"Settle down Andito. I'm sure she didn't mean it like that. Not only that, killing her would ruin your image with Monty and Mr Arc." Ozpin reasoned with Andi while taking a sip from his mug.
After hear that, Andi stopped radiating his malicious and returned to his original state.
"Right. Sorry about that." He apologized to Glynda sheepishly while scratching the back of his head.
"Nothing to forgive." She blurted out, still frozen in fear from Andi's malice attack.
General Ironwood also remained frozen. This man who he'd never heard of could give off a powerful but dangerous sensation with what he assumed to be his semblance and had levels of speed and power that easily surpassed any pro huntsmen. But he managed to regain his composure and steel his nerves.
"You said you knew things that I didn't. What exactly are you implying?" The General asked on Andi's previous statement.
"The evils you fight that no one knows about and autumn's condition are to name a few. But you already know that. As for what I know and you don't. Well. I happen to know how to stop her. And her history with dear old Ozzy here." He answered.
Shock made it's way across both the General and Professor Goodwitch. Ozpin on the other hand already knew about his kind and the events that started everything.
"Y-you do?! How?!"
"I'm afraid I'm not allowed to say that at this point in time."
"YOU WHAT?!!! THIS INFORMATION CAN SAVE COUNTLESS LIVES!!! EVEN THE WORLD!!! IF YOU DON'T TELL US HOW I'LL BRING THE FULL FORCE OF THE ATLESIAN MILITARY ON BOTH YOU AND ALL OF YOUR ACCURSED STUDENTS!!!" Ironwood demanded him. But the comment about his students made him snap.
Andi got in front of the General and ripped his head off.
Moments of silent shocked passed until Ironwood's neck exploded with blood. The floor now painted red as a result.
Andi then dropped the General's head where his body stood. With it rolling off his lifeless corpse. Then lifting his finger over the dead Atlesian General as a drop of blood fell from his finger and on to the floor.
Then a glyph appeared underneath the corpse, making it disappear. And then making it reappear with the head now intact and Ironwood brought back to life.
Ironwood was sitting on the floor looking stunned. Until his senses came back and he scooted away from the black clad ronin. Until realizing what had happened.
"What? I'm alive. How?" He looked underneath him to see the Glyph and Andito who had his finger pointed at him.
"W-what are you?" He demanded fearfully as the glyph that brought him back disappeared.
Andito said nothing as he walked up to him and grabbed him by the neck and held him up while glaring with enough intensity to let him know he could kill him.
"I couldn't care less about what you think of me. But the minute you threaten my students, I'll kill you and everyone in your beloved kingdom." He coldly replied. Making the General nod in cold sweat.
"Good. I'll be leaving now. Have a good day Ozpin." Andito said as he dropped Ironwood and walked into the elevator and left the room.
"Well. That went better than expected." Ozpin commented on Andi's introduction to the inner circle.
Ironwood and Goodwitch turned around to confront Ozpin.
"WHAT IN THE WORLD IS HE?!!!"
"HOW DID HE BRING ME BACK?!!! THAT SHOULD BE IMPOSSIBLE!!!"
"Settle down. Both of you." Ozpin said in an authoritative tone while releasing some of his own power. While not as powerful or as malicious like Andi's, it was still powerful. Making the both calm down.
"Thank you. Glynda, do you remember asking me during the initiation who Andito was?" Ozpin asked his assistant.
"Yes." She replied.
"Well. That was him."
Glynda looked surprised.
"Wait? That monster is Mr Arc's combat instructor?"
"You have a student who was trained by him?" Ironwood questioned.
"Yes. James. And are you aware of, Saint Paladin vs The Invincible Girl?"
"Of course I know about it. There isn't anyone in the four kingdoms that doesn't know about that fight. Some say it was just a fluke. Others say he cheated. Wait. Are you saying that the now known Saint Paladin: Jaune Arc, is that thing's disciple?"
"He. It's he, James. And yes. Mr Arc is Mr Moratana's student."
"But sir. That doesn't explain what he is." Glynda complained.
"I'm getting to that. Long ago. Before time had a name. Before Salem, before magic, even before the brother gods. There existed a race of deities that had the power to bend reality and existence in anyway they wished. They brought upon the creation of the gods, our world and others like it, and the discovery and use of any and all supernatural powers that exist. These beings go by many names. But I know them as, the Crossers."
Glynda and Ironwood were left speechless at his explanation. They almost believed he had gone insane, but after witnessing the power Andi had, it was more than enough to convince them. The fact he brought the man he killed back to life only sealed it as fact.
"Unbelievable." Glynda let out.
"Beings like that really exist. Are they our enemies or allies?" Ironwood asked cautiously, now wary of others like Andi.
"Crossers have lived on Remnant for many centuries. From during the time of magic to this very day among the citizens. Some choose to become huntsmen and huntresses. If they were our enemies, they would've attacked us and taken over our world long ago." Ozpin explained. Removing any worries the two may of had. But it also raised a question.
"But if they've been among us this whole time. Then why haven't they helped us against the Grimm or in the Great War?" Ironwood pointed out.
"If they had permission, I believed they would've done so from the beginning." Ozpin replied.
"Permission? I thought they could do whatever they wanted?" Glynda said confused.
"There are as many realities as there are stars in the sky. And each one has a crosser looking over them. They have one rule. Never tamper with or enter another crosser's reality in their true form unless they have permission. Which, in it of itself, is an extremely rare occurrence, but is also highly frowned upon. The only other way is to incarnate into a mortal body from this world. But by doing so, they will loose their infinite power and immorality. And for one reason or another, it's very common for them to do so. Mr Moratana is an example of one who has permission. But must follow a set of rules given to him by Monty Oum, the crosser who watches over us. Helping us directly and giving vital information against our enemy directly goes against every rule he is required to follow."
"I see. So they can go from being the most powerful beings in existence to being regular everyday people. While interesting, it's also disappointing. We really could use his help." Ironwood said disappointingly.
"It is unfortunate. But for now he is an ally. So it is best not to provoke him like that again. And James, be mindful about how you talk to him. He has the power to destroy an entire kingdom in a single attack. And he won't hesitate to kill you twice if you threaten his students." Ozpin warned his friend.
Ironwood said nothing as he walked away from Ozpin and Goodwitch as he entered the elevator.
"I'm done for today. I'll see the two of you next time." He finished as the doors closed and the elevator went down.
"Professor Ozpin. Is it truly wise to let a being as dangerous as Mr Moratana roam freely without supervision?" Glynda asked her boss, worried about the worst possible outcome.
"It's alright Glynda. Andito is not the type to cause trouble. Not anymore. Although I'm more concerned about what James will do from here on." He answered while worrying about what his old friend will do.
In the elevator...
"Unbelievable Oz. You kept a secret this massive from me. If I had known about the Crossers I would ve tracked them down and tried to convince them to join us. They aren't supposed to be people, they're supposed to be soldiers. You can say what you want, but I'll make sure to find others and..."
"Do what?"
Ironwood's train of thought was cut short when he felt a presence behind him and a familiar malice directed at him. He turned around to see Andito leaning against the elevator wall behind him. Giving him the glare he gave him and Glynda earlier. Fear washed over the Atlesian General. A man with power that surpassed the mother of all Grimm appeared right behind him and somehow managed to read his thoughts. Ironwood fumbled with his words until he composed himself.
"You know what I was thinking. Your people are meant to protect us by being soldiers. And if you're all stronger than Mr Arc. Then you can make our forces unstoppable against the Grimm. You can replace..." He was caught off by Andi pointing his sword at his neck.
"We aren't your soldiers Jimmy. We never have. And never will. If you go out looking for others, I'll know right away. And if you try anything with them." Andito told the General before leaning close to his ear and whispering something.
Ironwood turned pale and horror spread across his face as if someone had slaughtered everyone in an entire city.
"No. You wouldn't!" Ironwood said shakily. Fear visible on his face.
"I would. I never liked Atlas, and I'm not above permanently erasing it. So if you go hunting for other Crossers, not even Monty Oum can protect you from the wrath of every Crosser on Remnant." Andito continued.
"Alright! Alright. I'll leave your people alone. But if you go back on your word..."
"I don't plan to. I'd rather not have a bunch of pointless kills to my credit."
Ironwood nodded before the elevator doors opened and allowed him to walk back to his ship.
Andito put his hands in his pockets as he walked in the opposite direction as the Altas headmaster and going to another exit. His voice returning to normal while doing so.
"Damn it Ironwood. If you could stop making such impulsive decisions it could've saved both of us the trouble and a headache." He complained to himself out loud about his interaction with the Atlesian General.
"If I tell you what to do I'd be breaking my deal with Monty. I'm already on thin ice by killing you. If I didn't bring you back to life Monty might've taken my refuge and delivered my head to Atlas. Guess all my hate and bloodlust isn't entirely gone. I'm just glad Jaune didn't see that. He's too pure to see the true horror I really was back then."
Andi took a deep breath and exhaled. Making a sound like steam rising as he keep walking forwards.