The Wild Geese: A RWBY Story

Chapter Thirty - Seeing Red

As everyone began to put Jaune's plan into action, Pip and Blake were tasked with disabling the two radar towers to ensure that Weiss was able to fulfil her part of the plan. Pip assigns divides the Wild Geese into separate teams to further aid in the execution of the plan. As Pip and a squad of Wild Geese mercenaries reached one of the radar stations, Pip gestures to his squad. Without hesitation, Pip and the Wild Geese mercenaries throw smoke grenades, covering the area in smoke.

Atlas Soldier: We're under attack! Alert command!

Before the Atlas Soldiers could alert Command, Pip and the Wild Geese moved in and shot down the Atlas Soldiers with nonlethal rounds. As the first group was taken down, Piper and the Wild Geese moved in on the station. Meanwhile, Blake reached the other radar tower. To her shock, she found several lifeless bodies scattered across the facility. Suddenly, she was attacked by Adam Taurus.

Adam: It's nice to finally have time to ourselves. Don't you think?

Blake: Leave me alone!

Adam: Why did you have to come into my life and ruin everything?!

Blake: You stalked me across Anima! I don't want anything to do with your life!

Blake and Adam continued to fight one another with Adam being the aggressor. Blake soon found herself on the defensive.

Blake: Let go of the past, Adam. Do it for yourself.

Adam: Just forget it all? Is that what you did to me?! You just threw our memories away?!

Blake: Adam!

Adam: I let you go once already, Blake. I'm never making that mistake again...

As Blake fought Adam, Pip and the Wild Geese squadron reached the radar. Pip then sabotages the radar. When the room was cleared and the radar was destroyed, Pip contacts Blake.

Pip: Blake, my boys and I took care of the radar tower on our end. What of yours?

As Pip attempts to contact Blake, he hears nothing but static. At this point, Pip could sense that something was wrong. Pip then turns to his squad.

Pip: The rest of you regroup with the main group. They're going to need a few extra hands.

Wild Geese Mercenary: What about you, Captain?

Pip: I have some things to take care of. I won't be long.

With that, the Wild Geese squadron left to regroup with the main group while Pip exited the relay tower and began rushing to where Blake was. Back at the other relay station, the fight between Blake and Adam took a turn when Yang joined the fight. As the Blake and Yang fought side by side, Yang's arm begins to tremble slightly. Despite this, Yang didn't stop.

Yang: Leave. Us. Alone. This is your last chance.

Adam: Heh, do you really believe that? Or are you just trying to scare me away so you won't have to die trying to protect her?

Angered by Adam's words, Yang prepares to fight him again despite her hand still trembling. Suddenly, Blake takes Yang's hand with her own.

Blake: We're protecting each other.

With that, Blake and Yang fight Adam together. Despite their numbers, Blake and Yang were unable to break through Adam's defenses.

Adam: You knew you couldn't win two-on-one at Haven. What makes you so sure you can win now?

Blake: I don't have a choice. I have people who actually care about me, and I promised I'd never leave them again. So I'm not dying now.

Adam: You've been in my head for long enough. By killing you, I'll be free.

Adam soon glances over to Yang.

Adam: You know, she made a promise to me once. That she'd always be at my side. Heh, and look how well she's kept it.

Yang: Did she make that promise to you? Or to the person you were pretending to be?

Adam: So I wasn't just good enough for you?

Blake: You know it's so much more than that.

Adam: I know you've made your choice... and I've made mine.

As the fight dragged on, Adam began to overwhelm Blake and Yang. Soon enough, he had them at his mercy.

Adam: Now die....

Suddenly, shots rang out as Adam turns to block the bullets with his sword. When he turns around, he see Pip with his revolver.

Adam: You.....

Blake and Yang were shocked to see Pip. As Pip reloaded his pistol, the mercenary captain chuckled.

Pip: Adam Taurus. I was hoping we'd meet again. You and I have some unsettled business.

Adam: Human scum! I've got nothing left to lose. The cause abandoned me. All that I have left is Blake. Killing her will free me.

Pip: You brought that on yourself. I won't let you harm these two for the sake of your delusions.

Adam: I won't let you stop me! I will make this right!

As Pip reloads his revolver, Adam began to laugh as he gripped Wilt And Blush.

Blake: Pip...

Pip: You and Yang stay back. This bastard's mine.

Yang: You're gonna need our help, Pip. This guy's dangerous.

Pip: I know. But this bastard owes me a debt. My eye, Yang's arm, more than a few good men and everything in between. But I'll be doing you a favor, Taurus. I'll put you down like the mangy dog you are.

Adam: I'll show you a dog, filthy fucking human! I'll enjoy killing you! Do you hear me?! I'LL FUCKING KILL YOU!

Pip: Give it your best shot, you son of a bitch!

In that moment, Pip prepared for his duel against Adam Taurus. The two readied their weapons for a duel to the death. Pip calmed himself as he prepared to defend Blake and Yang to his dying breath.