Alucard: A RWBY Story

Chapter Fifteen - Search & Destroy

As Team RWBY joined Alucard and Doctor Oobleck on the mission, they soon learn that the area they were clearing was a failed settlement called Mountain Glenn. Within the abandoned city, it had become a hotspot for Grimm activity along with suspected criminal activity. When they landed near the city, Alucard and Oobleck led Team RWBY off the airship.

Oobleck: Ladies and gentleman! You still may be students, but as of this moment, your first mission as Huntresses has begun! From this point forward, you need to do exactly as I say! Do you understand?

Oobleck then notices Ruby carrying a bag.

Oobleck: Ruby! I thought I told you to leave all of your bags back at school.

Ruby: But, uh, you hadn't told us to listen to you yet. So I didn't.

Oobleck: (She's not wrong...) Very well, Ruby; leave your bag here, we can pick it up upon our return.

Ruby: But I, well uh-

Alucard could smell what was in the bag. He could smell the scent of a dog.

Alucard: Bringing a little friend are we, Miss Rose. He must be so uncomfortable in that bag.

Ruby: Wait what....

Oobleck: Young lady, what in the world could you possibly have in that bag that could be so important to bring it with...

As Oobleck says this, the zipper on Ruby's back opens as Zwei pops his head out. Upon seeing this, Alucard simply chuckled.

Oobleck: We're here to investigate an abandoned urban jungle teeming with death and hostility, and you brought... a dog?

Ruby: I, uh...

Oobleck: Genius! Canines are historically known for their perceptive nose and heightened sense of sound, making them excellent companions for a hunt such as ours!

Blake: So, what are your orders, Doctor?

Oobleck: Ah, yes, straight to the chase; I like it! As you've been informed, the southeast area has been marked as a recent hot spot for Grimm activity. Now, there are several possible explanations for this behavior, one of which being... Grimm.

Ruby: Uh, what?

Oobleck: Grimm. A creature of Grimm approximately one hundred yards from us at this very moment.

Yang: What?!

Soon enough, a Beowolf could be seen wondering into the street. Team RWBY was about to attack, Oobleck stops them.

Alucard: No need to rush the fun. We have all the time in the world.

Oobleck: There are a number of reasons why Grimm will congregate in this particular area, the most likely of which will be their attraction to negativity: sadness, envy, loneliness, hatred. All qualities that are likely held by our hidden group harboring ill intent.

Ruby: So... What now?

Oobleck: We wait. We track. If this specimen leads us to its pack, that pack may subsequently lead us to our prey.

Blake: How long do we wait?

Oobleck: It's uncertain. Hours, days, weeks. Why, lone Grimm have been known to stay isolated from the pack for months - and there's the whole pack.

As Oobleck said this, five more Grimm Beowolves appear. Immediately after this, the Huntsmen are spotted. A smile fell on Alucard's face as he readies his pistols.

Alucard: This mission was starting to get dull.

Yang: What's the plan, then?

Ruby: We show Mr. Alucard and Doctor Oobleck what we can do!

With that, a fierce battle broke out between the Huntsmen and the Grimm. As Alucard blasted Grimm with his Jackal and Casull pistols, he observes how Team RWBY coordinated their attack. Seeing the way they fought and work together impressed Alucard. Suddenly, the last Beowulf attacked Alucard. Alucard quickly responds by shooting out the legs from under the Grimm. As the Grimm collapses to the ground, Alucard aims his Jackal pistol and kills the Grimm with a headshot. 

Oobleck: Excellent work, students! Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be any signs of criminal operations in this sector. Oh, well! Moving on!

Yang: Hey, Doc, y'know, I was actually looking forward to seeing a "pro Huntsman" in action. Like, fighting, or at least, helping us fight?

Oobleck: Ah, but I am in action! Scouring the ruins of this once-great city for any signs of irregularity! Not every mission is filled with daring and heroism. Sometimes it's just a heightened form of extermination! Remember, this is a job, and you all signed up for it. I do hope you understand that.

Yang: O....of course!

Alucard: As of right now, we stand in a town of death with creatures ready to tear us to bloody pieces. Sometimes, all you have to rely on is your skills and your will. 

Oobleck: Hmm....

With that, the Huntsmen moved forward with their mission. On the way, Oobleck asked the members of Team RWBY why they wished to become Huntresses. The answers they gave were less than satisfactory.  As the group moved forward, Oobleck speaks to the young Huntresses in training.

Ruby: Sorry! Uh... Are we ready to keep going?

Oobleck: Nope! I believe that will have to do for today. It's going to be dark soon. You three, set up camp in that building. Oh, and please do make sure there are no more of those... creatures. Your leader and I are going to secure the perimeter. Come, Ruby. Alucard, you stay and watch over the others.

Alucard simply nods as Oobleck and Ruby went ahead to secure the perimeter while Alucard and the rest of Team RWBY set up camp. With that, Alucard got to see Team RWBY in action. Impressed by what he saw, Alucard saw them as potential allies in Ozpin's shadow war against Salem. For now, Alucard would focus on the mission.