Chapter Seventy Six - Seeing Red

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As Jaune's plan began to fall apart, Walter and Blake were tasked were tasked with disabling the two radar towers to ensure that Weiss was able to fulfil her part of the plan. As Walter reached one of the radar stations, he disguised himself as an old man. As he approaches the two Atlas soldiers guarding the entrance, they stop him.

Atlas Soldier: Stop right there! This is a restricted area!

Walter: Apologies, young one. I must've gotten lost. But perhaps you could let me in.

Atlas Soldier: I cannot allow you to pass. 

Seeing that his plan would not work, Walter attacks the Atlas soldiers and knocks them out with ease. 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, Walter eventually reached the radar. Using his Semblance, he broke down the radar. When the room was cleared and the radar was destroyed, Walter contacts Blake.

Walter: Miss Belladonna, I've destroyed the radar tower on my end. What of yours?

As Walter attempts to contact Blake, he hears nothing but static. Walter senses something wrong as he becomes concerned. Trusting his instincts, Walter 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....

Before Adam could kill Blake and Yang, Walter steps in and attacks Adam, forcing him to back away. As Walter prepared his wires, Adam became enraged at the sight of Walter. 

Adam: You.....

Walter: Adam Taurus. We meet again. It seems that you didn't learn your lesson. 

Adam: I don't know who or what you are. And frankly, I don't care. I've got nothing left to lose. The cause abandoned me. All that I have left is Blake. Killing her will free me.

Walter: I'm afraid I can't let you do that. 

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

As Walter issued his ultimatum, Adam began to laugh as he gripped Wilt And Bush. Walter showed no concern as he readied his wires. 

Blake: Walter....

Walter: Miss Belladonna, you and Miss Xiao Long stay back. I will handle this one. 

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

Walter: I understand the risk, Miss Xiao Long. You two have done all you can. I will handle the rest. There is no need to put yourselves in further risk. Besides, this one is of no threat to me. 

Walter gave a reassuring smile to Blake and Yang as he confronted Adam. 

Adam: You should've stayed out of this, old man. Now you will die alongside Blake.

Walter: Young man, you're starting to become quite the persistent annoyance. Now I just can't have that, can I? It seems my earlier assessment of you back at Beacon was accurate. You're just a rabid dog. And dogs get put down.

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

Walter: Give it your best shot, young man.

In that moment, Walter prepared to face Adam Taurus once more. The two readied their weapons for a duel to the death. But as Walter and Adam were preparing to duel, Schrödinger watched from the shadows. For Schrödinger, this fight would be interesting. 

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