Escalation

Chapter 7, titled "Escalation", is the seventh chapter of the original published version of The OMEGA Subject. It was published on July 3, 2019, on Fanfiction.net.

Summary
The chapter begins with Apollyon claiming a new den closer to Beacon. It is implied to be the original abode of the Deathstalker teams RWBY and JNPR fought during initiation. After falling asleep, he wakes up to detect intruders in the forest. He hurries out of his den and tracks down the intruders, revealed to be two Beacon students: Khryseis Minoa and Duke Melas. The two have a conversation before leaving the clearing, Apollyon shadowing them. After a moment, Apollyon feels the ground shake and the boy reveals he knew of the OMEGA's plan. After being thrown into the air and crashing onto the ground, a quick battle ensues. It proves fatal for both students, as Apollyon slays them both.

The chapter cuts to the Beacon cafeteria, with Nora recounting her dream to RWBY and JNPR. Their conversation is interrupted by the shattering of glass and Duke's helmet flying through the air and hitting the ground. Once it stops rolling, blood leaks out and send the student body into a frenzy. Glynda Goodwitch quickly arrives to dispel the situation, and orders everyone to their dorms before taking the helmet to Ozpin's office. She, Ozpin, Bartholomew Oobleck, and Peter Port look through camera footage to find out what happened to the students. It is revealed through the reviewing of camera footage that Apollyon smiled as he hatched the plan to throw Duke's helmet. After that, the chapter ends.

Major Characters

 * Apollyon
 * Bartholomew Oobleck (First Appearance)
 * Glynda Goodwitch
 * Ozpin
 * Peter Port (First Appearance)
 * Ruby Rose

Minor Characters

 * Duke Melas (First Appearance)
 * Jaune Arc (First Appearance)
 * Khryseis Minoa (First Appearance)
 * Lie Ren (First Appearance)
 * Nora Valkyrie (First Appearance)
 * Pyrrha Nikos (First Appearance)
 * Students of Beacon (First Appearance)

Trivia

 * Duke and Khryseis are also based off of Greek legends, much like the rest of their team. Duke is based off of Poseidon and wears the armor of Spartan warriors. Khryseis, however, is named after both the princess Chryseis and the Mediterranean civilization known as the Minoans.