RWBY: New Beginnings Part 2

"Hey Ghost. I got a question. What did you do for the past months?" Ruby asked. "You know what we all did, it's your turn to tell your story."

"Well, if you insists. I spent my time "talking" with Ironwood, espionage, intel gathering, you know, stuff I did before." I said.

"Wait, you used to be a spy?!" Ruby's eyes radiated with pure joy.

"I wish, no. I used to be a mercenary for hire. As a merc, I did all types of things, some of which haunt me to this day. Qrow should know about that, right Qrow?" I looked over at where he was, and he passed out from all of the alcohol he drank. "Welp, he's out cold. Time to continue with my story."

-Flashback Initiate-

I was called into Atlas Academy to talk with Ironwood. As I walked to the headmaster's office, people saw me as a survivor of Beacon, and among the best in the academy, probably among all 4 kingdoms. Girls started to walk up to me and tried to strike up a conversation, but I had no interest in what they asked, as they often asked about how I survived, and how it was like. They didn't interest me, as I had a plans for a different girl. I reached Ironwood's office, and knocked on the door. He said, "Come in."

I opened the door, revealing a grizzly and tired Ironwood. He looked completely different from what I used to remember him as. He said, "So, what's this favor you want from me?"

"I'm going to ask a lot, but I know you'll give them to me. You do owe me."

"Alright, let's see this." He put down his paperwork.

"First off, I want in on the Schnee Fundraiser."

"You know of it?"

"Of course, it been calling all of the elite to join. Its just that my invitation got misplaced."

"Alright, what else?"

"I'm going to need a shuttle, guns, and ammo."

"May I ask why?"

"Well, I plan on helping Weiss break out."

"So, you asking me to assist with a breakout?"

"You and I know that Winter wants the same thing. Treat it as a favor for both of us."

He seemed to be stuck on the thought of being secretive and betraying Mr. Schnee. He let out a loud sigh and said, "I'll do it if you accept to my two terms."

"Whatever it is, I'll do it.

"I know that we weren't on the best terms when we first met, but I need your help more than ever. With Ozpin gone, we need every capable fighter. If not, Salem is going to have her way. You and I know that is bad."

"If I were to let this world I love die, I wouldn't be talking to you right now. What is the other term?"

"My scouts say that Cinder was seen fleeing Vale, meaning she's still alive. I have no idea what happened to Ozpin, but I'm sure as hell you can get it out of her."

"Not sure if I can get it out of her, she did leave me for dead that one time."

"I am aware of this, but you're our best bet. Besides, doesn't she have a soft spot for you anyways? Do you agree?'

"Fine, anything for Weiss."

"Good, head to the armory and get your stuff, The bird will be in the hanger. Good luck"

I left the room, letting out a loud sigh and made my way to the armory. On my way, I ran into Winter, who seemed to be as calm as usually. Stopping in her tracks, she began to follow and start conversation.

"What brings you to Atlas Academy today?' She said.

"I had business to take care of with Ironwood, and it seems I'm going back to my old merc days."

"Wait, what do you plan on doing?" She seemed concerned, as she was among the few that knew my past.

"Don't worry, it's a simple spy mission: get in, mess things up, and get out. I also plan on letting a little birdie free"

"I understand." She said with a smile.

-Flashback Interrupt-

"Wait, if Weiss don't want you to die, then why does she send you off large heights that can kill you?" Ruby asked.

"Well, I think she may be aware that I can survive large falls, cause we were trained on that since day 1. That and she's kinda a hypocrite. Back to my story"

-Resume-

I arrived at the armory, and asked the keeper, "I have a list from Ironwood, so I don't need to pay."

"Of course sir."

That voice seemed familiar, but I couldn't match it to anyone I know without seeing the face. I watched the keeper shuffle through the crates and loaded them on a trolley.

"Say, you sound familiar, have we met before?"

"Perhaps, this world is a small place, especially after the fall of Beacon."

The keeper finished with loading the equipment to the trolley, and called for someone to take it to the hanger.

"I assume everything is in order?"

"All but one, you're going to need a pilot."

"Forgot about that, but I'm not sure if Ironwood has a pilot to spare."

'Don't worry, I can cover that." The keeper turned around to reveal it was Neo. I was caught off guard, and Neo cupped her hand over my mouth and dragged me behind the counter, putting me in a choke hold.

"Shush child, we don't want the entire academy to be after us, now do we?"

"Neo, what the hell are you doing here?"

"I heard you doing a espionage mission, and who else would qualify as a pilot and spy, but me?"

"Do you really think I can trust you after what you did in Beacon?"

"Not at all. Matter of fact, I completely understand if you just killed me right now, but I got nothing else left to lose. Torch is dead, and Cinder has no need for me anymore. That leaves little old me a wandering killer. I caught wind of you going on a special mission, and I couldn't pass up the chance of working with you again.

I started to think on whether to kill her or allow her to be my pilot.

"Come on, deep down I know you enjoyed the time we spent in the past."

"Hmm, fine, but if you give me any reason to kill you, I'll take it."

"Of course."

She lessened her grip around my neck and slowly turned it into an embrace.

"Why are you hugging me?"

"I miss the old days. We used to be such great partners, I can't wait to work together!"

She became so excited at the thought, she started to squeeze even harder. I broke out and began to head to the hanger.

"Fine, you can come with me. Let's get going."

"Of course boss!"

"Don't call me that."

"Why not? You are my boss now. Its only fitting."

"This is going to suck..."

"I'm going to enjoy this!"

-Interrupt-

"So, you met your spy friend before the mission? I would love to meet her, she seems to be interesting." Nora said.

"I did. I don't want to admit it, but she wasn't that much of a pain in the ass to work with again. We used to work together when I was a merc for the wrong people. We were the best at what we did, that as until that one fateful day came, but we must continue with the story."