It was finally over. After months of chasing Torchwick and the White Fang team RWBY had finally brought them down; well, not without a little help. Teams JNPR, SSSN, and CFVY had played a major role, and thanks to the joint efforts of all these young huntsmen and huntresses one of the greatest threats to Remnant has been silenced.

Many dangerous people were put behind bars. Headmaster Ozpin and General Ironwood were in the former's office going over all of the arrests made. Roman Torchwick, Cinder Fall, Adam Taurus… Mercury Black and Emerald Sustrai?

Ozpin paused. Where had he seen those names before? They certainly weren't making headlines from dust robberies like Torchwick, yet they seemed familiar. He reached over to the stack of in depth profiles that Ironwood was going through and grabbed the two he was looking for. The general paid him no mind as he was too engrossed with Cinder's file to notice.

Ozpin unconsciously raised his eyebrows as upon opening the files he was met with the faces to two Beacon students. Well, exchange students from Haven actually, but students all the same. Now, Ozpin was no fool. No, he has made far too many mistakes in his past to be so trusting. However he also knew that no one was truly evil. Even Roman and Cinder he believed could come back from what they have done. Unfortunately, he did not have control over this matter as it was already decided that all prisoners would be taken back to Atlas with Ironwood.

And yet, Ozpin could not take his take his eyes off the photograph of the two young thieves. He knew what they have done, what they are capable of, but he couldn't stand the thought of two Beacon students being sentenced to life in prison.

"Something wrong, Ozpin?" Ironwood asked, looking up for the first time in a while and noticing the other's expression.

"Yes actually," Ozpin began, handing Ironwood the two profiles, "What can you tell me about these two?"

Taking in their pictures Ironwood replied, "Ah yes, I've been meaning to tell you about this. Along with their ringleader, Mercury Black and Emerald Sustrai posed as students from Haven while working with the White Fang. These two appear to just be Cinder's henchmen, but they have been charged with theft and murder while working under her. I realize it may distressing considering they infiltrated your school, but don't worry. We've made sure they haven't left any of their work with them." Ironwood paused. "Is there a problem?"

Ozpin disregarded the question and instead asked, "How old are they?"

Glancing at the file once more Ironwood replied, "These two are both seventeen, but Cinder is in her mid-twenties. It's amazing how she was able to pass for a student for so long." Another pause, "What are you getting at, Oz?"

"My point is these two are minors, James." Ozpin answered, looking him in the eye. "I request that they stay in Vale under my watch rather than travel to Atlas with you."

"That has already been decided." Ironwood replied bluntly. "All prisoners will be in my custody until we straighten out this mess!"

Ozpin held his stare. Ironwood sighed.

"I realize what you're getting at, Ozpin, but I cannot allow it. These two are dangerous and a threat to Remnant. You can't help everyone. You should know that better than anyone. Some people just don't want to be helped."

Ozpin thought for a moment before responding, "Why not let them choose then?" Ironwood was about to object but Ozpin continued. "I'm aware of what they have done, and I do know it's impossible to help everyone, but I would still like to try." Ironwood's face remained unchanging. "They're children, James. I believe it was you who challenged how much children are capable of. I'm not asking to overlook what they have done; I'm asking that we give them a chance. If they would rather go with you then that will be the end of it. However, if they would like to stay in Vale under my watch, we give them the opportunity to prove themselves.

Ironwood closed his eyes and said, "We'll discuss this tomorrow." He stood to leave. "They will stay on the airship for tonight." As he was almost out the door without turning around he added, "I suggest you give this some more thought. This isn't exactly something you want to get involved in." And with that he walked out.

Ozpin was left at his desk looking over their files. There wasn't much on personal information as it was only compiled of their criminal records. Ozpin closed the file and walked over to the window. He gazed at the airship Ironwood was boarding and let his mind wander as he watched it take off. By the time it was out of sight he found himself thinking of a conversation he had with the leader of team RWBY.

I have made more mistakes than any man, woman, and child on this planet. He was having a similar train of thought about this decision as well. "We'll just have to wait and see."