Ozpin sat in his office drinking coffee from his mug while looking over some reports. Glynda stood next to him. He sighed as he set the reports down. "This is very similar to all your other missions that you have done. While it is true that you were successful in completing the mission, it was one move away from becoming disastrous." Not once did he raise his voice or sound angry.

"This school is dedicated to train future Huntsmen and Huntresses," he continued. "I won't go over the grade system with you but I feel that I once again must remind you that working with your teammates is part of the training here. If you cannot work well with your team...then failure is all that awaits for not only you but your teammates as well. Do you understand Ms. Chloe Sharpe?"

Sat in a chair on the other side of his desk sat a young woman with short brown hair and deep blue eyes. She wore a light combat suit that was all camouflage green. She wore a black body suit underneath.

"I do," Chloe replied.

"And yet you have not fixed this dire problem," Ozpin stated.

"It's been a slow process," Chloe stated.

Ozpin took a sip of his coffee. "It seems like you have not made any progress."

Chloe sighed. "That is actually a more accurate term sir."

Silence fell over the room.

"Team Cerulean has amazing fighting abilities and...unique personalities," Ozpin stated. "Yet your inability to work as a full team is disheartening."

Chloe nodded. "I understand sir."

Ozpin set his cup down. "Then I pray that you fix this friction in your team by the end of the year...if not, I believe you know what will happen."

Chloe slowly stood up and bowed. She turned toward the elevator. On her back etched into the armor was a cross hair on the tip of a point on a spear.

"I take no joy in telling you this Ms. Sharpe," Ozpin said.

"I know Professor...I know," she replied.

Chloe stepped into the elevator and the doors closed. Glynda walked around to the front of Ozpin's desk. "The real problem is those two teammates of hers. They are such big-"

"I'm aware of what they are Glynda," Ozpin interrupted.

"Then I urge you to give them new teammates," she pleaded. "Because of the way Rhomson and Niklaus behave is causing a lot of stress to poor Chloe."

Ozpin turned in his chair. "Which is why they have until the end of the semester to finally mend this problem."

"But they have been here for two years," Glynda argued. "How is one semester going to be any different than before?"

Ozpin folded his hands. "It might not be any different; however, I am giving them that chance."

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Chloe soon reached the ground floor and walked out. The position of the sun was just setting on the horizon as she looked around as if to expect someone but no one was there. She sighed. Damn it Rhomson and Niklaus. I asked you two to wait for me here and you couldn't do that? Well...I'm going to find Leon. I think he said he was going to the harbor.

She walked forward in the direction of her destination. In the distance she soon saw a young man with long, flowing golden brown hair. He wore a lapis colored sleeveless shirt with black pants and brown boots. On his forearms were lapis colored armor plates with four bulges on the far end of them. One had a red line, another was a bright blue line, the third was a green line, and the final one was a brown line. What stood out the most were the dog like ears he had on top of his head that had a little flap to them. On the back of the left one, was a single white spot.

"Spot!" she called out happily.

Leon turned around with a smile on his face yet it revealed his white colored iris's with silver pupils.

"Hey there Ci," he called out.

Chloe joined him on the edge and stared out into the sky.

"...how did your talk go with Professor Ozpin?" he asked.

"As you can imagine, he still isn't happy with our team's teamwork," Chloe replied.

"Our group has teamwork?" Leon joked.

Chloe lightly punched him in the arm.

"Ouch. I'm injured. I need to go to the infirmary," Leon joked.

Chloe chuckled. "Have you just been waiting out here this whole time?"

"You weren't in his office for that long Ci," Leon replied. "Plus, it's nice to let the wind hit my face without that bandanna around my eyes."

"And yet wearing it was your choice," Chloe stated.

"It's so that I can 'blind side' my opponents," Leon joked.

Chloe burst out laughing and all around her could hear. She soon stopped and wiped away a tear. "And here I thought it was to keep your hair back."

"...well it does that too," Leon said.

They laughed. They both stared out into the distance. Leon took out a blue bandanna. In the center, was an oval shape with a dot on it. From the dot, a single line shot up diagonally to the right. He gently placed it over his eyes and tied it.

"All done for now?" Chloe asked.

"I think it's time for some food," said Leon. "I'm getting hungry."

Both of their stomachs grumbled.

"Hehehe...food would be good," Chloe stated. Her tone was low and embarrassment was all over her face.

"No need to be embarrassed," Leon stated. "Let's just go get some food at the cafeteria."

Chloe nodded. She was the first to leave with Leon right behind her and seemed to be following her every step.

Across the campus of Beacon Academy behind the main building was a large patch of flat land for students to relax. However, two students weren't really relaxing but venting to each other. One was a tall man at least six foot three if not taller. He wore blue jeans with rose colored boots and a black muscle shirt. He was laying down and using a folded rose colored jacket as a pillow. He had bright green, emerald eyes with a shaved head.

Next to him leaning against a tree was a young man much shorter than the first, around five foot even. He had dark red hair tied in a small ponytail and wore black jeans with white tennis shoes and a long sleeve shirt. Around his neck was a nickle silver colored scarf. Sown into the scarf was a pinwheel like design with the fins in the shape of hooks.

"Can you believe this Niklaus?" asked the first young man full of angry passion. "I mean...we once again get into trouble and our team leader gets a 'talking to' by Professor Ozpin."

"Well he is most likely not happy with our teamwork Rhomson," Niklaus replied.

"Oh come on Bro. Our teamwork is fine and we are one of, if not, the best team in Beacon," Rhomson argued.

"Well Professor Ozpin might disagree with the first part," Niklaus stated.

"What's wrong with our team work?" Rhomson asked.

"While we do work well the way we fight, he might think we can do more," Niklaus speculated.

"How?" Rhomson asked.

"Honestly I am unsure because our way of fighting works out very well," said Niklaus. "You and I fight up front while Chloe snipes from afar. Lastly, her pet watches her back."

"Which honestly I don't see how a blind animal can even do that," Rhomson complained. "He can't even see at all yet somehow he defends her. What kind of bullshit is that?"

"Well it has been proven that when one sense goes, the others heighten to make up for it," Niklaus stated. "Not only that, his Semblance might be something to make up for his lack of sight."

"I still can't believe he got into this school in the first place," Rhomson said. He sat up. "I mean...how can you fight monsters when you can't see?"

"Well he has been able to make it and we both know that Ozpin doesn't just let candidates into this school despite what Mom and Dad told us," Niklaus replied.

"Yet he still CAN'T SEE!" shouted Rhomson. "That would kind of prevent you from...oh I don't know ACTUALLY FIGHTING GRIMM! How will he know what direction they are coming from, how many there are, what type of Grimm he is facing, how can he possibly watch Chloe's back when he CAN'T SEE?!"

"Would you please stop shouting and causing a scene?" Niklaus asked. His voice remained calm and clear.

"I just don't understand why alright!" Rhomson shouted.

"And you are suppose to be the older brother," Niklaus said with a sigh.

"I am!"

"Yet you continue to shout."

Rhomson stood up. "Because I'm frustrated with this whole situation!"

"Acting like a child isn't helping and will only make the matter worse," Niklaus pointed out.

Rhomson looked around and sighed. "Whatever...let's just get something to eat."

He grabs his jacket and puts it on. The symbol on the back was three pillars encase in a shield. He stormed off towards the cafeteria.

Leon and Chloe arrived at the cafeteria and grabbed some food. They sat down and began to eat. Soon a tan skinned young woman their age walked over towards them. Her nearly black brown hair was tied back in a long pony tail that reached down to her waist while wearing the Beacon school uniform.

"Mind if I join you two?" she asked.

"Not at all Alani," Leon said with a smile.

Alani sat down in front of them.

"So how did your last mission go?" Alani asked.

"Not too big of a problem," Chloe replied.

"Well besides being almost a disaster," Leon stated.

"Really?" Alani asked.

"Again Rhomson and Niklaus caused a bit of a problem," Chloe said with a sigh. "I mean...they do mostly handled the front line work but it was getting heavy down there with the Ursa. I asked Leon to go and give them some back up."

"And they were oh so happy to accept it," Leon joked. The glee in his voice made it sound almost real.

"That bad?" Alani asked.

"I mean they were dodging in a way to get the Grimm's attacks to hit him, and trying to knock him off his balance," Chloe explained. "And they think I couldn't tell that by watching and sniping."

"Actually I thought it was hilarious what they were trying to do," Leon said with a smile. "I mean they failed miserably, they almost caused us to be over run, but it was still pretty funny."

"You have a terrible sense of humor," Alani said.

"I have a great sense of humor," Leon argued. "Did you know that banana's find their attire a peeling?"

Chloe burst out into laughter. Her laugh echoed across the entire cafeteria. Most of the students just shook their head. The others just continued with their meal.

"I honestly don't see how you can laugh at those puns," Alani stated.

"They are hilarious," she replied, wiping a tear from her eye.

"I do what I can," Leon said with a smile.

"But how did your mission end?" Alani asked.

"Lots of dead Grimm and Leon saved Rhomson and Niklaus's hide," Chloe replied.

"Oh really?" asked Rhomson's voice.

They turned to find Rhomson and Niklaus standing there with trays of food.

"Well I remember it as us just watching each others back and killing Grimm," Leon stated. "I think we all save each others 'bear' behinds."

He smiled at his joke while the others were silent except for Chloe who was trying to not laugh this time.

"REALLY!?" shouted Rhomson. "IF THAT STUPID ASS PUN MAKES YOU LAUGH!"

"She has always had a weakness for puns," Niklaus stated.

"NOT HELPING!" Rhomson shouted.

"You two are disturbing the peace of the cafeteria," Chloe spoke. "Quiet down."

"Then stop laughing at stupid puns," Rhomson demanded.

"You are asking me to stop liking something that I like," Chloe said firmly. "That isn't really at all possible."

"Then I guess I'll keep shouting when you laugh at something stupid like that," Rhomson replied.

"It would be easier if you would just treat Leon with more kindness," Chloe stated.

"That does sound easier," Leon chimed in.

"Shut it dog!" Rhomson shouted.

"You're betters are talking," Niklaus stated.

"No you listen up!" Chloe shouted. "He is a member of our team you two need to treat him with more respect and kindness."

"His kind is beneath us," Niklaus replied.

"Why did we have to have a Faunus on our team?!" Rhomson shouted.

Alani rubbed her temples. Here they go again.

"Because not only is he a great fighter but that was how the team selection process went that year," Chloe stated. "Or have you forgotten how he saved you from falling to your death?"

"Oh and the Ursa," Leon said with glee in his voice. "Don't forget about the Ursa."

"It's only natural that he would save his betters so that he could survive," Rhomson said firmly.

Immediately the atmosphere took a turn for the worse as Chloe's eyes narrowed and she slapped him. The echo of the slap rang through the immediate area. Chloe stormed off without finishing her food.

Leon sighed. "Well you definitely had that one coming." His voice no longer had any glee or cheer to it. Alani looked over at him with a worried expression.

"I don't think that he did," Niklaus argued.

"You two are so narrow minded that its suffocating," Leon spoke. He stood up. "Now go and eat your damned dinners away from us."

"Don't order us around," Rhomson said vilely.

Leon lifted his bandanna up and glared at Rhomson and Niklaus. They stared right back. After a short while, Rhomson and Niklaus left.

"Alani, I hate to ask this of you but can you take care of our trays?" Leon asked. He pulled his bandanna back down over his eyes.

"No problem," Alani replied.

Leon left the cafeteria. Once outside, he took a left and went around the school. His pace was quick yet he avoid bumping into any objects or people. In a short amount of time, he arrived at the garden and heard Chloe pacing back and forth.

"Those assholes," she nearly screamed. "I swear I have so much trouble putting up with them yet Leon can just ignore them and tell jokes. I don't know how he does it."

"Well for one thing its just how I am," Leon spoke.

Chloe jumped a little and turned towards Leon. "Oh Spot...I didn't know you were here."

Leon slowly approached her. "Well you were cooling off and from the steam coming out of your ears, I would say you aren't done yet."

Chloe rubbed her brow. "I just...I don't know how you put up with some attitude from them."

"I usually put my ears on mute," Leon joked.

Chloe sighed.

Leon chuckled. "Alright alright. Honestly, I don't know how I do it either. That last comment Rhomson made isn't true of course...but I'm guessing that really touched a nerve for you though."

Chloe looked at the ground. Images flashed into her mind: bodies dyed with crimson, beasts of Grimm lunging towards her, a lone figure rushing in to protect her.

"...Yes," she finally replied.

Leon walked over to her and hugged her gently. "I figured as much. I told you why I saved you and meant it Ci...and that lead us to this point in time."

Chloe nodded. "I know...I know I really do."

"Bad memories tend to make us fly off the handle," Leon explained. "But I know what will cheer you up."

He took her left hand and placed it on his matching shoulder. He placed his right hand on her waist and gently held her free hand with his free hand.

"But...we don't have any music," Chloe argued.

Leon smiled and began to hum. It was a soft tone yet rang out so clearly. Chloe was drawn in, and Leon began to move. He began to dance and Chloe followed. Ignoring the outside world, the two of them just danced. Leon continued to hum and lead as Chloe followed, mesmerized.

A flock of fire flies soar into the area and seemed, for a moment, to dance with them. Leon had stopped humming yet they continued to dance. Both of them were lost in the moment and continued to enjoy it to its fullest. Like all moments though, it couldn't last forever and soon Leon and Chloe stopped dancing. She gently removed the cloth around Leon's eyes. His blind eyes came into view as he gently touched her cheek.

"I do feel better now," she said softly.

"Good," Leon replied quietly.

They leaned toward each other and kissed. A gently breeze glided by, a soft rustling from the trees echoed quietly. Soon the two parted and stared at each other. With smiles on their faces and joy in their hearts, the couple walked out of the garden holding hands. Together, the two of them walked the grounds of the school at night. Neither of them counted how many times they lapped the school yet soon the found themselves in front of the dormitories.

"...I guess this had to end at some point," she said sadly.

"Unfortunately yes," Leon said softly.

They stared at the building in front of them...almost like a prison. Leon could tell Chloe didn't want to go in, to continue just walking around...yet they had to. It was then that he smiled.

"What did the top hat say to the neck tie?" he asked.

Chloe looked over with a puzzled expression. "What?"

Leon cracked a goofy smile. "You hang around and I'll go ahead."

Chloe tried to contain her laughter, yet she failed and her laugh echoed throughout the area. Leon smiled and soon Chloe calmed down.

"Thanks Spot," she said. Her voice was filled with glee. "I really needed this tonight."

"You have a lot on your plate Ci," said Leon. "I'm glad I was able to help even if it was a little."

Chloe sighed. "That is an understatement. I mean Rhomson and Niklaus aren't going to listen to me, and I know that they don't want to work with you. This is a serious problem. I just don't know what to do Spot."

Leon rubbed his chin. "Well I don't like shifting to a serious conversation but you are right."

"I just wish there was a way to show how strong you are," Chloe stated.

At those words, Leon smiled. "That's a brilliant idea Ci."

"What is?" she asked.

"Prove my strength to them, and I know how," Leon replied.

"How Spot?"

Leon made fists and his armbands extended to cover them. A circle pattern formed on the spot where the back of his hand was.

"You aren't suggesting what I think you are?" Chloe asked.

Leon curled his left arm up to his face. "I am. I'll have a duel with them."