It's been days since Death City Squad alongside Qrow Branwen, Jaune Arc, Lie Ren and Nora Valkrie went to Remnant for a mission. Both to look out for any Dark Forces or Dolan Danger activities and to protect the relic in Haven.
Qrow Branwen shows off Mistral to Death City Squad and Team RNJR before taking them to Haven Academy to see Leonardo Lionheart.
Haven Academy Headmaster
Leonardo Lionheart
Lionheart is a middle-aged man with a mane of tan/gray hair and a beard. He had a tanned complexion with brown eyebrows and dark brown eyes. He wore a brown great coat with a matching mantle, which had cross emblems on each side. He also wore a white dress shirt under his coat, a western necktie and carried a pocket watch. Lionheart also wore dark brown slacks and dress shoes.
The academy is emptied out, its remaining staff having been given leave after fighting Grimm on the borders of the kingdom. Qrow is annoyed that the Relic is not being protected. It turns out that each Relic is locked in a chamber that only a designated Maiden can open. Qrow reveals that he believes the Spring Maiden is with Raven Branwen, but Lionheart delays going after her. After Qrow and the students leave, a certain person, who had been listening, has his emblem appear on the desk and chides Lionheart for his poor improvisation skill.
Later that night in a bar, we see Qrow along with Death the Kid and Brook sitting by a bar table having drinks... though Kid is having coffee instead of alcohol.
"Things ain't exactly what I expected in coming here.'' Kid commented.
"You can say that again." Qrow replied.
Brook took a sip of his drink before slamming the glass down, "Uhh... I hate Mondays." he said.
"While Mister Lionheart has his points and arguments but I got this feeling that he's hiding something.'' Kid stated.
"I thought so too." Qrow replied in agreement, "But we can't confront him without any evidence... it might complicate things even further.'' he said.
Kid nodded, "Agreed. The best thing we should do for now is wait and observe." he stated.
"By the way... how are the others doing?'' Qrow asked.
"The honorary members of my team are already making their way towards Menagerie." Kid replied, "They had a Solo Hero from this world guiding them, so they're going to be fine.'' he stated.
"And the others?'' Qrow asked again.
"The two Solo Heroes are on their way to meet your other niece." Kid replied.
Qrow nodded as a voice suddenly spoke from behind, "Excuse me." the voice said. The three turns around and saw a young man approaching them. The young man is short, his skin is tanned, and he has a faint, perpetual blush and freckles on his cheeks. His hair is an unkempt umber with green undertones, and his eyes are hazel, the main iris being forest green, with accents of burnt orange and yellow around the pupil. He wears a dirty and scuffed white shirt that laces across the chest. The sleeves are rolled up to his elbows, and there is a pocket on the left tricep. His olive pants are held up by orange suspenders and are tucked into worn, brown boots. The pants are patched over the knee, and a quilted cloth hangs loosely out of his left pocket. His hands are covered by orange gloves, with green straps overlapping across the back of the hand in an X shape, and around the wrist. His neck is wrapped with a torn bandage. This is Oscar Pine.
Local
Oscar Pine
The trio looks at each other as Qrow spoke, "You know, I don't think they allow kids in here, pipsqueak." he mused.
"Ehem.'' Kid coughed.
"You're different, Kid.'' Qrow replied.
Oscar looks at Qrow for a second before turning his head to the side and speaking softly, "Shut up, I'm getting there." he whispered as he looks back up at Qrow and the others, whose attention he now most definitely has. Qrow's eyes widen slightly and then narrow, suspicion dawning, "Umm... I'm supposed to tell you... I'd like my cane back." he said.
Brook and Kid as Qrow blinks and closes his eyes for a brief moment before nodding with a slight smile. He stands up off of the bar stool and faces Oscar, causing Oscar to take a couple steps back. Qrow lifts the collapsed cane off of his hip, "Hmm. It's good to see you again, Oz." he greeted as he tosses it at Oscar, who catches it reflexively. The cane immediately extends itself out from the collapsed base when it touches Oscar's hand. Oscar looks down at it, surprised. His other hand comes around to hold the shaft before he looks up at Qrow and blinks, "Drinks are on me.'' he said with a grin.
"Oh... boy...'' Brook muttered.
bzzzttt...
Meanwhile in a place located somewhere far from Mistral, we go to a local stop called Just Rite. We then see a young woman parking her motorcycle in front of the stop. The young woman has a fair skin with lilac eyes and bright golden hair worn loose that fades to pale gold at the tips with a cowlick sticking out at the top. She wears a tan jacket with orange lining and gold edging, unzipped halfway to show an orange crop top. The coat has darker brown short sleeves, a thick collar that completely encircles her neck, and two long gold-trimmed rectangular tails and wears fitted black pants. Around her hips and over the tails of her coat is a brown belt, which has two pieces of dark brown material trimmed in gold attached to it. The first covers from her left hip to the back of the belt and is folded over the belt, and the second is attached from the right hip and almost around to the other piece of material. She wears knee high brown boots with gold caps on the heel and toe, with the heel cap attaching to a gold strap across the front of her ankle, and a gold zipper on the upper half of the front of the boots. A single small buckled strap is on the upper outside of her boots, and a purple bandana tied around her left knee. A pair of black fingerless gloves with long brown cuffs reaching to mid forearm complete the outfit. This is Yang Xiao Long, the older sister of Ruby Rose.
Local Huntress
Yang Xiao Long
As Yang finished parking her ride, she noticed a white sidecar, shrugging her shoulders she noticed two young men standing in front of the counter. The first young man has an average height with tall black hair that is parted in the middle, dark brown eyes and a slim but trained body. He is currently wearing a black leather jacket with furred hood over a white top, black pants with a brown belt and star-shaped buckle and black boots. This is Ichika Orimura, a Solo Hero from the Heroes Coalitions.
Solo Hero and Vanguard Academy Student
Ichika Orimura
The second young man has a lanky appearance, he has a thick buzzcut hair, his eyes were hidden by his large and round white glasses and a small but wide bucktooth. He wears a white buttoned dress shirt tucked inside his black pants, and white & red rubber shoes. This is Tomomichi Motoyama, another Solo Hero from the Heroes Coalitions.
Solo Hero and Vanguard Academy Student
Tomomichi Motoyama
Yang ignored the boys and went towards the counter, the bartender then looks at her, "Aren't you a little young to be drinking?" he asked.
Yang takes off her aviator sunglasses, "Just water. It's hot out." she replied.
The Bartender nodded as he disappears below the counter, Ichika then approaches her, "Yang Xiao Long, I may presume?'' Ichika asked with a smile.
Yang turns to him with a suspicious look, "Yeah? What it is to you?'' she asked with a raised eyebrow.
Ichika shook her head, "Nothing... I just wanted to confirm if your actually the older sister of Ruby Rose and Robin Rose." he replied.
Suddenly, Yang grabs the collar of his jacket and pulls him closer to her, "Okay?! How do you know about my sister and... my brother?'' she demanded with her eyes turning red but Ichika was unfazed.
"Please calm down, Xiao Long-dono.'' Tomomichi spoke, "We're not here to cause you any trouble." he reassured.
"He's right." Ichika said, "We know your brother and sister because were friends.'' he stated.
"That's impossible!" Yang exclaimed, "My sister I understand but my brother... my brother is dead... long time ago.'' she muttered.
"No." Tomomichi spoke getting her attention, "I know it's hard to believe but your brother is alive and well.'' he stated.
Before Yang could reply, the bartender straightening up from the counter, "Here you go." he said placing a bottle of water on the counter. Yang reaches for it with her left hand, but it trembles. Her metal hand grabs and steadies it. She gives a long, shaky sigh before picking up the bottle and guzzling the water down, she then turns her attention back to the two boys, "Explain." she demanded.
Later that day, we see Yang, Ichika and Tomomichi outside the stop as they got on their respected vehicles. Ichika and Tomomichi is already done explaining things.
"So, my sister Ruby is now part of an organization that exist outside this world and you guys aren't exactly from this world as well." Yang said earning a nod from the two boys, "Okay... what drugs are you on?'' she asked indecorously.
The two boys let's out a laugh, "If we were on drugs, Miss Xiao Long, the two of us are already inside a rehabilitation center." Ichika replied, "That... or my older sister will kill me for taking drugs.'' he said.
"Okay... I believe you guys but how?'' Yang replied, "How is my brother alive? I was there when he died!" she claimed.
"We don't actually know how he was alive.'' Ichika admitted, "Only the higher-up and Robin knows how he survived.'' he claimed.
"Ruby and Sir Qrow asked him numerous times but he kept his mouth shut.'' Tomomichi stated.
"Well... if I ever meet him, I'm going to pound him until he spill the beans." Yang said earning a chuckle from the boys, "So, you guys seriously going to help me find my mom?'' she asked.
Ichika nodded, "Qrow already told us about your situation with your mother and we understand what your going through.'' he replied, "We want to help you as much as we can.'' he said.
Yang smiled, "Thanks." she replied putting her aviator sunglasses, "So? Where to go?'' she asked.
Ichika puts on his own aviator sunglasses and Tomomichi puts on a kiddie helmet, "According to the locals, the Branwen Tribe can be located North from here." the former explained.
Yang nodded, "Then let's get going." she said.
And with that, the trio made their way towards North.
Bzzzttt...
Later that night at Menagerie. Menagerie is a landmass in the southeast of Remnant where most of the Faunus population resides. We see four individuals walking towards a very large, multilevel house with wooden siding and brown roof tiles called the Belladonna Family Home. We then focus the scene inside the house when two males burst in through the front door, angry as a woman watches them from the front porch.
The first male is a tall, muscular man with black hair, a beard and yellow eyes. For his top, he wears an open dark violet coat with white fur trim, exposing his hairy chest. Over his beige pants is a matching sash that wraps around his waist and is secured with a large, silver metal buckle. On the shoulder of his coat is a silver metal spaulder, which through a pair of curved strips across the chest attaches as a clasp on the opposite front panel of the coat. The white toes of his black leather boots have a shape reminiscent of paws with claws at the tips. His physique is in general quite hairy, as what little can be seen of his bare arms and the backs of his wrists are shown to be covered in thick, black fur. He also possesses protractible claws in his fingertips. This is Ghira Belladonna.
Chieftain of Menagerie
Ghira Belladonna
The second male is a tan-skinned boy with short spiky light-blonde hair and his eyes are blue. He wears two red wrist bracers over black fingerless gloves and an open loose-collared white jacket with no shirt underneath, displaying his muscular physique. He also wears blue cargo pants tied up with a white belt. He wears white bandages on his legs and has a chain hanging from the belt loop on the right side of his pants. He sports black and yellow sneakers and wears a black cord with a round pendant bearing his monkey emblem. He he has a long prehensile monkey tail the same color as his hair. This is Sun Wukong.
Local Hunter and Leader of Team SSSN
Sun Wukong
The woman is a cat Faunus with black hair and yellow eyes. She has short hair and three gold piercings on her cat ears - two on her right, one on her left. She wears a black hakama and sandals with white tabi socks. Over her outfit, she wears a black shrug with a long right sleeve and a short left sleeve, gold leaf trim adorning the opening on the front. She wears long, black arm warmers that extend to the middle finger. The left warmer has a purple band tied around the top and a pair of gold bangles around the wrist. Around her waist is a black and gold sash that trails behind her, with a gold flower-shaped buckle at the end. This is Kali Belladonna, the wife of Ghira.
Kali Belladonna
"Unbelievable!" Ghira shouted.
"Total garbage!" Sun spatted.
Ghira lets out a growl, and he and Sun turn to each other, "We can't let them get away with this!" shouted at each other.
Kali smiled, "Well, at least you two can finally agree on something." she mused.
They look at her, then back at each other. Sun gives an awkward chuckle while rubbing his head, and Ghira glares slightly and growls, fists clenched. The three soon have their attention when a young girl joins them.
The young girl has a fair skin tone with amber eyes and long, black hair and has black cat ears on top of her head. She wears purple eyeshadow in catseye style. She wears a long white tailcoat with dark gray lining and a sleeveless black crop top. The crop top has rectangular and diamond shaped cutouts around the neckline. Additionally, she wears a white belt over black fitted pants. Across her torso is a diagonal strap that contains a smaller magnetic clip used to sheathe her weapon. She wears thigh-high black heeled boots with gold-colored edging around the top. The left boot has a belt wrapped twice around the thigh. Each boot bears her belladonna emblem in white on the outer side of the thigh, and a white pouch is attached to the back of her belt. This is Blake Belladonna.
Local Huntress
Blake Belladonna
Guys. Everything's going to be okay." Blake reassured.
"Indeed." a voice spoke.
The Belladonnas and Sun turns around and saw a strange figure wearing a hooded robe with three young ladies walking towards them. The first young lady has a straight gray hair and has blue eyes, she wears a short, sleeveless black jacket that covers her chest with the zipper only halfway closed from up to down, exposing her midriff and some cleavage, and a checkered red skirt. She uses black, fingerless gloves, the left of which extends to her elbow, and black thigh-length boots fill out the rather revealing ensemble she wears. On top of her head is a red beret. This is Alisa Ilinichina Amiella, an honorary member of the Death City Squad.
Death City Squad Honorary Member, Vanguard Academy Student and God Eater
Alisa Ilinichina Amiella
The second young lady has a pale-white skin, silver hair and silver eyes. She wears a gothic lolita dress with corset, a black boots and 2 black hair pins on her hair in twintails. This is Ciel Alencon, an honorary member of the Death City Squad.
Death City Squad Honorary Member, Vanguard Academy Student and God Eater
Ciel Alencon
The third young lady has a fair skin and slightly blue black hair. Her hair has three yellow cross-barretes to hold it together, the front one is at the right side of her hair bang, the other two are behind her head, to hold her hair up and form the 'cat-ears'. Her eyes are coral pink. She wears a white, very short tube top that the left side of it is attached to the belt-like strap wrapped on her neck. She wears a short, pink hoodie which has a black-colored hood instead. She also wears a pair of pink gloves(with the left side has a cuff) and black armwraps. She wears black pants and a white belt with a golden buckle. Lastly, she wears a pair of black and pink riding boots, with her right leg wearing some sort of a black legging while her left leg has a belt strap instead. This is Nana Kozuki, an honorary member of the Death City Squad.
Death City Squad Honorary Member, Vanguard Academy Student and God Eater
Nana Kozuki
Everyone were surprised to see the hooded figure and three human girls coming towards them, "Who are you people and what are you doing here?!" Ghira demanded.
The hooded figure let's out a chuckle, "Oh come on, Ghira. Don't tell me that you forgotten my voice already.'' he mused much to Ghira's confusion. The figure then took of his robes revealing his tall stature and muscular build. He has a black, clean cut hair with noticeable sideburns and has hazel eyes. He wears a short-sleeved quarter-zip burgundy and black shirt with a visible white undershirt, blue pants and black shoes. This is Tukson.
Solo Hero and Vanguard Academy Student
Tukson
The Belladonna family's eyes widen, "This is impossible...'' Ghira muttered in shock, "Tukson... I thought you were dead.'' he exclaimed.
"I never really died... I created a clone of myself when the assassins came to my store." Tukson replied, "I've been hiding ever since.'' he said.
"Then where have you have been? And who are these young ladies and why brought did you brought humans here?" Ghira demanded.
Tukson raised a hand, "Chill out, Ghira." he reassured, "The girls are with me since we worked on the same organization.'' he stated.
"What kind of organization?'' Blake asked suspiciously.
"One of a kind." Tukson replied, "I know you had a lot of questions and I'll be happy to answer all of them. But I assure that these girls, the organization and I are here to help, you just had to trust us." he stated.
"How can we be so sure?'' Blake asked.
Nana then steps forward, "Because we are friends of a former teammate of yours." she claimed.
Blake was taken aback by this, "Teammate? Who?'' she asked.
Nana gave her a smile, "Ruby Rose." she replied.
Bzzzttt...
Later that night as Ghira, Kali and Sun has a conversation with Tukson and the girls. Blake exits her father's study, stepping out onto the balcony where an armored guard is standing.
The guard turns and addresses her, "Good evening, miss." she greeted, "Can I get you anything?" she asked.
"Just a little time to myself, if that's alright." Blake requested.
The guard nodded, "Sure thing. Just call, if you need me." she said as the guard walks into Ghira's study, shutting the door behind her.
Blake takes a deep sigh and is soon alerted by a familiar voice, "You need better security." the voice said.
Alarmed, Blake turns to see a young girl dropping down onto the railing. The young girl's skin has somewhat darker spots on her arms, legs, stomach and face. Her brown hair is tied back in a ponytail that curls at the end like a chameleon's tail, and her eyes are a light gray with a faintly bluish tint. She wears a Grimm Mask with chameleon horns on it to hide her identity. Her mask also points upward at the top and extends past her hairline; this resembles the crest of a veiled chameleon. She wears a black, plum and navy sleeveless stealth suit with short legs. The suit has two parts to the bottom section - a navy blue front panel that matches her belts and a plum color to the rest. The color divide is at the center of her thighs. The stealth suit's zipper is gold, and over it, she wears navy blue belts with gold buckles. She wears simple black boots with a cuff and a black glove on her right hand. This is Ilia Amitola.
White Fang Member
Ilia Amitola
The young Belladonna reaches for the door, but Ilia holds her hand up, "Please! I-I just need to talk." she said defensively.
Blake slowly takes her hand away from the door, "How could you take the fall for them, Ilia?" she asked.
Ilia stood up, "Blake..." she spoke.
"Corsac and Fennec blamed you. We confronted them tonight, and they deny knowing anything and everything found on your Scroll. They talked about how disappointed they were to hear that you'd sided with Adam. But you and I both know they're guilty." Blake stated.
"You can't prove anything." Ilia claimed.
"That Scroll might not have been enough to lock them up, but it's enough to sway the Faunus here. When we go public tomorrow, they're not going to stand for any of it. And neither should you." Blake said.
Ilia removes her mask, a solemn expression on her face, "Your plan isn't gonna work, Blake." she said looking at her, "Please... just leave Menagerie before it's too late." she plead.
Blake stares at her in silence for a few moments, "You're going to have to make me." she replied.
Ilia remains silent for a few moments before responding, "I know." she said sadly.
The chameleon Faunus dons her mask once again and steps backward off the balcony. Blake turns away and gains an angry expression, her cat ears folding. After a moment, the anger fades, and she sighs, taking on a saddened expression.
Bzzzttt...
Back in Mistral later that night, we go inside a house where the Death City Squad and Team RNJR are currently residing. The large group of teens are gathered around the living room: Lie Ren, Nora Valkyrie and Mina Majikina are seen sitting on a red couch with Akamaru sleeping near Mina's feet, Kiba Inuzuka and Eijiro Kirishima are seen talking behind them, Carol is sitting on a singles sofa reading a book, Elizabeth "Liz" Thompson and Patricia "Patty" Thompson are seen playing cards at the table, Shadow the Hedgehog is seen standing by the window and Jaune Arc and Ruby Rose(with her hood on) are sitting on another red couch with the latter resting her head on the former's shoulder when there's a knock on the door.
They all tense and look at each other before Liz cautiously goes to open it. Oscar is on the other side, looking hesitant and uncomfortable. Liz looks back over her shoulder at everyone as Nora shrugs.
"Can I... help you?" Liz asked.
"Um... yeah." Oscar replied, "Is there a Ruby Rose here?" he asked.
Everyone immediately stood up, tense and defensive as Jaune got in front of Ruby as Nora spoke, "Why?" she asked rather darkly.
"Well..." Oscar replied as he looks to his left and Qrow appears, moving drunkenly and grabbing Oscar by the shoulders.
"I found him!" Qrow cheered as he snorts into his hand and continues laughing as he stumbles into the house.
"I think her uncle could use some help." Oscar pointed out as Death the Kid and Brook enters the house.
Qrow almost makes it to the couch Jaune and Ruby just vacated before he stumbles and saves his balance by falling backward onto the cushions, "Whoa. Ugh." he grumbled settling onto his back and folding his arm over his eyes, "I found him." he said.
Ruby sighs and puts a hand to her forehead exasperatedly, "Qrow, did you get drunk again?" she pointed out.
"Maybe." Qrow replied.
"We tried to stop him from drinking too much but he's too stubborn, yo-ho-ho-ho!" Brook stated with a laugh.
"Oh." Oscar spoke as he finally steps in as he looks at Ruby, "You have silver eyes." he pointed out.
Ruby looks at him, a touch surprised. She turns to everyone before looking back at Oscar, "Who... are you?" she asked as Qrow chuckles from the couch.
Kid turns to Oscar, "Introduce yourself." he said.
Oscar nodded, "Uh... Well. My name is Oscar Pine." he introduced himself.
"Wait for it..." Qrow chimed.
"But you probably know me as... Professor Ozpin." Oscar claimed.
Everyone inside the room, except Kid, Brook and Qrow, let's out a gasp, and looks confused. Jaune and Shadow takes a couple steps back as Qrow continues chuckling.
Qrow then punches his fists into the air, "I did it!" he cheered as he falls off the couch onto the floor, startling Nora.
"Ooh!" Nora said with hands going to her mouth.
"This is weird." Kiba commented.
A/N: Inspired from someonestupED, damnlastwords, Hope the Victor and Ace Neptune. All OCs and concepts not created by moi were given permission for me to use by it's respected creators.