[1 week later] JNPR(E) Room - Evies notebook - 8:30PM

If I thought things in Remnant couldn't get more difficult, I'd be lying to make myself happy.

First is here in the school. General Ironwood has an even tighter grip on security in Beacon, preparing for the festival... Good for us, but inside the order, tensions are just rising more and more between Edward and Ironwood. Edward has gone as far as to refuse to go to meetings if the general will be there too.

Next is in the city of Vale. Apparently during the breach, Jacob says the Swarm all stayed hidden and just fended off any Grimm in their own territory. The Red Gorillas however used the breach to take over the rest of the Industrial District territory from the Swarm. Personally I don't care about the gangs, but when push come to shove I do not want Jacob caring more about some gang than what's more important.

And finally there's a spy. One of the Shade students works for Salem, and has been warning Roman of our attacks. I have a strong feeling it's David Kule. But Jacob says otherwise, that he's a good man and whatnot. Well no matter what he thinks, if it does end up being David, Jacob better do what he needs to. We're not here to make friends...

Speaking of which... Things between me Jaune and Pyrrha could be better. We're still friends and all, but I don't know how they are feeling... I mean wow. Iv'e never even kissed a man before. But Pyrrha... Homosexuality is frowned upon in London. But I do have to admit it felt good with... But no! I'm not here to stay. I still have people waiting for me and Jacob to return. That is... if the Assassins don't think we're dead already. I just can't let anything compromise this mission. Besides. They'll still have each other when I'm gone.

When she put her pen down, she looked at her watch. "Ah damn. Time to go" She said to herself. She got her stuff on then headed out the door.


Ozpins Office - 9:30AM

Jacob, and Evie were both seated as they, along with Ozpin, Edward, and Glynda, all looked at the work they made on a board. Showing all of the protectors enemy names shown in chart from the top branch of the order, the leader, being Salem, all the way down to bottom branches of her order. They got a few names up on the board already, but the rest are still to be filled.

"I think we got it right this time" Jacob said as he stretched in his chair. "Took an hour but this is definitely it"

"Not just yet" Evie said. She got a red marker out and made a red X over Roman, and Aiden, the guy from the warehouse. "There we go"

"Salem 'persuaded' Roman and Adam into helping her out... Roman, already being well known in Vale, would establish a base for the White Fang into the city. While Adam would keep his soldiers under control and have them listen to Roman, a human" Jacob said.

"Romans plan was to get the map, then use the train crashing into the city as a distraction to get out of the Vale while also causing havoc for Salem" Edward said. "Though unfortunately for them... he's now dead. White Fang got nobody to listen to in the city so they're long gone, Cleaned out their outposts in the city. and even more of a victory, we have the map" He said.

Glynda crossed her arms. "Quite an idiotic thing you pulled Edward... having Jacob lie like that to us"

"Hey! Not to you guys. Only to Ironwood" He said back.

Jacob sighed, and started to remember yesterday...


[3 days ago] Ozpins Office

"A spy?!" Evie asked Jacob, as he just finished telling the others everything Raven said to the group.

Jacob sighed and rubbed his ear. "Yes Evie. A spy. My ear still hurts you know"

"And she said this spy comes from Shade?" She asked. "God... Dammit! It's David"

"What? No it's not" Jacob said. "He's been helping me out since the day we meet" He said.

"That's why you don't suspect it's him! But I know better" She said back. "He's the one who's been telling Roman about all of our moves before we even make it to him. We got lucky that they never beat us, but now we have the map in our possession! He could steal it easily you know!" She said.

"W-Wait a minute" Ozpin said and looked at them both. "You have the map? But you said it was still in the tunnel..." He said.

Jacob had a look of nervousness while Evie turned her head to him. "Either you tell him or I'm doing it"

Jacob sighed. "Ok. Ok... I lied. I do have the map" He said, shocking Glynda and Ozpin.

"What? Where is it?" Glynda asked.

"It's hidden in my room" He said.

"You fucker! You lied to us!?" She asked. "Why would you do such a thing?"

Edward groaned and stood up. "Calm down. Alright?" He asked and walked over in between her and Jacob. "Look don't get mad at him. Ok? I told Jacob a few weeks back to keep the map if he finds it"

"Excuse me?!" She said. "And why in the world would you have Jacob do that?!" She asked him and glared.

"Because I didn't trust that metal head asshole with that map in his hands! And I was right not to!" He said. "Making Ozpin look bad. getting him pretty much fired once this tournament is all over... That bastard! And you were gonna give it to him too! Even after all he's done, you still would've handed that map right over to him"

Ozpin sighed and pinched the bridge of his nose. "Dammit Edward... We'll speak about this later" He said. "Jacob... I appreciate you listening to what we say, but please, when it comes to something involving pieces of Eden, don't listen to Edward"

"Understood... and sorry" Jacob said and nodded. "So... Should I get the map?"

"No. Keep it hidden in your room" He said. "So long as there really is a spy in this school, I can't risk having the map moved all the way to my office... until the spy is dealt with, we don't continue anything" He said.


Present

Ozpin sighed and looked at Edward. "I'm still disappointed in you Edward. Whether your intentions were good or not you put us at risk"

Edward scoffed and crossed his arms. "Whatever. You know everything. My mistake" He said and got up. "I'm going back to my lab" He said as he walked away to the elevator.

When he left, the twins both looked back at the board. "Enough with this whole decorating" Glynda said. "What about the map? What do you know so far Jacob?"

"The map is definitely made of Precursor material. Not as hard as metal but definitely some strong paper... The map shows all of remnant and its islands and such, but there's no markings showing where the map is. The only thing I found was on the back... When i used Eagle Vision, I saw the words 'Third Crusade'" He said.

"Third Crusade?" Ozpin asked and started to think about it. "Sounds familiar... I'll look into that. But right now, how about this spy?"

"From what Jacob said, this spy is a student from Shade academy. Evie said and started putting Shade students on the wall. "These are all the students who are in Beacon... and I'm still certain it's David Kule" She said and put his picture on the target list.

"We don't know who it is. But it's most certainly not him" He said and put the picture back on the side.

"Besides Arthur! who's drunk or high most the time! David is the only Shade student you hang out with" She said and put the picture back.

"That's how I know it's not him!" Jacob said

"Oh boy" Ozpin mumbled as he listened to the two argue.

"Think about it Jacob! David is coincidentally there to save your life when you're about to get killed?" She asked him

"If David really wanted me dead this last 2 months ! He had many opportunities to do so!" He said.

"Ugh! This is turning into another Pearl Attaway situation. David is just going to play you, and make you feel good around him until you give him exactly what he wants without you realizing it you idiot"

"Don't you dare bring that bitch up. David is nothing like her... Pearl never cared about whether I lived or died when she was being friendly, she only cared about her company staying afloat. And also! last I checked David isn't related to some hideous creature named Salem"

"No but that doesn't mean he could be related to someone else in her order!" She said. "I mean really Jacob. I thought you could be smarter than this after London, but I just keep on being reminded of the stubborn single minded brute that is my twin brother"

Jacob growled and was about to say something back when he and Evie both yelped as they flew through the room and landed on different sides of the room. "Alright. That's enough you two" Glynda said and put her riding corp down. "I can see where this is going and I don't want a fight to break out and me having to clean up the mess again" She said. Jacob sighed as he and Evie got up on there feet. "Now look... it doesn't matter who you guys think the spy is. We're going to find this spy, and that's that"

"Yes... Agreed..." Evie said.

Jacob sighed. "Yes" She said too.

After a few seconds of silence in the room, Ozpin stood up. "Well for the sake of not having anymore tension... Jacob, I want you to focus on searching for this spy over the weekend"

"This weekend? But it's parent weekend... I doubt Ruby and her team will let me leave their sight as they introduce me to their parents"

"You don't need to worry about that. Only Ruby and Yangs father is coming. Weiss's father is too busy to show up, and I don't know much about Blakes parents... So that should make it easier" He said.

"Wait... Professor what about me?" Evie asked.

Ozpin looked at her. "Well JNPR sent me a request to go on a mission in Mistral. Not entirely sure why they chose this weekend though... Neverless, I'm going to assign you to go with her first thing tomorrow morning"

"Oh... Oh boy..." She mumbled. Things between her, Pyrrha and Jaune after the dance have gotten better but she knows it'll get awkward between them both alone together... hopefully not with Nora and Ren around. "You sure that's a good idea? I mean, we gotta find this spy" She said.

"We can handle things here in Beacon" He said. "Besides, they're still your team... Also Ms. Valkyrie keeps on coming to me about how I'm putting you on missions alot and you need to be with your team... One time she showed up outside my window with suction cups on her hands and feet" He said.

She just frowned and sighed. "Fine. Fine I'll go with them to Mistral" She said.

"Great" He said. "Now if you please, could you leave so me and Jacob could talk alone?" He asked.

Evie nodded as she, and Glynda both went to the elevator. When the doors closed, Jacob looked at Ozpin. "If this is about the map-"

"It's about the map" Ozpin said, making Jacob groan.

"Ah come on Ozzy, now I may do alot of reckless things, but I only kept the map for myself because Edward told me what kind of man Ironwood is... Aaaand if I'm being honest he's kind of right. I mean... This is your academy. And yet Ironwood thinks he can run things here? If he managed to find a way to get to that Apple, can you really say what he may or may not do with it?"

Ozpin just sighed when he was done. "No... No Jacob I don't think I can" He said. "When I was told that General Ironwood would become the headmaster of Atlas Academy, me and the protectors were all confused how a man like him could become headmaster... Some rumors got out that he's some power hungry maniac, but that's just what they are. Rumors... Despite what Edward may says and thinks, he's still a good man. Always is there when it matters" He said. "So please, Jacob, don't do anything like that again without talking to me about it first. We should all just be lucky the map is ours"

"A shame we cant read it" He said and sighed.

"We'll look into that message on the map, but right now, that spy is our main objective" He said. "Now get going. I'll see you again"

"Goodbye sir" Jacob said. He got up and left through the elevator. When he was in, he sighed and scratched his head. "A spy... Ugh. I don't want to admit Evie might be right but... Dammit. Please don't let it be David" He mumbled.


JNPR(E) Room - 10:00AM

Evie was right outside her room door. She took a few deep breaths before going inside. Hey guys. I'm back" She said.

"Oh! Evie!" Nora said and ran over to her, grabbing her arm. "We got a surprise for you" She said and dragged her over to the group. "We all had the idea to head to Mistral for the weekend, and we want you to come with us"

"Mistral, huh?" She said acting like she hasn't heard it already. "That sounds... lovely. I've never been to Mistral before"

"YAY! She's coming!" Nora cheered.

"That's great you're coming Evie" Pyrrha said and smiled. Evie smiled too at her. "Yeah... Sure is..." She said. She went over to her desk to start writing in her book.

The others frown, knowing something was up. Pyrrha motioned Nora and Ren to leave the room. While Nora pout, Ren took her hand and left. Pyrrha and Jaune walked over to her desk. "Evie if you're still uncomfortable with what happened-" Jaune started to speak.

"It's not that" Evie said. "Well... not entirely. I just... Fuck. I don't know"

"It's alright Evie" Pyrrha said. "I drank a bit too much of that punch, and things just... happened" She said.

Evie looked at them both. "I don't know how you two can seem so calm about it all"

"Oh trust us. We were freaking out about what happened" Jaune said. "But... We're still a team. We can put behind us and keep going"

"Hm... yeah. That's true" Evie said and stood up. "Sorry guys. I'm just still nervous. That was kind of my first time with... well anyone"

"Oh don't worry. It was all of our first times" Pyrrha said and pat her back. "Though to be fair, there was no... eeerrrrr... Intercourse..." She said, turning very red. "So! it wouldn't be as bad if we actually did do anything else"

Evie laughed and smiled. "Always know what to say Pyrrha" She said. She then started putting stuff away in her drawers. "So this 'mission'. Professor Ozpin said you guys were already given mission grades for protecting the city... why schedule for another mission? On parent weekend too?" She asked.

"Well..." The two of them said. "As you know, Ren and Noras parents are... well, you kniw" Jaune said.

"And Jaunes parents aren't coming this weekend. So we all thought we should spend the weekend with my parents in Mistral. Since there's a few missions in the kingdom, it wouldn't hurt to say hello" Pyrrha said.

"Hm... I like the sound of that" Evie said. "That can be fun too. I've never been to Mistral"

"You'll love it there" Pyrrha said. "And my parents will love to meet you all"

"A nice change in pace from everyone trying to kill us" She said back and nodded.


(With Jacob) - RWBY(J) room

Jacob sighed at his desk, looking over security photos and other documents. Trying to figure out anything on the possible spy. That's when there was a knock at the door, he quickly put all the papers in his drawer. He walked over and opened the door. "Oh... David" He said.

"What's up man!" He said and walked in. "weekends coming up. And Arthur just got a few grams of clean Shade weed" He said smirking. "You in for a little celebration of saving the city?"

Jacob sighed. "Not this weekend David. I have work to do" He said.

"Oh work... Let me guess. More plans for that relic or something?" He asked. "I thought I told you you can trust me with that stuff man"

"It's not that I don't trust you... Ugh. It's just that..." He looked back and locked the door, then turned the lock on the window and covering the blinds. "I do trust you David... But one of the Shade students is a spy"

"Uuuuhhhh... A spy?" He asked raising a brow. "A spy after you? Or a spy in general...?"

"A spy working for... let's just say the White Fang" He said. "They're onto me after what happened with Roman"

"Aaahha..." David mumbled. "And this... 'spy' Whoever they are, is a Shade student... And you think it's me? Or might be me I should say?" He asked. "Well then... Why don't I help you out?"

"Huh?"

"You know. Help you out with this spy of yours. If they even exist. Show you I'm not your spy"

Jacob looked at him and sighed. "That would make it easier... But my sister is confident it's you. Won't look good if you're with me"

"Aaahhhh your sister... Evie was her name? I think I asked her out and she turned me down" He said. "Is she even aware of the multiple times I saved you?"

"Look! I know you're a good guy David but-"

"Buuuuuut you don't trust me enough for me to help out? I mean what the hell man? After all I've done for you, you think i'd stab you in the-"

"BUT it's still a SHADE student" Jacob said. "I can't risk anything David. Not even you" Jacob said.

David just crossed his arms and glared at him. "Fine... Fair enough I guess" He said. "But you know very well that I'm the good guy... If I wasn't, I would've left you to die"

"Noted..." Jacob said. "Goodbye David" He said.

David nodded and unlocked the door before leaving. He bumped into Evie on the way out but didn't say anything to her and kept on walking down the hall. Evie walked in the room and looked around. "Dare I wonder what you and David were talking about?" She asked.

"Nothing you gotta worry about" Jacob said as he opened the blinds back up. "What's up?"

She sighed. "Look... I'm sorry for going too hard on you back in the office. I know you're not gonna ruin the protectors... not on purpose at least" She said.

"I'm not going to ruin the protectors in any way" He said. "I know what I'm doing... And I won't let this spy win. Even if it's David"

She sigh. "Well... I trust you Jacob" She said. "Anyway, things changed. Me and JNPR are leaving tonight. To get things ready for parent weekend, Ozpin asked we leave earlier"

"That's a bummer" Jacob said.

"Yeah. Jaune decided we all have dinner together before we leave" She said.

"Works for me" He said.


Cafeteria - 7:15PM

Both team RWBY and JNPR all sat down together at a table with their food. "I still don't see why you'd all go on a mission on parent weekend" Yang said.

"Yeah! Aren't your parents coming?" Ruby asked.

"Well... My parents are a bit busy" Jaune said.

"Its a long story with our parents..." Nora said and frowned slightly before she oh when Ren passed a plate of pancakes to her, and focused on devouring them.

"Nobodies leaving Achievement City" Evie said.

"And mine are in Mistral" Pyrrha said. "this way we can all spend time together with my parents"

"Huh... Well makes sense" Yang said. "It's a bummer though. You're gonna miss seeing my dad"

"Wait. nobody else is coming?" Jaune asked.

"Eeeeerrrrrr... It's complicated" Weiss and Blake said together.

"Doesn't mean we won't be having any fun this weekend!" Ruby said smiling big. "I'm so excited to see dad!"

"Easy there Rubes. keep your excitement for tomorrow" Yang said and mess her hair up. Ruby pout like a kid and groan as she did.

"Besides. I'll still be here so what's not to be excited about?" Jacob asked grinning.

"Oh yeah... Did you tell dad about Jacob?" Ruby asked Yang.

"I've told him he's a good friend... and that's all he needs to know from either of us" She said back and flicked her nose. Ruby pout again and covered her nose from her.

"So Pyrrha! What's Mistral like?" Nora asked. "Is it as beautiful as people say it is?"

"Well the whole city is built on the mountains... very nice view of the land" Pyrrha said. "Speaking of which, since it's up in the mountains, Grimm hardly show up. They're all just backed in the forests"

"Which is where we'll be going for our mission. Right?" Evie asked. "Kill some Grimm JNPR style?"

"Nothing we can't handle" Jaune said smiling.

The dinner in the mess hall went on with the two teams laughing and just all and all enjoying everyones company before they separate again. At some point, Jacob left to go to the bathroom. As he walked down the hall, he heard Yang calling for him as she caught up with him. "Hey Yang" He said.

"Jacob... hey" She said and sighed. "Look, I know i put you on the spot back when you showed me that map or whatever... And I-"

"Stop Yang" He said. "I know what you'll say... and I apologize for not telling you anything. If i had known you were going to Mountain Glenn sooner, maybe I would've said something... Then again, I got that feeling you would've gone anyway" He said and smiled.

She eh and shrugged. "You're not wrong... but I was gonna say thanks for coming out and being honest with me... And..."

"Aaaaand...?"

She sigh. "I just thought... maybe we don't have to be friends with benefits anymore. We can be so much more together" She said.

"Oh... Like together together?" He asked. "Don't get me wrong. I'm not saying no because I don't like you... but for the sake of both of us, we shouldn't. Right now I have a target painted on my back after what happened to Roman. And even more with that map" He said.

"Who? A couple thugs who can't even get into the school to begin with?" She asked and crossed her arms. "You really don't think I can't handle people who like Torchwick?"

"Trust me Yang. There's more than a couple thugs who liked the man... they're the kind of people you'd least expect is a killer"

"What like me?" She asked. "Is that what you're worried about? If i'm gonna kill you in your sleep? I mean shit, we already sleep in the same bed. What else could you be worri-"

"Look I'm not worried you're gonna kill me! I just need to deal with this alone. I can't be exactly in a relationship right now while I'm a wanted man, alright?" He asked and put her hands on her shoulders. "Believe me Yang. These aren't people you need to get involved with. I-I don't even know who these people are yet but they are coming for me, and Evie. And when they do come... they won't stop for whoever is in their way. No matter what... you understand?"

Yang didn't say anything, or give any head motions. She just pushed his arms off of her. "You're not the only one Torchwick hated. We were there to fight him and the White Fang too... They know what we look like just as much as you" She said. She just sighed and back away. "Well whoever or whatever your so worried about Jacob... Just promise me the rest of us are safe"

Jacob nodded. "Your safe Yang... You have my word" He said. "The White Fang and anyone else involved with Roman doesn't hate you as much as me and Evie right now"

"You better be right... I'm still serious about what I said before. If the people i care about get into trouble because of this, I'm holding you responsible" She said then walked away. Jacob just leaned on the wall sighing.

"Just great... How more fucked can things get this weekend?" He mumbled to himself.

Oh boy. He had no idea just how fucked things can really get for him.


Beacon landing pads - 9:55PM

Evie and JNPR left for Mistral 12 hours ago now. So far so good with Jacob and Evie separated. Right now him and RWBY were waiting for Tai Yang, Yang and Rubys daughter. They could see the airship ferry flying towards them in the distance, and Ruby just couldn't help but get all giddy with excitement.

"Oh man oh man oh man! I just can't wait for dad to get here!" Ruby said.

Weiss rolled her eyes. "Calm down already" She said.

"I CAN'T!" She said and ran around at her super fast speed.

"So now that the others are gone... Why exactly couldn't your parents come? Just wondering" Jacob said to Blake and Weiss, while Yang was busy trying to catch Ruby.

"Welp, its a long story but back when Adam took over, I left Minagerie almost a year ago to help him out... Haven't seen them since then and I don't plan on seeing them just yet" Blake said.

"My father runs the largest Dust company in Remnant. And with the White Fang not stealing shipments anymore, he's busy with gaining more Dust" Weiss said.

"Ah... well, that's a bummer" He said.

The airship finally got to the pad, and landed. The doors opened up and multiple adults walked down the ramp, onto the ground, and all walking towards their kids.

"Hm... So which one is-"

"DAAAAD!" They heard Ruby shouting. She sprinted past everyone and hugged a blonde haired guy, with a blonde patchy beard.

Tai Yang oof from the tight hug but smiled and hugged her back. "Hey there squirt" He said.

"Oh my god! You're back! I missed you so much and I've been drinking my milk like you told me and-"

"Alright Ruby. Breathe" Yang said and pulled Ruby off of him. She then hugged him. "Hey there dad"

He hugged her back. "Hey firecracker" He said. He looked behind her, seeing Blake Weiss and Jacob. "And these must be your teammates you told me about"

"Dad, this is Weiss Schnee, Blake Belladonna, and Jacob Frye" Yang said.

"Ahhh... Good to meet you all. I'm Tai Yang... I hope my girls aren't too much to handle" Tai Yang said and smiled.

"Oh nothing we can't handle, sir" Jacob said.

Tai Yang shook the girls hands then got to Jacob, giving him a more firmer handshake. "Hm... Jacob was it? Your not causing problems with the other girls... more importantly my girls. Are you boy?"

"Me causing problems? Please, the girls don't have to worry about me causing problems for them" Jacob said.

"Is that so..." He said and smirked. "That's good to know"

"Dad! We have so many stories to tell you!" Ruby said and hugged his arm.

He laughed. "Alright alright. Lets head inside" He said and messed her hair.

They all walked back down the path to Beacon. Jacob stayed behind sighing. 'I have to focus on this spy... Ugh! But I can't do it alone' He thought. 'Evie's gone. And I won't let any of the girls get involved, especially now... but shit. I'll get shit for bringing him involved. But at this point I don't care. I trust him enough for him to tag along'


Beacon Library - 12:32PM

After Jacob and the team ate lunch while telling Tai Yang stories of their adventures here at Beacon, Jacob took the time to leave. He found David at one of the tables writing in his notebook in the back. He walked over and sat in the chair across from him. As he did this, David closed his notebook and looked up. "What's up Jacob?" David asked.

Jacob took a deep breath then sighed. "I have a spot open... if you still want to help me catch this spy I mentioned" Jacob said.