Hey! So this is just some random plot that I had to write out out of my head. Will not be updated regularly, just when and if I suddenly come up with a chapter. As always, feel free to comment some ideas and I will definitely consider writing them up! Thanks!
I watched the current tournament battle end between team TYNA of Beacon and team UNDR of Atlas. Despite being incredibly strong, Atlas trained were taught to abide by ranks, rules and plans. The team's plan had been broken about three-quarters of the way through and led to their ultimate defeat. I cheered enthusiastically, as I did with all the Beacon teams and got up to leave the auditorium for a break. I was a graduate of Beacon academy and had returned to the school to pass on the knowledge and train the younger generations. Also, I was in league with Headmaster Ozpin and protecting the entire Beacon kingdom. Before I returned as a trainer, I had entered the Vale government as a national security agent and made my way into Ozpin's inner circle. So when I was offered an instructing job at Beacon Academy, I hopped at the chance.
As I teleported from the floating Tournament Auditorium back onto the ground, students from all schools fled past me to some central point in Beacon's front courtyard. Raising an eyebrow, I followed behind to be startled by sudden gunshots flying through the air above me. I glanced up and my jaw dropped as I spotted Atlas-trained Winter Schnee and my once-lost-thought-compromised best friend Qrow sparring on the raised bridges. They collided, the force crushing the bridge and the pair dropped out of my sight. I blinked in shock. Qrow was alive and well. Frustration quickly replaced the shock. He was alive and well and didn't think of contacting me in the past few months to let me know?! What a bastard. I joined the rushing students to catch the last of the fight.
"Schnee!" commanded a voice. A voice that I knew well.
I shoved my way to the front of the viewing group, standing behind a silent Ruby and Weiss. General James Ironwood of the Atlas military slowly walked up to the battle. Officer Winter Schnee, older sister of our very own Weiss ice-queen Schnee, had her thin sword blade pointed at Qrow's neck. The courtyard was a mess; broken concrete slabs strewn around and sliced lampposts scattered the grounds.
"General Ironwood, sir!" Winter automatically stood at attention, fully facing her boss.
The strict dark-haired commanding officer strolled up to her, two robot guards flanking him.
"What is the meaning of this?" he ordered.
"He started the altercation, sir." She accused.
"Actually, that's not true." Qrow spoke up lazily, voice slurring slightly. I rolled my eyes. He was drunk, as always. Despite that, he managed his drunkness incredibly well.
"She attacked first." He continued, stretching his arms behind his head.
"Is this true?" James Ironwood questioned his subordinate. With plenty of student witnesses to testify against her, the older Schnee hesitated before breaking eye contact with her superior.
"And you…what are you doing here?" Jim stepped past Winter and murmured his question to Qrow.
"I could ask you the same question." My friend slurred back.
"I-"
"Come, come. If you want to watch a fight, there is a perfectly good auditorium just around the corner with better seats. And popcorn." Ozpin and Glynda also appeared on the scene.
"Break it up people! We will take care of this mess." Added Glynda, waving the crowd away.
I decided to also make my entrance and stepped between Ruby and Weiss.
"Mind telling me why I wasn't invited to this reunion?" I stated, strolling up to the other adults. James 'Jimmy' shot me a quick look of disbelief.
"Follow, Schnee. Let's get out of here." and the Atlas military left into the Beacon Academy. I watched them go with a cautious eye. Why would Ironwood turn up to Beacon? Glynda turned to the courtyard and began repairing it.
"Qrow, Sapphire. A word. Please." Ozpin then turned and began back to his office. I sighed and shook my head. This could not get any worse.
I trailed behind the headmaster from a distance, mentally preparing myself for the unwanted reunion of Ozpin's inner soon joined by my side in silence.
I frowned. Qrow.
"Sapphire…" he started quietly. I crossed my arms in front of me and studiously ignored him. I quickened my steps away from him.
"Please, Saph…"
I whirled around and shot him an angry look, my bright blue eyes flaming.
"Don't you Saph me." I glanced around, suddenly aware of the wandering students and lowered my voice.
"I was part of your bloody field team and was your best friend and you didn't even think to let me know you were…I don't know…alive?!"
Qrow scratched his head. "The thought probably did occur to me-"
"-but you were too drunk to follow it through." I abruptly finished for him and joined Ozpin and Glynda in the elevator up to his office. The Headmaster and his Assistant wisely kept their mouths shut. Qrow quickly took his place by my side.
"Where is all this anger coming from? It cant all be from me dropping contact."
"Then you must be a lot more stupider than I gave you credit for." I spat out. A spark of understanding lit up his eyes.
"Were you perhaps, worried about me, Miss Sapphire?" he asked, smirking with a knowing look in my direction. I sighed in annoyance and face palmed myself just as the doors opened.
We filed out, Ozpin heading behind his desk and the rest of us scattered through the room.
"What were you thinking?!" Winter exclaimed, approaching Qrow with her hands behind her back but fire lighting up her face. Her Commander easily agreed, fisting a hand.
"If you were one of my men, I'd have you shot." He threatened. I rolled my eyes. I wasn't exactly on Atlas's dictatorship-like side.
Qrow was likewise.
"If I was one of your men, I'd shoot myself." He casually stated, pulling out a flask of what probably held alcohol.
"Well, I cant condone his behaviour," started Glynda, "but your actions certainly didn't help the situation." She crossed her arms, glaring at Winter.
"He was drunk!" Winter defended.
"He's always drunk." The blonde assistant retorted, her hands flying out in exclamation. We all paused and turned to Qrow, who happened to be drinking from his flask. He stopped abruptly when he realised we watched him. Ozpin finally broke the stunned silence, sighing in exhaustion.
"Qrow, what are you doing here?" he sunk down into his chair, elbows leaning on his desk.
"You can't just go dark in the field and not communicate with us." Scolded James.
"I'm not one of your robots Jimmy." Qrow snapped back.
"General." Schnee stepped up confidently, hands folded behind her back. Qrow turned his attention to her.
"Whatever." He drawled. "You sent me to get intel and I'm telling you, the enemy is here." Qrow glanced at Ozpin. Jim wandered to lean against the end of Ozpin's desk.
"We know." He deadpanned.
"What a way to tell him." I shot the Commander a dirty look.
"Oh, oh, so you know." Qrow sarcastically answered, his palms patting the air in aggravation. "Excuse me for risking my life to keep you all informed!"
"Qrow."
"Communication's a two-way street pal. You see this?" my friend pulled out his phone and pointed to it. "That's the send button."
"They had reason to believe you had been compromised." Schnee frowned at the scythe master.
"And I have reason to believe you're not supposed to be here. Seriously, who invited her?" and he pointed at the white-haired officer. Silence overtook the room.
"Schnee, we will discuss this back on the ship." James ordered.
"But sir-" she turned.
"Winter. Leave."
Her mouth fell open before she grimly saluted in acknowledgement. "Yes sir."
She spun on her heel and marched to the elevator, pausing to glare sideways at Qrow. He winked in response before she quickly left. Silence took over the room for a moment.
"Go on." Jim urged Qrow.