Every inch of him was burning. His breathing had become short and shallow. The taste of blood filled his mouth. He had failed to protect one of the maidens and the world would suffer for it.

There was cruel laughter. His killer was kneeling beside him and leaning over him. "Oh Ozpin I was expecting so much more from you." Cinder taunted. "Salem made it seem like this would be a challenge"

He mustered every ounce of energy he had left. "You will be stopped and so will your queen. You have no right to the powers you hold.

He was beginning to be consumed by the darkness. He knew when he woke up it would be in a new body. Someone who would have to carry the burden of his failure.

Oscar's eyes snapped open. He was curled in a small ball in his bed. A whimper escaped from him.

'Are you all right Oscar?'

Oscar didn't say anything but got out of bed and lit the lantern. He grabbed his small patched backpack and began packing.

"What was that?" Oscar finally asked breaking the unusual silence.

'The night I died.'

"Then that woman...she's the person who stole the fall maiden's powers right?"

'Yes.'

There was another long silence between them.

'Oscar I cannot guarantee your safety on this journey. This will not be an easy undertaking. There are people out there who would hurt you should they learn that you carry my soul. The evil in this world that does not care that you are a child.'

Oscar closed his eyes. "I...I know." He said in a shaky voice. "Salem would try to use me to find the relics and the maidens. This whole thing is terrifying but I can't just sit at the farm knowing what I do. If I can do something to help I have to. Even if it means I'll be in danger."

Oscar swore he could feel someone hugging him. But there was no one else in the room. "Oz?" He asked. It was the first time he had ever said the headmaster's name out loud.

'Your courage is commendable Oscar. I understand now why fate chose you.'

"Um if that was supposed to be a compliment then thanks I guess."


A/N: Aw Ozpin being a ghost dad makes me so happy. Sorry this is short I just wanted to do something quick in the middle of the night.