We were finally within the vicinity of Mistral. After all this time spent traveling, we finally made it.

"Here we are, kids. Haven Academy." Qrow announced.

"Ugh, finally. I could really go for another pancake right about now, Ren." Nora whined.

"Just wait until we get inside, Nora." Ren said. "And then, you'll get your pancakes." Nora quickly lit up.

"Well then, what are we waiting for? Let's go!" Nora said excitedly. We all laughed. Qrow opened the gates and we all marched in. We looked around.

"Huh, not as big as Beacon." I noted.

"No kidding." Qrow said, observing. "Alright, that should be Lionheart's office just up ahead. Let's get this over with." He said.

"Please." Jaune said, exhausted. We walked into the office building ahead of us. We stepped in and looked at the balcony above us to see Lionheart standing before us.

"Heya there, buddy." Qrow called.

"Huh? Oh, yes! Of course!" He responded. "Please, come up!" He said. We walked up his steps to his office. "Please, sit." He said. I was about to sit until Qrow stopped me.

"We'll stand, thanks." He said with a suspicious look on his face.

"As you wish." Lionheart responded. Now that I think about it, his voice does soundy kind of shaky. "So, erm, how may I help you?" He asked.

"You don't have to do anything. In fact, we wanted to help you." Qrow answered. He still looked suspicious.

"With what?"

What do you mean 'with what?' In case you've forgotten, people want to attack Haven. Have you been paying any attention or are you just that dumb?" Qrow said. Jaune, Nora, Ren and I all looked at each other. I grabbed Uncle Qrow's arm, signaling him to chill out. He looked at me and understood. He loosened up a bit. "We just want a place to stay at so we can help fight off whatever might be coming. If that's a problem, we'll leave." He said as he got closer to Lionheart's face. Lionheart hesitated.

"I think that can be arranged." Qrow just smiled and backed off.

"Fantastic." Qrow said quietly. He began walking towards the door. We followed him, taking a few looks back.


I sighed and poured myself another cup of tea and walked towards my office window. I took a small sip and watched as my students trained. When I heard a voice from behind me say,

"Hey, Leo…"

I dropped my glass.