Chapter 3:

"Quite a surprise seeing you again." Ozpin said as he sipped down more coffee, glancing out of the huge clock face that decorated the back of his office. "Though the next time you choose to visit, please don't beat up my students. At the very least, let me know if they start causing trouble."

"Hehe..." The Faunus smiled sheepishly. "Sorry..."

"Well, whatever." Ozpin waved his hand, dismissing the matter. "It seems you are doing well Nicole."

"Well as can be Ozpin!" She said, giving a thumbs-up.

"Sir..." Ruby started. "I understand that you know her, but could you introduce us before we all get really confused?"

"My apologies..." He said, standing up. "This here is Nicole Tamias. She was once a student of Beacon just like you and a member of team WNDR."

"Team Wander?" Weiss frowned. "I've heard of them. They are rumored to be the only team in Beacon to comprise solely of Faunus. And supposedly, they were the most powerful graduates of their time."

"You have done reading up Ms. Schnee." Ozpin nodded. "Yes, Nicole and her teammates were amongst the strongest graduates of this academy. And along with them is our dear Professor Goodwitch."

"Glyndy and us went through loads together!" Nicole smiled. "Seems like she is still as stiff as she was back then!"

"Stop it Nicole!" Glynda snapped, obviously getting irritated by the Faunus's imposed nickname. Ruby and Yang had to fight themselves to suppress their chuckles. Glynda snapped her head to them, glaring through those oval glasses.

"Aww, come on Glyndy! You can't be that uptight all the time!" The Faunus said as she gave her a hug. "We have to relive our academy days now that I'm here!"

"I will do no such thing!" Glynda snapped, pushing the Faunus away. "I have classes to prepare for and assignments to finish up. If you'll excuse me..." With a flourish of her cape, she left the office.

"Nuts..." The Faunus grumbled. "Well, don't matter. I do have my own things to handle too." Turning to Ozpin, she pulled out a small piece of paper from her coat pocket. "Wesley sent me."

"Wesley Snides?" Ozpin frowned. "Whatever reason?"

"Since graduation, you know he's been working not just as a hunter but a travelling law enforcement agent right?" Nicole said. "Well, recently, we've got our hands full with a bunch no good thieves and the usual security and police force can't take the cut. So we got called in."

"Thieves?" Yang arched an eyebrow. "Aren't we exaggerating a bit too much on them to call in professional hunters?"

"Well, thieves is an understatement." Nicole elaborated. "We are dealing with Chimera, a notorious trio of criminals who steal classified technology for their own needs. Already, they've conducted more raids on weapon development factories and technological research facilities. What they do with them? They create ingenious weapons and sell them to the highest bidder. The bidder's isn't the problem though. The issue is the huge lose of sensitive equipment and the fact these guys are making weapons illegally."

"True." Weiss nodded. "Every country has its own stake in development. If things like that ended up in terrorist hands, who knows what sort of chaos could happen?"

"Not to mention the White Fang may suddenly instigate all our war..." Blake frowned. "And Torchwick may get brighter ideas. But how does this concern us?"

Nicole smiled. "Simple. Wesley and I know of Beacon's standards and believe we can find back-up here! Of course, we won't ask you to directly involve yourselves, you are still students after all. But if anything, just give a helping hand here and there would be greatly appreciated!"

"Hmm..." Ozpin eyed the letter with great scrutiny as he spoke. "So you wish for Beacon's assistance in law enforcement?"

"We'd get the police, but Chimera is a tough outfit." Nicole replied. "They've beaten people ranging from regular old security guards to highly sophisticated combat droids. They're a nasty bunch."

Ozpin looked for a while, contemplating the situation. Ruby looked in between the two of them, thinking about everything Nicole had said. Before long, she made her decision.

"If they are stealing technology and using it for evil ends, I won't let it slide." She said, causing Nicole and Ozpin's gazes to turn to her. "People will be in trouble if we don't stop them right? So if there is anything I can do to help..."

Nicole brightened. "That's the spirit! I like your spunk kid!"

"Thanks... but..." Ruby glanced back at her team. Surprisingly, they all smiled and nodded.

"Sure thing." Weiss said. "If these crooks get such technology to the White Fang, they could inadvertently start a war. I'm with you on stopping them."

Blake agreed. "Not to mention they may have connections with that crook Torchwick. I'm in too."

"Count me in!" Yang winked. "I'm not leaving the fun to you all!"

"I suppose I can't stop you right now." Ozpin smiled. "However, exercise the utmost caution. You are not dealing with creatures of Grimm, but organized criminals."

"You got it sir!" Ruby nodded before turning to Nicole. "So, when do we start?"

The Faunus grinned. "Now."