A/N: Chapter 7 of Ice Prince. Thank you Shiranai Atsune for ideas and allowing me to write this. Enjoy!

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Chapter 7: Target Sighted

Principal's Office...

"Tea or coffee, Mister Schnee?" Glynda asked, leading her guest in and closing the door softly behind her. The space was quite large and tidy, she spend a good portion out of her busy schedule cleaning up her work space. Pulling out the ingredients she waited patiently for his answer. "I do have both for such occasion."

"Coffee would be preferred." He spoke, making himself comfortable on the couch and closed his eyes. The sound of the grinder reached his ears followed by the scent of the coffee beans. Opening an eye he watched as a steaming cup of the brewed brown liquid greeted him. Taking the small spoon he scooped a small cube of sugar and slowly stirred it in. Putting the silverware down, he raised the cup to his lips and took a sip.

"Is it to your liking?"

"Hmmm...not bad, but still a brand purchased by commoners." He replied after lowering the cup, gazing at the principal with icy blue eyes. "It's...mediocre at best."

"All words aside let's get to the point." Glynda took a seat behind her desk, propping her elbows on the desk and glanced at her guest. "The student body have been excited and anxious for your arrival."

"I too would be excited and anxious for my own arrival."

"We've scheduled for you to speak for about forty-five minutes to an hour. If you would like to stay behind and answer questions you are more than welcome to do so."

"I am a bit interested to hearing what the students have to say so I'll bare the suggestion in mind." Eis replied before taking another sip of his drink, letting the warm liquid soothe his throat. "I could probably learn a thing or two."

"Miss Goodwitch?" A small knock occurred and a professor cautiously popped her head in. "The entire student body including the teacher faculty have taken place in the assembly hall. We are just waiting on you and Mister Schnee."

"Thank you Professor Peach. We'll be there in a few." Nodding her head in understanding, Professor Peach left them alone and quickly made her way back to the assembly hall, the sound of her heels disappearing around the corner.

"Out of curiosity, what subject does she teach?" asked Eis as he reached for his cup.

"She's in charge of the vegetation and what grows in various places in Remnant."

"Aaah, a fine profession indeed." The white-haired heir nodded, putting down his now finished drink and dabbed his mouth with a napkin.

"Well then, shall we get going?" Glynda stood up, walking over to the door and proceeded to lead Eis towards the auditorium. Along the way she filled the white-haired heir on the school's history as well as the layout, pointing out a couple of worthy monuments and paintings that framed the hallway. The young man nodded his head here and there, opening his mouth to make quirks but most of the time he allowed his eyes to roam across his surroundings in silence.

"Right this way." A guard spoke, stepping aside to let them through the back door.

"Wow, that seems like a full house." Eis spoke as he sneaked a peak through the curtains, taking in the sight of a lot of students and teachers talking to one another. His eyebrow twitched just slightly and he took a deep breath, trying to quell his nerves and keep his face as stoic as he possibly could. Well of course, who wouldn't want to come and see me speak? I better put on my best, for Father's sake.

"I'll go out first and introduce you. Please wait until I call for you." Glynda told him before stepping out into the open, making her way to the podium in smooth strides.

"Oh it's Principal Goodwitch!"

"That's the principal? I haven't seen her before!"

"She's looking good as ever!"

So that's the principal of this school...Blake mused, listening to the chatter around her. Pyrrha sat next to her but the red-haired student only had a smile on her face and her hands neatly folded over her lap. She seems pretty powerful...I can feel her aura all the way out here...

"Settle down, everyone. Settle down now." Glynda spoke and the voices hushed, the students as well as the present teacher faculty gave her their full attention. "As you are well aware we have a very special guest here to talk to you. Taking the time out of his schedule, I would like to welcome Eis Schnee. Please give him a warm welcome." The air was filled with claps as Eis took the stage, making his way over and shook Glynda's hand firmly. Once she had stepped off and took her seat, the white-haired heir turned to face the front and addressed the school body.

"Greetings, ladies and gentlemen of this prestigious institution. My name is Eis Schnee and it is my honor to stand here before you as a representative of my Father's company." Eis began as he swept his gaze across the audience. He subconsciously gripped the podium tighter than expected with both hands, but he continued speaking, "Your wonderful professors are doing their best to prepare you for the world beyond these walls, but understand that not everything can be taught from inside a classroom."

"Never stop striving for knowledge, feed that crave to always pursue more. In this world it is all about competition. Your opponents will not wait for you to make a move, they will leave you in the dust. They will take advantage of you and make sure you don't come out on top. That's why you have to do whatever it takes to stay on top. You wonder, 'How do I stay above all the rest?', 'How do I make sure I'm always steps ahead of my competition?'. The answer is simple, you make it your own priority to get the maximize output every single day. Never waste time worrying about the little things. Think about the bigger picture and do what you think would be best for either a company or yourself."

"You may even have bad days, but it all comes down to your ambitions and the drive to motivate yourself. If you want something, the best thing to do is obtain what you desire with your own hands when others have failed. Don't like anyone to tell you any differently. If you see a great opportunity you better take it, because you don't know when that opportunity will come back again. It is important to stay a few steps above your other opponents. The reason why my father's company is doing so well is because he doesn't lounge around doing nothing. He tries to take every opportunity possible to stand above all the rest!"

Uugh...is he preaching about taking advantage over others for one's own selfish gains? Blake's eyebrows twitched as she sat through the speech, her fingers digging into her own arm. Makes me sick just sitting here and do nothing...

"So I leave you with this in mind: Take risks. Be aggressive and go out there and show the world you aren't pushovers. Things will not just fall into your laps unless you go after them yourself with your own power. Thank you. Thank you, you've been a wonderful audience." Eis waved at the student body with his left hand, making sure he had a smile on his face as his audience gave him a standing ovation. "Thank you very much. Thank you. I seem to have some extra time so I will open the floor to questions you may have for me."

"Mr. Schnee, what do you plan on doing afterward?" One of the students asked him. "Will you come back to visit us in the near future?"

"Well, I might stay around town for awhile, seeing as I haven't been around these parts before. Perhaps I'll meet some of you on the road." I hope to whoever it is above that I will never see any of their faces ever again. Just staring at them while speaking is enough interaction as it is. "Don't hesitate to come and say hi. As to visiting this campus again, that remains to see if my schedule is open."

"Sir, if I may, what do you plan on doing in terms of your education?" A teacher from the front row questioned. "Seeing as you are next in line to inheriting your father's company, will you not pursue a degree?"

"As far as I am concerned I am self-taught, learning everything I can from my father. Should I find the time I might pursue a degree but that hasn't been a top priority on my list of things to do."

"Do you have any comments regarding your siblings, Winter and Whitley?"

"Is Winter back in Vale or is she still up in Atlas?"

"How old is Whitley now? Can he speak words?"

"Your mother hasn't made any public appearances lately, is she doing okay?"

"Has your father implement any new companies laws in terms of the White Fang making their moves?"

"Does your father have a plan to counter the White Fang?"

"There hasn't been any recent attacks on the SC from the White Fang, wouldn't it be a great advantage to figure out where they're hiding and wipe them out?"

What?! Blake couldn't help but glare daggers at the student who asked that question. If her ribbon wasn't tied above her head, her ears would've been seen laying flat against her hair. How dare that subject be uttered here...!

"That's enough questions." Glynda stood up immediately to address the crowd before Eis could respond and much to the relief of Blake. The heir to the Schnee Company truly not excepting such a barrage of questions so he stood silently on stage, a calm demeanor on his face. The principal's eyes were narrowed dangerously, daring anyone to argue against her before she turned and bowed her head to him. "My apologies, we are very grateful for the time you allotted for us."

"No problem, do invite me again if the need arises. Study hard students, I look forward to working with some of you in the near future." Waving a final wave as the students clapped for him, he strode out the back door while accompanied by escort. With his Scroll in hand he quickly sent a text to the family driver and in 10 minutes, watched as his ride pulled up to the curb.

"How was it, sir?" The driver asked, watching his guest and pulled out of the parking lot when instructed.

"Stressful like I had imagined. However, they gobbled up my words like mindless lambs. Father wouldn't be pleased by my report." The white-haired male pinched the bridge of his nose and sighed. "For tomorrow please scout out anything remotely good in this town, from restaurants to shopping malls. I would prefer a local shop that serves beverages and a small meal."

"As you wish, sir. I'll get to it immediately."

After school...

"I'm hooooooome~"

"Welcome back!" Yin called from the living room, not turning around to see his sister walk in. He was currently sitting on the floor, legs crossed and his tongue sticking out the corner of his mouth. "Just in time to see me kick this zombie's ass!"

"Haven't you beaten this game like...twenty times already?" Ruby huffed, sitting on the couch and watched as her brother's character blow off a zombie's head with a bullet to the head. "Honestly you know the layout of every level like the back of your hand."

"Which is why I'm grinding on the hardest floor!" Yin grinned when the boss level appeared, curling his fingers around the controller in anticipation. "Here it is! The big boy! Prepared to get shot in the ba-"

"Yin! Don't forget to help Ruby prepare for her school next week!" Taiyang hollered when he followed after his youngest, taking off his shoes and going into the kitchen. Putting on his usual kitchen apron that Summer gave him for his birthday, he added,"Don't want her to be under prepared, also you might need to pick her up starting tomorrow. I'm getting a lot of stuff happening back at work that I may not be able to pick her up on time."

"No sweat Dad, I got it." Yin replied before peeking over his shoulder to ask, "Does that mean you won't have time to take the both of us out to town this weekend?"

"Sorry kiddo, but it looks like I'll be booked." Taiyang sighed when he noticed the sad expression on his son's face. "It just came up without warning. I promise I'll make it up to you and Ruby sometime later."

"That's okay Dad, but since you can't take us there's no time to waste!" Quick-saving the game and turning off the console, Yin placed the controller on the coffee table and stood up. Stretching his arms over his head he stated with a cheerful voice, "Rubes! We need to head out tonight!"

"Ehhhh? But I just got back!" She complained lightly, rising to her feet slowly.

"I know, but we need to get you a new helmet! Can't have my sister riding without safety first!" The blond grabbed his keys, his wallet and a jacket before making his way to the door to strap on his boots. "We'll get you some school stuff when all the shops are open!"

"Make sure you guys are back in time for dinner. Not a lot of stores are still open around Patch at this time and I'm not sure if there are any airships heading out to Vale." Taiyang frowned, crossing his arms over his chest.

"I'll send a text to the shopkeeper here to let him know we're on our way, his shop is the best one we got and the very same one I got the helmets from in the first place. Rubes! Meet me out in 5!" with that Yin was out the door, Scroll in hand. The other two just stared before looking at each other and laughed.

"Are you doing okay at your job?" Taiyang asked once his laughter subsided.

"Yup, I think I'll do good as the receptionist or errand girl. But I also think I'll do good as a waitress! There's so many positions I'd like to do, however I shouldn't be overly ambitious. Otherwise I wouldn't be able to perform a task with all that I have." Ruby replied.

"Yup, that's a good thought to have. Just do your best as always." Taiyang smiled, ruffling her hair with a hand. She reminds me so much of Summer. "While you two are out, I'll see if Qrow can get me a airship permit for the bike sometime this week. It'll be more convenient and we wouldn't have to share one for two vehicles."

"Not being bias or anything, but I like it when you take me places. Yin can be...a bit wild."

"I understand Pumpkin, but sometimes I would either leave earlier or later than the two of you depending on what I need to do for my job. So it would be best if Yin got a permit as well, it'll save the morning headaches."

"Yeah that makes sense..."

"Yin knows what he's doing, and he loves you to bits and pieces. I'm sure he'll take responsibility when you're with him. If not then I can ground him for a month and not let him ride the bike, he'd be devastated."

"Haha, alright...Well I better get going. I bet he's wondering why I'm taking too long." Waving goodbye, Ruby flew out the door and skipped to where her brother was waiting with Bumblebee in tow. He was playing a game on his Scroll, the usual tongue sticking out of the corner of his mouth.

"Oh there you are! Was thinking you'd bail out on me."

"Yeah right! As if I'd do that sort of thing!" Ruby huffed, giving her brother a stink-eye as he put away his device. "I'm not that mean."

"I know, I know! I'm just pulling your leg." He mounted Bumblebee before patting the space behind him and smiled. "Come on, short stuff. I have your helmet stashed away in the compartment. Wear mine cause it's bigger, the place we're going to isn't too far away. " Putting on the yellow helmet and smiling, Ruby settled in and wrapped her arms around her brother's waist. Revving the engine twice, they headed out.

"Color me surprise, this place is still standing." Ruby's voice was a little muffled as she got off Bumblebee. Taking off Yin's helmet she quickly flattened down her motorcycle hair with a free hand. The two of them rode for about twenty minutes and came to what seemed like a bike shop. "There...I think that should do the trick."

"I know right? It's like my favorite shop here if you need bike gear and things like that." Yin smiled, tucking the smaller red helmet underneath an arm and nudging the bike stand out with a foot. "While Uncle Qrow fixes stuff cause he's a mechanic, you can get new gears and other wares here."

"Yin, I had half a mind to not say 'yes I'm still open' when you messaged me this late in the night." The owner, an elderly gentleman with a wrinkled brow and small clumps of hair on both sides of his head, stated when the siblings walked through the doors. "I'm not young like the rest of them other owners so I'd like my sleep pretty darn soon."

"Sorry about the late notice, but Rubes here needs a new helmet." The blond apologized, watching as his sister wondered around the shop 'ooing' at everything she saw. "Her head's gotten a bit bigger since the last time we came."

"Bigger 'cause of that smart brain of hers! Ohohoho!" The shopkeeper chuckled. Holding out his hand Yin passed the red helmet over and he inspected it. "Hmmmm...well I do say you two have keep it in mint condition. Much better than everyone else I've had in recent times." Rummaging around he took out a measuring tape and measured the circumference of Ruby's head. Mumbling the number over and over, he picked up the old helmet and measured the opening before nodding his head. "Yup, she's gonna need an adult helmet."

"See? What did I tell you? Your head did get bigger!" Yin chuckled, ruffling his sister's hair. "And check it out, you've been upgraded to adult!"

"I am an adult!" She stuck her tongue out in response.

"Luckily for you two I had a shipment of helmets come in the other day, and the larger ones have been restocked." Disappearing into the back, he came out with a pure white helmet in his hands. "Unfortunately, it's not exactly painted so...either you two can come back once I'm done painting them the usual solid black color or you can pay for it as it is."

"What's the difference in price?" asked Yin.

"For the solid black color, it's the same regular price. If you wanted me to paint it a certain way then it'll be extra depending on the color as well as if there's designs."

"What do you think Rubes?" The blond turned to his sister to get her input. This is about her helmet after all, so she gets the final say in the matter.

"Lets pay for it as it is." She chirped after giving it some thought. "I can always ask Uncle Qrow if it's okay to use the spray paints in his shop."

"There we have it! You know my helmet could also use a paint job now that I look at it carefully." Fishing out some lien from his wallet, Yin placed the correct amount on the counter along with a few extra bills as a 'thank you'. Exiting the store he could see Ruby hugging her new helmet against her chest. "Wow, loving on it already?"

"Who wouldn't?" She replied before handing it to him. "Keep it safe in the compartment, I don't want it to get dirty on the way home."

Somewhere in the city...

"Adam, you saw him with your own eyes didn't you? During the assembly?"

"Of course I did, everyone was in attendance. He's the real deal, that's for sure. Definitely the heir to the Schnee Company, I can see the hostile, uncaring look in the depths of his eyes."

"So...what's the plan?" Blake looked up, watching the red-haired male leaning against the wall. "How do we engage him?"

"Since he's going to be in town for awhile, stake out his tendencies. Make note of the places he goes to and how frequent his visits are. I already have scouts in the field ready to document his every moves." Adam grinned as he held up his Scroll like it was the most important thing in the world. "We'll hit him when he least excepts it."

"I heard...some things in there...during the speech." She told him, drawing her knees into her chest. "To think some of the students wanted to ask questions...about the White Fang..."

"Baby..." Crossing the room he wrapped his arms around her, lovingly. She leaned into him, taking comfort and almost relaxed in his arms. "Don't think about it too much. They're nothing but a lesser race when compared to the faunus. We'll soon have them enslaved and doing our work for us."

"Do we have a back up plan in case things go south?"

"That won't happen, I'll make sure of it."

"Adam, I'm serious."

"...Fine. If things turn for the worse...we'll initiate Plan B." She tilted her head up to look into his eyes, noticing the usual sneer on his face. "Total race extinction. Starting with the Schnees. We'll make an example out of them, one of which the other humans will never forget."