With the play deep into the story we find on stage our male lead surrounded by two Team Cardinal actors, Russel Thrush the green Mohawk student and Sky Lark the taller blue hair student. Russel, who was facing Mercury directly, had the openly line, "Alright pretty boy, prepare to feel the wrath of T-," Before he can finish Mercury cut him off by punching him in the face.

Followed by the audience laughter Russel began, "DAH! You god damn wanker, you punch me right in the- (Another punch) Dah gaw, you did it again, (Another punch) Stop it, stop it, (Another punch) PISS! Oh what did Salem tell us to do in this situation?"

At the end of the line, the entire crowd fell silent as a bright spotlight fell upon Yang, dressed as Salem as she delivered her line in an echoed voice, "Tyrian, if you ever find yourself being repeatedly punch in the face. Always remember to-"

With the light and Yang's line cut off, we see Mercury delivering yet another punch with Russel crying, "GAW, he cut off the Queen."

Finally Mercury spoke, "So, are you going to dodge any of these?"

"OOOOOO, that's what she- (Another punch) HAZEL! SUPPORT!"

Sky lark, finally delivering his first line of the scene, "Well you have very nice hair, your skin is beautifully silky smooth, and honestly you're the only guy I can trust on this team."

Russel screamed, "I MEANT PUNCH HIM YOU DEATH BASTARD! Oh but thanks, you know. That really cheered me (Another punch) GAW I think he broke something that time!"


While everyone was laughing, Winter still sat unamused upon the event, "Okay seriously, no one would willingly just stand there and let their opponent repeatedly strike at them like that. That's just stupid."

After taking another sip of his flask, Qrow added, "It's called comedy, not like you Schnee's would know a thing about that. Besides, pretty sure a blatant casual punch would be so abnormal, no one would expect it from happening. I might actually give it a shot one of these days"

"You know what Branwen, why don't you try it and see how unrealistic it really is."

"The only unrealistic thing about this play is that anyone would find you attractive, much less two people and one of them is supposedly me. To be honest I think I'd rather stick my dick in an anthill."

"And I'd rather spend an eternity with Salem, than another evening with you."

Weiss sat there quietly listening in on their discussion thinking to herself 'maybe I should have sat between them, this experience would be less awkward that way.'


Backstage, however, we find Nora and Ren doing a quick rehearsal for the ending. Ren explained, "Okay, so when Mercury enters, you slowly turn around and say, what are you doing here."

Nora took a deep breath, but brashly spouted, "WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE!"

"No, no, this isn't a comedic moment. Remember, Winter believed she was never going to see Qrow again. Her expression needs to be pure shock, but her professionalism needs to keep her from showing love."

"Right got it, sorry. Let me try again, *ahem*... WHAT ARE YOU- no sorry. Let me try again." Closes eyes, breathes in... "WHAT ARE -, no that's not right."

"Are you okay?"

"It's just, everyone is loving my play and I'm too excited to do this calmly." With a tap on the shoulder, Nora turned to see Jaune as she asked, "What are you doing here?"

Ren quickly interjected, "YES THAT, say that again."

"WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE!"

"No, you just had it."

Jaune commented, "Ooooookay I don't know what's going on here, but you're needed on stage."

"Oh okay," Nora responded, "Time to really let them have it."

Ren grabbed her hand, "Wait do you still want to do the kissing scene, we could end this right after Cardin's song and it would still be a satisfying ending."

"Well I gotta have my first kiss sometime, and I can think of a few worse ways to have it." She explained breaking from his grasp.


Ten minutes later after the conclusive battle had come to a close, Yang/Salem was melted with a pale of water and all that remained was Mercury/Qrow and Nora/Winter. Mercury had his back turned away from Nora as she called out, "So that's it, you're just going to leave."

"I just did you a favor, okay Schnee. So how about we leave on good terms."

"How about you don't leave at all. Salem might be gone, but we still need you."

"Word of advice, go find yourself a nice man or woman or whatever it is you're into and have yourself a happy life. The further you are from me the better."

"Well, go ahead and take care of yourself. That is what you're best at."

While continuously facing the opposite direction, Mercury walked off. Shortly after leaving Nora alone, entered various other actors such as Cardin, Ruby, Dove, Sun, and Scarlet. Cardin announced, "Congratulations everyone, we officially have peace from that wicked witch Salem. Ah, Winter do you know where Qrow went."

"...He left," Nora answered.

"Oh, well that's unfortunate. I was beginning to tolerate him."

"Yeah... me too."

"Hey don't be sad, this is a happy day. For all of us, in fact I'm so happy, I think I might sing about it." With a little music being played in the background, "You know what, I think I will sing- *Deep Breath* OOOOOO,"


Backstage Mercury commented on the current scene, "Wait I don't remember a musical number."

Ren answered, "Yeah Cardin insisted at the last minute and Nora was excited about it."

"Ha, that Nora chick is pretty special. Is she a good kisser?"

"... I wouldn't know, we've never kissed before."

"Well hey buddy, better luck next time. As the old saying goes the early bird gets the worm, but don't worry I'll make sure she'll still spend plenty of time with her team once I use my charm on stage, after all not many can resist me after I plant a smooch on them. Now if you'll excuse me, I gotta take a leak."

Not appreciating what he said, Ren simply just turned away from Mercury as to not cause any strife. Yes the grey assassin was approaching his reward, 'maybe I'll ACCIDENTALLY slip in some tongue' he thought. He'll just say he was in the moment. 'Hell what is she gonna do, ruin the scene-' his thought was silenced when he bumped into the very large rhino Faunus, Turok. The menacingly large figure starred daggers down at the young actor.

Mercury scoffed, "Hey wide load. I don't know if you ever got the message, but hallways are for everyone."

Turok didn't say anything, he just simply stood there and continued to stare at him.

"Fine, be that way." Mercury barked as he attempted to walk around him only to be met with Turok side stepping in the same direction.

Looking back up at him, Mercury laughed, "Heh, you sure you wanna do this hambo? I've taken down bigger guys than you without even trying."

Still no response except for the intensive glaring.

Mercury Shrugged, "Suit yourself." He then attempted a roundhouse kick, which his foot was caught right before it connected with Turok's face. Lifting up the grey haired assassin, he continually slammed him into the ground multiple times. Disoriented, he hung upside as the large Faunus began shaking him until his wallet fell out, then he threw him against the wall. Weaken, he looked up to see the remaining members of team TYTS.

Thena spoke bluntly, "Hate to do this to you, but there's always casualties in war right."

"War," Mercury coughed, "What war, who the hell are you people?"

Silver explained, "Apologies, why don't I explain. To your left you have our large friend Turok, he is the muscle of the group." As the assassin looked, he saw the rhino man removing the lien from his wallet and inserting it into his pockets. "My name is Silver, I am the brains and-"

"Bullshit!" Thena barked, "I'm the brains."

With a groaned, Silver replied, "We've been over this, you're the looks."

"We'll naturally I'm the looks, but as the leader that makes me the brains AND the looks."

Before Silver can make a retort on how he excels past her in all things academically Yandere interrupted, "Wait guys, which one am I again?

The two said in unison, "Wildcard."

"Really? That's awesome."

Struggling to get back on his feet Mercury shouted, "WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU GUYS EVEN TALKING ABOUT."

Thena giggled, "Oh, sorry. Silver and I are constantly butting heads from time to time. *ahem* Turok, sweetie. Can you grab him."

Suddenly, the grey assassin was lifted up by both of his legs as he struggled to get free. "HEY LET GO OF ME! HELP, SOMEBODY HELP ME!"

But it was a fruitless endeavor, the music was too loud from Cardin's song.


Back in the audience Qrow was laughing hysterically, "Ah man, I almost didn't even show up to this thing, but I'm glad I did. My only regret is ol Jimmy isn't going to be able to see this."

"Don't be so sure Mr. Branwen." Ozpin declared, "I'm filming this scene now and will be sure to send it to General Ironwood after the show."


Phew, sorry it took so long for an update. Was spending time with the family over the holidays, then I was writing a chapter for my other Fan fiction. Then I started a new Fan fiction, but I'm back and I'm ready to write. Also thought I should point out, the epic conclusion of Nora writes a play will be in the next chapter so stay tuned for that.