To DeathDemonWolf: Uhuh…thanks for the old English and opinion. What caught you about Nate?
To Thermalsinpern: Nice guess but just a guess that's it. None of them are actually Kane's but the GDI is very obvious.
To Ghost: Haha…sure, thanks. But I don't roll with B-slaps nor should I do that to my parents.
To Evinco: Wow…you really did play C&C TW3 or KW. I'll consider your suggestion.
To Guest: Yeah, I agree with you. It just came in my head so I'll try to tip that off.
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AN: Hey guys. I'm back with another chapter, As I have said earlier I'm again late for updating the chapter than my usual weekly update, I'm sorry. I shouldn't be saying this but I'm 'literally' getting killed right now, don't ask why, you can just say that Life is Unfair and mine is really messed up and it's affecting my time here in FF. Thanks for the OC's by the way, I really appreciate those people who gave out random names.
So yeah enjoy the chapter and leave your opinions and comments on the review section. Not much to say huh? Please bear with my mood and writing at the moment. Hehe…ehhh…
This isn't really a chapter. More like reasons or explanation about the events happened in the past chapters.
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Location: ?
In the dead night, The moon gloomed full (Half-shattered) in the night sky and the dark reflected ocean. Suddenly a contingent Spinal-looking figures with red and green blinking lights descended from the thick dark clouds.
Inside a room we see brown haired a man in white military uniform. The uniform seems to symbolize a high-ranking officer of the military and within that uniform was a symbol of the Kingdom of Atlas. Then a person in armor with a rifle on his back approached the man.
"Brigade-General Thrawl, your presence is needed on the bridge" The person in armor said.
Location: Katie's Crust Café
"3rd Person POV"
Back with Nate, Fredrick, Stella and Chloe who was sleeping beside Nate in the fancy restaurant as they were having their private moment discussing things and finishing their food. Don't even try to ask Nate about his Trauma with the CABAL. He already saw Nod Generals get assassinated by Robots during the TW2. Wait!? When did that CABAL Reference started?
"By the way, I never knew why Gryle built a forward base in Vale" Fredrick asked curiously. Of course he didn't know this because he was too busy sharing the word back in the Nod cities and liberating Menagerie. He barely had breaks last month.
"The commander was being predictive during our rising here in Remnant and she was concerned on how the four kingdoms would act due to our sudden intervention. By the timewe knew Atlas was a superpower and was on red alert, she was growing alarmed, so she managed to infiltrate Beacon Academy and set up a forward base here Vale. That base was built just in case if Atlas will send troops to Vytal thus informing High-Command to ready up our forces if things go out unexpected" Stella explained to the confessor as he nodded in response.
"I see where you're going. Vale is an important staging point for Atlas if they're planning a move on Vytal giving them a great advantage in resupplying or refueling their forces right?" Fredrick said.
"Yes, Vale is a gateway to Vytal. Without that Refueling port and Transmit Tower here in Vale, It will take months before Atlas or Vale can open that door traveling across the continent" Stella said.
"The commander is quiet protective these days, I even noticed that there was a mark of stress on her face" Fredrick said.
"She does works from assassination contracts during her stay here, besides we can't just go in the open and burn everything we come across" Nate said.
"Not to mention, she's trying to be all friendly with the Schnee on her team just to gouge out that information we want from the SDC" Fredrick added.
"Sooner or later, there'll be a conflict in Vytal, I just know it. So for now let's enjoy peace while we can" Nate said.
"Well…We still got two hours before our ride arrives. I say we go cause some havoc!" Fredrick suggested as he received glares from both of his friends.
"The commander told us to lay low and not to gain any unwanted attention. Don't jeopardize our …'vacation' Fredrick" Stella said with a stern voice.
"Ow, Come on don't be a party pooper Stella" Fredrick said as Stella just rolled her eyes
"Aren't confessors suppose to be disciplined and meek or act like a dignified individual, you're quiet stubborn right now" Stella questioned Fredrick.
"Uh…have you met Fredrick? He's been the weirdest Confessor I have ever met in the Brotherhood" Nate said.
"Hey! I find that offensive for comparing me with other priests. Not because I'm one of them that doesn't mean I can't be like a normal average person in the community" Fredrick said back with a little pout as Nate and Stella just gave another glare to the Confessor.
"Can we not?" Stella said with an irritated voice trying to stop the argument.
"Okay, okay, you guys win" Fredrick said in surrender as he dismissively waved both arms.
"How about your mission back in Mantle" Fredrick asked again to Stella.
"Didn't you read the report. If you're asking about Atlas. It's an Advance-looking city, skyscrapers, tenth-floored buildings. But less advanced than the GDI to be honest" Stella said. If you have watched Star Trek 2012 then you do know how the City of Atlas looks like.
"Let's just wake Chloe and go" Nate said.
Location: Vale
"Gryle's POV"
The day was fun to simply say it. I was walking on my way back to the sky port and book a flight back to Beacon. Along the way, I see alleyways filled with stamped Flyers saying "Join the Brotherhood" with our insignia printed, I guess our influence in the kingdom is spreading well and we are receiving massive supports from Faunus and Humans all over the world, the council can't pretty much do anything about it, this are mainly proposals not demands and If they try to act against the Brotherhood, they're gonna lose support from the people and I'll have them meet a face full of bullets.
But the city was still on full rest status due to the peaceful and attractive culture of Vale, not that I'm against that. The fact was this people were living in their daily lives, acting like nothing happened the past months, as if the White Fang won't attack anytime or they just live oblivious to the hard works of the authorities and hunters.
Since Saboteurs and I pretty much gobbled up all the information needed about Remnant from the Libraries and bookstores. Only left now are theories or predictions.
I then reached a certain alleyway. The area was clear, so it was a suitable area of privacy. Then two figures came out from the shadows and revealed themselves and approached me. On the right was a Young girl whose hair was a combination of pink and brown on each side carrying a modified rapier disguised as a simple pink parasol, a spy that infiltrated the White Fang on undercover as Roman's Top Henchmen.
On the left was a Confessor Priestess named Hana Ameyuri, the one in charge of the operating Brotherhood in the city undergrounds and a spy that infiltrated the SDC Vale branch just a week ago. Apparently, the SDC had two separate factions, one was the DMG or Dust-Mining Group which concentrates more on their Economic advance and was protected by the AAF and where are Faunus Slavery is being used while the SWF or the Schnee Weapons Foundation that concentrates on Dust Military Hardwares for the AAF which locations was VERY VERY classified to the public and employees of the SDC. Not even the highest of the SDC knew of these facilities, not even Weiss. Cannot risk for a White Fang attack even they have their personal and powerful security force.
Hana Ameyuri was also in charge of the management and security of the Faunus protestors in Vale to avoid any harm that would disrupt the Protest. But I ordered her not to start a militia or rebellion, instead she used my Black Blade Militants as the forefront.
During my first days here in Vale. Me and Hana operated a Brotherhood beneath the city with a path leading to my base near Beacon. We we're gathering supporters and those wish to follow the ways of Nod. In the event of a violent act, Hana and my militants in Vale would act against any transgression or disruption that would terrorize our supporters or the protestors.
We found Neo or Neopolitan in the sewers weeks after. Brusied, clothes ripped and crying. I can already say she was an abandoned and abused child due to her appearance, so I took her in. At first, she was scared and terrified at us, due to our clothing being very black and little red, but she eventually got contented with life in the Brotherhood. She showed me what she can perform, surprisingly she has potential in combat, way farther for a beginner. I then trained her 5 sessions a week with Hand-to-hand and rapier Combat, in just 6 weeks, she was able to beat down 4 out of 5 of my Shadows during their spar test. There, we welcomed her as a family and she was able regain that happy smile of hers. Thou Neo isn't called a Shadow, an agent or spy would be more appropriate for her, she uses her parasol to deflect or block any kinds of attacks and doesn't use anything at all except that. What's impressive was her ability to create illusions or targetable decoys similar to Blake's Semblance and teleport herself or with someone at will.
"Anything to report?" I asked the two.
"Ma'am, I have found out that the there is an scheduled transport of hundreds of Dust and a High-ranking board member coming from Atlas tomorrow night" Hana said handing me a folder which contained information about the Transports. One freighter carrying more than a hundred crates of Dust and a high-ranking board member with personal security.
"Interesting. Neo, hand this to Roman, I pretty sure he still needs Dust on whatever they are planning" I said to the young girl named Neopolitan but Neo for short. I was kind to her like how I would treat Chloe, those two have met yesterday and I heard that they prettily got along with each other.
'Yes mentor, stealing from shops was getting us out of nowhere. I'm sorry to say that I am still unaware on what Cinder and Roman is up to in the southeast' Neo said in a way of her language by using her expression and fingers. She's so cute, why does people look her at a different way.
"That's okay, please inform me if Roman starts a move. Hana, ready some of my forces here in Vale. Also, order one of my Shadows to eliminate two of these men. That'll be all" I handed two pictures of the police officers back in the Docks.
"Yes commander, have a good night ma'am" Hana said and Neo gave out a bow and smile.
"Likewise" I said with a smile and started walking away from the duo.
"Want some Ice cream?" Hana asked Neo as she nodded excitedly in response.
"After a While"
Location: Beacon Skydock
I walked off the Dustplane as I just arrived in Beacon. I proceeded to our dormitory building. Arriving at the hallway towards my RWBY's room then at the door. I expected that the 'mishap' was over and they got over it. What I didn't expect was when I heard a yell from the other side of the door.
"No!" Yelled someone angrily in the other side who seemed to be Weiss. I stopped my hand from twisting the knob and eavesdropped at the commotion.
"You want to know why I despise the White Fang!? It's because there a bunch of liars, thieves and murderers!" Weiss said. Not everyone in the White Fang are murderers.
"Well maybe we were just tired of being pushed around!" Blake said. Then nothing but silence. I can tell that they had shocked faces right now.
I see, so Blake was part of the White Fang, that explains the bow. Can't blame her on why she got offended by Weiss's insults. That's one of the expected things I could get from Blake, which a White Fang Member or Ex-White Fang member was living next door. That's not the problem though, now that she mentioned she is or used to be in the White Fang, what choice does she have now?
Suddenly the door bursts open and I see Blake dashing, apparently she bumped onto me stopping her on her tracks. Regaining her posture, she proceeded to ran outside again bothering not to look at me or speak to me. I turned to see the rest of my team but I put my gaze on Weiss.
"Words can both help or ruins one's life Weiss…Think before I cut your tongue off" I threatened Weiss who was again shocked at my words. I walked away leaving them unknown to my intentions.
"Legion, get me a stolen Bullhead to Beacon right now" I said.
"At once commander"
Location: Beacon Courtyard
Using my Glider to navigate in the skies and look for Blake. I saw her gazing upon the Hero Statue in the courtyard. Apparently, the carryall just arrived in the sky dock waiting for my orders and luckily no one was in the vicinity. I landed in the walkway several meters away from Blake who was now talking to the Faunus Monkey they were chasing earlier this afternoon. I just waited for them as I leaned on the lamp-post. Upon eye-contact.
"Gryle…" She said loud enough for me to hear. I then walked and stopped in front of them.
"Look Blake, try to calm your head for the night. Staying here won't help, so leave Beacon for the meantime. Don't worry about transport, I have a safehouse in Vale for the both you to stay for tonight so we don't have to worry about hiding"
"We?" Blake asked.
"You're a foul human, do you thinkwe can just trust you" The monkey Faunus said in an angry manner and judgmental look. I coldly glared at the Faunus. I summoned a Tiberium crystal spike from the ground have it pointed on the Faunus monkey's neck millimeters away from the radiating crystal. So this is how you treat ladies at first sight?
"Would you rather let me end you for that tainted mouth of yours and for breaking the law…or you rather play along with my demands" I asked with an icy voice to the Faunus who was now scared and nodded quickly. I then pulled back the crystal to the ground, I turned to see Blake also shocked, this is the first time I showed my power or what they call semblance to anyone except my targets.
"Sun, She's my teammate can you just refrain your mouth against my teammates" Blake said.
"I'm not completely human. Shiva is more appropriate. But I never doubted myself being a person. I have no business with you but my teammate here" I said to the guy named Sun. I then walked off and gestured a Bullhead airship in the Skydocks. Getting on, Blake followed and got on while Sun stood hesitant.
"…you coming or what?" I asked impatiently.
Location:Tuckson's Book Trade Back alley
Arriving at Tuckson's place, I knocked on the Back door. Seconds later, the door opened only to show Tuckson still on his usual attire during his work.
"Yes…Oh hey kid, who's your friends"
"My teammate and some random guy. Can you prepare two rooms for them" I asked Tuckson and Sun nervously laughed.
"Sure, come on in. I'll get you guys to your room" Tuckson then lead them to their respective rooms. I had Tuckson modify the building for an emergency safe house for the Brotherhood operating in Vale. If you're asking, there's an Avatar and two Scorpion Tanks hidden in the basement with hundreds of GD-3 Assault Rifles. We then reached Blake's room as Sun went to his and Tuckson left us.
"Gryle...Who is he?"
"He's name is Tuckson, also a former White Fang Member just like you. I thought you would know him since you loved books" Blake seemed to be surprised about the Tuckson being a former White Fang but then calmed down.
"No it's my first time seeing him" Blake said then a moment of silence. How does she not know the owner of the famous bookstore in Vale. He's even a Faunus.
"Gryle? Are you angry…that I kept thi-"
"We all have secrets Blake, my power, my past and others. Look, get some rest and we can talk tomorrow okay, you're heads dealing a lot of things right now and I know it's hard to take it all in" I kindly suggested knowing that everything was too fast to bring in and her mind will blow any second now.
"Okay" She said with an understanding smile. Well yeah, we're not bad but we are more violent than you could ever think of. It doesn't matter who's the bad side. All that matters is what they are fighting for. Blake and I never did really have a deep bond with each other. But it was still a close bond…our love of reading and my hate for racism made it.
"Good Night Blake" I said as she nodded and closed the door. I sighed and walked off. As I was about to pass Tuckson.
"She's a White Fang too?" Tuckson asked as I stopped.
"I don't know if she still is, but I think there's a story behind it"
"-chuckles- kinda reminds me when your people saved me"
"Well…She's still got a long way to go, including this city"
"So you're just gonna let the White Fang do what they want"
"I don't negotiate or bargain to anyone other than the Brotherhood and its most trusted allies, not even the Queen herself. Let the Hunters and Authorities do what they are being paid for, but if they harm the well-being of my Brothers. I'll be the one to choose their fate" I blankly said.
"Okay kid, enough with the overprotective trait, you still got work right?" Tuckson said as I just glared small at him
"I'll be back in the morning, have a good night Tuckson" I said walking off.
"You too kid" Tuckson said.
NC 03-25-01 (DAY 85)
Location: Katie's Crust Cafe
A night after, we then left Tuckson's place and I brought Blake and Sun to the Café I visited yesterday. We be seated ourselves on the outside tables so we can have privacy. I asked them what they want for Breakfast and again they were surprise that I'm paying for them. I didn't want the subject go furthermore on my relationship with money so I just ordered coffee for the both of them and I ordered a plate of cookies and milk.
Now on a table outside, Silence flew in the air. Blake took a sip and placed back her cup.
"So you want to know more about me?" Blake asked.
"Finally she speaks!" Sun exclaimed. Damn this guy is starting to be annoying.
"Like I said, would you like me to permanently shut your mouth, this isn't easy for her" I coldly and irritatedly said to Sun as I noticed a sweat dropped and a gulp from him. Blake sighed and began.
"Sun, are you familiar with the White Fang?" Blake asked.
"Of course, I don't think there's a Faunus on the planet who hasn't heard of them, stupid holier-than-thou creeps to get whatever they want, bunch of freaks if you ask me" Sun said then took a sip of his coffee.
"I was a member of the White Fang" Blake said as Sun nearly choked on his coffee from the revelation.
"Wait a minute, you were a member of the White Fang!?" Sun asked in surprise.
"Indoor voices please" I said to Sun.
Blake then told her tale as Sun and I as we just listened. She was born in the White Fang when it was it was still a Peaceful Organization that she followed mostly of her childhood. But then after they became violent, Blake decided to defect and become a huntress. Typical ending for a dark story.
"So here I am, a criminal hiding plain view, all with the help of a little black bow" Blake finished as twitch her cat ears hidden in her black bow.
"So…Have you told yours friends any of this" Sun asked
"Only Gryle here knows about it. Apparently, she's the only person I can trust" Blake turned to me and held a smile as I also smiled in response. I eventually sighed and spoke.
"Thanks Blake…I wish I could somehow help you fix this problem, but there's nothing I could do anything personal. But I'm thankful that I earn your trust and for that I'm going tell you my secret" I said as they then paid full attention to me.
"Listen, what I'm about to tell you is not to be…let's just say 'slipped'. I trust the both you not because you're my teammate or…friend but because of your race" I said as they nodded.
"Good. But first I'm going to ask you. Are you two familiar with the Brotherhood of Nod. Don't jump to conclusions yet. Just nod if you do" I said as they looked at each other then looked at me and nodded.
"Okay, now tell me what do you know about the Broherhood of Nod?" I asked.
"There are the people who actually helped my family in Vacuo after I moved to Mystral. Since they had that treaty months ago. Life has been better back home and I think I need to thank them for that" Sun said. I turned to Blake expecting a more detailed answer from her.
"Two months ago, the Four Kingdoms publicly announced the presence of Nod and telling that The Brotherhood of Nod is a part political, part religious and part military organization standing united in the name peace founded by a charismatic figure simply named as Kane what they seem to proclaim the founder of Dust and Corrupted Dust, they are located in southern regions of Vytal. They were responsible of the safety and rescue of many Faunus villages in Vytal and the improvement in Vacuo" Blake explained as I just nodded. I'm impressed that she is well 'informed' about us.
"Guess the Brotherhood's reputation seems to be on its right foot. Yes you are right, The Brotherhood of Nod is the one responsible on why life in Vacuo and the other Faunus cities had been better" I said.
"Wait? How did you know all of that" Sun asked Blake.
"It's all over the internet, I saw it when I was doing some research back in the Library, are you a part of them Gryle?" Blake said. Well we had an official website called .nod, it tells a basic BIO about the Brotherhood. Heck. I'm even amazed that they have an internet without the use of satellites! That's what Nakita Kozlov said.
"I'm yet surprised on why you haven't heard of the Nod-Vacuo Treaty yesterday Blake, yes I am a part The Brotherhood of Nod. To add it more, I'm actually the Commander in Chief of their military" I said as I see their faces shock at the a brief moment of silence.
"Then…you're the one who saved the Faunus in the south" Blake said.
"No, asked that to our Supreme Leader Kane. But yes I did lead the relief operations on the south" I said as there was a brief moment of silence.
"Um…Sorry for the first impressions Gryle. I always gotta be careful this day's" Sun apologized.
"Is speaking with such mouth to a lady means being careful?" I asked the Monkey Faunus as he just scratched his back-head. I then let out a sigh.
"But okay, I forgive you" I added and he gave me a smile, I then turned to Blake who was still speechless about my true identity, giving a surprise and suspicious look. I could understand her looks towards me. I always avoided the subject about my past, my constant advices to Ruby being a leader, my sheer amount of power or Aura and lastly my semblance.
"Now, tell me what you know about Corrupted Dust"
"Uh…Corrupted Dust is long lost Crystalline Mineral in Remnant. They can spread throughout the land harming both living and non-living. There are rumors that they still exist and extremely rare. Also, if Corrupted Dust is touched by a normal being. It would result death…That's all I know" Blake finished.
"There's also a tendency that this Corrupted Dust increases the aura of an individual if correctly used, but most individuals would result a bit mental breakdown or insanity" Blake also added.
"Do you know why, I always not choose Yang during our class with Professor Goodwitch"
"Actually, no. Professor rarely picks you for a match and every time you would go for sparring match, you're aura never seems to run out. Why?"
"If you haven't still guessed yet. The reason was that to control my insanity. The longer and more tensed the battle. The more I go insane and hunger for battle. It's because Corrupted Dust is running in my blood"
"So last night…that was" Sun said with a dumbfounded face.
"Yes…That was my semblance. You can call it 'Corruptor'. I can summon or turn any object into Corrupted Dust" I said still using the word Corrupted Dust instead of Tiberium. They we're still speechless about the revelation, so I had to play it cool for now.
"Blake, I know you have a lot of questions and suspicions about me but I wish you can settle this problem with Weiss first" I said as I received another understanding nod from the Cat Faunus.
"I'll try, but Gryle…why did you tell me?"
"A part of me wants me to ask you to join the Brotherhood, but after hearing you're story, I can understand why you would choose the path of a Huntress. I told you because you have earned my trust even when I saw you're bow twitch" I said as I earned another rare smile from her.
"Thank you very much Gryle. I'll consider your offer, but as you said, I have to settle things with Weiss first"
"But first let me assure you that the Brotherhood is bigger and more violent than the White Fang if things go out of hand, almost even larger than a kingdom itself. We're bigger than some terrorist organization running around stealing people's belongings and we are not affiliated to any of the kingdoms other than Vacuo. Please do not let my true identity leak to the council or the authorities" I said as they nodded with an okay.
"I agree to you, the Atlas council greatly misinterpreted you're relationship with Vacuo and the Faunus. But why are you in Beacon. Don't you have 'Commander's'responsibilities?" Blake asked.
"I do. But I'm here for two things. A little vacation and information"
"I get the Vacation part but what kind of information are you looking for?"
"Information regarding about High-ranking Members of the Schnee Dust Company and their classified Dust mining sites or facilities" Well that's my first objective. Bring out the innocent, kill the rest.
"And you think Weiss has that?"
"Not for now but she'll eventually have it in the days to come"
"Wait, what are you going to do with the SDC" Sun asked.
"It's either I'll destroy or apprehend the company. You both do know that they're behind the Faunus Slavery in Atlas" I said.
"No! What I also mean is why?" Sun asked me again.
"As you both know, the master goal of the Brotherhood of Nod is to eliminate the oppression and corruption in this world. Yes, I could simply infiltrate all the kingdoms right now and kill the person who's behind the strings or annihilate the entire senate with one order, thus creating a new age. But before moving with the main dish, our first step is to eliminate the roots of this oppression and that begins with the Schnee Dust Company. People like Weiss's Father or maybe even Weiss must be first killed in the process."
"…" Both kept quiet and somewhat uncomfortable. Their gazes we're concentrated on their own cups.
"Blake, I know taking one's life is cruel and malicious. But fighting with prayers, words and signs against corruption is not going to change anything. You do understand what I mean, I have been in a revolution before." I said to Blake. After a moment of silence, Blake finally speaks.
"I understand. Are there any people knows that you're a part ofthem" Blake asked after a moment of silence.
"Ozpin, Glynda, Roman and someone you will eventually meet. That reminds me, tonight a Heist will start by Roman in the Eastern port"
"Wait, how would you know that?" Blake asked suspiciously.
"A Schnee Company Freighter will off load a huge shipment of Dust from Atlas and one of my spies are able to infiltrate the White Fang that's why. Go to the eastern Port tonight, you'll find the answer to your questions and doubts about the White Fang and the robberies in Vale" I explained.
"She's got a lead, I did hear some guys back in the ship about Atlas transporting big dust craters to Vale. It's a good chance to see who's behind all of these robberies" Sun said.
"If you're thinking about me stopping Torchwick. No, I won't stop him in his objectives, I will let him slip by unless he tries to harm me and the Brotherhood. But I won't also stop you from apprehending him, and to assure you again. I'm not affiliated with Torchwick nor his associates nor the White Fang"
"So we'll go to the port and wait for them there. Simple as that" Blake said.
"You and Sun go on ahead. I need something to discuss with my men before I go to but we'll eventually meet at the port later tonight"
Location: Vale Council Room
In a large room with large oval table stand on the center. Two shaded figures are seated and a couple of official standing behind waiting for their fellow councilman. The front then burst open showing another shaded figure walking fast to his chair with an angry and stressed face.
"Now can somebody in this room! Just explain what in dip sh*t just Atlas sent me this morning!" The councilman asked furiously as be seated himself and showed a message from his Scroll.
"What is he talking about?" One of the officials asked.
"Calm down Councilman, we too are surprised about the news"
"Calm down!? It's three months before the Vytal Festival and I hear General Thrawl and Ironwood is coming here! What sense does that make for Atlas to make such a move!" The councilman said in outrage.
A music tone then rang in the room.
"Oh…Excuse me hello. Hello?!" The official brought out his scroll and said.
"What the f**k is going on here!"
"Everyone, please shut up, we still have a long day ahead of us"
"Care to explain the message" One the councilman said to the other. The room then fell to silent.
"Aherm…To all people here in this room that is unaware with the situation, I shall discuss the proposal once more. The Council of Atlas has declared war against the Brotherhood of Nod shall be publicly announced all over Atlas tonight. But if these piece of information reaches the ears of our citizens, there is a chance that this situation will spread panic attack to the citizens and tourist's. Forcing us to delay the festival to ensure the safety of the citizens" The councilman explained. Some of the officials behind them widened their eyes.
"The proposal was that if we support the AAF in their impending invasion to the south we would be greatly relieved and rewarded due to our efforts. Telling that Nod is a threat to the world. Threatening military action against Atlas to stand down from both Vale and Nod borders and prevent the invasion from happening is impossible"
"The question is, are we going accept the proposal or no" the other councilman said as everyone murmured 'no'. All of them wouldn't' want to participate such unjustifiable war against Nod. Why would they!? They can't even defeat some literal animals in the woods, what now for an unknown organization who just came out of nowhere slowly reclaiming the old lands in the south.
"Vale is an independent, peaceful and trustworthy kingdom I will not accept such proposal and risk the lives of hundreds of Hunters just for some useless Dust and Lien! This isn't fighting for freedom. It's jealousy!"The councilman said with mad honesty.
"I agree. To start some bloody civil war is the last thing we all have in mind. Judging from all of your looks, we now all know the right decision" The councilman said. Everyone took their glances of each other then nodded.
"Then it's decided" The officials and Hunters left the room leaving the council.
"We will never take Atlas for a traitor. But they just sold their own kingdom before Nod could. So called peacekeepers and protectors"
"As we have said earlier. We will not respond to their call. All we could do now is pray for the souls who will face an impending war or tragedy"
"Wait a minute!?...Was Atlas able to achieve self-pregnancy?"
"…" The rest was widened their eyes at the sudden question.
"…"
"…"
"What?"
'This guy seriously…someone punch him in the face!' One of the councilmen thought.
Location: Somewhere else in Vale
"3rd Person POV"
Later that day. Gryle met up with her old teammates at Tucksons and formulated a plan to eliminate one of her targets. Unfortunately, her target was a SDC official with high rank status and they were a part of an unknown and upcoming Heist in the port tonight. So it's expected that there will be high security protecting the target.
The plan was to eliminate the SDC security guarding the off loaded crates, secure the area for the White Fang and delay the Authorities while they do their work. Gryle knew that the White Fang Militia can't withstand such fight against the Authorities or Hunters even with their overwhelming numbers. They were similar to the Millions of Irregulars or Militia of Nod back on earth weak and fragile, with the exception of being zealous and fearless. Gryle never wanted to use less-trained or inexperienced soldiers at her disposal. So she had the Militants on her Military Branch trained like professionals and Veterans that can match up a couple GDI Riflesquads or a squad of Zone Troopers. This what made the Black Blades famous like the Black Hand with their Confessor Cabals.
The objective was to secure the SDC member and transport him to safety before even the Rouge SDC's kill him or White Fang can catch him and let confessors do their job for interrogation.
After the meeting, they were given a break for the afternoon and Gryle strolled with Chloe around the city. While the others were on their own see Nate, Stella, and Fredrick walking along in the streets of Vale.
"It's lively as always doesn't it" Fredrick said noticing that the streets were crowded a bit.
"It does...it wasn't this crowded a month ago, is the Vytal Festival is really big of a deal" Nate asked.
"It's where cultures all around the world gather together in one occasion, It can be somehow pleasing to see such event for the citizens" Stella explained.
"Blake!" yelled a gothic dressed girl. The group turned to see three figures behind them.
"Blake!" called out a blonde.
"Gryle!" For some reason, Stella and Nate were annoyed with her tone of voice. The tone was meant for lost animals and top of that. Using it in Broad Daylight and Public Area.
"Geez…Screaming out someone's name like she's a cat" Fredrick said as they continued back walking to their destination.(AN: Technically, Blake is a cat)
"They're Gryle's teammates, I can tell from that person behind the two" Nate said.
"White hair, white dress, and a scar to the left eye. Weiss Schnee" Stella said.
"Uh…Is it just me or the area did somehow become Isolated" Fredrick said noticing that no citizen can be seen on the street, just them and the group of hunter-in-training behind.
"I've noticed" Stella said as a tumbleweed barreled and passed them.
Meanwhile with GRWBY without Gryle and Blake. The three we're through the streets hoping find to their teammates. And here we go again! Weiss being a smug little brat and Ruby being like nutless cute monkey.
"Weiss, you're not helping" Ruby said whining.
"Oh, you know who might be able to help? The police" Weiss said.
"Weiss" Ruby growled.
"It was just an Idea"
"Yeah a bad one"
"Weiss, I think we should hear her side of the story before jumping to conclusions and figure why Gryle also left" Yang said to the heiress.
"I think when we hear it, you'll both realize I was right"
"And I think Weiss's hair looks wonderful today" Penny cut in out of nowhere. The group turned around to see her following them.
"Ah! Penny where did you come from" Ruby asked.
"Hey guys, what are you up to?" Penny asked.
"Uhh…"
"We're looking for our friends Blake and Gryle" Yang said.
"Oh, you mean the Faunus girl…And who's Gryle?"
"Wait…how did you know that?" Ruby asked.
"Uh, the cat ears" Penny said as pointing on top of her head and Yang looked confused.
"What cat ears, she wears a…bow" Yang said as a tumbleweed barreled past them.
"She doe like tuna a lot" Ruby whispered.
"So where is she?" Penny asked.
"We don't know, she's been gone since yesterday" Ruby said. Penny then walked to her grabbed her by the shoulder.
"That's terrible, well don't you worry Ruby my friend. I won't rest until we find your teammates" Penny offered with her weird smile.
"Uhuh, that's really nice of you Penny, ah…but we-we're okay really, right guys" Ruby asked and turned to Yang and Weiss who wasn't with them anymore. A tumbleweed barreled passing the duo once again.
"It sure is Windy today" Penny said noticing the change of the wind.
Meanwhile with Yang and Weiss still looking for Blake and Gryle.
"Thanks anyways" Yang thanked as she closed a shop's door.
"This is hopeless…You really don't care if we find her do you?" Yang said and asked the Heiress with a depressed voice and a slight angry face.
"Don't be stupid, of course I care. I'm just afraid of what she'll say to me or what horrors Gryle will do to me when we find them…The innocent never run Yang" Weiss said back to the Brawler.
'You're a hunted prey unaware to your hunter's presence' Yang thought still thinking about what Gryle said to Weiss last night.
[END]
AN: Not much happened in this chapter and not much to talk about. So Yeah...I hope you enjoyed that one and I'll see you in the next update. Also, thank you all for your support, I managed to reach more than 20 followers and 15 Fav. and almost 50 Reviews. Again, see you in the next update. Have a nice day sirs.