The fire was still going strong. Qrow had gone for a walk, most likely to drink, and the RNJR was left to sit and ponder on the things that they had learned. Snake was on his I-Droid. He tried to use the map function, but the signal was quickly lost. Team RNJR was discussing everything from Salem to Beacon to the Relics. Ruby looked over at Snake, who was now checking his assault rifle.

"Professor Ahab?" Snake looked up, guessing he would be asked questions.

"Yes, Ruby?" Was his reply.

"Did you know about any of this? Anything about the Relics, Salem? The Maidens?"

"I only knew about the Maidens the same day that Pyrrha found out. Other than that, nothing else." Snake looked over to Jaune, who stared at the ground.

"Well what was it like at home?" Asked Nora.

"What?"

"You know. I mean isn't it weird how Professor Ozpin said he never knew you when he was asked if he was a friend or teacher? Also due to the fact that you were accepted as a teacher like that?" Nora snapped her fingers to emphasize. Snake chuckled.

"Yeah, I guess so. To be honest, I still don't know how I even ended up in this world. I just sort of woke up. Funny thing is... I died."

Snake told Team RNJR his life. From birth in 1932 in California, USA. To his joining of MSF. To the attack on Mother Base. His awakening in the hospital at Cyprus. His adventures in Afghanistan and Central Africa. And finally, his fight against "his student" Solid Snake. Of course, there were changes. As every story goes from someone's point of view, whether it be their intention or they just didn't know everything, there was something different. Snake/Ahab... Left Big Boss out. Yes, Ahab went with the whole "You're Big Boss" thing. But, he still felt like he was used. A pawn. Just to save the real Big Boss's skin. He was put into an artificial coma by Zero to make another Big Boss. His life was taken from him! He wished he never met that man now. And if he saw Big Boss again, he would kill him. Ahab would kill Big Boss. And he would make sure it wasn't another double. He would make sure that it was the real deal...

This time... The Devil... The Demon would have its dues.

And nothing would get in his way... It would end with either both men dead, one man dead, or everyone dead. The Demon is indiscriminate. And right now, the Demon is out of its cage. But nobody knew, not even Ahab... But he could guess... And he would find out. They ALL would.

"Hey, Professor?" Ren asked.

"Yes?"

"Is 'Ahab' even your real name?" Snake sighed.

"No. It's more of a codename... Hell, I can't even remember my real name. So I just stuck with it."

"Let me guess... The coma, or the shrapnel?" asked Jaune.

"More or less both... but I'm guessing mostly this." Snake pointed to the shrapnel horn pointing out of his skull. It was longer. Like someone tried pulling it out.

"So... Do you think there's more people from Earth?" Ruby asked. "I mean... You. Mr. Miller, and that Cecile woman just appeared out of nowhere. Maybe there are more?"

"Yeah... Maybe those... Soviets are around somewhere?" Asked Nora.

"Maybe. But I'm sure they're still the same. Soviets are Soviets. I'm sure they won't be friendly." Snake replied. "Anyways, why don't we get some shuteye. We'll be moving by dawn."

"Snake... It's not over yet..." Snake woke up. He looked around in darkness. Suddenly, a massive explosion formed in front of him, blasting him back onto the ground. When he recovered, getting back up, he looked into the woods... all gone. Replaced by desert. He heard soldiers off in the distance. Shouting, running, gunfire. He heard both English, and Russian. He started running towards the ongoing war. His home. It was where he belonged. In battle. A gunshot rang out. A sniper off to his right. Humming in the same direction. Helicopters flew overhead. But something was different this time. Both helicopters AND bullheads were flying to the same location. Metal of swords, and gunshots were ringing out into the distance. Snake stopped. He took out his INT-Scope. Looking far out onto the battlefield, there was chaos. Soviets, Huntsman, Huntresses, Mercenaries, etc. All were fighting each other. And in the raging fire, explosions came and went. Two created many flames that would not disappear. Cinder and the Man on Fire. The other three Maidens would most likely arrive. Grimm joined in the Hell below, feasting off of the negativity and the blood that was fresh for the taking. Looking at a distant cliff, Snake saw a figure, shadowed only by the Grimm. When a couple of Nevermores blocked his view, the figure was gone. Only a shadow. Hearing a noise, Snake turned around. Behind him, Quiet. Just Quiet. Snake knew she was there, and reached out his arm. Then an arm appeared out of thin air. That was all. Another noise rang out behind him, and Snake aimed his gun towards the cliffside. Slowly moving towards the ledge, Snake was ready for anything. When he finally reached it, he was blasted back onto the ground. A flaming horse strode ever so closer, clad in flame, with every step burning the grass. The riders were bathed in red clothing. Cinder and Volgin. Both were burning, Volgin more so than the new Fall Maiden. A revolver clicked, and Snake looked to his right. He stared down the darkened barrel of the gun. The person holding it fired, and it all went black after a split second of a flash of orange.

Snake woke up. For real this time. He stood up, and looked around. The students' sleeping bags were empty. Someone started coughing... Qrow. Looking at a nearby tree, Snake saw team RNJR crowding around Qrow. His bandages were stained purple, and he was coughing heavily. He passed out after saying something, and Snake walked over to pick him up. They had to get to Haven. And fast.