The Grimm Huntress

Chapter 11: Breaking the ice

Beware the mask you forge for others for soon that lie may become your truth and you will be unable to remove it.

I'm sorry that I haven't updated in a while but I haven't really had inspiration for a while and it kills me that I haven't really been able to update this or any of my other fanfictions lately. I do hope that you enjoy this chapter. Disclaimer I don't own rwby and im not making any money from this story.

Qrow could only stare as he saw someone that he cared for deeply but had grown to feel disgust for as she represented everything he had tried to leave behind in his old life while to abandon while she had embraced it. (Why Oz, why bring her back when she was so clearly wanted nothing to do with us until it suited her.)

Raven just smiled her infuriating cock smile that Qrow hated because it always meant that she knew something he didn't and his sister had always enjoyed keeping him informed while also keeping him in the dark. "Oz why bring her in we don't need her!?" Yelled an angry Qrow at Ozpin. Ozpin only sighed as he knew that Qrow was justified in his anger towards him and a lot of other people would be calling for his blood.

(I wonder how soon before Summer and Taiyang find out or how the council will react when they find out I'm currently employing the leader of the most powerful bandit tribe in Remnent) Ozpin was pulled out of his thoughts by the sound of weapons being drawn. Both Qrow and Raven look eager and willing to take a bite out of the other but Ozpin wasn't having any of that as he had another appointment to make and cast a spell of paralysis on the two siblings. "Now I realize that you two have a lot of issues to talk about and a lot of unresolved anger towards one another but I have neither the time nor the patience at the moment to act as your family therapist so I'm going to leave you to stuck like this until I return so that I don't come back to my office covered in blood and viscera, do I make myself clear."

While both Qrow and Raven wanted to make a snarky comeback both held it back as even without raising his voice they could hear the annoyance and authority in Ozpins voice. As he left the room Ozpin could hear the siblings start to argue and almost felt disappointed by how fast they started insulting each other given how much time had passed between them.

Beacon vault

Ozpin was a man that wasn't easy to surprise but he never expected to see Glynda playing with Yang and the Beowolf he had rescued. It was actually funny how red her face got when she realized that he had arrived and how embarrassed she looked as she tried to regain her composure while Yang was laughing and Glynda tried to explain what she had been doing but Ozpin soon stopped her as while it had been fun to see her flustered he had things he had to attend to.

Glynda quickly left as she took Yang to the training room as Ozpin motioned for her to leave. "Well wizard it seems that you have gotten smarter since our last meeting." The Beowolf sat down and gave the equivalent of a large toothy grin to Ozpin. "It seems that I wasn't mistaken when my magic warned me of your presence Shadow. How are you doing you demon?" it was easy to hear the edge in Ozpin's voice and while that may have been enough to deter most opponents, however this wasn't a regular opponent.

"So this is what you've been up to while I've been away…. Training children do your job for you." Shadow laughed as he mocked Ozpin." I have to say that it amazes me how much you've changed since our last battle and even the turning of your daughter wasn't enough to break you so I have to give you some respect as your nemesis."

Ozpin was a person that prized himself on his self-control but Shadow always managed to push him. To keep himself calm and to put the situation in his control Ozpin used his scroll to activate a massive holographic chess board. Shadow just smiled at the game. (Even though I've never beaten him in a game I really do enjoy playing against him)

As the two began their game it started off in silence but the environment kept changing around them replaying one of their many battles throughout their long history before they paused at a stale mate in the game. "So why are you here Shadow, we both know that I can't harm you as your just possessing that form for the moment and you are no-where near the level of strength needed to hurt me so why have you come here?"

Ozpin quickly outmaneuvered the check Shadow had maneuvered him into and then placed Shadow into check. "Oh Ozpin I just came to see you, to see what you were up to and to see the trump card that you got. That girl, while just a single piece may be more than enough to tip this game of ours into my or your particular favor maybe even give that hopeless daughter of yours a chance to win." It was easy to hear the malice in Shadows voice as he spoke to Ozpin.

"We have been fighting for a long time Ozpin and it has always amused me that no matter how many advances humans make no matter how much power they acquire we always stand above them and yet we are always dragged into their battles and wars." Shadow soon outmaneuvered Ozpin and placed him in check while the planets history of war played around them.

"So I ask you this Ozpin, why have we been playing to the tune of these miserable creatures who are so weak, pathetic and insecure that they are even willing to destroy themselves, why should we continue our battle when those that made us aren't even interested in us anymore, why not team up together we would be unstoppable we would even be able to overthrow the gods themselves and rule everything! So what do you say Ozpin, will you join me?"

Ozpin sat in silence for a moment before making a single move which caused Shadow to freeze as he saw that he had just lost the game but was startled as he saw Ozpin laughing at him.

"I was not born to wield the power of a god Shadow. I am a simple man with simple tastes and I am just finishing a job that I was given. I may have made many mistakes throughout my lifetime but I will make sure that at the very least I give this generation a chance to be better."

This time Shadow started laughing. "HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA you really haven't changed all that much have you, you foolish wizard. Even after all the pain and loss my avatars and I have put you through. Ok the how about a bet I'll put the girl through a little test during your little exam in three days."

Ozpin just looked at Shadow if he was crazy as he sat up from his chair and deactivated the chess board. "Ok I can see that you're not really into that idea so how about I sweeten the pot. I'll make sure that none of your other little soldiers are harmed during this little bet of ours." "Ok say I agree to this game of yours what is it really about and what do I get out of it?"

Shadow smiled as things started going his way. "Well I can give you a guarantee that when you make a push for the portal that the silver eyed warrior found to the Grimm lands that I'll make sure that it will be a bit easier for you to get in."

(I'm going to regret this but if he is being honest then it would be a big help when we make a move against Salem.) "Fine I'll take that bet. Now if you'll excuse me I need to go see two of my employees."

Ozpin's Office 30min earlier

As Qrow continued to struggle against the spell that Ozpin had cast on him while his sister just stayed mellow, chuckling at her brother uselessly struggling. "Come on Qrow you're not getting out of that until Ozpin gets back so where both stuck here until he gets back."

Qrow just growled at Raven as he hated how calm she was always able to act even in a bad situation. "Shut up! I don't need you telling me what to do. Look why are you hear?" Qrow knew his sister well and considering how things ended last time it made no sense that she was here right now.

"It's really a simply answer Qrow, I'm here because Ozpin not only made me a better offer but in all honesty I expect Salem to betray me if I side with her. It's as simple as that….." Raven took a slight pause as considered what to talk about while she waited for OZpin to come free her and Qrow. "So why are you here alone? I'm sure that Summer and Tai would also be here if they knew but I do expect them to be making an appearance when Ozpin announces my position here."

Qrow froze for a moment as Raven called him out on not informing their teammates about Ozpin hiring her. "No you don't get to take the high road Raven; you left to go rejoin that tribe of bastards instead of sticking with us. We had an out and you just left us behind, you left me behind. I just came to tell you to leave or at least just leave Yang alone. You left her so you have no right to come back after all these years and try to put yourself in her life."

(So that's why he's really here. Figures, but I can't really blame him for his attitude and while he may be right on a few things I can still give as good as I get.) "Qrow I didn't come here for Yang but if she come looking for me I won't turn her away also you may think that I just left to go back and lead but things are a lot more complicated than that Qrow. If I hadn't returned the tribe would have started attacking in mass and randomly, things would have been a nightmare and the increase of attacks would bring even more grimm out to hunt people. They need a firm leader or things will just fall apart and the only reason you don't know these things is because I made sure you didn't."

Qrow was confused by the last part. "What do you mean you didn't let me know?" (What is she hiding from me?) Raven laughed at her brother's ignorance of the tribe. "Qrow you were always a bit of a screw up when we were younger and considering how the tribe treated failure I made sure that I shined brighter with my success than you with your failures so all the pressure was on me every beating, lecture and lesson was on me so the only reason you get to be the way you are right now is because of me so don't forget that."

Both Raven and Qrow stayed silent for a while after their heart to heart. "Look Raven I know that we aren't the closest of siblings but even if we can't get along we could at least learn to tolerate each other and see where things go from there." (He has a point. We will be working pretty close together for a while so we should at least learn to tolerate each other.)

"Fine let's see how things go as we work together….. Oh looks like Ozpin is back." Raven and Qrow suddenly felt the force that had been paralyzing them disappear. "Raven Qrow I do hope that you two will be able to keep your personal life out of your professional life as I have a job for you to do so listen up."

Hey everyone I know I haven't written in a while so I hope that this chapter is up to standard. Also if any readers have some ideas to help this story along don't be afraid to message me. Please review or I'll steal your memories. Lord of Memory out.