Tronmaster: Well, this is early. And, possibly short.

Alicia: Yep. Now, there's a pairing, that was suggested by a fan, that we want to test the waters of.

Hector: Thanks fantasinia! Anywho, let's get to the new chapter of An Arc of Fates!


[Blake P.O.V.]

It's been almost a week since we've arrived at the Northern Fortress, and since that time, I've been looking through the library, trying to find a way home. While everyone else has gotten adjusted to life here, I'VE been researching on how to get back home. While at the same time, learning more about this world ad the cultures on it. Apparently there are two major countries here. The Kingdom of Nohr, where we currently were in, and to the east, the Kingdom of Hoshido. And it seems that there's been a sort of rising tension between the two.

"This world certainty has some interesting myths." I mused to myself, closing the book I was reading.

"So, I see you've been looking through the books here." I heard a voice say from behind me. And when I looked behind me, I saw one of Corrin's siblings, Leo, grabbing a book off the shelf.

"Yes, you have quite the collection of stories. Some have piqued my interest." I said, grabbing another book off the shelf.

"Like what?" Leo asked.

"Well, on Remnant, we have a tale about the seasons." I said.

"Really? Can you tell me about it?" Leo asked, looking genuinely curious.

"Well, legend says that there was this old hermit, a wizard, who lived in the woods in total seclusion, until he is visited, one at a time by four sisters. Winter Spring, Summer and Fall." I said, starting the tale, "The first sister, Winter, encourages the old man to meditate and reflect; the second, Spring, brings him fruit and flowers and revitalizes his garden; the third, Summer, convinces him to step outside and embrace the world; and the fourth, Fall, encourages him to be thankful for what he has. When asked by the old man why they showed him such kindness, they answered that they merely show their kindness to everyone. The old man was so moved by this, the old man gives the four sisters great power in return for their kindness, and as the embodiment of the four seasons, they go through Remnant spreading their gifts. As thanks, the four Maidens, as they came to be called, promised to visit the old man once every year." I said, finishing the story.

"That's rather touching. Four random girls, showing kindness to someone, and in return, receiving great power, so as to show the same kindness to the rest of the world." Leo said, awestruck, "That's quite the inspirational story."

"Yes, it is." I said, a slight smile on my face, "Hey, do you know what time it is?"

"I'd say, it's around noon, I think." Leo said, "Why? Are you getting hungry?"

"A bit, yeah." I answered, "I guess telling someone about an old fairy tale tends to work up an appetite." I added, chuckling.

"Yeah, I guess." Leo said, "Can I ask you something?" He added, as we exited the library.

"Sure, what's up?" I asked.

"Why were you in there for almost a week?" Leo asked.

"I won't sugarcoat it, I've been trying to find a way to get my team and team JNPR back to Remnant." I answered truthfully.

"And if you can't find a way back?" Leo asked.

"Unfortunately, that isn't an option. There's too much to do back home, and I'm sure that our friends are worried about us." I said, Leo only nodding in response.

[Ozpin P.O.V.]

"WHAT THE FUCK DO YOU MEAN MY DAUGHTERS JUST RANDOMLY ENTERED A PORTAL?!" Tai shouted, completely furious, and frankly, I don't blame him. It's almost been a full week since teams RWBY and JNPR have entered the strange vortex, and we haven't found a way to recreate the phenomena.

"Tai, if you could just calm down and-" Glynda said, trying to defuse the situation.

"CALM DOWN!?" Tai shouted again, "HOW EXACTLY CAN I CALM DOWN, WHEN BOTH OF MY DAUGHTERS HAVE VANISHED INTO THIN AIR!?"

"Tai, if you would listen, there was a sort of vortex that sucked both teams RWBY and JNPR into it." James said, far more calmly than I would've.

"As weird as it sounds, and as much as this makes me want to puke, but Jimmy's right." Qrow said, taking another sip from his flask, "And besides, if we know Ruby and Yang, they'll be fine."

"Yeah, but what if-" Tai said, before Qrow stopped him.

"Tai, they'll be fine, besides, I've got someone looking into this weird, vortex, thing." Qrow said.

"And what, pray tell, might that be?" Asked Winter.

"None of your damn business Ice Queen." Qrow spat.

"Considering that my younger sister was dragged into the same vortex that your nieces were dragged into, it IS my damn business Qrow." Winter spat back, and just as both grabbed their weapons, I have had enough of this bickering.

"ENOUGH!" I shouted, slamming my fists onto my desk, "Qrow, who exactly do you have looking into the vortex?" I asked, and I looked at Winter, stopping any smug look from creeping onto her face, "And Winter, please, for the love of Oum, don't antagonize the man who could kick your ass six ways to Sunday should he decide to become serious." I finished, and the look of shock on all of their faces showed, as I rarely ever swore.

"Riiight..." Qrow said, breaking the tension, "Anyway, you'll all be shocked by who I have looking into the vortex." He added, before the elevator doors to my office opened up.

'For Oum's sake, who the fuck is it now?' I thought, when, to the shock of myself, and everyone present, Raven stepped out of the elevator.

"D-did I interrupt something?" Raven asked, all of us looking at her in shock.


Tronmaster: Holy shit, that was a lot.

Alicia: Yep. But if you noticed, the pairing that we have planned, is Blake and Leo! Again, thanks to fantasinia for suggesting this pairing.

Hector: Also, a bit of something from Ozpin's perspective!

*Melody and Jenkins later entered the frame.

Melody: We already missed the chapter? Fuck!

Jenkins: Don't worry babe, there's always next chapter. Anyway, don't forget to read and review, and we'll see you next time!