Chapter 11: Investigate...

Beacon Academy, Next Day

"Huh? What?" Peter wakes up from another of Professor Port's boring lectures, "I hate this class." Caleb, who sat right next to him, replies, "Says everyone with a brain. This guy is boring." Once the bells ring, Team PCMD walk out as Peter says, "Well. Today, we have to do some investigation on what's going on in Vale. So we need to get ready. We'll meet the others at RWBY's dorm." Merna says, "Alright, let's do this." Hanna approaches this, "Hey guys, I got the orders here. We'll review at the dorm." "Got it," PCMD confirm.

At Team RWBY's dorm, Blake complains of Port's class, "I thought that class would never end." Ruby is on top of her bunk bed saying, "Well, today's the day. The investigation begins!" She then jumps and lands in front of Weiss, which she sarcastically replies, "I'm glad to see we're taking this so seriously." "But we have a plan," Yang rebuttals, "that's...moderately serious." A knock on the door is heard with, "We're here."

(Peter in a dark red jacket over a dark blue shirt, dark blue jeans, black boots, and with black armor in his arms, legs and abdomen. Caleb is wearing a blue shirt under a peach color jacket, light blue jeans, and lightish brown shoes. Merna is wearing a red tank top with a dragon symbol in the middle, black skinny jeans and black boots. Delvin wears a white-black vest under a dark purple jacket, blue jeans and black shoes. Hanna wears a red bolero jacket over a sky blue dress with dark to light blue leggings and black slippers.)

After PCMD plus Hanna enters, Peter says to all, "Alright. So, does any know their roles? Weiss?" Weiss says her role, "Ruby, Caleb and I will head to the CCT and check the Schnee records for any other Dust robberies or inconsistencies. Seeing as I'm in the family, it shouldn't be a problem." Peter nods and points to Blake, which she responds, "The White Fang has regular faction meetings to hand out orders and recruit new members." Delvin cuts in, "If Blake and I can get in, we can hopefully find out what they're planning. And don't worry, I'll look after her." Peter nods and replies, "Thanks. Yang?" Yang says here orders, "I have an old friend on the shady side of town that typically knows everything going on in Vale. With Merna's help, getting information out of him shouldn't be too hard." Merna nods, "We got this." Hanna cuts in, "And Peter, you and I will be patrolling Vale for any sudden disturbances." Peter nods, "Got it. Alright, we have our assignments. Contact me after it's done and we'll meet with Yang to go over anything we find." Ruby becomes excited, "Alright, let's do this!" "Yeah!" That voice wasn't from them. They all look outside to see Sun hanging upside down facing them. "Sun!" Peter and Blake say in surprise and alarm. Merna asks the extra party, "How did you get up there?" "It's easy; I do it all the time." Weiss' eyes widened, "You do WHAT!?" "I climb trees all the time." Weiss scowls at Sun as he jumps into the dorm room. "So, are we finally getting back at that Torchwick guy?" Blake replies, "We are going to investigate the situation... as a team." Team PCMD nod in support of Blake. Ruby speaks to Sun, "Sorry, Sun. We don't want to get friends involved if we don't have to." "Psh! That's dumb! We should always get friends involved! That's why I brought Neptune!" Peter's eyes widen, "You did WHAT!?" Everyone leaned out the window to see Neptune standing on thin part sticking out of the wall. He waves at the group, "Sup?" "How did you even get up here," Ruby asks. "I have my ways." Hanna includes, "Not really a smart way." Neptune then says, "Okay, can I come in? We're like, really high up right now."

The gang have told both Sun and Neptune of what they're doing and now what they're plan is, which Ruby says, "Alright, I'll go with Weiss and Caleb. Sun, you can go with Blake and Delvin. And Neptune, you can go with Yang and Merna. Everyone good?" Weiss spoke up, "Actually, Ruby, why don't you go with Yang? After all, she is your sister." Peter sighed with annoyance. Ruby replies to Weiss, "But..who would go with you?" Weiss responds, "Well, I guess Neptune can come with me and Caleb." Caleb rolls his eyes while Neptune smirks. Ruby, however, laughs, "Haha! Nah." Ruby then drags Weiss out of the room as she goes, "But..but..." Caleb follows them though tries to hold his laughter as he slams the door. Blake looks at Peter, "Well...that didn't work it" "It was cruel, but you gotta admit, it was pretty funny." Blake just shrugs, grinning, "Kinda."

Outside the CCT

Weiss, Caleb and Ruby arrive at the Vale Cross Continental Transmit Tower as Ruby's eyes widened, "WOW! I forget how big the Transmit tower looks up close!" Weiss replies, "You should see the one in Atlas!" Caleb cuts in, "That was the first one, right?" "Mm Hm. Atlas developed the Cross Continental Transmit System to allow the four kingdoms to communicate with one another. It was their gift to the world after the Great War. " Ruby starts to impersonate Weiss, "Oh, look at me! My name's Weiss! I know facts! I'm rich!" Caleb looks at Ruby, "She is not like that. And it would've been easier to call from.. oh I dun know, the freakin' library!" "But here is so... cool! I'm gonna take a picture!" She take out her scroll but ends up dropping it. The scroll then lands and slides to a familiar orange haired someone. Penny picks it up and asks, "Did any of you drop this?" Ruby looks and appears shocked, "Penny?" Caleb recognizes her, "Hey, I know you. Where were you?" Weiss asks Caleb, "You know her?" Penny talks, "Sorry. I think you both are confused. (hiccups) Uh... I've got to go!" She gives Ruby the scroll and walks away. Weiss was confused about Penny's behavior, "What was that all about?" "I don't know," Ruby responds, "but I'm going to find out." Caleb says, "Ruby? What about our orders?" "You two make the call, I'll meet you two later." "Wait," both Weiss and Caleb say but don't attempt to stop her. Caleb sighs, "Well, it's up to us." "Yep."

Streets of Vale

Peter and Hanna are on the streets, keeping an eye out for any disturbances. Peter then looks around and realizes something...this was the exact same place where he and Caleb had met Penny. Hanna saw his expression, "Is something the matter?" "Nah. Just some weird memory." "A flashback?" "No. It was when Caleb and I met someone a few days ago. Her name was Penny." "Never heard of her." "Of course not, but she sounded...weird and... lonely. Robotic almost." "Oh." Peter then looked to see for anything strange. Nothing so far. "So Hanna?" "Yes?" "How do you handle Caleb?" "I don't." "Huh?" They stop in their tracks as Hanna speaks, "Well. Of course he does seem like he wants to party. But, he knows that a stupid move and he loses me. Or at least that's what he thinks." "What are you saying?" "I'm saying that he loves me. He loves me so much that he wouldn't dare try and leave me. He would jump in front of bullet without thought to save me. Like you are with Blake." Peter looked and was a really good looking restaurant. "Hanna." "Yes?" "What is that place?" Hanna looks at it, "Hmm.. Oh! That's a really good place to eat. Has the best food in this city." "What makes you say that?" "That's where me and Caleb had our first date." "Really?" "You weren't there. You were... what at the time you considered 'patrolling'." "Oh right."

Peter looks and sees Ruby Rose walking down the sidewalk, though she didn't notice Peter or Hanna. Hanna seemed surprised, "What is Ruby doing here?! She's suppose to be with Weiss and Caleb!" "Hanna. Shhh." "What?" Peter points at Ruby coming up to Penny, who was apparently waiting for her. "I'll be up on the rooftops. You follow on the ground. And make sure you stay out of sight." Hanna gave a thumbs up as Peter figures out a way to get up.

White Fang Hideout

Blake, Delvin and Sun enter the hideout as seen by the three white strips displayed in front of the warehouse. Delvin then says to his teammates, "This is definitely it." Sun is doubtful, "You sure." "Yes... IT IS." "OKAY, okay, just making sure." They approach the guard as the trio display their proof of being a faunus. "Okay, come on in. And take these," the guard says as he gives them each a weird looking mask, similar to that of a creature of Grimm. As they enter Sun asks, "Wait a minute, if the White Fang are fighting for rights and all, why hide yourselves." Blake answers, "The mask are a symbol of what humanity thinks of us." Delvin finished, "Humans saw faunus as monsters. So... the faunus choose to put on the faces of monsters." "Grimm masks," Sun replied, "sounds kinda dark." "Well, so was the one who started it." "Huh. Always sunshine and rainbows with you people." The trio put them on as they proceed to the inside of a large warehouse.

CCT, Communications Floor

Weiss and Caleb arrive at the floor and approach a hologram employee, "Welcome. Who would you like to contact?" Weiss replied, "I would like to call Schnee Company Headquarters." "Absolutely. Your call is waiting in terminal 3" Weiss and Caleb then walk to the terminal. Caleb spoke, "Weiss. About your... name. You don't really feel happy contacting your own company." "It's nothing. Just worries of being exposed. After all, no one else other than our group know of this investigation, so we have to stay in secrecy." "But..." Caleb wanted to continue but at this point, he sounded like he was prying her open, "Never mind." "Just let me handle the talking." They arrive at the terminal as Caleb stands next to the console and Weiss sits in front of it. Weiss starts to call and then pulls off a smile. A woman then appeared on screen, "Thank you for calling the Schnee Dust Company... OH! Miss Schnee! I wasn't expecting you. Did you call to check on your father? I hear your sister, Winter, is here." Caleb's eyes widen, "Wait, you have a sister?" The woman noticed, "Who's that?" "Oh, that's just my project partner, which is why we are here. I've come to get some documents for the project. I've complied a list of them right here." Weiss pulls out her scroll and inserts it in a slot. The woman on the other line looks at the lists, "Hmm... Uh... Miss Schnee? Some of these documents contain sensitive information." "Then we'll be extremely careful of it." "If you don't mind me asking, are you sure you can trust your friend with these... sensitive material?" Caleb responded, "I'm her partner. You could count on me with your life." Weiss nods. "Okay. I'm copying the documents to your scroll now." After the transfer was complete, Weiss pulls out her scroll but not before the woman says, "And Miss Schnee, are you sure you don't want to me to put your father on the line?" Weiss quickly responded, "No, thanks. That will be all." "Okay than. Have a wonderful day, you two." As soon as the call ended, Weiss smile was replaced with a saddened look. Caleb saw this, "Weiss..." "I'm fine, Caleb. We got what we needed." "Weiss, if you need to say something, just say it." "Caleb, I'm alright. Our job is done."

Vale Rooftops

Peter followed and observed Ruby and Penny talk. He could barley make out what they were discussing. "What are they talking about?" As soon as they stopped, Peter looked to see General Ironwood doing a presentation. Peter looked to see Ruby completely awestruck while Penny had a worrying look on her face. He then heard an enormous applause and look to see a hologram of a gigantic robot looking armor. "The hell is this?" He then heard, "Ruby? I think we should go now." Peter looked to see two guards spotting the two girls. "Penny, wait," Peter heard Ruby saying. Hanna communicates with him, "Pete! They made a run for it. Two guards in pursuit." "On it!" Peter started to run and pursue the two girls. After going through the alley, Ruby grabs on to Penny, but looked like she was carrying a heavy weight. Pete looks as they fall down and Ruby slides onto the street. "Ruby!" As he goes to her, Ruby says, "Pete?" They both heard a loud honk as a truck is speeding towards them. Out of instinct, Peter throws Ruby out of the way but puts himself in the truck's way. Suddenly, Penny appears in front of him, holds out her arms and the truck smashes into her. The truck's back ends up in the air for a moment and then back down. "What the...?" Penny asks the driver of he's okay with the shocked driver nodding. A bunch of witnesses were discussing what had happened. Penny looks at everyone with fright and runs off. "Penny, come back," Ruby says. Peter chases after her and is able to cut her off. "PENNY! STOP!" "Peter? Please." "Penny, what the HELL just happened!?" "I...I..." Ruby catches up to them, "How did you...what is...what is happening?" Penny was stumbling to say something and hiccups a bunch, "I...I...I don't want to...talk about!" Ruby tries to talk to her then Hanna shows up, "What happened?" Peter replied, "Penny...stopped a truck with her bare hands." "HOW!?" Suddenly, Penny says, "Guys! I have to tell you all something. But promise...PROMISE...that you will all not tell anyone." Ruby speaks, "Penny, we're friends okay. You can trust us." Hanna notices Penny hiding her hands, "Penny? Show me your hands." Penny shook her head, "Promise me first." Hanna takes out her wand and tries to control an arm. "PLEASE! Don't!" Peter signals Hanna to stop. "Penny, we promise," he says, "Now, what is it?" She then says, "I'm not real." Hanna then sees the damaged hands, "An... android?" "Oh."