Chapter 21: Team-Ups, Detectives and Doors

AN: So, here's the next chapter. Sorry if it seems a little rough, I think I'm starting to get writers block. Apologies if I don't update this story right away.

"So what's our next move?" I asked Jinx. She shrugged. "Your guess is as good as mine." She said. Suddenly we heard the front door open. "Well, that's my que. Here, this is the number to my burner phone. Good luck killer." She said, passing me a slip of paper before disappearing into the night.

Oh of course she ditched me! I cursed as I made my way out as well. I needed information and I needed it soon. And I know just who to get if from. I hope. This might backfire on me.

Third Person POV

To say that Detective Midas Gold was having a hard week was an understatement. First of all, he failed to get any information on Knightmare. Then, the only suspect they had was gone in the wind. Now, the daughter of one of the greatest scientists in Daybreak was missing. Midas was forced to drop everything on Knightmare, and instead focus on the kidnapping. It was just going downhill.

So in an act of stupidity on his part, Midas decided to stay late, hoping to find SOMETHING. He sighed, taking a sip from his flask. 'Could today get any worse?' He thought bitterly. That's when he felt the gun to his head. 'I had to ask.' He thought. "Hello Detective" The obviously disguised voice rang out. 'Wait a minute… oh god!' Midas thought in horror.

His fears were confirmed when he turned around, only to come face to face with the man he was hunting. Knightmare. "It's… you. What do you want?" Midas spat out. Knightmare cocked his head. "What do I want? A vague question. Right now I want answers. What do you know about the Nix Oliver case?" Knightmare asked. Midas raised an eyebrow.

"What the? How the hell should I know?" Midas asked, ignoring the rather larger revolver in his face. Knightmare chuckled. "Aren't you supposed to be investigating the case right now? I simply want to lend a helping hand." Knightmare said. Midas sighed and turned back to his desk.

"Honestly? We don't have much. We only know that Ms. Oliver was kidnapped late last night, and that there was a struggle involved." Midas said. Sadly, whoever kidnapped the girl was good.

"There were reports of mysterious figures in the area but that's it. Why the hell do you care? Aren't you supposed to be some 'Crusader of Vengeance?'" Midas continued. Knightmare chuckled again.

"Actually, the reason I started doing this was far different. But that's beside the point. If I can help someone, I will. Thank you Detective." Knightmare said. Midas turned to stop him. "Hey wait a-" Midas stopped as Knightmare was nowhere to be found. 'What the hell is this guy?' Midas thought in wonder.

Michael's POV

As I exited the police station, I let out a series of curses. What the fuck was I dealing with? 'Aurora, do you have any thoughts?' I asked hopefully. 'Yeah, I can name a few. We could have military trained, oh oh maybe something supernatural?' She responded.

At this point, I'm willing to believe anything. Bah, I can figure this out later. Right now I need some sleep. Maybe a bottle or two as well. Fuck it! I'm getting drunk. I'll deal with this in the morning!

(The Next Morning)

Regret. That's the first thing I felt as soon as I woke up. "Oh my head." I groaned out, trying to block the light. I think I may have a problem. Nahh. I slowly staggered up, and made my way to the kitchen. Surprise surprise, Blake was already there. "Hey Michael. Rough night?" She hinted, noticing my rather slow stumbling. I chuckled. "Yeah, you can say that again. Pass me the pills please?" I gestured to the little wonders next to her. She tossed them to me, and I caught them swiftly. I started to down one, and was in the middle of drinking some water when Blake spoke again. "So, you never came home last night. Was your date that good?" She asked coyly.

I spat out the water in surprise. "Date? That wasn't a date. I was meeting up with an old friend. I took long because I was casing out a place." I quickly came to my defense. Funny enough, I was. Blake just shrugged. "So what about you? Anything fun happen while I was gone?" I asked, not expecting much. "Oh... well after you left, I decided to head to the Tuskon's Bookstore. I met this rather excitable girl in red. I think her name was...Ruby?" She said. Wait what? Oh hell. Well, that's not that bad. Could be worse.

"Anyway after that, I came back home. We had an unexpected guest. Professor Ozpin, you know the headmaster of Beacon?" She continued. FUCK ME! I paled instantly. Blake noticed my expression. "Michael? What's wrong?" She asked. "You just surprised me that's all. So, how was the visit?" I asked, hiding the near heart attack I had.

Blake shrugged. "He only came to ask how I was doing. Something about checking up on all the students. Don't worry, I hid all your stuff so it wasn't viable." She reassured me. Phew. That's a relief. "So... any plans today?" I asked. Blake shook her head. "Not really, I was just planning on staying here. You?" She responded. Huh, good question. Screw it, might as well do something productive. "I'm going to try something out. I figured, with you going to Beacon I could do something with all the time I had." I told her with a smirk.

"Really? What were you planing to do?" She asked hopefully. I tried to keep the grin off my face, I really did. "Well, someone has to investigate where Knightmare's been right? Michael Galloway, soon to be private investigator at you service." I said, taking a small bow. Blake stared at me. And continued to stare. Suddenly she started laughing. I... I've actually never heard her laugh before. Huh, odd. "What? it could work." I told her, taking mock offense. Then I started laughing as well. "Yeah yeah, whatever. I'm heading out. See ya Blake." I call out over my shoulders as I left the house.

So, while I was walking through Vale, it occurred to me that I should have a burner phone. I mean, considering the fact I had a famous thief's number, I should look into that. As I bought said burner phone, I thought of what to do next. Fuck it, I'm just going to explore. That's where I am now, literally wandering through Vale. Suddenly it hit me. No, I mean a door actually hit me right in the face. And like that I was down.

"Oh my god I'm sorry!" I heard a rather high voice yelp. I needed a minute to recover. Vale's deadliest vigilante everyone, taken down by a door. Joy. That's when the person who slammed the door into me went to my side. "Are you okay? Do you need any help?" The voice asked again. I looked up, only to stare into a pair of silver eyes. They moved back to reveal one Ruby Rose. Oh boy.

AN: So there we go. Oh I love my cliffhangers. If you guys have any suggestions, please don't hesitate to message me. Thanks for reading guys!