The time has come, let the shipping and all the awkwardness that comes with commence! Muahahahaha! Yeah, that was pathetic even for me. Oh! And we're starting with a new POV, Yang's!

Darkness and Light, Into the Chaos!

I watch in not-so-silent mirth as my baby sister struggles to stand in her high heels. She almost fell again when Neo appeared, catching her. "Thanks." Ruby said with a smile which turned sour when she demanded, "How the hell do you and Weiss fight in these things?"

'Lot's of practice.' was Neo's reply. I could only see because I was close enough to catch Ruby myself. Damn that girl was fast. And she looked hot. Neo had found a swirling pink-white-brown one-strap dress that almost matched her hair. The skirt was just slim enough to show off the girls curves while still giving her full movement should something happen and she gets into a fight. Typical Neo, fashionable and functional. I think she and Coco Adel would get along pretty well.

"So Neo, got any plans after the dance? Maybe to get lucky?" I asked teasingly, laughing as Neo's face turned red and her hands started waving frantically. "Cool it, I'm just messing with you!" I said after a second. I was answered by a pillow to my face.

'What Allie and I do in our rooms is no business of yours.' Neo declared, her scroll pretty close to my face to illustrate her point. Well, I guess that was a bit far for the smug little midget.

"Well anyway, I should probably get going. I'm supposed to greet everyone as they come in after all." I called before slipping out the door.

Ilia's POV

Have to admit, Nora is a fun person to be around. "So, did anyone ask you to the dance? Maybe a crush? Someone handsome?" the ginger questioned me.

"No one, no, and I'm not into guys." I replied sheepishly.

"Oh." Nora muttered. I was worried for a second before she resumed her hyper questioning. Guess that didn't really bug her.

"Nora, let Ilia get dressed please." Ren called from the bathroom. Since there were more of us, We girls were changing in the main room of the JNPR dorm while Juane and Ren changed in the bathroom. I looked over my ballgown, making sure there were no wrinkles. Oh, I'm so nervous. I haven't been to a dance since Atlas and that was the day before I found out about... the day I found out. I smiled as I looked at myself in the mirror. I looked...pretty. I heard a wolf-whistle from Nora and rolled my eyes.

Allie's POV

I searched my closet for my dress. Where was it? I know I had it in here somewhere! Hell, I remember seeing it during my and Neo's first date. I smile at the thought of dancing with her tonight, but that won't work if I don't find my freaking dress! No. No. That's not for public viewing. That should be in the box under my bed! Aha~! Victory for the Gamer! Now I just have to get it on... yeah, I'm gonna need a hand. "Blake! Your assistance is requested! Nya~" my fellow black cat appeared and zipped up the back. "Thanks."

"No problem." she replied with a small smile. We started chatting about the new books we had been reading as we left for the dance.

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I waited outside for Neo, smiling and returning small greetings as students passed me. Man, they were taking forever. Seriously, Neo can go from nude to fully clothed faster than Gray Fullbuster strips. No we haven't done it yet perverts! I just had a few awkward moments where I walked in on her getting out of the shower. Anyway I noticed Penny coming up with a couple Atlas guards. The android smiled and waved at me, a gesture I returned before calling, "Ruby's waiting for you inside, and she looks really cute." Huh, guess robots can blush. Still wondering where-HOLY SHIT SHE'S HOT! Sorry. As you can probably guess, Neo just appeared. No literally, she used her semblance to sneak up on me and appear just a few feet from me. "Can you not do that? You nearly scared me out of this thing." I whined.

Pulling her scroll from a pocket I didn't notice until then, she replied, 'Who's to say that wasn't the idea?'

I rolled my eyes as I turned and offered my arm. Neo wrapped both of hers against it and smiled as we walked in and greeted Yang before making for the punch bowl. Hydrate then dance.

Penny's POV

I glanced to my left and right to see General Ironwood's guards and resisted the urge to sigh. I would have to come up with something to evade these two so I could find Girlfriend Ruby and maybe have some fun. I scrolled through my functions and programs, looking for some stealth ability before noticing a flash of red. Dismissing the screens, I saw Friend Allie had not been lying. Girlfriend Ruby approached and she looked incredibly cute in her dress. I also noticed she was stumbling a small amount and muttering something about "Stupid lady stilts." I would have to question her later.

Smiling, I moved from next to the guards, who I noticed followed me, and toward my girlfriend. "Salutations Girlfriend Ruby! You are looking cute tonight!" I greeted.

Girlfriend Ruby looked up from her shoes and smiled. I had to catch her as she stumbled and fell. "Thanks Penny." she said with a sheepish smile and a small blush. I helped her steady herself and she smiled more happily. "You look great too! Did you pick out the dress yourself?"

I nodded with my ever-present smile and looked to the guards. "If you would please give us some room." I requested. Both looked at each other before taking two steps back. I supposed that was the best I was going to get. Just as I turned toward Girlfriend Ruby once again, the music changed to a slow song. "Would you...care to dance?" I asked nervously, holding my hand out.

Girlfriend Ruby blushed before nodding. "Sorry if I end up falling on my butt." she muttered before we started dancing.

Neo's POV

I don't think I've been this happy in a long time. Slow dancing with a beautiful woman who, for reasons only she knew, returned the feelings of a psycho criminal. I smiled as I put my head on Allie's shoulder and she held me close. "Hey, mind if I run something by you?" I heard. I nodded against her. "Okay, but we need somewhere more private. I'm not technically supposed to know about this." So something related to Salem and Cinder. Allie always did make a point of discretion when talking about our war with this immortal grimm queen. You know, a couple months ago I wouldn't have even believed something like that existed. The slow dance ended and a rather upbeat song started playing.

I looked up to see Allie's eyes brighten as she started looking for something. "After this, I promise." she declared before finding what she was looking for. Team JNPR was on the dance floor.

Cause Baby!

It's time to make up your mind!

I think,

That tonight is when our stars align!

Honey!

It's time to leave the doubt behind!

Take my hand cause you and I are gonna shine!

Wow, those guys could dance. And in such perfect harmony too. I mean, kick-step kick-step body roll isn't exactly rocket science but still. Allie pulled me outside and checked to make sure we were alone before looking me in the eyes. Huh, her eyes were slitted, guess this is serious. "I might have an idea about our fourth teammate, but I needed a second opinion and you're the only one I've told the whole story with the Maidens to you." she began. I tilted my head to the side, curious at what she was suggesting. "Well, we both know where both halves of Amber's power are. Not much we can do about her. Winter and Summer weren't confirmed before I came here, but I may have a lead on Spring." So she told me her plan. About the bandit camp in Mistral, the Spring Maiden located there, and what may happen if we don't get there. "Well?"

'Well, you know I don't really care if someone I don't even know dies.' I stated. Allie sighed but nodded. I swear, that girl's too kind sometimes. 'And we can't exactly just go to Ozpin with this. He'd want to know how you even know about the Maidens.' Another nod. 'The biggest problem is whether or not Spring is still alive or if Raven's already killed her. If she's dead, this whole plan is for nothing.'

"But if we did get there in time, we could get a valuable ally against Salem. Not to mention we could avoid the whole Haven fiasco and skip straight to Atlas." Allie argued. I had to admit, it was risky but the reward wasn't exactly minimal compared to it.

'How do you intend to pull this off? You can't exactly cut class to go on a wild goose chase.'

"I heard about a huntress-in-training who might be a relative of yours or Ilia's that had vanished in Mistral around a notorious bandit clan's territory and I'm concerned about them as a team leader looking out for the emotional well-being of my team. Sounds believable, don't you think?" Wow, she had really thought that one through.

'We'll say it's mine. I don't really know a lot about my family from before Roman so it'll be more believable that way.' I decided. Allie's eyes were asking a question and I sighed as I replied, 'Yeah, I'll help on your wild goose chase. But I reserve the right to complain if this ends up being all for naught.'

"Deal! Nya~" Allie chirped, cat-pawing her hands and smiling. I smiled at my girlfriend's antics before noticing something moving across the rooftops. Pointing it out to Allie, she hissed out a single name. "Cinder." our weapons appeared in her hands and she passed me mine. "Feel like a little outing?"

"Not without me boss." We both whipped around to see Ilia standing behind us in a brown dress not unlike Yang's and her whip in one hand.

"How long have you been standing there?" Allie asked nervously.

"I was here first." the chameleon replied. We both gulped as Ilia stepped forward. "I'll ask my questions later. For now let's just see about catching whoever it is running along the roof." The three of us vanished into the night.

And done! For the record, there is a reason I'm suggesting Spring as the fourth member, something I don't think many people have considered. I'll get to it more after we get to team missions. Anyway, leave a review telling me what you thought, and I'll see you all next time!

PS, anyone notice the little joke I threw in?

PPS, How did I do with Penny's POV? Believable? I was kinda nervous about that one.