RWBYond Home: Mayhem in Mistral

AN: How long has it been since I've had my computer? This nonsense has been pissing me off. The next three chapters are all single-parters. So they should be easier to get through.

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The Golden Eagle

Griswald walked carefully through the Emerald Forest. The last thing he wanted was to upset the Grimm and gain the attention of the local huntsmen. Poaching on these grounds was forbidden. However, they weren't so much forbidden for the animals' sake as it was the hunters.

Over the decades, Emerald Forest had become one of the most dangerous places in the Vale region. The reason was fairly common knowledge. During the Grimm War, a harbinger dragon had been sealed in the forest. The dragon was gone now. It awoke during the cataclysmic flood and was resealed elsewhere.

He found the ruins of Oswind Gorge. The canyon ran through the forest, separating it from the Beacon Academy grounds. He took position in a dilapidated tower. The crumbling structure gave him ample cover and a great viewpoint.

He looked through the scope of his rifle. His contact had been telling the truth. There was a nest resting on the cliffside. A single golden feather was trapped in the mess. Griswald slowed his breath. He waited patiently for his target.

An hour passed. Then a second. The Golden Eagle landed in the nest. Griswald took aim. He focused on the bird's back. He gently pulled the trigger. The dart rocketed into the eagle. The bird gave a pained squawk. It landed in the nest.

Griswald let out his held breath. There was no sign of the other eagle. He cut his losses and scaled the cliff. He stuffed the sleeping bird into a cage and carefully placed the eggs in a basket. Having retrieved his bounty, he got out of there and made his way to the hideout.

"Griswald." Crane greeted. "Did you get the prize?"

"One bird and three eggs." Griswald answered. "The other bird didn't show up. I didn't want one to get away while I waited for the other one."

"Acceptable." Crane said. "The Boss is going to get a hefty price for this beauty either way. And with the eggs, there's no need to worry about having both genders."

"I'll be accepting my pay now." Griswald said.

"Five-hundred lien, plus ten percent of what the boss earns when he sells them off." Crane said.

"Thank you." Griswald bowed out. "I'll be in touch."

Argent jumped backwards away from the fire blasts. Russet rode on waves of flame above him. She twisted in the air. The fiery waves whipped towards the ground. Argent grabbed one of his blades and slashed the flames away.

Paris used the flames as cover for her attack. She thrust the escrima stick into Argent's chest. The Argentware's attention turned towards his dark-haired teammate. Her batons clashed with his swords.

Argent was faster. His blows were deadlier and more precise. All Paris could do was try and keep the blades at bay. She blocked his overhand strike. She teased the trigger on her weapons, sending a shock through Argent's hands. He jerked back and dropped one of his blades from shock. Russet took that chance to chime in.

"Above you!" Sumire warned. Argent was blasted by the massive fireball and knocked on his butt. When he looked up, Paris was stomping on his chest and pointing her weapon in his face. He closed his eyes and sighed in defeat.

"Game over." Paris said coldly. She adjusted her glasses and walked off.

"Argent!" Sumire ran to his side. "I'm so sorry. I tried to help but Paris was too much for me." She began using her semblance to enhance the healing effects of Argent's aura.

"It's okay Sumire." Russet said. "You're our medic anyway. Besides, if Argent didn't try doing everything himself." She rustled his blonde hair.

"She's right." Sumire said in a small voice as she tended to his side. Sumire was supposed to be the team leader. But more times than not, Russet and Paris would argue. In those situations, Sumire usually defaulted to Paris' suggestions.

"One on one you might be a force to be reckoned with." Paris said as she opened her water bottle. "But you still have a hard time with teamwork." Argent sat their, fiddling with the dirt. "Are you even listening to me?"

"He already knows." Sumire spoke on her partner's behalf. "It's something he's been working hard to overcome for a long time now."

"Well, if you were a better leader, perhaps he'd be a better teammate." Paris said. Sumire shrunk into a ball and sighed.

"Lay off her!" Russet got defensive.

"Absolutely not! I refuse to be brought down because of a weak leader and a fool."

"They're doing the best they can."

"Their best, might be cute and quaint now that we're at Beacon but that's the kind of trouble that gets teams killed in the real world."

"If we were all so perfect then what would the point of Beacon be?" Russet asked.

"To get everyone on a page where they won't get themselves killed. Professor Pine made a mistake!"

"Are you just going to take that?" Russet asked.

"It's fine." Sumire whimpered. "She's right."

"You're not even going to defend yourself?"

"Give it up Russet." Paris said. "Why defend someone who isn't going to defend themselves."

"Why you…" Russet's fox ears folded in frustration.

"It's about time to head back to the house now." Sumire interjected. She pulled Argent along with her. Russet's temper was hard to raise and easy to diminish. Especially around a great cook like Mrs. Ruby.

Ruby was knitting scarves for all of Argent's teammates. She was beginning to get the hang of the trade. It helped her focus. It allowed her to pass time in a way she never could before. Afternoons like this used to be spent hunting and training. But that was no longer possible for her.

She could barely summon the power of the Spring Maiden's magic anymore. It hadn't diminished any further since her last battle five years prior. Now, she was just blessed-or cursed depending on who you ask-to live the rest of her life as a dormant maiden and mother. And hopefully grandmother before too long.

She felt some longing every time she saw one of her kids. Even little baby Gelb was growing up too fast now. The thought of Citrine and Eiess getting married, or Prim and Glade hunting Grimoire, or Argent studying at Beacon caused her to cry herself to sleep.

There was only one thing that made her feel like a dorky teenager who was in over her head again. And that thing was Jaune, now well into middle-age, laying on her lap like he used to when they were still soldiers in the Grimm War.

"I think the kids are coming." Ruby whispered as she heard commotion outside. Jaune squirmed and pressed his face into her lap. She certainly liked the way it felt but there were things to do. "Come on Jaune." She nudged him more.

"But you're so warm." Jaune mewled.

"Hey, Mrs. Ruby!" Russet was the first one in. She was followed by Paris, then Sumire, and Argent brought up the rear. "Oh, we didn't catch you at a bad time, did we?"

"No, just an intimate moment." Ruby laughed. "You'll understand one day." She winked. Sumire turned a bright red as she glanced over at Argent. Ruby was right, Argent had the pick of the litter with this team. But Sumire was the one most obviously crushing on him. Paris and Argent was more like Nova and Johnny. Russet was more like Yang and, any guy Yang had ever been with. Sumire was crushing on Argent to an extent Ruby had never seen in a young girl before.

"I-I'll go ahead and start cooking." Sumire started.

"I'll be in there in a second." Ruby said.

"I'm going to take a shower before we eat." Russet said as she stretched and flaunted her curves.

Ruby pushed Jaune off her lap and limped into the kitchen. Paris stayed in the living room and talked to Jaune about their sparring match. Judging by Argent's more despondent expression, it looked like he hadn't done well.

Ruby pulled a stool over and began helping Sumire with the potatoes. Ruby wondered how Sumire had become leader. What was it Oscar saw in her? She was too timid, kind, and soft. Not at all like Ruby or Jaune. It was difficult to imagine Sumire in combat. She was a decent cook, a great medic and had a lot of other skills that would make her a good wife someday.

"Thank you for helping me out today." Ruby said.

"Anytime." Sumire smiled.

"You know, helping me cook puts you at an advantage."

"What do you mean?"

"Quickest way to a man's heart is through his stomach." She winked. Sumire tensed up and went beat red. Her whole body began to sweat. "It's okay Sumire." Ruby used her powers to sooth the child. "I approve. And don't worry. If Argent doesn't notice you than he's the hopeless one."

"A-a-a-am I r-really that obvious?" Sumire stuttered.

"A mother always knows." Ruby said. "Patience is a virtue but with Argent, it might pay to be forward. Next time there's a special occasion, don't ease into it. Ask him out, outright." Ruby winked.

"I-I'l try." Sumire's timid voice was barely above a whisper.

Paris looked through the Rose House's modest library. She had a fondness for birds so she was pleased to see a book on birds that were native to Vale. She put mental checkmarks for every bird that she had seen and could identify. She stopped on the page for the golden eagle.

"What'cha looking at?" Russet asked.

"The golden eagle. I've never seen one outside captivity." Paris said. "I heard they recently released a pair into the Emerald Forest."

"Ooh, it's such a pretty bird."

"That would be all you notice." Paris scoffed. "The golden eagle is one of the most majestic birds in the world. They mate for life."

"Boring."

"They have keen senses and are able to track their loved ones halfway around the globe."

"Neat."

"And the only reason they're endangered is because huntsmen took to using them against the Grimm. They were already suffering due to poachers and rich assholes wanting their feathers. The huntsmen just made it worse." Paris explained.

"Well, each one of those birds died helping huntsmen save lives." Russet sighed.

"Truly, a more noble creature than your average man." Paris said.

"Say, what if we tried looking for the one they just released?" Russet said.

"That's a bad idea." Paris said.

"But then you'd be able to check something off your bucket list."

"Emerald Forest is too dangerous."

"Come one, they used to let first years train there. It's been five years since the dragon was moved. I'm sure it's nowhere near as bad as Professor Pine made it out to be."

"It's against the rules and illegal."

"Where's your sense of adventure?" Russet asked.

"Where's your sense of self-preservation?" Paris asked right back.

"Come on, the two of us together. I'm positive we can handle anything the Emerald Forest can throw at us."

"Your enthusiasm is misplaced." Paris said. "If you're wanting to do it for me you're wasting your breath. If you're really that bored then find someone else."

"What if I convinced Sumire and Argent to come." Russet grinned.

"Those two idiots are too gullible." Paris sighed. "But I guess if all four of us go and we can get approval from the school, it shouldn't be too bad."

"Ha, I knew I'd convince you to do something fun before break is done." Russet's cheer played off Paris' shrug.

Russet used her semblance to ride on waves of fire despite her team's protests. Sumire had gotten the school's approval to look for the golden eagle. The negotiation was easier than Paris made it out to be. Then again, the eagles had made their nest pretty close to the edge of the forest.

"Russet!" Sumire called.

"Huh!" Russet said from the sky.

"I think it's over there." Sumire pointed. Russet dropped down to see where their bashful leader was pointing. Sure enough there was an empty nest.

"That's strange." Paris said. "I heard the eagles had laid their eggs."

"Maybe this isn't the right spot." Argent said.

"I'll take a closer look." Russet said. She shot flames from her feet.

"Be careful with that!" Paris shouted.

"I am." Russet stuck her tongue out.

"I swear to whatever god you believe in if you accidentally burn down this forest…"

"Get the stick out of your ass and let me concentrate and that won't happen." Russet said as she blasted off.

She landed next to the nest and took a look. The nest was disturbed. There were little indents where the eggs could have been and a bunch of feathers from the eagles. She looked up and saw a massive bird flying overhead. The eagle dove down at her, scaring her and causing her to retreat.

"What's going on?" Sumire asked.

"That's it!" Paris cheered. "It's a golden eagle."

"Yeah and I think it's pissed." Russet said. "It looks like someone took the eggs."

"What?" Sumire whined. Overhead, the eagle started to fly north.

"I'm going to follow it." Russet said as she raced forward.

"Wait!" Sumire tried to stop her but Russet was too fast. She was the most mobile member of Team SPRA thanks to her rocket semblance. She was also the only one who was able to keep up with the eagle as it raced towards its destination.

The eagle crossed the border into rural Vale and Russet stayed after it. There was an old shack and a couple people hanging out on the porch. As soon as they spotted the eagle they started rushing to their positions.

Russet dropped down behind a couple of trees. The eagle flew frantically around the compound. Somebody fired a net and snatched the eagle. Russet's eyes went wide as they bagged it up, threw it in a cage and threw the cage inside a shed.

"Man, these birds make it too easy." One thug said.

"Yeah, the boss was right about the eagle tracking down its little mate. Now we have the complete set." The second said.

"Still, I wonder what that fire was back there."

"Could have been a Grimm."

"I guess."

Russet stayed put for a moment. They must have caught a glimpse of her before she dropped down. She shook her head in indignation. The smart thing would be to wait for backup. But she decided to take the fight to them instead.

"That fire was me." Russet came out from behind the tree.

"It's just a kid?"

"Yeah, a Faunas kid."

"A huntress kid." Russet said with a grin. She started up her weapons. Gauntlets shaped like fox heads encapsulated her fists. The first two thugs reached for their weapons. Before they could draw their guns, she delivered her fist into the first's sternum, knocking him to the roof. She grabbed the second's hand and kneed him in the stomach before throwing him down.

A stun round popped her in the face. Just a few seconds later she was thrown down, tied up and beaten. An aura suppression collar was wrapped around her neck. She was stripped of her scroll and her weapons.

"What a nuisance." Someone said.

"What are we going to do with her boss?" Crane asked.

"Throw her in the Emerald Forest and let the Grimm decide her fate."

"Yes Mr. Cornwall."

Argent, Sumire and Paris arrived on the scene. They stayed hidden as they assessed the situation. A man named Crane was carrying a squirming Russet over to the border wall. A cage containing the eagles was stashed in a truck.

"What are we going to do?" Sumire asked.

"Leaders lead." Paris replied.

"We need to help both of them." Sumire said. "Those poachers should be stopped and we need to help Russet." She thought for a second. "Paris, use your semblance to help Russet. Argent, you go and free the….Argent?"

Argent was already wandering off. Crane saw him and groaned. He raised a gun and tried shooting the boy. Argent dashed forward and drew both his swords. He slashed Crane across the chest.

"Damn idiot." Paris cursed. The truck fired up and started making a run for it. Sumire quickly jumped onto the moving vehicle and held on for dear life. Russet was dropped down the cliff. Paris used her semblance to manifest a shadowy bird. The familiar caught Russet and set her down on the wall safely.

"What were you thinking?" Paris asked as she untied Russet.

"That these guys would go down easily." Russet answered.

Crane's bullets were deflected by Argent. The boy sliced the gun from Crane's hand. An instant later, he had slashed through the thug's aura. He paused for a moment. Had he not paused he would have likely killed the man by accident but his better judgement won out.

"And you!" Paris pointed at Argent.

"Me?" Argent asked.

"We were in the middle of making a plan when you went off half-cocked." Paris said.

"Oh…" Argent paused. "Where's Sumire?"

"Why you…" Paris grunted.

"They were going up that road towards Forever Fall." Russet said. "If we hurry we can catch them." She said as she took a picture of Crane. "Just in case he gets away."

Sumire's eyes were welling with tears. The truck was driving fast and trying to shake her off. She blamed herself. If she wasn't such an ineffectual leader, Argent would have listened to her. He would have listened to her plan. They would have beaten these guys no problem and would be on their way home by now.

She didn't want to have all this responsibility. She just wanted to help people. She wanted to be the kind of hero that just saves people. The kind that people can wake up to. She just wanted to make people smile knowing that she was around to help.

She wasn't like her teammates. Paris had a chip on her shoulder. Her parents had been medial level huntsmen. Russet was a thrill seeker who just liked fighting monsters. Argent, well she didn't actually know what he thought. He probably felt like being a huntsman was his only option. His parents were both great heroes. His siblings had all made a name for themselves. He was an Argentware, destined for the life of a hunter.

She was supposed to be the leader. She still wasn't sure whether she wanted to be a huntsman, let alone the leader of her team. She had that responsibility and carried it for three people who always wanted to be huntsmen.

Now she was alone. She held onto the truck as it went rode through the canyon. She was too weak to do anything. She wasn't a strategist. She didn't have a big personality. She doubted herself now more than ever.

The truck slammed the breaks. There was a tree in the way that had fallen. Sumire was propelled forward by the abrupt change in momentum. She smacked against the tree. Her aura managed to weather the blow as she got back up. The man named Cornwall stepped out of the truck brandishing a red blade.

"You made a big mistake coming here." Cornwall said.

"You're a poacher and a criminal." Sumire said.

"And what business do you have with these animals?" He asked. "You're not a cop. You look far too young to be anything but a student interfering with my work."

"Capturing animals and putting them in cramped cages?" She asked as she drew her weapon. It was a simple dagger that worked well with her philanthropic aura.

"What would a little girl know of the interests of factions?" Cornwall said.

"I don't." Sumire admitted. "I just know you robbed a nest of its eggs, captured a creature against its will, used it as bait to imprison its mate and are shipping it to somewhere to be used as a trophy."

"We're saving the eagles." Cornwall said. "Our interest is to put the birds back in captivity to be relinquished in a safer time."

"And who decides that safer time? If they are ready to be free then it is their right to be free." Sumire said.

"Petulant brat." Cornwall shrugged. "I've given you plenty of chances to back down." He swung at her arm. She blocked the crimson blade and was slowly pushed back. Sumire fought defensively. She wasn't a fighter. She was the weakest member of her team. She had the worst combat rating in her school. She only got by on a strong aura and studious attitude. Cornwall wasn't a great fighter but he was better than her. In mere moments, he managed to get the upper hand.

Paris' semblance allowed her to create and control a shadowy bird that looked more like an albatross than anything else. It was that semblance that allowed her and Argent to follow behind Russet.

"This kind of impulsive behavior is to be expected from you and Russet, but Sumire too?" She voiced her frustrations though she doubted Argent was even paying attention.

"Do you think she's going to be alright?" Argent asked. Paris stayed silent. Sumire may have been a weak fighter but she was still a student at Beacon. Surely that would put her above some thuggish bandit.

"Down there!" Russet pointed. The trio dropped down to where the truck was parked. Cornwall was there, holding Sumire hostage.

"Let her go!" Paris commanded.

"Alright kids here's the deal." Cornwall started. "She's coming with me for a little bit. If you don't follow me, no harm will come to her. I'll let her go by the end of the day and she'll be able to contact you from wherever she ends up."

"Why you." Russet stepped forward and Cornwall pushed the blade against Sumire's throat. The bashful leader's eyes welled up in tears.

"I'm sorry." She said softly. "I'm sorry." Her voice was defeated and fearful.

"Let her go." Argent whispered as he raised his hand to his face. He slowly took his finger and pulled down on the skin revealing the red of his eyes. Paris grabbed his arm to stop him.

"If you use your semblance there's no guarantee you won't hit Sumire." She whispered. "Even so, if you become incapacitated it'll be harder on all of us." Argent mulled over her words before giving up.

"Sumire." He whispered.

"I'm so sorry Argent!" Sumire cried. "I've always held you back. I've held all of you back. I've become such a burden and haven't contributed anything to this team."

"Is that what you believe?!" Russet shouted. "Sumire, without you we would have fallen apart within a week. So what if you're not like the other leaders? You're the kindest person I've ever met. Without you we wouldn't even be a team. We'd just be a trio of loners and losers." Russet got in position.

"Stop saying things just to make me feel better." Sumire said. "Go, leave me. I'll be fine and you'll be better for it."

The sound of a tree snapping broke all of their trains of thought. They all silently cursed at what that sound meant. In an instant, a massive Grimm with stony skin and four massive arms broke through the tree line. It tackled Cornwall, forcing him away from Sumire. It slammed him down to the ground with a violent thud.

"We should probably leave." Paris said.

"We went through all this trouble, we should at least save the birds." Sumire said as she ran into the truck. "Hold it off while I find a way to unlock this."

Ruby used some magic to encourage a dying flower to cling to life. There was something of a kindred spirit between her and the wilting rose. Her time as a hero and warrior had long passed. Now she lived for her family. She lived hoping to see some grandchildren in the not too distant future. She lived for Jaune and for Gelb and for all those who still looked to her for advice and comfort.

"The kids have been gone for a long time." Jaune said.

"Citrine's getting married in Atlas in a matter of months. Prim and Glade are stuck in Mistral until either Panic is destroyed or sighted elsewhere, whichever comes first." Ruby said.

"No, I mean Argent and his team." Jaune said.

"Oh, yeah, it has been a long time." Ruby said. "I wonder if they chose to just stay at Beacon for the rest of the weekend."

"Surely they would have let us know if that were the case." Jaune said. "Argent wouldn't but Sumire and Paris are actually responsible."

"Maybe it's because of my old age, but I feel a lot closer to those girls than I did Topaz or Nickel. Even Eiess, Nephrite and Chenzi never made themselves at home like those three do."

"I think it's because they're not as connected to us." Jaune said. "Team CTEN and PNGC are comprised of people who grew up with our kids and grew up knowing us as people. Sumire, Paris and Russet know us through Argent as opposed to knowing us through their own parents."

"There's also the matter that they all seem rather infatuated with Argent." Ruby chuckled.

"What?"

"Don't act like you haven't noticed." Ruby smiled as she pressed herself against him.

"Oh I noticed." Jaune said. "I merely object to the notion that teammates have to date." He wrapped his arms around her. "Imagine if you had been stuck with Weiss the same way Citrine is with Eiess. They all got lucky."

"Yeah….but we got lucky. My parents got lucky. I pray everyday that our children become so lucky as to find love like that."

"You say that thinking of Argent and his choices yet my mind drifts to Prim who may be the unluckiest of all our kids." Jaune said.

"She'll find someone….hopefully." Ruby said. "Which reminds me, I need to call Hina later. I've been trying to keep correspondence with the only Argentware alive who isn't a Rose."

"Yet, she is dating our son. Sounds like consolidation to me."

"Abraham said that my treatment of her is what will keep her from going down the same path that her father did. Beyond that is her choice, and Glade's."

"And what about Argent's teammates. I might not have an opinion on the matter but you most certainly do."

"Argent isn't like either one of us. None of our kids are really. I guess Glade and Gelb take after you but none of them take after me. Prim and Citrine do a little bit but when I talk to them it's more like I'm talking to Yang than myself."

"Yeah, but that's not what I'm asking."

"I think Sumire is my favorite." Ruby admitted. "She's a sweetheart and is more genuinely in love with Argent than anyone else."

"I can see that."

"Her personality might be something different, but with her role as leader and how supportive she is, it kinda reminds me of you."

"Everything you like reminds you of me." Jaune said as he snuck a kiss in.

"Well, more of our kids have your semblance than mine." Ruby said.

"Except Argent." Jaune said. "His semblance is something else entirely and I do believe it comes from your side of the family, somewhere down the line."

Things were not looking good. Sumire had rescued the eagles and the eggs but they refused to leave. The golem's hide was too thick to be pierced by Argent's blades and too tough for Russet or Paris.

Two of the monster's hands grabbed the girls. It smashed them together and threw them at Argent. Argent managed to catch Paris as Russet flew over his head. The monster used the opening to land a sneak attack. Argent was nearly hit but pushed to the ground by Sumire, who took the blow for him.

"We're not getting anywhere." Paris rocketed into the golem but was caught and slammed to the ground.

"I'm going to use my semblance." Argent said.

"But the risks…" Paris protested.

"It's our only shot at keeping everyone from getting hurt." Argent said as his eyes widened.

"I can help." Sumire said. "I still have plenty of aura left." Her body began to glow. Her violet energy bound itself to Argent to keep the damage to his body to a minimum.

Argent's vision became focused. He looked at nothing but the monster he wished to destroy. His eye started to bleed as he activated his semblance. His eyes began to glow with the light of his ancestors. His aura solidified. The white light shot from his eyes and turned into blades of pure power.

The first blade tore through one of the golem's arms. The monster gazed at Argent and became overwhelmed by a sense of fear. It rushed at him. Its survival instincts shrouded its sense of logic. It was obviously of medial age. A young Grimm would have fled.

The blades skewered the creature. More blades shot from Argent's vision until his sight was clouded and he couldn't maintain himself anymore. The final blade shattered the monster's head, killing it. As it vanished into Oblivion, Argent collapsed. Sumire got to work healing his aura.

"Damn fool." Paris smiled.

"It worked." Sumire said.

"There was no doubt there." Paris said as the last blade faded away. "My concern was for him. Everytime he used his semblance he becomes incapacitated."

"Maybe one day, with our help, he'll grow strong enough for that not to happen. In either case, I'll always be here, to heal him. Even if I have to be in this position a million times, I'll always heal him."

Ruby passed cups of tea to everyone. Argent had only just woken up. Now it was Sumire who was tired and leaning against Argent's shoulder as she drifted off. Argent was completely oblivious to the intimate moment much to Jaune's frustration.

"You had quite the adventuress day." Ruby said.

"All that matters is that no one died and the eagles were returned to their nest." Paris said.

"Cornwall and Crane were apprehended and sent to jail." Russet said.

"It'll be awhile before they stand trial." Paris said. "But still, a productive day considering we went there to go birdwatching."

As they drank their tea, Ruby couldn't help but keep her eye on Argent. He didn't seem to mind Sumire leaning on him. He didn't even acknowledge it at first. But for a brief instance, his vision was drawn to her. In that moment he smiled and moved a strand of hair out of her face before getting distracted with his scroll again.

AN: Ah, a nice little one-off for once. The two-parter formula will become less of a thing (probably non existent) after chapter 52. I really just wanted to show the Team SPRA dynamic and set them up for the small role they'll have in future events. Sumire is going to be equally important as Argent but probably not for the reason you're thinking. But I don't want to think about this story ending quite yet.

Next Time: Citrine and Eiess take a tour. A snow monster threatens a small mining town. A date is set and invitations are sent.