"Switch!" Huynher called. Ruby and Huynher exchanged weapons as they took down the last group of beowolves. The Grimm vanished after they were sliced by the duo.

"Simulation complete," said Sheila. "Well done students."

"That. Was. Awesome!" shouted Ruby happily. "You we're like 'hiya! Swish swish bang slice!' and I was like 'wacha! Swish swish stab!' and ooh that was so cool!"

"You right there Lavernius?" The pair traded weapons back.

"Come on, even you have to admit it was somewhat cool." Ruby gave a cute look. Huynher raised an eyebrow at the girl, trying not to admit it.

"Yeah, alright. It was kinda awesome."

'Daawwww, look at you two!" said Yang over the speaker. Huynher aimed Solaris and shot at the control booth. "HEY!"

"The next one's going right between your eyes."

"You can't deny it!"

Bang!

"You missed."

"Dammit! Have you been messing with the sights on my gun?" Huynher asked.

"Maybe you're just a bad shot, Church," Ruby said cheekily.

"Oh ha ha…"

"Would all second year students please make their way to the amphitheater,"Goodwitch called over the microphone.

"Mission time!" said Ruby excitedly.

"Sheila, send training session to scrolls," said Huynher.

"Affirmative," said the AI. Both of their scrolls beeped.

"Well then, let's go bird hunting." Huynher, Ruby and her team headed for the amphitheater and just left the simulator when Huynher stopped. "Oh hang on. I gotta get something from my locker." Huynher ran back inside the simulator and went over to his locker. He opened it then quickly took out his holocube and a dart from the last encounter and pocketed them.

"Ow, that hurts!" squealed a girl around the corner. Laughter could be heard as well. Huynher peered around the lockers. "Stop it!"

"Sorry freak," said Cardin smugly. "We're a little bored here and the Curse is using the simulator. We're just killing some time." Cardin tugged her by her rabbit ears over to a locker. "Open up."

"W-wait! P-please don't!" Velvet squeaked. Cardin shoved her into a locker and closed it. "Let me out of here!"

"Where should we send her boys?"

"How about the lecture hall?" Sky suggested.

"Ehh, nah. Not funny enough."

"Guys bathroom?" Dove asked.

"There we go!"

"W-WAIT A SEC!" Velvet shouted. She pounded on the door.

"Have a nice trip!"

Shing!

"I'm gonna tell you once and only once before this ends up through your throat." Huynher said angrily. He had drawn Chiara and raised it at the back of Cardin's neck. The blade poked his skin. "Let her out and walk away." Sky and Dove had drawn their weapons and raised them at Huynher.

"Didn't your parents ever teach you to mind your own business, Curse?"

"Didn't your parents ever tell you you were dropped on your head as a kid?"

"You think you're real funny don'tcha?"

"Only if you find it funny. Though my first request was all serious, especially the consequences if you don't comply."

"You're bluffing."

"Are you really gonna gamble that?" Chiara pressed harder on his neck.

"Cardin, we got missions soon," said Russel. "We gotta go anyways." Cardin paused for a few seconds.

"Stand down," He finally said to his teammates. Sky and Dove lowered their weapons and Cardin released Velvet from the locker then walked away. His team followed after him. "See ya 'round, Curse," Cardin growled. Huynher sheathed his blade and helped Velvet out.

"Thank you," Velvet said.

"Velvet, why do you put up with his crap?" Huynher asked. "Stand up to that douche."

"I can't."

"Yes, you can."

"No, I can't."

"Why not?"

"Because I can't!"

"Stop making excuses for yourself Velvet!"

"I JUST CAN'T OKAY!?" Velvet was on the brink of tears. Huynher looked at her disappointed. He pushed the girl backwards hard. "Hey!"

"Hit me."

"What? No!" Velvet was pushed again.

"Hit me."

"I can't!" She was pushed again harder.

"Hit me Velvet!"

"I'm not gonna hit you!" She was pushed harder.

"Hit me!"

"Please stop!" Velvet almost fell over with the next push.

"Hit me!"

"STOP IT!" She was pushed into a locker door.

"HIT ME!"

"GRRR!" Velvet clenched her hand into a fist and smashed Huynher in the cheek hard. He stumbled back, hand holding his face as he fell next to a bench. "Ohmygosh!" Velvet ran over to his side. "I'm so sorry. I-I didn't mean to-"

"Sorry?" Huynher looked up at the Faunus girl with a smile. "That was amazing!"

"W-what?"

"Why the hell can't you give one of those to him?"

"I…I-I'm not that strong. I mean-"

"Not that strong? That was probably the hardest punch I've received in a long time."

"Y-you're just saying that…"

"I mean it Velvet. I haven't been hit like that in ages. Why do you let him bully you?"

"I'm not as strong as him."

"You're right. You're stronger than him. Your teammates will tell you the same thing."

"B-but-"

"Hey. You made it this far in your life. You made it into Beacon. Doesn't that show you can fight back against haters like him?" Velvet looked down but Huynher pulled her face back up. "Take it from me, your no-ones punching bag. You're strong and you know you are. You just need to put hope in yourself and fight back." Huynher flashed another quick smile at the girl who slowly smiled back and nodded. "I gotta go now. Just remember what I said alright?" Huynher got up and walked off.

"Hey Huynher…" Huynher turned around. "Thank you."

"I didn't do anything Velvet. You just needed a push. Both physically and mentally. I know what it's like to not fight back. Don't let anyone push you around. You're a huntress after all right?" Huynher turned and waved to her. "See ya round."

Later that day, cut to amphitheater…

"What took you so long?" Yang asked as Huynher joined them.

"Ran into a few idiots," He replied. "Anyway, what did I miss?"

"Just in time actually."

"Gather around students!" Professor Goodwitch instructed. The class got together and listened to the teacher. "Professor Ozpin has an announcement before you are assigned missions." Ozpin walked on stage as Goodwitch stepped back. he lights dimmed slightly so that he was the center of attention.

"Students, I'm sure you are all very concerned with current situation regarding the Vytal Festival and the escape of Roman Torchwick and Cinder Fall," the headmaster said. "Now, with the recent events of the Cross Continental Transmit Tower, the Council of Vale has instructed me to tell you all, that until further notice, the kingdom as of today is on a strict lockdown."

"How enlightening…" Huynher thought. Many whispers and murmurs filled the room briefly.

"This act is to ensure that the kingdom is safe both within and outside its walls. As of today, the council, alongside the Atlesian Military, will be locking down certain areas of importance or suspicion. I'm sure you're all wondering how this will affect your missions. Because of this unknown danger that may be scheming against our way of life, the Council has begun monitoring movement around the kingdom more than ever. That being said, journeys and contacts to the outside world will be limited, and quite possibly forbidden."

"No…Goddamn it NO!"

"The council also has asked that all qualified huntsmen and huntresses be more active in missions regarding places outside of Vale. However, your missions should not be affected by this lockdown, but rather limited to the safe zone of the kingdom. Most of the missions available for you undertake may be quite simple and around the city, though few may occur in some local villages within the safe zone. But no matter which path you choose, remember to be safe, remember your training, and no matter what, remember to do your very best. Good luck and happy hunting." Ozpin walked off stage as the lights returned to normal. Holographic boards appeared with a list of missions.

"Well that's just great..."

CRWBY quickly looked around the boards as the rest of the class selected their missions.

"Anything near Icarus?" Huynher asked.

"Not that we can see," said Yang.

"The closest one is in Darahoy," said Blake.

"But that's still a distance," said Weiss.

"Not only that but only one team is required since it's a recon mission."

"Well that's just great," said Ruby. "Are you sure there's nothing else." Yang shook her head.

"I'll go it alone then," said Huynher.

"What?"

"I'll be faster on my own and it'll be easier to sneak out at night. No offense guys but you all could get darted again and get hurt even worse than last time."

"Says the boy who got impaled last time," said Weiss.

"At least you don't see me bitching about getting beaten up."

"Excuse me!?"

"Can we not fight?" Yang interrupted.

"Look, with limited options, we have to split up," Huynher said. "We need to cover more ground and can't run risk of losing this lead. Penny has confirmed he's there, and no doubt he'll be expecting us all. If I go alone, I may be able to keep an element of surprise. If I really need you, I'll send out a distress beacon." RWBY looked amongst each other. They wanted to challenge his idea but knew he was right.

"You better not die then," said Ruby.

"Heh, I'm cursed to suffer everything but death. Besides, if what I've been through over the course of 3 years now hasn't killed me, I doubt anything out there will." Huynher and RWBY walked up to the mission panel and Huynher entered in his credentials. The panel processed his entry but came up with the message 'Error: Mission Unavailable to Team'.

"So much for flying solo," said Weiss. Huynher tried again but got the same message.

"Dammit!" Huynher smacked his leg annoyed.

"So what now?" Blake asked.

"Well we can't let this trail go cold. *Sigh*…Take the mission then. I'll work around on any loose leads that may come up around the kingdom."

"Don't worry," said Weiss "We'll be sure to send you a postcard."

"Don't push your luck Ice Queen. And above all, don't screw up this mission or let the lead slip."

"Aw, come on," said Yang. "You can trust us." Huynher raised an eyebrow challenging her statement. "Have a little faith in us."

"This is that little faith. Just don't screw up."

"When do we ever?" said Ruby. Huynher raised a condescending eyebrow at her. "It was a rhetorical question."

"Just go." The girl tapped at the panel, entering her team name. Once again, the error notice came up.

"What the?" Ruby tried again. "Why isn't this working?"

"Possibly because you and your team already have been assigned a mission, Miss Rose," said Ozpin behind them.

"But we haven't signed up for anything."

"That would be because I have set it. The same goes for you Mr Huynh."

"Really?" said Huynher. "Thanks sir but I'd rather go on a recon mission. Slow things down. Also I hear that it's nice in Darahoy."

"Well isn't that a shame. I happened to assign both you and team RWBY a Search and Destroy mission within the same district only further up north near Icarus."

"What!?" Huynher snatched the scroll from Ozpin's hands and looked at the mission.

"Ahem."

"Sorry..." Huynher handed the scroll back.

"Yes. A mission straight to Icarus for a Search and Destroy."

"But, didn't you say that hunters in training are limited to the kingdom's safe zone?" Weiss asked.

"Indeed Miss Schnee. However, I don't believe there was anything in the council's message saying that hunters in training cannot shadow a huntsman operating outside it."

"Wait, what?" Ruby said.

"We have to shadow a huntsman?" Yang complained.

"With all due respect sir," Huynher said. "I think we can handle ourselves."

"Perhaps. But even so, I think you'll like the assigned huntsman to this mission. Secondly, it is the only way that you all accept the mission."

"Really?"

"Well, considering recent events over the past few weeks, I'd say huntsman monitoring some missions in and out of the kingdom to be a wise move. Especially with this talk of some conspiracy involving recent escapees from prison. Even more so with people believing that the heroes who stopped this threat last year returning. Perhaps even alongside the long gone yet infamous Team CHRM. Well, at least one of them I think." The girls laughed nervously as Huynher frowned.

"Whatever makes you say that professor?" Ruby asked.

"I'm just a little curious why you all would've liked to take a mission up north. I'm interested to know why you 5 in particular appear to be training rigorously together over the past few months. And I certainly wonder why some witnesses claim to have seen rose petals and dark figures when some building exploded a few days ago."

"Aha…it's a mystery huh?"

"Indeed it is Miss Rose. But I believe I'm going off-tangent. It is your choice to accept this mission or not. And as you said Cameron, it is rather nice in Darahoy this time of year." The group looked at one another.

"I think we can uh…visit Darahoy another time professor," Huynher said at last.

"I see." Ozpin tapped on his scroll. The student's scrolls buzzed. "Well, I bid you good luck."

"Thank you sir," the group said. Ozpin left the 5 and the team went outside.

"Well this is…sorta good?" Yang said.

"We're closer to him," said Blake. "But at the cost of being watched."

"I really hope we don't get Professor Oobleck again," said Weiss.

"He's a doctor Weiss," Ruby corrected.

"Oh shut up!"

"So where are you guys going this time?" Jaune asked as he and his team caught up with them.

"We're all going up north," Ruby said. "Icarus."

"Icarus?" said Pyrrha. "Isn't that a little far out."

"Meh," said Yang. "We have things for distant ass kicking."

"Well, make sure you don't bring and Grimm home with you this time," said Nora.

"Nora!" Ren scolded.

"What?"

"What about you guys?" Huynher asked.

"We're going to the beach!"

"We're heading for a small village near the coast," said Jaune. "What was it again…uh, Perda?"

"Perdu," Pyrrha corrected. "We leave after lunch."

"Sounds pretty cool," Huynher said.

"'Sup ladies?" said Sun as he came up to the teams. "And…guys as well."

"And where are you idiots going?"

"Thought we'd smooth things over here," said Neptune joining them with Sage and Scarlet. "Get another sexy badge."

"Aha, seriously? You're kidding right."

"Hey, we're legit." Neptune pulled out his old badge. "This is swag."

"That is basically a kid-cop sticker for adults."

"Screw you. You're just jealous."

"Call it whatever you want nerd."

"Intellectual!"

*Grumble…*

"Looks like someone's hungry!" Nora sung, tapping her grumbling stomach.

"When are you not hungry?" Jaune remarked.

"Well it is almost lunch time," said Scarlet. "We were gonna get some chow. Wanna come with?"

"We're supposed to be leaving any second now," said Ruby. "Sorry guys."

"More for us then!" said Sun.

"Try not blowing up the city while we're gone," said Huynher.

"I can't make any promises, but maybe a hug from a certain someone might persuade me?" Blake rolled her eyes playfully and hugged Sun.

"Just don't do anything stupid," she said. Neptune and Weiss also hugged each other.

"Take care Snow Angel," he said.

"You too sweetie," Weiss replied. The two gave a quick smooch to one another. Ruby hacked loudly while Sage and Scarlet laughed at the pair.

"Catcha guys round then!" Ruby called as SSSN and JNPR left them. CRWBY continued walking to the landing pads.

"You guys are so immature," Weiss stated.

"You set yourself up for it," laughed Ruby.

"So who do you think we'll be shadowing?" Yang asked.

"Crap…" said Huynher as he stopped dead in his tracks.

"Something wrong?" Blake asked.

"I think I just found out who we're with."

"Who?"

"Ruby Rose and Yang Xiao Long," said a man as he approached the group. He had black hair that was slicked back to match his light stubble goatee and wore dark brown scruffy clothes that looked like they were off a scarecrow. He had ammo belts similar to Ruby's and a silver shoulder pauldron on his left shoulder with a black cloak. "Almost 3 months and not even a reply home?"

"Uncle Qrow!" the sisters said in unison. They ran up to Qrow and gave him a hug.

"Nice to see you girls again." The girls pulled away from the hug as Qrow noticed their teammates. "Blake, Weiss, pleasure to see you again." He shook both girls

"Pleasure to see you too," said the girls. Qrow finally turned to Huynher.

"Making friends I see?"

"You know me professor," Huynher replied. "I'm one to hang around children, drama queens, silent types and psychopaths."

"How have you been Cameron?"

"Same old. Still alive, still cursed and somehow making friends."

"So I've noticed. Well then, shall we be off? We do have a mission to get along with after all."

"Right," said RWBY+C. Everyone got aboard the bullhead and soon were en route to Icarus.

Recommended Music: A Hero Rides with Us - Epic Score

AN: So who's been keeping up with E3? Absolutely LOVING what we've seen so far! Also, for all you fellow Aussies out there who haven't yet heard, I have some AMAZING news! You know how RTX is in Texas every year? And you know how it sucks because we're stuck down in Aus while the best thing we can do to see RT is Supernova? Well, what if I told you...

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RT...{Reader: GET TO THE F**KING POINT!} Alright, alright! RTX IS COMING DOWN UNDER (OMFG)! Unfortunately, details are small right now so we're gonna have to keep an eye out for updates...BUT RTXAU! 'STRALIA, F**K YEAH! Well, now that I've had that little moment, Qrow! I based his design on a sketch I saw on dA (it's called 'RWBY Fanart - Qrow' by TWAnimation) with a few minor changes. Definitely check that out because the design on the scythe is epic! Also, for those true Monty fans out there, pick out the references from one of his works. Next chap out within the week...hopefully. Gotta guestimate a few facts and stuff and play with more RWBY history canon, though whatever keeps you somehow reading. Safe 'til then, I'm out!

P.S: And your ship names were...not good at all because I suck at this!

Fireborn (Phoenix rises from ashes...and Destiny reference!)

Blaze of Chaos (Really? Really? Yes, really...I know it sucks...)