Junior's Club

Junior smiled as his club was finally fixed and back to normal. It's relatively tough to gather information and do business from a destroyed building. As the people the people danced his thoughts turned to Blondie or Spiky.

He didn't blame them for the destruction. If anything, he respects them. His musing was interrupted as two of his men ran into the club panicked. They quickly closed the door latching it shut.

One of the men shouted. "Sir, an Oder of Grimm member is approaching the club!"

The music stopped as everyone turned to Junior's men. The innocents were confused as most of them had little to knowledge of what was happening. Junior's men, Junior himself, Melanie, and Militia knew full well what this meant

Junior got his weapon from behind the counter and hoped over it before looking at the twins who were standing next to the DJ wearing the bear mask. "You two get out of here. Take the secret passage and keep going."

"Junior…" The girls began.

He pointed his bat at them. "Don't argue with me young ladies. Your lives were entrusted to me by your mother, and I intend to make good on the promise I made." Angel sliced the door down, walked in, and threw a metal sphere behind her. "Go!"

The metal sphere exploded releasing ice dust that created a wall. Junior's men ran in with their red bladed machetes as the standard masses screamed and ran trying to get out the back only for Knights to swarm in pushing them back and deploying another sphere blocking the exit.

Those that couldn't get at the Paladin ran at the Knights trying to stall for time. It was not going well on either end as Junior's men were simply outclassed, but if they were anything, at least they were loyal.

Even as they were knocked away or sliced into multiple times breaking their Aura, they continued to charge in. The DJ had brought out his machine gun and was opening fire on anyone in armor.

Junior pointed his bat at the twins. "Get out of here now! I'll buy as much time as I can!"

With that, Junior joined his men charging at the Paladin. The twins looked at each other, Junior, the men, the knights, and finally the door behind them which would lead to the escape route. Given that no Knights had burst through, it was safe bet as being uncompromised.

Melanie looked ready to ignore Junior's order, but Militia grabbed her. She then dragged her sister to the door and threw it open dragging her in.

"Militia, we need to stay and fight. These people can't be that tough." Melanie protested.

Militia slammed the door shut and opened the door in the ground. "Meanie, do you honestly think we have any chance out there if Junior is terrified of them? You saw his face, right? This is worse than if the bimbo or hunk were to return."

"So, we're just supposed to leave Junior… after everything he's done for us?" Melanie argued.

Militia said, "But Junior…"

Melanie walked back to the door. "Look, you get out of here, but I'm staying. Even if I lose, at least I'll have tried."

She threw the door open and rushed back into the club. Militia bit her lib before running after her sister.

Club

Junior swung his bat at Angel only for the Paladin to effortlessly block him. "If anything, I'm impressed you reacted with an attack."

Junior was trying to apply pressure, but the Paladin's stance held firm. "Didn't really have a choice considering your group's reputation."

"If you have so much information on us, then you should know it's worthless to fight." Angel stated.

Junior chuckled. "I've never been one for rolling over."

"I can respect that." Angel pushed Junior back before smashing one of her scythe blades into him.

He skids along the ground before turning his bat into it's rocket launcher form. He then fired rocket barrage after rocket barrage to no effect. Angel avoided everything before spinning her scythe. It cleaved right through Junior's weapon and hit the owner himself. The Paladin then ended it by smashing Junior straight through his own counter.

The wall behind him shook until the alcoholic drinks fell drenching his suit and hair. Angel advanced on Junior but jumped back avoiding a bladed heel and claw used by the Malachite twins. All around them the men were slowly being knocked unconscious as their Aura's were broken.

Junior got to his feet panting. "I told you to run."

Melanie, without taking her eyes off Angel, angrily replied, "You're an idiot. There's no way we could run. Your family, and family looks after family. "

Militia nodded feeling more certain of this choice. "You taught us that."

Despite the situation, Junior couldn't help but chuckle. "Leave it to the two of you to learn the only half decent lesson I ever gave."

Angel appeared behind him with all three of them seeing nothing but a blur. She then used her hand to chop the back of Junior's neck rendering him unconscious.

"I find myself respecting him more than I ever thought possible." Angel calmly stated as she turned her attention to the twins.

They were fuming. "Stay away from him!"

"Weather I'm near him or not depends on how strong the two of you are." Angel readied her dual bladed scythe. "By all mean, get me away from him if you're able."

They charged in, but Angel put her scythe away. She then drew two metal spheres with light blue lines and slammed them into the twin's chest. The ice dust within released encasing the twins in blocks of ice.

Angel stepped away from them and addressed her knights who'd just finished knocking out Junior's men and the innocent bystanders. "You all know the task. If I see a single innocent among the captured, then I'll kill you where you stand. Load up the targets for transport and let's get…"

She stopped as her wall of ice near the entrance was suddenly blown open by a large amount of fire dust. Things seemed to slow as someone rushed past her. angel whirled around finding a peculiar Huntsman in a patchwork suit with twin daggers. A bit of blood was coming from his noose.

"Damn, I was afraid of this. There's far to many of you to use my Semblance for long." Dusty commented as he put Junior over his shoulder.

"Who are you?" Angel asked.

Dusty glared at the Paladin. "A close friend of Junior's, and you've just made a big mistake tonight."

Angel's perception was slowed as she whirled back towards the entrance to find Dusty escaping through the hole he'd made.

One of the Knights quickly asked. "Should we give chase ma'am."

"Negative. Get the men and these girls loaded for transport asap. We need to get out of here." Angel ordered.

The Knights quickly got to work picking up the suited men and moving the blocks of ice.

Angel just shook her head at the twins. "If they weren't so brash they could have broken out by now." She turned to the nearest Knight. "I want four guards on these blocks of ice at all times. Nothing else will disrupt this mission."

Dusty's Home, Midnight…

Junior shot up to a sitting position looking around frantically until his eyes settled on Dusty. "They're gone, aren't they?"

Dusty sighed. "Everyone except for the innocents. I'm sorry Junior. I'm just one man."

Junior got to his feet. "I'm going after them. All of them."

Dusty sprung to his feet. "You're just going to leave now? I agree with your actions, but you need to put your best asset to use. It's the same night of the attack, and they'll be out looking for us by now."

"That's the reason why I need to leave tonight. They'll be expecting me to get out of Vale the usual ways, but they still don't have a grasp on every nook and cranny this city has to offer. Not even with Torchwick on their side. Once I'm out, I'll head to the nearest village to clean up and come up with a proper plan." Junior reasoned.

"Fine, but I can't come with you on this Junior." Dusty sighed. "I can; however, provide as much help as possible before you leave." He took out his scroll and began sending various files to his old friend. "These contain all the information my contacts have on the Order of Grimm.

I've also included a trust worthy weapon's smith that can make you a much sturdier bat/missile launcher." He began packing a bag with lien, food, and a few spare daggers. "As well as a few allies of mine that can help train you. Wouldn't want you storming some sub base or the main base unprepared."

He tossed the bag to Junior who nodded. "Thank you Dusty."

Dusty sighed. "Just don't do anything to crazy, okay?" He kicked his couch away and removed the rug revealing a trap door which lead deep into the earth. "You know as well as I do that the Order of Grimm is not an organization to trifle with easily."

Junior walked over and hugged his old friend. "I won't. I want to get my men and especially my girls back, but I know it would be useless to needlessly sacrifice my life." He pulled away. "Take care Dusty."

Dusty nodded. "You to Junior."

Dusty opened the trapdoor and Junior nodded before descending into the passageway. The Huntsman then closed the door and covered it once more.

Beacon: Outside the First Year Dorms, Midday…

Cobalt met Ruby, who was dressed in her uniform, outside dressed in his uniform. She was carrying a rather large binder filled with multiple pages..

The original text read. 'Vytal Festival Activities. Property of Weiss Schnee.'

That had been crossed out in favor of large red text which read, 'Best Day Ever Activities!'

Cobalt raised and eye brow. "Ruby, why do you have Weiss's binder?"

Ruby's immediate response was, "I am not a crook."

Cobalt's response to that was to take the binder and chuck it through his open window.

"Hey, that was filled with all the fun activities I wanted everyone to do today." Ruby complained.

"First, the day's already half over. Second, that binder is too big to get through even if we'd started at dawn today. Third, we don't need some binder to have an enjoyable day together. If you wanted us to hang out, all together, you merrily have to ask." Cobalt stated.

Ruby smiled slightly. "I guess you're right. By the way, dad didn't bother you to much while he stayed with you, did he?"

Cobalt smiled. "You are kidding. Your dad was great; however, that's not important. What is important is why we have to wear uniforms today when classes don't resume until tomorrow?"

"I thought you didn't mind the uniforms?" Ruby asked.

Cobalt sighed. "They're fine, but I'm just more comfortable in my own attire." Then he got an idea. "Speaking of which, how would you feel about going on our first official date this weakened?"

Ruby blushed. "What did you have in mind?"

"Nothing major. We could go to the arcade, just the two of us, and get ice cream on the way back. As I said, I'm always more comfortable in my own attire, so fancy is never really my thing." Cobalt offered.

Ruby smiled. "That sounds perfect."

Cobalt smiled as well. "Then it's settled. I'll pick you up at six on Friday."

Cafeteria, Same Time…

JNPR, CR, and WBY were eating lunch. Velvet was missing, but she was having lunch, in Vale, with her team. Most of the sizable group were eating, but two of their members were busy reading.

Weiss was enthralled in a book Blake recommended on the history of the Faunus while Blake went over a notebook she'd taken to writing on everything she knew and continued to learn about the White Fang.

"Hey Schnee, think you've read enough on the Faunus already?" Russel asked.

Nora fired off a grape at Yang who caught it, ate it, and gave Nora a thumbs up.

Weiss, without closing her book, replied, "No, I haven't. I must be completely informed on the Faunus. To completely understand them. To completely cleanse myself of hate for them."

"Uh huh, but what about the White Fang?" Weiss looked at Cardin. "Just because you understand and accept Faunus, doesn't mean they don't deserve your hate. Especially after everything they've done even if it was in retaliation."

Weiss raised an eye brow. "I already came to that conclusion, but I'm surprised the two of you could."

Russel chuckled. "Damn Schnee, if I weren't already used to you, then I might think that was an insult. As it stands now, Cardin and I have been studying and making the most of our second chance."

Yang then ate another grape, flung by Nora, before leaning over to Blake. "What are you reading Blake?"

Blake was a little surprised as she quickly closed her book. "Nothing. Just going over notes from last semester."

Yang yawned. "Lame."

Another grape was tossed, and she ate it.

Cobalt and Ruby walked up to the table with the manager getting everyone's attention by smacking his hand on the table top.

Ruby then cleared her throat before addressing the teams. "Sisters, friends, and Weiss."

"Hey." Weiss complained.

Ruby continued. "Today we shall all hang out together and have fun before our second semester truly begins. As such, I am opening the floor to ideas of how we can spend this momentous day."

That was all Nora needed. "I got it!"

The JNPR member threw a pie at Ruby nailing her in the face.

On the Way to the Cafeteria, With SSMN(Sun)

Sun was walking with his three teammates, Neptune, Mars, and Sage, to meet up with everyone at the cafeteria.

Neptune has tan skin, dark-blue eyes and messy light-blue, undercut hair. His attire consists of a white dress shirt with a black tie under a red jacket adorned with a wide, upturned, black collar, and a silver reticle across the back.

He also sports a pair of gray jeans with black padding strapped to the sides, as well as black shoes fastened with straps instead of laces. Notable accessories within his attire include black fingerless gloves and a pair of yellow-tinted goggles typically worn on his forehead.

Sage has dark skin, yellow eyes, and green hair. He has tattoos of wings on his chest and Roman numerals around his neck. His attire consists of a white long coat with asymmetrical sleeves, a green wing design, similar to his tattoos, and no shirt underneath. His jacket also has a golden pauldron on his right shoulder and a golden cuff around his left wrist. He also wears a pair of dark pants fastened by a white belt with a yellow buckle.

Mars had changed a bit since joining Team SSMN. His red hair has been trimmed to medium short and his tail was kept brushed. His attire now consists of an orange, short sleeved shirt with matching pants and padded vest.

Sun was currently telling his team about the events at the dock. "…So, then we had to split up, and take on White Fang and the Knights. Mars, you were right. Those people are strong."

Mars smiled proudly. "See I told you guys."

Neptune patted the dog Faunus' back "Okay, we're sorry we didn't believe you."

Sage smiled and nodded.

"That Cobalt guy was Team SSMN levels of cool, and Blake… the best part is that she's a Faunus." Sun realized what he said and quickly tried to rectify it. "That's a secret. You guys can't tell anyone."

"Chill man, we won't tell ." Neptune assured with Mars and Sage nodding along.

They were now walking by the cafeteria which was embroiled in a massive food fight.

"I just don't want to screw this up. The people here are the coolest." Sun stated as they walked by a window which Jaune had been thrown into. "Okay, they're just in here, so be cool everyone."

"Dude look at us." Neptune stated.

"Good point." Sun admitted before opening the door.

Cafeteria

Team SSMN entered to find most of the student body running. Team JNPR and CR stood together near their makeshift castle made from tables and pop machines. Nora stood on the top table.

Ren and Cardin stood across from each other on tables closer to the ground. Russel and Jaune stood atop pop machines which were placed in front of the tables. Pyrrha stood at the front of it all.

Nora belted out a laugh. "I'm queen of the castle. I'm queen of the castle."

Ruby slammed her foot down on a table sending plates of food flying as she held a carton of milk and pointed at the other side of the cafeteria. "Justice will be swift. Justice will be painful." She crushed the milk carton sending milk squirting all around before putting that fist in the air. It will be delicious!"

Cobalt and the rest of RWBY rose up behind her. "Yeah!"

"Off with their heads." Nora declared before jumping down and overturning a whole table of watermelons sending them at Ruby's group.

The rest of her people threw more melons adding them to the total.

"Yang turkeys. Blake breadsticks." Ruby ordered.

Yang flipped and inserted her hands into the turkeys while Blake rolled forward scooping up a pair of bread sticks. Together, they worked on destroying the watermelons before they could touch anyone on their side.

Yang then shot her turkeys off. Pyrrha avoided them, but Jaune got hit once in the head. He then got hit in the stomach knocking him back. Cobalt then ran in, scooping up two bread sticks of his own, and flipping them backwards.

He spun and hit Pyrrha's one breadstick. They then engaged in swordplay rapidly slashing at each other when Russel came in wielding twin leeks. He pushed Cobalt back and allowed Pyrrha time to throw her bread stick into Cobalt's gut knocking him back.

Ruby rode in on a cafeteria tray, picking another one up, and chucking it to Cobalt. He caught it, but not before throwing one of his own bread sticks at Ren who'd been running at Weiss with his own leeks. He was knocked back.

Weiss then ran past Cobalt and used a ketchup bottle to lay out a puddle of ketchup catching Cardin, who was wilding multiple sausages likely for throwing, off guard sending him sliding along the ground. Cobalt then ran in with Blake joining him.

They engaged Russel and Pyrrha. Blake and Pyrrha tried to hit one another with the other always dodging. Cobalt managed to nail Russel in the stomach sending him flying straight past the castle.

Nora jumped into the air, grabbed a pipe, and impaled it into a watermelon making a hammer. She went after Weiss only for Ruby to step in front of the attack. Weiss rolled to the right scooping up a swordfish.

She glided across the floor and thrust the fish into Nora sending her skidding back. Nora ran forward and engaged Weiss. Weiss held up well enough until Nora smashed her sending the Schnee into a pillar and breaking it.

Ruby saw this and jumped catching Weiss as the pillar fell behind them. "Weiss. Weiss! Please don't leave me. No!"

Cobalt saw all of this and ran at Nora only to be caught up by Russel and Ren both wielding fresh leeks. Yang got fresh turkeys as she ran at Nora. Jaune got in her way with a tray and breadstick combo.

He blocked one of Yang's punches with his tray and thrust his break tick forward. Yang smashed it away with her free turkey before throwing another punch that sent Jaune straight into a table. The blond brawler continued her course straight for Nora.

Yang jumped back as Nora attempted to hit her with then hammer then moved back in intent on landing a blow. Nora shifted her hold and moved her hammer up smashing Yang through the ceiling.

Blake hand sprung back. "Cobalt grab that other set of sausage links."

Cobalt saw what she was going for, so he broke off from Ren and Russel. He then scooped up one sausage chain while Blake grabbed the other. Together then spun them around and sent them at Ren, Russel, and Nora ensnaring them.

Blake then threw her chain to Cobalt. He then cupped his hands around them, firmly planted his feet, and flung them into into the pop machines with all his might. Cardin came in, with tray held out in front of himself, and slammed into Cobalt taking him away from Blake.

Nora had recovered and saw pop cans on the floors. She picked them up and lobbed them at Blake. The Faunus was agile enough to avoid them as they hit the ground exploding in vibrant greens, purples, and blues.

Pyrrha used her Semblance to lift all the cans littered on the floor and sent them at Blake. It was too much as the cans put Blake off balance. The champion then sent in a whole wave of cans taking Blake with them.

The Faunus hit the wall as numerous can slammed into her until she hit the ground. Ruby got to her feet and ran creating a powerful vortex behind her that sucked up all the food and cans behind her.

Cobalt saw her coming, so he coated his right leg in metal before kicking Cardin into the vortex. The manager then leaned against the pillar and watched as Ruby continued to gather food, cans, and soon every member on, Nora's side, in her vortex.

Ruby came to a stop as the wall behind her cracked. All the members on Nora's side hit the wall. Ruby then jumped as all the food and pop hit JNPR and CR coating them completely. Team RWBY's leader landed as the covered opponents peeled off the wall landing on the ground.

Sun said, "I love these guys."

Mars was just laughing as Neptune was covered in grape soda and Sage was covered in blue soda. Neptune was the only one of the two who seemed bothered by this. Then Glynda stormed into the cafeteria. She did not look pleased as she used her Semblance to set the entire room right. Cleaning it in a matter of moments and placing everything back where it belonged.

Glynda pushed her glasses up. "Children, please do not play with your food."

For a moment, Cobalt, RWBY, CR, and JNPR were quiet until Yang came crashing through the ceiling once more causing them to erupt into laughter.

Glynda was about to yell at them when Ozpin put a hand on her shoulder. "Let it go."

Glynda sighed, "They're supposed to be the defenders of the world."

Rain had joined them. "That's important, but just because they're to be defenders doesn't mean they can't also have fun. From my experiences, there are many Hunters that don't act like defenders of Remnant, but they still get the job done."

Ozpin nodded. "Wise words Rain."

Ozpin then left.