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Gabe2000: Well I know that silly, but in the perspective of all team RWBY and JNPR there aren't any other magic users save for them and Oz, none of them even know about Salem or maidens for that much.
Eternity456: Thank you and yes you can see why JNPR wants to be keep secret for a good reason. Weiss response is a clear view how others may or may not react. As for the Ruby part yeah I don't see that much changing about her, but for the Salem ... well that's spoilers my friend.
VALE, UPPER CLASS DISTRICT, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The doors to the council chambers opened as Ironwood and Ozpin stepped out, grim looks in their faces as they finished up with the latest meeting with the council.
Compare to the rest of meetings before the grimm amassed this one was quite pleasant.
"Well at least we don't have to worry about anymore council meetings, unfortunately we still have to deal with scared masses and their demands" said Ironwood as the two walked through the hallway.
"The masses will relent once we show them an adequate answer, for now we should focus on the part where the grimm have begun to lower in numbers" said Ozpin.
"Indeed, to think of yesterday ..."
xxx Flash Back Begins xxx
Fear was the first thing running across the generals mind, as he was barely listening in the news the fleet was receiving.
Grimm were amassing towards Vale.
Not just your standard pack
No, this was a horde
Beowolfs, Ursa Majors, nevermores, and so on
It was complete pandemonium and the general himself had no answer to it.
And how could he?
By all logic the number of grimm amassed was more then enough to brute force their way into Vale, maybe they could buy some time but even that would be temporary and limited at best.
No, by all means the grimm would overrun them in hours if not minutes.
"Sir, Sir, SIR" one of his men shouted, breaking him out of thoughts.
"What is it soldier, are the grimm making any moves!"
"N-No sir, reports are showing the grimm numbers have begun to stabilize and analysis believe their numbers should no grow any larger then ... this."
"I see, and anything else?"
"Nothing yet sir ... General, should ... should we call for reinforcements?" the soldier asked.
Reinforcements, now that was a good question. By Atlas rule book they should indeed call for reinforcements, his fleet was too small to deal with this. Maybe the entire atlas fleet could hold a chance, if they held back no punches, but that would leave the kingdom entirely defenseless to the grimm/bandits.
No, calling for reinforcements would be suicide and Ironwood refused to needlessly throw away good soldiers like that. No the best thing they could do is work with what they have.
At the moment they had the Vale defense force, and beacon academy to work with. Both were effective but were just not enough of them.
Vale defense forces were more designed towards internal disputes and dealing with bandits. Beacon academy, while skilled in grimm slaying, were too few in numbers. So in total they had nearly next to nothing to work with.
It was like being in a rock and a hard place.
Only that the rock was a ticking dust bomb and the hard place was a Ursa Major
"Soldier, order fleets red and blue to move towards the main gates and docks. Fleet green will provide support for the two fleets if needed and fleet yellow will focus on getting as many civilians on board.
Inform beacon academy that we need the hunters around the main entrances. And make sure to inform the-"
"General, new reports from red fleet, the grimm are starting to disperse!"
"Wha- Are absolutely sure soldier"
"Yes General, sending data to your scroll"
Looking over to his scroll the general was flabbergasted at the readings. The grimm were actually starting to break off. The entire deck- No, the entire fleet was filled with joy and hope at the news.
Even the general couldn't keep his grin down "Alright soldiers, we still are not out of the woods yet. I want everyone to be ready for any change, the grimm can be an unpredictable lot."
xxx Flash Back Ends xxx
"Indeed James, even with my knowledge of the grimm I've never seen the grimm react so odd. However, if Salem's had a hand in this ..."
Both men knew if the grimm witch was involved then that was nothing more then bad news, very bad news.
"If Salem's hand is in this then we need to speed up on finding my children, every moment we waste is one more moment she has in finding them. I expect that you have plan in place James?" asked Ozpin.
"I've already called for the Ace Operatives to find your children Ozpin, not only that but I've placed Winter in charge of the search mission. If anyone can find them then it would be the ace Operatives. Until then I have as much men as I can spare combing the lands outside of Vale" explained Ironwood.
"However, my men are only just going to start and the ace operatives won't arrive until late tomorrow at best. Not only that but their are few men I can spare at the moment, least we want the council to start asking questions" Ironwood added.
"I see, well I'll take what I can get. For the mean time Qrow will search for them and will link up with the rest of the team once they arrive. Till then, we can focus on other problem, Cinder Fall" spatting the last part venomously.
The very thought of that women brought old anger to the immortal. Their were few things that could anger him, but trying to betray his children was one of them. Just thinking of that women worming her way into his family caused his fist to clench.
"I should have been more cautious. What kind of father allows a son to date a women that sudden becomes interested in him. I should've seen the signs" he lambasted to himself. Maybe if had had been ... no, it's no use trying to think of what if's, he's been through enough of that for one lifetime and more.
"I assure you Ozpin, we'll find your kids, Salem is not going to have her way with them I promise you" Ironwood assured his friend, seeing the pained look on him.
"Thank you James, I hope to the brothers that you are right."
"Well, there is some other good news I can tell you. The scrolls on your children are a bit different from the rest. Like you requested each scroll has a tracking beacon in place for these situations, so once the ace operatives arrive we should be able to find them easily, so long as they aren't too far from the CCT network."
Ozpin merely nods as the two arrived a car waiting for them, in front of the car was Glynda and Qrow, waving for them.
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"So I guess the meeting went for you two?" Glynda asked as they drove back home, Qrow taking the drivers seat.
"Better then most meetings, then again having grimm right in front of your doors tend to make people more agreeable" said ozpin.
"Hey at least we don't need to worry about the council for a bit, so that's a plus" Qrow added.
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"Oh and ugh ... sorry about the whole Cinder thing there, don't know if your still pissed off about all of that ..." Qrow apologized.
"There's no need for apologizing qrow, Cinder took us all by surprised. If anyone must have the burden then it is me. You've done a lot already, keeping cinder from the kids has given us precious time that we need" Ozpin explained.
"Oh well uh thanks Oz. Still, what about the Cinder, I think it's save to say that she's the reason for Amber's condition."
"And it wouldn't be wrong to say that she was the same person that attacked Miss Rose all those months ago at the dust shop incident" Glynda added "Here attacks match the same abilities as Amber's own from what I've gathered."
"Indeed, to think Amber's attacker was this close is worryingly. For now there is not much we can do save for adding more protection for Amber. However, once the situation cools I want her to be sent to Atlas, there we're going have to do the process. Can I expect you to gave list of candidates in the mean time?"
"Of course Ozpin, I've have my men work on list as soon as I get back" the general assured him.
"Good, until then, Qrow, I need you to search around Vale for any sign of my children or team RWBY. With Cinder pushed back we can reasonably assume it will take some time before she begin searching, and with everything going on we'll need to head start" said ozpin.
"Glynda, James, while Qrow is searching for team RWBY I need you two to rally the hunters and local military and assisting in taking care of any possible grimm that will be around. Also recall any hunters if possible, we'll need all the help we can get for vale" Ozpin ordered.
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"Uh Oz, you didn't call for any visitors did you?" Qrow asked
"No, why?"
"Because either I'm drunk or that's Hazel and dead person right outside your door" said Qrow.
"Hazel!?" Looking out of the window Ozpin and his people were shocked at the sight before them. Hazel and Watts stood outside Ozpin's home as up to the ledge.
They quickly departed out of car
"Arthur Watts, this is impossible, your a dead man" Ironwood gaped in shock.
"Well you haven't change much colonel or is it general now, it's been a long time since I've stepped in Atlas" the scientist greeted the four.
"And not long enough either, I never thought I would see you here working for Salem" the general growled.
"Hmph, what can I say general, Lady Salem was the one who gave me hope after you all left me in disgrace" Watts calmly replied back, though the bitter tone at the end was evident.
"I see"
"Bah, where are my manners" Watts began "Arthur Watts, at your service. And with me is my comrade, Hazel Rainart, I can assume you've meet before, hm?"
"Ozpin" Hazel growled
"Hazel, you seem well" the immortal greeted
"..."
"Forgive my giant friend, normally I would not skip anymore pleasantries. However, my Queen had requested for your presence" pointing to Ozpin.
Right as Qrow pulled out harbinger "Sorry there bucko, but that's not an option you've got there."
"Oh no no no, you are mistaken Mr. Branwen. We have no desire to kidnap Ozpin, we are but simple messengers. The Queen is expecting you Ozpin, she is not only for tardiness" said Watts
"Messen- What the hell are you even talking about" Qrow demanded. But before he could push any further Ozpin gently placed his hand onto his shoulder.
"Qrow, there is no need. I understand what Watts is saying, Salem ... she's inside isn't she."
Watts smile said it all
"Wait, Salem's in your house!? Ozpin, you can't go inside there she'll kill you!" Glynda gasped.
"Thank you Glynda, your concern is appreciated ... however, they are not need right now. I've been expecting this for a while now, this is a personal matter you three and there's no need for you to involve yourself" said Ozpin.
"Besides, this something long overdue"
Slowly he stepped passed both Hazel and Watts as he reached for door nob and enter into his house.
xxx
"It's quiet" he thought, looking around he could see nothing out of the ordinary.
Save for the large source of magic coming from the living room
"Salem" he sadly thought, the very idea of his ex-wife brought up both pleasant and unpleasant memories. Deep within his soul metaphysical hands brushed over the bond of fate he and Salem had.
A bond both of them had suppressed for eons
In what his future him would say 'the most stupidest decision yet' he pushed magic through the bond.
The magic inside the house stilled as he himself waited for a reply. Seconds, if not minutes ticked along ...
As a pulse of magic returned coupled with a feeling of anticipation
Swallowing down his spit he stepped into the living room.
The first thing he saw was her white hair before her red eyes meet his own. Her face looked nearly the same save for the new hairstyle and extra veins, almost a warped echo of that fateful night.
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"Ozma, it's been some time" Salem greeted him in eons.
"Salem, you seem fine on this day" he greeted in kind.
"You seem better then last time I saw you, has the council of yours finally croaked?" Salem asked.
"No, but they become more ... manageable, after your little stunt yesterday" he answered.
"Besides, it seems you've been somewhat busy" his eyes narrowing at the picture held in her hands. It was one when he had first took them fishing.
"What can I say Ozma, it's not everyday you learn that your family you thought dead was alive all of long" she said.
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"You never told me they went fishing before ... are they good at it?"
"I would say Ren is the best ... but Nora is a coming second place. Why I remember the day she got so annoyed and shocked the entire lake with magic to get the fish. Half the lake's fish rose up."
In what he thought was not possible Salem she ...
She laughed
It wasn't a victorious laughter, or an evil one, or any other type.
It a simple amused laugh.
"My my, that's something unorthodox. But I can't say it doesn't work" she snickered.
As her amusement died down her eyes went over to the other pictures, raising her hand one of the pictures glowed as it leap to her hand, the other one was put back in it's place.
"And what of this picture, of Pyrrha?" Salem asked. In the picture it showed a younger pyrrha holding a large cup in a soccer uniform, she had the biggest simile on her ever. "She seems to be in good mood, I assume that cup is a award of sorts?"
"Indeed, Pyrrha won her first soccer game with her team. On her first try nonetheless, she was very happy for the whole week" he explained
"As expected of someone of my blood ... and my daughter" she said softly, pride evident in her voice.
"And this and this?"
Two pictures shot out as they showed Jaune and Ren. The later showed the blonde as a child wielding a wooden toy sword and other showed an older Ren winning an award of some sorts.
"The former is Ren, he had won is his first cooking contents. The latter is Jaune, celebrating his first birthday for the first time" said Ozpin.
"... Celebrating ... for the ... first time?"
Ozpin did not offer an answer
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"Do ... Do they know anything about me?" she asked.
"No, no they do not"
"Would ever tell them?"
"If I had my way ... I would not, they would've remain ignorant of you till their deaths" Ozpin said.
"~Tch~ Of course of you would. Keeping secrets from those that you loved, how very like you Ozma" she hissed.
"And what would you have me say? That your mother is in fact the queen of all grimm, the very enemy of humanity itself? No, all that would bring is nothing more then pain and misery. I said once before Salem and I'll say once again, all you'll bring is pain and suffering to my family and I won't let that happen."
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"How dare you!" scarlet eyes glowing red "They are not your children Ozma, they are mine. They are from my blood, my womb, of my daughters. They are mine by right blood Ozma!"
"Yours? You lost that right when began your war against humanity" he said, wisp of green fire forming along the edges of his eyes "What could you give to them anyway?"
"The world ... I would give the whole world for them" she said.
"But would the world accept them? They would hate them, hunt them down like animals ... all to hurt you" he stated.
"No, they will not, I won't let that happen. I'll give them a future for them Ozma, not one of fear and persecution. But one of power and strength, were my family shall rule, forever" Salem declared.
With a single wave of her hand the last pictures she placed back glowed as they went into her hands. She turned and proceeded to leave the house.
Right before Ozma grabbed her arm.
"And where are you going with those Salem" Ozma demanded "Those are not yours."
A low rumble came from his mouth, as it more resembled a dragon growling at those stealing from it's treasure then it did of a man slighted.
"Let. Go. Ozma." She growled back in equal ferocity.
"Do not tempt me Ozma. You already took generations of my family from me already ... you will not deny me this Ozma ... you can't" she said, whispering the last part out.
"And what the generations of my family you took, how many of your grimm killed them? How many of them were lured into your little plots and wars against me. How many did you threatened with their lives, hm!?"
"Well then don't forget all those you've manipulated to Ozma. Can you count how many of my children you've sent to their deaths, giving them false hope against a battle they never could've won. How many bonds did you break, trust you've shattered with them!?"
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"I thought so Ozma, don't think you can-"
"Maybe your right Salem, but that doesn't mean your hands are clean either" Ozpin slowly admitted, putting down the righteous look in his wife's eyes before she spoke. "One way or another we both have blood in our hands."
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"... and they're all that's left of us ... of our legacy."
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"What, What happened to rest of them?" she asked.
"Dead" he simple said, no other words were needed as both knew the reason for it.
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Salem did not speak and instead tore her arm from his grip, placing the pictures inside of her dress as walked to the front door, but before then she spoke to her old husband one more time.
"Thank you Ozma, for keeping them safe" she thanked him "However, I will find them Ozma. That I assure you." Her crimson eyes shone with absolute conviction and that of a mothers wrath.
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"We will see Salem, we will see"
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Now let's get on to the extra stuff.
A SHORT HISTORY: SCHOOL OF EVOCATION
Greetings, to anyone who has is reading this my name is Ozma the emerald wizard. No doubt that if you are reading this then you are either me or my descendants preferably the former.
This here is but a little intro in the different schools of magic, this chapter will be focusing on the school of evocation.
For many to hear the word evocation would in invoke fireballs, thunder bolts, and other giant magical explosions as my wife loves to tell me.
And you'll be correct, the school of evocation focuses more on the destructive side of magic and all the power it comes with it. Unlike other schools evocation takes advantage of the natural elements that all people are attuned to as well as ones that we are not.
For example, force magic, sonic magic, etc ...
Naturally the pros of this school is that you'l never run out of powerful magics to cast, so long as you have the reserves to do so. If you ever need to defeat an enemy badly and quickly then evocation is the one for you, this school will always have to turn your opponents to ash.
However, that also is it's con, it only has spells to destroy. Unlike other schools where they is more potential in their spells, evocation is strictly limited in that regard. So if your in a social situation or need to defend somebody then you are out of luck.
Now of course when people think of evocation then they might assume it to be easy school to master.
But it's not
In fact the school of evocation requires it's members to have an ironclad control over their emotions and magic. Remember that you are using volatile magic here, if you even hesitate for a second your fireball spell could and will explode in your face, trust me in that it's not a good sight.
You need strong control over your magic before you can start casting the higher level evocation spells.
And trust me when I say, I myself is an evocation wizard and can attest to it.
Well, besides that I've placed from training instructions at the end of this chapter as well as a few spells to help you get started.
From your loving father/ancestor
Ozma