A red flash erupted in the forests around Haven a two figures appeared in the grimm encampment. Hundreds of grimm were ready for battle only to stand down as they sensed the presence of one with there queen's essence. As one the grimm all stood down and backed off as the humans came to check out the commotion. Jekyll, Morrey and Seras all bowed as they saw their leader. Cinder on the other hand rolled her eyes before she said in a forces tone "So you finally arrived."
Gregor simply responded by shaking his head but otherwise ignored her. He had a school to destroy and an artifact to retrieve. However something did catch his eye. He then tuned to Jekyll and asked "your arm what happened?."
"A silver eyed warrior. However she didn't know how to use her powers and only activated them in righteous furry. She shouldn't be a threat to our plans long term." Jekyll responded.
Gregor walked into the command tent and looked at a map of Haven and turned to his fellow cultists and said "We'll send in the Beowolves first to clear out the land mines. Then we will use the stronger grimm to assault the walls and gate. The high grimm will be sent in once we can enter the academy and secure it." Gregor then turned around and asked "Any word from our man on the inside?"
Seras said "He was able to cut communications to the outside world Haven is on its own."
"Good, good when we attack, Seras will be charged with retrieving him." Gregor replied as he looked at the map of the school. Seras didn't respond but nodded in agreement. Gregor then continued " Jekyll you will lead the high grimm into battle."
"And what is my task?" Cinder asked sarcastically.
"Your job is to find Ozpin's new host and steal his power to open the vault." Gregor responded before continuing "And your followers are to find and kill the one with the silver eyes."
"What are you afraid." Cinder mocked.
"The descendants of the God of Lights champion are not something you should underestimate. As the Fall Maiden you are weak to their power." Gregor responded nonchalantly before asking himself "and what to do with Tyrian?"
"We should send him in with the mine sweepers." Seras said with a chuckle.
"Unfortunately we can't do that. He will be sent to attack the walls." Gregor answered before walking out of the tent saying "Prepare for battle."
Tensions were rising at the near abandoned Haven Academy. Across the grounds every training droid that Leo had was on the ground rushing about, drafted into the defense of the school. Across all of the walls auto turrets were sweeping for approaching intruders. However non of the living defenders were outside, instead all of them were together in Leo's personal quarters planning out the defense of the academy. Ideas were brought up and shot down just has fast, some for being crazy to others having two big of a risk. One of the knights Benny was wondering something else and asked "I'm no coward but unless everything goes right Haven is lost. I don't want to fight an unwinnable battle. Lets abandon the school and live to fight another day."
Qrow shook his head before he drank from his flask. When he finished he replied "Under normal circumstances I'd agree with you. But these aren't normal circumstances. They want something that's hidden here."
"And what's that?" Gwen asked.
"I'm sorry I can't tell you." Leo said as he shook his head.
"And why not? All you do is hide behind you desk. Most of your hunters are holed up in the capital. While we have been fighting for our lives you have done nothing we deserve to know the truth" Lance yelled out as he slammed his fist on the table.
Many of the rooms occupants began to argue amongst each other. As the conversation went on Oscar froze as Ozpin began speaking in his mind "Please Oscar let me talk to them, let me try to explain at least some of what is going on." Oscar sighed before muttering "fine" With that Ozpin activated his cane, the long memory and slammed it on the table. As one every one stopped and turned towards Ozpin.
Ozpin stood up straighter as everyone looked at him. With a smile he said "Thank you for your attention, I know tensions are high but fighting amongst ourselves is not an option. We are in a dire situation." Several jaws hit the floor as all those in the room tried to comprehend what they had just seen. the only ones that weren't affected were Leo, Qrow, Winter and team JNPR.
"Ozpin how is this possible? You're dead." Ruby asked.
"In a way I am dead. My body was destroyed but my soul passes on from worthy host to worthy host. Tis my curse I'm afraid. Back to the dilemma at hand. What our opponent is after is a powerful artifact hidden beneath the school. One of four." Ozpin said.
"So we take the artifact and then flee." Cardin said.
Ozpin shook his head "If only it were that that simple Cardin. The artifact is stored in a vault that can only be opened by one person, the one who built the vault the spring maiden"
"That shouldn't be a problem. We can." Venal started only to be interrupted.
"Alas I can see where you are going with this but no we can't just call Summer over here for all we know they might have a way to trap her here as well. A maiden may be strong but they are not invincible."
Leo also looked guilty as he added "Also communications have been cut off we can't for help. I tried earlier."
"And why wasn't this brought up before hand" Weiss asked.
"I'm sorry I was afraid that you would leave if you knew no help was coming. Look if I can get the internal defenses up we might stand a chance. It will take some time. I never wanted anything to go off when there were people here." However before anyone could respond to this an alarm began to blare.
"No more planning " Qrow said as he jumped up "Leo, Lance you take Oscar and get those internal defenses up. The rest of you with me lets give em hell."