Cardin and Vernal rushed at the group of high Grimm who were charging at them. Cardin ducked under a fist from a high grimm before smacking the head of his mace into his attackers gut casing it to stumble back before spinning around and slamming the weapon into the head of another high grimm. Vernal rolled under a blade from an attacker before kicking it away, when all of a sudden, a smaller high grimm tackled her to the ground. This one was surprisingly female compared to most grimm which had no gender. Vernal slammed her fist into her opponent as it tried to strangle her knocking it off, and before it could recover Benny's flail slammed into its head killing it. his shield came up to block an attack from another attacker with a short spear. Vernal shot out two blasts from her weapons which hit the high grimm rushing at her. A cry of look out allowed her to role out of the way of Hyde's giant fist.

"Great it's you" Vernal grumbled under her breath.

"I'm going" Hyde started only to scream in pain. The massive monster spun around revealing Gwen on his back stabbing her blades into him. Using his wife's distraction Arthur ran forward and leaped up and slashed. His sword didn't cut deep as it dug into Hyde's grimm arm which healed itself instantaneously. Arthur was just able to block a backhand from Hyde but he was still skidded back from the power of the blow. Arthur rolled forward out of the way of another fist before swinging his blade which dug into Hyde's lead. At this point Gwen pulled out her crossbow and fired a bolt at Hyde which exploded stunning the man, however before they could finish him off a large number of Grimm both regular and high came at them.

Cardin slammed his mace into a downed high grimm killing it. Another attacker came at him from behind alerting him to it's intent. He spun around before swinging his mace at his attacker who blocked it with it's shield. The high grimm slammed it's shield into Cardin causing him to stumble back, but before he quickly recovered swinging low trying to trip it. but the beast stepped back avoiding the attack only for a blade to take off the thing's head with Vernal standing where it was before.

"These things aren't so tough" Vernal said with a scoff.

"Depends on which ones your fighting. Half of them are scrubs while the others have skills to match hunters" Cardin countered.

Gramm slammed his fist into Benny's face causing the knight to stumble back. In retaliation Benny swung his flail at the high Grimm only for it to duck under the flail and rush the hunter. Benny put up his shield in to block the Grimms sword. Gramm with his free hand grabbed the shield and pulled it out of the way. He then grabbed Benny by the throat and lifted him off the ground and crushed Benny's throat.

It was at that moment the new defenses which were able to keep the attackers at bay just enough to prevent them from being overwhelmed by shear numbers cut off. Thousands of grimm began swarming at the school as Oscar ran into the court yard and into team JNPR. After a few deep breaths he said, "They found a way into the vault we need to get out of here now."

Nora grabbed her scroll and yelled into it "Tiny Ozpin said that the vault is lost we need to pull out." Replied of affirmative from the remaining defenders echoed on the scroll.

Neo driving the dragoon landed on top of the Knights vehicle as a magnetic sound signaled that they were connected. As One the defenders rushed into the War RV. Team JNPR and Oscar who were the closest simply ran and got in. A red and white blur rushed passed them only stopping as it entered the vehicle with Ruby putting down Weiss who looked like she was sick. Arthur, Gwen, Winter and Qrow leaped over the grimm and onto buildings parkouring their way to safety. The last of which were Vernal and Cardin Who appeared with a pop and landed on top of each other with smiles. Vernal smile turned sour when she realized Cardin had his hand on her chest, suddenly her knee went up causing him to cry out "My Tenders" as he rolled off of Vernal. IT was at that point Morgan arrived Carrying a deceased Benny.

"Is that every one?" Ruby asked.

"I think so. I say Leo die and Arthur I'm sorry but Lance turned traitor." Oscar said sadly.

"Ironwood needs to know about this" Qrow commented. As the Dragoon took off carrying the survivors.

"Neo head to Argus they might be next." Arthur said into his scroll. He was silent for a few seconds before he slammed his fist into the wall of the battle RV. Turning to Oscar he replied "Its not your fault kid. I'll get you has far as Argus, the port city might be next and I Have family I cant abandon. The Atlas military should get you to Ironwood."

The members of team JNPR who were huddled together separated as Jaune said "were going to stay in Argus to they need all the help they can get."

"Good luck" was Ruby's only response.

Back at the school Cinder walked up to Gregor with the lamp in hand. With a sinister grin she said, "we have the location of the Fall Maiden and one question left."

With a raised brow Gregor stated, "You were only supposed to ask about the fall Maiden's location."

"I did, turns out when Salem goes quiet for to long Ozpin likes to ask what Salem is planning at the time. She can't tell the future but she can say what some one is planning to do for the future at that time. That's how he knew about Beacon" Cinder lied. Not only would she become a full maiden but she now knew how to truly kill Gregor with his regeneration.

"Very well then get the fall Maiden. I'll give the lamp to our master. Salem will be pleased with both of us." Gregor said.

Season 4 of Ripples is over now for a preview of season 5.

In an abandoned warehouse in Mantle two other figures were meeting for the first time. Roman Torchwick put out his Cigar as he placed his boots on top of a table where he was meeting the person who had contacted him.

"Well Laser Lass you called me for a reason. What does Atlas's secret killer robot want with me?" Roman asked.

"At Beacon I realized that in time I will become obsolete and replaced like my predecessor. You were the one who modified and upgraded her. I want you to do the same for me." Penny replied.