No, we didn't leave yet, General Ironwood and Damian were going to have to repair whatever relationship they had in order for an efficient plan to be made. It was worrisome, I sighed and bit my lip observing how Penny, Oscar, and Bart talked amongst each other happily. They were a family, an odd one, but a family. I was glad to see them together, all of them had ever known a propper one. I sipped my tea a little more and looked beside me when a noise caught my attention.
"Amyrti" said Altair sitting by my side, his expression stoic as usual, but I could see a glimmer of concern in his golden eyes. "Is the General's and our king's relationship still concerning you?"
"Yes," I answered. He didn't need my semblance to know these things, he had a way to read people so easily. "I just want to help! But...I don't know what to do for them!"
"Come"
I looked at him confused. "Where to?"
"I have a vague idea of who could help, he is coming back today, and it is my job to escort him back, would you accompany me?"
"Of course!"
It had been out of the blue, and I could hear only one thought of his: This is a date. When I tried to listen for more information from his mind, it was as if it had all shut off...I gazed at the frozen landscapes and smiled. I love how every season has its differences, its own beauty. The silence was comfortable, I looked back at Altair, he was perfect for this season...his personality was just like the winter that seemed to everlast in Atlas.
"Who is it we are going to get?" I asked him.
"He is someone special to the General," said Altair parking at last and helping me out.
"Oh? Who is he?" Altair only smirked at me and took my hand, guiding me lightly, letting go when we saw a young blonde man wearing a red coat over his black outfit. It didn't look anything like the military uniforms I had seen in Atlas. He seemed to be talking to another blond that was taller than him but looked very alike, with softer features, younger-looking. But that wasn't what captured my attention, but, the fact that they both had golden eyes just like Altair's.
"Major Edward, Alphonse" called Altair, his hand no longer in mine made me feel slightly colder.
"Altair!" both blondes grinned going towards him.
"And who is this?" asked the shorter one.
"This is Kori Anders," Introduced Altair. "Kori, this is Edward and Alphonse Elric"
"Nice to meet you," I said with a smile. "It's surprising to see someone so young being a mayor in the military. Though Winter Schnee is the right hand of General Ironwood I still find it surprising how you obtain positions of power at such a young age"
I noticed a relieved sigh come from Altair and Alphonse when I mentioned Winter. Had I said something wrong?
"Well, the military here is crazy, what can I say" laughed Edward as we all walked towards the vehicle."So, what's new?"
"Many things that are considered classified," said Altair calmly while Edward rolled his eyes.
"I know, but why did you come to get us? Not that I have anything against it, but James usually does the job"
I blinked. "The general usually comes to escort all his majors back home?"
"Nope!" said Edward.
"He just brings brother back because they are dating!"
I froze when the taller one said that. I looked at Altair who had a small smirk that vanished. Now I understood the reasoning behind this escapade, I smiled a little, he is so thoughtful. Breathing in I gathered my thoughts.
"I could fill you in with the situation using my semblance if that is alright with you of course"
"What semblance?" Asked Edward suspiciously.
"Brother!" scolded Alphonse. I smiled at their antics, they are so sweet.
"My semblance allows my mind to connect with others, transmit or listen to thoughts," I explained briefly, of course, I could do more than that, but it was not time to explain that in full detail.
"It would be best she does it that way. You will understand the most important parts you missed" added Altair.
"Do it" ordered Edward sharply. I nodded, closing my eyes, entering their minds, and slowly replaying everything I remembered. Did I censor some things? Yes, those that I knew were not necessary for now. I knew Altair had done this to help me, and I trust that whatever plan he has will help with this mission. When I came back to reality and glanced at both blonds I noticed serious expressions on their faces. Calculated, and perhaps a little mad? I was confused. We arrived back to the headquarters following a very angry Edward Elric, the three of us behind him, Alphonse looking slightly troubled, but Altair? He was amused, at least his eyes looked amused.
"Why are you so excited?" he didn't even flinch when my voice entered his head, instead lightly entwining our fingers.
"You'll see"
Edward slammed General Ironwood's Office doors open, Damian and the general has seemed to be in quite the argument judging by how cold the room was. Icicles everywhere and sword sheathed but still being gripped by Damian's hand, the general was no better, he himself trying hard not to take out his own weapon.
"JAMES!"
Edward's voice was like a roar of a lion, I stiffly stood next to Altair who only brushed the top of my hand with his thumb. I slowly began to relax, and also, did my best to counter the winter magic to balance the temperature. Edward didn't seem to care or notice anything, stomping all the way towards the General and slapping him. Even Damian seemed shocked by the action.
"E-"
"No, shut up" ordered Edward angrily. "I leave to check on the stolen airships, find out a bunch of kids managed to steal one, Cordo had a tantrum, and now, YOU are having a tantrum as well!"
"Kori, Ibn-La'Ahad, welcome back," said Damian more relaxed, all the excess ice starting to melt and turn into part of the air. "Who are you?"
"Oh! I'm Alphonse Elric, younger brother of Major Edward Elric..." said Alphonse with a small smile. Damian nodded and watched over the bickering couple.
"Now," Edward sighed kissing General Ironwood's lips with a small smile. "Go to bed idiot, we will handle the heist"
"Edward..."
"Go" The man sighed taking his lover's hands that were on his face and put them down, kissing him again and leaving. It had been like magic, only Alphonse, Edward, and Altair were laughing while Damien and I tried to understand what just occurred.
We hid in a truck, we decided to take only one. The plan was simple, Damian cast illusions of other ones in case they wished to ambush them. I helped him by placing my own, if one was attacked the real one would teleport there. Altair didn't come, nor did Edward or his brother, Damien was told to stay, much to his chagrin. We had decided Robyn needed to know the truth, except where we came from, so, besides Blake and Yang explaining, I would show her everything. Mainly the fact that Damian was the true king, as well as the plan for the communication tower.
"Looks like we're approaching the 51st" Yang informed Damien through her scroll.
"Very well, keep on course, we should try to solve this as peacefully as we can. Being her allies would prove beneficial to all of us. If not, we might have to take the violent route" said Damien seriously. "Over"
The transmission ended and Yang sighed. "I hope this will work."
"I know it will" I said with a smile. "Damien has always been very efficient in strategy, he was trained for ruling a country."
"How was he trained?" Asked Blake a little hesitant.
"I myself don't know" I confessed. "He doesn't speak of it, all I know is it was harsh. Only loved by his grandfather, and honored like royalty by his clan. But his mother? She didn't love him. He is her tool, or so he says."
"I see..."Said Blake her years going down.
"If you trust him, and Ruby trusts him...then I guess we should too...I'm glad he has told Ironwood what he is stepping into," said Yang.
"Though he did overreact, Ironwood I mean. And, I don't know, what if he tries to fight Damien, he just got here and it might still be confusing and scary for him"
"Blake has a point" added Yang.
"The Batfamily has prevailed over things that are worse than what you have seen" I told them with a smile. "They have dealt with gods and monsters."
"I'm just...glad we will not have to ambush a huntress who is just trying to help" confessed Blake with a small smile. "I like the fact we have that option"
Suddenly the truck stopped, all of us held our hands in the air and stood up. The door swung open revealing Robyn. I felt awkward, she knew me, she had seen me. I was terrified. Her dark eyes seemed surprised.
"Scramble!" I heard Robyn yell.
"No, wait!" exclaimed Blake.
I just lifted my hand, and made water appear under their feet, the temperature freezer my magical water and thus made them slip. We jumped out as I made the water evaporate. I extended my hand to her.
"We just want to talk...please" I begged. But something caught my eye, Robyn was holding on to my wrist. For some reason, a green glow connected us as she stood up and let go.
"Fine... let's go somewhere else." I sighed in relief along with Blake and Yang, all of us following her to an alleyway. If an emergency came I knew what to do. "Talk"
I looked back at Blake.
"The truth is Amity Colosseum, the supplies...they're for a communication tower" revealed Blake.
"It doesn't make any sense..."Said Robyn sounding confused. Her girls whispered amongst themselves.
"It means-"
"I know what it means!" interrupted Robyn. "One of you take my hand."
"I will" I spoke at last coming closer to her. "But, I will not speak. I will show you"
"What?"
"Her semblance allows her to connect to someone else's mind" informed Blake.
"We thought it would be easier to show you the information that to say it. Plus...it will also help with privacy." Added Yang, "Your semblance will show you its the truth, all of us will witness for you guys."
"Fine, show me" I bit my lip and closed my eyes. Showing her from the beginning. Showing her everything she needed to know, about the kingdoms, about General Ironwood, our plans to help. I didn't show her the mafia part yet. Nor our origin. All the information needed excluding personal of private stuff. Once done I opened my eyes, and she did too, her semblance glowing green and her eyes wide.
"Oh...my god..."She whispered. "Then..."
"Ironwood is scared" Said Yang. "But, he is not in control anymore. We are doing our best to take away all the exaggerations he has done. It will take time, but we need your help"
"We need the people's help" added Blake. "We want to help everyone we can. And, as you can see, the new King wants that too...Please."
"We, as the seasons and hunters, wish to aid all living creatures. We wish to bring peace to this world and also prosperity to everyone" I revealed to her. "But for that, we need your help, you know the people better than us, you know what they lack, what they need, what they wish...Please come with us"
"I'm not part of the council, Schnee is" she growled.
"The system was hacked by those who made Penny look like the bad guy," said Yang crossing her arms.
"And that man is not what is best for this kingdom," I looked into her eyes. "Please do come with us, I promise if anything happens I will take full responsibility"
Robyn sighed. "Leave" she told her followers who hesitantly obayed. "Lets go"