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Sentences in italics are internal conversations in Cinder and Pyrrha's head.

The top of the train was covered in Manticores with a Sphinx at the head of the pack. Of course it would be the flying cats. Well at least they would be easy to kill… I did my fair share of training to kill them. Or on them.

"Of course it'll be easy to kill them. They ignore me."

"HOW?"

"Salem marked me as do not kill."

"Great the bad guys don't have to deal with Grimm!"

"No, just me. I'm important." I rolled our eye at Cinder for determining her own importance. But then again if Grimm ignored us then that meant it would be easy to sneak- And the closest Manticore shot a fireball. How they trace a shot on a moving train I will never know but with a quick slash I sliced the flame allowing it to disperse.

"What was that about being ignored?"

"Okay so maybe she turned it off to teach me a lesson. I'm not exactly on her good side after Haven." I wanted to deride her but the Manticore chose then to land on the train and attempt to push us off. I had climbed up at the caboose of the train so there was only one way to go. Through it. The Manticore swiped at my right side with its paw. Simple, all I have to do is block with Akouo and use Milo to stab him right in the eye… oh no.

"DODGE!" The loud shout in my head reminded me to act as right before the paw struck me, I flicked the sword under my wrist allowing myself a reversed grip while simultaneously planting it firmly in the paw. Not stopping I let the momentum work against the beast by flipping over the paw as it went by. The blade came with me in the flip circling the limb. The paw continued on it's way before dissolving as it was removed from the Manticore, if I stopped now I would lose all my progress so far. Simple answer: go for the neck. Reeling from the loss of a limb I slid under the beast's attempt at a headbutt or a ram depending on the horns. The blade however fit perfectly under the mane of bone as I dragged it to the right side of its neck.

The head didn't entirely come off but the Manticore fell as it began dissolving. The several others swirling overhead were cause for concern, but right now I need to move up to the others. As the Manticore finished dissolving another one landed right where it once was… Of course. More worryingly the ones flying behind me were lining up for their shots. This situation was difficult, either deal with the Grimm in front and risk getting hit in the back by a flaming projectile or deal with the flyers behind and risk getting clubbed.

"You know I'm fireproof right?"

"I did not," That takes a surprising amount of stress off as I charge the Manticore in front of me. This one shot up on its hind legs in an attempt to maul me with it's paws. I ducked under them as I dragged the blade through the underside of the beast and slid through the hindlegs. I would have caught myself with my other hand but it was missing so instead of turning to check if the Manticore was dead I broke out into a sprint focussed on getting to the others farther up the train. I hardly paid attention to the incoming fire as a fireball exploded behind me throwing me over several train cars, "I THOUGHT YOU SAID FIREPROOF!"

"FIREPROOF AND EXPLOSIVE RESISTANT ARE TWO SEPERATE THINGS!" I began to panic as a Manticore landed on top of me. I was trapped as it's paws began to dig at my aura. I hate it when they grapple, I always have to plant Milo and transform it into a spear shooting through the body of the beast… I really need to get a new Milo. But before I could stab the beast it stopped clawing at me. I looked up confused for a second, Grimm don't stop. Then it began dissolving.

"GET UP CINDER!" Ruby had shot the Manticore from two cars down.

"Either tell her it was you getting our a-a-a-ugh beat OR I THROW JAUNE OFF THE TRAIN!" Cinder, as proud as ever, didn't want to be saved by one of her most hated enemies. I gave a little smirk as I stood back up and finished the distance between us.

"IT'S PYRRHA AT THE MOMENT!"

"REALLY?" Ruby looked a little confused, "DID YOU GET WORSE SINCE YOU DIED?"

"APPARENTLY, EITHER THAT OR I'M UNARMED!"

"AH THAT'S PROBABLY IT!" It was hard to have idle conversation on a movie train while an army of Grimm were attacking. Yet I wouldn't have it any other way. A Manticore tried to land but I stabbed it as Ruby chopped it in half. She didn't need my help but I'm sure at least Jaune was struggling to deal with the flying enemies. Or not as I saw Jaune slashing a Manticore away from Oscar as he was talking to the surviving Huntsman. Then a Manticore landed or crashed several cars ahead of them intent on taking them out in a suicide run. Tearing through several turrets it was nearing them without them noticing it or if they did acknowledge it.

"Heat!"

"DONE!" The sword heated up again as I molded it into a spear. I wasted no time lining it up launching it like a javelin. Straight through Jaune's arms and right by Oscar's head before going right through the Manticore. A few of the cannons were damaged but the Manticore dissolved before it got to the others. Jaune turned and saw me. His eyes lit up for a second.

"SORRY!" I know he didn't hear me but I said it anyway. Then Jaune's eyes turned sour. Oh no, had I treated him like he was weak? Was he offended that I thought he couldn't deal with it himself? Why was I in a mouth?

The Sphinx had me in the mouth of it's tail. I hate how they could expand like a snake, I mean it had the upper part of my body in it's mouth!

"HOW!"

"I was distracted!"

"You literally got eaten by a Grimm. You know what? I'm driv-'' A few violent shakes, which I'm sure were Nora's fault, caused the Sphinx to violently spasm throwing me out of it's tail and to the forest below.

"TREE!"

"I KNOW!" Cinder shifted her body around in the sky and just barely caught herself in the air. She righted herself gaining a view of the majesty of a gentle snow fall on a calm forest, "I should burn this down."

"No time! Train is leaving!"

"Right. Next time, forest." Why did she bother threatening a forest? Why did she hate the forest to begin with? She flew us to the train and we got to witness as the others scattered into it like mice as the train entered a tunnel. Cinder sped up as she barely reached the caboose by the time it entered the tunnel as well, "I think that went well. How bout next time we agree since I already know how to fight in my body, I SHOULD DO IT!"

"It's still unbecoming to talk to yourself," The older lady said as she ate from a bag of nuts.

"Go eat a bag of di-diiiiiii…" Cinder sighed as she couldn't swear. The older lady just shook her head as Cinder couldn't finish insulting her. Our eye locked on the bag of cashews, "Give me those."

"Cashews are for winners." The older lady stated as she popped several more into her mouth. Burning her alive sounds like winning to me. Wait!

"NO TIME! Go check on the others!"

"UGH FINE!" She gave one last glance to the nuts as she made her way through the train. It was probably a good thing that Cinder left her otherwise I'm sure she would have killed the older woman. While walking through I saw crying children and helpless people worried because they couldn't do anything. The fear in the air was palpable but for some reason I didn't feel any empathy for them. Or more accurately Cinder didn't feel any empathy.

"Look at them! How can you feel nothing for them?"

"Don't need to. I'm not required to care for every hopeless soul out there." Is that really how she felt? I wanted to debate her more but after passing through several cars we ended up at the others.

"Pyrrha!" The pink one ran into us, nearly taking us down. But like all things Nora she picked us up in the largest bear hug intent on crushing the life out of my body.

"NOT-PYRRHA!" Cinder choked out as she gasped for air.

"Doesn't matter! Still glad you're alive!" I missed these excessive hugs that were far too much. There was a warmth growing over Cinder. Oh no she was going to melt Nora. I had to stop her...but that never came.

"PUT-ME-DOWN-PINK-ONE!" I was still taller than Nora but the sheer strength of her kept me kicking my legs in the air. Why did she do this now and never at Beacon? I mean we weren't on the same team but real hugs were always nice.

"Nora I think she's had enough." Ren said as he watched from the corner of his eye while coming up with a plan with the others. Always cool and collected. I never even heard him speak before… I heard him speak at initiation. But I wasn't at Beacon's initiation, I was plotting in Vale. Wait who's in control right now? NO FORGET CONTROL, WHO AM I?

"Grimm are also attracted to this." What was Ozma talking about? What was he motioning to?

"THE RELIC!"

"WHAT? WHO AM I? WHAT HAPPENED? WHERE ARE WE? WHO'S OZMA?" I don't know if it was panic or what but Cinder ceded control to me. Had our mind's just become one? Was that what we were in for? Why did it happen now?

"Cinder are you okay?" Nora asked as I knelt in front of her.

"Pyrrha, and I don't think so…" The others were defensive as tensions rose high, I could see the concern in her eyes, "We can talk about it later. Right now… What's the plan?"

"We're splitting up. Team JNPR is going to guard the passengers on the train while Team RWBY takes Ozpin and the Reli-" Nora stopped as she realized she wasn't supposed to say the last thing, "I mean-guard Ozpin as Grimm… are… attracted… to… him."

"See how they don't trust you-"

"They don't trust YOU. I get the exclusion of information from a possible enemy!"

"And I thought we were friends… tsk. Oh well, I guess we don't have to share the body…"

"Cinder… I'm sorry that's not what I meant-"

"Too late already said it." I could either argue with her or take a few seconds to interact with Ozma before he disappears for a few days. He was grouping up with team RWBY as they began to set the plan in motion. I tapped him on the shoulder drawing his attention.

"Pyrrha, do you need something?"

"Can I talk to Ozma about this whole merging thing? I think I just had an episode of being merged…" I was getting a side look as Oscar was a little more than not confused.

"Uh who?"

"Ozma," what wasn't he getting? Everyone was turning to me? What had I said? They all had talked to Ozma before and I was currently in the process of merging souls, so I mean I have a little more to ask him, "You know Ozma former Headmaster of Beacon, millions of years old, the Indecisive King, the Infinite Man, the man who rescued Salem from the tower, dead by my hands…"

"Ozpin… Headmaster Ozpin…" Oh no. But eyes slowly shifted from me to Oscar as several of these were no doubt revelations. The silence was palpable as no one wanted to say anything.

"I can exp-"

"No. Just... no. Not right now at least." Ruby, ever vigilant was the one to silence any questions until after danger had passed.

"Wait! Did you have an entire class at Beacon about us learning your screw ups?" Nora asked from across the room.

"To-"

"No. No more questions." Ruby took Oscar or Ozpin at this point as the train was exiting the tunnel. When had I learned those things about him? Where?

"It was my knowledge. Salem made sure I knew exactly who Ozpin was before… well, everything."

"Please tell me you are worried about this as well?"

"I am… was there really a pushup bra sewn into the corset?"

"...yes…"

"...was it...comfortable?"

"...yes…"

"What are the chances we can get another one of those?"

After they separated the back cars and led the Grimm away I couldn't help but feel like I was forgetting something. It wasn't a big memory either, just something recent, like today recent.

"How Neo and Adam are still on the train?"

"No, I remember that… We'll have to deal with them later."

"My sunglasses?"

"No." I felt the pouch of the hoodie just to make sure they were still there.

"Old Lady that absolutely got stuck in the back of the train when it disconnected?"

"No…WAIT YES! I can't believe you didn't remind me to go get her."

"I can." I mean she wouldn't give me cashews. What was I supposed to do? Save her? I don't think so. Stingy people don't get saved.

"Is this really about the cashews?! You may have killed that old woman over cashews!" I had to say hearing her thoughts front and center was worrying. What were the chances that Ozma left a manual for this exact situation?

"Isn't there a full length version of the Infinite Man written from his perspectives…"

"...yeah… but we don't have a copy." I dashed my own hope once again…

"Didn't Blake have one?" I'm glad she learned their names in the merge. It is far better than referring them to as their color scheme… "It doesn't really make a difference."

"How are you doing?" Nora came over as Ren and Jaune were still hiding the train. My body's instincts told me to lie to her but I knew better… They also told me to kill her but that wasn't important.

"Not good… I think we're merging faster than Ozpin predicted."

"Oh." What is that supposed to mean? Oh make up your mind tell me what you really think!

"Cinder stop!"

"That one wasn't me, Invincible girl." Now my thoughts are angry… what will I do if I can't control them? We'll kill them! No stop-intrusive thoughts. Then she pulled me in closer, it was awkward having the smaller girl pulling me to her chest but I was starved for physical affection, "That one was me…"

"It's okay. Even if you aren't Pyrrha or Cinder… you still have Pyrrha's memories so that makes you close enough to be my sister." What? Was she just so readily accepting Cinder? I'm not surprised her plucky attitude was only ever a boon for those around her.

"Gods I hope not she annoys me."

"Well she is like the sister I never had!" It felt good to rub that in Cinder's face. Nora was one of my best friends and I wasn't going to let that change…

"Nora…"

"Yes, Pyrnder?" I couldn't feel Cinder's opinion on the new name so that was good… I just hope it didn't line up with mine… I was not a fan of the new name.

"Pyrrha, and can you loosen your grip I can't breathe." Her arms were tightly pulling me into her chest… just a little too tight.

"Oh, sorry…" Nora loosened her grip as she was about to let me go. I sat up cracking my joints just enough to free up any discomfort.

"No, it's fine," I repositioned myself to be more comfortable leaning on the smaller girl, "You are the sister I never had." I wasn't looking at her but I could feel the smile on her face. The warmth was back and it felt nice, soothing even… I wonder what it was…

"Go ahead and tell me I'm a big baby for calling her my sister. Or that it's so sappy and that love is a myth."

"Can… can I have... a turn?" I could turn her down and claim it for myself. I could also be a good person and share the love. Ah the warmth was love… that took me far too long to remember. I wonder how Cinder felt about it...

Nora made an adequate pillow. Being just soft enough to be comfortable while being sturdy enough not to lose her shape… plus she was warm… in a way I couldn't describe. And I had burned everything from Vale to Mistral so I know warm… forget it. Stupid metaphor anyway. Now though, I was the warmest I've ever felt… and I could tell the sun was setting as light faded from my eye.

Then I was suddenly warmer. Not gonna pass that up it was snowing outside after all. The silence was so welcoming… no intrusive thoughts telling me to burn anything, no deranged sociopaths running amuck, in my line of sight. Just me, warm and feeling surprisingly full. When was the last time I ate? Either way as the train rolled by I couldn't help but feel time was progressing… even if a nap was nice. Then we slowed and I panicked. Were we under attack again? Was this going to ruin my nap?

I gently opened my eye as through the crack I saw Ren staring out the window. When he noticed me awake he lifted a finger to his mouth signalling silence. Before pointing out the window… in the distance I could see the bright city of Argus as it was made of brick and stone with enough classic Mantellum architecture to give it a distinct design, "We're here."

The way he whispered it made me curious. I was awake so what-

"Pyrrha! Ren won't make me pancakes. Tell him to make me-" The low rumble of sleep talking and snoring made me realize that Nora was asleep on my shoulder. Had we been this way the entire time? When did we get this blanket?

"Let her sleep… She doesn't get much without nightmares these days…" The low soothing tone he used made me realize why he was so important to them. Not as the counter to Nora's crazy but the calm understanding they all needed… Even I did as well. When Jaune walked down the aisle he saw me awake, he just nodded. It looked like he was going to say something. Probably try to get in on the snuggles… well tough shit they were mine.

*DING* DING* DING*

"Huh, Are we there yet?" Nora awoke as Jaune's scroll went off. She shot up as she looked out the window oohing and awing, No come back warmth.

"Sorry, I thought it was on silent," Jaune was a goofball. How had he managed to lead this team so well without Pyrrha? Speaking of which.

"Invincible Girl! You still in there?" No reply… Was she asleep? I could kill them all and she wouldn't be there to stop me… Then again I wouldn't have a place to stay for the night… It was awfully cold in Argus… Just for tonight they get to live.

"JAUNE! Where are you? How did you get to Argus? Do you need someone to come pick you up? Please tell me you aren't running from the law!" Jaune hadn't put his scroll on speaker but she was shouting loud enough for us to hear. If the ring didn't wake Nora up then that would have.

"I'm fine, Saph-"

"What do you mean fine? Did something happen that made you not great? Better question, where is everyone else?"

"Who?"

"Mom, Dad, your other 6 sisters?"

"...At home...still…" Jaune looked as confused as ever when he got asked a barrage of questions in seconds.

"Wait, are you not on a family trip?" There it was. Failure to communicate plans… how had they beaten me… twice.

"Wha-No we are on a mission."

"What kind? Are you a secret agent now? Oh I remember the Spruce Willis movie you jumped-"

"HAHAHA-No need to remind me, I was there!" Sheer unadulterated panic.

"Wait! We? IS that the famous team JNPR with you-uh I mean what's le-"

"Yeah, we're all here. Why?" He cut her off allowing her to not finish the statement. Then I saw on his face the dawning realization that the team was technically back together.

"Alright… Well, where are you? Do you need me to come get you?" Jaune looked out the window as he saw we were nearing the station.

"We'll be at the train station in a few minutes… I don't know if there are any hotels but we-"

"Jaune D' Arc you will not be staying in some filthy hotel while you stay in Argus. You will be staying at the Cotta-Arc household." Jaune looked at all of us in a little check to make sure we were okay with it.

"I mean there will be 6 more of us coming later…" Jaune commented as if that would stop her.

"Oh no," She was as sarcastic as I was, "How will I ever be able to survive 9 extra people in my house?" Wait 9? Oh they hadn't counted me had they… Well I can find a shed to cry myself to sleep in.

"Uh they may be later, there's only four of us right now…"

"And?" Jaune resigned himself to a fate of being embarrassed by his… sister? I don't know I'll have to ask later. Wait, I don't care… or at least I shouldn't…

"Okay, we'll stay with you."

"That's what I thought." I imagine Jaune was glad that he didn't have to find us a place to stay so late at night. I could have… but they wouldn't like it. After a final 'I love you' he shut his scroll. Yet before he could take a seat next to Ren Nora bounced down from her position at the window into the spot next to him. No come back here warmth. Jaune sighed as he took the seat next to me.

"So now we just have to wait for RWBY," I asked as I wasn't sure what to do with the blanket sitting on me. I carefully tossed it over Jaune as he sat down intent on taking his warmth for myself.

"I hope they are okay." Nora said as she looked dead at me. It wasn't hate or anger at me there was just an underlying look. I rolled my eye.

"They'll be fine, if Tryian couldn't kill them then I'm sure no Grimm can either." There was a hush as they finally realized who I was.

"What do you know about him anyway?"

"Salem met him thousands of years ago and has been cloning him since."

"Huh," They all said in unison.

"Yeah, the most recent one escape from containment but he eventually found his way back with no realization of who he was. Good news is he's an idiot, bad news he's strong enough for Salem to consider cloning him for generations." I never liked him… with those creepy little eyes.

"Is there anyone else we have to look out for?" Ren asked, I was in a giving mood so why not. Putting my hand to my chin I thought about it for a second before pointing out the obvious.

"You've met Hazel right?"

"Yes," Nora said as she scratched the back of her head.

"Well then Watts is the last one."

"Who?"

"Oh he's a massive nerd and a weak little bit-bi-bi- uggggh, so you won't have to worry about him." They seemed satisfied at that answer. Was I underestimating them? Probably. But Watts was a weak little man. Now that I answered their questions it was my turn to ask-

"What did Pyrrha mean by Ozma being the man who rescued Salem?" Jaune asked as he looked more worried than not. I don't know what he felt but for some reason I felt the need to pad this into a better story.

"Well… Salem told me he was the one who freed her from the tower… And then they were cursed for pissing off the gods. He reincarnates and she… well she is immortal." Their eyes went wide as they began to realize the implication. Yet they didn't ask anymore questions, they just sat there waiting… Was this what awkward silence was? How did Roman live like this? I had to break it and distract them, "So… who's Spruce Willis?"

"Uuuuuhhhhhhhhh," Jaune looked like he didn't want to answer. After a long winded speech on action heroes and why they were important to the development of young Jaune we arrived. They disembarked first but I took a little bathroom break. Not really I ran into Adam and he dragged me into the bathroom to speak, "I could kill you."

"Yeah so could the blond boy out there," he didn't like that, "So could a dog, so could a dedicated duck! You aren't special Adam!" Neo clapped as she stood next to the toilet... it was half her size. She would fall in if she sat on it. That's a scary thought. Adam brandished his sword as he was about to attack.

Neo placed a hand on his and prevented him from attacking as she moved to me clearly intent on getting information. She held up her scroll with the words, 'Is it true?' Visible. I had no idea what was true but I hadn't lied since I got on the train so hedge my bets.

"Yes it is. All of it." She shrunk back as she wasn't sure what to say next but to their surprise there was a knock on the door.

"Cinder? You in there?" Jaune asked as he was searching for me outside.

"Yes idiot, now leave me alone before I murder you."

"Sorry..." Then I turned my attention back to the problem children.

"If you want revenge then I know how you can get it. In several days RWBY will be back and then they'll head onto Atlas. What I need you two to do is make sure you are the pilots of the shuttle." I know that will be difficult for Adam but knowing Neo she could just walk in and pretend to be the pilot.

"And if that doesn't work?" Adam the doubter asked.

"Then come and kill them. But seeing as they'll have me as a prisoner then I'm sure that these Atlas officials will be more than willing to send extra support." Adam may not have liked my plan but he also didn't have any room to object, as any plan he had was nothing more than a monkey rubbing it's feces on a wall. He released me where Neo showed me her scroll reading the words, 'See you later, Pyrrha.'

I never liked her. I kicked the toilet causing it to go off before washing my hands and exiting. I turned the corner and came face to face with Jaune. Say something offensive. Yeah tell him that Pyrrha thought he was too weak to kill a flying Grimm. Or how she knew he'd dodge the spear just in time... Or the sigh of relief when she got the Grimm...

"Ready?"

"Yeah let's go. I get to meet your sister finally."

"I didn't know you... Pyrrha told you."

"No you did half an hour ago. I need this Spruce Willis story." I know Adam and Neo heard that but I didn't care. This cover was important... Why tho.

I was groggy after a long day as I had to deal with Cinder adventuring around Mistral only to be a problem child the entire train ride, but at least it was over when I fell asleep on Nora. Now though something seemed off... I was getting a suspicious amount of sleep, "JAUNE!"

"I'm awake!"

"Oh good you are still here, I thought I was gonna have to kill your friends." Cinder was as melodramatic as ever. But something was wrong we were outside the train. Oh gods did it crash after I fell asleep. Where was Jaune? I needed- "His sister is looking for us. And I'm not melodramatic."

"Is she his sister?" The woman who shouted came rushing over after she spotted him. I knew this, what's her name? Jaune mentioned all of them at least once...

"Saphron!" Gods I'm glad they look the same otherwise I never would have guessed they were siblings when they didn't immediately call each other pet names. She charged him and took him down in the swiftest tackle I'd ever seen. I could almost see Nora taking notes. How did he grow up with this and turn into such a noodle? My thoughts were a shade darker but at least they weren't as bad as Cinder's.

"How's my little brother doing? Still trying to save the world?" Saffron said as she righted herself.

"You have no idea..." He looked up at her as she had an expecting look on her face, "Oh right, Saph this is Ren and Nora- Ren, Nora this is Saphron my older sister."

"I've heard so much about you!" Nora said as she bounced into the arms of Saphron.

"Only good things I hope."

"Well he's awfully stingy with the details but I was able to dig out some." Ren bowed to her instead of Nora's exuberant hug. At least he was respectful.

"And who is this?" She motioned to me I was about to greet her when Cinder responded. Oh no. She's still in control, must win it back before she says something offensive.

"Oh, I'm Cinder Fall." Saphron took a back step as she recognized us, "Yes, the terrorist you've seen on the news in addition to being the killer of your brothers former partner. But if you're asking why I'm here, well I have the disembodied soul of Pyrrha Nikos floating around in here. Would you like to meet her?"

"What."

"Your time to shine Invincible!"

"Why!" She shoved me into the driver seat unprepared, "Uh I can explain..."

"Good luck!"

"Heh, your girlfriend's weird Jaune," Jaune was about to protest but I had a perfect shot and Cinder wasn't exactly paying attention.

"Yes, I am his girlfriend. It's just kind of awkward at first after I... died... and came back inhabiting this body... I can explain," I could feel Cinder seething in the back of my mind. But right now I was being introduced for the first time to his family... This can't be so hard. Right?

"You know I just introduced us you don't have to worry."

"Not gonna yell at me for the girlfriend thing..."

"No... Not for now at least. I have a feeling something much worse is coming."

"Well, I'm thoroughly confused... So why don't we head home. It's only... midnight. Terra's not gonna like that..." Saphron looked at her scroll checking the time. Then she lead us through the streets. It had been a long time since I had just walked the streets of Argus... Mostly because people would swarm me looking for autographs. But now with a new face I was finally free... from fans at least.

"So how's Terra?" Jaune inquired to his sister. I wanted to listen but I couldn't stay focused as I watched the sights. Coffee shops and little amounts of snow dotting the street. Nights may be frigid this time of year but it was always beautiful especially when the light snow caught the street lights showing a little flurry...

"Great atmosphere for a first kiss."

"Shut up!" Always invading my thoughts at least my mem- "HEY! Get out of my memories!"

"I know your first kiss was at Beacon so that makes me wonder what you're thinking about." Don't think about it. Don't think about it. Don't thi- I always dreamt that some handsome knight with a heart of gold would meet me under a street light and take my first kiss before we went on hundreds of adventures... "That is beyond pathetic."

"Oh and how did you think your first kiss would go? Huh."

"Well I thought I would be in control of my body at least." She needed to be snide, but who wouldn't when their perceived first kiss was stolen from her.

"I mean... You weren't in control so that doesn't really count..."

"Rationalize it any way you want. You gave mine away like it was nothing..." I wanted to fight her but there was a thought... Did she really never have such thoughts? Or I had truly stolen it from her?

"I'm sorry." I hesitated to even think anything else in fear of hurting her more. But she wasn't as fickle as I gave her credit for.

"You're in my mind so you'll figure it out anyway. I always dreamed of a prince coming to save me from being a servant..."

"Oh I'm so s-"

"But he never came. And now... I don't need anyone to save me." I felt cold once again. She must have been lonely all her life... Why don't I change that?

"Well... even if no one will save you I'll be there to go down with you!" I sounded as positive as Nora. That was the most reassuring I could be.

"It's not like you have a choice." She was right about that. I had been walking in a slight haze not even realizing that I was following my old route. Winding through the streets a nice jogging path that never seemed to end. I didn't run I just walked, slowly and subtly. I didn't even realize that I had lost the others.

I ended up in the one place I knew so well. The courtyard... the days I spent training here felt like years ago. I trained my body, mind, and aura in the center of- Statue! There I stood... a giant statue of me at least. Marking me as the Invincible Girl for all of eternity...

"Well at least you will be remembered for something other than destruction."

"I thought you liked to destroy."

"I do... but they'll never make a statue of me for that." My face was built in stone and made into a monument for the people who didn't even know me... This is not how I want to be remembered.

"I hate it."

"She would have to." Oh dear gods no. I turned praying that it was just some bystander. Desperately praying that it wasn't who I thought it was... With a cup of cocoa after I spent far too many hours training out here. My red hair. My green eyes. Please anything but this, "She'd say, I'm not an ideal to live up to. Just a simple warrior not deserving of praise."

"Mom-" It slipped out before I could stop it.

"AH HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Please tell me-"

"Swap with me! I can't do this! I'm not ready-"

"NO DEAL! You made the mess now you suffer in it!" This had to be the most cruel thing she could have done. I pulled up the hood as I moved my face away from her. I didn't want her to see what I had become. I didn't even want to look at her for fear of what she would ask. She had other plans... I felt a hand pulling mine away from my face. She wasn't using force or power but I couldn't help but turn to face her. Her eyes were growing misty but remained full of concern as she looked me in the eye... matching green eyes met.

"Pyrrha?"

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It will only get worse for Pyrrha as she meets her family. I will likely not handle that well but I will handle it with care. And Cinder well she is plotting and scheming like always. The only problem is will she have the nerve to go through with it this time? Until next time.