Summary/disclaimer: Time for another chapter of Cold Compassion. Enjoy the 900-word chapter. I don't own RWBY, Monty Oum and Rooster Teeth do.
(M3 Atlas Medical Facility)
Winter dodged a slash from Cinder as she parried the knives. She could see a familiar halberd as she attempted to stand despite her aura. Her fingers were frostbitten, but she refused to relent.
(Atlas Academy, ironwood's office 1 month before.)
Winter and Slater stood at attention in the General's office. He walked from the table to look at them.
"Colonel, I'm glad your settling in with Winter well." Ironwood said, the Specialist nodded and started to type on his scroll. His gloves glowed a soft blue.
"His services are adequate. I do wish he would tone down on the drivel of comedy. He likes to joke a lot more." Winter stated. Ironwood chuckled and looked at the duo.
"Slater is very dry and reserved, Winter. He likes to joke; it helps him concentrate and form a camaraderie. Slater, you're have to forgive her, she's very serious about everything." Ironwood put in; Slater brought his head up from his scroll to look at him.
"It's fine, sir. I'm just in charge of making sure Winter's day is planned out. I'll settle for a thumbs up." He said, Ironwood turned back to the window.
"We've been getting bad reports. There's been many more riots in the streets and Atlas is having to divert troops to deal with them." He said as he tapped a button on his scroll.
On the middle platform was shown reports of AK-200s and Atlesian soldiers dealing with rioters. They were clearly trying to restrain the people without hurting them.
"This is partly because of the election. I have the Ace-Ops dealing with this." He stated, Slater and Winter frowned.
The rioting was partly because of Ironwood transferring resources to the Amity Arena. Slater knew because of his rank and his rank alone.
He knew very well throwing the full military of Atlas wouldn't solve the problem. Ironwood would only cause more panic and problems. He already heard about the Happy Huntresses trying to raid the military. He didn't like their vigilante style of attacking the military, but he understood the kingdom needed to help Mantle.
He was about to voice his opinion on the matter when Winter spoke up.
"Sir, I think we should focus more on making sure the people are safe and protected. I also think you should focus more on the election and let your lieutenants like me handle Mantle. We are more than capable of…" Ironwood was directed to his scroll at his desk.
Winter frowned, but kept her discomfort to herself. She was a soldier; they followed the orders of their commanding orders.
"Maria is reporting that Argus is dealing with Grimm at the moment. I'm going to the council. Winter, play the message you recorded weeks ago. I have a feeling that things are about to change." He ordered before he grabbed his scroll and looked at Winter and Slater.
"We have to stop the riots before we protect people. Mistral was nearly destroyed if the police are right and I'm sure they're be back to finish the job with Atlas." The general stated before he walked out the door.
Slater frowned while he started to tap away at his scroll. He turned to Winter.
"We can't fix Atlas if we send the entire army down to arrest anyone who doesn't agree with us. Their scared because of Vale, because they don't know what's going to happen." He stated, Winter hummed.
"I know, but we have our orders." Winter said, she walked out of the room.
"Not all orders are right…" He said before following his charge. He would obey Winter, as he was told.
(Winter's office)
Winter felt like she'd catch some sleep, they allowed her to rest at least. Slater was right about her not being able to do her duty if she was passed out.
"You have family in Mantle, Specialist Slater?" She asked. she turned and noticed Slater scowled at the mention of his family.
"No, my mother was killed by Grimm shortly after I left for the academy sadly." He said, he clutched at his eyes over the memories.
"I'm sorry to hear that." She said before Slater smiled at her, she blushed before returning to her desk.
"Your father must be proud of you for joining the military then. I heard your hacking and mechanical skills are possibly your best trait." Winter said, brushing off her shirt.
She saw Slater grip his Scroll as his smile turned into a scowl and his eyebrows furrow. She knew that look; it was a very familiar look. Of disgust, of hatred.
It was the type she gave her father before leaving him to rot while she entered the military.
"Ma'am, we have reports of a stolen Manta-class airship. Suspects have been detained by the Ace Ops." She heard from her scroll.
She turned to Slater who waited for her instructions.
Author Notes
Phew! another chapter done! I want to point out this story right now is limited to season 7 and will show Slater meeting team RWBY and Winter in A New Approach. Until next Saturday, Lighting Wolf out!
Ps: My raven story is going to be made next week hopefully and I'm making a Rwby/Naruto poll for the next few stories.