Rwby: Of Guts and Blood

by bankerrtx01

After a defeated battle with the godhand instead of feasting on his corpse the apostle were too terrified of guts and send him to a new universe where he believes he is making a difference but in reality he isn't. Of course Guts is always a struggler… M for Berserk (RubyXGutsXCasca) Rewrite in progress!

19. V5: City of stone pt 1

Rwby: of Guts and Blood: Chapter 19: Volume 5: the City of stone. Part 1

Hello and welcome to the next chapter enjoy.

Trigger warning Berserk this should not surprise you.

Key

Grimm-Apostle talk

Angry talk

Ozpin talk

{Text Chat/ phone call}

flashback

Chapter start

Qrow smiled "The City of Mistral…"

Nora rolled her eyes "Ugh! It's about time!"

"It will feel good being home again." Pyrrha said

"Home?" Jaune asked

"Well not home home but close enough. I have frequent trips to the city to train usually that was before I became so famous the trainers would come to me…" Pyrrha said

"Ah!" Jaune nodded

Qrow and the Team are walking through a stone brick tunnel illuminated by translucent lanterns.

Nora sighed "Whose idea was it to walk again?"

Ren smiled teasingly at Nora "Well, we did face many obstacles. Broken airships, destroyed settlements…"

Jaune jumped in "Oh, and, you know, all those people and monsters that tried to murder us."

Ruby scoffed "Pfft, we were fine. looking at Guts with a smile "Only one of us almost died."

Guts smiled back "I had faith you'd protect me." He said

Nora leaned into Ren "should we break the facade and say she too was knocked out?" She teased

"Nah let her own insecurities bubble and nearly slip it out then when she thinks we nearly forgot then we tell him." Ren said

Ruby turned to look behind, obviously both she and Guts heard the entire thing "you guys are mean…" as she turned her head away In a joking pout.

Qrow looked at Ruby and Guts, smiling "Hey."

Nora puts her hands on her hips and looks at Ren.

Ren looked at Nora "Hey."

Nora giggles in response.

Jaune rolled his shoulders "So, how much farther to Haven Academy?"

Qrow nodded "Almost there. But I figured I'd take you kids on the scenic route."

The group approaches a pair of large, wooden double doors, which Qrow opens, flooding the tunnel with sunlight. Ruby runs out onto a massive platform that doubles as an elevator, stopping at the railing to gaze out over the city in wide-eyed awe.

Ruby gazed out "Wow!"

The others join her to take in the view of buildings and stone stairways perched on mountains.

Ruby gasped "This... is... awesome!"

Below them, large crowds of people are going about their day - walking around, talking and buying merchandise legally and illegally.

Qrow nodded "It's certainly something."

Ruby noticed a kiosk selling weapons "Oh my gosh, look at all the weapons!"

Qrow sighed "Vendors here'll sell you just about anything... whether they should or not."

Jaune was impressed "They really made the most out of these mountains."

Pyrrha nodded "Every inch. Stay away from the lower levels. The higher up you go, the nicer it gets."

"And we are going up!" Nora said pointing upwards.

As they made their way up they noticed that many people looked at them. In awe seeing Ruby Rose.

(Scene break)

An Atlesian cargo airship flies over an enormous lake.

Weiss sighed as she walked behind the pilot "So, how much farther?"

Pilot looked back "We're in the home stretch now."

In the pilot's box of the ship, Weiss stands in the back, leaning against a wall with her arms crossed.

Pilot sighed "No more stops from here to Mistral. Sorry for the long trip. Keeping us off the radar's been harder than I thought. Lots of air traffic around northern Anima."

Weiss smiled "It's fine I told you you didn't need to avoid the Atlas patrols. I... just hope I haven't been a burden."

Pilot chuckles "You and your money are more than welcome on this ship, kid."

The ship's radio suddenly picks up a transmission.

Pilot looking at it "What the...?"

He reaches over and adjusts a slider, evening out the wavelengths on the screen.

Weiss stood up "Is everything okay?"

Pilot shook his head "I don't know. We're still over Lake Matsu. Shouldn't be picking up broadcasts this far from Mistral. Someone must be close."

A female Mistral pilot begins speaking over the radio in a panic. Hearing this, Weiss stands up straight and listens closely.

"Mayday, mayday! We are a small passenger flight, and our Huntress is down! We aren't equipped to deal with this!"

Pilot sighed "Oh man."

"The Grimm hit us 400 klicks north of the southern shoreline!"

Weiss' eyes widen as the sound of an explosion and the Mistral Pilot gasping can be heard.

"Get them off us! If anyone can hear this- Ah!"

Weiss' expression grows even more concerned as the Mistral Pilot cries out and the transmission abruptly ends. The Atlas pilot turns off his radio and turns the ship. Weiss walks over to him and grabs onto a handle in the ceiling.

"We're going to help them, right?" She asked about ready to shoot down to the storage area

Pilot looked back "What? No. I'm trying to avoid them."

Weiss paused "But... they'll die."

Pilot shook his head "Look, if we picked up their transmission, I'm sure someone else did, too. Besides, this is a cargo ship. She's not much good in a fight. I just wanna finish this job and get home. Sorry, kid. My ship, my rules."

Weiss closes her eyes for a moment, then gazes out the windshield as the ship turns to the right and continues flying over the lake.

(Mistral)

The Team and Qrow enter the campus grounds of Haven Academy, which is devoid of any other people. They stop in a courtyard, where Ruby smiles and wipes a tear from her eye. Jaune places a hand on her shoulder, and she sighs.

Ruby smiled, "We made it."

Qrow stops behind them, and while they continue on their way, he takes a moment to glance around and lets out a sigh.

"Leo should be here…" Guts said

"Yea…" Qrow said

"If he's suspicious I say kill him and be done with it." Guts said

"That will cause too many questions." Qrow said

"Qrow there are no Huntsman here. No one? Anyone who's anyone has already asked them. The fact that they are not only means one things." Guts said

"This has gone on for a while…" Qrow said nodding he hated it but Guts is right

Ruby called out "Hello?"

Inside a hallway, the team is following Qrow, and Ruby calls out once again, louder this time.

"Hello?!"

Nora shrugged "Maybe try louder?"

Ren looked around "There doesn't seem to be anyone here."

Jaune shrugged "Well, I guess school isn't really in session right now. Maybe that's it."

Guts glaired at him.

Qrow shook his head "No, this isn't right. Come on. Guts do your thing!" He said

Qrow hurries ahead. As Guts nods and runs tge other way

Ruby called out "Wait for us!"

The group picks up the pace to catch up, and soon, all five are running to a pair of wooden double doors. Qrow comes to a stop in front of them, draws his sword, and extends the blade.

Qrow grit his teeth "Get ready. There could be trouble."

The group minus Guts follow his lead in drawing their weapons. Qrow brings up his foot and kicks the door open. Just on the other side, Leonardo Lionheart widens his eyes, throws his hands into the air, and lets out a frightened scream. Jaune, Ruby, Pyrrha and Nora widen their eyes and scream as well, while Ren gives the headmaster a confused stare. Standing on one foot with his eyes wide, Qrow suddenly looks down, loses his balance, and falls. Shortly after, Lionheart makes a noise and briefly faints. The group let their weapons down and stare, dumbfounded, while Qrow sits up.

Ruby tilts her head "Uh, Professor Lionheart?"

Lionheart gasps and sits up.

Lionheart yelped "Qrow! For crying out loud, you nearly scared me half to death!"

Qrow stands up with a growl.

Qrow groaned "Me? Why weren't you waiting for us at the entrance?"

Lionheart looked confused "Huh?" He pulled his pocket watch from his coat and checking it. "Oh, right. Apologies. I guess time slipped away from me."

Qrow slumped his shoulder's "you're joking."

While Lionheart stands up and the group put their weapons away, Nora asks a question.

Nora looked around "Where is everybody?"

Lionheart went to avoid the question "Ah, you must be the students Qrow mentioned."

"Yes, sir. Ruby Rose." Ruby said

"Jaune Arc."

Nora posed with her arms held stiffly out to the sides "Nora Valkyrie."

Ren put his arms behind his back "Lie Ren."

Qrow looked over and saw Pyrrha didn't announce herself heck she hid around the corner.

Lionheart chuckles "A pleasure to meet you all. Leonardo Lionheart, at your service. I'm afraid most of my staff is currently away until classes resume, but-"

Hearing this, Qrow briefly clenches his fists and then leans in toward Lionheart.

"What? Leo, you can't be serious. Who's guarding the Relic?" He asked

Lionheart looked over "Qrow, the children."

Qrow shrugged it off "Already know. I filled them in. What do you mean your staff is away?"

Lionheart staired as this information sank in "You... filled them in?"

Ruby narrowed her eyes. Something was off Leo was far too stumbling. He was scared… perhaps Pyrrha was right to hide. Especially now that's she's famous.

Guts at this time was looking around and heard a clicking noise he opened the door and found a Seer Grimm hiding there. It went to lunge at Guts but he was too quick as he fired off a shot killing it. Before turning around and finding another which lunged at him.

Back at Leo's office Leo was trying to explain the situation. As Jaune spoke about Cinder

Leo pulled out his lie.

"We pulled their files after the Fall of Beacon. Nothing but lies and forgeries."

Suddenly the bang was heard which shook the building

"What in the?!" Leo stood up as Guts kicked in the door and threw the Seer against the wall shattering it. As Pyrrha stormed in rifle pointed up at Leo.

"Who are you-ARGH!" Leo cried as Qrow socked him.

Guts ended the secret recording and deleted it. "Purge the system for bugs." He said

Qrow nodded.

"You four go call all the teams you know from Haven that we're at The vytal festival back here. Tell them the betrayal of Leo and they are needed here pronto." Guts said

Ruby and Jaune ran off. As did Nora and Qrow leaving only Pyrrah and Ren in the room.

"Pyrrha I'm sorry but for right now I have to ask you to teach some classes. With the idea of Haven Falling we're going to need a militia force to help us hold it." Guts said

Pyrrha nodded "I'll do the best I can." She said

Leo groaned

"Pyrrha do be a dear." Guts said

Pyrrah used her semblance to bind up Leo

"Ah what- What the fuck?!" He screamed

"You two can leave…this will only be…messy." Guts said

The two kids took the hint and headed for the door Pyrrah spat on the ground "my sister was contemplating coming here saying Leo was the best…make him scream." She said

"Oh I plan to." Guts said

Pyrrha shut the door and used her weapon to seal it.

Leo looked over to Guts. "W-who are you?" He stuttered

Guts raised his arm and fired a smaller bullet imitating his crossbow out of his hand which he sent into his leg

"Shut up I'll do the talking…" he said as he crouched down "don't try to deny I know your in contact with Salem I just need to know who." Guts said with a terrifying grin.

"I-I don't know what you're talking about!" Leo bawled

Guts stood up and drew his knife and got up into his face. "Ah Ah AHHHHHHHH?!" Leo screamed

"NEXT TIME YOU LIE I'LL CUT OFF A DIGIT! Maybe a thumb will teach you I'm not fucking around!" Guts yelled as he slammed Leo against his own desk cracking the Hardwood

"NOW TELL ME WHO DID YOU TALK TO!" Guts roared

"I-I Don't know?!" Leo cried

Guts drew his knife and lunged as Leo screamed

Out I'm the hall the sound of the screaming Headmaster could be heard.

As Ruby. Nora Jaune and Ren stood near the door

"Guts is going all out isn't he…" Nora asked feelings kinda queasy.

"He'll get the information out of him. Even if it's written in his own blood." Ruby scoffed

"Can't say I blamed him." Jaune said

"I'd wish I was there." Pyrrha hissed

Everyone stared at the bloodthirsty Gladiator

"You were traumatized by hearing of Tryian's death now you want to participate in the torture of another Person?" Jaune asked not trying to be hypocritical but just confused.

"I almost sent my sister to this perverts place as she wanted to try to follow my footsteps before I talked her out of it. So yea I'm pissed." Pyrrha said

Jaune shrugged "point taken."

Back in Leo's office Leo had broken free from his confines and was crawling around the room.

"I-I can't believe Ozpin would let you do thisssss!" Leo screamed

"Ozpin. Isn't. Here. Right. Now. So. Instead. You. Have. Me!" Guts said as he punched Leo in the face multiple times

Leo Coughed up blood as he was looking like a pulp. J-just who are you?" He groaned

Guts smiled "I'll give you a hint." He said as he slammed Dragonslayer into the floor.

Leo looked at Dragonslayer and immediately shit himself and started shaking like an earthquake.

"Oh fuck! oh fuck!" He said

"TALK!" Guts yelled

"Ok ok Um the guy I talked to his name was umm A-Arthur watts. Um he umm we talked I gave him tea we ummmm…"

Outside a horrendous scream was heard as it echoed through the halls. It sent a shiver down everyone's spine.

"Do you still want to be there?" Jaune asked Pyrrha as he looked he saw her get a blood thirsty grin.

Jaune leaned over Ren "I think either Pyrrha has snapped or she was secretly a psychopath…"

"Your crazy Jaune." Ren said

"Jaune I'm horny let's fight!" Pyrrha said before she or practically dragged him away with him looking green

Qrow watched them go with a raised eyebrow "I'm horny let's fight?"

Nora shrugged "there is a joke going around that Pyrrha never had sex-ed as she was to busy training. Obviously not true that women can fuck let me tell you! Anyways we made a joke about it and it kinda just stuck." Nora said

Qrow rolled his eyes "crazy kids."

Suddenly there was a loud crash on the door and Leo's screams got louder "Qrow!" Guts roared

"No no no please it's mine it mine give it back you can take anything but that-." Leo begged before a sicking crack was heard before and Leo was cut off in sobs

Guts handed Leo's now bloody pocket watch to him

"This is the key to open the vault not including the spring Maiden keep good track of it if you lose it ill kill you." Guts said glaring at Qrow

Qrow gulped he knew Guts was serious as he took it and put it in his pocket.

Guts turned

"Now: you can leave for now find us a place to stay shut the door. I have 158 more bones to break and 1000 questions to ask after that." Guts said as he broke Leo's other thumb. Leo screamed

Qrow came down the stairs "hey Uncle? What's that?" Ruby asked as Qrow was tossing Leo's watch

"The key to the vault and how to get there. Guts told me to keep it safe." He said

Qrow and RJNPR walk back down the academy hallway. Nora is the first to stop and speak.

"So, what do we do now?" She asked as another scream is heard from behind "

Qrow sighed and turning around "You four head back to the house. I need a drink."

He walks off, leaving the five teenagers looking at each other with concern. As another scream was heard they all winced.

(Later)

Leo was laying on the ground not alive but not dead either.

Guts was sitting with his feet up picking at his teeth with one of Leo's Nick Nacks from his deck.

"I should string up your corpse and hang it from the gallery but I want the place to look inviting. So I'll leave you here to rot for now as a message. Good day sir. Also I'm taking your wallet." Guts said as he pocketed the leather bifold and strode out of the office. Without a care in the world.

Qrow is seen sitting at a bar sometime later, fully healed from his wound. Oscar approaches him from behind. "Excuse me?" He said

Qrow turns around to face Oscar. "You know, I don't think they allow kids in here, pipsqueak." He said

Oscar looks at his left arm as it moves "Shut up, I'm getting there."

Qrow gives him a questioning look.

Oscar sighed "Um, I'm supposed to tell you, I'd like my cane back?"

Qrow's eyes widen for a moment in surprise.

"Am I?" He asked

Oscar puffs bud cheeks out "Qrow!"

Qrow laughed "Ah! That face. Guts said how you react to jokes." He laughed before he got serious.

Qrow nods "It's good to see you again, Oz."

Qrow withdraws Ozpin's Cane in its compact mode and tosses it to Oscar, who presses a button on the hilt, extending the baton. Oscar grasps the baton with the other hand, surprised, before looking at Qrow with a determined face as the two smiled

At the same time Guts' bloodied entered the house.

"I'm home!" Guts called cheerful.

Ruby popped out of the door to her room and screamed her head off

"Honey?" Guts asked only to be buried with a towel

"DON'T JUST STAND THERE YOUR BLEEDING OVER THE FLOOR GO TAKE A SHOWER!" Ruby snapped

"Alright alright I'm going!" Guts said as he walked to the bathroom muttering.

Qrow found a seat as Oscar walked up to him.

"Good to see you Oz…shits hit the fan." Qrow said

(Scene break)

Bumblebee is parked at a fuel station named "Just Rite". Inside, a bartender cleans a glass.

Just Rite Convenience store clerk staired looking at Yang "Aren't you a little young to be drinking?"

Yang Xiao Long takes off her aviator sunglasses.

"water. It's hot out." She said

Just Rite employee nodded "Ohhh. Sure."

He disappears below the counter and laughter comes from the drunk man a few seats down from Yang.

Shay leaned back " Are you telling me you're too young to drink? You look like a regular Huntress. And a beauty at that."

Yang rolled her eyes "I'm good. Thanks, pal."

Shay approached Yang undeterred "Seriously. Not too bulky. Not too lean. You're…"

Yang sighed "Just right. Yup. Like I said, I'm good."

The mook puts his hand on the countertop next to Yang with a soft moan before reaching out with his other.

Shay reached out "And your hair…"

Yang grabs his wrist before he can touch her hair. When she turns to face him, her eyes are glowing red, startling him.

"Huh?"

He barely glances in the correct direction before Yang's metal fist slams into the side of his face. Falling backward, a tooth knocked out of his mouth, the man goes flying through the doors. As the doors close behind him, the "Open" sign flips around to "Closed".

Just Rite Bartender straightening and setting the bottle of water on the counter "This one's on the house. He's been driving me crazy."

Yang reaches for it with her left hand, but it trembles. Her metal hand grabs and steadies it. She gives a long, shaky sigh before picking up the bottle and guzzling the water down.

Just Rite Bartender smiles "So, what brings you around these parts?"

Yang holds up a finger, still guzzling until the water is gone.

Yang sighed "Thanks. And I'm, uh, looking for someone."

Just Rite Bartender chucked "Not too many people come out here. Too far from the Kingdoms. Only person worth notin' around here is... well, Ra—."

Yang cut him off "Raven Branwen." She retrieved her glasses and headed out "Thanks again."

Just Rite Bartender tried to stop her "N-now, missy! You don't want to go messin' with bandits! They're a world of trouble!"

Yang smiled "So I hear."

Outside, the Shady Man is on the ground holding his face, but he calls out to Yang as she straddles and engages Bumblebee.

Shady Man "Hey, girlie!"

Yang scoffed "Seriously? This isn't over?"

Shady Man got to his feet "I heard you're... looking for someone. Heh."

He gives her a toothless grin.

(Scene break)

Jaune, Pyrrha, Ren and Nora are sitting on a pair of red couches in a living room cuddling together with there significant others. when there's a knock on the door. They tense and look at each other before Jaune cautiously goes to open it. Oscar is on the other side, looking hesitant and uncomfortable. Jaune looks back over his shoulder at the other three, and Nora shrugs.

Jaune looks back "Can I... help you?"

Oscar looked back at the door frame pulling at his collar "Um... yeah. Is there a Ruby Rose here?"

Pyrrha, Ren and Nora immediately stand up, tense and defensive. Not sure if this kid was an eager fan. Or someone like Tryian or perhaps both.

Nora spoke darkly "Why?"

Oscar again looking off to the side "Well…"

He looks to his left and Qrow appears, moving drunkenly and grabbing Oscar by the shoulders.

Qrow "I found him!" He called

Qrow snorts into his hand and continues laughing as he stumbles into the house.

Oscar winced "I think her uncle could use some help."

Qrow almost makes it to the couch Jaune just vacated before he stumbles and saves his balance by falling backward onto the cushions.

Qrow groaned "Whoa. Ugh." He settled onto his back and folding his arm over his eye "I found him."

Ruby growled and shot up from her bed "What is going on out there?!" She stomped into the living room "Can't a girl read her comics in peace?"

Guts at the same time came out with a towel around his waist he looked around but he was still ready to kill.

Qrow burps and chuckles, catching Ruby's attention. She sighs and puts a hand to her forehead exasperatedly.

"Qrow, did you get drunk again?"

Qrow smiled dumbly at her "Maybe."

Oscar gasped "Oh." He finally stepping in as he looks at Ruby "You have silver eyes."

Ruby looks at him, a touch surprised. She turns to Ren and Nora, who shrugs again, before looking back at Oscar.

Ruby raised an eyebrow "Who... are you?"

Qrow chuckles from the couch.

Oscar looked away "Uh... Well. My name is Oscar Pine."

Qrow snorted "Wait for it…"

"But you probably know me as... Professor Ozpin." He said

Everyone in the room all gasp, and look confused. Jaune takes a couple steps back. Qrow continues chuckling.

Qrow punching his fists into the air "I did it!

Before He falls off the couch onto the floor, startling Nora.

Nora's hands going to her mouth "Ooh!"

Guts grit his teeth

"Mother fucker!" He hissed as he stomped forward

Oscar looked scared as Guts leveled his arm at Oscar

"Guts-!" Ruby cried "just like before Ruby." He said

Ruby calmed down and nodded

"If you are really Professor Ozpin tell me something only he would know." Guts insisted

Oscar looked around frantically before his face suddenly calmed.

"One you're just like him… and two… Jaune Arc…" Oscar said

Jaune was confused

Guts immediately dropped his hand "it's him." He said

"Wait, you told him about me?" Jaune asked

"No he had you pinned the second you stepped foot into the Academy remember the entrance exam?" Guts asked

Jaune immediately calmed down. "Oh right."

Guts sighed "Ruby please bring your uncle to your room until he gets up I'll have a conversation to him about his drinking habits. I'm going to get dressed and then I'm going to get dinner ready." Guts said

"Oh a Midland meal!" Nora said excitedly.

Guts shrugged "well don't expect much after all Remnant Wildlife is much different and more exotic than anything in midland." Guts said as he walked off holding onto his stuff more than his towel which had the undesirable effect of revealing Guts stunning butt cheeks to the party.

Nora smirked slyly "now that is one smooth ass…" she said looking at Ruby.

Said reaper was blushing as red as her cloak and grabbed Her uncle and vanished.

(Scene break)

As the cargo ship flies over Lake Matsu, Weiss Schnee, still somber over being unable to help the Mistralian cargo pilots, suddenly notices to her right a series of landmasses floating in the bright blue, partly cloudy sky, with what appears to be black crystals jutting out from the bottom of the rock formations. Puzzled, she then decides to head into the pilot's cabin. The doors open.

Weiss looked around "Where are we?"

Pilot looked back "Nowhere good. Passing by some of Lake Matsu's floating islands. The gravity Dust that forms in these things is giving us a little turbulence. Nothing I can't handle, but the islands sometimes hide some nasty Grimm." As Weiss walks toward the pilot, outside, an airship is seen quickly heading towards them, on fire, and leaving a giant trail of smoke behind it. "I'm just betting on our friends in distress keeping them preoccupied."

Weiss notices to her right the approach of the heavily damaged airships.

Weiss gasped "Look out!"

The airship comes barreling from their right, narrowly hitting their cargo ship and forcing the pilot to pull upward to avoid it. The doomed craft, bearing a white symbol for Mistral on its sail, proceeds to collide into one of the floating islands.

Pilot grit his teeth "You've got to be kidding me!"

The pilot then decides to switch back to the radio, listening in for nearby transmissions.

"By the gods, we've lost Percy! Help!"

Another Mistralian airship, pursued by a swarm of wasp-like Grimm, is suddenly hooked from multiple directions by their extendable stingers, which leaves them trapped and unable to move.

"We're hooked! We're hooked!"

As the pilot makes a frantic call, the wood on the ship's exterior begins to crack, as the insects grappling on the ship pull very tightly.

"Everyone, abandon ship!"

Capitalizing on their fear, one of the Grimm somersaults into the air and dive-bombs into the top of the ship, only to explode before hand as the pilot looks behind him to see Weiss holding a smoking pistol. Saving the ship

"What are you doing?" He asked

"Just get us out of here." Weiss said striding away.

The rest of the Grimm following this turn their attention to and pursue Weiss' airship.

The Pilot looks and groans "Lancers, freaking Lancers! Alright buckle up- Huh?"

He turns to speak to Weiss, only to see her jump down a hatch into the cargo hold, as she is determined to stop the swarm.

Pilot calls over an intercom speaker "What are you doing?"

Weiss snarled "What we should've done in the first place! You're carrying Dust, right?"

Pilot sighed as he flew "Officially, no. Actually, yes."

Weiss opens a large container of vials of powdered Dust and loads her weapon Myrtenaster with six of them. Before dropping her jacket and her A1 sidearm flopped out.

Weiss smirked "Then when I tell you, open the rear door!"

Pilot shook his head "Better make it quick!" He said

"You focus on my flying I'll focus on the killing ok?" Weiss said

The pilot makes multiple evasive maneuvers, but the Lancers gain on the ship and begin to shoot their stingers at it.

Pilot shook his head "Kid, we're cutting it close!" He groaned

Weiss Summons a black glyph underneath her to keep her stuck to the ship as she readies her sword in front of her. As she mounted her pistol on a tripod and belt fed army box as it shifted into a machine gun.

Weiss smiled "Ready!"

The cargo doors open and the battle begins. Using glyphs and Dust, Weiss succeeds in eliminating one of the Grimm. Before switching to her machine gun and letting loose.

The Pilot laughed "Haha! Hold on!"

She eliminates five more while the pilot continues to do evasive maneuvers. She gets knocked off balance when the cargo ship rocks.

Weiss cried "Ah! What was that?!"

The upper level of the cargo ship has Lancer stingers sticking in through the ceiling.

The Pilot looked back "We're hooked!"

The outside of the airship has two Lancers firmly planted on top of it before the rest of the swarm gains on the cargo ship once more, with some of the Grimm flying alongside it.

"I got an idea! Hold on! Literally!"

The pilot accelerates the ship toward one of the floating islands, waiting until the last possible moment before suddenly diving and using the remaining forward momentum to throw the Lancers on the ship off into the side of the rock formation.

The Pilot cheered "Ha ha!"

Weiss smiled "Can you find a pair of islands we can fit between?"

The cargo ship is turned and travels toward a pair of closely adjacent, interconnected islands.

"Kid, you are reading my mind!"

As the cargo ship narrowly avoids the close islands walls and the attacking Lancers, Weiss fires three fireballs from her glyphs to destroy an overhanging rock formation. The attack causes debris that kills the attacking Grimm, but also awakens an unseen Queen Lancer.

"Yeah! Great going, kid! We are in the clear!"

Immediately after Weiss exhales in relief, a Lancer significantly larger than the rest suddenly appears outside the cargo doors.

Weiss snarled "It's a Queen Lancer!"

Pilot gasped "What?!"

The Queen Lancer attacks however Weiss is able to stop it using her machine gun.

"COME GET SOME YOU FUCKER!" Weiss rants

"there's more after us. Do something!" He called

Weiss uses most of the Dust crates to explode against the creature, but it survives unscathed. The rest don't

Pilot looked forward "I can see the shoreline! Gods, we're not gonna make it!"

Weiss snarled "not with that attitude!" She said as the Queen Lancer lunged for the kill but Weiss physically grabs the Queen and slams her into one of the rocks before blasting it with 5 shots from her pistol killing it

"Queen lancer down." Weiss said as she headed back to the cabin

"Holy shit kid what was that?" He asked

"Classified…remember you got orders from Ironwood." She said

The pilot nodded then suddenly everything shut off

"What the-EMP HOLD ON!" He yelled as he tried to glide the ship down only for it to crash.

The cargo ship has crashed in a forest. Weiss is lying injured on the ground with clothes dirtied as two bandits approach her.

Weiss climbed out "Help... please." She said holding the injured pilot.

Bandit One smerked "What do you think?" They said before they shot the pilot instantly."

Raven approaches from behind to take a position between the two bandits and directly above Weiss.

Raven smiled "I think... we just hit the jackpot."

Weiss' face turns to one of concern as she looks up at Raven, who stomps on her face, causing her to lose consciousness.

(Scene break)

Back on the island Blake and her family were getting ready to go as Adam went through a checklist

"So we take your Yacht to Anima which will get us close to the white fang conference and we walk the rest of the way?" Adam said

Ghira nodded "yeah this however means the island will not be ruled for a bit that's what I'm worried about." He said

Ghira dear the answer is obvious…I'll rule the island after all I've done it as a joint effort together normally." Kali said

Ghira sighed "what would I do without you?" He said

Sun stepped forward "Probably go insane. Don't worry Mr. B I'll also stay here too I'll make sure nothing goes wrong." He said

Blake stepped forward "Sun?" She asked

Sun shrugged "it's fine. Look I was never apart of the White fang anyways so I'd likely just stick out like a sore thumb and make people uncomfortable. This way I can actually do some good…besides not to knock your security…but just to me I feel there is not up to snuff, if something were to happen so consider doing my part."

Blake and Illia were confused but for once Ghira stepped forward "thank you Sun…I was wrong about you…you are a good person."

Sun bowed "I try…you just make sure Adam comes back alive. If he can get a change of heart then so can many others." He said

Ghira nodded

"Let's go." He said

Sun and Kali along with the guards followed in a procession to the Docks where the Private Yacht was docks.

In the shadow of the docks an assassin laid in wait with a detonator.

As they walked Sun got more and more nervous Only Kali saw it though

"What is it?" She asked

"I don't know it's just…I'm getting this weird feeling…keep going I'm going to take a trip along the perimeter." He said as he tapped a guard to take his place as he ran off.

Ghira made a small speech to the people about taking action when needed and Adam also stepped forward

"Fanuas People and those who seek equality. I'm here to let you know I will not stop until we have what we ask for. By the end of this week! We will have the protection of Huntsman watching our rallies. Or we will have the extension of protecting ourselves at our rallies!" Adam said

Everyone cheered. As Adam nodded to Ghira and they started to make there way to the Ship.

The assassin Narrowed there eyes. It was almost time

"HEY!" Sun snapped from behind

As Blake approached and stepped on the pier she smiled and turned back to give a wave of good cheer when suddenly

"GET DOWN!"

Blake snapped to see Adam screaming

"GET DOWN THERES A BOMB!" He yelled before he threw himself into the sand

People screamed as the bomb went off destroying the Yacht and making it sink as Ghira looked horrified.

Adam ran up to Ghira "go get back to house!" He said

Ghira nodded to Adam "right! BLAKE KALI!" He called

"Here dad!" Blake called as she held Illia who was knocked out in the explosion.

"Get back to the house!" He said as they were escorted by armed guards and Adam.

Eventually Sun arrived with the Assassin

"Guys I'm afraid I have bad news." He said

Everyone looked at him and the assassin.

"This is Abon frost. A member of the white fang group one loyal to Adam." Sun said

"Once?!" Adam hissed

"They follow the brothers now." Sun says

"You gave up your honor in your role for peace with the humans! But we are superior…and we will show the wor-!"

He was cut off as Sun knocked him out Adam growled

"Clearly I was too lenient with the brothers punishment…" Adam said

" well we won't have to worry about that we will have all the time to deal with it. I've just given news to Sienna about the attack on our transport she's given the go ahead to postpone the meeting until this solved." Ghira said

Adam sighed "that's good at least." He said

"So what do we do now?" Blake asked

"Deal with the Albian Brothers." Adam said

(Scene break)

Oscar Pine is seen sitting on a red armchair, nervously looking at the members of the Team minus Guts and Qrow the team stood over him fawning.

Nora asked out loud "Did he age backwards?"

Jaunesounded panicked "He's possessed!"

Ren rolled his eyes "guys he told us he reincarnated." He said

Ruby nodded "yea but how?! Isn't it weird?"

Oscar nodded "yes it is very weird, yes."

Qrow emerged from the kitchen holding a cup in his hand Guts followed "ok ok! Let's all just take a second and remember that this is very overwhelming for everyone." He said

Pyrrah looked over at Qrow shocked "how did you get sober so quickly?"

Qrow shrugged as Guts stepped around Qrow rubbed the back of his neck.

Pyrrha Ahhed and turned away. She wasn't as interested in the outcome of Ozpin. She had always believed in reincarnation as a spiritualist.

The Team all step back together and nervously chuckle.

Qrow then takes a seat on the couch next to Oscar. Ruby and Nora have taken a seat on the couch perpendicular to Qrow's, while Jaune and Ren remain standing. Oscar then shares a brief look with Ruby, who giggles, causing Oscar to blush.

Ozpin whispered in his head 'sorry to burst your bubble but she's already got someone' he said

Oscar sighed in his head 'awe come on who?!' He asked

'Look to your left…' Ozpin said

Oscar looked over at 'her uncle?' He asked

'No! Jeez she's not not weird. Next to him.'

'Oh mr moody in black…' Oscar said

'You don't read the news much do you?' Ozpin asked

'Should I?' Oscar asked

'He's the one known as the Blackswordsmen…'

Oscar stumbled 'Aw fuck.' He said

'Don't worry he's doesn't seem mad just a bit confused and cautious of you looking at his girl. Guts is like that.' Ozpin said

Oscar sighed 'way to tell me how to make the shitiest impression on the one guy who might be actually able to do the fucking impossible by sheer force of will.' Oscar ranted

'Your welcome!' Ozpin said

Oscar sighed 'fuck you Oz.'

Oscar looked away "Ah Sorry, It's just I've never really met Huntsmen and Huntresses before." He said

Qrow coughed "Not to break up the whole 'getting-to-know-you' game, but we need to have a talk. Mind showing us your little parlor trick, kid?"

Oscar groaned "Yeah, okay. Just so you know, I'll still be here." He said

Oscar then lowers his head and closes his eyes. Suddenly, a green and white aura shines from his body for a moment, Oscar opens up his eyes, which are now glowing, and he smiles. When he speaks, they all hear a familiar voice overlapping with a bunch of other voices, including Oscar's.

Ozpin "It is so very good to see you again, students."

Everyone looked around "ok…that's weird." Jaune said

"You with us Oz?" Guts asked

Ozpin nodded "Correct. And though I may be the one speaking, Oscar is still present mentally. He's merely handed over the control, so to speak."

Oscar huffed mentally "Just don't make us do anything embarassing…"

Ozpin looked around "I'm afraid this all must be very perplexing."

Nora shrugged "eh not really… more of were kinda confused on what we're going to do now." She said

Ozpin sighed "first I need an update on what has occurred sense Guts has taken over in my absence. Then…we formulate a plan to retrieve the Relic of knowledge…" Ozpin said

(Scene break)

At night, Weiss Schnee awakens to find herself trapped in a cage and her wrists bound by rope. She looks around and notices the bandits from earlier that took her. One of them is drinking, while the other notices Weiss waking up.

Bandit Two chuckled "Well, well, well, look who's awake."

Weiss looked around "Wha... what's going on? Where am I?"

Vernal walks forward "You know…" as she emerges from her tent "I never thought I'd see a Schnee in this camp."

Bandit One perked up. "Vernal!?"

The two bandits suddenly stand at attention. Vernal walks over to Weiss' cage, holding Myrtenaster in her hand. Weiss stands up, while her captor admires her weapon.

Weiss glared "What do you want?""

Vernal smirked "Straight to the point. I like it. We don't normally deal in trafficking people - not really worth our time. But, once we realized we had a Schnee," she points Myrtenaster at Weiss "that changed."

Weiss sighed "You're going to try to ransom me back to my father, is that it?"

Vernal shrugged "It's a shame you're a Schnee. You'd probably do quite well around here."

Weiss glaired "I would never sink to your level."

Vernal's expression then changes to a frown.

Vernal: "Just keep quiet and cooperate and you'll be back in your mansion before you know it." she starts walking away from Weiss' cage "Don't make this complicated."

Weiss scoffed "What's going to make this complicated is when my sister finds out I didn't make it to Mistral. You know my sister, don't you? Winter Schnee? Special Operative of the Atlas Military? She's in Mistral now, and when she hears I'm missing, it won't take her long to find me - and you."

Suddenly, the bandits start laughing, but Weiss was undeterred which unsettled them

Vernal turns back around.

Vernal laughs "Oh, I don't know if it's more funny or sad, but you're clearly out of the loop. Your sister isn't in Mistral anymore. No Atlas personnel are in Mistral anymore. General Ironwood closed the borders and recalled all his little troops and tin cans. No one is coming to rescue you."

The bandits are once again laughing as Vernal walks away from Weiss, still smirking

"That's ok…I don't need my sister. Honestly I couldn't care he k if I wanted to i could destroy this whole place by myself before you could do a single thing…"

The bandits looked over to her why aren't you?" They asked

Vernal hissed at them "quiet!"

Weiss smiled "honestly… I'm waiting for someone…" she said

Vernal scoffed believing now Weiss was talking out of her ass. "Yeah right we'll see how you are in a few days…" as she walked off.

Nora jumped up This is perfect! We were stuck at a dead end, but now, with little boy Ozpin here we can get him to order the huntsman back to Haven. As we look for the Spring Maiden then grab the Relic and go before the attack happens from Salem." She said

Ozpin sighed "Please don't call me that."

Qrow leaned forward "plus We're not sure that's the best idea."

Nora pouts and groans and goes back to sit down next to Ruby and Ren.

Ren: "But why I thought the Headmasters all took their orders from you? Clearly Leonardo hasn't for some time." He said

Ozpin nodded "yes That was the intention. Four lieutenants I can trust, especially during times of reincarnation. But Qrow told me about your meeting with Leonardo, as well as before being suspended by Guts…thank you for taking care of him by the way." he gets up and walks towards a painting of Mistral. " He he'd disobeying specific instructions I had left him.

No one outside of this room knows that I've paired with Oscar, and I think it may be best to keep it that way,

Qrow nodded "Play things close to the chest until we get a better hand."

Ozpin nodded "Precisely. Now, we have two steps ahead of us." He turns around to face the rest of the group "The first is enlisting the aid of more Huntsmen."

Ren nodded We've already contacted many of the teams from the festival that Guts had told us to but we're not getting a response." He said

Guts looked over "it could be the transmission has been bugged I asked Qrow to sweep the system for bugs in Leo's office but I'm not sure of the CCT is apart of that.

Qrow shook his head "no it was which means another force might be stopping the transmission." He said

Ruby groaned "so we might actually have to go crawling to the council?" She asked

Qrow shook his head "not necessarily the council Doesn't own every Huntsman in the Kingdom, and I've been here enough times to know where we can find some more." He said

Ozpin looked at Qrow "So long as they're trustworthy."

Qrow smugged look "You can trust them to put up a good fight. I'll throw together a list tonight."

Qrow puts his foot on the table, but his Semblance causes one of the legs to break and spill his cup of tea.

Nora chuckled "Good luck with that."

Qrow groans as he cleans up his mess.

Ozpin nodded "After that, we can move on to step two."

Nora looked up "What's step two?"

Suddenly, Ozpin has The Long Memory in his hand.

"Getting you four into fighting shape."

The Team exchange looks of confusion.

Ruby looked at Oscar "But, uh, we already know how to fight."

Ozpin points to Ruby with his cane "You can only fight so long as you have Crescent Rose, but you're still lacking in hand-to-hand combat I know your better at copying your sisters style but that's copying and using your semblance to make up the difference of muscle. Guts tells me he's trying to work with you on it but you've got a long way to go."

Ruby looked down "Well, uh, yeah…ok fair point"

Ozpin pointed to Jaune "Mr. Arc, I'm glad to hear you've improved, but sorry to say, It's not enough All of you still have a-ways to go before you're ready to pose any real threat against Salem and her forces. And though Oscar can give me temporary control, he'll need to strengthen his body and his Aura." He said

Guts nodded "I agree with the kid. Until you get to the level you can each and everyone of you can fight something like the Nuckelavee. On your own and win I'm afraid you will have a long way to go. I'll even be giving Qrow some tips." Guts said Ruby you still need to train your muscles until you can comfortably Knock someone out with a punch without using your semblance."

Ruby groaned "yes Sir."

"What?" Qrow asked

While Ozpin continued to speak

Oscar moaned mentally "Wait, what?"

Ozpin addresses the group "thank you Guts as for the rest of you Oscar will inherit my muscle memory in time, but practice will expedite the process."

Ruby looked confused "But if Qrow's out looking for Huntsmen and Guts is training him in his free time, then who's going to teach us?"

Ozpin then propels himself into the air with his cane, spinning counterclockwise into a barrel roll before landing onto the seat of the armchair, twirling his cane.

Ozpin smirks "Well, I believe I was the Headmaster of Beacon Academy."

All of Team RNJR have various looks on their faces. Shock and awe being most notable

Ozpin sighed "We have approximately one month before classes were planning to resume at Haven. That was Until Guts sent the order for all available huntsmen back, however they will take time to arrive, If Salem were to plan an attack, it would make sense that it would occur prior to students' return. It's not much time, but it's better than nothing." he stops twirling his cane "Just don't expect me to go easy on you."

Suddenly, he glows green and white again, switching control back to Oscar. He has a hard time keeping his balance on the armchair but he was able to calmly step down before he fell to the ground tired

Oscar groaned "You've gotta be kidding me."

Qrow and Team RNJR look on with various expressions again.

(Scene break)

the sound of a motorcycle is heard. Yang Xiao Long is riding Bumblebee with Shay D. Mann through a forest in Anima.

Yang looked back "How much further, pal?"

Shay looked up ahead "This should just about do it."

Yang stops her bike at a clearing.

Shay tapped her side "You wait here. I'll go up ahead and make sure the coast is clear."

Shay dismounts from the bike and runs into the bushes. Yang shakes her head in annoyance thinking Shay actually thought she believed he wasn't planing an ambush. and discards her sunglasses, sleeve and coat tails before stretching a little. Suddenly, someone pulls the trigger of a gun and Yang blocks the shot with her arm. Shay reappears with several bandits in tow.

Shay walked out "I can't believe you were dumb enough to let me lead you here."

The bandits present all have their weapons drawn at Yang.

Yang looked around "Is this everyone?"

Shay chuckled "Yes, little lady. This is it. Well, unless you count the whole rest of the camp back that way."

He gestures behind him with his thumb. Yang points a finger in the same direction.

"That way?"

Shay grunted in confusion and looking at his tribe mates first "Yes. That way."

Yang smiled "Good to know. Thanks."

Shay stepped forward "Now to pay me back for this tooth, we're going to take your bike. And you're going to take your lumps" punches his fist as he says this.

Yang engages Ember Celica on her left arm. The bandits get cautious and keep their weapons trained on her.

Shay aimed his gun. "You got the jump on me last time, sweetheart. But you really ought to think twice about fighting all—"

He cuts off when Yang engages Ember Celica on her other arm.. The rest of the bandits gasp.

Shay sighed "Alright... Get her!"

The bandits attack, and Yang defeats them. After the fight, Yang's left hand is shaking once again, but she calms herself down before walking back to her motorcycle.

Shay coughed as he struggles to get up "Who are you? It doesn't even matter. When Raven finds out what you did, you're dead!"

Yang shook her head and looked back "Possibly. But I doubt it. I am her daughter, after all."

Shay gasped wide-eyed "I'm dead."

Shay falls to the ground.

(Scene break)

Oscar Pine and Ruby Rose are training hand to hand combat whilst Jaune Arc, Nora Valkyrie And Lie Ren are looking on. Pyrrha was looking over papers for her class. As Qrow and Guts were fighting each other.

Jaune nodded "Man, Oz wasn't kidding. Oscar's picking up on this stuff fast."

Oscar hits Ruby straight in her face. Ruby recoils from the blow and looks visibly angry.

Oscar gasped "Oh my gosh, I'm so sorry!"

Ruby hits Oscar back and he lands a few feet away on the ground as Jaune and Nora wince at the sight.

Ruby stood up "Ha! Yes! I did it!" her brief moment of cheering is replaced with concern as she looks back "Oscar?"

Ozpin mentally 'You forgot to engage your Aura, again.'

Oscar groaned "Why didn't you tell me?"

Ozpin mentally 'Because this method makes you less likely to forget.'

Oscar groans and gets to his feet.

Ozpin mentally 'Mind if I give it a shot?'

Oscar groans mentally 'give it your best' he said as he handed control.

Oscar stiffens briefly while his eyes glow in a yellow light.

Ozpin spoke as he jumped up "Not bad, Miss Rose. But Oscar doesn't have the years of training that you do. Or I do."

Oscar's body shimmers green as Ozpin engages their Aura. Jaune and Nora realize what Ruby is in for. Oscar determinedly approaches Ruby.

Ruby looked around nervously "Oh, ha, well, maybe we should uh... take a break."

Ozpin attacks Ruby with a few punches aimed at her head, forcing her onto the defensive until he lands a blow to her face which knocks her back several feet. Ozpin closes the gap with a leap and kicks her in the face. Ruby leaps at Ozpin to throw a left cross which Ozpin evades by ducking and retaliates with a headbutt from below.

Nora groans "Ouch."

Ozpin stood over her "The next time you want to throw a left cross, remember to push off with the appropriate foot. And as always, do be aware of any openings."

Ruby looked back and snarled as she kicked Ozpins feet from. Under him making him fall "woah!" He groaned

Ruby shot up with a punch clearly trying to hit Ozpin with a powerful force Oscar noticed before Oz did

'Oh the left!' He snapped

Ozpin spun there body around and crossed his arms stopping the strike.

Only for Ruby to explode into Petals and vanish.

Ozpin looked around 'I can't find a trace about her anywhere…' Oscar said

'No…nor can I…which means' Ozpin said as he turned around right as Ruby appeared and went to punch

Ozpin relinquishes his control and Oscar snaps into action as he activated his aura and stopped the arm before spinning Ruby around and sending her around towards Jaune. As Oscar falls

Ruby lands on her feet and is ready to lunge but notices Oscar down on the ground "oh! Hey. Are you okay?"

Oscar panted "How is this so exhausting?"

Ren spoje calmly "Your body isn't used to this kind of training, not to mention generating a defensive Aura on your own. It takes intense concentration at first, but in time it will become second nature, allowing you to deflect attacks and gradually heal your wounds. After that, you can begin focusing on your Semblance, whatever that may be."

Oscar still panted "Semblance?"

Nora smiled "You know! Like your very own superpower! Everybody's got one. It's just a matter of finding it and mastering it. Ruby moves super fast, Electricity makes me stronger, Ren can mask emotions, Pyrrah can affect any metal, Jaune... can, uh, um. Hmm what would you call yours?" She asked

Jaune shrugged "I just heal people." He said

Oscar nodded "Cool."

Ren looked at Oscar "A common philosophy is that a warrior's Semblance is a part of who they are. Some say your personality and character can define your Semblance while some claim that it is the other way around. Of course, there are still many who don't see a connection at all."

Nora smiled "It's hard to know when you know sometimes. Ren's Semblance was unlocked from intense stress."

Ruby nodded "And mine kicked in during training one day."

Oscar looked to Nora "what about you?"

Nora shrugged "Oh. Struck by lightning. Didn't die. Craaaazy Thursday."

Jaune just sighed. "I just don't understand how I can get better."

Oscar's eyes glow momentarily as Ozpin takes control of his body again.

Ozpin smiled "Don't worry, Mr. Arc. Your journey is far from over. And the same might be said for all of you. Unlocking your Semblance isn't the end. It can still grow and evolve. Providing you're willing to put in the work, who knows what could happen."

Ruby smiling "Then let's get back to it."

(Scene break)

Yang finally enters the camp, escorted by a few bruised bandits who she had roughed up earlier. She notices more bandits lining up along the path, giving angry glares at her. Vernal steps out of her tent to see what the commotion is about. The two bandits guarding Weiss Schnee are playing cards with each other, before joining the rest of their tribe to see Yang walk in. Weiss notices this and once again looks at her scroll and sees Yangs icon pop up she smirked 'nearly time.' Yang and her escorts arrive at the camp's main tent. Raven emerges from it with her mask on.

Yang looked coldly at Raven "Mom."

Raven removed her mask "Yang." She smiled "So, after all this time you finally decided to visit me."

Yang feels her left hand shaking in anger but she uses her other hand to calm it down.

Yang spoke calmly even if inside she was anything but "You know that I searched for you. I spent years looking for you."

Raven smiled "And you've found me. You were patient, determined, and strong enough to make your dream a reality. Well done, Yang. But did you have to be so rough with my men?"

Yang narrowed her eyes "I didn't want a fight… much. They started it."

Raven smiled "Well, you certainly finished it."

Before her face fell "much?" She asked

Yang stood in silence "I saw the aftermath of one of your raids the one with the airship…I've come to get reconciliation." Yang said

Silence.

Raven looked around the camp Right. I'm sure this can all be explained easily no need to fight or anything." She said

"Yea I bet you said that too when you slaughtered the towns inhabitants." She said

"That was the Grimm." Raven snapped

"But you lead them there."

"Yang-"

"NO!" She snapped

"That's not why I am here. Anyways." She said

The bandits react to Yang's irreverence.

Raven glaired "What was that?"

Yang shrugged "I'm not here for you. Ruby is somewhere in Mistral I thought I'd come to punish you for the village but your clearly punishing yourself for it more than me. But Ruby is with Qrow, and she's going to need my help. I just need you to take me back to her."

Raven smiled And why would I do that?

Yang smiled back "Because we're family."

Raven scowls, and mutters "Family. Only coming around when they need something." projecting again "I have to say, I'm disappointed. After all, you found me, didn't you? Why not take that drive and use it to find your little sister if she means that much to you?"

Yang smiled "Because you're going to save me time. Ruby was heading to Mistral, but there's no guarantee she's made it there. Looking for her in Anima could take ages. But... Dad told me how your Semblance works." she said

Raven cursed under her breath "Tai…"

"You can bond to certain people. And when you do, you could create a portal that takes you straight to them. You've got one for Dad. One for me. And you've got one for Qrow. He promised me he'd watch out for Ruby before he left. And I trust him. So, make a portal to my uncle and sister, and I'll be on my way."

Raven scoffed " You know, it takes real strength to march in here and demand such a favor of me. I've got to say, I'm impressed. It's very noble to want to help out your sister. But if she's with Qrow, then she's already a lost cause."

Yang cut him off "Shut your breath about Salem. Besides you owe me a favor."

Raven turned away "You don't want to get mixed up in all of that, Yang. Ozpin is not the man you think he is. And Qrow is a fool for trusting him. I would know, I trusted him once, too."

Yang rolled her eyes "I don't care what you think."

Vernal, holding Myrtenaster, looks on disdainfully, and places her right hand on her hip.

Yang catches the look of the sword "where did you get that?"

Vernal scoffed and turned away

Raven spoke again "Your choice is your own. All I'm suggesting is that instead of getting wrapped up in something too big for you, for any of us, that maybe you take a moment to wonder if you're already where you belong."

Yang snapped back "Save your breath. You can spout off whatever you want, but nothing is going to keep me from my sister."

Raven smiled "Well, aren't you stubborn."

Yang swayed on her hips "I get it from my mom."

Raven snarled "Well, if that's how you feel, then it sounds like we're done here. Take her away."

The bandits surround and begin to move in on Yang. Yang sees this, before turning her head back to Raven.

"Did you not hear me?" Raven turns back around before she can enter her tent "I said send me to Qrow, damn it!" her eyes turn red as she spouts her last statement

Bandit Two looked at her "That's enough! You watch your mouth in front of our leader!" some of the bandits tense up behind him.

Yang glaired at him "Make me."

Bandit Two tries to attack Yang, Yang punches the Bandit into a tent, revealing Weiss in her cage.

Weiss looked up "Yang?"

Yang looked at Weiss "Weiss?"

Everyone else present is surprised that the two girls know each other.

Weiss smiled "good timing. HEY VERNAL! I'd like my weapon back!" She said

Vernal smerked. "Make me." She said

Weiss grabbed the bars of her cell and pulled inwards snapping it apart like a toothpick. Yang stood impressed as even she would have trouble doing something like that."

She maked her way towards Yang, easily and pointed her A1 pistol at Vernal

"Give…it…here…" she said

Vernal scowled and looked back to Raven who just nodded as she threw down her sword Weiss grabbed it.

Yang looked at Weisses gun " What is that?"

Weiss shook her head "Don't worry about it. What are you doing here?"

Yang gestured to Raven " Well, that's my mom and she can take us to Ruby." She said

Raven rolled her eyes "Ugh."

Weiss looked incredulous "Your mom kidnapped me?!"

Yang looked to Raven "You kidnapped her?!"

Yang, and Weiss turned to run, but a lightning bolt appears, summoned by Vernal, stopping the fight before it starts.

Vernal echoed out "Enough!"

Raven sighed to Vernal "Thank you." Before addressing everyone else "If you people don't keep it together this place will be crawling with Grimm."

Raven grits her teeth "You two. In my tent. Now."

Yang looks at her "Why?"

Raven spoke "If you're really going after your sister, then you need to know the truth."

Raven enters her tent and the bandits go back to their own businesses. Weiss places her hand on her chest in relief.

Yang sighed "Sorry about-

Suddenly, Weiss drops Myrtenaster and strongly hugs Yang.

Weiss sniffled in her arms "I missed you so much."

Yang nodded "I've missed you, too…sorry we weren't able to come rescue you.."

Yang puts her hand on the back of Weiss' head and hugs back The two girls sigh "it's fine…but there is a lot to talk about." Weiss said

Yang nodded "indeed we do Weiss."

(Eoc)

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