Summary/disclaimer: Time for another chapter of Fight or Flight. Enjoy the 900-word chapter. I don't own RWBY, Monty Oum, and Rooster Teeth do.

(Mistral.)

Sal took over flying the Bullhead. Both Raven and Maize looked out the side. The craft continued to fly over the ocean.

"Sal, is this thing going to conk out over the ocean?" Maize asked as he leaned out the door. "Because I'd not want to tread water. There's plenty of Grimm I think will chew right through us… And both my guns are almost dry." Maize asked while Sal leaned out from his seat.

"We should be able to get there without a problem," Sal said before looking at the gauge. "Barely. There's just enough to get there." Sal stated while Maize rolled his eyes.

"That's reassuring." Maize muttered and rubbed at his eyes while he looked at Raven. "Rave, you, ok? I know you love being silent." Maize stated and patted his holster before leaning on the door.

"I'm… Thinking." Raven put in as Maize hummed and looked at her. "Besides, what do you want me to say to begin with? We just fought a Faunus terrorist group. I'm sure we're all a little exhausted." Raven added before Maize nodded and shrugged.

"Hey, just wanting to bring something up." Maize said and popped his back with an audible crack. "I'm sure we're going to be in serious trouble when it comes down to it." Maize said and turned to Tai and Sal.

"Do you think we get a vacation when we get back?" Tai asked while Maize shook his head. "I don't know about you guys, but I'm sure we earned one. I mean, this is the second big adventure we had since we came to Beacon." Tai put in which made Sal, Raven, and Maize rolled their eyes.

"Considering that we attacked a terrorist base?" Maize said and tapped a finger on the door. "I'll be surprised if Ozpin doesn't rip our heads off for this. I mean, we did steal this Bullhead… And we are pretty much running for our lives from them." Maize added while cracking his knuckles.

"I think you fret too much, Maize," Sal said and turned back to the ocean. "You and Raven worry more than anyone on this team does," Sal stated which made Maize look at him with annoyance.

"There are only 4 people on this team, Sal." Maize responded and turned to the ocean. "Besides, not all of us can be comedians like you are." Maize put in with amusement.

"Quiet down," Raven ordered and looked at her weapon. "I do have a way to get back if we run out of Dust soon. I just don't want to have to do it unless we have to." Raven said and placed Omen back on her hip.

"Do you just have 3 Semblances or something?" Maize questioned with a raised eyebrow. "You always seem to have something new to bring to the table. I'm starting to think what you did with the croc lady wasn't your semblance." Maize put in which made Raven hum.

The Spring Maiden turned to look at Maize with a smile. She placed her helmet next to her and began to drum her fingers on the ebony surface.

"Control of the elements isn't my semblance." Raven put in towards Maize. "But my semblance isn't one I'd use for combat. It only works on people I've… Bonded with. So, since Qrow is probably in Vale or close to it by now? If worse comes to worst? We simply move to where they are at the moment." Raven stated and leaned back on the side of the door.

"Well, that's handy." Maize said before Sal cracked his neck. "Sal, do we have enough Combustion Dust to make it? I know Bullheads aren't made for things like long-term flight." Maize stated and cracked open his weapons.

Raven watched Maize start to reload his weapons. He inserted bullets with surgical precision.

"Maize, how long have you been on your own?" Raven questioned the gunslinger who raised an eyebrow.

"Like 5… 10 years?" Maize responded before spinning the chamber of his weapon. "Why? I've been taking down criminals back home for years. This just gives me the chance to expand taking them down all over Remnant." Maize added and cracked his neck before letting out a yawn.

Raven said nothing and simply turned away. She smiled at this more than anything.

"This is just going to be one long road trip?" Tai asked the others.

"NO." Everyone else responded before they shared looks. It was hard to contain the smiles pulling at their lips.

"We are without a doubt… The worst team in Beacon." Maize put in with amusement tugging at his lips.

"Indeed," Raven said, equally amused at how they were beginning to come together. "But it will be very funny when Ozpin flips out on us," Raven added while turning back to the ocean.

It would be another hour before they got home. A massive story for everyone.

Author notes

Phew. another chapter is done! I want to point out that Maize and Raven will be growing closer alongside the rest of team RUST. The next chapter will be in 2-10 weeks and will show Maize and Raven speaking at night and more bonding. It will also show a debrief of team RUST and such. Until then, Lighting Wolf out!

P.S: Raven is 1200 words Sunday. Ruby 900 Monday. Yang 1200 Saturday. Neo 900 Tuesday. Penny 900 Tuesday. Cinder 1500 or so Monday. Tock, Saphron, Winter, Weiss, and such are still unknown.