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.

(Vale.)

Raven held her helmet under her arm, looking around the room. The elevator continued as Maize crossed his arms.

"This is the second mission he's asked us on." Maize said while brushing off his long coat. "Unless he and Professor Goodwitch know about last time." Maize said while looking at Sal.

"There's very little chance Professor Goodwitch knows about our crash landing, Maize," Sal added as the elevator doors opened.

RUST walked into Ozpin's office and looked around. Maize allowed Raven to walk past him while turning to Taiyang.

"You know, I'm still waiting for you to train with me." Maize stated with a hum. "I've fought Sal at least once 1 on 1, how come you don't want to fight me yet?" Maize questioned as he turned to Sal with a raised eyebrow.

"Professor Ozpin," Raven said while bowing respectfully as she placed her helmet down. "I didn't expect you to ask for us again after last time," Raven said and got a hum from Ozpin.

"RUST seems to have made a lot of progress for first years," Ozpin stated to which Raven shrugged. "Are you and your team adjusting well after the last mission?" Ozpin asked as Maize decided to speak up.

"If by 'Last Mission?'" Maize asked while putting his hands on his hips. "You mean how we almost got killed by criminals? And how did we find out Raven's dad was the target? Then yeah, we're settling in. We haven't killed each other yet if that's what you mean." Maize said while looking at Raven.

"I have another mission," Ozpin said while Raven and Maize glanced at each other. "One which I believe RUST can handle quite well," Ozpin stated which caused Maize to clear his throat.

"Not to sound rude?" Maize said while putting his hands on his hips. "But you've sent us on 3 missions if we count this one and not the one with Professor Oobleck. We're first-year students, the freshmen, the rookies, the newbies… Right?" Maize asked and got a nod from Ozpin.

"Maize does raise a point," Raven stated while patting Omen on her hip. "Even with all of our skill? We're still just starting. Why send us on real Huntsmen work if none of us are ready for it?" Raven questioned with a raised eyebrow.

Ozpin said nothing for a moment, questioning what to say next to the group. Sal also walked up to the duo as Taiyang pondered what he wanted to say next.

"If you would like to know?" Ozpin asked before looking at all of RUST at the moment. "Then I know all of you have the skill to handle real work. You forget RUST was put together for special work as I'm sure Ms. Goodwitch will tell you. If I didn't think your efforts and skills could handle this mission? I wouldn't have assigned it to you… And Ms. Goodwitch." Ozpin added which got a hum from the rest of RUST.

They all shared a look that told them they knew just how awkward this would be when it came down to it.

"Well, this will be interesting." Maize said while he hummed and then started rubbing at his temples with interest.

"You know you don't always have to chime in, Maize." Raven put in as Ozpin cleared his throat.

Both teenagers turned to look at each other as Ozpin clicked his fingers together. He could only ponder what would happen on the mission when the teens arrived.

Well, Ozpin expected nothing but chaos and violence when they arrived.

"You know, I have a feeling that you're just throwing us at the wall…" Maize said while making sure his guns were ok. "Because every single mission we go on leads to explosions… And fighting, and crazy people who want us dead involved with the other two things." Maize said while humming and cracking his fingers.

"I thought you joined Beacon to be a huntsman." Raven snarked as Maize rolled his eyes.

"Yeah, and I thought you were going to hate being a team leader." Maize said and turned to leave. "We get it done, Professor Ozpin… If you need me? I'll be waiting at the landing pads so we can get out of here… Wish I had gotten more sleep today." Maize said, letting out a yawn as he hummed and entered the elevator.

"This is going to be an interesting day…" Raven said while patting her hip and then turning to RUST. "I'll go talk to him while I wait for a Bullhead… Thank you for the briefing, Professor Ozpin." Raven said before she turned and departed for the elevator.

She was going to argue with Maize before she left, Raven could guess that much at the moment.

She hummed while looking over her shoulder, Ozpin nodded and allowed the RUST team leader to leave.

Author notes

Phew. Another chapter is done! I want to point out that RUST's bond will be slow and such. The next chapter will be in 2-12 weeks or so and will show RUST beginning the travel to their next mission or such. Until then, Lighting Wolf out!

P.S: Raven will be 1200 words Thursday. Penny 900 Sunday or Tuesday. Ruby 1200 Monday. Neo 1200-1500 Wednesday, Cinder 900-1500 Friday, Elm 900 words Thursday, Yang 1500 Sunday. And Pyrrha 900-2000 Saturday.