When Amber came to, all she felt was pain and a part of her felt distant. While she was feeling this, memories started flooding back into her mind, reminding her of what happened, her loss, the burning sensation of her soul getting taken away only for it to be cut in half which did more damage. The fact that she was still alive brought some surprise to her, she assumed that her assailants had taken her captive and she's to meet with the Grimm Witch. She dreaded at the thought of the Witch doing sorts of experiments on her which could result in two things. She'll either be forced into telling her information about Ozpin's activities or worse, truly take the Fall Maiden's powers from her.

Whatever happens, she knew that she was doomed in the end. She thought, that if she was to die, she'll die with dignity, she'll stare at the evil menace, mocking her as her last breath escapes from her mouth. When she was finally motivated, she opened her eyes, her right half flaring up, showing everyone in the Grimm Witch's domain that she still has power even though it was only half of what it once was. To her surprise, she didn't lock eyes with the Grimm Witch, rather, she locked eyes with a window which was showing a forest outside.

Her resolved determination started to turn into confusion as she took her bearings, the location that she was in wasn't anything like what Ozpin described when it comes to the Grimm Witch's domain, she believed it to be more… black, Grimm infested, pretty much anything that doesn't really come off a normal for any human being. Instead what she got were normal things that she would see from day to day. A table and chair, the bed that she laid on, a chest to her right. Unfortunately, her observations came to a halt when a bright light appeared out of nowhere in front of her. She shielded her eyes, finally realising what's happening.

It was a trap!

A ruse to get her into a feeling of ease by making her believe she's in a peaceful location that's removed from the world. She knew that such a dream could never come true ever since she became the Fall Maiden and yet, she fell for it! But that's in the past, now, her resolved re-steeled back and this time, she was ready to stare down into the jaws of Death. When the light finally died, there stood a robed individual in purple robes, balls of light surrounded him. The robed man slowly turned around and with each second passing, made Amber's heart race, when their eyes lock a chill went down her spin. She felt like she was staring in to an all consuming void, the hood covered most of the individual's face and was only left with bright purple eyes staring back at her.

Magical energy was oozing out from this individual, it's like the robed man wasn't even trying to hide the fact that he is powerful. She felt like she was staring at a… god, she had heard of the stories from Ozpin, the Grimm Witch contained power unimaginable. Perhaps, she's staring into the eyes of the Grimm Witch! This sudden revelation that this individual could very well be the Grimm Witch, made her throat dry, cold sweat dripped down her forehead as she stared at the eyes that could very well decide her fate.

But she wouldn't let the robed individual decide her fate. Her fate is hers and hers alone! If she were to die fighting this individual because she chose to fight, then that is her fate! Determination welled up inside of her, her full power, which was just 50% of what it used to be, welled up inside of her, making her right eye flare up, she snarled at her adversary, knowing that even though she may die here, she'll die a valiant death.

"HO! YOU DARE THINK TO ATTACK ME!? ME!?" The figure, which she now knew as a male because of his voice, shouted. He hugged his body while curling his upper body before ridiculously leaning back, arms spread out and hands opened like claws. "WRRRRRYYYYYY!"

A magical shockwave followed that blood chilling scream. Amber's heart skipped a beat, all that motivation that she had gathered a moment ago disappeared in a blink of an eye, her powers were instantly diminished by the sheer voice of this individual. 'It's useless' she hopelessly thought, the man that stood before her was simply too powerful that she wouldn't even have time to receive a valiant death. All she could hope for now is for her death to be quick and even then, she knew that that was just wishful thinking. She watched, fear finally overriding her senses as the monster before her walked up, with each step, her heart rate increased.

When he was finally looming over her, he stretched his arm outwards with the palm facing up, tiny motes of light swirled around his palm, these motes of light rushed towards her and entered her body. She panicked, clawing at her chest, hoping to prevent what dreadful fate may happen to her. Perhaps those motes of light might bring her eternal pain. With abated breath, she waited.

And waited

Waited

…still waiting

Fear slowly dissipated as the time passed by and by the time the tenth second hit, she opened her eyes, confusion listed on each eye. To her surprise, there were three new items that were on her person: a purple shield with a weird symbol in the middle and two bands that were coloured red and lavender. She looked at the robed man with confusion.

Said man just stood in the same spot, staring down at her. She still felt fear, but it wasn't that prominent anymore. Nevertheless, she still shied away from him. The man still stood there; his glowing purple eyes boring into her.

"I am not here to hurt you… I am here to do the opposite," he spoke.

Amber's heart skipped a beat, his voice sounded so… she shook her head, ridding herself of those urges to not just jump on her potential enemy just because he sounded so good. But the she had to ask herself, why is this person helping her? Isn't he an enemy, or perhaps she might be mistaken and he's really, a good person? She worked up her courage before looking at the robed man right in the eye.

"You're here to help me?"

The man nodded, giving some sense of relief to the half Maiden. Still, she didn't let her guard down, it could still be a ruse. "Your conditions are declining rapidly, especially since your magic isn't what it used to be. The things I gave you should help slow that down or outright, stop the negative effects,"

That's when Amber did a double take, "d-did you just say… magic?"

He nodded once more giving her a feeling of dread, no one knew the existence of magic, and the only two beings that do know of its existence were Ozpin and the Grimm Witch. She didn't hear anything about him from Ozpin but at the same time, it wasn't like Ozpin was with him the entire time, news comes extremely late for her. Perhaps this robed man is a new addition to Ozpin's circle? Such an optimistic view but she knew she had to be realistic in this situation, she wasn't sure which allegiance he holds up to, therefore she needs to get that out of the picture first.

"D-Do you know who Ozpin is?" She asked, fearing his answer.

Her heart sank when she shook her head, she wanted to believe that he was an ally, but this just made the situation much worse than before. Nevertheless, she wanted to hang on to that sliver of hope. "How about the Grimm Witch,"

"I don't recall knowing a Grimm Witch," the robed man said.

That answer both confused and relieved Amber, "Then how do you know of magic?"

He shrugged, "I've had magic since the very beginning,"

Amber's eye twitched, that doesn't make sense, magic doesn't exist! Well to the local populace that is, how is this person able to cast magic? She shook her head, this person seems fine with indulging on magic, perhaps she could ask some more from him.

"How long did you have your magic for?"

There was a long pause, long enough that Amber fidgeted from where she stood, but finally the man spoke.

"I've had my magic for 1,234,567,890, years,"

Amber's mind broke


A/N: Potato :)