Here's chapter 117, everyone.
"Uh, so should we maybe ask them when we're getting out of here? Just asking." Jaune pointed out, while Blake was deep in thought, so she didn't have an answer for the boy, but someone else spoke up about the situation.
"Please just be a bit more patient. Sno-, Miss Schnee and her older sister have a lot to talk about." Klein explained.
Jaune sighed a bit and stood up. "Right, well I'll stay outside to keep watch again. Gotta be sure nothing attacks us while we're just kinda sitting out here."
Pyrrha was about to offer to go, but Ren stood up with his Stormflower. "I'll go too. Better to have more than one person out there."
As both Jaune and Ren made their way out of the airship, Nora stretched a yawned. "Ugh, I don't know about the rest of you guys, but I am super tired! A fight with some crazy chick really takes a lot out of ya."
Blake was pulled back into the conversation after Nora brought up the fight they had in Kuroyuri. "I was thinking about it… I'm not sure if we should just stay quiet about it. The group, I mean." Blake's cat ears drooped under her bow. "If they really just hunt people to kill them-."
Pyrrha cut in. "There's a lot we still have to know, Jaune and I, and hearing more of what you said… It doesn't help my nerves, Blake. And if I'm feeling this way now, the thought of someone like Ozpin not knowing," She took a breath. "I'd be inclined to agree that telling others may be for the best."
Nora sat up and had a look of concern. "Hey, I'm all about kicking bad guys' butts and all, but doesn't Weiss wanna, y'know, stay clear of that group? If we tell other people, it might become way bigger than we think."
"Weiss wouldn't have to get involved, but other people who are much more experienced than us could actually put a stop to them." Blake stated.
"Look, with groups, I try to ignore em a bit too. Seeing what the White Fang does," That made Blake tense up. "Isn't exactly what I wanna see out there, but they are out there. And that's why it's kinda tough to think telling other people will change anything." Nora said surprisingly.
Blake was honestly taken aback by how the usually hyperactive member of JNPR was speaking so differently. "Nora, because people know about the White Fang, it makes it easier to be on the lookout for them."
Nora sighed and laid back on multiple seats. "Yeah, maybe. I just don't think we should go behind Weiss' back is all. Me and Ren were upset about our hometown, and all because we wanted to come back… Her life is taking a huge spiral."
That's what it was, and Blake could feel just how guilty Nora was, while Pyrrha spoke up. "You shouldn't blame yourself for what happened. No one could've expected it."
"Hey, I already had the talk about not feeling bad… But I still do okay." Nora closed her eyes, while the expression on her face hardened, showing how upset she was with herself.
"Would it make you feel better if I were to talk to Weiss about it first? If she says no, then I won't say a word to anyone about what happened here tonight." Blake tried reasoning, while Klein himself was staying quiet, happy to see how Weiss was able to make friends that looked out for her.
Nora opened one eye to glance over at Blake, sighing and nodding a bit. "Yeah… Sure. Sorry about getting… Lame. I hate being all mopey. It's no fun."
Blake let out a small smile, seeing a bit of Nora returning to the orange haired girl, as she looked over at Pyrrha. "Does this ever happen back at Beacon with you guys?"
"Honestly," Pyrrha chuckled lightly. "There was this one time where she had a cold for a few days. Ren made her stay in bed and she was miserable, even told us how annoyed she was and how she wished she could rip off her nose… I'm actually glad Jaune walked in on her when she was trying to find scissors that day."
The cat Faunus blinked a few times, unsure if that was supposed to be a joke, as Pyrrha was rubbing the back of her head. And all Blake could think of was a noseless Nora, cheering how she wasn't sick anymore.
Zwei however snapped her out of the weird image by nuzzling up next to Blake, who tensed up at first, but shrugged it off. She wasn't completely fond of dogs yet, but Zwei was becoming a special exception, mostly because she knew being part of the team, he'd be sent over a bunch of times, and it honestly didn't upset her all that much.
Yang was relaxing on one of the beds, sitting back and watching as Weiss was talking with Olivia, while Ruby was quietly listening in as well. "It's not always about fighting when you're an animal. Being skilled fighting as a human will be just as strong."
Weiss nodded, casting a glyph over her hand and letting it spin a bit. "Learning about my actual semblance, I wanted to try and fight without resorting to becoming a wolf. It's… Not easy though. I've trained for so long as a wolf, and my weapon was even made to help me fight using my teeth."
"It's not like you only fight as a wolf though." Ruby was smiling, showing support for her girlfriend. "Remember back during initiation when you didn't wanna show us how you can be a wolf? And when we were sparring with JNPR." Weiss blushed a bit being reminded of those times.
Olivia let out a few light laughs. "Well than, you were being a bit modest there. It gets easier, I can assure you of that."
"I hope so." Weiss looked back at her older sister, who seemed to be getting just a bit impatient with how they were still landed. W-Winter, um, we can start going if you'd like… I should get back over with Klein though first and-."
"If you forgot, I will remind you that I said that I'd bring you back to Beacon myself. Ruby and Yang can return with Klein." Winter said in a stern tone.
Yang was surprised and Ruby instantly voiced her concern. "If we're all going to the same place, why can't Weiss just come back with us?"
Winter sighed, as she knew it was going to be an issue once Ruby and Yang showed up on her airship. "I'm making sure nothing else happens getting her back to Beacon. No detours, no unnecessary stops. Knowing you all, I can only expect that and after everything that's happened tonight, I have no intentions on risking any further complications for my sister."
Weiss frowned, wishing her older sister wasn't so strict and overprotective, while Yang got up from the bed she was on. "Whoa, whoa, if you don't know the full story yet, most of us were down there fighting for our lives. We know how serious this is, and getting to Beacon is a priority. So don't-."
"Yang," Ruby raised her voice slightly, startling her sister, Weiss and Winter. "Winter is just doing what any big sister would do. You know you'd want to do the same. We can't be mad at her for that," Yang didn't like that one bit, but luckily Ruby continued. "But, it doesn't mean we should stay quiet either." She looked to Winter again. "I know you're her big sister, I do, but I'd feel better staying by her."
The Atlas Specialist pinched the bridge of her nose. "Then stay on this airship. I don't care."
Ruby shook her head. "We can't. If there's even a chance that the airship the others are on gets attacked during the trip back, then we need to be on there. And since I know your airship is packed with soldiers, and is better outfitted than the one we showed up in, you'll be okay, but our friends are on that other airship, including Klein." Weiss' heart skipped a beat at the thought of abandoning Klein in that regard, while Winter still had her arms crossed, contemplating Ruby's reasoning. "Please, Winter. Weiss is apart of Team RWBY… We all do our best when we're all together."
Winter glanced towards her sister, who simply had a look of pleading on her face, while Yang however was just waiting on her answer. After a couple of moments, she sighed. "Fine, but as soon as we all land, I am informing your parents like I said I would."
Yang groaned, and Ruby nodded in agreement. "That's fair to me, Winter. Thank you."
"Hmm," Winter walked up to her sister. "Since Mother already knows, I won't be informing Father… He doesn't need to know."
Weiss was forever grateful, as even though not being that focused on by her Father to begin with, the times he was upset with her, those weren't the times she wished she was there for. "T-Thank you, Winter."
The Atlas Specialist turned her attention to Olivia. "I didn't forget my promise either. As soon as my sister is safely back at Beacon, I will resume the search for your husband, but-."
"Only for a certain amount of time… I remembered. I appreciate the effort nonetheless." Olivia said with a respectful bow.
"Yes, well… If that's all settled," She walked back over to the door. "Weiss, go on back to Klein. I will also be having a talk with your Headmaster when we get there."
"Hey! You said you'd only tell our parents! Seriously, Winter, we could get expelled for sneaking out and going all the way near Mistral without a supervising hunter." Yang exclaimed.
Winter rolled her eyes. "If you'd let me finish, I was going to talk with him about my mission that the General sent me on. He has ties with Ozpin, and I have several questions for him. I won't tell him of your escapades in Kuroyuri."
Yang blinked a few times. "Oh."
"Ugh, you overreact to everything." Winter said as she stepped out of the room, and Yang gave an embarrassed look of defeat, as Ruby giggled and helped her sister out of the room, but looked back to see Weiss standing there.
"Huh? Weiss, whatcha doing? Come on." Ruby beckoned her girlfriend over.
"Just a minute." Weiss turned around and took a breath as she held her hand out to Olivia. "Thank you for taking the time to help me understand more about my heritage, Olivia."
Olivia smiled, accepting her hand as she shook it a few times. "You're welcome, Weiss, and if there is a way I can speak to you again, don't hesitate to ask me more. Meeting another of my kind, a new person in fact… It was something I didn't know I needed."
Weiss felt a warmth in her heart, and she let go of Olivia's hand before giving a respectful curtsy, still keeping the part of her she grew up as within herself. "I'd have to agree with that." She turned back and ran to the exit, but glanced over her shoulder. "Oh, and… I know my sister will find your husband." The Ice wolf then ran out, following her partner and best friend, while Olivia sighed happily, while resting her hands on her legs, having more hope in finding her husband.
"Jaune, look." Ren pointed out, and the blonde leader glanced over, seeing Ruby, Weiss and Yang walking over.
"Yo!" Yang waved to the two, and both of them were glad to see they didn't have to wait much longer to start heading back home. "Sorry we took so long. Ice Wolf here was learning a few lessons."
Both Jaune and Ren seemed confused by what she said, while Weiss groaned and slapped Yang's arm, earning a yelp and a few chuckles in response. "Ignore her. Anyways, I'm ready to head back. Is Klein… Is he okay?"
"Huh? Well, yeah, why wouldn't he be?" Jaune asked.
Weiss shook her head. "It's nothing, forget about it." She walked past the two and went inside, ignoring the others as she made her way to Klein.
As she was doing that, Jaune looked back to Ruby. "Is everything okay?"
"Honestly, it turned out a lot better than we hoped." Ruby smiled, happy to see her partner was doing much better than she was back in Kuroyuri. "I think right now the best thing we can all do, is get in the airship, go home and kinda just, well, keep on with our lives."
"Uh, right. I won't ask too many questions. Just hope she'll be okay." Jaune said as he rubbed the back of his head, still a bit concerned for the white haired girl.
Yang patted his shoulder. "Hey, no worries. And thanks for looking out for her, Vomit Boy." She winked at him playfully, while the blonde leader groaned in response at the nickname, following her into the airship.
Ren however did ask Ruby to hold on, and the rose girl waited on what he would say. "I know we've been through this already, but I wanted to thank you again for coming with us out here." Ren bowed respectfully. "Saying this won't help, but-."
"Don't apologize." Ren raised his eyebrows and lifted his head back up. "I realized that I had a bit of regret coming here before, but after seeing how Weiss was starting to feel happier about what we all learned down there, well… I think it's for the best. So please don't say sorry."
"I see, well, I'll still be grateful to you all for what you've done for us today." Ren let out a small smile and made his way back into the airship, while Ruby was glad the boy wouldn't try apologizing anymore.
Ruby took one last look at Kuroyuri before going inside the airship. A few moments later, Klein began getting the airship off the ground, and the group made their way back home.
I'm glad I didn't take too long on this chapter. Anyways, this one and the next are more of an epilogue for the arc. Then I'll be moving onto the next arc that will hopefully not take too long to work on. Sorry about all the delays again.
To JJ- Willow has a lot on her plate, and she's going to have to figure something out if she wants to help Whitley get away from his Father, while also having to go through talking with Weiss about keeping a seventeen year old lie going. And yeah, I liked having Olivia teach Weiss more about her heritage. It was a nice moment to get to.
I hoped you all enjoyed chapter 117. Remember, reviews are welcomed, but not required. See you all in chapter 118.
