Hopefully, everyone had a safe Black Friday. Whoever invented that didn't think about the repercussions.

Has anyone played Bleach Brave Souls, a mobile game? The last part for the CFYOW has Barragarn and Halibel. Barrgarn's Special Move has him shattering a moon. Sound familiar?

Disclaimer: Bleach belongs to Tite Kubo while RWBY belongs to Monty Oum and Rooster Teeth

Chapter 08: Make it Right

"Are you all okay?" Pyrrha asked team RWBY. She, Jaune, and the team is outside at their usual spot, the water lily pond.

"…Peachy…" Yang said, not in her usual upbeat self.

Jaune and Pyrrha exchanged glances. "Um, does it have anything to do with this morning?" Jaune asked.

"…You heard all that?" Ruby asked.

"It was hard not to." Pyrrha said.

Ruby didn't really want to talk about it. Over seven hours had passed since the scolding, but she still felt awful. "…Ichigo was so mad."

"They were all mad at us." Weiss bemoaned, hiding her face in her hands. She had never seen Uryū so disappointed.

"And he hasn't answered any of my text messages."

Jaune visibly grimaced. "I wonder if Tatsuki heard about it." He had seen how Tatsuki handle Keigo when he did something completely idiotic. Not only that, he had just got out of his punishment for forging his transcripts and the issues with CRDL.

"I don't think so." Blake said. "You guys weren't anywhere near the fight with Roman."

"By the way, how's Ren doing?" Weiss asked.

"He's doing okay." Pyrrha answered. "Nurse Bliss said that he'll be up and ready to leave the nurse's office by tomorrow morning. Thanks to his Aura, his ribs are healing finely."

"Nora hadn't left his side since." Jaune said. "You'd think that they are, as Nora would put it, 'together-together'."

Ruby's eyebrows farrowed. "I'm sorry."

"No, no. Don't be." Pyrrha said. "It was our choice. We wanted to help."

"Yeah, it's what friends do." Jaune said.

A teeny smile of gratefulness formed on Ruby's face.

"Oh! It's you!" Emerald said as she walked over to the group. Cinder, Mercury, and Alvis followed behind.

"Oh, hello! Your name is Emerald, right?" Ruby asked.

"Yep!" Emerald said. She then motions to Cinder and the two males. "And this is my team, CEAM (Steam)."

"'Sup, the name's Mercury Black."

"Alvis Igneus," the redhead Quincy said with an easygoing smile.

"And I am Cinder Fall. It's a pleasure to meet you." Cinder said smoothly. "I've been wanting to meet the freshman team that Ichigo Kurosaki has become in charge of for this trial program."

"You know Ichigo?" Yang asked.

"Who doesn't?" Mercury chuckled.

"We're in the same year as Ichigo and his team." Cinder said. Ruby stared at the woman curiously. There's something…unique about her Aura. But what is it?

Emerald looked as though she was about to say something until Rangiku hugs her and Cinder from behind. "There you are, Emy, Cindy!"

"H-Hey…" mint-haired girl greeted. She tried to keep her friendly façade, but it could be hard to maintain occasionally. Even Cinder didn't seem pleased.

"I've been looking everywhere for you two." The buxom woman pouted. "I was thinking that the three of us could go get a mani-pedi. Maybe I can get Nel to come with us."

Emerald and Cinder pulled themselves from her grip, the former quickly put on her nice face. "Um, thank you so much, Rangiku. But, we'll have to decline."

"What? Why?"

"…We've already had our nails done." Cinder said, showing her cuticles.

"Oh, phooey…" Rangiku pouted.

"…Well, we need to get going." Emerald said.

"Okay, I hope to see you guys again!" Ruby said.

"Don't worry. I'm sure we will." Cinder said. After that, CEAM leaves.

Rangiku suddenly beamed. "Hey, I have an idea. Why don't you kids come with me to town?"

"Uh, I don't know. I'm not really into things like that." Ruby declined. "…And…" She looks at her disheartened teammates. "…We're…trying to think of a way to make things right for Ichigo, Uryū, Renji, and Rukia."

"Oh?"

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"I don't get why we have to be all buddy-buddy with them." Mercury said.

"If Cinder says that we need to be friends with them, then we have to." Emerald said, through gritted teeth.

"If Cinder told you to jump off a cliff, would you do it?" Mercury asked. Emerald glares at him.

"Quiet." Cinder ordered. The pair immediately stopped. Alvis nearly rolled his eyes. "Making positive friendships with these students would help make our job a lot easier. They'll soon learn what happens you put your utmost trust in someone who's goal is behind a velvet curtain." Her golden gaze shifts to Beacon Tower.

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"…And that's about it…" Ruby ended after telling Rangiku happened. The older woman had a rare serious face as she listened to Ruby's story. The news feed provided for background noises as team RWBY and Rangiku sat outside at a table where the festival is taking place. There are several Atlesian soldier patrolling the area.

After a few seconds of thinking, Rangiku said, "…Well, I have to say you girls are committed. But, I'm going to have to agree with Ichigo on this."

"Why? We were helping!" Yang said.

"Have you thought about the consequences of your actions?" Rangiku asked. She looks at Yang. "How would people think when they see an underage Beacon student going to a nightclub, by one year or otherwise?" The question made Yang back off. Rangiku then looks at Blake. "And was it wise for you, a prominent former White Fang member and daughter of the previous chief, to show up at an important White Fang faction meeting where you could be easily recognized?"

"…I was wearing a disguise," was Blake's excuse.

"I'm pretty sure Roman Torchwick can recognize a pair of Faunus, one being a blonde monkey Faunus with a tail and the other a catgirl with ears and black hair." Blake felt stupid when Rangiku pointed that out. Of course, if Roman had any sense, he'd be suspicious of a pair with their characteristics after getting in his way a few weeks back. Not only that, Blake made no effort in hiding her Gambol Shroud, unlike Sun who kept his gunchucks in his shirt, someone could have recognized her…Now that she was thinking back on it, Sun didn't change his clothes either…

Renji, on the other hand, made sure to keep his identity a secret, even trying to cover his tattoos as much as possible. How Blake really knew it was him was because of his widow's peak hairline, eyebrows, and forehead tattoos. He didn't even bring his weapons to the meeting because he wasn't planning on being in a fight to begin with.

"I can sympathize with you girls wanting to help. That's a viable trait for becoming a Huntress. But, you'd need to learn when you need to backdown." Rangiku said. "Ichigo and his team learned the hard way from the Sakuya Massacre."

The mention of the incident hit Ruby. She had seen what the incident did to Ichigo and it was heartbreaking. Is it possible that Ichigo was afraid that she and her team would have the same experience?

/Breaking News: Long-time career criminal, Roman Torchwick, has been finally taken into custody./ Lisa Lavender announced.

"What?" Ruby asked. She turns to the news, as did her team, Rangiku, and various other festival goers appearing.

/Two student teams from Vale's Beacon Academy with the aid of a veteran Huntsman were able to catch the fugitive, as well as numerous White Fang members, earlier this afternoon./ Lisa continued, showing a clip. /Allegedly, Torchwick and the WF Faunus have attempted to lead Grimm into the city of Vale from the tunnel connected to the now defunct city of Mountain Glenn. Thanks to these young Huntsmen-in-training, we were saved from a potential disaster./

Weiss gasped. "It's Ichigo and his team!"

"And team TAIM!" Blake added.

"And Uncle Qrow!" Ruby and Yang exclaimed.

The other people start to talk among themselves, wondering what would happen next now that Roman has been finally arrested.

Meanwhile, Cinder glares at the news feed showing at her dorm. Her eyes nearly glowed as she tries to keep her…powers in check from her anger.

Emerald comes running in. "Cinder! Did you see?" She asked. Cinder shot her a glare that made Emerald flinch. The thief looks at the screen. "…Oh."

Cinder gets up from the couch. "How could this have happened?" she asked to herself as she paced.

"It's very possible that Tukson may have leaked some information before he was axed off." Alvis said from his spot, leaning on the wall.

"What?" Emerald asked. Cinder struts into the kitchen and takes a knife out of a drawer. She focuses her Semblance, Scorching Caress, on the metal blade, causing it to glow a bright orange from the heat.

I knew Roman should have done it sooner, Cinder thought. She stops the heat transfer and cools the knife under the running faucet. Steam sizzles from the hot steel and cold water. "Alvis." She started. "Make contact with the Wandenreich."

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"Congratulations. You finally caught me." Roman deadpanned as he is lead to an airship. "Hey, watch the hat."

"That was…surprisingly easy." Keigo commented. Qrow thought so too. He also thought about the arrival of several Atlesian military ships. Damn that Ironwood. What is that man thinking?

"Yeah… I'm gonna get going." He said.

"Got another mission to go to?" Tatsuki asked.

"More of a postponed one." Qrow said. "I was in the middle of a recon of sorts. I just happened to be the closest Huntsman available. Catch ya on the flip side." He turns to leave but halts. "Oh, before I forget." He looks at Ichigo. "Remember what I said earlier. Yeah, they messed up. But they mean well. Give them another chance. I'm sure at this point, they've learned their lesson." Ichigo thinks to himself for a moment. Qrow wasn't wrong. The girls probably didn't want anything calamitous to happen to Vale.

Like he said, they meant well.

Ichigo rose a brow. Since when are you attentive?

The voice chuckled.It depends on you.

"And by the way," Qrow leans towards Ichigo's ear, "just because Roman is nabbed, doesn't mean the fights over. Keep that in mind." With a pat on Ichigo's shoulder, Qrow leaves. Ichigo eyed the man.

What did he mean by that?

Ichigo shook his head. He can feel another headache coming on. When he gets back, he'll give the girls an apology for giving them the silent treatment. Still, he needs to talk to Yang about attacking, shotgun gauntlets a blazing, before thinking what Roman's petite partner was capable of.

Wait.

Roman's accomplice! Where is she?! He turns to his team and TAIM. "Did anyone see a small chick, like as small as Rukia, and kind of makes you think of Neapolitan ice cream?"

"Uhhh…no?" Tatsuki said, confused.

"You mean this 'Neo'?" Uryū asked.

"Neo… like Neapolitan. What, is her last name Politan?" Keigo asked.

"How the hell should I know? It wasn't like I was going to ask her out for tea." Ichigo said.

Chill out, King.

"Ichigo, calm down. No, we didn't see anyone like her." Rukia said.

"Do you know if she has a hiding ability?" Mizuiro asked.

"Hmm. She did create a visual illusion of herself and Roman before Ms. Xiao Long shattered it as though it was made of glass." Uryū said.

"Could it be possible that she's still in the city somewhere?" Orihime asked.

Maybe. If she's able to create a convincing image of herself and Roman, who's to say she can easily disguise herself… Looks like Yang's brash behavior became beneficial.

Ichigo goes to Byakuya, who was overseeing Roman's and WF member's transfer. "Hey, Byakuya!"

"…Yes, Ichigo Kurosaki?"

"You do realize that you can just call me Ichigo, right?" Ichigo asked.

"I would rather not." This has been a thing since the two met. Ichigo refused to call him Colonel Kuchiki and Byakuya's responds with calling the orangette by his full name.

"Of course. Anyways, there's a good chance that Roman's partner is still on the prowl." Ichigo told him.

Byakuya takes out a Scroll tablet. "Do you recall their appearance?" As Ichigo relayed him the information, the Atlesian colonel eyes Ichigo intently.

"What?" Ichigo asked.

"Are you sure you are not this woman in disguise?"

Ichigo blinks. "I'm sure. Why?"

"Because you seem to be able to remember the girl's appearance rather well."

"Shut up."

"You are the real Ichigo Kurosaki." Byakuya said, ever stoic. After he was done with the tablet, he said, "Thank you for the information. We will keep an eye out for her in case she might try to free Roman Torchwick."

"Thanks." Ichigo said through gritted teeth, still miffed at Byakuya's attempt at being funny, despite the older man didn't crack a smile, keeping his face stern.

"Would you and your friends care for a ride back with us?"

"Sure. Why not?"

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"Well, at least Roman's out of the picture. For now, anyway." Yang said.

"And team IURR definitely didn't need our 'help'." Ruby regretted.

"I'm sure you girls can help them again one day." Rangiku said, back in her peppy mood, eating a kebab. "But for now, be first years. Be kids. You're not always gonna have moments like this."

What Rangiku said reminded Ruby what Ozpin said on the first day of second semester after their epic foodfight:

But for right now, they are children. So, we should let them play the part. After all, it isn't a role that lasts forever.

Ruby had no doubt that as the school years pass, she and her team would face many things. Perhaps, they may be unable to attend the next Vytal Festival due to missions or hangout with their friends.

"Salutations, Ruby!"

"Oh, hey, Penny!" Ruby greeted back. She noticed someone hiding shyly behind her android friend. It was a young man slightly shorter than Penny and has fair skin, freckles like Penny, short pale blonde hair and bright purple eyes. "Who's this?" she asked nicely.

Penny inclines her head, motioning the blonde boy to speak. The young man smiles at them, showing slight bucked teeth, and waves a little. "Hello, my name is Wonder Margela."

"Wonder here is a member of my team, PWNC (Pence)." Penny introduced, her hands gently on the boy's shoulders.

"Hello, Wonder. My name is Ruby Rose." Ruby greeted.

"You smell like roses." Wonder said.

"Oh, well, thank you." Ruby said, charmed at the boy's innocent comment. "You are too sweet."

"He's more like a little kid than a teenager." Yang observed. "I don't want to be rude, but is he a little…you know…"

"Oh. He is on the lighter end of the spectrum, but he's perfectly capable. Wonder is a natural at fighting Grimm. Isn't that right?" Penny asked Wonder.

He nodded. "Grimm are the bad guys."

"That's right. And we are the good guys." Penny said. "And, as Ruby said it, he's a sweetheart. Really smart too. So, what are you all up to?"

"Uhhh…" Ruby wasn't sure if she wants to tell Penny happened between them and IURR. Luckily, Rangiku came forward and circles her arms loosely around Ruby's shoulders.

"I thought I could take these girls out for some fun at the festival." The older woman said.

"I see. Well, I don't want to keep you guys from having fun, so—Oh, what is it, Wonder?" Penny asked when the male tugged her sleeve a little. He points at a stand. "Oh, do you want to play ring toss?"

"Uh-huh." Wonder said.

"Okay, we'll go play ring toss. After that, we'll go get something to eat." Penny said to him. "I'll see you again, Ruby."

"Same to you, Penny. And I'll be happy to see you again too, Wonder." Ruby said. Wonder shyly hides behind Penny.

She giggled a little. "Bye."

"Bye, Ruby." Wonder said.

Once they were far enough away, Yang said, "I take back what I said about Penny being weird." Her comment earned a slap on the arm by Weiss.

"Yang, that's rude!" She scolded.

"There's many different types of Huntsmen out there. You'll see even more once you graduate." Rangiku said. "So, what do you girls want to do first?"

"Ooh, let's do the flying darts. Blake here can go all ninja cat girl on it." Yang said.

Blake smiles slightly. "Very funny. I think I'll pass though."

"Teenage Faunus Ninja Catgirl~" Yang sang.

"Oh, no." Blake said as she hides her face.

"Teenage Faunus Ninja Catgirl~" Rangiku chimed in.

Blake can't control her grin. "Really?"

"Teenage Faunus Ninja Catgirl~" Both Yang and Rangiku continued in unison. "Emo in a black bow! KITTY POWER!"

"Stop it!" Blake exclaimed with a giggle, chasing the more buxom women with her pocketbook as they laughed.

Weiss shook her head, like a parent watching their tomfoolery kids. She notices her partner looking down. "Ruby, is everything okay?"

"Huh? Oh, yeah, why?"

"Are you still upset about this morning?"

"I…yes."

Weiss sighs a little. "We may have been a little over our heads yesterday. Perhaps we should have spoken with them about it first."

"…Yeah."

"But, we live and we learn. When they return, we should be professional and let them know that we have realized our mistake."

Ruby's frown slowly turned a smile. "Looks like the Ice Queen's heart has melted."

Weiss playfully scoffs before hitting Ruby's upper arm. Ruby giggled along before feeling the pain blossoming in her arm.

For an heiress, Weiss hits hard.

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"Come along, Bazz-B." Jugram said as he walks over to his private airship. His pale blonde hair reach to his mid-back, his eyes are a shade of dark blue and has long, blonde eyelashes. He wears a white hooded trench coat over a sea green, long-sleeved shirt, white trousers and white shoes. "We need to get going."

The Quincy man with a red mohawk let out a chuckle. "I can't wait to see his face when he sees us."

"Keep your excitement to a minimum, for now." Jugram said stoically. "We have a job to do."

"Yeah, yeah."

RWBY Vol7 Ch.4: Did I mention that I hate Jacques? You tell him, Weiss! You're with your real family! Congrats to RWBY and JN_R! After everything that's happened, it feels so trivial now… Ironwood throwing around the 't' word is not making things for the heroes.

For the holiday month coming up, I'll be posting two chapters per week!

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