The school year has finally finished and Zorois getting ready to leave for the summer. He has places he has visit and duals to do again. He tells them he will be back when school starts back up and not to worry about him he has found his way so far he can find his way forward again. He says his goodbyes and begins to leave.

His first stop is the bandit tribe Branwen. After hearing Yang's story about Raven he knew this was the Raven she had been talking about he felt a bit bad about not telling her he knew her mother and perhaps he will tell her next year. First though he has to talk to her and figure out why she left. They have a 6 year running get together where they spar and then the winner trains the looser for a week before they go their separate ways and meet up again the next year.

When he gets there he is let in without any hesitation not that it would have mattered they know they can't defeat Zoro as even Raven has been unable to that. When he walks in he is escorted to Raven's tent. They greet each other and Zoro mentions he has something he wants to talk to her about before they begin.

Zoro "I met your daughter Yang this year. I was recruited by Qrow to attend Signal and while there I stayed with Tai. I do have to ask why you left? Before you ask no she does not know I know you."

Raven "Honestly I never intended to leave especially not for as long as I did. I found out some truths about Ozpin and I had to step away and clear my head. Before I knew it a week had turned into a year turned into 12 years. Honestly at this point I don't think she needs me and if I where to go back would she even take me back?"

Zoro isn't really sure what to make of that. "What did you find out about Ozpin? She may not need you but she sure could use you."

Raven "He isn't the man everyone believes him to be. He is using his students to fight a war he can't win without giving them the information they need."

Zoro "How very interesting. Would you be alright if I told Yang I know you when I get back there?"

Raven hesitates for a second before nodding. "So do you want to fight tomorrow I know you have traveled far and the day is winding down we can begin in the morning."

Zoro agrees that is for the best. They have dinner and talk long into the night catching up.

That next morning the whole tribe is gathered to watch hoping this years is longer than last years. They do notice Zoro only has one sword this year unlike last year and they are not sure what to make of that. Zoro and Raven begin their spar and quickly everyone realizes Zoro is still far beyond Raven and as such far beyond them as well. They do spar for a decent amount of time but that is only because Zoro doesn't end it. Raven understands this and takes this as a time to learn from a true master of the sword unlike any she has ever seen before. Finally after about an hour he decides to end it and disarms her and quickly puts her sword to her throat. Raven concedes and is given her sword back.

After the fight they have breakfast and discuss what exactly Raven would like to learn this week. Once that is decided they go out and begin to begin training. Once their week is over Raven uses her Semblance to send him to his next destination.

His next destination is Menagerie. When he gets there he immediately heads to the Belladona household. No one questions why a human is here Zoro has been around here for awhile and always was nice to everyone and has thus been accepted. When he arrives at the Belladona house he knocks on the door and it is answered by Ghira.

Zoro "Hello Ghira, Is blake available I was hoping to talk to my friend and spend some time with her."

Ghira gets a sad face "Well I am sorry to have to be the one to tell you this but Blake decided to stay with the new version of the white fang. We fought and we said some things we regret and I hope given time she regrets some of what she said as well. I can only hope she realizes they are wrong before its to late."

Zoro "I am sorry to hear that I rather enjoyed our talks and time together. I know she likely blocked your number but do you happen to have her scroll number?"

Ghira "I don't know what good that will do she left it here. She also left something that I believe you should have. I think she would want you to hold onto it for her." He takes Zoro inside and shows him to Blakes room. On the desk there is a box that Zoro recognizes.

Zoro "Is that? Is that what I left her?" Ghira nods and Zoro walks over to it. When he opens it he sees something he didn't think he would ever hold again. He grabs the small little thing that he had given Blake in order to keep her safe when he couldn't be there. To see she had left it behind it almost brought him to tears. When he lifts it out he see's there is a note under it.

Dear Zoro,

I hate to do this in a note but frankly if I did in person I would likely not ever get through it. I want to first thank you for being a good friend and showing me that even those who seem on the outside to be terrible people can in fact be the wonderful. I have followed my heart and stay in the White Fang. I know you always said violence should be a last resort and only for the protection of self or those you love but we have tried everything else and I don't see any results. I know you would say to give it time that change doesn't happen quickly but my family has been fighting this fight my whole life and nothing has changed. I decided to leave this behind as it was given to me to use for defense and I don't want to tarnish the memories we have together. I knew you would visit eventually and so I have left it for you. If we ever meet up again I hope its not when we are fighting. When you use it remember our good times and may it serve you as well as it did me. Don't worry I am not unarmed I did take Gambol Shroud, it's not the same but it will certainly do the job. Don't come looking for me to change my mind I will not be leaving and you will not be welcome no matter what I say on your behalf.

Blake

When he reads this he is heartbroken. A person he tried to help guide and train, a person he genuinely called a friend had betrayed everything he had taught her and everything her parents tried to teach her. He did his best to keep his tears in and he turned to Ghira and said he would taking what she left him. He handed him the note and went downstairs to sit on the couch.

Ghira followed him downstairs and went into the kitchen and grabbed the sake. He returns to the sitting room with the bottle and 2 glasses. "I know your hurting right now, we all are she didn't leave but 2 weeks ago. I figured you where going to be coming so I made sure to stock up on sake."

Zoro nods in appreciation. Taking a glass he pours them both a glass. "Where is Kali?"

Ghira smiles at that question. "She is actually with the council to try and set up an academy for huntsman. Obviously we can't get an academy like Beacon but we can certainly get something like Signal."

Zoro "That's awesome you could certainly use it. Even if they don't get widely accepted into the other academies they can at least become apprentices and protect Menagerie."

Ghira "That's the idea. We got it from you actually. When you came and showed the people here that people don't need to be reliant on the other kingdoms for defense. We can do it ourselves. When we saw that me and Kali signed up for some self defense training and now we are leading the charge for the academy."

Zoro "That's awesome I am glad you guys are taking your fate into your own hands. Even if the other kingdoms refuse to acknowledge you, you will be able to defend yourselves for a long time yet."