-Vale. Signal City. Afternoon-

-Ghira Belladonna's POV-

After we had arrived in Signal City, I see my daughter's eyes shines as she marvel the city she had never seen before. Every time we walk she would ask questions, though her greatest curiosity would be seeing new books. She had asked both of us if there is a library. I told her that her mother will keep her company while I attend a White Fang meeting here in Signal City regarding the ruin that was discovered two years ago.

She looks sad when I told her that, I had said that tomorrow I would bring her to amusement park. She begins jumping in excitement as she look forward to it. My wife merely smile. After awhile my wife and daughter left for the library.

I left the hotel heading for White Fang meeting by car, my driver told me that it's a great time to visit Signal City due to the festival that will be happening tomorrow. Inside the car, I gaze upon the street of the city to see many humans and Faunus walking side by side living their life. I sigh knowing the effort I put into the cause will slowly fail due to my prodigy Sienna Khan.

She a good person and love our kind...but she's a stubborn fool that can't see the bigger picture. She believed that we shouldn't stoop their level and stand above them through fear. I admire her tenacity though I wish she used it for a better path for us.

Soon I have arrived at my destination.

I walk out of my car and see many Faunus standing outside of building which holds thee meeting each of them is either holding a protest sign or a flag which bears the White Fang symbol. They cheered and scream as they saw me. I smile and waved at them, I notice some glares from a few humans...they spit and scowled as they left in disgust.

I enter the building and make my way to the meeting hall. As soon as I enter, I hear bickering from both the humans and Faunus. They stop when they saw me enter...I see a familiar face sitting at the end of the table is the Atlas's very own iron general, General James Ironwood. I can tell he closed his eyes the entire time, he then opens his eyes the moment he felt my presence.

James: "Ghira! Welcome."

He smile and stand, he walks towards me and shake my hand. I smile and and greet him.

Ghira: "General, it's been awhile. How are you?"

He walk towards his seat signaling me to do the same while we were talking both side of the parties sat quietly and listen as both representative are here to discuss.

James: "I'm fine thanks for asking, do forgive Headmaster Ozpin as he's currently indisposed. Fortunately enough, this meeting prove to be a convenient for me for what we're about to discuss.."

Ghira: "Ah I see, I hope he recovers from his ailment. And yes likewise, I believe we're here to discuss about ruin that had uncovered."

Everyone's face turn serious when they heard about infamous ruin that that was a home to an ancient clan...rumor has it that there was a survivor but no one had seen that survivor...well except for the general. Rumor say he's hiding a young boy who is sole survivor of this clan...a clan that posses a unique Semblance.

From what sources had said, the boy has the ability to manipulate elements without the need of Dust I can see why Atlas is protective of him...though what strike it strange is that is being protected here in Vale instead Atlas. Yet again I fail to understand the mind of the great General Ironwood.

I have to admit I would like to meet this young man, I'm curious of what an ancient clan thinks of the Faunus though today I hold myself back on that thought and focus on the real topic.

Ghira: "Regarding the ruin General, have you discovered an relics or clues whether there was sign of Faunus life inside the ruin."

The General closes his eyes and contemplate.

James: "Yes about that, after excavating and researching we found no evidences suggesting Faunus existing in that ruin. We've collected the remains and assumed that the clan is strictly human."

Ghira: "I see...that's rather unfortunately. I was hoping that we can obtain an ancient relics or a deeper understanding of my race. With it I had hope it would elevate our cultural heritage and proved how important we are to the world."

He smile when he heard my speech. Both side of the parties react differently, the Faunus react positively while the humans are indifferent about it.

James: "AHAHAHA! Spoken like a true man, I see why you are love by your people...those I won't deny saying there are unsavory individuals in your organization."

Faunus 01: "What did you say!? Unsavory individuals!"

Man 01: "Calm yourself! Don't you have manner? speak your mind if you ask for permission."

I look at one of my men, he scowl and got annoyed by his tone.

Faunus 01: "PERMISSION! I don't need to seek permission from you, Human!"

Man 01: "Hah! Spoken like a true animal."

I grind his teeth and clenched his fists in anger.

James: "Enough! You said too much."

The man got anxious and lower his head.

Man 01: "Sorry sir."

James: "Apologize to him at once."

Man 01: "Yes sir...I'm sorry."

I face my man and glare at him.

Ghira: "You do the same, you're acting like a child throwing a tantrum."

Under my glare he meekly nod and apologize.

Ghira: "Sorry about that now where were we, ah since we have nothing about the ruin may I ask you a question?"

He smile and looks at with interest.

James: "I too apologize for my his behavior...so what is your question?"

Ghira: "May I meet the boy?"

I look at him and see that he was surprise by my question it's as if he had anticipate it.

James: "I see, well funny thing about that. Your wife and daughter had already met him."

My eyes widen in surprise when I heard him.

Ghira: "What!? When!?"

He smile and chuckle.

James: "Ahaha I'll tell you when we're alone, well meeting the boy. I guess it depends entirely on him really if he wants to meet you. Though knowing him he would love to meet you, he's a curious lad."

I laugh when I heard him.

Ghira: "Is that so! Well then I look forward to meeting him."

After that, we discuss rights between Faunus in Atlas.

-Vale. Library. Late afternoon-

-Blake Belladonna's POV-

Mom and I arrived at library my eyes sparkles when I saw the amount of books here. It's bigger than the one back home. I couldn't contain my excitement and quickly leave my mother side to read. When she saw this, she simply smile and enjoy the sight.

Kali: "I'll be in the waiting room resting Blake, so feel free to read but don't leave the premise alright."

I was already running for the book barely hearing her.

Blake: "Alright mom!"

-Kali Belladonna's POV-

I smile as I see her back slowly disappearing as shre ran

Kali: "That girl."

I laugh and turn to face the waiting room, that when I see someone familiar.

Souma: "Oh, hello again ma'am."

I smile and nod.

Kali: "And hello to you too young man. Forgive me, but I'm curious, are you wearing a school uniform?"

He blinked his eyes multiple time before answering.

Souma: "Yes, I'm a student of Signal Academy."

He said it with pride with his close hand on his chest...a student?

Kali: "Ara, then you are training to become a Huntsman then. Though when I look at you, you seem no older than 10."

Souma: "Oh that's because I'm eight."

The same age as my daughter. I'm genuinely surprise.

Kali: "Why do you want to be a Huntsman if you don't mind me asking?"

Souma: "To be the greatest Huntsman in the world. I want to help those who can't help themselves like my mother."

I smile warmly and pat his head.

Kali: "I see, then I'll pray for your success young man."

He smile and nod.

Souma: "Thanks ma'am, I'll best be going now, I have homework to finish."

He wave his hand and say his farewell...

What a sweet boy...though there's something off about him.

-Souma Uchiha's POV-

That's the second that I have met her..hmmm is it destiny.

I suddenly recall what dad had said.

I form an imaginary speech bubble where dad's in it

Tai: "I know you have a thing for older women."

He said it with a grin.

I immediately wave my hand erasing the speech bubble. I sigh and continue on.

I best finish this ridiculous homework that Uncle Qrow gave, I wonder what the others are doing.

-Meanwhile back at the dorm-

Lily: "STOP! SAMANTHA GIVE ME BACK MY PANTY!"

Samantha: "AHAHAHAHA! BRAVE OF YOU TO SHOW THIS TO ME! CAN'T WAIT TO TELL SOUMA ABOUT THIS!"

Lily's face immediately turn red suddenly her eyes turn bright blue in anger.

Trevor: "...Um...Sam..."

Trevor tap Samantha's shoulder. Samantha slowly turn her head to see a very frightening woman.

Lily: "SAM!"

Ana: "I'll prepare your eulogy...farewell."

Ana gave a warm smile towards her and quickly left the room with Trevor.

Samantha: "I'm not dead yet!"

Samantha then panic when she see Lily running towards her.

Samantha: "EEEEEEEEE! SOUMA! SAVE ME!"

-Back to Souma-

I walk around the book rack hoping I could the right book for my homework...I then see a young girl reaching out for a book with her outstretched hand.

I smile as I recognized her, she the girl from the cafe. I walk up to her.

Souma: "Hello again."

She jumped as she was caught off guard by my words.

Blake: "Ah is you again!"

She smile widely as she sees me. I look up to a book she was reaching for...'Beauty and the Beast'.

I tiptoe myself and grab the book, when she saw it she turn slightly red.

I hand over the book to which she shyly grab it.

Souma: "Here you go."

Blake: "Thanks..."

Hmm, I wonder is she's embarrassed.

Souma; "Is there something wrong?"

Blake: "AH! N-no...just wondering if you would hang out with me...NOT UNLESS YOUR BUSY!"

Librarian: "Young girl, do be silent you are in a library."

Blake: "Sorry ma'am."

The librarian walked up to us giving us a warning..well yea we were kinda loud.

I smile and pat her head...her ears begun twitching...wait what am I doing?

Souma: "Ah I'm sorry...I shouldn't casually touch your head like that."

Her face turn res and looks down...is she mad?

Blake: "Ah..no I didn't mind it...it felt nice."

Souma: "Is that so, well then shall we go."

Her cat ears immediately perk up when she heard me.

Blake: "Does that mean?"

Souma: "Yea, let's hang out...ah I didn't even introduce myself. I'm Souma Uchiha."

Blake: "Souma...hehe, I'm Blake Belladonna."

She and I walk towards a table...but I felt like we were being watched. I quickly turn my head to see nothing strange...was I imagining it?

I mean I got used to the feeling of being watched by the General's men. I found out they were protecting me...it turns out there was a decoy being placed in Atlas to elude the enemy if they tried to do anything funny with me.

Hmm, maybe I should contact the general later about this just in case.

Blake on the other hand is reading as if her eyes were glued to the book. I wanted to talk to her but seeing her this focus I think it's best if I finish my homework...maybe later we can have dinner...I wonder if her mother would allow it.

-3rd Person POV-

A man can be seen lurking behind the book rack looking at out two heroes while pretending to read a book, he begin whispering to his earpiece.

?: "The target is currently in the library though something unexpected had happen."

?: "What is it?"

?: "She made a friend...a human, what do we do?"

?: "Proceed as usual, Ghira is currently at the meeting hall. If can't delay any further, if the boy stand in your way. Kill him."

He hears the other man speak in a cold tone.

?: "Understood sir."

The other man then begins laughing maniacally.

?: "Good...soon we'll teach these filthy Faunus where they truly belong."

TO BE CONTINUE...