-On route to Atlas. Morning.-

-Souma Uchiha's POV-

Few weeks had passed since the award ceremony, things have been different for me in terms of treatment. Lately when I walk down the street of Signal City, I'm quickly recognized as The Hero of Vale...now I thought it was strange they would treat me like that. I've not done anything warrant such a title..until the General told the reason.

It seems the Kingdom of Vale wanted a symbol to represent the strength that humanity hold...the fact that a young boy at the tender age of 7 is capable of dismantling organizations and saving lives could show that we can achieve the impossible. Without realizing it my actions had cause many children to be inspired, nowadays parents have been requesting teachers to teach their children due to to them desiring to be a hero like me.

It flatters me at first, seeing that I'm an inspiration...at the same time...I hated it, I didn't want to become a symbol..I don't deserve such a title after everything I did. But the General think otherwise which is why on my way to Atlas to train during the holidays...winter is coming...

After we landed the General guide me to his men.

James: "Alright, everyone pay attention. This is Souma Uchiha, The Hero of Vale, here are your orders, you are to protect young Souma during his stay here. I don't want any journalists or funny people coming near him. Understand!"

Men: "YES SIR!"

His men salute with high spirit causing me to smile wryly...*sigh*..I've should have stay with Yang and Ruby.

-Meanwhile back at the Patch-

-Ruby Rose's POV-

Yang: "He better buy me lots souvenirs when he comes back..."

I see an upset Yang sitting on the sofa while her arms cross...she grind her teeth in anger.

Ruby: "Come now Yang, Souma told us that he'll be back in a few days. When he returned he promised he'll train with us."

She looks at me with anger in her eyes.

Yang: "Come on Ruby! He's always busy! Ever since he left for Signal City he's been spending all his time there and rarely hangs out with us. When he does return during the weekends, he would spend his days sleepy telling us he's tired"

Ah...well...I can see why she would be upset.

Ruby: "I mean he has reasons..."

Yang: "Not only that he's surrounded by girls older than him...aren't you worried Ruby? They might be a bad influence to him...who knows what they did to him during his stay there...for all we know they could be encouraging him to forget about us."

Um...Yang, That's a bit far fetched.

Lily: "*Achooo*"

Trevor: "Huh? You're sick? You rarely fall ill."

Lily: "...Hmm...someone is talking about me."

I see Yang punching the pillow next to her.

Yang: "And then that jerk got into trouble and got hurt when he saved the Faunus and Blake's mom! It was cool and all but still he doesn't think about others and went on a suicidal mission! If mom was here..."

I look down feeling sad...mom has been gone on her mission for a month now...we haven't heard anything from her at all. I shook my head recalling what Souma had said.

Ruby: "Yang don't forget Souma's words! Mom's a Super Mom! She's out there saving the world from dangers while looking cool. She'll be back soon I know it."

Yang smile widely and place her arm around me.

Yang: "You got that right sis!"

She flip on the television, we see The Transformers' opening being played. After the award ceremony, Souma didn't have much time to spend with us since he's been treated as a hero. People wanted to know more about him.

Plus...he's with the General now to continue his private training...it's all the sake of his dreams...yet.

Ruby: "I...I miss Souma."

Yang: "Yea...me too."

We watched the television in silence...

-Souma Uchiha's POV-

*BOOM*

*BOOM*

Man these robot don't hesitate do they!?

I'm currently dodging rockets that were shot from the Atlesian Paladins...maybe I got cocky when I ask for two for training.

The whole point of this training is to master my ninjutsu without relying on hand seals...if I can cast them without wasting a second it could change the flow during my battles.

I try to familiarize myself with earth release to form a large wall to blocks those shots..but man is this hard. I can't Sharingan because I have guests watching me...and my cover while I'm at Atlas is an exchange student here to visit and learn for Atlas' instructors.

?: "Sir, I think it's best that you rest for moment."

I stop moving and turn to see Dr. Arthur Watts walking towards me while holding a scroll...he push a button to disable the two Paladins.

Souma: "Hmm...I guess you're right doctor..I think this would good time to stop and rest."

I gather my breath and grab the towel from his hand.

Arthur: "I have to say , your Semblance in manipulating elements is astounding especially without the need to use Dust...I wonder...with your permission, would you mind if I run some tests on you, of course for the future of Atlas and the whole of Remnant."

Souma: "...Hmm..Sorry Doctor, I can't do that without the General's permission."

He smile and bow lightly.

Arthur: "Why of course...I'll ask the General if he would allow me to."

Something tells me he did but was rejected...He seems like a nice man, but something tells me I shouldn't be involve with him.

I look at the clock and see that It's time for me to leave, I wave goodbye to the doctor as I made a promised to the General that I'll meet him to go out to see more of Atlas.

Atlas is a beautiful place with a fitting name, a place with technological marvels. It was them that contribute the CCT, Cross Continental Transmit System. The system allows communication throughout the four Kingdom to maintain contact and discuss, all in all a better way to communicate.

As I look around I see mechanized soldiers patrolling the area, I look around to see the smiling citizen feeling safe and secure from danger...this place is amazing.

James: "Souma! Here!"

I quickly turn to see the smiling general surrounded by his men.

James: "How was training?"

I smile and walk beside him.

Souma: "I've made some improvement but I'm still having some slight trouble.

The General laughs and pats my shoulder.

James: "I'm sure you'll get there eventually."

As we walk soon we attracted some attention from the public, being the General is eye catching as it is but when you're The Hero of Vale the difference is astounding. Soon I'm surrounded by children my age looking at me with stars in their eyes...huh...Ruby actually might fit in...haha.

The General then guides me into his car where we proceed to move to a destination.

While we're in the car I look at him for a brief moment...he caught me staring, I quickly look away.

James: "Is there something you wish to ask?"

I look down and look at him directly

Souma: "Do...do you have news about my mother?"

His eyes widen when he heard me.

Souma: "I asked dad..but he always said that she'll come home soon...but when is soon?..I know she told me she's on a long mission but she's hasn't been contacting us ever since she left."

He looks at me in silence.

Souma: "I'm just...worried..."

He smile and spoke.

James: " You're mother is fine..she contacted Ozpin yesterday from what I heard. Ozpin would know more about it than I do...do you wish to contact him?"

I shake both my hands and head.

Souma: "No! I don't want to interrupt him while he's working...at the very least I know mom's fine since she contacted Uncle Oz."

I was happy to know mom is alright...but still..the sense of uneasiness hasn't quite left me.

Souma: "Sir...where are we going?"

James: "Ah, I forgot to mention. We're visiting a friend of mine who contributed a lot for the advancement of Atlas. He is the Head of the Schnee Dust Company."

I blinked multiple time...

Souma: "One of the largest Dust suppliers in the whole of Remnant..."

Also a shady company that I need to keep an eye out...Trevor express his disdain towards the company for their underworld dealing as well as their treatment towards Faunus. I asked him how he knew and he said that his one of his relatives was an unfortunate victim. I kept quiet afterwards...I never seen him with such anger expression.

Souma: "So we're heading for the company."

He smile and shook his head.

James: "Ah no...we're visiting him in his household. There, you'll meet his wife and children."

Souma: "The way you said it suggest he's interested in me."

He nods and look outside his window.

James: "Yes...the man is interested in how a young boy such as yourself obtain recognition at such young age. My guess is that he wishes to form a business deal with you..considering your strength rivals that of a students at Atlas Academy."

I see...so that's his game...but still I'm quite disturb by what the General had said.

Souma: "Surely you jest General, there's no way I'm that strong compare to your students."

He let out a small laugh and smile.

James: "Souma, those men you defeated in that place...some among them were ex-Huntsmen."

My eyes shrunk when I heard him.

Souma: "Wait that can't be right!? Why were they weak...?"

He raised his eyebrow when he heard what I had said

James: "It's not that they're weak, you're simply too strong for them...though that doesn't mean you should underestimated them."

I sat there in silence...I look down at my hands coldly.

*WhisperWhisperWhisper*

...Nonetheless...They were weak...

-Winter Schnee's POV-

I prepare myself for the guests that will soon shortly arrived...when father told us who the guests were, I was filled with excitement...finally they're coming here.

Weiss: "Winter...are you ready? Mother is calling for us."

Winter: "Coming!"

I hear my cute little sister knocking my door, I turn to see her in her beautiful white dress.

Weiss: "Is he coming?...The Hero?"

I smile and nod.

Winter: "Yes! He'll be here with the great General Ironwood!...I wonder if he's willing to train me."

Weiss slightly panic and hold my hands.

Weiss: "Winter! You remember what father said, if you decide to go against him and become a soldier he'll abandon you."

I hold her cheek as she had tears forming in her eyes.

Winter: "My dear sister, I have made my choice...I want to make a difference in the world. Being trap in a yucky office won't make me happy. Look at the Hero, he saved lives and made a huge impact on the relationship between the Faunus and Humans."

Weiss looks down and gently nod.

Weiss: "...If...if that's what you want...I'll support you!"

She said it with a determined face...I quickly hug her as she's soooo cute.

Mother: "Winter! Weiss! The guests have arrived, your father wants you to come down at once."

We quickly ran downstairs when we heard our mother called to us...as we ran downstairs, we see our mother helping our father adjusting his tie...he begins looking serious towards our butler Klein.

Klien: "Sir...They have arrived."

Jacques: "Good, show them in."

Souma: "What an interesting place you have here."

All of us quickly turn our head to see a young boy sitting on top the stairs looking down on us. He smile warmly at us...as soon as the door open we see a large man entering the hall. He looks around and see Souma sitting...he sigh and smile when he saw him.

James: "Souma..when you say you'll go on ahead I didn't expect you to be inside already...It was rude of you."

He then vanish and reappear beside the General leaving behind black petals..

Souma: " You're right General..but I was testing their security...it was...disappointing."

I turn to see father looking slightly offended.

James: "Souma."

Souma: "Ah right, forgive me..it was rude of me considering this first time meeting one another...I'm Souma Uchiha...The Hero of Vale..greets you."

Weiss and I looks at him...he's the same age as Weiss yet...his demeanor is completely that of an adult.

I need him to train me or at the very least convinced the General to take me in.

I clenched my fists tightly...I want to protect those I care for.

TO BE CONTINUE..

Author: "A short and simple opening for the new arc before shit hits the fan. Nothing much in this chapter except introducing one of our best girls. Heyyo."