Hi ETH here hope you like this new chapter, we will see the gods of light and darkness! Anyway enjoy!
"WHAT?! Ireland's team shouted.
"They're real?!" questioned Whistley.
"Your parents actually met them, that was real?!" asked Bella.
"And you know where they are?!" questioned Regina.
Ireland then held up her hands and tried to calm things down.
"Okay, first of all everyone please chill out, and second yes, they are real, my parents actually meet them, and yes I know where they are they live in the domain of light. The god of light's home, my mom says that they've lived there together since the land of darkness kept the gods apart and after they appeared to my parents and made a deal with them, the gods decided to rule over Remnant together as allies in the land of light to show how close they were now. But mom also said they would keep an eye on the land of darkness and its pools of death and grimm so no one would end up like Salem" Ireland explained, making the hologram of future Oscar smile.
"Me and Ruby were able to convince the gods of light and darkness to become better friends and after that they were grateful to us and told us if we ever were in need of their guidance then we could go to them" he prompted.
Oscar of the past gave a silent gasp, as did Ruby of the past,
"Me and Ruby were able to talk sense into the gods?!" he thought to himself in shock. He then turned to see that Ruby had the same shocked expression on her face as he did while looking at future Oscar. "Should I talk to her about this? No, she'll probably embarrassed, considering we know we'll have a future together" Oscar thought to himself as he and everyone else turned to back to the vision.
"But that part isn't important, what is important is that we need help and I'm going to make sure we get it" proclaimed Ireland looking at her team with determination written all over her face.
"Alright so we're going to see the gods, that's awesome!" shouted Regina pumping her fist in the air.
Ireland frowned.
"Actually guys, I'm going to see the gods on my own" the green hooded girl admitted.
"Wait what?!" yelled Regina in shock.
"What do you mean your going to see the gods by yourself, why can't we come?" asked Whistley taking a step closer to Ireland, who bowed her head a bit.
"I'm the daughter of Ruby Rose and Oscar Pine. The gods of light and darkness are pretty close to them even though it's been almost over fifteen years since they've seen my parents, I'm their daughter maybe they'll listen to me. And I need you guys to stay here and take care of everyone else, and until I get back I'm leaving Whistley in charge" stated the green cloaked girl.
Bella then went over to Ireland and put a hand on her shoulder.
"If you're going alone because you still think this is your fault- the girl with the monkey tail started but was cut off when Ireland pushed her hand off of her shoulder.
"I'M DOING THIS BECAUSE IT "IS" MY FAULT!" Ireland yelled and slammed her fist on her father's desk. She then jumped when a picture frame fell off of the desk and shattered. Ireland kneeled down and carefully picked up the picture that was in the frame, and she then stood up and looked at it with a sad expression. It was a photo of future Oscar and Ruby with toddler Ireland laughing in their arms while they smiled happily at their daughter while the three of them were sitting in their living room on the couch.
Ruby from the past eyes widened.
"That paper Ireland was looking at when we went after her in the woods in our time…." she trailed.
"...It was our future family photo" Oscar said finishing the sentence, the two youngest members of the team then looked at each other for a moment and them looked away blushing as they turned back to the vision.
Ireland placed two of her fingers on the photo and gave a sad sigh as she then looked back up at her team.
"I'm going to the land of light to see the gods, the map to get there is on my dad's scroll, and I'm going alone is that clear?" asked Ireland after folding the photo twice and putting it in her skirt pocket. Her team looked at her for a moment and then all gave her a single nod. The vision then flipped scenes again, this time it showed Ireland getting out of an airship and stepping into what everyone watching knew as the world of light…. Where the god of light dwelled and now as did his brother.
Ireland was carrying a bouquet of red and green roses as a gift for the gods in her arms and as she carried them she walked up the large staircase that lead to the top of the domain of light. Everyone watching the vision watched carefully as Ireland went up to the top of the stairs to see the beauty of the land of light.
Ireland had a look of awe on her face as she looked at the beauty that surrounded her, but what really seemed to catch her eyes was was the fountain of life in front of the lovely land…. The one that had given Salem the immortal life.
Ireland then placed the roses in front of her feet and took a few steps back, she even straightened her skirt up a bit revealing a green flaming rose symbol that was clipped to her side. It was the same as Ruby's symbol only green.
"She really is my daughter, isn't she?" Ruby asked the hologram of future Oscar, who nodded.
"Yes, that clip-on that Ireland wears was a gift from me and my wife for her first birthday, but she mostly started wearing it when she started to train to become a huntress" he proclaimed as he and everyone else turned back to the vision.
Ireland then looked around after she placed the down her flowers.
"Um, hello?" she called looking around a bit, but she didn't see or hear anyone but herself and the flow of the water in the pool of life. "Is anyone here?!" Ireland shouted, but there was no answer. Ireland was still for a moment as she then feel to her knees, starting to cry softly. "Why, why can't at least one thing go right?" she sobbed quietly. "Mom…. Dad…. why is this so hard? All my life I've been training to become you guys, and yet…. I made the worst mistake possible….. forgive me" Ireland wept, making Oscar and Ruby of the past cringe in almost physical pain.
Ireland's cries were then interrupted by a gentle voice.
"Child, why do you weep before us?" the voice asked.
Ireland's head shot up with tears streaming down her face, and her eyes went wide at what she saw…. It was the god of light standing before her! Ireland admittedly bowed before him.
"Forgive me my lord, I was worried you and your brother weren't here" Ireland replied nervously.
"Rise little one, why do come to us?" asked another voice. Ireland then turned to see the god of darkness next to his elder brother.
Ireland gulped and whipped her tears away as she bowed her head and presented the roses she brought.
"I- I am the daughter of Ruby Rose and Oscar Pine, and I'm afraid I've made a terrible mistake…." Ireland trail off telling the gods everything that had happened and by the time she finished she dropped the roses and started to cry again while bowing her head. "Please I beg of you both, please save my family and everyone else! Punish me if you have to, but please spare my friends, my family, and everyone I beg of you!" Ireland pleaded while bowing on her knees to the gods who looked at each other for a moment and then back at the green cloaked girl who was sobbing before them.
"We understand your pain, but we also understand that this situation is your fault" stated the god of light.
Ireland sniffled and gave a nod.
"I know that and that's why I'm asking you to punish me and set everyone else free of Salem, who will undoubtedly destroy your world and your people" said Ireland doing her best to sound formal.
"We're afraid what you offer cannot be so" proclaimed the god of darkness.
Ireland's eyes widened.
"Than what can be done to save everyone? I'll do anything! Just tell me and I'll do it!" she begged.
"You" will stop Salem, you will have to kill her though" proclaimed the god of light.
Ireland gave a small gasp.
"But I thought Salem couldn't be killed I- she started but was cut off by the god of light.
"There is a way to kill her, however it is an extremely difficult task to maintain" stated the god of light.
Ireland took a breath.
"I'll do whatever it takes to save my parents, they did everything in their power to protect me since the day I was born, and they would always come to rescue me when I needed it. It's high time I save them for a change" the green hooded girl stated determinedly.
The gods of light and darkness looked at her pausing in thought and then spoke.
"We admire your selfless nature and determined spirit, so we will tell you how to kill Salem" said the god of darkness.
Ireland looked up at the gods with a hopeful expression.
"Your silver eyes, if you use them with all pure thoughts of love within your heart and mind you will be able to save everyone…. Including Salem" proclaimed the god of light, making Ireland's face fall a bit.
"Forgive me my lords, but I'm not powerful like my mom is. Can't you at least wake her up and ask her to do it?" asked the young teen.
The gods frowned a bit.
"Didn't you say you'd do anything to save the ones you hold dear?" asked the god of darkness.
Ireland looked down.
"Yes, but I'm not as strong as my mother when it comes to silver eyes. I can't use them for too long and she and my dad have more experience with Salem, they'd be better oponites for her, especially my mom. It's my parents you need for this job, heck even if they were my age they'd still be useful in defeating Salem, please wake them up, I'll help them anyway I can" Ireland promised.
The gods of light and darkness looked at each other then at Ireland.
"I'm afraid we can't wake up your parents, they have already stopped Salem once, this is not their fault, and they can teach you nothing in this situation, however you will have their aid, but in a different way" proclaimed the god of light as he and his brother formed a small butterfly form their hands….
"... the time butterfly Ireland used to bring us here" Qrow breathed in disbelief.
The gods then let the small insect fly into Ireland's hand. The girl then looked at the creature, confused.
"This butterfly will allow you to travel back and forth from time to anywhere and anytime. All you have to do is whisper the time and place to the butterfly and it will turn into a portal to the time and place" said the god of light.
Ireland's eyes widened.
"You want me to go get my parents from the past?" she questioned, shocked.
"Yes they can teach you the lesson you need to learn, they are also as you said the only ones who can stop Salem and when someone leaves their time it will stop so don't worry about that when you time travel, and one more thing when Salem is finally gone we will appear before you to settle things once and for all" said the god of darkness.
"Do you understand, miss Rose?" asked the god of light.
Ireland then held the butterfly close and looked up at the gods.
"I won't let you down, I will do this and help my parents stop Salem no matter what" she stated determinedly as she then bowed to the gods one more time.
"Good, our creation rests within your hands, little one, be cautious" said the god of light as he and his brother disappeared.
Ireland then stood up and whispered the time and place to the butterfly that then flew gracefully from her hand and turned into a portal which she jumped into and then the vision disappeared.
The hologram of future Oscar then turned to everyone else.
"I hope that gave you a bit more insight on the situation" he stated looking at everyone form the past who were all silent.
"Yeah, it did but what do we do now?" asked Yang.
"Now let us get back to the tower in my office, that's where I told the rest of Ireland's team to go, and there you'll figure out what to do next since I won't be around much longer" said Oscar of the future taking everyone from the past by surprise.
"What do you mean?" asked Ruby.
Oscar of the future tuned to her.
"What I mean is the spell of projection, which I used on my spirit won't last much longer and soon I will fully be back under Salem's spell" he said.
Everyone from the past then looked at each other in worry.
"But what about Ireland? She need you, now more than ever" stated Oscar of the past, making his future self smile at him sadly.
"No, right now "You" and this Ruby are what Ireland needs, now let us get back" said future Oscar as he waved his hand making himself and everyone from the past disappear, and in the blink of an eye they in Oscar's headmasters office where Whistley, Bella, Regina, Shadow, Night, and Pyrrha were.
"Finally! You guys are back!" proclaimed Regina"
"Yeah thank the gods, because we have a problem" said Bella.
"What is it?" asked future Oscar.
"It's Ireland, she's missing" admitted Whistley.
Cliffy! Ha ha! See you next time, Love ETH