A.N. Once more, a reminder that there's no chapter tomorrow. Have a great weekend.
Chapter 29 - Siri
Good news, Ironwood doesn't know Rory's working for Salem. Apparently he was just here to cut him and Cinder free.
The two of them walked behind Ironwood as he led them out of the building they were held in. Surprisingly, they were held at Atlas Academy, which seemed strange to Rory. Why hold a prison in the heart of a Hunters Acade— never mind, he found the logic in the madness.
"We are of course grateful that your opinion on Atlas hasn't lessoned during your stay here."
"It's cool. Can you thank Ozpin for me later? I don't have his number you see..."
"But of course. Now, down this hallway, we have some of our labs for weapon maintenance..."
Yup, the two of them were getting the grand tour from the head honcho himself. It was kind of interesting, Rory had to admit. And even Cinder was looking around curiously.
"Ah, Dr. Polendina! I didn't expect to see you here." Ironwood stopped to talk to a portly man with a white beard.
"I'm afraid I'm not here on pleasantries. I'm looking for dear Arthur. Have you seen him anywhere?"
"Dr. Watts? I'm afraid not."
"It's just... he managed to take one of the prototypes for the... special project." The scientist looked over to our direction for a moment, before continuing on. "And apparently, Arthur managed to get it activated."
That seemed to shock the general. "Well, that's not good. I do apologize, Mr. Radient. But I must go and get on to this problem."
"It's fine. Cinder and I can just check out the sights in Atlas."
"Very well. Good day to the two of you." And with that, the General and Dr. Polendina started to walk away in a hurry.
"Well now, let's get goin—," Rory felt a small bump in his leg, before looking down to see a small child grabbing on to him.
"Mommy!" the child exclaimed, with Cinder looking shocked by his side.
...what?