Retcha101: Um…sorry to disappoint you hehehe. It's crystal though, I wanted it more to be uh…Atlesian-like and HADES is what I can only think of. Awesome name right? High-Active-Dust-Simultaneous-Imploder...or not. Anyways, Thank You for reviewing and please support this story "Children of Helghan" by deanfang. I hope your still enjoying this story.

: Instinctively I would do that but as Gryle, I'm not aware where it is.

Rebel-Ravel4: Oh shit my bad, thank you for reminding at least. Boyle is working within Atlesian politics with a low profile approach both in military and politics. For someone like Gryle, anger is just an understatement for someone sees the Temple as a Holy Sacred Ground and Boyle's arse is in danger.

Dread: Late I may be but Thank you and likewise too.

Evinco: YUP! Gryle Bane is a Mary Sue! That's what I intend to every OC I make but can you blame me, I'm a kid and a weird writer and I like things my way while at least trying to make my readers enjoy even if I don't know they like it or not. Thanks bruh~!

: Hm…that's not a bad idea. I'll think about it. I love stalemate endings.

Team CVFY or Shadow Marshal: Awesome story dude but *sigh* why did you have to disable the PM when we could talk so much about your story.

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AN: *sigh* I'm sure you guys got over with the Death of the Spartan girl, it's just so sad that she never had the chance to practically show and earn the love that she so much deserves towards our next door Knight. But whatever, It's Oum's story and I don't even want to talk about it.

So yeah…I'm sorry okay, my life's been shit for the last few months and barely had the motivation to write with all this depression that is trying to make me kill myself. My other excuse would be my countless hours of play time I spent with the games this year especially the TC: The Division and XCOM 2.

All I could say, thank you for following me this far and I love you sirs and maams. 100+ Reviews! I'm so happy. For me who is just fun-going and weird writer, that is a LOT to me.

So Fuck my life for now, I'll just write for my readers for the meantime.

Have a nice time reading and as always beware of many FLAWS.

P.S. Go watch Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress, it lived up to my expectations and an awesome Attack On Titan inspired anime! Also with our newest couple in town, Sousei no something.

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"So it was just a slaughter considering the spread of Atlesian Knights." Weiss deduced having our discussion about the Conflict as I would come to call.

"It's more than hundred thousand kilometers of blood and battle between us and the Atlesian fleet, of course the thousand forces of Atlesian's went spread thin when they planned to locate our main base of operations. I'm actually surprised you're comfortable with this subject." I said to the Heiress.

"I'm a Schnee, so blame it on my father and my terrible childhood life in the company."Weiss stated with a smug look in her face which I frowned upon but shrugs in the end.

"Same here, you do know I'm a former you-know-what." Blake added as I gave a nod at the former White Fang.

"So how goes your…life in the outside." Yang asked.

"Oh nothing, just politics and running the organization. Adding the fact that I'm possibly out of the protection list of Atlas and Vale government which I shouldn't be in the first place, so you girls can assume that I'm a criminal by now."I bluntly stated earning shock looks from the Team. Yang was the first to ask at the somehow ridiculous info, at least for RWBY.

"What! How? You we're just protecting your independence from Atlas's subjugation, how could they publicize your reputation without your presence in court. Not to mention that you can be possibly charged and labeled as criminal and terrorist with this situation." Yang said shocked for my eventual fate fate.

"That's just politics Yang, rather more expected coming from debaters than open-minded soldiers." Weiss grumbled bitterly remembering her times with bickering politicians and economists during childhood years, I couldn't blame her really.

"That's what the Kingdom's department of justice wants, to have my soul damned in hell." I said causing the three of Team RWBY to be rather silently shocked at my bluntness as if I was prepared for that kind of fate which I'm truly is since birth.

"Can't you avoid it somehow?" Blake said almost worriedly at her former teammate as I simply gave a rare soft smile with a light shook of her head in response to her question.

"Other than what I'm doing right now, no. The Brotherhood of Nod have never been a kingdom nor a nation-state in the first place, we are more seen as a religiously holy-corporate organization so that would technically label us as terrorists or religious extremists spite our political influence and propaganda in the masses."

"So that's it then, you'll never be out in the public as Gryle again?" Weiss grimly said, tears begging to drip in her cheeks.

"Hey, don't cry on me. This is expected from the start after all, I planned to perform a debut on my face to the world and it was imminent, bound to happen." I quickly stated as Weiss lightly rubbed her eyes and went back to her normal demeanor. I checked my watch and it seems my time is done as I stood back up from my chair earning more attention from the Team.

"It seems I've taken too much time with you, I'll be leaving now."

"So soon?" Blake almost whined but nonetheless nods yet disappointed.

"I have an organization to take care of, also consider this case and incident regarding Ruby finished and closed, I do really have a hunch what's the cause of this and Yang, its beyond your hands from reaching it so let me take care of it for you."

"Well, if you say so. Thanks…Rock" Yang said, particularly glad with the case is finished.

"No problem, I'll try contact you four in the future."

"Will you be handling some other cases in Vale? I heard you've been underground for two months spite the…short-lived war." Weiss inquired.

"Yes but not most, that's the authorities' problem to handle and you hunters, of course, a part of your training. Anyway, we'll be in touch." I turned from RWBY was about to activate my gliders and fly off towards the window when Weiss stopped me by asking a question.

"Wait Gryle, before you go, can I ask a question…Do you have plans of my Father." I merely faltered my walks towards the window not bothering to turn back as I answered.

"Yes, I plan to kill him along with the White Fang, in the right time even I can do it anytime I want." There was a pause but I could feel their growing tension and worry in the atmosphere behind.

"…Why?" Weiss said breaking the silence.

"Other than Kane, you know very well what I kill and fight for."

"I know, I know…but I just wanted you to make sure."

"What is it Weiss?"

"…Please try to not to harm my sister." I thought for a moment before answering.

"Last time I checked Weiss, your sister Winter is in the AAF's special forces division. However I cannot guarantee that if she stands in my way. That rest of your family, I can spare, though the company I will destroy it but if I see changes and I somehow hesitate, I will probably spare its run just for the sake of avoiding a power vacuum in Atlas despite our exploits if it did happen. The choice is yours Weiss."

With that, I ran, jumped from the edge and left team RWBY to own.

Tuckson's Book Trade.

Back in the ever peaceful City of Vale as Dustplane engines can be hear as well as birds singing, its citizen caged themselves of their neutrality and went on with their daily lives. It really was a sight, it was just a week after a short war and people just went with their daily lives. Perhaps they have been enjoying all the time while it last or they have just too busy to care about it.

Changing the view, inside of Tucksons shop, Emerald and Mercury entered by the door. Mercury stopped as he caught a book in interest by the nearest shelf while Emerald kept walking until she reached the counter and rang a bell.

-RING!-

"Be right there!" The voice of Tuckson yelled in the other side of the door. Then he opened the door by his back while carrying a bundle of books unaware of the faces of his customers.

"Welcome to Tuckson's Book Trade, home to every book under the sun." Tuckson started and he placed the books in his hands near the counter.

"How may I…" Tuckson paused as he turned to see and recognized their faces as Emerald just smiled. He definitely who this two we're and barely managing to prevent his from narrowing thanks to the ever growing suspicion of two criminals and former collaborators in his tradeshop.

"How may I help you?" Tuckson offered with a smile, playing along for now.

"Just browsing -THUD-" Mercury said in the background and closed a book very hard.

"Actually, I was wondering, do you have any copies of the Thief and the Butcher?" asked Emerald leaning her arms to the counter, offering a gentle expression.

"Yes, we do." Responded Tuckson as kindly as he can.

"That's great!" Emerald happily exclaimed to which Tuckson quirked his eyebrows.

"Uh…Would you like a copy?"

"No, just wondering -THUD-" Emerald said as Mercury closed another book very hard and loud.

Unknown to the duo four shadows with their personal Optical Camouflage activated we're observing the situation by the side of Emerald while the other two are behind Mercury by the door.

"I don't like where this is going." One of the shadows whispered.

"Me neither." The other responded.

"Cut the chatter you both, let the situation go on naturally, will act only on my signal." The Shadow squad leader ordered. The three argued while Maho kept quiet and observed the group intently and cautiously. She exactly knew where this was going from the start.

"No wait! What about third crusade" Emerald slowly said as the atmosphere changed as the shadows perked up and paid more attention, they we're aware of the Third Crusade, it was an act of Attrition by the White Fang against the Humans in Vale almost similar to Nod's great crusade in the Blue Zones.

"Brother, Tucksons on a leash, what are your orders?" Maho asked as the windows we're blocking out the sunlight and Emerald kept confronting Tuckson.

"You know who we are, don't you?" Emerald said cockily and Tuckson narrowed his eyes.

"Yes." he simply answered.

"And…you know why we're here?"

"Yes." Mercury went closer and stopped behind Emerald.

"So, are you going to fight back?" Emerald challenged with a smirk.

"…"

"…"

"Yes." Tucksons simply responded not moving as Emeralds eyebrow went down and her smile was gone while Mercury seems to be amused.

"Then sh-"Emerald started but before she could continue, she heard Tuckson snapping a finger and a cocking sound behind her and felt a muzzle on her back-head.

"Move an arm and you'll earn a free trip to Hades." said the shadow with a dark voice behind his helmet. Emerald tried to reach for her weapons holstered on her back-waist, she felt a hot and searing steel on her throat. She flinched and suddenly stopped her arm from moving and turned to see a white haired Faunus girl with silted and deathly eyes and had an expressionless face holding a black colored katana aimed at her throat.

Emerald was in complete shock, she's the one in a leash right now. But what really shocked her is the fact that Tuckson is under the protection of Nod as she recognized the person beside her. All she could do now is widen her eyes and sweat drop to the Faunus girl who now holds her decision between life and death.

Mercury was on a different situation, for the last 3 seconds, he felt nothing and was blanked of what just happed. He was now pinned to the ground by one shadow holding one pistol aimed at his forehead. Mercury cursed himself for not sensing their presence; it was just because of a small device.

-SMACK!-

All they could only remember was being knocked out.

Beacon Tower

After visiting Team RWBY, I decided to visit Ozpin to see how's the Academy been doing and to know why Atlas has sent a small AAF Fleet in Vale, It's the Vytal Festival, why would such the Atlas or Vale council display a show of power during times of this kind of celebrations and peace. Is the Brotherhood the reason of their appearance here in Vytal.

Along the way, I received gossips and stares from the Beacon students about my supposed unfamiliar look, they pretty much can't do anything since I'm in a disguise. They were also Atlesian troops in the academy grounds, I wonder why.

Apparently, The students of the Atlas Academy holds a little grudge on the Vacuo students due to our treaty. But that didn't affect the relationship of Vacuo and Atlas at all. They have just been snubbing at each other's faces for the last three months.

As I reached one of the Elevators, I saw Glynda came out the doors as she had scowl painted on her face.

"Miss Goodwitch, Nice to see you again" I greeted rather with no emotion but only respect.

"And you are?" Glynda asked fixing her glasses giving me a glare like she usually does to all.

"…One Vision, One Purspose. Does that ring a bell?" I said with smirk which made her widen her eyes in surprise but only for a fraction before fixing the usual glare.

"I see, What brings you here Miss Bane?" asked Glynda with a stern voice.

"I'm here to see professor Ozpin, you seem a bit livid today professor?" I asked Glynda as she sighed.

"Ozpin's in there, talking to Ironwood"

Okay, why would the General of the AAF and a headmaster of Atlas be here in Vale with a small fleet, probably because of the Vytal festival but that's not an excuse, maybe the Brotherhood of Nod or The Queen. Hehe, paranoid they are.

"Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go. Please do refrain from killing our students…" and with that, Glynda left as if tired of being here, I just shrug my shoulders.

I then entered the elevator and pressed a button to Ozpin's office. Reaching the top not even bothering to knock, I just went in as I see Ozpin seated on his table with his mug of coffee having a conversation with the general as he was about to leave.

"Do you honestly believe that your children can win a war?" I decided to cut in.

"How about you General? Can you even win a war if you can't even protect what is yours?" I asked as the general was startled at my sudden presence.

"Who are you?" asked the General with a displeased voice.

"Ah, I'm glad to see my old student well and good, what brings you here?" said Ozpin as he stood and approached me and did a friendly hand shake, the usual. It's not that really hard to see through my disguise.

"Hello professor Ozpin, just visiting." I said as kindly as possible. That's a switch. Rare times that I'm kind and respectful to others spite my coldness.

"General, meet Gryle Bane a Commander of the Brotherhood of Nod and a former honorary and special student of this academy." said Ozpin to the Eye-widened General who backed up a bit, seriously Ozpin? Didn't I tell you that this is a secret? Remaining calm, I rolled with it.

"General James Ironwood of the Atlesian Armed Forces, It's good to finally meet you face to face." I said kindly but a little formal as I lightly bowed to the General with a taunting grin.

"Ozpin what's the meaning of this!? I demand an explanation" The general demanded with that much expected menace painted in his face.

"Calm down General, Miss Bane here and I agreed for a form of companionship, this has nothing to do with Vale or Atlas, both politically and militarily only mutual benefit between me and her." answered Ozpin but Ironwood wasn't pleased with the answer.

"And how far can you perceive to believe that words of yours. For all I know, these terrorists are worst than the White Fang." Now he was gritting his teeth, about to get livid at my presence in this room.

"Oh please General, with all due respect, This Brotherhood of Nod may be honorless and deceivers but they do wish for peace, a thing which the world is enjoying. After all, it is Atlas who first struck." Ozpin said maintaining his neutral standing much more to the Generals bitter results.

"And what do you mean with that question?" asked the General, as Ozpin sat back to his office chair and returned with his coffee.

"I think you know what I meant General, no need to explain." I deadpanned narrowing my eyes at the clueless general. Of course, his oh-so-glorified ASO would've informed him about the Paladins a certain someone stole.

"Are you questioning my abilities to protect the people of Vale, terrorist?" The general shot back at me. But I remain calmed at the approach, I've been called a fanatic hundreds of time, one won't make a difference.

"No, I didn't say the 'people' General nor did I question your abilities to protect, but what is simply the militaries, in extension yours."

"Please clarify then, Miss Bane?" He said crossing his arms still giving that glare that match Glynda's.

"…Fine, my Spies were able to track the Infamous Criminal Roman Torchwick in the Vale Docks, my intel says that he snatched a few of your newly built 'Atlesian Paladin' without a trace." I said with a smirk to the general as he was now furious about the piece of information I gave.

"And you waited until now to tell me!"

"No. I didn't plan to tell you nor did I have the obligation to, besides general it's a coincidence that we met today."

"You dare dishonor this peace of your damn Brotherhood and the Kingdom of Atlas!? You killed thousands of my men on the field. And that army outside. That sign of freedom and peace is at risk because of you." The general said back.

I lowly laugh and as time passes, it became darker and louder, oh oh, my sadistic side is taking over. I'm surprised that Ozpin remained silent.

"Men? You call your army of synthetics as men, You came not knowing your enemy. I'm well aware The Council of Atlas claiming that they're waving flags of freedom or justice. That fleet outside? That's not Freedom or Power…its concern and fear, it all started from Politicians after all, one reason why I kill the corrupt." I said with a wicked smile. There was only a pregnant pause before Ozpin broke it.

"She's right James." Ozpin joined as he looked at both of us. "As I don't want any more of this conflict to grow more concerning, she never had done anything for you to justify your actions. Working together is one way we can avoid anything major that can affect the Vytal Festival and the people, I'm in no one side here mind you."

"But it was still Bloodshed and they use Corrupted Dust! You threaten the health of the four kingdoms and this world!"

"Bloodshed, Oh I'm sorry General, did I accidentally create a terrorism pact? We had the impressions of a Fanatical personage, not terrorism." I pointed out with a bit of sarcastic voice then continued.

"What do you expect general? It's war. Our relationship with Tiberium doesn't apply to your council talks, besides it was merely for resources not infestation. In fact, I'm not the one who killed your men, you did"

"Your hands have been painted by the bloods of my men!" This General seriously, he's ego is too big to even open his eyes. What a pointless conversation, why did I even joined in the first place?

"You invaded the homes of the children's of Kane General, your warmonging devil-may-care paranoid kingdom started it. Your men fell by our hands but you led them to our killing grounds. They came, we shared the gospel. You led them to their deaths because of that atrocious move. . . Justify that Ironwood." I stated with a cold and deep voice to the general. Killed in Cold Blood, I can live with that.

"So what now General? Are you going to spread the news that a Fanatic is in this school or disclose to the public that Nod who has been helping Faunas is utilizing Corrupted Dust for their use? Do you wish these citizens that you're claiming to protect to panic and riot the streets of Vale? I'll surely believe that the Council will cancel the Vytal Festival due to our situation if this isn't to be kept within secrecy." I explained to general.

"And what peace general?... I don't remember signing an armistice with your kingdom since we're not officially a nation-state. We're still at war, right here and right now. Now tell me general." I said and walked up to Ironwood.

"Give me a good damn reason why I shouldn't kill you right now after you threatened me with such tongue, saves for the lives that will fall from your hands." I blankly said as I got close to the general. I can see he isn't comfortable with the atmosphere in the room.

"At some point general, I agree with Gryle's saying of this conversation to be kept secret. But there is no need for violence, this is celebration of peace after all, don't you agree Gryle so can you please lower the gun." Ozpin said as polite and firmly as possible, I stared at him for seconds before sighing and lowering my gun.

The general was silent for a moment then spoke again.

"Don't you think this is over, I'll let this slip for now, But if ever I hear a single casualty in Vale because of you. I'll eradicate you and this Brotherhood with full force." The general threatened as I just stood emotionless, not even a flicker of my face reacted.

"I'll gladly return the gesture. Death welcomes anyone who seeks him. We'll gladly open his door for you." I said coldly to the General as he walked off to the elevator leaving me and Ozpin in the office.

"Quiet the argument, I must admit." Ozpin said before taking another sip from his coffee.

"Can you blame me? I'm not a naïve person but I can't be so heartless as always. It's team RWBY that's holding me back to massacre them." Ozpin just sighed at that.

"Gryle…I may be a headmaster of the academy but I'm also a Huntsman of the people, you do understand that it is my duty to protect the populace from the forces that threatens their well-being." Ozpin begun

"You have my word Ozpin…Getting the innocent caught in the fight is the last thing I would want to occur, at least not in a shock and blood battle for attrition. But if ever Ironwood does something that will affect me and the Brotherhood even the slightest. I won't hesitate to attack them here in Vale. You can deal with your own problems, I have mine." I said referring to the Queen and the White Fang that is threatening Vale nowadays.

"I appreciate your provisions Gryle, please have this" Ozpin said showing me a large hard-paper. My eyes widened when I read the details.

"Due to your outstanding skills and intellect during your first semester. I have decided to officially declare that you are now a dedicated huntress to the eyes of the people. You are one of a kind hunter. Not a huntress that is dedicated of protecting people but fighting for what you desire spite sacrifice or selfishness." Ozpin said and I slightly laughed.

"I see...First of all Ozpin, I'm dedicated and loyal to no one but Kane and the Brotherhood. Second, don't ever expect me to intervene with your problems as I said I already have my own. Lastly, I'll be happy to take the title and keep this as a souvenir." I said with a smile in the end gesturing the diploma looking paper that signified my title as huntress.

"Thank you, Please enjoy your stay, now run along, I'm pretty sure some people is eager to see you again…Have a nice day Commander" Ozpin said and turned back.

"Likewise Professor. Also, I already have checked my old teammates."

Faunus Ghetto

"Are you sure about this, we're putting ourselves in a risky stake here." One of the Special operative wearing standard Atlesian trooper armor said double checking his mini-railgun rifle.

"No I'm not, but I'm confident with our skills." Winter said to her fellow operative, they we're only five of them and she was merely armed with her personal sword and standard issue energy pistol.

"So what's the plan here?" an operative asked Winter.

"Six hours ago, operative Hiller managed to track out some Nod signs in the residential district and it led him to this Ghetto. He sent us a distress call but we haven't informed General Ironwood of the situation. Here is the call." Winter explained before taking out sphere shaped device and activated it, it soon showed a holographic screen of an operative hiding behind crates.

"This Special Operative Agent Hiller, I carry a message for the ASO Division. My covers been compromised, you won't believe what I've seen, the Brotherhood's presence in Vale is bigger than what we have anticipated." The operative then shifted the camera to the other side showing a big underground warehouse filled of Nod soldiers and vehicles.

"It seems they have been using the underground systems as their way of transport and navigation throughout the kingdom, and there numbers is considered almost a small invasion. They've cut off my main communication and I need extraction, I'm transmitting my coordinates to whomever that receives this, good luck." The operative said before shutting down the camera, with the distress call finished, Winter returned the device and glanced back to her fellow operatives.

"Our mission is simple, we for a fact that Hiller and some drives filled with information we need are down there."

Winter and the squad of ASO's then went deeper within the Faunuas Ghetto, hiding in the shadows as they try to avoid contact from both Faunus and unconfirmed Nod followers patrolling the rooftops. Stopping by a corner, Winter noticed a truck convoy.

"Stop!" Winter and her squadmates halted by the alleyway behind barrels, looking above she saw Trucks and armored vehicle being escorted by hooded-soldiers armed with recognizable Nod standard rifles and twin-RPG Launchers.

"What in Oum, how come the authorities don't see this." An operative said in shock as he observed the scene before him

"It's Vale, what do you expect, much less from ours. What's in those crates?"

"…Rations and ammo. It looks like some relief force but what are they relieving?"

"Enough chatter, get to the truck in the far behind." Winter said as she leapt from their cover and quickly ran towards the gesture truck. Without hesitation, the swiftly and silently ran towards the unguarded Truck in the far behind and hid behind the crates that was being carried. For some reason, the truck didn't shift from the new weight entering.

A couple of moments later and a few checkpoints around the entire Ghetto, The squad of ASO's could only gawk at the sight. They witness the road behind beginning to descend revealing a massive underground entrance to an underground fortress.

"Mighty Asgard, this place is…a fortress." One of the Troopers whispered in awe as gazed towards the very long and wide warehouses and hallways in the underground. Before they could be detected by the checkpoint, they left and sneaked through the unfamiliar hallways of the mighty underground base.

Minutes later and a couple evasions from guard patrols, the group ASO agents found themselves at a simple terminal room that was filled with Nod computers. While frustration and confusion dripped them to no hell, they can't help it but awe at the technology in front of them.

While equal in their terms, this is a terrorist organization they we're dealing with. To see them with this kind of numbers, may they be personal, equipment or technology it was still a surprisingly scary fact that Nod is this powerful. If only they had veterans from The Conflict, they would know even the slightest bit of Nod Combat Doctrine.

Abandoned Warehouse

In Roman's Hideout, we see the White Fang loading Bullhead airships with stolen Dust crates. In the warehouse we're Mercury and Emerald kneeling on the floor and unconscious not being minded by the White Fang.

"Oh look, the kids are awake" Roman amusingly said as he eyed at the kneeling Mercury and Emerald.

"What's the meaning of this!?" Emerald demandingly asked as her eyes narrowed with anger due to the fact that her hands we're tied.

"Calm down, I'm not gonna hurt you." Still with the playful gesture, Roman played with the leashed duo.

"You're a part of them aren't you?! Cinder won't be so easy!" Mercury accused Roman of being in the Brotherhood.

"Easy there paintball, mind playing along." Roman said and showed a piece of paper. "Why do you have this address?" Roman asked darkly while glaring at the two.

"Wouldn't you like to know."

"Since I partially hold the authority to kill you right now, yeah I would, now answers."

"Cleaning up your problem…One of them, until your men stopped us." Mercury said as Roman responded with an irritated look.

"You little punks, do you have any idea what could've happen if they haven't stopped you!"

"What do you mean, he was going to escape to Vacuo."

"Listen street-rat, if isn't for Cinder you would be dead right now. You could've go-"

"Got killed" said someone with a darker and sweet voice. Then came to view is Cinder.

"Cinder! Roman he-" Again cut off by Cinder.

"Silence!" Mercury and Emerald flinched at Cinders approach and glare.

"I specifically instructed you two to keep hands clean while in Vale. You almost damaged our relationship with our business partner."

"Business partner?"

"So…this is your subordinates who harmed the life of our brother." Came another cold voice behind Cinder showing a girl in long Black coat with same hair color with Cinder but a little longer. It was me Gryle Bane, Mercury and Emerald recognized me and were aware of my position, this sent shivers to both their spines.

"Heh! Your just another blind pawn kneeling on Cinder." Mercury snickered still had the nerve to be cocky at all times as they stood up their feet free from their restrains.

"Hahaha." At first, Gryle just laughed lightly.

'Hahaha!" Gryle then let out a hilarious laugh that made Mercury and Emerald flinch, taking it wrong that the laugh was an insult towards cinder. But before they knew it, Gryle disappeared out of thin air and reappear right front of them with both of them lifted up in the air by her hands grabbed in their jaws.

"I should have your tongues for this." I sweetly threatened the two. So much for mood chains but this two threatened Tuckson's life, I might as well maim and kill them.

I held them up at about 30 seconds before finally dropping them to the floor gasping for air.

"Gryle, I apologize for the foolishness of my subordinates." Cinder said as Emerald got sad for being insulted in front of Roman while Mercury gritted his teeth at the comical and silent laughing Roman.

"It's okay no harm done." I said kindly but then summoned a Long Tiberium Shards from the ground beside her aimed at their throats and shot a deathly glare to the two.

"However, I won't give in the second time this happens again." I coldly said as both gulped and Roman sweat dropped and Cinder just smiled while the White Fang that was present shivered a bit. Cinder respects my authority and skill while I also respect hers, it's mutually beneficial for the both of us

'But what's with her voice being seductive all the time?' I thought.

"I don't have the power to defend you two if this ever happen again, you will be left behind in the plan. I need her power and influence more than the two of you combined if my goal is to be met. Am I Clear?" Cinder implored the two.

"Yes ma'am, it won't happen again." Mercury said lowering her head. I nodded and two shadows came out of the shadows and untied the duo and stood back up.

"Now, why haven't you destroyed all his records before he could even walked out." Cinder turned to Roman and asked.

"Uh, eh?" Roman gestured crates all around him.

"Sorry if I'm a little busy stealing every speck of Dust in the kingdom, even the job of just burning papers and city records have been a bit tiring. If it weren't for Gryle and The White Fang, I would be more of a broken criminal with my lack of manpower so thank you so much!" Roman snapped.

"Hehe, you're an inspiration to every man with ski-mask." Mercury said, though most that we're present we're unnerved that he still had the audacity to say that but I just rolled my eyes.

"Listen kid, I got this town running scared. Police camping out in the corner thanks to embedded SNI agents, Dust price is to the roof, Unity extremist everywhere and…we have all the dust here that I don't even know what to do with!"

"Oh Roman, there is no need to worry. Besides, we are done with dust." Cinder said rubbing Romans chin.

"Uh…What do you mean you're done with Dust?" Roman asked as he cocked an eyebrow.

"We are now proceeding to phase 2."

"Phase 2?"

"Gryle has the coordinates, she'll tell you what to do next." With that said, Cinder gracefully turned towards the warehouse gate and started walking with her two accomplices following behind.

"Where are you three going?" Roman asked the retreating figure of Cinder.

"Back to Beacon, to secure and prepare the foundation of our grand plan." Cinder stated not bothering to look back and just continued walking out of the premise. With her out of sight, Roman and Neo turned to me for answers as the White Fang nearby continued their respective works.

"Hm…So Gryle? What's the plan?"

"Originally, you are to transport your…exploits to the former city of Mountain Glenn via pathways but with Atlesian fleet being the main security both air and ground thanks to our presence, we deemed it risky. Instead, you will use the underground rail system and transport your needs there via train should you need a base of operation if you are to prepare for this so called Third Crusade."

"The underground rail system? I thought the system's we're down since Mountain Glenn's downfall."

"Not long after we came to Vale, we made use of it and restored their former power. Potentially making it an underground shelter and fortress should Vale fall to the Grimm, foreign power or White Fang." That earned me a grin from Roman.

"I see, smart thinking. It would've been a common tactic for the White Fang but they don't have all the power and technological innovation to have it running again. Back to the point, when and where can we begin?"

"Downtown in the abandoned Industrial District Station, you should have no problem sneaking all the equipment in there. Before that though, Cinder had ordered you to gather the White Fang from various cells in Vale and show them this." I explained and gestured an approaching truck that was carrying an Atlesian Paladin. Roman whistled at the sight of the stolen weapon then smirked visibly.

"So this is what Cinder meant by Business Partner. Well that clears up a problem and something for me to deal with. How goes the virus for Atlesian Knights?"

"Done, Neo has the program in her Scroll, either Cinder or you are the trigger."

"I gotta say, I almost feel sorry for the white heads with all the fields you are so good at, not counting air supremacy."

"Atlas's air forces are quiet a force to be reckoned with. Their energy shielding, airship and high-power railguns are one of the few technologies that gave them edge during the conflict but that aside, I'll expect your group of Liberal White Fangs."

"You really think that will change them?"

"The outcome of this so called Third Crusade will splinter the White Fang, those who are loyal to Adam and those who only seeks shelter and will to defend themselves from Human abuse. That will severely damage the White Fang internal structure."

"And as you've anticipated Adam started gathering support and killed White Fang leaders one by one in a 12-hour window. What an inevitable fate, I gotta say. I'll then also have thank you for your protection, I know Cinder's been reluctant of our cooperation."

"She's the one that needed for you, have you ever thought what you'll gain in the end from her, a power hungry woman who is willing to betray those who trust her."

"I did and you we're right about something…Control through fear."

-BZZT-

At that, I felt my ears twitch; it was my communicator vibrating on my right ears. Roman seems to notice my distress and distraction towards it as he gave me a gesture to go ahead and take care of it. With him respecting my need of privacy, I pushed the device then came the voice Legion.

"Commander, you have a call coming from Yang Xiao Long."

"Patch her through."

"Gryle…" Came the voice of Yang.

"I'm here Yang, what is it?"

"I just called to tell you that Ruby's awake." That statement made me gain a sense of ease a bit, releasing some worries and stress hidden inside me.

"I see, I'm glad, send her my regards." Truthfully, I'm relieved that the girl is okay.

"Sure Gryle, also…she doesn't remember anything about that." I frowned at that.

"Explain." I coldly demanded.

"The doctor said it's a minor case of amnesia…we decided not to tell her about it." I merely sighed at that.

"Good decision, for her age, such horrors is better not remembered."

"Yeah, I'll be sure to tell Ruby that you came by." Then came my smile as she said that.

"Yes, do that. Later Yang…"

"Later." With that, I ended the call and turned my attention back to Roman who had an skeptical look towards me.

"Personal matters?" He pried but I didn't mind.

"Barely, but it's not a concern anymore. We-"My ears twitch again that I had to suppress a growl of irritation. I answered the call and it was Legion yet again.

"Commander, we have intruders Ghetto Sector 5."

"What?! Alert security, take them alive but kill on sight if not probable. Neo, get to Hana and tell her to lockdown their mainframe from outside sources and have Legion act as Firewall then assist in any way as possible." I ordered as I got a quick nod from Neo before quickly vanishing out of thin air. Then Roman turned to me somehow worried at my self-imposed commotion.

"Um, is there something wrong." Roman asked.

"The presence of the Sect here in Vale is at risk."

"Well shit."

Damn it, I just got here from the Temple and now the SNI is possibly going to be compromised if Neo doesn't stop them.

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AN: Next chapter will be a small action of how the ASO infiltrated a high-security SNI complex in Vale. Winter will be mostly featured and soon GDI and Nod will once clash in a secret war, both of their presence will be literally compromised in the underground sector but not in Public so it it will be mostly a secret war behind shadows, walls and dirt.

The ASO ship is actually the GST from the Command and Conquer: Tiberian Sun and Firestorm Crisis, the first of its kind. From what I know, there are only two variants of it.

Thank you for reading this far, review anything you want to and have a good day sirs and maams. Luv u all