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Italics are thoughts

*Communications through scrolls and other electronic devices*

Chapter 3 The Vigilantes of Vale

*Good evening this is Lisa Lavender for a special Vales news report. Just five hours after the major heist at Vale national bank the Vale police department resumes their search for the four mask criminals responsible for the taking of two point five million lien. However they found a sight they never expected to see as the armored truck belonging to the robbers was crushed on a lamp post looking like an automobile accident and the four masks robbers were all tied up together unconscious. The money was safely retrieved and as the police arrested them while they regain conscious I was able to question one of them of the events that took place before they were found by the police.*

*Can you tell us what happened?*

*It came out of nowhere so fast. It was a freaking red blur and an archer in a green hood. They're insane lady and that damn archer said we failed this city-* he was taken to the police car with the rest.

*There you have it folks it seems the robbers were stopped by two what it looks to be vigilantes. We have brief description of them as an archer in a green hood and some sort of red blur. We will try to get information of who are these new vigilantes. I'm Lisa Lavender reporting for Vale news network.*

(Time skip: one week later)

The city of Vale was looking more peaceful than usual. Its citizens looked more relief and happy probably because they have never felt so secure in a while. By now they know if anything bad happens they can rely on the two vigilantes that have appeared from out of nowhere. If any Grimm activity occurs they can always count on the army and the huntsmen but more importantly they can trust on the two newly heroes. It wasn't long until the rumors spread throughout the entire city as well as the media. In just a week they have gone the respect and the trust from the people they have sworn to protect.

(Location: Tukson's book trade Vale Remnant)

Oliver was keeping the book store clean and everything in order. Today he was alone because he got a call from Tukson that he was unable to come because he had some business to take care of, though it was a bit suspicious from his experience he chose to ignore the feeling. He finished placing another rack of books in alphabetical order before polishing the counter with a cloth. He was taught by Tukson to keep a high image of the shop, he said it will attract more customers and he was right.

Once he was done he had plenty of time to kill so he took his scroll. Checking his mail he noticed he had a couple of messages from Barry which had nothing to do with their vigilante duties, just random blabber. He rolled his eyes and chose to ignore those and went to the ones from Junior and the Malachite twins. The archer paused he already knew what the messages from the twins will be, either it was so he dances with them again or maybe a date. He shook his head remembering when Melanie was bold enough to ask him out and he politely declined, though she wasn't going to give up so easily.

After checking the mail he went for text messages and since he had none he went to search through the internet. He wasn't surprised that many of the news were about him and Barry in their alter ego. The many good things they've done since they resumed their crusade to save the city. They were also a collection of news reports regarding the two vigilantes and he decided to see some of them. Just watching the people been saved was enough to please him and he knew it was the same with his speedster friend.

*Please tell us what happened?* Lisa Lavender pointed the microphone to an older woman.

*Some bastard tried to rob me until Robin Hood came and beat him up.*

*You must be talking about the Arrow mam….*

*That's right he does resemble Robin Hood.*

Oliver gave a sigh he couldn't believe the archer hero from the tales existed in this world too talk about coincidences. Because of such people were comparing him to the archer who steals from the rich and gives to the poor. He went to watch another news report.

*Is it true that the Flash helped you young lady?* Lisa showed the microphone to a little girl.

*My kitty was on top of a tree and he couldn't get down. But them woosh the red blur got him down and just like that fluffy was in my arms* the little girl was squeezing the life out of the cat and the feline looked like it was begging for someone to end his life*.

"More like he didn't wanted to come down* he chuckled in amusement.

He checked another video which it was a discussion with the chief of the VPD with Lisa Lavender.

*Chief Maller what are your thoughts regarding the new vigilantes?*

*First of all I have no idea who they are but I appreciate for what they have done for the city. It was a brave and noble thing to do, however I can't accept the idea or even put my trust on them. If they are huntsmen why would they wear masks? Huntsmen and huntresses they don't need such they're supposed to be available anytime there's a threat that my police force can't handle. But those two arrive whenever they feel like it we don't even know how to reach them. Tell me how we can place our trust in people like that?*

*But Chief Maller you have to admit in one week since the Arrow and the Flash appeared crime has been lowered in Vale. Before their appearance the crime rate was sixty percent, and after the Arrow and the Flash it has reached thirty percent.*

*I'm sorry Miss Lavender but I won't trust masked vigilantes for all we know they can have a hidden agenda and once they were heroes they suddenly switch sides becoming the very same criminals they were hunting.*

*With all due respect sir you can't overrule facts with personal opinion. The results of the crime rate been lowered is a good sign that Vale needs the Arrow and the Flash. I believe the people will agree with me.*

*You're right Miss Lavender you can't overrule facts with personal opinion. You're favoring the vigilantes is not a fact but you're personal opinion.*

*It's not personal opinion sir I'm speaking for all the people the Arrow and the Flash have saved. Because of them they can return to their homes they can be reunited with their families and friends* Lisa seemed ticked off by his attitude.*

*My point is I won't trust these vigilantes for as long as I remain Chief of the Vale police department. When the day comes when they showed their true colors as the criminals they are my police force will be ready for them.*

*The same police force that failed to capture the four robbers from the Vale national bank heist when instead were captured by the people you so believe them to be criminals in disguise. I wonder if they'll be prepare to take on two of Vale's finest* she kept her grin hidden while the chief was glaring at her.

Oliver decided he has watched enough as he closed down his scroll. He wasn't surprised there will always be people who will see him as a criminal there will always be people with the same thinking of Captain Lance. He didn't have the chance to think about the past from his world when he heard the bell of the store chime. The archer saw the door opening revealing the girl he bumped into a week ago, Blake remembering her name. As soon as she entered the book store her amber eyes were on him, which it was a characteristic meant she was observing every word and action he will do.

"Welcome to Tukson's book trade" that was all he was going to say because he thought the catch phrase was silly even if Tukson has told him to always say it whenever a customer arrives.

He gave her a cordial smile while the black haired girl seemed a little off like she wasn't expecting him to be here. She slowly walked to the counter while giving some glances around the store.

"Blake was it?"

She gave a nod giving another look at the store" you worked here….?"

"Yes Tukson was kind enough to give me the job even if I didn't have my resume that day. What can I help you with?"

"Is Tukson here?"

"Unfortunately no, he told me he won't be here today. He had to attend some personal matters but I'm here if you need anything just let me know."

"Well I…Tukson gave me a call a few days ago that the book I ordered has arrived. I came to pick it up."

"Of course just tell me the title and I will fetch it for you."

"…"

"Is something wrong?" Oliver noticed she was looking embarrassed.

The black haired girl has taken a pen and wrote something on a piece of paper before giving it to him.

The archer was confused by her action why would she wrote the title of the book while looking so embarrassed, even her face was red. That was until he read the title of the book.

"Ninjas of Love….."

Oliver didn't needed to be a genius to figure out the book belongs in the mature section of the store. It will explain why Blake felt so embarrassed that she couldn't tell him the title. He remained quiet not looking at her and went straight to the mature section picking up the recent copies of Ninjas of love. Curiosity took the better of him as he opened it and read the synopsis while he was heading back to the counter.

"An erotic adventure about two heirs of a ninja clan who are enemies as the many times they fight each other they realized their attraction to one another and their lustful desires. Their father's finds out about their forbidden romance and decides to test their loyalty giving them a chance to redeem themselves to their clan by having a duel to the death. Both refused and they become wanted enemies of their own clans…."

"What are you doing?" Blake narrowed her amber eyes at him.

"…"

Oliver has forgotten that he was heading back since he was too busy reading the synopsis and he has been caught by the black haired girl. She wasn't happy that he was reading a book that she was about to buy it felt like someone reading your diary. She saw it as an offense and that was something she couldn't slip off.

"Excuse me?" the archer pretended like nothing happened which it wasn't going to help.

"I saw you reading the book. You know it's wrong to be reading a book that the customer is about to buy it's like your intruding into someone's personal life."

"Store policy we don't questions customer's tastes in books."

"….."

Oliver saw her features softening she didn't seemed angry as she gave him a nod.

"Good answer."

"That will be forty five lien" he already register the book accepting her reply.

The girl gave him the lien while Oliver was still trying to get used to the plastic type money. They may looked like credit cards from his world but they weren't each cards had their numbers from one to five, ten, twenty, fifty and one hundred similar to the dollar bills from his world. He will have to accept plastic over paper who would believe such thing will have a high value. His expression as he eyed the cards wasn't missed as Blake kept staring at him and gave a quick glance at the lien she has given him.

"What's wrong?"

"Hm….?"

"It's just lien."

"Right its only lien I'm not use to be managing lien. I've been unemployed for so long that it feels weird to be seeing it" he hoped his lie will convince her.

However he felt like he has made a mistake as Blake was looking right through him, like she was able to tell he was lying.

"I don't think that's the case…."

"…."

"The way you looked at the lien it's like you're completely unfamiliar with it. Like you've never seeing it before, why would that be? Is there another type of money you're familiar with?"

Oliver wanted to chuckle and clap at the girl before him for been so observant and how close she is to hitting the nail on the head. Time seemed to have stopped as their eyes met but he was done playing this little game. He will turn this thing around and show her she wasn't the only one with good at observing people. He gave a smile while Blake seemed confused at his sudden change of mood. She kept her guard up though, he didn't seem dangerous but she needed to be prepared for anything.

"Maybe you're right, maybe I'm not familiar with lien at all" he kept his smile while gazing deeply into her amber orbs.

"But I do know one thing for sure. A bow doesn't twitch, and yours Blake twitches a lot…."

The black haired girl stood shocked as her bow twitched again. This time it twitched from fear that he might find out her secret and she didn't wanted nothing bad to happen that will prevent her from coming back. This was after all her favorite book store, yet the male teen kept his smile like he was enjoying how he turned her game around her with ease.

"Why would you need a bow that twitches? Unless you're hiding something like a pair of animal ears, Blake are you a faunus?"

"Give me the book now?" she was now glaring at him and her tone was so deadly.

"I'm sorry I didn't mean to anger you. I wanted to show you that I can be very observant too" he handed her the book in a paper bag.

As she caught it Oliver kept a gentle grip on it while his eyes were on her.

"Blake….?"

"Could you let go?" her voice was harsh.

"Whether you're a faunus or not you will always be welcome here. I don't like discrimination any more than you."

Hearing that the black haired girl felt better no longer upset and gave a nod. Oliver has released the book while she gazed at him with so much relief happy to meet someone who wasn't going to judge her. It was so sad but she has gotten used to been judge for her heritage, been treated like she was an inferior savage animal.

"Thank you" she whispered.

"Have a nice day. Hope to see you again."

She gave another nod as she took her new book and left the store. But not before giving a glance at the archer and a small smile has spread over her features. After she left Oliver felt better with himself since he didn't like that his comment has made her so upset she looked like she was ready to kill him. No doubt she was a faunus he found out about the discrimination the race has been going through for so long especially when he read a book about the history of the faunus.

His scroll was beeping opening it he saw that Barry was calling him. He gave a sigh hoping it wasn't another dumb call he pressed the screen accepting the call.

"This better not be about buying that silly Pumpkin Pete cereal."

*Watch the news network now* Barry's voice was so serious.

The archer got serious something must have happened to make him sound like this. Doing as he was told he went to the internet entering the Vale news channel site as they were live.

*This is Lisa Lavender reporting as a major crisis has hit Signal Combat Academy. A wildfire has spread over the school members of the faculty as well as second and third year's student have been trying to put out the fire but so far it looks like this fire won't stop. The Vale Fire Department has been currently dispatched but we don't know if the Academy building will still be standing by the time of their arrival…." she got shocked hearing more information.

"This just in we have confirmed that there are still students trapped inside of the building. A total of ten students are still inside the burning building."

Oliver cut off the video going back to the call.

*Ruby goes to that school we have to do something* obviously Barry was worried sick.

"I'm heading there right now."

*I can't…*

"What do you mean you can't?"

*You see it's just that Seymour is watching me and I don't want to give him a heart attack if he sees me using my speed.*

"How hard can it be? He's an old man with his eyes close."

*That's what I thought at first but he's really good at seeing, don't ask me how he does it I just know.*

"Then I guess you don't want to save all those students trapped inside the burning building. And who knows if Ruby is one of those students-"

*I get your point I'll do something about Seymour just wait for me.*

"Just get there" Oliver hanged up deciding to close the book store for the time being and went to change to the Arrow since he brought his costume and gear.

Not long ago outside of the book store the Arrow left on his green and black bike. He went as fast as he could, hoping to get to the combat school on time. Lives were on the line and failure was not an option he will give it his all and he knew Barry will do the same.

(Scene change)

(Location: Signal Combat Academy)

The entire building was burning by the large fire surrounding it like a predator surrounds its prey. Many students stood outside mainly first years while the second and third years were lending a hand to the teachers in using their water supply to stop the fire. So far the fire was too strong that the water wasn't doing anything it looked like their school was about to become a burned memorial ground. The worst thing that there were still students inside and they could still hear their cries for help.

Ruby Rose felt like she should be scared for her life but she wasn't. The only thing in her mind was to help everyone put out the fire. The red cloak petite was currently helping her sister Yang along with other students gathering water from the supply water tower while her uncle Qrow was using the emergency fire hose. Other teachers were also helping him carry the hose and even with all the water it was releasing the fire seemed too strong to be put out. She kept calm but knowing that there were other students trapped was making her stomach in a bad way.

Ever since Yang read her stories of heroes slaying dragons and rescuing people she wanted to be the same too. A hero just doing the right thing without expecting anything in return a responsibility she wanted to have. In addition a certain scarlet speedster has inspired her to give it her all. Ever since she heard of the Flash her resolve to be a hero grow even stronger seeing the speedster as a positive role model she wanted to emulate. Of course it was also the speed but she knew the Flash was way faster than her, wanting to run as fast as him was another she wanted to achieve.

The red cloak petite took a glance at her sister still helping their uncle controlling the hose. Without saying a word she put on her cloak and used her semblance to enter the burning academy building.

Orow was an expert hunter trained since birth. The tall man with dark blond hair and clear lilac eyes has kept a strong sense calm since the fire started. He hasn't forgotten that they were still students inside as a huntsman and a teacher it was his responsibility to do whatever he can to help and save those students. But the fire was stronger than he anticipated it wouldn't be beaten by the hose he was using and if this keeps up their water resource from the nearby tower will eventually ran empty. Just when hope was lost the sound of sirens was heard the Vale Fire Department has arrived. Feeling some relief that they might be able to put out of the fire with their help put him at ease for a little bit.

"Keep holding her steady! The Fire Department is here this is our chance to end the fire for good!" he tried to add some motivation to the students and teachers helping him.

The huntsman has heard the engine of a bike similar to the bike of his niece. Gazing at the source his eyes were fixed on the black and green bike, but the driver caught his attention completely. Dressed in a green hood, pants, leather gloves and boots, the bow and quiver of arrows there was no doubt that was one of the vigilantes that has recently appeared in Vale. Soon students as well as teachers were looking at the visitor and even fire fighters has taken a glance at him but remained doing their work.

"It's him…."

"He's here, the Arrow's here."

"No way he's actually here."

"Uncle Qrow it's really him" Yang was in awe staring at the green hooded vigilante in person for the first time.

The teacher and huntsman kept staring at him and notice something was off about the vigilante. He was a bit at 5'7 or 5'8 similar to Yang's height and even with the hood and the green mask someone like Qrow was able to tell that the Arrow looked a little younger to be a professional huntsman or vigilante for the matter. He was surprised when the archer vigilante walked to him facing him with this calm demeanor.

"You must be Qrow I presume?" his voice was very deep making him sound like he was older.

"That's right. As you can see we're in the middle of a crisis" the professional huntsman was wondering about his voice deceiving completely his young appearance.

"The school building has water sprinklers, why haven't they been activated?"

"We don't know I'm afraid. As soon as the fire started none of them would activate."

"So they don't work just when this fire hits, I don't see this as a coincidence" the Arrow's eyes narrowed sensing something was odd.

"Agreed…." Qrow was feeling the same way.

The archer has taken his scroll and started using the internet trying to solve the problem with the sprinklers. Thank goodness Felicity taught him some hacking skills if she was here watching him she would sure be proud of him, a thought that brought a smile to his features.

"Wait" Qrow realized something gazing around he turned to his niece" where's Ruby?"

"She was right beside me a second ago" Yang was glancing around looking worried.

"Rose, she went inside" said a random student.

"What?!" the blond brawler panicked.

"I'll go look for her, you stay here" replied Qrow.

"But-"

"Don't argue with me young lady" his tone was serious and the blond gave a nod not wanting to anger him.

"No need for that Qrow" the Arrow stopped working on his scroll.

"Ruby and the rest of the students inside will be safe. I didn't come here alone" the archer hide his smile.

(Scene change)

Ruby was coughing a lot it has gotten worse as she went further inside the school building. Eventually she couldn't use her semblance anymore because there was too much smoke shielding her view from anything. She kept a strong will and kept on walking the halls when she heard some coughing not too far away. Her hopes were high she has found one of the students her silver eyes could see a young girl about her age her legs were stuck on a small pile of rubble. The red cloak girl made sure she was all right noticing she was still alive she was definitely a first year like her.

"Don't worry I'm getting you out of here."

She grabbed the piece of rubble but yelled her hands got burn. What was she thinking lifting hot rubble with her bare hands? It was too crazy even for her. Soon a large amount of smoke has entered her lungs making the teen girl to fell on her knees. She was barely able to keep her eyes open and the only thing she could feel with herself was shame. Shame that she won't be able to help this student next to her or anyone at all that in the end she was nothing but a failure she didn't turn out to be the hero she wanted to become.

"Is this it? Am I going to die here….?"

The thought brought Ruby to tears. She got memories from her childhood seeing her life flashing before her eyes. She was going to die without finishing her weapon, without any proper training, without graduating from Signal and without becoming an official huntress. Just when she was about to sob she was taken away along with the trapped student by a red blur. Before she realized what has happened she was outside breathing the clean pure air and now she was been hugged to death by a certain blond brawler who was in tears worried sick for her sister's safety.

"Ruby I am so glad you're all right!"

"Yang, I can't breathe."

"Let her breathe" Qrow replied with a smile so relief to his niece all right.

"What happened?" Ruby saw other students who were unconscious but all right.

"You were saved along with the rest of the students inside sis" Yang gave her a grin" he saved you."

The blond pointed next to them and Ruby's eyes widened in shock. There he stood wearing the red suit mask with the lightning bolt symbol in the middle of his chest. Her heart beat increased staring at her hero, her idol, her inspiration the reason she so badly wanted to be a huntress.

"It's you…You're the Flash!"She smiled widely.

The scarlet speedster only chuckle as the Arrow walked to him.

"Flash I activated the sprinklers the fire from the inside of the school will subside but the outside…."

"I know" the Flash replied in an echo like voice" leave the rest to me."

The speedster started moving his arms at the same speed he uses to run. Everyone was in awe staring at the vigilante who has created a whirlwind causing the large fire to be put out slowly. Barry knew the speed was the key because if he goes too fast he might spread the fire even more and that was the last thing he wanted. But he did it correctly and eventually the fire was put down for good everyone was still in awe even the fire men as they turned off the hose. Ruby stood with the biggest smile she has ever made not just she was saved by her idol but she saw one kick butt ability of his first hand.

"The building is still standing, with some work it might look like normal again" the speedster gave a chuckle.

"What matters the most is that everyone made it out safely" said Qrow.

The students that were trapped inside were taken by the ambulance. Both vigilantes knew they have done their job and it was time to leave. Not taking another glance the Arrow walked over to his bike before he saw his speedster partner next to Ruby. He mentally sighed it wasn't right to involved her in this he knew about that better than anyone. How many times he tried everything he could to keep his family in the dark about his identity and yet he lost his mother and he almost lost his sister.

"I would like to thank both of you for your assistance. Without your help there was no guarantee we could have put out the fire on time" Qrow felt grateful for both vigilantes they have done a job well done.

"We're here to save this city" it was the Arrow's only reply before walking back to his bike.

"He's not much the talking type is he?" said the teacher huntsman.

"You get used to him" smiled the Flash.

"At least he has good taste in the ride" Yang approved of his bike since it was the same model as her Bumblebee.

"Wait Flash don't go!" Ruby went next to him looking so anxious.

"I…." she blushed as she took a pen and a small note pad.

"Can you give me your autograph?"

The speedster smiled taking both things and quickly wrote something" I saw what you did, it was very brave."

"Didn't do a good job though" the petite sighed remembering she failed to save that first year.

"It doesn't matter showing that kind of courage without showing fear is what separates heroes from the rest. You can be a hero too" he smiled.

Just like that he was gone while Ruby stood there in awe at how fast he is. Well she knew he was fast but seeing up close was truly impressive.

"Soooooo cooooollllllll!"

She then read the autograph he has written for her" to my number 1 fan your speedster friend Flash. I am so glad the school caught fire!"

"….."

The red cloak girl turned to see Yang and Qrow giving her a weird expression.

"I mean I'm not glad in a happy way that it caught fire but happy in way that it caught fire because I was able to meet the Flash and see him in action and giving me an autograph and-"

"Ruby just keep quiet" Yang smiled at her.

"Okay" the silver eyed girl blinked hearing her scroll beeping she saw that Barry was calling her.

"Hey Barry!"

*Ruby thank goodness you're safe I saw the news are you all right?!*

"Couldn't be any better you're not going to believe who saved me, it was the Flash!"

*Really? Oh I'm so glad I was so worried when I saw Signal on fire.*

"Actually I'm more than all right I am so happy the Flash also gave me his autograph!"

*That was really nice of him* he gave a chuckle.

"…." Qrow stood in deep thought.

"Indeed the sprinklers not working just when the fire happens, the Arrow is right. This is no coincidence….."

"Ruby….?" Qrow ended his train of thought walking over to her niece who was done talking to Barry.

"Are you done finishing that scythe?"

"My weapon still needs a few adjustments. But I can finish it before the end of the week."

"Good because we have a lot of ground to cover. We're starting your training right away."

"R-right I'm ready" she smiled in anticipation.

(Time skip)

(Location: The Club)

It was just another evening as the crowd was dancing to the energetic techno music. Oliver was doing his usual job as the bouncer standing at the entrance. His primary job was to check for the people's ID's and make sure they weren't carrying any weapons. Junior gave him orders to kick anyone that brings a fire weapon or a knife the rules of the club are no weapons of any kind. He kept his eyes on the guest arriving and not on the Malachite twins who were always staring at him. The archer mentally sighed a lot has happened ever since he danced with the girls.

Miltia and Melanie have become very comfortable with the vigilante. They were friendly with him saluting him or saying a simple hello. Between the two Miltia was the most reserve but it was obvious due to her shy nature she has come to enjoy his company. Melanie was a different story it was pretty obvious the girl in white likes him more than just a friend. She has shown the normal signs of affection, from winking at him to blowing him kisses even some physical contact like leaning her head on his shoulder or taking his hand. Oliver appreciates the gesture but he didn't felt the same way not to mention he didn't want any commitment.

Also after past relationships that didn't turned out good he was in no mood to deal with all the emotional crap. Melanie was still young and so as her sister they could possible find someone else better than him. Been in a relationship was complicated and after his last relationship was torn apart with his death at the hands of Ra's Al Ghul. The archer cleared his head not wanting to think about Felicity or anyone from Starling city, he kept focus on his job. His eyes turned to where the twins stood and he noticed Melanie winked at him again. After he was done here she will most likely ask him to dance with her.

"Good evening" he attended another visitor.

It was a man looking in his early thirties with slanted dark green eyes and bright orange hair with long bangs covering his right eye with black eye liner. He was wearing a red-collared white suit and a small gray scarf with black gloves and rounded sleeves, as well as long black pants and black shoes he was also wearing a black bowler hat holding a cane in his right hand. Oliver had a bad feeling about this man from his past experience he could tell this guy was anything but good news. The expression on his face didn't help either, though he was smiling on the inside he was probably giving an evil grin.

"Good evening my dear fellow nice place you have here. Though the music is not exactly my style I prefer some smooth jazz" he kept his smug smile.

"Identification please" the archer tried to keep his hostility in check.

"Oops seems I have left it back at my place silly me."

"No identification means you're not entering. Have a nice evening."

"No need to give me the cold shoulder buddy. I might lack the identification but I have something better like the right plastic" he grinned showing tons of lien.

"You're not bribing me now if you don't have the right identification I suggest you leave. Otherwise I might have to use force."

"Let's not get cranky, the lien was just a joke you have no humor. Actually I have a meeting with your boss."

"With Junior….?" Oliver now knew something was wrong.

"That's right I'm supposed to meet up with him. We have some business to discuss. I assure you it's just a friendly chatter between pals" he gave another smile before putting a cigar in his mouth.

"I wasn't informed I will have to ask my boss…."

"That won't be necessary Oliver he's right" Junior arrived giving a nod to the man with the bowler hat.

"You can pass enjoy the evening" the archer has once more kept his hostility in check.

The man took a lighter from his coat pocket and lit the cigar before it was snatched by the vigilante he gave a glare to the young bouncer.

"I'm sorry there is no smoking in this area."

"Right my bad for not realizing it bud. Well shall we get going?" he gazed at the bartender who gave him a nod.

Oliver watched the two men leave taking the stairs from the opposite side of the club. It was the location to the VIP suite where only those with a reservation are allowed, also having quite the amount of lien. The archer kept staring at the area curiosity was getting the better of him even when he feel he needed to know what they were going to talk about. He didn't like that man everything about him screamed" bad guy" and it worried him why he needed to talk to Junior. Was the bartender somehow involved with bad people? That will complicate things with his job here.

"Junior left already?" Melanie was next to him with Miltia.

"Yes he did. Any idea who was the man that left with him?" asked the young bouncer.

"No, I've never seen him before" replied Miltia.

"Neither have I but his wardrobe is horrible" followed the girl in white gave a disapproval frown.

"I'm more worried than just his clothing" Oliver knew he had to find out what they were talking.

Before he took a step Melanie has taken his hand ready to drag him to the dance floor" Melanie….?"

"You've been so busy and I waited long enough. Let's dance."

"Not now there are things I need to do. I promise I will dance with you and you too Miltia" he didn't wanted to be rude but gave the twins a smile that made them blush.

"Okay, we can wait a little longer. Just don't keep us waiting for too long" Melanie gave him a smile followed by a wink.

Once the twins left he set his eyes to the stairs leading to the VIP suite. The suite was one large room big enough to fit ten bedrooms so he knew exactly where to go but most importantly where to put the small device he had in his pocket. It was the same recording device he attaches on his arrow he was planning to record the conversation between Junior and the bowler hat man. Arriving at the door he placed the device getting stuck like a small grappling hook. He was lucky that any of Junior's henchmen come here they only do their usual duties.

"If I'm right things aren't going to be pleasant for Mr. Hat."

(Time skip)

Oliver arrived a little late than usual to the apartment. By now Barry has fallen asleep which it was good he needed to use his lab top. He bought one with his last pay check and after hearing the conversation he recorded he was glad he did. It turned out the man in the bowler hat had some business proposition to Junior he needed some men for a job he has to do. He wasn't specific but clearly he needed people to pull whatever he was doing. Junior sounded hesitant until the man offered him enough lien to buy his services getting an approval from the bartender to lend him some of his henchmen.

After seeing his face the archer went to check the records from the VPD files because he had a strong hunch he will find what he was looking for. Eventually he found it the man in the bowler hat was indeed in the criminal records with quite the thievery list along with assault and kidnapping charges. He was among the police department most wanted list along with someone named" Queen". The problem is he didn't know where he went with Junior's henchmen not without getting attention. Most likely it was a robbery stealing money was the obvious choice.

"Roman Torchwick…."

(Time skip: days later)

(Location: Vale mall)

Barry was surprised when he got a text message from Ruby telling him to meet her at Vale mall. It was part of showing him around the city and he was glad she has taken time to do so. She has called him before that she has finished making her weapon, a scythe which she gave it the name Crescent Rose. For the speedster the name sounded cool having her last name along that she was getting special training from her uncle. He smiled spotting the red cloak girl waving at him with a wide smile and she wasn't alone.

The petite has brought her older sister with her. Barry recognized the blond girl from the day she picked Ruby up at the dust store. He admitted she was attractive hell her body was amazing for a seventeen year old. But he wasn't the kind of guy to only focus on a girl's looks. He smiled waving at both girls Ruby looked more cheerful than ever if that was possible. Her blond sister only shook her head smiling like she has gotten used to her cheerful attitude.

"Barry you're here!"

"Hey Ruby" her cheeriness was really addictive smiling wasn't an option.

"This is my older sister Yang" she introduced the blond who was taller than her by inches apart.

"Nice to meet you Barry" the blond extended her hand.

"Nice to meet you too Yang" as he shook her head he felt his hand getting crush clinching in pain.

"Yang!" Ruby obviously saw the display.

"Oops sorry didn't mean it, force of habit" she grinned.

"I feel sorry for every person that has to shake your hand" he was rubbing his hurt hand while blond chuckled at his comment.

"Barry take a look at this!" Ruby has taken her new weapon strapped on her back.

"Holy…." It was all the speedster had to say looking at a large red and black scythe.

"This is my baby Crescent Rose it's a scythe as you can see and also a high impact custom sniper rifle."

"I honestly don't know what to say. It's wicked and bigger than you. You look like a mini reaper."

"Really?!" the petite smiled at his compliment.

"You built it yourself?" it was hard to believe she was able to make something so deadly on her own.

"Yep all by myself my uncle was even impressed with it. He says it's a great scythe."

"Our uncle is a scythe master he's the one training Ruby" replied Yang.

"I'm happy for you Ruby congrats. I'm sure you won't have a problem graduating from Signal" said the speedster.

"Thanks!" she smiled while her older sister smiled in approval.

"So where to….?" Barry was eager to have a look around.

"Let's head to the arcade first. Or we can grab a bite if you're feeling hungry" Yang gazed at her sister.

"That's okay let's go to the arcade first."

"The arcade it is then…."

(Time skip)

The past two hours they spend their time at the arcade playing video games. Barry found out that Ruby was good at racing games beating him, but he was good at shooting games. Yang however, has proven to be very good at fighting games beating both her little sister and the speedster. Other games included were virtual sports in which Barry had a blast since it felt so real, nothing like this existed at Central city. It seemed the technology in Remnant was advance in some areas compared to his world. After they were done they decided to grab a bite heading to the food court of the mall.

While they were talking Yang has noticed the long conversations her sister had with her new friend. No doubt Ruby has gotten along well with Barry and she was usually the one who wasn't good at making friends. A smile crossed her features this was exactly what she wanted for her younger sister too meet friends and be more sociable. She was doing well and was happy that she has taken her advice to heart. That wasn't all she was happy for but the fact her sister has chosen a good person as her friend. He was an okay boy to the blond that has a specific definition.

Believe it or not Yang was a very good judge of character. She was able to tell a lot by looking at the boy talking to her sister. For starters when he talked to her he looked at her in the eyes instead of looking at her cleavage like many boys usually do. That was enough to tell her that he wasn't a hormonal pervert she knew she has a hot body but it was impressive that Barry hasn't taken a chance to look at her ample buxom. Then there was the alternative that he could be a homo but judging how he was talking to Ruby, she knew that wasn't the case.

They have gotten seated in the many tables of the food court. They bought some juicy burgers while Ruby was the first to chow down showing that she got hungry after playing all those arcade games. Barry followed eating one burger didn't do a thing to him since he could eat five hundred of them with ease. Yang was the last one and she preferred to chew for a while because she enjoys the taste of the beef patty. One of the screens from the court was showing the news of the fire in Signal Academy and the Flash putting out the fire with his fast arms something that made him smiled.

"So how's Signal?" he was quick to finish his burger.

"We all volunteered to clean and fix everything that was damaged by the fire. We're glad the school wasn't badly burn to the ground" said Yang.

"All thanks to the Flash and the Arrow" followed Ruby with her mouth full.

"Won't argue with that they really helped a lot, if it wasn't for them there wouldn't be a Signal Academy" replied the blond brawler.

"It was awesome at how the Flash was able to move his arms so fast like swoosh" the silver eyed girl imitated the move trying to move her arms at the same speed.

"I can run fast but I can't use my arms like that. Wish I could do it too" the petite took another bite from her burger.

"That was impressive but I'm wondering at why his voice sounded like an echo?" said the blond.

"I wonder about that too."

"Maybe it has to do with his speed ability" Barry added.

"How exactly….?" Ruby looked in thought.

"I…I don't know that's what I think anyway" he couldn't let it slip or he'll be giving away his identity.

"Okay I think the Flash was pretty cool but what's with the Arrow?" said Yang.

"What do you mean?" the speedster got curious.

"He used his scroll to make the school sprinklers work. Did he just hack into the sprinklers systems? That only makes him a computer nerd" the busty blond crossed her arms in disapproval.

Barry has actually chuckled at that, good thing Oliver wasn't here or he wouldn't be happy of the comment.

"Yang don't be mean I think the Arrow's cool" Ruby gave a pout at her sister's comment.

"Really….?" the blond gave a grin" between the Arrow and the Flash, who is cooler?"

"If it comes to that the Flash is cooler" the scythe wielder has hide her blush.

"You really like the Flash don't you Ruby?" Barry smiled at her.

"Of course He's so cool!" another smile graced her features going back to take a bite from her burger.

"She adores the Flash Barry. Do you know she has a poster of the Flash in her room" Yang was still grinning.

Just like that the silver eyed petite almost choked on her burger while some escaped her mouth. She went for her soda while her older sister was grinning evilly and Barry kept his smile happy to have a number one fan.

"Yang you're not supposed to say that!"

"Why? It's not embarrassing to have a poster of your favorite hero. Now having a plushy that is embarrassing" the blonds grin got wider.

Ruby's mouth stood wide open as her face turned red like her cloak and Barry chuckle.

"You have a Flash plushy? That is awesome do you know where I can get one?"

"You're definitely new in Vale Barry. Just check in every toy store the Flash and Arrow merchandise is piling up. They've become quite famous" said Yang.

"I can't believe you said that Yang!" the petite was still red looking so embarrassed.

"But it's true you really love that plushy. You never sleep without it."

"You weren't supposed to say that either!"

"I don't see it embarrassing honestly" the speedster knew Ruby was embarrassed and he felt sorry so he thought maybe he will make her feel better.

"Actually I have a teddy bear and sometimes I sleep holding it to help me rest."

Yang stood shocked before she laughed" seriously a teddy bear?"

"I'm not embarrassed at all go ahead laugh" he smiled turning to Ruby and by now she was smiling at him.

Yang noticed what was going on and smiled softly" I think it's funny but I won't laugh, so sis got room for dessert?"

"Oh oh! I want chocolate ship strawberry sundae" the red head petite was jumping up and down and she left in rose petals.

"What was that?" Barry was shocked at her speed though it wasn't near as fast as his speed.

"That was her semblance" replied the blond brawler.

"Oh right" he has read about semblance from one of the books Oliver bought.

"Thanks Barry."

"Hm….?"

"What you did for Ruby, the whole I sleep with a teddy bear thing I didn't believe you one bit. You said that so Ruby stopped feeling embarrassed. That was really sweet."

"It was the only thing that came to my mind. Ruby may be young but I highly believe she has what it takes to be a huntress I mean she built that giant scythe on her own that really takes a lot of talent."

"That's right she'll be the best just like m-"the blond stopped herself cursing mentally that she almost let it slip.

"Just like….?" Barry noticed her incomplete sentence.

"It's nothing" she quickly replied.

"O…okay…."

Ruby returned shortly with her sundae her silver eyes glowed with joy because she was holding her favorite dessert. Barry was staring at Yang at her expression changed when she didn't finished her sentence something was bothering her. He didn't want to pry since it was probably something personal. Then he remember the first letter the blond spoke was "m" he had a pretty good idea the person she was talking about. It was a personal subject so he decided not to bring it to Ruby he pretended like nothing happened.

Yang grinned deciding to change the subject of her sister becoming like their mother she turned to the boy" so Barry you haven't said anything about yourself."

"Really?" the teen got surprised realizing it was true.

"Other than you're new in Vale."

"I guess I don't have much to talk about myself" he felt a bit uneasy not knowing what to say, of course it was out of the question telling them he was the speedster vigilante.

"Don't you go to a school, are you a huntsman?" the blond was taken back not to mention she got a little suspicious.

"Me….? A Huntsman….? Nah I'm just your average Joe."

"But you're name is not Joe" Ruby interjected with a smile enjoying her dessert.

"Funny" he chuckled at the petite before realizing he could at least giving them some information about himself, honestly not telling them a thing will make him feel uncomfortable.

"Actually Yang I've been doing a lot of studying in forensic science I really like it."

The blond brawler seems to have lost all interest hearing that as she gave a frown" you're a nerd."

"Yang!" Ruby scolded her sister.

"Don't you at least know how to fight?"

"Don't think so."

"You're a nerd and a wimp."

"Yang stop it!" the scythe wielder looked upset.

"Fine I'll drop it, sheesh Ruby why couldn't you have made a friend who is cool and a good fighter. Next time I'm picking your friends for you."

"Will you stop it? There is nothing wrong with Barry I don't care if you don't approve of him I do, because he's my friend."

Yang has given an evil grin elbowing the boy next to her" see that Barry she's defending you won't be long before she hooks up with you."

"What?" for some reason Barry felt his cheeks flushed.

"What?!" followed Ruby her face matching the color of her cloak.

"This is going to be so much fun" the blond was thinking of the possibilities of teasing both of them.

(Time skip)

(Location: The Club)

It was after hours in which it was closing time in the night club. By now everyone has left. Junior was counting the money it was something he will do every night explaining he will stay until late night. The bartender and owner was smiling there was more lien than previous nights, meaning business was doing really good. He didn't notice someone was above him and jumped down from the ceiling catching him off guard. Junior gasped at the person grabbing him by his collar he didn't had time to reach for his weapon.

The bartender was staring at a man with a green mask and a green hood staring down at him with cold eyes. Of course he knew who he was he has heard the news about the vigilantes that have appeared in Vale. The green outfit, the bow and the quiver it was the one called The Arrow. Junior had no idea why the hell the archer vigilante was holding him like he was ready to choke him to death. Without notice the vigilante threw him hard on the dance floor while taking his bow and aiming an arrow at him.

"What the hell do you want?!"

"Hei Xiong you have information I want" the deep voice of the archer sent shivers to his spine.

"Information….? What are you talking about I know nothing?!" he was about to reach for his weapon, the bat stood on the floor a few feet away from him.

The Arrow kicked the bat away" let me refresh your memory then, a few days ago you had a meeting in your club with a man named Roman Torchwick ring any bells?"

"Torchwick….? So what….?"

"I need to know where he is, you're the only lead I have on him."

"I don't know where he is, you're wasting your time."

"Am I?" the archer vigilante took the recording device and pushed play.

*Let me cut in straight to the point Junior my boy. I'm a little short on man power and your boys are exactly what I need to pull this off.*

*What kind of business?*

*Oh you know just a quick retrieval. It's pay day for my business partners and I have to make sure their happy if I want to continue with their services. Though honestly they are a real pain still orders are orders and I simply obey. Now where are my manners? I still haven't offer what you get if you're a good boy and accept my proposal*

*That's a lot of lien you're offering me for just a simple retrieval….*

*Believe me Junior the retrieval is way more. Its top priority we get that payment for the operation to be successful.*

*How many of my men do you need?*

*Enough though it will be an easy task the more the merrier right?*

*All right Torchwick you got yourself a deal.*

*Pleasure doing business with you, especially when I won't have to work with those stinking mutts of the White Fang even if it's only for a day….*

The Arrow pause the device gazing at the shocked bartender" want to know what that retrieval was all about?"

"Nothing serious I hope."

"There was a robbery in the national bank of Atlas, five million lien were taken because the armored truck that was carrying it was stationed like it was waiting to be rob. The entire operation was planed from the start. After the lien was taken the armored truck exploded a result of a bomb been thrown. The police found burned bodies inside the truck, bodies that resemble your men."

"What….?" Junior stood shocked.

"You asked yourself what was taking them so long? Try they were all killed because they got double crossed by Torchwick after he took the lien. You got played for how may lien he offered you for sending your own men to their graves?"

Junior glared in anger ready to get up and attack the vigilante but the archer launched an arrow hitting his left shoulder.

"You bastard!" he screamed in pain from the wound.

"The pain your men felt was worse than what you're feeling right now. If you want to make things right Xiong you will tell me where Torchwick is."

"….."

"If you won't talk then I will make you" he pressed the arrow on his wound making the bartender yelled in pain.

"You crazy mother-aaahhhh!"

"Where is Roman Torchwick?!"

"I don't know I really don't know!"

The archer removed the arrow from his shoulder causing Junior to screamed again as he stood glaring at the vigilante he showed him the recording device.

"This is enough evidence to put you behind bars for a long time Xiong. One trip to jail is enough to lose everything, your job, your club, your reputation everything."

"Going to send me to jail when I was been honest I told you I don't know where Torchwick is!"

"You should've known better than accept business proposal from one of VPD's most wanted."

"What's going on?"

The Arrow turned towards the entrance of the club and there stood the Malachite twins. Both girls got alarmed when they heard screaming coming from inside, especially when the one screaming was their boss. Junior grinned seeing the opportunity to get even with the archer vigilante he grabbed his bat slowly getting up.

"Melanie Miltia get him!"

In a instant the twins got into their combat stance and charged at the archer vigilante. The Arrow dodged claw swings from Miltia followed by dodging kicks from Melanie. Keeping up with them wasn't as easy as he thought now he knew they were skilled. As he traded blows with them he realized that the one thing that made them a force to be reckoned with was their teamwork. Both sisters had such coordination like they could read their minds proving that together they were quite the opponents. Oliver cursed mentally while he has started his training since his body physically changed he was still a little out of shape.

He still needed more training but it was clear if he was in his adult body he would have taken down a whole lot sooner. By now Junior was on his feet clenching his wound but instead of looking in pain he was grinning enjoying his bodyguards giving the vigilante a run for his money. Once more the green hooded archer cursed in silence keeping with both was getting harder when he launched an attack, either it was Miltia or Melanie who will block and the other will counter. He realized that Melanie's fighting style was similar with the martial art Tae Won Do because all of her attacks were mainly kicks or maybe because her weapons were her bladed heels.

Miltia's attacks were more with her fists, mainly her claws. He couldn't tell which martial was similar so he thought it was more self taught. Eventually the archer was overcome by the twins been sent kicked by Melanie, and then thrown on his back by her sister in red. Junior still grinning has grabbed his weapon bat and walked towards the downed vigilante. After what he did he was going to enjoy beating him up and showing him a few things about respect. As the Arrow was about to reach for his bow it was kicked away by the bartender.

"On his feet" he ordered.

The twins grabbed him making him gaze at the club owner.

"It's my turn you bastard. But first…." He removed his hood showing his face with his green mask.

"I can see it on the front page of the papers" The Arrow un-masked"."

Oliver was about to break free but the twins were surprisingly strong keeping him from moving. This couldn't be happening his identity was in jeopardy. He thought it couldn't possibly get worse but just as soon as Junior's hand was about to reach his mask he was taken from behind and thrown on the ground. The archer used all his might to break free from the twins and went for his bow. He fired an arrow that exploded into a net capturing Melanie while Miltia was having her hands full and she got beaten unconscious. Oliver felt relief that he was saved before his mask was remove.

Then he thought who could have saved him, was it the Flash? That couldn't be because he hasn't told Barry anything about Torchwick or coming here to question Junior. Then who, as he turned to the direction where Miltia was attacked he saw someone he never thought will come to his aid. Walking towards him was none other than Blake the black haired girl has taken her weapon and it looked like a short scythe wrapped on a black loose ribbon. The girl has given him a nod and while the Arrow felt grateful for her help he was questioning how did she knew he was here.

"I saw you coming here I thought you might need some help."

"That explains it, was she following me?"

Melanie glared seeing her sister unconscious she broke free from the net she charged at the vigilante before Junior stopped her.

"Hold it" he turned to the archer looking angry.

"I had about enough of this. Get the hell out of my club and don't come back, both of you!" he pointed to Blake who only shrugged her shoulders in return like she could care less.

"Tell you what Xiong for your sake I'm willing to give you a second chance. If I find out you're aiding Torchwick again I will make sure the VPD get their hands on this" he showed him the recording device.

"You're letting me go just like that?" he was shocked just minutes ago the Arrow was determined to send him to prison.

"Don't make me regret my decision" there was anger in his tone.

"Fine by me but I feel like I should repay you for staying quiet. I may not know where Torchwick is but I overheard him talking in his scroll, he mentioned something about partnership with the White Fang."

"The White Fang….?" Blake's bow twitched and she looked alarm.

"I see…." That was all the archer said before he left the club with Blake following him shortly.

"Did I make the right choice?" Oliver questioned his motives for giving Junior a second chance maybe because he saw him as a friend or maybe he wasn't really a bad guy, not to mention it wasn't like him to give thugs or criminals a second chance.

"I think you made the right choice" Blake said like she was reading his mind.

"All right start talking, are you following me?" he turned to the black haired girl.

"Not at all, I was in the neighborhood and I saw you entering this club."

"Just like that you decide to help me. You want something in return?"

"Not really but now…." Her amber eyes narrowed remembering the man mentioning the White Fang.

"What do you want?" the archer was feeling distrust towards her.

"You're the Arrow and you've been helping the people of this city. Maybe….you can help me."

"What kind of help?" by now he was curious to know what she wanted from him.

"With the White Fang, I need you to help me find them."

"What is your involvement with the White Fang?"

"…."

"Whether you tell me or not won't make a difference. I will eventually find out."

"Whether you're a huntsman or a vigilante won't make a difference I have a feeling you can help me. If you and the Flash risk your lives to save and protect the people of this city then you won't turn me down."

"We will see about that Blake" the green hooded vigilante was heading to his bike but stopped realizing he made a big mistake.

"What….?" Her amber eyes narrowed at him.

"How do you know my name? I haven't told you…."

The Arrow remained quiet while cursing mentally and resumed walking to his bike when he was stopped by the black haired girl. Her amber eyes were all over him like she was questioning if someone she knew him.

"Or have I? Have we met before?"

"That will be enough questions for tonight."

Blake was about to reach for his hood before he stopped her" lay off the hood."

"….."

He got on his bike and turned on the engine.

"How should I contact you?"

"You won't, I will contact you" the archer finally left.

"Note to self need more training."

"He uses a voice changer I saw the device strapped to his left wrist. He obviously doesn't want anyone to recognize his real voice. I feel like I know him…." Blake gave a soft sigh before she left since it was pretty late.

To be continued

-Blake is my favorite RWBY character (second place is Yang lol) she's the most mature of the group but she still has her flaws. Her determination to stop the White Fang is very strong since she feels like it's her responsibility to stop them. She wants to face her past and try to find a way to right her wrongs I like those kinds of characters who wants to redeem themselves for the errors they have committed in their past. This is the reason why I think she and Oliver will look good together they share similar qualities and I think they're both bad asses when fighting.

-Do not worry I will eventually get to the canon events of the RWBY story but first I want to expand a few things.

-Thank you very much for the favs, follows and reviews I really appreciate you are liking the story so far.

-Now I have some bad news I'm leaving the country on August 2nd. Going to pay a visit to my sister in Orlando in which I won't be able to upload for a while because I might settle in permanent there. I don't know if I'll be able to upload the next chapter before I leave.

-Again thank you so much for supporting the story I will try to work on the next chapter immediately.

Next time: Tracking the White Fang