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Italics are thoughts

*Communication through scrolls and other devices*

Chapter 4 Tracking the White Fang

(Time skip: the next day)

Oliver will always start his day getting up early in the morning before the sun rises. He will do his daily regime of training since he needed to sharpen his skills in addition that last night he had a close call fighting the Malachite twins. His young body still needed more training and he wasn't going to let that stop him from performing his duty as the Arrow. The young archer has set up some equipment into the apartment like weights and a wide area to perform his katas and weapons training.

He started with some pushups, then pull-ups followed by martial arts training. After he went with some meditation remembering the events of last night it was still clear in his head. How close his identity was almost reveal by Junior he was outmatched by Melanie and Miltia both sisters were that good. Then the person who saved him and because of her his identity was kept safe. His thoughts followed the girl he bumped into in front of Tukson's book store. With what he witnessed last night no doubt Blake was very skilled and her weapon was a good variation with the way she fights.

What got him concern are her intentions for helping him. She obviously wanted something in return which included finding the White Fang. But why her eyes were filled with determination and she reacted the moment Junior mentioned the name of the organization. The only thing he could think of that she'd probably has a score to settle with them something personal, like revenge. His options were limited he could offer his help and fulfill her wishes or he could turn her down but she will probably find the White Fang on her own. She wasn't going to stop that was for certain and before he could lend her his aid he needed to know more about Blake.

"She definitely has an involvement with the White Fang…."

The teenage girl had some serious training she was indeed skill. Though he hasn't seen the extent of her combat abilities he will follow his instincts that she was that good. He started typing in the lab top searching for information concerning the girl who was probably a faunus at the fact that she was using her black bow to conceal her animal ears. Then he remembered how upset she got when he was closed to the truth, he did figured her secret. Again he will apologize to her when he sees her as Oliver Queen but first he was going to meet her once again as the Arrow.

A couple of minutes surfing through the net he finally found what he was looking for. Personal information regarding Blake, her full name, age, family members which he wasn't surprised she was an orphan. Another thing has caught his attention that Belladonna wasn't her real last name an alias maybe. The archer vigilante finally found what he was looking for the valid piece of information which made his eyes narrowed, her connection with the faunus group the White Fang. It made sense now why she was looking for said group, now the big questio if he should help her or face her actions.

"The Arrow will have to get to the bottom of this. Blake has to tell me everything."

"What's going on?" Barry arrived facing the archer with a stern expression.

"About what?" he replied coolly his eyes were still on the computer.

"I saw the news that the Arrow was at that night club you work. The owner said that you saved him from some robbers."

"Not bad Junior" Oliver admitted the bartender came up with a valid excuse to overrule what happened last night. Of course he knew he will have to keep a close eye on him to make sure he keeps his word and not contact Torchwick again.

"Yes Barry and what is bothering you?"

"What is bothering me? Hello I wasn't there you didn't tell me anything about this."

"We don't always have to do everything together."

"I thought we we're partners" the speedster sounded surprise.

"We are. But sometimes each of us can take our separate ways when doing a mission."

Barry knew something was odd like Oliver was hiding something and it wasn't right. That was until he took a quick peek at his lab top and a name caught his attention" who's Blake Belladonna…?"

"She's a witness in a case I'm working on."

"Are you sure? Maybe you're on line dating" he smiled it will make sense why he was hiding something.

"I am not she's an important witness" the archer added mentally that she saved his identity from been exposed.

"Why do you have to think I'm online dating? I am not desperate to find someone, unlike you."

"Excuse me?" he raised an eyebrow as Oliver has given a small grin.

"Barry you've been hanging out with Ruby since you met her."

"That doesn't mean anything we're good friends" yet the speedster's cheeks were red.

"Even someone like me knows that's how it all starts. Pretty soon she's going to ask you out or maybe you will. I won't bother saying" I told you so"."

"She's pretty cool to hang with its always fun with her around. And she makes me laugh too what's wrong with that?"

"Won't say another word you will eventually find out on your own."

The speedster was about to say something before his scroll beeped checking his messages he had a new one from the silver eyed petite.

"I wonder who that is?" the sarcasm in Oliver's tone was pretty obvious.

"This can't be right" Barry felt flustered reading the message.

"It's Ruby?" the archer for the obvious guess.

"Yes it's from her but she says…She's asking me out."

"This is happening faster than I thought" Oliver was shocked he knew it was going to happen, not this soon.

Suddenly the scroll was beeping allowing the teen picked it up" Ruby…hey I read-"

*No! Don't read the message Barry I didn't write that!* Ruby sounded completely embarrassed.

"You didn't? But the message has your name and your scroll number-"

*It wasn't me it was Yang she took my scroll and wrote you that message. You have to believe me it's not that I don't see you that way it's just that I…I…..* the scythe wielder really sounded embarrassed.

And true to her words Barry heard laughter coming from the scroll. It was the laugher of Yang Xiao Long giving the speedster the idea that she was the culprit behind the "date message". The only thing he could do is chuckled and he was no longer flustered but relief the petite wasn't responsible. Now he knew he had to do something because Ruby was feeling anything but relief. The poor teen was probably looking like a tomato from the embarrassment and with her innocent nature that was a big possibility.

"It's okay Ruby I'm not upset or anything. But Yang should stop teasing you like that."

*Easier said than done. Zwei go get her show her no mercy…no don't lick her face don't give her any love. You're supposed to go "grrr" on her and bite her too Swei you traitor how could you do this to me my own dog betrayed me!"

Barry laughed while glancing at Oliver who has shook his head giving him a look that says" you will eventually fall for her" and which the speedster chose to ignore.

"Look don't get embarrassed by whatever Yang does to you. Maybe you should get even with her by stealing something from her. Her scroll or maybe mess with her hair."

*Oh no messing with her hair will result in a very painful death. Even if I'm her sister I must obey that rule no matter what.*

"Oh okay…."

*I gotta go Barry I got school work and more training from uncle Qrow. I'll talk to you later.*

"No problem I have a busy day too."

*Hey Ruby aren't you going to kiss Barry goodbye?* Yang's voice sounded through the device.

Ruby has immediately hanged up probably from the embarrassment.

Barry hanged up looking at Oliver who was looking in deep thought. He was expecting the archer will make another remark that he will like her more than a friend or ask her out. He knew something was wrong they shouldn't be hiding things from each other especially when it was about their jobs as vigilantes. As partners they should have each other's backs because they didn't know when the going will get tough. So far any of their missions were easy whether it was to stop a robbery or saving someone they have proven together they are a powerful team.

"Oliver I don't want to intrude if it's something personal. I just want you to know if there's something you would like to tell me then I'm all ears. I think we should be honest, I don't want to keep secrets from you and the same should be with you" his thoughts were on Iris wishing he could have tell her about his identity a whole lot sooner instead of her finding out.

"You're right" the archer got up from his seat facing the young vigilante.

"I do wish not to keep any secrets I know how much secrets can ruin someone's life" Oliver thought of his family remembering that secrets destroyed the Queen family legacy as well as his trust with his closest friends.

"So…are you going to tell me what really went down at that night club?"

"It seems my boss Junior had a meeting with Roman Torchwick…"

"Torchwick…Torchwick…that name sounds familiar. Isn't he on the police's most wanted list?"

"He is and it was worst than my boss was willing to make business with him resulting in the robbery from the bank in Atlas."

"That robbery that was Torchwick, I was there analyzing the crime scene of course I did it without the police seeing me but still, it was brutal all those bodies barely recognizable."

"Torchwick's way of working with others they were Junior's men. I went to the club to question Junior about Torchwick's whereabouts but he didn't know I can tell he was telling the truth. Then things got complicated as Melanie and Miltia arrived I had my hands full fighting them both at the same time. Having this younger body had its disadvantage. I was captured and Junior was about to remove my mask…"

"So you did needed my help I told you. If I was there none of that would have happened do they know who you are?" Barry got worried.

"It didn't happen because someone else arrived and helped me" Oliver pointed to the picture of the black haired girl in his computer" she's the one who helped me her name is Blake Belladonna and from what I've gathered she's with the White Fang."

"The White Fang….? They're that faunus group that turned terrorist…"

"That's not all Junior told me that he overheard Torchwick talking in his scroll about a partnership with the White Fang."

"There's a connection between the two?"

"That's what we're going to find out. Barry I need your help with this I need you to go to the VPD and check the criminal files regarding the White Fang find out if the connection with Torchwick is true and also what are they up to. You can do it with no problem with your speed I will conduct my own investigation on my end."

"Okay no problem. What about her?" the speedster pointed to the girl in the picture.

"You leave Blake to me. The Arrow will pay her a visit soon."

"Sure you're not online dating her?" a smirk crossed his lips.

The look Oliver gave him was enough to shut the speedster up and do what he needs to do. The archer gave another look at his computer seeing the large file on Blake all vital information was there. Eventually he got her scroll number along with some information regarding the White Fang. Apparently Blake has her own alter ego for been with the faunus group. The vigilante saw her alias as" Monochrome" and that she was considered among the most skilled members of the White Fang along with someone named Adam Taurus. After he was done he turned it off and resume with his training knowing he will be fighting the faunus organization in the coming days he had to be prepare.

(Scene change)

Barry kept his distance from the building of the Vale Police Department. This was an easy task which he was thanked for that he was still fast enough to passed people by without them realizing it. Thanks to Oliver who gave him a map of the building he knew exactly where to go. Giving a grin he used his speed to get inside arriving at the archives where they keep information regarding criminals, robberies and records. He got lucky there was no one in the room. Using his speed he checked every single folder in seconds and followed to use the computer available searching any information regarding the faunus group.

Oliver has proven once again that he knew exactly what he was doing. Barry found a lot of useful information about the White Fang enough information to help them in their case. The speedster has taken an USB flash drive and inserted into the computer copying all the information in the small device. Once it was done he placed everything in order exactly as it was when he arrived and left in a blur. No one has seen him or noticed the Flash was actually there. However he made a mental note not to do it again just for safety reasons he was well aware he will be in big trouble if the police ever finds out.

(Time skip)

Since he had plenty of time to kill Barry decided to buy some pizza before returning to the apartment. He has bought his favorites which it was pepperoni and meat lovers pretty sure Oliver won't mind some junk food. In a blur he arrived placing the many boxes in the living room while the archer vigilante was in his computer not bothering looking at the speedster he was still in his investigation. That was until he heard the television and his partner was sitting in the couch enjoying the pizza he bought.

"I hope you did what I asked you to."

"What was it?" Barry said with humor.

"….."

"I'm just joking Oliver no need to give me that look" he got up giving him the USB.

"I found so much information about the White Fang. They were originally a pacifist group who started a rights movement supporting equality for faunus. Until the leader stepped down and was replaced by someone who believes in the opposite."

"The White Fang turned dark since then" said the archer gazing at the information the device in his computer.

"Yeah they have done some robberies and kidnapping attempts to people from high society. One thing I found is they're responsible for the many dust robberies that's been going on for the last months. Their primary target is-"

"The Schnee family who are the owners of the Schnee dust corporation. They're Remnant's number one dust provider" Oliver finished for the speedster.

"That's right because they're after dust the Schnee Corporation has been on the White Fang's list for quite some time and the results of that are not good…."

"Kidnappings of the corporation's employees as well as family members, even ransom notes in exchange for their dust supplies…."

"At first I thought they were against the Schnee Corporation because the ones who worked at the dust mines are faunus. There are rumors that they worked under harsh labor" replied Barry.

"We can worry about the miners later. You did well."

"The only thing I didn't found is the connection with Roman Torchwick. I searched everywhere and it doesn't mention any partnership with him."

"No need to worry about that I did my own investigation. It mentions a partnership with Torchwick, well can't say it's him. But the information describes a man with orange hair, a bowler hat and a cane. It's definitely Torchwick."

"But that's not enough to confirm if it's really him" said the speedster.

"True our only option will be to ask someone close within the White Fang or ask a member of the group" Oliver's thoughts were on Blake.

"Okay so what do we do now?"

"I'm going to try and find the location to their hideout. The White Fang is a large group so I'm guessing they must have more than one. Maybe if I can analyze the data from their past dust robberies I can find a connection between the location of the robbery and any nearby hideout."

"That's going to take you a while isn't it?"

"Maybe but I'm confident I can find it sooner than we think. I had good training after all" a small smile was formed on his lips thinking of a certain blond hacker.

"I'm glad Felicity gave you some hacking training" Barry smiled before realizing what he just said.

"Oliver I'm sorry I didn't meant to mention her-"

"Its fine and you're right she did teach me a few things. This world is our home now nothing can change that. I have come to terms with it, the past is the past" the archer gave a sigh it wasn't just Felicity he missed but his sister, Diggle the people that became important to him.

"I know but it's not easy to deal with" Barry was feeling the same thinking about everyone back at Central city.

The emotional mood has suddenly changed with a simple knock on their front door.

"Are you expecting anyone?" the archer turned to him with a raised eyebrow as he closed his lab top just in case.

"Um…heh I do" he chuckled nervously.

"What….?"

The speedster didn't answer him as he went to answer the door and smiled seeing Ruby and Yang. The red cloak petite was holding what it looks to be some sort of board game. Her contagious smile was present and she looks to be happier than usual. As for Yang the blond brawler was smiling while hiding a mischievous grin probably thinking many ways on how to tease her younger sister. She admitted that ever since Ruby met Barry she has been playing her role as older sister to always tease her whenever the opportunity comes, and sadly for the rosette there were plenty of opportunities.

"Hi Barry!"

"Hi Ruby, hi Yang" he smiled at both girls.

"Hey Barry glad to be here" the blond has hide her grin.

"I'm happy you guys accepted my invitation" Barry turned to the archer who looked bewildered for some reason, probably because the speedster invited people to their place without telling him.

"Guys this is my roommate and friend Oliver. Oliver this is Ruby and her older sister Yang."

"Nice to meet you" Yang didn't waste time checking him out.

"Pleased to meet you both" he smiled.

"Hi!" Ruby gave another smile and she didn't found it awkward like she usually does when it comes to meeting new people because he was a friend of Barry.

"I'm happy you made it Ruby" said the speedster.

"Thanks I'm so glad that uncle Qrow decided to give me a break from training. He's been merciless since we started" the scythe wielder gave a sigh.

"That's not exactly how I remember it" Yang gave a grin making her sister gasped.

"You were begging uncle Qrow to give you the day off because you wanted to spend time with Barry-"

"Shhhhh" the silver eyed teen was trying to keep her quiet while her cheeks turned red.

"Can I get you guys anything?" Barry smiled pretending he didn't hear the blond.

"A soda will be nice what about you sis?"

"Do you have any chocolate strawberry milkshake?" pleaded the young Rose.

"No…but I will try to make something similar."

"Barry can I talk to you in the kitchen?" asked Oliver.

"Sure" he smiled at the petite before leaving the living room.

"What are they doing here?" the archer whispered once they entered in the kitchen he didn't wanted the sisters to hear them.

"I invited them here."

"And when do I remember you telling me that?"

"I didn't, sorry Oliver I thought it will be good if you meet them."

"I don't mind meeting them, but I mind right now. We're in the middle of a case and its top priority over anything in our personal lives."

"I know but you always worked hard and maybe it will be good if you catch a break."

"Not right now."

"Please just make it two hours to hang with them and after that we can resume with the case. I let you decided and take orders from you no questions ask. If it makes you feel any better when you locate all those White Fang hideouts you leave it to me too investigate them, every last one…."

The archer vigilante stood in thought but gave a nod" no questions ask….?"

"No questions ask."

"All right I'll spent time with them. But after this we're going back with the case."

"You got it" he smiled going through the fridge searching for the beverages.

Oliver sighed before heading back to the living room. He saw that Ruby has placed a large board on the table with many metal pieces that resembles the Grimm. She has taken her place along with Yang and smiled when she saw him. He couldn't help but smiled back looks like her contagious smile was starting to have an effect on the archer.

"Oliver would you like to play with us?"

"And what would that be?"

"War for Remnant it's a strategy board game. Each player represents the four kingdoms guiding their troops towards victory" explained Yang.

"It's like Risk" Oliver compared the board game to the one from his world.

"You can be Vacuo if you like" smiled the petite.

"Sure why not?" he got seated.

"Great I'll tell you how to play while we wait for Barry."

He started listening to her explanation and shortly Barry arrived with a can of cola and a glass of chocolate and strawberry milkshake. The speedster was lucky he has bought some Neapolitan ice cream adding the milk and it was done. He got seated and he also got the explanation from the rosette. Pretty soon they started playing the strategy board game. Oliver was actually enjoying himself and now he was glad Barry has talked him into hanging with the sisters. Maybe the speedster was right and he did need a break and it wasn't a surprise. The archer was always focused in his vigilante life than his personal one.

"They're not so bad" he smiled gazing at the sisters.

(Time skip)

(Location: near Tukson's book trade)

Ever since last night Blake was feeling restless. She didn't regretted helping the Arrow he looked like he was in trouble so she didn't mind aiding him. But the reason she was feeling this way is because she was expecting the vigilante to contact her. And asides from that she had something to do as she arrived to Tukson's book store. The black haired girl opened the door spotting the owner Tukson cleaning the counter with a piece of cloth. She has known him for a while she gave a smile and approached him.

"Welcome to Tukson's book trade-"

"It's okay Tukson you don't have to say it with me."

"It's store's custom to always say my catchphrase. Though Oliver doesn't say it sometimes I wish that kid will listen to me when it comes to that."

"And speaking of Oliver…is he here?" her amber eyes scanned around the store.

"Not today I gave him the day off he's earned it" he smiled knowing the good job the teen has been doing in his store.

She gave a nod thinking this was the perfect chance there was something about the teen that has caught her attention.

"Why are you asking about him?"

"He was here when I picked up the book I bought…."

"He did tell me about that, you must have felt so embarrassed" the book shop owned does know her taste in a certain adult book.

"Pretty much" she gave a sigh.

"Listen Tukson…what do you think of Oliver?"

"He's hard working and dedicated I don't regret my decision of hiring him."

"Has he shown any odd behavior since you hired him?"

"Hmm…not that I'm aware off, what's this all about….?"

"It's nothing really…."

"Did he tell you something you didn't like? Did he try to take advantage of you" his eyes narrowed.

"No he hasn't said or done anything like that. Don't worry Tukson" she smiled sometimes the book store owner will act like an over protective father.

"Then why are you asking about him?"

"He…He knows I'm a faunus I didn't tell him."

"Really….? Then how did he-"

"It was my fault actually I was asking too many questions. But most importantly he noticed my bow twitching and that was enough to give him the idea."

"I see, he must be pretty observant like you. If he knows you're a faunus then that means he must know I'm a faunus too."

"I don't think so, unless you showed him your claws."

"If I want to scare him away" he chuckled and suddenly turned serious" Blake did he made any comments because you're a faunus?"

"Only that if I was a faunus or not I will always be welcome here, he said he doesn't like discrimination any more than me" she has smiled thinking of his words.

"And he's right you're always welcome to my store. See I told you he's a good kid he doesn't care about the faunus hatred crap."

"If only everyone were like him…."

"I hear you. If that was the case then we wouldn't be living such a hard life. We would've been accepted like everyone else."

Blake's eyes softened bringing memories when she was with the White Fang it was her quest for faunus to be accepted as equals.

"But enough of that I'm curious about you" Tukson started.

"What….?"

"I really want to know why you are asking so much about Oliver. I've known you Blake for a while since those days with the Fang and you're not the kind of person to be asking so many questions about someone" suddenly a grin has formed on his lips.

"Unless he has caught your interest…."

"Huh….?"

"You know what I mean."

"It's nothing like that Tukson. I don't see him that way."

"That's what they all say until they realized the truth."

The amber eyes girl gave a sigh might as well bring it because she wanted him to stop thinking she has a thing for the blue eyed teen.

"Doesn't it feel like he's hiding something?"

"Oliver….? Can't say…."

"The way he talks it always feels like he's concealing something. Something, he doesn't want anyone to know. There was also the situation with the lien."

"What lien situation?" Tukson got curious.

"When I gave him the lien to pay for the book he acted like he has never seen that kind of money before."

"Maybe he's been unemployed for a while."

"That's the same excuse he told me" she frowned.

"Blake maybe you're over thinking things too much."

"Yeah, you're probably right" she gave a soft sigh before smiling.

"Since I'm here do you have a copy of a Midnight Summer's Dream?"

"This is Tukson's book trade home to every book under the sun" he chuckled before leaving.

Tukson returned shortly with the book and she gladly paid for it. She took her new book leaving the store. Her scroll started ringing as she opened it she got curious that description said" unknown number". She hesitated for a moment but she eventually touched the screen accepting the call.

*It's me….*

Her amber eyes widened recognizing the deep voice of the Arrow.

"I won't bother asking how you got my number. Somehow I'm not surprised."

*Meet me tonight at the roof of the Roosterteeth building after eight o'clock. We'll talk there.*

"All right…."

Just like that he ended the call. Blake felt relief she wasn't expecting the vigilante will call her sooner than she expected. Maybe now she can finally find the White Fang and eventually her past. She closed her scroll and started walking holding her new book looks like she won't be able to start reading it today. Because she needed to prepare for tonight if everything goes well the Arrow will lead her to the faunus group. This was a chance she wasn't going to slip by, tonight she will be ready.

(Scene change)

"Hmm…."

A middle aged man was watching in his scroll news regarding the Arrow and the Flash. He had gray hair, thin brown eyes wearing shaded glass spectacles and wearing a black suit over a buttoned vest with a green undershirt. He seemed to be amused watching the different news of the vigilantes saving people and stopping crimes. He went to take a sip in his coffee mug resuming watching the events from his device. The door to his office slid open as a middle aged woman with light blond hair tied back in a bun arrived wearing a white and black outfit with a tattered purple cape.

"You called sir?"

"Yes I did Glynda" the man smiled closing his scroll.

"I think it's time we invite" our new allies" over."

(Time skip)

The Arrow was on his bike heading towards the building where he was going to meet Blake. It was still too soon to decide if he should trust the faunus girl all he knows that she's a member of the White Fang. But right now she was an important witness she might have important information regarding the faunus group. Not to mention information about their hideouts and their plans. The vigilante will be careful if she tries something she will regret he will immediately strike her and won't hesitate to send her to a cell, especially after reading her file. He activated his communication device in his ear.

"Flash do you read me?"

*Loud and clear.*

"I'm sending you the coordinates of every possible White Fang hideout in Vale. Check them all, make sure you analyze anything unusual."

*Roger I'll contact you as soon as I'm done.*

The archer ended the transmission spotting the building destination in the distance" time to get some answers Blake…."

(Scene change)

Blake stood on the roof of the destined building the cold breeze blew her long black hair, but she didn't minded. She stood calmly waiting for the Arrow it was right on time and she was hoping she will get the information she's been waiting for. Because of the White Fang's actions she felt like it was up to her to do something. The Huntsmen and the police weren't doing anything or they weren't trying hard enough, leaving only her to take on the task. Her animal ears heard a noise in the distance turning to see the archer vigilante sliding on a zip line thrown by one of his arrows.

As soon as Blake saw him land on the ground she felt something was wrong. The way he was staring at her through his mask, it was hostile. She remained calm while been cautious something must have happened for him to be acting different compared to how he acted last night. Her amber eyes scanned him he has taken something from his uniform, a file folder. Again the bad feeling was coming back whatever it was somehow it must be connected to that folder. He has opened the folder checking the contents and the bad feeling for the faunus was getting worst.

"Blake Belladonna, age seventeen, parents unknown. Taken to the Vacuo orphanage at age four ran away three months later for been discriminated for her faunus heritage. Join the White Fang at age eleven became one of the strongest members of the faunus group, given the alias of Monochrome. A specialist in stealth and infiltration, interrogation that includes torture and murder last time on active duty was two years ago" he stopped reading gazing at the faunus.

"Now what does a member of the White Fang wants with me?"

"….."

The archer vigilante stared at her and her features have changed. First she was shocked that he found out but then, her expression changed to one that reflects sadness. There was sorrow in her amber eyes and some pain in them. Whatever it was it wasn't the appropriate behavior for a member of a terrorist group. Then again she could be acting waiting for him to lower his guard and ambush him when he least expects it. She will have another thing coming if she thought she can get away with it.

"Give me one good reason why I shouldn't send you to jail now?"

"I was with the White Fang" her amber eyes were teary.

"Was….?"

"I'm not with them anymore it's been two years since I left."

"What happened after you ran away from the orphanage? There isn't any information of your whereabouts after that?"

"It's too personal I won't tell…."

"I can't help you if you won't answer me. That is if you really want my help."

"…."

"Blake….?" The archer walked to her getting closer.

"Why did you seek me out?"

"I need your help" she stared into his blue eyes.

"With the White Fang….?"

She gave a nod managing to dry the incoming tears.

"Why are you after the White Fang?"

"Because I'm the only one who can stop them, I'm the only one who can do something about it."

"For revenge….?" The Arrow's tone was harsh remembering Helena Bertinelli she was driven to the brink of revenge because her father killed her fiancé and he helped her fulfill such by turning her into The Huntress.

"Not revenge" she has given a soft chuckle" for closure…."

The archer stood shocked not expecting to hear that.

"Do you know what it's like to have a childhood where everyone will call you names? That's how it was for me and apparently to every faunus. So many insults I memorized every one of them. My life was nothing and every day I hated myself for been born a faunus. I met someone who accepted me for been who I am and not for what I am but still it wasn't enough…."

"…"

"But when I first heard of the White Fang I was overjoyed. A group of people like me who have also been discriminated for far too long. They finally decided to let the people hear them out and use our voice to demand for respect, for equality. That's the White Fang I joined and supported one who will follow the way of a pacifist. To show everyone that were human too."

"…."

"I was always present to one of their protests I will let them hear my voice because I believe that we all have a right to speak our mind. That we have a right to be respected and be treated like regular people."

"…"

"Then everything change when the founder of the White Fang stepped down. Days after he stepped down he committed suicide, I guess deep inside he believe that we can never be free from discrimination that we'll be forever hated by the humans."

"That's when Abel took command of the White Fang and a new vision was brought" replied the archer vigilante.

"Yes everything changed for the worst when he took control. Instead of protesting for our rights we will shoot down anyone that disrespects us. Instead of negotiating with government officials we will kidnap and threatened them in exchange to give us anything we want. Soon we started doing crimes, robberies kidnapping anything that was against the law. I didn't know what to do so I stood by their side and there were times I wanted to leave but I couldn't because…."

"The White Fang is your family they were the only thing that give you a reason to go on."

"That's right but I had about enough all the things they were doing was all wrong and I couldn't take it anymore. This wasn't the White Fang I joined and was so proud to be part of it. So I left without looking back and believe I can change myself for the better if I have a new purpose to fight for. But so far I haven't found it" Blake has dried another tear gazing at the hooded archer.

"Still want to send me to jail? Go ahead I won't fight back. After everything I've done I deserve been locked in a cell and much more."

"…"

The Arrow was quiet in deep thought gazing at the girl before him. Now he understood how wrong he was about Blake her eyes showed all the sincerity and even her words reflected that she meant everything. Now that he thought about it she was really strong to be able to face your past with so much resolve. It reminded her of him how he faced his past no matter all the obstacles he had to went through. Merlin, Slade and Ra's Al Ghul he fought his hardest but he knew couldn't have accomplish all those things without his friends. The only difference with Blake that she had no one who can give her a hand and help her through all of this.

"No…I won't send you to jail Blake. I know what it's like to live in a past that you have done unforgivable things and try to atone for them by doing the right thing. To commit all those things is easy but to redeem yourself for them is the real challenge. I will help you stop the White Fang…."

"Thank you" she smiled feeling grateful for the vigilante.

"My partner is checking every possible White Fang hideout in Vale as I speak."

"All of them….? That's quite a lot" she was shocked.

"Not to worry, he's pretty fast."

"So I heard" of course she has heard about the Flash.

*Arrow?*

The archer reached for his communication" find anything Flash?"

*I checked all of them and no trace of the White Fang but I analyze every empty warehouse and there were traces of dust, lots of it."

"Looks like we're in the right place after all…."

*I'm checking the last one I'll-*

"Flash….? Do you read me?"

"What's wrong?" asked Blake.

"The communication went dead, someone must be jamming the signal."

"The White Fang, they have devices that can jam communications" said the faunus.

"We better go find Flash he could be in trouble."

"We….?" Her amber eyes widened.

"You're with me Blake. I believe we can help each other."

"Right lead the way."

(Scene change)

"Arrow do you read me?" the scarlet speedster checked his communication went dead.

He has reached the last warehouse like the others this was empty too. He ran the analysis using his forensic kit and managed to find large amounts of dust like the other warehouses. The speedster thought he was alone until the place was now surrounded by many members of the White Fang. They all had fire arms and they were pointing at the scarlet vigilante, before he realized he was surrounded. Flash knew he was in the right place by the many numbers of the faunus group. The vigilante just gave them a smile knowing very well he was completely outnumbered.

"Come on guys you don't want to do this."

They replied cocking their rifles ready to fire.

"Okay."

He vanished in a red blur defeating every member in seconds. The scarlet speedster saw a large vehicle with the insignia of the White Fang leaving the warehouse. Without communication he couldn't warn the Arrow that the faunus group was probably going after him too. They might still members in the area so he decided to stay here for the time being. Flash gazed at the direction the vehicle took and went after it.

(Scene change)

(Music: From shadows from the RWBY volume 1 soundtrack by Jeff Williams and Cassie Lee Williams)

The Arrow was riding on his bike with Blake on the back. They were on their way to meet up with the Flash. The archer vigilante had a bad feeling about this having their communications jammed meant that the White Fang were onto them. It could also mean that they have made some kind of plan to take them out but at least they were close to the faunus group. From Blake's point of view was glad that the hooded archer was helping her and with his help she will be able to face her former group.

The sound of engines in the distance was heard revealing a large group of White Fang members in bikes they were also armed with handguns. It shows that they weren't wasting time to eliminate people who were considered a threat to their organization. Blake saw the whole thing and knew of their disadvantage if they didn't do something about it.

"Behind us!"

"I know hang on!"

The archer increased the speed going ahead of the bike group. Those who were closest started shooting their guns. Blake knew they couldn't lose them she knew about the faunus group better than anyone. The White Fang members chasing them were part of the pursuit squad they were very good at riding vehicles especially motorbikes. Taking her weapon Gambol Shroud from her back she changed it into gun mode ready to fire.

"Try to keep it steady!"

"What are you doing?" the vigilante took a quick glance at the faunus girl.

"You drive I shoot."

Blake fired her gun hitting a bike making the drive to fall on his back. She followed shooting down two more bikes her amber eyes narrowed at one of them ready to open fire. She quickly changed her weapon to a chain scythe and throw it grabbing the gun but she wasn't done. She threw her weapon hitting the seat of the enemy bike and managed to launch herself to the bike. She quickly kicked the White Fang member taking control of his bike. She drover between two members changing Gambol Shroud to a katana she cut through a bike and used its sheath to cut to the other one.

The Arrow was keeping his eyes on the road but it was difficult to do so. Because he was seeing Blake beating the crap of the White Fang members that were chasing them she was truly skilled and capable fighter. Needless to say he was impressed enough to have his mouth wide open. Not to mention for reasons he didn't understood he felt flushed and his cheeks were heating up. When he saw a White Fang member pointing his gun at her he quickly released an arrow hitting the faunus in his shoulder. Blake noticed and gave him a nod of appreciation.

Before they realized the remaining members retreated. Blake saw a metal ramp straight ahead and thought of doing a daring stunt. She drove the bike climbing the ramp and jumping from the vehicle using Gambol Shroud in its chain scythe mode to launch herself towards the Arrow's bike and just like that she has returned been behind the vigilante. The hooded archer gazed at her who has sheathed her weapon and giving him a usual expression like all those things she did were very easy to do.

(Music end)

"Well done."

"You okay….? You sound….flustered" the faunus teen gave him a worried expression.

"I'm fine."

"You sure….?"

"I am" he cursed mentally thank goodness he was wearing his hood and she couldn't see his face getting redder.

(Scene change)

Arrow and Blake managed to find Flash who was next to a totaled White Fang vehicle. A couple of members of the faunus group were tied and unconscious while there was one who was still awake. The scarlet speeds couldn't help but grinned feeling like teasing his partner, guess he had to blame Yang for it. The blond brawler was starting to rub on him. He couldn't forget that he had to use his echo voice wanting to cover up his real voice just like the hooded archer using his voice changer device.

"Not bad Arrow taking Blake on a stroll through the city, real smooth."

"Flash shut up" the archer replied flatly.

"Been chased by the White Fang with guns, not the best stroll to take…."

The archer has taken a glance at Blake who has given a small smile. Another thing he found out about her, Blake Belladonna can be funny when she wants to. Flash couldn't help but snickered at her comment.

"Is that all of them?" the hooded vigilante gazed at the captured White Fang members.

"They were in the vehicle. There's another group tied up in the last warehouse I visited."

"Good at least one of them is still conscious" he cut him loose grabbing him by his neck.

"What are you doing?" Blake gave a gasp.

"Time to get some answers…."

Flash just shook his head he knew his partner was ready to torture him in order to get any valuable information regarding the case. Though he still wasn't used to the method he knew this was their only option.

"Let me go!"Cried the faunus.

"I will once you answer all my questions. Do you know Roman Torchwick?"

"I don't know who-"the member cried in pain when the archer has taken one of his arrows and stabbed his right hand.

"Wait!" Blake wanted to stop him but Flash stopped shaking his head somehow she knew this has to be done. No one from the White Fang will spill information to the Arrow freely.

"I will ask again. Do you know Roman Torchwick?"

Slowly the faunus gave a nod" yes…yes…."

"Good, is it true the White Fang and Torchwick are working together?"

"I don't-"the faunus paused seeing the archer vigilante was ready to stab another arrow, this time on his left shoulder.

"Answer me now before I get angry."

"Trust me you don't want to see him when he's angry" said the Flash.

"Yes…it's true."

Blake got in front of him" why would the White Fang help a human….?"

"Human….? What are you talking about?"

Blake stood in silence she only removed her black bow revealing a pair of black cat ears. Flash was a bit shocked not expecting to see that but the Arrow stood quiet he already knew she was a faunus.

"You're one of us" the White Fang member was shocked.

"Why would you help a human, especially someone like Torchwick?"

"I'm just like you I have no idea. Torchwick came to us and offered lots of lien in exchange for our services. We need money for weapons, vehicles and other supplies so I guess we didn't have a choice but to help him."

"The White Fang is responsible for the dust robberies that have been happening for a while why? What is he planning to do?" asked the hooded archer.

"I don't know" he gasped seeing the vigilante ready to stab another arrow in him" I mean it I have no clue what he could be up to. He only wants us to continue gathering dust and he will continue to pay us. That's all I know I swear!"

"So Torchwick's using the White Fang to gather dust for him" said Flash.

"That's what it seems" Arrow punched the faunus out cold.

"Our job's done here the police can take care of the rest."

"How could it come to this?" Blake whispered seeing how low the White Fang has fallen that they're willing to help a criminal like Torchwick.

"Something bothering you?" Flash asked the archer.

"The fact those warehouses were empty and that they were ready to ambush us means only one thing. They knew we we're coming for them."

"You think Torchwick warned the White Fang?"

"That seems to be the logical explanation. But something feels off what could Torchwick want with so much dust? I have a feeling there's more to this than we believe."

"Our job never ends" replied the speedster.

"Blake" the archer called to the faunus" it's not safe here I'll take you back to your place."

She only gave a nod still looking in deep thought.

"Going to take her home, not bad" the Flash was grinning.

"Flash…."

"I know I know I'll shut up."

"Stop acting like Yang please."

"I can't help it she's contagious and Ruby too."

(Time skip)

"I know it was a complete failure. They were owned by a guy in a Robin Hood Costume and a guy wearing red pajamas. Hey don't get mad at me it wasn't my call to send them after them it was the leader of the White Fang you know how cranky he gets."

*I will make sure to have a long conversation with Abel later.*

"There's no need to put the blame on me. I did warned them just like you told me."

*The blame goes on you too Roman. We have been preparing this operation for a long time and I will not let those two get in our way. Nevertheless the Arrow and the Flash posses a great threat to our plans but sending pawns to attack them head on is the most ineffective way to get the task done.*

"I sense a plan coming" Torchwick gave a grin.

*I do have one most effective than the White Fang. Of the two board pieces the Flash is the most dangerous because of his speed, the Arrow can be dealt with but the Flash is the most difficult one….*

"Oh goody lend me in on the fun."

*I know how to stop the Flash on his tracks. However the plan will take a couple of months to be effective. If it's successful we won't have to worry about Vale's vigilantes anymore*

"You're hurting my feelings Cinder not going to bring me in on the details?"

*Patience Roman these kinds of things must not be rush. With the Arrow and the Flash each move must be made right and they must count more than ever.*

"Fine I can be a good boy and wait to see what you have under your skirt-heh I mean sleeve sorry my bad."

*If I was there you wouldn't have to worry about making kids.*

"It was just a joke you know you're supposed to laugh when you hear them?"

*I don't like jokes. For the time being halt any dust operations and go dark. Make sure Abel and his group understands that.*

"Yeah yeah I'll be the delivery boy bringer of bad news."

(Scene change)

The Arrow has pulled over near a residential district with many buildings. He was frowning mentally because Flash decided not to join them. He had a feeling that this was another attempt at teasing him like he and Blake were together which it was completely false. Maybe he was getting even with him for the times he teased him about he and Ruby. The hooded archer got off the bike with the faunus girl closed by after dealing with the White Fang she seemed to look relief. That was a good thing he didn't wanted her to continue dragging herself with the dealings of the faunus terrorist group.

"Is this the place?"

"Just a little further in the corner, it's okay I can walk."

"Jumping from the roofs will get you there a lot faster."

"I prefer to walk thanks" she has given a small smile.

"You're a skilled fighter Blake I wouldn't want to be in the White Fang with you around" the archer tried to light up the mood.

"It still bothers me that they have changed so much. We we're supposed to fight for faunus rights not fighting against the people committing all these crimes."

"They changed because the person that took command believes in spreading fear and hatred as the only solution."

"That's about it, and to think that he's still part of it…."

"He….?"

"It's nothing but anyway I want to thank you for tonight. You really help me to think things through about what I should do with my life. You remember when I said I haven't found my purpose in life? Tonight I have found it."

"What would that be?"

"I want to help the people of this city, I want to help the victims of the White Fang, I want to help those who are in danger and fight off the Grimm. That's why I have decided to become a huntress I'm going to try if I can attempt Beacon Academy."

"You're doing the right choice Blake. You even started to right your wrongs that's the right thing to do. But know this about the past, one can't never run away from the past because it will come back to haunt you. But don't let it drag you down alone, there will always be people to aid you when you least expected."

"Like you?"

"Not quite but I will contact you the next time I have a lead on the White Fang."

"Thanks, I don't care what the chief of the police says you're not a criminal."

"There will always be people who will see me that way."

"I don't" a small smile spread over her lips" and I know you're using a voice changer, it's in your left wrist."

"I expected you would know."

"I still think I know you from somewhere. See you later" she walked away while the archer kept his eyes on her.

"I better be careful with what I say in her presence. She might figure out who I am."

Suddenly his eyes traveled to her legs which he admitted they were very sexy, his eyes went all the way to her butt. He growled turning his view away.

"This is not your fault it's the hormones, they're doing this."

(Time skip)

The Arrow and the Flash were about to call it a night and head back to their apartment. Until they got a distress signal coming from downtown Vale someone was in danger and they weren't going to turn back on their duty. Arriving at the exact location they were surprised they found nothing the area was pretty much empty. The Arrow checked the distress signal's location again only to show that they were indeed in the right place.

"You sure this is the place?" asked Flash.

"I double checked the signal it's here."

"Well there's nothing here. No robbery, no Grimm attack, no innocent person in danger. Maybe you need to check that thing isn't busted."

"I'm afraid to inform you that there is no one in danger."

The vigilantes turned to the source of the voice it was a man with spectacles and a blow woman next to him. The man was holding a cane and was giving them a cordial smile. The Arrow recognized the man because he's always looking for new information about Remnant.

"You're probably wondering why your device is malfunctioning? Well it's not I simply use my scroll to send that distress signal all the way to both of your scrolls."

"In other words you hacked them."

"I don't like calling it that it sounds wrong" the man has given a sarcastic smile.

"And you are…." Flash obviously had no idea who he was.

"His name is Ozpin and he's the headmaster of Beacon Academy" answered the Arrow.

"The most prestigious school in Vale if I might add" replied Ozpin.

"Okay what does the headmaster of Beacon want with us?" said the scarlet speedster.

"It's quite simple really. To help you of course you both have done a good job keeping Vale safe. But I believe you can do so much more if you have the right resources. Resources which I have at my disposal…."

"And what's the catch?" said the hooded archer.

"I still haven't thought about it. My intentions are clear to aid you with the necessary information. Believe it or not you two have become quite the role models for the future generation of huntsmen and huntresses."

"And you think having the Arrow and the Flash attend your school will make it really stand out, don't you?" Flash knew where he was going.

"That aside the point, you both have already made a difference in this city and even the rest of the kingdoms. Well do you accept my offer?"

"I think we should-"

The Arrow has stopped the Flash as he was gazing at the headmaster" you give us the resources to keep Remnant safe and we'll do anything you say."

"What are you doing?" whispered the speedster.

"I'll tell you later" he whispered back.

"Does that mean we have a deal?" Ozpin smiled ready to shake the archer's hand.

"You have a deal" he shook his head.

"Then it's done" he smiled turning to Goodwitch who only sighed in return.

"Oh I just realized what I want in exchange for your cooperation. You did mention you will do anything I say."

Both vigilantes had a bad feeling about the way he was staring at them.

"You will have to tell me your identities."

"What?" both replied shocked.

To be continued

-This is officially the last chapter before leaving for my trip on Sunday.

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-I'm nice enough to leave you with a preview of the next chapter.

Preview:

Flash knew everything was over for him. He couldn't move, he was surrounded by a large group of White Fang members all fully armed and his partner still hasn't arrive. Just when he was about to meet his end the faunus were stopped as someone arrived by his side. And the first thing the scarlet speedster saw were rose petals.

Next time: Turning point