Chloe sat in the library searching on a computer. A list of available missions for Huntsmen continued to scroll up as she searched.

Come on...there has to be one in Atlas.

"Hey Chloe," Jasper's voice called out.

She turned toward him. He strolled over.

"Hi there Jasper."

"What are you up to?" Jasper asked curiously.

Chloe turned back toward the screen. "I'm trying to find a mission in Atlas."

"Really? Why in Atlas?" asked Jasper.

"I have some business there plus I need to go see a relative that I haven't visited for awhile," Chloe explained. "I figured it would be best to get some homework done while I'm there. Plus, its a good excuse." She smiled.

Jasper returned the smile. "That is a good idea. Are you sure you are going to be alright with the whole team coming with you?"

"What is that suppose to mean?" asked Chloe.

Jasper frowned. "I mean...Rhomson and Niklaus are...well you know."

Chloe nodded. "I'm aware yet they seem to want to change."

Jasper blinked. "...what?"

Chloe continued to search. "Well...I don't know about changing but they are at least questioning their behavior. That is a start."

"I guess," Jasper replied. "I still don't believe it."

"I can understand that," Chloe stated. "But I'm going to give them that chance."

"Easy for you to do," said Jasper.

Chloe shook her head. "It isn't. It may appear that way but it isn't." She sighed. "It doesn't appear to be any missions available there. Dang it. I guess I will have to miss some school."

She logged out and stood up. She stretched out her arms and sighed. Her scroll rang. She opened it and saw the caller was Niklaus.

"Hey Niklaus," she greeted. "How are you two doing?"

"We are...alright," Niklaus replied. "Just giving you a heads up that we are coming back much sooner than expected."

Chloe blinked. "How soon?"

"Today," Niklaus replied. "Our parents do not approve that my brother and I are missing school."

"Have you two figured things out?" asked Chloe. Niklaus gave a sigh in response. "Look, if you two want the room to yourselves, Leon and I can go some where while you think."

"That is appreciated however not necessary," Niklaus replied. "Just...no puns...please."

Chloe smiled. "I'm sure Leon will understand. If he needs to get some out, we will leave."

"Thanks...see you soon."

Niklaus hung up. Chloe put her scroll away.

Meanwhile, Jasper sat down at the computer. His scroll next to the keyboard, he began his own search. He smiled. "Hey Chloe."

She turned toward him. "Yes?" Jasper pointed to his screen. She read it and beamed. "That is perfect."

Meanwhile, Leon was lounging in the room. His scroll rang. "Hello?"

"Hi," Chloe greeted him happily.

Leon smiled. "Someone sounds happy."

"I am. With some help from Jasper, I've got us a mission in Atlas," Chloe replied.

Leon sat up. "Nice. Although, Aera isn't going to be happy to see me."

"She never is yet that hasn't stopped us before," Chloe stated.

Leon nodded. "Fair point."

"Also, Rhomson and Niklaus will be coming back today," said Chloe.

Leon blinked. "That was fast."

"Don't get excited," Chloe stated. "It seems their parents don't want them to be missing school."

"So they kicked them out?" asked Leon.

"No idea and...they did ask me that you not say any puns while they figure things out."

Leon noticed her hesitation. "Hey...it's only for a little while."

"I know...I know. I'll be back in the room soon."

Leon nodded. "Right."

The call ended. Leon laid back down. Soon, the door opened. Chloe walked in.

"Hello?" Leon called out.

"Hi Spot," Chloe replied.

Leon smiled. "Hey there Ci. So much for that date we planned."

"We can make up for it later," she said. She sat along side Leon. "For now, we should get ready to go. The mission start time was ASAP."

Leon sat up. He pecked her cheek. "Then lets get ready."

Chloe beamed. She opened the closet and sorted through the clothing. She brought out some winter gear. Some time passes and the door opens again. Rhomson and Niklaus walked in.

"Hey," Rhomson greeted somberly.

"Hi there," Chloe replied.

Niklaus looked at the gear laid out. "You are aware that winter is a ways off right?"

"Got ourselves a mission in Atlas," Chloe stated. "I know you two have some things left to sort out and its a simple mission: clearing out Grimm. I thought it might help."

Rhomson shrugged. "You know what, why the hell not? I could go on a Grimm killing spree."

Niklaus rubbed his chin. "Yet...why doesn't someone from the Atlas school take this mission? How did you get it?"

"Got lucky...but you do raise a good question," Chloe stated. "But it works out in our favor. I have some business in Atlas any way."

Rhomson tilted his head. "What?"

Leon stretched. "Going to visit her parents grave."

Rhomson and Niklaus grew pale.

"Maybe...we shouldn't come along," Rhomson stated.

Chloe shook her head. "It's alright Rhomson. Plus, we have that mission."

Niklaus strode over to a chair and sat down. "We will accompany you for the mission yet the grave visiting we will give you privacy."

"Oh come on," Leon stated. "You two can come. It'll be fine."

Chloe's scroll dinged. She took it and opened it. It was a message from Alani asking if she could come with.

"It seems Alani wants to join us," Chloe stated.

"Why not," Leon replied happily. "I don't see a problem. Plus, Aera will want to see her again too."

"Aera?" asked Rhomson.

"She is my aunt," Chloe replied. "Aera Sharpe."

Niklaus eye's widened. "The famous scientist of Atlas?"

"I'm not surprised you have heard of her," Chloe stated. "She is famous for her intelligence and work in the field of Dust research. She has some knowledge into robotics although, she seems to fall short of another scientist...can't remember his name though. Don't bring that up alright. She hates that."

"We do have to warn you, she can be a bit much to handle," said Leon.

"What do you mean?" Rhomson asked.

Leon shook his head. "It's better to see for yourself."

"I'll let Alani know she can join," Chloe stated.

She sent a reply quickly. Niklaus sighed. "I just had a thought, how are we going to convince Professor Ozpin to let her come with?"

"She is like a sister to us and this is a family matter, so I don't see a problem," Leon replied.

Chloe chuckled.

Rhomson growled. "Leon."

"That wasn't a pun," Leon argued. "She just laughs at what she finds funny."

Niklaus smiled. "To be fair Brother, he does pose an excellent point there."

Rhomson sighed. "Yeah yeah."

Meanwhile in another dorm room, Alani gleefully smiled at the reply.

"I'm going with them," she exclaimed.

Dazz sat on her bed reading. She looked up at a happy Alani. "Really? Are you sure you will be okay without us?"

Dennie performed a back flip in the center of the room, moved forward, and back flipped again. "She'll be fine. She is the power house of the team." She continued to perform back flips.

Jasper sat a desk in the room. He turned around. "The mission seemed simple but still fighting Grimm always has its risks."

Alani nodded. "I agree. But with the five of us there, plus your sister Jasper, we will be fine I think."

Jasper scoffed. "If you trust biggots to watch your back."

"If not, then Leon will just have to pick up their slack then," Alani replied.

Jasper chuckled. "Maybe he has had some practice."

The four members shared a laugh. Dennie stopped back flipping. "Seriously though, be careful alright."

Alani nodded. "I promise I will."

"Then you better go talk to Ozpin since that mission starts ASAP," Jasper suggested.

Alani glowed, got down on all fours, and dashed out of the room. The vacuum of wind caused Jasper's papers to fly every where.

One paper smacked Dazz in the face, it fell off and fell into a paper shredder. Jasper's eye twitched.

Dazz sweated. "Sorry."

Dennie looked out the door. "...hey Jasper...do you think everything will be okay?"

Jasper turned in his chair. "Yes. There is no need to worry."

Dennie continued to look out the door.

An hour later, Chloe, Rhomson, Leon, and Niklaus waited by an air ship to take them to Atlas. Alani rushed toward them at high speeds. Her back holstered an metallic oar with a dark blue shade. The paddle's edge's shined blue. "Sorry for the wait...I had to pack my winter gear."

Rhomson blinked. "We told you only five minutes ago that we were waiting here."

Chloe smiled. "Glad to see you are excited."

"I haven't seen Aera in so long," Alani said. "I also contacted my parents and they already went to visit their grave."

"Are your two family friends?" Niklaus asked.

Leon nodded. "Even when I showed up they were close."

Alani chuckled. "Yeah. I remember...I know that I shouldn't be happy with what we are going to do...yet-"

"It has been awhile since we did anything together," Leon stated. "The three of us."

Alani looked over at Niklaus and Rhomson. "With some...extra guests in tow as well."

Chloe sweated. "Now now now, lets get along here. It's a long trip to Atlas."

"Well let's start getting some miles behind us," Leon stated.

Chloe nodded. She walked into the air ship with Leon following. Alani was next yet Rhomson and Niklaus hesitated.

Alani looked back. "You coming or what?"

Rhomson sighed and took the first step into the air ship. Niklaus soon followed. Once inside, the back hatch closed. The ship rose up and soared into the sky.

WwwwwwW

Ozpin sat in his office drinking coffee. He gazed outside at all the lovely scenery around him. Glynda soon arrived via elevator. "Sir, I have a bad feeling."

Ozpin turned his chair around. "What do you mean Glynda?"

"I saw team Cerulean leave with Alani on an air ship," she replied.

"They signed up for a mission," Ozpin replied. "Alani asked to go with them to take care of some family business. I allowed it."

Glynda shook her head. "I saw them with packed winter gear. The kind of gear one would need if you are going to Atlas."

Ozpin set his cup down. "Hmm...that is unusual. Ironwood's students would have taken care of any mission there."

"I agree and Alani's parents live on an island in Vacuo," Glynda continued. "So why go to Atlas?"

"...I see why this would set off alarm bells for you Glynda," Ozpin stated.

He lit up his computer and video called Ironwood. It rang a few times before Ironwood answered. "Ozpin, this is a surprise. And Glynda, so good to see you as well."

"I'm sorry James but I'm afraid this isn't a social call," said Ozpin.

Ironwood's smile faded. "I see. What is this about then?"

"Have there been any missions in Atlas for students to take?" asked Ozpin.

Ironwood tilted his head. "An odd question. But I can look." He typed away and nodded. "Yes. There are currently missions here but most of them are being taken care of by my students. There is some for rescue, a few Grimm clearing, and fewer recon missions."

Ozpin folded his hands. "It seems that five of my students are on their way to Atlas to fulfill a mission they sighed up for. One is a childhood friend to the members and the rest are from team Cerulean. CRLN. Can you check which one they have please?"

Ironwood nodded. "Easily done." He typed again. However, he frowned soon after word. "They don't have a mission."

Ozpin stood up. "What?"

"I'm serious Ozpin," Ironwood spoke with a concerned tone, "they are not signed up for any mission."

Glynda frowned. "I knew something was fishy."

Ozpin turned toward her. "Glynda, recall the air ship."

Glynda nodded and took out her scroll. "Air ship 3345847, return to Beacon immediately." No response. "I repeat, air ship 3345847 return to Beacon immediately." Still no response.

Ozpin's face soured. "Ironwood, be on the lookout for that air ship."

"I'm on it Ozpin," Ironwood replied.

Ozpin sat back down and began typing. "I'm sending the identification of the five students that are on that ship: Leon Wildfang, Rhomson and Niklaus Vermillion, Alani Hale, and Chloe Sharpe."

Ironwood eyebrow rose up. "Sharpe?"

"Do you know her?" asked Glynda.

"I have a scientist named Aera Sharpe working here," Ironwood replied. "I'll be sure to get her involved in this as well. I will contact you as soon as I have information on their whereabouts."

The call ended. Ozpin turned toward the window. Be safe.

WwwwwwW

Hours past, Chloe and Alani were talking while wearing their winter gear. Leon also wore his winter gear while Rhomson and Niklaus were putting theirs on.

"I've never actually been to Atlas before," Rhomson stated.

"That makes two of us Brother," Niklaus replied.

"All I can tell you is that it is really cold," said Leon.

Chloe smiled. "Well when there isn't a fierce blizzard, the scenery is beautiful."

"Oh I agree," Alani stated.

Niklaus and Rhomson were silent. Leon felt the uneasiness. "What's wrong you two?"

Rhomson looked over. "Are...you sure you want us here?"

"Not this again," Alani said with a sigh.

"Yes we are sure," Chloe stated.

Leon nodded. "Guys, we asked you to come. It's alright."

Niklaus looked away. "...can...can we ask...how your parents died? I mean...if it is a touchy subject then never mind of course."

Chloe frowned. "Truth be told...it's puzzling."

Rhomson eyebrow rose. "What do you mean?"

"My mother and father-"

The air ship shook. Alani looked around. "What was that?"

Leon's face soured. "That didn't feel like turbulence."

Everyone stood up and grabbed their weapons. Leon had his green claws while Niklaus had his swords in revolver mode. Rhomson kept his shield in its standard form while Alani held her oar firmly. Chloe held her sniper rifle downward yet was on alert. The air ship shook again.

"Are we getting attacked by Grimm?" asked Rhomson.

Leon shook his head. "I don't think so."

Niklaus strolled up to the door leading to the pilot area. It remained closed with no window to look inside. There was a click and the side doors opened. Rushing high speed freezing winds inside.

"WHAT THE HELL?!" Rhomson yelled in surprise.

"THIS IS GOING AGAINST ALL SAFETLY REGULATIONS!" Niklaus shouted.

"NOW ISN'T THE TIME!" Alani replied.

Soon, the ship began turning toward its right side.

"SHIT NOT GOOD!" Leon called out.

"GRAB ON TO SOMETHING!" Chloe shouted.

All the seats, holding straps above them, and side bars pulled into the ship, leaving nothing to grab on to. Leon reached out for something yet couldn't find anything and fell out.

Chloe turned as time slowed. Leon fell further and further away from her. Her heart raced as she jumped without hesitation. Alani shouted her name yet she heard nothing. Her eyes focused on her goal: Leon. Chloe reached out her hand toward his and they connected. Leon smiled.

Alani, Rhomson, and Niklaus were forced out with the ship on its side. Leon and Chloe landed in a large pile of snow which cushioned their fall. Alani landed a few feet away from them. Rhomson landed behind Alani and Niklaus landed right on top of Rhomson.

"Ow!" screamed Rhomson.

"My apologies Brother," Niklaus stated.

Chloe squeezed Leon's hand. "Leon! Are you alright?!"

Leon winched. "Yes...except for my ears."

"Sorry," Chloe replied.

The air ship soared off.

"It's a good thing we weren't that high up," said Leon. "Or else that could have ended badly."

"It still might," Niklaus stated. "Where are we?"

Chloe and Alani glanced around. Vast snow plains laid before them with a forest behind them.

"I don't recognize this area," Alani stated.

"I do," said Chloe. "My dad took me to this forest to train from time to time."

"That means we are in proximity to your home," Niklaus stated.

Chloe nodded her head. "It's two miles away from here. Across the plains in front of us."

Rhomson and Niklaus stared out into the vast whiteness of the plains.

Rhomson groaned. "Really?"

"Two miles isn't that bad," Alani spoke. "Plus we are dressed for it."

"We got lucky in some ways...but not everything," Chloe said. Her tone firm and serious.

Niklaus looked over. "You must be speaking about the mission you sighed up for. I knew something was off with this. A mission in Atlas not handled by the students?"

Alani took out her Scroll. "No service. Great."

Leon nodded. "Yeah...Niklaus does have a point."

Chloe lowered her head. "...I don't understand...Jasper's sister asked for help though."

Niklaus shifted his gaze toward her. "What do you mean?"

"It wasn't a mission to sign up for," Chloe explained. "Jasper's sister sent him an email asking for some back up for Grimm clearing in Atlas. Jasper gave it to us when I told him that I was trying to get a mission in Atlas."

Rhomson growled. "That bastard set us up!"

"We don't know that for sure," Leon stated. "For all we know, his sister used him to get us out here."

"That does beg the question though of why someone would go through the trouble of setting all this up," said Alani.

"Let us inquire that as we move," Niklaus stated. "Staying here isn't going to get us answers."

Chloe's free hand clenched. Leon gently squeezed her hand.

"Chloe, we will figure this out," Leon stated. "Don't beat yourself up about this."

"I am the leader and yet I couldn't see how fishy this was," Chloe replied.

"And that is alright," Leon continued. "As your father would say: 'Live and learn instead of dead and dumb.'"

Rhomson and Niklaus sweated.

Chloe smiled a small smile. "...alright."

Intense winds suddenly blew from the forest. Chloe and Leon grip tightened on their hands.

"WHAT IN THE WORLD?!" shouted Alani.

"THIS ISN'T A NATURAL BLIZZARD!" Leon shouted.

"HOW CAN YOU TELL?!" asked Rhomson.

"NO WIND BUILD UP!" Leon replied. "SOMEONE IS MAKING THIS BLIZZARD!"

Chloe reached out toward the others. "EVERYONE! STAY TOGETHER! GRAB HANDS!"

Alani grabbed Chloe and then grabbed Niklaus who quickly snagged Rhomson. Rhomson was reaching out for Leon when something smacked his hand away.

Chloe felt Leon's hand slip out of her grip. "LEON!"

"WE'VE GOT COMPANY!" shouted Rhomson.

Alani looked around yet kept shielding her eyes. "I CAN'T SEE ANYTHING IN THIS WIND!"

"THEY MUST BE WEARING GOGGLES TO SHIELD THEIR EYES!" Niklaus suggested.

Chloe moved toward the wind yet Alani pulled her back. "WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU ARE DOING?!"

"WE HAVE TO GET LEON!" Chloe replied.

Niklaus shook his head. "OUR VISIBILITY IS TOO LOW WITH THIS WIND! WE MUST WAIT FOR IT TO DIE DOWN!"

Chloe gritted her teeth. "LIKE THE ENEMY WILL LET THIS DIE DOWN!"

Yet the winds intensity began to fade. Very soon, it was gone completely. Chloe quickly took out her rifle and looked around. No trace of anyone.

Alani scratched her head. "I don't get this at all. Why set all this up?"

Niklaus rubbed his chin. "Well they snagged Leon...its possible this is the work of the White Fang."

"Does Jasper's sister have connections with the White Fang?" asked Rhomson.

Alani looked down. "I don't know."

Chloe began sweating as her heart raced again. She continued to search yet nothing. The wind must have covered their tracks...dammit!

"It is possible," Alani stated, "but why come after Leon?"

Chloe sprinted toward the forest.

"Chloe wait!" Niklaus shouted.

She ignored him and continued to run.

"Come on let's go," Alani said as she sprinted after Chloe.

"What?!" shouted Rhomson.

Niklaus shook his head and jogged after Alani. Rhomson threw up his hands before following.

Meanwhile, Leon was being dragged by Garnet and an aura copy of herself. They flew through the forest on foot while zigging and zagging all over to avoid the trees. Leon couldn't get a good grip on anything to grab nor swing his claws.

Leon summoned his aura wave to see only one person holding him. What? But I feel like I'm getting grabbed on both sides.

Bursting out of the forest, they slid down a hill. Garnet and her aura self skidded to a stop and dropped Leon. He quickly stood up and took a battle stance. Garnet and her aura self walked into each other, and the aura clone vanished. Leon used his aura wave to see that including Garnet, there were twelve beings in front of him.

Leon switched to his fire claws. "You know, their are better ways to invite someone over. Invitations like this will only go snow far."

Everyone else groaned.

Crystal stepped forward. "It was the only way to get you here...Silver."

Leon's expression softened. "...not too many people know that name...and by the sound of your voice...Sis?"

Crystal smiled. "Good to see you again Brother."

Back with Chloe, Niklaus, Rhomson, and Alani; Chloe still ahead of the group yet Alani was catching up. Chloe continued to dodge the incoming trees as she forced her legs to move faster.

"We will survive," Leon's voice echoed in her mind. A mental picture of a younger Leon, covered in dirt with his claws out. A few of his cuts were bleeding. "I won't ever leave you Chloe...ever."

Alani quickly ducked down on all fours, glowed, and rushed after Chloe. The force sent snow into Rhomson and Niklaus, knocking them back a little. Alani caught up and tackled Chloe. Her sniper rifle flew into a near by tree.

"Would you calm down!" Alani shouted.

"We have to rescue Leon!" Chloe retorted.

Chloe tried to force Alani off yet Alani pushed her back down. Rhomson and Niklaus finally caught up.

"We are going to!" Alani shouted. "Yet you losing your head like this and rushing off alone is a sure way to fricking die!" Chloe stopped struggling. "You can think great on the fly, yet you need to keep your emotions in check. We will save Leon but not by rushing off into who knows what without a plan."

Tears formed in Chloe's eyes. Alani rolled off and stood up. Chloe slowly sat up. Her breathing steady and calm.

Niklaus scowled. Their relationship goes beyond just partners...Chloe...are you in love with Leon?

"Chloe what has gotten into you?" Rhomson asked. "I mean...come on...that was a stupid move."

Chloe looked down. "I'm sorry."

Alani retrieved Chloe's weapon. "Now...are we ready?"

Chloe looked up at Alani. Chloe wiped away her tears. Alani extended a hand toward Chloe. She took it. Alani pulled Chloe to her feet and gave her weapon back.

Chloe nodded. "Let's move."

The group rushed forward. Soon, they were out of the forest and on top of the hill. Chloe looked through her scope and saw Leon at the bottom surrounded by members of the White Fang.

"Niklaus was right," Chloe stated. "White Fang."

With Leon: Crystal walked up to him.

Leon lowered his hands. "...haven't heard your voice in a long time."

Crystal hugged him. "I missed you."

With Chloe: She watched as a member hugged Leon. A gasp escape from her lips as she lowered her rifle.

Rhomson tilted his head. "What is it?"

Niklaus grabbed her rifle and looked. His expression soured. "It seems that Leon knows this group."

"What?" asked Rhomson.

Niklaus gave Rhomson the rifle. He gazed through the scope. His face reddened with anger. Niklaus turned toward Chloe. "Care to explain?"

Chloe took her rifle back and looked again.

With Leon: He made no move to push her away nor return the hug.

Crystal patted his back. "I wanted you to know that I had nothing to do with what our parents did to you."

Leon sighed. "I know. They didn't want you in on it."

Crystal gently let go. "Wha...how do you know?"

Leon sadly smiled. "Despite what they did, you were the only one who encouraged me back then. Now, great reunion and all, but my team will be here shortly."

Crystal frowned. "Well actually they are on top of the hill right now...with bombs planted at their feet."

Leon's eyes widened. "What?"

Crystal extended her hand. "If you want them to be left unharmed, come with me."

Leon scowled. No lies in her tone...she is serious. Dammit! "So what? You are just going to let them freeze to death?"

Crystal shook her head. "We have left them a vehicle here to take back to the city. Our base isn't far from here. Walking distance easily. Now...take my hand...or I have Garnet detonate the bombs."

Leon scuffed. He put his claws away as he hesitantly reached out for her hand. Soon, their hands joined and he wiggled his right dog ear. Crystal began walking with Leon in tow. Garnet followed next to them while the rest of the group followed.

With Chloe: She noticed Leon's right ear wiggled before the White Fang left with Leon.

"He is under distress," she said.

Niklaus crossed his arms. "How can you tell?"

Chloe lowered rifle. "Years ago, we came up with a signal from each of us if we are under distress. Leon wiggled his right dog ear which is the signal."

Alani nodded. "Chloe stomps her left foot and I raise my hands with only two fingers up."

Niklaus scowled. "Is that the ear you like to pet?"

Chloe and Alani turned toward him.

"What is your problem?" Chloe asked.

Rhomson fist shook. "They were hugging...Leon has betrayed us."

"He would never do something like that," Chloe replied. "He is on our side."

Niklaus crossed his arms. "Because he is your mate?"

Chloe blushed. "W-What?"

Alani blinked. "What are you talking about?"

Niklaus glared at Chloe. "You two have been dating this whole time...I'd go as far as to say that you are in love with him Chloe."

Chloe's blush brightened.

Rhomson growled. "What?! Is that true?"

Niklaus nodded. "Your irrational behavior when he was in danger isn't like you at all. Granted that it was just a theory until I saw your blush. However, its clear that Leon has been playing you this entire time."

Chloe's face remained red. Yet it was angry red. "He has not betrayed us!"

"Then try to explain why he left with the White Fang?!" shouted Niklaus.

Chloe's fist shook, her mind blank, and no words came out.

"Looks like the dog has finally showed his true colors," Rhomson spat.

Chloe quickly pointed her glaive blade at Rhomson, and Niklaus drew his revolvers with his aim at Chloe.

Alani put her hands up. "Guys calm down. We need to help Leon."

"Everything he said was a lie," Niklaus stated.

"Why should we go and help a liar?" Rhomson asked.

Chloe stood firm. Niklaus didn't lower his guard. The tension in the air continued to rise. After what seemed like an eternity, Chloe sighed. She lowered her weapon. Alani blinked. Chloe put her rifle on her back.

Niklaus finally lowered his guns. "Have you finally come to your senses?"

Chloe turned her back toward Niklaus. "...I'm done..."

Rhomson smiled. "So you did."

Chloe shook her head. "...our team is hear by disbanded by order of the leader."

Alani gasped. Niklaus and Rhomson blinked.

"...I didn't catch that...what did you say?" asked Niklaus.

"I know you heard me," Chloe stated.

"Why?" Rhomson asked. "Can't you see that Leon here is the enemy?"

Chloe shook her head. "You guys have barely even tried to understand anything from our point of view...you don't believe what we have told you despite everything that we have been through. I have lost the last bit of patience I've had with you. Team Cerulean is no more."

"You would throw away your school career for one Faunus?" Niklaus asked. His voice rich with disgust.

"He really messed up your mind good," Rhomson stated.

"...you know nothing...of what I've been through," Chloe growled. "Nor what Leon has been through."

"And whose fault is that?" asked Niklaus. "I believe that would be yours for not being honest with us."

Alani stepped between them. "Now who is the one at fault? Can you blame them for not telling you guys everything? I mean, you are acting just the way they predicted if you had found out that they were dating."

"That isn't the problem here!" Rhomson barked. "They lied and Leon has betrayed us!"

Chloe pointed her glaive blade at Rhomson. "He...has...not."

Niklaus drew his revolvers and aimed them at Chloe. "What proof do you have? Besides the so called distress signal."

Chloe holstered her rifle on her back. "Even if I told you the truth, you wouldn't believe me. I've wasted enough time with you two. I'm going to get Leon back."

Before the brothers could protest, she slid down the hill.

"Fine!" shouted Rhomson. "Have fun being betrayed!"

"Alani, let's go," Niklaus stated.

Alani flexed her arms. A glow appeared around her and she slapped Niklaus. He flew into Rhomson and both flew back ten feet. "...you two are idiots."

Rhomson and Niklaus sat up slowly.

"What the hell is your problem?!" Rhomson shouted.

"I'm going to help Chloe," Alani stated. "After all, she is right. Leon wouldn't side with the White Fang."

"Yet one of them hugged him," Niklaus argued. "That shows a sign of familiarity. Meaning he knows who that Faunus woman was."

Alani turned her back to the brothers. "I guess Leon didn't tell you how his parents abandoned him."

Rhomson and Niklaus looked at each other.

"No and who cares?" Rhomson asked.

The brothers stood up. Alani slid down the hill. Rhomson and Niklaus groaned but followed. Alani found Chloe next to a snow vehicle. It was orange in color with treads instead of wheels. Inside were two rows of seats, enough to sit six people. The front had a plow attached.

Alani walked up to her. "What is this doing here?"

Chloe looked over. "Alani?"

Alani smiled. "You knew that I wouldn't let you go it alone."

Chloe returned the smile with shiny eyes. "Thank you Alani."

Rhomson and Niklaus walked over.

Rhomson tilted his head. "Who leaves a vehicle this far out?"

"Let us not look a gift horse in the mouth Brother," Niklaus stated. "We can use this to get back to the city."

Chloe turned toward them. "No...we're using it to go after Leon."

Rhomson took out his shield. "Oh yeah?"

Alani grabbed her oar. "Enough of this. Chloe, I know you want to catch up to them but they'll hear us coming if we use that. We need to go in using stealth. Let these two biggots take it. After all, they don't have strong enough wills to survive out here."

Niklaus scowled. "Oh? What makes you say that?"

Alani glared. "I'm done dealing with you two. Let's go Chloe."

Chloe nodded. All four shot glares toward each other. Chloe and Alani left, following Leon's trail. Rhomson scoffed while Niklaus shook his head. The brothers climbed into the vehicle with Niklaus in the driver seat. He started the engines and drove away.