A/N: Alrighty, short A/N for this chapter.
I've been listening to music while writing, a common thing. My mind wonders sometimes on songs. I'm going into game design and development, so I often think about animating my stories...
Y'all can see where this is going. If Dead Zone was actually a show, season 2's opening song would be Thousand Foot Krutch's "Untraveled Road". So yeah, see y'all at the end of the chapter.
BTW! If you see any grammatical or typos, please let me know! I usually only finish writing and post soon afterwards, mainly late at night, so any help in that sense is appreciated. I do not need a beta-reader, partially because I've had bad experiences with them in the past. So yeah, onwards.
I do not own RWBY or Destiny.
The second Shade woke, he had freshened up and returned to Ozpin's office. Being allowed to enter, he surveys the room. Ozpin was at his desk, with Goodwitch behind him. Ironwood was in a chair slightly forwards and to the side of Ozpin's desk. Leaning on the desk was a blond man with blue eyes. Instantly Shade realized that it was Taiyang Xiao-Long, Ruby and Yang's father.
"Mr. Kurogane." Ozpin says, as the windows dim. "Welcome back. This is Taiyang Xaio-Long, from Patch." Shade nods to him. "Now, I believe we've left off on the story of the maidens?" Shade nods again. "What if I told you that it has a certain degree of truth to it?" Shade raises an eyebrow.
"I'd either call you crazy and shoot myself or demand an explanation." He says, much to Taiyang's amusement. Ozpin smiles.
"The story of the maidens holds an amount of truth." Ozpin says. "In fact, it mostly is the truth. The Maidens are real, and their powers are as well. That is where the Guardians come into things."
"I was just about to ask that." Shade says. Ozpin nods.
"You see, there are others who know of the Maidens, and they aren't peaceful in any way." Ozpin says, before Ironwood takes over.
"They've already hunted down the Fall Maiden, and nearly stole her power, she is currently in a comatose state, but in a secure location." Ironwood says.
"A maiden passes on her powers to the last person she thinks of when she dies, you can see how that can be problematic." Ozpin says, and Shade nods. "Those who are tracking the Maidens have one master, an evil woman named Salem, who was given the powers to control the Grimm."
"I'm guessing that has something to do with the Deity Brothers." Shade states, and Ozpin nods.
"Indeed." The headmaster says. "Shade, we cannot say anymore without a unanmious vote to allow you into the Guardians, I hope you understand the weight of what you've been told?"
"I take it to my grave." Shade responds. "Good day, Mr. Xaio-Long, shall I lead you to your daughters?" Taiyang nods as the two leave the office.
"Let us refrain from contacting Lionheart about this." Ironwood says. "While I trust the man, Cinder Fall is from Haven, and if Miss Rose's instincts are right, Leo might be compromised." Ozpin nods in agreement.
"Then we wait for Qrow to return." The headmaster says. Ironwood nods.
"I would like to induct Specialist Schnee into the Guardians as well." The General says, "But that could be a conversation for another day."
"We shall think on it. We both know that Qrow would hate that." Ozpin returns with an amused grin. Glynda snorts.
"Heavens forbid that those two be in the same kingdom as each other." Glynda grins. The two nod.
Meanwhile
Shade had led Taiyang to RWBY's dorm. Forgoing the knock, the Iron Lord had slipped out a small, flat device. Quickly sliding it under the door, the Scout gives an evil grin.
"GRENADE!" He shouts, and a loud bang echoes from RWBY's room. Taiyang raises an eyebrow as Blake calmly exits the room, specialized earmuffs over her Faunus ears, she grins cheekily at Shade while Yang stumbles out, Weiss looked furious. Ruby just yawned.
"Hey girls." Taiyang says. Yang and Ruby turn to him and blink comically, not registering him being there.
"Hey Dad." The two say, moving back into the room.
"Three….Two….One." Shade counts down.
"DAD!" Two voices echo as Shade smirks. Two blurs tackle the blond man. The Iron Lord grins before moving to his room.
"I'll see you four for training at noon, usual spot. Try to avoid our hunch if need be." He says, walking away.
"Where are you going?" Weiss asks.
"I need some sleep. I was up late and need some rest." Shade yawns. Blake seemingly warps next to him.
"I wanna read since today is an off day, your room is quiet." She mutters. Shade shrugs non-caringly.
"Sometimes I swear you two are dating!" Yang calls after them. A flying pencil smacks her in the forehead. "Hey!"
"Shuddup! You're just mad because I don't let you in because you're too loud." Shade grunts. Yang huffs with mock anger while Ruby giggles and Weiss grins. "Besides, anyone who dates Blake should consider themselves lucky! I sure don't have that kind of luck." Blake blushes while Yang's eyes widen. "Ah screw it. I'm tired and have no mind to mouth filter." Shade disappears around the corner, a still blushing Blake not far behind. Yang's expression morphs into a smirk.
"I think we've found the one who lights the spark in the resident Lord's heart." Weiss muses, a grin on her face.
In Shade's dorm.
"You do whatever you want." Shade mumbles, falling onto his bed. Blake nods, a blush still on her face. Soft snores fill the room, as Blake takes a seat in the only chair. She releases a small purr as she slides into the gaming chair. Pulling out The Third Crusade, the last edition Tuskson had in stock, she slides into reading. Lost in her world, her mind wonders absent mindedly, until she realizes that it is rather pointless to read. Bookmarking the page, she looks around the room. Her eyes fall onto the pictures Shade had set up. She smiles softly while looking over the one of Luna and her friend. She knew why Shade was tired. He had spent the night at the infirmary, monitoring the Vanguard and researching their conditions. She looks over the one of Shades original fireteam, a grin on her face. That grin slowly turns into confusion at the slight of a third. It was a picture of RWBY and Shade, or RWBYS as Ruby would say. It apparently was taken by Sun after a long Friday. The five were in the common room just lounging around, and Yang had just told a rather awful joke and Shade had started laughing at the awkward silence. RWBY had joined in, and Sun took the picture when Blake and Yang slumped over onto Shade while Ruby and Weiss clung to each other to keep their balance. Everyone's faces had bright smiles. Blake grins softly as she turns to her friend. Shade's back was to her, so she lightly smiles before she returns to her book, her smile never leaving her face.
Short chapter, but I wanted to get this out!
Next chapter will have some fun!