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'Thoughts'

"emphasis and scroll"

"Talking"

"Anger"


3rd Person Pitch Black

Rose/Xiao Long household


Roy looks at me with a look of confusion, at this I chuckle and raise myself from my seat.

When he sees this he says, "Wait, there's still more things that I need to know."

I sigh as turn back to him, "Fine, but only two more questions, nothing too serious."

He nods, "What have you done to take care of Cinder?"

"First off, what did I just say? And second, you wasted a question."

He groans and looks at me with annoyance, "OKAY, but can at least tell why you sound like your British? Seriously, you're from Pennsylvania."

I walk towards the door and answer him without turning back, "I don't know, why does Velvet sound British? Why is Chinese still a thing here? Why is Weiss's name German?"

"And Roy... Welcome to Beacon, I'll see you in class.", and with that I left. As I tread back to the bullhead waiting for me I hear the low growl of a Beowulf, in that moment I give it the harshest glare a human could imagine and as that happens the Grimm begins whimpers in pain before swelling up and exploding into a puddle of black goo. I stand there admiring my handy work as it begins to evaporate.

I follow the ash that floats to the dark skies with my eyes. As I form a smirk on my face, I reach towards the remains with an underhanded open palm. After a moment, the back ash begins to swirl around me and forms a small black horse with glowing yellow eyes.

I look at my new pet with a look of fondness and pet its little main, "Awe~, you're a pretty little girl now aren't you?"

I take out several pieces of paper and begin writing on each of them before handing it to her while my smile falls and changes to a small frown, "Now, gather a few of your brothers and sisters and have them deliver these to the appropriate people. Make it fast, plans have changed."

The horse nods a grabs them with her teeth, as she was about to leave I stop her one last time, "Ah, one more thing, take this one to the Grimm Lands to you-know-who. That'll be all, but stay hidden, the last thing I need in this stage is for Ozpin -god forbid Ironrod- breathing down my neck questioning my loyalty more than they already have."

The horse neighs once more before galloping through the woods. I take out my scroll and stare at it for a few seconds, "*sigh*... I should give her a call." I look at the shattered moon as I take out my scroll and dial a number, "... it's ringing... ringing... rin- *click* Oh!"

"Hey, you're late. You were supposed call an hour ago. The brat getting to be a pain in the ass.", an aggressive voice comes from the other end.

I chuckle hearing my lover's annoyance, "What can I say, time flies when you're having fun."

"Aren't you the one that says, 'Early is on time, on time is late, and late never happens.'?", she remarks while I sense a her smirking through the phone.

I return the smirk, "First, that was my father's saying. Second, I still had half an hour before I was supposed to call. Face it Raven, you never could beat me in either words or combat, even with your team backing you up. Did you already forget how that match played out after graduation?"

"Don't talk about my team, Pitchender! Beside, I remember it being a draw, you were down to thirteen perc-"

I scowl and interrupt her, "And last I remember, was that you started the the match while I was at fifteen and with a sneak attack no less... and call me that again and I'll tell Tia about how you stole your brother's condom knowing you'd get knocked up... But in all seriousness, how are you and Corvus? You should visit sometime."

"...You know I can't do that even if I wanted to, me being there would cause too much trouble. As for Corvus, he's giving Vernal a run for her money.", she says in combination of anger and regret.

"Is this about the bounty Ozprick put on you or the the fear of Salem? I know it can't be about the tribe, I made sure of that. Speaking of which how's the change of scenery, better than that humid hellhole in Anima I'd hope. I did have to pull a few string to guarantee your safety, after all. By the way, the battery is running low, so it might be best for you to cut me a portal so we can discuss this at home.", I respond with full mirth.

After a moment a familiar red portal appears next to me as I laugh and reply before hanging up, "Thank you, love~."

I step through as I'm greeted with a sight to behold as I am lost in a bit of awe, I quickly collect myself as I smile fondly, "Glad to see that the robe I got you fits in all the right places."

In front of me, Raven was stand in front of me tapping her foot. As I had said before, she was wearing the night robe I gave her. It was a deep red color with a black interior with a bird insignia on the back. I fit snugly around her body in a way that didn't restrict movement, was cozy, and showed all her curves in all the right places.

Raven sighs as she walks up to me and drapes her arms around me. Raven say, "What can I say, my lover knows how to treat a girl."

I give her a kiss on the forehead as I wrap my arms around her waste and chuckle, "Well he sounds like a lucky man."

She leans into me to whisper something in my ear, "Well not really, cause tonight he's sleeping on the couch."

My eye twitches in annoyance before I let out a deep sigh, knowing that this isn't a battle that I should enter. "Fine, I suppose I deserve that one."

Raven looks at me with face that DEFINES 'smug' at me while holding up a peace sign and a twinkle in her eye, "Damn right."

I chuckle fondly when I see her displaying her more mischievous side, I pet her right cheek and say, "You are so adorable... but as much as I don't want to bring down the mood, we really should finish our talk."

Raven's smile fell as she soon puts a depressing aura, while doing that she moves onto the couch and invites me next to her. When I sit down, she immediately cuddles into my side and says, "So, your're really going back there? After everything you did to avoid him?"

I run my fingers through her hair, me being the only man aside from Tia to do this without meeting a brutal demise, I tell her, "I have been planning this for over half my life and I can't back out now. I am doing this for us, for everyone that Ozma and Salem thought was worth dragging into their overblown lover's quarrel. And... when the dust settles, when Salem makes her move, nothing is going to stop me from ending this. You don't have to worry about Yang, I'll keep her safe, but just know that I won't be holding her hand the whole time."

"Thank... So you've made up your mind?"

"Yes, in one month Beacon will have it's new professor of Grimm studies. All that aside, I've also gathered people to join Roy's team, needless to say he's going to be having his own things to worry about.", I say with impish glee. I stare down at her and notice that she's fallen asleep, after moment I notice the flap of the tent opening and Vernal in it's entry way while she's holding onto an unconscious ten year old boy. He has a pale complexion, medium black hair and a pair of orange eyes.

She looks at me as put a finger to my lips while petting Raven's head while I whisper, "Shh... She's sleeping. If you'd please put Corvus in his bed, that would be much appreciated."

She straightens her back and gives me a nod; as she leaves, I begin to adjust myself so that both me and Raven could fit on the couch. By the time I'm done I am lying on my back with Raven on top of me, later as Vernal returns she looks at us wondering if there's anything else we need. I look at her and gesture to the blanket resting on the recliner, as completes her task I thank her before sending her on her way.


1 month later Beacon Academy, Ozpin's Office

I stare at the man before me, he looks like a middle-aged man with tousled silver hair and thin brown eyes. He has a light complexion and sharp facial features. He wears shaded glass spectacles and a small, purple, cross-shaped pin on the cowl around his neck. His outfit consists of an unzipped black suit over a dark green, buttoned vest and green shirt. He also wears black trouser shoes and long, dark-green pants. In addition to his cane, he has a mug by his side that bares the Beacon Academy emblem. He's staring back at me with an expression that I'm not quite sure of.

I takes a sip from his mug before speaking, "So, all your papers are in order and Port has officially been transferred to the disciplinary comity as proposed. But might I ask why are you really back?"

I look at him with a calm but mirthful smile, "Is so hard to believe that I just want to nurture the next generation of huntsmen and huntresses?"

Ozpin gives me a flat look, "Yes, yes it is. The only times we've spoken since your graduation were at Summer's funeral, a class reunion that to this day I haven't been able the get the smell of pot out of the ballroom, Amber's assault, and the six years you spent hear where you took teams WRAG (Wrangle) and AMMN (Amnesty) which most most of the members of both teams are pronounced MIA or rogue. Two of them have become a source of constant ire and angry letters from the SDC and the Council."

My expression turns sour as the headmaster brings up those teams, "I'd choose my next words very carefully if I were you, otherwise you'll find yourself missing something important.", Ozpin narrows his eyes at me. I then say to the old man, "Besides, you really aren't one to talk about mistakes and failed team Mr.'made-more-mistakes-than-any-man-woman-or-child'. Everyone suffered after Summer's disappearance."

A vein could be seen pulsing on Ozpin's head after the barbs he received, but at the mention of Summer his face softened into one of sadness and understanding, as a moment passes his expression changed to resolute as he says, "Does this mean that you'll be joining us in our battle against Salem?"

I look him in the eye with plain look on my face, not giving any information away, "It means that you have yourself a teacher and an ally of humanity."

Ozpin smiles at the response, he reaches into his desk and pulls out a small pendant with Beacon's symbol on it, "Than it is a pleasure to have working for us again."

I look at the pendant before picking it up and pinning it to my clothes, I smile at him insincerely and say, "It's good to be working with you."