Yo Peeps, GMG here with chapter two of MI. Not much else to say, so I'll get to it.
Disclaimer: I don't own RWBY...
Ozpin reclined lightly in his chair, cup of tea in one hand, cane in the other, and his eyes trained on the horizon. In the back of his mind he felt it, the need to explore, the wanting for adventure. As much as he enjoyed teaching students and seeing the next generation on its way to the next level, he still awaited the day he could venture out once more.
But it would have to wait for now. A pull at the back of his mind still made itself know and he hummed lightly. Closing his eyes, he felt the flow of time envelop him once more. As his spirit settled an acrid scent assaulted his nose, gunpowder and dust, blood and sweat. Panting breaths and staggered breathing tickled at his ears.
Warm air surrounded him, but an unsteady cooler breeze also poked at him, sending chills up his arms. As he opened his eyes, he began to understand. Warm lighting greeted him, a familiar sight settling before him. Haven Academy, but for all he remembered... a giant hole in the wall was not one of the things he expected to see.
His mind reached out and he saw the countless Faunus outside, bearing the mark of the original White Fang, as well as the subdued forces of the more recent Fang sect. Drawing back he looked around. Qrow was off to the side, arm over his midsection and a pained look on his face. Despite his heavy breathing and wounded stance, he seemed relatively stable.
Another glance saw Ghira and Kali Belladonna accompanied by Sun Wukong. The appearance of the first two alongside the banner of the original White Fang made a lot of sense and Sun's appearance meant one of two things. Following the trio's shared gaze, he came across Team RWBY finally reunited.
Knowing this is why he was here he reached out to the four with his mind. As if approaching a black hole, Blake's presence seemed to pull him in and he found himself flung into her memories.
A dark night, a blazing fire, and...
A pure confession.
Snapping back to his present self, Ozpin opened his eyes. His office greeted him once more; his once warm drink now cold. A devious smile pulled at his face and name entered his mind. Reaching over to a button on his desk, he pressed it down. "Glynda, I need you to help me with something."
A disgruntled sigh answered him. "Yes, Ozpin?"
He chuckled. "I need you to look into a potential student. She'll be... expecting you."
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Blake shifted slightly in her sleep, turning restlessly and muttering under her breath. In her dreams she was met with home. The quaint structures of Menagerie, the warm night, and the smell of saltwater in the air. She felt more sure of herself and her outfit was changed to something more fitting to the location. Wind pulled at her, her coat turning lazily in the breeze. Her heels dug into the sand as she breathed in again.
A flash of white.
She spun around, trying to find whatever had moved. Her eyes finally found purchase on a white mask and a familiar smile, albeit sad. Her mouth moved of it's own accord, begging her friend to join her, to leave the White Fang behind and the apologies before she was jumped.
Sun saved her and soon they were running. What for, she asked, but run they did. What happened next came in flashes. Gunfire, members of the White Fang, her parents, and her home burning. As everything continued to play out, one line echoed in her mind. Relentless, unending. It pounded at her skull and permeated her every thought.
"I wanted you to look at me the way you looked at him!"
Touches of pink and sad, bright eyes.
As Blake spiraled into oblivion, she whimpered.
Ilia.
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She jolted awake, panting heavily and a hand on her chest. A headache started forming and she groaned in agony. What was that dream? It felt so real, like it had actually happened, but it hadn't. Right?
A sharp knock snapped her out of it. Her gaze refocused and once more did the rapping sound. Two short clips of noise pierced the silence. Someone was knocking at their door. Only this and nothing more. Shaking the thought aside with a pained laugh, she got up and went to the door, opening it. She jumped in surprise when bright green eyes locked onto her. Glynda Goodwitch stood above her, ever the intimidating force and her air of annoyance strong as ever. "Hello, Miss Belladonna, how fortunate you would be the one to answer the door."
Blake yawned, but nodded. "Is there any way I can help you, Professor?"
Glynda sighed. "Yes. Headmaster Ozpin wanted a word with you." At the surprised look Blake gave her, she explained. "From what I was told it was nothing bad. We've recently accepted a new student and he wanted you to give her a tour of Beacon."
Accepting, she found herself led to Ozpin's office. As they exited the elevator, her eyes widened as she noted the person stood next to the Headmaster and she swore she was still asleep. The girl wore a black outfit adorned with little yellow clips and zippers, her skin well tanned a speckled with scaly patches. As her eyes met with Blake's, the brown patches flashed a slightly pink shade before settling.
Blake groaned as her headache strengthened. A rhythmic thrumming pounding slowly, but surely. She sunk to her knees and grabbed at her temples.
"I wanted you to look at me the way you looked at him."
Whining in pain, Blake wasn't aware of Glynda calling out to her or Ozpin placating the woman. She didn't notice Ilia moving closer and wasn't alerted when the girl kneeled beside her. A warm touch pulled at one of her arms and the pain subsided ever so slightly. A warm breath puffed in her face as she faced the warm smile of her childhood friend. Golden orbs widened as she brought her other hand up to cup Ilia's face. "Why?"
Ilia cocked her head to the side, confused. "Why what, Blake?"
"Why... why did you think I didn't see you?"
Ilia's eyes widened and tears began to fall from the silvery blues. She fell into Blake as the other girl pulled her close and they began to laugh together.
End of chapter 2...
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