A Warehouse somewhere in Vale Roman Torchwick stands getting these 'animals' to finish up with the unloading of Dust. Freshly stolen from another Dust Shop. Once that's done Roman heads to his quarters only to find someone standing there, waiting. the lights were off and his face covered in shadow's.
"Mr. Torchwick. Ive been expecting you." Says the shadowed figure
"WHO DO YOU-" Roman gets cut off by the feeling of being chocked.He drops his cane and reaches for his neck hoping to stop whatever it was.
"You will not raise your voice to me. Do you understand?" As he says this with an angered tone, Roman notices the figures eyes becoming sickly glowing yellow piercing through the darkness. Roman struggles but manages to give a faint nod, and is released from the invisible force, coughing. The figures eyes fade back into the darkness.
The figure turns away. "I suspect things are going to plan?"
Roman gives a couple coughs before he can respond. "Yeah... so far only minor setbacks."
"Good. You are just as good as I've been told... but, I must ask, why help us to reach our goal?
"So your one of Cinder's-" Roman stops when he sees the figure turn again his eyes glowing again "Okay, I wont ask." The figures eyes return to darkness. "To answer your question, family."
"I take it Cinder made you a deal?"
"Yeah, we help her and in return my partner and I get loads of money."
"We?" The figure ask with interest.
"Yes my partner works with me on this, but so far I've helped her keep from the public eye." Roman admits
"Ahh, I see. I take it you were living at the vary bottom if you would pick this line of work?"
"Yeah..."
Out of all of Rex's classes, History wasn't the worst. Doctor Oobleck the instructor for the class was vary eager to teach his students all he can about Remnant's history, and Rex found the subject quite interesting. Though he wished the Doctor would slow down. Currently Doctor Oobleck Is teaching his class about the Faunus Rights Revolution. In the class is Blake, Weiss, Pyrrha, Jaune, Lilly, Crimson, Rex, that girl Velvet, and unfortunately Cardin. There are others but none of them stand out. Anakin, Ruby, Yang, Nora, and Ren had other classes. Doctor Oobleck is the history teacher of High speeds and coffee. He has green spiked hair, a white button up, round glasses, and a yellow tie while holding a coffee mug. Jaune is asleep and in the spot behind him is Cardin. Rex is next to Lilly whose next to Pyrrha and Blake on the other side of the classroom from Jaune.
Things had been different lately. Ever scene Anakin lashed out on Cardin. Cardin still picks on Jaune and Faunus, but now he avoids Velvet not to mention Anakin himself. Rex, Lilly, and Crimson noticed Anakin had also been keeping distance from them, only coming for quick conversation or sparring though they guessed it may have to do with the detentions he got..
"Yes! Yes, prior to the Faunus Rights Revolution more popularly known as the Faunus War-" The Doctor zooms around the class a high speeds, not to mention the speed that he talks and the quick breaks to sip his coffee. "-humankind was quite, quite adamant about centralizing Faunus population in Menagerie. Now! While this must feel like ancient history to many of you, it is imperative to remember that these are relatively recent events! Why, the repercussions of the uprising can still be seen to this day! Now! Have any among you been subjugated or discriminated because of your Faunus heritage?"
At his questions just about all Faunus in the room raise there hand aside from Blake whom was looking sad. I guess she feels sorry for them but something tells me there's more to it. Rex thought. Crimson kept to himself as well, but managed to keep a neutral face.
"Dreadful, simply dreadful! Remember, students, it is precisely this kind of ignorance that breeds violence!" Oobleck takes another sip of his coffee "I mean, I mean, I mean just look at what happened to the White Fang! Now, which one of you young scholars can tell me what many theorize to be the turning point in the third year of the War?" Weiss raises her hand "Yes?"
"The battle at Fort Castle!"
"Percisely! And, who can tell me the advantage the Faunus had over General Lagune's forces?"
Cardin flicks a paper at Jaune startling him awake. He turns back to look at Cardin."Hey!" Is all he says in retaliation, and Oobleck is at his desk at an instant.
"Mr. Arc! Finally contributing to class! This is excellent! Excellent! What is the answer?"
"Uhhhh... The answer... The advantage... that the Faunus..."He looks behind Oobleck to see Pyrrha pointing to her eyes while I try mouthing out the awnser to him. "...had over that guy's stuff..." Pyrrha cups her hands around her eyes. "Uhh... Binoculars!" Jaune thinks he got the answer correct and looks confident with it. Meanwhile the entire class laughs except his friends which includes Rex, Pyrrha, Crimson, Blake, Weiss(To a small extent), and Lilly. Cardin seems overly joyed and pounds his fist on his desk while chortling.
Oobleck furrows his brow. "Very funny, Mr. Arc! Cardin! Perhaps you would care to share your thoughts on the subject!"
Cardin leans back in his chair. "Well, I know it's a lot easier to train an animal than a soldier." At this Oobleck shakes his head in disappointment while Rex, and Crimson are getting visibly irritated.
"You're not the most open-minded of individuals, are you, Cardin?" Pyrrha jabs.
Cardin shrugs. "What? You got a problem?"
Pyrrha sits straight and looks to the Doctor. "No, I have the answer! It's night vision. Many Faunus are known to have nearly-perfect sight in the dark." At this Cardin growls in defeat
Blake adds onto Pyrrha's answer. "General Lagune was inexperienced, and made the mistake of trying to ambush the Faunus in their sleep. His massive army was outmatched, and the general was captured."
"Maybe if he paid attention in class , he wouldn't be remembered as such a failure." Rex finishes.
Cardin gets up clenching his fist ready to start a fight, but Oobleck stops him. "Mr. Winchester! Please take your seat." Jaune laughs at Cardins embarrassment before Oobleck stops it with his next statement."You and Mr. Arc can both see me after class for additional readings."
"Oohhhh..."
Oobleck then zooms around the room again "Now! Moving on"
After class Pyrrha, Lilly, and Rex decide to wait for Jaune, but are surprised when they see Anakin walk up to them with two large suitcase giving the biggest smile they've seen him give since coming to this new world.
"Hey!" He calls.
Rex crosses his arms. "You finally gonna tell us why you've been avoiding us lately? Even after the Detentions Goodwitch gave you."
Anakin gives a chuckle before handing Rex one of the suitcases. "Well couldn't have you seeing this till it was done." Rex opens it and sees a long sword with two buttons and two triggers. Rex hits one button and it spits into two swords. He hits another button and It turns into a revolver with the blade positioned like a bayonet. With a smile and a single tear Rex put it back together, and back into the case.
Suffice to say this was the best gift anyone had given him besides freedom, and with the saber practice Commander Tano gave him? Rex can actually use this. You know, I'll call it Tano because One: Ive been told I should give a name to my weapons by just about everyone. Even Anakin, after he Named his Sabers Hope, and Rage. Two: because it just reminds me of her for some reason. Maybe its the fact it can spit into two. Guess he wasn't afraid of hurting us like I thought he was. He just wanted to make a surprise for me? No, there's more to it. maybe it was an excuse, but I'm not gonna pry into it.
"Because our weapons cut through Aura I figured this would be great for this tournament coming up. Also so we don't hurt someone during Combat class." Anakin explains. "So what are guy's waiting here for?" Anakin asks
Lilly sighs. "Jaune."
After she said this Oobleck runs out of the class at top speed, while Jaune is just walking out with Cardin following behind. The group is pretty sure he didn't see Anakin because Cardin decides to shove Jaune to the ground. Anakin glares at him as his eyes become the glowing gold, but Rex stopped him by putting a hand on his shoulder. With a sigh Anakin's eyes return to there sky blue as he calms down. He then looks to Jaune at the same time as Pyrrha.
"I have an Idea!" Pyrrha and Anakin day in unison.
