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~Prologue~

Nao returns to the front of the cottage; seeing Elena, Auro and Margro talking; while Winter discusses items with various soldiers. Qrow notices him, and says "Well now, the floor is all to you. And all I'll say is that if you can get them to notice you, then that's a start." as he then drinks with his flask. Nao says "But what if I can't? What if they want to be with someone that I know to be legendary in some aspects?"

Qrow stops drinking and says "But you can't just think that. As a hunter, you need to clear your mind, so you can truly know what to do in a situation. At least, that's how I learned it with my team.". Nao looks at Qrow, saying "Then what, can I do?" to see Qrow say "You can try to be someone that rallies to them, and tells that exactly what to do. What that is..is all up to you."

Soon after that; Qrow lets Nao be, as he says "Alright; time to make a difference.." as he heads to see team CAPT talking with Margro, Auro, Arietta and Elena as they talk on various things; while seeing Winter, Nanto and Qrow talk about firepower. Nao thinks for a minute and then freezes, as he realizes what to do. Nao then looks around, seeing the motorcycles that Nanto, Auro and Arietta rode to the cottage.

Nao Shouts "HEY NANTO, COME OVER HERE." with Nanto, Winter and Qrow quickly noticing it. Nanto rushes over, as she says "Yes, Sin?". Nao asks "You mind if I barrow these expensive looking motorcycles?" as Nanto asks "Why do you even need it?". Nao explains, "Its for something that I need to do, and that I'll be using it. I have a plan, and tell everyone that I'll relay my plan in an hour. Got it?"

Nanto says, "Just don't destroy them for an idiotic way, ok?" as Nao nods, allowing a plan of action to occur. Nao runs to the motorcycle's as he starts dismantling them, remembering what he saw back at the castle. Nao remembers the one thing that kept him living, and that was the one thing he knew that would of caused great pains for him.

Mary, seeing from the cliff of Nao working on something relays the information to Faruza and Cinder. Faruza; in the City of Mistral says "Lets hope your end of the way worked with your new recruit." as Cinder says "Emerald was suggested to me by our leader, so for now; I urge you to hold off comments and wait for their advances."

as Faruza notices Cinder saying that; she mentions "This day in age, the world of Remnant believes in having peace and tranquility; even with the protests of the White Fang. But in reality, this world will become a much darker place of pain and misery. We vouched that, and we'll make sure that it happens; do you understand?".

A few hours later; Nao finishes work on what he made as he heads out, saying to everyone "Attention everyone! Everyone!" as he gets everyone around the vicinity to see. Nao says "I know this is going to be an issue of circumstance, but we need to do this. It's going to be the only way that we can stop Faruza Mikoto Sin and her forces. And that's why I have this plan, that is straight forward."

Auro asks "How straight forward are you implying?" as he looks at Naos weathered clothing, greased up and slightly torn apart. Nao then says "There will be four units. The first unit which for now, I'd classify as Team ASMA; which is Auro, Elena, Margro and Arietta. Then we'll send the second unit; the Vacuo representative of The Remnants, Team CAPT. Then we'll go for Team NSBN which is me; Winter, Qrow and Nanto. The reason why I'll be heading in last is due to a certain plan I have planned that will give us the edge we'll need."

Qrow says "When we discussed, you said their motive is to seek control of Mistral through the means of Grimm and White Fang forces. Is the first two forces for lessening them so we can eliminate the Grimm and to neutralize the White Fang." Nao says to Qrow "Yes. Group one is to eliminate all forms of Grimm activity and Group Two is to arrest and neutralize the Fang. Group three however, is a different story; as we'll be trying to capture Faruza and Mary Sangria before they cause any format of trouble."

Nao says "Do we have any other format of questions?" to everyone around. No one responds, until Nanto says "So say you do all that, are we supposed to get out of the kingdom of Mistral, without the police arresting us, without some of the Alphas tearing us apart, without White Fang killing any of us and even stopping Faruza; without getting stopped?". Once she says that; Everyone turns to her, in surprise.

Nao says "Well..yes. And I am counting on you, so please..trust me." as the silence continues. Soon after, Elena says "..Its not like we have anymore options.". Auro, Margro, and Nanto say separately "At this point, we have to try something, or else we'll lose a kingdom..". CAPT quickly agrees, with Arietta nodding; but the silence still falls to Winter, Qrow and Nanto.

Winter says "..I don't trust this plan." as Qrow says "For the first time in a long time, I feel mutually the same..but, I have been with far worse situations so I would say that this could be fun." as Nanto agrees. Everyone then looks at Winter as she says "I can notify Ironwood to call off security forces, he has connections with the military here so anything is possible.". Nao then says "So then, The battle shall begin soon..so get ready, we are going to take the fight to them."

They all disband to their teams, as Nao returns to the work he was doing. He then says to Crimson "So, you ready to try this on?" as Crimson forms; seeing what they made. Crimson says "I'll make sure I don't screw anything up, as long was you don't destroy this." Nao then picks it up, seeing it in it's full glory.

Nao and Crimson then says "Lets go to work.."

~To be Continued with Wrath: Part II~

~Final Chapter of Volume II: Wrath~

~Five Hours Later~

At the boarders of the outermost district of Mistral; several soldiers start seeing a large amount of dark clouds form into the sky, with the howling-like screams coming south of the kingdom. The soldiers quickly notice, as sirens start coming with many citizens starting to notice and run away. The clouds then get very much darker and darker, as the blinking lights radiate a bunch of the perimeter of the borders.

Soon after, dozens of militia vehicles start coming in, as they start to see a massive wave of the Grimm forces charging, from seven Nevermores looming in the sky to Several Beowolves and several other Grimm creatures. By the manner of minutes; Mistral soldiers held their position to keep the Grimm from breaching.

Shortly after in the industrial district, explosions start to occur; as the White Fang attacks several manufacturer factories; one in particular is them attacking Merlot Industries. Soon after the explosions hit, several White Fang forces breach them and takes them all over; as the entire police force made a blockade.

Meanwhile, Faruza had three individuals working for her hack the security feeds; as she sees the military's more elite soldiers take over for the normal grade soldiers. Faruza says "Seems like that they don't want to take any chances.." as Cinder says "Well, let's hope your allies are powerful to turn the tide..". Faruza then says "I have people apart of the Fang..plus, Mrs. Sangria."

Nearby the city, Mary observes the city from her eyes as she sees the explosions and flashing red lights radiating from the city. Mary grins, as she says "When there is fire..there is panic..and where there is panic..panic comes nightmares." as an loud screech roars the skyline. "What an excellent day for blood." as the screech grew even stronger to the sound of two alpha Nevermores.

Unlike the traditional nevermore, they we're even larger, and much more dangerous than typical Grimm creatures. And as the soldiers noticed; they then noticed a large herd of several creatures of Grimm charging right to the borders. The Grimm ranged from several Alpha Beowolves, Goliath's, and even a few Beringel's as they charge down, successfully taking down the borders.

Mary grins; saying in the Comms, "And now, Phase one is nearing completion." with Faruza saying at the balcony "Good, soon they will be popping into the playing field..". Mary says "Indeed, soon enough we'll..wait." as she sees flickering lights. Soon after, Mary notifies "..we may want to rethink what our next move is."

Faruza asks "Why..?" as soon enough, Mary sees in-person the large Athlesian Airship that was from the base of operations. As it moves to Mistral, Mary states "I take it you looked at the skyline..?" with the airship lighting up in spectacular white lights. Soon, Mary sees two transport ships start heading down into the city, one leading to the border and the other to the industrial district. Mary says "It's begun."

Soon enough, the first transport ship reaches the border; as it lands, to quickly open up. As it opens up, the first group rushes out; as Auro, Elena, Arietta and Margro exit out; seeing the hoard's of Grimm starting to approach the transportation ship. Auro says "Alright, you all ready?!" as the Grimm starts to invade.

Mary contacts Faruza via the communications, "We have the first group; awaiting for your signal for me to attack them." as Faruza answers from the radio "Anytime..". Soon after, Mary grins; as she draws out her axe but places it on it's standing position. She says to herself "Time for Blood to reign.." as she grabs the bladed edges; opening a red glowing layer to the axe.

She then jumps down, as the Athlesian Warship then reaches the Industrial district. But instead of a transport ship, CAPT jumps, using their weapons to ease the fall. Soon, they all land; with them being able to sneak past multiple White Fang militia groups, and taking out snipers scattered all throughout the vicinity by teamwork techniques.

Soon enough, the team get's arrives near the center of the Industrial District, they form back up; hiding in the shadows. Carmine says "Alright, we do as what Mr. Sin told us; he has predicted that if we tackle it the way it was told, it will work." as the Team nods, getting to vantage points. Puce Pitchers lines up her shot, by the hands of a kama as she aims, seeing a Supervising officer of the White Fang. Carmine says "Release."

As soon as Puce's weapon is thrown; all hands are off, as they start the battle to prevent collapse of the Southern Sector of Mistral. Carmine Jane, Andrast Aqua, Puce Pitchers and Harriet Terra as Puce's weapon damages the officer; with Puce grabbing back the first half of her weapon, Moao; as she couples it to her second Kama; transforming it into a Double Barreled Shotgun

Carmine Jane then jumps high above her, aiming ahead to several other White Fang officers charging, as she aims two revolver pistols; as she drops, shooting at them as they damage various officers rather fast, while working with Puce as she takes them out as well. Aqua, while Harriet joins Puce and Carmine heads to a sniper position and helps defending them as she takes out numerous officers of the White Fang.

Meanwhile, Auro, Arietta, Margro and Elena fight countless amounts of Grimm; taking them out at insanely fast pace, while having aid of the Mistral government. Soon after, the only threats left of Grimm activity lies within a charging group of Beowolves. As they get ready, Auro is surprised to see Mary Sangria throw her axe near his face, as he dodges; rolling into the ground.

Auro quickly notices the red blade; as his eyes widen, with Elena; Margro and Arietta noticing. Auro says; quickly as he dodges another attack, "Stay away from her weapon!" as he dodges multiple strikes of that weapon. Arietta pauses, seeing a blind spot she could fire; as she quickly transforms her weapon to the sniper rifle position as she fires, hitting Mary's back; while Elena and Margro are off fighting the endless amounts of Grimm.

Elena notices, the new weapon that Margro has using for this fight; which was a Sabre sword, but with the ability for many forms of Dust to be applied to her attacks. As they fight; they dodge attacks from many enemies, the Grimm and Mary. But hit after hit, they start to have the Grimm fleeing from the Borders.

With Limited options, Mary decided to stop, catching Auro off-guard as she finally had the chance to hit. And in doing so, Margro noticed and quickly turned, seeing Auro pounding Mary with several attacks; some ranging from gauntlets as he breaks Mary's aura. Mary run's out of options; as she starts to escape back into the forest of Mistral; Margro starts to charge as Elena stops Margro, seeing the shadow of a large creature within the wilderness. Elena says "Something is out there, watching.."

Margro, Auro and Arietta then notices the shadow; as a glowingly red light radiates through the point of the forest; as Elena notices the sight of glimpses of a Grimm that has multiple legs and a large body; as it supports itself by using the ground. Elena then mutter's the words; "Behemoth." as the creature rises out; revealing itself as a rare Grimm; only seen within few and far circumstances. The Grimm was revealed to be a creature called Behemoth, with the shape and size of a Goliath but based more on Spider Like characteristics.

It corner's Mary; as Mary is in shock and fear. The creature then grabs Margro, as it drags her away; with the sound of screaming goes throughout the forest; as it dims lower and lower. Soon enough; the sounds are deafened, with no more trace of her sound anymore. Soon after; the area around grew back to normal, with the Mistral based military boarding back up the walls so the Grimm wouldn't invade the walls.

Soon after; Elena, Auro, Arietta and Margro then group up; resting as they contact the airship, notifying of their finishing of objective. Soon after, they head back in the transportation airship and head to CAPT's position; to help aid. Soon after, the warship starts to head close to the tower near Faruza's location. Cinder, then looks to Faruza and says "Sustrai, we are leaving." as Faruza sees the green-haired woman grab packages, heading out.

Before Cinder leaves, Faruza grabs her hand and says "What..are you doing.". Cinder say's to Faruza; "There is limits to your capabilities, and I can tell that it's going to run out by the moment that they enter the complex. You, are now alone in your own right.". Cinder forces Faruza to let go, as she leaves Faruza alone; with no allies to help her. Faruza heads to her Longsword. But shortly after, as she grabs the long sword to get ready; she notices a shadow. Faruza's eyes widen, as she gets concerned; saying "You wanted to end this early..".

Soon after, ASMA arrives to the industrial district, as they see CAPT in tight positions, so they lend a hand on taking out Members within the current vicinity. Soon after, Auro goes to Carmine; saying "Hows progress so-far on having White Fang flee from Mistral?". Carmine, turns as she says "We should be done shortly after this next building." Elena asks "How's Qrow, Winter, Nanto and Nao?"

Puce says, "Last time we heard, they are entering the complex in less than ten.". Elena acknowledges, as they head to the final warehouse. At that same time, the Warship makes it's way to the apartment complex, as the building is evacuated. Soon after, the building is zoned off; so is the area by a good radius. Qrow, Winter and Nanto then soon arrive; entering the building, but with no sign of Nao.

Qrow, Winter and Nanto then shortly enter the complex, as they find no signs of anything harmful. Soon, they find that most of the building; only excluding the final floors high above are safe. Soon; they arrive at the door to the apartment that Auro and Elena used. Nanto says, "Ready?". She looks at Winter, as she nods; with Qrow saying "As long as Nao can get here before we're done, we are good.". Soon, they hear from their earpieces, Nao from the ship; "I'll be down in five. Buy time, just keep her from leaving."

Winter says "Understood." as they get ready. Nanto then kicks down the door, as they see the apartment wrecked in various rooms. They then notice Faruza, lying on the ground with various slices on her body; as she is trying to breathe. Winter is shocked, but Nanto says; "Don't go to her.". Winter says, "Why? Isn't she supposed to be-" before being interrupted by Qrow; as he notices a shadow.

Qrow says, "To whoever is in the room; besides Winter Schnee and Nanto Sori, come here. If not, you won't be getting fair treatment." For a moment, the silence reigns; before a figure starts to appear. Qrow transforms his weapon to his scythe form as they see the figure form; as the figure is fully shown, to be the figure that Faruza fought on the night that Elena was at the castle.

The figure says, "Well, if it isn't Qrow Branwen; one of the Lead professor and Hunters of Signal Academy..accompanied by the Athlesian huntress, major part of the Military; Winter Schnee and the assassin of Flame; Nanto Sori..". Nanto examines the shape of the body; as the figure has military like markings scattered across the armor. Nanto says; openly, "Aren't you what people called, the man of Time?"

The man nods, as he say's "I am here to eradicate the force of Faruza Mikoto Pantaon. If you try to stop me from my passion to end it, and to open this world from the evils that come from her; then you will feel the wrath that I will place onto you." Nanto, Qrow and Winter all stand; as Faruza starts to cough blood. Qrow asks, "So you would perfer to kill a woman, deprivied of her ability to legally be on trial rather than letting the courts decide? Because if thats the case," he then moves into a fighting position; "You are not welcome here."

Winter and Nanto start getting into fighting positions, as the fight commences. But as if it was a second, the figure goes straight for Qrow, knocking him through a wall. Winter then attacks him, as he dodges her weapon; with Nanto assisting Winter. Qrow, in the other room contacts Nao that they need him now, as the feed is silent.

Soon enough, the figure finally stops Winter and Nanto, as Nanto is kicked near a window. Winter then is kicked to the ground by the figure, as he then stops. The figure then grabs from the back of his suit two sickles, as he turns to Nanto. The figure says, "Nice to see that the fire assassin lose her touch." two large metal pipes, as he presses a trigger; transforming the pipes into blades; forming into the shape of a sickle.

Nanto gets up, crouching; as she says "You know..you can always have your fun as a hunter. But the kind of fun that you get, is the one you don't expect.". The figure stops, as he says to her; walking slowly. "But what if that fun is already well known?" as he breaks the window panel next to her. He then says, "Where is the enjoyment in that?!" as he throws her out of the room, as she falls to a balcony, three floor's down.

At that time, ASMA and CAPT approach the final warehouse, as they look above the roof; through large curved window panels looking into it. They then head to the middle of the roof as they come up with a plan. Auro says, "So; it seems that no one is in there..perhaps they fled?". As he say's that; he notices Margro placing her left faunus ear on the window. What she hears, is footsteps but only barely. Margro then says to the group; "You mind if I investigate further?"

Carmine says, "I don't want you to go alone for that." as Andrast Aqua; next to Margro says "Then perhaps I can help her out?". To which, everyone looks at Andrast. Andrast and Margro look at each other, as Margro then sighs. Carmine says; "...that could actually work out. That is, if you have a plan."; to which, Margro says "I do.". Auro says, to the group "Then shouldn't it be best that we split up our teams into two groups? Both of us are half of ASMA and half of CAPT. We could have Arietta, Elena, Puce and Harriet; as Me, Margro, Andrast..and You, Carmine; we go down."

Elena says, "Then that's a plan. Just, please don't take too long." as Margro and Auro nods. Soon after, Auro, Margro, Andrast and Carmine go to a panel, quietly creating an opening. They then dive onto a catwalk; as the four of them all soon drop down. Margro and Carmine split up as does Auro and Andrast; to which, they go through various rooms; not finding any signs of White Fang activity.

Meanwhile on the roof, Elena and Puce look through, as Arietta and Harriet survey the land around. Soon enough, most of them start off thinking that the White Fang has left. With little progress; they start to give up, right before Margro leaves to the rooftop; she hear's something from the warehouse. Margro stops, and heads towards the sound as she hears the sound radiate more. Margro says; "..Doe's everyone hear that?"

Margro hear's the sound getting louder and louder as if she knew; the ground shakes within the warehouse, soon radiating to the wall's and roof of the warehouse causing everyone to notice. The trembling stopped; as for a mere second everything was quiet. All within that second, the floor collapsed as a large mecha rising out of the ground.

Elena, Arietta, Auro, Carmine, Andrast, Puce, and Harriet all notice within a blink of an eye; shocked to see such a large mecha being in their appearance. The size of the mecha was 35 feet tall; as it was an eyesore. But in a way, everyone felt the mecha tear apart the roof; as many of them fell onto the panels with the mecha moving. Margro dodges various sheets of metal and concrete that the mecha was tearing apart.

Margro manages to escape the building, which she see's Elena, Carmine and Puce on one building as she also sees Auro, Harriet, and Arietta on another. Margro then quickly notices Andrast using her weapon; a sword with two blades on one side; although the inner blade was covered by a sheath. The sheath was locked, as she made various slashes at the legs; although the damage was only minor.

The mecha notices Andrast as the being grabs her legs, as Margro notices; as she charges to the mecha. Margro's eyes brighten as she forges a longsword, the size of half of her entire body to which; she swung the sword, tearing off the mecha arm. Margro grabs Andrast; to which, the both of them move back to Elena, Arietta and Harriet.

Meanwhile, at the tower; Qrow rushes back to the room, seeing the figure approaching Winter. Qrow transforms his weapon; in which, he lunges to Winter, striking the figure. The figure is off guard, as he moves back by a considerable distance. Qrow looks at the figure, and says "How come you fight someone that's defenseless compared to someone that has the strength to fight?". The figure, pausing starts to chuckle.

Qrow's stance changes, only slightly as he transforms his weapon to the sword; as Qrow sees the figure place his sickles down. The figure says, "You seem to imagine that you don't want to go with the easy way?" as Winter stares, angrily at him. The figure says; "In order to defeat your enemy, you must know them." as he touches the bottom section of his cowl. "In my life, I have seen countless people pretending to be the hero, and people trying to be the villain. But for me," he clicks a part of his cowl; creating an opening for him to take off his mask.

The figure says, "My prey for tonight is personal." opening the mask, revealing a man with half of his face burned; saying "For the last time, get out of my way; or you will deal the wrath of Aion." as he drops the helmet; picking up his sickle. He presses a button on the sickle, as the blades within the weapon expand, creating a long blade; curved and much more jagged. Qrow then regains his stance, saying "..I see. So, you came here to kill someone that caused great pain to you."

The figure grins, saying "You know your way with people, Branwen." as he attack's Qrow, interlocking the blades of each other. Soon enough, Qrow sees the figure eyes twitch as Qrow then notices a flashing white light, as he moves to the right; surprisingly moving an attack from the figure that would have been fatal. Qrow rolls, dodges several attacks from the figure to which; they get to the point that neither one of them layed a hit to each-other.

The both of them move back; as they breathe slowly. Qrow says "If you want her to be dealt with justice, please; leave. I assure you that she would be treated for possible crimes that she may of committed." as Qrow stands, waiting to see if the figure makes a move. While that happens, Winter gets up; standing oddly as the impact that the figure hit to her flew her through a hard wall.

Winter saw Faruza's body and picked her up. Qrow said, "If you win this fight; Winter will let go of Faruza at the roof. You attempt to run after her, you will be dealt with the same punishments as harboring a fugitive. Do we have a deal?". The figure looks at Qrow as he also see's Winter; staring at Qrow with frustration. The figure says "That's all?". Qrow nods, as the figure says for Winter to leave.

While Winter leaves; CAPT and ASMA fight the mecha, with varying decree's of success. Margro then thinks of something, and stops attacking. She shouts to everyone, "Get back, I got something that can help!" as She is nearly attacked by the mecha; before Elena Dodge's the Attack. Elena says; "What the hell do you exactly have in mind?!", to which; Margro says "Trust me, Grounder." as Elena's face is shocked and uncertain. The mecha then moves to someone else; letting go of Elena as she sees Margro's eyes start to brighten.

Margro then close's her eyes; thinking, as the ground around her starts to glow in a circular light; shaping itself like snowflakes. The mecha detects the light, as it rotates to Margro. This gives the time for the group to fall back, as the circular light extends, further to the mecha. The Light then rises, as snow start's to rise from the air around the area. The light then pulsates, as the Mecha starts to freeze. Margro's Saber then forms itself, as the snow pushes Margro back, a considerable distance.

Margro's saber then pulsates, as the Snow around the area engulfs the Mecha; allowing the group to have it be as a distraction. She yells, to everyone; "Attack it now!", seeing Auro's gauntets shift to the blades, Elena and Arietta attacking it by their bladed weapons, with CAPT reinforcing that; as they all try to take down the mecha. But with that, even causing damage; the Mecha's thrusters melted the snow, as it rockets up and smashes down all of the snow, blasting the entire group around the vicinity.

Meanwhile, The figure and Qrow see's Winter leaving; as the figure says "Now with that out of the way, I have one request before we begin.". Qrow transforms his weapon to a scythe, saying "Give me a reason to why I would allow you to live.", to which; the figure says "Interrupting someone who has information on a certain woman that you seek to find." as Qrow's scythe stop the transforming process. The figure says, "I have your attention"; as he smirks.

"she went missing how many years ago again?" as Qrow says "What are you implying-" before having to dodge an attack from the Figure himself. "I'm implying that she was gone unexpectedly, and most hasty. Not even saying a goodbye to you and everything she cared towards..even you." As Qrow's eyes then start to flare, as he attacks; missing the figure by only a few feet. The figure then says; "Seems like you got some hidden drama for a woman that is associated to you, aren't you Mr. Branwen? Or perhaps I should just associate you by your name of Qrow Branwen, personal assistant to Professor Ozpin of Beacon Academy?"

Qrow then attacks him again, missing; as he says "How do you know so much of me, what I do and why I care for only one person!?" with multiple attacks, seeing the figure dodge him repeatedly. The figure then dodges another attack, as he places one of his legs onto the scythe. The figure says "Even for one of the world's best huntsmen; you sure have one hell of a short temper. Probably to match the way that you and your team worked in a sense."

He stop's talking, and moves his leg to allow Qrow to get back into a fighting position. The figure then says, "STRQ was a special case, one that showed the best and brightest in Beacon Academy..but even then; it showed some of it's worst. You included, you are a special kind of individual that is..very much separated. That is, even after Mrs. Branwen left; and when your little team leader passed by 'unknown' circumstances. Dare I say, the regal huntsmen are quite misguided; such as yourself."

The figure then attacks Qrow, causing minor hits but dodge's most of the figures attack's. The figure then say's, "You must have some excessive tendencies to make sure that an specialist of the Athlesian military stay's safe; alongside an assassin that has lost her touch with the way that works..and, bringing an individual that brought pain to a child far greater than death to justice, without killing her." The figure then lashes Qrow, with the sickles; saying "It's not a surprise that you lost your touch..Branwen."

The figure then presses a button; triggering the Sickles to transform into two sickles. "I'm afraid that this, is the end of our meeting.." As he interlocks Qrow within one blade, and attacks with the other. The figure's strategy succeeds, as he finds a weak spot within Qrows abilities and with the figure moving at silk speeds; he takes down Qrow, leaving him defenseless as Qrow becomes unconscious.

The figure, as he took care of Qrow Branwen then approaches Qrow, saying to him; "Let me give you one simple piece of advice..Stick with a group; much more than going alone. If you go alone, you are more fated to fall on the path that you may choose." The figure then stands up; walking away as he drops a blackish-red feather, walking to the roof.

Meanwhile; the group of CAPT and ASMA deal with the Mecha; as the damage for the most part has been to the amount that One of the arms we're torn off, but now it has changed tactics bringing more heavier attacks to both the groups. The groups endure a lot of damage, as eventually; Harriet and Arietta become defeated by the Mecha; enduring damage as their auras broke. That then leaves Carmine, Elena, Andrast, Puce, Margro and Auro are the only ones left.

Margro leads the group, as the group uses their semblances to battle the Mecha, but Margro uses the light that she radiates; making sphere's of ice, throwing it with damage across it's edges. Elena said "Aren't you supposed to be a good shot?!" as Margro then changes tactics to her saber and slashes the Mecha; shouting "HELL NO! ELENA, GET SOMETHING DONE BEFORE I DROP A NUKE ONTO YOUR HEAD!" as She, Carmine, and Andrast attack the Mecha forcefully.

Elena thinks of trying to get the mecha to a large field, but it would require further damage to the area and it's inhabitants; but then, Elena sees Auro rush to the jet warehouse where the Mecha first appeared. Auro looks around; as Elena rushes to him. Auro, while he looks; sees her and asks "Why are you-" before being interrupted by Elena; as she says "Here? I am wondering why you are here just as much as I am." Auro looks at Elena in the eye. He then says "I don't know what happened, and i'm afraid to do this, as something happened to me when I fought against a member at the White Fang..it felt like I wasn't there."

Elena notices Auro's voice shift, to a timid but cautious voice; as she hears him say "If you allow me to do this, leader..can I please try what I did?" Elena then notices that Auro's lip is being bit; as he notices next to her a fuel can with a propane tank next to the warehouse. "Please", he pleads to her. She then says; "What do you need.." with an optimistic but worried tone; as he says "I need you to get everyone away from a safe distance, and to let me take care of the rest.". Elena understands; and runs to the rest of them; as Auro goes to grab the Fuel Tank. He then says to himself, "God I hope I don't kill myself.

Winter notices it; and walks away, seeing the industrial facilities of Mistral; as she notices a bright light within the center of the industrial district. Winter wonders what it is, but then see's the light brighten up more than before. Faruza notices it, and laughs. Winter turns; seeing Faruza laughing as she asks to Faruza "Why the laughing?". Faruza then stops, saying to Winter as she coughs blood; "Seems like someone is playing with fire; and the last time that they did, it led to that Forest Fire at Ro Dao.."; causing Winter to remember.

Where Nanto fell, she stood back up; seeing a bright radiating light throughout the sky; with the origin at the Industrial District. She then thinks, and says "That fool..". Meanwhile, at the Industrial District, the fire engulfs the center of the district, as CAPT; Margro, Elena and Arietta evacuate themselves, with Auro missing. The Mecha tries dousing out the fire, but it fail's; as it recieves a helfty amount of damage from multiple attacks with the flames. The Mecha then punches at random; as it starts to short circuit itself.

Margro asks to Elena, "Where is Auro?"; to which, Elena says "He's trying our last resort..if this doesn't work; I don't know what will.". Within the fire, Auro slides around, jumping around; with the flamethrower aspect to his gauntlet's giving him a boost in his movements. He then tears into the Mecha multiple times; dodging attacks that the Mecha tried to pull, as Auro became too cocky. He then wanted to pull one final move, as his eye's started to brighten.

Auro then starts panicking, as a flame starts to engulf his body; with the Seven of them outside hearing it. The Mecha then punches Auro through three warehouses, knocking him out effectively as the fire and light dissipates. The Mecha then starts to move to the warehouse where Auro lies, unconscious. The Mecha then targets him, and before the machine could make the killing blow; it was cut in half. The motion was a blur, faster than any of them all combined. The Mecha then explodes, as Auro is saved; as he's propelled to a roof near Elena.

Elena jumps, seeing Nanto as her weapon is transformed to it's ultimate format. The Scythe was laced with a rare metal that cut's items that we're formed with a rare metal, called Palladium. Nanto's weapon is laced with a stronger metal; named Titanium, as the weapon contracts all the way back to it's Sniper format. Nanto say's "Sorry to burst in, seems like you guy's did quite.." as she looks around the entire district from that building, seeing all the damage; "some damage.". Nanto then notices the sirens coming towards them, as Elena says "Why are you here?"

Nanto then looks at Auro, saying "Just trying to keep an idiot alive.". Winter from the roof, notices the fire is finished, as Faruza says "Seems like it's now just to you, if Mr. Branwen loses.". Winter stares at Faruza; as they both hear the sound of a door being blasted open, revealing the metallic figure; coming out. Winter is in shock, as the figure says "Well, Mr. Branwen putted up a fight..but now;" as he draws out the sickles. "Stay out of my way, Winter Schnee."

"Do what he says," Faruza says with a pale voice. "Just one request.." as she notices a red light blinking from the distance. "Take off your goddamn helmet when you kill me. At least show that as a mean's of compassion." as the Figure then stops. Winter notices the blinking red light start to come closer, as the figure then says "..right.."; clicking the collar of his helmet. The figure then start's taking it off, revealing the sight of a bearded face.

Winter hold's the holster of her weapon, seeing the red light starting to approach; with the figure taking off his helmet completely; revealing a man with a huge facial scar, taking half of his face. Faruza says "..It's great to see you again." as the figure draw's his sickle, as a flashing light brightens to the roof. The Figure, stops; just as he's about to gut Faruza. The red light then changes to a white light, as an athlesian jet starts to land onto the roof's Pad for aircraft.

The jet lands, as the figure then sees the warship start to depart the city, with an dropship arriving to the warship, landing in it; as it escapes. The figure then says, "...Is he here?"; seeing the bay door's open for the jet. The figure then sees another metal-like figure, but this time he says; "Winter, you alright?" as Winter sees that it's Nao. "Winter," he asks again' before seeing the metallic figure. Nao then shifts, and says "It's you." The figure notice's Nao's eyes, as they have two colors. The figure then smirks; saying "Seems like Faruza's little dead hubby had something for you..I admire that."

Faruza watches, as silence reigns on the roof. Nao then draws out his holster; holding it sideway's. Nao says; breaking the air of suspense, "You threaten the live's of Winter Schnee, Qrow Branwen, Nanto Sori, and the convict; Faruza Mikoto Sin. I suggest you leave now; or else, you will not like your results.."; as Nao grabs the hold of the sword, sliding it out from the holster. The man laughs; saying "Boy, if you wanted to hit me you-" before he feels a pinch from his cheek. He then feels a rushing wind turn him around, as Nao stand's behind him. He then notices blood, coming from the blade; as blood squirts out of the cheek.

Nao then turns, as a blue and red light glows into his two eyes; as he says to the figure. "Stay away from what we do, Cronos. Stay away from everyone that I care for; and stay away from Elena." Faruza notices Nao's eyes; as Winter is surprised, seeing the Figure; named Cronos in shocked. Cronos then start's to turn and walk away; with Nao starting to bring back his weapon into his holster. Nao then hear's Cronos laughing.

Nao says "Why's the laugh?", hearing Cronos laughing. Cronos then stops; saying "Your father must've told you well about me, Sin." as he drops off the roof. Nao then rushes, looking below seeing that he vanished, only leaving the helmet behind. Nao then walks to the Helmet, as Faruza says "What a f-" before Nao punches Faruza's face; knocking her out. Nao's eyes then change back to the normal colors, as he say's. says "Winter, where is Qrow?". Nao and Winter then go back into the apartment, finding Qrow at the bar; grabbing a bottle of whiskey as he chugs it in. Winter then says, "..Qrow?".

Qrow stops drinking the whiskey, and puts it down on the table. He then turns, saying to Winter "I'm going to tell Oz, that I'm going to need to go back to Signal for now.." as he then falls to the ground again. Winter, just confused grabs Qrow and says "I'll contact Nanto to see where she went, along with Elena and Carmine. That said; I think it's best that we start leaving." Winter leaves; as Nao stands in the apartment, looking at the place. "So this is where they assigned Ele..even if it didn't get trashed, it'd probably still look like shit.". Crimson then flashes up, saying "Well; blame the architects for that."

Nao says to Crimson, as he notices Crimson floating around "You want to guess what happened to Cronos?". Crimson then stops floating, saying "His semblance is quite handy. The ability to bend time to his will, no wonder he's named of the Mantle myth of Jikan no kuronikuru." Nao, listening to Crimson is shocked. "Jikan no Kuronikuru? I thought that was something on the level of the story of the maidens?". Crimson says "Sometimes stories have origins.", as he fades away saying to get to the ship.

Soon after; Nao reaches the roof, seeing Winter strapping Qrow in and Faruza already being well in the ship; tied as he sets onto the jet as it flies away to the warship; as the mistral light starts to enter a new day.

~Epilogue~

Weeks After the Mistral Mission

Within the Atlas maximum security prison; titled "Derutafōto: deep within the city of Atlas. Inside, it host's one person in particular, Faruza Sin; as she await's her punishments. For her, she didn't know that someone was coming down to see her. It was Nao, dressed in a new set of clothes; a grey athlesian military jacket; alongside a blue shirt under it. Alognside the new jacket and shirt; he wore grey tactical pants; as he was also holding, his weapon; which was tuned after the events of Mistral. But the reason why, Nao cared so much to be there; was to ask questions that he couldn't answer. The process of it happening was painful for him, but he took it well.

Nao was expected, as he was accompanied by the General himself; as he said to Nao "I apprecaite that you and your team are back at Atlas safe..but, what you have in mind. The World council isn't going to allow it.". Nao said to the General; "James, I need to. I talked to CAPT and my team, in that it could be the best alternative. Especially considering that Mistral's was killed off by the White Fang."; as they walk to the most secure cell in the prison. James says; "Then what about Nanto, your plans with her; including.." as he looks at Nao, while walking. Nao says "That's something that we can't hide."

General James said "And I understand that, but the fact of the matter is that all four of you within team NA-" before being interrupted by Nao; "NASH? And yes, I am angry that you hid that secret to us; that you only found it interesting to hide that we we're all connected by one feeble element to our capabilities as Huntsmen and Huntresses that would somehow make us a threat. I am aware of that.". They then arrive at the door, as a guard alerts Faruza that she has a visitor. Nao then says "You mind..holding my weapon for me?" as he turns to the guard. The guard then opens the door, as the cell that Faruza's in becomes brightened. Nao then gives the gun to the guard, as the door behind him closes; leaving Nao and Faruza alone.

Faruza says "As my son; I should tell you that what you did was pretty-" as she tried to get up; but remembers the chains around her. Nao says "I'm here; just to talk. I am fully aware that you aren't wanting to talk to any of the military; so that's where I am going to come in.". Faruza says "Then you know you can't hurt me, and that you indeed seek to try talking out why I did those horrible things; corrct?". Nao smirks, and says "For a mother, you know that albeit too well..". Faruza then smirks, saying shortly after "If you wanted information; I can only give you a small fragment..for now."

Nao says back; "Is that all?". Nao then says "I want to know what actually happened between you and my dad; as before you left.". Faruza then stopped talking; saying "Next question."; as Nao said "Please. I deserve that right.". Faruza stopped talking for a minute; saying "I was an individual that in all fairness; shouldn't of been with your Father and Peau. In all reality, it was mere fate that we met..so much so that I told him well before any real relationship brewed that I would depart from him whenever it would be. Cronos was aware and Prometho was well aware of that shortly after I joined his trio."

Faruza stops, taking a deep breath as she says "The only one that never knew about this was with Peau. I don't know why they hid that from her, but I guess it was in the best intentions. The day I left was half a year before Elena was born and when Peau was originally pregnant with Elena. In all fairness, I wish that I never met him.". Nao says "You aren't answering my question.". "Then how about this," as Faruza says; "Tell me why you are talking to me right now; honestly and truthfully.". A moment of silence goes as Nao says "Why are you working for the queen?". Faruza smirked, as General James attatched a recording plug onto a wall, as it records. "The Queen showed me what I can do, taking revenge on the people that tormented me, and tested me. And to top it off, it was individuals that would get no negative impact towards them."

The room is then filled with a dead silence, as Nao said "So what; everyone assumed that you died and you could of atleast given your husband that regard of knowing you'd be alive and kicking.". Nao stands up, and knocks on the door. The door opens, but just as he starts to leave; Faruza asks "Wait, one thing before you leave me.". The environment was dead silent, as Nao waited; listening. "What are you going to do now?". The moment of silence continues as it's broken; by Nao saying "I'll be paying for bailing Nanto Sori of her jail time with the dust shop; as I start learning about being a diplomat for the Athlesian Government."

Nanto's face changes as she is in shock. "Meanwhile, Elena and I are also going to try to start appling for connecting The Remnants division for Atlas to the Vacuo division. Atleast, I hope you understand that.". Faruza then says "And has the General seen your other fun friend?". James wonders about that; looking at Nao. Nao then says; "What fun friend?". Faruza says, "hes Red; floating and digital.". The door then closes, leaving Nao and James as Nao's secret has been compromised. James says "Mr. Sin; care to tell me what she meant by that?".

Nao say's "When I was held captive by Faruza..she experimented my father's companion AI into my brain. That is what caused my arm to be severed, and that I was put into much more excruciating pain than when she placed the AI; Crimson into my mind, via Neural Implants. When I had the chance to escape, I took the Armor suit that I had to recreate; which was my grandfathers; and the AI with me. And ever since, he's been keeping sure that my mind doesn't get more tampered with as is."

Nao starts to walk away, saying "We got a lot more ahead of us; and I intend to start from the bottom and getting onto the top..so for now, just keep tabs with personal guards and let me learn all there is to know about running a military by textbooks and training with my team. Please?". A moment of silence reigns, as Ironwood says "You know; I wouldn't do this unless if it was for..some other cases. If I need you, i'll get you to the military as fast as possible. But for now, we are done here.". Nao hears that, and smiles; as Nao departs from the prison.

Soon outside, he notices that it's day; snowing as he sees Elena, Auro and Margro talking to eachother as he walks to them; starting the beginning of merging what is known as simply..

The Remnants.