"I don't trust that Ozpin. He may have agreed to hold Banner till we arrive but I don't believe he'll keep him there for us. He may just find a way to let that man get away scott free!"

On the phone call was the Lieutenant General Thaddeus E. Ross. He had contacted the council of Vale about Bruce Banner and wanted him to be captured and held before his Military group arrived to retrieve him. Ross asked if they could have the Vale Military capture banner, however the council decided to ask Ozpin to capture Banner instead, much to Ross' protest. He didn't trust Ozpin at all to keep Banner there till he arrived. If anything, the general felt Ozpin was too soft and nonchalant for serious task such as this. So he called up an old friend to ask for help with keeping Bruce from escaping at all.

"I need you James. You're a powerful military general with an army of Atlas Soldiers, Atlesian Knight, Paladins, and that little android you created. That's more than enough fire power and soldiers to back you up and keep banner there all nice and tidy till me and my men arrive to retrieve him."

The man General Ross spoke to was known as James Ironwood. Ironwood was the military general of the kingdom of Atlas. He wore a white overcoat, with a gray undercoat, alongside a red tie, and a white glove on his right hand. His hair is black, with some areas being silver or gray in coloration. He has what appears to be a strip of silver metal above his right eyebrow.

"Please understand Thaddeus, Ozpin and I have been friends for many years and I know he wouldn't just let someone like Doctor Banner go, unless there was a specific reason as to why he should, or if he could see that they aren't a threat. However, I understand your concern; I more than anyone want to preserve the peace of our world and people. Men like Banner only compromise that safety by the power they hold. So, I promise you I'll do what I can to make sure that Bruce Banner will be held in my custody until you arrive."

Ross looked pleased by this response as he let out a hearty laugh. "Good ol' Ironwood! You never let me down old friend! When this is over, how about I offer you a drink at one of the local bars in Vale?"

"...I'll consider it. I am trying to go easy on the Alcohol…I will inform you of my arrive in Vale. Until we speak again General Ross." Ironwood hung up the call as he walked outside his office and walked toward the training area. Many soldiers were either repairing, building, or programming the Atlesian Knights for combat. Others were training themselves or relaxing from training.

"Men! Front and Center!" shouted Ironwood.

All the Soldiers took their place before the general and saluted.

"SIR!"

"Men, prepare any clothing, armor, and weaponry that you may posses. We are heading over to the kingdom of Vale in an Hour! We have been tasked with making sure that a man by the name of Bruce Banner is held in our custody until the American military group arrives to take him. Not only that, but we will also be keeping the city safe during the events of the Vytal Festival! This is an important time of the year as the four kingdoms come together for peace and celebration! That is why Doctor Banner must be taken in and watched until General Ross arrives to take him into their custody! The protection of our people is in your hands, do not fail me! Is that clear men?!"

"YES SIR GENERAL IRONWOOD SIR!"

"Good! Now get moving and board the airships once you have all you need!"

The soldiers scattered to gather their belongings and have the Atlesian robots ready to be boarded onto the various Airships.

"Burns! Ramsey!"

Two soldiers ran up to Ironwood and saluted. The one called Burns had blue highlights on his armor while the one called Ramsey had red highlights.

"I want you two to keep watchful eye of Penny while in Vale and make sure she doesn't get into any trouble. Understood?"

"Yes sir!"

"Ugh...do we have to sir? I mean she's sentient enough to know how to go about on her own right? Besides I was going planned to go take a nap on the plane and then-"

"Ramsey, enough with your ramblings! Just make sure she's ok and safe!"

"Alright alright fine...come on Church…"

The two left as Ironwood rubbed the bridge between his eyes in irritation.

Bruce was sitting outside in the courtyard along with the members of Team RWBY. He wanted to get out of the lab for some fresh air and the girls happened to pass by as he did. So they invited him to hang out with them a little. He was beginning to get to know them little by little, Ruby loved weaponry and wanted to become a huntress to help all sorts of people in need, Weiss was the heiress to the famous dust company that manufactured dust, Blake was a Fanus who loves reading many sorts of books, and Yang was Ruby's older sister and took care of ruby like she was her own mother. He felt comfortable around the girls, feeling relaxed and calmer than he normally is. Blake he felt understood him the most, seeing as Fauns were treat poorly simply for their animal like characteristics. He sympathized with her about being treated like a wild animal just because of one difference.

"...and so then I crushed his wang!" yelled Yang.

"OW! I bet he was going to feel that in the morning!" Ruby laughed at the story her sister was telling. Weiss wasn't paying much mind to it as she was filing her nails. Blake was listening but still reading her book as she sat next to Bruce who was laughing along with Ruby and Yang.

"Well thank you for allowing me to spend some time with you girls. I haven't had this much relaxation in a good while."

"It's no problem Doctor Banner! We wanted you to get a chance to relax and enjoy yourself once in a while." said Yang who patted his shoulder.

"So...I heard that Friday the military is coming to get you...Professor Ozpin still hasn't told us what he plans to do to help you get away…" Blake looked at Bruce worried about what may happen when the military comes. However, Bruce simply smiled at her and rested a hand on her shoulder making her blush slightly.

"Don't worry. If your professor doesn't have a plan by then, I know of something I can do to throw off General Ross' trail of me. So don't worry kids, I'll be fine."

He stood up and stretched his body, turning to face the girls. "Thanks for the fun girls. I need to head back to the lap to continue my test. But I'll see you girls later."

The girls waved goodbye to Banner as he walked away. Yang wrapped an arm around Blake, who still had a blush on her face, and smirked at her.

"I see a certain little kitty has a crush on ol' Doctor B~" teased Yang.

Blake was taken aback as she pushed and glared at Yang. "I don't have a crush on him! Besides he's years older than me and already has a lady that's waiting for him!"

This didn't stop Ruby and Yang from teasing Blake about it. The young faunus simply sighed and continued to read her book. Yet however, she did still have the doctor on her mind. She didn't have romantic feelings for him, but she did start to care for him. She wanted to protect him and help him finally free himself of the monster that lives inside of him everyday.

"Bruce...I promise I'll find some way to help you...I swear on it…"

Bruce was walking back to his laboratory when he bumped into a student walking by and fell on the floor.

"Oh! Sorry about that sir!"

"I-It's no problem. Should have watched where I was going."

One of the students reached out there hand to the doctor and he took it and stood up. He noticed that it was a boy and girl wearing black uniform attire, the girl wearing a black skirt with white stripes. Her hair was green and her eyes were a red scarlet color. The boy had grey hair, was taller than the girl and his eyes were a grey color.

"Say! You're Doctor Bruce Banner right?" asked the male.

"Oh um yes...is there anything I can help you with?" asked Bruce.

"Yes actually...there's something very important you can help us with." said the girl as she slowly pulled out a large green gun from out behind her and pointed it at Bruce. He took a step back but the boy got behind him to keep him from running.

"Nothing Personal Doc...but Hydra needs you."

"H,..Hydra!?" Bruce eyes widened in fear, now seeing that these two were working for the terrorist group Hydra. When he looked back at the girl she swung her gun and knocked him out clean on the floor.

"Heh...easier than I thought." said the boy as he grabbed Bruce by the shoulders. The girl grabbed him legs and they carried him off past his laboratory.