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And with those words it lifted the girl's spirits as Qrow left them in there room. Qrow walked out of the student accommodation and walked towards the wall and leaned against it. "I told you the girls missed you. How much did you hear?"

A masked Aodh then jumped down from a nearby tree and landed beside his father. "I heard most of it." Qrow however noticed two streams of water running down his son's neck but decided against saying anything about it.

"Listen kid. Don't beat yourself up too much. I'll see you around."

Leaving Aodh alone with his thought Aodh slowly made his way back towards the underground bunker. He sat on the sofa for what seemed like hours in silence and darkness.

When Winter arrived she nearly had a heart attack when the light were turned on. "Don't scare me like that." Winter shouted out but she didn't hear a response from Aodh.

after hearing no response Winter panicked and rushed to Aodh but when she removed his mask she could tell he'd been crying heavily judging by the heavy bags under his eyes. "Did I do the right thing?" Aodh stuttered as he asked Winter.

Winter didn't know how to answer Aodh's question as she did what she believed was best. she hugged him tightly and allowed Aodh to cry onto her shoulder.

Volume 3: Chapter 5: A Maidens choice.

It was day seven of the tournament and with only a week of events left today was the last of the second round matches. Aodh knew this was the last chance of peace that he would be getting before the Queen's pawns would strike. Waking up in the underground bunker Aodh was confused for a moment as to why he was sleeping on the sofa but then he remembered that Winter stayed overnight and slept on the bed.

He was truly grateful for Winter stay the night as yesterday evening was tough on him after hearing how cousins missed him by eavesdropping the time his father spent with them yesterday. Aodh could hear Winter leaving the bedroom and he turned to face her.

"I'm guessing you're stuck between a rock and a hard place on who to support today."

"It would seem that way but I have every faith that Weiss will prove herself today." Winter stated back to Aodh.

"Then enjoy the fight in the arena. I know Weiss will enjoy having her big sister support." Aodh smiled back at Winter as he spoke.

"I seem to be the only one in our family that does." Winter sadly stated.

Aodh looked concerned. "What do you mean?"

"Our father seems to be trying his best to control Weiss once more. He seems to be straining himself in order to do so it seems as well."

"Well you father wasn't always father of the year material now."

"Yes but I left the care of my family's company to gain my own voice, my own identity. He's not allow Weiss to do the same."

Aodh knew what Winter was talking about. For years he'd try to walk away from his father's shadow but found it hard himself at times. "Well look at it this way. You made it out and Weiss got to go to Beacon. He can't hold Weiss down forever just like he couldn't keep you down."

Winter softly smiled knowing deep down that Weiss was just as strong willed as she was and knew that Aodh was right. "Thank you." Winter softly kissed Aodh on his cheek and turned to leave. "I'll see you around." And with a wave goodbye Winter left the underground bunker.

(Ozpin's office)

After the events final matches of the days events the second round was complete and there was to be a day break before the singles round was to begin. From a distance Aodh had watched Yang and Weiss of Team RWBY beat Flynt and Neon of Team FNKI. but after the day's event they were going to start the first phase of there counter strike

Waiting for the others to arrive in Ozpin's office Aodh arrived along with his father. the three men stood nervously around each other. Aodh was the first to speak up. "So... Were actually doing this then."

"So, have you chosen your guardian." Qrow stated in a shocked tone. He then gave Aodh a serious look as he asked. "Are you okay with that?"

"I believe that Maidens choose themselves. I simply believe that we've found the right candidate." Ozpin stated to the father and son duo.

"You you approved of Ozpin's pick?" Qrow turned to ask Aodh.

"I didn't fully agree I just stated that if she kept the same attitude during her test she would be a good fit. But with the Queen about to make her move I've been left with no choice but to accept this decision." Aodh answered.

"Well it appears our candidate has arrived early... And before Glynda and James it seems."

"Then we'll wait at the back of the room out of sight." Qrow stated as he and his son moved away from Ozpin's desk. Moments later Pyrrha arrived in Ozpin's office.

"Thank you for coming Miss Nikos... Please take a seat." Professor Ozpin offered.

"Thank you Professor." Pyrrha was more than happy to accept the Headmaster's offer as she sat down.

Ozpin rested his cane to the side of his desk as he sat down before he spoke. "I'm been informed that you'll be taking part in the singles round. Well, it comes as no surprise that they've chosen you to move on to the final round of the tournament. Your performance was exemplary."

"Thank you, Professor Ozpin, but I would have never made it this far without my teammates." Pyrrha humbly responded to Professor Ozpin's complements.

"Personally, I think it's the other way around." Qrow spoke out from his hidden position.

"I'm sorry, but I don't believe we've been introduced." Pyrrha nervously asked.

"His name is Qrow. He's my old man and Ruby and Yang's uncle." Aodh answered Pyrrha's question.

"Qrow is also a trusted colleague of mine." Professor Ozpin added.

Pyrrha looked at Aodh with shock written all over her face. "So it was you..." Pyrrha remained silent for another moment before turning back to face Professor Ozpin. "Professor, if you don't mind me asking, why have you called me here?"

Ozpin smiled as he answered Pyrrha's question. "Tell me Miss Nikos... What is your favorite fairy tale?

Professor Ozpin's sudden question confused Pyrrha as she struggled to respond. "I'm... sorry?"

"Fairy tales, stories from your childhood. Surely you must remember some of them." Professor Ozpin asked.

"Well, there's The Tale of The Two Brothers, The Shallow Sea, The Girl in the Tower." Pyrrha started to list off a number of fairy tail stories she was told as a child before Professor Ozpin asked her if she remembered this particular one.

"What about The Story of the Seasons?"

Pyrrha smiled as she easily remembered that story and began to tell the three men in the room of the version she was told growing up. "Well, of course!"

"A callous old man, who refuses to leave his home, is visited by four traveling sisters.

The first understands his reclusive nature and urges him to use his time in solitude to reflect and meditate.

The second brings him fruits and flowers, tending to his crops and revitalizing his garden.

The third warms the man's heart, convincing him to step outside and embrace the world around him.

And the fourth and final sister begs him to look at all that he has, and be thankful.

In return for their kindness, the man grants the maidens incredible powers, so that they may continue to help others all over the world.

They graciously accept, and promise to share their gifts with the people of Remnant 'til the end of days.

Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall. The four maidens. My mother loves that story."

Ozpin smiled as Pyrrha finished her telling of the story. "Would you believe me if I told you that one's been around since I was a boy?"

"You're not that old, Professor."

"Well, would you believe me if I told you it was true?" Ozpin took a serious tone as he responded.

Pyrrha was nervous for a moment before she nervously asked. "I don't understand?"

"What if I told you that there were four maidens existing in this world, that could wield such tremendous power, without Dust?" Ozpin asked.

"You mean... like a Semblance?" Pyrrha asked.

"No... Not a semblance but magic." Aodh informed the truth to Pyrrha.

"I..." Pyrrha looked around the room in confusion.

"Yeah. First time hearing this, it's pretty crazy. It took myself and Aodh some time to understand it all ourselves." Qrow stated out.

"You're serious?" Pyrrha nervously asked.

Ozpin responded to Pyrrha's question by looking at her with a straight face. "Do I look like I'm joking?"

Pyrrha Struggled once more t find the right response. "... No. Why... why are you telling me this?"

"We are telling you this, Pyrrha Nikos, because we believe you are next in line to receive the Fall Maiden's powers." Ozpin told Pyrrha after both Aodh and Qrow nodded in approval.

"We?" Pyrrha asked before she heard the elevator doors open. she then seen Professor Goodwitch and General Ironwood step out of the elevator.

"Sorry we're late." General Ironwood apologized.

"Wait, what is this? Who are you?" Pyrrha nervously asked.

"Pyrrha before I answer that question for you I want to re-ask you a question. But i'm gonna change it a bit. But in case you're wondering there is no real wrong answer to this question." Aodh softly informed Pyrrha as a sat down in the seat beside her.

Knowing she would probably have to answer Aodh's question before getting an answer to her own Pyrrha asked Aodh. "What is the question?"

"Imagine this. You are on a mission with three other huntsmen who you don't know. Now you are on a mission to defend a village that has hired you for about a month. Nearing the end of this mission a large horde of Grimm attack the village. The Grimm more or less are out numbering you and your team and have done a lot of damage your you and your teams aura levels. Do you understand what i'm saying so far?" Aodh stopped to ask Pyrrha.

"I understand so far, yes."

"Alright then. You get word that help is coming to evacuate the villagers and your team to safety. But a Grimm has injured one of your comrades severely and if he doesn't get proper medical attention he will die. When helps arrives they evacuate more or less the entire village but there is a problem. There are only ten children left and only one airship is left as well." Aodh paused once more as Pyrrha realized what he was going to ask her.

"There isn't going to be enough room for you all and if your injured comrade is airlifted that means two children will have to be left behind along with your team. The question i'm asking you Pyrrha is what would you do?" Aodh finally asked Pyrrha.

"Why would am I being asked this question?"

"Because the very same thing happened to the last Fall Maiden. And I want to know if you would do the same thing." Aodh answered Pyrrha's question before waiting once more on the answer to his own question.

Pyrrha then was in a deep thought as she tried to find the answer she felt was the right one. the answer she felt was what needed to be done. "The ten children leave and we remain. I want to become a huntress to protect people. And if I was the injured comrade i would be demanding the children go instead of me as well." Not only was Pyrrha's voice determined in her answer her body language betrayed the same response as well.

Aodh couldn't help but smile at Pyrrha answer. "Then you just done the same thing amber did. Now, you want to know who we are? We're a select group of academy leaders who are protecting this world from forces unknown to the we are still your teachers and professors." Aodh answered.

"But with an added part time job." Qrow added

"And we are in need of your help." Ozpin finished as he looked directly at Pyrrha.

and Cut!

That's another one that bits the dust. No Q&A for this chapter.

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