Cafeteria 2:30
"So what did I miss?" I asked my team after we finished our meal. "And what did we find about this Cardin Winchester?
"We had an epic food fight" Francisco responded. "Though we lost it, it was fun, y Ladra mucho pero ni muerden el idiota." he added with a smile.
I laughed at his response to Winchester. 'So this Winchester is all talk, and nothing else' I thought.
"I went to the R&D facilities to drop off the blueprints and give them some good ideas on future projects, if we can't get back home. Oh and here's a scroll, it's the equivalent to a phone here." Brian informed me as he handed me the scroll. "Do you want me to change the music to the scroll?" He asked.
"If you know how, then yes." I answered him and handing him the scroll and my phone. "Oh, can you put the pictures too?" I asked and he shook his head up and down "Thanks, bro"
Before anyone else got to say or ask anything the intercom came to life. "Luis Rodriguez, Jonathan Rodriguez, Brain Tocuba, Samira Tocuba, and Francisco Reyes report to the Headmasters Office." It stated "I repeat, Luis Rodriguez, Jonathan Rodriguez, Brain Tocuba, Samira Tocuba, and Francisco Reyes report to the Headmasters Office."
"Alright let's go." I said as we got up and walk out of the cafeteria. "So, did we pass the initiation thing?" I asked.
"You and Brian passed with flying color, at least that's what the Ozpin guy said, as for us we passed but barely." Scarlet responded.
"Okay, an what's up with all the ships that are here?" I asked Brian or Jonathan.
"They are from Atlas, I think, and are here for some Vytal Festival." Brian responded.
Near the office of Headmaster Ozpin
As we got to his office we saw Ms. Goodwitch outside of the office waiting. As I got near the do I heard Headmaster Ozpin say "I understand that travel between kingdoms has become increasingly difficult."
"Oz, you and I both know why I brought those men." The man said.
"We are in a time of peace. Shows of power like this are just going to give off the wrong impression." Headmaster Ozpin informed the man
"But if what Qrow said is true..." The man started to argue.
"If what Qrow said is true, then we will handle it tactfully. It's the Vytal Festival. A time to celebrate unity and peace. So I suggest that you not scare people by transporting hundreds of soldiers halfway across the continent." Headmaster Ozpin said as he cut of the man
"I'm just being cautious." The man retorted.
Headmaster Ozpin responded. "As am I. Which is why we will continue to train the best Huntsmen and Huntresses we can."
"Believe me, I am." The man said then paused. "But ask yourself this: Do you honestly believe your children can win a war?" He asked as I knocked on the door.
"Cone in." The Headmaster responded to the knock. We walked in and saw a man who was wore a white overcoat, with a gray undercoat, alongside a red tie, and a white glove on his right hand. "This I General Ironwood, he is the headmaster from Atlas." The headmaster informed and a once we saluted him.
"So these are the people you were talking about Oz." The General said as he was intrigue with us. "I wonder if…" He started to say.
"I don't like that look." Francisco said as the General looked like he was strategizing a war.
"Hey General, we aren't changing schools or kingdoms, so don't think we will move just because you think you out rank us. We will won't follow you." I said with a serious face as I agreed with Francisco for the second time ever. Both the General and the Headmaster were stunned as I heard Ms. Goodwitch snicker a bit.
"What?" The General was flabbergasted at my statement.
"You may be a General, but you are not from our government or our chain of command. To put it any more simple, your rank and status means very little to us." Brian informed also with a serious face.
"And to have child soldiers is illegal, at least from where we come from. Furthermore those children you belittle can give you a run for your money, they did with us." Jonathan added with a more friendly tone than Brian and I.
"Plus I don't trust you." I added. "Don't feel bad, we just met you so we don't have any reason to trust you."
"But you..." he started.
"We aren't in any real military, so don't think you can try to get on our patriotic side. JROTC stands for Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps; it is to promote us, young people, to become better citizens." Francisco told them.
"Also if we follow you our current contract and mission will be very difficult to accomplish." Brian informed.
"So your society is militarized?" The General asked.
"No our society is, and I hope will always be, a democracy." I answered.
"And what is your mission?" The General asked.
"Classified, only 8 people know of the details of the mission." Brian answered coldly.
Before he could say anything I added with a psychotic-like smiled "And if you do anything to hamper our progress on our mission, we will eliminate you but we'll give you a warning first though." There was a pause. "And that is a threat." I looked at Ms. Goodwitch. "Can you see the difference? I can."
"Is that all you wanted us for?" Scarlet asked. "Let's go back. I want to know more of our friends."
"Yeah, I agree with you I'm still pretty hungry, but then I was out for 2 days." I said as I turned to the door.
"Actually I have a mission for your team, but first this team needs a leader." Ozpin stated.
"We already have a leader, its Luis." Jonathan responded as he pointed at me.
"Yeah, plus he got us this far without anyone of us dying along the way." Francisco said.
"You guys can give yourselves some credit to." I told them. "Plus, anyone of you could do the same, well except for you Francisco." I added with a grin.
"Fuck you, man." Was his response.
"So, what's the mission?" Scarlet asked ignoring the leader part.
"Your team will take back the town of Juniper back from the Grimm." Ozpin informed us.
"Okay, but why us specifically? There are other teams that can handle this, right?" I asked.
"Although it is true that there are teams that can do this mission, but the person asked for your team specifically for this mission." He told us.
"Damn and here I thought I would be in a peaceful environment." I said sarcastically.
"I don't think that a peaceful environment would have bullies." Brian stated.
"Okay, who wants to clear the Grimm out tomorrow morning?" I asked my team.
"That sounds good" Brian answered.
"Yeah, that sounds like a plan." Jonathan said.
"As long as we get out of class I'm good." Francisco added.
"Okay, now can we go back to lunch?" Scarlet asked. "And isn't tomorrow Saturday?" Scarlet added and we turned to Francisco who looked shocked at the revelation.
"Fffuuuccckkk" Francisco yelled.