Okay, so it really has been a while since I wrote, the last chapter doesn't really count seeing as I had made that about a month ago and forgotten to post it. So update to those who don't pay attention, I am just now finally getting over some pretty deep-seated depression so writing, working, school, it's all been exceptionally difficult to even think about doing, but I'm getting better. Anyway, as I said please submit a BUNCH of Q&A questions (about anything, please relate it to the story though; character info, references, preferences, etc.) for me because this time I AM giving away some SPOILERS! Without further ado, the chapter!

RWBY: The Darkness Within

Season 2- Chapter 19

Paradisio

Many forsake their Lives in search of Paradise

"So what is your evaluation?" Dreyer asked impatiently.

"Well, there's no hurry, they haven't shown their hand yet and it would be foolish to rush in guns blazing without a clear and concise plan." Beatrice replied, "I suggest you boys hit the streets again and see what you can dig up, except Luxus and Knives. I want you boys to stay here and rest up, we have much more to do."

Knives nodded in agreement and went back up the stairs to rest, while Luxus went into the study to read, "Okay, so now I want all of us to find something to practice while we rest or investigate." Beatrice added, "I think it'd be best for you Mr. Rayfor if you stayed indoors for the time being and perhaps put some of your security force towards doubling their search and defense precautions in order to make sure that things are as secure as they should be."

"Very well, but I want this threat ended as quickly as possible do you understand!?" He roared as he stormed off to his office and slammed the doors.

"Ungrateful prick." Beatrice said as she turned to Deverou and Caradin, "Alright, you boys are in charge of gathering information and keeping a close eye on anyone suspicious. I want you to report back every hour, no exceptions." She finished as she turned and walked out the door to the streets with the boys in tow.

"Hey mom, I've been wondering for a while now." Caradin started as they descended the steps from the mansion, "Why would the White Fang be here? Why would they act now?"

"I don't know, but I'm sure if they are here it can't be good." She finished as they passed through the gate and onto the street, "Now we need to split up and find what we can." And with that the search began.

When Darkness descends, the Light will Rise

Knives sat in the room with his headphones on tapping his foot to a quick paced metal song when someone tapped him on his foot. He looked up and saw Luxus at the foot of the bed so he sat up and removed his headphones, "What's up?"

"What do you think is happening; the Paladins in Vale on a rampage, the break-in at the CCT, and now this attack on Würfel? What are they hoping to accomplish?" Luxus asked as he sat on his bed.

"I'm not sure, but something big is stirring all across Vale. And I'm not trying to sound paranoid, but I doubt this is the end of it. I think some big change is coming to Remnant." Knives said, as he pondered all that was happening.

"I see, well there's no need to dwell on these things, let's watch some TV!" He said enthusiastically.

"Whatever man, so long as it's got flashy pictures." Knives added with a grin.

They flipped on the TV and it was pre-set to the news, they saw the wrecked streets and the Grimm carcasses lining the streets of Vale and all hope of things returning to normal faded from their mind. "Luxus, we need to return to Vale."

"Yeah." His partner replied absently, the images burned into both of their minds. Knives quickly called Beatrice with his scroll.

"Hello?" She replied promptly.

"Check the latest news feeds, we shouldn't be in Würfel any longer." Knives said quickly as he began packing his belongings while Luxus stared blankly at the TV screen. "I'm leaving, and if you're smart you'll gather the others so we can all depart together, I'll meet you all at the transit station."

"Wait, Knives!" Beatrice cried before he hung up on her and got back to his packing, making sure to gather anything and everything he would need.

"Luxus, you coming or what?" Knives declared as his friend was shell-shocked and wouldn't move. "Tch. No time." Knives quickly gathered his things and set out from the mansion, his wounds aching with every step, but his fear and fury drove him to move forward.

The one who corrupted Paradise, was the Devil

The wind blew low and slow over the plains as Romeo finished stitching his wounds and eating his ice cream in the small rundown apartment on the outskirts of town. "Tch, those kids are gonna be nothing but trouble for me." He muttered with a spoon in his mouth.

"You can say that again." Dreyer commented as he entered the apartment, "I thought you said you had it under control!"

"Oi, I didn't anticipate Sinon being hired by someone else to stand in my way." Romeo said, "Plus it's kinda hard to kill that Knives kid when your kid keeps getting in my way."

"I am well aware of Luxus' stubborn nature." Dreyer added as he rubbed his temples, "I will see to it that Knives is alone, but you must take advantage of whatever opening you see."

"Understood." Romeo added, "And if that opening involves me hurting your baby boy?"

"I trust you to do what is necessary to ensure the demise of Bloody Knives." Dreyer added with contempt.

"Very well, I'll end him tonight."

It is a place for Beasts to Run Wild

"Sir!" The cell leader of Block A called to his commander, "Lupin hasn't returned yet."

"I don't care," The commandant said blankly, "He knew the risks and still decided to act like a hothead."

"Sir." His lieutenant added showing him the latest news report on his scroll. "Vale has been attacked, it seems our brothers have already made their move, your orders?"

"Dammit." He looked out to the sea of eager faces, each one wielding a Grimm mask in one hand and a weapon in the other. They all were anxious and wished to prove themselves to the cause. "We make our move now, with Atlesian forces distracted in the main city, we can take this area quickly and efficiently and establish a proper base for Master Taurus." They all cheered and he smiled looking at the latest prospect to join them, a young cat Faunus. "I hope you're willing to do your part my dear, we need all hands on deck."

"It shall be as the White Fang desires it." She replied, her long black hair flowing freely from behind her Grimm Mask.

And it was that they were Banished from Paradise

Knives wandered far from Würfel, as he was dead set on getting back to Vale and saving anyone he could, despite the fact that they had cancelled shuttle back to the city so he'd have to go on foot. Exhaustion was getting to him, this didn't mean however he was oblivious to the two people who had been following him for at least thirty minutes now, ever since he'd left the Rayfor mansion. "Why don't you show yourself!?" He roared as he wheeled around and drew his blade only to stare down Romeo, the man who'd attacked him in Vale and a strange woman.

"Oh, goddammit Sinon! You're here!?" He groaned.

"Nice way to greet the girl you've hit on at least thirty times now!" She huffed.

"Forty-seven, but who's counting?" He snapped back.

"You tried to kill me!" Knives roared pointing his blade at Romeo.

"Yeah, it's called assassination, I thought you used to do that?" He retorted, as Knives stayed silent and looked down and away, "Bingo. Hey let's make it easy for everyone and you just stay there and die for me?"

Knives gripped his blade tighter when he heard the weapon whistle, and turned to grip the bandage blade of the Sandman, who had snuck up behind him. He heard the cocking of a hammer and realized Romeo had a clear line of sight on him and while he could take a few hits he couldn't take three on one. Before he even knew what happened he felt it, the immense pressure that belonged to only one person. The scythe swung and kicked up a sheet on wind that ripped across the plain like a tidal wave, stunning and stopping everyone there as they looked towards the source. "I'd suggest you run now cousin, you have an important task ahead of you." Cyan said as he entered the battle.

As they all stood gawking, Knives bolted past the Sandman and kept running in the direction of Vale putting everything behind him as he could hear the sounds of battle between these four trained killers. He kept running for what felt like forever before he reached the hill above Würfel and looked down on the city below. The battle between the four going on outside and then he saw it; the explosion that ripped open the wall as the White Fang charged in and in the distance he could see the Grimm heading towards the breach, as this much negative emotion was bound to draw them to the feast. "Goddammit." He groaned as he had just run so far only to know exactly what came first; protecting the people. He turned and ran in a wide arc around the assassins and towards the sounds of conflict in the city. Würfel had become a paradise lost.

WOOHOO! So now with the real action finally coming, and us finally breaking away from the canon we're going to get some crazy shit going on. Caradin, Deverou, and Luxus are in danger but will they do their best to protect the citizens, will Knives make it in time, will Dreyer get what's coming to him? All these questions and more will be answered next time! Except the Papa Rayfor thing, the answer is hell to the yes...I want that A-hole to get bitch slapped through a house.