Chapter 32 – Cinder Fall

The last of the groups to be sent to intercept the enemies journeying back to Beacon. However, before they can reach their destination, one enemy team has made it to there without a hitch. That team now was at the gates of Beacon ready to get what they came for. One wear a crimson dress and long black hair. The other had a white military general's uniform and longer light blue hair. Both grin as they look at the tower.

"I seems we are the first to get here, General Esdeath." The dark haired woman say. The other woman looks around and starts to piece together the situation.

"Most likely the only ones also. The others should have notified us when they got close. It is possible they were intercepted and eliminated before they could call-in," Esdeath says as she looks back at the other woman as she smiles, "Cinder, you should learn to keep your plans a secret."

Cinder scoffs as she starts walking towards the tower, "I suppose that makes it my fault then. I rushed my plans to today because I thought your team was strong enough to take care of any complication that could arise."

Esdeath starts to follow her, "In this world, it seems the same rules of nature apply. The strong survive as the weak die. Bols was not in stable mental state when we left, not coping with the fact we are stuck here. Wave was still weak after he and Kurome were ambushed. I. Assume she was captured or killed. And Run, his defeat would be hard to pinpoint. Maybe at the hands of Akame if she was still alive."

She continues to theorize as she puts her right hand over her chin. "As for your underlings, Mercury was incredible cocky. That must have been his downfall. The man with a chainsaw had no notable skills to speak of. The Leader of the White Fang has an uncontrollable temper, he proved it when he attacked me after finding out I killed some of his troops. His sword play could use some improvements also."

Cinder looks back at Esdeath, "The plan would have been a bit smother if we had full control of the skies with Roman. But Neopolitan told me he was killed by a giant dog and crazy girl with psychopathic eyes. That was the last information she gave me before she resigned from our organization."

"That person was mostly Seryu and Koro, they both must have decided to join this military." Esdeath says in admiration for her former alley, respecting her choice. "If I see her again, it would be my pleasure to kill her for forgetting her allies."

Cinder gives a small smile at the general's statement, "You really are sadistic. The perfect person to help with my plan."

"Remind me again what that was." Esdeath says already knowing the answer.

"I wish to create Hell." Cinder says with a smile as she sees to the doors of the tower open. Walking out is Najenda and Susanoo ready to act as the last line of defense for Beacon.

In top tower office, Professor Ozpin and Chelsea look down to see the dots in the courtyard. Both look in worry for the leader of Night Raid.

"So one team made it through to Beacon." Ozpin says as his grips tightens on his cane.

"They must have been the group to the south. Mine and Ruby were ambushed by Seryu and could not reach their goal," Chelsea says as sweat forms on forehead. "And you sent Glynda to go get them. Meaning it is only you, my leader, and her imperial arm to fight the scariest woman from my world and a woman that gave me the creeps the moment I saw her."

"The Grimm are also closing in." Ozpin says as he looks in the distance to see a swarm of Grimm griffins approaching, no more than a block away. "James said that his forces replied the White Fang but had to flee as the Grimm overpowered the Hunters and soldiers."

"It just keeps getting worse now, does it not?" Chelsea says as she realizes that Ozpin is walking towards the elevator. "You are not going to fight, are you?" She inquires.

"I have to try, there is no more use for me to be up here." Ozpin says as he press the down button. He looks back at Chelsea, "Your team and my students will be coming back here for safety form the Grimm. I need to make sure that find that safety. What about you?" Chelsea looks back at him and slowly walks forward.

"I am not a fighter, I do recon and stealth assassination. I got the enemies plans and have done my part." She says as she stands by the elevator with Ozpin. "But I do not want to stand back and watch as people die anymore. So I will do whatever I can."

The door to the Elevator opens as both of them enter. "You are a very bold woman, Chelsea. Do not let that get you killed." Ozpin says as the elevator doors close. Chelsea feel the sweat form on her forehead again.

Back in the courtyard, Najenda and Susanoo stand defending the door to the Beacon tower. Both ready with Susanoo hold out his staff. Esdeath and Cinder grin at the two of them.

"Well Najenda, I was expecting to find you in this world. But I thought you would be hiding under a rock, not standing in my path." Esdeath says as to her former alley before she turns her gaze to Susanoo, "And this gentleman looks like a biological imperial arm, how interesting." The sadistic general turns around and starts walking away. Cinder looks back in confusion at what her alley was doing.

"Where are you going, we just got here?" Cinder in inquiries in an angry tone as Esdeath does not break her stride. "I do not believe you need my help to kill her or her weapon. I am going to try my hand at killing these Grimm. I wound if they are stronger than Danger Beast." The sadistic general says as she looks up at the sky.

"What!? You told me that you would help me if I helped you kill Night Raid." Cinder explains. Najenda and Susanoo look in confusion as the Night Raid leader looks in bewilderment as well.

"I guess this world has changed me. I do not have any ties to my old world anymore, no empire to server under, no way to see my one true love again. I just want to experiment with this world, see how strong the new people and monsters are," Esdeath says as she clenches her fist. "Which is why I choose to help you Cinder. You said that once you gained a certain power, you will create Hell. I wish to see if I can freeze it over." The sadistic general says causing Cinder to take a step back.

"You are both to evil to let live in this world!" Najenda says, Esdeath looks back to her. "I do hope you enjoyed your short time in this world Najenda, this one is a lot nice to you than our old one." The sadistic general says as a large Grimm griffin lands behind her. The monster tries to bite off her head, but Esdeath quickly draws her rapier. She stabs the beast in the throat and kills it instantly. Esdeath shakes her head in disappointment at the corpse. "Not even a challenge, I will see if there is any stronger ones." She says as she begins to run off in the distance. She then suddenly stops and looks back at Cinder.

"By the way Cinder, to kill that imperial arm. Find its core." Esdeath says in a slightly happy tone, "And if you were wondering what will get you killed. You will mostly likely die after you think you have won the fight. Good luck." Esdeath then creates a pillar of ice where she stands. She ascends to the level of the Grimm Griffins and jumps on the one of the creatures. Cinder scoffs in anger as she focuses her attention on her two foes. Her eye not covered by her hair glows a fiery yellow as she addresses them.

"Once I am finished here. I am going to kill that woman."