...Soooo I'm just gonna cut to the chase to when they arrive back at Beacon...

I didn't really care about staying in the medical room, despite the nurse's protests. I was too pissed off to even feel the soreness in my abdomen as I reached the room of team MGNM, immediately pounding on the door. Magnum opened the door, almost surprised to see me as I said, "What the fuck do you think you're doing?"

"What are you talking about," he asked in suspicion.

I immediately pulled out the bullet head that was inside of me, put in a pocket as I immediately asked, "Why the hell was your team involved with the White Fang?"

"What the fuck are you talking about, Delta," he asked me in a dangerous tone.

"You damn well know what I'm talking about," I replied, putting the bullet head back in my pocket. We stared each other down for a good amount of time as I was suddenly confronted by the rest of his team. My eyes immediately fell on the machine pistol wielding member of his team, Slingshot Gunter, who was staring me down as he asked, "Hey, B, is he looking for a fight?"

"Damn straight," I said, feeling my anger beginning to boil over.

"Wait! Wait! Wait! Wait!"

Suddenly, Ruby appeared with a cloud of petals, getting between us as she said, "Delta, don't!"

If I didn't know any better, I would've pushed her aside cuz I was so pissed off. I finally took a breath and sighed, turning around to walk my anger off.

…Dammit Ruby…dammit…!

I sat in bed the remainder of the day.

I really didn't give two shits about whether I should've apologized or thanked Ruby or not, but I didn't want to confront team MGNM, either. Falling back into bed, I felt the air escape my body, feeling the slight sting in my abdomen as I closed my eyes, reminiscing over what I should've done the night of the dance.

I should've…I should've told her the truth…I should've told her….

I felt sleep take its hold on me as my mind went blank.

"So then, anyway," Sierra said to Hotel and Yang, opening the door to team SHLD's room, being greeted with the sight of Delta sleeping. Sierra raised an eyebrow in curiosity as Hotel asked, "Isn't Delta supposed to be in the hospital wing?"

"Yeah…," Sierra said suspiciously.

"Hey Sierra."

She turned, meeting the eyes of Bullesye Magnum and his team as he said, "Where's Delta?"

"…none of your business," Sierra said in a dangerous tone. Hotel stepped up as Magnum scuffed and said, "You're really going to take us on with just the two of you?"

Suddenly, the sound of Ember Celica wrapping itself around Yang's arms filled the air as she cocked it back and said, "Just 'cuz you're my sister's boyfriend doesn't mean I won't take your head off!"

"Oh," the female member of Magnum's team said, "this should be fun!"

Sierra's eyes narrowed as she reached for her revolver, only to get stopped by Magnum as he raised a hand. He kept his eyes on Sierra, who looked ready to cut his head off as he said, "Sling's issued a duel with Delta. It's going at 5 pm tonight."

"And what makes you think he'll accept?"

Sierra's hand was immediately on her knives as he said, "Considering he came barging to our room earlier, he'll definitely accept."

"Bullshit," Sierra said, drawing a knife. The female suddenly drew her revolver, pointing it at Sierra and said, "Drop it!"

Suddenly, Hotel's lance was in her face as a machine pistol was suddenly pointed at him, then a shotgun of sorts. Yang then posed for a punch as Magnum reached for his weapon, keeping him at a safe distance. There were murmurs all around as the groups stood in a standoff. Sierra's glare was met with Magnum's as they each slowly pulled their weapons away, the tension in the air rising even more as the door suddenly creaked open.

Delta's amethyst eyes fell straight to Slingshot as he said "I accept."

"Delta."

I turned around to see Sierra with a disappointed look on her face.

"Why'd you do that?"

I quickly tossed the bullet head to her and said, "I know where that thing comes from, that's why."

I turned my back to her and said, "Sierra, I don't expect you guys to cheer for me."

"Ah, don't worry! You'll get plenty of cheers!"

I turned back around, seeing Hotel giving me a thumbs up. Lima walked up to me, giving me a sniff and a kiss on the cheek. I blushed a little as she said, "…good luck…."

Heh. Can't blame me. I have a cute partner.

I sighed and said, "Alright…wish me luck."

With that, I entered the pod, hearing the doors close behind me. Taking one more breath of air, I ran through thoughts that had swirled in my mind since my arrival at Beacon.

Focus…focus…focus…

"…lta…."

Focus…focus…focus…

"…elta…."

Focus…focus…fo—

"Delta!"

My thoughts were suddenly filled with Ruby. I opened my eyes, surprised that she had crept into my mind as the pod doors suddenly flew open. My breathing quickened in anticipation and excitement as the opposite doors flew open. Slingshot walked through with a grin on his face. My sword handles clicked into place as we approached each other. Ms. Goodwitch announced from a high seat and said, "This duel between Slingshot Gunter and Delta Ordance. No time limit. Both will battle until their opponents' aura reaches zero or if one forfeits. Ready?"

I reached back for my sword as he reached for his two pistols.

If I learned anything from Ren, then he'll start with a barrage of bullets.

"BEGIN!"