Hello everyone and welcome back to another installment of team COLD's adventures in Remnant. We will be continuing with the new format as the world continues to unfold. As always RWBY is owned by Rooster Teeth and its associates, my characters are my own.

Delilah wanted to be the first to unveil her package as she tore away the cardboard top violently. Sitting in fitted cloth material were her tonfas Geri and Freki, she named them after two mythological wolves. The tonfas were a bit longer than her original ones and the weight was a notable difference. The tonfas were a shiny steel grey with the connecting section between the handle and the body of the tonfa being a matte black. At the end of the handle were three buttons each displaying a picture of the different forms they could transform into. A note attached to one of them read 'double tap the same button to return the tonfas to their original state.'

In the box was also a new set of battle clothes, the karate gi was short sleeved tied together with a white sash and the pants stopped at her mid-thigh. The pair of arm guards and shin guards fit perfectly well with her new outfit, she even got a flexible boots.

Ruby's eyes sparkled at the new weapons, "wow those look so cool." Weiss looking over the outfit remarked, "The overall functionality of those clothes can be called into question if they were on anyone else, but given your semblance and fighting style they appear to be just fine." Yang laughed, "I think that's the closest you'll get to a complement from the ice queen." Weiss turned her nose up at the response as Blake gave a small smile.

Carmine was next as he carefully removed the lid to reveal his shield. The shield design changed from a heater shield to a round shield. The color of the main part was a deep forest brown with a hue of red, the raised metal that outlined the rim of the shield was bronze. The inside of the shield did not have any handles for Carmine to grip which confused him, "I think they forgot to put a handle for me to grab." As he flipped the shield over one of the gauntlets in his box slammed into the shield. When Carmine tried to shift it the armor piece wouldn't budge. Looking at it again he realized, "there are magnets on this thing."

"Allow me to explain sir, before your shield was limited to acting as a small cover when you were using your gun. But now you have the option to remove that cover providing you more maneuverability. You can attach the shield to your back if need be or you can even use the shield as a discus, and with the magnets you can always recall the shield to you within twenty feet." Looking at the shield again Carmine asked, "And how would I go about doing that?" "Various hand motions can be programmed into the gauntlet to activate the magnets, I can assist with the set up if you wish." Carmine chuckled, "yeah I'm gonna need the instruction manual on most of this stuff I think."

The gauntlet made a buzzing noise before releasing the shield, there was another box that resembled a sheath, it had two buttons near the top with one that had the picture of a lock and the other had the picture of a gun. Carmine looked back in the box to find his sword had received a new look as well. It went from a single edge short sword to a long sword with a cross guard, there was writing engraved near the hilt, 'A team we shall always be.' Carmine read the inscription with a confused look, looking up Omar cleared his throat, "thanks….for coming to help Levina….I've never really had anyone back me up before so I just wanted to say thanks."

Delilah snorted in laughter, "wow I didn't think I'd ever see the day when you of all people thanked someone." Omar rolled his eyes, "you know I can always take back your weapon." Delilah gave a smug smirk bringing her weapons closer to her chest, "what has been given cannot be taken back." Carmine sighed smiling as he put his shield back, "Levina open your box, I'm kinda curious about what you got." Levina sitting in her chair nodded, "you and me both."

The first thing she noticed when she lifted the lid was the pair of expensive looking aviator sunglasses sitting on top of a large cloth. Picking them up she traced her hand over the white finish, they seemed slightly heavier than a normal pair of sunglasses by only an ounce or two. Putting them on the lens flashed for a second as a HUD appeared, a compass, a small clock in the lower corner, wind speed and direction, and a squad list. Putting her hands out in front of her made a small reticle appeare scanning her hands, it displayed her school records along with her picture. Looking at everyone else it did the same thing until Vigil spoke "allow me to explain, the glasses are a more interactive version of myself. It will allow me to provide greater assistance while in the field." Levina nodded taking the glasses off and putting them aside.

Yang asked to see the sunglasses as Ruby gushed over the shield that Carmine had, Delilah and Blake were talking about something off to the side. Looking at his box Omar went over to his desk, sitting down he saw everyone laughing and smiling as he carefully tore open the tape to his box.

Inside was a book that looked like it was loosely bound by some kind of leather, taking it out he saw a note fall off from the back, 'this should help you ~Your Uncle~'. Looking the book over Weiss peered over his shoulder, "what's that?" "A gift from my uncle." Weiss crossed her arms with a weary look, "how do you know that man is your uncle in the first place? You had no idea he even existed until your last mission." Omar sighed placing the book down, "yeah I know, but it's just a feeling that I have that I can trust him." Weiss didn't look convinced, "well I just hope you know what you're doing." "Yeah, yeah." "I mean it, if something happens to Yang or Ruby because of this man, I will make sure you never live it down." Omar stood up towering over Weiss as he spoke in a low tone, "Weiss Yang means more to me than anything else, if I get even the slightest hint that she's in danger I won't hesitate in ensuring she and Ruby are safe by any means necessary."

Weiss huffed but relented, sitting down Omar grabbed the book from behind him setting on his lap. Opening the book caused a loud creak as it opened in the middle, the first page that it opened had an illustration of a warrior on one side and text on the other. Flipping to the very first page he saw a hand written note,

~Nephew~

This book was made using every piece of information that I could get from history. The sword that you have is very old and very powerful, no doubt you have learned that for yourself. I have to apologize in advance in saying that you have just inherited a cursed object just like your sister and cousin. Do not be dissuade as the sword can give you great power, enough power to protect your girlfriend Yang Xiao Long and your teammates. I will meet you soon in more acceptable circumstances where we can have a more in depth conversation and hopefully catchup on time past. For now learn all that you can from this book, it will be a great asset to you I know it.

~Uncle Eligos~

Looking over the note again at the elaborate way it was written in fancy cursive Omar traced his hand over it, Weiss looking over his shoulder reading frowned. Crossing her arms she made a comment, "how does he know Yang's full name? And what does he mean your sword is 'cursed'? He sounds really suspicious." Omar sighed, "Yes Weiss I have my own hesitation about this, but if he is my real uncle then meeting him might help since I have my own questions that I want to ask." Weiss gave him a hard look, "you had better be absolutely sure." Omar nodded again putting the book away as Yang sauntered over sitting in his lap, "Weiss stop bullying my boyfriend, that's my job." Weiss rolled her eyes as she walked back toward Ruby who was now drooling over the new armor that Carmine received.

Yang grew a wicked smile on her face as she shifted her butt into Omar lap while leaning forward reaching behind him, "hey let me see that book you got." The leaning pressed her breasts ever closer to his reddening face, seeing him lean back as she lean forward Yang inwardly giggled as she continued to lean to a box she could already reach. Taking a look at the box again Yang gasped as she pressed forward fully submerging Omar's face into her chest, Yang grabbed the box leaning back starry eyed. Yang was at a loss for words as she pulled out a bottle from the box, the bottle had the head of a deer stamped in the center. Yang slowly turned to Omar, "do you know what this is?"

He was still stunned from entering heaven's valley and could not answer her. Yang sighed giggling giving a light kiss on the cheek. She had a bottle of whiskey in her hands, the way she cradled the bottle almost made it look like a new born baby. Yang asked, "Do you have any idea what this is?" recovering from his trance he answered, "Ah, a bottle of whiskey?" Yang looked like he had just shaved her head, "this is not just any bottle of whiskey THIS is a Dalmore 62! A single bottle of this costs around $215,000 how could you not know what this is!?" taking the bottle from her hands he asked, "Vigil doesn't Donna have a few of these in her personal bar?" "Yes I believe she has all known bottles within her possession, but it seems like she has gifted you one." Handing the bottle back he saw a note was attached, 'make sure not to drink this all in one night, I'm serious you will not like the morning after. Donna.'

Yang reluctantly let go of the bottle with the promise to return later to drink it with him as Ruby had to push her out of the room with help from Weiss. Blake thanked them for inviting them over as she followed her partner and team captain out the door.

Omar finished deconstructing the crate and packing straw as Carmine and Levina worked on putting the door back in the hinges. Delilah threw out the boxes and put away the weapons and armor they received. When everything was back to how it was Levina reminded them of the homework they still needed to complete and the paper Delilah needed to type out. Repurposing the table they spread out their notes and assignments as they worked into the evening.

It was close to eleven when they finished, skipping the before bed shower they changed into their night clothes climbing their bunks and scooted under the covers. Levina was the only one that could not sleep, taking a walk she ended up on the small roof a floor above theirs. As she stood on the edge she looked out across the school campus, wondering how Oxford and Evergreen were doing. The door behind her rattled startling her, when it opened she turned invisible in case it was the dorm manager doing their rounds.

Pyrrha and Jaune walked out onto the roof as Levina hugged the wall next to the entrance. As she was about to drop her invisibility she overheard what they were talking about, "Jaune, I know you're having a difficult time in combat class and with your studies. I know you're still not the strongest of fighters, so… I want to help you improve!" Jaune looked at Pyrrha with betrayal, "you think I need help?" Pyrrha caught herself and tried to explain, "I'm sorry that's not what I meant." "But you just said I needed help." Pyrrha took a breath, "Jaune it's ok for everyone to get a little push from time to time, think about it you made it to Beacon, that should prove you are more than capable." Jaune looked away toward the courtyard, "you're wrong, I don't belong here."

Levina began to feel like she should not be listening to the conversation between the two but she could not leave as she was a little interested in what Jaune meant. Pyrrha questioned, "Jaune what do you mean, you got into Beacon of course you belong here." "No I don't." Pyrrha tried to reach out, "Jaune that's is a terrible thing to say." "I wasn't really accepted into Beacon." Levina who was almost to the door stopped, giving a tired huff she crept back to her spot and continued to listen.

"Pyrrha I never went to combat school, took any test or earn my spot here at the school! I lied! I got my hand on some fake transcripts and filled in my information, I was never meant to be at this school!" Pyrrha still trying to process the information asked, "But why?" "Because this is what I've always wanted to be! My father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and his Great Grandfather and every other Arc has been a great hero! It's the family legacy, and I wanted to be a part of it but I was never good enough!" Pyrrha tried to reassure him by placing a hand on his sholder, "then let me help you."

Jaune spun around slapping Pyrrha's hand away, "I DON'T want your help! I DON'T to be the weak idiot stuck in the tree while his friends fight for their lives!" Pyrrha tried to take a step forward, "Jaune," "Pyrrha you wouldn't understand…you could never understand, you're a world class fighter and I'm…..well I'm just me. Just leave me alone." Pyrrha teared up but nodded, "if that's what you want." As she left Levina became furious, Pyrrha didn't care that he had cheated his way into the school she was still willing to help him and he pushed her away. As she was dropping her invisibility another voice called out, "Jauney boy the things that I've heard are pretty juicy, what is Professor Ozpin think about how you cheated your way into his school." Levina was about to blow a gasket, keeping her semblance up for as long as she did was extremely exhausting but she couldn't drop it just yet as Cardin climb up to the roof from below.

Cardin wrapped an arm around Jaune as he pleaded, "Please Cardin you can't tell anyone about this!" Cardin roughly rubbed his head with his knuckles before pushing him back, "don't worry Jauney boy I would never rat out a friend." Jaune brightened up slightly, "really?" "yeah of course, but keeping your secret is going to be tough and I don't think I'll have enough time to do the reading we were assigned today, think you can take care of that for me?" Jaune stayed silent to which Cardin laughed, "I thought so, Jaune the way I see it we are going to be friends for a very long time." Jaune hung his head as Cardin pushed his shoulder, "Good night Jaune, see you in the morning with that report." As Cardin left Jaune sunk to his knees, Levina finally seeing an opportunity to escape quickly left the roof.

Back in the room she had tried to think of a way to help Jaune without him or her team knowing. Feeling the effects of the day she decided to leave the issue until tomorrow after she had gotten some sleep.