My entire body was sore and stiff, and being trapped under some rubble didn't help my cause.

I forced myself to throw a beam of metal of me and rise to my feet, cracking my neck to relieve some of the tension.

I looked around only to see Emerald, Mercury and some other White Fang grunts, along with some Paladin mechs that were destroyed. I tried to recall what had happened and when I started to remember, I saw Mercury weakly get up and move some rubble from on top of him.

" You alright, still functioning ? " Mercury asked me sarcastically as me and him moved debris to get to Emerald who was still alive, if only slightly.

" The warehouse wouldn't have come down if you put a cap on your Novafire, that would have at least saved us some trouble now."

" Well the next time someone tries to kill us, I'll be sure to hold back."

" I don't think there's a next time, Cinder..." Mercury and I stopped our work short, already remembering what had happened. I shook my head vigorously before moving a piece of scorched stone from on top of Emerald. Mercury carefully picked her up bridal style before we moved away into a secluded alleyway.

Emerald was alive, so that was a plus, but she was unconscious and wounded like Mercury and me.

" What do you remember from what happened ? "

I closed my eyes and began to remember what had happened. " We got attacked by some group freaks in dark robes, and I think one had wings. They all were aura users. I remember dealing with three of them, and while I was fighting I remember Cinder getting shot by an arrow in the chest. The next thing I know, I think I brought the building down with my Novafire."

" There was a bunch of thing you missed but now we gotta make sure Emerald is alright. I'll go find us a place to regroup"

" I..have an idea." I said slowly, not completely liking it myself. I had Muramasa on me, along with my bracelet so I had enough weapons for when things went...south.

" Why do I feel like I don't like this idea already ? "

I shrugged at Mercury before smirking as well. " Just lay low for a while, and be ready when I give you a call."

As expected, I was met with weapons drawn and of course, not a single person from Beacon was glad to see me, in the slightest.

I allowed myself to be taken to Ozpin in aura-restricting cuffs, and I was being escorted by a group of soldiers from Atlas as we entered the elevator to ascend to Ozpin's office.

During the ride, I could feel their utter hatred and disgust for me. Eventually the elevator opened to Ozpin's tower office. One guard shoved through and fell to one knee.

I resisted the urge to kill them, then Goodwitch began talking.

" Why are you here ?! " She questioned me angrily as I got to me feet, shoving one guard off me as Ironwood dismissed them.

" Well that's a fine hello to you to, Goodwitch."

" I don't believe you're in a position to make such remarks Orion. We already know that you're organization was decimated."

My eye twitched involuntarily as I drew in a deep breath through my nose, the smell of coffee was the dominant scent in the office. " And you know this how exactly ?"

" We were informed by a pair of women that worked for General Iroonwood."

" Oohh so Ashley and Veronica escaped, that's interesting. Well if you know about this, then I'd assume you were planning on dealing with this."

They all looked at me and frowned deeply, mainly Goodwitch.

" What ? I know I'm right. Look, I hate each and everyone one of your guts completely, and I KNOW the feeling is mutual, but I didn't come here for my sake actually."

" Oh so you have others that are worth your concern besides yourself."

I eyed Goodwitch with venomous eyes but kept my calm. " On any other day, I'd be more than willing to rip your throat out for that, but now this is important. I know how much you all hate me, but Emerald isn't me."

They all looked towards Ozpin who was deep in thought. " We know about what transpired on Fort Glenn. Ms Xiao Long, says that she caught a glimpse of a woman, who matches the description of what Ashley and Veronica described as, a human Grimm."

" Ozpin, surely you can't mean to help him ! " Ironwood began to protest. " He's killed dozens of soldiers, kidnapped personel and was part of the conspiracy that would have unleashed Grimm into the city ! "

I cleared my throat to gain their attention. " So, are you going to help, or am I going to have to go on a rampage again ? "

" You are an idiot. I really hope you know that."

I ignored Mercury as Beacon Medical staff wheeled Emerald away, while our weapons were confiscated, and we were detained.

" Look...Cinder's gone and Emerald is last person that we have. As much as I hate everything, she's too important to us both to let her die. So if I have to deal with THIS." I showed him my restrained wrist, bound by specialized handcuffs, " Then fine, that's the cost."

" Don't look now, but I think you have some friends."

I looked in the direction Mercury gestured towards only to meet the eyes of Team RWBY, JNPR, as well Neptune, Sun and two others I didn't know I but assumed they were from Sun's team.

" Well this is awkward. Jaune, Sun, good to see again."

They all drew their weapons, despite the fact that I was in no place to do anything but seeing them freak out like was enjoyable anyway.

Jaune pointed his sword directly at me, his eyes full utter hate for me. It was a welcome touch.

He opened his mouth to speak but the voice was rather feminine. I figured it belonged to Yang because she had cleared the distance between us and was lifting me up from the ground. The guards were to intimidated by the flames flickering from her hair and her blood-red eyes to do anything but stare in awe.

" WHY ARE YOU HERE ?! "

Mercury was to busy dying of laughter to do anything, leaving me alone to deal with Yang, not that could if I wanted to.

" Just making a deal with Ozpin. I turned myself in so my friend could get some help. I'd appreciate it you didn't scuff the shirt. By the way, didn't Neo beat the crap out of you, before you got saved by that Grimm chick ? Talk about luck."

Yang's response was to growl in anger before throwing me to the ground in heap. I fell a dull before she grabbed me again.

" YOU ! YOU'RE THE REASON FOR EVERYTHING WRONG ! IT'S PEOPLE LIKE YOU ! "

" Man she really hates you." Mercury said before Yang glared at him. " YOU SHUT UP ! "

Mercury put his hands up before mockingly zipping his mouth closed.

" You know, I could have really got out of this grip and choked you with these cuffs but I'm a guy of word so you're safe."

" He's telling the truth. We require his help.

The others turned to see Ozpin walking towards them, accompanied by Goodwitch.

" WHAT !? WHY WOULD YOU TRUST THIS MURDERING, BACK-STABBING, DEMENTED-"

" I'm not demented, thank you very much."

Yang's attention returned to me, with eyes that screamed she wanted to kill me. " After EVERYTHING HE'S DONE ! TO ME, RUBY, JAUNE, PYRRHA, EVERYONE ! "

" Could you put me down, and maybe Ozpin will explain what's happening. I'd appreciate it, but take your time. I'm not going anywhere anytime soon."