Filia sat down in the cafeteria with whoever decided to come learn about her own predicament. it came to no surprise it she saw it was only Teams RWBY, JNPR, and a small handful of other students most notably one that seemed to have rabbit ears amongst them. While she faced them, Samson faced the table eating as usual for him should he get into a fight. "(At least it's free here.)" she thought to herself. She looked up at the eleven students in front of her. "I'm going to be honest, I have no clue what questions about New Meridian you have." She spoke straight with them most where staring at the fact Samson was still eating at an alarming rate.

"You can start by explaining about the thing attached to the back of your head." Yang spoke up still curious about Samson to a degree. "What, is he your semblance or something?"

Filia cracked a small smile at that one. "Far from it." She spoke up "You saw my semblance in action at the fight. Aura siphon I believe is what everyone called it." She continued to speak. "Samson is a parasite and therefore apart of me."

"Parasite?" Pyrrha said catching onto every word. Filia nodded. "Is he contagious?" Filia shook her head. "I see. Samson, Can I please ask you a question"

"Spill it." Samson's shouted as he jammed an entire tray into his mouth.

"Are there others like you here?"

Samson stopped eating took a huge gulp Filia gagged as he did. "Not here on this rock. New Meridians an entire different story. I'm what's regarded as a possessor I take control of an object on a person the kid's hair is evidence enough. there are others though some are more dangerous than me even."

"Right Filia called you a class three." Wiess answered. she then reflected on the match they had just witness "I fear the other classes." She shivered as she said it.

"No, it's the fives you want to fear." Samson said as he laughed at the Ice Queen's reaction. "We are here because of a class five."

"A Class five is capable of breaching realities?" Jaune shivered at the idea of a creature strong enough to break the fabric of reality. Samson despite not being seen by any of them stared at him confused by his concern.

"WHERE IN THE WORLD DID YOU GET THAT DUMB IDEA?" Samson yelled angered at him. he calmed down a little when he saw Filia eyeing what appeared to be a very cold looking beverage a good distance away. "First off, no parasite in the history of our world has ever became that powerful. I would know I'm several centuries old." He boasted his seniority to many of them especially his host were annoyed at it. "The parasites of class five are more terrifying than you would believe but they are not what could be called Omnipotent breakers. Much like class four parasites, partial augmenters, Class five are full augmenters"

Jaune as well as several others looked at him confused. Samson Wrapped up Filia forcing her to stand up. "Class ones are just regular bacteria diseases. You know, tape worms and such." He then moved his lochs to remain partially hidden. "Class twos are just enhancers, Like some form of demented steroid. Many parasites that are class two and higher do this to their host." He then reverted to normal Filia however turned around so he was viewable. "Kid is infected with a class three, we already know what I do." He then forced Filia forward facing the audience. His hair wrapped around her arms and shot several spikes upward. "Class fours are partial augmenters they do things like these. I believe most artificial parasites tend to be this." Samson returned to normal as he spoke "Then you have class five." Samson slowly began to cover her "A parasite capable of altering their host's appearance at will" As he spoke he wrapped Filia in a casket like wrap. "The class five we encountered was able to turn its host into a pool of blood and was able to manipulate it with ease. We barely escaped with our own lives." Samson's grim voice entered the people's ears terrified at the idea that there were creatures capable of Semblance like powers without even having them awakened.

"Hold up" Yang began to speak up again. "if you claim aura siphon is your ability then what's Filia's."

Filia sighed hearing that question. "I will never know." Those around her stared at her with interests now she said such. "Samson, as described is a parasite. He Enhances my own physical capabilities as well as augment my hair into a weapon. Today when I was getting this unknown force you call aura awakened Professor Goodwitch detected an unknown anomaly. It was like my own abilities were being blocked. As it turns out Samson's parasitic relationship we have has made it so his abilities are mostly dominate. that is why both of us are regarded as having the same semblance." She spoke sad but she was at peace with the reality.

Nora, an orange haired girl known for her hyperactive nature walked up to the two of them and touched Samson. Samson twitched away scared of her. she reacted by grabbing him and yanking him towards her as she began petting him. "Hey lady watch it." Samson yelled as both he and Filia winced in pain.

"You okay." Ruby ran up to Filia.

Filia winced as Samson struggled to get away from the crazy person that seemed to think he was pet. "Yeah" she turned her eyes toward Nora "Nora can you please stop." She spoke through the pain Nora was causing. "Not that your comforting isn't welcome it because we are linked." Nora stopped and looked at her confused as well as some of the slower student to understand what Filia meant. "Samson's side effect are as follows" she spoke as Nora finally let go. "Enhanced strength and endurance, linked nervous system, increased appetite, and death should he be removed against his will."

Everyone froze as she said the last one. Filia gave them a form of scare that was unbelievable. most of them were thinking on everything that she must do in combat when fighting to minimize damage to herself.

Blake seeing this quickly looked at Filia "so what is New Meridian like?" the question caught everyone off guard.

Filia thought on it. "It is a town that is truly something." She spoke fondly of her home city. "Towers that stretch far into the air as airships we call blimps populate its skyline. Ships from the harbor can be heard as far as the Suburban village of Maplecrest. That's just the city in the day at night when it all lights up." Filia stopped talking remembering the sights of New Meridian from her favorite local diner, the multiple parks, even the Water way slums that fish folk inhabit.

Samson saw that they were only getting half a picture. "New Meridian may be a town that screams of promise, but it's anything but." He spoke grimly as he began to paint a drearier picture. "Most people are far from friendly a fair portion view it as a dog eat dog world. Corruption reeks in the streets that rot the town to its core. everyone lives in fear of the Medici crime family as they seek a self-proclaimed land write that was taken over by the Canopy Kingdom centuries ago." His picture was colorful for sure many of them were surprised that the two have different views of the city.

"Well it sounds like a fun time." Jaune said lying through his teeth. after hearing Samson's statement. "Well at least from what Filia said anyway."

there was an unsettling silence in the room. until A female with rabbit ears stammered her question. "Uh, in New Meridian."

Samson eyed her menacingly "What about it?"

The woman still panicked as she spoke and Samson's stare was not helping her. "Are there faunas where you're from?"

Samson and Filia stared at her confused. they never figured out what they were exactly. Filia accidently thought it was the name of a local militia that fought a group of radicals called the White Fang. Blake looked at the two of them and could tell they were not familiar with Remnant terminology yet. "They are people with animalistic traits like Velvet here with her rabbit ears."

Filia stared at her as what she said click in. "Oh, I just lost points on Oobleck's quiz then, shoot." She stated disappointed before getting on track. "Yes, we have something like faunas. were me and Samson are from we call them ferals."

Blake winced a little clearly offended by the term. "it's a little derogatory don't you think?"

"Tell that to the ones that wear that label with pride." Samson spoke up.

"Samson." Filia angrily glared at him. "Most Ferals don't really seem to mind. As Samson stated some like the term since to them, it reflects their tendency to rely on their animalistic instincts."

Blake stared at her interested. "So, what would you say the biggest difference between fauna and feral is?"

Filia thought on it. "Well I don't know much about faunas for start but from what I can tell ferals have more characteristics of the animal of reference but not by much." she eyed the room "I'm sorry Velvet but I may need to use you as example." she stated apologetically. Velvet stood up in front with her. "Velvet, your world rabbit Fauna really only has one pacific trait, her ears. A rabbit feral from my world would more than likely have the ears, tail, and maybe their teeth." She explained horribly she was aware of it though. "Sorry I only have encountered both aquatic and feline ferals. They are mostly the dominate variants in New Meridian."

Blake raised an eyebrow after hearing what she had to say. "You don't mistreat ferals where you're from?"

"I wouldn't put yes down so easy. it's more like many are afraid to try." Filia stated bluntly. "most of them are good people trying to get by. several of Samson's contacts are ferals as well. They can sometimes be a very short fuse though. there is no telling when you said something that allows something as primal as their senses to activate." What Filia stated is not far off from her experience. Samson on multiple occasions had got the two into several fights at the River King Casino do to their short fuses. That said she has encountered Ferals that seem to be the opposite of what Samson has introduced.

Most the students for what seemed like an hour asked Samson what he was capable of afterward so he showed how far he can stretch as well as a few tactics both Filia and him tend to use. after that the day continued about on its usual way. One minor exception is that Samson stayed out in the open from there on out.

Several days later.

A lot of time has passed since Filia first introduced Beacon academy to Samson. for the most part she was treated like anyone else. Granted, several did fear her and kept their distance because of it. Even then, Filia was not exactly alone both Teams JNPR as well as her main team, RWBY stay close with her. in the meantime, however they were not around. Filia went into town to go gather a few things. the class they gave on weapon maintenance was truley a very informative class save for one problem, No one knew about organic weapon maintenance. Fortunately, Samson could help Filia with the list of supplies. to her surprise, Samson is exceptionally low maintenance. He only needs food, and haircare products which Filia herself was not exactly a stranger to. That said, she does not know anything about Remnant's brands.

She was examining bottles trying to figure out what brand to get. Figures she was not familiar with Remnant's grading system. "I should have asked for help on this." She said looking at Samson who was just looking around at the time not fully interested. "Samson, which looks good to you?" she asked him though she had a hunch on what his input would be.

"Kid you're going to want one that is not a two in one conditioner and volume. They may sound good on paper but it does not help me out at all." He stated still scanning the isle for anything suspect to happen.

Filia looked at him shocked for once he had given him an answer that was not a sarcastic or vulgar. He was straight and to the point. "(okay so he takes himself being used for combat seriously. I'll need to remember that.)". that was the only thought in her mind. as she put the two brands she had in hand and looked at the separated brand bottles.

The isle was a lot bigger with twice as many brands on it. Filia looked at it dumbfounded as she looked at the products. Several of the brands boasted of scents which Samson had told her is unneeded unless you are trying to impress.

an hour later and still no answer she decided it may be best to come back with Wiess. she grabbed a few bags of snack food and went to the check out. Outside the small grocery outlet, she let the warmth of the sun hit her face before heading toward a familiar part of town. She had not been here in over a month in a half. Samson looked around as well he figured out quickly that they were in the small back lot that the rift device dropped them in. "A lot has changed since that night Samson, both for the better and worse." she stated looking at the burn marks that the device left.

"No kidding." Samson looked at Filia upside down from his position. "This world has changed the both of us." He let out a sigh slightly depressed over the whole thing. "Look, I know that technically it's my fault for your memories, Eliza, and getting stuck inside a science fiction movie but you know."

Filia closed her eyes with a smile "It was worth it?" She stated calmly "Samson you are possibly the best worse influence I have ever known." Samson burst out laughing at her remark.

"I'm your only point of influence you've ever known." He responded with his menacing voice. Filia was snickering as they were reflecting on their life in New Meridian, unaware of the group drawing near.

"FILIA." a familiar voice called out. Filia opened her eyes and looked to see a panicked Ruby Wiess and Yang running toward her. "Have you seen Blake?" Ruby spoke quickly she seemed to be scared about her disappearance.

"No what happened?" Filia began taking concern thinking back on it she didn't see her when she went off to bed either.

"Wiess happened." Yang just bluntly stated to Wiess' annoyance "Apparently, Blake has a long history of hatting the Schnee dust company." Yang read Filia's vacant explanation and rolled her eyes. "Do you need to know about the dust company or why she would hate them?" Yang even after discovering where she is from.

"Just give me the reason Blake is missing." She stated calmly. Samson was surprisingly staying quiet which isn't like him to a degree.

"Okay long story short Blake was a Fauna." Yang went to the point as she continued. "Wiess' family has had a long history of simply put using Faunas as for slave like labor. It's one of the main reason the White Fang exist." as Yang was about to continue Filia stopped her.

"I think I understand. I'm guessing Blake was a former member." Filia spoke up before Looking to Samson. Where do you think, we should check?" Samson looked at her annoyed at her question she sighed looking at him "Sorry force of habit." she then looked at Ruby and the others to ask.

Wiess cut her off quickly "We were planning to split up we just saw you enter the alley." She then looked around confused. "Why did you go into here, you don't exactly hide Samson anymore."

Filia's eyes lit up realizing that they were not aware of it. she pointed a burnt shaped circle that meshed between a wall and part of the floor. "This alley was the first thing I saw when I first arrived. Over there in fact is where the weird device first dropped me off."

"Oh, I didn't know." Ruby spoke up shocked looking at the burnt circle "How did it happen?"

Samson tilted himself to be seeable. "Hey we got other problems right now okay." Filia simply nodded in agreement as she looked back at them. "So, what is the plan?"

Ruby paced around a little trying to formulate a plan. She walked toward Yang the Wiess circled around Filia and Samson as she thought about it. Her silvered eyes got serious as she looked at them. "We can cover more ground if we split up." most of them nodded looking at her. "Yang check the clubs, Wiess Head toward the commercial district Filia you and Samson check by some of the residential area. I'll handle the harbor, we'll meet up in a few hours okay?" everyone nodded in agreement as they ran to their directives.

Several hours later.

The residential communities were not much to gawk at as Filia and Samson looked around for their missing friend. Between the crowded streets, small benders, and local park it seemed to be just a normal day no way to track down what could only be called a ninja from one of Filia's old comic books. Suddenly Filia's new phone went off. "Uh, hello?" She spoke into the strange phone device.

"Filia, it's Wiess get here now! Blake is in trouble." Wiess's voice came from the device. For a quick second Filia removed her head for a quick second to see if she was around. "We are by the harbor." She hung up just as fast.

"Samson, we need to get to the harbor now." Filia turned around and began running down the street she just came cutting through alleys to reach the harbor. She was clear across town making it a long travel in front of them. Crossing across a street She and Samson heard a giant explosion the cloud rising from the Harbor. "We won't get there in time." She panicked still dashing toward a busy street.

"Hold on" Samson yelled being serious with his actions. He shot two tentacles out grabbing onto a street lamp tossing the two of them onto the rooftops. Filia continued her dash toward the city as Samson looked for a faster route. Suddenly something caught his eye. He began to grin looking down toward Filia. "I got a crazy borderline suicidal plan." Filia's eyes focused on him as she ran. "Just hold on while I find an opening." She nodded to it still dashing toward the rising smoke cloud several other explosions could be heard much clearer now. "NOW JUMP!" Samson's yell was his usual que if one was ever needed.

Filia jumped to have Samson's free shaped body toss the two of them off a building. Filia began to scream as Samson latched onto another street light treating it like a painful swing. both winced as their attached roots tested against her weight. luckily it was holding thanks to its infected durability. The two landed on a speeding police truck heading toward the area.

within minutes they were making up for lost time. as they arrived they did not hear anything. "(This can't be good.)" Filia thought to herself as she ran into the area. She saw Yang and Wiess looking at the carnage. as she dashed toward them. "Wiess, Yang I came as fast as I could." she said panting. "where's Blake and Ruby?" the two were silent. "No don't tell me."

Yang's eyes widened "What are you talking about she's over there with her new friend." pointing over toward Ruby looking around the area. "she was there a second ago."

Filia exhaled her suspended breath in fear of the worse. "Thank heavens" she mustered from under her breath.

The three had to wait for Ruby and Blake as well as a person that looked to be another one of the faunas that lived on Remnant to do their police reports. as they waited Samson began to grunt. "Kid, I think I see something by those boxes, let's check it when you get a chance." She nodded waiting for Wiess to hammer in Blake about being reckless and apologize as she began to lay into her Filia made a slip toward the crates. there was not much to them when she looked at them nothing out of the ordinary. She slowly walked through the containers before coming to a halt. in front of them appeared to be a small puddle of red liquid. Filia walked up to it and dipped her fingers in it. she recognizes that kind of viscosity anywhere, it was blood. she began to rub it between the two fingers she dipped in before Samson let out a low animalistic growl. The only time Samson has done that is when he detects a low threat, annoyed beyond belief or someone he did not liked. Suddenly the liquid in her hand moved to jump out of her hand and into the small puddle.

"that's strange the only time I've seen blood do that is if..." Filia's eyes widened. "Oh no." she looked at Samson who confirmed what she feared. "Eliza is here?" her eyes began to fill with panic.

"Filia listen we can deal with her in our own time, for now let's keep this between us." Samson spoke trying to make smart decision. Filia nodded as she looked at the slow-moving puddle and ran back to her friends.

Epilogue

Jaune and Pyrrha were yet again training with one another on the roof of the school. as usual it was just more aura training. "Now Jaune" Pyrrha spoke up calmly looking at his posture "I want you to hold that pose and focus on breathing no distractions I will be back with the next part of tonight's training." She watched him stay still satisfied with his dedication. she turned to leave as he held the posture.

or he would of if his scroll didn't ring. he jumped startled by it. who could be calling him? his sisters were not supposed to till a few days from now and even then, it would not be now of night. he went and looked at his scroll to see who it was. "Unknown Number" was plastered across the device. he stared for a few seconds before accepting the call.

"Hello?" He asked calmly into the device.

"What I get reception down here? Sweet! hey I need three Meat lovers stat." A female's voice could be heard but something was off about it. her voice sounded slightly like it was electronic. "You guys do delivery, right?"

"Um, I think you have the wrong number." Jaune stated slightly confused at the mystery woman.

"Huh? WHAD YA MEAN I GOT THE WRONG NUMBER? I'M LOOKIN AT IT RIGHT NOW IN DE PHONE BOOK."

"Phone book?" Jaune listened to this crazy person continue to speak. as he listens to her rant Pyrrha climbed back up with what appeared to be two sticks. she stood there confused as she saw him on it. "Look if you don't mind your interrupting my training."

"OH, YOU'LL NEED THAT TRAINING DUMBASS CAUSE IMMA COMIN!" Jaune backed away from the device as whoever was on the other side screamed at him. Pyrrha walked up and examined the number before gesturing if she could. Jaune Obliged.

"Hello?" She spoke calmly.

"OH, NOW THE NICE HELP COMES! LADY, YOU'D BEST BE FIRING THAT LAZY SACK." The livid woman was still going ballistic to her surprise.

"I'm very sorry miss, uh what was your name?" Pyrrha began acting politely toward her.

"It's Peacock" She spoke still fairly angered at Jaune "I need five pies, two meat lovers, one cheese, one vegetarian and, one sec. HEY, WINDMILL WHAT YOU SAY YOU WANTED?" there was a pause "OKAY. make that three meat lovers, I think."

"Right away miss. can I have an address?" Pyrrha was confused but put the act up in hopes of getting any information from the prank caller.

"Yeah were on 8th and broker. west side of Meridian."

Pyyrah's eyes widened "Meridian?" Jaune looked at her in shock as she spoke "as in New Meridian?"

"Uh, duh." Peacock simply remarked. "why you ask that."

"Uh, no reason" She spoke quickly before continuing with a final question "Hey do the Names Filia or Samson ring a bell?"