Chp. 19: Operations
Library
September 5, 2020
The next day, many of the students were sitting at some tables and desks in a large library. Seated at a table were Teams RWBY and JNPR, and seated at the table next to the were Teams GRMA and CFDT. The four teams were looking at some papers, which were filled with many options of courses and special operations to learn and take.
"So what are you guys planning to take?" Yang asked.
"I plan to take science and engineering. And maybe take some flying lessons," Allen answered. "I'm taking those courses because I want to make use of my semblance."
"Oh yeah. Your semblance allows you to understand the ins and outs of any piece of technology just by looking at it," Jaune said.
"A semblance that makes you smarter. A lot of uses for that," Weiss said.
"How do you think I instantly knew how to use a paladin and used it to kick Watts' ass back in Knoxville?" Allen asked.
"Reading a manual? I mean, Torchwick told us that Neo learned how to fly a bullhead by reading its manual," Blake said.
"That's true. The only limit to my semblance though is that I suffer a massive headache if I overuse my semblance. I was bed ridden for several hours because my headache was so bad," Allen said.
"At least you got better," Kelly said.
"All team leaders are to have mandatory classes that involve leadership," Jaune said.
"And it's gonna be such a pain," Ruby said.
"Kelly, Jaune, and I will be taking some training on medical practices," Ren said.
"We do need some medical knowledge," Weiss said.
"Guys!" a voice called.
The teams turned their heads to see Teams OBSA and JAAR approaching them.
"Mind if we join you guys?" Oscar asked.
"No, not at all," Ruby answered.
The two teams then all took a seat at the table next to Teams GRMA and CFDT's table.
"So what courses are you guys taking?" Robert asked OBSA and JAAR.
"We're not sure yet. We're still figuring that out," Watson answered.
"Except for Azumi. She seems to have her options made," Jesse said.
"What about you guys?" Ilia asked.
"I plan to train in detective work," Britney said.
"I plan to take the same course too," Pyrrha said.
"Me three!" Nora exclaimed.
"Me four actually!" Azumi exclaimed with a raised hand.
"Future junior detectives?" a voice called out.
Everyone turned their heads to see Sun and Neptune standing in front of them.
"Hey there, Sun. Whacha doing?" Kendra asked.
"Just see what you guys are up to," Sun answered.
"And we overheard some of you wanting to become detectives," Neptune said.
"Junior detectives," Sun exclaimed as he and Neptune pulled out a badge and showed them off.
"You know what, sign me up for detective work," Watson said. "By the way, do you guys have those fake mustaches?"
"Mustaches? No, we don't," Neptune answered.
"Yeah. Pffft! It makes us look silly," Sun added.
Something falls out of Sun's pants. Everyone looked down at the object and saw that it was a fake brown mustache. They all look back up at the two boys, some with raised eyebrows, and some with smirks on their faces.
"That's... uhhh..." Sun tries to find an excuse
"It's a sticky note!" Neptune cuts in.
"That 'sticky note' is furry," Jacket said.
"Really, dude?" Sun asked Neptune.
"It was the first thing that came into my mind," Neptune said.
"Where can I get one of those?" Watson asked.
Everyone turned their heads to face Watson.
"What?" he asked.
Unknown Office
Meanwhile inside a large office, Professor Ozpin, Professor Theodore, Professor Bellrose, General Ironwood, and Keaton all sat at a large circular table in the middle of the room. The double doors open to reveal Qrow as he walks inside the room and stands in front of everyone present.
"Any luck yet?" Bellrose asked.
"No sign of her yet. If she were to be in Vale right now, we would have noticed signs right now," Qrow answered.
"Damn it!" Ironwood shouted as he pounded his fist on the table. "Then she could be anywhere by now."
"The U.H.L. and the rest of the world is all out looking for Salem. She can't stay in hiding forever," Keaton said.
"Major Gordon's right. The Big One will have to come out at some point in time," Theodore said.
"And on to another topic, the new cult, The Order of Salem's Temple," Ozpin said.
"Right. It was very evident that they were the ones who broke Watts, Callows, and Taurus out of transport and are still on the loose. We have labeled the O.S.T. as an official terrorist organization," Keaton said.
"And the O.S.T. numbers will definitely give Salem an advantage with their numbers being in the millions. Some would be potential spies for her," Ironwood said.
"We'll have to be more cautious when letting people in then. This is indeed something that cannot be ignored," Ozpin said.
"We just need to keep our eyes open and train the new recruits," Keaton said.
Buchanan, Liberia
Sunset Beach
Meanwhile at shores of Sunset Beach in Buchanan, Liberia, three men and one woman were laying out on the beach, drinking beer next to a small beach hut. As they were laying around interacting with each other, something rises out of the water and makes its way to shore. They soon noticed what was coming out of the sea water. It was Salem, with her long hair completely down and soaked, along with the rest of her naked body. The four drunk onlookers upon looking at her nude body began hooting and cheering.
"Look at those titties!" one of the men said.
"Nice pussy, good looking!" the second man said.
"What's with all the body make up?" the third man said.
"You look sexy. I'd love to make out with you!" the woman said.
"Why don't you get over here and I can give you a real good rim job," the second man said.
"We can show you a real good time," the first man said.
Salem ignored the comments made to her and turned her head at the woman.
"You," she said, pointing at the woman. "Your clothes. Give them to me."
"Oh, I see. You want us to grind don't you?" the woman said as she groped the left side of her chest with her left hand and slipped her right hand into her skirt.
Salem deadpanned at the four people for a moment before snapping her fingers. As soon as her fingers snapped, The Hound burst out of the water behind Salem and landed on all fours in front of Salem, letting out a growl at the four people. The four drunk bystanders screamed just as The Hound charged at them.
A few minutes later, Salem steps out of the beach hut, wearing the woman's clothes. She wore a red skirt that went down to her ankles. The left side of her skirt is open from the hip down with a gold hoop accent at the top side. She also wore a matching crop top that was held up by straps tied around her neck.
Salem looks down at herself in her new attire.
"Not my look or color, but it will have to do for now," she said.
She looks over at The Hound as it was laying on the sand next to the mangled dead bodies of the four people with the woman naked. Salem walks over toward the intelligent Grimm and climbs on its back.
"Take me home," she ordered her pet Grimm.
The Hound gets up on all fours with its master on its back and then runs into the jungle.