It has been hours since Jaune and Willow inspected the changes they implemented.

Suffice it to say, they were both satisfied. The level of safety has become astonishing. Putting into place proper safety procedures and protocol? Can you imagine it? The workers are happy things have changed.

"There are more things we can improve upon," said Jaune. He didn't want to open yet, as he wanted to improve more. However, asking the opinion of the workers, he decided to open. "We can implement more things later as we go. For now, this was a great success".

"This is more than a great success, Jaune," said Willow. This was beyond her imagination. Even when her father was the one running the company, it was not like this. "All you've done, it is my father and I's dream. This was something we strived for. That is until I became blind with love".

Willow was saddened at her thoughts. However, if she never met Jacques, she wouldn't have had three amazing kids. The only good thing Jacques was able to give her.

"I can't thank you enough, Jaune," said Willow. She was glad she decided to give love a second chance. "For everything you have done for me and my family".

Jaune looked at Willow with a loving smile.

"No need to thank me, Willow," said Jaune. "There is no need for thanks, it is only right that we help each other. We're family now".

Family.

Willow smiled at that.

The family was weird and complicated since Willow knew that Winter was in love with Jaune. But, she would rather her daughter be with Jaune than be with a man that Jacques had prepared for her. Or any man that is not Jaune.

It was a weird thought, but she didn't care. Her life was not normal the moment she fell in love with Jaune. And she wouldn't have it any other way.

"So? What did you think of the Hi-Viz Overall that I designed?" asked Jaune. During the talk with the employees regarding safety, he showed the ability of the safety suit. Willow was there. "Do you think there are other things we can do to improve upon it?".

Willow thought about and answer.

"Truth be told?" said Willow. She looked at Jaune and gave an honest opinion of the safety suit's capability. "I think it is overkill. But I know how dangerous it could get in the mines. And at this moment, I can't think of anything we can add to it. It already is jam-packed full of safety features".

Jaune and Willow continued to converse about company matters.

…

Patch, Rose/Xiao Long Household.

Boredom. That was what the four girls of RWBY were feeling.

All was well earlier. Blake was having a nice time doing her thing with her novel. Weiss was enjoying her time on the scroll searching for something. And Ruby bugged Weiss, asking her what she was looking up, but Wiess refused to answer.

All was well, but due to Yang, this all went downhill. She kept bugging the others about how bored she was to the point the others became bored as well.

Summer saw this and she decided to intervene.

"You girls need to go outside and have a little bit of fun," said Summer. She saw how miserable the group was being coped up inside the house. "Come on, I know you girls were expecting great things, but real life does get in the way sometimes. But that's no reason to mope around"

"But mom! Magic! It was going to be awesome!" said Yang. She was whining. Something Blake and Weiss have not seen her do. "Besides, what is cooler than magic? Can you name one thing?".

"Oh, I don't know. How about being a cool Huntress than can kick any Grimm butt with a single glance?" said Summer.

"But your eyes are magic! Therefore, not cooler than magic, because it is magic," said Yang. She was not letting this go.

Summer couldn't say anything, Yang was right. Her eye's ability was magic.

"Yang. Please stop bumming out everyone else," said Summer. She sighed at her daughter. "If you continue doing that, I will ground you to your room".

Yang became wide-eyed.

"You can't do that!" said Yang. She was hoping Summer would do no such thing.

"I can and I will if you continue this act," said Summer. She didn't like seeing her daughter this way. And she did not want her to affect her friends as well. "Now, get up and do something to keep your mind away from the training you should have gotten today".

Yang sighed.

"Fine! I'll bring the others to the club in Vale," said Yang. She crossed her arms.

"That's alright," said Summer. "You're a big girl and you can take care of yourself. As long as there are no property damages done".

"No promises, Mom," said Yang. She was planning to bring the girls to Junior's club. "He is going to be surprised to see me again".

Summer sighed. She didn't know why, but she felt there would be a bit of a headache later.

"Come on, girls," said Yang. She motioned for them to follow her. "Let's head to town, have fun".

Yang and company headed to Vale and are about to set it on fire.

…

Atlas, Schnee Manor…

Whitley can be seen helping Winter pack her things. She plans to head to Vale.

After being honorably discharged from her military service, Winter spoke to Glynda if they have an opening at Beacon.

Luckily, Glynda has been looking for an assistant to help her assess the students during Combat Class. A new set of eyes would be helpful indeed.

"Whitley, are you sure you're going to be okay here alone?" asked Winter. She didn't want to be the sister that left her brother again. "I'm fine staying here in Atlas if need be".

"Nonsense, sister. I will be fine," said Whitley. He smiled at his sister. It was obvious she is trying to get closer to Jaune. But he was not about to tell her that. "I will have mother and Klein here with me. Plus, Jaune comes by often".

Winter was going to say something, but Whitley continued speaking.

"And, once I am done with my regular studies, I plan to apply to combat school in Vale," said Whitley. He would have applied to a pre-combat school in Atlas, but after visiting a few, he decided to apply elsewhere. He didn't want to be a snob again. "I already made my school choices and have sent my applications. With any luck, I should be able to get into Pharos Academy in Vale or Signal Academy in Patch".

"So, you've decided to take the Huntsman path like the rest of the family?" said Winter. Whitley nodded at her. "I guess being a Huntsman and Huntress runs in the family. Even mother was trained to be a Huntress before Jacques came along. As for getting into either Pharos or Signal, it is doubtful that you wouldn't get in. With Jaune's training, you are leagues ahead of the other prospective students. Which you can show during your interview".

"You know, sister," said Whitley. He felt this way for a while now. "I'm not sure why, but when I think about being a Huntsman, I have this desire of giving it my all. No shortcuts and no underhanded advantages given by others. A small part of it is because it has been a dream of mine, and a big part, is because I don't want to disappoint Jaune. I have never felt wanting to push myself this much even with Jacques".

Winter smiled at her brother. She could tell that her brother saw Jaune as someone he considered important. She did too.

…

Before heading to Menagerie, Jaune wanted to stop over at Mantle. He wanted to meet a friend he hasn't seen for a while.

"What are we doing here, Jaune?" asked Willow. She remembered that Jaune has never been to Mantle before. Who could he be visiting?

"I'm here to visit a friend I met during the Vytal Festival," said Jaune. He sighed. He wanted to visit her a while back, but he didn't have time with everything he has been up to. "I wanted to know how she's doing".

[You're only saying that, but the truth is, you are interested in Penny. What was it that you called her when you first met? Right, you called her Beautiful. Or was it Gorgeous? Never mind, it is something along those lines]

"Hey!" said Jaune in his mind. "I only said that because she is. I have never seen such amazing Robotics. Plus, she has a soul. It was just amazing".

[Sure, keep telling yourself that. Why don't you just be honest with yourself? It would be much better if you did]

"I am being truthful," said Jaune. He hmphed Alice. "I have only known Penny for a little while. I am just worried about her after what happened to her counterpart in the other Remnant. I just wanted to make sure she is okay".

[You say that now, but I bet in the future, there will be little Jaune and Penny babies]

"Huh? I don't even think that is possible," said Jaune. As amazing as Penny was, he could tell that she was incapable of reproducing. "Penny is completely mechanical, her body that is. She has no biological parts to reproduce".

[That may be the case, but I do remember a conversation between you both before. You said that you will try and find a way to help her get a human body. It is something you are capable of doing now. Just as you did for the Penny from the other world. That is why you are here, isn't it? To fulfill your promise to Penny during the Vytal Festival?]

"You know, sometimes, I hate that you know me so well," said Jaune. He sighed at Alice.

[What can I say? I am a part of you]

Jaune shook his head and made his to Penny's current abode.

...

Vale.

Blake was on the ground hugging her knees in fear.

Weiss was shocked at what she was seeing.

Ruby was ecstatic at the scene, same with her sister, Yang.

"Yeah!" said Ruby. She was smiling. "Girl's night!"

What they were looking at was a club burning to the ground.

Junior, the owner of the club, and his two bouncers were cowering in fear. They couldn't do anything to stop the incident. They tried and failed.

You may think that this was caused by team RWBY, but it was not.