Ruby was following Weiss to the courtyard, and she asked, "Weiss, who is it? What's the big deal?"

Weiss responded with only one word, "Winter."

"Wait..." said Ruby, "You mean your sister?"

"Winter!" cried Weiss, and the three then ran up to her.

Winter is a tall and fair-skinned young woman with slate-blue eyes. She wore her white hair tied up in a bun, high on the left side of the back of her head, while her bangs are shaped around the right side of her face, a small curled lock of hair reaching almost to her left shoulder. Winter also has a sword like her sister's, but it was a typical sword rather than a rapier, and it could be split into two different swords.

"Winter!" said Weiss, "I'm so happy to see you! Oh, your presence honor's us."

She then bowed in front of Winter.

Winter walked towards the group and said, "Beacon, it's been a long time. The air feels... different."

"Well," said Ruby, "It is fall, so the air probably does feel colder." Weiss then punched Ruby on the shoulder hard.

"So, what are you doing here?" asked Weiss.

"Classified," said Winter.

"Oh, right, well how long will you be staying here?"

"Classified."

Weiss was so happy to see Winter she started rambling until Winter stopped her. "So," said Winter, "How have you been?"

"Oh," said Weiss, "Splendid, thank you for asking. I'm actually at the top ranking of our sparring class The rest of my studies are going wonderfully too. I'm-"

Winter then smacked Weiss on the head so hard she left a bump on her head and said, "Silence you Boob. I didn't ask about your rankings, I asked how have you been. Have you been eating properly? Have you taken up any hobbies? Are you making new friends?"

"Well," said Weiss, "There's Ruby."

Ruby then snorts and says, "Boob." She then pushes the bump back into Weiss' head.

Winter looked at Ruby and said, "I see. So you're the leader my sister wrote of. How appropriately... underwhelming."

"Umm," said Ruby, "Thank you?"

"Greetings Ruby Rose, I would like to thank you both for taking an interest in my sister." "Of course," said Ruby, trying to look professional, "The honor is in my... Court." She then stumbled and almost fell.

"Hey guys, there you are!" said Seth, "We were looking for you! We wanted some advice on who to use ne-"

Seth then noticed Winter, and asked, "Hello, who's this?"

"This is Winter, my sister," said Weiss.

"Oh, Winter? Pleasure to meet you," said Seth, as he shook her hand, "Weiss has told me all about you. All good things, all good things. I'm sure you've seen Eva, correct?"

"EH VOI!"

"An animal on your head, how... Inappropriate."

Eva then got angry, and slammed right into Winter with Quick Attack.

"WOAH! EVA, NO! I am so sorry about that Winter!"

"Winter, are you okay?"

"Hey, she got lucky. Be thankful she didn't insult Pikachu. Now that would be a real shock!"

Seth, Eva and Ruby laughed, while Weiss helped Winter up.

"Now, if you'll excuse me, I have business with the General and your Headmaster. But seeing as I'm early, why don't you escort me to your quarters?"

"Really?" asked Weiss.

"Yes," replied Winter, "I would like to inspect them and make sure that they're up to my personal standards."

"Of course. Just so you know, the bunk beds only look unstable."

"Bunk beds?"

"I'll see you guys la..., I mean," Ruby then stopped before continuing, "I will reconvene with you at a later...Juncture. At a juncture, yeah."

Seth and Eva just laughed and followed Ruby.

The man from the bar arrived at Beacon and dismantled one of the Atlas robots.

"Hey!" he cried, "Yeah, I'm talking to you, Ice Queen."

The other Atlesian Knights prepared to avenge their fallen brethren.

"Halt!" said Winter.

Weiss then walked up to the man and said, "Excuse me, do you know who you're talking to?"

The man, obviously drunk, put his hand on Weiss' face and said, "Sssssshhhhh, not you."

He then walked towards Winter and said, "You."

A raven near by then cawed, and flew off.

"Saw that gaudy ship of yours in town," said the stranger, "guess you're here too."

"I'm standing right before you," said Winter.

"So it would seem."

"You realize you just destroyed Atlas Military property?"

"Oh this?" The man then pointed to the dismembered robots and said in sarcasm, "I'm sorry, I mistook this for some kind of sentient garbage."

"I don't have time for your immature games Qrow," said Winter.

"Wait," said Weiss, "you know each other?"

"Geez," said Qrow, "you Atlas Specialists think you're so special, don't you?"

"It's in the title," responded Winter.

"You know what you really are? A bunch of sell outs. Just like your boss."

"I have heard enough!"

"Oh I heard too. I heard old Ironwood turned his back on Ozpin."

"Ozpin?" asked Weiss.

"Weiss," said Winter, "It's time for you to go."

"Listen to your big sister Weiss," said Qrow, "She'll protect you. Just like Atlas is gonna protect all of us, huh?"

Winter narrowed her eyes and said, "If you don't watch your tongue, I will gladly remove it."

"Alright then," said Qrow, "come take it."

Winter then charged at Qrow. Winter stabbed at Qrow, but he dodged her swords with little effort.

Qrow got his sword out and started slashing at Winter, who dodged every slash with back flips.

Ruby and Seth came to see what the commotion was.

"What's going on?" asked Ruby.

"Some random guy just attacked my sister!" said Weiss.

"What, who would do something like thaaaaAAAAAT IS MY UNCLE!"

"What!?" cried Weiss and Seth.

"Voi?"

"Kick her but Uncle Qrow!" cheered Ruby.

"Teach him respect Winter!" said Weiss.

"I...I don't even know who to cheer for anymore," said Seth.

Eva then got down, and opened the Ultra Ball.

Winter then jumped up to a column and climbed it, and jumped down, and made a giant crater. Qrow managed to dodge in time. Qrow and Winter started to exchange blows. Winter then summoned a massive Glyph and millions of small birds started to fly around Qrow. Winter and Qrow then got ready to charge, but then a giant blast blocked them.

From the sky, came Mewtwo, who looked at the two with death stares. He picked them up with his Psychic Powers, and said, What is this about?

"He started the altercation!" said Winter.

"That's not true," said Qrow, "She attacked first."

I DON'T GIVE A DAMN ABOUT WHO STARTED IT FIRST! yelled Mewtwo, I'M FINISHING IT NOW!

Mewtwo's eyes then glowed, and he said, Now, you two are going to stop fighting, shake hands, and act like grown up ADULTS, and not throw tantrums like toddlers!

"I refuse to sink to his level!" said Winter.

"I'm not even looking at her," said Qrow.

Mewtwo then took a Dust Crystal, and turned it to actual dust without hurting himself to demonstrate what he would do.

I can make you both sorry for this occasion in more ways than one.

"Thank you Mewtwo," said Ironwood, who just appeared on the scene, "Qrow, what are you doing here?"

"I could ask you the same thing," replied Qrow.

"Now now, everyone," said Ozpin, "There is a sanctioned fight happening at the colosseum that I can assure you has better seats. And popcorn."

"Break it up everyone," said Glynda, "We will take care of this mess."

Ruby then launched herself at Qrow and latched herself to his arm.

"Oh it's so good to see you!" said Ruby, "Did you miss me? DID YOU MISS ME!?"

"Nope," said Qrow joking as he ruffled Ruby's hair.

"Qrow," said Ozpin, "A word please?"

"I think I'm in trouble," said Qrow.

"You did kind of tear up the court yard," replied Ruby.

"Yeah, I did, catch you later kid." Qrow then walked off.

"Seth, you too."

"Mewtwo, return."

Mewtwo returned to his Poke Ball, and Seth headed off with Eva.

In Ozpin's office, Winter gave Qrow a scolding.

"What were you thinking!?" complained Winter.

"If you were one of my men, I'd have you shot!" said Ironwood.

"If I were one of your men, I'd shoot myself," said Qrow.

"Well," said Glynda, "While I wouldn't condone this behavior, retaliating like you did certainly didn't help the situation."

"He was drunk!"

"He's always drunk!"

They all turned to see Qrow drinking from a flask.

"Nice way to improvise," said Seth

Eva then laughed.

Ozpin sighed, "Qrow, why are you here?"

"You've been out of contact for weeks!" said Ironwood, "You can't go dark on the field like that!"

"I'm not one of your special operatives Jimmy!" said Qrow.

"General," scolded Winter.

"Whatever," said Qrow, "You told me to get intel on out enemy, and I'm telling you that our enemy is here."

"We also know that our enemy is her Qrow," said Ironwood.

"Oh!" said Qrow with irritation, "Oh you know! Well, thank goodness that I'm out there risking my life to keep you all informed!"

Ironwood sighed, "Qrow!"

"Communication's a two way street pal!" Qrow then took out his Scroll and said, "See this? That's the SEND button!"

"They had reason to assume you've been compromised," said Winter.

"And I have reason to assume you don't need to be here! Seriously, who invited her!?"

The silence was broken by Seth burping, and then he said, "Excuse me, sorry. I had pizza for a snack."

Ironwood then said, "Schnee, we will discuss this later back on my ship."

"But sir," Winter protested.

"Leave." ordered Ironwood.

Winter then saluted and said, "Yes sir."

She then gave Qrow a dark look and left in the elevator.

Eva then waved goodbye, and Winter had to use all her composure not to fawn as Eva made a cute noise.

"So, why's the kid here?" asked Qrow.

"He's a Pokemon Trainer."

Qrow then got serious, and asked, "Trainer? Pokemon? But-"

"We're actually from another planet," said Seth.

Seth then showed his Rotom Phone, his battle records and his license.

They then turned back to Qrow and Ironwood said, "Go on."

"Your little infiltrater isn't just another pawn," said Qrow, "They're the one responsible for Autumn's condition."

"What!?" said Glynda.

"Despite what the world thinks, the people in this room aren't just students or teachers or generals or headmasters. The people in this room, the leaders of the other two academies, we're the one who keep the world safe from the evil no one even knows about. It's why we meet behind closed doors, why we work in the shadows. So you tell me James, when you brought your military to Vale, did you think you were being discreet, or did you just not give a damn?"

"He does have a point there General," said Seth.

"Discreet wasn't working," said Ironwood, taking out his scroll. A hologram of Vale, the colosseum, the Atlas Military and Beacon appeared. "I came here," said Ironwood, "because this is what was necessary."

"You're here because Ozpin wanted you here!" argued Qrow, "He made you part of this inner circle and opened your eyes to the real fight that's going on right in front of us!"

"And I am grateful."

"Oh, well, you really got a funny way of showing it."

"The people of vale needed someone to protect them, someone who would act. When they look to the sky, and they see my army, they feel safe, and our enemies feel our strength."

Qrow then laughs and says, "You think that they're scared of a few little ships? I've been out there and I've seen the things she's made and let me tell you... they are fear."

"And fear brings the Grimm, right?" asked Seth.

"Yes, said Ozpin, "A guardian is a symbol of comfort. But an army is a symbol of conflict. There's an energy in the air now, a question in the back of people's minds: If this is the size of our defenses, then what are we expecting to fight?"

Everyone then looked at Ironwood in disappointment. The general then picked up his scroll and asked, "So then, what do you suggest we do?"

"I suggest we find our guardian," replied Ozpin.

"And you're sure it was him?" asked Cinder.

Mercury had seen the fight between Qrow and Winter and ran to tell Cinder and Emerald.

"Bad hair, used a scythe and smelled like my dad after a long day," replied Mercury.

"What do we do?" asked Emerald.

"Go to your rooms for tonight. I will prepare everything for tomorrow," said Cinder, as she used an app to tinker with the Tournament.