RWBY: Team CRML

Chapter 60

Liam

Waking up in the hotel room, Liam looked to the spot next to him. Weiss was sound asleep, her clothes scattered across the room and the blanket being the only thing covering her. Smiling at her, Liam leaned down and kissed her forehead.

As he pulled away, Weiss' eyes fluttered open. "Mmm." she moaned as she sat up, holding the blanket to her chest. "Morning already?"

"I wish last night could've lasted forever." Liam said as he began getting dressed.

Once he pulled his jeans on, he turned the TV on. "You wanna see who won last night?" he asked her.

"Definitely!"

Flipping through a few channels, he stopped on the news cast. "Last night at Robyn Hill's celebratory party, a horrific tragedy struck." the image switched to the outside of the building, showing inured people getting put into the back of ambulances. "The Protector of Mantle, Penny, had apparently gone on a massacre, killing countless people. Among them was Chrome Belladonna, son of Ghira and Kali Belladonna."

"What?!" Liam got to his feet as Weiss stared at the screen in horror.

The two looked to one another. "Liam-"

"We need to go, now!" Liam said as he quickly put the rest of his clothes on. Weiss followed his lead, getting dressed before the two dashed out the door.

Minutes later

Making it back to Atlas Academy, the two rushed into General Ironwood's office, only to stop as Winter walked out of the door. "Winter?!" Weiss said, getting her attention.

"Yes?"

"Is it true?" Liam asked. "About Chrome? And what happened at the party?"

"You two saw the news..." Winter said softly. "Yes, someone killed and injured countless people at the party, however, Penny is not the culprit. And Chrome is fine. I'm going to see him now, actually."

"We're coming with." Weiss said.

Winter nodded and the three of them walked to the infirmary. Walking into the room, Chrome sat in one of the beds. Beside him were, Nicci, Marek, Yang and Ruby. "So, how was my death?" he asked, sarcastically.

Yang hit his shoulder gently. "Everyone in Atlas should believe you're dead. Including our father." Winter gestured to herself and Weiss. "As long as you stay under the radar, you'll be fine for quite some time."

"What about Tyrian?" Ruby asked.

"We'll get some people on it but for right now-"

"I want to help." Liam stepped forward. "With Tyrian."

Winter glanced back at him. "I don't think you'd be able to-"

"I want to help." Liam enunciated.

Winter was silent for a few seconds. "Very well. When we get our team together, I'll let you know."

She turned back around to help Chrome.

Weiss grabbed Liam's arm, getting his attention. "What are you doing?" she whispered. "You saw the newscast! He killed countless people like it was nothing."

"Which is why the more people we have after him the better." Liam replied. "I'll be fine. I always am."

"Now," Winter got everyone's attention. "I didn't only come here to check on the patient. I also came to let you all know that Robyn Hill has taken things into her own hands since she lost the election. She has attacked military vehicles and stolen supplies. Ruby, I'll need you and your team to help Clover with this situation."

"What about us?" Nicci asked.

"Since your leader is currently injured, you three can have the day off, if you choose." Winter replied.

"I'm going to stay." Nicci said without hesitation.

"I'll help with whatever you need, Winter." Marek told her. "I need to find Tyrian."

"By the tone of your voice, I assume you know him?" Winter asked.

"We have...history." Marek replied. "Just know, I won't be looking to bring him in alive. That psychopath has hurt too many people."

Winter and the others were shocked at the amount of hatred Marek had in his voice. "I don't know what he may have done to you, but Tyrian could provide information on Salem. We need him alive."

Marek looked to the ground. "Right."

"Now, for those who are helping, we need to go now." Winter said. "Grab what you need and meet at the airship."

Liam, Weiss, Marek, Ruby and Yang all got to their feet. Nicci stayed by Chrome's side.

A few hours later

Chrome/Nicci

Looking over at the door as it opened, Ruby, her team, Marek and Liam walked into the infirmary. "How'd it go?" Nicci asked.

"Not good." Liam replied. "Robyn got away."

"That's not all." Marek said. "Jacques sent a letter to Ironwood."

"A letter?"

"He's invited everyone to the Schnee mansion." Weiss said. "He's going to make Ironwood defend his seat on the council."

"That...doesn't sound good."

"It's not." Blake said, crossing her arms.

"When is this happening?" Chrome asked.

"Tomorrow."

There were a few seconds of silence. "I'm sure General Ironwood is-"

"I'm coming with." Chrome said suddenly, cutting Ruby off.

"You're in no position to-"

Chrome pushed himself out of bed, only to collapse to his knees as he held his side. Nicci and Yang quickly rushed to his side to help him back into bed. However, he gently pushed them away as he got to his feet. "I-I'm fine." he told them as he stood up straight. "Look, I might be injured, but I have to come with."

"Why?" Liam asked.

"It's so he can see our mother." Weiss told everyone. "She's going to be there."

"This might be the only chance I get to see her." Chrome said. "I have to come with."

End of chapter 60