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Hello Everyone, I am here with an update to Aura of the Azure. For starters, I would like to thank everyone for liking the recent chapter and for the decisions. Also I can't thank you all enough for supporting my decision to take a break from the story. A few personal things occurred that made it hard for me to write and it got in the way more than I would have liked. Inspiration is a truly fickle mistress.

Though I do want to make this clear, first the story is NOT CANCELED. I still plan on seeing this through and I have a few ideas for Volume 6. It's taking a bit longer than I thought to get back to it, but I will get back to the story. Also, I a conflicted on how to proceed next. Should it be a gag chapter or should I just continue with the main story into Volume 6. I would prefer it if you all give your suggestions in the reviews. Also If any of you have questions regarding the story, I will answer them. I know I've received some questions recently and I will answer them as well in the next update.

Since the break is going on for a bit longer than I thought, I will make the wait easier by adding a scene from the upcoming volume into this update. The spoiler is minor but there are some hints for what's to come.

(The Old Village)

"How are you feeling about this? Regarding everything we've learned about Ozpin, Salem, and Ragna?" Bang asked in a concerned tone

"It feels like we were just on a wild goose chase this entire time. We're risking our lives for him and got ourselves involved into something big. So for it to be all pointless and for him to not tell us how far things go. How could he do this to us?" Blake said making her frustration clear in her tone

"Bang, I know that all of us were mad. But why did you argue against Ragna and uncle Qrow?" Ruby asked in a curious tone

"Because even though our rage is justified, it shouldn't cloud our judgement. It is very frustrating that he kept such important details from us. But when we decided to be part of his mission and follow him. Then it's inevitable that some stuff were to be kept secret." Bang explained to Ruby

"But we're trusting him with our lives. The least he could do is be honest with us." Weiss told Bang

"True, but when you think about the entirety of the situation, try to look at it from his point of view. He is forced to fight someone he once loved. Adding to that, in the fight against her, he lost his four daughters and has no proper way to stop her. All while trying to deal with the fact that countless innocent lives were lost. Because of the brother of Darkness merciless nature and Salem's manipulation. I understand that we needed to know what we were getting ourselves into. But I have the feeling that we learned this at the cost of hurting an individual who is already in pain." Bang explained to the three of them

"I see what your saying Bang, but Salem not being able to die is something that he shouldn't have kept from us." Blake told Bang

"Blake, allow me to ask you a question that I suggest you think about. We have fought by your side for months. So how would you have felt that we learned that you were a Faunus and of your connection to the White Fang. The same way we learned what else Professor Ozpin was hiding from us? Would you have told us eventually if the events at the docks and the argument never happened?" Bang asked causing Blake to think for a moment before she spoke up

"I . . . see your point." Blake said as her cat ears were slightly down

"Trust is essential for working together, I understand that very well. Especially with everything we're dealing with. However, we need to look at why he kept this from us. Otherwise, we will repeat the mistakes that has gotten Professor Lionheart killed." Bang told everyone

"I see what your saying, and this is a lot to think about. But Professor Ozpin is not the only thing we have to think about." Ruby responded

"I know, when Yang asked about Ragna. I didn't think we would learn as much as we did. Such as the full experience of what Nu endured in the Murakumo Labs. What we've learned about his parents, not to mention last but not least, what we've learned about Hakumen." Weiss said causing Ruby to have a slightly guilty look. A brief second later, Yang and Ragna entered the abandoned house with Ragna having an angry look on his face but he looked significantly less angry

"I see you helped out Ragna sis." Ruby said

"Yeah, we just talked and that is all." Yang said as she looked at Ragna with a concerned look. A brief second later, Ruby perked up when she noticed something in the air.

"I smell something, it smells different." Ruby said before Qrow spoke

"I didn't do anything kiddo, I am on my first bottle of wine." Qrow said as he continued to drink

"No, it smells more like . . . FOOD!" Ruby excitedly said as she looked out the window and saw that a lot of food has been set up. At the sight of this, Ruby excitedly ran out the house with her semblance and got to the prepared food with everyone else following suit. When they all got closer, they see that the food was set up and prepared. Along with various bottles of water.

"Who would set up all this food in the middle of an Abandoned Village like this? I hope whoever did this knows what their doing." Weiss said voicing her thoughts

"Of course I know what I'm doing. I wanted this to be a surprise but I guess I should have been quicker with the set up." A male voice said causing everyone to look at the source. When they saw who spoke. Both Ruby and Bang shared a look that had great excitement

"AMANE!" Both Ruby and Bang yelled as they ran to hug Amane happy to see him again

"It's good to see you all again." Amane happily told the two

"I'm happy to see you too Amane. But how did you know that we were here?" Weiss asked in a concerned tone

"We were traveling to the city of Argus and to my regret we got a bit lost. We came across this abandoned Village and when I saw that you were here. I decided to set this up and wanted to surprise you all. Since we haven't seen each other in so long." Amane explained to Weiss

"Who's travelling with you Amane?" Yang asked before a voice spoke up

"Amane, I patrolled the area before I got more fire wood. There's no Grimm around but we shouldn't stay any longer than we need to." A male voice said getting everyone's attention

"Here he is right now, I assume most of you remember him." Amane said introducing his travel companion

"You." Blake said with a look and tone that is a mix of surprise and anger

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