Sorry for not posting, still thinking of some ideas for this story. Anyways, I hope you guys like it.

It was a beautiful day in the City of Vale. The people were preparing for the Vytal Festival and were excited to see what events that will come. Though, there are some uninvited guests that will ruin the festival. Somewhere on the streets, the owner of the Dust shop called "From Dust till Dawn" is hanging a sign declaring its re-opening. As he climbs down from his ladder, he suddenly stumbles and falls, landing on the grand. Then he notices a girl with light green hair and red eyes appears next to him.

She giggles at him innocently. "'Scuse me, sorry. I'm not really from around here." She stated as she helps him up. "Would you mind pointing me in the direction of this shop?"

She took out a piece of paper and showed him the writing on it. The shopkeeper looked it over and pointed out the direction that she needed to go. Once she knows where the location was, she walks away from the shop owner as they both wave goodbye. The green haired girl walks on the sidewalk and passes a male teen at a corner.

"I knew you were lost." He said dully.

She turns and glares at him. "Mercury, I will seriously pay you to shut up." She said as she showed a wallet with lien and waves it in the teen named Mercury's face.

Mercury looked at it plainly and shook his head. "That's not your money."

"But it can be yours for 5 minutes of silence." The Girl added.

Mercury thought about it for a while and shook his head. "Mmmm…no deal." He

Annoyed, the girl takes the lien and tosses the wallet away. "Fine."

She walks away while Mercury shrugs his shoulders as he follows the green haired girl. "Whatever. You want me."

The two 'friends' were walking through the city. They were searching for a curtain shop that has someone that they need to 'talk'. Mercury was complaining to the girl, who's name is Emerald, about how much farther the shop is. She answered that the store was only a few blocks away. Though, as they walk, the Mercury would complain and mocked Emerald when she said that she likes the city because of its tall buildings and diverse culture until Mercury added about nice dopey people who are easy to pickpocket, which Emerald informed that's every city. She ignored Mercury when he came in front of her and acted as a victim that she stole.

"Ooh, Emerald! Master thief! Please don't take my money! I barely have enough to get by!" He said in a mocking yet weak tone.

Emerald glares at him in annoyance, wanting to punch him in the face. But decides to ignore him and groans angrily before she walks away from him.

Mercury looks at her and shrugs as he gets up. "Ugh...you're no fun today."

Emerald and Mercury continued their journey in finding the shop. But they have no idea that Voltaria was hidden in the shadows of a building, watching them. The two teens found the shop that they were looking for. It turns out to be a bookstore as it was filled with books. Satisfied, Emerald and Mercury entered the shop. They heard humming from the other side of the room. Mercury stops near the door to look at some books while Emerald approaches the counter before she rings the service bell.

"Be right there!" The Shop Owner replied.

Emerald looks back at Mercury casually and turns back to the counter. The shop owner came in through the set of double doors, carrying stacks of books, as he walked backwards and out toward the counter. "Welcome to Tukson's Book Trade, home to every book under the sun!" He said as he sets the stacks down before turning towards Emerald. "How may I..."

The owner known as Tukson suddenly gasped at the sight of Emerald and Mercury. His facial expression shows hesitation and nervousness, recognizing the two 'customers'. It only took a minute as the shop owner finally spoke. "How may I help you?"

Mercury was holding a book, browsing through the pages before shutting it when he looked at Tukson. "Just browsing."

Emerald acts all sweet and innocent, even though it was all a lie. "Actually, I was wondering, do you have any copies of 'The Thief and The Butcher'?" She asked.

Tukson nodded hesitantly. "Yes, we do."

Emerald excitedly said when Tukson answered. "That's great."

Tukson looks at her nervously. "Would you...like a copy?" He asked in hesitation.

Emerald shook her head at him, obviously she wasn't here to buy books. "No, just wondering." She said as Mercury closes another book. "Oh, oh! What about 'Violet's Garden' in paperback?"

"He's got it, hardback too." Mercury called out, holding the book.

Emerald smiles and says to Tukson casually. "Ooh, options are nice."

"Eh, no pictures." Mercury said with a shrug before he closes the book. "Hey! Do you have any comics?"

Tukson nodded and pointed out the comic section. "Near the front."

Emerald then said. "Oh, no, wait! What about 'Third Crusade'?"

Tukson hesitates, visibly unnerved. "Um...I..." He noticed Mercury and Emerald were eyeing him carefully. "...don't believe we carry that one."

Mercury slams another book shut, loud. "Oh."

"What was this place called again?" Emerald asked.

"Tukson's Book Trade," Tukson answered.

"And you're Tukson?"

Tukson nodded, "That's right."

"So, then I take it that you're the one that came up with the catchphrase?"

Tukson nodded slowly, "Yes."

Mercury then asked. "And, what was it again?"

"Tukson's Book Trade, home to every book under the sun."

"Except the Third Crusade." Mercury butts in.

"It's just a catchphrase."

"It's false advertising!" Mercury said with a smirk.

Emerald said in a serious yet dangerous tone. "You shouldn't make a promise you can't keep, Tukson."

Mercury activates a switch near the entrance causing a front window to darken. "I hear that you're planning on leaving, moving all the way to Vacuo." Mercury activates another switch and the window in the front door darkens.

"Your brothers in the White Fang won't be happy to hear that." Mercury activates the third and final switch, darkening the last window as he smiles creepily at Tukson. "And neither are we... You know who we are, don't you?"

Someone was about to enter the store, but Mercury closed it, preventing the person from entering. The person knocks at the door, but Mercury prevents that person from entering.

"Yes…"

Emerald smirks, "And you know why we're here?"

"Yes."

Emerald narrows her eyes and smirks, "So... are you going to fig-"

Before she could finish her sentence, the room suddenly turned black and grey along with Emerald and Mercury. Tukson was the only one with color as he noticed that Emerald and Mercury weren't moving. Actually, everything around him has suddenly stopped, even outside. The people are not even moving, as if time has suddenly stopped. Tukson waves his hand at Emerald's unmoving face, wondering what just happened.

"They're not dead."

Tukson suddenly jumps in surprise at the voice. He turned to the corner and saw a girl, wearing all black and a Grimm mask on, sitting on the counter, reading a horror book. That girl was none other than Voltaria Eclipse. Her coming here was no coincidence. She was just exploring the city when she saw two strangers coming, and they are not welcome. So, she decided to…assist the shop-owner. Tukson glanced at the unmoving Emerald and Mercury before eyeing at the girl suspiciously.

"T-They're not?" He questioned.

Voltaria simply glanced off her book under mask and stared at him, sensing his nervousness and uncertainty. "Do you want them to be?"

Tukson looks at her in shock as his eyes widen with her words. He quickly shook his head and hands, not wanting any bloodshed in his shop. "No! No! No! There's no need for that!"

"Hmph." Voltaria huffed a bit as she closed the book shut with one hand. "Fine, fine. I won't harm them since I don't want any books to be drenched in blood. Though, I'm curious on why they were after a Faunus like you."

Tukson's eyes widened in shock when she said that, how did she know that he's a Faunus? He was going to ask her about it, but she simply waves him off. "Don't bother asking on why I know, because I won't tell you or anyone else. But you have to leave if you want to be alive."

"Wait, wha-"

Tukson was cut off when Voltaria suddenly snapped her finger. A shadow portal opened to reveal Vacuo. Tukson stared in shock. He was planning on leaving to get away from the White Fangs. But how did this girl know? I mean, he never told anyone at all. And yet, she knew the whole time. Tukson looked at her before gasping in surprise to see bags were on the floor, and he knew that they belonged to him. Voltaria casually looks at him, waiting for him to leave.

"Who are you?" He asked in shock.

"I've been called by many names. Monster, witch, demon child, but you know me as the Grimm Girl." She answered calmly, causing Tuskon's eyes to widen in shock, before turning towards the paralyzed duo. "You should go now. The effects are only temporary."

Tukson stared at her for a while, unsure if he should trust her or not. But seeing these two teens here, he knew that his life was in trouble. So, grabbing the bags, Tukson goes into the portal without a second thought, and does not turn back. The portal closes behind him as he enters and Voltaria glances at the two teens with her eyes narrowed under her mask.

"Those two are going to be troublesome." She said before taking two books from Tukson's store and leaving two Liens on the counter.

She heads out of the store unnoticed, vanishing through the shadows as time returns to normal. Emerald and Mercury will be shocked to see Tukson gone and soon his book trade will be sold to a different storekeeper soon.

At Beacon Academy's cafeteria, Team RWBY are sitting together with Team JNPR and Team WAVE. Though, Voltaria is still not joining them for lunch. She's off doing who knows what. Her teammates aren't sure where she was, she blocked their calls, and would sometimes appear when they have classes. Though, they're still trying to understand her the best way they can. Wade was talking to AJ about Voltaria while Evo was listening to songs in his headphones. Team RWBY and JNPR were having a peaceful lunch time. Ruby wasn't here yet. Like Voltaria, she went off somewhere to get something in her dorm. Blake was looking over some notes that she has, but it looked like a variety of drawings of the White Fangs and a mysterious guy. She quickly closes her book when Yang suddenly slides up next to her partner.

"Whatcha doing?" She asked curiously.

"Nothing, just going over notes from last semester." Blake stated calmly, not wanting her teammates to know more of her secrets.

Lucky, Yang didn't want to bother her personal life, as she shrugs her shoulders before she catches an incoming grape in her mouth.

"Lame." She said, eating the grape.

Turns out, Nora was the one who threw the grape at Yang. She giggles happily as she tosses a grape at Yang with her spoon. Yang catches the fruit with ease and gives Nora a thumbs up. Suddenly, Ruby came with an enormous heave as she slammed a binder onto the table, catching everyone off guard. That action caused Evo to remove his headphones and looked at binder in confusion. On the cover of the binder is written 'Vytal Festival Activities, Property of Weiss Schnee', but it has been hastily crossed out with a red marker pen and a new title called "Best Day Ever Activities" has been written underneath it.

Ruby smiles as she clears her throat, gesturing everyone at the table. "Sisters, friends...Weiss."

"Hey!" Weiss yelled at the background.

"Four score and seven minutes ago, I had a dream." Ruby began.

"Uhh…what?" Wade asked in confusion.

Yang smirks at her little sister. "This ought to be good." She said, catching another grape in her mouth.

"A dream that one day, the four of us will come together, as a team, and have the most fun anyone has ever had...ever!"

Weiss notices the binder belongs to her and looks at Ruby suspiciously and slightly angry. "Did you steal my binder?"

Ruby makes "peace" signs with both hands, not wanting to offend Weiss. "I am not a crook." She said.

"Then why does it have Weiss's name and-" Evo was cut off when Ruby shushed him and waved a hand.

"What are you talking about?" Blake asked her team leader.

Ruby grins to that. "I'm talking about kicking off the semester with a bang!" She exclaims, pointing her finger at Blake, who raises a brow.

Yang grins and points at herself. "I always kick my semesters off with a Yang!" She said in a pun. The group stared at her in confusion, not understanding her pun too well. "Eh? Guys? Am I right?"

"Boooooooooooooooo!" Nora booed suddenly in the background and then tossed an apple at Yang, gently hitting her in the forehead. Yang glares at Nora for that, wanting to make even.

"Look guys, it's been a good two weeks and between more exchange students arriving and the tournament at the end of the year, our second semester is going to be great! But classes start back up tomorrow! Which is why I've taken the time to schedule a series of wonderful events for us today." Ruby explains happily.

This surprised the group, especially Weiss. Who knew Ruby was so prepared for this? Though, they wonder if she got help from Voltaria…probably not. Weiss was somewhat impressed by this and made a slight compliment.

"I don't know whether to be proud or scared of what you have in store."

Ruby grins while Yang was glaring at Nora before she picks up an apple and tosses it across the room. Then an unfamiliar voice shouts "Hey!" and Nora can be heard giggling, indicating that Yang missed.

"I don't know. I think I might sit this one out." Blake said.

"Sit out or not, I think that however we spend this last day, we should do it as a team!"

AJ nodded in agreement. "You should agree with them, Blake. You can't be like…um…"

"Like Voltaria?" Jaune stated, shivering as he remembered the harsh training Voltaria gave him.

"Erm…Yeah, kind of." AJ said with a sheepish smile.

No one notices Nora was happily shouting. "I got it!"

Weiss stood up from her seat and spoke. "I for one think that-"

However, before she could finish, Weiss was interrupted by a pie landing on her face. This surprised and startled everyone. They turned towards the source and saw that it was Nora who threw the pie. Seeing this, she quickly sits back down and points at Ren, so that he can take the blame. But Ren has his head in his palm while Pyrrha has her hand over her mouth and Jaune simply sits staring wide-eyed while covering one of his ears with his palm. AJ covered her mouth with both her hands with her eyes widened while Evo cringed at the sight. Wade shook his head at that, knowing something bad will happen.

"This ain't gonna end well." Wade mutters out.

Outside the cafeteria, Voltaria was sitting on the bench of the courtyard. It was hidden beneath the shrubs and tresses. She didn't want to go in the cafeteria, not today at least. She knows that she has to be with her teammates and make friends. But she doesn't want to go today because she knows that something crazy is going to happen, again. Voltaria just sat there and watched the clouds fly by. It was peaceful to see a calm looking sky. She didn't want to be bothered by anyone and deal with any of Ruby's shenanigans.

"Why are we here again?" Wraith questioned Voltaria.

Voltaria rolled her eyes under her mask. Wraith wasn't a type of entity to enjoy the scenery of the outside. Sure, he likes that they are alone with no humans or Faunus, but he prefers to watch anything scary or something violent when they travel.

"I told you before, Wraith. I enjoy the solitude of the outside." Voltaria answered, looking at the clouds.

Wraith grumbles at the answer while Regina decides to step in. "Mistress, you know the reason why Wraith is complaining."

Voltaria shook her head and ignored her entities for a while. She didn't want to be disturbed right now. Though, Wraith was getting impatient and was complaining time to time. She sighs and tells Wraith that he can go, but Hannibal will accompany him. Wraith excitingly leaves with Hannibal following as they make their way to the cafeteria, passing Sun Wukong and one of his teammates, a blue haired teen named Neptune Vasilias. The two males were walking together towards the cafeteria. Sun was retelling the event that he helped Blake defeat Roman Torchwick and the White Fangs.

"Man, that's harsh." Neptune said to his friend, Sun.

Sun agreed. "I know, we were fighting side by side. She was superfast and I threw a banana at the guy, which sounds gross, but it was awesome!"

Neptune grins at that. "Nice!"

"Right? And the best part is, she's a Faunus. But that's a secret, okay?" Sun pointed out.

"Got it."

Then Sun leans in close, stressing the importance of this secret. "And not a, 'I'm gonna go tell Scarlet the second Sun turns his back secret', I'm talking secret, secret!" He said sternly.

Neptune calms down his friend. "Whoa, chill out, man, okay? I got it." He said and almost whispered. "I got it!"

Sun pointed at him. "You better!"

Soon, they started walking, passing to the windows of the cafeteria where foods were being splattered into the panes while students were running around. At one point, Jaune was splattered into the window, obviously was thrown by someone.

"I just don't want to screw this up, you know? The people here are the coolest! No offense to you guys." Sun assured with a grin.

Neptune waves at him. "None taken."

They stop at the doors of the cafeteria, Sun turns to Neptune and points at the doors. "They're just in here. I'm really excited for you to meet them. So, be cool, okay? You're gonna be cool, right?"

"Dude." Neptune gestured himself to his feet and face, as his teeth gleam when he smiles. Sun stared at him briefly, knowing that he was already cool, and shrugged.

"Good point." Sun said.

As they entered, Glynda was walking through the courtyard and spotted someone near the undergrowth. She went over there and saw Voltaria sitting alone on the bench.

"Still not interacting with your classmates, I see?" Glynda asked, sitting beside Voltaria.

Voltaria simply shrugs at the teacher, indicating that she doesn't care about what she said. "Meh, I simply didn't want to eat there yet." She said.

Glynda raised a brow. "And why is that?" She questioned.

Voltaria holds up three of her fingers up and counts backwards. "3…2…1."

She holds up one finger and soon, screams are heard. They heard the students screaming 'FOOD FIGHT!', followed by a stampeding sound of students. Glynda closes her eyes and sighs in annoyance, knowing that there was trouble in the cafeteria. She pinches the bridge of her nose while speaking to Voltaria.

"I can see why." She mutters before getting up and heading to the cafeteria.

Voltaria decided to come as well. She has to check on Hannibal and Wraith, just in case if they got themselves into trouble, again.

Speaking of which, when Sun and Neptune entered the cafeteria, the students were stampeding past them, screaming 'Food Fight!' as they avoid the massive battle between team RWBY and JNPR. Wade and his teammates were at the corner of the cafeteria, watching the whole thing. Well, Wade was pinching the bridge of his nose while AJ and Evo stared at the scene with wide eyes. This food fight was going to be both epic and crazy. Watching in the shadows were Wraith and Hannibal. Wraith was grinning with excitement as he watched the food fight go on. Hannibal was beside him, eating popcorn, watching the battle upfold. Both teams used food-based items as their weapons. The battle was almost won by team JNPR, but Ruby uses her superspeed to even out the odds and reclaim victory for team RWBY. Team JNPR were slammed against a cracked wall painted with soda and food before they slid off the wall, leaving only their outlines.

Sun grins at the whole scene. These guys are awesome! They should totally hang out more often. He turns towards Neptune and points at Team RWBY and JNPR.

"I love these guys." He said but he soon stops when he sees Neptune drenched with soda and is not pleased by what just happened. Suddenly, Glynda storms in the cafeteria, growling in annoyance to see the damage and mess that team RWBY and JNPR made. Wade, AJ, and Evo looked at each other with sympathy, knowing that the two teams were in trouble. Glynda then uses her semblance to re-organize the room and get rid of the wasted foods. Once everything was fixed and cleaned, she gave the two teams a scolding glare as she adjusted her glasses.

"Children, please. Do not play with your food."

Even though Glynda was serious, Nora burps loudly and both Team JNPR and Team RWBY try and fail to compose themselves. Suddenly, they heard Yang screaming before she crashed down from the ceiling into one of the tables, startling everyone.

"Oh, my goodness! Are you okay?!" AJ asked in shock, making her way to Yang. Luckily, the blonde-haired girl didn't feel a thing as she stood up with a smile and did a thumbs up, making everyone laugh.

Glynda grumbles in annoyance at their behavior. For once, she agrees that Voltaria shouldn't eat here, for it was such a hassle. Then Ozpin comes and places a hand on Glynda's shoulder.

"Let it go." He said calmly with assuredness in his voice.

Glynda sighs as he looks at him. "They're supposed to be the defenders of the world." She pointed out, looking at the students as they laughed happily with each other.

Ozpin gave her an assuring look. "And they will be, but right now they're still children. So, why not let them play the part?" He said before he walked away from Glynda and soon became serious. "After all, it isn't a role they'll have forever."

Hearing this, Glynda fell into silence. She turns back to the laughing teens and then to the windows. She could've sworn she saw Voltaria walking past the windows, ignoring the whole thing. Something tells her that Voltaria never experienced a happy childhood. I mean, she was being hunted by bounty hunters and bandits. Basically, Voltaria never experienced growing up as a child. She has to grow up and mature fast, not enjoying her life as a child. Maybe that was the reason why she was acting so distant.

She didn't experience a happy childhood.

Glynda looks at the corner of the window and watches Voltaria disappearing to the corner of the school. Whatever her secret or problem is, she will find out and help the young girl.

Voltaria was sitting on top of a building, watching many fleets of ships coming by to Vale. The students of Atlas Academy were coming over for the Vytal Festival and the tournament. And because Vale is hosting it. It was a pretty big deal for this event. But Voltaria didn't like it. She knows that the headmaster is also a general of the Atlas Military named General James Ironwood. He is a good friend to Ozpin and knows people in the Council of Atlas. Voltaria will keep a close eye on Ironwood. He knows something too about Ozpin's secret.

"Should we follow?" Tabitha asked.

Voltaria shook her head as she leaned herself with both of her arms. "Nah, let's just stay for a while, we'll find out later." She answered.

With that, the entities agreed and relaxed a bit while the ships passed by. While they relax, Glynda and Ozpin are watching the whole thing from Ozpin's office window. Glynda finds it unorthodox of the whole thing.

"Ironwood certainly loves bringing his work wherever he travels." She said sarcastically with her arms crossed.

"Well, running an academy and a military makes him a busy man." Ozpin stated, watching three more Bullheads flying in. "But yes, those are a bit of an eyesore."

Then beeping sounds were repeatedly coming through his hollow message with "Access Requested" on his desk. "Come in." Ozpin said.

The elevator doors slide open to reveal Ironwood coming in. He's a well-dressed and clean man. He wears a white overcoat, with a gray undercoat, a black sweater, a red necktie and a white glove on his right hand. His suit pants share the same color as his overcoat and are tucked into silver boots accented in gray. Ozpin approaches to greet him.

"Ozpin!" Ironwood greeted with a smile.

"Hello, General." Ozpin greeted casually.

Ironwood gently waves him off. "Please, drop the formalities. It's been too long." He said as they both approach each other and shake hands. Then Glynda approaches the two men. Ironwood gave her a kind smile. "And Glynda! It has certainly been too long since we last met."

Glynda almost rolled her eyes at the general, not too pleased that he was here. "Oh, James!" She greeted sarcastically as she gave a personable wave and then dropped all pleasantries. "I'll be outside."

With that, she walks away and out of the office, leaving the two men to catch up. Ironwood simply smiles at her calmly as she leaves the office and looks at Ozpin. "Well, she hasn't changed a bit."

Ozpin nodded and turned to his desk. "So, what in the world has brought you all the way down from Atlas?" He asked, picking up a mug and a kettle before pouring warm coffee on the mug. "Headmasters don't typically travel with their students, for the Vytal Festival."

Ozpin turns towards Ironwood and offers the cup to him, who takes it gladly. "Well, you know how much I love Vale this time of year." Ironwood stated.

He brought out a canteen from inside of his coat's pocket and poured the content into his mug. "Besides, with you hosting, I thought that this might be a good opportunity for us to catch up."

Ozpin walks around to his desk, kettle and a new mug in hand. He pours himself some coffee in his mug. "I can certainly appreciate the quality time between friends, however, a small fleet outside my window has me concerned."

"Well, concerned is what brought them here." Ironwood pointed out.

"I understand that travel between kingdoms has become increasingly difficult." Ozpin said.

Ironwood sighs a bit. "Oz, you and I both know why I brought those men." He informed him.

Ozpin takes a drink and sets down his mug, already knowing why Ironwood brought them. "We are in a time of peace. Shows of power like this are just going to give off the wrong impression." He stated.

Ironwood sets his mug down and looks at Ozpin seriously. "But if what Qrow said is true..."

Ozpin cuts him off. "If what Qrow said is true, then we will handle it tactfully." Ozpin emphasizes this as he holds up an index finger. "It's the Vytal Festival. A time to celebrate unity and peace. So, I suggest that you not scare people by transporting hundreds of soldiers halfway across the continent."

"I'm just being cautious." Ironwood explains with narrowed and serious eyes.

"As am I. Which is why we will continue to train the best Huntsmen and Huntresses we can."

"Believe me, I am." Ironwood spoke in a calm yet serious tone. He turns and is about to walk away when he stops near the door and looks back at Ozpin. "But ask yourself this: Do you honestly believe your children can win a war?" He asked the headmaster of Beacon before leaving.

Ozpin watches him leave and sighs. "I hope they never have to." He whispers hopefully.

Wade was using the computer in Beacon's library. He was searching for any old news articles about Voltaria. There were a lot of reports and rumors about her being the Grimm Girl, there were even some theories that she was a child experiment from a top-secret lab that escaped, which was silly if you ask me. AJ was reading a history book for an incoming test. Evo was searching for a book of old music. With them were team RWBY, they were playing a board game called Remnant: The Game. They were on a table, sitting in separate spaces. Ruby has been contemplating her next move on defeating her big sister, she thought she had beaten Yang, but no. Yang defeated her sister. Behind them was Team JNPR, they were there to study. Well, Ren and Pyrrha are studying. Jaune was reading a comic book while Nora was sleeping. Ren tried to ignore Yang and Ruby banter about the game while Pyrrha took the comic off Jaune's hands and handed him a textbook. It saddened and annoyed Jaune because he was reading the best part until a Nevermore player piece bounced off his head, startling him in the process.

As Ruby cries of her sudden loss of the game, Yang turns to Weiss. "Well, Weiss, it's your turn." She said.

Weiss had some cards in her, she wasn't sure how to play this game. In fact, she never played any board games with her family because they were either busy or not wanting to play such a ridiculous game.

"I have...absolutely no idea what's going on." Weiss confessed, not sure what to do.

Deciding to help, Yang slides up beside her and puts her hand on Weiss's shoulder before pointing at the cards. "Look, it's easy! You're playing as Vacuo which means that all Vacuo-based cards come with a bonus."

Weiss stared at her in confusion. "That sounds dumb."

Yang then starts looking through Weiss' cards and helps her decide what card to pick and use. "See, you've got Sandstorm, Desert Scavenge...Oh, oh! Resourceful Raider! See, now you can take Ruby's discarded Air Fleet-"

Ruby was crying her eyes out as her head was slumping on the table while she moaned. "Nooo!"

"-And put it in your hand!"

Weiss nodded slowly. "Okay."

"And since Vacuo warriors have an endurance against Natural-based hazards, you can use Sandstorm to disable my ground forces and simultaneously infiltrate my kingdom!" After she finished, Yang pointed a finger at Weiss with a serious look. "Just know that I will not forget this declaration of war."

When Yang pulls away and returns to her seat, Weiss was still looking at her, still unsure what to do. "And that means..."

Ruby answered while crying. "You're just three moves away from conquering Remnant!"

With that, Weiss's head shot up in realization. She stands up from her seat with thunderclap accompanies Weiss's overjoyed psychotic laughter. "Y-yes! Fear the almighty power of my forces! Cower as they pillage your homes and weep as they take your children from your very arms!"

Weiss was then cut off when Yang held up a card. "Trap card!"

Weiss stopped and stared at her in confusion. "Huh?"

Yang shuffles the pieces on the board, causing Weiss's pieces to disappear in a puff of smoke. "Your armies have been destroyed."

Seeing that her army has fallen, Weiss slumps back in her chair, crying in defeat as she whines of her sudden loss. "I hate this game of emotions we play!"

Then Ruby hops into Weiss' lap, crying as well. "Stay strong, Weiss! We'll make it through this together!"

"Shut up! Don't touch me!" Weiss cried even though she was hugging Ruby, she still didn't like the fact she lost.

Yang grins and puts her arms up behind her head as she looks at their Faunus teammate. "Alright Blake, you're up!"

Blake was distracted to even hear her, and Yang had to get her attention. Wade shook his head at them as he focused on searching about Voltaria. There were only just news reports, sightings, and rumors about her. Wade sighs and shakes his head a bit, still not giving up in finding the truth about Voltaria. Suddenly, he stumbles on a news report that was six years ago. It explains about a Girmm attack on Mineral Town that killed only the bandits and spared the residence of the town. Wade narrowed his eyes. Ren and Nora used to live in Mineral Town with a woman named Pandora Twilight and her daughter, Virgo Twilight. Ren mentioned something attacking the bandits in Mineral Town. But he didn't mention that it was a Grimm. He reads the news report carefully, saying that it was odd and strange for a Grimm to spare the town's people and kill off the bandits. He was going to search further when Sun came in with Neptune.

"'Sup losers." Sun greeted, doing a "peace" sign with his fingers.

Ruby waves at him with a big smile. "Hey Sun!"

Sun and Neptune came over to them as the Monkey Faunus greeted them. "Ruby, Yang, Blake...Ice Queen." He said Weiss's nickname.

Weiss was annoyed by this. "Why does everyone keep calling me that?" She questioned them.

"Probably many reasons." Wade mutters before getting up from his seat.

"I never got a chance to formally introduce you to my old friend." Sun explained, gesturing Neptune, who was eyeing on the board game.

"Uhh, aren't libraries for reading?" Neptune asked the girl.

Ren suddenly throws his arms up. "Thank you!" He almost exclaims, causing Nora to wake up as she yelps out 'Pancakes!'.

Sun gave Neptune the look. "Shut up. Don't be a nerd."

Neptune shakes a finger at Sun, telling him to stop. "Geh, geh, geh, geh! 'Intellectual', okay? Thank you. I'm Neptune." He greeted them with a wave.

"So, Neptune, where are you from?" Weiss asked.

"Haven. And I don't believe I've caught your name, snow angel." Neptune flirted.

Weiss was taken back by this and nearly blushed by Neptune's kind words. "Um, I'm Weiss." She greeted him.

Jaune was shocked to see how Neptune easily got Weiss to like him. "Are you kidding me!?" He almost exclaimed.

"Pleasure to meet you." Neptune said kindly.

Just then, Wade, AJ, and Evo came over to them. "Howdy, welcome to Beacon. I'm Wade, this AJ, and Evo." Wade greeted.

"Hey, I'm Sun and you already know Neptune." Sun points at his friend who winked at them. Sun turns to the group and notices they were missing one member. "Hey, are you missing a member?"

"Oh, well. No, she's off somewhere. She usually shows up sometimes." Wade explains, not sure where Voltaria was.

"Oh, well…I can't wait to meet her…if I can." Sun said as he turned towards Blake, who was holding her cards. "I never took you as the board game playing type."

Blake stood and put the cards down before she shoves Sun aside and leaves the room. "Right, well. I think I'm done playing actually. I'll see you guys later."

As Blake leaves, the others watch her with worriedness and uncertainty of her behavior. Nora just shrugged at this while saying. "Women."

Later that night, Voltaria was sitting on the edge of the roof of the academy. She was admiring the stars above and the slightly shattered moon. She always admired the night. She remembers her mother telling her bedtime stories about a goddess of the night and moon. Even though it was a fairytale, Voltaria enjoyed listening to her mother's soothing voice and gentle touch, she felt safe in her mother's arms. But she loves it when her mother sings. Whenever her mother sings, Voltaria would have good dreams and happiness. She missed those times when her mother sang to her. Her lullaby and stories were the best moments she had with her mother; she forever cherished those memories with her mother before her untimely death.

Even though she had to forget her past, she will never forget her mother.

"Beautiful night, isn't it?" Regina spoke as she and the other entities formed around her.

Voltaria nodded slightly as she admires the night. "It is. I'll never get tired of looking at it."

"Even though the moon looks like it was shattered?" Wraith questioned, earning an annoyed look from Regina. "What? It's true."

Voltaria shook her head and looked at the night sky. Ever since she was on her own, she enjoys the night's company. She remembers her mother telling her a story about a moon goddess that brings forth the night and stars and sings a beautiful lullaby for the children to have good dreams. It sounds childish for her to think about that. But it was a good way to remember her mother.

"You miss her, don't you?" Tabitha asked Voltaria softly, resting right beside her.

Voltaria's response was a nod. Even though her mother died a long time ago, she misses her dearly. She then felt an urge to sing the lullaby that her mother used to sing for her. It's been so long. She used to sing when she was very young, she really loves to sing with her mother. But she stopped after her mother's death. And yet, she wanted to sing, for her mother.

"If you want to sing, then sing. We're not stopping you." Regina assured her kindly.

"Eehhh, I don't know…" Wraith sounded like he was going to whine but was cut off when Regina smacks him on the head. "OW!"

"Like I said, we're not stopping you." Regina assured again but sternly towards Wraith, who grumbled in annoyance. Voltaria wanted to protest, but in her heart, she misses singing…well, a little. So, with a sigh, Voltaria closes her eyes under her mask and takes a deep breath as she begins her song.

Come little children
I'll take thee away
Into a land of enchantment!

Come little children
The time's come to play
Here in my garden of shadows.

Her voice echoed through the academy. The students in Beacon were in the dorms, ready for bed or studying. But when they heard the haunting yet beautiful lullaby, they started to get tired and slowly fall asleep. Voltaria hums a bit through the song, remembering the lyrics that her mother sang to her.

Follow sweet children
I'll show thee the way
Through all the pain and the sorrows.

Weep not poor children
For life is this way
Murdering beauty and passions.

Team RWBY, who were in their room and discussing a plan on 'Bring down a corrupt organization, threatening Vale', but soon stopped when they heard the strange lullaby. They were enchanted and mesmerized by it. They weren't the only ones. Team JNPR and WAVE were in their dorm rooms when they heard the lullaby. AJ finds it very beautiful and soothing. Evo recorded it, wanting to listen to it. Wade was amazed to hear such an enchanting voice.

Jaune fell asleep on his bed when he heard the lullaby. Pyrrha listens to the beautiful lullaby with her eyes close and a smile on her face. Ren and Nora listened to the lullaby in shock. Tears started to form in Nora's eyes as she and Ren recognized the lullaby.

Hush now dear children
It must be this way
To weary of life and deceptions.

Rest now my children
For soon we'll away
Into the calm and the quiet.

Voltaria started humming the next verse with the help of Regina and Tabitha. It echoed through the whole school, giving a haunting and beautiful melody. The lullaby caught the attention of three students. Those are Emerald, Mercury, and their leader named Cinder. They were wearing uniforms of Haven Academy, making everyone believe that they are students there and are 'visiting' for the festival. When they heard lullaby, they were somewhat entranced by it. Mercury finds it boring yet soothing at the same time. Emerald thought it was peaceful. And Cinder, well…she was suspicious of the one who was singing it.

Come little children
I'll take thee away
Into a land of enchantment.

Come little children
The time's come to play
Here in my garden of shadows.

Voltaria's voice echoed through the night sky, catching by the wind, so everyone could hear. Everyone fell asleep by that song while some were still awake and continuous listening to it. Ozpin and Glynda were at the halls of the academy when they heard the lullaby from an open window. Glynda finds the lullaby very soothing and beautiful while Ozpin narrowed his eyes in suspicion. He knows something about that lullaby. Because he knows a hidden secret about it.

Voltaria finished her lullaby as she sat on the edge of the roof. Hannibal was sound asleep, resting his head on her lap. Wraith was behind her, fast asleep and snoring really loudly. Regina and Tabitha stood beside Voltaria as they watched the stars above.

"If your mother was still here, she would be very proud of you right now." Regina said to Voltaria softly.

Voltaria didn't say anything. She just stared at the star filled sky as she focused on the task ahead. Knowing there could be trouble in the incoming future.

The song is called 'Come Little Children' by Erutan. Yeah, so anyways, I'm still working on the story here. Sorry if it's not good. And should I bring Amber alive? Some of you guys are asking if Amber is going to be in the story.

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