Hello Readers and welcome to chapter 2! Things got interesting last chapter with the group meeting some new faces.RWBY belongs to Rooster Teeth and Monty Oum. I own the OC's, AU. Hope you enjoy!

Chapter 2:Questions and even more answers

The next day came as everyone had to return to the clases for the second semester. Weiss examined a strange bracer but the thing is that it look more like a gauntlet. It was colored sliver with some strange symbols on studied it while in class wondering what it could be. Her and Onxyia found it during break.

"Hmmm what are you?"Weiss questioned

"Hey weiss whats that?"ruby asked curiously

Weiss look at her leader with surprise"Oh hey Ruby….just wondering what me and Onxyia found over break."Weiss replied

"Hmm you two have gotten close over break…..but what do you think it is?"Ruby said

"I don't know we found it in some old cave. But it had symbols in the room which made us curious. So we took it to see what Oobleck could make of it."Weiss said

Back below Zane was staring down a grimm flipping his falcata swords around ready to strike. The grimm lunged at him but Zane avoided the attack. Then he slashed the beast with one of his dual swords mercy. Then he took out one of his revolvers named Malice, taking aim at the beast. He fired an ice dust shot immoblizing it. The grimm roared annoyed at its opponent but before it could get free. Zane threw his sword into its side, killing it.

"Ah well done . As expected from the leader of ZERO."Port replied as Zane returned to the changing area. The bell rang for signaling the end of class.

"Well done for today. Remember as I always say; stay vigilant. Class dismissed."Port replied as class began to file out.

Outside Weiss was still looking at the strange gaunlent while walking over to Oobleck class. "Hmmm maybe it could be an artifact he talk about."She thought. As she continued her way to the man class room.

Meanwhile with the nealy formed CMSN leader cinder was with Neo talking with each other. Well trying at least to talk since Neo coudn't speak.

"So Neo how many siblings do you have then"Cinder asked

Neo put two figner up pointing at her fingers.

"Two interesting how many I know Lazuli your sister. Do you have another sister?"Cinder asked

But Neo shook her head then Cinder guess her next option."Let me guess brother"Cinder said

Neo shook her head the two continue to walk arround turning the corner Neo accidentally bumped into someone. She feel backwards with her necklace with a heart on it falling out of her pocket.

"Neo you alright"Cinder said helping her teammate up.

The girl they ran into was wearing all red and she was holding her head. "Ughhh you two okay?"she girl was Ruby Rose who was heading off to somewhere.

"Yes we are and you are?"Cidner asked

"Oh i'm Ruby Rose nice to meet you"She offered a hand and Cinder noticed her eyes that were sliver.

"Well its nice to meet you Ruby i'm Cinder Fall and this is Neopolitian."Cinder said introducing herself and Neo.

"Well its nice to meet you two…..can she not talk if you don't mind me asking?"ruby asked

Cinder couldn't really ask the question but Neo sent Rubys scroll a message.

Ruby looked at her scroll reading the message"Yeah, I lost my voice since I was born now I can't even let out a peep."Neo texted

"Oh i'm sorry to hear that"Ruby said with Neo waving her hand in the air that she doesn't mind now. Then something click it her head. She was late to her next class because it was on the other side of the school.

"Well it was nice to meet you guys I got places to be bye"Ruby said waving them goodbye walking really fast.

That girl was nice but i'm worried about her."cinder said with her hand on her chin.

Neo looked at Cinder with a weird look on what she then explained"She has silver eyes….which means shes a target. The same person whos after us could be after her too."cinder continued walking down the hall.

But as they do Blake and Onxyia turn the corner talking to each other.

"Hmmm you know i'm happy you decided to show your ears off more Blake."Onxyia said

Blake smiled with her cat ears moving"I know I feel so relieved lately actually. Getting something like that off my chest feels so…..nice."Blake said

As the two continued to walk Ruby ran by them really fast without a looked at her sprinting to what seemed to be her neck class."Looks like your leader is late to class or something."Onxyia said. Blake just shrugged her shoulder"Hey not her fault she gets distract maybe she met one of the new transfer students or something."Blake said

The two continued to walk down the hall and as they did something caught Onxyia eyes. It shined a little due to the sunlight from the hall windows. She walked over to see what it was and as she did, it was revealed to be a neckle. Onxyia picked it up exmianing the necklace. It had a sliver chain around it that was a little thick. At the end of it was a heart shaped pendent similair to what you would see in playing cards. It was red in color with a metal outline around it.

"Someone lost their necklace, they must be worried about it."Onxyia said examining it with Blake walking over.

Blake examined the necklace with a figner on her chin."hmmmm maybe we can ask around sometime if someones seen it or something."

Onxyia kept looking at it squinting her eyes thinkin"Why do I feel like i've seen someone here with a necklace like this."Onxyia thought walking to her next class.

Outside of Beacon was a large airship that appears to be made from Atlas technology came docking at the cliffs as also smaller aircrafts past by. A man came out of the airship and got a look around the place almost remembering the past.

"This place does bring back some memories."The man replied

The man seems to be about in his early forties he wears a white overcoat, with a gray undercoat, 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. He had black hair with a few grat hairs along with black eyebrows. Above his eyebrows appears to be a strip of metal attached to him.

"I hope Ox is in for a visit."he replied as he began making his way toward the inside of the academy while soldier seem to wait by the airships.

Meanwhile inside the top of Beacon tower are Glynda and Ozpin who are looking outside the window where the airships have dock. Along with the several Atlas soldiers near the docks.

"Ironwood certainly likes brining his work whenever he travels."Glynda replied grumbling at the amount of airships in the area.

"Well….being a headmaster of an academy and general of a military does make him a busy man. But I do agree those things can be an eyesore."Ozpin replied watching three more bullheads land

As then the elevator that lead into his office opened revealing Irondwood in all his glory.

"Ah their you are Ozpin."Iron replied apparently glad to see an old friend

"General."Ozpin added

"Please enough with the formalities Oz were friend call me James."Ironwood said as the two shook hands in greetings

"It has been a while James."Ozpin replied

Ironwood noticed Glynda in the room."Glynda its good to see you. It has certainly been too long since we last met."Ironwood said

"Pleasure to meet you again too James."Glynda said before turning to Ozpin

"I'll be outside."She said as she left the two alone

He slienlty laughed "Things never change with her do they."The general replied

"Yes it would seem so. "Ozpin said as he went into a side desk with some already made coffe.

"Though what is a headmaster coming all the way from Atlas to Beacon while bringing an entire platoon of sooilders with him."He said as he offered a glass to the general.

"Well you know how much I love Vale this time of year. Besides with you hosting, I thought it would be a good idea to catch up. Along with making sure things go smoothly."Ironwood replied pulling out a canteen pouring some of it into his mug.

Ironwood took it sipping it while Ozpin continued"It almost makes me wonder that you came here out of concern."Ozpin replied

"You are correct about that OZ. I am here about concern."Ironwood replied.

Ozpin only responded in a sigh"I understand that traveling between kingdom can be difficult but…"

"Oz you know exactly why I brought those soldiers."Ironwood reapplied

Ozpin took a moment before taking a sip from his drink."We are at a time of peace. Shows of power like this….will only give off the wrong impression."Ozpin replied

"But what if Qrow said is true then…"James started

"If what Qrow said is true we will handle it tactfully."Ozpin cut him off

"This is the time of the Vytal festival. A time to celebrate the peace between kingdoms. So I may aks you not to scare people by transferring hundreds of your soldier halfway across the continet."Ozpin replied making the statement clear.

"I'm only being cautious."Ironwood stated his gaze never wavered.

"As am i which is why we are continuing to train as many huntsmen and huntresses as we can."Ozpin countered.

"Believe me….I am"James replied

"But ask yourself with those two crusade and all these children. Do you honestly think you can win a war?"the general questioned as he began to leave the room.

Ozpin clasped his hands together with eyes close."I hope they don't have too."He muttered

Surprisingly classes went pretty smoothly for everyone. Althought Weiss was busy trying to figure out the strange object she found over break. What these symbols meant and what it could do.

" ."The teacher replied getting the girls attention.

"Yes sir."She said quickly

"Have you been paying attention?"the teacher asked

"Um…my apolzgies sir but I have seemed to have dozed off for a moment. It won't happen again."Weiss apolgized.

"Be sure that it doenst or you'll received dentetnion."The teacher warned as he continued in the class.

Class continued as per usual without much issue but when class was finished weiss decided to meet up with Onxyia about seeing what they found over break. They wanted to meet up with doctor Oobleck during passing period. However as she was so engrossed with the gauntlet a certain general bump into her.

"Oh deeply sorry about that miss…..Schnne."The man replied

Weiss looked up at the man"General Ironwood….what are you doing here?"Weiss asked

They both greeted each other with a hug Ironwood laughing"Oh just here to watch the Vytal festival. How have you been?"Ironwood asked

"I've been fine, i'm on a wonderful team. May I ask you if my sister with you right now?"Weiss replied

Ironwood sighed with his hands behind his back."unfortunately no she's busy helping out with some grimm problems in Vacuo. But i'm pretty sure she'll be here soon to see her little sister."Ironwood replied

Weiss smiled"Thats great….if you'll excuse me I need to head to my next class. It was nice seeing you again."Weiss said as they both exchanged pleasantries.

About five minutes later she finally ran into to girl waved to the scnhee girl"Finally your here what took you so long."She asked

"Oh nothing I ran into an old friend sorry. Did we miss Oobleck?"Weiss asked

Onxyia sighed"Yep, guy isn't there which sucks. I'm really curious if this things an artifact."Onxyia said

"Hmm true if it is I wonder what it can do?"Weiss added

"Well lets head to class we can go during lunch. Students are allowed to wander about. So if were lucky we'll catch Oobleck in his classroom and he might be able to help."Onxyia answered

"Great. Then i'll see you at lunch."Weiss said as she continued to her classroom while Onxyia went into hers.

Meanwhile with Neo she was in stealth and security class as the teacher began to explain about safes.

"Now when you are on your own sometimes you will need to be bale to crack into safes to gather information on a potential target and this will help you with that."The teacher said as he gestured to a large safe next to him.

"Now then this is just one of many safe that are out their in the world. I would like each one of you to attempt to crack the safe. Once you've cracked it the combination will change when you do. Who would like to try first?"he asked

Yang was in this class and decided to try as she approached the safe.

She pressed her ear toward the safes door as she attempted to open it with the dial as she turned it to the left to a number on it. Neo watched with a grin seeing the girl attempt it. She on the right path but shes needs to have proper positioning for her to listen to it.

Yang turned the dial to the right to another number then she turned it too the left again to the final number. She thought she got the combo to open it. Yang grabbed a hold of the handle as she attempted to open it but it wouldn't budge. The combination she entered was wrong.

"A good effort Long but i'm afraid the combination was wrong. Would anyone else care to try?"The teacher asked

Minutes have passed as several students tried to do it. Blake who was also with them in the class got it during her second attempt. Jaune however wasn't so lucky as he didn't get any of the correct numbers for the combination.

"Miss Neoploitain would your care to try?"The teacher asked

Neo gave a thumbs up walking over. She closely put her ear to the safe. As she kneeled down toward the dial beginning to turn it. When she turned it to the right she could hear a small clicking sound before a bigger clicking sound was hear.

"Thats the first number…..this is childs play."Neo thought as she continued to the second number s she once again turned the dial slowly as she heard another slightly bigger click, Then she began turning the dial the other way getting to the final number as she heard the final click. She grabbed hold of the handle and twisted it as it opened.

"Well done Neo."The teacher replied then the class bell rang.

"Remeber to use these skills to however you see fit. Also their will be a quiz on this."The teacher replied as the class filed out of the room.

When Neo left the room she put her hands in her pockets. But as she felt arround she noticed something was missing. It was her necklace she got years ago. She started to worry on where she could have dropp it.

Lunch times came around luckily everyone got their lunch for the day.

Team ZERO had meet up with both Team RWBY and JNPR to discuss how their day was going however Ruby,Rogue,Onxyia and Weiss were missing.

"Hey yang wheres ruby and weiss?"Zane questioned

"Oh ruby and rogue went to the forge to make adjustments to their gear. Both of them are making improvements to their respective weapons. Weiss I think I saw her and Onxyia heading off with some weird looking glove."Yang replied

"Huh? Wonder what they are up to?"Jaune questioned

"You know now that you mention it I saw Weiss exmianing the weapon in Ports class. She seemed focused on that glove she found. "Pyrrha replied

"Hmm they said they found it in some strange cave with symbols…..right"Nora replied

"Yeah but we could ask her but she probably at Oobleck room examining it already."Ren added

"Despite that you guys meet any of the new students?"Blake asked

"Yes,I meet three of them yesterday after my little reunion with Neptune."Eria added

"Oh what are they like?"Yang asked eating her food.

Eria thought for a moment"They all seem nice and seem to get along decently not too far from our rooms actually we can go talk to them later or something."Eria said

"Great idea but depends if were all not busy with our own stuff."Zane added

Speaking of said group, team CMSN they are enjoying their lunch. Emerald was drinking some tea while mercury looked at all the students around them.

"Man some of the girls here are pretty cute….."Mercury said looking at a team comprised of girls. Emerald smack his upper thigh which caused him to flinch.

"OW….seriosuly Emerald"Mercury said

"Sorry just my reflexes kicking in"Ermerald said laughing

Cinder was busy drinking some tea while reading a book. As she did she noticed Neo acting strange. She was nervous and seemed to be thinking about something. Cinder thought for a moment then decided to ask her teammate something.

"Neo….are you alright? Your body language suggest you are worried about something."Cinder asked concerned

Neo looked around for her scroll then pulling it out. She then sent a text to read"I lost my necklace early and I can't remember when I lost it. :("Neo text read

"Oh i'm sorry about that."Cinder said which got the other twos attention.

"Whats up?"Emerlad asked

"Neo lost that necklace she always carries around, she can't remember where she left it."Cinder answered

Mercury thought for a moment"Maybe a student picked it up or something we can look around if you want."Mercury said which made Neo smile happy.

Meanwhile while this was happening Onxyia and Weiss were making their way toward Oobleck class hopefully figuring out what this strange gauntlet was.

"Hopefully Oobleck can help us figure out what this thing is. I don't want to put this thing on then magically turn into a rock or something."Onxyia said

"Yes that would be terrible…..i'm more worried if we stumbled upon something terrible."Weiss added

The two walked for another five minutes until they've arrived to his class. Lucky enough he was in class preparing for the next class after lunch.

He noticed the two had entered his class."Ah , Ms Schnee is their something I can help you with?"he asked

"Sorry to disturb you doc but we have something for you to take a look at. If you have the time."Onxyia said

"Of course. It is only natural for students to come to their professors in case of any emergency. Now how can I help?"Oobleck asked as he zoomed about.

Weiss then brought out the gauntlet they found during professor motioned for them to place it on the table. As he exmianed it"Hm…fascinating. Now tell me where did you find this?"he asked

"We were exploring some caves nearby some old dust mine. Apparently in the cave we stumbled upon some old looking room. In the center we found this…"Onxyia answered as Oobleck continued examining the gauntlet.

He then went to his desk and brought out a book with notes gathered over the years about various artifacts he had learned about. The he recognized it and opened the book to a certain page.

"Hm….i see. What you have found is indeed an artifact. This is known as

Infernal Gaunlet ."Oobleck said

"Wait….did you say infernal?"Weiss asked him

Oobleck nods and turns his back to him as his eyes scan over what is known about this artifact. "If the stories are true this gauntlet was crafted by a weaponsmith back in the day. But he used the soul of another to trap the inside of the gauntlet with his semblance. Their family, angered by this, hung the man until he died. While the person in the guanlet was trapped for all eternity" He started to explain

"They also say if the wearer puts the glove on for more than a day. The spirit inside of it and the host will be permanently bonded. But apparently the person housing the glove was a woman who loved all. This glove was previously worn by a man named Frederick Hayley. The family seems to have gotten along well with the spirit since that is spirits last name."He finished

Onxyia and Weiss look at each other with surprise."Wait do you mean Hayley like Rogue and Eria Hayley?"Onxyia asked

"Indeed , the last time it was seen was about two hundred years ago. Apparently Frederick Hayley was fighting against some grimm. But when they found him he was dead and his glove was misisng. "Oobleck asked

Then after a bit the glove lit up a little glowing. At the mention of that name and on the palm of the gauntlet was a crystal. Their a small flame flickered out of the glove.

"Thank you professor for answering our question…do you think we should give it to the twins?"Weiss asked

Oobleck thought for a moment before answering them"You could but I suggest you be careful. Once the spirit has bonded with them they are stuck with them until the host dies. "Oobleck added as the two left with the gauntlet in their hands.

Seems things have become interesting since they found a gaunlent connected to the twins. I wonder what it'll do? Let me know if you've enjoyed this so far and thanks for reading!