Welcome back to another chapter for the volume! Last time with the gang we got to learn that Blake has a little sister. Along with that I wonder who will be in this chapter. RWBY belongs to Rooster Teeth and Monty Oum. I own the OC's, AU. Hope you enjoy!

Chapter 17:Crow squawking

The morning came as the groups were now heading toward the cafeteria for their morning breakfast with Team ZERO gathered there food, mainly pancakes. Because Nora keeps eatting all of them everytime there in the cafeteria.

Zane cracked his neck by rolling it"welp another day in Beacon Academy. Listening to boring lectures, trying not to die on the daily basis and getting the many reports done. "Zane said

"Ummm did you all get your reports done?"Eria asked

"Oh I got my report done for Oobleck class."onxyia added

"Same here"Zane added

"I as well got that report done as well….Rogue did you get it done?"Eria looking at her sister.

Rogue was messing with the cloth on her wrist whistling"I still need to finish it up but I can get it done before his class today."

"Well you better get it done I don't want our group having terrible grades. Along with my twin sister failing."eria said

"Jeez Eria it feels like your more of a leader here now doesnt it."Zane joked

"Maybe if you would stop joking around and help lead the team."eria retorted

"I have been I'm helping with keeping up moral."Zane quipped

Eria smacked him across the back of his head."Ow! Sorry princess ice queen."he said

Onxyia laughed saying"you kinda did deserve it Zane for all those jokes."

Meanwhile with Team RWBY they were eating in peace as Blake had finished her food already. She sat close by to them but wasn't talking that much.

"So….is everyone caught up on their studies?"Weiss asked

"Pretty easy it was a breeze though."Yang Commented

"Yep easy peesy."Ruby added

"Although wonder what Professor Port has in store for us in this time around."Yang added

However what they didn't know was a crow flying around into the cafeteria. Then the Crow then shifted into what seemed to be a human form.

The person was a man who seemed to be thirtytwo and standing at 6.2ft. His hair was greyish black that was spiked up. His eyes were red and on his jawline was a small stubble. He had on a red tattered cloak around a gray dress shirt with a long tail, black dress pants and with dress shoes.

On his right index finger is a ring. Along with two other rings on his right finger as well. Around his neck was a cross necklace that was crooked kind of. As he walked a clunking sound could be heard.

On his back was a greatsword that is singled edged. There seems to be some type of clockwork mechanism of intermittent nature built into the space above the hilt. There was also a pair of handleguard set beneath it. . On the sides of the blade seems to be a shotgun barrel.

He looked around smiling"Haven't been here in a while….brings back some memories."

As he looks around in the cafeteria he noticed two people in particular who seemed familiary.

"Oh their going to be happy to see me."The man smirked as he heard over.

Meanwhile with Team ZERO were discussing what they were going to do for team exercises. Since Eria suggested they start doing those mornings.

"Ummm hey whos the old guy?"Rogue asked pointing toward a man as the team looked over.

"Never seen him before. Is he a returning or new staff member?"Onxyia asked

"I don't think so. He looks to be a huntsman. Look at that sword he got, it's massive."Zane said, whistling at the sword.

"Well seems he heading over to Team RWBY table."Eria commented

Meanwile as Team RWBY talked they failed to notice the man behind him.

"So you guys got plan this weekend?"Yang asked

"Hmmm….I had plans to get some new clothes since I've only have one outfit."weiss replied

"I would like to grab more books to read since I finished the last one in the series I was reading."Blake said

"And I would like to spend time with my two favorite nieces."A man voice said wrapping his arm around Yang and Ruby.

Yang and Ruby eyes widen as they heard the voice as it sounded familiar to them.

Both turned to smile at him noticing who it was.

"Uncle Qrow!"Ruby cheered

"Uncle!"Yang cheered as both hug him.

"Hey you pipesqueak and firecracker how've you been?"Qrow asked

"ok…..but weren't you leading the tribe back in Anima?"Yang asked

"Wait, does that mean aunt Raven is back there!"Ruby asked a little disappointed.

Qrow scratched his stubble saying"Yep don't worry she'll be back in about…six months"

Then he looked at Blake and Weiss asking"So you gonna introduce me to your two friends here."

"Oh right this is my partner Blake Belladona and Rubys is Weiss Schnee"Yang introduced.

"Huh a Schnee on your team…..huh guess the Ice Queens little sister the princess here"Qrow joked.

Blake, Yang and Ruby laughed while Weiss just looked at them with a blank expression. She sighed then extending her hand saying"Its nice to meet you sir."weiss said

Qrow looked at her for a moment before shaking the girls hand."hmm guess you aint as cold as your big sister."

"Let me guess whos the leader of your team….is it you."Qrow said pointing at yang.

"Nope actually its Ruby shes the youngest leader here at Beacon."Weiss replied

"Really huh just like your mom….good job kiddio"Qrow said smiling

"Yeah…"Ruby said somberly

"Wait you knew Ruby mother did she go here too. What was she like?"Blake asked

Qrow sighed, being silent for a moment"yeah she went here….but lets not talk about her. Sensitive topic right now."Qrow said

Blake immediately picked up what he meant by that"Oh i'm so sorry I asked."Blake apolgized

"Nah kids its fine. Though some people think shes dead….me and Raven have been looking into it for a while."Qrow said reaching for a his leg. Then he pulled up revealing a metal prosthetic with a small compartment on it.

Then he pulled out a flask about to drink it but Ruby cleared her throat. Qrow looked over at his niece who was giving him daggers. "I thought you quit drinking?"Ruby asked

"I did…but I can do it once in a while kiddio."Qrow said trying to drink out of the flask. But Yang snatched it to the annoyance of Qrow.

"Urghh you two suck."qrow said with some laughs.

Meanwhile Team Zero was watching this as some of them were surprised to see Ruby and Yang uncle.

"Wow he seems like an interesting uh guy."Zane commented

"Yeah he seems to get along well with the two."Onxyia added

However Rogue who is usually all happy most of the time had a different thought. "Honestly its just showing off that their uncle is so great."Rogue said eating her food.

"What do you mean by that?"Zane asked

"Look at them both are so happy about their uncle being here. Everyone here looking at him like hes some messiah or something." Rogue said

"Oh c'mon Rogue you can't be like that it aint hurting anyone."Onxyia added

"Look Rogue don't worry about just try and ignore it for now ok"Eria said to her sister with her hand on her.

Rogue sighed looking away from her team laying her head down. Eria looked at the others laughing nervously."Rogue is sensitive about these types of topics about family."Eria said looking down.

"Hey its alright if you don't wanna share it just yet….wait till the right time."Onxyia said

=RWBY=

As the day continued Qrow decided to hang around the campus as classes started however during passing periods Ruby talked about her uncle Qrow with glee.

"It soo great to see uncle Qrow again after not seeing him for a while."Ruby exictily said

"Well he seems like a great guy most uncles are suppose to dot on their nieces and nephews."Blake added

"Yeah you do have point their too. But I don't mind."Ruby added

"Yeah but did't he say he was going to talk with Ozpin about something."Weiss added

"I wonder what it could be."Yang wondered

"Well see you guys at lunch"Ruby said as the group separated as they headed toward their classes for the day.

Meanwhile Ozpin who was currently going over some document as Qrow came in on him.

"Ah this is a most unexpected surprise to see you here. "Ozpin replied

Qrow huffed at the man"You haven't changed one bit Oz."Qrow added.

"Good to see you too."Ozpin replied

"Although this isn't a simple meet and greet is it?"he continued

Qrow looked down then back at him"Me and Raven have been watching out for those maiden for you. But we've also been looking for her."

That made Ozpin sighed"Qrow its more important to look for those maidens now. It has been eleven years now. By all accounts she could be…."Ozpin didn't get to finish as Qrow grabbed him by the shirt collar.

"Don't you dare tell me she's dead. There was no body when they searched. Along with her weapon being missing. The only thing left was.."Qrow stopped for a second.

"Was her right arm. Qrow if I can guess you and your tribe have been all over remnant by now. If you still believe that girl is alive then maybe she doens't want to be found."Ozpin said wisely.

"At least i'm doing something Oz other than sitting around waiting for something to happen."Qrow said opening another leg compartment on his metal prosthetic.

He started to drink from the flask with Ozpin looking at him."I thought you quit drinking?"Ozpin asked

Qrow wiped his mouth"yeah….well old habits die hard."Qrow said

"Besides that what else are you here for extactyl. Something else to tell me."Ozpin said hands folded into one another.

"Yeah….careful with the students you select…especially that one from the my sources tell me about strange people in grimm like armor ravaging villages in the countryside."Qrow said turning to leave.

"Qrow I understand how you feel about me and whats happened to you, but i will do what I can to keep my students safe."Ozpin said

"Oh…really looked what happened to my leg along with others in the past. Keep that kid on a short leash along with any students and watch out for those strange people in grimm armor."Qrow hissed as he turned to leave Ozpin office.

=RWBY=

It was now lunch time and Ruby along with Yang were telling soties about their uncle and Team to JNPR.

"So wait your uncle Qrow got a metal prosthetic how'd he get that?"Ren asked

"Oh apparently a while back he was fighting with some grimm and lost it at that time. But he doenst mind saying how he can store more items for a hunt."Ruby said kicking her leg on the table.

"Yeah him,my dad and my mom taught me and Rubes here on how to fight in the firstplace. I've always had a knack with roughing things up."Yang said

"Consdiering you unlocked your aura and semblance when you were ten."Ruby said annoyed

"Oh c'mon it was just luck."Yang said wrapping her arm around Ruby smiling.

"Well that is actually extremely lucky. Most kids don't unlock theirs at least until twelve or even at the latest thirteen."Pyrrha added

"Still its kinda of cool."Nora said

Meanwhile over at the other table Team ZERO watched and listend to the sister.

"Ugh how many times have they said how gret their uncle is? The bragging is starting to get on my nerves."Eria said annoyed

"You said it princess ice queen."Zane said looking at the other table

"Well it is getting really annoying but they are family."Onxyia stated

However Rogue was about at her wits end as her body seemed to start shaking. Her fists were clenched tight as her gloves seem to tear.

"ummm….Rogue you okay their girl?"Zane asked but didn't get a response

"Shut up. Shut up. Shut the hell up."Rogue muttered to keep her composure.

But soon Ruby started to talk again about their uncle. "There was this one time he took me and Yang to the…"ruby began before she got cut off by a loud slam coming from where Team ZERO was.

Ruby and everyone else looked toward Rogue who was standing looking at Ruby and Yang.

"Will you two just shut the hell up about your uncle!"Rogue shouted at the two.

"Whoa there girl. What's your problem."Yang asked casually while Ruby put her hood up.

"Oh my problem! My problem is the fact you've been talking about him all day. I've had it up to here now so just shut up.''Rogue said fuming.

"Well excuse us for talking about our uncle. He is just a great guy. Can we not talk about him?"Yang asked.

"Yang just calm down before you cause a scene"ruby sheepishly said

"No Rubes she starting stuff for no apparent reason."Yang replied

"I don't have a reason really your running it into the ground."Rouge said

"My uncle Qrow can do this. My uncle did this one time. Blah blah blah. That's all I've been hearing and I'm sick of it."Rogue reported.

"Rogue, you need to calm down right now."Eira asked but Rogue ignored her.

"All of this talk about your uncle is annoying me to death. Also probably inflating your egos Yang and giving Ruby something close to a dad maybe besides your."Rogue jumping over the table in the face of yang.

Now yangs eyes changed from lilac to crimson red. "Well at least my uncle is a great guy…yours probably was some drunk or something. Maybe thats why he doesn't wanna be near you anymore….."But before Yang could geyt anymore Rogue socked her across her right cheek.

Yang stumbled backwards a little and the rest of her team went to check on her. While Rogue team tried to calm her down.

"Rogue whats up your not like this."Zane said

"Yeah he's right rogue you need to take deep breaths."Eria suggested

"Oh shut up both of you are annoying, not my fault you've had boyfriends troubles, Eria and Zane having trouble remembering his past."Rogue said, rushing outside with tears on her face surprisingly.

"Rogue hey wait a minute!"Onxyia called out to Rogue but she was gone by then.

Yang got up after being punch so hard their was a bruise on her cheek.

"Ow…okay she can throw a mean right hook."she said rubbing her jaws to see if it is dislocated.

"Honestly she could have done worse to you though."A familiar male voice replied which made them groan

"Nobody asked Cardin why are you even over here."Weiss replied

"Hey just saying kinda rude to treat someone like that."Cardin replied back

"Oh what are you talking about you almost killed Rogue and put Zane in the nurse's office for weeks."Jaune countered.

"Along with blackmailing Onxyia…you literally have messed with their entire team except for Eria"Blake added

"Yeah but your talking about someone dead family member, am I right?"Cardin said looking at Eria.

Everyone looked at her and Eria sat back down covering her face. "Wait you don't mean….."Zane questioned.

"Yeah her uncles dead….what was he a faunus or something."Cardin said looking at the group.

Yang seemed to be hit by a freight train while her eyes turned back to normal."Oh….I am such an idiot."yang said

"So with us talking about uncle Qrow that reminded her of him?"Ruby asked with a sadden look

"Well at least you're not dumb to figure that out."Cardin said, getting up from his spot and walking away.

"Where do you think your going."Pyrrha asked

"Hey I'm a mean guy sometimes….but I can show some compassion. Owe her that much since I almost posioned her."Cardin said

Zane stepped infront of him turning into armor form grabbing him by the shirt collar."If you hurt my teammate at all again i'll break you in two."Zane growled

"Calm down tin man I won't hurt her. Also i'm just checking on her and if you wanna rematch just ask some time alright"Cardin said as Zane let him go with him walking off.

Their everyone just stood their watching him walk off."Did we all just get told off by cardin of all people?"Yang asked

"I believe we did."Blake said

"Welp judgement day has either come or he's possessed by a giest"Zane said still in his armor form. Then he fell backward changing back with everyone watching him. He gave a thumbs up to let them know he's ok.

=RWBY=

After Cardin left the cafeteria searching for where Rogue went he wondered where she could be.

"Man, how could someone with bright clothing disappear? I wonder where she went."As he was moving through the halls he heard crying near a small tree. There he saw the blonde known as Rogue crying to herself.

He walked over slowly then whsitled to get her attention. She turned and stared daggers at him, being silent going back to a huddle position. .

He then walked over to her sitting down next to her"You alright their shorty?"he looked at him whose eyess were red and tears still streaming down his face.

"Why are you here….gonna posion me again."Rogue asked

"Can't I be concerned about someone who's upset."Cardin asked with a hand on his knee.

"You worrying about the girl you almost killed. Have I been dead all along and this is my punishment."Rogue said

"Hey I may be mean but doesnt mean I can show concern or compassion. "Cardin retorted

"Look just leave me alone please. Go back to your group or something maybe you can hurt my team even more by going after my sister."Rogue said burying her head into her kness.

"What was your uncle like?"Cardin asked which shocked Rogue.

"What…did you say?"Rogue asked

"What was your uncle like what did he do, what made you look up to him?"Cardin asked

Rogue took a deep breath saying"He…he was a great guy. Everytime he came back from a job he would bring me and Eria gifts. He also tell me stories about his hunts….one time he told me about how one time he killed three beowolf with just a small rock."Rogue laughed which Cardin smiled at.

"Even though he was a Faunus we had some cousins due to his family side, he and dad were adopted. He also lived in a small village around Anima. Me and Eria would visit him sometimes. But one day I only went….and…..and"Rogue said, beginning to hyperventilate.

Cardin then noticed this offering a hand and Rogue squeezed it tight. "Deep breath blondie,1….2….3"Cardin said and Rogue did as he said. She took deep breaths to calm herself down.

"Thanks I guess…."Rogue said looking back at the ground after her panic attack settled.

"Do you wanna continue or…."Cardin asked softly

"No….I mean yes."Rogue said before continuing"One day I visited him only that day. It was alot of fun. A small town get to getter was happening. But soon there were screams,fire,some scorpian tail and then….grimm showed up. After that….he took me to a place to hide at his house. I sat there for what seemed like hours…days even…"Rogue said

Cardin looked at the rogue messing with the cloth on her hand while he let her continue.

"Then after a bit of time….someone finally came and it was my dad. Along with some huntsman he knew. I asked him where uncle Dravan went…..then my dad went quiet. I looked over close to me to see his left arm with his weapon. "Rouge added

"How'd you know it was him?"Cardin asked softly

"My uncle had a tattoo of some dumb band he liked. Probably some country band…..and his signature sword too."Rogue finished

Cardin didn't know what to do at first but he had to do something. Then he wrapped his arm around the girl which surprised Rogue.

"What in the hell are you doing."Rogue asked confused

"Its cool you seem you need a shoulder to cry on."Cardin said

Rogue just sat their for a bit thinking about her uncle. How she missed him, wondering if he was still here what he be doing. Soon Rogue removed herself from him.

"Umm…..thanks guess it make up you trying to kill me"."Rogue said

"Yeah just don't tell everyone else it'll ruin my rep."Cardin added

"Really you wore a sexy nurses outfit for weeks pretty sure yoru rep already ruined."Rogue laughed

"Also don't think i've fallen for you I got someone else on my mind."rogue added

"Ha well guess what I don't either Fire starter."Cardin added

As they sat their a question went through her head."why do you hate faunus by the way,what have they done to you?"Rogue asked

He sighed"Okay I hate them but I actually used to mind them all that much."

"Really what made you hate them?"Rogue askd

"While back my dad was a governor and went on some business trip over at Menegerie. He was trying to help a friend he knew over there getting resources to a village nearby. This was maybe four or five years ago at that time if I recall." cardin replied then his tone changed

"Some White Fang attacked the place, he died in the process. I've hated every faunus since then along with any White Fang. Then my mom took over as 's why I bullied your teammates badly. She had contacts with the White Fang and she was a faunus."Cardin said, a little sad.

"She was only doing it to find her brother….he joined and she was trying to make sure he didn't make any mistakes."Rogue added

"Cardin looked surrpsied before saying"I didn't know….great I feel like more of a dick."

"Hmmm the bully of Beacon having empathy who are you and what did you do with the real Cardin?"Rogue joked

Both laughed sitting for a bit before Rogue stood up dusting herself off."well we should get to the others." But before she left Cardin put something in front of her and it was his scroll with a number in it. Pressing a button Rogues scroll buzzed as she looked at it.

"Whats this for exactly?"Rogue asked

"My number if you ever wanna get some payback or just someone to talk to buzz me."Cardin said

"I'll think about Cardin…thanks see ya."Rogue said with Cardin looking at her smiling.

Soon enough Rogue got back inside heading toward the dorms. But turning a corner she saw Yang along with Ruby. Rogue looked away from them as they ran toward her.

"Oh hey guys,look….i'm sorry"Rogue tried to say but was interrupted by Ruby and Yang talking at the same time.

"No i'm sorry for talking about my uncle Orow so much. I should have thought about my friend."Ruby mentioned

"Yeah and I shouldnt have said that stuff about your uncle….."Yang aplogized

"Its alright you didn't know about it…..the topic is rough to talk about."rogue interutped

"Well, since you've calmed down, tell me about your great uncle then."Yang said, smiling at her. Rogue smiled while walking with the two.

"Also your team and partner are worried about you."Ruby added..

As they headed back Rogue looked out of the corner of her eyes to see Cardin givining her a thumbs up. She smiled, waving then giving him a middle finger. Cardin laughed and pretended to be shocked falling back. Rogue smiled as her and the sisters headed back to their friends.

Here we are another chapter is done! With the intoruction of Qrow who has a metal foot now! Along with that doing something the show didn't Cardin getting more screen time. I hope you enjoyed the chapter and I hope you enjoyed it!