Hello dear readers here we are. I wanted to do these to mop up any storylines that I will continue in the next volume. Because we didn't get an extact time when they returned to Beacon. The show did too many time skips. RWBY belongs to Rooster Teeth and Monty Oum. I own the OC's, AU. Hope you enjoy!

Interlude Blue(Zane) :A Place Called Home

Finally, break had come to Beacon Academy just days after the little incident at the docks and the martker. While some decided to remain at the school some had decided to return home. But Zane however really had no place to call home in the first place. He was trying to figure out what he was going to do now.

"What to do? Onxyia said shes staying here for break while the twins are heading back to visit their family. What to do now?"Zane asked himself as he was in his normal attire. But he had his bandana off twirling it around.

Thats when his scroll buzzed and he walked over to look at it. It was a message from DJ he gave him his scroll number if he ever found anything on that place he was looking he pressed the call button on DJ number calling the Dust shop owner.

"Heyya kid how've been?"DJ asked happily

"Ummm alright…..so you got that info for me i'm guessing?"Zane asked

"Yep….but I got good news and some bad news though. Which one do you want first?"DJ asked

"Give me the good news first…I could use that right now."Zane replied rubbing his temple.

"Well apparently the women your looking for is named Nadia Walker. If I recall she used to be a big boxer back in the day. Along with being a licensed huntress. Says here she ran a boxing gym in Vale here."DJ said stopping for a second.

"And….anything else?"Zane asked slightly annoyed

"Gimme a second kid…..ok contact says she got her protesetic arm after an incident on a job. Says here after that she started to run that gym of hers. It near the harbor if I recall."DJ added

"Ok….whats the bad news then?"Zane asked slightly worried

"Ummmm ok be prepared kid you aint gonna like it."DJ advised to Zane

Zane clutched his hand then slowly stopped slowly releasing his hand."Just say it…..please"Zane said

"Alright…so back around six or seven years I think,their was a fire at the gym. Burned down pretty bad but someone managed to rebuilt it years later with a new name and brand. The other thing is that Nadia chick…she just disappeared."DJ said

Zane groaned rubbing his eyes trying not to get pissed off."What do you mean disppeared?! How can she…..do you think you might know where she'll be?"He asked

"Nope, apparently the girl had connections it seems. She disappeared off the face of Remnant just like that. "DJ said on the other end.

Zane sighed saying"okay…..thanks for the help DJ have a nice day."Zane said ready to hang DJ had one more thing to say.

"Hey kid….check out the gym maybe the owner knows what happened to her".DJ suggested

Zane thought about it and that might be a big clue on this mysterious woman's whereabouts. He then hung up thinking about his next step. "I guess i'm checking out this boxing gym…might as well gives me something to do over break."

As Zane went out his door he saw a familiar face. It was Cardin talking with Jaune? What in the world is happening here. Zane got close with Jaune saying"Oh hey Zane whats up?"

"Nothing much…..why are you here Cardin?"Zane questioned

"Eh nothing much just checking in on Jauney boy over here seing if hes alright"Cardin smiled

"You sure their not alternative motive here…."Zane said looking at him narrowing his eyes.

"No Zane its alright actually Cardin is not such a bad guy. He was wondering if I was up to something"Jaune replied

The world has finally ended Cardin showing compassion along with being all nice. Is their a grimm able to mimic people forms now or something. Zane studied Cardin for a moment before condluign something.

"Your teammates left you here by yourself and your all alone"Zane said

Cardin laughed rubbing the back of his head"yeah….you hit it right on the mark. They wanted to visit some family. I couldnt go back to see my mom because she was busy running a town. so it would kind of suck being by myself. Plus since were all leader of our team….we could have a guys trip."Cardin suggested

Both Jaune and Zane looked at each other contemplating what was happening. Then they both decided to huddle up whispering to each other.

"Ok are we actually going to hang out with Cardin of all people."Zane whispered

"ehh…..I got nothing better to do, I also rather not deal with my sisters for two week."Jaune added whispering

"Hmmm yeah seems like hell….ok lets do it."Zane said turning back to Cardin.

"Alright Cardin lets go but…don't try anything funny alright."Zane said pointing a finger at him.

Cardin pushed his finger down saying"Hey take it easy man lets just try to get to know each other more. I kinda feel bad for what i've done to your team. Let me treat you to something to eat."Cardin suggested

Zane shrugged his shoulders, agreeing with his offer. The three leaders made their way out of Beacon Academy. The whole place was paraticully empty, barely any students were left. As they made their way to the airship a familiar voice called to them.

"Good evening ,Mr. Arc and Mr. Graves were you three going on this fine day."The voice said.

They turned to see Ozpin standing their drinking his signature cup of coffee. He had his cane down while looking at the three. "Oh nothing sir were just going into town to hang out."Jaune replied

Ozpin looked at all three of them with intrigued and surprise. More of surprise to see all three of these three together. After all the incidents that occurs with them. He took another sip from his coffee.

"If your going into town make sure to stay safe. A while back a strange grimm sighting was seen in the markets. But its been quiet lately but be on your guard. As huntsmen it imperative your ready at any time when the situation calls for it."Ozpin siad

"Your right Professor Ozpin we'll keep our eye for any grimm or anything nefarious while were out their."Jaune said nervous

"Yep our duty as hunters is to protect everyone from the evil creatures of grimm."Cardin added

Zane looked away fro a bit after hearing about the strange grimm. Because that grimm was in fact him and he thought Ozpin hasn't know about it yet. The only people that know about the incident are his team,Team RWBY and JNPR.

Ozpin walked with his cane for a bit near Zane putting a hand on his shoulder."You two go ahead, and I need to have a word."Ozpin said.

Cardin and Jaune looked at him then back at Zane. Both of the boys made their way to the airship docks to wait for him. Zane then closed his eyes breathing, he then turend his gaze at Ozpin. Ozpin was smiling at him then took his hand off his shoulder.

"I know what happened Zane at the market."Ozpin said turned around

Zane sighed"Of course you do nothing, get past the mighty Ozpin. Let me guess I'm going back to Atlas. Gonna put me in that boring room and have me stay locked up like a caged animal. Like that lab you found me at?"Zane said

Ozpin laughed smirking"No you are wrong my dear boy. Its good that you finally decided to reveal the truth to your teammates and friends. Make my job easier trying to hide it from several people. But I do have a solution for your little problem."Ozpin said

"yeah ,what would that be?"Zane questioned

Ozpin then pulled out a small box out of nowhere it seemed. It was colored white mixed with blue. Their was a small button on the side of it. Ozpin pressed it then the box opened up. Their in the middle is what seems to like some sort of bracelet. It is sliver in color along with it having some glass like panal on it. Their seemed to be a button on it that activates this strange device.

"Uhhh okay you got me jewerly?..."zane asked

"No its something else, you see the doctor managed to find a way to help keep that little problem you have under check. This device helps you nullify those urges of your semblance. It's taken him a while but he found a way to help you with your semblance."Ozpin said, picking up the bracelet and moving it around.

"But one thing is certain it, you will experience adverse side effects from it. Its similiar to those collars used to dampin people smebalnce. This one is has a much lower effect on you since our friend in Atlas tweak with it. Now you are free to use it whenever you please. It might also help you along the way on recovering your memories."Ozpin added.

Zane catuiosuly looked at it thinking this was some sort of trick. Usually Ozpin has some sort of alternative motive involved most of the time. Then he picked it up slipping on his wrist and the device seemed to fit on perfectly. It looked to show a bar on it which made Zane confused.

"Ok Ozpin this is great but why are there markings on it that look like glass?"zane asked

"Those are to monitor your heart rate. If it goes at a certain rate it will inject the serum into your body. This only happens when you turn into that grimm form of yours. "Ozpin replied

Zane moved his wrist around examining the bracelet-like device. Then he said"well looks like the mighty Ozpin did something useful….thanks old man."Zane said smiling.

"Its fine my dear boy. Have fun on your little trip and enjoy your break."Ozpin said walking off with a smile.

Zane looked at the thing on his wrist then clenching his fist. Then he ran toward the airship docks to catch up with Jaune and two were still their waiting for him. Jaune was sitting down tiwddling his thumbs. While Cardin looked over the railing with his hands on it.

"Hey whats up guys."Zane said running other

"Finally let get this show on the road I know a pretty good restaurant in town. Then we can check out some boxing gym I heard about."Cardin said

"Ok, sounds uh interesting."Jaune replied.

They then made their way into the city of Vale. Several people were busy walkin around. Weather it be having some drinks, getting something to eat, preparing for their job, or anything the people of Remnant do in their daily lives.

Zane,Jaune and Cardin already got something to eat. They were walking through the north end of town. Cardin had his hands behind his head while Jaune was looking through his scroll. Zane was still thinking about that gym DJ told him about. But he was so lost in his mind he wasn't thinking about it.

"So Cardin where exactly is this gym you talk about?"Jaune asked

Cardin looked at Jaune"Well apparently is an old fashioned gym. The owner kept it like that for years. But its still pretty popular heard they accept faunus and humans there. "

"Wait where going to a place with faunus…are you just trying to have backup while you mess with a bunch of faunus."Jaune asked paranoid.

"Nah…. Instead I heard several famous boxers workout out there. Maybe some old tiger faunus might be their."Cardin said

This made Zane ears perk up at the mention of this. Then he looked from side to side looking at Cardin."Did you….evasdrop on my conversation early?"Zane asked

"Yep and I thought hey I owe the guy for cracking him upside the skull. Might as well help him find this mysterious tiger boxer."Cardin replied

Before Zane got a word in they turned the corner, they were already at the boxing gym. It was a normal building you would see at Vale. But on the front of the building was a sign that looked brand new. It said "The Equal Rights Equal Fight".

"Huh weird name for a boxing gym isn't it?"Jaune asked

"Hmm makes sense if they allow faunus here. Their treated as equals here, place has a no tolerance policy against racism here."Cardin replied

Zane looked at the sign awestruck at it. It felt similar to him like he lived here or something. He went toward the pair of double doors walking in without Cardin and Jaune. The other two rushed after Zane trying to catch up with him.

Once inside Zane looked around at the place. It was pretty busy actually, their were a variety of people here. Faunus were here along with humans. They were all just enjoying themselves and alot of them were smiling. Zane walked around the place looking at everyone here.

It was a little modern their was a training bot in the ring. It was fighting with a girl in a blue headgear. She ducked, punching the training bot inside. Then it swung at her hitting her square in the jaw. She stumbled a little before wiping her mouth with the boxing gloves. Then continuing to fight with the bot.

Jaune and Cardin finally got in, also looking at the place. Jaune whistled"Whoa this place is impressive….me and pyrrha should come here sometime."Jaune said smiling

"Heh yeah might be old, but place does have it's perks it seems."Cardin added

Zane walked around past some pictures. They were old news articles from the past. Several of them were pictures of boxers being crowned champions in remnants. As he passed them he saw one that stuck out to him. A familiar Tiger Faunus sat there infront of the building. It was a photo of her.

She smiled with two other people in the picture with her. Along with a girl with a fox tail who was wearing a pair of black jeans with an orange jacket with fur on top of it. Along with a tank top colored was smiling giving a peace sign and seemed to be thirteen. Along with a tiger women faunus with a prosthetic arm holding up a kid in her arm. She had black hair that didn't have a hint of gray in it yet. She wore some long sleeve sweaters with some tan jeans.

But in her arms was a kid who seemed about eight. He wore a long sleeve shirt smiling at the camera with closed eyes. His hair was black along with being spiked up. As Zane picked up the picture he got a closer look at it. It looked exactly like him in that picture he had before.

Then from the side a voice could be heard yelling at Zane. "Kid, you got some nerve touching that picture right there. Put it back or you'll regret it. "The voice said

There was a man with a bald head taller than her with a man wore a pair of blue jeans with holes in them along with a green hoodie tank top and seemed in his late forties. His skin was tan colored and he seemed to stand at 6.5ft. He was muscular in appearance and his eyes were blue.

"Hey chill out man, he 's just looking at the picture, what's the big deal?"Cardin stepped in front of the man.

Jaune backed him up ready to fight. But they didn't relize the other boxers were stopping their workout looking at them. All of them were staring daggers at the three. Cardin and Jaune looked at them scared but Zane was still staring at the picture. A few surrounded them and they were all muscular in appearance.

The man pushed past Jaune and Cardin, grabbing Zane's shoulder. "Kid! I said put it down ..."The man said before turning to Zane looking at him cry. The tears couldn't stop coming down his face. He just stood there looking at the picture. The man looked at him closer then back at the picture in his hand.

"Wait a minute…little Z?"the man asked

"Little who?"Cardin asked

"Ummm yeah who are you talking about?"jaune asked too

The man then embraced Zane into a hug with a shock expression. "Oh thank remnant kid…..how are you alive."The man asked

Zane looked at him confused"Who…..are…..you?"Zane asked

The man was shocked then he sighed, getting up looking at all the people staring at them."Get back to work you idiots!"He hollered. They all got back to their workouts and continued with their daily business.

The man then motioned for Zane and his two companions to follow him to the back. In the back they sat on a couch in front of a desk. The man was still looking at Zane with a concerned look. Jaune broke the silence asking the question on everyone's mind.

"Umm ok sir….I got a question, who are you?"Jaune asked

The man sighed before clasping his hands together. He looked to be happy but was actually concerned. Then he looked at the three pausing for a bit.

"Ok, names Colt Lawson, I run the boxing gym here. But I took it over after the previous owner left. She was the best boxer in all of remnant from Vale to Atlas. Along with being a huntress she decided to open this gym for Faunus and humans to treat each other as equal .They use the ring to take out some aggression on each other….but in reality."Colt said looking toward the window leading to the gym.

Several boxers were working out with each other. A pair of boxers, one being a faunus and the other a human were talking. They both laughed with each other throwing punches at each other as a joke.

"The owner here had an accident with her losing her arm. But that didn't put her down; she kept the place open. There were also these two little kids following her around everywhere she went. "Colt added

"Wait so does that mean Zane is part faunus?"jaune asked

"Kid do you always interrupted your elders?"Colt asked

"No sir….sorry"Jaune slinked down nervous

Colt then continued"Both of those kids were adopted or something. One of them being a fox faunus girl named Zoey and the other being well you…..kid"Colt said motioning toward Zane.

But he sat there quietly at what was still happening. He was having several thoughts going through his head right now. When he saw that picture he didn't have any memories come back. But instead he cried for some reason at the sight of it.

"So what happened to the previous owner?"Cardin asked with an arm over his spot.

Colt sighed looking at them then at another picture to the side. It was a younger him with the tiger Faunus women in a ring smiling with each other. "There was a fire a while back….destroyed the previous gym. Don't know who caused it but afterwards Nadia and Zoey came out. "Colt said

"What happened when they came out of the building"Zane finally speaking up

He gripped his desk hard thinking about that day"They said you died in the fire. Both of them were devastated and soon after we began construction on the gym here. They left after that….don't know where they went."

Zane just stood up going to a wall putting his hand on it. As he stood there he breathed heavily. Colt walked over to the guy putting a hand on his shoulder."Listen kid if you and your friends ever wanna stop by and say hi just come on in. I could also tell you about Nadia."Colt said

Zane looked at him then smiled hugging him. Cardin and Jaune watched on like the two didn't even notice they were there.

"What are we chopped liver?"Cardin said with Jaune elbowing him.

Jaune heard a buzzing noise on his scroll to reveal its late."Oh no we gotta head back it's almost time for curfew."Juane said

"Nooo I don't want another punishment, the nurse outfit was too much."Cardin exclaimed.

The two rushed out of the director's office. With Zane shaking his head smiling at them walking out. Then he looked at Colt with arms crossed giving him a salute. He then walked off to join his companions on their way back to Beacon.

"I can't believe I finally got some answers but this thing seems to go deeper. Well waited this long for info about my past.I could wait a little longer"Zane thought running down the streets with Cardin and Jaune back to Beacon. He wonders what will happen next.

Here we go the first interlude down, it seems zane has found a very good lead on his pontential family. Along with that him, jaune and cardin seem to be forming a friendship now. I wanted to explore and redeem him since he just turned into a background charater in the show. Hope you enjoyed only one more to do left!