Halo, it's time for the newest chapter. Enjoy the reading.

The morning came quickly, the sun was shining brightly and the morning harbor echoed with the sound of seagulls, but team RWBY, LLMM and JNR were ready to carry out Roman's plan.

- Are you ready Weiss? - Ruby asked her white-haired friend.

- Of course. - In one hand she held her packed suitcase and her sword at the same time, in the other hand she held the cage in which Qrow was sitting in his bird form, slightly offended.

- Weiss, - Jaune still stopped her, before she would have approached a base. – just… - He didn't know what to say, since according to Roman, this trip won't be as dangerous as fighting Grimms or even Cinder, but even then, he didn't feel comfortable letting his girlfriend go. - I… - To silence him, Weiss just kissed the boy.

- I'll be fine, Jaune. - She held up Qrow in the cage. - My little bird will protect me. - The others laughed, and Qrow just croaked angrily, indicating how humiliating he found this situation.

- Then take care of her, seriously. - Jaune trusted that Qrow would take care of Weiss.

Weiss took a deep breath, said one last goodbye to the rest of her friends as if she was going into a big battle and approached the entrance of the base where she was greeted by Left and Right.

- WEISS SCHNEE! – Recognized her in perfect sync. - WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?!

- Um… - Weiss put all her energy into acting. – good afternoon, sorry to bother you, - Try to sound as sweet and honeyed as possible. - but your commander, Cordovin, offered that the Atlas army would be so kind as to escort me home. I was hoping the offer is still valid and it wouldn't be such a big problem, - She raised Qrow's cage. – if at least my little, pet bird could come with me?

Left and Right looked at each other, then one of them spoke.

- We will find the commander,

- And we'll see what we can do.

They turned and started at the same time, in perfect sync and galloping, in search of the commander.

It didn't take long for the gate to open, and Left and Right returned, accompanied by Cordo, who, with her usual self-satisfied smile, as if she knew in advance that she would win, didn't hesitate to be smug.

- So, Ms. Schnee, you realized you couldn't live without your family's luxurious lifestyle and your powerful homesickness finally triumphed. - Weiss would have preferred to freeze this cocky old hag to ice, but for the sake of the mission she held back herself and tried to sound as nice and humbling as possible.

- As you say, Commander. – She forced a smile on her face and immediately lifted the cage. - I really hope I can at least bring my pet bird with me if my human friends can't come?

- Hm, - Cordo thought the request was a bit unusual. - I wouldn't have thought of you with a pet.

- He's been one of my best friends for a long time, - She hugged the cage. – without him I would be very lonely and when I think that... - She forced fake tears in her eyes and then turned away to try to hide them.

- Oh, Ms. Schnee, - Cordo was a little hesitant to comply with the request. - according to the Atlas passenger transport rules, animals cannot travel on public transport vehicles. The faunus are also barely jump the bar.

- Oh, sure, I'm aware of that, but... - Weiss took out a tissue and pretended to sob. – I was hoping if I said a few good words for you, my father… maybe you'd make an exception.

- Well... - Cordo couldn't do anything, it was clear that her heart fell on the girl, whom she defeated to the best of her knowledge, she didn't want to trample her into the ground by taking away her only emotional support. – if he's well trained and stays between us, we could do an exception.

- Of course! – Weiss nodded and looked at the old woman as if she were part of a divine miracle. - He won't be a problem.

- Oh, - Left leaned over to Qrow's cage. - such a cute little bird!

- What's his name? - Asked Right.

- Um... - Weiss went over the plan with Roman and the others thoroughly last night, but one thing they didn't consider was what Qrow's name should be until they cross the border, because he can't call him Qrow. - Qorbeau.

- Can we pet him? - Left just put his finger in between the bars to pet Qrow, but he just pinched his finger and Left pulled it out with a hiss of pain. - Ouch, that's a bad bird!

- Commander, - Right turned to his commander. – I'm afraid that this bird isn't properly trained and may pose a danger in the future! It's violence against authority!

- Come on, - Weiss quickly assured the soldiers. – he's very gentle, only a little nervous in the presence of strangers! He's a very nice one, - She hissed angrily at Qrow between her teeth. – and adorable little bird. - She opened the cage door, stuck her finger in it for Qrow to jump on, which he hesitated a bit, but Weiss' angry face convinced him that he should give up his last shred of dignity and act like a normal, trained pet bird and jump on Weiss' finger. - See? He's so tame.

Right worried that the same thing happens him like Left, he slowly extended his finger towards Qrow and this time Qrow let him pet him, which he found extremely humiliating, but he held back.

- I really don't think it will cause any problems. - Right wasn't worried about Qrow before Weiss just put him back in the cage.

- In that case, - Cordo has already made the decision. - let's not waste time! – She turned and headed towards the airport, Weiss went after her, Left and Right followed behind. - I'm so glad you've finally come to your senses, Ms. Schnee. Many of us were disappointed when you chose Beacon Academy over Atlas. The fact that you're returning to Atlas warms my old heart.

- Well, it was time to finally make reasonable decisions and return to my roots. - Weiss didn't hesitate to agree with Cordo by the time they arrived at the plane that would take them to Atlas.

- I really hope I live to see the day and see you follow your sister's footsteps.

- Absolutely! - Weiss kept her flattering voice. - It's wonderful to think that I can be one of the high-ranking officers of the most powerful army in the world! I don't even understand what was going through my head?

- I personally took care of you, - Cordo, on the other hand, picked up the voice of the licker. – and I have ordered two of my best people to be with you. - She nudged her head to Left and Right while clasping her hands behind her back. - I hope you tell your father that part. - She winked and then waved to Left.

- With your permission, - Left didn't delay and grabbed her suitcase. – I'll check it then help you carry your suitcase!

- As for me, - And Right took Qrow's cage to himself. – I'll help to carry the cute little Qorbeau onto the plane!

- Of course. Maybe there is a problem? - Weiss didn't understand why the suitcase needed to be searched.

- Don't worry, - Cordo waved as Bal opened the suitcase. – innocent formality. We are just making sure there are no hidden, illegal shipments, explosive or flammable Dust, drugs, or unauthorized persons that could pose a threat to you, Ms. Schnee.

- Unauthorized person? - Weiss thought Cordo was just joking and laughed a little.

- There was an example of someone trying to smuggle a stowaway in a suitcase. - Cordo explained.

- Seriously, who'd be that stupid to try smuggle someone onto an Atlas plane in a suitcase? – Weiss didn't understand the logic, the least they can do at each passenger to check the suitcases.

- Oh dear, - Cordo just rolled her eyes. – this is nothing compared to what I have seen during my long years of service. Trust me, human stupidity knows no bounds. - She looked to Left, who had finished searching the suitcase. - Everything is alright?

- Of course! – Left found nothing, only clothes and books, which are folded perfectly and put back in their places. - Suitable for travel!

- It's a pleasure to see how thorough you are and how much you care about safety, - Weiss flattered the commander again. – but I think this is natural for the Atlas army.

- Of course! - Cordo pulled herself out proudly. – We escorted all passengers across the border in the same safety, of course before the closure.

Since there were no more security regulations, Left carried the suitcase and Right carried the cage onto the plane, and Weiss sat down in one of the seats looking out of one of the windows, of course, she could keep Qrow's cage next to her and looked out of the window, she saw Argus, as the city was getting further and further away and the plane started to take off over the sea and started towards the well-known kingdom, where she would never wanted to return.

- Do you think it worked? - Yang looked curiously towards the gate of the military base, which was still closed.

- Let's see, - Roman just rubbed his chin sarcastically and pretended to think. – we don't hear gun shoots, explosions and the Ice Queen didn't come back saying "It didn't work."

- You don't need to be j*rk to make me understand. - Yang snapped.

- Until then, - Blake looked towards the city instead. - what shall we do?

- This is a big city - Nora was excited. – and we still have time to relax!

- Maybe, - Ruby had an idea. – we could help defend the city and fight Grimm!

- This sounds good! - Yang clenched her fists.

- At least we can spend our time usefully. - Blake joined in.

- A little practice can't hurt. – Ren also went with the others, followed by Nora.

- Are you coming too Jaune? - The girl noticed only belatedly that the boy was still looking at the base and saw that a plane was taking off and going towards the sea. - Jaune, I know you're worried about Weiss.

- I hope it doesn't happen again. - An unpleasant memory came to Jaune's mind.

- What? – Nora worriedly went to her teammate's side.

- Pyrrha, right before she died, she kissed me and then walked off to a place where I couldn't follow her. - Jaune explained. - Weiss kissed me too before heading off to where I can't follow her.

- She'll be fine. - Ren put a hand on his shoulder.

- Yes, - Nora also tried to convince him. – Qrow's with her and protecting her.

Jaune followed his friends back towards the city and just hoped that this wasn't the last time he saw Weiss. He couldn't bear to lose another girl he loves.

The sun was setting on the muddy and puddled tundra of Mistral, but in an underground hideout used as a warehouse by smugglers or outlaws engaged in other illegal activities, a loaded Atlas cargo plane was being loaded with a pile of crates and contraband.

- How's this different from what we did in Vale? – Mandy found it a bit unpleasant that they had to work with criminals again.

She got herself a completely new outfit, a pair of black fur boots, long, lined black pants, the legs of which she tucked into her boots, a black, hooded jacket that fitted her body properly and didn't hinder her movement at all, a pair of black mittens and a black mask around her neck that was both warm and covered her face and when she puts it over her mouth and pulls up her hood she looks like a ninja. It's important to dress warmly, as Atlas is best known for its cold climate. Her black fox tail was sticking out between her jacket and pants, but in Atlas she'll hide it.

- Only that, - Cinder stood up from one of the boxes she was sitting on. – this time the deal will be shorter and more to the point.

She also innovated a new outfit, covering the absence of her left eye with a black blindfold, the straps of which stretched above and below her right eye to her head, wearing a black gold-trimmed top, shorts, and a black shoulder cloak that covered her left Grimm arm, which, of course, she disguised with a black tie and gloves and, of course, a pair of black thigh-high black high-heeled boots.

- And more efficient. - Adam stepped out of the shadows.

Adam also chose a new outfit for his trip to Atlas, a pair of black ankle boots, a pair of long black pants with his katana hanging from his belt, a black leather jacket with several zippered pockets and he wore the jacket zipped up, the jacket on his back was a dark red withering rose crest, he wore a pair of black gloves and of course, a black blindfold.

- Way could miskijel at no tahm. – Genna, the Mistral Bounty Huntress, also joined the team. - Way hav thuh access codes, so way can git thoo thuh puntanerha.

Genna was wearing heavy armor, black boots, dark gray pants with several worn dark green pieces of armor, a dark gray long-sleeved shirt with worn dark green armor on her upper body, a gun holster on her belt that contained a large caliber pistol in her right hand was an assault rifle that, despite looking quite old and worn, seemed to be far more advanced and powerful than any model they had seen so far. The most interesting part of her equipment was the bag on her back, which had two metal container bottles with two blow-out pipes at the bottom. Under her shoulder he held her equally worn and dark green helmet, from which a T-shaped, blue visor could be seen.

- Excellent. - That was good news for Cinder.

- I've never seen armor like this. – Mandy looked at the bounty huntress's armor curiously.

- It's not from Mistral, - It was a mystery to Adam as well. – and not from Atlas.

- It's mah grandfather's. - Genna replied. - Unpale was mah father's than my muro's.

- A family heirloom? - Cinder also liked Genna's armor and weapon. - And those? - She looked at the container bottles on her back. – Maybe explosives?

- Taves be a surprise, but it's gunna be bardjol-barol paceking. - Cinder just listened in confusion, since she still didn't understand Genna's strange dialect.

- Yeah. - She had no idea what she just said, it's might be a reference to what her backpack could do, but she didn't want to look stupid. - You know, - She boarded the plane as Genna went forward into the cockpit to start the engine and the two faunus stood next to Cinder. – someone once asked me if I believe in destiny. - The plane's door closed. - I'm happy to say that I still do.

The plane lifted off, left the warehouse, took off and headed for Atlas.

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