Farra was cornered, as Weiss was meditating. And another Weiss was able to neutralize her.

Evil Weiss kicked her down, and Farra grinned, succumbing to the pain. "You realize that if you kill me and Weiss, you'd doom yourself?"

"I doubt you will…" Evil Weiss smiled. "Farewell, interloper. Now, you face the judgment of The Schnee Family."

"Hey, Ice Queen!" A voice cried, "How about you pick on someone with your own attitude?" A figure appeared with a shovel and gripped it, "Come fight me, you snarky ice brat!"

Farra asked, "I know that voice… It's…"

A woman in a white and green school uniform appeared, armed with a shovel, and with long pigtails.

"The Schnee Family bows to injustice. We, the Gaoka Clan, will not let you succumb this world into wintry darkness! Right, ladies?" Two others appeared, as they cheered, "YAY!"

Farra gasped, as the Evil Weiss prepared to fight, "Gaoka Clan?! Wait… The School Life Club?"

Farra & the Evil Weiss were in the presence of Yuki Takeya, Yuuri Wakasa, & Kurumi Ebisuzawa, Miki's former partners in the School Life Club, and once enemies to The Gang.

Ri-san said, "You will suffer our judgment, evil witch!"

Evil Weiss glared, "Is that so? How dare you intervene in my duties? All shall return to dust. That is the law of this world."

Kurumi said, clutching her shovel, "You law is that of a dream. We're here to make sure that your vision goes black."

They stared down, as Yuki smiled, "Come get me, you freak!"

Farra thought, "That's… My god. Wait… Their Stands are gone. Miki said that they surrendered their souls to Miki, to create The Undead Knight."

Ri-san said to Farra, "This may be your realm, but we can also traverse within the subconscious mind." She and Kurumi posed, "Now, you may think we're deadly, but you're right. In a dream realm such as this, you can do anything."

Yuki smirked, "And what can we do?" She produced a group of zombies, "You can make your own rules."

Evil Weiss gasped, as zombies appeared around her. Kurumi grabbed Farra and said, "Come on… It's our way of making up for after the way we treated you, years ago."

The Evil Weiss fight off the zombies, as Farra left with the others, "Thanks, I owe you one."

They escaped through the city, as Farra stated, "Weiss is too preoccupied. We have to prevent her from reaching her."

Kurumi asked, "So… Why are there two women like her?" Farra said, "Long story."

They departed into the town, as Evil Weiss broke through, "I'LL GET EVEN WITH YOU!"

She chased after them, as Weiss was still meditating. She then sensed the evil version of herself, as she thought, "She'll come around… Once I am focused, I will help her…"

Episode 3 – Chapter 4: Battle Within the Subcon!
Weiss vs. Weiss?

Meanwhile, across town, Cinder spotted the apartment of Arthur Watts. She glared, "I would like to know what he's hiding." She flew up, as she arrived at the apartment. She knocked on the door, and he called, "Come in?"

Cinder smashed the door open, as she glared, "Hello there… Arthur."

He gasped in horror, "C-Cinder?! Wha–? Why are you–?"

"Why am I here?" She said, as she went closer, "Because I want answers. It's about the guy, in camos. Black skin? His name's Mundy."

Watts gasped in horror, as she went closer. "Now… What has he told you about me?"

Watts pleaded, "Wait, take it easy, Cinder… It's not my fault. Lemme explain."

Cinder asked, "Eh? Is that it? Did Red hire that guy? He is the one that is after me… and Red hired him to go after me."

"Uh, I see. It's rather obvious."

She glared, "Is it true? Did she hire him to hunt after me? Red deserves everything, because she thinks I killed Roman Torchwick. But he thinks so, too…"

"That's… That's just what you want to think."

"Oh? Well, I think…" she asked, "Do you know something?"

He stood up and said, "Salem hired you for power, but not for detective work. Besides… I already know who it is. Torchwick died, because of Grimm attacks. Who cares? If he is eaten, and not explained why and how, does it matter anymore? Poor little Mundy… stuck on a Tuesday… and all week long, you caused havoc and chaos all around their beat."

Cinder asked, as she was puzzled, "I wanna know… If it's not Red? Who?"

Watts smiled, "Ohhh… Someone you already knew. Besides… She blames you."

"Is it Raven? Is it Winter? Is it Penny? No, she's dead. IS IT SCHNEE, BLONDIE, OF THE FAUNUS? Or was it Jaune? ANYONE?" She was set ablaze in anger, as Watts said, "Keep talking… You'll get to her."

Cinder gasped, as she remembered who it was. She whispered, "No… It can't be…" She looked out the sky, and she whispered, seeing Neo's face in an ice cold stare. Cinder whispered in shock, "Neo? She did it?" She turned to Watts and barked, "SHE told that guy?"

Watts said, "What difference does it make? No one knows what happened, and no one believes you. Or Red. Or Neo. Or anyone. It's an Unsolved mystery, within an Unsolved mystery. Besides, The Gang has had trust issues. And they wouldn't have Neo on their side."

Cinder bowed her head and snarled, "Dammit… You're right. So, I'm in the clear. The Gang only wants me because I'm a public nuisance and a criminal mind. I'm off the hook."

Watts said, "But I must know… Did you or did you not kill Roman with a Grimm? Was it you that sent the Grimm to Beacon?"

Cinder responded, "All I did was cause chaos… after what Pyrrha did. Pyrrha demolished the doll, and in turn, people were shocked and frightened. So, in any case, you might say… … … Who really started the chaos, that in turn, fell the entire landscape of Beacon Academy? The answer…" Her flames grew, "May surprise you… … …And all it cost me was an arm… and an eye. Those Huntresses ruined me… but… if anything I learned from it… Don't get mad. Get even."

She shot fire at Watts.

XXXXX

Asahi and Mundy were driving off to Watts' apartment, in Mundy's jeep. "So, you actually talked to him?"

"I did." He said. "I'm sorry I hid this… but I had persuaded to let him cooperate, in return, we overlook his criminal record. He has gone straight, after all."

"So be it." Asahi said, "Just let me do the talking."

Asahi got a report, as she called, "Sakurai. Who's this?"

Mizuki cried, from the radio, "Asa! Bad news! Fire going on in your direction! Coordinates on the way!"

"Patch it through!" Asahi yelled, as she was given the directions from HQ. She gasped in horror, as Mundy asked, "What is it?"

Asahi barked, "Get us there, and fast! HURRY!"

"YEAAAAAH!" Mundy cheered, as he hit a button, blaring sirens. They drove off fast, as Asahi screamed, "NOO-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-OT TO-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O FA-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-AAAAAAST–, AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH!"

"SORRY LOVE! THIS IS AS FAST AS IT GOES! 65 MPH!" He yelled out.

"THIS ISN'T A HIGHWAY!" She roared, screaming for her life.

Will Asahi & Mundy arrive on time? I seriously doubt it.

Back in the Subcon, Farra was with the remnants of the School Life Club, who're also in this realm.

Yuki moaned, "Sorry… Guess we never told you this sooner."

Kurumi said, "What'd you guess? We're mannequins now."

Farra said, "Not close. Your soul's inside the realm within your subconsciousness. We're not really mannequins. Cassie and I did a little alteration to her powers."

Yuuri sighed, "Yeah… Well, it's working. It felt like we're in a dream world. And it's everything we wanted… A little snowy out."

Kurumi asked, "Yeah. All we remembered, last time, was Miki had a conversation with us. And we disappeared from this world."

Yuuri said, "We gave away our Stands to her, just to upgrade. It's unsure that we'll ever come back. You said so yourself – If you lose a Stand, you die."

Farra responded, "But your soul is still intact. Your body is made of wood and soulless, but your soul's safe and sound… … …as long as you don't die here. Call it a hunch, but… If you die in your dreams, you die for real."

Yuuri said, "This is bad. And this woman… Who is she?"

"Weiss Schnee. A Huntress from Remnant. The Weiss you saw was not her, but a duplicate made from her nightmares."

Kurumi said, "Wow… Nightmare Weiss! So, a nightmare's in this realm?"

"It was built within her body, repressed from her past. Weiss used to be Daddy's Little Girl, until she learned the truth about Jacques Schnee. He was a corrupt man that only wanted wealth."

Yuki whispered, "No way. SHE WAS RICH?"

Farra explained the whole thing, as Yuki was amazed, "Earth President?"

Yuuri said, "No wonder it was a spiritual journey. Weiss wanted closure from her past."

Farra said, "But her past is creeping back up to her. However, Sunny Phoenix is of help. You cannot aid me." Kurumi added, "That's true. All we have left is our wits and survival skills. But against someone like Nega-Weiss?"

Farra stated, "It's best we find Weiss and stop her evil self." Yuki shrieked, as Evil Weiss appeared. "You will not stop me. All four of you will face judgment." She dashed at her. Kurumi deflected the attack with her shovel, and then yelled, "Leave her alone!"

Yuki bawled, as she was hiding for cover. Yuuri cried, "Come on! RUN!" She and Yuki ran, as Farra stayed behind.

"If there's any shred of you inside, Weiss, know that this isn't you." Farra said.

Evil Weiss barked, "Oh, please! Not even you can stop me!" She pushed Kurumi aside, and used her glyphs to launch herself to Farra. She ducked out of the way, and grew wings. She flew to Evil Weiss, and they clashed, blade to fist. After multiple exchanges, Weiss is pushed back. Farra's flames grew and said to her, "Now… Enter the Flames of Justice! See, you saw your vision wrong of justice. Only I can wield a worthy and righteous path. Because unlike you, my road is clean and straight."

Kurumi barked, "What the hell are you talking about?"

Farra stated, "This applies to you, too, Ebisuzawa! Now, I'm not a mean-spirited woman, and I can be as bitchy and bossy as I want, but listen to me… Not everything is by force. You and your soul, you're the past YOU. Because you're NOT Weiss Schnee, heiress girl. You're Weiss Schnee, huntress!"

Evil Weiss said, as she adjusted herself, "Is that so? Thank you for teaching me this lesson." Holding up her blade, she glared, "I won't be a huntress or heiress. I can be… BOTH." She clashed at Farra, and she was knocked down with a slash. Weiss usedher glyphs to shoot ice at her. She was plastered by the wayward chunks of ice. Kurumi cried, "FARRA!"

Evil Weiss called, as Farra was down, "And now, your judgment comes–!"
Kurumi slammed her down, but they clashed blows. Evil Weiss kicked Kurumi away, and launched herself with a shoulder tackle. Kurumi swung hard, but Evil Weiss avoided it.

"Shovels are meant for digging snow out, not for use of a weapon."

"Maybe so, but this shovel never failed me. I killed more zombies with it, than you ever could."

"No undead militia can ever stop me!" Evil Weiss jabbed at her, but Kurumi protected herself. She kept jabbing, until Kurumi leapt away. "I've had enough of you!" Evil Weiss roared, leaping up, "RETURN TO DUST!"

SLASH!
Kurumi was struck down, and she dropped to the ground, collapsing. She was lying on the ground, badly hurt. She groaned, "Damn… Miss Huntress is that good." Evil Weiss stepped on the shovel, and pointed at her, "It's over, you fool. A former criminal like you deserves no reprieve."

"Do what you can… Finish me…" Kurumi sobbed. She moaned, "Even in my dreams, I'm not what I used to be. My body still hurts."

Evil Weiss picked her up and said, "Now, you shall leave my world."

Farra crawled to her and groaned, "Leave her alone, you monster!"

"STAY BACK!" Kurumi cried, "She's not human!"

"NO SHIT! WHY DO YOU THINK SHE'S–!"

"BOTH OF YOU! BE SILENT!" Evil Weiss yelled.

STAB!
Kurumi was stabbed in the chest, as her aura started to fade out. The dream version of Weiss let out a cold malice stare, and Kurumi dropped to her knees. Farra shrieked, "NOOOOOOOO!"

Kurumi gasped for air, and fell face down. Evil Weiss said, "One down… and three to go."

XXXXX

Yuki felt a jab, as she was heartbroken, "Kurumi…"

Yuuri whispered, "There's nothing we can do. We have to run."

Yuki stated, "If only Megu-nee were here. But her soul is not here. I need her…"

"I'm sorry, Yuki… But even if we go back, that woman will slaughter us. And even if we did fight back, we'd lose."

Yuuri said, as she was defeated, "If only we had our Stands back. And then, we'd help Miki… Why did that woman trick us into coming here? Was it because we wanted to move on? I'm sorry, Yuki… But in our world, we lost everything. Our families, our friends, our lives, our happiness… We went to Egypt to reevaluate, and then we returned to our old school, and… We are stuck in some Huntress's ego realm…" She roared, "WHERE THE HECK ARE WE?" She punched down, as she sobbed.

"Ri-san…" Yuki said, "Mi-kun and Kurumi… They are our friends. Times changed. I learned my lesson, but… I could never forget the times we had, including with you guys and Taromaru. Only…" She was sad, "You can't hold onto the past, forever." She went to Yuuri and said, "Ri-san. You may not be able to help, but I'm Standless, too. Only my Stand was Megu-nee's soul. And even so… She's still inside me, no matter what. We loved Megu-nee, as did the school we always lived in… And through it all, the four of us survived."

Yuuri sniffled, as Yuki hugged her, "I'm sorry. It sounded corny, but… Even I can learn to grow up. I'm not much of an adult, but…"

Yuuri got up and sniffled, wiping her tears. She said, "Yuki… I know, but… We were evil. We obeyed a vampire robot, and was given our Stands, and then met with The Gang, and then into mannequins… and now this… We're not good people."

"YES WE ARE!" Yuki yelled, "Haven't you forgotten we're in the School Life Club? I needed you, Miss President! One President to another, by that, you give your learnings to Weiss Schnee! We're role models to others!"

"What others?! It was just us four!"

"Ohhh, sorry… But I mean, this is our golden opportunity! We can help Wei-san." Yuki smiled beamingly, "It's our duty as members of the School Life Club!" She paused and giggled, "Eh, were members. Sorry…"

"STOP SAYING THAT!" Yuuri barked, as her dark aura boomed, "YOU ALWAYS ARE SORRY!" Yuki shivered in fright. Yuuri said, after she calmed down, "But you're right. I have to move forward… not after my family is gone. When we first met, we were total strangers… and you helped me with the garden. Imagine if the zombies never came."

"Yeah… I'd go home and have ice cream!"

"And you'd still be studying hard…"

"URK!" Yuki gagged, as Yuuri giggled. Yuki pouted, "JEEZ! You're so mean, Ri-san!"

Yuuri said, as she walked forward, "We can't fight… but if we can stop her, using our wits…"

"How?"

They headed forward, but they were stopped by a huge figure. Weiss's voice called, "NO! Do not engage against her. You'll only extend the process. Are you helpers from this realm?"

Yuuri asked, "Are you Weiss Schnee?"

"I am but a subconscious being inside her mind and soul. This Weiss you saw was an evil machination, created by Grimm."

"Grimm?" Yuki asked, "Uhhh… What's a Grimm?"

"Only positive power can erase her from existence. You two may not be fighters, but maybe you can help your friends fight back. In doing so, you are free to make one wish you like."

Yuuri said, "Hold on! We cannot accept. You're just a voice… and this is a dark world. Her father hurt her, after his dirty deeds. I am sorry if we're useless… but give us a chance."

"ALSO! PLEASE TELL US KURUMI'S OKAY!" Yuki shrieked.

"Miss Ebisuzawa is clinging on. She refused to leave. It's because she has a heart, so strong. It's unfortunate… but her body, inside and out… it's weakening."

They gasped, as Yuuri sobbed, "No… I was afraid of this. Kurumi was once bitten by a zombie, during our final standoff. And we were able to cure her, in the nick of time."

"But her body is failing."

Yuki sobbed, "Will she die?"

"NO. She will be useless in battle, only she will be barely alive."

Yuuri whispered, "We have to help her. If Weiss Schnee had any heart, she'd assist us."

"She's on her own spiritual journey, to cleanse off her past mistakes and despair. She is of no help, at the moment."

Yuuri said to Yuki, "We have no choice. Yuki, I will fight this Evil Weiss Schnee… You help Kurumi and Miss Stevens."

Yuki nodded, "Right!"

They dashed off, heading to the battle.

XXXXX

Farra kneeled up. Kurumi was unconscious. Farra seethed, "You killed her… didn't you?"

Evil Weiss said, "This is merely a warning shot. Now… it's your turn. But I'm not merciful, when it comes to execution. That's saved for Supreme Judgment." She pointed at her, "You can't defeat me, you outsider. I'll banish you to the void, and you'll never awaken from your hollow shell, again."

Farra thought, "Okay… That's even worse. If Weiss the Bad banishes me and Ebisuzawa, it's all over. And I can never go home. This is bad." Farra stood up and said, "You just don't get it, do you? You're not the same Weiss Schnee you were. What happened? I remembered when you were so thoughtful and giving. The Schnee Family were resented, because of Jacques Schnee, not you."

"My Father was a man of his own power!"

"YOUR FATHER IS DEAD!"

"SO? He not once removed me of my role as heiress–."

"Yes, he did!" Farra barked, "Did I not show you how he died?"

Evil Weiss struggled, as she asked, "Why? Why tell me lies?"

Yuuri yelled, "Because you're not Weiss Schnee!" She and Yuki returned, as Yuki helped Kurumi. Yuki wept, "Please… Pleeeeeeeeeease… Let her be okay…"

Yuuri said, as she prepared to fight, "I may not be powerful, but I can beat you within an instant! Just remember one thing… I survived zombies, worse than your Grimm! This is not me talking… because I'm truly angry!"

Her aura pulsates in a dark cloud, as Evil Weiss cried, "What sorcery is this?"

"YUKI! GET HER OUT OF HERE!" Yuuri called, as Yuki & Kurumi escaped. Yuuri and Weiss exchanged blows. But Evil Weiss was far too strong.

"Such a deviant little–." She paused, and saw a hand grab her ankle, "WHAT?"

Yuuri got up and said, "Morning Death… The true punishment for a bad dream girl like you. It's nighttime… but you won't awaken until dawn…" Her aura exploded in light, and her body changed into her Stand's form. She held her hands out and said, "You have but one hour to live…" She secreted poison mist from her fists. She was in her white uniform, green skirt, and ascot, shrouded in purple mist. "I will make sure you sleep forever."

"You… YOU'RE WRONG! YOU SLEEP!" Evil Weiss dashed at her, but Yuuri countered with a huge right. She dodged a palm strike, and she swept her off her feet. Yuuri stomped hard, but Evil Weiss flew off, avoiding the stomp. She used her Glyph to dash away from Yuuri's attack.

"I'll get even with you!" Evil Weiss yelled.

Farra was stunned, "That's… Morning Death. Yuuri's bonded with her former Stand. But can she give that evil bitch a lashing? I just wish we had a plan. Yuki, Kurumi, and Yuuri. What brings them here?"

Yuuri stared down at her, "I'm still standing. You and your friends… You cannot stop me. What did you ever qualify you to be a pure-hearted evil character? You're about to be President."

Evil Weiss snarled, "I'm already a leader. I run a country, not a planet."

Yuuri said, "Okay… You're just asking for it."

She dashed at her, but Evil Weiss snapped down, and easily take down Yuuri. Yuuri groaned, changing back to normal, "I'm… I couldn't… hold her off…"

"It's alright." Farra said, "I know that you softened her up."

Evil Weiss glared, "You never learn, do you… That's what it means to wield justice. Then, you left me no choice." She pointed at her, shooting icicles onto her. She dropped down, and Evil Weiss said, "Now, you're finished! Farra Stevens, you and your friends have annoyed me for far too long! In the name of Big Nicholas, you shall be given your punishment… By Judgment!"

But then…

"Leave my Grandfather out of this!" Weiss appeared, dressed in her white attire, and more younger than she was, "Who says you can take over my realm?"

"WEISS!" Farra cried.

Weiss said, "Miss Stevens… My soul and heart are in sync. You can never best me…"

"You're me, after all. I'm the better Weiss."

"Wrong. You're always best, because I am the Best Girl… You're a carbon copy."

"EXCUSE ME?"

"I am not a totalitarian, like you! I'm proud of my heritage, and you're not disgracing my legacy! So, again, I say… Leave my Grandfather's name alone! You disgrace!"

Evil Weiss snarled, "You… You're just a softhearted version of me."

"BECAUSE I AM YOU!"

Another Weiss appeared, in a pale gray and cyan outfit, "Because I am you." Three Weisses appeared, in different outfits and hairstyles. Evil Weiss was surrounded. "How are you still the same as each other, and not in the same league as me? We're the same Weiss!"

The Weiss in white (her Beacon Days) called out, "You're wrong. You're the Weiss I had, but don't want anymore."
The second one (Post-Beacon) called out, "And it's because your father made you this way. We have the same father, but in your world, he's alive within your black heart."
The third Weiss (current Weiss) concluded, "Whereas I moved on. I am more than a name. And I'm a Huntress."

Yuuri moaned, as she was waking up, "Am I seeing double?" Farra helped her up and said, "You got me… I don't know what the hell's going on, anymore."

The Weisses clashed at Evil Weiss, and they were able to put her down. However, she was too strong. They were all the same person, but with different beliefs. The Evil One was the Weiss that was a leader and a dictator to her world, the others were simply just Weiss, a woman who moved on from her family past, and focused on freedom and peace. Evil Weiss slashed down hard, and all three Weisses were defeated.

"All nothing but copies. I'm the TRUE Weiss Schnee! And you, Farra Stevens… Where was I?"

Yuuri moaned, "So that's it… Her will is stronger than it looks."

Evil Weiss held her sword up and said, "It's over."

"NOOOOOOOOO!" Yuki cried, as she hugged onto her from behind. Yuki cried, "RI-SAN! MISS STEVENS! FINISH HER OFF!" She clutched tight, and Yuki called out, "Please… Don't worry about me!"

Farra yelled, "You're nuts! If you die in this realm, you die for real!"

Yuki barked, "I DON'T CARE! If it's to see Megu-nee again, finish off Wei-san!"

"Wei-san?!" Evil Weiss was confused.

"Yuki…" Yuuri wept.

Yuki yelled, "She's not Weiss Schnee… I know that. Would the real Wei-san hurt her friends? Would the real Wei-san obey her father? Megu-nee would never be that cruel and heartless. But she hurt Kurumi… and Ri-san… That's why…" she held on tight, and she cried, "That's why I wanna see Megu-nee again! Alive or dead, I don't care! I wanna see Megu-nee again!"

Evil Weiss cried, "LET GO! JUST LET GO!"

Yuki sobbed, "This isn't your realm. It's not real. And since it's not real… You play by your own rules."

Evil Weiss cried, "LET GO, I SAID!"

Farra stood up and responded, "Yuki Takeya, you're very brave. Then, I'll finish her." Sunny Phoenix emerged, as Farra prepared a massive fiery punch, "Now… PLEASANT NIGHTMARES, ICE BITCH!"

"STOP!"

Farra halted her attack, as Evil Weiss hesitated. Her voice called, "That's far enough. You have already done enough. All of you." Evil Weiss bowed her head and sniffled, "Yuki Takeya willing to sacrifice herself, just for me? Just for me?"

Yuki sniffled, as she hugged her tight, "Wei-san…"

Farra whispered, "You… Do you surrender?"

Evil Weiss dropped her hat and sword, and her face revealed to have a scar. She said, "Yes. I surrender."

Yuuri gasped, "She's…"

Farra whispered, "Wait… You're Weiss?"

Weiss smiled, "Gotcha." She chuckled, as Yuki laughed, "Oh, you came back! Wei-san, yay! Wei-san!"

Farra asked, "Wait… Was all this…"

Kurumi appeared and said, "This is Weiss's world, and we wanted to play out." Yuuri chuckled, "Excellent work, ladies. Miss Schnee, it was an honor." Weiss said, "Well, I did need someone to play out my world. And you three were the first I ran into, before I recreated my world."

Yuuri said, "Yeah… but it all felt so real."

Farra griped, "WAIT A MINUTE! You had me worried sick! I thought Kurumi was mortally wounded!"

Kurumi said, "That's the beautiful thing about dreams. They never hurt…"

Farra was astonished and shocked (and also pissed off), knowing that Weiss Schnee set all this up, and she hired the School Life Club to help. But it helped Weiss become one with herself, and moved on with her past.

"Miss Stevens… I am sorry." Weiss bowed. "I only did it, because I thought it'd be a way to test someone's inner thoughts. And you're right. If you die inside your dream realm, you die for real. But… You don't die, if you are in Remnant. Farra… just know this… Winter told me this… If I fall hard, one fatal blow may end you. All will turn into dust, that is the law of the world."

Farra smiled, "Yeah. Girls, let's go home."

Yuki said, "No." Yuuri said, "We're staying here. We're still mannequins. And we want to learn more about ourselves. We have a journey of our own. But someday, we may return… more powerful than ever."

Kurumi said, "And we are coming back soon… once we regain our abilities. We may be alive, but we sacrificed everything for Miki."

Farra said, "I hope someday you will… Thank you for everything."

The School Life Club left, as Weiss changed back into her blue attire, "Miss Stevens… I wanna go home."

Farra held her hand out and said, "Then… Shall we?"

They vanished into small light particles, and returned to the real world.

Weiss was in the warehouse, as her snowflake brooch was in her pocket. She was dressed, and was panting for air. She whispered, "What a journey… But I'm still alive." She gasped, as she saw mannequins of Yuki, Yuuri, & Kurumi, wearing swimsuits.

"No… It was…" Weiss was in tears, "It's all a dream. It was just a dream." She went to the Yuki Mannequin and said, "Thank you. I almost lost myself back there. No one would sacrifice themselves for their own deed. You are very brave. And this Megu-nee would be proud of you."

She wept, as she hugged Yuki, "I love you. Goodbye… Yuki…" Farra approached her, as she said, "You should go. I'll stay here, until I'm ready to go."

Weiss said, "Right… This place gives me the creeps. But tell these three… I will come visit them."

Farra smiled, "Promise." They hugged, as Cassandra came, "There you are. Weiss, I see your journey ended–, eh… Farra? You're alive?"

Farra barked, "Yeah, no thanks to her! Besides, I say she's ready."

"But… You're a mann–."

"NEVER MIND THAT!" Farra shouted at her, "The next time you bring extra characters to my dreamscape, warn me, next time." She pouted, then turned to Weiss, "She obviously brought them in."

"It's true… But not because of what you said. May I?" Cassandra offered.

Farra & Weiss left, as Cassandra was fixing up the mannequins. They arrived back at the store, as Weiss smiled, "Miss Stevens… promise you won't tell Ruby & the others about this."

Farra smirked, "I won't. You go get 'em, Madame President!" Weiss left the store, after that, as Farra sighed, feeling uneasy. She then said, "Unfortunately… knowing your feud with Cinder… I cannot bear to explain why Ironwood died."

In a vision, during the journey, Farra snuck off to revisit Ironwood's defeat, and eventual demise. Salem appeared, as Cinder returned with two relics. Farra was shocked, as they met with each other. Ironwood was struggling to get up.

"What did you learn from this?" Salem asked. "What did you create in its stead?"

Asahi & Mundy arrived at the apartment building, too late. The flames grew, as Watts was trapped inside the fire.

"I merely added more flames to the fires of Atlas…"

Watts was pleading for help, as Mundy rushed in, but Asahi stopped him, "No good. It's no use. He's dead." She bowed her head, "It's all over."

They watched on, as the fire department arrived to put the flames out. All Cinder could do is watch on, far away, with a smile on her wicked face.

Farra saw Cinder leave, and then Ironwood brandished a gun at her, but all Cinder could do was smirk.

"And that's… checkmate."

Farra's eyes widened, and Ironwood put the gun down. Thus, he accepted his fate. And Farra could only watch in disgust.

"Asshole…" Farra glared, as she saw Salem and Cinder fly away.

Farra returned to her senses, as she thought, "I cannot dare say it… Her world… It's in dire need of a savior. I could not bear the words of Salem. But they all had a mission… to protect Remnant." She stepped back, "Weiss Schnee… She's the one to lead this Free Planet, in order to maintain balance in her world, and ours. I can't tell them. They may know… but…"

"Uhh, Farra?" Miki asked, "Why are you shaking? Did we turn up the AC again?"

Farra gasped, and responded, "Uhhhh… AHEM! It's… it's nothing."

She headed out, as Miki whispered, "Poor girl."

XXXXX

Farra returned to World Agency HQ, as Asahi was in disdain, "A dead end. Watts is gone. Our only lead, and he's dead… Dammit!" She growled, as she slammed her fist on the desk, "Now what? We're back to Square One. Team RWBY is together, Cinder Fall's at large, and our team's falling apart."

Farra stepped in, as she was worried. Mizuki grabbed her arm and said, "I don't think you should talk to her." She stated, "You're already suspended… The worst thing she can do is fire you."

"I'm too important to be fired." Farra said, "Besides… If I know Steven Cooke, he's obviously hiding, trying to find himself."

"Farra–."
"Don't stop me!" Farra barked, as she went to Asahi's office. Riho asked Mizuki, "Is she–?"

Mizuki whispered, "Asahi would never chastise her. Farra & Steven were close, since we first met. They used to be rivals, but now they're friends. However…"

Riho asked, "You think it's Oscar Gooden's fault?"

"I wish I knew. If he told us sooner – whatever it is – this wouldn't have happened."

Farra said, "Hey. Asa…"

"Farra? What are you doing here? Your suspension isn't until five days."

"I'm sorry about what happened to Arthur Watts…" Farra said, "But… During Weiss's journey, I learned about her past."

"Tell me…"

Farra added, "Keep this to yourself, and no one has to know." She told her everything, and Asahi said, "No… Remnant sure is bizarre…"

"Now, Cinder Fall is on the loose, and she's menacingly deadly."

"I know… But without Watts, we cannot stop Cinder."

"And Mundy?"

Asahi replied, "He's at home, contemplating his failures. We were too late. Cinder got to him, first."

Farra stated, "You know… Mundy's at home. You can go talk to him, alone. Maybe he and Steven can apologize. I can look for him, and maybe sort all this out."

Asahi replied, "Absolutely not! I'm not letting you make things even worse off! Steven Cooke refused to talk, that's fine! But I will not have him disrespect his fellow teammates, all because of one evil witch!"

Farra stated, "You forget… Asahi. I don't work for you, for the next five days." She opened a window and said, "But I know where Steven goes. I'll find him myself, without your permission." She hopped off and called, "See you later, Boss!" She flew off.

"FARRA!" Asahi shrieked. Farra flew off into the air, as Asahi was shaken. She thought, "Farra, you shouldn't… … …"

Ruby walked in and asked, "Hey, Miss Sakurai, do you have a minute? Weiss needed someone to drive down to her first debate. And, uh, none of us–."

Asahi said, "Oh, I'll see what I can do." She called, "Mizuki!"

Mizuki asked, "Yeah?"

"You drive!"

"Affirmative!" Mizuki saluted. She asked, "Please enter your Destination." Ruby responded, "Uhhhh… Weiss's first debate… in Washington DC. They want us to do a US Debate, in the major cities."

Mizuki responded, "Sure. The first Earth Presidential Debate is today. We'll take the BattleVan." She asked Asahi, "Also, did Farra come back?"

Asahi barked, "Leave her! She only came to talk. Now, go on!"

Mizuki and Ruby head off, as Asahi was feeling dejected. "Steven… Mundy…" She whispered, "Farra, you can't go talk to him. I don't think you should."

XXXXX

Mizuki drove Team RWBY off, as Yang was in the backseat, talking to Blake and Ruby, "Okay, ladies. I got all of her speeches written down, so she won't be lost."

Blake said, "Uh, no, Weiss'll be just fine. She knows what she's doing. Weiss? You feel up for your first campaign?"

Weiss was nervous, "Me? Uh-uh-uh… Y-Yes… I'm alright. Why d-d-do you ask me that? You dolts."

Weiss blushed heavily, as Mizuki smiled, "You girls are lively. Hopefully we can make it to DC. But then again, the Debate's in one hour… so…" She pressed a button and said, "Fasten your seat belts!"

The van turned into a jet, and she called out, "We're going to that debate, and quickly enough! HERE WE GOOOOOO!"

WOOOOOSH!
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!" Team RWBY screamed, as they were going superfast. Mizuki held on tight and piloted the van. She beeped, "Destination – Washington DC. Please stay in your seats, until we make our final descent. Thank you for flying Air World Agency."

Yang yelled, "THIS IS FLYING?" Weiss cried, "Uhhh, you're going too fast!" Ruby yelled, "HELP MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!"

The van headed to DC, as they were ready for Weiss's first debate for Earth Presidency.
And even so, Weiss's polls are at an all-time low.

Episode 3 – The End

Farra arrived at 1313 Straight Street. It was The Gang's old hideout, before creating World Agency. Farra walked in, and she saw Steven training alone. Farra stated, as she was curious, "Hey."

He turned to her and said, "Hey."

"You can't just walk away…"

"Can I?"

She said to him, "Listen to me, Steven… You can't always do things alone."

He sighed and grumbled, "It's not that. If it's about Cinder, it's not that." He turned to her and asked, "Farra… … … Have I lost my edge?"

Farra asked, "Eh?"

Steven Cooke lost his edge? What does that mean?
And what of Team RWBY's first debate, now that Weiss is cleansed?
And what is Cinder Fall's next nefarious plan?

Stay tuned for the next exciting episode!

To be continued…