The room was quiet, with only the sound of distant traffic from outside the window as Crocea Mors leaned against the wall, its presence a somber reminder of the past. Team RWBY sat in a loose circle, their faces reflecting the weight of the decision before them.

"We need to figure out what to do," Ruby began, her voice steady but tinged with uncertainty. She held the note from the mysterious figure, the crumpled paper a symbol of the choice looming over them. "Do we go to this location or keep going? Maybe we can help each other heal along the way."

Yang leaned back in her chair, arms crossed, her expression firm. "We shouldn't go. It could be a trap, Ruby. We have no idea who this person is or what they want."

Weiss nodded in agreement, folding her arms as well. "It feels like a scam. What if they're just waiting for us to show up so they can rob us, or worse? We can't trust some random figure who shows up out of nowhere."

Blake, sitting quietly until now, finally spoke up, her voice soft but thoughtful. "But what if it's real? What if they really can help us heal, like they said?"

Ruby's brow furrowed, her thumb tracing the edge of the note. "At this point, it's a 50/50 chance. It could be a trap, but it could also be the help we need."

Weiss raised an eyebrow, her skepticism clear. "Even if the offer is real, how exactly would they help us heal? It sounds vague at best."

Yang chimed in, her tone a mix of frustration and helplessness. "I mean, they could offer us some therapy, meditation, maybe… I don't know, magical dust that erases memories?" She shook her head. "None of it sounds like it'd actually work for us."

A brief silence fell over the room as the four of them pondered the options. Then Weiss broke the quiet with a serious question. "What if this figure comes back? And if they're hostile, how would they find us again?"

Yang, in her usual sarcastic tone, shrugged. "Oh, I don't know… heat-seeking missiles? Bloodhounds? Maybe a fleet of foxes and barracudas?"

Weiss blinked, completely taken aback. "I'm… flabbergasted. When you say things like that, it's just… weird."

Yang smirked, leaning forward with a grin. "Thank you."

"Not a compliment," Weiss muttered, shaking her head, though the corner of her mouth twitched in amusement.

Yang's grin faded as she grew serious again, her gaze shifting between her teammates. "So… what should we do? Maybe we should vote on it."

The room went still once more as the idea of voting hung in the air. Ruby sighed and pulled out the note, staring at it like it held all the answers. For a long moment, she stayed silent, lost in thought. Then, with a deep breath, she made her decision. She began tearing the note into pieces, the sound of ripping paper breaking the tension.

Her teammates watched in surprise as Ruby crossed the room, opened the window, and tossed the torn pieces into the wind. The fragments fluttered away, disappearing into the breeze.

Ruby turned to her team, a small but determined smile on her face. "I know all three of you would've said no to going. So, I went ahead and voted the same." Her smile widened, soft but confident. "This is our road trip, and we're going to help each other heal. I'm okay with that."

Yang stood up, crossing the room in a few strides to pull her little sister into a tight hug. "Okay," she murmured.

Weiss quickly joined in, wrapping her arms around both of them. "We'll do this together," she said, her voice soft but full of resolve.

Still in a hug, Ruby looked at Blake, the guilt still lingering in her eyes. She gestured toward Blake with a small, hopeful smile. Blake hesitated for a moment but then stepped forward, wrapping her arms around her team. As they huddled close, Ruby rested her forehead gently against Blake's, her voice soft with remorse.

"I'm sorry for what happened earlier in the van."

Blake met Ruby's gaze, her own smile growing faint but genuine. "It's okay," she said quietly, her forgiveness a small step toward healing.

The next morning, Team RWBY continued their journey through the rugged beauty of Mistral, their van winding along narrow roads. As they crested a hill, a breathtaking view unfolded before them: a massive waterfall crashing down from the cliffs above, mist rising from the swirling waters below.

They pulled over, stepping out to take in the sight. Ruby ran ahead, her cape fluttering behind her as she tried to get closer to the edge, eager to feel the mist on her face. Weiss stayed a few steps behind, taking in the scenery with a more composed expression but no less awe.

Yang stood near Blake, her eyes wandering down to where their hands hung at their sides. Her fingers inched toward Blake's, a tentative gesture. Blake noticed, a soft smile tugging at her lips as she quietly took Yang's hand, their fingers intertwining naturally.

The two shared a glance, a silent understanding passing between them. Their smiles widened as they stood there, hand in hand, watching the waterfall together.

Ruby, ever observant when it wasn't necessary, noticed the small gesture. Her confusion broke through the serene moment. "Are you two about to…?"

Yang's sharp gaze was all it took to make Ruby rethink her question. She quickly chuckled nervously and took a few steps back. "Never mind! Didn't see anything!"

Weiss, who had been watching the whole scene unfold with a knowing look, simply smiled and nodded in approval. She turned her gaze back to the waterfall, satisfied with the progress her friends were making in their own ways.

Blake, still resting her head on Yang's shoulder, felt a sense of calm she hadn't in a long time. The sound of the rushing water, the feeling of Yang's hand in hers—there was a warmth to it, something that made her feel grounded after all the chaos and pain they had been through.

They stood there for a while, just watching the waterfall, letting the peacefulness of the moment wash over them.

Unbeknownst to them, high above on a nearby rooftop, the hooded figure observed them silently. They clutched the remnants of the torn note Ruby had discarded.

"Disappointing. Was hoping it wouldn't come to this."

As the figure watches Team RWBY drive away, they jump from rooftop to rooftop, motive unknown.