Chapter 36 - Hello Old Friend

Above flying outside of Beacon Academy were some ships coming in and in a tower overlooking everything on the campus stood Glynda and Ozpin looking outside the window.

Glynda: "Ironwood certainly loves bringing his work wherever he travels."

Glynda was upset seeing how Ironwood always pushed his way through.

Glynda: 'He always thinks he's right no matter what he does'

Ozpin: "Well ... running an academy and military makes him a busy man. But yes, though are a bit of an eyesore."

Behind them, on the desk, a beeping sound could be heard and Ozpin turned around to head to it.

Ozpin: "Come in."

The doors slid open and a man came through

Man: "Ozpin.

Ozpin: "Hello general."

General Ironwood started walking towards Ozpin.

Ironwood: "Please, drop the formalities. It's been too long."

They both shook hands and then Ironwood turned towards Glynda.

Ironwood: "And Glynda, it has certainly been too long since we last meet."

Glynda was walking over towards Ironwood and stopped on the side of Ozpin.

Glynda: "Oh James ..."

Glynda turned towards Ozpin "I'll be outside."

She then walked away leaving out of the room for Ozpin and Ironwood to talk.

Ironwood: "Well, she hasn't changed a bit."

Ozpin: "So ... What in the world has brought you all the way down from Atlas? Headmasters don't typically travel with their students for the Vital Festival.

Ozpin asked him while making some coffee and handed the cup to him. He grabbed the cup before responding.

Ironwood: "Well, you know how much I love Vale at this time of the year. Besides, with you hosting, I thought this might be a good opportunity to catch up.

Ozpin walked behind his desk while setting his coffee down.

Ozpin: "I can certainly appreciate quality time between friends ... However, the small fleet outside my window has me somewhat concerned."

Ironwood: "Well ... concern is what brought them here."

Ozpin: "I can understand travel between kingdoms has become increasingly difficult-"

Ironwood: "Oz ... You and I both know why I brought those men.

Ozpin took a sip from his coffee cup while looking back at Ironwood.

Ozpin: "We are in a time of peace. A show of power like this isn't necessary. It's just going to give off the wrong impression."

Ironwood: "But if what Qrow said is true --"

Ozpin: "If what Qrow said is true then we will handle it tactfully. It's the Vytal Festival; A time to celebrate unity and peace. So I suggest you not scare people by transporting hundreds of soldiers halfway across the continent."

Ironwood: "I'm just being cautious."

Ozpin: "As am I ... which is why we will continue to train the best huntsmen and huntresses we can."

Ironwood: "Believe me, I am. But ask yourself this. Do you honestly believe your children can win a war?"

Ironwood was getting ready to leave the room when Ozpin pulled out a tablet and called for Ironwood.

Ozpin: "James ... wait."

Ironwood turned around.

Ozpin: "All of them may not be ready but there is one who could tip the scale and even pose as a potential threat to Salem herself if we play our hand properly."

Ironwood's interest was peeked again and thought he should hear what Ozpin had to say.

Ironwood: "And what student would this be? I haven't heard about this student in the last three years."

Ozpin stretched out his hand holding the tablet with a video on it towards Ironwood.

Ozpin: "His name is Shallot and a new student that just joined. I'm not sure what his full capabilities are but he was able to split a Nevermore in half with the use of a semblance. He wasn't tired after doing something like that either."

Ironwood walked over and grabbed the tablet and watched the video from the team selections.

Ozpin: "That's not all click onto the video on the right."

Ironwood then watched a compilation video of all the fights Shallot was in from the selections to the fight at the docks and how he destroyed an airship without any struggle.

Ironwood furrowed his brows while watching the video.

Ironwood: "He could also be dangerous."

Ozpin took another sip from his coffee.

Ozpin: "He could but I don't think that he would."

Ironwood raised an eyebrow.

Ironwood: "And why is that?"

Ozpin: "Because he is here with another student and holds affection for others at this school. He has also had premonitions before."

Ironwood: "Premonitions?"

Ozpin: "Yes, and it was exactly for the faint of heart.

Ozpin then told Ironwood of everything that Shallot told him from what he saw.

Ironwood: "Then what I'm doing isn't wrong. If what he saw is what is going to happen especially such widespread destruction within the city then we need to be prepared."

Ozpin: "Yes it is, but that is also the reason why I called for Qrow to be on his way back after his mission and to also tell every huntsman that he is still in contact with to also be prepared."

Ironwood: "Have you told the other headmasters about those premonitions?"

Ozpin: "No I haven't. If things start to get as bad as I was told then I might ask for reinforcements but who is to say that the other academies wouldn't also attack. If what Shallot saw was only from the perspective of Vale but we don't know what is happening all around the rest of Remnant.

We may not be the only ones being targeted and this could be there plan. If we can figure out if they are trying to mount an attack from all over then we will be able to prevent it with proper planning."

Ironwood: "Which means that this could be a lot larger then we were expecting and knowing that there is possibly someone out there who isn't Salem that could possibly kill you isn't any more reassuring. I guess the only thing we can do is hope it's not the worst-case scenario."

Ozpin: "Yes, that is the only thing we can do, hope."

Ironwood and Ozpin finished their conversation with Ironwood walking out thinking that maybe what he has isn't enough and it could also mean he can't take to many troops with him in case of Atlas is attacked after their troops are moved.

Ozpin: 'Hopefully I can really on the next generation for what is to come. If what Shallot saw is going to happen the time for them to enjoy themselves will be getting shorter and shorter.

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