A new approach
"Okay let's watch more of the future" zen said excited
"Why are you excited" Weiss asked
"Well it is Halloween tomorrow" zen said
"That means my birthday tomorrow!" Ruby said excited
"Yeah also I got your Halloween outfits if you want to wear them" zen said
"Yeah but what are you to wear?" Yang asked
"Well I'm going to wear something one of you wear from a alternate universe" zen said than showing everyone what he going to wear
"Awesome!" Yang said
"Well of course it the outfit you wear in that universe" zen said
"Anyway let's watch the future" zen said
Ruby Rose gazes out the window of the police airship as it flies over Mantle, then turns and looks at her friends. Nora Valkyrie chews at the bolas restraining her wrists, while everyone else sits silently, the only sounds being Nora's growling and the muffled chattering of the guards piloting the ship.
Ruby: Where do you think they're taking us?
Qrow Branwen: I'm gonna go with jail.
Jaune Arc: I still can't believe that fishing pole guy took us out like it was nothing.
"Nora I think chewing at them won't help" ren said
"I can try!" Nora shouted
"Well that not the best they can do" zen said
"There not that good" Weiss said
Weiss Schnee: Welcome to Atlas. Those were Ironwood's Ace Operatives.
An unfamiliar man sitting with the group finally speaks up.
Forest: Hmm? You guys had a run-in with the Ace-Ops? Ironwood must really have a bone to pick with you.
Weiss: (rolling her eyes) They're not that big of a deal.
Forest: Not that big of a deal!? The Ace-Ops are the elite-of-elite military Huntsmen and Ironwood's personal attack dogs.
"Who that?" Ruby asked
"That is forest" zen said
"So they are the elite of the elite huntsmen nice" yang said
"Please if you can call them huntsman" zen said
"What that suppose to mean" winter said
"Please if anything they just soldiers who listen to every order that given to them" zen said
"That a good thing they are loyalty" winter said
"Really you need to learn what loyalty is if think that loyalty, loyalty is like team rwby, team jonr and Qrow they don't just listen to orders from one person they work together while the ace operatives just listen to ironwood" zen said
"Anyway I can argue with you all you want but I'm going to say something that will shock you"zen said
"Yeah what that?" Winter asked
"You don't deserve the power you're working to get" zen said
Nora: So they got you too, huh?
Forest: Pfft! I wouldn't let myself get caught by them. I'm here because I've been speaking out against Atlas' exploitation of Mantle, and General Ironwood is trying to silence me.
Pilot: You threw a brick at her ship!
Forest: (proudly) It's worth it if it gets people talking about our cause!
"Really he throw a brick at a ship" yang said
"I know who he talking about" ironwood sighed
"Who?" Weiss asked
"It probably be said in the future" ironwood said
The pilot sighs in annoyance.
Blake Belladonna: "Our cause"?
Forest: Yes, the fight for better conditions in Mantle! Lead by the charismatic, talented, lovely Robyn Hill and her Happy Huntresses!
The main pilot presses a button, causing the window between the cab and the back of the ship to begin slowly closing. Forest notices this, stands up and begins frantically shouting to the window so the guards can hear him.
"Robyn hill and the happy huntresses" ruby said confused
"Remember in the intro the one with light blonde hair" zen said
"Oh yeah I remember now" ruby said
"Well she a nuisance" winter said
"Why because she trying to help mantle and trying to find out what your keeping hidden" zen said
"All of them" winter said
"Why don't you just tell her the truth?" Ruby asked
"I Can't , I can't trust her" ironwood
"Oh trust me you can trust her and the future would be so different if you did" zen said
Forest: They were all top Atlas Academy graduates, who could've signed up for the military, but Robyn and the Huntresses chose to stay in Mantle. She's gunning for a seat on the Kingdom's council, and when she gets it, she's gonna put an end to Ironwood's tyranny!
Oscar Pine: Happy... Huntresses?
Yang Xiao Long: Is that their real name?
Weiss: Don't you think "tyranny's" a little dramatic?
Forest turns around to respond and looks surprised upon realizing who had just spoken.
Forest: Easy to say for a Schnee heiress, living comfortably up in Atlas.
"Top atlas academy you can use them to help you James" Qrow said
Ironwood just stayed quiet thinking
"He doesn't know what we had to do to get here" yang said
"Please i will never fell comfortably up in atlas with my father there" Weiss said
Weiss: (sighing sadly) Not anymore.
The airship finally makes it up to the City of Atlas, and Ruby looks out at the city in awe, while Nora is once again chewing her restraints.
Ruby: Whoa, it's gorgeous up here!
Ruby's comment causes Jaune and Nora to leave their seats and look out the window with her.
Weiss: Don't let that fool you.
"It really is beautiful" ruby said
"Like future me said don't let that fool you" Weiss said
"Come one Weiss be more enthusiastic " zen said
"Don't let that fool you" Weiss said with more enthusiasm
"There you go" zen said proudly
"No just be more positive Weiss" ruby said
Forest: (looking at Weiss) Hm?
Forest stands from his seat and looks outside.
Forest: This isn't the police station.
Qrow: It's... Atlas Academy.
The ship docks on a landing pad in front of Atlas Academy and is met by a pair of guards, who open the ship's rear double doors to let Team RWBY, Team JNPR, Oscar and Qrow exit. Ruby gazes up at the towering academy while more guards line up along the path leading to the building.
"Hey at least we will be able to talk with the general" ruby said
"Yeah" Weiss said
Ruby: I guess we will be seeing the General. For better or worse.
The group heads up to the school while Forest watches in confusion and curiosity from the airship.
Lie Ren: So, what do we do?
The group finds themselves riding a rising elevator inside the academy with their wrists still restrained, accompanied by guards.
"Poor forest he must be really confused" ruby said
"Yeah but it funny to see his reaction" yang said
"Let's hope he reacts positively about the truth" ruby said
Zen starts laughing uncontrollably
"What funny?" Yang asked
"Oh please wait and you'll see" zen said
Everyone was confused when he said
Ruby: I don't know yet. But we should be careful with what we say.
One of the guards looks over his shoulder at them.
Blake: (quietly) We'll follow your lead, Ruby.
Ruby smiles but then starts to look worried again. The elevator beeps as it arrives at its destination, and the guards escort the group out into a hallway and down a flight of stairs. They arrive in a room just as Ironwood walks through, speaking to someone else.
"Thanks Blake" ruby said smiling
"I trust you" Blake
"Yeah we all trust you" Weiss said along with the other agreeing and yang hugging ruby
"I'm so proud" yang said
"Get off me" ruby said
Ironwood: I swear if I have to sit through one more council meeting like that...
He turns toward a small flight of stairs on his way to his office, accompanied by Winter Schnee and Penny Polendina. The latter notices the group and stops with a gasp.
Penny: Yay, you're here!
Her celebratory greeting catches Ironwood and Winter's attention, causing them to stop and look. Weiss steps out from behind Ruby and approaches them.
"Yay I can catch up with penny" ruby said excited
"Yeah I'm happy for you sis" yang said
"Well that seems to get their attention" Blake said
Weiss: Winter.
Winter gasps lightly in surprise, and the sisters' reunion is quickly interrupted by Nora leaning in and holding up her bound wrists, grinning and waving her fingers.
Nora: Anyone wanna give us a hand with these?
Winter takes a moment to collect herself, returning to her usual stern demeanor and addressing the guards.
"Wow that the first time I see winter surprised" Weiss said
"Nora you have to stop doing that" ruby said
"What?" Nora said confused
"You always interrupted these moments" ren said
"I'm sorry" Nora said
"It fine" ren said
Winter: You have ten seconds to take those off before I start hurting you.
Guards: (looking at each other in confusion) Huh?
Finally understanding the situation, the guards frantically begin removing the bolases from everyone's arms, while Ironwood watches with a smile.
"Okay that funny" yang said laughing at the guards freaking out
"James you can smile the only others time I seen you smile is when Glynda with you" Qrow said smirking
"Qrow shut up" ironwood said slightly embarrassed
"Oh please ironwood we all know you like Glynda" zen said simply
Guard 1: Sorry!
Guard 2: Please, let us help you!
Guard 1: Forgive us!
The bolases fall to the floor, giving off a purple glow and retracting the ropes before emitting a beep noise.
Ironwood: Please, come in.
The group follows Ironwood, Winter and Penny into Ironwood's office.
Ironwood: It is so good to see all of you.
"Yeah we got out of them" Nora said
"Yeah" Qrow said rolling his eyes
Yang: (massaging her wrist) Our reception didn't really convey that.
Ironwood: (sighs) I sincerely regret how you were treated by my team.
Qrow rolls his eyes with a small huff. Ironwood walks behind his desk to sit down, and Penny and Winter take positions standing at either side of the desk.
Ironwood: When a rogue airship entered our airspace, it raised some... red flags. We assumed the ship was stolen.
"I'm sorry how they treat you" ironwood said
"Yeah it fine" ruby said
"Yep completely stolen" ruby said
"Let's see how ruby handle this" yang said
Ruby: Stolen?
Ruby laughs awkwardly, before taking an apologetic tone.
Ruby: Okay, yeah, it was stolen.
Ironwood's eyes widen in surprise. He then smiles, and his shoulders move a tiny bit with a silent chuckle. Winter, meanwhile, finds no humor in the situation and begins scolding Weiss.
Winter: You stole an Atlas airship?
"Wow are a really bad liar at times ruby" yang said laughing
Ironwood chuckles
"Well at least you were honest about it" ironwood said
"Come one ice queen even James is laughing at it" Qrow said
Winter just glares at Qrow
Weiss watches with a frown as Winter approaches her.
Winter: What were you thinking!? You might've been shot down! How unbelievably irresponsib--
Weiss surprises and interrupts Winter by hugging her.
Weiss: I'm sorry I worried you. But we did what we had to do.
Winter: I...
Winter sighs and hugs back, calming down.
Winter: I suppose I understand.
"You just worried for your little sister aww adorable" Qrow said
"Will you shut it" winter said annoyed at Qrow
"Weiss really hugged her wow" yang said
"Shut up" Weiss said
"Aww but I'm feeling like the blame going to be put on me" Qrow said
She then turns her head to glare at Qrow.
Winter: But I cannot believe that you allowed this to happen, Qrow.
Qrow: You try stopping these kids when they have their mind set on something. Speaking of which... (looking at Ironwood) We have some important information for you that's... confidential.
Winter returns to her position beside Ironwood's desk.
"Why I'm I getting blamed you try to stop them" Qrow said annoyed
"There no put I know everything about the winter relic and maidens before we got here" winter said
"Wow thanks for ruining the future" zen said
"They both know about the relic and winter maiden Qrow" ironwood said
Qrow just sighed
Penny: (moving beside Ironwood) Oh, is it about the Relics?
Winter: (moving to Ironwood's other side) Or perhaps the Winter Maiden?
Qrow: (surprised) You told them?
Ironwood: Hm.
Ironwood stands from his desk and retrieves the Relic of Knowledge from a drawer, making it grow to its normal size as he holds it up.
Ironwood: Did you really think you were the only one who got to work on a new plan after Beacon? WIth Ozpin gone, I needed my own team of people I could trust. So yes, I told them. The Ace-Ops too. Which is why I'm so glad you're here... with this. (gesturing to the Relic) Until now, I believed it was impossible to truly turn the tide against Salem. Oz has pushed her back, has kept victory out of her claws, but she will keep returning stronger and stronger... unless we destroy her.
"So you got your own team how do you know you can trust them" Qrow said
"I can trust them Qrow" ironwood said
"No you can't trust them for all you know they could be lying about everything so they can get intel" zen said
"In war you can't trust anyone but someone with a semblance that can tell if your lying or telling the truth would be really useful to find people to trust" zen said
"Yeah but who has a semblance like that?" Ruby asked
"You'll see" zen said
He places the Relic atop his desk, while Ruby looks deep in thought.
Ruby: But... what about the Atlas Relic?
Ironwood: You mean the Staff of Creation?
Penny: It's safe inside the Vault!
Qrow: And the Winter Maiden?
Winter: She is secure and in stable condition.
Yang: Stable condition? What does that--
Qrow: She's, uh, not exactly a spring chicken.
"That good everything good so far" yang said
"What that suppose to mean?" Ruby asked
"She old ruby really old" zen said
"okay but who going to be the next winter maiden?" Weiss asked
"You'll find out but the person doesn't deserve it" zen said
"What that suppose to mean?" Weiss asked confused
"Well the maiden are supposed to protect everyone and not choose who to protect" zen said
Ironwood: I know how this all looks. Recalling my military? The embargo? I probably don't seem the most trustworthy right now.
Blake: Then why continue it?
Nora: The people of Mantle are hurting!
Ironwood: I needed to ensure Salem couldn't infiltrate Atlas. And I wanted my military here, protecting my people.
Yang: But it's not protecting them! It's making everyone hate you.
Ironwood: It's a price I'm willing to pay.
"That the worst logic I heard thanks to you they're feeling more and more negative emotions that bring more Grimm and making your job harder" zen said
"Also doesn't mantle matter thanks you caring more about atlas they can easily get into mantle do you really care about the people of mantle" zen said
"Of course I care about them" ironwood
"BULLSHIT YOU DON'T CARE ABOUT THEM YOU ONLY CARE ABOUT ATLAS " zen shouted at ironwood
Zen calmed down and continued
"If you really cared about the people of mantle you would of got them out of that shit hole and put better security there" zen said annoyed
"Let's continue" zen said
"I never seen zen get so mad before" ruby said shocked
"Yeah" everyone agreed
"It seems like he hiding something about the future and about his self" Salem thought smiling
Ironwood reaches over to a glowing panel of buttons on his desk and taps a button that resembles a table emitting light from its surface.
Ironwood: Just as you all have been entrusted with the knowledge of Salem's existence, I need you all to trust me. I have a plan.
Shutters come down outside the windows, darkening the room. A circle in the center of the floor bearing Atlas' emblem begins to rise up, prompting Ruby and Oscar to step off of it. As Ironwood talks and makes his way over to it, the circle continues to rise and transforms into a table.
"Let's see this plan than James" Qrow said
"I'm not sure if you'll like it" ironwood said
Ironwood: Ozpin believed the best way to fight Salem was to do so in secret. Whether that was the right choice or not isn't for me to say. But we find ourselves in a position of needing, well, a new approach.
Qrow: And what do you suggest?
Ironwood brings out a tiny remote and presses a button, activating a hologram display of Amity Colosseum, which hovers above the table.
Jaune: That's... Amity Colosseum.
Oscar: Where the Vytal Festival is held?
"What are you suggesting James?" Qrow asked
"You'll see" ironwood said
"Hey don't steal what I say" zen said
Ironwood: Indeed. When Beacon fell and everyone on Remnant lost contact with one another, I knew our current system was outdated. Amity was built to bring the nations together, and it will serve that purpose once again.
He presses the button again, and the hologram Amity Colosseum gains an antenna atop it. Ruby and her friends stare at the hologram and look at each other.
Penny: Isn't it great? We're not going to just replace Beacon Tower. Building a new tower on top of Amity Colosseum will re-establish global communications!
"Wow wow you're going to put a communication tower on amity" Qrow said
"Yes and this one is more advanced then the others" ironwood
"Geez to you that long to make technology like that" zen said
Everyone was confused but didn't question it
Winter: By launching the tower high into the atmosphere, our scientists believe we can create a sort of... satellite out of reach of the Grimm and capable of maintaining global communications even if we were to lose another tower.
Ruby: That is great.
Qrow: James... you don't need the entire military for this.
Ironwood: I will for the next part, where I finally tell the people about Salem.
"Wow to send all of amity up that high is amazing" Ruby said
"Oh please have they sent a rocket that landed on the moon" zen said
"What no we never done that" ironwood said
"Oh sorry we done that in my universe and can go it to space and we have a international space station orbiting the planet" zen said nonchalantly
Everyone was shocked zen said that so nonchalantly
"So you gone it to space?" Weiss asked
"What no but a lot of people have" zen said
"Why haven't you gone?" Ruby asked
"Well first it fucking terrifying and I'm only sixteen" zen said
"Wait your sixteen!" Everyone shouted
"Yep and I'm younger than ruby by two months" zen said
"That means your born in December" yang said
"Yep" zen said
"Yay someone my age!" ruby shouted
"Know I see why they get along so well" Weiss said
Qrow: Huh, so that's why you withdrew your troops, to handle the panic that would break out in Atlas.
Ironwood: Yes, panic is inevitable, and panic brings Grimm. But I believe we are ready. Once Atlas has come to grips with the fight ahead, I'll use Amity Tower to spread the message to all of Remnant.
Weiss: But everything will fall apart. Grimm will be everywhere!
Winter: You're right, but Atlas is willing and prepared to assist.
Ironwood: Trying to hide the truth from the world will eventually kill us all.
"Yep but it the best plan because slams is scared of humanity joining together and there even a song about her wanting to keep you all divide" zen said
"Well we will done anything to help you" ruby said
"Thank you" ironwood said smiling
Ironwood presses a button on his remote, and the hologram disappears, the table transforms and recedes into the floor and the shutters pull away from the windows.
Qrow: Oz spent his whole life, many lives, keeping this secret.
Ironwood: I know. But since Beacon, things have changed.
Ironwood begins heading back to his desk.
"Yeah everything changed" Qrow said
"Let's hope my plan works" ironwood
Ironwood: Without him here to guide us, all I can do is use my best judgment.
Behind him, Oscar shifts uncomfortably. As if sensing something, Ironwood stops and looks back.
Ironwood: What is it?
Oscar: Actually, Oz isn't completely gone.
Qrow: Uh, Oscar here is... is the next Ozpin.
"Yeah kinda awkward" Oscar said
"Yeah but we can't speak with him" ruby said
Ironwood: Oz?
Smiling, Ironwood quickly and eagerly approaches Oscar, who looks nervous.
Ironwood: I'm so glad you're here. I didn't think you--
Oscar puts his hands up and interrupts Ironwood, as the latter crouches to Oscar's level.
Oscar: Not quite. He's kind of, um, gone... at the moment.
Ironwood's smile fades, and he lowers his head.
"Gods James your desperate" Qrow said
"I don't think it a good idea to tell you about everything" ruby said
Everyone was shocked when ruby said that
"What do you mean?" Ironwood asked confused
"It not that I don't trust you but what would you do if you find out everything about oz" ruby said
"I hate to say thing but ruby is right look at ironwood in the future when he heard ozpin was there he was so happy but he heard ozpin was gone look at him if he heard it at that moment he would of just give up and i think ironwood knows he would of probably give up or be angry" zen said
"I understand why your saying that miss rose and zen but do they tell me some point in the future?" Ironwood asked
"Yes they tell you" zen said
"That good I'm fine with you not telling me right know" ironwood said
"Thank you general" ruby said
"But also ruby you know you sound hypocritical right now don't you" zen said
"Yeah and I don't like it" ruby said
Ironwood: That's not normal. (looking back up) How did he--
Ruby: We don't know.
Ironwood, Qrow and Oscar look at Ruby.
Ruby: We were in a train crash, and ever since, well... suddenly, Oz wasn't there anymore.
Ironwood: That's the worst news yet. (rising to his feet) Did you learn anything from him about the Relics before...?
"So we really are lying to him in the future" Qrow said
"Are we going to lie about the relic as well" ruby asked feeling guilty
"You'll see" zen said
Ruby: He told us the lamp can answer three questions. But all the questions were used up already.
Blake and Yang look at each other.
Ironwood: Right, right.
Ironwood walks back behind his desk and stares out the window.
Ironwood: Ozpin told us that too, once upon a time. (turning to face them) At least we have you, Oscar. You're safe here in Atlas. Maybe together we can figure out how to bring Ozpin back.
"Yep we lied about everything" ruby said
"Along as Oscar is safe we can try and get ozpin out of always get more memories to help us" ironwood said
Oscar: (grinning) Thank you, sir. (stands at attention) I mean, uh, general. Uh, Ironwood? (smiling awkwardly)
Ironwood picks up the Relic of Knowledge, walks over to Ruby and offers it to her.
Ruby: You're giving it back to me?
"Really smooth there Oscar" yang said
"Y-Yeah" Oscar said
"No don't give me the relic it just going to make me feel more regrets for lying to you" ruby said
"That a good thing ruby that your feeling that and stop thinking your like oz because your not you told others and trust them with the secret" zen said
Ironwood: After what happened with the Ace-Ops, I don't want you to think I'm keeping anything from you, especially something as important as this. For the time being, I think it's safest with the people who brought it here.
He hands her the Relic.
Ruby: Um, thank you.
She shrinks the Relic and hooks it onto her belt, exchanging a look with Oscar.
Ironwood: We must work together if we're to fight Salem and win. Now, if you're all on board...
"We should put it into the vault but seems like we can't if the winter maiden can't do it" ruby said
"A least you help me with my plan but don't betray my tray more by doing something or telling someone about the plan" ironwood said
Ruby thinks it over for a few seconds, then looks at Ironwood.
Ruby: Tell us how we can help.
Ironwood: Good, because getting the Amity Tower ready to launch won't be easy. (walking back to his desk) But first, I think we need to get those weapons of yours up to our standards.
A hologram screen appears, showing footage of Blake drawing her broken katana before their fight against the Sabyrs in Mantle. Blake reacts with embarrassment.
"Didn't have to call me out like that" Blake said embarrassed
"Yeah I really want to see what our weapons upgrades are and what they can do" ruby said excited
Winter: Remember, this is Atlas. While assisting the military, we will provide you with the best equipment our scientists can devise.
Nora: Ooh!
Ren: Really?
Yang: (fist in the air) Yeah!
Upon exiting Ironwood's office, the group encounters the Ace-Ops once more.
"Yay the best equipment that mean more destructive power!" Nora shouted
"Yeah?" Yang shouted
Marrow Amin: So, that was the second time I got banned. Then there was the third time when--
Clover: Alright, cut the chatter.
On one wall in the room, there is a hologram displaying Atlas Academy News.
The first bulletin explains that the administration restroom is closed due to flooding from a "decimated toilet", followed by instructions to use the upper barracks restroom instead while the administration restroom is being repaired.
"Why does it show us the bulletin?" Weiss asked
"Well something might be important on there" zen said
The second bulletin is about an upcoming "monthly all-hands meeting", during which they will honor Penny as employee of the month and show the results for a competition that was held. The bulletin also says that Ironwood holds open office hours once a month and to reach out to Stephanie Santiago to schedule a 15-minute slot with him.
The third bulletin reads as follows:
"ELECTION WATCH PARTY
Come join to watch the results of Robyn Hill versus Jacques Schnee
Free food and drink in the Main Atrium of the Academy"
"Penny getting employee of the month" ruby said
"She must be working hard basically protecting all of antlers in her own" zen said
"That stupid election I hope Robyn wins"Weiss said
As Ruby and her friends walk down the stairs, the Ace-Ops approach them.
Clover: I'd like to sincerely apologize for the miscommunication down in Mantle. We didn't intend to--
Suddenly, Elm Ederne pushes her way past Clover and Marrow and begins frantically shaking Ruby's hand, accidentally flailing her about in the air.
"She like Nora and ruby getting rag doll"yang said
"Why does it always happen to me" ruby said
"I'm sure you'll be fine after all you had to deal with the firecrackers death hugs"Qrow said
"True" ruby said
Elm: I feel so bad, honestly! If we had known who you were, we'd be laughing over a hot meal right now and--
Partway through her second sentence, Elm drops the now-dizzy Ruby on the floor.
Ruby: I understand. You were just following orders.
Ruby gets to her feet, groaning, only to be spun around by Weiss.
"Why did she jut stop mid sentence" yang said
"Another thing Nora does" Blake said
"Yeah and we also have thunder thighs!" Nora shouted
"Why Weiss why did you have to spin me" ruby said
"You'll be fine" Weiss said
Weiss: I mean, you could have asked us some questions first.
Marrow: Questions are for the weak. But we're all on the same team now. Not that I'm happy about it.
Marrow crosses his arms and soon realizes that his tail is wagging. He reaches back and grabs it, much to Harriet's amusement.
"So what are there names?" Ruby asked
"Well the one who just rag dolled you is elm the leader is clover aka fish rod" zen said
"Yeah he really doesn't want to work with us" yang said laughing
"That so cute" ruby said
"That is marrow" zen said
Clover: We just wanted to say we're sorry. And that we're looking forward to working with you on our next mission. You might be students, but you've been fighting just as hard as we have, if not harder.
Harriet: Exactly why I'm looking forward to seeing what you kids can do.
Vine Zeki: Not everything's a competition, Hare.
"She sounds really competitive" yang said
"Yep that Harriet and the one that acts like Ren is vine" zen said
"They seem really nice" ruby said
"You're gonna regret saying that" zen thought
Penny enters the room and slides in front of Ruby, throwing her hands up in excitement.
Penny: C'mon! Let me show you around campus.
She enthusiastically marches away, with Ruby and friends following her. Ironwood exits his office just as Qrow begins to walk away from the stairs in front of the office.
Ironwood: Qrow.
"Yeah let's see how different atlas is to beacon" ruby said excited
"James if you make it awkward for me" Qrow said
"I'm sure it be fine uncle Qrow" ruby said
Qrow stops and turns around, and Ironwood descends the stairs and approaches him.
Ironwood: I meant it when I said it was good to see you again.
Qrow: (awkwardly) Uh, yeah, you too.
Ironwood steps forward and hugs Qrow, who looks confused at first but then hugs back with a smile and an eye roll. Elsewhere in the school, Penny leads Team RWBY, Team JNPR and Oscar through various hallways, while the group becomes more and more tired as the tour goes on.
"Why James why did you make it awkward for me" Qrow said
"I meant it Qrow it was really good to see you again" ironwood said smirking
"Fuck you asshole" Qrow said
"At least they getting along" ruby said
"Yeah i don't think you can call that getting along" Blake said
"No that how uncle Qrow normally is" ruby said
"Oh yeah" Blake said
Penny: So that way's the cafeteria, and that way is the training rooms. Oh, and over there are the classrooms!
Ruby stretches, yawning loudly. The group comes to a stop, with everyone looking exhausted. Nora leans against Ren, asleep on her feet.
Ruby: This all looks great, Penny. But where are we staying?
Penny: Remember, you're in Atlas now. As the most well-funded school on Remnant, every teen at Atlas Academy gets their own room! And if that wasn't enough--
"It must be great being a penny where you don't have to sleep or get tired" yang said
"So the dorms okay" ren said
Ren: So we're staying in the dorms?
Penny: (with an excited dance and hop) It'll be just like Beacon again!
Nora collapses to the floor.
Down in Mantle, it has begun raining. Ironwood and Winter's broadcast videos continue to play on screens around the city.
Ironwood: The Kingdom of Atlas will remain strong, and it will remain safe. That is my promise.
"Yeah just looking at future me I'm getting tired" Nora said
"Well after this you can all go to bed" zen said
"You need to change that broadcast" zen said annoyed
Carrying a bag and an umbrella, with a set of new rings on his fingers, Arthur Watts walks along a sidewalk while talking to Tyrian Callows through a communication device that is placed in his ear.
Watts: For the last time, a singular hideout makes us susceptible to discovery.
Watts hacks the traffic post across the street to change it to allow pedestrians to cross as he walks across the street.
Tyrian: But what if we're seen? What if we're recognized?
"Great they in mantle how haven't they been noticed" yang said
"He hacking them so easily" ruby said
"You'll find out why it so easy for him to hack it" zen said
Watts: We stay mobile.
The sound of multiple stabbings can be heard over the communication device.
Tyrian: We're walking around a city with a thousand eyes.
Watts changes another traffic signal and crosses the street without pause, causing cars to come screeching to a halt.
Watts: (sighs) While cybersecurity has been stepped up in Atlas, as usual, none of the code was updated in Mantle.
"Tyrian killing some while he talking to watts " ruby said
"He must be the reason for all the murder that are happening in mantle" jaune said
"You haven't updated the mantle cybersecurity system why?" Qrow asked
Ironwood stayed silent
"You could of easily captured them before something bad happens but to late it already happened" zen said
He walks across another street, hacking another system to make a blockade of posts rise up from the road, which a car crashes into as it swerves to go around him.
Woman: Oh no! Gosh! (running to check on the driver) Are you okay!?
Tyrian: (chuckling) That certainly sounds useful.
Watts: It should be.
"If he can get access to everything in mantle he cane get through there easily and others things" ruby said
"He can edit footage of security camera make it look like someone did what Tyrian did" zen said
Watts pauses and presses his thumb to one of his rings, which glows cyan. All nearby security cameras power down.
Watts: I helped write that code, after all.
Muffled screaming is heard from inside a building, while the camera next to its door powers down. The door opens, and Tyrian steps out, shutting the door behind him with a happy sigh.
"He helped right the code why haven't you changed it!" Qrow shouted
"I thought he was dead" ironwood said
"How many people did he kill in there?" Ruby asked
"I don't know ruby" zen said sadly
Tyrian: Well, I suppose we all have our talents.
Tyrian walks away down an alley, while a pool of blood flows out from under the door. The blood slowly makes its way into the view of the hacked security camera.
"Great he has control of the camera and other things" Qrow said
"Yeah and go to bed and sleep" zen said
"Yeah okay" everyone said
"Why are you still out here?" Zen asked
"Well it seems like something bad happens to all of them and a secret about yourself" Salem said smirking
"Oh really what secret would that be?" Zen asked coldly
"I don't know yet but I will find out" Salem said
"Yeah don't think your going to win the war against them you will fail" zen said
"We will see" Salem said working away and it to her room