Currently, Ozpin and Glynda stood in the headmaster office, watching an impressive Atlesian fleet through the windows. With the sight of the massive air-fleet before them, it only meant one thing; General James Ironwood had arrived on the scene.

Glynda: "Ironwood certainly loves bringing her work wherever he travels." She crossed her arms in annoyance.

Ozpin: "Well, running an academy and a military makes him a busy man. But yes, those are a bit of an eyesore." As he said that, the console on his desk began to beep as he faced the elevator. "Come in."

The elevator doors opened as General Ironwood made his way into the office with a friendly smile.

Ironwood: "Ozpin!"

Ozpin: "Hello, General." He greeted, turning towards him.

(General James Ironwood)

Ironwood: "Please, drop the formalities. It's been too long." he held his hand out to Ozpin to which he shook it. Then he turned his attention to Glynda. "And Glynda! It has certainly been too long since we last met."

Glynda: "Oh James..." she rolled her eyes before looking at Ozpin. "I'll be outside." She walked to the elevator, leaving the two men alone to talk.

Ironwood: "Well, she hasn't changed at all."

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

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

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

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

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

Ironwood: "Oz... you and I both know why I brought those men." He took a sip of his coffee.

Ozpin: "We are in a state of peace. Shows of power like this are 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 that 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." he turned to leave but paused. "But ask yourself this... Do you honestly believe your children can win a war?"

Ozpin: "I hope they won't have to..." His reply triggered the general to start walking towards the elevator, but he suddenly paused and looking back at the Headmaster.

Ironwood: "And.. I'm aware my stolen Gundam Exia is here with that Wolf of the White Fang." He said, which caused Ozpin to narrow his eyes at him. "But, I know the situation Oz. You had his and his partner's files wiped. I won't pursue after them... but if anything happens.."

Ozpin: "I understand, General. But thank you for giving them a chance."

The General said nothing before he left the office. In an instant, Akito was seen walking towards the School Library with Setsuna, Teams RWBY and JNPR. However, he paused for a moment and glanced back at the Atlesian Airships in hovering in the sky, with his eyes narrowing.

Akito's thoughts: "Let's see how you play your cards, General."

>Chapter 10: Welcome to Beacon<

Teams RWBY and WOLF sat around a table in the library as they played a board game called 'Remnant; The Game'. Akito was sitting between Blake and Ruby with an open book in his hand while Setsuna sat between Yang and Blake. Since the Night at the docks, Team RWBY and WOLF had all agreed to keep the things Akito said and the existence of Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter a secret, just so that there wouldn't be any unnecessary attention drawn to him and the team. Ruby, with her deck of cards in her hand, was carefully plotting her next attack against her sister.

Ruby: "Hmm... Alright... Alright! Yang Xiao Long, prepare your kingdom for battle!" she pointed at Yang, who responded eagerly.

Yang: "Bring it on!"

Ruby: "I deploy the ATLESIAN AIR FLEET!!!" Yang gasped dramatically "Looks like I get to fly right over your Ursai and attack your walls directly!"

Yang: "You fiend!"

Ruby: "And since Atlas is a part of Mantle, my repair time only lasts, one turn." However Yang soon began to laugh, confusing Ruby

Yang: "Pretty sneaky sis, but you just activated my Trap Card!" she said as she raised a specific card, which granted her a massive gasp from the argent-eyed girl. "GIANT NEVERMORE!!!" she yelled as she slammed her fist on the table, knocking over some of the pieces.

Spring: "OHHH!!"

Winter: "Um.. What is happening?"

Summer: "I don't know.."

Autumn: "Shut it you boomers! It' getting epic!" Hearing his sisters' comments in his head caused Akito to look up from his book with a small chuckle.

Yang: "If I roll a seven or higher, fatal feathers will slice your fleet in two!"

Ruby: "BUT, if you roll a six or lower, the Nevermore will turn on your own forces!"

Yang: "That's just a chance I'm willing to take."

As the two sisters began to duke it out in the game, Team JNPR were sitting a desk away from them, where Ren was looking at a large book with Nora sleeping on one set of the pages. Jaune was reading a comic but after Pyrrha cleared her throat and handed him a text book, he groaned and reluctantly took it. Pyrrha on the other hand smiled and began reading the comic herself. As Ruby and Yang's battle concluded, the younger sister fell into tears.

Ruby: "Nooooo!!! My fearless soldiers!!!"

Yang: "Eh, most of them were probably androids."

Ruby: "Goodbye my friends, you will be avenged..."

Yang: "Not until I draw my rewards! Which are doubled this round thank to the Mistral Trade Route!"

Ruby: "Bah!"

Yang: "Oh, and what's this? The Smugglers of Wind Path?"

Ruby: "Bah! BAH I SAY!"

Yang: "I say, it looks like I'm talking two cards in my hand!"

Ruby: "HAVE YOU NO HEART!? NOOOO!!!!!" She whaled before slamming her head against the desk, weeping to herself softly.

Spring: "She lost!? NOOO!!!"

Autumn: "HA! Go Yang!!"

Yang: "Well, Weiss, it's your turn." She looked at the Schnee, who was absolutely confused.

Weiss: "I have... absolutely no idea what's going on..."

Winter and Summer: "Welcome to the club..."

Yang: "Look, it's easy!" she zipped in between them and began looking through the heiress' cards.

Setsuna: "Wait.. isn't that cheating-" The blonde immediately cut her off and began to teach Weiss how to play the game.

Yang: "You're playing as Vacuo which means that all Vacuo cards have a bonus."

Weiss: "That sounds dumb."

Yang: "See, you've got Sandstorm, Desert Scavenge... Oh, oh! Resourceful Raider! See, now you can take Ruby's discarded Air Fleet-"

Ruby: "Nooooo!!!!"

Yang: "-and put it in your hand!" she continued

Weiss: "Okay...?"

Yang: "And since Vacuo warriors have an endurance against natural based hazards, you can use Sandstorm to disable my ground forces and simultaneously infiltrate my kingdom! Just know that I will not forget this declaration of war." She pointed at her as she slowly slid back over to her seat

Weiss: "And that means...?"

Ruby: *sniffs* "You're just three moves away from conquering Remnant!" There was a brief pause before Weiss suddenly stood up, laughing maniacally as thunder boomed behind her and dramatic music began to play.

Weiss: "AHAHAHAHAHAH!!!! Y-YES! Fear the almighty power of my forces! Cower as they pillage your homes and weep as they take your children from your very arms!!!" however, Yang quickly put an end to that...

Yang: "Trap Card." She held up a card to her.

Weiss: "Huh...?" Yang proceeded to move all the pieces, with Weiss' being messed up.

Yang: "Your armies have been destroyed." Weiss immediately slouched back in her chair.

Weiss: "I hate this game of emotions we play!" Immediately, Ruby sped over to the heiress and hopped into her lap, while hugging her

Ruby: "Stay strong Weiss and we'll make it through this together!"

Weiss: "Shut up! Don't touch me!!!" she only hugged her leader back. While Setsuna only could look on in confusion, Akito was just sweat dropping while looking at the two partners.

Yang: "Alright Blake, you're up!"

Everyone's attention was turned to the Cat Faunus, who wasn't paying attention. Akito noticed her facial expression which seemed a bit stressed before he touched her shoulder.

Akito: "Blake?"

Blake: "O-Oh, um sorry... What am I doing?"

Yang: "You're playing as Vale, trying to conquer the Kingdoms of Remnant."

Blake: "Right..." Just then, Jaune walked over to the group.

Jaune: "Hey! Can I play?"

Ruby: "Sorry Jaune, we already have four players."

Weiss: "Besides, this game requires a certain level of tactical cunning that I seriously doubt you possess."

Yang: "Uhh... You attacked your own naval fleet two turns ago."

Weiss: "Quiet you!"

Jaune: "Bring it on Ice Queen! I'll have you know that I have been told that I am a natural born leader!"

Weiss: "By who? You mother?"

Jaune: "A-And Pyrrha!" He gestured towards the red haired Spartan in the background, who raised her hand

Pyrrha: "Hello again!" At this, Akito smiled and waved back at her, causing the Nikos to giggle and wave at him.

Jaune: "Come on, let me play your hand for a turn!"

Weiss: "I'm not trusting you with the good citizens of Vacuo!"

Jaune: "Why not? You've trusted me with way more important stuff before. I mean, you told us all that Blake's secretly a Fa-" Pyrrha suddenly zipped towards him and covered his mouth with her hand.

Pyrrha: "Fun loving person, whom we all admire and respect!"

Everyone looked at Blake, only to see her clearly annoyed, while Akito narrowed his eyes in annoyance at specifically Jaune and Weiss.

Akito: "Do you not know how to shut your mouth for once, Ice Queen?"

Weiss: "H-He wouldn't stop bugging me!" He sighed deeply as a silent hiss came from Blake.

Jaune: "Right. That. Ladies, enjoy your battle."

Jaune and Pyrrha were about to go back to their table when Sun and the same guy with the blue hair walked up to them.

Sun: "Sup Losers."

Ruby: "Hey, Sun."

Sun: "Ruby, Setsuna, Yang, Akito, Blake..." he looked at Weiss. "Ice Queen."

Weiss: "Why does everyone keep calling me that!?"

Akito: "Should you really ask?" In response the heiress glared at him. "There's the reason."

Sun: "I never got a chance to formally introduce you to my old friend."

Blue guy: "Aren't libraries for reading?"

Ren: "Thank You!" he threw his hands into the air as Nora suddenly snorted and jolted awake.

Nora: "PANCAKES!"

Sun: "Shut up, don't be a nerd."

Blue Guy: "Geh, geh, geh, geh! 'Intellectual', okay? Thank you. I'm Neptune." He introduced himself.

(Neptune Vasilias)

Weiss: "So Neptune, where are you from?"

Neptune: "Haven." He walked over to her, with a slightly sly smile. "And I don't believe I've caught your name, Snow Angel."

Weiss: "Um, I'm Weiss." She said a bit flattered while Jaune just looked completely flabbergasted.

Jaune: "Are you kidding me!?"

Neptune: "Pleasure to meet you." With that happening, Sun looked towards Blake who had been quiet this entire time.

Sun: "Never took you for the board game playing type."

Blake: "Right... Well I think I'm done playing actually. I'll see you guys later." She abruptly got up from her seat, handing Akito her deck in the process before walking away, leaving everyone all confused. Everyone but Setsuna and Akito who both had a feeling what was happening with her.

Nora: "Women."

Akito: "Neptune, take her deck." He said getting up as he handed the deck to the blue-haired male.

Pyrrha: "Where are you going, Akito?"

Akito: "Gonna take a walk for fresh air, Cherry Blossom. Good luck in the game." He said, waving towards them as he walked in the direction that Blake did. As everyone watched him go, Nora suddenly piped up.

Nora: "Men."

>>Time Skip brought to you by Kitten Blake getting chased by Wolf Pup Akito.<<

(Flashback)

Akito sat in a chair in a room he was all too familiar; that of an interviewing room. Sitting in the chair next to him was a completely distraught looking Blake. After the events of the night at the docks, she felt as if she was in some sort of bad dream. She prayed to whatever god was above them that the White Fang weren't behind the Dust Shop Robberies, and now she was proven wrong. With his wolf ears slightly twitching, Akito looked over to the black feline Faunus next to him.

Akito: "Blake, are you alright..?" She didn't respond for a few seconds. She seemed so conflicted before slowly looking up at the black wolf Faunus. Seeing her expression pained his heart, before he slightly sighed. "I'm sorry. I had Roman right at weapon point but I let him get away.."

Blake: "Don't apologize.." She gently placed her hand on his shoulder. "I understand why you froze... After all, she was in front of you after being apart for a while.." A brief image of the Eclipse Gundam Exosuit flashed through Akito's mind as he sighed."

He didn't respond to that, but the feline made him look at her by placing her hand on his cheek..

Blake: "Hey.. It'll be alright." She gave a faint smile to him. Just the sight of her smile alone warmed his heart and caused him to return the smile.

Akito: "Right.."

Ozpin: "I do hope I'm not interrupting anything."

The two looked over to spot Ozpin entering the room, closing the door behind him. They were a bit confused from what he meant by that, but then when they looked back at each other, they realized that their faces were quite close to each other and she had her hand on his cheek. This caused the two black-haired teens to blush a bit and pull away from each other.

Akito and Blake: "N-Nothing was interrupted..."

At that, the Headmaster chuckled and shook his head before sitting in the chair across from the two. With a cup filled with coffee and the other with tea, he slipped them over to Akito and Blake respectively.

Ozpin: "I'm sure that after a night of thwarting attempted robbery, you probably just want to go home and take a nap, But, I was hoping that maybe we could have a chance to talk.

Blake: "Of course."

Akito: "Sure thing Old Man."

Blake: *elbows him* "Akito, be respectful!"

Akito: "You ain't my mom!" Ozpin chuckled lightly at the two's banter with each other.

Ozpin: "It's quite alright, Ms. Belladonna." They both looked back at him, with Blake sighing slightly. He then looked specifically at her. "Now as you know, in order to enroll at my academy, students must first pass a rigorous entrance exam. Most applicants spend years of preparation training at one of the many combat schools around the world. You, Mr. Zara and Ms. Setsuna are a part of the few. I've personally invited your two friends to enroll at Beacon while I haven't for you. You passed the exam with flying colors."

Blake: "I was raised outside the kingdoms, like Akito and Setsuna. If you can't fight, you can't survive."

Ozpin: "Well, you have most certainly survived, Blake. I admire your drive. And I am proud to run a school that accepts individuals from all walks of life. Rich, poor, Human... Faunus..." He slowly sipped at his coffee while Blake glared at him. Akito however, looked between the two, while quietly sipping at his coffee. "Why do you wear that bow, Blake? Why hide who you are?"

Blake: "You may be willing to accept the Faunus, Professor Ozpin, but your species is not. There is only a few people who truly accepted the Faunus... and me."

A brief image of Setsuna and Velvet getting picked on by the likes of Team CRDL appeared in both Blake and Akito's minds, with the wolf slowly gripping his coffee cup tighter.

Ozpin: "True, but we are continuing to take strides to lessen the divide. It takes a lot of will to refrain from keeping your true self hidden." He said, looking at Akito.

Blake: "Akito's always been the stronger of us two.. and Setsuna wouldn't be able to hide her tail as easily as hiding ears like me. But with all due respect, you need to start taking some larger strides. Until then, I'd rather avoid any unnecessary attention. I want people to see me..." She took a glance at Akito. "...Us for who we are, not what we are."

Akito: "Blake..."

Ozpin: "And what are you?" She paused and glanced at him suspiciously.

Blake: "I don't understand what you're asking."

Ozpin: "How did you know the White Fang would be at the shipyard tonight?"

Blake: "I didn't. I just happened to be at the right place at the right time."

Akito: "She's not wrong.. with a little help we did some investigation and all leads pointed towards the shipyard, where a shipment of Dust from the Schnee Dust Company would be coming in. It made the most sense." The Headmaster looked at the two before nodding and looking back at Blake.

Ozpin: "You wouldn't have been the first. But what happened tonight was not an isolated incident. I may be your headmaster, but I am also a Huntsman, and it is my sworn duty to protect this world from the forces that conspire against it. Blake, are you sure there is nothing else you would like to tell me?"

Blake: "I'm sure."

Ozpin: "..Very well. Thank you for your time, Ms. Belladonna. And you as well, Mr. Zara." He stood up, coffee cup in hand and made his way towards the door, before stopping and turning towards the two. "If you ever need to talk to me, please, don't hesitate to ask."

(End of Flashback)

With a sigh escaping his Lips, Akito was making his way through the dorm halls before he ended up in front of the dorm shared by Teams RWBY and WOLF. Raising his hand, he knocked on the door gently.

Blake: "Come in.." With confirmation, he turned the door knob and entered the room, to see Blake sitting on her bed while hugging her knees.

Akito: "Blake..? Are you-" He was interrupted by the door suddenly opening with the rest of Team RWBY plus Setsuna walking out.

Yang: "Ugh, we should have never let him play!"

Ruby: "You're just mad cause' the new guy beat you! See, if you had attacked when I told you, none of this would have happened!" Just then, Blake tried to make a quiet exit, but was stopped by Weiss, how pointed at her accusingly.

Weiss: "STOP! Lately you've been quiet, anti-social and moody!"

Yang: "Uh have you met Blake?"

Weiss: "Which is kind of your thing, but you've been doing it more than usual, which quite frankly, is unacceptable! You made a promise to me, to all of us, that you would let us know if something's wrong... SO, Blake Belladonna, What. Is. WRONG!?"

With dramatic music playing, the heirs spun around an flipped onto a chair, while balancing dangerously on it. After a slightly awkward silence, she got off and neatly returned the chair to its original position.

Blake: "I just... I don't understand how everyone can be so calm."

Ruby: "You still thinking about Torchwick?"

Blake: "Torchwick, the White Fang, all of it! Something big is happening and no one is doing anything about it!"

Yang: "Ozpin told us not to worry. Between the police and the Huntsmen, I'm sure they can handle it."

Blake: "Well I'm not! They don't know the White Fang like Akito, Setsuna and I do!"

Weiss: "Okay, between blowing up nightclubs, stopping thieves, and fighting for freedom, I'm sure all of you think that you three of you ready to go out and apprehend these ne'er-do-wells."

Ruby: "Uh... who?"

Akito: "The bad guys, Ruby."

Ruby: "Ohh.."

Weiss: "But let me once again be the voice of reason. We're students! We're not ready to handle this sort of situation."

Ruby: "Well yeah, but..."

Weiss: "We're not ready!"

Blake: "And we may never BE ready! Our enemies aren't just going to sit around and wait for graduation day. They're out there, somewhere, planning their next move, and none of us know what it is, but it's coming! Whether we're ready or not!"

Ruby: "Okay! All in favor of becoming the youngest Huntresses and Hunstman to single handedly bring down a corrupt organization conspiring against the Kingdom of Vale, say aye!"

Setsuna: "Yeah, let's do it!" She cheered with a wide grin as she pumped her fists.

Yang: "Yes! I love it when you're feisty!" she pointed to Blake who smirked at her.

Akito: "Oh trust me, feisty doesn't even begin to describe her." He said with a chuckle, to which the feline blushed and pinched his cheek. "O-Ow! But, I'm in."

Weiss: "Well, I guess it could be fun." She crossed her arms, looking upwards as if thinking.

Ruby: "None of you said aye..."

Spring: "Aye!" She said cheerfully as she appeared next to her, with Ruby smiling brightly.

Ruby: "Aye, Spring!"

Blake: "Right. We're all in this together." She said with a smile, with Akito giving her a thumbs up.

Ruby: "Alright, let's hatch a plan!"

Yang: "Yeah!"

Ruby: " I left my board game in the library!" she gasped

Weiss: "We're doomed..."

Akito: "That's an understatement..." Immediately, she bolted out of the room while looking back at us.

Ruby: "I'll be right back!!!"

However there was a bit of a grunting noise followed by some talking outside of the room. After that, they heard what sounded like Ruby's footsteps getting further. As Akito looked towards the open door, his eyes slowly began to widen upon seeing three figures pass by. But the two that caught his attention, was the same male and female duo he and Setsuna had a run in at Tukson's Book Trade. They were also accompanied by a seemingly young woman with dark brown hair that almost looked black and amber colored eyes.

Summer: "They're here..!?"

Autumn: "But how!? And who's that other woman with them?? She looks way too old to be a student here!"

Winter: "Akito..? What our plan now..?"

Akito thoughts: "...We'll keep an eye on them for now, but as soon as we're finished with our mission, we'll tell Ozpin."

He glanced back at the exposed Spring who nodded with a look of determination while his other sisters all replied with a "Right."

END

Next Chapter: "Painting the Town Red"

The golden monkey boy would immediately find himself at the receiving end of a particular barrel pointed right at his face, from Akio who pointed Alpha in GN Rifle mode at him.

Sun: "W-Woah!!"

Akito: "I swear if you were peaking on Setsuna and Blake, you damned monkey..!"

Sun: "R-Relax! I didn't! I swear!"