The next morning~ Time 7:00~ 

Your eyes closed tight as a small ray of light found its way past the curtains. You look to your right to see Yang with her clothes on. Upon further examination of your surroundings, you notice a damp towel on the floor indicating that Yang had a shower a few minutes ago. You sit up and look at her as she notices you awake and smiles. 

Yang: Morning~.

Yang greets you with a warm smile as you wake up, her hair slightly damp from her shower. She's already dressed, and you notice a damp towel on the floor nearby. The room is still bathed in the early morning light, and the events of the previous night feel like a distant memory.

Yang: How did you sleep?

You shrug.

(Y/n): Actually relatively well...in a while might I add.

It was then you noticed she was wearing loose shorts and an oversized shirt....wait.

(Y/n): Stealing my clothes huh?

Yang looks at you and playfully sticks her tongue out at you.

Yang: Want me to take it off slowly?~

She teased. You let out a soft chuckle and shook your head and look around. 

(Y/n): All good. Just thought you'd want to wear your cool dress back...speaking of, where is it? 

Yang picks up her scroll and turns to you. 

Yang: Yeah so, weird story. When I took it off, it burst into yellow flames. Think Ike forgot to mention that. 

Jasper: Wouldn't be surprised... 

Jasper says in a sarcastic tone. 

(Y/n): I see...So where you off to? Not gonna stick around for breakfast? 

Yang shook her head and goes to you.

Yang: Nah, Ruby got called into the office so Weiss and Blake are freaking out. I gotta go, plus gotta get ready. It's mission day today. 

You groan at this info. 

(Y/n): That's today? Shit. 

You say as you roll your neck in a circular motion, feeling a few pops as you then yawn and rub your eyes. 

Yang: I'll see you later at the amphitheater, okay? 

She says as you nod and share a tender kiss before she takes her leave.

As you get out of bed, you stretch your limbs and take a deep breath. The events of last night still linger in your mind, leaving you feeling both content and anxious. As you get dressed and prepare for the day ahead, you look at Bianca's sleeping form before heading into the kitchen. You start making breakfast in an attempt to spur her into an awakening without shaking her into one.

The smell of sizzling bacon and eggs fills the room, and before long, you hear a soft stirring coming from the bed. Bianca stretches and yawns, rubbing the sleep from her eyes as she slowly sits up.

You hear clothes get tossed around. Before long you see Bianca come out with one of your shirts on, covering her lover body just enough. You smile and greet her.

(Y/n): Morning.

Bianca lets out a yawn.

Bianca: Morning.

She comes behind you and rests her head on your shoulder. She smiles and closes her eyes as the scent of the bacon fills her nostrils.

Bianca: Smells good.

You chuckle softly, enjoying the intimate moment with Bianca as you continue to cook breakfast.

(Y/n): Glad you think so. It's almost ready.

Bianca hums contently, her grip on your shoulder tightening slightly.

Bianca: Where's Yang?

She asks causing you to look over at the door.

(Y/n): She took off. Ruby got called into the office so..take that however you want.

You turn off the stove and plate the bacon and eggs, setting the table for the two of you.

(Y/n): Its mission day today so we've got that to look forward to.

Bianca groans and bangs her head on the table.

Bianca: Fuck off...

You let out a chuckle and eat.

As you both sit down to eat, Jasper speaks up.

Jasper: Heard from Ike or Star?

He enquires which prompts you to check your scroll to see no messages from either of them.

(Y/n): No, Sorry Jasper.

Jasper stays silent.

Bianca finishes her plate and leans back, patting her full stomach.

Bianca: That hit the spot.

She looks up at you and gives you a small smile.

Bianca: Thanks for making breakfast.

You return her smile and nod.

(Y/n): No problem.

You both finish your breakfast, and you take care of cleaning up the dishes. Bianca watches you, leaning against the counter and sipping on a cup of coffee. A mischievous smirk makes its way on her lips as she looks at your ass and gives it a smack causing you to gasp in surprise and look at her shocked with a blush as she just skips away, giggling like an idiot.

(Y/n): That woman...

Because missions weren't going to be posted up till later in the day. The two of you head out to have a walk around campus. As you're both walking, hand in hand. Bianca suddenly stops and goes wide eyed.

Bianca: Oh my O- Winter Schnee!

You look at her but only see a comical cloud shaped like Bianca in her place as she had run over to a fair-skinned young woman with light blue eyes, black eyebrows, and long white hair. The latter of which tied back in a bun that is high on the left side of the back of her head, along with bangs along right side of her face and a small curled lock of hair down the left just above her shoulder.

She wore a white long-sleeved coat with a single dark blue clasp around the center waist holding it shut alongside a red jeweled brooch on the collar. The coat's length ran down to her ankles and the sleeves are split from shoulder to elbow. As you walk close you notice her white pleated sleeveless blouse with a dark blue waistcoat. A pair of white trousers with dark blue garters alongside a pair of gray thigh boots with black detailing around the knees. She also wears a pair of black forearm length gloves with gray trimmed cuffs.

Bianca: Hey! Winter!

The woman known as Winter looks at the two of you.

Winter: Bianca?

Bianca stops a few metres away from her and smiles.

Bianca: You're here early! I thought you weren't due here for another month?

Winter smiles warmly at Bianca as she approaches.

Winter: Ironwood called me here early. It's good to see you, Bianca.

Bianca grins and nods.

Bianca: Likewise, Winter. Oh! This is my boyfriend, (Y/n).

You give a nervous wave to Winter, feeling nervousness in this sudden encounter. If this is Weiss' sister then you can't imagine what an older version of that little ice queen is gonna be like.

(Y/n): Nice to meet you, Winter.

Winter's eyes flicker with recognition as she looks at you.

Winter: Ah, I see. It's a pleasure to finally meet you, (Y/n). Bianca has told me a lot about you as well.

You exchange a look with Bianca.

(Y/n): Has she now?

Bianca giggles.

Winter suddenly gets in your face and looks you up and down. You back up a little.

(Y/n): Uhh...?

Winter: Apologies, but if you'd excuse me for a second...

She circles you and checks your head for some reason then spreads your eyes wide open as if she was looking for something. She hums as Bianca was getting a little jealous.

Bianca: Winter...What are you doing with my boyfriend...?

Winter backs up and puts her hands behind her back.

Winter: Apologies, something about your man here piqued my interest...not in the romantic way of course, wouldn't do that to you, Bianca.

After a while, Winter glances at her scroll and realizes the time.

Winter: I must apologize, but I have a meeting to attend now. It was wonderful seeing you, Bianca and meeting you, (Y/n). I hope we can talk more soon.

Bianca nods, her smile still present.

Bianca: Definitely, Winter. We'll catch up later. Take care.

Winter bids her farewell and walks away, her confident stride matching her composed demeanor. You watch her for a moment before turning to Bianca.

(Y/n): She was...interesting. Is that the right word?

Bianca chuckles softly, recalling the memory.

Bianca: Aren't all the Schnee's? She and I crossed paths during supervised mission a while back. We worked together, and she was impressed by my team's skills and professionalism. We've kept in touch since then.

You nod, intrigued by their connection.

(Y/n): Well, it's always good to have strong allies. Still...you said she was here early.

Bianca looks at you with a raised brow.

Bianca: Yeah...?

(Y/n): You think she was called here because of the...Nightmare situation?

Bianca's expression turns serious as she considers your question.

Bianca: It's possible. Winter is a high-ranking member of the Atlas military, and the most skilled fighter, no doubt. Plus, her family has a lot of influence. A major threat like Nightmare, it wouldn't be surprising if she was called in to help.

You nod, understanding the gravity of the situation.

(Y/n): I see. It's good to know that we have someone as capable as Winter is involved...however, Nightmare so far hasn't been one to bend the knee with ease...

Bianca's gaze softens, and she reaches out to grasp your hand.

Bianca: We have a decent atlas army behind us baby. Did you also forget that we're training to be huntsman? Once...Jasper wasn't it?

She questions about the older brother of the Lights. You nod.

Bianca: Once Jasper is out of you and back in his own body, Nightmare will be running for the hills.

You squeeze her hand in return, appreciating her reassurance and determination.

(Y/n): Yeah...I guess you're rig-

Suddenly, your scroll goes off. You quickly pull it out of your pocket and look to see the caller was Ike.

Jasper: Finally.

Jasper says and sighs in relief. You answer and put the scroll on speaker. You hear the wind interfere a tiny bit with the call, indicating that Ike was running.

Ike: (Y/n)! Thank god! We need one of those airship thingies. Uhh....Bullheads! That's it!

You and Bianca share a look of concern. You turn your attention back to the scroll.

(Y/n): What happened to the one you were deployed with?

Ike: Gone! Destroyed along with the pilot! We need another. Or something for all six of us!

You start to walk to the helipad and look at Bianca.

(Y/n): It's gonna have to be an air bus. Think the general could spare one for us?

Bianca nods and starts to call Ironwood.

Bianca: He's gonna have to.

She says as she steps a few metres away from you to talk to Ironwood.

(Y/n): Why are you running? Is it Nightmare?

You question.

Ike: No! It's some sort of....I dunno! The Coco chick said it looked like a King taijutsu at first! You know, the snake Grimm!

You look at Bianca who gives you a thumbs up. You nod at her as you both make your way to the helipad.

(Y/n): Turn on your scroll's tracking beacon! We'll be there soon!

With Ike~

Ike is seen carrying a still sleeping Star over his shoulder with team CFVY close behind him with panic and fear written on their faces.

Ike: Please hurry!

Ike says as he and the team run through the ruins of an abandoned building in a village. Pebbles and abandoned houses shook as loud stomps are heard behind the six man group. Suddenly, a giant four legged beast with a large body covered in bone-like armour, smashes through the building letting out a demonic battle cry as its dorsal fin that went along from the end of its tail to its three heads, springs up as it opens its mouth, bearing its fangs at the running group.

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To be continued.....in Volume 3.
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Until next time :)