[No One Pov]

Within the Villains Territory, we zoom to the Castle of Darkness, where we could see The Immortal Grimm Queen Salem, speaking with Cinder Fall and Emerald Sustrai.

Salem: So. Cinder. Emerald. Anything important to report?

Cinder: Nothing that Important Mistress. Besides that Adam is dealing with Defectors within his White Fangs.

Emerald: Nothing from the other kingdoms either. UA is dealing with some of their own problems.

Salem: Hmmm. I see.

Salem glanced at Cinder and Emerald and noticed the sadden looks on their faces.

Salem: What's wrong with you two?

Cinder: W-What do you mean, Mistress?

Salem: I could see you're both sad about something.

Emerald: J-Just thinking to ourselves. Nothing important.

Salem: Thinking of something. or thinking of someone?

Cinder and Emerald flitched a bit, as Salem sighed.

Salem: You're both thinking of Neo. aren't you?

Cinder: I-Im sorry Mistress. I know that she isn't here anymore.

Salem: Please. Calm down Cinder. Look. I know that you both feel sad and guilty for running her off. you're not the only ones.

Emerald: M-Mistress?

Salem: I feel just as Guilty for pushing her away. Especially after Roman's death. I shouldn't have let her go. I should have let her stay with us.

Cinder: Were you able to track her down?

Salem: No. I couldn't. I wasn't able to find her within our Territory. Which means that she must have fled.

Then, they all heard a knock on the door.

Salem: Enter.

The door opened up to reveal Mercury as he walked in.

Mercury: Mistress. I have some information from our spy within UA.

Salem: What kind of information?

Mercury: Cinder. Emerald. Do you remember that boy? the one who was bullied and neglected for being powerless?

Cinder: You mean Jason Lynch? Yeah. I remember him.

Salem: Who is this Jason Lynch?

Emerald: Jason is the younger brother of Jackal Lynch. The Destined Hero. He was Suspended last month for fighting Sasuke. And is still currently serving his Suspension.

Cinder: Why does he matter?

Mercury: It seems that Jason isn't only serving his Suspension. From what our spy said, Jason is not planning to return to UA at all. He's done trying to be a hero.

Emerald: Wait. He actually quit?

Mercury: From what the spy said, Yeah. Jason Lynch is not going to be a hero anymore. Not only that, but he also fled Vale.

Cinder: Ok then. But why does that matter?

Mercury: Because. The day that Jason fled. Was on the same day that we betrayed Neo. And I think I know where they both are.

Salem: Where?

Mercury: The only place that is between the territories of heroes and villains. The Neutral Zone Territory. And the only city within the neutral zone is...

Cinder: The Neutral City of Pandora.

Emerald: You really think Neo and Jason are in Pandora?

Mercury: Yes I do. Pandora is the only city with no heroes nor villains there. Plus, the city is being used as a Refugee Location. Fleeing from a Corrupt Society.

Cinder: What should we do, Mistress?

Salem: We're not going to attack the City of Pandora. Instead, I want the three of you to go and talk with Neo. See if you could get her to rejoin us.

Emerald: And if she doesn't?

Salem: Then. We'll leave her alone. She doesn't have to work for us if she doesn't want to.

Cinder/Mercury/Emerald: Yes, Mistress.