Having won their first round in the vital tournament, team NIKL was in their dorm watching team JNPR fight in their match on the tv.

Nina: Wow, these guys must be tough if they can give even Pyrrha a hard time.

Leon: meh, Pyrrha's not that tough.

Isaac wasn't watching, he was standing in front of a wall mirror holding different fancy outfits in front of himself.

Kayla: Isaac, if I may ask, what are you doing?

Isaac: I said it once, I'll say it again, that's a private matter.

Someone knocks at the door.

Jarrod: Is anyone here?

Nina: *whispers to Leon* what now, I think that zealous nut is back for revenge.

Leon: *whispers to Nina* Don't worry, if he is here to fight, I can take him *speaks up* come in.

Jarrod enters.

Kayla: Are you here to arrest us?

Jarrod: Not at all, I heard you triumphed in you first tournament fight, well done.

Nina: Is that all you got to say?

Jarrod: No. Kayla, I wanted to tell you reinforcements from the Order will arrive soon, among them will be your sisters.

Kayla: My sisters are coming here!

Jarrod: Yes, that will be all. *Jarrod leaves*

Leon: are they hot?

Nina gives a death glare at Leon.

Isaac: Hey guys, which suit do you think makes me look better? *holds up a blue and white tuxedo*

Leon: depends, what do you plan to do in it?

Isaac: I'm uh, going out, nothing more to say.

Nina: Going out, Isaac, does this have something to do with what that team MYTH chick told you?

Isaac: Uh, no.

Leon: doesn't matter with who, I mean, if you're dressing up I'd hope you got some decent plans... and like... did you tell them, could be a dude let's not judge, that you were taking them somewhere fancy? If not they might not dress to expecta- *yawns* what was I saying?

Isaac: Well, there was this new place that was like a fancy dance club, thought about trying that.

Nina: they know you're takin' 'em somewhere spiffy? Last date I went on I was a bit underdressed because my date didn't let me know...

Leon's just laying there snoring, when the tv shows Nora knocking the entire opposing team out of the ring with one move.

Nina: Aw man, you made me miss it.

Kayla: Are you saying the outcome was in doubt?

Leon: *snorts and sits up* wha- who- pineapples?!

Isaac: Team JNPR just won.

Leon: cool.

The tv cuts to Oobleck

Oobleck: Ah, well, Vacuo fans are sure to be hurting after that one, but this next one will have them on the edge of their seats.

Port: Team NDGO of Shade is certainly a crowd favorite. But these lovely ladies are going against some of the toughest, testosterone filled teammates we've seen so far. I'm of course talking about team SSSN!

Kayla: Wait a minute, Sun is playing in that match!?

Nina: If you'll excuse us, we wanna actually go watch this one.

Leon: Alright, have fun.

Kayla and Nina quickly leave.

Leon: It's for his abs.

Isaac: It sure is.

Leon: Hey Coonie, why not sit down and watch this one?

Isaac: I haven't picked out a suit yet.

Leon: Just wear the blue one, I mean white is too bland, and too "symbolic" for someone like you.

Isaac: Leon, you're absolutely right. *puts the white tuxedo away and hangs the blue one on the door before sitting down in front of the tv*

As Isaac sits down, the arena environment roulette starts, landing a rocky mesa on team NDGO's side and a sandy cove with a shipwreck on team SSSN's side.

Leon: Alright Sun, let's see if you're not all "substance"

Neptune appears to be panicking.

Isaac: Hold on what's going on with Neptune?

Leon: Didn't you know? Dude's deathly afraid of water.

Isaac: Wow for real?

Oobleck: Three, two, one. Begin!

Neptune immediately dashes past team NDGO and to the top of the mesa on the other side of the field

Isaac: I, I see.

Leon: It's so obvious! How'd you never know? Why d'you think I laugh at him behind his back so often?

Team NDGO starts going after Neptune with the rest of team SSSN following behind, Octavia crosses blades with Scarlet while Dew summons three dust devils and blows Sage out of the arena.

Isaac: Did that lady just cram my style!

Leon: *pats Isaac's head* yes Coonie, she did.

Neptune jumps from the mesa and double teams Octavia with the aid of Sun.

Port: Oh! And we're down to 3-on-3

Isaac: You know, but during the time of the dance, I was considering challenging Sun to battle for Blake's affections. In hindsight, I'm glad I didn't.

Leon: What's so special about Blake anyway? Honestly, she seems like she's got too much baggage to me.

Isaac: And what's that supposed to imply?

Leon: I dunno, guess I like my girls stable, she's a bit out of it, hiding something, I dunno....

Scarlet gets hit by two flaming coconuts courtesy of Dew, dropping his aura into the red

Isaac: Yeah I guess, besides I got Mabel now *pauses* did I just say that out loud?

Leon: You're really not subtle.

Sun and Neptune start arguing about something.

Isaac: What's going on down there?

Leon: Lover's quarrel.

Neptune slowly approaches the water and sticks his guan dao in it, this engulfs the water in electricity and drops the rest of team NDGO's auras into the red.

Port: And with that, team SSSN moves on.

Isaac: *stares at the screen* did, did they just beat them by doing the toaster in the bathtub routine?

Leon: Yes, yes they did.

Isaac: Huh, final score is, 10 for effort, 8 for execution, and 2 for originality.

Leon: I'd give them a 7 for execution, after all, he did hesitate on nearing the water.

Isaac: Sure, say, what time is it?

Leon: Uh... like... six thirty?

Isaac: Oh, I gotta get going *gets up and starts putting on his tuxedo*

Nina and Kayla suddenly return.

Nina: Hey guys, we're back, and Isaac, where are you off to?

Isaac: *finishes putting on his tuxedo* all that matters is I'll be back in time for dinner.

Leon: hope your date with Mabel goes well *goes back to sleep*

Over in team MYTH's dorm, Henry was lifting a dumbbell, Yvette and Theodore were playing a co-op puzzle game on their scrolls, and Mabel was applying makeup.

Henry: Eh Mabel, mind if I ask what you're up to?

Mabel: What do you mean? I always apply makeup.

Theodore: *doesn't look up from his game* No, Henry's got a point, you do apply makeup a lot but never to this extent.

Yvette: I see no difference.

The sound of someone's voice starts rising outside.

Isaac: 512, 513, 514, and 515.

Theodore: Who's that out there?

Mabel: Never mind that, you people can take care of yourselves here right?

Henry: Yeah sure, whatever.

Isaac knocks on the door.

Mabel: Well, that's my queue, have a nice night!

Isaac: Ok Isaac, just keep your cool, and you'll be fine. Can't be that tough right?

The door opens and what Isaac sees leaves him in awe. Before him stood Mabel, her hair pulled up in a tight bun, her battle attire replaced with a low cut pink dress. Black one inch heels, and dark pantyhose revealed by a split seam down her left leg. Leaving a rather alluring and slightly sensual look to her otherwise tame ensemble.

Mabel: Hello Isaac, ready to go?

Isaac had no Idea what to say.

Mabel: *giggles and puts a hand on her hip* how do I look?

Isaac: A-amazing.

Mabel: *Closes the door and takes Isaac's hand* So, where are we going?

Isaac: Well there was this fancy dance club that recently opened in town.

Mabel: Dancing?! I'm not exactly a master of the waltz... maybe... you could show me how~

Isaac: Oh, of course.

Mabel: *smiles* Then show the way~

Isaac leads Mabel into town to the dance hall known as "the Crystal Beowolf". the outside of the building was a stark contrast to it's neighbors, having a fresh coat of cyan paint and a sign that featured a beowolf dancing with a hat and cane.

Isaac: Well, here it is.

Mabel: *giggles* I like the sign, definitely innovative... So? What're we waiting for?!

Isaac: Good question.

The inside of the building had a few tables scattered about, a few other couples in equally fancy outfits, as well a bar on the far side of the place. But the most defining feature was the polished wood dance floor at the center.

Isaac: It'll be a moment before the dances actually start, this place offers drinks if you want anything.

A waiter approaches them.

Isaac: Evening, two please.

Waiter: Right this way.

The waiter leads Isaac and Mabel to a small table close to the dance floor.

Waiter: So what can I get you two?

Mabel: Water with a Lemon please~.

Isaac: I'll be fine, got something before coming here.

Waiter: Alright, I'll be right back.

The waiter walks to the bar, but not before looking at Mabel and giving Isaac a thumbs up.

Isaac: So, Mabel, how's life back in Vacuo?

Mabel: Let's just say we got a phrase in Vacuo, "if you can survive here, then you're welcome here."

Isaac: Wow, sounds tough.

Mabel: It really is. So tell me, how did you meet your team?

Isaac: I owe Leon my life, saved my hide from the resident bully when we started here.

Mabel: Oh, the oaf that kicked Henry in the shin! I think he ended up being used as a shot put.

Isaac: Yeah, Cardin's his name, picking on faunus is his game.

Mabel: *giggles* you're funny Isaac.

Waiter: *returns with Mabel's water* here ya go miss *places the water on the table*

Isaac: Ya know, lemon is my favorite fruit.

Mabel: Good to know, I kinda like peaches. *takes a drink*

The building's intercom suddenly comes on

Intercom: Welcome people of Vale to The Crystal Beowolf, the night's still young so let's dance it on away, shall we?

The lights turn down low and a slow, gentle melody comes on.

Isaac: *clears throat* M-may I have--

Mabel: *takes Isaac's hand* Like you even need to ask~.

Mebel leads Isaac to the center of the dance floor as the other couples gather there as well. Mabel then puts a hand on Isaac's shoulder and holds his left hand as Isaac wraps his other hand around Mabel's waist.

Mabel: Now, I've never really done this~.

Isaac: Don't worry, just relax, follow my lead, and enjoy yourself.

And with that, Isaac and Mabel start dancing the night away. Back at Beacon, a series of small carriers with the symbol of the Order of the Maidens land at the helipad.

Kayla: *get's Leon's attention* I-I'm kind of nervous, I haven't seen my sister since I came here to Beacon.

Leon: Eh, shouldn't be that bad... I mean... They can't be worse than your dad right?

Nina comes by, along with Axel and his gang.

Axel: Ya ask me, we got too many uptight paladins as it is.

Out of one of the carriers steps three women, the first one had a stern glare in her eyes, and her white hair matched her armor, the second was relatively short, had red hair, and a set of chainmail, and the third clad herself in a set of studded leather, and an iron helmet the concealed her black hair.

Kayla: H-hello sisters *turns to the armored sister* How have you been Isabel?

Isabel: *scoffs* is this the crowd you ally yourself with Kayla, do you not have any self respect?! And where's your fourth teammate, did Beacon forget about proper edicate overnight?!

Leon: Actually he's with his "lady friend"

Isabel: *rolls her eyes* well if we're gonna be with these people then I might as well introduce you to these two. *motions to the sister in studded leather* that's Cristine

Cristine: Greetings

Isabel: *motions to the sister in chainmail* and that's Helen.

Helen: Um, hi there.

Leon: Nice to meetcha, though I gotta say, the armor's a little over kill.

Isabel: We do it with good reason, you never know when the creatures of grimm might attack. *immediately draws a billhook and darts her eyes around before putting it away*

Nina: Excessive and paranoid, great combination.

Leon: I never wear armor, and I've lived this long.

Isabel: *walks up to Leon* and how do you do that?

Leon: Well Izzy, I'id be happy to show you.

Isabel: *steps back and draws her billhook* very well, ready when you are.

Helen: Um, Isabel, maybe you shouldn't do this.

Isabel: Nonsense, he can't be that tough.

Leon: Your pop's goons were in for it *draws his sword and shield* now you're in for it too.

Isabel: *raises her billhook above her head* for the Order!

Isabel charges at Leon and brings her billhook down on him, Leon blocks it, but Isabel rips Leon's shield from his hands.

Axel: Dang she's good.

Leon: *jumps back* Nicely done... but... *he blinks behind her* I'm a lot faster than you think! *blinks past her next attack, and connects a solid kick to her back*

Isabel: *quickly regains her balance and presses a panel on her billhook, causing the blade to turn red* now I'm gonna heat this battle up.

Leon: *laughs and drops low* too slow! *sweeps her legs from under her*

Isabel: *stands up and wipes her lip* not over yet *attacks again*

Leon raises his sword and blocks, knowing he had to act quickly, he parried the attack and with one well timed counter, he disarmed Isabel and put his blade to her neck*

Isabel: Hmm, you fight well.

Leon: Not half bad yourself... though I know someone who fights better in my opinion... *he sheaths his sword, blinks over to collect his shield before blinking back in line with his team*

Cristine: Do any of you know when your fourth is returning?

Leon: He's pretty busy, prolly won't be back until late.

After a few dances at the Crystal Beowolf, Isaac took Mabel to a small park and found a bench to sit on.

Mabel: *leans against Isaac, resting her head against his shoulder* whew, I'm beat.

Isaac: Yeah, that was fun. Ya know, my team wasn't gonna enter the tournament at all.

Mabel: I'm glad you did, *cups Isaac's cheek* after all, it brought us together~.

Mabel wraps her other arm around Isaac's neck and pulls him in for a sweet kiss, a blush engulfs Isaac's face, but despite this, he still manages to kiss back. After a few moments of kissing, Mabel gently lays Isaac on his back, Mabel then slowly pulled away.

Isaac: *still blushing* D-does this mean we're a couple now?

Mabel: Does this answer your question?

Mabel locks lips with Isaac again, this time however, her tongue reached out for Isaac's as they stirred together in a slow, loving dance. Bystanders who watched carefully could see the slightest hint of pink coating over both pairs of eyes, but Isaac was too focused on recent events to realize. After what felt like an eternity, Mabel slowly pulled away and looked longingly into Isaac's eyes.

Isaac: I-I guess so.

Mabel: *gets off of Isaac and stands up* come on, let's get back.

Isaac: Yeah, sure. *stands up and takes Mabel's hand*

Isaac and Mabel start walking back.

Mabel: *turns to Isaac* ya know Isaac, during our fight in the tournament, I couldn't help but notice you were pulling a few of your punches.

Isaac: What you you mean by that?

Mabel: I'm just saying, you should take every shot your opponent is foolish enough to give you.

Isaac: Are you suggesting that I start taking cheap shots, I could get disqualified for that.

Mabel: No, you can get disqualified for excessive force, a cheap shot is a shot all the same.

The two come to the entrance of team MYTH's dorm.

Mabel: Just think about it Isaac *hugs Isaac tightly and pecks him on the lips* good night *enters her dorm*

Isaac walks back to his dorm and finds his team looking out the window and talking about something.

Isaac: Ok, I'll bite, what did I miss?

Leon: Oh hey, you're back, how did it go?

Isaac: It was great, now what's going on here?

Nina: Let's just say Kayla's not the only one with family in town.

Isaac looks out the window and sees two people locked in battle.

Isaac: Who are they?

Leon: From the looks of things the woman is Winter Schnee, the ice queen's, if you can believe it colder sister... heh pun intended BTW... though I dunno the guy... He's pretty capable... though he looks drunk...

Isaac: I can see that. *closes window* now people, the 2v2 matches start tomorrow, so we need to decide which two of us will enter the arena, any takers?

Kayla: I would think my father would want me to compete.

Nina: Kayla, you gotta stop doing everything that nut says, you control your life, not him.

Leon: *yawns* I personally don't care who competes, we're all competent enough...

Isaac: *ponders Mabel's advice* I feel lucky, I'll take the first spot.

Nina: Alright Isaac, who's our second?

Leon: Yeah, guess it's up to you Coonie, who's it gonna be?

Isaac: I'll take Kayla, not to appease her father, but because her semblance would be useful for defence.

Leon: Cool, I get to nap!

Nina: Speaking of we should all get some rest, big day and all that.

Isaac: *starts taking his suit off* sure, good idea.

Leon: You guys do that, I'mma go for a walk. If I'mma get nap time tomorrow why waste all of tonight?

Leon leaves as he teammates prepare for bed.

End of part 12.