We find Jaune, Ren, Yang, Emily, and August trying to find any trace of Oscar's kidnappers.

August: What were those things...

Emily: I guess our enemies have more tricks up their sleeves...

Jaune: Em, August, you two should head back to Mantle. Fill the others in. We'll catch up when we can.

Emily: Are you sure?

August: It would probably be our best option. Ren has a harder time hiding more people from Grimm.

Yang: We'll be fine.

The L/Ns look at each other before heading back towards Mantle.

We cut to you as you process what Vice told you.

Vice: I'm sorry... But our contract can't be changed...

Y/N: Even so... I have to keep fighting.

Vice: But-

Weiss suddenly walks in.

Weiss: Are you okay?

Vice vanishes and you nod.

Y/N: Yeah. How about you?

Weiss: I'm fine. Just wish I knew what to do...

The two of you sit on your bed.

Y/N: We'll figure it out somehow.

Weiss: I suppose that's what we always do.

The two of you hold hands and rest each other's heads on one another. You enjoy the moment until Vice talks in your head.

Vice: Are you going to tell her?

Your Thoughts: No need to make her worry more than necessary. Especially with our current situation with Atlas and Mantle...

Vice: If you say so...

Meanwhile, Emily and August return to Mantle but Emily is grabbed by someone.

Aguilera: You!

Emily: Aguilera?!

Aguilera: I want to talk.

August: What?

Aguilera: Just Emily and I.

August looks like he's going to protest but Emily nods.

Emily: Fine. But no funny business.

The two go to an abandoned playground and Aguilera looks around.

Aguilera: I've never been on any of these before...

Emily: Huh?

Aguilera: I was born into the Deadmans. I was essentially raised with the plan of being Giff's bride. I never got a normal childhood.

Emily looks at her.

Aguilera: I was born with the name Bea Honey. I was given the name Aguilera when it was decided I would be Giff's bride.

Emily: I see...

Aguilera: But... I want to have one last fight. No strings attached.

Emily looks in Aguilera's eyes and sees a storm of emotions in them. Longing, sorrow, regret, and... Another...

Emily: Okay... But we won't do it now.

Aguilera: How about meeting here in the morning?

Emily: That's fine.

The two stand up and go their separate ways.

We cut to Atlas Academy's containment facility where Qrow, Robyn, Jacques, and Watts sit. A door opens and Lucius enters with two Atlesian guards. They walk up to Watts as his hardlight cell opens.

Watts: I'm already captured...

Lucius: The General would like a word.

The guards pick up Watts and drag him off.

Jacques: Lucius, please be reasonable. Watts used me as much as he would have anyone. Please let's negotiate.

Robyn: Will you shut up already?

Lucius: ... There is no negotiating, Jacques. You will be handled accordingly to your crimes.

The Fenix director leaves the three and Robyn punches her bench.

Robyn: Tch...

We move on to Emily who is talking with George.

George: So that's your plan?

Emily: Yes... Can you help?

George ponders for a moment.

George: Okay. But it will take some time to prep.

Emily: Thank you.

She leaves the scientist to work and Lovekov pops up.

Lovekov: Lov Lov...

Emily: We can do this, Lovekov... I just need you to trust me.

Lovekov: ... Kay!

Meanwhile within the depths of Salem's Monstra fortress. Vail punches Oscar in the stomach while chuckling sadistically.

Vail: Feel like talking yet?

Oscar remains quiet but Vail punches him again, earning a gasp.

Vail: Fine. I enjoy a little brutality.

Hazel: I'll take over.

Vail stares unimpressed but sighs.

Vail: Fine... I have some brats to find anyway...

Once the Demon's gone, Hazel looks at the beaten and bruised Oscar.

Hazel: Ozpin... I know you're in there. Just letting this boy take the beating meant for you. Pathetic.

Oscar: ...

Hazel cracks his knuckles as he approaches the farm boy.

Meanwhile Aguilera and Emily meet at the park from earlier.

Aguilera: It's time we end this...

Queen Bee!

Emily: Let's go.

Cobra!

Emily: Henshin!

Liberal Up! J-J-J-Jeanne!

Emily transforms as Aguilera changes into her Deadman form. The two stare for a moment as Lovekov moves to the side. The two girls run at each other as their fists connect. Aguilera shoots energy bees at Emily as she cartwheels out of the way as her legs glow blue. This catches Aguilera off guard as the youngest L/N spins on her hands, kicking Aguilera in the chest.

Aguilera: I thought you could only channel your Semblance through your fists...

Jeanne: Training goes a long way.

Aguilera charges and shoots energy stingers at her opponent. Emily tries to jump but gets kicked by Aguilera who jumped up with her. August arrives alongside Lyon.

August: They've already started...

Lyon: Aguilera-sama...

George: Just in time.

The boys jump when they see George beside them.

George: Delivery! Karate Girl!

He tosses a new Vistamp to the L/N sister

Jeanne: Thanks!

Hashibirokou!

Re-Style!
Re-Buddy Up!

Lovekov: Birdie!

Lovekov changes form, turning into a scythe.

Ah! Hashibirokou! Da da da dan!

Emily rushes at Aguilera, slashing wildly with her scythe.

August: She learn that from Ruby?

Aguilera tries to shoot more energy bees but Emily closes the gap and slashes the blade at the Deadman.

Aguilera: Emily... I wish we could have spent more time together...

Jeanne: Don't act like it's over for you!

Hissatsu Shonin!

Hashibirokou Liberal Smash!

Emily swings the scythe as it glows purple and red before the attack connects, separating Aguilera from her demon much to the latter's surprise.

Aguilera: B-But...

Emily: You deserve a chance.

Aguilera stares in shock but starts to tear up.

Aguilera: Thank you...

The two hug and August and Lyon look on with smiles.

Meanwhile, in Atlas Academy, Ironwood and Lucius have Watts in a room with Penny's sword.

Watts: So you want me to use this to call back that robot of Pietro's?

Lucius: You are the self proclaimed "Greatest Mind in Remnant" after all. If anyone can do it...

Watts: Fine. Not like I have a choice anyway.

Ironwood: You're right about that...

End of Part 49