3RD PERSON POV

3 days later

Akaza: *MUNCH* I'm liking ramen a lot now.

Clara: It's good isn't it?

Clara bought some ingredients, cooking in a seemingly abandoned building and they ate together though she smelled someone nearby.

Akaza:....You smell that don't you?

Clara: I do.

*SHATTER*

She immediately walks through the besides them, catching two people in the act as they had maps and stuff around.

Clara: Hmm....

Roman: Whoa there you aren't supposed to be here!

Clara: *looks around* Maps? White Fang? Plans to steal dust? There's quite a lot of damning content here.

Roman: Cmon now can't a thief plan in peace?

Clara: Not unless there's innocent civilians put into danger.

DANGER

*WHOOSH*

He was about to raise his cane when Clara snatched it from his hand and held it out,

Roman: Wait wait! That's my weapon!

Clara: Snapping your weapon is as easy as snapping a toothpick. Now....pick that red shard up.

She points it at Roman who held the red shard up.

Clara: Throw it at those maps.

Roman: HU-

Clara held a minigun, pointing it at the thief who threw the fire dust onto his plans, burning them all.

Roman: I got back-

Clara: I just burnt them. Now tell me, what would a thief like you be stealing dust for huh?

Roman: Look lady I don't know your business but I'm just a simple thief! No-

Akaza suddenly had him, gripping the back of his neck tightly as Clara's minigun turns into a sniper and she points it at his head.

Clara: We can do this the easy way or the hard way Roman Torchwick. Take your pick.

Later

???: Neo?

Roman: Neo don't worry about me!

He was tied up before Clara slices the ropes binding his hands, handing him his cane back as he steps forward.

Roman: They have offered me a rather great deal! Even better than that Cinder infiltrating Beacon-

Clara: So there's something you haven't told us.

Roman: CINDERINFILTRATEDBEACONANDHADMESTEALDUSTFORHERGOALS!

He rambled on, frightened as Clara gripped his shoulder and he gives her all the information before taking a breath.

Roman: *sigh* Neo it's best if we don't anger her or her student. I'd rather not get neutered or flayed. Ima take a leave for now so do whatever you want.

He runs outside, Neo looking at him before looking back at them.

Clara: Short for Neapolitan right?

Neo: *nod*

Clara: Why are you living as a criminal?

She shrugs, sitting down on a chair Clara propped out as she sat down.

Clara: Is it because you want to?

Neo: *shakes head*

Clara: Is it......because you feel like you'll be accepted?

She notices Neo shift, her eyes narrowing as she rests her chin on her hands.

Clara: So you're telling me you wish to be accepted. To get along with others well, and to not be judged. To be acknowledged positively......may this wanting be because of your parents?

Neo shifted uncontrollably, Clara picking up on the rather subtle chance in mood as she hands her a cup of juice.

Clara: I apologize if I pushed some buttons. I was merely testing the waters.

Neo: *writing* 'Oh no it's ok. I'm mute so I can only gesture or write.'

Neo's shoulders relaxed as they conversed, Akaza leaning on a chair and staring at the two as he ponders.

Akaza: 'She's rather short. But there's a certain elegance.....yet confident demeanor about her. I didn't sense that friendly intent until now though so she was most likely cautious.'

Clara: This Cinder I've heard.....when can I meet her?

Neo: 'Tonight at 9.'

Clara: I can also sense you're.....rather down that I judged you for being a criminal. I'm not disappointed Neo. Everyone has their own reasons. I'm merely making observations.

Neo: 'Thats fine.'

For some reason, Clara reminded her of Roman, but in a way there was a rather caring demeanor about her unlike her partner, something that for whatever reason, made her heart flutter for a second.

Later

Cinder: So this is the woman who wants to talk to me?

Roman: I gotta say she has a pretty sweet deal to help with your plan! Trust her! 'Well she's dead.'

Cinder and her associates walked over to Clara, throughly strangely they didn't seem fazed. Akaza wasn't scared, and Clara had the most stoic look on her face as she had her hands in her pockets.

Clara: Do you know the difference between a huntsman and a soldier?

Cinder: So what is it?

Clara: A huntsman works in a group. They plan, only making their move when they feel it's safe. Calculative. Careful. However......

*STAB*

Clara thrusts her hand forward, stabbing through Cinder's torso, her heart and organs shooting out from her back and her spine sticking out before she collapses dead on the spot.

Clara: A soldier is always straight forward and gets shit done. No rules, no games, nothing stops them from doing their job. Even with their dying breath, they persevere till the end, unrelenting as the darkness with us all

???/???2: CINDER!

*BANG*

They were about to attack before exploding, a hole 20 feet in diameter penetrating through them along with a massive portion of the building as Clara held a massive rail gun.

Clara: Target eliminated.

Roman: *pant* H-Holy shit that was scary.....

Neo: 'What now?'

Clara: I have already retrieved the necessary information, and I know who their subordinates are and who Cinder works for. I'll take care of this queen in due time.....

Akaza's face narrows, seeing Neo being rather close to his Sensei as he moves closer.

Akaza: Shall we train Sensei?

Clara: In an hour. There is something I must do.

Later

Akaza: This....

He stared at hundreds of graves, Clara planting the final flower on her comrade's tombstone as Akaza asks.

Akaza: Your home-

Clara: No longer exists. Ravaged by war and greed, I am the sole human left. The sole living being of my world. It's......just me.

Akaza saw the pain in her eyes as she pays her respect to her comrades before getting up.

Clara: I killed so many. I caused so many deaths. Massacred armies across the multiverse. My own willpower and rage kept me alive for all 25 years of my life.......and now it's just me. Me to bear my comrades' memories....to be living proof of their existence............I rambled on didn't I?

Akaza: No.

Clara: I even forgot what my family looks like. Their faces......it's been so long I've forgotten about them.

*HUG*

Akaza hugs her from behind, surprising her as she twists her head back.

Akaza: You just seem sad.

Clara:....Thank you.

She softens up, relaxing her body as she gives in to the hug and they stood there for some time.

Later

*CRACK*

Clara proceeds to chop Adam's neck, killing him immediately with all the bones and vocal cords in his neck pulverized before turning to find Roman whispering, not wanting to look at her and Neo had a hopeful glint in her eyes.

Clara: Alright everyone. I may not have been known around these grounds but I will now, and we will do things MY way now. We will be returning all the dust stolen, shut down all white fang operations throughout Vale and more, and compensating the shops you all stole from. Don't worry of the money cause I have plenty.

She gives them all tasks to do while a Lieutenant and some grunts tentatively walk up to her.

Lieutenant: Mam.....Adam's closest associates back at our homeland are Fennec and Corsac. We were able to dissuade the others continuing their operation on Mt. Glenn, but it seems from their conversation, the two are planning to assassinate the Belladonas and Sienna herself. However, they don't know our leader's dead.

Clara: Good. Keep up the work on the ports ok?

They were relieved, seeing that Clara was much nicer compared to Adam, and even more terrifying at the same time with a simple glare as they move away.

Neo: 'You're quite the leader.'

Clara: I used to be a captain in the military. Not Atlas by the way.

Roman: I see! Well then ladies and gentleman, this humble man shall make his way to the port now and work his magic~

He saunters away, relieved while Akaza cleans the blood off his hands while walking in.

Akaza: Sensei some white fang grunts tried to attack the 3rd lieutenant recently. I took care of them.

Clara: It can't be helped. *gestures* Spar in an hour on the hillside. But tommorrow, you and Neo will be coming with me to Menagerie. There's loose ends to cut.

Neo gives a thumbs up, Akaza nodding as she reaches to give them some candy.

Clara: Want some?

Neo: *NOM*

Clara: Take it easy.

Akaza takes the other one, and the two follow Clara outside to the hillside.

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