3rd person POV.

Currently Team RNJR Professor Lionheart office speaking to the Headmaster of Haven Academy.

Lionheart: i have to say Qrow this all seems very Reckless even for you

Qrow: No Reckless is leaving one of the relics completely unguarded it's not checking in with Oz for ages.

Lionheart: there was nothing to check in about until now of course now the council is at odds with Atlas at first it was just about the Dust embargo and now it's about the closing of borders I don't know what happened to James in Vale but it only seems to have worsened somehow his more unfortunate tendencies and on top of everything we don't even know where the spring Maiden is.

Qrow: all the more reason we need the Huntsman and huntresses here.

Ruby: okay okay things are bad they're bad but we can figure this out why is the spring Maiden so important?

Lionheart: I thought you felt them in

Qrow: mostly filled in look there's a lot to cover okay? I quit teaching for a reason

Qrow pulls out his hip flask and takes a drink from it and Professor Lionheart sits down behind his desk.

Lionheart: the four maidens each have the power to perform Feats of magic and they are the only ones capable of reaching the relics.

Jaune: What?!

Qrow: the relics are each locked inside a chamber that can only be opened by a specific Maiden winter for the gift of creation summer for Destruction fall for choice and spring for knowledge spring is the problem.

Ren: what happened to her?

Lionheart: she was determined at first when she inherited her powers but the weight of responsibility proved to be too much for the child she ran abandon her training everyone that was over a decade ago there's no telling where she could be now

Qrow: I know at least I have a pretty good idea

Lionheart stands up in excitement.

Lionheart: are you serious?

Qrow: it's not exactly good news

Professor Lionheart stood up from his desk and put his hands on Qrow's shoulders.

Lionheart: what are you talkin about this is incredible news after all these years where?

Qrow then pushed Professor Lionheart off of him.

Qrow: I did some digging around it looks like after spring ran away she was picked up by Bandits specifically the Branwen tribe.

Lionheart: Raven

Ruby gasps knowing who Raven is

Jaune: Yang's mom?

Qrow: that's right

Crow then pulls out his scroll and places it on top of Professor Lionheart desk the scroll then projects an image of a map suddenly part of the map enhancers itself to show a certain location.

Qrow: that's about where they've set up their main camp it's where they fall back two after raids and scouting missions Raven's managed to gain a lot of followers since she returned to the tribe and I'm sure when the spring Maiden showed up it only made things easier.

Lionheart walked up to Qrow placed his hand on Qrow's shoulder.

Lionheart well Crow I've got to hand it to you with these coordinates we can mount a retrieval force and head out in a few weeks.

Qrow: A few weeks?

Lionheart: that's right

Qrow: Leo maybe you didn't hear me my sister has the spring maiden and I know where she is we need to go as soon as possible

Crow then began start pounding on Professor lionhearts desk becoming more and more infuriated with every word coming out of his mouth.

Lionheart: and perhaps you didn't hear me as soon as possible does not mean tomorrow it means as soon as I can convince the rest of the council that I need Huntsman more than they do unfortunately Bantu tribes aren't very high on their list of priorities when the threat of war is just on the horizon.

Qrow: then damn the council will do it ourselves you and I are trained Huntsman and these kids aren't exactly pushovers and don't forget we still have our secret weapons.

Lionheart: oh yeah and what would that be?

Qrow: Ruby and (Y/n) and besides we need to get spring as far away from here as possible and Raven is going to give up her most prized possession without a fight

Lionheart: unfortunately you and your sister are evenly matched and I'm not the fighter I used to be no offense but these students and I can't take on an entire Bandit tribe and a maiden that's no doubt had years to hone her skills we need to be positive we can apprehend spring because if we fail Raven and her tribe will scatter and we'll be lost we get one shot at this and it needs to be perfect.

Qrow sighs at this

Qrow: you know osbon be happy with any of this if he were here

Lionheart: perhaps you're right but he still back at Beacon and I'm doing the very best I can.

Ruby: there has to be something we can do?

Jaune: what about Cinder? She came with Emerald from Haven you have anything on them?

Lionheart: we pulled their files nothing but lies and forgeries.

Qrow: well I can't say this is been a warm Union Leo

Lionheart: I'm sorry I know you've all travel the long way but I will do everything I can to help.

Qrow: sure will stay in the city for the time being local comms are still up keep in touch C'Mon on kids

Lionheart: oh before you go you said (Y/n) is he with you?
Qrow: yeah where is a little laser sword wielding lunatic?

And as to answer the question Qrow's scroll begin to ring he checked his scroll to see that (Y/n) was calling him Qrow answered the call.

Qrow: (Y/n) where the hell are you?

(Y/n): simple Weiss has been kidnapped by Bandits and I'm going to save her any more questions?

Everyone in the room remains silent completely stunned

Ruby: wait we just been kidnapped we have to go save her?

(Y/n): didn't you just hear a word I said I have got this under control I'll have her back within a few days a week Max by the way I'm halfway to the Bandit Camp already so don't try to stop me because you literally can't.

Qrow smiled knowing that his plan was going to work and the spring Maiden was just as good as theirs.

Qrow: listen when you're rescuing Weiss there's a girl there she's the Springmaid you need to bring her back as well.

(Y/n): the spring Maiden is there fascinating I'll make sure to secure her and do not worry she will be no match for my unbridled power and if I need to convince her I'll make sure to do it as painlessly as I can if you know what I mean Hahahaha.

Qrow: try not to hurt her we need her safe and sound.

(Y/n): acknowledged you got any info on these Bandits something to help me so I'm not just going in guns blazing? or in this case lightsabers blazing.

Qrow: yes the tribe of Bandits you're heading towards is run by my sister her name is Raven she has black hair and red eyes she's also-

(Y/n): Yang's mother Darth Celleus already filled me in on the whole relationship between Yang and her mother I'll make sure to give her a good punch in the nose from Yang.

Qrow: you don't have to go that far kid but I think Yang might appreciate that maybe. do you need a description of the spring Maiden?

(Y/n): no ever since my encounter with cinder I now have a good feeling of a maiden's aura so the moment I get within range I'll be able to tell who's the maiden and who's not I'll make sure that the spring Maiden will be within our grasp and away from Salem's grasp forever quick question besides the obvious why do we need the spring Maiden?

Qrow: the spring Maiden has the ability to open the vault here that contains the relic of knowledge and if Salem gets her hands on the maiden and then gets her hands on The Relic let's just say we'll be one step closer to game over.

(Y/n): acknowledged I'll make sure that the spring Maiden comes with me even if I have to drag her there kicking and screaming MAWHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!

Qrow: okay I got a little dark but okay I trust you I know you'll be able to complete this mission.

(Y/n): thanks for your confidence (Y/n) out.

With that said (Y/n) hung up and Qrow place to scroll back into his pocket he then took one more hit off his hip flask and placed it back into his pocket.

Loinheart: well that was convenient.

Qrow: yeah a little too convenient oh well see you later Leo.

Loinheart: goodbye

The five of them then left Professor Lionheart office and suddenly Professor Lionheart got a call from someone Professor Lionheart answered the call to see that it was Arthur Watts calling.

Watts: oh dear Professor we must work on your improvisational skills.

(Y/n) POV.

Right now (Y/n) is on board a gauntlet Starship flying straight for the Bandit camp (Y/n) soon enough finds a clearing and Pilots the ship into a landing once the ship lands (Y/n) emerges from the ship and activates the voice command mode.

(Y/n): ship return to base

Ship's nava computer: acknowledged returning to base

With that said the ship ascends to the skies and returns to the destiny (Y/n) then reaches out with the force to feel a massive Grimm coming towards him he quickly ignites both of his lightsabers and backflips away narrowly avoiding the charge of the giant elephant Grimm coming on him.

(Y/n): oh a Goliath I've been dying to fight one but today is not that day.

(Y/n) quickly extinguishes his lightsabers and clips them back onto his belt (Y/n) raises his right hand and reaches out with the force quickly penetrating the Goliath's mind the Goliath Roars in pain feeling something penetrating its mind the lion roars and Stomps for a few seconds until eventually it Bows it's head allowing (Y/n) to get on top of its head allowing him to mount its massive body

(Y/n): it's time to make an entrance go you Beast Heeya!

With that said the Beast begins to charge towards the Bandit camp and after a few minutes (Y/n) locates the Bandit camp.

(Y/n): there it is now attack my pet

The Goliath follows orders and charges towards the gate many of the bandits brandish their weapons but the others just run in fear seeing the master Grimm charging anthem the Goliath tramples over most of the fighting Bandits killing a few of them and knocking the rest out the Grim smashes through the gates of the Bandit camp many of the bandits flee in fear but a few of them standing fight getting ready for the fight of their life (Y/n) looks around the Bandit camp and sees Yang, Weiss, and a woman with black hair and red eyes who he suspects is Raven.

(Y/n): stop

the Goliath stops (Y/n) ignites his white lightsaber Yang and Weiss just stand there completely amazed at what their friend is doing Raven grabs the handle of her Katana ready to fight but she is surprised when (Y/n) plunges the blade of his lightsaber directly into the skull of the Goliath killing it instantly the Goliath falls down dead but not before he jumps up into the air and lands in front of Raven bowing his head in respect.

(Y/n): so you're Raven branwen I'm impressed.

Yang: (Y/n)

(Y/n): yes Yang?

Yang: WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING HERE?!?!?!?!?

Weiss: how did you control that Goliath?

(Y/n): number one I was sent here to save you Weis but it seems Yang already covered that and second I penetrated the goliaths mind with the force and made it a slave to my will.

Raven: so you're (Y/n) (L/n) the hero of Beacon I've heard a lot about you.

(Y/n): Raven branwen I've heard a lot about you as well one of the strongest students to ever come out of Beacon Academy leader of the Branwin tribe and no Keeper of the spring Maiden.

Yang: mom what is he talking about spring Maiden?

Raven: I believe it's time to tell you all the truth come with me into my tent and I'll tell you everything you need to know

With that said Raven goes into her tent and the three of them follow her.

(Time skip one explanation and demonstration of magic later)

Yang and Weiss stand behind Raven's tent completely awestruck seeing games mother turn into a raven and back into a human.

Yang: this is impossible I can't believe it.

Weiss: neither can I Magic's not supposed to exist but here we are.

Raven grip the handle of her katana and cuts a red portal into the air leading straight to her brother.

Raven: this portal will lead you straight to my brother if you stay I can tell you everything you've ever wanted to know and maybe we can rekindle our relationship but if you leave your against me and I will not be so kind next time we meet.

Without a second thought or a moment of hesitation Yang and Weiss mounts themselves on to Yang's bike named Bumblebee and they drive towards the red portal but before they enter Yang looks towards her mother with discontent burning in her eyes.

Yang: you weren't so kind this time

And without another word Yang rides her bike through the portal and after a few seconds the portal slams shut Raven and (Y/n) stand there in silence for a few seconds until Raven finally says something.

Raven: so tell me why are you here did ozpin send you for the spring Maiden?

(Y/n): no I sent myself because originally you captured my friend but now that she is extricated herself from her imprisonment I realized that there was a much bigger prize here to be claimed.

Raven: and pray tell what would this much bigger prize be?

Raven grips the handle of her Katana ready for combat just in case something goes south.

(Y/n): it is simple my dear  I'm here not for the spring Maiden but before I answer your question tell me what do you believe about the weak and the strong?

Raven: the weak die the strong survive this is how it has always been and this is how it will always be.

(Y/n): you think just like a Sith what if I told you I could give you power beyond that of this planet power that can make Salem herself tremble at your feet

Raven: go on

(Y/n): I wish to offer you the powers of the force.

Raven: What? I'm afraid I don't understand what you were talking about please elaborate.

(Y/n): simple I may have aligned myself with ozpin for the greater good but in reality I do not serve him I serve the force and this world has been thrown completely out of balance the darkness grows and the light is dying fast I seek to destroy Salem and cleanse this planet of the Grim infestation.

Raven: two things one what is the force and second you're a fool you cannot defeat Salem and you cannot Cleanse This World of its so-called a grim infestation.

(Y/n): if you believe that then you truly are ignorant and to answer your question the force is an energy field that connects all living beings it surrounds us binds us and penetrates us it can allow for Extraordinary Feats of power for example many years ago there was an ancient Sith Lord named Naga sadow who had the ability to grab the cores of stars and throw them like projectiles this ability was called supernova another example the Grand Master of the Jedi Order Yoda has the ability to literally rip a mountain out of the ground and hurl it at his opponent as if it were nothing more than a pebble the force Grant many abilities even my weapons are extensions of the force the force can give anyone anything and fulfill their dreams but yet at the same time the force is dangerous if displeased the force can Strike Back At Its users and right now this world is heading for a greater catastrophe than you could ever imagine if this world's Force has not been balance I've seen it happen far too many times and I will not allow this world to fall has many others have.

Raven: fascinating but that still doesn't answer my question why are you here what is this prize you seek if it is not the spring Maiden then what is it.

Raven continues to grip the hilt of her weapon tightly waiting for the moment to strike at her could be opponent.

(Y/n): I wish for you to join me I want you to become my fourth and final Apprentice come with me and learn the ways of the force become another one of the chosen rise from your chains of ordinariness and become one of the exception of you who have been chosen allow me to break your chains and help you become extraordinary I am not asking you to swear your loyalty to ozpin and his cause I am asking you to trust me and pledge yourself to me and my teachings once your training is complete you will be able to protect your tribe just by thinking about it let's say that one day Atlas comes here with an army ready to wipe you out all you have to do is just flick your wrist and you could literally cause an earthquake so great at the ground will open up and swallow his armies whole so will you join me Raven brodwin?

Raven begins to Pace back and forth seriously thinking about
(Y/n)'s offer.

Raven: tell me if I go with you and learn under you who will protect my tribe? they are not strong enough to protect themselves without me.

(Y/n): simple my dear I will just watch

(Y/n) begins to channel his power through his soul and after a few seconds his Aura begins to appear and suddenly a second version of himself emerges from his side the second version is wearing a Violet cloak and gray robes he opens his eyes to reveal is violet eyes Raven stands there in awe.

Raven: is this your semblance?

(Y/n): yes Raven this clone will exist as long as I exist he holds 30% of my true power which is just enough to level an entire Kingdom without even breaking a sweat.

Clone (Y/n): I am ready to serve master.

(Y/n) hands the clone a spare lightsaber he had cliped to his belt.

(Y/n): good now Raven what do you say to my generous offer will you become extraordinary or will you be bound by the chains of ordinariness?

Raven begins to contemplate the offer some more thinking about everything she would be leaving behind.

Raven: I'll accept your offer on one condition.

(Y/n): name it

Raven: if you could defeat me in one on one combat I will pledge my loyalty to you and your teachings and I will leave the tribe behind but if you lose you will pledge your loyalty to me and the tribe are these terms acceptable?

(Y/n): yes they very much are acceptable

Raven: good now where should we have our battle?

(Y/n): I know a good mountain range north of here here I shall take us there

(Y/n) and Raven begin to run towards the mountain range where their glorious battle shell take place leaving behind the Clone.

(Time skip to the mountain range)

(Y/n): we are here but before we begin I'd like to let you know that I already know your secret spring Maiden.

Raven becomes completely shocked by this.

Raven: how did you know?

(Y/n): it's simple of course back at Beacon I literally reached inside of Cinder fall and ripped out the power of the Fall made from her soul and gave it back to its previous owner I can tell who's a maiden who is not now I guess once you get a taste of that Maiden power you just know it I guess.

Raven: that makes sense I guess now no more talking to battle.

(Y/n): I couldn't agree more.

Raven unsheathes katana it's power glowing red with fire dust (Y/n) unclips his lightsabers and ignites their blades Raven charges at her opponent.

Raven opened her attack with a series of well-calculated and precise strikes which (Y/n) blocked easily with his lightsabers.

(Y/n): fascinating your weapon did not break when it touched my lightsaber I guess when you enhanced it with your dust it gave it sturdiness to hold up against the lightsaber blade.

Raven: I guess that gives me an edge.

(Y/n): I guess it does

(Y/n) summons all of his knowledge in the forms of form IV and V (Y/n) leaps into the air with a spin aiming to cut off Raven's head but she blocks his attack
(Y/n) begins to use extreme acrobatics to outmaneuver Raven while trying to strike at Raven's weak spots Raven goes on the defensive constantly blocking her opponent attacks barely able to keep up with his sporadic and erratic movements eventually
(Y/n) and Raven end up in a blade lock the two of them staring at each other with Raven's bloody red eyes staring directly into
(Y/n)'s (E/c) eyes until eventually Raven kicks (Y/n) in the stomach forcing him to retreat Raven took the opportunity to go on the offensive until (Y/n) unleashed the tangle a Force lightning from his hands Raven jump backwards to avoid the attack she then sheathed her sword and changed her dust two lightning she then unsheathed her sword and started to block the lightning attack with her sword Ravens started to move forward blocking the lightning attack and redirecting it back at (Y/n).

(Y/n): how clever of you are you not impressed?

Raven: how did you do that I thought your semblance was duplication now you're able to fire lightning from your hands how is that possible?

(Y/n): firing lightning from my hands is paltry compared to what else I can do for example

(Y/n) then began to concentrate and suddenly a ring of fire surrounded both him and Raven Raven instantly began to back up in fear seeing this power (Y/n) began to concentrate even harder and soon enough the very stones that surrounded their Battlegrounds began to levitate off the ground and swirling storm clouds began to gather.

Raven: oh my Oum how is this even possible how are you doing all this? not even the maidens have this kind of power.

(Y/n): the force grants many powers and with years of practice and study you too can do all of this without even breaking a sweat.

(Y/n) then Unleashed his final attack first the Rocks launched themselves at Raven causing her to dodge and try to cut through the rocks but one managed to hit her leg sending her careening off course and landing on her back she tried to get up but she was too slow soon enough a blast of lightning came down from the heavens Raven tried to block it with her sword but the blast was too great and her sword was sent flying out of her hands and once she was defenseless the ring of fire began to send tendrils of Fire at Raven constantly bombarding her until her Aura completely shattered Raven lied there on her hands and knees completely defenseless (Y/n) finally released his concentration allowing the storm clouds to dissipate the floating rocks to drop and the fire to be snuffed out (Y/n) ignited both of his lightsabers once again and pointed them and Ravens neck in a scissor position threatening to cut off her head Raven looked (Y/n) in the eyes with fear and complete amazement evident in her eyes.

Raven: please have mercy I'm yours to command I pledge myself to you and your teachings the tribe is nothing compared to you and your power.

(Y/n)'s face adopted a Sly grin extinguished his lightsabers and offered Raven a hand up.

(Y/n): take my hand dear your training begins soon enough but from now on you will call me master but that's what I would be your teacher you will not be my slave no you will be my student nothing more nothing less I understand and know your fear you fear Salem I already can understand how you got the power of the spring Maiden she couldn't handle her power you did it out of Mercy and for that you should be commended she I asked for mercy and you gave it to her and that is your first lesson sometimes the weak die and the Strong Survive but sometimes the weak become the strong and the strong become the weak now let us go back to the Bandit camp we must inform them that you are stepping down as their leader.

Raven Rises to her full height and bows to her master.

Raven: Yes master I shall do as you command.

(Y/n): good good

(Time skip back to the Bandit camp)

Right now (Y/n) and his clone are in Raven's tent while Raven addresses her tribe about their change in leadership (Y/n) looks towards his clone and tells him something.

(Y/n): your new name is shadow.

Shadow: I am shadow.

(Y/n) reaches into one of the many pockets of his robes and pulls out a mask

(Y/n): and this shall be your new face.

Shadow takes the mask and places it upon his face.

Shadow: and this shall be my new face.

Raven comes inside of the tent and kneels before her new master.

Raven: Master they are ready for you.

(Y/n): excellent job Raven Shadow your up.

Shadow: yes my Lord.

Shadow leaves the tent and presents himself to his new tribe as their new master.

(Y/n): rise my new Apprentice today you leave your old life behind and you start a brand new life a life of the force I promise you everything you've ever wanted and more and you shall have everything you've ever wanted and more you will no longer have to fear Salem for soon enough this war will be at an end and the Grimm will be no more now rise my Apprentice let us go to the destiny.

Raven Rises to her full height and looks towards her master.

Raven: what is the destiny master?

(Y/n): it is my ship of course and it shall be your first training grounds and it shall be the place where you meet the other apprentices.

With that said both Raven and
(Y/n) leave the camp and begin to start making their way towards the woods where a Gauntlet waits for them once they arrived they board the gauntlet a ship takes off and then make their way towards the destiny and Raven's New Life.

(A/n): (WORD COUNT 4658)

(A/n): hello fellow readers I hope you enjoyed this chapter and if you did or did not please leave a comment telling me what you thought I'd also like to take this time to thank all of my readers for all of their help reaching 1000 reads and 38 votes as always I wish you all a very merry day