Beacon could be seen as a large and unnerving ship passed by, as it descends upon a landing pad. Two Bullheads fly by while the ant-like swarms of people on the paths around Beacon were shown.

The view shifts to the top of a tower veiled behind clouds. Ozpin and Glynda can be seen through the window into Ozpin's office.

Glynda: Ironwood certainly loves bringing his work wherever he travels.

Ozpin: Well, running an academy and a military makes him a busy man.

Just as he says that, three more Bullheads fly in.

Ozpin: But yes, those are a bit of an eyesore.

A chirping beep sounds repeatedly. Ozpin turns to see a hollow-message "Access Requested" on his desk.

Ozpin: Come in

The doors to the office slide open to reveal Ironwood as Ozpin approaches to greet him.

Ironwood: Ozpin!

Ozpin: Hello, General.

Ironwood: Please, drop the formalities.

Both approach and shake hands as Glynda also approaches.

Ironwood: It's been too long. And Glynda! It has certainly been too long since we last met.

Glynda: Oh, James! I'll be outside

She gives a personable wave and then drops all pleasantries before walking away.

Ironwood: Well, she hasn't changed a bit.

As Ozpin speaks, Glynda can be seen from behind Ozpin and Ironwood as she exits the room.

Ozpin: So, what in the world has brought you all the way down from Atlas?

He picks up a mug and a kettle, pouring as he speaks.

Ozpin: Headmasters don't typically travel with their students, for the Vytal Festival.

He turns and offers the cup to Ironwood, the Atlas Headmaster takes the cup.

Ironwood: Well, you know how much I love Vale this time of year.

Ironwood produces a canteen from his inside coat pocket and pours its contents into his mug.

Ironwood: Besides, with you hosting, I thought that this might be a good opportunity for us to catch up.

Ozpin walks around to his desk, kettle and a new mug in hand. He sits and pours himself some coffee.

Ozpin: I can certainly appreciate the quality time between friends, however, a small fleet outside my window has me concerned.

Ironwood: Well, concern is what brought them here.

Ozpin: I understand that travel between kingdoms has become increasingly difficult.

Ironwood: Oz, you and I both know why I brought those men.

Ozpin: We are in a time of peace. Shows of power like this are just going to give off the wrong impression.

Ironwood: But if what Qrow said is true...

Ozpin: If what Qrow said is true, then we will handle it tactfully. It's the Vytal Festival, a time to celebrate unity and peace. So I suggest that you not scare people by transporting hundreds of soldiers halfway across the continent.

Ironwood: I'm just being cautious.

Ozpin: As am I, which is why we will continue to train the best Huntsmen and Huntresses we can. I'm sure you remember our Residential Peacekeeper, right?

Ironwood: Blue? Yeah, I do, he's a good kid. But I'm still wary of the responsibility you've given him.

Ozpin: And why is that? You can't trust him?

Ironwood: It's not that, I do trust him, a lot actually. But I'm conflicted of the pressure you're mounting on him...he is just a kid....like these students. But unlike the students, he is a part of something beyond what he should be in.

Ozpin: I can see and understand your concerns, but I've known Blue for a while now....and only he can do this. He is more than capable, I can say it with confidence that he is stronger than all of my students right now

Ironwood: I know, and that's why I'm concerned. Not about his strength, but about his mental welfare. Is he truly ready for what's to come? You haven't even told him everything, and if worst comes to worst....he could be...swayed

Ozpin: To her side? I doubt it

Ironwood: If she knows about him...then don't be surprised if she tries anything....he will be a danger if she gets what she wants

Ozpin: Trust me on this, Blue will never betray us

Ironwood turns and walks away, he stops near the door and looks back at Ozpin.

Ironwood: Alright, fair enough, but ask yourself this...do you honestly believe your children can win a war?

He continues on his way to the exit.

Ozpin: I hope they never have to.
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In the Beacon Academy library, Team RWBY are shown playing Remnant: The Game. The scene views from Weiss to Yang, then to Blake, who is obviously distracted, before finally landing on Ruby, who has been contemplating her next move.

Ruby: Hmmmmm....All right...All right! Yang Xiao Long, prepare your kingdom for battle!

Yang: Bring it on!

And watching this game unfold was the previously mentioned Blue Light, who Ruby dragged to watch her...style on her team.

Ruby: I deploy the Atlesian Air Fleet!

Ruby slaps her card down on the table. Yang feigns a look of shock.

Ruby: Looks like I get to fly right over your Ursai and attack your walls directly!

She then makes noises like airplanes flying and bombing as she makes a bird with her hands.

Yang: You fiend!

Blue: This is so dramatic, but I love it

Blake: It's....a bit over the top

Ruby is now ducked at one end of the table.

Ruby: And since Atlas is part of Mantle, my repair time is only one turn.

Ruby peaks her head up. She gives a look of surprise as Yang begins laughing arrogantly.

Yang: Pretty sneaky, sis, but you just activated my trap card!

Yang shows the card off as Ruby is visibly disturbed.

Ruby: Whaaat?!

Yang: Giant Nevermore!

She slams the card down on the table.

Yang: If I roll a seven or higher, fatal feathers will slice your fleet in two!

A scene of a Nevermore flying over a field of swords impaled in the ground plays over the conversation.

Ruby: But, if you roll a six or lower, the Nevermore will turn on your own forces!

The Nevermore is shown to be turning back toward Yang.

Yang: That's just a chance I'm willing to take.

The two glare at each other. Yang is heard shouting triumphantly. Team JNPR are also present in the library as Yang and Ruby banter on about the game.

Ren and Pyrrha are studying, and Nora's snot bubble inflates and deflates as she sleeps.

Ruby: Nooooo!!! My fearless soldiers!

Yang: Eh, most of them were probably androids.

Blue: [PTSD Intensifies] The Terraroids 0_0

Weiss: The what?

Blue: N...Nothing

Ruby: Goodbye my friends, you will be avenged.

Yang: Not until I draw my rewards! Which are double this round thanks to the Mistral Trade Route!

Ruby: Bah!

Blue: Man, that sounds just like Detriot

Nora: [Snores] Oh. Have pancakes.

Yang: Oh, and what's this? The Smugglers of Wind Path?

Pyrrha clears her throat and then confiscates a comic book Jaune is reading, trading it for a textbook....truly devious work.

Ruby: Bah! Bah, I say!

Yang: I say, it looks like I'm taking two cards in my hand!

As Pyrrha reads Jaune's comic, a Nevermore player piece is tossed over Jaune's shoulder. Another piece bounces off of his head.

Ruby: Have you no heart?

Ruby then collapses on the table, groaning.

Ruby: Nooo!

Yang: Well, Weiss, it's your turn.

Weiss: I have...absolutely no idea what's going on.

Yang slides up beside her and puts her hand on her shoulder.

Yang: Look, it's easy! You're playing as Vacuo which means that all Vacuo based cards come with a bonus.

Weiss: That sounds dumb.

Yang starts looking through Weiss' cards.

Yang: See, you've got Sandstorm, Desert Scavenge...Oh, oh!

She pulls up a card to show Weiss.

Yang: Resourceful Raider! See, now you can take Ruby's discarded Air Fleet-!

Ruby: Nooo!

Yang: -and put it in your hand!

Weiss: Okay.

Blue: [Pats Ruby's Head] There there, everything can get better

Ruby: [Blushes Lightly And Pouts] Nothing ever does in this game...

Yang: And since Vacuo warriors have an endurance against Natural-based hazards, you can use Sandstorm to disable my ground forces and simultaneously infiltrate my kingdom! Just know that I will not forget this declaration of war.

Yang pulls away and returns to her seat.

Weiss: And that means...

Ruby: You're just three moves away from conquering Remnant! >_<

Weiss stands and a thunder clap accompanies Weiss' overjoyed psychotic laughter.

Weiss: Y-Yes! Fear the almighty power of my forces! Cower as they pillage your homes and weep as they take your children from your very arms!

Blue: Ay yo, is Weiss good? 0_0

Yang: Trap card...

Yang's arm appears holding the card.

Weiss: Huh?

Blue: Oh noes, not the Trap Card.

Yang shuffles the pieces on the board, Weiss' pieces disappearing in a puff of smoke.

Yang: Your armies have been destroyed.

Weiss slumps in her chair, cries and whines.

Weiss: I hate this game of emotions we play!

Ruby hops into Weiss' lap.

Ruby: Stay strong, Weiss! We'll make it through this together!

Weiss: Shut up! [Hugs Ruby] Don't touch me!

Blue pats both of their heads and smiles softly, comforting them with his touch and words.

Yang: Alright Blake, you're up!

Blake: Oh, um, sorry, what am I doing?

Yang: You're playing as Vale, trying to conquer the Kingdoms of Remnant!

Blake: Right.

Jaune: Hey! Can I play?

Ruby: Sorry Jaune, we've already got 4 people.

Weiss: Besides, this game requires a certain level of tactical cunning that I seriously doubt that you possess.

Yang: Uhh, you attacked your own naval fleet 2 turns ago.

Weiss:

Jaune: Bring it on, Ice Queen! I'll have you know that I have been told that I am a natural born leader!

Weiss: By who? Your Mother?

Jaune: A-And Pyrrha!

Pyrrha: [Waves] Hello again!

Jaune: Come on, let me play your hand for a turn!

Weiss: I'm not trusting you with the good citizens of Vacuo!

Blue: Yeah, they deserve better than that

Ruby: Pfft!

Yang: HAH!

Jaune: H-Hey! Why not? You've trusted me with way more important stuff before. I mean, you told us all that Blake is secretly a Fa-

Pyrrha darts over and slaps a hand over Jaune's mouth.

Pyrrha: Fun-loving person, whom we all admire and respect.

Everyone looks nervously at Blake who looks obviously annoyed that her secret is out.

Jaune: Right. That. Ladies, enjoy your battle.

The two walk away just as Sun and Neptune show up.

Sun: Sup losers.

Ruby: Hey Sun!

Sun: Ruby, Blue, Yang, Blake...Ice Queen.

Weiss: Why does everyone keep calling me that?

Sun: I never got a chance to formally introduce you to my old friend.

Neptune: Uhh, aren't libraries for reading?

Ren: Thank you!

Nora: Pancakes!

Sun: Shut up. Don't be a nerd.

Neptune: Geh, geh, geh, geh! "Intellectual", okay? Thank you. I'm Neptune.

Weiss: So Neptune, where are you from?

Neptune: Haven. And I don't believe I've caught your name, snow angel.

Weiss: Um, I'm Weiss.

Jaune: Are you kidding me!?

Neptune: Pleasure to meet you.

Sun: I never took you as the board game playing type.

As Blake speaks, she shoves Sun aside and leaves the room.

Blake: Right, well, I think I'm done playing actually. I'll see you guys later.

Everyone:.....

Nora: Heh, women.

Blue: I know right?

Blue and Nora high five each other in agreement. The scene switches to Team RWBY's room, it was night and Blake was seen sitting with her knees folded to her chest on her bed. Voices can be heard echoing in her head.

Blake: Brothers of the White Fang, why are you aiding this scum?

Roman: The White Fang and I are going in on a joint business venture together.

The sounds of battle including slashes, grunts, gunfire, and Torchwick's laughter.

Ozpin: Well, this has certainly been an eventful evening.

Blake: Hmph.

The scene shifts to show that Blake is sitting in an interviewing office as Ozpin enters. Blake quietly acknowledges his statement.

Ozpin: I'm sure that after a night of thwarting attempted robbery, you probably just want to go home and take a nap. But, I was hoping that maybe we could have a chance to talk.

Blake: Of course.

Ozpin: Wonderful. As you know, in order to enroll at my academy, students must first pass a rigorous entrance exam. Most applicants spend years of preparation training at one of the many combat schools around the world. You are one of the few that did not. And you passed the exam with flying colors.

Blake: I was raised outside the kingdoms. If you can't fight, you can't survive.

Ozpin: Well, you have most certainly survived, Blake. I admire your drive. And I am proud to run a school that accepts individuals from all walks of life. Rich, poor, Human...Faunus...

Ozpin takes a sip of his coffee while Blake glares at him.

Ozpin: Why do you wear that bow, Blake? Why hide who you are?

Blake: You may be willing to accept the Faunus, Professor Ozpin, but your species is not.

Ozpin: True, but we are continuing to take strides to lessen the divide.

Blake: With all due respect, you need to start taking some larger strides. Until then, I'd rather avoid any unnecessary attention. I want people to see me for who I am, not what I am.

Ozpin: And what are you?

Blake: I don't understand what you're asking.

Ozpin: How did you know the White Fang would be at the shipyard tonight?

Blake: I didn't. I just happened to be at the right place at the right time.

Ozpin: You wouldn't have been the first. But what happened tonight was not an isolated incident. I may be your headmaster, but I am also a Huntsman, and it is my sworn duty to protect this world from the forces that conspire against it. Blake, are you sure there is nothing else you would like to tell me?

Blake: I'm sure.

Ozpin: Very well. Thank you for your time, Ms. Belladonna.

Ozpin stands and heads to the door. He stops and turns to Blake.

Ozpin: If you ever need to talk to me. Please, don't hesitate to ask. You can also ask Blue, seeing as how you're friends now

Ozpin shuts the door behind him as the flashback ends.

Back in the present, Team RWBY are shown entering their dorm room, with Blue following them as he was talking to Weiss about how Winter is.

Blue had met her twice, and so Weiss thought it was nice to talk to Blue about her.

Weiss: What else has she said about me?

Blue: Not much since we don't talk that often, but she did mention your potential and how proud she was of you

Yang: Ugh, we should have never let him play!

Ruby: You're just mad cuz' the new guy beat you! See, if you had just attacked when I told you none of this would have happened.

As they enter, Blake approaches the door to leave. Weiss points at Blake, her hand retracts from the door knob.

Weiss: Stop, lately you've been quiet, antisocial and moody!

Yang: Uh, have you met Blake?

Blue: Damn, not needed

Weiss: Which I get is kind of your thing, but you've been doing it more than usual! Which quite frankly, is unacceptable! You made a promise to me, to all of us, that you would let us know if something was wrong! Blue is the Peacekeeper, so you must tell him at least

Blue: That is true, I am here to resolve all issues

Weiss: Yes, so, Blake Belladonna, what is wrong!?

Weiss is shown to be balancing precariously on a chair's back feet. She quickly puts the chair away and returns to stand near the girls.

Blake: I just, I don't understand how everyone can be so calm.

Blue: A lot of people say that to me

Yang: That's because you use comedy

Blue: Efficiently, unlike yourself

Yang: Hey!

Ruby: You're still thinking about Torchwick?

Blake: Torchwick, the White Fang, all of it! Something big is happening and no one is doing anything about it!

Yang: Ozpin told us not to worry. Between the police and the Huntsmen, I'm sure they can handle it.....aaaaand, they can call Blue as well....you can help them right?

Blue: Ozpin said I can, so yes. So everyone can relax

Blake: Well I'm not! They don't know the White Fang like I do!

Weiss: Okay, between blowing up nightclubs, stopping thieves, and fighting for freedom, I'm sure the three of you think that you're all ready to go out and apprehend these ne'er-do-wells!

Ruby: Uh, who?

Weiss: But let me once again be the voice of reason. We're students! We're not ready to handle this sort of situation!

Ruby: Well yeah, but...

Weiss: We're not ready!

Blake: And we may never be ready! Our enemies aren't just going to sit around and wait for graduation day.

Blue: Would be nice if they did

Blake: Well too bad, they're out there, somewhere, planning their next move, and none of us know what it is, but it's coming! Whether we're ready or not!

Ruby raises her hand and does other random gestures, while looking manic.

Ruby: Kay, all in favor of becoming the youngest Huntresses to single handedly taking down a corrupt organization conspiring against the Kingdom of Vale...say aye.

Blue: Wait, what?

Yang: Yes! I love it when you're feisty!

Weiss: Well, I suppose it could be fun.

Ruby: None of you said aye!

Blake: Alright then, we're in this together!

Blue: A-Are you sure about this?

Ruby: Of course, you can join us as well! We'll need someone to look out for us!

Blue:.....Fine, but I'll have to work from Beacon because Ozpin will want me there, and he'll get suspicious if I'm out. I already have a feeling that he will know about this, but I have another feeling that he will allow this

Ruby: Okay! The Peacekeeper is on board! Let's hatch a plan!

Yang: Yeah!

Ruby: [Le Gasp] I left my board game at the library!

Weiss: We're doomed.

Blue: It truly is Joever