(Dairoku's POV)

My team and I were walking through the courtyard, waiting for Teams RWBY and JNPR to finish their showers and to get into clean pair of clothes; since classes weren't being kept today, I was expecting them to be in their normal outfits, especially since my team and I were in our regular outfits the entire day. Tyros decided to start up a question.

Tyros: So, what do you think Ruby has in store for us today before second semester starts up?

I shrugged my shoulders since I really didn't know; that girl's unpredictable.

Me: I don't know for once... Knowing her, it can either be crazy or... somewhat 'normal', emphasis on the word normal...

Kuraime: Well, whatever she has planned, I'm interested to see for myself; she's quite the interesting girl and I would like to get to know her better.

Me: Woah... Kuraime wanting to socialize with someone she hardly knows? That's new.

Kuraime: It's just... You said that her semblance and weapon are similar to mine and you said she was... a bit socially awkward like me... Maybe we'd find things in common or something...

I could see Kuraime looking away nervously. Although it was strange, seeing her wanting to actually make more friends outside of the team is nice. I just placed my hand on Kuraime head and messed with her hair a bit.

Me: Don't worry Rae, knowing Ruby, she'll be more than happy to become friends with you.

I gave Kuraime a warm smile which she returned as she nuzzled into my hand a bit, prompting Celeste to suddenly force my other hand on her head. I looked at her slightly confused before I saw her pouting. Kuraime and I just chuckled before I rubbed Celeste's head too.

Me: Alright, Alright you jealous little bird.

Tyros: Speaking of Ruby...

The three of us turned to look at Tyros with confused expressions before he spoke again.

Tyros: You seem to be awfully friendly to her Dairoku.

Me: Huh? Have you met me? I'm like that to everyone I'm fond of.

Tyros: Yeah, yeah, but... you've been... extra friendly to her specifically...

I started to sweat a bit when he stated that...

Me: What are you talking about Tyros?

Kuraime: He has a point Dairoku. I've seen you show affection towards a lot of people before but never this much to someone...

Tyros: Hmmm...

Suddenly, Tyros gained a mischievous grin which... scared the crap out of me, surprisingly...

Me: G-Guys... What are you-

Tyros: Heh... Well this is interesting. Has the Phoenix fallen for the Rose?

I felt my face burning as it turned into a violently bright said of red at the thought...

Me: Wait, wait, wait, WAIT! WHAT!? T-This isn't a funny joke Tyros!

Tyros' smirk didn't waver at all... in fact, it only grew...

Tyros: Ahhhh, it seems like we've figured him out ladies.

Celeste and Kuraime beside me smiled and nodded in satisfaction, to my absolute dismay... But, the more I thought about it... the more it made sense...

Tyros: Seems like someone's thinking hard about it.

I didn't respond as I continued to walk and think about it...

Me:... I... I don't know... Maybe...? I'm not completely sure...

Kuraime: Dairoku, you should tell her.

Me: Huh?

Kuraime: After we're finished with Ruby's activities, you should pull her aside and tell her.

Kuraime had a point... I mean... if I hold it for long, I'll get distracted or... worse yet, she'd get taken, making it an even more awkward situation.

Me: I'm not sure...

Kuraime then placed her hand on my shoulder and looked up at me with a smile.

Kuraime: I understand that you're afraid of what she'd say but... I can confidently say that from the interactions you two have together, that she likes you back, especially considering her reaction in the cafeteria to Yang almost saying that she had a crush on you.

Tyros: She's got a point man. I could instantly tell that she has a thing for you.

Celeste nodded in agreement at me. The three of them seemed to really want me to be in a relationship... Finally coming to a conclusion, I smiled and looked at them.

Me: Alright. I'll tell her then. Thanks guys.

They smiled at me, giving me looks of approval. Despite all this, one thing still lingered in my mind... How are Yang, Tai and Qrow gonna react to the thought of me dating their sister/daughter/niece!?!?

I was immediately pulled out of my thought when I saw... multiple airships in front of the school... not normal transport airships though, battleships... Meaning one thing...

Me: The Atlas Atlesian Air fleet?

Kuraime: General Ironwood's here?

Tyros: Most likely accompanying the Atlas students here for the Vytal Festival... But, why would he bring his fleet? I understand him wanting to be safe but... this is a bit... too much, don't ya think?

Me: Whatever the reason is has to be a... somewhat sensible one... Speaking of the discount terminator, there he is right there!

I pointed to the entrance of Beacon Tower where Ironwood was walking towards. Using my wings, I swiftly flew towards him, Celeste doing the same while Kuraime and Tyros ran behind us.

Me: General Ironwood!

The guards around him instantly pointed their weapons towards our direction as Ironwood turned to see me and my teammates approaching him. His face instantly lit up as he saw us.

Ironwood: Dairoku and Team RCST? It's been too long! Guards, stand down! They're friends of mine.

The guards around him lowered their weapons and backed away as my team and I came to a standstill in front of the general.

Me: What brings you to Vale General?

Ironwood: Please, drop the formalities and call me James, all of you. And to answer your question, I heard Vale is great this time of the year and I was hoping to catch up with Ozpin. So, how is your time at Beacon?

Tryos: Crazy, so normal under our circumstances.

Kuraime: Everyday has some form of surprise in store for us.

Ironwood chuckled at bit at Tyros and Kuraime's responses.

Me: They aren't wrong, not a single day here is 'normal' but, we like it that way. By the way James, where's-

???: DAIROKU!!!

I was suddenly tackled from the side, causing me to fall to the ground with the one who sprung the attack. I heard Ironwood and my teammates chuckled a bit as I struggled to get out of my attacker's grasp. When I finally got a look at them, I immediately knew who it was; a girl with long platinum hair with ivory eyes and was wearing a somewhat militarized blue outfit

(Appearance)

(Outfit above. Only difference is that she has a second sheath on her right)

Me: Heh, hey there Raiku.

The girl known as Raiku, got off me, allowing me to stand up. She looked at me with such an innocent smile as I rubbed her head.

Ironwood: Answering your question, your cousin, along with Team CRSL (Crystal) have arrived to participate in the tournament.

Me: Cool! So Raiku, where are the rest of the team?

Raiku: Oh, their down in Vale. Crystal (their leader) doesn't want to make her entrance until something interesting happens.

Me: Heh, sounds just like her.

Ironwood: Anyways, it was nice to meet up with you four again but I must be going, don't want to keep Ozpin waiting. Raiku stay close with Dairoku and his team.

Raiku: Okay dad!

Ironwood: I'll be counting on you four to keep her out of trouble.

Me: Heh, no promises but we'll do our best James.

The rest of my team nodded in agreement.

Ironwood: Thank you.

With that, he began walking off as the five of us waved him goodbye. As he continued on his way, my scroll began to vibrate. I took it out to see I was getting a call from Ruby. I answered it.

Me: Y'ello-

Ruby: WHERE ARE YOU GUYS!?!? We've be waiting for you in the library!

Me: Well SORRY! We would have been there sooner if a CERTAIN ROSE PETAL told us where we were meeting up at!

Ruby: Grrrrr Hmph! Just get down here! We're not having the best day ever without you guys!

Then she hung up, leaving me to sigh out loudly.

Kuraime: Yup, you two are perfect for each other.

Me: K-Kuraime!

The four just laughed at me as we made our way to the library... Oh boy...

"DO YOU HONESTLY THINK YOUR CHILDREN CAN WIN A WAR?"
CHAPTER 2: PLAN INTO ACTION

(3rd Person POV)

Ozpin, Glynda and Kai had already made their way back to Ozpin's office as they saw the fleet of atlesian air ships outside of the window.

Kai: Seems like the Tin Head's already here.

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

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

Kai: That or he's overcompensating of something.

Glynda just glared at Kai in annoyance.

Kai: What?

Ozpin: But I must agree, those are a bit of an eyesore.

Ozpin's desk began to beep, signifying that someone was attempting to enter his office through the elevator.

Ozpin: Come in.

The elevator doors opened as Ironwood made his way into the office with a friendly smile.

Kai: Speaking of the discount terminator, there he is!

Ironwood just sighed before chuckling at Kai.

Ironwood: It's good to see you too Kai.

Then he looked at Ozpin.

Ironwood: Ozpin.

Ozpin: General.

Ironwood: Please, drop the formalities. It's been too long.

Ironwood then held his hand out to Ozpin to which he shook it. Then Ironwood turned his attention to Glynda.

Ironwood: And Glynda, it has certainly been too long.

Glynda: Oh James...

Kai: 'Oh James...'

Glynda then looked at Kai with another one of her infamous death glares

Kai: What?

Glynda: *sigh* I'll be outside.

Glynda walked to the elevator to leave the three huntsmen alone to talk.

Ironwood: Well, she hasn't changed at all.

Kai: You sure? She seems more cranky than usual... But then again, they don't call her the Wicked Witch of the West for nothing.

Glynda: I heard that!

Kai: Wasn't trying to hide it!

Glynda: Ughhhhh!

Ozpin: Anyways, what in the world brought you all the way down from Atlas? Headmasters don't typically travel with their students for the Vytal Festival.

Ironwood: Well, you know how much I love Vale this time of year. Besides, with you hosting, I thought this might be a good opportunity for us to catch up.

Kai: Especially for you and Glynda.

Ozpin: I can certainly appreciate quality time between friends. However... The small fleet outside my window has me somewhat concerned.

Ironwood: Well... concern is what brought them here.

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

Ironwood: Oz... The three of us know why I brought those men.

Ozpin just sighed as Kai leaned against his desk.

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

Ironwood: But if what Qrow said and what Kai saw are true-

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

Ironwood: I'm just being cautious.

Kai: Cautious is a bit of an understatement; just being honest.

Ozpin: I too am being cautious, which is why we will continue to train the best Huntsmen and Huntresses we can.

Ironwood: Believe me, I am. But as yourself this... Do you honestly believe your children can win a war?

Kai: Well, that's why we're here Tin Head... so that they won't have to.

(Dairoku's POV)

My Team, Raiku and I were walking through the library in search of Teams RWBY and JNPR, with Raiku sticking close to behind me; she's shy when she's about to meet new people. Eventually, we found them, RWBY sitting around a table playing the board game known as Remnant The Game while JNPR were at another table, three of them reading while Nora was asleep.

Me: Yo there, ya'll having fun?

Ruby: Dairoku!

Blake answered sarcastically.

Blake: Yeah, fun...

Tyros grabbed a chair and sat in between his sister and Yang.

Tyros: Come on sis, at least take this time to have a little bit of fun.

Kuraime and Celeste took chairs for themselves and sat in between Ruby and Blake and Weiss and Yang respectively. Raiku who was still hiding behind me, took a peep at the girls before quickly hiding back behind me

Yang: Yo Dairoku, who's the girl behind you?

I nudged Raiku to at least stand next to me which took a little bit of effort. After a while of this, I finally convinced her to stand next to me, though a little close to me as if she wanted me to protect her.

Dairoku: Um right! This shortie next to me is Raiku Kasuka Ironwood. She's General Ironwood's daughter.

RWBY: GENERAL IRONWOOD'S DAUGHTER!?

Their sudden outburst scared Raiku a bit causing her to hide behind my left wing, while still peeping from it.

Dairoku:... Well, adopted daughter. She's here to represent Atlas in the Vytal Festival along with her team, who are currently in Vale.

Ruby suddenly gained stars in her eyes.

Ruby: Ooooohhhhh!!! I can't wait to see them in action and their WEAPONS!!!

I just chuckled at her antics.

Me: Alright calm down there Little Rose. Mind if she joins us?

Yang: Not at all! C'mon it'll be fun!

I grabbed two chairs and put one in between Ruby and Weiss and another slightly behind it; Raiku sat in the one I placed second while I took the one directly in between the girls. The game continued with Ruby and Yang going head to head in this battle for control over Remnant.

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

Yang: Bring it on!

Ruby: I deploy the Atlesian Air Fleet!!!

Yang: *GASP*

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

Yang: You fiend!

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

Yang suddenly began to laugh as she raised a specific card.

Yang: Pretty sneaky sis, but you just activated my Trap Card!

Ruby: *GASP*

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

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

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

Yang rolled the dice and unsurprisingly, it landed exactly on seven to Ruby's dismay.

Ruby: Nooooo!!! My fearless soldiers!!!

I just began to rub Ruby's back to at least try and calm her down... a little...

Yang: Eh, most of them were probably androids.

Me: Androids have feelings too...

Ruby: Goodbye my friends, you will be avenged...

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

Ruby: Bah!

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

I noticed Pyrrha clearing her throat before taking away the comic that Jaune was reading and replacing it with a text book to his annoyance; then she began to read it herself. I chuckled underneath my breath at her.

Ruby: Bah! BAH I SAY!

Me: Bah? Sheep much?

Ruby: Quiet you must be!

Me: And now your Yoda... What the hell...

I heard Raiku giggle behind me at us.

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

Ruby: HAVE YOU NO HEART!? NOOOO!!!!!

Ruby began to wail as she latched onto my arm. I just wrapped my wing around her in an attempt to comfort the Little Rose.

Ruby: Dairoku, Yang's being mean!!!

Me: There, there Little Rose, you'll get her next time.

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

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

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

Weiss: That sounds dumb.

Yang: See, you've got Sandstorm, Desert Scavenge... Oh, oh! Resourceful Raider! See, now you can take Ruby's discarded Air Fleet-

Ruby: Nooooo!!!!

Yang: -and put it in your hand!

Weiss: Okay...?

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.

Weiss: And that means...?

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

Weiss stayed quiet for a moment before she suddenly stood up as thunder boomed behind her and terrifying music played... Wait...

Me: Why is there thunder and music playin-

Weiss: AHAHAHAHAHAH!!!! 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!!!

Yang: Trap Card.

Weiss: Huh...?

Yang: Your armies have been destroyed.

Weiss slumped down back into her chair as tears fell down her eyes.

Weiss: I hate this game of emotions we play!!

Suddenly, Ruby pushed me directly next to Weiss and hugged my arm tighter while still crying.

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

Weiss suddenly latched onto my other arm tightly and began crying into it...

Weiss: Shut up! Don't touch me!!!

Me: I did NOT sign up for this!!!

My teammates and Raiku just laughed as my arms got crushed by the White Rose pair.

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...

Tyros: Sis, what's up with you today-

Jaune: Hey! Can I play?

We all turned to see that Jaune had walked over to us. Ruby and Weiss detached themselves from my arms.

Ruby: Sorry Jaune, we already have four players.

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

Yang: Uhh... You attacked your own naval fleet two turns ago.

Kuraime: Not surprised.

Weiss: Quiet you!

I just chuckled at Kuraime's response as she did the same.

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? You mother?

Jaune: A-Also Pyrrha and Dairoku!

Pyrrha and I waved to her.

Pyrrha: Hello again!

Me: Y'ello!

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

Weiss: I'm not trusting you with the good citizens of Vacuo! I'd rather trust someone who is more tactical like Celeste over you!

Weiss looked at Celeste who smiled joyfully with a blush at her.

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

Pyrrha and I suddenly zipped towards him and covered his mouth with our hands.

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

Me: Yeah!

We all looked at Blake, giving her nervous smiles but she just looked annoyed and angry.

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

Jaune and Pyrrha were about to go back to their table when Sun and a blue hair guy showed up.

Sun: Sup losers.

Tyros: Great... your back...

Sun: C'mon don't be like that Tyros.

Me: Hey Sun.

Sun: Dairoku, Tyros, Celeste, Kuraime, Ruby, Yang, Blake... Ice Queen.

Weiss: Why does everyone keep calling me that?

Sun then noticed Raiku behind me.

Sun: Who's the platinum hair?

Me: That's Raiku, Ironwood's adopted daughter.

Sun: THE ADOPTED DUGHTER OF THE GENERAL!??

Me: Yup.

Sun and his friend to a minute to process what I just said before shaking his head.

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

Neptune: Aren't libraries for reading?

Ren: THANK YOU!

Nora: *snort* Pancakes!

Me:... Okay... that happened...

Sun: Shut up, don't be a nerd.

Neptune: Intellectual, okay. Thank you. I'm Neptune.

Kuraime then tugged on my sleeve and leaned in closer to me.

Me: What's up?

Kuraime: He tried flirting with me and Celeste earlier.

I raised an eyebrow at this and looked to Celeste for confirmation. Sure enough, she was nodding her head in agreement with Kuraime.

Me: Is that so...? Neptune.

Neptune: Sup.

Me: So... I heard you've been flirting with my sisters...

Everyone could clearly hear the demon in my voice, threatening to show itself. My eyes flickered a dangerous shade of crimson as I took a look at the blue haired dick. He couldn't even give me a solid answer. Tyros then said to him,

Tyros: I warned ya...

Neptune: U-Umm... L-Look man-

I cut him off.

Me: Save it. You are lucky I'm in a good mood today, so I'll let you free this once but next time, you might not be as lucky. GOT IT?

He quickly nodded his head. My eyes stopped glowing and I gave him a friendly smile.

Me: Good, now continue with your... wonderful introduction!

Everyone besides my teammates, Pyrrha and Raiku looked at me with expressions of... fright and concern? I don't know but I bet their considering not getting on my bad side.

Neptune: R-Right... Anyways, so yeah, I'm Neptune...

Weiss just shook her head, trying to forget what just happened.

Weiss: So Neptune, where are you from?

Neptune briefly looked at me scared; did he think I was that close to Weiss too? I just gestured to him that I'm not responsible for any of the four girls. He suddenly, regained his confidence.

Neptune: Haven. And I don't believe I've caught your name, Snow Angel.

Weiss: Oh, I'm Weiss.

Weiss sounded flattered with a slight blush on her face.

Jaune: Are you kidding me!?

I saw small flare of Magenta energy coming from Celeste as her eyes flickered that color. She glared at Neptune, her wings slowly flaring up in a fit of rage.

I called Kuraime and Ruby over to me and I whispered into their ears.

Me: Seems like a certain crow Faunus has a crush on the ice queen.

The two reapers began to giggle quietly to themselves.

Neptune: Pleasure to meet you.

Sun then looked over to Blake.

Sun: Never took you for the board game playing type.

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

Blake abruptly got up from her seat and began walking away, leaving us all confused and concerned.

Nora: Women.

I looked at Tyros who was looking at me for confirmation to which I gave him by nodding my head. He then too got up and went after Blake.

(3rd Person POV)

Blake sat there on her bed, hugging her knees as she kept thinking about all that happened on that one night; her fight against Roman and the White Fang and even her talk with Ozpin. She was quickly pulled out of her thoughts when she heard knocking on her team's door.

Blake: It's open...

The door knob clicked as it turned, revealing Tyros to be walking into the dorm and towards his stressed sister.

Blake: Oh, hey Tyros... Do you need something?

Tyros: Just a talk with my sister is all.

Blake took a while before she patted a spot next to her on her bed. Tyros noticed her gesture and sat next to his sister on her bed.

Tyros: So, why are you being more moody than usual?

Blake: I just... can't stop thinking about the White Fang, about Roman Torchwick.. We should be out there, investigating and figuring out what their next move is but instead, where here at Beacon. Doing. Nothing!

Tyros: Well to be fair, there's not much we can do now.

Blake looked at her brother, completely furious with his mindset.

Blake: Not much we can do!? We should be out there investigating! Not wasting our time doing nothing but pointless activities!

Tyros: Okay then. So tell me, what leads do you have to conduct the investigation?

Blake didn't answer but just looked away.

Tyros: Exactly. It's been weeks since they made that move at the docks.

Blake: So!? That doesn't mean anything Tyros! We can still so something, at least look around!

Tyros: *sigh* Look Blake, I'm not saying we shouldn't do something, but right now, we'll get nowhere without some lead. Trust me, I want to find Roman as much as you do but we need to be smart about this and if he's truly formed an alliance with the Fang, then there's no doubt that he'll be working with a certain jealous red bull and the last thing we'd want is to run into him.

Blake couldn't look at her brother anymore as she hung her head down. Tyros decided to pull her into a comforting hug.

Tyros: So until we get some kind of lead, let's not rush into this blindly. For now, let's relax and rest up so that we'd be ready when we have an actual plan.

Blake:... Fine...

The two broke the hug as they heard the door to the dorm open up, RWY, RCS and Raiku walking in.

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

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

As they continued to walk in, Blake attempted to walk out but she was quickly halted by Weiss.

Weiss: Stop! Lately you've been quiet, anti-social and moody!

Yang: Uh have you met Blake?

Weiss: Which 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's wrong...

Then dramatic music starts playing...

Dairoku: Why is there dramatic music playin-

Weiss: SO, Blake Belladonna, What. Is. WRONG!?

Weiss began balancing dangerously on a chair to everyone's amusement

Dairoku: You're going to fall...

Weiss: Quiet you!

She got off the chair, neatly putting it away and acting all 'normal' again.

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

Kuraime: You're thinking about Torchwick, aren't you?

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

Dairoku: I know what you mean, I'm having those suspicions as well. But right now, we can do nothing but wait.

Yang: Dairoku's right. Besides, Ozpin told us not to worry. Between the police and the Huntsmen, I'm sure they can handle it.

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

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

Ruby: Uh... who?

Dairoku: The bad guys Little Rose.

Ruby: Ooohhh...

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. 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!

Kuraime: No one is ever truly ready for anything...

Dairoku nodded in agreement to Kuraime's statement.

Ruby: Okay! All in favor of becoming the youngest Huntresses to single handedly take down a corrupt organization conspiring against the Kingdom of Vale, say Aye!

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

Weiss: Well, I suppose it could be fun.

Ruby: None of you said Aye...

Dairoku: Huntsmen and Huntresses... Also, Aye.

RWBY looked at Dairoku and his team confused and slightly shocked.

Dairoku: What? You really thing we're going to let you four run wild around unsupervised? Heh, in your wildest dreams. Besides, I'd love another shot at punching Roman and Tyros is curious about what the Fang's planning.

Tyros: I am... but my plan wasn't to wander around Vale aimlessly, but screw it, I'm in.

Dairoku: Celeste, Kuraime?

Kuraime: Count me in.

Celeste nodded in agreement.

Kuraime: Besides, if it comes to, I'll get to see you in action more Ruby, to see if you can actually rival me.

Kuraime smirked at Ruby who responded in gleeful cries.

Ruby: Oh you're so on Kuraime!

Raiku: I want to help too!

Everyone turned to look at Raiku who stood in between Dairoku and Kuraime.

Dairoku: Are you sure Raiku? What about your team and dad?

Raiku: My team knows I can handle myself and doing this could help dad in tracking down Torchwick and the White Fang. And, I want to be of any assistance... if you'll have me that is...

Dairoku looked at Ruby who smiled and nodded to which Dairoku smirked and turned back to the platinum hair girl.

Dairoku: Alright Raiku, welcome aboard.

Raiku: Thank you! I won't let you down!

???: So is it too late to say Aye?

Everyone swiftly turned to the door to see Kai standing there, his arms crossed and leaning against the door frame but he was smirking.

Dairoku: Yo dad. You wanna tag along?

Kai: Unfortunately I'm currently taken; Oz has a new mission for me and I'm about to dip out of here.

Dairoku: Damn already? You literally just got here.

Kai: Yeah but duty calls for such a legendary and amazing Huntsman such as myself.

Dairoku: Keep telling yourself that.

Kai: Yeah, Yeah whatever Hothead. I was just stopping by to say bye before I leave.

Kai then gave Celeste a kiss on her forehead while he fist bumped his son.

Kai: I'll be back as soon as I can so till then, don't get into too much trouble.

Dairoku: Don't have to tell us twice.

Then he looked at RWBY and Raiku.

Kai: That goes for you five too.

Blake: Wait... you're not going to tell Ozpin?

Kai: Nah Kitty, it won't hurt that old Wizard to not know. Catch ya all later kiddos.

Kai left the room, leaving Team RWBY and Raiku with somewhat shocked expressions.

Ruby: Dairoku, your dad is too cool.

Dairoku: That he is.

Ruby: Alright, let's hatch a plan!

Yang: Yeah!

Ruby: *gasp* I left my board game in the library!

Weiss: We're doomed...

Ruby: C'mon Dairoku! We'll be right back!!!

Dairoku: Wait what do you meAAAAAANNNNNNNNNNN!!?!??!

Ruby grabbed Dairoku by the collar and used her Petal Burst to blitz out of the dorm and towards the Library, leaving the others to chuckle at the two.

END!
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And there we go. That chapter took a lot longer to write than I thought but I hope y'all enjoyed it and Raiku. The rest of Team CRSL will get revealed by the end of Volume 2. See y'all in The next chapter!