Now, at Beacon Academy's courtyard at dusk, with Weiss and Ruby are running up the main avenue towards the docking bays.

Ruby: (Running to catch up with her partner) Weiss! What is the big deal!? Who is it? Who is she!?

Weiss: (As she stops and smiles at the sight of...) Winter

Behind Ruby, Weiss watched as her older sister, Winter Schnee, is escorted by crimson-colored Atlas Soldiers and Atlesian Knight-200's as she exits her airship.

Ruby: Wait... your sister?

Weiss: (Cups mouth) Winter!

The two then run up to the elder Schnee as she turns to see them.

Weiss: Winter! I'm so happy to see you! Oh... (suddenly curtsies) Your presence honours us

Winter: (Looks around as she approaches them) Beacon... It's been a long time. The air feels... different

Ruby: I mean, it is fall, so, eh, it's probably colder

Weiss punches Ruby in the shoulder, which didn't faze Ruby whatsoever before turning back to her sibling.

Weiss: So, what are you doing here?

Winter: Classified

Weiss: Oh, right. Well, how long are you staying?

Winter: Classified

Weiss: Of course (nods and smiles in understanding)

Ruby: (Looks pensively around in the silence) Well... this is nice... I think

Weiss: (Excitedly) You're going to love it here! I know you travel a lot, but so much of Beacon is different from Atlas! (discreetly whispers) Vale, too. The government and school are completely separate! Can you believe it!? I-

Winter: I'm more than familiar with how this kingdom handles its... bureaucracy. That is not why I came

Weiss: Right! I'm sorry!

Winter: Nor did I come here to watch my own blood fail so miserably in battle. But it appears that I have no choice in the matter

Weiss: (Puzzled) But, we won!

Winter: Only a novice would refer to that as a victory. I counted at least three strikes missed. (she turns to her security) Leave us

The AK-200s obey, walking two steps backwards into formation as she sighs and smiles a little more warmly at Weiss.

Winter: How have you been?

Weiss: Oh, splendid! Thank you for asking. I'm actually in the very top ranking of our sparring class! And the rest of my studies are going wonderfully, too! I'm-

Winter: (She slaps Weiss, leaving a massive bump on her head) Silence, you boob! I don't recall asking about your ranking, I'm asking how you've been. Are you eating properly? Have you taken up any hobbies? Are you making new friends?

Weiss: Well, there's Ruby

Ruby: (Giggles as she pushes the lump back into Weiss' head) Heh, boob

Winter: I see (looks Ruby up and down). So this is the leader you wrote of. One of the daughters of -

Ruby: Yup, yup! That's me. Ruby L/N, at your service!

Winter: Greetings, Ruby L/N. I wish to thank you for taking an interest in my sister

Ruby: Oh! Uh, yes, of course! (Wraps an arm around Weiss, bringing her body closer to hers, smiling widely) we are very, very close. We've done a lot of close bonding together. She's the best!

Weiss: (Blushes) R-Ruby...!

Ruby: What? It's true!

Weiss: That doesn't mean you to say it out loud!

Ruby: I don't?

Weiss: No!

Winter: (Stares at the two in silence for a moment) I see... I have business with the General and your Headmaster. But, seeing as I'm early, why don't you take me to your quarters?

Weiss: Really?

Winter: (As she and Weiss begin walking towards the Academy, followed by the androids) Yes. I wish to inspect them and make sure that they are up to my personal standards

Weiss: Of course. Just so you're aware, the bunk beds only look unstable...

Winter: Bunk beds?

Ruby: (Waving goodbye behind them) I'll catch up - I mean, I will... reconvene with you both... at a later...

She pauses with her hand on her head, wracking her brain for the right word.

Ruby: juncture!

She raises her finger before stepping out of sight to the left.

Ruby: At a juncture. Yeah

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Weiss, Winter, and the androids are now walking towards the courtyard, before shifting to first-person view, where a certain someone dizzily sneaks up behind the AK-200s and promptly decapitates one, before kicking its head towards the group.

Qrow: Hey! (group turns around to see the man who was previously seen in the Crow Bar) Yeah, I'm talking to you, Ice Queen! (tosses the decapitated machine aside)

Winter: (As one of her automated soldiers advances, rifle raised) Halt!

Weiss: (Angrily walks up to the offender's face) Excuse me! Do you have any idea who you are talking to!?

Qrow: (Places hand on Weiss' face) Sssshhh. Not you. (pushes her out of his way as he moves forward)

Weiss: Hey!

Qrow: (Looks at the irritated winter as he clarifies) You. (A raven is seen perched on a lamp post before flying off and circling past the group). Saw that gaudy ship of yours in town. I guess you're here, too

Winter: I'm standing right before you

Qrow: (Squints through his hazy state of mind) So it would seem.

Winter: You realize you just destroyed Atlas Military property

Qrow: (Sarcastically apologizes as he looks at his surroundings) Oh, oh, I'm sorry. See, I mistook this for some sort of... sentient garbage

Winter: (Walks over to face Qrow) I don't have time for your immature games, Qrow

Weiss: Wait, you two know each other?

Qrow: Geez, you Atlas Specialists think you're so special, don't you?

Winter: It's in the title

Qrow: Well, you know what you really are? A bunch of sellouts. Just like your boss

Winter: I'm not sure what you think you're implying, but I've heard enough

Qrow: Oh, I heard, too. I heard ol' Ironwood finally turned his back on Ozpin

Weiss: Ozpin?

Winter: (Shoves Weiss aside) Weiss, it's time for you to go

Weiss: What...?

Qrow: Listen to big sister, Weiss. She'll protect you. Just like Atlas is going to protect all of us, huh?

Winter: If you won't hold your tongue, then I will gladly remove it for you! (draws her sword)

Qrow: Alright then... (slicks back hair) Come take it

The square clears before winter charges at Qrow, starting a fight. During the fight, the camera cuts to the two spinning and trading blows as Ruby enters the crowd next to her teammate.

Ruby: What's going on?!

Weiss: Some crazy guy just started attacking my sister!

Ruby: Oh no! Who would do such a th- (sees Winter's opponent) That is my uncle!

Weiss: What?!

Ruby: (Yells loudly) Kick her butt, Uncle Qrow!

Weiss: Uh... (decides to shout her own encouragement) Teach him respect, Winter!

Mercury: (Seeen walking in the crowd when he witnesses the two fighting) Huh?

Mercury then runs off from the impromptu duel as the two continue their battle.

The fight comes to a close, with Winter propelling herself forward, screaming in rage and preparing a thrust towards Qrow, however, it's suddenly grabbed by a hand that came out of nowhere, the blade inches away from Qrow's neck.

Winter: What the -

F/N (Voice-only): And what is going on here...?

Winter's eyes widened while Qrow smirked. Looking to the side, the duo see F/N now standing there, a frown on his face. Penny stood behind him.

Winter: Oh no...

Qrow: Oh no, indeed

F/N let's go of Winter's blade as she quickly lowered it and stood up straight in F/N's presence.

Winter: M-Mr. L/N! I didn't think I'd be seeing you so soon!

F/N: What in the world do you think you're doing?

Winter: He started the altercation, sir!

F/N: Oh, did he now?

Winter: Yes!

Qrow: (Puts his hands behind his head in a relaxed stance) That's actually not true. She attacked first

F/N: Is that right?

Winter searches for words, only to realize Qrow is right. She looks down in shame.

F/N: Anyways, Headmaster Ozpin, along with the General, is waiting for you two. If you wish for some action (as Glynda walks onto the scene), there is a sanctioned fight happening just around the corner at the Colosseum that I can assure you has better seats... and popcorn

Qrow: Meh, I was never a fan of popcorn

F/N: I know. Just a suggestion

Goodwitch: Break it up, everyone! We will take care of this mess (glares at the two)

F/N: (To Winter) You best get going, don't want to upset the general, now do you?

Winter: (Nods solemnly) Yes... but I am still sorry, sir

F/N: You can make it up to me later, I assure you. We will talk when the meeting is over

As Winter leaves, Penny notices Ruby and quietly waves to her, while Ruby waves back. F/N looks at Qrow, more relaxed now.

F/N: Man, sure is hard keeping up that professional attitude...

Qrow: *Chuckles* I can imagine so, bud. How are you doing?

F/N: Doing my best

Qrow: And the girls? Hope my sister isn't giving you any trouble

F/N: Quiet the opposite, actually. She has definitely mellowed out a lot more ever since she left the camp and became a housewife

Qrow: Huh... really now? Colour me surprised then. Always knew she just needed to settle down. How about my nieces?

F/N: You can ask one of them yourself

Qrow: Huh?

Ruby then leaps giddily onto Qrow's arm, shaking her legs in delight.

Ruby: Uncle Qrow!!! (as she hangs on Qrow's outstretched arm) Hi. It's so good to see you! Did you miss me? Did you miss me!?

Qrow: Nope

They share a grin as he pats his niece's head, and F/N smirks. Glynda then repairs the courtyard using her telekinesis.

F/N: Let's get going then, Qrow. I want this meeting to be over as much as you do

Qrow: Ya got it (winks and gives Ruby a fist bump). Catch ya later, kid

The trio then walks off to join the others.

Weiss: (Walking up beside Ruby, arms crossed) And suddenly, your reckless side makes sense

Ruby: (Nudges Weiss' shoulder) You're just mad because he whooped butt

Weiss: That was a draw, at best!

Ruby's grin says otherwise.

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The scene shifts to Ozpin's office late at night. Ironwood is waiting with his arms crossed while Winter is impatiently pacing about, and Ozpin is sitting at his desk, drinking his hot chocolate. Suddenly, a smirking Qrow, accompanied by Glynda and F/N, arrived in the elevator.

Winter: What were you thinking!?

Ironwood: Schnee told me everything, Qrow. If you were one of my men, I would have you shot!

Qrow: (Pulls out flask at the three enter the room) If I was one of your men, I'd shoot myself

Glynda: While I wouldn't condone his behaviour, retaliating like you did certainly didn't help the situation

Winter: He was drunk!

Glynda: He's always drunk!

F/N: He's drinking as you two argue

Winter & Glynda: Huh?

The four turn to Qrow to see him drinking from a flask. His eyes widen when he notices them staring, and he holds the flask out to the side, looking at it awkwardly before grimacing.

Ozpin: (Staring at Qrow in shock, then sighs before sipping his drink) Qrow, why are you here?

Ironwood: You've been out of contact for weeks! You can't just go dark like that in the field!

Qrow: I'm not one of your special operatives, Jimmy!

Winter: General

Qrow: Whatever. You sent me to get intel on our enemy, and I'm telling you, our enemy is here

Ironwood: (Leans against Ozpin's desk) We know

Qrow: Oh! Oh, you know! Well, thank goodness I'm out there risking my life to keep you all informed!

Ironwood: *Exhales* Qrow-

Qrow: Communication's a two-way street, pal. You see this? (pulls out his scroll and points to it) That's the SEND button

Winter: They had reason to assume you'd been compromised.

Qrow: And I have reason to assume you don't need to be here. (points to Winter) Seriously, who invited her?

Ironwood: (After a moment of silence, without looking at her) Schnee, we'll discuss this incident back at my ship

Winter: (Looks surprised) But sir!

Ironwood: Winter. Leave

Winter: (Salutes Ironwood) Yes, sir.

She turns on her heel and begins walking towards the elevator, F/N sees this and follows after her.

F/N: I'll escort you back

Glynda: As will I

Winter looks at them in surprise before smiling slightly.

Ironwood: You're not going to stay, Superior? Glynda

F/N: Qrow had already informed me of everything. Like he said, a two-way street

Glynda: And I'm sure F/N here will inform me along the way

Everyone but Qrow seemed surprised to hear this. Qrow smirked, offering F/N a fist bump as he and Glynda joined Winter in the elevator, and they soon left.

Ironwood: (Gestures to Qrow) Go on

Qrow: Your little infiltrator isn't just another pawn. They're the one responsible for Autumn's condition (takes a drink from his flask once more)

Ironwood: What?

Qrow: Despite what the world thinks, we're not just teachers, or Generals, or Headmasters. The people in this room, the leaders of the other two academies, we're the ones that keep the world safe from the evils no one even knows about! (getting up in Ironwood's face) It's why we meet behind closed doors, why we work in the shadows. So you tell me, James, when you brought your army to Vale, did you think you were being discreet, or did you just not give a damn!?

Ironwood: (Stares down at Qrow as he places his Scroll on Ozpin's desk) Discreet wasn't working

The centre of the room projects a hologram of Vale, Beacon Academy, the Amity Colosseum, and Ironwood's fleet of Atlesian Airships, which he gestures to.

Ironwood: I'm here because this is what was necessary.

Qrow: You're here because Ozpin wanted you here! He made you a part of this inner circle and opened your eyes to the real fight that's in front of us!

Ironwood: And I am grateful

Qrow: Oh, well, you've got a really funny way of showing it

Ironwood: The people of Vale needed someone to protect them; someone who would act. When they look to the sky and see my fleet, they feel safe, and our enemies will feel our strength

Qrow: (Starts laughing) You... do you think they're scared of your little ships? I've been out there, and I've seen the things she's made, and let me tell you - they are the definition of fear itself. Not everyone is like F/N

Ozpin: (Standing up) And fear will bring the Grimm. A guardian is a symbol of comfort. But an army is a symbol of conflict. There's an energy in the air now, a question in the back of everyone's minds... (gestures to the display) "If this is the size of our defences, then what is it we're expecting to fight?"

Ironwood: (Glares at them before sighing and walking forward, picking up his scroll just as it flashes with the image of a black queen) So then, what would you suggest we do?

Ozpin: F/N has so much for this planet. He had become a symbol of peace, but not even he can be everywhere at one. What I suggest is... more than one Superior

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In Cinder's temporary doorm room, Mercury is sitting in a chair, reporting on the fight he saw earlier, while Cinder walks back and forth, interrogating him with Emerald resting on a bed nearby.

Cinder: And you're sure?

Mercury: Bad hair, used a scythe, and smelled like my dad after a long day. It was him

Emerald: What do we do?

Cinder: Nothing. We stay the course. They have no idea who we are, so we have no reason to worry. Besides, the last of the heavy lifting is being taken care of thanks to our darling Superior (picks up her scroll as it too flashes with the Viltrumite Logo) Speaking of which... it appears we have a new access point

Ironwood is shown on the scroll as an icon, along with a curling "W" in the other corner.

Emerald: Anywhere good?

Cinder: You could say that. Go to your rooms. I'll prepare everything for tomorrow

Emerald: Yes, ma'am

Mercury: Got it

The Scroll reveals the roster of the Vytal Festival Tournament doubles round, which includes CRDL's Russel Thrush and Sky Lark, SSSN's Sun Wukong and Neptune Vasilias, and Penny Polendina and Ciel Soleil.

Cinder: Let's give the crowd a good fight

Cinder scrolls down each pair until she selects Mercury and Emerald to face off against Coco and Yatsuhashi in the doubles round.

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Inside F/N's dorm room, the male Viltrumite himself took a sigh of relief as he now had Glynda and Winter on their knees giving him a double tit job and blow job. All three adults completely naked now. Their fat tits mashing up against his girthy cock, smothering it with their soft orbs while licking the base of his shaft.

Winter: I am forgiven now, F/N?

F/N: Once this is over, I might just forgive you ~

Winter: Oh, how cruel of you. Then I better give it my all to earn your forgiveness ~

After a while of the two women worshipping his cock and balls with a double job, F/N had his two women switched positions so that Winter was on top of him and Glynda held his head between her plump tits from behind.

His meaty cock impaled up into Winter, letting out a blissful moan as she was filled up with her lover's cock.

Winter: O-Oh how I've missed this cock is yours so much ~!

She began slamming her hips down repeatedly. F/N groaned out in pleasure before he turned his head and began to suck on one of Glynda's nipples while his hands went to fondle Winter's bouncing fun bags.

Glynda moaned from having breast sucked as she combed his dirty blonde hair. She then leaned forward and kissed a surprised Winter, before quickly returning the favour as the three of them enjoyed each other's bodies.

F/N's cock was being squeezed by Winter's tight pussy and groping her tits while suckling on Glynda's, which also served as a cushion for him.

He managed to hang on for another ten minutes before reaching his limit, Winter as well.

Winter: Cumming ~!

The duo moaned as they came together simultaneously. Her pussy clamps down and his cock spewed hot virile semen into her tight pussy, filling Winter up with his Viltrumite cum, her head shooting back from the sheer pleasure.

Winter's moans were muffled by Glynda's mouth as she kept french kissing her until the climax subsided. Winter fell to her side, panting from the strong orgasm while F/N's still hardened cock pops out of her.

Glynda: I want your cock too, F/N...

She hugged his head into her large bust before reaching down to stroke his cum-covered cock.

Glynda: Put this amazing bitch breaking cock in me, please... ~

F/N gave a chuckle at Glynda's response, but happily obliged nonetheless.

Soon, Glynda is moaning loudly as F/N pounded her pussy in the doggystyle position. Grabbing at her fat tits that swayed in his grasp. He began to nip on her neck, making Glynda scream in delight.

His eyes then shifted downwards when he felt something wet and sticky touching at his man meat. Looking down, F/N saw that Winter had recovered from his creampie and is lapping up the liquids he and Glynda are producing.

Eventually, Winter was able to get her tounge between F/N's cock and Glynda's cunt which made her moan. F/N thought it was hot and started to double-team with Glynda and Winter as he shoved his meat inside her sheath while the other licked away at it.

Glynda: I'm cumming ~!

Glynda had reached her limits and came, her pussy clamping down and squirting all over F/N's twitching cock. Filling her with his white spunk while Glynda shook from the sheer pleasure. Winter continued to lap up the juices amd semen with her tounge. F/N still remained hard, but thej thought of the perfect idea.

Winter & Glynda: F/N ~!

After a while, both women were moaning his name as they laid together side by side. Winter's right leg over Glynda's left one while F/N now fucked them both simultaneously in a pussy sandwich.

F/N leaned in to smother his face in their mushed up breasts, which they were more than eager to lay him do. His mouth took in Winter's left breast and began suckling on it like a greedy baby for milk, causing saliva to cover her nipple as Winter moaned out in ecstasy. Flesh slapping against flesh resonated throughout the room.

Cum inside their cunts provided easy lubrication as F/N double teamed two of his women with his cock. Sweat poured down all three of their bodies, F/N savouring every moment of this.

After twelve minutes of their intense threesome, the trio all gave out moans as orgasm took over. Their pussy lips clamping down against the sides of his cock as F/N took it in turns to fill them both up with more of his thick jizz.

The pleasure proved too much though, and both women passed out with satisfied smiles on their faces.

Seeing their unconscious states, F/N pulled out and came all over them, delivering the last few batches. Winter and Glynda were now both stained with semen inside and out, their glistening bodies still looking beautiful.

Yet as much as he wanted to gawk at them, F/N needed a to let his women rest before they could make their way back to the floating stadium.

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The next morning, the crowd sees the rigged match-up on the screen at the Amity Colosseum.

Port: (Over the announcement system) The randomization process is complete! Ladies and gentlemen, your doubles tournament line-up!

As the announcement is heard, RWBY cheers with arms raised, JNPR is seen providing applause, and SSSN is shown sitting in front row seats.

Bolin Hori and Nolan Porfirio are seen talking to each other behind RWBY.

Cinder is now watching her teammates in the seats as she menacingly claps with a devious smirk.

Cinder: Let the fun begin ~

F/N was now sat alone, however, a familiar girl who was sitting next to him spoke up in a sheepish voice.

???: I-I'm a big fan...

F/N: Hm?

Looking to his side, F/N is greeted by May Zedong. She had a nervous smile and a blush covering her cheeks as she fidget in her seat. Being so close to her idol was nerve-wracking for her. Something could clearly see.

F/N: (Smiles warmly) Thank you. It's always nice to meet a fan. You are May Zedong, correct? I must day, you did excellent against Team JNPR

May: R-Really...?

F/N: Of course. Opponents like Pyrrha are no easy target, yet you fought on valiantly. It's admirable

May blushed even brighter, her heart fluttering with joy at his compliment and a warm feeling appearing between her legs. She rubbed them together, something thar didn't go unnoticed by F/N.

F/N: Hey (puts a gentle hand on her thigh, slowly sliding it between her legs) want to go somewhere more secluded and... talk privately?

May could only nod in anticipation, knowing what was going to happen. And she was all for it.

Smirking, F/N stood up and escorted May away so they could talk alone together, the cheers of an excited audience rings out as the two opposing pairs of partners for the match, the grinning Mercury and Emerald against a confident Coco and meditating Yatsuhashi, wait in the center of the stadium for the holographic roulette to pick the field.

Port: (Over the broadcaster speakers) Emerald and Mercury of Haven, versus Coco and Yatsuhashi of Beacon!

Velvet: (From up in the stands alongside Fox and Ruby) Good luck, you two!

The Colosseum chooses four fields to rise up from below in quarter sections: A patch of tall grassy plains which has a single tree and some rocks; the ruins of a city, complete with buildings holding shattered windows and rubble among the pavement; a hot spring containing geyser spots along a small river and some blue Dust crystal growths; and a familiar section of dense forest.

Coco: (Lowers her sunglasses as she eyes her opponents) Hey! Love the outfit, girl!

Emerald: I'll try not to get blood on it

Yatsuhashi: (Getting up as he removes Fulcrum from his back) I can't promise you'll leave without a scratch

Emerald: (Stretching out her arm) I won't be the one bleeding

Coco: Ooh, I like her!

Port: (Along with the countdown behind the combatants) Three, two, one, begin!

Instead of charging forward, Mercury and Emerald slowly walk back into the tall grass and disappear behind the leaves. Coco and Yatsuhashi smile at each other before the leader pops out her Gatling gun and begins mowing down the field as the crowds of sunglasses-wearing fans roar their approval, even when bullets nearly hit them from the other side of the forcefield.

Coco lets up as she and Yatsuhashi realize the two opponents aren't in the plains section anymore.

Coco: Huh?

Blake: (As she and the rest of Team RWBY look in shock) Look out!

Mercury drops from the sky, aiming for Coco, but Yatsuhashi pushes her out of the way and blocks Talaria with his blade, pushing him back. Coco opens fire at him again, though Mercury is able to outrun each shot.

Sun: (Also in the bleachers with SSSN) He's good!

Scarlet: Yeah, but where's the girl?

Mercury reaches the two and kicks away Coco's weapon while dodging Yatsuhashi's blade, then delivering a double blow to the giant warrior before jumping over Coco's continued barrage of bullets.

He lands on the barrels and kicks her in the face, leaping over another of Yatsuhashi's swings, only to let himself be hit so he can get behind Coco and force her to press the muzzle up to her own teammate.

Everyone stands still until Coco compresses her weapon back into its handbag form and tries to hit Mercury with Yatsuhashi, but he deftly jumps back and launches two blasts from his boots that the members of CFVY deflect.

Coco is unfazed by the one shot, but looks surprised at the dozens of them now spiraling around the handstand-spinning Mercury until he sends all of them at his enemies, a barrage of light and smoke surrounding them that provides the perfect cover for Mercury to appear behind the two.

He grabs the both of them by their arms and delivers a flurry of kicks that knocks them back, looking back as a chain comes out from the forest trees to wrap around Coco and pulls her back.

Yatsuhashi: (Reaching out to her in vain) Coco!

Despite his cry, Coco disappears into the trees, and he has to endure a blow from Mercury before being able to grab and throw him into the hot spring area.

He jumps high in the air as Mercury's still sliding back, but his blade only comes down on his opponent's boots, the shockwave from this clash causing the water to fly back, the earth to crack underneath, and multiple geysers to form around them.

Mercury fires his boots and gets out of the hold, aiming a swipe at Yatsuhashi's feet that misses, then ducking around each of his sword's swings. One of his kicks loosens some stones from the ground, which Mercury kicks into Yatsuhashi who quickly recovers and attempts to retaliate.

Mercury easily counters him and fires a couple of shots. Despite trying to block them Yatsuhashi is forced back, giving Mercury an opening to kick him to the ground.

This leaves his head in a small super-heated geyser, that erupts causing him to scream in pain as he frantically gets up, opening his eyes just in time to see Mercury coming at him.

Meanwhile, Coco is still being dragged back into the forest until the chain makes her collide with the trunk of a tree. She shakes it off until she realizes her sunglasses are lying shattered on the ground.

Coco: (Glaring angrily as she looks around) I take it back; I don't like her

Just as she says this, a green shot rapidly comes at Coco, which she barely manages to jump back from as more come down on her from Emerald's position up in a tree above her.

Coco unleashes her Gatling gun again and shoots high in the branches, but Emerald jumps around, using Thief's Respite to fire back and change them to sickle form so she can swing from each tree until she suddenly vanishes behind one of them.

Coco: (Looking around for her lost opponent) Damn!

Yatsuhashi: (Coming up from behind her, hand on his sword's hilt) Coco!

Coco: (Calling back to him as she continues to glance around) Watch out, she's in the trees!

Port: (As a buzzer sounds around the arena, Coco looking up to see the footage of his coverage) Oh, and with that final blow, Yatsuhashi is eliminated!

Coco: (Eyes widening in shock) What!?

She looks behind her, only to see no one there. Her hand is shaking on the handle of her gun, and she doesn't even see the blur between the trees moving in for the kill.

Coco: Damn!

Little does she know that Emerald is rising up from behind her, blades raised, turning around a second too late.

The weapon descends with a ringing gunshot, and Coco is seen flying out of the forest, landing all the way in the center of the stadium next to Yatsuhashi, also knocked unconscious.

Emerald swings her sickles by their chains as Mercury looks over their defeated opponents.

Oobleck: (In the announcer's spot with Port) And with an amazing upset, Emerald and Mercury are victorious!

Velvet: (Hand over her mouth as Fox shakes his head) Coco?

Fox places a reassuring hand on Velvet's shoulder as Ruby looks into the stadium at her "friends", no one noticing the smiling Cinder behind them, getting up from her seat and walking away amid the combined cheers and boos from the crowds.

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