Third Person P.O.V.
Oscar, who is currently letting Ozpin take over, M/N, and Qrow are sitting together. Qrow takes a sip from his cup.
"Things aren't looking good, Oz." Ozpin rolls Oscar's eyes.
"Ever the optimist." Ozpin takes a sip. "While I would not say our current predicament is... ideal, I think we can both agree that the situation could be much worse. Humanity is a resilient force." M/N looks down.
"Ozpin, pro Huntsmen like that don't just bite it all at once. Salem's powerful. It seems like her reach is growing by the day. What does that say about Humanity?"
"That there are indeed a misguided few who have filled their hearts with malice. It doesn't take a great number of people to cause harm, but I still believe there are far more people in this world willing to prevent it."
As Ozpin is about to take another sip, Ruby walks into the room.
"Um, excuse me?"
"Ah, Miss Rose, join us. We were just about to gather everyone to discuss our next steps."
"Oh, uh, great." M/N smiles.
"Something on your mind, Ruby?"
"Uh... uh, it's... if it's okay to ask."
"Of course."
"Well, uh... we've been talking about the Relic at Haven... and the Spring Maiden, but... what about the Fall Maiden?"
Ozpin looks down.
"Cinder is not the Fall Maiden now and we don't know who is. That's the worrisome part."
"Does that mean... Salem has the Beacon Relic?"
Ozpin, M/N, and Qrow share a brief look with each other.
"Very astute, Miss Rose, I was wondering who would be the first to ask. No, thankfully she does not. It's true that the Relic at Haven is very much at risk, and for now, that should remain our primary focus. Let's just say I made finding the Relic at Beacon a... bit more challenging than at the other schools."
"Oh." Ruby sighs. "That's good to hear."
"It is, but let's not forget the challenges that still lie before us." Ruby nods. "Now is there anything else we can help you with?"
"Oh, uh... well, I did have one more question."
"No, my cane is not a Relic."
"I have no more questions."
They all giggle.
"Yes, while this cane is indeed very precious to me, it is also just that - precious to me. While I admit it still has a few more tricks up its sleeve, I can firmly say that being a Relic isn't one of them. Now why don't you run and get the other students?"
Suddenly, Qrow's Scroll vibrates. He takes it out from his pocket to see 'LEO LIONHEART' calling. He takes the call.
"Yeah? ... Okay... yeah, we'll be there."
He hangs up. Ruby raises an eyebrow.
"Who was it?"
Qrow sighs while taking out his flask.
"It was Leo, says he had a breakthrough with the council. Thinks he might be able to get together a small raiding party for the bandits. He wants us to meet up at the school tomorrow night to walk us through it." Ruby gasps and smiles.
"Really? Oh that's great! I'll go get the others."
Ruby runs out of the room while Qrow takes a drink from his flask. Ozpin hums.
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RWBY: The Resonant Rōnin (Discontinued)
FanfictionY/N de León had a horrible last few months on Earth with his mother and adoptive sister/wife dying back to back. After giving his life to save others, he is presented with the chance to either rest or explore a new world after feeling that he did no...
