Location:City of Vale
Time of Day:Afternoon
4 months before Volume 1
Other pov:
A younger Cinder encounters a younger Emerald in an alleyway. Emerald was running from the cops after robbing a jewelry store.
Cinder:How did you do that?
Emerald begins to reach for her weapon, Thief's Respite.
Cinder:I won't try that if I were you. Unless, of course, you want them to hear you.
Emerald:Who are you?
Cinder:I've already told you. And I don't like repeating myself.
Emerald:I didn't do anything! Just leave me alone!
Cinder:I know my fair share of liars and thieves. Stealing is an art of patience, coordination, and in a pinch, sleight of hand. But you didn't steal the ring in your pocket. You took it right before the jeweller's eyes. And he smiled.
Emerald:W-Who are you?
Location:Countryside
Time of Day:Evening
4 months before Volume 1
Other pov:
In the countryside, Cinder and Emerald walked to a home to see it in flames and a dead man. All that was left was a younger Mercury who was badly injured.
Mercury:What are you looking at!?
Cinder:I'm looking for Marcus Black.
Mercury spat out blood and turned his head over to the dead man.
Mercury:There you go.
Emerald:That's... the assassin?
Cinder:And you're his son. We saw your fight from the treeline. He's taught you well.
Mercury:Guess so.
Cinder:What's your name?
Mercury:Name's Mercury.
Cinder:Mercury... Tell me, are you anything like your father?
Location:Forest in Vale
Time of Day:Evening
3 months before Volume 1
In a undisclosed forest, the three villains walked to find something or someone.
Mercury:So, why are we in a forest?
Cinder:We have a little visit to make to a certain someone.
They walked for a little while to find a cave with weapons and bones of dead Huntsmen and Huntresses. They walked in and saw dimly lit room in the cave with more weapons and bones. In the back sat a man dressed in a suit of knights armor and a bandanna around his head except for a normal helmet however his face was covered with a stereotypical knights mouthpiece and black warpaint across his eyes.
???:Who enters...
Cinder then kneeled before him. Mercury and Emerald followed suit.
Cinder:We come searching for the "Huntsman Killer".
Huntsman Killer:Well, here I am. Speak now or I will cut out your tongue for wasting my time.
Cinder:I shall make it brief then. Us three and my employer require your aid.
The huntsman killer grabbed his sword but did not stand.
Huntsman Killer:I am no damn Huntsman... Get out now!
Cinder:Hehehe... We're not here requesting help asking for a huntsman's help. We're here to ask for your assistance to kill huntsmen and huntresses.
The huntsman killer stood up with his sword still in hand. He then walked angrily toward Cinder and pulled her up by her collar. Emerald and Mercury were ready to help her out but she raised her hand to hold their attack.
Huntsman Killer:What you are asking me to do is not something I do with others. You three are a bunch of Thieves and Scoundrels. I am a professional. Look around you. What do you see...?
Cinder:Fools who thought they could get what they wanted and failed miserably.
Huntsman Killer:Correct. These bastards... if you think they care about the lives of every human or Faunus on Remnant. Then you are wrong. Corrupt, lying, brainwashed fools who think they can do whatever they want just because of who they are. They're all corrupt whores. Only wanting riches and attention. There is not a single huntsman or huntress who cares about people.
Cinder:It seems we have common visions. My employer has the same, too. We have a plan and we are wondering if your in. It involves Beacon Academy.
The killer put her down and walked back to his seat. Cinder told him their plan for beacon.
Huntsman Killer:Hehehe, very well. I will lend you my support. I will be close by. Once you give the signal. I will be there. Humans and Faunus will be cleaned of these bacteria. However, you'll need an army also. I suggest you go to the White Fang. They have a encampment nearby. They might lend support if they hear of this fine plan.
Cinder:I am glad to hear of your cooperation... We will leave now.
They left and began to walk to the white fang base.
Emerald:You think he'll actually show?
Cinder:Yes, of course.
Location:White Base Camp
Time of Day:Evening
3 months before Volume 1
Other pov:
Cinder, Emerald, and Mercury sat before the White Fang Leader, Adam Taurus. Beside him was his lieutenants.
Adam:You could've gone to anyone for help. You could've made a deal with a gang leader, paid off some Huntsmen that have strayed from their... righteous path... but instead, you choose to seek an audience with me.
Cinder:You're the one we need. Your skill, your ability to lead those beneath you. You're an exceptionally valuable man, Adam. And we've put a lot of thought into-
Adam:Then you're clearly not thinking straight! If you truly understood me, you would know coming here was a mistake. The White Fang is not an organization for hire. We're a force of revolution!
Cinder:I believe our plan will be beneficial for all parties involved. I have... an associate in Vale and another one not that far from here. Me and them are working on a revolution of our own. But we can't do it without your forces. We need-
Adam:What you need... is to leave. You're asking my men to die for your cause - a human cause. That is not an idea I am willing to entertain.
Cinder:Very well.
The three got up and left passing Blake while she was still part of the white fang.
Blake:What was that about?
Adam: Nothing. We need to finish preparing. The train will be here at dawn.
Location:Small road in Western Vale
Time of Day:Afternoon(Very Cloudy)
3 months before Volume 1
A woman on a horse is riding down the road only to see a little girl. She gets off the horse and walks over to the girl and gives her an apple. Immediately afterwards though, the girl faded away. The woman removed her cloak revealing she is the Fall maiden, Amber. Emerald begins the battle against her by shooting her with her guns. Amber manages to dodge it though. During the battle Mercury joined in using his new artificial legs to attack. Cinder also joined into the fight. Amber tried her best to fight them off using the Fall Maiden's power. But to no avail. Cinder struck Amber with some arrows. Mercury and Emerald held her down while cinder put on a glove that caused a small bug like grimm to appear and start to drain Amber of her Maiden powers and giving them to Cinder. Before Cinder could finish. Qrow Branwen came to save Amber before more of her power was taken. Qrow was about to attack Cinder until she caused an explosion letting her and her henchmen escape while Qrow stood there with Amber in his arms watching as Cinder just escaped with a fraction of the Power of the Fall Maiden
Location:White Fang Camp
Time of Day:Night
3 months before Volume 1
Other pov:
Adam and his lieutenants stood in the main tent discussing Blake's betrayal and desertion against the White Fang.
Lieutenant:We'll find her, sir. I swear on my life.
Adam:Forget it. It's time I returned to Mistral and...
Before he could finish the three heard an explosion coming from somewhere in the camp. The three exited only to see Emerald, Mercury, The huntsman Killer, and Cinder.
Cinder:We could've gone to anyone for help. But we chose you, Adam Taurus. Our plan will be beneficial for both of us. Or one of us. So, which will it be?
Mercury and Emerald then presented suitcases of Dust and Lien to Adam.
Huntsman Killer:I was skeptical too at first. But their plan is so delightful. The end of a corrupt system. The death of every Huntsman and Huntress on the planet. The liberation of every Faunus against the Humans who have wronged them of what is rightfully theres.
Location:Amity colosseum
Time of Day:Evening
Present Day
(Y/N) pov:
After I destroyed the one Atlesian Knight. I transformed Final Navy into it's gun mode and pointed it at the other robots and the two atlas security guards.
(Y/N):Get the fuck away from Yang Xiao Long!!! NOW!!!
Security Guard:(Y/N) (L/N) of VMAV. Put down your weapons!
Yang:(Y/N)! What's going on?
(Y/N):I promised you and Ruby that whoever stood in your way. I would deal with them. I know you didn't attack Mercury without reason, Yang. I promise you, I'll deal with these sons of bitches.
Before I could do anything, I looked up at the stands and saw Team VMAV get cornered by Atlas Personnel. Then them falling to the floor.
(Y/N):NOOOO!!!
I immediately turned around and was about to fire at the atlas personnel down here. I then immediately clutched my heart with my hand after feeling a very painful feeling. I then felt a large amount of electricity shock my heart causing me to fall to the ground. Before I passed out, I could see Mercury being put on a stretcher and carried away. Atlas personnel then walked up to me pointing there guns at me. I then felt my eyes begin to close as I passed out.
Location:Warehouse in the City of Vale
Time of Day:Evening
Other pov:
In a warehouse in Vale. Cinder, Emerald, and Neopolitan are standing around while Mercury is watching the news about his fight with Yang while fixing his leg. Emerald then walked over and turned it off.
Mercury:Hey, I was watching that!
Emerald:Shut up!
Mercury:Is this how you treat a patient?
Cinder:Enough. Our Mercury put on a wonderful show. He was quite brave.
Mercury:These things aren't exactly cheap, you know.
Emerald:So, what's next?
The Huntsman Hunter then walked through a doorway. And sat down.
huntsman Killer:What we do is cause more panic. I just got back from doing an overhead check over Mountain Glenn. Your plans are causing them to grow and grow more active.
Cinder:Of course, that is why me and Emerald will make sure that the next match up goes smoothly.
Mercury:What about me?
Cinder:You get to lay low until the end. We wouldn't want people to see you on your feet and have this all be for naught, now would we?
Mercury:Of course, not.
Credits time