A/N: There were a couple of you who were able to guess who our mysterious stranger was, and for that I say good job.
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Topaz: "By the way, who are you?"
????: "Right, I never introduced myself when I requested your presence. My name is Sienna Khan, the current High Leader of the White Fang."
Topaz: "Cool, my name is Topaz Nemea."
Sienna: "Cool? We've had a conversation for so long, and all you have to say after finding out who I am is cool?"
Topaz: "Pretty much. I had an inkling that you were pretty high up on the totem in the White Fang just based on some of the questions you were asking. I would say that I hope I didn't offend you with any of my comments, but I figured that at this point that would only lead to offend you then."
Sienna: "You think on your toes, don't you?"
Topaz: "Eh, when I feel like it, I do. Sienna, can I ask you something?"
Sienna: "It all depends on the question."
Topaz: "Did you know that Adam was planning on attacking Beacon the night it fell?"
Sienna: *sigh* "I had no knowledge of what he was planning. He has been rather unresponsive to what I wish for the White Fang, and seems to be branching off into his own group. His hate for humanity is causing issues for the White Fang, but the support he has will not allow me to punish him too severely."
Topaz: "I apologize in advance, but that sounds stupid. Adam was working with humans, and the night Beacon fell, he was attacking both humans and faunus alike. He is working for someone else and using his power as a front."
Sienna: "Do you have any proof of what you are saying?"
Topaz: "Nothing tangible I am afraid. I guess you could say my sisters robotic arm could be used as evidence, but she's human so it wouldn't support everything. He did stab Blake though."
Sienna: "Blake Belladonna?"
Topaz: "Yes, he stabbed Blake to draw my sister Yang to his position."
Sienna: "What do you suggest I do?"
Topaz: "I'm sorry Sienna, I truly am, but I don't know. With how ruthless he is, I would say Adam deserves to be locked away for a long time, but I understand the difficulty of that. If I were you I would be careful around him. His ruthless desire for revenge might make him attack you for your position."
Sienna: "I will keep that in mind, and will speak with other high ranking members of the White Fang for their advice on what to do with him. I will apologize on behalf of the White Fang for the involvement at Beacon, and hope no one you cared about was lost that night."
Topaz looks into the eyes of the tiger faunus as she made that comment. The honesty behind it surprised Topaz.
Topaz: "Thank you Sienna. Sadly people were lost that night, and a member of my team is now forced to use a wheelchair to get around, along with the recurring nightmares of what all happened that night. That night will never go away, we just have to do what we can to make sure it doesn't happen again."
Sienna: "You are right. I hope we can meet again someday under better terms and share good news with each other. But until then, take this and contact me should you ever learn something that you might need assistance with."
Topaz: "That sounds good to me Sienna and thank you. Be careful around Adam, he is dangerous."
Sienna: "Goodbye Topaz."
Topaz: "Goodbye."
Walking out of the alley, Topaz makes his way into the building to see everyone. Walking into the social space, Topaz sees everyone talking and laughing, which puts a smile on his face.
Yang: "Well it's about time you joined us Topaz. Did you get lost?"
Topaz: "Nope. There was a cat in the alley that wanted some attention, so I gave her some. After a little while she took off to do whatever she wanted and here I am."
Yang: "Of course a cat distracted you. Always chasing the p-"
Weiss: "Don't you finish that Yang."
Topaz: "Thank you Wiess."
Qrow: "Good, you are all here. We have a lot to talk about, but first, Nova I have something here for you. I'm not telling you to rush anything, hell I personally think you and Scarlett should slowly train yourselves back up to fighting spirit."
Nova: "These are… why am I receiving them. Shouldn't someone with more value get them?"
Topaz: "Hey, you have more value than you'll ever realize Nova. So stop putting yourself down like that. Now go on, lets see how they look on you."
Ruby: "What is it, I want to see!"
Topaz: "Ruby, they are robotic legs. My guess is they are made by the same person who made Yang's arm."
Ruby: "Oh, that's cool."
Topaz watches as Scarlett walks over to Nova and helps him take the robotic legs out of their respective packages. She lifts Nova's left pantleg to reveal the severed stump that was his leg. Aligning the leg up to the stump, she places it on and makes sure it is strapped on properly, and then repeats the process with the other leg. Standing back, she admires the legs on him and gives him a reassuring smile.
Scarlett: "Look at you Nova, always needing a lady to help get you back on your feet. Lucky you."
Nova: "Hardy har har. Would you mind giving me a hand to stand up?"
Topaz: "Come on Nova, up you go."
Topaz and Scarlett help get Nova to his feet, and give him support as he shakily stands there. Nova tries taking a step forward but stumbles at the lack of knowing when his feet are properly placed. Catching him before he falls, Topaz helps get Nova steady once more. Guiding him as he slowly walks around the room, Topaz helps get Nova back into his wheelchair once he is worn out.
Nova: "Who knew walking after so long would be this tiring."
Scarlett: "Now you and I have to get ourselves back to fighting form so we can have team SATN back in one piece."
Qrow makes his way back in front of everyone, and gives Ariel, Nova and Scarlett the rundown on the whole maiden and queen of the grimm ordeal.
Qrow: "Alright, now that we have everyone filled in on what we are dealing with, let me update everyone on what's going on. From what we have learned while on our way here, Haven is the next target to be attacked."
Topaz: "Attacked as in the Beacon attack, or smaller in scale?"
Qrow: "With how Lionheart has been acting it should be smaller in scale, but I don't want to say anything in particular and go in unprepared."
Topaz: "Fun, another big dangerous fight."
Qrow: "For now Oz and I are recommending that you all train and spar with each other to improve your skills for the fight ahead."
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Dodging a kick aimed for his head, Topaz jumps back and faces off against Pyrra once more. Watching as she rushes forward him once more, her weapon Milo in gladius form. Topaz blocks her blade with his spear before swinging the spear towards her. She uses her semblance to take the spear out of Topaz's hands and send it a distance away. She then uses the opening to press on the attack at Topaz, transforming Milo into shortspear form, she throws it at Topaz expecting him to dodge it and use that opening to press forwards once more. But to her surprise, Topaz uses his palm to block the spear with a palm thrust. He uses her surprise to press forwards and knock her down, sending her aura into the red, ending the fight.
Topaz: "Great fight Pyrra. Fighting you is such a fun time."
Pyrra: "Same to you Topaz. After being placed on a pedestal for so long it's nice to find someone who is able to keep me grounded."
Qrow: "Hey Topaz, can I speak with you?"
Topaz: "Sure Qrow, give me a sec. See you later Pyrra, make sure Jaune gets his daily butt kicking, I mean training in."
Pyrra: "I will."
Topaz walks over to where Qrow is standing and notices the younger boy, who he recently learned is named Oscar, is also with him. Topaz was also told that Oscar is the current reincarnation of Ozpin.
(A/N: Just to make things easier for everyone, when Ozpin is the soul in charge, the quoting will be for Ozpin, and the same for Oscar."
Topaz: "What's up Qrow, and I'm going to guess Ozpin?"
Ozpin: "Very astute Mr. Topaz, or I guess Mr. Nemea now that your memories have returned to you."
Qrow: "Hey kid, as I'm sure you've noticed, things have been looking pretty grim in terms of back up. Before you arrived I tried to get ahold of some old huntsman and huntress buddies of mine, but most of them aren't with us anymore."
Topaz: "I'm so sorry Qrow."
Qrow: "It's alright kid, it's the sad side of the job. Any mission could be our last. But enough of that, I called you over to let you know that we will be relying on you pretty heavily to take care of some of the bigger fish that will be in this fight."
Topaz: "I'm ok with it. Just don't tell Ariel or Neo that beforehand, they will be angry, and it will be focused on you."
Qrow: "Good point, they can find out during the fight, that way they won't know I'm involved."
Topaz: "Scared of a couple of pretty girls old man?"
Qrow: "Only the ones I can't flirt my way out of."
Topaz chuckles and shakes his head. Feeling his scroll buzz he looks down and sees a message from Sienna.
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