A/N: I hope you are all doing well. I'm kind of realizing that this story could be ended at anytime, all that needs to be done is defeat Salem. But I don't want to end it just yet, I want to at least see it hit that 100 chapter mark. So until around then I will add more things for Topaz to get himself into. And don't worry about when the story does end, I have ideas for what happens next. Thank you all for the incredible support, Rhino out.
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Standing in Jacque Schnee's office in the middle of the Schnee Mansion, Topaz is currently cuffing the unconscious Arthur Watts while Winter is detaining Jacques. Dragging Watts next to General Ironwood, Topaz looks towards him and gives him a nod.
Ironwood: "It's finally done."
Topaz: "Yes, it is."
Walking through the halls of the Schnee Mansion back towards the main entryway. Along the way Topaz sees a door open off to the left side of the hallway and an older woman with the familiar white hair and ice blue eyes. She sees Jacques being dragged along the hall in handcuffs and her eyes go wide as tears begin to flow.
Winter: "Mother…"
Topaz: "Hello ma'am, my name is Topaz Nemea, and I'm a friend of both Winter and Weiss. It's a pleasure to meet you."
????: "A f-friend of theirs? I'm glad. My name is Willow Schnee. May I ask what you are doing with Jacques?"
Ironwood: "Hello Willow, it's good to see you up and about. I'm sorry to inform you that Jacques is under arrest."
Willow: "He's being arrested? Thank the brothers."
Jacques: "You bi-"
Before he could finish his sentence, Weiss hits him hard on the back on his neck, knocking him unconscious.
Weiss: "Finally, some quiet. Hello mother, it's really good to see you again."
Willow: "Weiss… you're here too."
Topaz: "Winter and Weiss, why don't you two spend some time with your mother. General Ironwood and I can take care of these two."
Winter: "General Ironwood?"
Ironwood: "Of course Winter. You two enjoy yourselves."
Winter: "Thank you sir."
Winter and Weiss rush off to spend some quality time with their mother while Topaz and General Ironwood drag Jacques and Watts out of the mansion and towards the Atlas Military Prison. Throwing the two into their individual prison cells, Topaz leaves General Ironwood to finish the necessary paperwork, and returns to Neo and Ariel.
Topaz: "Girls, I'm back."
Ariel: "Topaz! Welcome back."
Neo: "How did it go? Are you alright?"
Topaz: "Everything went fine. There was slight issue when we arrived, but it was rather easily taken care of. And yes, I am alright."
Ariel: "Now that it's all over can you tell us about your mission in Mantle?"
Topaz: "I believe so. It all started from here…"
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Topaz: "And from there General Ironwood and I took the two back to be confined for a long time, if not indefinitely."
Ariel: "So the man responsible for your kidnapping those many years ago was Jacques Schnee?!"
Topaz: "Yep. And sadly, he's done worse than that. I won't go through the specifics of it but that bastard has done some pretty messed up things."
Neo: "If I ever meet him, he will regret it."
Topaz: "That I believe. You girls are terrifying when you want to be."
Ariel: "Oh? And just what do you mean by that?"
Topaz: "My point exactly."
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Walking through the halls of Atlas Academy, Topaz makes his way into the cafeteria to get something to eat. While entering, he hears someone calling his name off to his right.
Ruby: "Topaz! Over here."
Looking over, he sees Ruby and Yang sitting at one of the tables. As he walks over the two stop what they are doing and stare with wide eyes.
Yang: "Um, you ok there Topaz?"
Topaz: "Fine, why?"
Yang: "Well, you see…"
Ruby: "YOU HAVE HANDPRINTS ON YOUR CHEEKS! HAHAHAH!"
Yang: "Yeah, that."
Topaz: "Oh, that. I may or may not have said something that upset Neo and Ariel."
Yang: "Of course you did."
Ruby: "So what did you say?"
Topaz: "Oh, nothing much. Just that you girls can be scary when you want to be."
Yang's eyes go red and her hair begins to glow a fierce gold. Ruby looks angry as well but not nearly to the same extent.
Yang: "So we are scary, are we? Hmmm?"
Topaz: "Of course you are. But that's one of your guys' best qualities."
Yang: "What?"
Her eyes go back to their usual lavender, and her hair settles down.
Topaz: "Just as I said, and as I told Ariel and Neo earlier. You girls can be scary when you want to, yes. But at the same time, you only really use that scary aspect of yourself when you need to the most. It makes everything else that much better. At least to me personally."
Yang: "You really are an idiot, you know?"
Topaz: "So I've been told."
[Topaz Nemea, report to General Ironwood's office immediately. Topaz Nemea, report to General Ironwood's office immediately. Thank you]
Yang: "Ooh, someone's in trouble."
Ruby: "What did you do Topaz?"
Topaz: "I've done nothing wrong. Don't know what he needs me for. See you guys later."
Ruby and Yang: "See you!"
Walking towards General Ironwood's office, Topaz thinks on what reason there could be for him to be called to his office. Walking up to the office, Topaz knocks on the door and is told to enter. Opening the office door and walking in, Topaz sees General Ironwood sitting behind his desk looking at a slip of paper in his hands.
Topaz: "You called for me sir?"
Ironwood: "Topaz, please. Take a seat."
Topaz: "Ok, you doing alright sir?"
Ironwood: "I'm fine. There's just been a report of something big going on around Menagerie. It's been leaving me a little stressed and tired if I'm being honest."
Topaz: "What's happening in Menagerie?"
Ironwood: "According to the report, there have been a large number of grimm spotted moving in Menagerie. Based on the movements something or someone is leading them."
Topaz: "Someone is leading grimm?"
Ironwood: "Either that, or it's a new type of grimm."
Topaz: "A type of grimm capable of leading other grimm. Gods, that is terrifying."
Ironwood: "I've called you here because I want you to go to Menagerie and get a look at this first hand."
Topaz: "Makes sense. I don't know if anyone else really can here."
Ironwood: "And what do you mean by that Topaz? Calling my men unworthy?"
Topaz: "Sir, it's Menagerie. You kind of need to be a faunus to get there. And the only faunus I've met in Atlas even remotely capable is Marrow. But I don't think he works well outside of the ace ops."
Ironwood: "Ah, I see your point."
Topaz: "When do you want me to head out for this?"
Ironwood: "As soon as you possibly can. Whatever this is needs to be put to rest as soon as possible."
Topaz: "Ok, should I bring anyone with me?"
Ironwood: "No, you doing this alone will make it easier for you. As strange as it sounds. But solo missions are easier to move around in."
Topaz: "Alright, if you say so. I'll start packing my things and say my goodbyes."
Ironwood: "Good, see me once you are ready to head out."
Topaz: "Sure thing sir."
Making his way back to his room Topaz sighs before opening the door. Once the door is open, Neo and Ariel are both standing there with their arms crossed.
Ariel: "Where are you going this time?"
Topaz: "How did you know?"
Neo: "You were called to General Ironwoods office and come back sighing. Pretty easy to piece together."
Topaz: "Right. I'll be leaving for Menagerie tomorrow morning."
Neo: "Menagerie again? Can we join?"
Topaz: "I'm sorry but no. This is a solo mission for me."
Ariel: "Do you know how long you will be gone for? You just got back from the last one."
Topaz: "I don't know how long I will be gone for this one. The report General Ironwood gave me says this one will be tricky."
Neo: "You idiot. Why can't you just be selfish and stay here for a while."
Topaz: "I would love to stay here and spend time with you girls, but someone could be hurt or killed while that's happening, I wouldn't be able to live with myself."
Ariel: "We know. You have too big a heart."
Topaz: "When I get back from this mission, I will talk to General Ironwood about taking some time off for the three of us to spend some quality time together."
Neo: "We will hold you to that."
Topaz: "You two have fun while I'm away. And don't worry, I will be fine."
Ariel: "Topaz, we both know you are strong, but we will always worry about you. It comes with loving you."