Ozpin, Glynda and Ironwood would in Ozpins office and going over what happened last night.
Ironwood angrily slammed his fist against Ozpin's desk saying "They were here."
"We're very much aware of that! Thank you, James" commented Glynda.
"Fantastic! You're aware! Now are we going to do something about it or should we just stay the course and continue to ignore what's right in front of us" argued Ironwood.
An alert sound played, signifying that someone has arrived on the elevator.
"Come in" said Ozpin.
Ruby stepped out of the elevator and was acting nervous. She kept walking as she saw the others poking at her.
"Sorry it took so long. Someone accidentally hit all the buttons on the elevator on the way up" she said sheepishly "It wasn't me."
"Thank you for coming, Ruby. How are you feeling?" questioned Ozpin.
"Okay, I guess. I'd feel better if my bad-guy-catching record wasn't O-for-three" said Ruby, sheepishly.
Everyone stared silently at her and it just made Ruby more embarrassed and scared.
"Okay, so that's the tone we're going for, got it" said Ruby.
"Ruby, I feel it's appropriate to let you know that I think what you did last night is exactly what being a Huntress is all about. You recognized a threat, took action, and you did the very best you could" commented James as he walked over to her.
"Thank you, sir" said Ruby nervously.
"Now, the general here has already informed us of the events that... transpired last night, but now that you've rested, we were wondering if you had anything to add. Was anyone else with her? Did she look familiar to you at all? questioned Ozpin.
"I don't know. She was wearing a mask, wore black clothing, and she never said anything to me. But I know she fought with glass. I don't think that was her Semblance, though. Her clothing lit up whenever she attacked."
"That sounds like the woman I fought the night we met Ruby" said Glynda adding to the conversation.
"Embedding Dust into clothing is an age-old technique. It could have been anyone" replied Ironwood.
"Wait. You think this girl is connected to Torchwick and the White Fang?" said Ruby feeling a bit worried.
"Possible. But we still don't have enough to connect the two together" said Ozpin.
Ruby then thought it might be a good idea to bust the White Fang at warehouse in Vale. She looked at Ozpin saying
"Actually, I... I think I remember her saying something about a hideout, or something, in the southeast" added Ruby, trying to make help the situation.
"Interesting. This is a good way to start" said Ozpin standing up.
"Wait. I thought you said the intruder never..." questioned Glynda until Ozpin said
"Thank you for your cooperation, Ruby. Why don't you go and spend some time with that... interesting team of yours. You have a big day ahead of you."
"Sure" was all ruby said. She began walking towards the elevator until Ironwood stopped her saying,
"Miss Rose. I know that this might be a bit much for you but when Ozpin said your team that made me remember something. That boy in your team, Rex Salazar, you wouldn't happen to know anything about him, do you" questioned Ironwood.
Ruby was worried about answering the question. She knew things about him that no one else knew and she didn't know Ironwood all that well and was afraid of how they would think of him so she knew what she had to do.
Ozpin knew what James was doing and was going to tell him to stop until Ruby said
"Not much, to be honest. He told us that he doesn't know anything about himself. All we do know is that he is our teammate and we always have each others backs" said Ruby.
When she finished talking, ironwood held his chin in his fingers in thought. Then said "I see. Ok then. Thank you for that Ruby. You may go."
Ruby did so and began walking towards the elevator until Ozpin said "oh and. Miss Rose, please try and be ... discreet about this matter.
"Yes sir" she said as the doors closed.
Ozpin then looked at James and said "What are you planning James."
"You know just as well as I do that you are curious about that boys powers. If I could find out what it is, since its not his semblance. So if I find out what his powers are, then I could..."
"YOU WILL DO NOTHING OF THE SORT" yelled Ozpin as he slammed his hands on his desk. "You heard miss rose. He has no recollection of his past so I will not have you put anyone through that" said Ozpin.
"But Oz, with his powers, we wouldn't need to spend money on the robots. We could use his powers and our armies will be unstoppable."
"And that would cause more of an outbreak and cause mass hysteria if people saw an army of that boys abilities" exclaimed Glynda.
"I'm trying to keep this world safe. If that means causing people to be a little put off then so be it" said James.
"No you will do nothing of the sort, James. Besides we shouldn't be focused on him right now. It should be on the people that were here last night" said Glynda.
"Right. Then we send as many troops as we can to the southeast, find out exactly what's going on, and eradicate any forces that stand in our way" exclaimed Ironwood as he sighed.
"Why must your answer to everything involve a triumphant display of military bravado!? You treat every situation like it's a contest of measuring di—!"
"Glynda!" Yelled Ozpin.
"Well, he does" pointed out Glynda.
"She's right. As much as I too would love to end this situation once and for all, we must remember that this may go beyond Vale. Beyond Beacon. And if this truly is part of some master plan for which we know not the final move, we mustn't be so bold. Nor can we risk the spread of panic. Now I understand why you want that boy in your services but he is still young and I don't want him getting hurt on my watch" said Ozpin.
"But you've seen the way he fights. He took down to two giant grimm on his own. How could he not hold his own in battle" said James.
"Yes I admit. He does have amazing powers but having him fight in the army or giving your armies his powers could prove to be disastrous" said Ozpin.
"I have served you faithfully for years... but if you mean to tell me that your plan is to really hold the defenses, and wait—!
"It is not! You're a general, James. So tell me, when you prepare to go to war, which do you send in first? The flag bearers, or the scouts?" Ironwood grumbled at Ozpin and began walking away from the two as they looked at each other in concern.
While Ruby was in Ozpins office, Rex and the others waited in worry as they were scared what she was called in for.
Rex was pacing back and forth in their room and it began to get on Weiss's nerves as she said
"Will you stop pacing" as she was trying to read and his pacing was annoying her.
"I'll stop when Ruby gets back" said Rex.
"Im sure she's fine" said Blake, as she too was reading a book.
"That doesn't make me feel better" said Rex but before anyone could say anything else, the door to Team RRWBY's dorm opened and they team saw Ruby standing there. They all looked toward the door and ran up to her as Yang said in a panicked way,
"What happened."
Uh... well, um..." said Ruby as she stumbled with her words.
One explanation later
"That was a risky move" said Weiss
"No, I think you handled it well" said Blake trying the make ruby feel better.
"I hope so" said ruby. She then looked at Rex and remembered what she told the teachers and thought to herself if she did the right thing. Then she was brought out of thought as Yang shook her shoulder saying "I'm sure everything will be alright, Ruby. Oh, I know what will cheer you up" as she pulled a cylinder from on the table.
"What's that?" Asked Ruby.
"I don't know yet. Dad sent it to us. I thought we could open it together!" Said Yang.
"Ooooh! Something from home!" Said Ruby giddily as she ran up to Yang and tried to take the cylinder from her. Then something slipped out from the package. It moved around and out popped a little Corgi. It was Zwei, again.
The dog barked as the team stood in shock as ruby jumped up saying "Zwei!"
"He sent a dog" said Blake as she backed away from it.
"How on earth did that dog fit in a tiny container" said Rex.
"In the mail?" continued Weiss.
"Oh, he does stuff like this all the time!" Said Yang as ruby held Zwei in her arms and giggled at him licking her face.
"Your father or your dog?" Said Blake as she climbed up on Ruby's bunk.
Weiss looked down at the dog in disgust and said "Are you telling me that this mangy... drooling... mutt is going to wiv wif us foweva? Oh, yes he is, yes he is! Oh, isn't he adorable!" Exclaimed Weiss as her emotion did a full 180 and saw how cute he was.
"Ha. And you complain about Ruby being a child" said Rex as he chuckled.
"Oh shut up. She does it 24/7. I just did it now" said Weiss trying to defend herself.
"So you just admitted to acting like a child" smirked Rex. Weiss grumbled in frustration at his comments and turned away.
"Please keep it away from my belongings" said Blake as she was trying to stay far away from the dog.
Rex looked at how Blake was far away from Zwei and snickered. "I want to make a "scaredy-cat" joke but I think that's too obvious."
The team then heard Glynda over the intercom saying "Would all first-year students please report to the amphitheater?"
"Well, we can't exactly leave him here while we're gone for the week" said Weiss.
"Look, there's a letter!" Said Yang. "Dear girls, I've got to leave the island for a few days, so I'm sending Zwei to you to take care of. Enclosed is all the food you should need. Love you both, Taiyang." She turned the package upside down and dozens of cans of dog food spill out of the small package, piling up around Zwei.
"What is he supposed to do with that?" Said Weiss.
A can opener then fell from the package, bouncing off Zwei's head.
"Well, that settles it! Come on guys, Zwei will be here when we get back!" Said Yang.
"If he dies cause he can't use a can opener, just blame Weiss" said Rex.
"Hey" yelled Weiss. She then looked down at zwei as they left saying in a babyish voice "Oh, I'll miss you so much, we're going to be best friends, I can't wait to see you."
"You're just proving my point more and more" said Rex under his voice.
The team then began walking towards the commons area with backpacks as Ruby had a large backpack. They set their stuff down and walked to the stagers they stood in front of Team JNPR.
"Quiet! Quiet please. Professor Ozpin would like to share a few words before we begin" said Glynda calming the students down. Ozpin walked on stage and stood in front of the microphone.
"Today we stand together, united. Mistral. Atlas. Vacuo. Vale. The four Kingdoms of Remnant. On this day, nearly eighty years ago, the largest war in recorded history came to an end. It was a war of ignorance, of greed, and of oppression. A war that was about much more than where borders fell or who traded with whom, but about the very idea of individualism itself. We fought for countless reasons, one of which being the destruction of all forms of art and self-expression. And as you are well aware, that was something many could not stand for. As a result, those who opposed this tyranny began naming their children after one of the core aspects of art itself: color. It was their way to demonstrate that not only would they refuse to tolerate this oppression, but neither were the generations to come. And it was a trend that is held to this very day.
We encourage individuality, expressionism, and unity through diversity. As I have said, today we stand together, united. But this bond cannot exist without effort. Which is why today, while the rest of the world celebrates peace, Huntsmen and Huntresses will work to uphold it. As first year students, you will be tasked with shadowing a professional Huntsman or Huntress on a mission. Some of you may be taken out of the Kingdom for several days. Others may work within the walls for the rest of the week. But no matter which path you choose, remember to be safe, remember your training, and remember to do your very best" said Ozpin as the students clapped and cheered at him.
"This is perfect! All we have to do is shadow a Huntsman working in the southeast" said Ruby.
"Yeah! We'll follow them around by day and give them the slip by night!" Said Yang.
"A plan like that sounds like it could go good or bad" said Rex, not being to sure about the plan.
"Have faith that we can do it" said Weiss.
"I do but these huntsman might be good at noticing when we're gone if they aren't near us" said Rex.
"Let's just focus and find a spot" said Blake.
"Let's check "search and destroy" said Weiss. They gathered around some screens and began looking.
"Here we go! Quadrant 5 needs Grimm cleared out!" Said Rex.
"Well, it's in the southeast. Sounds perfect" said Yang.
Ruby selected it and typed in her team name. However, the screen said "No mission for first years."
"Wonderful!" Said Weiss.
"Any other ideas?" asked Rex.
"We mail ourselves there!" Said ruby.
"Let me rephrase that. Any good and workable ideas" said Rex as ruby grumbled at no one taking her option.
"Well, that's one option" said a voice.
The team turned their heads and saw Ozpin.
"Unfortunately, we determined that the concentration of Grimm was too extreme for first-year students. It seems that particular region is rather popular. In fact, I have the sneaking suspicion that you five will make your way there no matter which job you choose" said Ozpin.
Weiss, Rex, Blake, and Yang glare at Ruby, who nervously rubbed her head saying "Whatever makes you say that?"
I'm still curious how you all found yourself at the docks last semester. I'm interested to know how you really learned about a hideout in the southeast. And I certainly wonder why witnesses reported seeing robots, rose petals, and giant metal fists in a dance club some time ago"
"Um... well..." was all ruby said trying to find a way out of the situation.
"I doubt I'll ever find the exact answers I'm looking for. So how about this: instead of waiting for you all to break the rules, why don't we just bend them?" Said Ozpin as he held his scroll and they saw their name on the broad.
"We won't let you down. Thank you, professor" said ruby.
"Do not thank me for this. Teamwork and persistence have carried you far. But you must understand, the things that await you beyond the protection of the Kingdom will not care. Stay close to your Huntsman at all times, and do exactly as he says. He will be leading you on this mission, and he can have you sent back to Beacon, if he finds your skills to be unsatisfactory. Good luck."
Team RRWBY left the auditorium and were on their way to the airship that will take them to Quadrant 5.
"That wasn't exactly uplifting" said Yang.
"But it's the truth" said Rex.
"It's gonna to be tough, but I know we can do it! Especially if we have Rex with us" said ruby.
"Yea with a strong man on our side, we will definitely win" teased Yang.
"Good grief" said Rex.
"We can do this. We've never backed down before, and we're not going to start now" said Ruby.
"Right" said Blake.
"Besides, it won't only be us out there! We'll be fighting alongside a genuine Huntsman!" Said Rex
"Yeah!" Yelled Yang.
Outside in the Courtyard
The team then found themselves standing in shocked expressions at who they were shadowing.
There stood the most crazy teacher in all of Beacon. He was so quick, its was like he was giving reality the middle finger.
"Why, hello boy and girls! Who's ready to fight for their lives?" Said the crazed Dr Oobleck.
"I can already see this plan going up in flames" said Rex internally as he knew things were going to get crazy now.