Ironwood has declared martial law and Teams RWBY, JNR, RCST, CRSL, Qrow, Oscar, Akaruime, Penny, Nicky and Lucifer have been deemed as refugees to Atlas. Now with Salem arriving at Atlas onboard the Grimm Whale known as Monstra, our protagonists mus...
Within the throne room of Monstra, Salem sat on her throne, with the Hound sitting on one side of it and Malak standing in his knightly pose with Talon on his shoulder, on the other side. In front of her, Hazel, Tyrian, Cinder and Mercury kneeled with Oscar, who had a black eye, some dried blood on his face and a massive charred patch on his chest from the torture he sustained, being forced to kneel; When he saw Malak, his eyes widen.
Oscar telepathically: I-Is that Malak the Hunter...!?
Ozpin telepathically: Yes, it is... But he looks much more fierce than I last remembered... What happened to you, Malak...?
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Emerald and Sora kneeled of to the side. Salem then stood up and walked in front of Cinder before making her way towards Tyrian.
Salem: We have good news. Tyrian has heard from our dear colleague, Watts. Although he remains in captivity, it seems like he has worked with Ironwood to gain some control over the puppet masquerading as the Winter Maiden. I suppose he remains useful after all.
She gently placed her hand on Tyrian's head, causing him to hold up the scroll. She then turned to Cinder with a frown.
Salem: Speaking of which... Cinder.
Suddenly, Cinder's Grimm arm began to hiss and let off smoke as she cried out in pain. Then, Malak moved forwards towards her, and pointed his upgraded sword to her chin, it letting off an ominous aura, causing her to widen her eyes in fear.
Salem: You chose to disobey my specific instructions just to fail again...
Malak: Truly pitiful... I knew you weren't worthy of those powers... The moment you fail again, I will cut you down with no hesitation.
Cinder sweat dropped out of fear but Salem put her hand on her son's arm, lowering his sword.
Salem: But... I've realized, it's all my fault. *looks at Cinder* You've fought your whole life unwaveringly for what you want and here I am, holding you back instead of lifting you up.
She held her hand out to Cinder who reluctantly rested her Grimm hand on it.
Salem: You deserve so much more than I've given you. Go to Atlas, recover Watts. He can lead you to the girl.
The Hound approached Cinder and began to sniff her, causing her to tense up as Malak sheathed his sword and walked up to her.
Salem: Whether you or my Hound can get to her first, you will finally have the Winter Maiden's power, and I will have my Staff. *looks at Malak* But of course, Malak will be accompanying you.
Cinder: W-What...?
Salem: He will only be there to make sure your task goes smoothly, so he will NOT interfere with your intentions.
