Vader flew upwards, activating the autopilot function. While the rest kept their eyes on the Ace Ops.
Eventually, they cleared the side of Atlas, flying up towards the city.
Ruby: Whoa... It's beautiful up here!
Everybody rushed to the side, seeing the beautifully looking city.
Weiss: Don't let that fool you.
Vader continued piloting until they reached a platform where he set it down slowly.
Qrow: Huh... Atlas Academy.
Vader moved towards the restrained Ace Ops, who all tensed at his presence.
Vader: Stand.
The Ace Ops hesitantly stood, not knowing what Vader was going to do.
They heard a noise, then found their restraints removed. They rubbed their wrists out of confusion.
Vader: I apologize if that was uncomfortable, I could not have you fighting us during the flight. Now...
Vader gestured to the now opened bullhead door.
Vader: Bring us to Ironwood.
The Ace Ops slowly walked out, Vader following behind with the rest of the group.
They strode towards the entrance, Clover opened the door with his clearance and they walked inside.
They walked past several guards, Vader sensing their uneasiness in the force. Vader paid them no attention as they reached an elevator.
As they entered the elevator, it was large enough to fit all of them, thankfully. Vader leaned closer to Ruby, asking her a question.
Vader: Do you still have the relic?
Ruby: Yep.
Vader: Good...
The elevator opened, showing Ironwood and Winter speaking with each other.
Ironwood: I swear if I have to sit through one more of those council meetings...
Ironwood stopped speaking, seeing the Ace Ops enter the room.
Ironwood: Ah, good. You've brought them.
Clover: Sir? You said to bring them in, and we failed that mission.
Ironwood questioned this, but once seeing Vader standing behind them, he understood immediately.
Ironwood: Ah, I guess I wasn't specific about the orders. I just wanted you to bring them in, not arrest them.
The Ace Ops was slightly embarrassed for their mistake, Vader's group relaxed slightly at Ironwood's statement.
Ironwood: Now, if you'll please exit, I will have your next mission sent to you shortly.
The Ace Ops all saluted, and then exited behind them. Leaving Winter, Ironwood, and the rest of Vader's group within.
Ironwood: I apologize for the rough introduction, we got word of a stolen bullhead and sent them to investigate. I assumed it was you, but couldn't take any chances.
Winter: (to Weiss) How could you steal bullhead? Do you know how dangerous that could have been?!
Weiss: We-Uh... well...
Vader: We did not have a choice in the matter.
Ironwood: I got your letter Qrow, I didn't expect you to get here this late though. But now that you're here, I can guarantee that the relic of knowledge will be kept in a safe place.

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