Ruby gazed out the window of the police airship as it flew over Mantle, then turned and looked at her friends. Nora chewed at the bolas restraining her wrists, while everyone else sat silently, the only sounds being Nora's growling and the muffled chattering of the guards piloting the ship.
Ruby: Where do you think they're taking us?
Qrow: I'm gonna go with jail.
Jaune: I still can't believe that fishing pole guy took us out like it was nothing.
Maira: And don't forget that giant rabbit.
Byleth: That was unexpected.
Azura: She could transform just like that woman in Haven with the wings.
Weiss: Welcome to Atlas. Those were Ironwood's Ace Operatives.
An unfamiliar man sitting with the group finally spoke up.
???: Hmm? You guys had a run-in with the Ace-Ops? Ironwood must really have a bone to pick with you.
Weiss: *rolls her eyes* They're not that big of a deal.
???: Not that big of a deal!? The Ace-Ops are the elite-of-elite military Huntsmen and Ironwood's personal attack dogs.
Nora: So they got you too, huh?
???: Pfft! I wouldn't let myself get caught by them. I'm here because I've been speaking out against Atlas' exploitation of Mantle, and General Ironwood is trying to silence me.
The pilot who was piloting the transport listened to the whole conversation. He then turned his head and looked through the fenced window that devided the cab from the prisoner hold.
Pilot: You threw a brick at her ship!
???: *proud* It's worth it if it gets people talking about our cause!
The pilot sighed in annoyance and looked forward.
Blake: "Our cause"?
???: Yes, the fight for better conditions in Mantle! Lead by the charismatic, talented, lovely Robyn Hill and her Happy Huntresses!
The main pilot had enough of this. He pressed a button, causing the soundproof window between the cab and the back of the ship to begin slowly closing. The man noticed this, stood up and began frantically shouting to the window so the guards could hear him.
???: They were all top Atlas Academy graduates, who could've signed up for the military, but Robyn and the Huntresses chose to stay in Mantle. She's gunning for a seat on the Kingdom's council, *hops like crazy* and when she gets it, she's gonna put an end to Ironwood's tyranny!
Oscar: Happy... Huntresses?
Yang: Is that their real name?
Maira: If so. That sounds... childish.
Weiss: Don't you think "tyranny's" a little dramatic?
The turned around to respond and looked surprised upon realizing who had just spoken.
???: Easy to say for a Schnee heiress, living comfortably up in Atlas.
Weiss: *sighs sadly* Not anymore.
The airship finally made it up to the City of Atlas, and Ruby looked out at the city in awe, while Nora was once again chewing her restraints. Maira who was already irritated, grabbed her wrists and pulled her arms down.
Maira: *annoyed* Would you finally stop!? *lets Nora's wrists go*
Ruby: Whoa, it's gorgeous up here!
Ruby's comment caused Jaune and Nora to leave their seats and looked out the window with her.
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A new dawn in Remnant: Volume 7
FanficOur heroes have finally made it to Atlas, but are they truly as safe as they'd hoped? This shining city in the clouds may be a beacon of hope for Remnant, but it casts a dark shadow...
