The stars falling (RWBY Male Reader X Winter Schnee)

Bargaining chips

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Ozpin- So... Cole, I'm going to ask you some questions, alright?

You stay silent, and glance over your shoulder at Raven and Taiyang.

Ozpin- I'll take your silence as acceptance... Where has the Seventh Dawn research project been moved to?

Cole- No comment.

Ozpin- Very well. What is the combat force of Atlas currently?

Cole- No comment.

Tai- Hey. Answer the questions or the Lieutenant gets it.

You scowl.

Cole- More than enough to handle the smidge of a force you have.

Ozpin- Your confidence is admirable. But we both know that it will take a very long time for Atlas to overcome this war.

Cole- You're making a mistake holding me prisoner. I'm sure right this minute, Ruby and her friends are being brought to the gallows.

Tai- Wait.

Your father walks over and turns you around in the chair.

Tai- What do you mean by that?

Cole- They're in Atlas, you idiot. Qrow, Ruby, Yang, all their friends. They're dead if you lay a damn finger on either of us.

Ozpin- Raven, can you confirm that?

Raven- I don't know. Didn't get into the academy.

Ozpin- Damn it. You know how to cover yourself, Cole. I respect that.

Cole- You hang around national leaders and you learn to have a chip to bargain with.

The headmaster smiles and pushes a mug of coffee towards you.

Ozpin- Last night in the cell must have been cold. Here. Warm up a bit.

Cole- Fuck you and your coffee.

Ozpin- Alright. Your decision...

Tai- Oz, we need to get the girls back.

Ozpin- If they're in Atlas Academy, we won't be able to get them out. Even with Raven's semblance, it'll be impossible.

Tai- Well I'm not going to let my daughters die!

Ozpin- We won't. So long as we keep these two alive.

Raven- Alive physically. But how about we show him a bit of suffering?

Cole- Haven't I suffered enough in this damn family?

Ozpin- You chose to join Atlas. You're the enemy.

Cole- No... you are, Ozpin. The great and wise leader who swore to protect the world. Now look at it. Broke your oath and declared war.

You laugh.

Cole- It's funny. You think you scare me? You think I'll answer any of your questions? I'll die before you get anything from me.

He sighs.

Ozpin- You really have taken after James. So much so that it's worrying. But I do know how to make you talk.

Cole- What, beat me? Cut me? Give it your best. You'll just hear me laugh.

Ozpin- Oh no, not you. Her.

You turn to the elevator as Winter is dragged in. She has cuffs on, and is bruised and bloody.

Cole- Winter!