Man Or Monster

Leo The Lion

3rd POV

The heroes walk through the quiet academy. Sensing that something's off Qrow and company march to the headmaster's office. Then after kicking open the door they're met with Lionheart who scares them.

Lionheart: "What is wrong with you Qrow!?!"

Qrow: "Why weren't you waiting for us at the gate!?"

He checks his watch.

Lionheart: "Oh dear, it seems time must've slipped past me. Leonardo Lionheart at your service."

Ruby: "Nice to meet you."

Qrow: "We've come to talk to you Leo."

Lionheart: "Please come in."

They're let inside.

Lionheart: "I have to say this' reckless. Even for you."

Qrow: "No reckless is not checking in for ages."

Lionheart: "There wasn't much to check in on since Beacon fell. But since then Mistral's been in shambles. Vale wasn't the only place affected that night. Every kingdom saw what happened. Mistral's territory is the largest in the world. Which means it's far harder to keep it safe. We've lost so many great Huntsmen, most from this very kingdom. And it's just gonna keep getting worse."

Ruby: "What'd you mean?"

Lionheart: "Mistral is still butting heads with Atlas. I don't know what James saw at Beacon but it made some of his bad tendences worse. And to make matters worse is the increasing Grimm attacks."

Jaune: "What?"

Lionheart: "At first it was easy. But then they started increasing their numbers. Pretty soon they overwhelmed our forces. When we were paper thin they just quit. There's no telling what they'll do next but something tells me it won't be anything good."

Qrow: "Ask for more Huntsmen."

Lionheart: "I've tried. But it seems the council doesn't think it's a good enough reason to send in troops when the threat of another great war is on the horizon."

Qrow: "Then let's work together. I'm a professional Huntsman. And these kids aren't exactly push overs."

He places his hand under his chin.

Lionheart: "I could secure the help of any Huntsman or Huntress still within the kingdom."

Qrow: "It's settled then. We're working together."

Lionheart: "I'll get into contact with the Huntsmen."

Qrow: "I'll help. In the meantime we'll be in town. Holler if you need help."

The six Huntsmen leave the academy and to the house. A few days later as the heroes make dinner there's a knock on the door. Y/N leaves to answer it. The second he opens the door he's hugged by two familiar figures.

Yang: "What up Y/N?"

Weiss: "Hello."

Y/N: "Hey guys. How're you?"

Yang: "Fine. Kinda tired from the journey."

Ren: "It's ready."

Y/N: "Shall we?"

Weiss/Yang: "Let's."

The three walk to the kitchen. Ruby then spots her friends swan diving into a hug.

Ruby: "I missed you guys."

Yang: "We missed you too little sis."

Nora: "Let's eat!!!"

They laugh at her antics then each fill a bowl.

Ruby: "You didn't!"

Weiss: "Yep, right in the middle of the party."

Yang: "Please tell me you let that woman have it."

Weiss: "Sadly no. Even though I really wanted to."

Nora: "I don't believe you."

She looks to her side. An iced Borbatusk snorts causing her to jump out of her seat screaming as the others laugh. They then head for the living room where Weiss and Yang are filled in on the plan.

Yang: "So we're gonna help Lionheart defend Haven from a possible large scale Grimm attack?"

Qrow: "Yep. If we don't want another Beacon we'll need to give it our all."

Weiss: "This seems like a tall order. We tried something like this and failed miserably."

Ruby: "It'll be okay Weiss, this time it'll be different. We known all about the attack so we'll be better prepared. We'll win this time."

She smiles putting Weiss at easy.

Ruby: "Plus this time we'll have Y/N on our side."

Yang: "Hate to say this but what's your power?"

He smiles morphing a Creep. This shocks Weiss and Yang to say the least.

Weiss: "Okay, now I'm more confident in our plan."

Y/N chuckles morphing back to normal. The next day Qrow gets a text on his scroll from Lionheart.

Lionheart: "I've got the help. Meet me in the academy."

Qrow: "Well kids, it's time."

They all take a breath preparing themselves for the fight to come.