Destiny No More

Chapter 70

Pyrrha had broken the news about her imminent departure to Team CFVY the moment she arrived back in their dorm. Making it clear that she couldn't turn down the mission, not only because it was against Cinder, but because of her new responsibility.

"An Atlesian Specialist?" Coco rolled her eyes. "Sure, why not. You're already the Fall Maiden, Invincible Girl, and the first person to have Magic in like, ever. What's one more title?"

"It's like that one scene from that show with the dragons." Fox sent.

"Ugh, don't remind me." Velvet groaned. "That show was great... until it wasn't."

Pyrrha regarded them curiously. "What show is that?"

"Looks like we know what we're doing before you leave then." Coco stood from her bed and started moving towards the door. "I'll go get some snacks, Yatsu and Fox can get the beds in order. Velvet, find out where we can start watching it. Pyrrha, you're with me."

Everyone did as they were told, the room erupting into an organized chaos just as Pyrrha and Coco stepped back out into the halls.

"I'm sorry it's so short notice."

Coco waved her concern off with a flick of her hand. "It's pretty much par for the course at this point." She sighed heavily as she started walking down the hall in the direction of the common room where they usually got their movie night supplies. "Though, with that new job, I'm guessing you'll be gone more than ever now."

Pyrrha looked down at her chest where she had pinned the small symbol that showed her as a Specialist. To most, it meant nothing, but as she had made her way back towards their dorm room she had passed several Soldiers who had actually saluted her. Something she had exactly no idea what to do with. Thankfully, Winter had been there to explain the proper response. It was awkward, and she had assured her that the men stationed at Beacon would learn to avoid it in time, but until then, they would continue to act accordingly. Funnily enough, they even saluted Qrow, not that he returned the gesture.

"The General assured me that I could stay at Beacon." Pyrrha finally said, attempting to calm Coco's concerns. "I might have a few more missions, but Beacon is still my home."

"Good." Coco nodded as they finally reached their destination. "I think we've all gotten used to having a fifth member on the team. I-we, would hate to see you go."

Pyrrha handed over her credit card for Coco to use, the one linked to an Atlesian Military account, and smiled. "I'm not going anywhere... well, not permanently anyways." She blushed at the correction. "I promise I'll be back."

"Back from where?" Pyrrha jumped at the sudden question, having missed the fact that they weren't alone in the room. Ruby suddenly appearing in front of her, although whether that was through the use of her Semblance or because of how distracted Pyrrha was lately, she didn't know.

"I have another mission coming up." Pyrrha smiled for her friend.

Ruby looked up at her with a flat look. "Again?"

Coco snickered from behind her, but Pyrrha ignored it with practiced ease. "Unfortunately, but I'll be back soon."

"Will you be back for the break?" Ruby asked.

It took Pyrrha a moment to realize what she was referring to. The first quarter of the school year had already passed, and in between the next one was roughly a week long break. She hadn't even noticed it was nearly time. Though, to be fair, her own break had been preceded by the fight at the docks and all the drama that had been Team RWBY. An event that didn't have any reason to occur this time.