Missouri's Journey through the Multiverse (revamp)

RWBY V3 E3: Second Round

General POV

Picking up where we left off Ozpin's group alongside Team MDAY were discussing what exactly to do next as the tournament continued in the background. Missouri, Yamato, and Doc had been dragged along but were now confused as the topic slowly drifted off of them.

Ironwood: She isn't going to wait for the rest of Beacon to catch up, no she's going to strike when we are most vulnerable, she has already attempted to strike what with the Breach incident and the attempted hacking of the CCT.

Glynda: "Still, this is the best way to do this, any other way and she will win."

Missouri: "Hold on," he said, speaking up, "who's she?'

Alex: "Um.....no one...?"

Yamato: "Wow, really Alex?"

Winter was about to say something but the General silenced her.

Ironwood: "We shall talk more about this at a later date, go to your sister for now."

Winter: "But..." the General gives her a stern look before she nods, "yes sir."

Winter walked off to the elevator and left the office. Now the 8 others in the room were alone Ozpin spoke up.

Ozpin: "Tell us, what're your favorite fairy tales?"

Missouri: "Um......I remember the Fable of the 'Tortoise and the Hare' from where I'm from" he said recalling a little boy being told that tale on his bridge when he was compared to an LCS in terms of speed.

Yamato: "I wasn't told any fairy tales when I was younger."

Doc: "Honestly, I forgot all the tales from my childhood for many reasons."

Ozpin: "Well, I have a tale for you to hear." he said, intrigued the trio who hadn't yet learned of her leaned in to listen, "A callous old man, who refuses to leave his home, is visited by four traveling sisters. The first understands his reclusive nature and urges him to use his time in solitude to reflect and meditate. The second brings him fruits and flowers, tending to his crops and revitalizing his garden. The third warms the man's heart, convincing him to step outside and embrace the world around him. And the fourth and final sister begs him to look at all that he has, and be thankful. In return for their kindness, the man grants the maidens incredible powers, so that they may continue to help others all over the world. They graciously accept, and promise to share their gifts with the people of Remnant 'til the end of days. Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall; the four maidens. It's been around since I was a boy and it was one of my favorites."

Missouri: "That is a good story, though I'd consider that more a myth than a Fairy Tale." 

Ozpin: "Well, would you believe me if I said it was real?"

A beat of silence filled the room......it was then interrupted by Yamato.

Yamato: "Huh?! You can't possibly expect us to believe that!"

Alex: "Yamato," he said, gaining everyone's attention, "he's telling the truth."

Yamato: "You knew? You knew this whole time and didn't tell us?!"

Alex: "Hey, it was a similar situation to your workers," he exclaimed, "I was sworn to secrecy by the Professors."

Missouri: "How...long, have you been keeping this from us?" he said, breaking the silence with a slightly betrayed expression on his face....I mean he knew why Montana did it but he still couldn't help but feel hurt that he wasn't told about this.