The Wolf, The Lion, and The Dragon - (Vol.3)

Ch.6 Fall

Brisa's Pov

Qrow: "But won't that be-"

Just then, a chirping beep sounds repeatedly. Ozpin turns to his side to see a hollow message "Access Requested" on his desk.

Ozpin: "Well, it appears our candidate has arrived early... And before Glynda and James, it seems. Or even before Brisa."

Qrow: "Then I'll wait at the back of the room out of sight."

Qrow stated as he moved away from Ozpin's desk. Moments later, Pyrrha arrived in Ozpin's office.

Ozpin: "Thank you for coming Miss Nikos... Please take a seat."

Pyrrha: "Thank you, Professor."

Pyrrha was more than happy to accept the Headmaster's offer as she sat down. Ozpin rested his cane to the side of his desk as he sat down before he spoke.

Ozpin: "I'm been informed that you'll be taking part in the singles round. Well, it comes as no surprise that they've chosen you to move on to the final round of the tournament. Your performance was exemplary."

Pyrrha: "Thank you, Professor Ozpin, but I would have never made it this far without my teammates."

Pyrrha humbly responded to Professor Ozpin's compliments.

Qrow: "Personally, I think it's the other way around."

Qrow suddenly spoke out from his hidden position, with him leaning on a pillar with his arms crossed. Pyrrha turns around and gets up from her chair, trying to be formal...

Pyrrha: "I'm sorry, but I don't believe we've been introduced."

???: "His name is Qrow."

They all turned towards the sudden sound of a voice to see me stepping out of the elevator.

Pyrrha: "Brisa?"

Brisa: "You called for me, professor?"

Ozpin: "Indeed I did, Ms Lycandra, but I'll get right back to the reason why I called you here. So, Qrow is also a trusted colleague of mine."

Pyrrha turned towards me in confusion, but I just shrugged my shoulders. She remained silent for another moment before turning back to face Professor Ozpin.

Pyrrha: "Professor, if you don't mind me asking, why have you called me here?"

Ozpin smiled as he answered Pyrrha's question.

Ozpin: "Tell me, Miss Nikos... What is your favourite fairy tale?"

Professor Ozpin's sudden question confused Pyrrha as she struggled to respond. I lightly bowed my head for knowing where this was going.

Pyrrha: "I'm... sorry?"

Ozpin: "Fairy tales, stories from your childhood. Surely you must remember some of them."

Pyrrha: "Well, there's The Tale of The Two Brothers, The Shallow Sea, The Girl in the Tower."

Pyrrha started to list off several fairy tale stories she was told as a child before Professor Ozpin asked her if she remembered this particular one.

Ozpin: "What about The Story of the Seasons?"

Pyrrha smiled as she easily remembered that story and began to tell the three men in the room of the version she was told growing up.

Pyrrha: "Well, of course! A callous old man, who refuses to leave his home, is visited by four travelling 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 the days. Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall. The four maidens. My mother loves that story."