Team SAFF: A RWBY Story

The Vale Council

The Pylon stood in solemn silence, starkly contrasting the tempest raging within Bleu Falls. After the recent and mysterious display of her unknown power, Bleu had retreated to the confines of her room, locking the door as if seeking refuge from the whirlwind of emotions that enveloped her. Evelynn, standing outside, tried to reach her girlfriend through the barrier of wood and metal.

Evelynn: Bleu, please open the door. (she implored, her voice soft with concern) Let me in. We can talk about what happened.

The only response was the heavy silence that hung in the air, echoing the depths of Bleu's solitude. Desperation etched Evelynn's face as she pleaded with the closed door, her heart aching with the inability to comfort the one she loved.

Meanwhile, Ivan returned to the Pylon after an unsuccessful attempt to locate Bleu's parents. His gaze met Evelynn's, and he could see the worry across her features. 

Ivan: I couldn't find them. Then again, I'm not even sure that Bleu will open the door for them if she won't even let you in.

Evelynn's shoulders slumped, the weight of concern bearing down on her.

Evelynn: She always told me what was bothering her. But now she seems closed off. I don't know how to help her, Ivan.

Ivan: (sighed) We'll figure this out, Evelynn. But for now, we need to give her some space. She'll come around when she's ready to talk.

Evelynn nodded, the lines of worry etched on her face deepening. 

Evelynn: I just hate seeing her like this, and it feels like it's my fault for not trying my hardest. I knew she was having bad dreams, and I thought they would go away eventually. But when I thought I figured it out, it was too late to try and fix it because I still couldn't just tell her.

Ivan placed a comforting hand on Evelynn's shoulder. 

Ivan: You can't blame yourself for what happened out there. If anything, I should have seen that coming. We'll be here for her when she's ready. Sometimes, all we can do is wait and show that we care.

As they stood outside Bleu's closed door, the Pylon seemed to absorb the collective weight of their concerns. Inside the room, Bleu grappled with her own inner turmoil, the shadows of unreleased power and unanswered questions casting a pall over her sanctuary.

Ivan's Scroll starts ringing as he pulls it out to see V's caller ID.

Ivan: (to V) This is Ivan, what's up, V?

V: (voiceover from the Scroll) Ivan, can you come to the council chamber? We need to talk to them about Bleu.

Ivan: Bleu is in her room. If they're afraid of her, then-

V: (voiceover from the Scroll) Ivan, it's not that. Just come to the council chamber, and bring anyone that can help with her defense.

Evelynn looked concerned as Ivan hung up the call. Ivan had the same concerned look on his face and looked through his contacts. He calls Crimson.

Crimson: (voiceover from the Scroll) Hello.

Ivan: Crimson, I need your help. Meet me in the council chamber. I'll explain it to you when I get there.

Crimson: (voiceover from the Scroll) I'll be there shortly.

Ivan hangs up the call and looks back at Evelynn.

Ivan: I'll be back as soon as I sort this out.

Evelynn: I'll be here.

Ivan leaves for the council chamber as the scene cuts to Ivory sitting on her bed while Fang and Mor'du converse with her.