RWBY : Shattered Ego

Chapter 31 : Intervention

Weiss was indeed right in saying that. Just as soon as the group of huntsmans and Oscar were trying their luck, the gate was closed on them by two over the top Nubuck guards. The two opposing groups keep bantering back and forth with each other to no end, only until that Cordovin- the special operative had gotten one more victory against these 'foolish' children. Weiss simply sighs in boredom, once again only observing most of the event but still spoke when she felt something was out of line. Meanwhile Ruby who had turned to face her partner was a bit disoriented as to what to do next and is asking some assistance from her.

"We'll go back for now." Was all Weiss said, prompting them to almost do exactly that before an idea had sparked. "We still haven't visited Pyrrha yet, have we." Hearing this, most of them were lighten up in spirit. Even Jaune who had been bothered by his own mind had seemed more uplifted. Perhaps he and Pyrrha did have a one on one deep conversation, lucky him. This feeling Weiss felt, she had almost forgotten it till this day. Why does Jaune and Pyrrha finally being a thing would plague her mind? "Keep it sly as a snake, my love." An echo within reminded her. The heiress shrugged it off moment's after without showing it on her face.

The old Qrow was about to leave when Ruby had spotted him. She was about to go after him but was stopped by Weiss, saying he would be back at the house eventually within that day. Just when they thought of going to Pyrrha's, one of their scroll had dinged. All eyes were on Jaune that moment. Checking what message had been sent, he smiled with glee. "Hey guys! Pyrrha is at Saffron's place right now!" Jaune beemed excitedly, Weiss in return had almost contorted her face but was only seen so much as a twitch of an eye though she disguises it blinking instead.

Nevermind that, if Pyrrha is at Saffron's house then the knowing team would have to tell the others eventually of what they have just found- or what they were told from Weiss herself. Great, more people to be untrusting of her. If it were only Ozpin, she could have orchestrated from the shadows... Weiss sigh.

The heiress turns to her friends whose faces were lit with energy. If only she could keep everything as peaceful as can be, but something can't be kept hidden for long. Weiss would need them to understand, that is the only way to make sure no more unneeded variables were made.

Once everyone is back at the house, minus Qrow, team RWBY were ecstatic to finally be reunited with one more member of team JNPR. Everyone was catching up to date of what had happened carefully without saying much of the negative sides. From time to time the champion girl would bat a glance at the heiress. Whether it'd be from the guilt of their last meeting- ah that's probably it.

Just when thoughts were done, the red head spoke. "Weiss." She spoke softly, prompting others into silence as to what Pyrrha was going to say. "Thank you." She smiled. The heiress returns the gesture with an acknowledging nod.

"So uh, what should we do now?" Jaune asked aloud. Nora was still energetic and thought that with Ozpin now with them on this they'll be in Atlas in no time. "Oh boy, here we go." The weight of the pressure had dawned on team RWBY and so they explained. Miserably expected, Jaune had punched a wall- breaking it. Nora was beside Blake and Pyrrha with both hands on her head, staring down at the carpet. Meanwhile Ren was leaning against the staircase. The blonde went on saying how everything they had done was for nothing and frankly, it seemingly does.

Absentmindedness, a plague that clouds the heiress' mind from time to time. It can happen at crucial moments and right now, it is one of them. Being unfocused as the scenes just pass her by, the numbness flow she rides was interrupted when Weiss saw the tall blonde boy menacingly made his way towards Oscar. Realizing the situation at hand, Weiss had stepped in between Jaune and the boy without saying a word.

"-and you knew." Jaune stood there with both hands turned to fists, glaring at both the heiress he thought could be trusted and the boy who he deems a vague. Weiss said without flinching. "Jaune, I advise you. Stand down." But the blonde didn't listen. Damnit! He's worse to deal with than Yang. Never in Weiss' life have she ever thought she'd say this.