[ON HIATUS] We're Not Dreaming (Mercury x OC)

Make a Change

Blanche's POV

"Revive Amber?" Ozpin sat up straight. "If there is a way to transfer the stolen power back to her, it would save her," Cinder said with a tremor in her voice. I looked at her in a newfound light, seeing just how far she had come in the two months since she had been caught. She was now willing to truly right her wrongs, and attempt to heal the Maiden she had almost killed. Ozpin's brows furrowed, before he opened up a connection to the CCT Tower. "Call James Ironwood," he commanded. A few moments later, Ironwood's face appeared on the holographic screen,"Professor Ozpin," he seemed quite surprised,"Is there something you need?" "How close is Atlas to creating Aura transfer technology?" Ironwood instantly took on a look of worry,"Why do you ask?"

"I want to transfer the power of the Fall Maiden back to Amber," Cinder stepped up to face Ironwood. Now he looked even more worried,"Miss Fall, as noble as that gesture is, the technology we've been working on has not been cleared for use. While the theory is that it would transfer auras, there could be distastrous consequences-" "I don't care," Cinder cut him off,"I never deserved this power in the first place. If it could save Amber, I have to try." Ironwood looked conflicted, sighing and putting a gloved hand to his face,"Very well. I will have one of my ships send over the equipment needed by airship. Oh and Ozpin, the council has agreed to cancel this year's festival." "James," Ozpin said quickly,"We will have to start evacuating Vale. I have already spoken to the other headmasters and they have agreed to house some of Vale's citizens. Would Atlas be able to as well?" "Of course," Ironwood replied immediately,"I will also supply military escorts and large airbuses." The call ended, and the holographic screen disappeared. Ozpin peered at Cinder over his spectacles,"I'm quite surprised with you Miss Fall. I was not expecting improvements this quickly." He turned,"Blanche and Mercury, please stay. Jaune and Cinder, the two of you may leave."

I sat down on my usual comfortable chair, Mercury squeezing in next to me. "Blanche, after you told me about the possibility of the White Fang in Mountain Glenn, I sent in Qrow to investiagte. I've had reports come in confirming this. I need you two to investigate with Team RWBY, for I suspect sending in just one team may be too little. Two Huntsmen will accompany you." "What about the rest of our teams?" Mercury asked. "I wish for this matter to be kept as quietly as possible, especially since we now know that Adam has been infected with Black Dust and there's the possibility of more people becoming infected. We will need to start evacuating citizens from Vale, because this is the most likely place to get attacked first."

"Mountain Glenn's original train tunnels lead to downtown Vale, which means we should evacuate that area today," I pulled up a map of Vale and zoomed in,"Even though this tunnel has been sealed, a hard ramming or a large bomb will instantly open that up." Ozpin started typing away at a holographic keyboard, instantly sending messages to all who lived in downtown Vale to pack their things and prepare for evacuation. "That is all," Ozpin sighed,"The two of you should go and get some rest. Your mission begins in a week, but Beacon's dance is in two days, so you should enjoy that first," he smiled softly at us. The elevator dinged, and to our surprise, Weiss walked in. "Ah Miss Schnee, please come and have a seat. I have some questions I would like to ask you," we heard Ozpin say as the elevator doors closed behind us.

Time Skip (Mercury's POV)

It was now the day before the dance, and Blanche had decided to take me outfit shopping for the day. Since I didn't have a tuxedo and she didn't have a dress, she thought it would be a good idea to get everyone together and prepare. Currently, we were in a small boutique that offered a wide range of both men's and women's formal wear. RWBY and JNPR had decided to come with us when they heard of our plans (they didn't have outfits either), doubling the amount of people and making the shop feel quite cramped. JNPR had found their outfits first, and my team had found our outfits next. I had wanted to get a tuxedo with orange accents but Blanche had swatted it out of my hands, muttering curses like the clothing offended her. In the end she picked out a simple charcoal tuxedo with a silver striped tie. I had to admit it did look quite nice.