Sun: Finally, she speaks! Nearly two days and you gave me nothing but small talk and weird looks!
Blake gives Sun a firm look
Sun: Yeah, like that.
Blake: Sun... Are you familiar with the White Fang?
Sun: Of course! I don't think there's a Faunus on the planet who hasn't heard of them. Stupid, holier-than-thou creeps that use force to get whatever they want. Bunch of freaks, if you ask me!
Blake: I was once a member of the White Fang.
Sun starts choking on his drink.
Reader: As was I.
Sun: Wait a minute, you were a member of the White Fang?!
Blake: That's right. I was a member for most of my life, actually. You could almost say I was born into it... Back then, things were different. In the ashes of war, the White Fang was meant to be a symbol of peace and unity between Humans and the Faunus.
Reader: Of course, despite being promised equality, the Faunus were subjected to discrimination and hate. Humanity still thought of us as lesser beings. And so, the White Fang rose up as the voice of our people.
Blake: I was at the front of every rally. I took part in every boycott. I actually thought we were making a difference. But I was just a youthful optimist.
Reader: Then, five years ago, our leader stepped down, and a new one took his place. A new leader, with a new way of thinking.
Blake: Suddenly, our peaceful protests were being replaced with organized attacks. We were setting fire to shops that refused to serve us, hijacking cargo from companies that used Faunus labor. And the worst part was, it was working. We were being treated like equals. But not out of respect... out of fear. So, I left. I decided I no longer wanted to use my skills to aid in their violence, and instead, I would dedicate my life to becoming a Huntress. So here I am: a criminal hiding in plain view, all with the help of a little black bow.
Reader: I left not long after her.
Sun: So... have you told your friends any of this?
Reader: It came out in an argument with one of her teammates.
Blake: H-How did you know?
Reader: I was standing outside your dorm.
-Time Skip-
Sun: So, what's the plan now?
Blake: I still don't believe the White Fang is behind these robberies. They've never needed that much Dust before.
Sun: What if they did? I mean... the only way to prove that they didn't do it, is to go to the place where they would most likely go to if they were to do it, and not find them there! Right?
Blake: The only thing is, I've no idea where that would be.
Sun: Well, while I was on the ship, I heard some guys talking about offloading a huge shipment of Dust coming in from Atlas.
Blake: How huge?
Sun: Huge. Big Schnee Company freighter.
Blake: You're sure?
-Time Skip-
Sun: Did I miss anything?
Blake: Not really. They've offloaded the crates from the boat. Now they're just sitting there.
Sun: Cool. I stole you some food!
Blake: Do you always break the law without giving a second thought?
Sun: Hey, weren't you in a cult or something?
Blake glares angrily at him.
Sun: Okay, too soon!
Reader: Definitely, too soon.
Just as he says this, the winds blows all around them, and they look up to see a Bullhead's searchlights flashing around for a landing spot, descending in the middle of the cargo containers and extending a ramp for a black hooded individual with a metallic fanged mask to come out of.
Blake: Oh no...
Sun: Is that them?
Blake: Yes... It's them.
White Fang Soldier: All right, grab the tow cables!
Sun: You really didn't think they were behind it, did you?
Blake: No. I think deep down I knew. I just didn't want to be right.
Torchwick: Hey! What's the holdup!?We're not exactly the most inconspicuous bunch of thieves at the moment, so why don't you animals try to pick up the pace?
Blake: This isn't right. The White Fang would never work with a Human. Especially not one like that.
Sun: Hey, what are you doing?!
Reader: Sun, she knows what she's doing.
You watch Blake fall to the ground in a crouch, then continue on to hide behind one of the containers, peeking around the corner to see Torchwick berate a White Fang member holding a coil of rope.
Torchwick: No, you idiot! This isn't a leash!
Blake runs to Torchwick and puts Gambal Shroud up to his neck.
Torchwick: What the- Oh, for f-
Blake: Nobody move!
You watch as the White Fang soldiers ready their guns and equip their swords in response.
Torchwick: Whoa! Take it easy there, little lady.
As the White Fang closes in on her, an a barrage of arrows lands in front of them, stopping them. You jump down and land in between the soldiers and Blake. You take of your hat as Blake takes off her bow.
Reader: Brothers of the White Fang! Why are you aiding this scum?
The White Fang members lower their weapons a little at this development, unsure of what to do, when Torchwick laughs.
Torchwick: Oh, kids, didn't you get the memo?
Reader: What are you talking about?
Torchwick: The White Fang and I are going in on a joint business venture together!
Blake: Tell me what it is or I'll put an end to your little operation.
Suddenly, the air is filled with more turbines blowing the wind wildly around the holdup.
Torchwick: I wouldn't exactly call it a little operation...
You turn to see two more Bullheads hovering above the heist, and as Blake watches in horror and you glare at them, Torchwick smiles and manages to fire his cane at Blake's feet, resulting in a large explosion. Blake, dazed but relatively unhurt on the ground, quickly rolls and runs out of the way of Torchwick's continued attacks, flaming missiles destroying cargo behind her as she retreats behind more containers.
Torchwick: Here, kitty, kitty, kitty...
Sun leaps from the container above Torchwick and drops down on the criminal's face feet-first, rolling up and readying himself to fight.
Sun: Leave her alone!
You watch as the Bullheads open to let more White Fang members descend on the scene, standing by Torchwick as he gets up and surrounding Sun.
Torchwick: You're not the brightest banana in the bunch, are you, kid?
With that said, the White Fang charge at the monkey Faunus, but he manages to dodge slashes and get some of the soldiers with his fists and kicks until he rolls out of the way, pulling out a collapsible red staff. He quickly uses this to beat down on each opponent that nears him, falling each one in a single flaming blow when he twirls, even creating a scorching shockwave to beat the last of them.
Blake peers around the corner of the container to watch Sun jump around and beat more White Fang soldiers, causing one to fly over Torchwick's head. The crime boss growls in annoyance and aims his cane at Sun, firing a shot that he defends himself from just when Blake leaps into the action.
Blake: He's mine!
Blake goes in close and becomes a blur of afterimages as she slashes both blades at Torchwick, who backs away and deflects each would-be blow with his cane at unbelievable speeds. Blake continues to dash, hop over, and slide around Torchwick to try and find a weak spot, but her enemy, while barely deflecting the attacks, lands a few hits on Blake until one final beating with his cane causes her to go down.
Reader: BLAKE!
Just as Torchwick deals with one opponent, Sun appears right behind her and disconnects his staff in two spinning circles of flame-firing shotgun nunchucks that only slow down once to show the audience what they are before becoming twin arcs of offense again. Sun swings each gun at Torchwick while firing everything he as at him, but even with the rapid series of shots and flying bullets, Torchwick manages to defend himself against every bullet and hit until a millisecond-long pause allows Blake to get a slash in and knock him back.On his back, Torchwick notices a container hanging by a crane right above the two warriors, and gets up to fire his cane at its supports. Blake leaps behind it, but Sun barely misses when he jumps forward, ending up right below the nozzle of Torchwick's cane. Just as he's about to fire, his and Sun's attention are drawn to a familiar voice.
Ruby: Hey!
You turn to see Ruby on the rooftop overlooking them, Crescent Rose extended and ready for action.
Reader: It's about time, Rose!
Torchwick: Well, hello, Red! Isn't it past your bedtime?
Penny: Ruby, are these people your friends?
Ruby: Penny, get back!
Torchwick snarls and fires his cane at Ruby, launching her back from the explosion's force and sending her scythe flying away.
Ruby: AAAAAH!
Reader: RUBY!
You watch as Penny turns her head toward the criminal and glares at him, walking forward while Ruby tries to get back up. You run over to Ruby and help her get up.
Ruby: Penny, wait! Stop!
Penny: Don't worry, Ruby. I'm combat ready!
You watch as her backpack mechanically opens up, and from it, emerges a single sword that extends and splits into several blades hovering over Penny's back. Leaping from the rooftop with the weapons acting as wings, she sends three of her swords to knock two White Fang soldiers down before even landing on the ground, where she proceeds to fling the swords at one enemy, impale another to a wall, create a barrier of spinning steel against a running attack, leaping over a goon with her swords in tow, and finally making a wheel that she throws to knock multiple Faunus off their feet.
Sun: Whoa!
Three Bullheads come from the skies and open fire on the battle, but Penny merely forms a shield and launches two of her swords into the wall behind her, which in turn pull their wielder back with their strings. When her swords swirl around her again, she commands them to open their points and build up a large glowing ball of green light. With a punching action, several bright lasers crack the pavement when they fire at the transports and slice each one in half, causing several of the White Fang members inside to fall and letting Ruby watch as Bullheads fall in pieces behind her.
Stunned, she turns back to Penny as she aims her swords at the remaining Bullheads holding the crate of Dust and pulls back on their wires, tugging the aircraft with them.
Ruby: Whoa... How is she doing that?
Seeing the Bullhead's flight fall under Penny's control, Torchwick grimaces and turns to run towards the last transport. You turn and transform your bow into a gold-played spear and throw it at him, ripping his jacket.
Torchwick: Oh, come on! I just had this thing cleaned!
Penny, after her large green pupils dilate for a second, pulls with all her might on the strings, and the aircraft crashes into a stack of crates, causing an explosion as a result.
Torchwick: These kids just keep getting weirder...
You watch as Torchwick jumps onto the last Bullhead and flies away.
Reader: Is anybody hurt?
-Time Skip-
A handful of police cars are at the docks, where Ruby, Blake, Sun, and Penny are sitting on boxes in silence. That is, until Weiss and Yang appear on the scene.
You turn and glare at Weiss and she takes a step back.
Ruby: Look Weiss, it's not what you think, she explained the whole thing. See, she doesn't actually have a bow, she has kitty ears and they're actually kind of cute...
Blake: Weiss, I want you to know that I'm no longer associated with the White Fang. Back when I was with the-
Weiss: Stop! Do you have any idea of how long we've been searching for you? Twelve hours. That means I've had twelve hours to think about this. And in that twelve hours, I've decided...
Yang, Sun, and Ruby look on worried as you glare at her.
Weiss: I don't care.
Blake: You don't care?
Weiss: You said you're not one of them anymore, right?
Blake: No, I-I haven't been since I was younger-
Weiss: Ah-bah-bah-bah-bah! I don't want to hear it. All I want to know is that the next time something this big comes up... you'll come to your teammates. And not some...
She looks at Sun behind her as she catches herself.
Weiss: Someone else.
Blake: Of course.
Weiss: And you.
You turn and look at her.
Weiss: I guess I overreacted-
Reader: OVERREACTED?! OVERREACTED?! DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA WHAT IT IS LIKE TO HAVE TO CONSTANTLY BE LOOKING OVER YOUR BACK JUST TO MAKE SURE NOBODY IS COMING TO ATTACK YOU?! TO BE SURROUNDED BY PEOPLE WHO LOOK AT YOU LIKE A FREAK?! LIKE YOU'RE NOT EVEN A PERSON?! THE NEXT TIME I HEAR YOU TALKING ABOUT THE FAUNUS LIKE THAT, I. Will. Kill. You. Understand, little girl?
Weiss: Y-Yes. I know that I overreacted when I heard about the detectives. I immediately assumed that a Faunus had commuted the crime without any reason to assume such. For that, I'm sorry, Y/N.
Reader: Apology accepted, just don't EVER do it again, Ice Queen.
Weiss: Got it.
Ruby: Yeah! Team RWBY is back together!
Weiss: I'm still not quite sure about how I feel about you!
Ruby: Hey, wait a minute... Where's Penny?
You sniff the air and turn towards a black limo.
Penny's Driver: You should know better than to go running around in a strange city.
Penny: I know, sir.
Penny's Driver: Penny, your time will come...
Meanwhile, Ozpin is seen holding a scroll showing a "LIVE FEED" of Ruby at the docks. He closes the video and opens up a communication with Qrow, whose team name and other information is left blank and his only message is: "QUEEN HAS PAWNS."
Ozpin: Hmmm...
