Beautiful Roses (RoseGarden)

Chapter 9: Let's Just Be Together

We were greeted by Professor Ironwood and I wanted to gulp in fear. But Ozpin's soul kept me strong against him.

"What are you doing here?" He asks in his stern voice.

'Ozpin, help me out here.' I begged him.

'Just talk to him, convince him to talk to everyone alone.'

'I-I can't do this!'

'Oscar, believe in yourself. I trust you can do this.'

'Why can't you take over-'

'It would be weird for James Ironwood to be speaking and following what a young huntsman in training.'

'Do I have to?'

'Oscar, you have to do this. I trust you.'

I take a deep breath before answering him. "Mr. Ironwood, sir."

"Who are you?" He asked, adjusting his bow-tie. "I will not ask again."

"My name is Oscar Pine and I'm training to be a huntsman."

His gaze looks behind me and I look where he was looking at. Ozpin's staff... "Ozpin?" He asked, clearing his throat. "What do you want? The borders closed-"

"Please sir, can we talk in your office?" I asked, hoping for the others to get out before we get there.

"Sure. Follow me."

We follow him inside his office, and it wasn't much of a surprise. It was painted white with painted photos of fields of ice and snow forests. A chandelier was hanging above his desk, glowing faintly. No one was in view, so they managed to leave in time. Thank goodness. Ironwood takes a seat.

"Go on, sit down." We do what he asked, taking a seat in front of him. "Now, tell me, how did you get here? Borders are closed and you shouldn't be able to get in."

"With a due respect, we sneaked in. It was the only way to get in here and to manage to talk to you. Please-"

He holds his hand in front of me, "You were desperate enough to sneak in. What of Ozpin?"

"My soul is his as well."

Ironwood sighs, "Ozpin... he's so young..."

"Mr. Ironwood?" Ruby speaks up. "Can I talk please?"

"Go ahead, Miss Rose."

"We came here for a reason and we're not going to leave until you help us. Please. Listen to us."

"Miss Rose-"

"Professor Ironwood, we have the relic of Haven."

Fear clouded his eyes as he leaned back in surprise. "H-Haven?" He shakes his head in disbelief. "How is this possible?"

"It was because of Leonardo Lionheart, Ironwood. He was a coward and he bowed down to Salem." I wasn't going to hold back the truth. This burst of energy flowed throughout my body, giving me the strength to keep fighting. "We managed to rescue it and we want you to have the Winter Maiden to unlock this relic's vault and to put Haven's relic there as well."

"Oscar, you're putting way to much pressure on our Winter Maiden."

"I know, but please, we need to protect this relic. She's going to be in charge of two relics-"

"She's burden enough by protecting only one relic. I cannot-"

I stood up, empathizing my words. "James Ironwood. We're asking you to help protect this relic, Salem will stop at nothing-"