Chapter 48: Next Pawn

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*Y/n POV*

I landed in Emerald Forest, my Balance Breaker disappearing and Ophis getting off my back. A few minute later, the Bullhead landed nearby, everyone coming out.

I was tackled into a hug by the girls, falling to the ground.

"Y/n, we were so worried about you!" Yang yelled.

"What the hell were you thinking?!" Raynare yelled.

"Girls, please!" I said, "Give me some space!"

When they had all gotten off of me, and I had answered all their questions, I turned towards Roman and Neo, who were talking. Well, he was talking, she was making a lot of hand gestures.

I  walked over and they turned to me, as I stood in front of them.

"Congratulations, Roman," I said, "You're a free man again."

"Yes, thanks to you," He said, putting out his hand, "Thank you."

"You're welcome." I shook his hand.

When we both let go, we were silent for a moment.

"So, what now?" I asked.

"I'll probably have to go on the run," He said, "Atlas will be after my head."

"True."

I looked to Neo, whose head hung sadly. I felt my heart sting, and began to weigh my options. Funus appeared and landed on my shoulder, and I came up with a decision.

"Will you both give me a moment?" I asked, "Funus, we need to talk."

I walked off into the forest, and Funus perched on a branch across from me.

"What is it partner?"

"I think I figured out my next peerage member."

"Who?"

"Roman Torchwick. He's a good fighter, and having a thief with us can be helpful. He's also smart. Not to mention the fact that he and Neo are close."

"I trust your instincts, I'll agree partner."

"Good, we're in agreement."

He perched back on my shoulder, and we walked back out to Neo and Roman.

"Roman, I would like to make a deal," I said, "Join my peerage, and I'll be able to save you from Atlas. You'll also be with Neo and everyone else here."

I notice Neo smile, surprised. But Torchwick just seemed confused.

"What's a peerage?"

[Timeskip]

After I had explained everything to him, from devils to the Gremory clan. He scratched his chin, and asked me.

"So if I join, I'll become a devil, and your servant?"

"Yep. What do you say?"

He looked at me, then at the group behind me, and then at Neo, who had a pleading face. Her cuteness was slowly killing my heart, and I could imagine it's doing the same to him. He sighed and looked back to me.

"I accept."

I smiled, and held out my hand. One of my two remaining pawns appeared, and he took it. It began to glow, and then disappeared.

"Welcome to the peerage."

He was tackled into a hug by Neo. They hugged for a moment, and then Neo turned to me. She jumped up and hugged me, tackling me back to the ground.

"Dammit, why am I always getting tackled!?"

I returned the hug, and then I felt Neo press her lips to my cheek. I could feel the other girls get angry, and Neo wouldn't let go.

"Y/n," Ravel said angrily, "We need to leave."

"You're right," I said, "Everyone on the Bullhead. I'll handle everything with Ozpin."

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