RWBY: Faith Restored (Book 1)

The City of Lost Dreams

There was a time long ago where cooperation was possible. A city created by Atlas and Vale was one such idea of cooperation but it would become a failure due to Grimm. After its destruction, Grimm activity spiked and Mountain Glenn was remembered as a failed experiment and a reminder to everyone, the Grimm are capable of destroying anything in their path. Dracula read through the story and he thought 'How many Mountain Glenns was I responsible for?'

Dracula looked at the holograph of Mountain Glenn while in Ozpin's office which sat upon the highest tower while General Ironwood spoke "Well, thanks to Professor Tepes' information, we know they're in the Southeast. I'll have my infantry start scanning the area for White Fang." Glynda was rather annoyed at Ironwood's methods and exclaimed "Must everything be a show of strength with you James!? It is always a competition of measuring di-" "Glynda!" Ozpin spoke sternly and Glynda muttered "It's true though..."

Dracula continued scanning the abandon buildings before speaking "They wouldn't be there." General Ironwood looked at the King before exclaiming "What're you saying? You were the one who brought us this information! Now you're saying they aren't there?" Dracula glared at James before standing up, his height again, reigning supreme over everyone else. He spoke "I am simply saying. They wouldn't be in a Grimm infested environment. Unless they truly wish to risk their own brothers and sister's safety. No no... That's why Roman told us a train was ramming Vale... The inside..." Dracula took a closer look at hologram. "Of course... They are operating underneath the abandon cities."

Dracula looked at Ozpin "The train that Roman spoke of will ram Vale during the Vytal Tournament. Specifically, the third and final round." General Ironwood then interjected "But how do we truly know Roman was telling the truth? He's a thief. A schemer. We can't trust a word he says." Dracula looked at James and spoke "You're a General. So if there's not a clear indication, do you send all your troops or scouts to see if the information checks out?"

General looked at Ozpin then at Dracula and asked "Alright. What do you propose?" Dracula looked out the window to see the sun shine on him which caused his skin to smoke and burn. He hissed and moved closer to the shade. He spoke "Me and team RWBY will enter Mountain Glenn and scout around to find the entrance to the inside of the city and only then, will we discover if the scheming rat's information is real."

Glynda glared at Dracula "Absolutely not! I will not have you endangering any of my students! Much less a first year team!" Dracula glared back at the Deputy, but before Dracula could say anything, Ozpin spoke "Let him go, Glynda. I trust he'll make sure the team returns unharmed." Glynda looked at the Headmaster with shock before sighing and taking her glasses off. Her wariness showing. Dracula released his gaze a bit and spoke "I swear upon my life, I will look after them." Glynda sighed then General Ironwood spoke "Before he goes... Can you tell me how the hell you know Willow Schnee?"

Glynda picked her head up then looked at Dracula "I want to know that too." Dracula looked between the two then sighed

"la naiba."
(Translation: God damn it)

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After a lengthy story of Dracula being a vampire, more specifically, the King of all Vampires. General Ironwood swore to secrecy about the existence of vampires or the existence of another, more primitive planet called Earth. James also thanked Dracula for helping Willow escape from her drunk and depressed state. James may have a friend of the Schnee Family but James never did fully trust Jacques for his shady dealings and business partners. He had evidence but failed to press charges for fear of losing finances that helped fund the military.