Remnant's Tactician

Chapter 39: From Embers to Flames

A/N: Well now, we're almost at the halfway point in Vol. 3. Upcoming is going to be involving a certain fight in Vol 3's Chapter 5 "Never Miss A Beat". And reading it, I didn't feel the impact the song gave out, soooo... ( https://youtu.be/SLGeK9sZqbU ) Just play this one when Peter says begin. Anywho, on with the chapter!
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(Dormitory)

Returning back to my dorm, I opened the door and saw both Ruby and Yang talking to Mars. They took notice of our entry when Chiki ran up to Mars and hugged his leg.

"Mar-Mar! You're back!" She exclaimed.

"It's good to see you too, Chiki." He said, ruffling her hair. "Sorry to suddenly drop her with you all."

"MhMar-Mar, you're messing my hair." Chiki pouted, setting her tiara properly. "There. All done."

"It's alright. Even though a certain someone forgot to take her along the ride to Amity Colosseum, Olivie watched over her during that time." I stated, giving a small glare to Ruby.

"U-Uh. I remember that I need to be elsewhere!" Ruby declared and used her Semblance to dash towards the door.

"You're not going anywhere, Ruby." I said, grabbing her hood.

Ruby grunted from the pull and flailed her arms, trying to get away. I turned to the three other people in the room and smiled a bit.

"Could all of you give me and Ruby some time to 'talk'? It'll be for a moment." I said, holding onto the back of Ruby's neck.

"Good luck, sis." Yang nonchalantly got out, walking out.

"No! Yang! Don't leave me!" Ruby bawled, tears comically rushing down her cheeks. "Mars! Please help me!"

"I can't do anything to help. Come on, Chiki." He spoke.

"Is Ru-Ru going to be okay?" Chiki asked.

"They're just going to have a little talk. Nothing horrible."

"...Okay." She nodded, grabbing his arm. "Bye bye, Ru-Ru."

When they exitted, Mars closed the door, leaving the room with just me and Ruby. And maybe Zwei, but he's nowhere to be seen. Probably sleeping under the bed.

"E-Eh... Robin?" Ruby got out, turning her head around.

"Now, Ruby. Maybe I should teach you something about responsibility and the consequences if you don't do them properly." I said, somewhat copying Glynda's way of speech..

I think I understand how much Glynda worries over me back when I was younger. From the teacher to the student, I'll be sure to give Ruby a thorough punishment for leaving a small child all by her lonesome.
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(Unknown)

*No POV*

"That is all I have to report." A young woman with ice-blue hair spoke.

"Hmhm... Very good. Everything is going well." Inverse smirked. "They didn't suspect much of the little bug Cinder placed. Soon enough, all the pieces will be set in the right area."

"..." The woman looked away.

"Is something the matter? You've been rather distant lately." Inverse questioned.

"It's nothing. I was just worrying if Lumie is able to fulfill her mission properly."

Inverse looked closely at the woman. Although barely noticeable, her ears were slightly red. The Faunus grinned upon noticing.