Lurking Darkness

Argus Limited

Qrow's P.O.V

2 Weeks Later...

Dear James,
It's been two weeks since the attack on Haven, official reports state that the plot to destroy Mistrals CCT tower was thrwarted by Ghira Belladonna and the faunus militia from Menagerie, some Huntsman and some students coincidentally visiting the headmaster were also able to lend some assistance.

Unfortunately, Leonardo Lionheart lost his life trying to defend his school, and those responsible for organizing the attack, managed to escape.

As I'm sure you can guess, there's a lot more to this report than I'm willing to say in this letter, but for now, what I'm trying to say is we're on our way to Atlas James. There's a good chance we'll get there before this letter does, but in case we don't, I need you to know we're bringing a lot more than bad news with us.

See you soon,
Qrow

Ruby bumps into you.

"Hey, what's with the running?"

"No what's with the staaaanding? It's almost time!"  You see her use Petal Burst and she's off.

"Hmm kids nowadays." You grumpily say. As you catch up to Ruby, you hear the conversation two idiots are telling them about.

"...generous tip, we can make sure your cart gets extra special attention, should things, 'get dangerous'." You see the Huntsman wink at your nieces and their teammates. You visibly see Ruby, Yang, Nora and Weiss unimpressed.
You take a swig of your flask then go confront them.

"Hey I got a tip for you." You say walking over.

"Buzz off." They look angrily.

"Looks like Mistral is really scraping the bottom of the barrel now these days."

"Hey! You're talkin' to—!"

"A professional Huntsman." You show your license.

"One of you heroes left the entrance to the caboose wide open, it'd be a shame to lose your job before it started."

Y/n's P.O.V

"Gods, Argus is supposed to be beautiful this time of year, I'm excited to not be fighting White Fang for the first time in forever."

"I agree, who knows, maybe it's beach season." She winks at you.

"I doubt it Blake, though it would be nice."

"I'm gonna go talk to team RWY and JNR before we hop on the train."

"Okay babe. I love you." She kisses your cheek.

"I love you too."  You see Sun, as you walk past him you give him a fist bump.

"Hope you see you soon dude."

"Hell yea." You say back to him. As you walk down to Team RWY and JNR, you see Yang and Ruby fighting over a bag, you're glad everyone can actually be happy for once. Once aboard the train, you follow JNR to their cabin and plop down on the empty bed, as you pull your scroll out, your realize something.

"I'm like, the worst son ever. I should probably call back home." You dial your dads number, it's answered almost immediately.

"Son? Where have you been?" You hear.

"Hey dad, sorry, I've been really busy recently. We finally got a break and I remembered I suck as a son, so I called back."

"You don't suck, you're just a little forgetful. What have you been busy with?"

"Well, me and all of my friends and girlfriend stopped the attack on Haven Academy."

"You stopped that? I'm so proud of you son."

"Thanks Da—."

"And what's this about a girlfriend? Will I get to meet her soon?" You chuckle slightly.

"Hehe, probably not Dad, we're on our way to Argus right now actually, more important business."

"Oh okay, can I get an understanding of what she looks like? Who she is as a person?"

"Her name is Blake. She's amazing, she's intelligent, kind, but hard-headed and stubborn when she's needed to be. She's a faunus as well, black hair, amber eyes, she's beautiful Dad."

"I'm very happy for you son, what kind of Faunus if I may ask?"

"She's part feline sir."

"Oooh so I take it she's flexible?" He laughs loudly, finding his joke absolutely hilarious.

"DAD! Yea... yea she is..." He laughs heartily at your confirmation. You chuckle with him.

"Well, it has been fantastic catching up son, do you want to speak to your sister? I can call her down."

"Sure."

"Ashlyn! You've got someone on the scroll for you!" You hear the footsteps of the fastest person alive from what it sounds like.

"Hello?"

"Hey sis. How've you been?"

"Y/n! Where have you been?! We've been worried sick!"

"I've been really busy, I'm sorry sis."

"It's okay, I miss you."

"I miss you guys too."

"Well what's been going on?" She asks quickly.

"Well I'm currently going to Argus for more business—." Just then the train shakes violently.

"Crapbaskets, I got to go, something's going on, tell Dad I love you guys."

"We love you too." You hang up the scroll.

"It's always gotta be something doesn't it, can't I ever just have a break?" You grab your weapon and quickly run out, matching pace with Jaune, Ren, Nora and Oscar.

Volume 6 begins! Thanks again for reading! -P