Chapter 35 (volume 4) Remembrance,Of Runaways and Stowaways x Jedi

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3rd person pov

In the land of the grim, Grimm spawn from the pool of black, viscous, tar – like substance as Emerald and Mercury watch in fear and disgust, respectively, from Evernight castle. Along with Cinder, the two attend a tense meeting with three of their allies- Arthur Watts, Tyrian Callows and Hazel Rainart as Watts and Tyrian belittles Cinder, who is barely able to speak above a whisper and missing an eye after the Battle Of Beacon and her defeat by Ruby Rose. Emerald and Mercury continue to watch the Grimm emerge from the tar until Cinder snaps her fingers as Emerald and Mercury move away from the window as Cinder sits quietly, while Mercury and Emerald move to her side. Emerald nudges Mercury out of her way so that she can be directly next to Cinder.

 Emerald nudges Mercury out of her way so that she can be directly next to Cinder

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"Yes, yes, keep your posse in check." Watts said as Mercury grunts and makes a move toward Watts, but Emerald holds him back.

"You hear that? Silence." Watts said as Hazel gives Watts an unimpressed sideways glance.

"I've half a mind to thank the little girl that bested you." Watts said.

"If I were you, I'd hunt her down. Find her and, well, she took your eye, didn't she?" Tyrian snickered as Cinder only stares at Tyrian while he cackles at her. Cinder tries to speak but only manages to make quiet exhaling noises. Emerald leans in to hear her.

"Pathetic. Why did you even—" Watts was about to finish his sentence the sound of a heavy metal door being unlatched. The doors open and everyone stands just before Salem enters along with Milora. She glides alongside the table with soft footsteps before reaching the head of it, jewels jangling from her hair. Salem stops, facing away from them and toward a candle and crystal display while Milora stands next to her.

"Watts." Salem said as Watts straightens, looking toward her.

"Do you find such malignance necessary?" Salem asked as she gestures for all to sit down.

"I apologize, ma'am. I'm not particularly fond of failure." Watts replied as Watts and Salem sit simultaneously.

"Then I see no reason for your cruelty towards young Cinder. She's become our Fall maiden, destroyed Beacon Tower, and most importantly, killed dear Ozpin. So, I'm curious, to what failures are you referring?

"Well, the girl with the Silver eyes." Watts replied.

"Yes. We've dealt with their kind before. How is it a novice was able to best one of us?" Hazel asked.

"My thoughts exactly. Even without her new power, it should have been effortless." Watts replied.

"It is because of the Maiden's power. Make no mistake, Cinder, you hold the key to our victory. But your newfound strength brings with it a crippling weakness. Which is why you will remain by my side as we continue your treatment." Salem said as Cinder is unhappy about this and lowers her head as Emerald looks at her in sympathy.

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