Continuing the Legacy (RWBY x Male Reader, Ruby x Reader)[On Hiatus until Vol10]

Crime and Punishment

*(Y/N) POV*

James is still discussing with the Atlas council and Jackass. Penny and Winter stand behind him while Clover remains at his side. I meanwhile lean against the wall.

Councilwoman Camilla: "General, since you were appointed as Headmaster of Atlas Academy, there have been some people in our kingdom that are concerned about one man holding two council seats"

Ironwood: "Yes, which is exactly why we have checks and balances"

Councilman Sleet: "We're supposed to, but for a while now, you've been acting beyond them. Making your own decisions without discussing them with us first"

Ironwood: "Councilman, I never intended-"

Councilman Sleet: "What people intend and what they actually do are two separate matters, James"

(Y/N): "This isn't looking good..." I say under my nose. Then I notice a servant whispering something to Jacques, which makes him show a look of surprise before sending the servant away. "Is there something you want to share with us, Jacques?" Jacques takes a moment to compose himself

Jacques: "There is nothing else to discuss except the matter at hand, (Y/N). I agree with everything that was just said"

Robyn: "I'm not satisfied yet. You're afraid of something, General. Aren't you?"

Ironwood: "Of course I am, Miss Hill. I'm trying to prevent Atlas from becoming another Beacon, another Haven"

Robyn: "But then why not involve your fellow councilman? Working in secret? These are the actions of someone who is hiding something, General"

Ironwood: "I'm not hiding anything"

Robyn: "Then prove it, right here and now. You're all aware of my semblance. Let's put it to the test then. Here and now" she walks over to James and offers out her hand. We all watch, waiting for what James will do, until... The doors slams open and in walks Sam and Weiss

Weiss: "Wait! You've got the wrong man on trial!"

Sam: "We find out who is framing the General and who rigged the election. What's more, Jacques Schnee has been in cahoots with this man, for a long time it seems" Weiss puts down a scroll and shows... the image of Arthur Watts sitting with Jacques

(Y/N): "Watts...?"

Councilwoman Camilla: "Is that really... Arthur Watts?"

Councilman Sleet: "That's impossible! Arthur Watts died in the paladin incident years ago!"

Jacques: "W-W-What is this?"

(Y/N): "Now we are getting somewhere..." I walk near Sam and Weiss, while James stands up

Ironwood: "Play it" Weiss nods and plays the video

Jacques: "That bastard is costing me more money every day with this embargo. I'd lay off every worker in Mantle if I didn't need their damn votes to get this council seat!" he starts to sweat

Watts: "What if I said you could have your cake... and eat it too?"

Jacques: "What did you have in mind?"

Watts: "James Ironwood never recognized my genius. Even after I gave him everything, he still disgraced me. I simply wish to return the favor"

Jacques: "What's in it for me?" James starts to walk around the table

Watts: "A seat on the council. All I need is your login credentials to the Atlas network. You promised to make Ironwood's life a waking nightmare, and I will guarantee you a victory at the polls by giving the voters down in Mantle a... digital push, if you will"