Alucard: A RWBY Story

Chapter Ninety Four - A Game Of Cat & Mouse

As the situation in Mantle began to deteriorate, Alucard and Walter set out on their search for Tyrian Callows. As they walks the streets of Mantle, they could see that the situation in Mantle was dire. People were in misery. They could see that it was a powder keg waiting to blow. Between the chaos brought upon by Tyrian's attack as well as Robyn's theft of Atlas supplies, Alucard especially could see the powder keg that was unfolding before him.

Alucard: Do you feel it, Walter? The calm before the storm? 

Walter: Yes. It's clear that both Salem and Millennium have their eyes set on Atlas. 

With that, Alucard and Walter continued following up on all possible leads on Tyrian.  As their search went nowhere, it was clear that Tyrian Callows had covered his tracks. Soon enough, their search led them to a bar. Outside the bar was a group of Atlesian soldiers.

Atlesian Soldier: Stop right there! This is a restricted area! Move along!

Walter: We are here on official business from General Ironwood. Now would you kindly let us pass?

Without hesitation, the Atlesian soldiers allow Alucard and Walter to pass. When they entered the bar, they found it to be empty.

Walter: According to reports just before the attack, Tyrian Callows was spotted in this bar.

With that, Alucard and Walter searched the bar for any clues that could lead them to Tyrian. As they searched the bar, Alucard used his Vampiric powers to pick up Tyrian's scent. As he follows the scent, Alucard walks behind the bar. He then gets on the ground and knocks on the wooden floor. When he hears a hollow sound, Alucard chuckles. 

Alucard: Now what do we have here? A hidden door? 

Alucard then breaks down the door, revealing a hidden passageway. 

Walter:  An underground tunnel. How interesting. 

With that, Alucard and Walter began exploring the tunnels in search for Tyrian. Like the rest of the search, it seemed to be going nowhere. However, they soon found something. Near the tunnel's exit, Walter found a list. Walter began reading over the names on the list. Some of the names had been crossed off. Robyn's name came up on the list. The name that linked the list to Tyrian was Forest: a known associate of Robyn Hill and the Happy Huntresses as well as a vocal critic of Ironwood.

Alucard: Forest. If I remember correctly, he was murdered. Now we know who is responsible. 

Walter: This list has to be Tyrian's. Every name on that list are critics of Ironwood. Tyrian must be killing Ironwood's opponents to frame him. Or at the very least make him look bad.

Alucard: And with all that's been happening in Mantle, Ironwood is stoking the fires.

With that, Alucard and Walter continued to investigate the underground tunnel. Beeping was hear. Alucard and Walter looked around to see red lights. Without hesitation, Alucard and Walter began running for the exit. As they made their way to the exit, an explosion was heard and felt as the tunnels began to cave in. Alucard and Walter were able to escape just before the tunnels were completely caved in. After narrowly escaping the booby trap, Alucard chuckled. 

Alucard: Salem's little lapdog continues to impress me. 

Suddenly, Walter received a call from Yang tell him that she and Blake were pursuing Robyn. Realizing that their search for Tyrian was practically over, Alucard and Walter rushed over to Yang and Blake's position. They soon regrouped with Yang and Blake who had cornered Robyn. 

Robyn: If Ironwood wants me, he'll have to send more than a couple of kids.

Yang: He is. Stopping the trucks alerted the Ace-Ops. We don't have long before they arrive, so please listen to us. You need to know the truth.

Robyn: You're stalling.

Walter: We mean you no harm. 

Alucard: It would be wise for you to heed our words. 

Blake: Amity Colosseum, all these supplies, they're for....

Blake pauses and looks to Walter and Yang who nod at her.

Blake: They're for a new communications tower.

Robyn: That doesn't make any sense.

Yang: A new tower means the kingdoms can finally....

Robyn: I know what the tower means, Fisticuffs.

Robyn then approaches the three and extends her hand.

Robyn: One of you take my hand.

Yang: What?

Robyn: You said time is short. Either take it, or I'm gone.

As Blake and Yang were hesitant about this, Walter steps forward. 

Walter: If we want Robyn to trust us, then we have to trust her.

Trusting Walter's words, Blake walks forward and takes Robyn's hand. Pale lilac Aura manifests over their hands and forearms.

Robyn: Tell me again what is Ironwood building out in the tundra?

Blake: A new communications tower. He's trying to help...everyone.

As Robyn uses her Semblance on Blake, she sees that Blake is telling the truth.

Robyn: You're telling the truth.

Yang: Handy Semblance.

Robyn: Why keep that a secret?

Blake: Because he doesn't know who he can trust. Atlas isn't out to get anybody. The people murdering civilians in Mantle are just trying to make it look that way. And if those same people learn about Amity, they'd do everything in their power to destroy it.

Robyn: So, who are "they"? Who's actually behind this?

Suddenly, Harriet contacts them through the communicator.

Harriet(Communicator): Yang, Blake, where are you?

Walter: You need to leave before the Ace-Ops get here.

Robyn: Not until I get some answers.

Yang: Look, we are trusting you, so trust us when we say that Amity Tower needs to stay a secret until it's done. We just need a little more time.

Alucard: Good things come to those who wait, Miss Hill. Till we meet again. 

As the Ace-Ops zeroed in on their position, Robyn left the area to regroup with the Happy Huntresses. With that, Alucard and Walter along with Blake and Yang had revealed the truth about the Amity Tower to Robyn Hill. Only time will tell whether or not that it was a mistake.