Rage & Hope: A RWBY Story

Chapter Eighty - Sparks

After successfully securing the abandoned SDC Mine, Razer and Aya along with Saint Walker and the rest Ruby's group returned to the Atlas Academy to rest. The next day, Clover gathers them in the training room.

Clover: Eyes up, Huntsmen. Time to get used to the new normal in Atlas. Your top priority is Amity Tower. That means protecting supply runs from Grimm and bandits. And protecting the site itself. Diverting all construction resources to Amity Tower means there are going to be gaps in Mantle's defenses against Grimm. They'll need help on the perimeter.

As Clover said this, Razer became concerned. With all the resources the Atlas Military had, they seemed to be dedicating very few of it to helping the people of Mantle. Razer, Aya and Saint Walker were given a joint assignment with Clover and Penny along with Ruby and Qrow to escort a convoy of supplies for the Amity Tower. Inside a transport truck, Razer and Aya as well as Saint Walker discussed their concerns.

Razer: The General is making a huge gamble with this plan. 

Aya: With the amount of resources at General Ironwood's disposal, it can work. 

Saint Walker: But doing so would leave the people of Mantle to fend for themselves. They deserve a chance. 

Razer: Let's just hope the General knows what he's doing. Otherwise we're in for some....

Suddenly, the convoy stops. 

Razer: Why have we stopped?

Qrow: What's going on? Grimm?

Clover: No. Worse. You five with me. Penny, stay put and keep an eye on our six. We may need an element of surprise.

Penny: Affirmative. I will plan for six possible outcomes.

With that, Razer and Aya along with Saint Walker, Ruby and Qrow joined Clover in exiting the truck. Meanwhile outside the truck, two women were standing in the middle of the road in front of a sheet metal barricade built in front of a small canyon. Sensing trouble, Razer powered his Ring.

???: Alright ladies, time to show them our teeth.

Clover: Robyn! Well, if it isn't Mantle's home town hero. Is there a reason you're blocking an official military transport?

Robyn: Clover, I'm so glad you're here. Maybe you can help me understand why this truck that's supposed to be taking construction materials to fix Mantle's outer wall, is on its way to the middle of nowhere? Are you lost?

Clover: It's pretty easy to get turned around out here in the tundra, everything looks the same. Thanks for checking up on us though. We'll be on our way now.

Clover starts to walk away. Aya surveyed the area for possible ambush points. She notices several more women in hiding spots.

Robyn: I was hoping you'd play it straight with me. What's Ironwood doing with Amity at the old SDC mine?

As things became tense between Clover and Robyn, Razer and Aya kept their guard up. It wasn't long before Robyn glanced over to the five.

Robyn: How 'bout you, pipsqueak? Five o' clock shadow? Or the three musketeers? Any of you want to tell me why Mantle's being put at risk for Ironwood's pet project?

Ruby: We're trying to help Mantle. We need--

Clover: That's enough Robyn. As a potential Councilwoman, you should probably focus on the election instead of harassing Huntsmen. Now, it's time to let us pass.

Robyn: I think you've misjudged the situation. One way or another, these supplies are going to get where they're supposed to go - Mantle.

Clover: Then I suggest you do that through the proper legal channels as a Councilwoman. If you get elected.

Robyn: Now where's the fun in that?

Razer: If you're gonna ambush us, then you better tell your friends trying to approach the back of the truck to stand down or they'll be going to the hospital. 

Saint Walker: I would take my friend's advice, Miss Hill. 

As Saint Walker said this, Robyn smirked. Suddenly, Penny flies out from the back of the truck and lands on top of it, her swords levitating around her.

Penny: Robyn Hill. I would like to politely ask that you call off the Huntresses approaching the rear of the truck.

Robyn: Alright. Joana! May!

As Robyn says this, the two women step away from the back of the truck.

Robyn: The Protector of Mantle, huh?

Penny: Let us through, please.

Everyone remains tense for a moment, ready for a fight. Robyn sighs, and Fiona opens the gate on the barricade. Penny comes down from the truck, and she, Ruby, Qrow and Clover start walking to enter the truck. Clover stops and looks back with Razer, Aya and Saint Walker keeping an eye on them. 

Clover: Robyn. Good luck at the election.

As Razer, Aya and Saint Walker remain outside, Robyn and the Happy Huntresses glance over to the trio.

Robyn: You three are an interesting bunch. Gotta admit, I'm kinda surprised that you caught Joana and May.

Aya: My scanners detected your colleagues approaching the convoy. 

Razer: I've seen my fair share of ambushes. And compared to this one, it's sufficient. 

Robyn: I don't know what Ironwood is planning, but I'm going to find out. You can count on that.

Saint Walker: It may not seem like so, but we are not your enemies. We are all on the same side. 

Robyn: That's what they all say until they leave you in dust with nothing but broken promises and a condescending smile. Now you two might want to run along now. Wouldn't want to start up trouble, do we?

With that, Razer and Aya along with Saint Walker walked away to rejoin the others and completed their mission to deliver the supplies for the Amity Tower. But this would not be their final encounter with the Happy Huntresses.