Devil Bringer (working on revisions)

Part 3: Investigation!

"So, guess we're playing 'Detectives?'" Nero asked V as he walked down the hallway next to V. Unlike his usual outfit, he had a purple jacket and a similarly colored scarf over his neck. Underneath, his usual red vest and black shirt combo was replaced by a blue button-up shirt.  He wore jeans as well as the same boots as normal, but his Rose belt buckle was replaced by a rectangular one with an axe insignia. His right arm was still covered by a sling.

"We're being invited to help stop some conspiracy most evil. I'd say it'll be interesting enough," V commented.  The black wrist band on his left arm was replaced by a green one. His predominantly black outfit was replaced by a green one with golden symbols on its vest. His sandals were also yellow rather than black.

"Well," Nero said as they got to Team RWBY's door, "Let's not keep our ladies waiting."

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"Alright, guys, today's the day! The investigation begins!" Ruby exclaimed, happily leaping off her mattress and onto the floor, almost landing on Weiss.

"I'm glad to see we're taking this so seriously," Weiss sarcastically remarked.

"Hey, we've got a plan!" Yang protested, "That's...moderately serious."

"Right!" Ruby agreed before a knocking came from their door. Weiss opened it to reveal V and Nero outside. The latter gave a small wave.

"Oh hey guys! Come on in!" Ruby smiles and waved back. The two entered the room and joined the little circle RWBY had formed.

"So, what's the plan?" V asked.

"Well, Nero and I will be going with Weiss to the CCT," the leader began.

"I'll be checking SDC records for any other Dust robberies or inconsistencies," Weiss explained her role.

"The White Fang has regular faction meetings to hand out orders and recruit new members," Blake said, "If I can get in, I can hopefully find out what they're planning."

"I have an old friend on the shady side of town that typically knows everything going on in Vale. Getting information out of him shouldn't be too hard..." Yang finished.

"Aren't we forgetting someone?" Nero said. Everyone looked at V.

"Oh no! I didn't really think this through enough," Ruby apologized.

"Don't worry about it," V assured, "I'll see if I can find out anything else in town. I was planning on buying books soon anyway."

"At least you have something to do. But I still feel bad," Ruby sighed.

In response, Nero ruffled her hair, "You don't have to keep beating yourself up about it. V's a big boy; he'll be fine."

"Okay then. We'll meet up tonight near Yang to go over what we found," Ruby pumped her first in the air, "Lets do this!"

"Yeah!" a voice came from outside the open window. The group looked over to find Sun hanging upside down in the frame.

"What the fuck?" Nero exclaimed before realizing his mistake and passing Ruby another 5 Lien.

"How did you even get here?" Yang asked.

"Ah, it's easy, I do it all the time!" Sun said, oblivious to the wording of his response. V, Nero, and Weiss all radiated anger. If looks could kill, Sun would be dead.

"You do what?" the three asked threateningly. 

"I climb trees all the time," he clarified and flipped into the room, "So, we finally getting back at this Torchwick dude?"