Remnant's Tactician

Chapter 29: Forging Bond

*No POV*

It was a silent night at Beacon. Most of the students have turned in for the night after the breach of Vale. Within the dormitory for the exchanged students, a group of three were still up as one of them is checking on her Scroll.

"I still can't believe he did that today." A girl with green hair got out. "Now he's got himself arrested and security is now strengthened here."

"Hey, relax, Em." Mercury assured, lying comfortably on his bed. "Even if the plan was off, we still have that."

"That doesn't change the fact that they could be checking every bit of detail and possibly learn more about us."

"Now you're just exaggerating."

"Hm. It seems that we have a visitor." The woman sitting on her bed said, looking out of the window.

The two turned to where she was looking and saw a flying silhouette outside before Emerald opened the window, letting the figure in.

"Well, if it isn't the lost birdy." Mercury smirked.

"What are you doing here?" Emerald questioned.

"With Roman now gone, I've recieved new orders." Inverse said. "For the time being, I shall be under your command, Cinder."

"Interesting." Cinder got out. "Perhaps you can be more useful now that you're free from Roman's orders."

"I'm truly sad to know that he would no longer be with us. But, orders are my main priority above all else and I am grateful to serve under the soon-to-be..."

The Faunus paused before she opened her book. Scanning through the pages, she closed it and cleared her throat.

"My apologies. I nearly spoiled a major event." She smiled.

"What, that book of yours can predict the future?" Mercury joked.

Inverse merely looked to his direction for a moment before ignoring him. Cinder grinned as she closed her Scroll, knowing that her plan is going well.
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*Robin's POV*

I was awoken by the sunlight beaming through the window. Getting up, I rubbed my eye a bit as I was still a bit tired. Everyone else appears to be still asleep as I got out of bed and head to the bathroom. Thankfully, there aren't going to be any classes for the week in preparation for the Vytal Festival's tournament.

I nearly stumble onto Zwei, who was sleeping on the floor as I went around him and entered the bathroom. Maybe a quick shower can help relinquish the drowsiness that I'm currently under the effects of as my eyes can barely open. I went in and without a second thought, I started taking off my nightwear.

"What the? Robin?"

My eyes opened slightly as I notice Weiss standing there with nothing but a towel covering her modesty. She was also dripping wet, possibly from just getting out of the shower. I took a moment to register the fact that Weiss was in here with me before I panicked and nearly slipped.

"W-W-Weiss?!" I exclaimed, holding my nightwear to cover my body. "W-What are you doing here?!"

"I can ask you the same thing!" She retorted. "You just waltz in and-!"

She stopped. Despite getting flustered when anyone sees me with little clothing, her sudden pause made me wonder what she halted mid-sentence.

"Robin, what happened?" Weiss asked.

"Huh? What do you-." I got out when she pointed behind me.

I turned my head around and saw the mirror, the scar on my back visible to both me and Weiss from the reflection. I didn't think anyone would see that besides Glynda, but now my teammate knows as well.