True Nature

121 4 3
                                    

Oscar Pine, who is currently letting Ozpin take over, and Qrow Branwen are seen sitting together. Qrow takes a sip from his cup.

Qrow: "Things aren't looking good, Oz."

Ozpin: "Ever the optimist."

Ozpin said, as he sips his cup.

"While I would not say our current predicament is... ideal, I think we can both agree that the situation could be much worse. Humanity is a resilient force."

Qrow: "Oz, pro Huntsmen like that don't just bite it all at once. Salem's powerful. It seems like her reach is growing by the day. What does that say about humanity?"

Ozpin: "That there are indeed a misguided few who have filled their hearts with malice. It doesn't take a great number of people to cause harm, but I still believe there are far more people in this world willing to prevent it."

As Ozpin is about to take another sip, Ruby Rose is heard walking into the room. Penny than follows beside Ruby

Ruby: "Um, excuse us?"

Ozpin: "Ah, Miss Rose and Miss Polendina, join us

Oops! This image does not follow our content guidelines. To continue publishing, please remove it or upload a different image.

Ozpin: "Ah, Miss Rose and Miss Polendina, join us. We were just about to gather everyone to discuss our next steps."

Ruby: "Oh, uh, great."

Penny: "It is so great!"

Qrow: "Something on your mind kiddo?"

Ruby: "Uh... uh, it's... if it's okay to ask."

Qrow: "Of course."

Ruby: "Well, uh... we've been talking about the Relic at Haven... and the Spring Maiden, but... what about the Fall Maiden?"

Ozpin: "Amber."

Ruby: "Does that mean... Sans has the Beacon Relic?"

Ozpin and Qrow share a brief look with each other.

Ozpin: "Very astute, Miss Rose, I was wondering who would be the first to ask. Yes, he does have the Relic. It is a Relic that has the ability to influence decisions. And thankfully, Salem does not have the one in Haven. It's true that the Relic at Haven is very much at risk, and for now, that should remain our primary focus. Let's just say I made finding the Relic at Beacon a... bit more challenging than at the other schools."

Penny: "Oh. That's good to hear."

She spoke, with Ruby sighing in relief. Ozpin than continues on with his explanation.

Ozpin: "It is, but let's not forget the challenges that still lie before us."

Ruby nods. Penny looked firmly at him.

Ozpin: "Now is there anything else we can help you with?"

Penny than looked with a goofy expression on her face.

You Stare into the Abyss, and the Abyss stares back.Where stories live. Discover now