Volume 7 (A New Approach)

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Ruby gazed out the window of the police airship as it flew over Mantle, then turnsed and looked at her friends. Nora chewed at the bolas restraining her wrists, while everyone else sat silently, the only sounds being Nora's growling and the muffled chattering of the guards piloting the ship.

Ruby: Where do you think they're taking us?

Qrow: I'm gonna go with jail.

Jaune: I still can't believe that fishing pole guy took us out like it was nothing.

Weiss: Welcome to Atlas. Those were Ironwood's Ace Operatives.

Arion: Oh, great.

An unfamiliar man sat with the group finally spoke up.

???: Hmm? You guys had a run-in with the Ace-Ops? Ironwood must really have a bone to pick with you.

Weiss: *rolls her eyes* They're not that big of a deal.

???: Not that big of a deal!? The Ace-Ops are the elite-of-elite military Huntsmen and Ironwood's personal attack dogs.

Nora: *stops chewing her bindings* So they got you too, huh?

???: Pfft! I wouldn't let myself get caught by them. I'm here because I've been speaking out against Atlas' exploitation of Mantle, and General Ironwood is trying to silence me.

The pilot who heard the conversation looked from behind.

Pilot: You threw a brick at her ship!

???: *proudly* It's worth it if it gets people talking about our cause!

The pilot sighed in annoyance and looking forward.

Blake Belladonna: "Our cause"?

???: Yes, the fight for better conditions in Mantle! Lead by the charismatic, talented, lovely Robyn Hill and her Happy Huntresses!

The main pilot pressed a button, causing the window between the cab and the back of the ship to begin slowly closing. The man noticed this, stood up and began frantically shouting to the window so the guards heard him. He even hopped in the place like crazy.

???: They were all top Atlas Academy graduates, who could've signed up for the military, but Robyn and the Huntresses chose to stay in Mantle. She's gunning for a seat on the Kingdom's council, and when she gets it, she's gonna put an end to Ironwood's tyranny!

Oscar Pine: Happy... Huntresses?

Yang Xiao Long: Is that their real name?

Weiss: Don't you think "tyranny's" a little dramatic?

Forest turned around to respond and looked surprised upon realizing who had just spoken.

Forest: Easy to say for a Schnee heiress, living comfortably up in Atlas.

Weiss: *sighs sadly* Not anymore.

The airship finally made it up to the City of Atlas, and Ruby looked out at the city in awe, while Nora was once again chewing her restraints.

Arion: Give it up, Nora. Your teeth aren't strong enough.

Nora: *chewing* No! I'm not givin'... up! 

Arion just sighed in defeat.

Ruby: Whoa, it's gorgeous up here!

Ruby's comment caused Jaune, Arion and Nora (who finally stopped chewing) to leave their seats and looked out the window with her.

Weiss: Don't let that fool you.

???: *looks at Weiss confused* Hm?

The man stood from his seat and looked outside. What he saw, confused him.

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