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((Y/N)'s POV)

Weiss had me in her lap and whenever I tried to ask about my sisters, she said she would call and talk to them later. Winter was flying us to Atlas until we heard her scroll ring and she answered it. I looked at the touch screen on the ship and it was someone named "General Ironwood" which I guess is her boss. Weiss motioned me to stay quiet and I know to stay quiet during a call that isn't mine.

Winter-General Ironwood, sir.

Ironwood-Schnee, i'm pulling my army to Vale. We have reason to believe that there will be an attack soon and I want you by myself to help me as much as possible. Ozpin is missing and Glynda has not seen him in days.

Winter-I... Is it possible for me to take care of something in Atlas first, sir?

Ironwood-No. For all we know, the attack could happen in moments. I need you here.

Winter-... Understood.

They hung up the call and Weiss just rubbed my head as Winter turned the ship while sighing. Winter just put the ship on autopilot before she held the bridge of her nose then reached into her pocket to pull out her lien credit card and gave it to Weiss.

Winter-Weiss, take him to a hotel and make he stays covered it... It might be cold outside.

I didn't think it was that cold outside, but Weiss got the emergency blanket ready for me.

(Y/N)'s mind-What's happening in Vale?

(Mercury's POV)

For a brief moment this room was almost completely filled with fire as Cinder was in one of her moods again. We were in the final stage, and she was still making a fuss about the kid not being here with her. If you even uttered a little peep about us not needing the kid or the plan comes first, you end up as ashes. Emerald was still looking for leads to find Torchwick's runaway or she knows she's up next during the attack. I was even scared to say anything to her because her moods swings are not only unpredictable sometimes, but they were also always violent.

Cinder-Go find Emerald. I want a report on her work.

Mercery-Sure thing.

I just left and thankfully too because I think she was already inches from snapping again. When i found Emerald or rather heard her from down the hall, she was yelling...

Emerald-DO ANY OF YOU UNDERSTAND WHAT CINDER WILL DO NOT ONLY TO ME, BUT ALL OF YOU IF WE DO NOT FIND THAT BOY?!?!?! I'LL MAKE SURE YOU DIE FIRST!!!

There was not a chance in hell that I was getting involved in that right now, so I just stepped out for a moment. I signed up to take down a kingdom and be a part of the big leagues, not be in a team obsessed with some kid. What the hell was so special about this kid anyway? When I just looked up in the sky to stare into space, but soon I saw a ship with ribbons, and I know who owns one of those.

Mercury's mind-Cinder needs to know about this.

(Winter's POV)

So far, the General still doesn't know I have (Y/N) and he will never know I have (Y/N). When we landed, I had Weiss wait a while before she left to go find a nice hotel up to our standards, so I have time to lead any unwanted attention away. I had her location on my scroll, so I know where to find them, but I would also like to track (Y/N) directly... Maybe we can chip him later. When I made it to the headmaster's office I saw General Ironwood talking with Glynda until they saw me.

Glynda-Ah, Special Operative Schnee. How kind of you to join us.

She didn't look happy to see me, so she must be thinking about last time I watched (Y/N)/ I didn't need her approval, so I just kept my composure and walked over to join the conversation.

Ironwood-Thank you for coming on such short notice. When Ozpin disappeared, I feared the worst.

Glynda-It's not like him to just leave, so something had to had happen to him. We suspect it might be the same enemy after (Y/N) or might even have him.

Ironwood-As you know, my army is being pulled here, so we will be well equipped against anything.

Glynda-Even when our best interests should be not alarming the public.

You could hear her suggesting that she did not like this plan of the generals, but if we are facing a big threat, we need more firepower. As we all talked about this, I wanted to find an excuse to leave and go to the hotel my sister and (Y/N) were at.

(Weiss's POV)

We made it to our hotel room on the top floor and I just put (Y/N) in a chair. This place was 5 stars, so Winter should not have a problem with it. I just got settled in and he just explored the room and mostly just looked out the window.

(Y/N)-Can we go stay at my house instead? It's free and I think my dad must be worried about me.

Weiss-Where the bad people can come and take you again? No. We're staying here until we can get to a safe place. I'll message your sisters about this and that they can't come... It's to keep you hidden and safe.

(Y/N)-But... They would want to help too.

Weiss-Don't worry too much. They'll understand. It's just for a little while.

That should be us time, but maybe some cartoons and some room service will make him feel a lot better.

(Ghira's POV)

Ruby and Yang were out looking when they heard something they knew might have (Y/N) and are heading back to Vale since that's where her hideout is. Blake and Kali wanted to speak to me privately about something before Blake leaves to help her friends. Right now, we were in the living room and having a family meeting, but they both seemed happy about something.

Ghira-So... What did you two want to talk about that was so important?

Kali-We have amazing news... Blake's going to adopt!

Ghira-... Blake's gonna what now?

Blake-This will clear things up... Come on out Ilia.

Just then she came in through the window in here and instead of answering questions, this just raised so much more.

Ghira-Wait, wait, wait... When did-?... How are you-?... You're not even old enough to start a family and in the middle of training at Beacon!

They all started to go into detail about how Ilia will be staying here when they get the child, Blake will visit until she gets her license, Kali wants us to help care for the child, but the last thing my wife said pushed me over the edge.

Kali-What do you think? Isn't (Y/N) just going to love it here?! ~

Ghira-What?! But that's Yang and Ruby's brother! He already has a family!

Ilia-It'll be hard at first, but when we bring him back-.

Ghira-Seinna has The White Fang hunting him here! He can't stay here! Even if you move, they won't just let you leave without a valid reason to them!

Blake-Dad, we will work everything out... Aren't you happy you're going to be a grandpa soon?

Ghira-This isn't the way I had in mind! This just sounds like kidnapping someone who has already been kidnapped!

Kali-Ghira.

Ghira-This is unexcepted and I won't allow this. If I ever see him here, I am contacting his family, the police, or Winter immediately!

I left the room to show them that there was no room for debate about this with me, but I did feel their gazes on me... I won't give them the satisfaction of meeting that gaze.

(No POV)

As the 3 just looked at Ghira as he just left them speechless and heartbroken... They turned furious on the inside.

Kali-Don't worry girls... Go get your son. I'll... make Ghira see reason.

(Nora's POV)

Pyrrha and I missed (Y/N) and how he has been missing for so long and now we couldn't go out much to distract ourselves about this without seeing soldiers everywhere and posters of him. Jaune and Ren said that we were just worried for Ruby, Yang, and their little brother since we were too kind not to care, so we need some time to get our minds off things. I never felt so drained before in so many years and Pyrrha hardly smiles anymore... We just wanted to see him again.

Nora's mind-... Where are you?