It had been a couple of days since Weiss, Yang and Ruby found out that Blake and I were in the White Fang. During those couple days, I encountered Yang, Ruby and Blake numerous times. The latter visited me every day to check up on me, making sure that my blood packs were restocked and not spoiled, while with Yang and Ruby it was only a passing greeting, they however seemed scared to even say a single word to me; Ruby more than Yang though. Other than Bake, no one had visited me. Not even Coco, Velvet, Jaune, Pyrrha, Ren and Nora, had yet to say a word to me. Weiss must have told everyone about what I did in the White Fang. Weiss's influence must have spread throughout the entire Academy. The worst thing about it is that I can't blame her. I killed someone she knew from her family's business. I'm not surprised that she came after me.
Suddenly, knocking was heard from my door, tearing me away from my thoughts.
"Miss Scarlet... Can you please open the door? I want to have a word with you." I heard Professor Ozpin's voice from behind the door.
I got up from my bed and walked over towards the door. On the other side was the Professor and surprisingly Miss Goodwitch. "Ah, good to see you are awake." Professor
"Is there something you need, Professors?" I asked as my wings flapped curiously.
"Have a blood pack and grab your weapons, you have a mission with Team CFVY."
Wait? I'm going on a mission already? Wait, aren't Velvet and Coco second year?
My question would have to go unanswered as I felt Professor Ozpin and Miss Goodwitch walk away from my dorm room. I better not keep them waiting then.
After grabbing a blood pack from the fridge in my room and collecting my weapon from my locker, I headed straight to the Professor's office.
Inside the Professor's office Miss Goodwitch, Professor Ozpin and I weren't the only people there. As I scanned the room, I picked up on Coco's body signature, as well as two unknown others. "Ah, Miss Scarlet. I am pleased to see that you made it. Allow me to introduce you to Team CFVY, Coco Adel, Fox Alistair and Yatsuhashi Daichi." Professor Ozpin said as he walked closer to his desk. He continued by saying, "I'm guessing, you are all wondering why I brought you here, Miss Scarlet?" I nodded my head.
"Since Miss Scarlatina is currently in one of Oobleck's lectures, she is currently unavailable for her team's upcoming mission in Menagerie. That is where you come in. I want you to take Miss Scarlatine's place for this mission." What...? Why...? Wait, wasn't the place where Blake's parents live called Menagerie?
Coco, Miss Goodwitch and everyone were taken aback by the Professor's suggestion.
"What?"
"Ozpin! She's not experienced!"
"Doesn't she look a little young to be at Beacon anyway?"
"That is not the point Fox, if the Professor handpicked her, she must have some experience fighting?"
"Yes but, didn't she kill someone? Why is she even here?"
I wish everyone would stop bringing up that I killed someone.
"Yes, Miss Scarlet might have had a... troubled past. I, however, am willing to overlook it, since I know the full story of events." Miss Goodwitch agreed with the professor. At least, I have them on my side.
Fox let out a small, poignant sigh, as Yatsuhashi merely folded his arms. Apart from her earlier reaction to me joining their team temporarily, Coco hadn't said a word. That was until now.
"Fox, chill. It's okay, I trust her. She did protect Velvet from her bullies, remember?" Wait? Coco believes me?
"Coco... You trust me?" I asked in disbelief. " I didn't think that anyone trusted me, besides the Professor and Miss Goodwitch."
"Well of course I do. You stood up for Velvet and if Ozpin let you in, then I'll leave it in the past." Coco said as I heard her footsteps get closer to me. I then felt a hand on my head, rubbing my long hair and my bat ears. "Besides, I think it's kind of badass that a first year is on a mission with us."
"Ah, yes the mission. I want the four of you to ensure that a shipment of supplies reaches Menagerie safely." The professor said as I heard him get up from his chair and pick up his mug from his desk and took a swig from it.
"We won't lie, this mission is of the utmost importance, if the people of Menagerie do not get these supplies, then they'll be in serious trouble. We can't allow that to happen." Miss Goodwitch explained to us all.
"If I recall, you know the chieftain of Menagerie, Miss Scarlet?" Professor Ozpin asked inquisitively as I nodded my head.
"Yeah, they're like my second family. When we left the White Fang, Mama, Papa and I used to visit them. They were the former leaders of the White Fang. I think without them, I would have simply been used as a tool. A weapon for... for Adam."
"Fran..." I heard from Miss Goodwitch and Coco, simultaneously.
"But it's okay now, I've moved on. That's one of the reasons why I'm attending Beacon Academy, moving on." I turned to face the direction of Coco, Yatsuhashi and Fox. "Shouldn't we go and get ready. The people of Menagerie can't wait any longer for these supplies."
"Yes, I agree. We have already prepared the travel arrangements. All we need you to do is get the supplies to Menagerie, safe and sound." Professor Ozpin sternly said.
"You can count on us, professor. We'll get the job done. Okay, Fox, Yatsu, Fran... Let's go." Coco ordered as I nodded my head. The four of us then left the professor's office and headed straight for the airship that will take us close to Menagerie.
***
As the Airship landed, Coco and the others walked over to the security Personnel to check that the cargo was secure and everything was there, ready to be delivered to Menagerie. While they were doing that, I heard familiar voices coming out of another Airship. As soon as I activated my Semblance, I picked up on Ruby, Blake, Yang and Weiss. Why are they here?
"F-Fran w-wait up." The youngest member of Team RWBY said. As they all ran up to me, I heard them all gasping for breath, well except Ruby.
"Why are you guys here?" I asked.
"We could have said the same for yo—" Weiss said coldly. Yang however, interrupted her.
"Where the hell do you think you're going? You better not think you're leaving."
"N-No I—" I was cut off as I heard Weiss's voice.
"You better not think about leaving."
I then felt someone grab my hand. "Fran... You're not leaving, are you?" It was Blake's voice.
Behind me, I heard someone let out a heavy sigh. "Let the girl speak, geez. It's not like you'll never see her again." Coco said as I heard her footsteps walk away from us.
Ruby gasped. "You're not leaving? Awesome!" Ruby shouted. She then must have seen my ears flinching in pain, as she whispered. "Sorry."
"Yes, I'm not leaving. What are you guys doing here? I thought you were afraid to talk to me?" I asked wondering why now of all times that they would show up.
"You can thank kitty cat for that." Yang said, but a second later she yelped in pain. "Ow... Sorry!"
"Yang!"
"Alright I'll not mention it. Anyway, Blake wanted to talk about what happened while you both were in the White Fang."
"Blake told us about what happened for your mission." Spoke Ruby.
"She told us that you tried to talk this Adam out of the assassination." As I heard Weiss say his name, I tightened my fist. Even when I'm not in the White Fang, Adam's influence still haunts me.
"B-But how? Only mine and your parents knew about it." I stated.
"Since I refused to contact my parents, your parents reached out to me. That was when they told me about what Adam forced you to do. I'm so sorry, Fran. I should have known, not to trust him." I heard from Blake as I heard her voice whimper.
"Blake it's alright, you didn't know." I said as I wrapped Blake into a comforting embrace.
"We're sorry, we sort of avoided you these last couple of days." Ruby whimpered.
"It's okay, Ruby. To be honest, I would have done the same, if I was in your shoes." I said, giving her a comforting smile as I broke away from my hug with Blake. She seemed to have cheered up as I heard her jumping around.
"Now since that is taken care of, why are you here?" Blake asked.
"Professor Ozpin wants my help to deliver cargo with Team CFVY. It shouldn't take me a couple of days, at most." I said which seemed to cheer everyone up, even Weiss seemed a bit happier.
"Really?" Ruby asked cutely, which made me chuckle a bit.
"Yes, Ruby. I won't be away long." I said as I ruffled her hair.
I turned to the direction of where Yang and Blake were. "Try not to wreck the place, while I'm gone."
Blake and Yang chuckled. "Don't worry, I'll keep her out of trouble. Just remember to pack extra blood packs, you know, just in case you're away longer." Blake declared as she walked up to me and ruffled my hair and my ears, causing me to recoil slightly, but I let her continue. Soon, Blake let her iron grasp on my ears go, as Weiss spoke to me.
"If you're doing this, just try and be careful. You're still in my bad books and I still don't want to talk to you, but Blake has... convinced me to hear your side of the story, before I decide what to do with you. But that can wait until you get back."
She's giving me a chance? Blake must have explained to her about my previous interaction when I was still in the White Fang. At least she's willing to talk to me. I smile happily. "Thank you, Miss Schnee." I said cheerfully and bowed politely.
"Please... just Weiss is fine. I hate being called 'Miss Schnee'. It reminds me that I'm back with my Father." Weiss said as I picked up on more footsteps heading our way.
"Oh, thank goodness, you haven't left yet." I heard Velvet say out of breath, as I heard her footsteps approach Coco.
"You be careful, we don't want a repeat of the last mission, now do we?" Velvet said as I heard loud footsteps approach us. It turns out, they belong to Yatsuhashi and Fox.
"Supplies are all loaded up, just waiting for you two." Fox muttered.
"Got it Fox. Coming Fran?" Coco answered.
"Yeah, just give me a couple of minutes."
"Okay, just give the word when you are ready to head out." Coco said as she headed away, with Fox and Velvet, to the truck that carried the cargo for Menagerie.
"Remember to take your Blood packs in the morning and to be careful." I heard from Blake.
"Will you tell me everything that happened on your mission? I bet it's going to be super cool. Gah! You're sooooo lucky." Ruby said as I chuckled.
"Of course, Ruby." I answered.
Weiss however, sounded a bit cautious for my safety. "Just… be careful, and don't get hurt too bad."
"Of course, Miss Sch- Miss Weiss." I said as I heard Coco and Velvet return.
"Fran, we have to go." Coco said.
"Alright." I turned back to face Ruby and everyone. "I guess I'll see you guys later."
"Knock em' dead."
"Of course, but I'm not expecting to get any action. Guess I'll have to find my own fun. I hope there are some Grimm on the way." I said which caused Yang to chuckle.
"Kick Butt, Ny." Ruby playfully said.
"Of course, Ruby. Remind me when I get back and I'll tell you all about it." Which caused her to jump around energetically.
"You better be careful, Fran Blake cautiously said.
"Of course, Blake, I will make sure that I'll be unharmed when I return."
"Be sure to come back in one piece. We still need to talk. I want to confirm that what Blake said is true." Weiss said.
"Of course, Weiss." I said as I bowed again. I then headed to where Coco and the others were, in the truck with the Cargo.