Chapter 12: The Origin of Gold
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A closeup of Ruby's hands as she straps the red laces of her shoes. Switch to a closeup of Weiss' hand gripping the handle of Myrtenaster strapped to her side. Switch to a closeup of Yang's Ember Celica over her left forearm as she slides the chamber. Switch to a closeup of Blake tightening the black ribbons around her arms. Switch to a closeup of Y/n sheathing His new blade Liberator Mark II, with Shotgun Transformation. Switch to full view of Team GRWBY's preparations, revealing their new outfits. Y/n's much like future trunks.
#SquadGoals
Blake: I thought that class would never end.
Ruby: Alright, guys, today's the day! The investigation begins!
Ruby Happily leaps off her mattress and onto the floor, arms raised excitedly. She almost lands on Weiss, who is on the bottom bunk.
Weiss: I'm glad to see we're taking this so seriously.
Yang: Hey, we've got a plan! That's... moderately serious.
Ruby: Right! Everyone remember their roles? Weiss stands up as we quickly shifts left to each member who state their objective.
Weiss: You and I will head to the CCT and check the Schnee records for any other Dust robberies or inconsistencies. Seeing as I'm in the family, it shouldn't be a problem.
Blake: The White Fang has regular faction meetings to hand out orders and recruit new members. If I can get in, I can hopefully find out what they're planning.
Y/n: I have an old friend that has information On Vale and Atlas, Me and Yang Will talk to him about it, that typically knows everything going on in Vale. Getting info won't be an issue.
Ruby: Great! We'll meet up tonight near Y/n and Yang to go over what we found. Let's do this!
Sun: Yeah!
We see right to a smiling Sun Wukong as he hangs upside-down by his tail in their open window. The whole team is taken aback.
Blake: Sun!
Yang: How did you get up there?
Sun: Ah, it's easy; I do it all the time.
Weiss: You do what?!
Sun: I climb trees all the time! So, are we finally getting back at that Torchwick guy?
Blake: We are going to investigate the situation... as a team.
Ruby: Sorry, Sun. We don't want to get friends involved if we don't have to.
Y/n: were not friends..
Sun: Psh! That's dumb! We should always get friends involved! That's why I brought Neptune!
The girls lean out the window on top of one another cartoon-style to see the aforementioned teammate of Sun's standing outside, cool as can be.
Neptune: 'Sup?
Ruby: How did you even get up here?
Neptune: I have my ways.
We see that he is standing on a very thin ledge circling the building under the windows. He could fall at the slightest push.
Neptune: Seriously, though, can I come in? We're like, really high up right now.
Inside the dorm room, the group are standing in a circle as Ruby lays down the new plan.
Ruby: Alright, I'll go with Weiss; Sun, you can go with Blake. And Neptune, you can go with Yang and Y/n since they're a party of 3! Everyone good?
Weiss: Actually, Ruby, why don't you go with Yang and Y/n? After all, she is your sister.
Ruby pushed Neptune, who is stiff as a board, up next to yang. When she is done pushing him, he rocks back and fourth looking nervous. Yang put her hand on his shoulder to stop him from rocking.
Ruby: But, Weiss, who would go with you, then?
Weiss: Well... I guess Neptune could come with me.
Ruby: Hahaha, nah!
Weiss is obviously less than amused, yet is powerless to stop Ruby from pulling her by the back out the door.
Weiss: But! But!
The scene changes to that of a monumental tower that looms over the sparse trees growing around the crossroads below.
Ruby: Woooow! I forget how big the Transmit tower looks up close!
Weiss: You should see the one in Atlas!
Ruby: That was the first one, right?
Weiss: Correct.
Weiss and Ruby are seen walking down the path towards the building.
Weiss: Atlas developed the Cross Continental Transmit System to allow the four kingdoms to communicate with one another. It was their gift to the world after the Great War.
Ruby: Oooh, look at me! My name's Weiss! I know facts! I'm rich!
Weiss: Don't be a pest! Besides, the only reason we're here is because you like the tower so much! We could have just as easily made a call from the library!
Ruby: I know, but it's so coool! Ooh, I'm going to take a picture!
She grabs her Scroll from a pocket on her clothes, but in her excitement, the device is launched from her hands, bouncing along the pavement until it lands at Penny's feet.
Penny: Oh! You dropped this.
Ruby: Penny?!
Penny: Uuuh...
RUN
Ruby: Where have you been? We haven't seen you since that night at the docks!
Penny: S-Sorry. I think you're confused. Uh... I've got to go!
She turns quickly and walks away.
Weiss: "What was that about?"
Ruby: I don't know, but I'm going to find out. You go make your call! I'll meet up with you later!
Weiss: Wait!
Ruby: Penny! Where have you been? It's been weeks!
Penny: There seems to be a... misunderstanding.
Ruby: What?! Penny... Is everything okay? Penny, please stop! Look, I don't know what's wrong, but you have to listen to me! Those guys we fought at the docks, we think they're up to something big, something bad! I need you to tell me what happened to you that night! Please... As a friend.
Penny: It isn't safe to talk here.
Penny looks around suspiciously, much to Ruby's confusion.
Y/n, Yang and Neptune walk down the sidewalk.
Yang: so what's this guys name?
Y/n: I can't tell you that
Yang: oookay, what does he look like?
Y/n: I can't tell you that.
Yang: *annoyed silence* ahem, okay, what can you tell me about him?
Y/n: that, I know him From way back.
Enter a bar, it's slightly busy as Y/n and Company follow him. He spots a hooded figure as he has the Quill Crest, a crescent Moon With a Halo on its head. Y/n and Yang sit.
Hooded Man: You're here, Good.
The Man slips Y/n a folder as Y/n looks through it.
Y/n: this info Legit?
Hooded Man: of course, what do you think I am? A hack?
Y/n: no, but what we're doing we need 0 screw ups.
Hooded Man: of course now why don't you tell me who this beautiful girl is?~
Y/n: this is Yang.
Yang: Yo! In his Bed Buddy!
Hooded Man: you didn't tell me you were around such, amazing company~
Y/n: Stop it. Thanks, but we have to go
Hooded Man: Alright, Alright have fun with what ever you're doing.
Y/n and Yang get up as The hooded man speaks up.
Hooded Man: Did you write Lady Ciaran?
Y/n stops in his tracks, a somber look crawls on his face as he sighs.
Y/n: no, but I should..shouldn't I?
Hooded Man: it's been 4 years since the incident with Arty..
Y/n: I know.. thanks..
Hooded Man: Y/n...it wasn't your fault.
Y/n exits the bar as Yang and Neptune follow.
Yang: so you wanna tell me what that's about?
Neptune: Yeah, me too.
Y/n: fine, I'll tell you yang, not him.
Yang gets closer as they walk.
Y/n: when I was a kid, I was friend with this kid named Artorias. Arty, for short, He and I were like a Tag Team. Always getting into trouble and protecting each other, we were gonna be hunters together, watch each other's back...but, four years ago, we were attacked by, this monster, we were in the courtyard of my family's manor. It attacked it, was darkness, pure, darkness, Arty was consumed by it, And...
He died... and I did nothing, I couldn't save my friend.. I was a coward..
Y/n has a depressed look on his face. Yang has a consoling look.
Y/n: so I promised myself I'll become a hunter, so none of my friends will die on my watch. I've made promise. To myself, and Artorias.
Yang: I, I'm sorry. I didn't know his bad it was, you asked so laidback and cool...
Y/n: sometimes, keeping a calm demeanor is the only way for people to not see you suffering, but enough feeling sorry for myself. Let's go. And I know you have a big mouth, so don't tell the others. Kay?
Yang smirks as she playfully punches his shoulder.
Yang: sure. Let's go
End of Chapter 12
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