(Readers POV)

I'm in my room. It's late at night. I heard a knock on the door. I walked up to it and opened it. I see Weiss and Klein are there.

Weiss: Come on.

She whispered to me. I nodded and walked out my room. I saw Weiss carrying a white suitcase. Me, Weiss, and Klein quietly walked down the hall. I heard a scroll starting to go off. Klein pulled out his scroll and answered it.

Klein: Master Whitley. I... um... yes, of course. I'll be just a moment.

He turned his scroll off and he put it back in his pocket.

Klein: You two head to the first floor library. I'll meet you two there.

We nodded and Klein walked off. I looked at Weiss.

(Y/N): You know where that is?

Weiss: Of course I do. Come on.

We started to walk. We found ourselves near Weiss's dad's study room. We both stopped and heard something made out of glass break.

Ironwood: You need to control yourself!

Jacques: You're talking to me about control? Do you even hear what you are saying?

Ironwood: I am basing everything on my reports from your daughter.

Jacques: The daughter that you stole!

Me and Weiss moved closer to the door so we could listen some more.

Ironwood: Oh, we are not getting into that again.

Jacques: Oh, yes, we have far more pressing matters to discuss, starting with your apparent lunacy!

Ironwood: Jacques!

Me and Weiss looked at each other. I heard a heavy sigh from Ironwood.

Ironwood: Winter is one of my best. If she's telling me there's a threat in Mistral then I am not going to take that news lightly. She's been there for weeks, people are mobilizing, sudden spikes in weapons and Dust trades. Someone is about to make a play and I do not trust Leo to stop them.

Jacques: You never trusted anyone other then yourself!

Ironwood: And that's for good reason!

I heard a slam noise. Weiss gasped and covered her mouth with her hand.

Ironwood: If Oz had just listened to me from the start...

Jacques: You need to get a grip.

Ironwood: That's exactly what I'm doing. Our people need protection. By this time next week, the Kingdom of Atlas will be officially closing its borders. No one in; no one out. Without the council's permission.

Jacques: You mean, without your permission?

Ironwood: And if that becomes the case, I would think you'd want to be on my good side.

Me and Weiss started to hear footsteps getting closer to the door. Weiss summoned a black glyph onto the handle. The handle started to jiggle, but didn't move.

Ironwood: It's locked.

Jacques: What are you talking about?

The door was slammed, but it didn't budge. Weiss nodded at me and we quickly and quietly made our way to the library. We made it there and looked around. No one is in here.

Weiss: Klein! Klein, where are you?

I looked at the corner of the room and saw a hidden door open. Klein walked out of it.

Klein: Keep your voice down, I told you I'd be here.

He seemed a little different. Weiss walked over to him and hugged him. Klein hugged her back.

Klein: Are you sure that Mistral is safe?

Weiss broke the hug and took a step back.

Weiss: No, but it's where I'll find Winter.

Klein: I suppose she'd be the only family you have left after tonight.

Weiss: I'll always have you.

Klein: You most certainly will.

The three of us heard a loud bang go through the house.

(Y/N): Sounds like Ironwood got out.

We heard Weiss's dad starting to shout from far away.

Jacques: Klein?! Klein, get down here this instant!

Klein: You two go, now.

We nodded and we entered the hidden door of the library. Weiss stopped and turned around to face Klein.

Weiss: Thank you, Klein.

He nods and he closes the door.

(Y/N): Let's get going.

Weiss: Right.

(Torn's POV)

Me and Tyrian made it back to Salem's castle. We walked in and looked around. Tyrian is sobbing like a little baby.

Torn: Why are you crying?

Tyrian: I disappointed my goddess. And part of my tail got cut off. But, she will forgive me.

Torn: What a baby.

I scoffed at Tyrian. We made it to a pair of double doors. We opened them and saw Cinder on her knees, breathing heavily. Salem was there too and looked over at us.

Salem: You two are back. Was your mission successful?

Tyrian: N-no.

Salem and Cinder looked surprised for a moment. Salem narrowed her eyes and started to walk away.

Tyrian: But not all hope is lost! I was able to poison Qrow before my tail got cut. He won't be a nuisance to you anymore! I've done that! Have... I pleased you?

Salem just looked back at us.

Salem: I see that Torn's idea worked.

I stretched out my new wings.

Salem: I'm disappointed in you Tyrian. Torn, follow me.

I nodded and walked up to her. Tyrian started to freak out. Salem and I are about to leave the room. I looked back to see Tyrian attacking a Grimm in the room. His crying changed in deranged laughter. It actually creeped me out a little.

Salem: It really is disappointing to see that he lost to Qrow and some children.

Torn: I guess the same goes for me?

Salem: No. you were successful. You got Sky's DNA. This is your first mission too, so I'm going to be pretty forgiving to you for a while.

Torn: I'm grateful for that.

I guess.

Torn: What do you want me to do next?

Salem: I'm sure you know about Natura, your other teammate.

Torn: Yeah, what about her?

Salem: I want you to take her down. I want (Y/N) to go down easily and holding one of his friends and teammates hostage will help with that.

I smiled to myself.

Torn: I like that idea.

Salem: Good.

Torn: Where is she?

Salem told me Natura's location. I nodded and started to walk the other way.

Salem: Where are you going?

Torn: Going to do the task assigned to me.

Salem: Already? I like that.

I made my way outside of the castle and started to fly.

Torn: With these wings, I can make it to Natura in no time. You better watch yourself, I'm coming for you.

(Chapter 22 end)