At the dinner table, everyone is abuzz as the currently present members of Team RWBY and the members of Team JNPR all talk over each other indistinctly. The mood is quite cheery, with the children all smiling and laughing. Yang than laughs at Jaune, as she spoke out.

Yang: "How do you lose your map at a time like that?"

Jaune: "Believe me, I've asked myself the same thing ever since."

Yang, "Weiss, and Ruby laugh, while Jaune smiles and giggles sheepishly."

Nora: "Hey, but you made up for it, Mister Muscles! You shoulda seen this guy take a giant Grimm head on!"

Jaune: I "couldn't have done it without Ruby wearing it down."

Ruby: "Uh, me? Did you see Ren during that fight? He was out of control!"

Ren: "I'm sorry, I may have lost my temper momentarily."

Ruby: "No, no! Out of control as in "awesome"!"

Ren: "Oooohhh. Thank you."

Ren spoke out with a smile. Everyone at the table bursts into laughter.

As dinner continues, Weiss tells her story about how she accidentally summoned a Boarbatusk during the Schnee charity ball. Ruby than gasps.

Ruby: "You did not!"

Weiss has her face in her hands.

Weiss: "Yeah, right in the middle of the party."

Yang: "Please tell me you let that lady have it."

Weiss: "Of course not! Even if I did really want to."

Nora, however, doesn't believe it at first, looking very skeptical at the Snowy heiress.

Nora: "No way, I don't believe it."

Weiss summons her Boarbatusk right next to Nora. The Grimm summon growls, causing Nora to yelp and fall to her side. Weiss, Yang, Jaune and Ren all laugh. Pyrrha simply smiled widely.

At a different part of the room, Penny and Mecha are seen chatting to one another.

"So Sans has been contacting me through telepathy. It was a bit strange, but it was also fine as well. He has been telling me the condition of Mantle."

"How was it?"

Penny spoke out to him. Mecha turned and smiled widely.

"It is improving immensely. He is doing everything he can to try and make it safer. Maybe when we start going to Atlas, we can stop by at Mantle first off."

Penny smiled, as there is stars in her eyes dwindling. Penny than, unintentionally, made a few green crystals and made them into hearts as well. Mecha used his hard-light projections to do the same.

Papyrus and May are seen in their room together.

"Papyrus...I have no idea how we can deal with this. All the things we have been through...it's so...chaotic. Like...how can we live...through all of the fights..."

Before she can continue speaking, Papyrus grabbed her arm, and spoke out in a tone that is gentle to her.

"May...we have been through many from of chaotic battles. We have fought long and hard in these great fights. This thing is no different. We will get through with this things, May? I promise."

May than looked up at him with a fearful expression.

"I really hope so, Papyrus."

Papyrus than wrapped her in a hug.

"We all hope so in this thing, May."

May than wrapped her own arms around Papyrus, and returned the embrace to Papyrus himself. They both appreciated one's warmth.

Both Yang and Nora are now arm wrestling. Jaune and Ren cheer on Nora while Ruby cheers on for her sister. Weiss looks on disdainfully.

Jaune: "Don't let her beat you! You can do it! Come on!"

Ren: "You can do this! Show 'em what Team JNPR's made of!"

Ruby: "C'mon, sis! Aw, you can't lose to a girl in a skirt!"

Weiss: "You wear a skirt, Ruby."

Ruby:Weiss, you're not cheering loud enough!!"

Ruby than shakes Weiss, who is still frowning.

Nora: "It definitely feels like the original, I'll give you that!"

Yang: "Yep. But, it does have some new features!"

Nora: "Heh, oh yeah?"

A robotic sound is heard coming from Yang's weapon, as the top opens, revealing thrusters at the top. Suddenly, Nora's is knocked back to the wall holding Yang's detached weapon in her hand. Nora groans in pain while the others look on in concern, except for Yang, who has a smug grin on her face.

Jaune: "Did she... win?"

As Nora comes to, she realizes she's holding Yang's upgraded weapon, causing her to scream and throw it away from her. Yang laughs while she catches her arm.

Later on, Jaune helps clean up the dishes.

Jaune: "Gyah... We ate it all... Oh, I think I'm gonna be sick..."

Jaune said, while picking up the pot holding all the bowls.

Yang: "Easy there, Vomit Boy, I believe in you."

Jaune looked annoyed at Yang, unable to believe that she didn't forget that ridiculous nickname.

Jaune: "Oh, we're doing nickname throwbacks now. Wonderful."

Jaune spoke out to her rather sarcastically, while also walking away with the dishware in his hands.

Weiss giggles. Obviosuly, she hadn't forgotten about that nickname as well.

Nora: "I mean, the Ice Queen seems to like it."

Weiss stops giggling, and Ruby bursts into laughter at Nora's remark. Weiss smiles nonetheless.

Weiss than rolls her eyes, as she spoke out to them.

Weiss: "I so did not miss you people."

Nora gasped, as she spoke out excitedly.

"Oh my gosh, she really does like it! What went and warmed your heart while you were gone?"

Weiss: "Hey! You make it sound like I used to be terrible."

Yang: "Nah. Just a lot to deal with it once."

Weiss: "Hmph!"

Yang playfully sticks her tongue out at Weiss.

Ren: "It's been a long time. We've all grown in our own ways."

Ruby: "You really think so?"

Ren: "Well, think back to when we were all at Beacon, would you say you ever did anything foolish or embarrassing? Or do you think you were perfect?"

Weiss realized what he's referring. To, and is now embarrassed.

Weiss: "Oh gosh."

Weiss than buries her face in both her hands again.

Yang: " I may have been a little too gung-ho from time to time."

Ruby: "Heh, you? I tried to 1v1 a Nevermore on the second day of school."

Jaune is this walking back into the room.

"Yeah, well... don't even get me started."

Ren: "Well that embarrassment - that desire to go back and tell yourself not to be so stupid - that just proves you're not the same person you used to be. You're smarter, you're kinder, you're stronger, and you're not done growing yet. None of us are."

There is silence for a brief moment.

Ruby: "Yeah, turns out Ren gets real deep when he feels like talking."

Everyone giggles.

Nora: "Well, hold on, I thought I was pretty great in school!"

Yang: "Even at the dance? When you spilled punch all over yourself in front of--"

Nora: "Yes, especially the dance! Thank you, Yang!"

Yang covers her ears from Nora's yelling, who has her scroll out playing "Shine". Ruby laughs. Qrow the shouted out from across the room.

Qrow: "How can six kids possibly make so much noise eating dinner?!"

Summer: "I could say the same thing about you, Qrow."

Qrow, Summer and Oscar are seen standing next to Jaune. Nora presses her scroll to stop the song. Oscar gives a small laugh.

Timeskip...

Everyone relocates to the second-floor living room, with Weiss and Yang having finished being filled in on what everyone else knows so far.

Weiss: "So, the Maidens. Magic. Salem. It's all true?"

Qrow: "Uh-huh."

Ozpin: "Miss Xiao Long, is this more or less what your mother told you?"

Yang doesn't respond, still having her arms crossed. Weiss answers for her.

Weiss: "For the most part."

Yang: "You forgot something. You forgot to tell everyone what you did to Qrow and my mother."

Ruby gasps.

Jaune: "What is she talking about?"

Penny: "It must be something important."

Papyrus: "What do you mean?"

Qrow: "Oh, great."

Ozpin: "Hm, that's not a secret I thought she would give up so easily. Your mother must trust you a great deal."

Yang scowls at him.

Ozpin: "My ability to reincarnate, though a curse, isn't without a few key benefits. Much like the Maidens, I too possess a certain... "magical" power."

Ozpin said, as he stands up and walks next to Qrow and Summer.

"Using this power, I was able to gift the Branwen twins the ability to "see" more, to move freely and be unburdened by their natural bodies. I... well... gave them the ability to turn into birds. Hehehehe... Rather ridiculous sounding out loud, isn't it?"

Oscar was caught off guard, and spoke out to him.

'Wait, what?'

Ruby: "Uncle?"

Ren: "You turned them... into birds."

Nora: "Alright, now you're just messing with us."

Jaune than spoke out in a tone filled Siri nothing but anger.

Jaune: "What else is new?"

Weiss: "He's telling the truth. We saw it. Yang's mom... changed, right in front of us."

Yang than turned to Ozpin and spoke out, frustrated.

Yang: "Why would you do something like that? I mean, what is wrong with you?"

Qrow: "Yang, that's enough! We made a choice. We wanted this."

Yang relents. Ozpin than spoke to Qrow to talk to them

Ozpin: "May I?"

Qrow nods, and now Ozpin has the turn talking.

"Granting this power to them was no trivial task, and I can assure you it was not done frivolously. I required assistance in gathering information on Salem's plans, as well as searching for Maidens when their hosts became unclear."

Ruby: "Okay, so, have you done this with others? Like General Ironwood? Or Professor Goodwitch?"

Ozpin: "As helpful as that might be, unfortunately, it is not that simple. My power is finite, and if I'm being honest, dwindling. The amount that I gifted to Qrow and Raven was, all things considered, rather miniscule. You see, centuries ago, I sacrificed a great deal of magic to four young women, who I hoped would use my gift for good. They were the first Maidens. Miss Xiao Long, it was never my intention to lie to you. To any of you. There are just some matters that I prefer to... "play close to the chest".

He than turns to Qrow.

"I believe that's how you phrased it?"

Qrow than chuckles out.

"Yeah."

Ozpin: "Everyone has a choice. The Branwens chose to accept their powers and the responsibilities that came with them. And later, one of them chose to abandon her duties in favor of her own self-interest. Now, all of you have a choice. If anyone wishes to leave, now is the time. There's no shame or disgrace in abstaining, only in retreat."

Everyone is silent as they ponder Ozpin's words.

Ozpin: "Very well, then."

Mecha and Pyrrha looked down, trying to absorb the information. May was a little unsure. Yang suddenly stands up.

Ruby: "Yang?"

Yang: "If Ruby sticks around, then I will too. If there's one thing I know about her, it's that she somehow always knows the right thing to do. But, if we're going to help, if we're going to keep risking our lives, no more lies. No more half-truths."

Papyrus: "Yes, Ozpin. We need a truth in order to win this Great War."

Everyone remains silent. Ozpin and Qrow exchange a brief look with each other. Ozpin ponders Yang's words for one last moment, before responding with a smile of his own.

"Understood."

Yang sits back down.

Jaune: "So... what now? I mean, what can we do?"

Ozpin: "Mm, that is a difficult question. One that I believe is best answered tomorrow."

Jaune: "What do you mean?"

Ozpin: "The road ahead is undoubtedly filled with hardships and peril. However, it's been far too long since you have all been together.

He than puts a hand on Yang's shoulder, as she smiles wide.

"Please, take tonight, enjoy this moment."

Suddenly Oscar's eyes glow, with Ozpin giving him control back to his body. Oscar realizes he has his hand on Yang's shoulder

Oscar: "Geh!"

Oscar freaks and quickly takes it off and nervously holds his cane in his hand.

Yang and Weiss laugh at him, before hearing a noise from Nora.

Nora than suddenly realizing what is really interesting here.

"Oooohhh. Raven? Qrow? They're birds!! Cracked it!"

Ren shakes his head at Nora being slow on the uptake. Mecha than does a loud face palm.

Back at the Branwen Camp...

At the Branwen Tribe camp's entrance, Shay D. Mann and two other bandits stand guard, conversing with each other. Suddenly, a voice calls out from the forest.

Mercury: Hey ugly!

With Shay and the bandits' attention drawn, Mercury Black and Hazel being present with him, walk out from the forest toward the camp's entrance.

Hazel: Is Raven Branwen home?

Shay than sighed, while speaking out and pulling us weapon.

Shay: "Ya know, I've had a real bad week. So I think I'm gonna take it out on you--"

Shay stops mid-sentence when he notices Authur Watts coming from behind, walk out of the forest and joins the two of them.

Mercury: "Hmph, doesn't look like he wants to cooperate, Boss."

Hazel: "Then make him."

Mercury: "I was hoping you'd say that."

Hazel proceeds forward. Shay and the other bandits hold their ground while Hazel gets out lightning Dust, and prepares to put them and pierce his arms with them.

Back at the Mantle Kingdom...

As Sans is resting in his bed, he than looks at the backpack that he has. He than unzips it, and sees the Relic of Choices inside of it. As it glows, he than begins to wonder.

'Just what is inside of the Relic itself?"

He than shook his head, unzipped the backpack, and went back to his deep sleep.