TELLING THE OLD WIZARD Location the RWBYverse, Remnant-Beacon, Ozpin's Office
Not a few hours later, after the whole Schnee Manor incident. And like Laharl, suggested to James, he'd called Ozpin, and told the old immortal. He told Ironwood, everything. Including of the fake death of Arthur Watts, and that mad, egocentric doctor's alliance. Which was a shock, to Ozpin. Along that their systems were compromised, the enemy only needed to access to the CCT. In order to crash everything, including the access to...Amber. Ozpin, he was also shocked by this Laharl, calling him a "sorcerer". It been centuries, since Remnant lost the power of magic, aside from the Maidens, as well as him and "her". He was thinking so intently, that he hasn't taken another sip of coffee. Seems that meeting with these devils, has become a greater priority than he'd originally, expected it to be. Especially with the newest revelations, that James has told him. This Grimm destroying creature, that dwells in Menagerie. It must be a magically created entity, like the djins inside the relics.
For the devils, being able to not only rekindle the power of magic. But advance it. He'd wished the devils, were around when he was mortal. Their aid could have stopped soo much grief, before it even happened. Thou Ozpin, he still doesn't quite understand, why this new race, preferred to be called, one of the names for Grimm? Regardless, these new magical techniques and technology, was needed desperately in their side. Having contacted Crow, his last response was that he was in Mistral. Heading into Anima, to later enter the newly expanded Menagerie. And better yet, that report came many days ago, before the devils...negotiated...a cease aggression with James. Finally taking a sip of his now cold coffee, making Ozpin a bit disgusted. Going for a new hot cup of coffee, he'd returned to his original train of thoughts. James, rash actions could have sparked war, and rightful animosity with the devils. While Ozpin, didn't fully approved of this young Laharl's methods, in the end not only did it stop a war from sparking, but also revealed a sinister scheme. That no one saw coming, when they'll meet in the future, he hopes to convince this boy to join Beacon and quite possibly the inner circle, against Salem. With a new cup of coffee, Ozpin started to relax, and plan for the new semester. Already Taiyang Xiao Long, or Tai's oldest daughter, was enrolling in Beacon. He hopes other promising youths, join that yellow fireball.
A CROW CAPTURED Location Remnant-Menagerie: Neo Kuana
A week later. Laharl, through some hostile negotiation skills, managed to prevent a war. Laharl, he was praised by Serafall for his blunt negotiation skills, along with the faunus, especially Blake, were grateful for his actions. Preventing a war, before it could ever started. This allowed, Blake to get closer with the devils of Laharl and Sona's groups. Becoming good friends, along with Neohaven continuing to improved. And city building sims, would be envious at the fast progress and evolution that Neohaven and Neo Kuana were going through. Both the new capital, and port-cities. Already speedboat were being developed, and given to the fishermen amongst the faunus, taking prinnies along for protection. Not only that but aside from Menagerie becoming 100% grimm-free, majorities of the faunus families, have join a peerage. As Serafall was pestering her new friend, Kali into becoming apart of her peerage. Such a good, and reserved woman, was having difficulty, handling Serafall hyper persona. Blake, she's taken to secretly help her mother, avoid the fate of becoming a magic girl, in Serafall's grasp. And in the process forming a bond with Sona, who'd help the cat faunus, protect her mother in the open. Surprisingly Ranma has also been helping Blake. Seems, that the once overshy martial artist, was finally putting some work with his "hunts". Laharl, he was actually proud that one of his bros, was stepping up.
All in all, everything was great. Groudon, he destroyed any big Grimm, that Salem sent to Menagerie. With Ajuka's drones helping the Continent Pokémon, all the grimm were eliminated. Making Menagerie absolutely safe. As Groudon, was halfway done, merging Menagerie with Anima, as one super-continent. It was quite a shocking event across the world. Atlas, Mistral, Vale, and Vacuo were amazed by this. Especially a certain, dusty, old crow. A few days, a certain crow managed to arrive into Menagerie. But this isn't a real bird, but a animorph, his name is Qrow Branwen. Given this magical power to transform into a bird, by his boss Ozpin, in his human form. He has graying black, spiky hair, faded red eyes, and slight stubble along his jawline. Along with a red, tattered cloak, he wears a gray dress shirt with a long tail, black dress pants and black dress shoes. In an old picture of him with his former team, Qrow looked exactly the same but lacked stubble. He was spying and watching over all the devils, and their progress that their doing on technology, architecture, farming, and much more. Qrow, he was really impressed. As he was perched on a nearby tree, looking over the happy children, scrambling and playing around. Normal faunus civilians, being trained to defend themselves, ans learning about these special methods of bypassing aura. And having some in depth, experience in magic, he was able to feel it. Not only from the faunus, the peg-legged penguins...he thinks their called Prinnies, and devils, but also the land itself!!!
Whatever are the pillars, and towers posted around the land. Beside aggregating the crops. It was causing the land, to emanate magic. He has to report this, when suddenly a dark magenta, with orange stripes, and flower patterned obi, smacked him. Qrow, was smashed onto the grass. As the black hair, paled skinned, lime green eyes with a dark orange center, devil-girl with a obi around her waist. Qrow, he thinks that, this girl name is Daki. Her semblance has to be that obi-sash. Then his instincts, screamed at him to dodge, flapping his wings, he'd barely evaded the hand of another devil. Another spiky black-haired girl, in a low-cut magenta tube top revealing her full midriff, low-set purple sirwal pants, long dark grey wristbands. Caulifla. She sensed a weird ki from the bird, and after Daki attacked, she rushed in. To help her sister-lover. Daki has her arms over her waist, while Caulifla has her arms crossed. Both glaring at the crow, in the grass.
Daki, she said with a frown, and clear annoyance in her tone, "Hey old man!! Quit the acting, we know you're a human." Qrow, mentally groaned. Since it was kinda obvious, that magic users, could sense magic as well. Cawing that replaces a loud sigh, as he started to revert to a man. Which looks like he was in a hangover, with graying-black, spiky hair, and tattered, red scarf. Rising his arms in surrender, he spoke in a rugged voice, "Easy there. I didn't came to fight or cause trouble. My boss, he just wanted to see what kind people are you guys, before meeting yall." but these words didn't ease either devil girl, hostility. Before he could react, he was hit in the gut. All courtesy of a elbow strike, from Caulifla. Her blow soo powerful, that Qrow's aura shattered, and he'd double over in pain. Leaping back, cause she'd immediately knew what's coming next, as Qrow started to vomit. Disgusting Daki. After he'd emptied his stomach, Caulifla attacked again, kicking him across the face. Blasting Qrow like he was a DBZ character, shooting through the air like a bullet. Smashing against a walker, venting the side of the mech, as Qrow was bleeding and unconscious. Both Caulifla and Daki, rushed over along with all nearby prinnies and faunus. Caulifla, she was disappointed. Such a famous huntsman and important character of the RWBYverse, she was expected a least, some semblance of a challenge. She told Daki to take care of the rest, as she'd crossed her arms over her head, and left. Daki, looked a bit peeved by Caulifla's action. Sighing, she used her Binding Collage of Preserved Beauty technique, to seal Qrow in a suspended state, inside her obi. As she'd told the prinnies to take, the broken mech, to Sir Beelzebub and his team to repair. Leaving to tell, Laharl and the other that a spying bird was captured...
NEGOTIATIONS START Location the Kingdom of Vale, Beacon Academy: Amphitheater
A couple months later. With Atlas managing to secure their systems, by making a second mainframe for the whole system. A using the old one, a trap for when Watts and his allies try their cyber attack. Now safe in that aspect. Atlas along with Beacon contacted Neohaven devils, some weeks ago. In order to discuss things, and maybe negotiate peace, along with a beneficial alliance between them. One of the leaders of the devils, a woman name Serafall Leviathan talked to Ironwood and Ozpin, accepting a meeting to negotiate between them. It was decided that Beacon was designated spot of the meeting. Plus Ironwood wanted to discuss things with two other devils. Specifically the young devil that help reveal a dangerous conspiracy to them. Along with the one responsible for all the advance technology, that the devils design and created. Levi-chan, she happily agreed to these conditions. So the members of the Ozpin inner circle, started preparing for the upcoming meeting.The amphitheater was the place chosen to be negotiation spot. As the assembly area takes the form of a glass-domed amphitheater with raised bleachers arranged in a circle around a circular stage that has a tall, ornate backdrop with blue lights. There is also a large, open area in front of the stage where students could stand.
Which leads to now. As all the people were waiting for the devils to arrive. There was General Ironwood, representing Atlast in this meeting. Accompanied by Winter who was more happy and calmer. Since her mother and younger sister talked a long while ago. Things have been good. Especially between her and her mother, that not only stopped drinking but got her fire back. Divorcing the bastard Jacques, taking back SDC, as the new CEO. Firing the board loyal to Jacques, freeing the faunus slaves. And revealing all of Jacques' crimes against faunus, and making a public apologies to the victims. Earning some public support, including Winter herself, that has been rebonding with her mother. And Weiss was going to Beacon in the upcoming semester. As she wanted to forge her own path, something that Winter and mother supported, her wishes. Aside from Winter another person was invite to these negotiations. Doctor Pietro Polendina. Who is a renowned Atlesian scientist, and the current head of the P.E.N.N.Y. project. Pietro, he is an elderly man with dark skin and short, balding white hair. He wears a green cap with oval-shaped glasses. He wears a red vest over a cream shirt with a pink bowtie. His dark mustard pants and leather boots match with his cap and red-brown belt. Pietro uses a special chair to aid himself with movement. This chair is built to have four moveable legs, and is white and green in color, with yellow accents. Being the top scientist of Atlas, it stood to reason to have him, join these negotiations, especially when he can finally meet the ones responsible, for this revolutionary tech. That can make...his child, more than a "doll".
For the side of Beacon. Ozpin was there, as usual with his coffee cup. With Glynda, standing beside him. And their expert, at their side. Professor Bartholomew Oobleck. Oobleck is a man with messy green hair. Wearing a white shirt partially tucked into his dark-green pants and its collar raised, showing a slack yellow tie, along with mismatched brown and black shoes. He also has round glasses that appear to be opaque. His knowledge in history, and dealing respectfully with faunus, would be a great assistance with the devils. As this new race, that intrigues Oobleck, seems more comfortable dealing with faunus. He hopes, that he can help in this historic worthy moment, and not only spark a new era of peace with the faunus, but also a good relationship with these devils. As everyone was anxiously awaiting for the devils. Miss Leviathan, she'd mentioned that it would be better for them, to wait for them at the meeting spot. As a shadowy raven, appeared in the entrance of the amphitheater. And four devils came out the rift. Serafall in her green suit, Ajuka is his usual attire, with a lab-coat covering it, Laharl with his hood down, with Daki enormously wrapped around her beloved's arm, as she was there to give back a bird...later. Raven, closed the rift behind them, and finally these negotiations could officially begin.