Serious announcement. I changed some text from the previous chapter. There is some more stuff to read in it. I greatly suggest reading it, or you might miss some information. Sorry for the inconvenience. I accidentally submitted it too early.

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Somewhere in the unknown.

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The walls were still made of slime and yet, the being in the center felt it. Her husband was onto something. Something great, something... damning. She... had a name. She had been stuck here for so long. And yet she remembers only a single thing that would help her remember her name.

"Mommy? Why does your name relate to the heat? Your semblance is nothing like that of sis?" ??? Asked her. It was a familiar voice. Her mind believed that might have been her daughter.

"..." She tried to talk. Her voice is croaky for the lack of usage. The lack of needing. And yet, somehow, she is able to pass it regardless. She wants to talk. She Needs to talk. "My name..."

"Is..." She tried her hardest. Sadly it wasn't enough. The spell that sealed her into this room, shuts her mouth shut and forced her to fall asleep. Unluckily for the spell, she wasn't willing to let that happen. Or atleast to totally stop her from speaking her name. Just not right now, her world turns dark once more.

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Back in Vacuo.

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Blake had finally awoken. It had been three days since her near fatal situation. She had stuck in a coma ever since. Until now that is. She slowly opened her eyes, causing her to see a familiar ceiling. Her own room's ceiling to be precise. She looks left then right and saw her father holding her hand and sleeping. Clear signs of crying on his face.

She then glanced at her body. Her whole body was bandaged up. It was then that she remembered a kind human, picking her up and moving her home. Before she lost full consciousness. It made her want to cry once more, her own kind. Abandoned her, once she got injured. So much for faunus family hood. It caused her loyalty to the White fang to drop, by quite a bit actually.

"Dad?" Blake carefully said. Her voice croaky and rough from the long sleep.

It instantly woke her dad up. He looks on high alert towards the source of the sound. After a few second of staring at his now awake daughter, he carefully hugged Blake. He spoke no words, right now, his crying restarted as the mere sight of his awake and alive daughter was all he needed.

"Dad. It hurts." Blake said more clearly this time.

"Sorry." Ghira said sheepish as he let go of Blake. Meet Ghira Belladonna. He is Blake's father and the current head of the faunus. He is a lax leader, but a strong man.

"What... happened?"

"Do you want... the unofficial and more legitimate happenings. From yours truly? Or Atlas's story?" Ghira offered.

Blake rolled his eyes. "Sorry dad. I was just feeling a bit... imprisoned. Is that the right word?"

Ghira nodded, "I understand the feeling. I don't like my title either. But someone had to do it."

"I know. Give me... their story." Blake said, her face crunching up from both anger and annoyance.

"The soldiers didn't receive any orders to not shoot into the crowd. Instead it was caused by a miss fire. Apparently they meant to fire into the sky. But instead a soldier accidentally bumped their trigger, causing it to hit you instead." Ghira explained.

"Is there any truth to that or...?"

Ghira sighed, "Thankfully for once, there is. You could say I was about to storm Atlas with my people for that. Only for them to admit their fault. And no, it was not a corporate coverup. Believe me, I was about to force their asses out of Vacuo for that. They showed bodycams and communications between the higher ups and the soldiers. They needed to scare off the crowd by shooting up. It seems someone didn't get the memo."

"What happened next?"

"I told them, that regardless of the reason. They hurt the daughter of the leader of the faunus. If they don't get their asses out of this city. I will make sure of it myself." Ghira said, "They left the city, yes. Just not the continent. I considered that good enough."

"Thanks dad. I suppose that despite putting my life on the line. We succeeded with our protest." Blake said, only to get bonked on the head by her dad.

"No. I won't let you do that again."

"Dad. If you give me house arrest. You will only make me more anxious." Blake warned.

"I know that much. So... I have decided something."

"What is that?"

"I want you to become a huntress. You will go to Beacon. In exchange, be a good girl and accept your house arrest. During your house arrest, I will teach you all the theory you will need to make it successfully into Beacon." Ghira offered, "How about it?"

Blake's mouth hit the floor at that deal. It was almost to good to be true. "What is the catch?"

Ghira smiled, "According to people in the grapevine, someone important created a organization called, "Freedom Fighters" After joining Beacon, please join them. They are like the White Fang, only better."

"Better how?"

"The leader is someone I personally trust. The leader had been appointed by a girl about your age. She indirectly saved your life as well. She has visions. And directed your savior toward Vacuo. Thanks to that girl, you are alive. Besides that, the leader is anti-white fang. Neutral with Beacon. And Pro-Patch military. Believe me, having a military on your side is a powerful friend to have." Ghira explained.

"That girl...?"

"Is my daughter." Blake's savior said as he entered the room. He then crouched forward to sit at eye level with Blake.

"Nice to meet you Blake. My name is Taiyang Xiao Long. Just call me Tai." Tai introduced.

"Hello. As you know, My name is Blake Belladonna. I am now Anti-White Fang as well. Thank you for saving my life." Blake said as introduction. Much to Ghira's surprise.

Tai and Blake shook hands. Tai then took a seat near the bed as well. "Surely you have some questions right?" Tai asked Blake.

"Whoa, whoa. Before that. Since when did you become anti-white fang?" Ghira asked shocked.

Blake bit her lip in rage. "They left me to die by those soldiers! Can you really expect me to still be loyal to them after that?!" she said angrily.

Tai nodded, "I understand that. So much for family. They aren't family when it counted the most. Whereas a complete stranger is willing to save you, when they in their infinite wisdom didn't."

Blake nodded in agreement but didn't elaborated further.

Ghira sighed, "Ah."

"About those questions?" Tai asked again.

"Ah yes. Why did you come to Vacuo, sir?"

"Just call me Tai. No need to formalities. I was in search for some information in regards to my missing wife. Thankfully your mother gave me what I needed." Tai explained.

"Where are you from? Tai?"

"Patch. Alongside my daughters, Yang, Ruby, Twilight. And my now missing wife, Summer." Tai said, the name Summer caused a weird echo. Tai, Ghira and Blake noticed it. But didn't think much of it.

"My final question is, who directed you to this place?"

"Twilight did. She has the powerful ability of foresight and visions. She told me two words, Blake and Atlas. That was all."

Ghira smirked, "And you knew those two don't mix. Right?"

"Exactly-" Tai was about to make a comeback from that jab, when a loud horn from a boat nearby interrupted him.

Ghira and Tai, alongside Kali, run outside only to see a rather massive metal boat with lots of faunus arrive on it. It also had a torn Atlas mine corporation flag on it. It also showed intense signs of heat damage. Nonetheless, the faunus on board appeared either fine or injured. But now that they are in Vacuo waters, most importantly safe.

Kali was the first to approach the ship after it properly docked and thousands of faunus rush off the boat. The captain, a familiar faunus to Kali, approach Kali in return. He tips his head onto his chest, again showing clear signs of injury.

"What happened, Kanali?" Kali asked the captain.

"Well, there was a faunus uprising at one of the many mines belonging to the Atlas Mining Corporation. Lead by a serpent Faunus." The captain noticed a human in the background cringe at that, "She was powerful, but strictly anti-White Fang. And since she saved us from the evil humans, we followed her for a while. She found this boat, removed the crew, put us on board, and told us to go to Vacuo. We asked her to follow but..."

"But?"

"She was ambushed by Atlas Corporation Securitron bots from behind. She turn around and removed us from the harbor by using a single punch to push is away from the port, while shouting at us to run. While we quickly moved out of the port, we watch her absolutely destroy a port owned by Atlas. Even from far away we saw the whole port on fire. The serpent then looked at us as she calmly walked back into the forest, a soft smile on her face." The Captain explained, "I have never seen a more amazing hero in my life. She told us many times that she followed the Freedom Fighters movement in Vale. So I have decided to dedicate my life to them as well."

Kanali the captain then slowly walked away towards the clinic, a smile on his face and determination in his eyes. The serpent had woken up dormant feelings from the captain. Feeling he wasn't even aware he had. Kali was stunned, no, everyone listening to his tale was stunned.

"Welp… I guess Twilight's actions appear to quickly take effect. It seems the future might be brighter than we thought." Tai said as he looked into the distance.

"Why are you saying her name now?" Ghira asked.

"Twilight established the Freedom Fighters movement with a maiden at the helm. She befriended the military and gave it their support. She saved a bunch of Beacon students from Grimm. Is taking actions to save a tournament child from death. She... is slowly creating an army against the present. She has plans that even goes beyond me." Tai explained.

"And still has time to search from Summer..." Kali added. "Amazing. I totally understand her. She realized that our world as we knew it was heading to the worst possible outcome. With the White Fang's support draining. It's only a matter of time until a more hostile leader takes their place. And with a lot of Anti-White Fang support and plenty of pro-Freedom Fighters support. I... have an idea what the future might hold."

"Lots of...?"

"Bloodshed. That is why she is taking action now. While the future still has a chance. Not giving it another chance."

"Before I go to the secret library here in Vacuo. There was one more thing that she told me." Tai said as he turned determined towards Kali.

"What was that?"

"Though Ruby Rose might have been seen as the Main Character of this world. The one to save us all. The truth is far more harsher. The one that could save us, is Summer. She is the key to saving the world. If she is truly dead. Then we will be doomed. Twilight is another key, but she won't reveal the keyhole to me. She won't reveal what purpose she holds. All that she has something that will change course of this world also."

"How interesting. So about that library..." Kali said as Tai followed her towards the hidden location.

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Meanwhile in the forest near Vale and bordering Patch.

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Sat a small little encampment, this camp was filled with lots of powerful warriors. These warriors were all part of a clan. The Branwen Tribe to be precise. At the center of the clan was a bit tent, this tent was from the leader of the clan, Raven Branwen. And she... well she was rather confused.

You see, a few days ago, she was supposed to take out a maiden under the request of the witch. Something that didn't quite went to plan. You see, she meant to ambush them at a patch of land that was known for their safety. The reason for the initial failure was to be expect. The second reason however was not.

Their ambush failed because the witch became impatient and send her forces to the maiden to take them out. This almost worked if it wasn't for two familiar faces and one unfamiliar face. They were obliterated by two, no three children. Ruby Rose, and her daughter, Yang Xiao Long. But also another girl. A girl in dragon martial arts clothing and with purple hair.

And when she said, obliterated, she meant both their awareness and pride. The three did put up such a strong fight that only one, of the two agents lost their life. With the other running away, while carrying the dead body of his partner. Not only that, but they had also detected them. And yet paid them no mind. Even Yang, ignored her. Much to her confusion.

"Still confused, boss?" Vernal asked as she entered the tent.

"I had somewhat hoped that she was still going after me. But... this was totally unexpected." Raven admitted oddly sad.

"I suppose there might have been a reason she grew up too fast."

Raven sighed, "Any more communications with her?"

"No. The connection has gone dead. Not even a whisper. Even the Grapevine has seen or heard nothing. It's odd. But perhaps not totally unexpected." Vernal stated.

"Why?"

"They just lost an agent to some total strangers and out of nowhere. A powerful and capable one at that. They might be busy searching for new allies." Vernal offered.

"That... is possible actually." Raven realized.

"What about us, are we moving up?"

"No... Actually lets move to Patch. I have a sneaking suspicion that... we are more useful there." Raven stated.

"Uh... I don't know."

"Now what?"

"Apparently, the military of Patch has been busy clearing out dangerous Grimm from Patch and protecting others from harm. The military has been so active in fact, they constructed an anti-Grimm barrier surrounding Patch from both underwater, flying and surfing Grimm types." Vernal explained, "In fact, the witch took notice when it was revealed they are both Anti-witch and Anti-Ozpin. Apparently there is a new player in the game. One with the Patch military on their side."

This news shocked Raven greatly, "Who?"

"Remember that girl with the dragon martial arts clothing? Her. Apparently she has foresight and visions. I heard rumors from the Grapevine that she strongly believes that Summer is still in fact alive." Vernal said, "Something about proof in Vacuo. Related with the dragon on Mount Glenn. Or something like that."

"Really?!" Raven suddenly shouted.

Vernal jumped, "Yes." She said taken aback by Raven's sudden shout.

"Okay. Lets change directions. Lets move into the mining facility in Mount Glenn. It's a safe place and it might hold some valuable clues themself." Raven ordered.

"Understood! Time to move out!" Vernal shouted.

"Summer. I am coming for you!" Raven stated with a beaming smile.

Raven and her tribe then quickly packed up and rush to move towards mount Glenn. Unknowingly doing something that will change the course of the future forever. And for the better at that. Maybe not for the witch, but certainly for Summer. And her team.

Of course this move didn't go unnoticed. Qrow, was watching them from the bushes as he too heard what Vernal told Raven. This shocked Qrow greatly. So greatly in fact that he stopped watching them to make a quick but important detour with Beacon. Ozpin deserves to know in his eyes.

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Somewhere in the Somewhere in the Somewhere...

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As she finally woke up, she felt it far more profound this time around. The wind of change and hope was blowing ever so powerfully. So powerful in fact, that her weapon was blown to her side. Something that she didn't expect. Then something else happened. She felt this powerful force within her. Determination as her mind supplemented.

She looked at herself, her clothing in tatters. But her will, ever so strong. So strong in fact, that the seal holder her was weakening. She smiled. "Summer."

"My name is..." The seal attempted to stop her to no avail, "Summer."

"I am Summer." Summer said, her voice slowly trembling with more force.

She then looked to the seal, she raised her weapon. Then struck it with everything she got. "And I am going home to my daughter. No seal will stop me, no witch or wizard will. I am Summer and now I will be free."

She made an almighty scream as she used everything she got to smash the seal. One strike, two strike, third strike. *Crack* the seal was cracking under the pressure. "Freedom of this damned timeline will be in my pockets."

She then raised her weapon one final time. "FREEDOM!!!" She shouted under extreme pressure and weight.

She lowered her weapon with everything she got, and struck the seal a final time.

It then made an cracking sound until it eventually broke into a thousand pieces. The weird hallucination world started to collapse. She was slowing losing strength once more.

"Raven.... Qrow.... Oz.... I am free. Please, find me. I have no strength to find myself anymore. Please help me." Summer said as she collapsed on the ground. Inside one of the many hidden chambers behind a live statue of a dragon. The dragon felt the change, noticed one of his most treasured people waking up. It smiled.

"You woke up, my treasure." It said, "I am glad. This world has hope once more."

It looked into the sky, pleased. "You were wrong witch. You will not win this time. We will be victorious this time."

It then slowly turned it's head towards a tournament, "Twilight Sparkle... Thank you. It was worth summoning you into this world. I await your appearance before me..."

Author's Note

Oh my. So much juice lore. It would seem a certain 'Serpent' had a lot of fun. And it also would appear that Twilight's summoning into this world wasn't a simple accident... How curious...