Within the beautiful Emerald Forest, you were returning from a mission; it was only mere moments until your calming trip halted.

"What are you saying?"
"What is there not to understand?"

"No... I won't accept it; you're mine!" A voice yells at you. You sigh; who were you yelling at? A soon-to-be graduate of Beacon Academy who has been stalking you the moment they laid their eyes on you. "I don't belong to anyone." Suneel, the star student of Beacon, developed an unhealthy obsession with you. At first, you had assumed that he wanted to learn up close with your fighting style, but you took notice of his nervous behavior. He would get you gifts, follow you around, and he claimed that you were his soulmate, the love of his life, or how he sees it, HIS. Because of his constant harassment, you resorted to taking missions away from Vale; however, it seemed now he has caught up to you.

"I'm saying that we can't be together. There is no us." 

"I can do better, I swear, please. You know everything I did was for you; who filled your beautiful head with lies?" Suneel tries to touch your hair; however, you step back, "I told you, Suneel. This obsession you have isn't healthy; I've spoken with Headmaster Ozpin about your behavior. The Huntsmen Academies were created to create heroes for our world; we can't afford to keep those who don't share those values." You began to walk away from Suneel towards the exit of the Emerald Forest.

"It was that damned Qrow wasn't it? He's planning to take you away from me." Suneel takes a step forward, "Don't worry, my love, I can take care of him, then we can tell Headmaster Ozpin that you resign from your position." You didn't bother turning around wanting to leave and forget the interaction.

"Hey (Y/n)! Is this where you've been hiding?" You look up to see Qrow on a tree, "What are you doing here? I thought you were out on a mission." Qrow smiles at you, "Finished early; we should get lunch and head to Oz's tower." A ball of flames rushed towards you and Qrow; you pushed Qrow out of the way, taking the impact. "I'll kill him, that damn Qrow!" You glare at Suneel, standing in front of Qrow. "You're testing my patience Suneel."

Suneel advanced towards you with flames following behind; dodging him, you kick Suneel against a tree. Suneel ducks down and avoids another strike, then follows up with a swing that sends you staggering steps a few steps back. Qrow readies his weapon; however, you put out your hand, "Say out of this! He's trying to get to you!"

"Why protect him?! After he leaves you all alone for months on end and no contact! And you know that you are not the only woman him his life!"
Suneel yells as you head-butt him, "Get it in your head! I don't belong to anyone here!" Qrow clinches his fist, wanting to help, however, not wanting to get in your way. You punch Suneel as he crouches down; you lift your leg and strike down.

Suneel stays down from the impact. "That's enough! Leave Vale; if I ever see you at my sights again, I will not be as merciful." You walk towards Qrow. However, a chill runs down your spine, Suneel runs past you toward Qrow. "No, wait! SUNEEL, STOP!" Your body reacted out of instinct, taking out your sword to protect Qrow. Your eyes glowed purple as you raised your weapon as the blade slices through Suneel. "(Y/n)!" You remove your weapon as blood-spattered around you; Suneel gasped for air as tears began to fill his eyes, "At least... I die by your hands." Once those words slip from his lips, your eyes return to normal.

It was silent; you couldn't hear anything, "What did I?" You drop your sword, "I didn't mean to." You stare at the bloodied body, "I killed Suneel." Qrow takes a step towards you; however you step back, "I need to go." Qrow grabs your wrist, "Breath." You take a few breaths; Qrow removes his cape and wraps it around you, "Let's get you to Oz."

You nod as Qrow takes your hand to lead you away from the scene. Upon making it to the tower, Ozpin rushes towards you, "What happened?" You didn't say anything, only walking into Ozpin's arms. Ozpin picks you up as you rest your head on his shoulder, "It's okay, I'm here now." Qrow follows Ozpin up the tower into a secret room hidden within his tower.

Ozpin sits you down on a chair, "Ajin, may you excuse me? Qrow, step out for a moment." Qrow leaves the room as Ajin comes from your shadow, "What happened to Saint?"
Ajin places his hand on Ozpin's head, showing your memories to Ozpin, "Saint needs to leave this area, find someone to take care of her."

Ozpin thinks for a moment, where would he send you? Lionheart would take you in immediately; however, that would be the first place to look for you if you were in danger. That's when he remembers Atlas; since the replacement of the headmasters, Ozpin began to trust Ironwood with the knowledge he holds. Ozpin turns around as Ajin starts to remove your bloodied clothes, replacing them with new ones, and carefully places Qrow's cape on the side. Ajin lifts you and lays you down on the large bed, where you begin to drift to sleep.

"Thank you, Ajin." Ozpin opens the door where Qrow is waiting.

"What are you planning to do?" Ozpin sighs, "I'm going to send her off somewhere safe."
"And where would that be?"

"Atlas."

After some time, Ironwood was summoned to Beacon Academy, "Good morning, Professor Ozpin." Ironwood enters Ozpin's office. Ozpin places his mug down, "Welcome, General Ironwood. I do apologize for making you come all the way over here."

"No need to apologize; you trusted me with the Academy; in return, I will do whatever it takes to support you. In your message, it said you wanted to speak to me?"

"Yes, there is someone I want you to meet." Ironwood follows Ozpin into a secret room within his office, "The Saint?" Ozpin walks to where you lay. "This might sound selfish, but if you can take her to Atlas with you. She's my most trusted companion; I can give you everything you need to provide for her; all I ask is to watch over her." Ozpin removes some hair from your face.

Ironwood nods, "May I ask, how soon do you need her in Atlas?"
"Immediately."

It was a quick process to move you to Atlas; as you rest in a stretcher, Ironwood and Ozpin say their farewells, "I will send her an allowance to take care of her finances. She's not high maintenance; however, she tends to collect small things."
"Very well, I'll send you reports on her progress."
Ozpin looks down for a moment, "A verbal warning General, Saint is someone not to take lightly; she's full of surprises. One wrong move, and she could be your biggest threat."

Ironwood nods, "Understood, I'll watch over her." Ironwood turns around, enters the aircraft, and it begins to fly off Ozpin watches with concern, "Good Luck." Within a matter of seconds, Qrow runs to the take-off pad, "I'm late!" Ozpin turns his attention to Qrow, who was trying to catch his breath, "Seems so, Saint is now under Atlas's watch now; this will keep her safe."

You wake in an unfamiliar room, "I see you're awake. Let me introduce myself, James Ironwood, General and Headmaster of Atlas Academy. Professor Ozpin had entrusted me to take care of you." You sit up, "I see, (Y/n) (L/n), Grimm Professor of Beacon Academy. If Oz sent me to you, I believe you know who I am."

"You should rest a little longer; I'll bring someone from our medical care to check your vitals and take care of your needs." Ironwood begins to walk out of the room. You wait until he leaves to slide off the bed, "Oz sent me here? Well, this would probably be better than being in the panic room." You begin to look around the room, seeing the decorations displayed on the walls; you walk towards the large window. "So this is Atlas. Ajin?" A large shadow cast over you, "Scope the area, get information about the people here." Ajin nods as he disappears.

*Knock knock*
"Professor (L/n), I've brought someone." Ironwood stops in his tracks as he sees you in front of the window; something was alluring about you; he didn't know if it was from the lights shining outside the window that made your skin glow or the soothing tone of your voice. He felt drawn to you; without realizing it, he was staring at you; the physician calls him, "General Ironwood, I'm going to begin her physical exam, please exit the room for a brief moment."

Ironwood exits the room, "Excuse me then."

"It seems that you caught the General's attention." The physician speaks as she begins your exam. You tilt your head, "How so?"

"General Ironwood has never shown interest in anyone, and if he personally requested someone, that means you are important. Where are you from exactly?"

"Vale."
"Well, I would be in a rush too if I knew I had a pretty lady waiting for me from Vale." The physician smiles at you as she takes your hand and begins to use her semblance. After about a minute, she lets go of your hand, "All done, General Ironwood, you may enter now." Ironwood enters the room once more, "Her condition?"

"She's healthy as can be; physically, she is perfect. However, I would still recommend lots of rest; the mind, on the other hand, seems quite fragile; it seems that she has gone through a lot before coming here." The physician excuses herself, leaving you and Ironwood alone. "This will be your room here in Atlas. If you feel uncomfortable by all means, please let me know."

"How long was I asleep for?"
"Since I brought you here, five days, to be exact."

"Where will you assign me?" You ask as Ironwood was surprised by the question, "I won't assign you anywhere; Professor Ozpin asked of me to watch over you."
"I am a professional Huntress. If you need me out on the field, don't hesitate to tell me. With or without a team, I will manage."

Ironwood smiles at you, "No need for that; you are here as my guest." You take a seat, "Even so, I'm not too sure how long I will stay here. In return, I shall stand beside you and assist you with anything." Ajin appears behind you as you place your hand above your chest.

Hello! Here is a new story I have been working on. I don't have a proper schedule for this story since I'm testing the waters. More chapters to come!
Michaelis~