A few weeks after the fall, Yang sat on her bed, occasionally sighing when she would look at her short arm. Sighing, occasionally having a flashback of Adam Taurus making her arm shake.

Yang sighed and checked her scroll, looking up when her father entered her room.

Taiyang: Yang... you have a visitor, I think it's best if you come and see this.

Yang got up from her bed and began walking towards the dining room. Seeing Vader sitting at the table, forming a smile on her face.

Yang: Hi, Mr. Vader.

Vader: Good morning Yang, how did you sleep?

Yang: (sitting down across from Vader) I still have nightmares about Taurus.

Vader: I bet you do... well, your father asked me to make something for you.

Vader picked up a box from the ground and placed it on the table, sliding it towards her.

Yang: What is it?

Vader: Open it and find out.

Yang slowly opened the box and gasped when she saw it, a mechanical arm rested inside, colored with her favorite colors, black and yellow.

Vader: I designed off my own arm actually.

Vader said rolling up his sleeve, revealing his own mechanical arm, Yang could see the similarities now, the hand moved like a normal one, except that its fingers were surrounded by a kind of mesh making it easier to grip things.

Vader: Here we have to put this on first.

Vader said picking up a cylindrical object with a cylindar on the end, Yang stared at it with fear.

Vader: This may sting a little but.

Yang turned her head away and nodded, Vader unwrapped the short arm, and slid on the connecter, feeling a little prick as it connected with the nerves.

Yang: Wait, was that it?

Yang turned her head seeing the large needle sticking outwards, instead of what she thought would happen.

Vader: This cylinder attaches the arm to the connecter, allowing you to move it more freely.

Yang examined it curiously, before grabbing the arm and slid the cylinder into it, she heard a locking noise then examined the arm, she moved it around, noticing it wasn't any different or difficult to move it around.

She smiled, it was just like having her own arm again.

Vader: Of course, I made some of my own improvements.

Yang clenched her fist, a gauntlet sprang out of the sides ready to fight, she relaxed her hand and it shrank back inside.

Yang: Thank you.

She said hugging Vader, he lightly patted her back before standing.

Yang: What are you guys doing now anyway?

Vader: Well... Ruby, Din, and Team JNPR already left for Haven, Qrow is going to join up with them later, while I have my own mission.

Yang: What is it?

Vader hesitated for a moment, before speaking.

Vader: I'm going to find your mother, I have need of her.

Yang was shocked by this, her mother? What would Vader need with her? Is that why he came over?

Yang: Is that why you visited?

Vader: No, actually, I had just finished the arm and decided to deliver it before I left.

Yang was silent as Vader got up to leave.

Yang: (whispering) I want to come with you.

Vader: Hm?

Yang: (louder) I want to come with you, I want to meet my mother.

Vader raised his eyebrows at this, then asked.

Vader: Are you sure?

Yang: Yeah, I need an excuse to get out of this damn house really.

Vader: Yang... Are you completely sure? No jokes, honest answer.

Yang: Yes.

Vader: ...Very well, speak with your father, I will await you outside.

Jaune: Left! Aim for the Left!

Jaune shouted, watching his friends fighting the giant Grimm Geist. Din flying behind it keeping it distracted, while Pyrrha, Ruby, Ren, and Nora attacked. Ruby and Pyrrha were providing covering fire, while Nora and Ren were physically attacking it.

Jaune: (dodging a boulder) You won't need a weapon, I said... You're the strategist, I said... Pyrrha! Ruby! Aim for the joints!

The two nodded, and turned their weapons, continuing to fire at the Golem. Din activated the dark saber and sliced down its back, simply angering it. The Golem threw a finger at him, his middle finger flying off, missing Din, but colliding with Jaune.

Pyrrha: Jaune!

Pyrrha felt rage build up inside her, setting aside her weapon, she walked up to the Golem. Hey eyes having flame around them.

She let out a yell as wings made of fire formed behind her, lifting her into the air. Raising both of her arms, she fired a wall of fire at the Geist, its rock body only protecting it for so long.

Jaune groaned and shoved the large rock off of him, seeing the Grimm spirit running.

Jaune: It's running!

Din landed on the ground, drawing his pulse rifle, he took aim and fired. Disintegrating the Grimm on contact.

Din: Not anymore.

Pyrrha landed on the ground and stumbled forward, Jaune running over to her.

Jaune: Pyrrha! Are you alright?

Pyrrha: Heh, you're supposed to be the injured one.

Pyrrha tried standing but fell over again Jaune immediately concerned but Din relaxed him.

Din: She's must be exhausted, I bet summoning that amount of flames was tiring, you should carry her back to town.

Jaune: U-Uh, Ok...

Jaune slowly grabbed her, carrying her bridal style. Pyrrha slowly opening her eyes to look at him.

Pyrrha: My hero...

With that she passed out, leaning her head against Jaune's chest, making his face turn as red as her hair. Earning a laugh from Ruby, Nora, and Ren. Din walked forward, scouting ahead for the group.

As they walked back to town, Pyrrha woke up and was able to walk herself. Trying to strike a conversation.

Pyrrha: So, Din, what did you say you were again?

Din: A Mandalorian.

Jaune: Is that a race?

Din: No, it's a creed. A religion based on honor in combat, focusing on our weapons, armor, and will to fight. I was the Mand'alor

Ruby: What's that?

Din: for a long time, I was the ruler of all Mandalorians.

Nora: You were a king?!

Din: That's one way of putting it, this signified my rule.

Din pulled the dark saber off his Jet pack where he normally kept it, only calling upon it in emergencies.

Din: The dark saber, the weapon of the ruler. The first Jedi Mandalorian formed this blade centuries ago, sparking a truce between the two sides. After his death, Mandalorians stole it back, and it became a symbol that could unite all of Mandalore.

Ruby: That's so cool!

Din: It's an incredibly unique color, no others have been made. But it can do the same things Vader's does, block laser bolts and bullets and cut through just about any material.

As they continued to chat and talk, they eventually reached the town, where Jaune had dropped off his weapon to add adjustments.

Blacksmith: Here you go! All the adjustments as ordered, free of charge! consider it a thank you for dealing with that Grimm in the forest. It's been terrorizing our town for days now.

Jaune: Thanks anyways.

Jaune said, walking back to the group, who were waiting at the edge of town.

Pyrrha: So Jaune, are you gonna tell us you're modifications for your weapon?

Jaune: W-well, I made the idea while in Professor Skywalker - I mean Vader's class. Here, it might be easier to just show you.

Jaune pressed a button on the hilt of the sword. The blade began expanding, revealing a gun barrel inside, the but of the hilt expanded as a shoulder brace, while the Rain guard turned into a hill with a trigger. The bottom blade of the sword extended out, acting as a bayonet.

Ruby: So cool!

She said grabbing the newly formed gun and examining it. Before handing it back to Jaune, who changed it back to sword form, sheathing it into his shield.

Pyrrha: We're definitely going to have to do some target practice sometime. I've seen you try to shoot with my gun.

The group laughed at this before continuing on their trek, not seeing the crow perched on a tree. The bird took off following close behind.

Yang hugged her father before exiting the house seeing Vader sitting on something resembling a floating motorcycle.

Yang: What's that?

Vader: It's called a speeder, it was a traditional vehicle used on my planet, I decided to make one in my free time at Beacon, before the fall.

Yang: That thing put's bumblebee to shame.

Yang said opening the garage door, grabbing her motorcycle, and rolling it out. She grabbed her helmet and placed it on her head.

Yang: So... where are we going?

Vader: Raven and her group were spotted five miles from our position, I think that's a good place to start.

Vader revved the speeder's engine, Yang did the same with Bumblebee before the two of them sped off.

A few hours later, they had to stop at a gas station to refuel bumblebee. Vader refueled the motorcycle while Yang went inside to get a drink.

Hearing a commotion inside, Vader turned to see a man bounce out the door, obviously upsetting Yang in some way. He recognized the man, he was one of the bandits that attacked him when he first arrived.

The blonde bandit stood up and looked at Vader, his eyes immediately widening at the man he saw before him. He tried to run but was frozen by Vader who slowly walked over to him.

Vader: I need to find your leader, tell me where she is.

The bandit hesitated for a moment.

Vader: If you don't, I will extract the information myself.

Bandit: (gulping) F-Follow the path, then take a left at the end, y-you can't miss the camp!

Vader: Very well... I will find you if you're lying.

Yang then walked out of the gas station, bottle in hand.

Vader: What is that?

Yang: Nothing. (throws bottle behind her)

Vader: Very well then... I have found the location of your mother, we must move quickly.

Yang nodded and put her helmet on. She followed Vader on bumblebee as Vader drove off. As they drove down the path, Vader realized the bandit wasn't lying when he saw the camp in the distance.

As Vader and Yang slowed down in front of the gate, the lookout gasped before running behind the barrier.

Yang: They seem to recognize you.

Vader: I may have singlehandedly beat their entire camp when I first arrived. I will appear when Raven arrives.

Yang then looked at Vader, seeing that he had disappeared. The doors swung open to reveal a very upset Raven Branwen.

Raven: Where is he?! I only see... this... girl...

Raven's speech slowed when she saw who she was talking to, Yang crossed her arms as Raven walked forward.

Raven: So, you finally found me.

Yang: Good to see you too mom.

Raven: Are you here to join?

Yang: Not quite, I'm here with a friend.

Vader then materialized out of thin air, using the force to cloak his presence. Raven gasped and jumped backward, grabbing onto her sword.

Raven: Why are you here?!

Vader: I have need of you Raven, and you know your little blade won't work on me.

Yang noticed Vader had turned on his mechanical breathing again, making his voice sound more mechanic in the process.

Vader: Now... It would be kind to invite your guests inside.

Raven: V-Very well... come on in.

Knowing better than to turn down Vader, Raven led him and Yang through the camp, the bandits took one look at Vader, and hid. obviously remembering who the armored man was.

Vader: They seem to remember me.

Raven: W-Well, you took on the entire camp, won, and bested me in combat, they have a good reason to be afraid.

Vader: Good...

Raven led Vader and Yang into a tent, obviously her own. She began making tea, sweating nervously as she heard Vader's mechanical breathing.

Raven: So... Why are you here?

Vader: I have need of your... talents. If Qrow is following the plan, they should be nearing Haven. The location of the lamp of knowledge, sealed in the vault that can only be opened by the spring maiden...

Vader trailed off as he felt a familiar presence nearby. His eyes widening before speaking to Raven again.

Vader: You have Weiss Schnee imprisoned here.

Raven choked on her tea when he said this.

Raven: W-What?! No, we don -

Raven was cut off as Vader stood and exited the tent, walking towards another tent, he tore the tarp off revealing a cage surrounded by crates, lifting it up, he made it float towards him, seeing Weiss inside it.

Vader: Hello, Weiss.

Weiss: Vader?!

Vader set the cage down and tore the sides off using force. Helping her up, a gun was pointed at Vader's head.

???: I think you overstayed your welcome.

Yang ran outside the tent followed by Raven.

Raven: Vernal! No!

It was too late, Vader reached out with the force, and grabbed her neck. She lifted off the ground, clutching at the invisible presence not allowing her to breathe.

Raven: Please let her go.

Vader: You are in no position to demand anything Raven...

Vader released the pressure from Vernal's neck making her collapse to the ground, gasping for air.

Vader: Know your place, scum.

Yang and Weiss stared at Vader, they had never seen him act this way, he was scary when he acted like this instead of the kind professor they knew.

Vader: Raven, as the spring maiden you are coming with us.

Yang: Wait?! My mom's the spring maiden?! Like Pyrrha?! How do you know?

Vader: Because I beat her in combat, she resorted to using the maiden's powers but it was insufficient.

Raven: And if I refuse?

Vader: I will let you assume what will happen if you refuse.

Raven closed her mouth out of fear, she then bowed at Vader.

Raven: Fine, I will join you.

Vader: Good. Meet me outside the base.

Vader then turned to walk out, his voice turning from mechanical back to normal. Yang and Weiss followed behind, Weiss quickly hugging Yang, who happily returned the hug.

Weiss: It's good to see you again!

Yang: Thanks, Weiss.

as they let go of each other, they continued walking, seeing Vader and Raven talking near their vehicles.

Weiss: When did you get your new arm?

Yang: Vader made it for me. Works just as well as the old one too.

Weiss: Well that's good at least.

When they neared the other two, Raven drew her sword and summoned a portal. Yang got onto bumblebee, with Raven getting on behind her, while Vader got on his speeder, Weiss sitting behind him.

Then they drove through the portal.