Y/N's pov

After having cinder help me pry off my suit, we quickly traveled to the location of the camp Weiss and Ilia had set up. We knew it would only be a matter of time before Salem noticed that I was free from my binds and would send someone after us. If we were lucky it would be Raven as we need her for the spring maiden relic. After about an hour we arrived at the camp. We had no intention of hurting anyone. At least not intentionally. The people guarding the gate quickly ran instead of trying to hold their ground. This is good. Less conflict will mean easier cooperation. We walked through the gates. People everywhere were hiding behind tents and stands confused and scared. I felt a sharp pain strike my left leg. It was an icicle launched by Weiss. She had changed. No longer did she wear a beautiful white dress and high heels nor had her hair in a side ponytail. Now her hair was cut short and she wore a skin tight military spec ops suit. She and Ilia held their weapons at the ready. I signaled for Cinder to stay behind me.

Weiss: What the hell are you doing here!?!

Y/N: I've come to help.

Ilia: Help? Help?!?! You're joking right. You and Salem's army destroyed everything in Remnant! Theirs nothing left. We've been fighting everyday to stay alive! You're a damn fool if you think we're just going to believe that you want to help us.

Y/N: Ok fine. I'll prove it.

I pull out Adams sword and throw it on the ground near the two of them. I kneel down and lower my head.

Cinder: What are you doing?

Y/N: Trust me. I got this.

I turned my attention back to Weiss and look up at her.

Y/N: Go ahead. Take the sword and kill me.

Weiss: How can I trust that your servant there won't attack me.

Y/N: Cinder, let them cuff you.

Cinder: What? Y/N you can't be serio-

Y/N: Just do it.

Cinder obeyed. She willingly let atlas guards handcuff her and hold her at gunpoint.

Y/N: Alright go ahead kill me. I'm waiting.

Ilia: What are you playing at?

Y/N: I have been placed under a curse. I'm merely a puppet to Salem. Grimm blood flows in my veins. A punishment from the she devil herself. If I step out of place she'd end me instantly. Which is why I'm out of my suit. But she still can punish me mentally. It's only a matter of time till she finds out I have disobeyed my command. And my pain will be great. I have nothing left to live for. I'm merely another solider in the dark army. I'm expendable. As I've always been. I'm nothing. I don't belong here. This world is meaningless. But I have a solution to fix this mess I have created. However if you choose to not believe me then kill me. Because then at the very least I pose no threat to you. As for my friend. Let her live amongst you. She has done no wrong. She's just like me. Controlled by Salem. I'm the one whose caused all this so free yourself from my intimidation and kill me.

Weiss grabbed Adams sword. She slowly walked over to me. I feel the edge of the blade touch my neck as she readies herself to bring the blade down like a guillotine. I prepare myself to awaken in the flames of hell. I hear her yell as she brings the blade down, but I don't feel anything. At first I thought that she struck me so hard that I died immediately. I look up to see Weiss in her knees. Tears in her eyes. Adams sword next to her. She looks at me.

Weiss: Why? Why is all of this happening? I don't understand.

I stand up and hug Weiss. I hear people around me and the other murmur confused.

Y/N: I have disobeyed fate. I hope in doing this I have a chance to rectify my wrongs. Even if that means condemning myself. I have seen my consequences for my actions and I don't want this to end it. I'm here to offer the world what I stole from it. A second chance.

Weiss: What can we do?

Y/N: Uncuff Cinder and she can explain the plan.

Weiss orders the guards to release her and Cinder tells them about the plan. Weiss and Ilia look at each other in contemplation. Then they turn back to us.

Weiss: If what you say is true we can help. However if you try anything and I mean anything to give off the hint that your intentions are vile we will end you. Understand?

Y/N: Yes. I do. We already have Cinder. Now we need Raven and the other maidens.

Suddenly there was a loud roar and a incredibly sharp pain in my chest. I fall to the ground and groan in pain. She's noticed. Let's hope we got the right person. I watch a single Geist Grimm float through the gate towards me. It's eye turns a blood crimson red and I hear Salem's voice. It echoes around the whole facility.

Salem: Y/N, I gave you a second chance at life and this is my thanks? A rebellion?!

Y/N: This is no second chance. This is slavery. This is a curse.

The pain grew sharper in my chest and I Let out a groaning scream. The pain was immense.

Salem: No matter. You are disposable anyway. Oh and by the way I have sent Raven and two manticore to destroy the place. Hopefully in the next life you will learn your place.

The Geist disappeared int to the ground. Leaving only it's mask that Cinder quickly crushed. The pain finally subsided and I took a deep breath in relief.

Cinder: Well looks like we got who we wanted.

Weiss: Yeah, but we also have to deal with two manticores.

Y/N:(picks up Adams sword) We'll take care of them. You get all your people to safety. Get them as far away or below ground as fast as possible.

Ilia: Everyone to the underground stronghold now!

Cinder:( summons bow) you think we can convince her?

Y/N: Let ya hope that it will be possible.

At Salem's castle...

Salem's pov

I watched through one of the manticores perspective as they flew down to the camp and started tearing down the gate. I hear footsteps coming my way and see watts standing in front of me.

Watts: My lady do you think this is a good idea? We're giving them what they want. And if they have two of the four maidens, then we'll be in quite the predicament.

Salem: Trust me my dear Watts this is all part of the plan. Soon Y/N and his little resistance will fall. And the world will be mine. And to make sure this doesn't happen again. Once they have all of the maidens, I will imprison all of them. Never let humanity have another chance at this again.

Redemption pt.2 coming soon