It was winding down to the end of the day, and i just finished commentating on the 30th 4v4 match of the day, thankfully Oobleck allowed me to go home early because i fell asleep in the last match. I yawn tiredly as i pulled out my scroll and unlocked the door as i dropped all of my stuff at the door and i just collapsed onto my bed.

I do nothing as i try to fall asleep, but i heard a soft creak in my room, i didn't bother with it as I try to fall asleep. But when I heard another soft cream I didn't know who it was so i slowly reached for my pistol at my hip, and i listened carefully for any other sounds and then i heard a soft foot step behind me. I waited patiently for whoever it was to get closer, and when they stepped on a loud creak i turned around in an instant and i pulled my Wingman to their face.

"WAIT DON'T SHOOT!" I look to the figure and i almost toss the gun at her as i realized that it was Velvet, i put the gun on safety as i tossed the gun at her halfheartedly, I then lean back into the bed as i let out a heavy sigh.

"Never do that again Velvet, i completely forgot that i gave you access to my room, after our date yesterday" i mutter to her as i fruitlessly try to fall asleep, but then i felt a weight on the bed and i open my eyes long enough to see that Velvet was staring at me with a smile. I couldn't be mad at her so i rub her head as i closed my eyes again.

But as soon as i was ready to fall asleep again i heard my scroll go off, and i was annoyed at who was trying to message me. I Halfheartedly open my scroll and i open the message to see who it was and i couldn't help but release a loud groan as i saw just the ID.

"What is it Sarah?" I look down a little bit, to look at Velvet who seemed to be slightly concerned at the disturbance.

I sit up from my bed as i popped my neck and looked at Velvet, "A few days ago i made a deal with General Ironwood-" "WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU MADE A DEAL WITH IRONWOOD!" I jumped up as i was caught off guard by Velvet yelling into my ear. I rubbed my head slightly in pain from the sudden noise then i gave her a bit of a death glare from her scaring me.

"S-Sorry about that, but what do you mean you made a deal with him, the last time you mentioned him you said how he was out for your technology and Lilith!" She exclaimed at me, but this time with a softer tone compared to last time. I sighed as I had to now recap what happened in the last chapter.

"Ozpin called the General and told him the predicament that Lilith is in, and how i was the only one trying to repair her, and so he gave me the offer that he would give me the tools and the man power to help repair Lilith, in exchange he could study Lilith while they repaired her. Thankfully i was able to bend his arm so he could only work on her while i was around, and i made sure that nothing else of importance was inside of Lilith." I calmly recapped to her, she still seemed unsure of the entire situation, so i leaned forward and i gave her a hug as i gently caressed the back of her head.

"I know your concerned, i am too, but it feels like something is in the air and i don't like it. Something big is about to happen, and something is telling me that i will need Lilith, and probably soon. This is the best for all of us in my opinion." I soothingly say into her ear, but she pushed back slightly and still didn't looked convinced of what i said.

"Are you really sure this is the best for all of us, what if the General takes what he learned from Lilith to make and army to take you away from me." I could see that her eyes were twitching and i felt my heart twinge in response. I moved closer to her as i grabbed both of her hands and took it into mine.

"Atlas already has giant robots, they didn't need Lilith to make them, and if the General ever tries to betray me then i will make sure that he picked a fight with the wrong pilot." I reply to her as i gave her a bright smile, thankfully this time she seemed a bit more confident in me.

"Although, Sarah, isn't it a bit odd that they are trying to work this hard for your technology so suddenly, i thought that they gave up after you demonstrated what you could do to them," I stopped to think for a second and contemplate what Velvet said, it was odd that they were acting so much and trying to include me into their little group all of a sudden. Something wasn't right.

"You are right, but I can't do anything about it for now, and whatever it is, you don't have to worry about it Velvet, because i'll take care of everything for us." I said reassuringly to her, i then remembered about the message from Ironwood earlier, i reach for my scroll that i left on my bed and i looked at the message which left me extremely confused,

'meet me in Ozpin's office, there are things we need to discuss together, and do try to leave behind your weapons, this will be a peaceful talk.' I just stared at the message perplexed, but then Velvet tried to move so she could read it, but i quickly put it back into my pocket.

"Well, duty calls," i dryly say more to myself because i really just wanted to sleep.

"So soon? But you just got back from commentating on most of the 4v4's." I just shrugged at her comment and i went to grab my wingman which was laying on the floor, as well as my pulse blade, just in case.

"I'm sorry i have to leave so early Velvet, but i will make sure to spend time with you when i get back from whatever the General wants." I turn to leave but i quickly turn back around and give Velvet a quick kiss on the lips, she turned bright red from embarrassment and i couldn't help but smile at her.

"Good job at the tournament as well, you fought well." I then rush out the door to my room leaving Velvet behind.

weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee*slides out of chair*