He arrived at the city- well, to be more precise it was already a battlefield, almost reaching the aftermath of the battle. It was far worst for Jaune, he could clearly see above him the people running- Faunus and human, running for their very lives. He watched as the soldiers who were manning their position fight for their lives, it wasn't to save civilians anymore. Grimm targeted anyone in their sight, so how can a few soldiers give covering fire for the civilians who were blocking their sight.

It was chaos. Absolute chaos.

He saw a few people trying to bring the fight to the Grimm. Few Atlesian Soldiers running to the buildings just so their position wouldn't get flank. But that wasn't enough for some Grimm. The bigger ones immediately crushed the walls of the building, still, these soldiers weren't giving civilians a covering fire, they're giving them time to escape, if they can.

Their ship arrived at the plaza, where Ruby Rose's team and Pyrrha's are holding and taunting every Grimm they can.

They were surrounded by a lot of Grimm. Their situation looks bad but Coco's team and he is already there. Immediately jumping out of the airship, he was quickly surrounded by Grimm. He draw one sword as he dashed towards the crowd of Grimm, as if nothing happened every Grimm that he had passed through are all dead. All sliced up, their limbs scattering into the four winds.

His face was devoid of emotion, he was in absolute focus.

Just seeing from afar, the people who saw him felt his tenacity. He was like a creature that has the eyes filled with fire, like no walls would be able to withstand against him when he charged. Yes, it was his the intent to kill that they felt. And how strong it was.

"Don't want to get in his way when his face is like that." Yang mumbled, though loud enough for the other three members to hear.

As he continue to slaughter the Grimm, it was Coco and her team's turn to impress the first years. Though they didn't showed much teamwork, they showed how skilled they were to be completely calm, it was like killing Grimm was as easy as baking a pie.

The boy glanced as the woman in shades unleashed her weapon. Her bag turning into a minigun, which is scary. She could decimate a large group of Grimm without help. Though it might seemed like it was as heavy as the debris over there, she handled it very well, light as a paper as it seems. With that kind of weapon and the skill and strength to carry it, she's a valuable asset.

While looking at the students fighting different types of Grimm, a Death Stalker sneaked up on him. The figure was too big to not see sneaking up on Jaune, they tried to warn the boy but it was too late. It's tail already passed through his body. Passed? They thought. Looking at it more closely, there's no sign of blood from the boy. He swing his sword backwards, immediately cutting the stinger from its body.

They just stood in awe.

Monsters attacking him from different direction but none of their attacks hit. The boy slowly walked towards his comrades, killing Grimms as he continued to use his ability- the ability to passed through something and someone. A beowolf jumped behind him, it fell on the ground as its arms and body passed through the boy. Jaune continued to walk, slamming the tip of his sword into its head, killing it like it was or is something that's not worthy to exist.

The battle ended with Miss Goodwitch arriving and sealing the hole on the ground. Little did everyone knew, pair of eyes were watching all of them. Especially that blond young man who possessed a very unique ability. He's a threat for them, a very dangerous one. As if the kids that ruined their plan wasn't enough, this guy could be troublesome if he's to be involved.

The students were returned to the academy, though they only captured one man who's important enough to be interrogated, they did saved a lot of people. It wasn't a total victory but at the very least they've got some hint and someone to ask about why the White Fang is doing this. Even more, who's the man behind this. It didn't take long enough for them to realized that the White Fang is only being used. 'Equality' say that in front of a Faunus and they'll follow. Just as how one would say 'Freedom' when the people are being oppressed.

The teachers and soldiers remained at the city trying to control the chaos that has erupted. Thanks to Miss Goodwitch's ability, most of the buildings were immediately restored to their original state. But the lives lost, the business, and many more, these were the things they weren't able to give back to the people.

"So many lives..." the young man exhaled deeply.

"There was nothing we could do for them.." the older woman comforted him, "We did everything we can." she said.

"Can you say that in front of their bodies." he retorted, the woman didn't returned any words. She knew what the real reason was. The sight of this, it reminded him of the Raid. Back then they weren't prepared, this time they had a choice and still lives were lost. She could only grasp little of what he's really feeling right now. There was only one thing she could do.

She hugged him tightly from behind.

At such a young age a burden that's supposed to be the entire world carrying it was only done by him. Now that she had time to think about it, he wasn't comforted about what had happened after the Raid. After the tragic operation that was led by his father, the council, military, and Ozpin fought for him. She knew that Ozpin's interest was not for him but for the boy, still, what would someone feel when in a situation like that. She could only ask.

An Atlesian Soldier approached him. "Erhm... Sir, General James Ironwood is searching for you." the boy nodded as the woman let go of her hug reluctantly. "An airship is already here for you, Sir, it's urgent the General said." the Soldier added.

"Guess I'm needed somewhere else." he said, looking straight into her eyes.

She nodded "Good luck." holding his hand, smiling faintly.

"Get some rest." he returned the favor by tightening his grip.

As soon as he arrived at the location where Ironwood is, the boy immediately heard loud voices, arguing about what to do next.

He stood silently, still trying to take in everything that has happened. He watched as Ironwood debate with people who's only here because of the money and influence they have. They weren't warriors, fighters, hunters, they were simple men who only locked themselves in as them and their friends get fat in some fancy chair or bed. He hate to admit it, but without their money they'd be nothing more but a bunch of people trying to fight the Grimm with sticks.

"The people demands blood! So do we!" one of the men said, he's not a warrior but he's athletic unlike the fat pigs that's surrounding the table. But he too was ignorant of what's going on. They know about the Queen of Grimm but they could care less until it's finally at their doorstep. "I've lost some friends! I won't let this slide without an assault on this Grimm Queen you speak of!" his voice boomed, for once the boy admired the man.

He wasn't like the pigs protecting their territory just so they could keep making money, he wants vengeance like him, but attacking while you're still blind usually ends in the most terrible ways. If he was to go anywhere near the top, he's going to need to learn some things first.

"If the council and its military still wants our support, you'll attack that base of theirs. I don't care if the Queen is there or not, I just want Grimms scattering all over the ground!" the others followed, their voices joined in.

"Prepare our forces... We strike when we can!" Ironwood's voice roared, silencing everyone. "Jaune," everyone's attention turned to him "Your team is ready. We'll inform you when we'll attack." Ironwood said, as the other people nodded in agreement. They can't expect to Ironwood to immediately launch a full scale invasion against them, they too know the risk of losing a large force.

"When?"

"Days, weeks, month tops." Ironwood said, "We'll discuss this in my office." the boy nodded.

"He's going to be troublesome."

"I know."

"Do you still think White Fang is going to 'cooperate with us?', with that many Faunus dead in the tunnel..."

"No, but they'll listen to me."

"That guy, he's probably stronger that you."

"Probably."

"What do you want to do?"

"Take him out. Quietly."