AN: It that time of the month again. I think I mention it last chapter that I would be releasing new chapters of all my stories at the end of the month. So without further ado chapter 3 of Gate/Remnant.

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Chapter 3: We Prepare for the Hunt.

I couldn't help but squirm under her gaze, piercing green examining my whole both body and soul. I tried to meet her gaze only to fail and look at anything but her, I heard the man behind her chuckle at my failed attempt only to be silence by the same piercing greens. Clearly this woman in front of me was well respected, if not well feared among them.

"I think introductions are in order" I heard the man beside me, Jaune Arc if I recalled correctly, called breaking the tense atmosphere around the room. I'm still surprise at how fluent he is at speaking our language a small familiarity in this world full of mystery. "This is Head Mistress Glynda Goodwitch, current Headmaster of New Beacon Huntsman Academy as well as the current head of Vale's Hunter Association."

Now I had a good look at the woman, blond hair a few shades lighter than Mr. Arc's own with faint strands of white cascading down her back, piercing green eyes hidden behind a thin framed glasses. She wore a white and black dress that I was not very familiar with, it cemented the fact that this world was different my own. Her very image made me think of royalty or nobility. If her introduction was anything, then she heads an institute that teaches people to fight, as well as their leader on the battlefield. Back home such things as woman leading hardened men in the battlefield would be laughable, absurd, and insulting. Even my own order of knights were only approve for the sole reason that I was a princess, and that they think I treat them as mere toys and fancy. I want to prove them wrong... Now I'm paying the price.

"The man next to her is Qrow Branwen, Headmaster of Signal Academy" my thoughts cut short when Jaune introduce the last person in the room who casually wave at her. In a word, a drunkard would be the best way to describe him, ruffled jet black hair with streaks of silver or grey, deep red eyes, while not piercing as the other person had made me shiver. His overall attire was unkempt, cluttered and roguish in nature, unfit for a person of such high position. Yet, underneath it all I could feel that each action was measured, calculated, planned. As if he wanted to elicit a reaction from me. From the small smirk he had I think he got the reaction he wanted. I also noted that he wore a red cape, even Ms. Goodwitch has her own purple cape, now that I thought about it, Mr. Arc is wearing a long coat. Must be their custom attire.

"It's a nice to meet you, Princess Co Lada" Ms. Goodwitch greeted me in almost perfect latin, which caught me by surprise. I thought that only Mr. Arc was the only one that knew my language but to think some others knew it well enough to speak albeit with minor difficulty. "Forgive me if the accommodations aren't to your liking" That threw me again by surprise, to think an enemy leader would apologized for how she treats her enemies was unnatural back home.

I frantically wave my arm in denial, "No-No, our accommodation were more than enough" I stuttered out, "It quite surprising that we even have beds to rest and decent cloths on our backs. I was expecting that we would be sold to slavery if not be spoils of war already" those words put me in a somber mood, imagining such consequences made me shudder.

Mr Branwen made to comment but I didn't understand a word he said, clearly talking with their native tongue, but the reaction from both made her guess that it was crass.

"What Qrow meant is that slavery does not exist anymore" Jaune translated enough that it didn't sound crass and rude. "Generally speaking at least" he added as an afterthought.

"Do not worry Princess; we assure you we do not want to sell you and your men as slave. Rather, I would like to talk to you" that made me pause, mind coming to a conclusion, ransom. To return home as a bargaining chip, to be used as leverage against the Empire itself. Knowing my father he would decline even for his own daughter, then again I was born from debauchery. Images of an invasion flowed into my mind, the destruction of towns, soldiers littered the cobble grounds their blood painting the streets red. A White Knight sitting in a ruined thrown, of cold blue eyes looking down at the destruction. The fall of the Empire. The images made me pale, strength leaving me as fear begin to well inside my heart. Slavery would be kinder than what would happen... can happen.

A warm hand touch my quivering fist, warmth begin to spread around me, and my racing heart began to calm. I didn't notice that I had been looking at the cold metal floor until I had to look up to green eyes, the sharpness in them was gone, replace by soft comforting veridian, a reassuring smile on her lips, like a mother comforting a fretting child... it made me feel at peace.

"Rest assured Princess Pina that we have no intention of invasion or conquest" her voice sound softer and warm, "I would like for talks of peace rather than show acts with aggression. Can you please hear us out." I nodded rather than speak, I cannot trust to speak just yet. "Thank you, Princess"

"Pina" I stated without a second thought.

"Beg your pardon?" I caught them by surprise, I could even see Mr. Arc raise a brow at the suddenness of it all.

"Please call me Pina"

"Forgive-" I cut Mr. Arc off before he could reason out "I want this talk to be between equals, treating or calling me as a Princess would not sit well with me. I do not want to be view as Royalty but another person who want to avoid conflict" They hesitate for a moment, looking between each other, a silent conversation happening between the three of them, emotions flicker within in their eyes. After a moment Ms. Goodwitch nodded soon followed by the other two.

"Very well, then I suppose it only fair that you can call me Glynda"

"Heh, I like this kid already" Mr. Branwen said smirking at me, "Not many people are allowed to call Glynda by her first name. Call me Qrow then, Mr. Branwen makes me feel old"

"Jaune, just Jaune" Mr-I mean Jaune said with a small smile.

"Thank you for granting my selfish request."

"You are welcome Pina. Now then shall we begin?"

"Yes"

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I could only sigh as I close the door behind me, my tired body giving out underneath me only to be caught by both Bozes and Hamilton.

"Princess, are you okay? They didnt hurt you did they?" Hamilton ratlled off in worry, checking me for bruises. I gave her a tired smile before placating her that I was fine. "I'm fine Hamilton, tired but fine." those words put both of them at ease.

"What did they want Princess?" it was Bozes turn to inquire as they guided me towards my bed.

"They wanted to talk about a possible Peace treaty between this world and ours. Apparently they wanted me to act as a mediating party between our two worlds."

"What about us?" this time the voice belonged to the last person in the room, Beefeater, making her presence known. I couldn't help but note the worried tone in her voice.

"Ease yourself, Beafeater, they will not harm us, they will grant us freedom..." I pause for a moment trying to find words on what I need to say next.

"But..." Bozes knew that there are conditions to our release, and beating around the bush would not help our current situation.

"They will allow me to choose a few of the knight to act as my escorts as well as the first batch to be set free, as a sign that they are willing to release people as long as the Empire will listen to their request."

"And what would those request be?"

"Freedom to study our culture, Fair trades, aswell as safe travel within the Empire. They're even willing to share their own culture with us. As long as the Empire will not demand." I clench my hand hard that my knuckles became pale. While the offers are fair and just, the fact that the Empire will have no say in the matter scares me. The Empire is too prideful, and too greedy for their own good that the last statement will be seen as this world looking down on them.

"I don't see any problem with it." Hamilton stated innocently. I was about to reply but was beaten to the punch by my friend

"It because of the last term, The Empire cannot demand on anything" Beafeater answered for me. I nodded in agreement, such term would enrage the senate.

"The Empire will see it as an insult" Bozes continued "Added the fact that this world wanted to talk Peace first, the Senate will think that they can brute force them from getting what they want."

"They would declare war, regardless what this world thought. And when that happens the Empire will fall" I finish, recalling the battle we face against this Hunters,the way they move, the power within each individuals would out match a entire legions even alone. It would be a massacre. "That is why, we need to make sure this Peace is successful." I turn to look each one of them looking trying to measure the resolve within their eyes.

"Are you with me?"

None of them could argue.

-0-

"So... whats the plan?" Qrow asked looking at the different screens that surround the oval table we were seated, different familiar faces displayed in monitors to those who could not be here."As much as I like the princess, she still holding something back."

"Which is understandable given her situation." I spoke, all eyes turning to me. "Given her position and current situation, she would have alot of thing to think about. Trusting us would be the least of her worries."

"I agree with Mr. Arc as well" this time I hear Glynda at the other end of the table, next to Oscar and Ironwood. "Rather I am more concern about this Empire. While I no doubt that the Princess will agree with us and act as a mediator, I fear that their senate would not agree with everything within the treaty."

"And what would you suggest Ms. Goodwitch?" for the first time Oscar spoke up. I could see curiosity in his eyes, eager to see the Headmistress's suggestion.

"I would like to head an Expedition to the other side. See what we are dealing with as well as escort Princess Pina back home to the Empire." she declared. "I will take volunteers as well, no more than fifty Hunters." Oscar pause for a moment, I could see that he was internally debating within himself as well as the voices within his head before looking up.

"Before I agree with such an endeavor I would like to set some conditions for the expedition, if is it alright with you Ms. Goodwitch"

"Very well, I will hear it." she agreed immediately.

"My first condition would be to send Jaune Arc as the field commander for this expedition, as well as give him the power to choose who goes on this expedition" I had to quirk a brow at the first condition.

"Forgive me Oscar, but why delegate me to be the Field Commander? Shouldn't that Goodwitch herself?" I could feel my face scrunch up in confusion, as I saw an amuse on the man's face, I knew he was expecting me ask that question.

"Ms. Goodwitch will still lead the entire Expedition, but for such a journey there is a need to delegate different roles for different objectives while we are there. As I see it, you are fluent in their tongue that you are vital to the path of Peace between our two world." I hate it when he was both cryptic and right at the same time, I could only nod as I accepted my fate.

"Very well, I shall accept Jaune Arc as my Second in Command."

"Thank you, for my Second Condition. That we will not kill or fight unless we need to. I rather not start a war when we can avoid it." Goodwitch agreed wholeheartedly. "Finally this expedition shall be between all five kingdoms of Remnant and not just of Vale. I want all of us to cooperate in this mission, this does not only involve Vale but all of the Kingdoms. if there are different Worlds, we may be able to find a new place to call Home for all of us." None could argue with that final statement.

"Are there any thing problems with these conditions Glynda?"

I could see a faint smile on her face

"None at all."

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AN: Nothing much to add really. My KC/RWBY is also been updated today so check that out aswell. JNPR-Senpai will be updated tomorrow. Also I have been rather busy these past months as well as the coming months ahead since I am currently making a indi VN as a college Project of mine so expect the all of my updates be a bit behind, maybe by the end of the months. Will try to update each story on different weeks rather than dump them all at the end of the months. I'll just see where this goes then decided. No promises thought.

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