Revelations

"Mr. Uzumaki, do you know about the four maidens?" As Ozpin asked ian, the others were surprised by Ozpin. "Ozpin! You can't be simply going to tell a student that secret?" Asked Ironwood. "Pfft! Student? From what i can see earlier. He fought me and the Ice queen on even grounds and i can tell he isn't serious at that fight. And besides he's not just a normal student either... Am i right... The Red Eyed Fox." Said Qrow looking at ian.

Ironwood and others we're surprised hearing Qrow calling Ian The Red Eyed Fox as he is famous for killing notorious criminals in whole remnant. Specially Ironwood as he spend much time looking for that person and now he is right here all along standing in front of them as a student in beacon.

But Ozpin didn't look so surprised like he knew it all along. "You don't look so surprised Professor Ozpin." Said Ian. Ozpin sipped his coffee, "i have my speculations. When i saw your eyes turn into a red eye like fox, started to observe you and found the same person who has the same eyes as yours, and also so skilled in fighting."

"So... Why did you call me hear? What's the connection of the four Maidens and my identity as a assassin?" Ian asked thought he knew why Ozpin asked him about the maidens he still want to confirm.

"Ozpin! you can't tell him about that. That's top secret!" Ironwood argued "James is right Ozpin." Said Glynda, "and you he's the famous Red Eyed Fox." She continued looking at Ian with a frown gripping her wand.

"From the way you saying it. You accusing him like a criminal." Said Qrow. "Because he killed a lot of people." Said Glynda, "and he helped and saved more people than other huntsmen and huntress combined!" Qrow argued raising his voice. "Don't deny that as you all know what he had already done." He continued.

"And i say, stop talking about me like i'm invincible." Said Ian in annoyed voice turning his eyes into red and releasing a bit of his chakra a around the room. The other's felt a strong pressure crashing at them. "Now now, Mr. Uzumaki please calm down." Said Ozpin calmly and Ian retracted the chakra but his eyes still red.

"Mr. Uzumaki has the right to know and we need more help we can get. Our enemies are getting stronger and we can't do this on our own." He said to them. "Follow me, i want to show you something." Said Ozpin to Ian and all of them entered the elevator Glynda pressed a button and they descended.

As they reach underground they exited the elevator and started to walk not saying anything. As they reach their destination Ian saw a machine and next to it is a pod like thing that enough for one person to lay inside it. Ian got closer and saw a beautiful woman sleeping inside it. She have brown hair and tanned skin. Ian knew this is amber the current fall maiden.

"Her name is amber.... the current fall maiden." Explained Ozpin. Ian still looking at the sleeping amber, "she's alive... But dying." Ian then turned towards them. "Yes.. When a maiden's die her power will transfer to the last person they thought." Glynda explained, "Except if it's a guy or an old dude, then it will be random which makes our job a little harded." Said Qrow

"But amber was attacked and her assailant stole half of her power, which we didn't even know how. And now we are looking for the next candidate to be the next fall maiden. Because if we don't her powers will seek it's other half." Said Glynda. "And you already chosen the next fall maiden? Then why am i here? What's the connection?" Ask Ian.

"Because you have a connection with the next maiden we chose." Said Glynda. "It's Phyrrha isn't it?" Said Ian looking at them sharply. "Yes.. That's why we are telling you this first because i know how protective you are to those who are very close to you. And we don't want be enemies with you but an ally. That's why we asked you if you could bring Ms. Nikos here." Said Ozpin.

Ian turned and look at amber, "how do you transfer her power?" Ironwood walk forward and explained. "Atlas has been studying aura-"

"Cut the crap! And get to the point! How do you transfer her powers to pyrrha?" Ironwood was cut off by Ian who is now looking at him with red eyes. "What he's trying to say is, they know how to capture it and cram it into something else. Or in pyrrha case." Qrow didn't continue as Ian already understand.

"Her life will become intertwined with Ms. Nikos." Said Ozpin, Ian closed his eyes to calm himself. He opened his eyes who are now back to clear blue and he walk away, "I'll tell when i'm going to bring her here. And what ever she chose is her own decision. Until then.. Don't go near her or you'll know the consequences." Ian said without looking at them and continued walking towards the elevator.

He decided to head towards the balcony to clear his head. As he was lost in thought he suddenly felt someone coming, he already know who it was and just waited for the person to get close to him. As the person got close enough Ian suddenly turn around and hug the person that was walking towards him.

Pyrrha got surprised by Ian action as she was about to ask him what the professors want with him. But didn't get a chance as she was suddenly enveloped by his hug, thought she didn't mind and hug him back. As they broke the hug but still holding each other Pyrrha looked at Ian who is looking at her with loving expression but she could also see fear in his eyes.

She was confused and touch his face. "Is something wrong? You know you could tell me right? I'm always here for you." Pyrrha said softly while rubbing his cheek. Ian smile and held her hand that is rubbing his cheek, "i know.. and i'm always grateful that your here with me."

"Then, tell me.. what's bothering you? Why do you look so afraid?" Pyrrha ask, Ian hold her hands tightly, while breathing in calming himself.

'It's better i tell her about this sooner. She has the right to know, i don't care what will happened. As long as she is alive' Ian thought to himself.

Then he look at Pyrrha in the eye, "Phyrrha, have you heard of the stories of the four seasons?" Pyrrha was surprised by the question "Of course, it's one of my favorite." She said happily, then she began to recite the story.

"A callous old man who refuses to leave his home visited by four travelling sisters. The first understands his reclusive nature and urges him to use his time in solitude to reflect and meditate. The second brings him fruits and flowers, tending to his crops and revitalizing his garden. The third warms the man's heart, convincing him to step outside and embrace the world around him. And the fourth and final sister begs him to look all that he has and be thankful. In return of their kindness, the man grants the maidens incredible powers, so that they may continue to help other all over the world. They graciously accept, and promise to share their gifts with the people of remnant until the end of days. Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall. The four Maidens. My mother loves that story." She said.

"And you also do." Said Ian smiling at her, "true." She giggled then stop as she saw Ian solemn expression. "Why are you asking me about the story?" Pyrrha asked.

Ian sighted.

"Will you believe me if i tell you the four maidens does exist in this world?"

"You're joking right?" Ask Pyrrha.

"I'm afraid not. because i met a maiden today." Ian said to her and Pyrrha was shocked by what he heard next.

"And she is dying."