Chapter 9 : White Lies

They rushed towards Haruki as soon as they saw him. Pyrrha was the one to speak up. "I'm glad you are okay Haruki, But what you did was reckless of you." Haruki Smiled and thought even if she doesn't know me so well she still cares for a stranger huh...

She is Kindness incarnate. "Thanks for worrying over me Pyrrha." This time I won't let you die... Pyrrha blushed from Harukis words. "I-its fine! you are the one who saved all of us after all" Everyone nodded in unison, they each thanked Haruki.

Jaune then said "I admire your bravery brother, it's just don't ever do that again... we're friends remember? so please rely on us more..." He then fist bumped with haruki...

Neo was smiling sweetly, for her beloved was getting actual real praises. This is something new for her it's actually heart warming... Eversince she and Haruki were twelve... they never thought about this kind of friendship. All they Had was Roman. They had to steal just to survive, Killing Grimm and people just to get more money... She thought this place might not be so bad after all.

Ozpin went near Haruki and asked him with a grave face. "Where is the Grimm?" Ozpin then quickly added "Don't get me wrong Mr. Haruki I'm glad that you are safe ,but knowing that there is a very dangerous Grimm in the Emerald Forest, puts me I'll at ease..." Haruki then responded with an amicable smile. "Of course professor..."

Ozpin then says "Very well then please follow me to the office Both you and miss Neo... Pyrrha the stood up and held Haruki back. "With all due respect Professor... Haruki is very injured." Haruki then held Pyrrhas hand making her face red like a tomato. "It's fine Pyrrha, I need to tell the professor." Haruki and Neo then followed Ozpin back to his office.

When they got to Ozpins office, Glynda took Neo for questioning while Haruki remained at the office calmly sipping coffee. "Now tell me, did you kill it?" Haruki shakes his head and says "It wasn't me..." Ozpin narrowed his eyes, You are very strong Haruki but Lying in the face of the Headmaster like that? very dangerous..."

Haruki then crosses his arms like it's nobody's business. "Like I said professor it wasn't me... Although it is someone you are acquainted with..." Ozpin then said "I didn't bring you here for your games Haruki..." Haruki then says "Well to be completely honest I'm not sure if it was her... but I think it's one of the members of Team STRQ... I Think it was Raven." Ozpin was surprised inwardly for he even knows who Raven is. "Knowing Ravens nature, why in the hell would she do that?" Haruki shrugs "She owes me. I simply asked for help and she used me and Neo as an anchor to portal here."

Ozpin then asks Haruki "Considering what you said is true... How in the hell is she able to beat it alone?" Haruki then puts his Tea cup down. and says "she didn't... Me and someone else helped her." " Was it the one who hurt the fall maiden?" Haruki then shakes his head "it's someone else..." Ozpin then slams on the table. Haruki was shocked on ozpins reaction, the normally calm ever cool guy... lost his temper..."Mr. Haruki you will tell me and you will tell me now!"

Haruki then slid down a picture of a well built man. "I believe you know this guy?" He showed Ozpin a picture of Hazel Rainart. Ozpin stood up from his seat "Hazel?! what is he doing in here!" Haruki brought out a few documents he has been keeping for this plan... He showed another picture of him meeting Adam Taurus.

"Hazel is the man tasked to meet the white fang to keep them inline, also I report to him... This is sensitive information I'm giving you, Professor Ozpin... I am risking my life just to give Neo a better life. I want her to live like a normal girl , a life that's not covered in blood." Haruki sincerely looked at Ozpin and continued. "I don't care if you trust me or not... as long as you help me, I will help you. That girl Neo... I would do everything for her.."

Ozpin saw the sincerity in his words... He then pondered for a while. "Very well... you did risk your life on saving my students... helping you take Salem's organization down is the least I can do, and besides we're already doing it from the start... protecting this world, this kingdom from her..." Haruki then acted surprised and asked. "Is this the reason Salem hates you?" Ozpin shakes his head "It's a bit more complicated than that."

He peeks at the blinders in his office... "Mr. Haruki if you want me to help you to live your ideal life, I have a certain condition... you will work for me and tell me all their plans so I could stop them, But you will still operate on missions with them to avoid arousing suspicion... in due time I would introduce you to my associates, they may have the same reaction as I did before... but I trust you can handle yourself?" Haruki was surprised on how trusting Ozpin is... it's either he is trying to trust him or Faking it so he could take me down... "Of course professor Ozpin"

Ozpin then gave a scroll to haruki. "This scroll will be our point of contact... you will periodically report to me about any movements of salems faction." Haruki thought to himself... Ozpin oh Ozpin!! are you this naive or you are a scheming bastard just like me...

"Don't misunderstand me Boy... I still don't trust you baut you are my best bet on foiling whatever plan Salem has concocted." Truly a saviour of this world, a beacon of hope for the masses... you guys truly make me want to puke, but if you can further my own goals... I wouldn't mind pretending to bow down to your little charade.

Ozpin I was thinking of not letting you die, but now I'm leaning towards another option to devour your skills and watch you bleed to death... True you may be reborn to a body of a child but what could that do...

After their talk Ozpin announced the Team compositions... "Due to certain circumstances Haruki and Neo would form a team but, they lack two members as those two would be transferring in soon... Team RWBY and Team JNPR went near Haruki and asked him a bunch of stuff... Ruby was the first one to talk. "How did you escape?"

Haruki smiles and shrugs "Luck I guess, as I was about to get killed by the Grimm someone showed up... I don't know who that was but he was holding a scythe..." Ruby looked at yang and said "It's uncle Qrow!" yang then held Ruby down "Calm down lil sis we don't know for sure yet that it's him..." Glynda then told the students to get some sleep for classes will start two days later...

"Hmhmhm~" Haruki was humming gleefully as they led him to his new room... When he opened his room he was surprised to see Neo sitting down on the bed. "Hello roomie, it's nice to meet you I'm Haruki." he says this as he closes the door. (Hello! I'm Neo! Hope we get along.) Neo then pats her side of the bed. (Haruki I didn't ask earlier because you were exhausted but can you at least tell me what's going on?)

Haruki sat down and wrapped his arms around Neo he leaned in and said "Of course... it started with an alien device did what it did... and stuck itself upon his wrist with secrets that it hid... now he's got super powers he's no Ordinary kid he's b-" as he was singing he got hit in the head by a Neo with puffed up cheeks (I swear Haru, be serious or I won't talk to you again...) "Yes yes my darling I will" He told her everything... from his past as a mercenary and told her "I wasn't a good person before, now I'm not sure if I could call myself one... But all I know is I love you and I'm prepared to do anything for you..."

Although the didn't tell her about the show RWBY, he did talk about his past lover for a little bit. Knowing this Neo was shocked, but since Haruki wanted to be honest with her she will accept everything and help him in this... (Haru, I don't care if you had a past lover or add future lovers like Emerald... But please Love me plenty.) She said as she leaned towards Haruki.

Haruki hugged her to sleep and as they both dozed off into Dreamland they dreamnt about the same thing. A happy family living in a moderate house with 3 kids running about... a peaceful and fulfilling dream...