Die

[the video cuts in and shows Summer walking over to Ozpin, her silver eyes sharp] Miss Rose, is video of this really necessary? Your memory for combat and basically all things is impeccable. This seems entirely unnecessary. You should know how I am by now. I want to have everything on my scroll so I can refer back to it. It’s entirely unbiased and my memory is fallible. Plus, what if we find another Silver-Eyed Warrior and I need to teach them because something happened to you? Or what if something happens to me and nobody’s around to teach them? [Ozpin sighs heavily and pushes his glasses up, shoulders dropped] Very well, Miss Rose. I suppose you have a solution to what would happen if you lost your scroll so this information doesn’t leak and cause a mass panic? Yup. I’m already starting to build custom encryption software that’ll be trick for anyone to navigate. Qrow’s helping. [she smiles warmly. Ozpin just shakes his head, rubbing his temples] Very well. Now sit down and begin to meditate. [Summer gives him an incredulous look but she does it anyway. Within just a few seconds, she’s clearly in a meditative state. Ozpin folds his hands behind his back, looking down at her] Now, Miss Rose, focus on the sound of my voice as I guide you through this. [Summer nods a little, her breathing slow and steady] You’re highly aware of your own aura and how it flows. I want you to feel that for a few moments. Just sit with it and and feel the circulation to become the most aware of it you’ve ever been. Bring it to the surface. Don’t try to bury it. Just be mindful and let it flow. [several moments pass in silence as Summer’s pure white aura glows over the surface of her entire body] Very good, Miss Rose. Now remember the feeling of a week ago when your magic activated for the first time. I know it will be difficult, but try to remain calm. I just want you to see if you can feel the source of your magic and nothing more. Feel how it is a different source than your aura. Do not do more than try to feel it. Do not try to use it. [Summer gives a small nod again, her aura continuing to glow brightly. Several moments pass until she inhales sharply and her eyes snap open as she falls on the ground, clutching her chest. Her breaths are rapid and shallow, clearly putting her close to a panic attack] W-What in t-the…hell was that ?! It…felt…like…a…bomb went off… [Ozpin runs a hand through his hair] Apparently your magic is more potent than I previously thought… Forgive me for putting you through that, Miss Rose… [Summer staggers to her feet a few moments later, silver eyes sharp and trained on him] This is what I am to you, isn’t it, Ozpin? I’m just a tool to you, huh? All of us at Beacon and the other Hunter schools… We’re just pawns in your game against Salem, aren’t we?! And me… I’m the biggest one, huh? I have unspeakable powers that only you understand along with my Semblance. There are things only I can do against Salem, aren’t there? You want me to do all your legwork because I can do something only you will understand? [her eyes narrow] You preach about choice, but it’s all just an illusion. By time someone learns about the war on Salem, they’ve already sunk so much time into being a Hunter they basically can’t refuse out of a sense of duty. [Ozpin just stares at her, wide eyed, shaking his head] Miss Rose, that’s not— Don’t try to pull the wool over my eyes, Ozpin. I see through your games. I see it in your eyes. I’ll fight in this war, but not for your; my duty and loyalty are to the people of Remnant. Is that clear? [she walks over and picks up her scroll. There’s a loud sound and the picture spins before the video cuts out]