User blog:Project Predacon/Theory Time - Queen has Pawns

Hello, guys! Been a long while since I've made a blog post. Nearly a year to be exact. Anyhow, I'm going to abrupt, and to the point! Been mulling over a theory since Episode 11 debuted, and wanted to share.

Okay, as we all know, Cinder's main "plot" as of this Volume was to gain Amber's "Fall Maiden" powers. She ended up succeeding in the penultimate episode, and it left off with her, facing down Ozpin, while mulling over a mysterious "she", who was "right about his arrogance".

Now, Cinder, to me, seems to subtly hold this person above her, having spoken about how "she" was right. This just leads me to believe that this mystery person is actually the "Queen", leading Cinder, who's the pawn in this scenario.

To the point, what if this "Queen" has been using Cinder as a vessel, to gain the Maiden's powers without revealing her identity? Once Cinder has the powers, as she does now, I theorize that this higher person will forcefully "take" the Maiden's powers, by killing the former. In the same breath, I've also theorized that this person hasn't only done this to Cinder, but in the past, has also done the same to others who we don't know about, in the process, gaining the other Maiden's powers for herself, essentially super-stacking herself with power. This is of course, an assumption as we've only seen Amber in the current timeframe of RWBY, and haven't heard of any other Maidens past the originals, which seems weird, given their significance to the plot.

I only reach shaky territory in this theory, due to Qrow's dialogue in Episode 3.

Qrow: Your little infiltrator isn't just another pawn. They're the one responsible for Autumn's condition.

He refers to her as "not another pawn", but in the same breath, doesn't call her a "Queen" or anything.

Due to my tired state, that's really all I have currently. Feel free to dispute or correct me on things! After all, this is just a theory. A RWBY THEORY.

Much love,

Kelly/Preda.