Author's note- Hey guys I know I said that the next update would be Fighting a Beautiful Death but let's all remember I lie sometimes. In all honesty this was a spur of the moment kind of thing, I saw it was RWBY Relationship week this week so I thought I would take part. For the first day I rolled Glynda and Yang so this is the short idea I had for them. These won't be edited because my usual editor is busy at the moment so sorry for any glaring mistakes but it's hard to write 7 prompts in 7 days. Read, Review, Favorite, Follow, and most importantly, Enjoy!
It was a normal day at Beacon Academy and that meant classes were in session. Students of every year were in their classrooms learning the information they would need after graduation in their grueling lives as Hunters and Huntresses. Team RWBY and their friends in Team JNPR along with several other groups of first years were currently in the sparring room for Beacons version of physical education: duels.
"Next up, Yang Xiao Long versus Lie Ren." Glynda Goodwitch announced, her voice amplified so everyone in the large room could hear her. Ren stood up and slid out past Nora who was engrossed in the newest issue of X-ray and Vav that Jaune had let her borrow. He started walking toward the locker room so he could change out of his school uniform into his combat clothes and grab his twin SMG's out of the locker that was assigned to him. There were no other footsteps, Glynda looked at her scroll waiting for the sound of footfalls that would indicate that the other contestant was moving.
"Yang come on you need to wake up you are up," Glynda heard this loudly whispered from somewhere behind her. Sighing she turned around to see that Ruby was shaking her sisters shoulder , the elder girl was fast asleep while Blake merely read a book and Weiss looked at the blonde with annoyance. Pulling out her wand Glynda pointed it at the brawler and levitated her a foot off the ground before dropping her back into her seat. The first year student jumped to her feet with a start, head wildly turning as she looked around the room.
"I'm up! What's happening?" she reflexively said, used to being suddenly woken up during class.
"So good of you to rejoin us Ms. Xiao Long, would you like to go get ready for your bout or will you try and sleep for the victory?" Glynda sarcastically asked, peering over her glasses at the blonde who had started to calm down.
"No I'll go get ready, Ms. Goodwitch." the purpled eyed fighter replied, hurrying past her team so she could get to the locker room.
"And Ms. Xiao Long would you stay after class, I would like to have a word with you," It was worded like a question but Glynda's tone left no doubt that it wasn't a request but an order.
"Of course Ms. Goodwitch," Yang replied before she disappeared out of the classroom into the locker room so she could get her equipment.
"That's all the time we have in class, remember students you must hone your skills. Outside of the safety of the kingdoms there is no one to stop the fight if you are losing, if you fail you will die." Glynda called out, her voice serious as she looked around at all the students heading out to their next class. The air in the room became somber as they took her words to heart, knowing it was the grim truth that they chose when they came to this school. Ozpin may say they are still children but they are the future of our world, they have to face the reality of that role. The burden they must bear is a heavy one and coddling them will not do them any favors.
"You wanted to have a word with me Ms. Goodwitch?" Yang asked tentatively, breaking Glynda from her thoughts. She looked over at the student she had asked to wait behind, the blonde was playing with her hair the telltale sign that she was nervous.
"Yes I did Ms. Xiao Long, I wanted to discuss your lack of focus in this class."
"I swear Ms. Goodwitch it won't happen again-"
"Enough Yang, this isn't the first time you've fallen asleep in my class or not been paying attention. It has to stop, you aren't in a regular combat school, you are in one of the most prestigious academies. The fact you were accepted means that you have the talent but you must work for it, life will not always be training and classes. One day soon you will have nothing but your skill and training to protect you and everyone you care for." Glynda finished talking, looking at her scroll and pulling up Yang's records while the other girl stared at the floor in silence. the teacher scanned through the blonde brawler's transcript and it was a moment before Glynda looked back up.
"Can I go now Ms. Goodwitch?" Yang asked quietly, either thinking about what her teacher had said to her or shutting her out.
"One more moment Ms. Xiao Long then you can go." Glynda replied, adjusting her glasses before speaking. "You have an enormous amount of potential Yang, you wouldn't be here if you didn't. You are a talented Huntress, but you could be better if you only applied yourself. I've seen the security footage from the breach incident and Professor Oobleck has informed Ozpin and myself how you and our team handled yourselves. I'm not punishing you Yang or even scolding you, I only want to see you push yourself and make the most of your potential."
"..Thank you Ms. Goodwitch." the purple eyed girl replied after a moment, contemplating the things her teacher had told her.
"You can go now and remember what I told you."
"I will," Yang started leaving the classroom, a smile on her face and a new fire lit inside of her. Glynda smiled as she watched the blonde haired student walk away, her shoulders set and her head held high, a new sense of determination. The harsh reality is that coddling them will only make them weak and in this world weakness is punished with death and despair. They must be prepared for the world outside of this academy when they become Hunters. Inspiration though, is a gift that can be given to any of them so long as they are willing to work. They are the future of our world but with determination and the right inspiration our future is in safe hands.