AN: Hello everyone. Yes I posted this early I couldn't resist! As you know my buddy lymle300 passed Writing Our Own Story onto me, I hope I can do it justice and keep you hooked. The only major difference from the original plot will be that Team RWBY will have to overcome their own issues with each other's social status before the relationships kick off. Other than that the plot will be the same. Though at some point I may end up going and having our heroines set about changing the way the world looks at social status after Beacon or during Beacon...not really sure yet. Enjoy the journey and don't feed the guard dogs. - Phoenix Commander signing off
lymle300 feel free to yell at me if I do something wrong!
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Chapter One: Just The Way It Works
"Alright, you ready Ruby?" the blonde asked her younger sister as they stepped off the transport ship and onto the Beacon Air-Docks.
"Yeah, lets go, Yang." The redhead replied. Both of them were eager to begin their journey to become Huntresses and take their place as defenders of their home.
Today was the start of their first year at Beacon Academy. The most highly revered school of hunters and huntresses. The kingdom of Vale touted this school as the pinnacle of honor and justice. Only ever giving insight to the nice side of the school. However it was not until they had arrived at the school, that Yang and Ruby realized that this was not the flawless school they thought it to be. This was a school of social standings, and wealth. It was a place where even your skills in battle were second in importance compared to the hierarchy of the social classes in the kingdom of Vale.
"So, first things first, we have to go to the orientation seminar. Then, we get sorted into our classes, and get set up in our dorm." Yang said as the pair made their way to the main auditorium of the academy.
"What do you mean sorted into our classes?" Ruby asked a confused look on her face.
"Right, you weren't filled in because you were rushed in on such short notice. Well, I'll let you see for yourself in the orientation." They entered the huge auditorium, which was now filled to the brim with new students. Even the balconies overlooking the stage were filled.
From their position in the crowd Ruby and Yang could see a middle aged man with silver-grey hair, clad in green and black standing on the stage with a mug in one hand and cane in the other. "Welcome everyone! I am Professor Ozpin, and I am the headmaster of this academy. I am very please to have all of you here with us this year. So lets get right into it." He said calmly. His voice carried throughout the auditorium with little effort.
The crowd went completely silent and waited for Ozpin to continue.
"Now, as I am sure you all know, you will all be separated into different classes. These lists that are showing on the screens shall designate everyone to their assigned classes. However, even though we have already sorted you all into your classes, you will all be required to show your skills in a test, to determine your best match for a partner."
"Wait, Yang. How do they already know our classes? What even are these classes?" Ruby asked confused.
"You'll find out in a second." Yang whispered back.
Ozpin continued with his explanation. "You will all be given a few hours to take your bags to your rooms, and get prepared for your opening test. You will all notice that there are 3 classes that everyone belongs to. The first is Bronze class, the next is Silver class, and the last is Gold class. You should all find what class you are in, and your room number, on this list. There is a chance for those in the lower classes to raise themselves, but it will not come easily. Now, I shall see all of you in a few hours. You are all dismissed." As the crowd moved closer to the lists Yang started to make her way over to the dorms.
"Come on, Ruby, I have been on the campus before, so I know where our room is at." She said to her sister.
Yang led the way to their new dorm. It didn't take long to reach the Bronze class area, and to find their room.
"Well, here we are." Yang said as she opened the door to their room.
As the door swung open, the small room was opened to the two girls. While it was relatively clean, it still had some signs of dirt and chipped paint. The room was also very cramped, making it unlivable to any more than two people.
"Y'know, when I saw that this was a really prestigious school, and when I saw all those extravagant rooms, I was expecting nicer rooms." Ruby said with slight frown.
"Oh, there are nicer rooms, but this is Bronze class. Bronze class is made for the lower class people. Those who never really had much, and the ones who are low on the social ladder." The blonde brawler said a little dejectedly.
"So we get stuck with this lousy ass room because we are poorer than some others here?" Ruby said angrily.
"It's a messed up system, but yea, that's basically it. Our class also determines some of our actual classes, some of our available activities and commodities, and even what we can get for food on campus." Yang said as she started to unpack her belongings.
"Lets just get ready and get this test over with." Ruby said as she tossed her stuff onto her bed.
The two sisters made their way to the designated test area. It was a big open forest, but the particular starting area was on a cliff overlooking the treetops. There were many small metal plates that looked like launch pads of some sort. Ozpin was standing in front of the students with his back towards the cliff.
"Alright, now that you all are here, we shall begin the examination. The goal is to make your way through the forest and find the items we set up for you. When you get into the forest, however, you must be partners with the first person who meets your eyes. When you collect your item, you must fight your way to the finish area. While the partner you find in the forest will most likely be your partner permanently, you will still not technically be partners yet. It will be about 3 or 4 days later when we determine your partners. Now, any questions?" Ozpin asked as he looked at the new students.
The crowd stayed silent, not a single answer to the question.
"Good, then lets begin." Ozpin said.
One by one, the students on the pads began getting launched into the air. Ruby had been separated from Yang during the flight, but managed to land safely by using her scythe to slow her descent. She heard someone not too far from her, and headed in that direction. When she passed the tree ahead, her pale Grey eyes met with sky Blue. Her white hair matched her white and red vest/blouse combination, and bright white skirt.
"Whoa, who is this girl? I don't remember seeing her at the orientation. I'm sure I would have remembered that pure white hair, and those beautiful eyes. Wait, what am I thinking, I just met her I don't even know who she is yet." Ruby thought.
Weiss
"Great looks like I'm partnered with a Bronze Class." Weiss thought with a sigh as she locked eyes with the red clad reaper standing before her. "Well, I guess this means we're partners then. The name is Weiss Schnee. Heir to the Schnee fortune." She said a little coldly
"Uhhh..." The reaper just stared at her.
"Are, you okay?" Weiss asked placing a hand on her hip.
"What? Oh, yea, I'm fine." Weiss' question had snapped the girl from her daydreaming.
"You would be..." Weiss prompted.
"Ruby, Ruby Rose." Ruby replied.
"Well then Ruby, so long as you don't get in my way, I'm sure we can find our way out of this easily enough." Weiss said as she started to walk off.
"What do you mean 'so long as I don't get in your way'?"
Weiss had already had a head start, so Ruby had sprint to catch up. They walked in silence for most of the journey. Neither of them wanting to draw attention to themselves.
"Man, what was up with that? I just spaced out when I looked at her. Pull it together, Ruby, how could you be losing it over a girl you just met. Pull yourself together. Besides you'll probably never be good enough for the likes of her." Ruby berated herself.
"There's a pack of Beowolves ahead, I don't think we can get passed them without a fight." Weiss' voice pulled Ruby out of her thoughts
"Then lets get to it." She said as she pulled the bolt back on Crescent Rose to ready a bullet.
Ruby sprung out from the tree line, slicing into the first few Beowolves near her. As the rest noticed the sudden attack, Weiss pinned a few of them to the ground with the glyphs of her semblance and struck them. Her blade either found their hearts or slashed across their throats. As more started at them, they moved to defend themselves. Together Ruby and Weiss took many of the Beowolf pack down, but they were still coming in droves.
"We have to make a run for it!" Weiss shouted. As she struck a Beowolf in the chest and twisted her blade to make sure it stayed dead.
Ruby waited until she saw an opening. When she saw the one see needed she went for it. With a quick, elegant spin she tore through the strays in front of her, making an opening for her and Weiss to run.
"Lets go!" Ruby shouted as she grabbed Weiss' hand and sprinted off towards their destination.
The Altar
As the red and white pair made their way to the large clearing that held their goal, they saw many alters with different chess pieces on them.
"Alright, we got our piece, now lets find the finish area." Ruby said picking up a white knight piece.
"Rubes!" A voice shouted. A voice that Ruby instantly recognized as Yang's.
"Yang!" Ruby shouted back with a wave.
Yang had run up to where her sister had been. They recapped on all that had happened to each other on the way. As it turned out Yang had met her partner during a fight with a pair of Ursa. Ruby noticed that a few strands of her sister's hair were shorter than they had been.
"Poor Ursa." Ruby thought.
"Okay, Yang, we have our piece it's time to go." Yang's partner said also holding up one of the white knight pieces.
"Coming, Blake. Lets go finish the test then." Yang said with a smile.
"Hey, I don't mean to trouble any small family reunion or anything, but there appears to be a Deathstalker coming this way, chasing some other students." Weiss had pointed out the two who were being chased. The first, she recognized as her own roommate, Pyrrha Nikos. But she didn't know the other three that were with her.