Welcome to my new story. Enjoy.
Prologue:
Ozpin, headmaster of the prestigious combat school Beacon Academy, stepped outside of Vale's police precinct, taking a long draught from his ever present coffee mug while leaning slightly on his walking stick. He was still mulling over the events of the evening. Namely the robbery attempt thwarted by a 15 year old girl with a Scythe, who also happened to be the apprentice of the infamous, 'Qrow'. The aged headmaster decided to get some air while waiting for Glynda to finish the arrangements for the girl, whom he'd just allowed to enroll into his academy early.
"Well. It's been awhile since I've seen you around in Downtown Vale." A man spoke nearby. Ozpin cocked his head slightly, seeing a man in his late 30s walking towards him, clad in a brown fleece jacket and black slacks, his brown hair tied back in a ponytail.
"Indeed. How are things these day, Robert?" Ozpin replied seamlessly.
"Can't complain, I suppose. Slow, which depending on how you look at it can be a good or bad thing in my line of work." The man, Robert, explained.
"Quite. So, what do I owe the pleasure of your presence this evening?" The white haired man queried.
"Actually, I was hoping for a favor."
"Oh?"
"You know my son, Silvanus?"
"That I do."
"I was hoping you could pull some strings and accept him into Beacon this year."
"I see. Any reason is particular you're asking this?"
"I feel that it would be in his interests to have something to provide a distraction for him. With things being as slow as they are, he's becoming rather, aloof. Enrolling in your school is just what he needs."
"I don't know. As it is, I just made an exception in enrolling another young student in the academy, despite Glynda's wishes. I don't know how she'd react to two." Ozpin explained.
"Come on, Oz. You owe me one. I promise that he's more than ready." Robert pleaded.
"Ah, Ozpin. Oh, and Mr. Dresden, nice to see you." Glynda spoke, walking outside.
"Good to see you again, Glynda." Robert announced. Ozpin explained the situation the Glynda, causing a mild frown to form on her face. After several moments, Glynda sighed.
"I suppose I'm fine with his request. But YOU are arranging the paperwork." Glynda consented. Ozpin sighed and took another sip of his slowly cooling coffee.
"I'll have the paperwork ready shortly. Do keep in mind that this makes us even, Robert."
"Right. I'll even get you some of that special blend you love so much, Ozpin. I really appreciate what you're doing for him. And for me."
"Also, since we haven't had a decent examination of his skills as well as his academics, I'd recommend putting him on a temporary probation. He would have to make a good show during initiation as well as maintaining a certain grade average throughout the first semester. If he doesn't hold up, he would have to wait until the following year to apply like everyone else." Glynda proposed.
"That sounds fair to me. I'm more than sure that he's ready. I'd stake my life on it." Robert declared.
"He'd better be prepared. The airships leave tomorrow around 1. I'll be around in a bit with the paperwork." Ozpin revealed.
"One last thing, if I may ask. Who is this other student, exactly?"
"Ruby Rose. Apprentice of a familiar face. A dusty old crow."
"Qrow's apprentice? I see why you're here then." Robert admitted.
"I'll see you shortly with the paperwork Robert." Ozpin announced as his and Glynda's chauffeur pulled up near them.
"Thanks Oz. You won't regret this. I'll have the goods to you within the week." Robert spoke before the car made its way down the road. Ozpin could help but let a smirk cross onto his face.
"So. Two students below the age of enrollment, huh? Are we making the right decision."
"As you are aware, Glynda, I've made quite a number of mistakes in my time. However, I don't believe accepting these two into Beacon is among them."
"For their sakes, I hope you're right."
Dresden Residence, West Residential District, Vale:
Robert had just gotten home, quickly stripping off his coat and placing it on the coat hangar near the door.
"Oh, you're home already?" His wife, Lucille, asked. Lucille was a woman in her late 30s, with long silver hair and green eyes, wearing a black dress and white sweater, and was holding an infant in her arms. The baby wasn't quite a year old, and had short gray hair and a pair of fox ears on top of her head, indicating that she was a Faunus.
"Yeah. As luck would have it, I managed to catch Oz outside the precinct. Apparently, he'd just gotten done accepting another outstanding student. A fifteen year old girl."
"Who was it?"
"Apparently, Qrow's apprentice."
"Qrow's apprentice?!" Lucille replied, shocked.
"Correct. Apparently she'd intervened in that Dust shop robbery that occurred a couple hours ago."
"I see. So…"
"Hey, Silva! Come downstairs, I have an announcement."
"Honey, volume." Lucille scolded, referring to the baby in her arms.
"Sorry." Robert replied, turning towards the staircase as he heard the footsteps get louder. Moments later, a boy of sixteen years of age descended the staircase. He had slightly shaggy silver hair, the back done up in a short ponytail, and was wearing a silver shirt and black and silver sweatpants.
"Hey dad. So, what's this announcement?" Silva replied, sitting down on one of the plush chairs in the room, his bright purple eyes focused on his father. Before he could reply, a knock was heard at the door.
"Silva, get the door if you would?" Robert asked. His son nodded and made his way towards the door. He opened it and froze.
"Hello. It's good to see you, Silvanus." Silva came face to face with the one and only Ozpin, headmaster of Beacon Academy, leaning slightly on his walking stick and carrying a small folder.
"Dad? Is this some kind of joke?" Silva asked, still slightly in shock.
"I assure you that this isn't a ploy of any kind. Your father sought me out earlier tonight and made a request. So Silvanus, or do you prefer Silva?"
"Silva, sir." He replied, slightly nervous.
"Silva. Would you like to come to my school?" Ozpin asked after walking inside.
"This is what you went out for earlier, wasn't it?" Silva questioned. Robert nodded.
"First of all, I'm a little annoyed that he decided to drop this bombshell just now." Silva started, throwing a look at his father. "But, to answer your question, Professor. I would be beyond grateful to go. Thank you. Thank you, so much." He continued, gratefully shaking Ozpin's hand.
"Here's the paperwork. As your father's already been made aware, you're a special case. Since neither myself or Professor Goodwitch have a clear idea of your abilities or academic standing, you enrollment has a probationary period. If your grades are favorable for the first semester, your place in the school is guaranteed. Do you understand?" Ozpin explained.
"Yes, Professor." Silva answered. They spent a few minutes going through the paper work before Ozpin bid his farewell.
"So. What do you think?" Robert asked with a smirk. His son punched him lightly on the shoulder before giving him a hug.
"I appreciate it. But don't ever wait last minute to drop a bomb like that again. I'm gonna be up all night now." Silva said offhand as he made his way upstairs, though his parents didn't mistake the excitement in his eyes.
Omake: Deleted Scene: The Other Reason Ruby and Silva were accepted into Beacon. Partially inspired by webcomic made by Lucky1717123 of Deviantart
Ozpin was sitting in his office, sipping from his coffee mug and looking over some transcripts at his desk when he scroll buzzed, indicating that he had a message. He retrieved the device from his pocket and opened it, revealing it to be a message from Qrow.
"Hey Oz. I was hoping to get in touch with you.
It'd be really nice if you would accept my niece,
Ruby, into Beacon this year. If you don't, well,
THIS picture will be released to the public at large.
Best Wishes,
Qrow. :)"
PS, You and Glynda should come down to Vale and meet me at the bar. Tonight." Following the message was a picture that made Ozpin spit out the coffee in his mouth. Attached to the message was a picture that he was certain had been destroyed. It was a picture of a much younger Ozpin (late teens), as well as a much younger Glynda. In the picture, Qrow was on the floor, laughing at him and Glynda, who happened to be wearing each others clothing. The picture had been the result of a fool hardy bet in his youth, and being forced to switch uniforms with Glynda for a whole day had made him a laughing stock for years to come.
"I was under the impression that James had destroyed the picture he'd had. Apparently I was mistaken." Ozpin mused. Shooting his old friend and fellow headmaster a message, the reply explained that it wasn't intentional.
"It seems Qrow has more dirt than I believed." Ozpin muttered, massaging his temples in annoyance. The door opened, revealing Glynda, holding a cup of tea. She didn't miss the look on Ozpin's face as she sat down in the chair opposite him.
"What's got you down?" She probed.
"This." Ozpin showed her the message. Before Glynda could react to the blatant blackmail she was bearing witness to, the headmaster's scroll buzzed again.
"Who is it now?" Ozpin uttered.
"Hey, Ozpin. My Son really wants to go to Beacon,
and If you don't accept him in, I'll release this picture
Qrow gave me. I am willing to also gift you some of
that special coffee blend my wife makes.
Hope to hear back soon.
R. Dresden, PI."
Ozpin resisted the urge to toss the device at the wall and gave it to Glynda. Having had some time to absorb the information from before, she finished her tea and stood up, chuckling.
"I'll get a few more forms for you. You should get ready, wouldn't want to keep Qrow waiting, would you?" She spoke as she shut the door. Ozpin's head collapsed to his desk as he overheard Glynda's hysterical laughter as she walked away from his office.
"That man is going to be the death of me. Or at least my reputation." Ozpin sulked as he prepared to make his way into the city.
Most chapters will often have an omake of some sort. There will be exceptions, Either if it would seem inappropriate for a certain part of the story, or if I don't have an idea for one. To go along with the latter, if you have any ideas for any, feel free to leave them in a review or PM. Thanks in advance.