RWBY: MRRN
VOLUME 3, CHAPTER 1: End of the Year
Disclaimer: I do not own RWBY. All rights go to Rooster Teeth.
This is a continuation of MRRN: Volume 2. If you have not read it, I'd strongly recommend you do so.
Today marked the end of the year. For Teams RWBY, MRRN, and JNPR, it meant that they had made it and were well on their way to becoming future Huntsmen and Huntresses.
"It's the end of the year!" Ruby cheered as she and all of her friends were in the Beacon courtyard. "No more homework! No more boring classes! Now we can do whatever we want!"
"Don't let one of those things be turning your brain to mush," Weiss replied. "We should not forget about our studies, to read up on topics from last year."
"Lame," Yang responded. "I've been cooped up here for a long time and I am dying to go out on Bumblebee."
"Why don't we all go out?" Jaune suggested. "Twelve friends, going around Vale, to celebrate the end of the year."
"I'm on board," Math agreed. "It'd certainly be a great way to spend time together before the Tournament starts."
"I'm looking forward to the tournament!" Nora cheered. "I can't wait to break peoples' legs!"
"Nora, we can only break their Aura in the tournament," Ren reminded. "Intentionally harming an opponent without an Aura could result in severe consequences."
"I wouldn't mind going up against Team SSSN," Nasser spoke.
"Why do you hate Sun so much?" Blake asked the knife user.
"Because at least once a week, he still steals from us," he informed. "Yesterday, he stole an envelope from me, something I want to send to my family. I swear, Ass Wukong has no sense of privacy."
"Ass Wukong?" Ruo questioned his teammate. "As much as I dislike him too, let's not stoop to name calling."
"I'll stop calling him names when he stops stealing our stuff," Nasser responded. "I swear, he just loves getting on my nerves."
"Come on, he's not that bad," Blake defended. "Yes, his kleptomaniac tendencies are…very annoying and he is a bit of a bonehead, but his heart's in the right place." Nasser sighed in annoyance.
"So, is everyone on board about heading out tonight?" Jaune asked.
"Twelve friends going out on the town," Yang stated. "Sounds like fun to me."
"How do we plan to get around?" Robin asked. "We've only a motorcycle and a car that can hold up to five people."
"We use the transports, I guess," Math suggested. "Nothing wrong with walking."
"All in favor of having an end of the year celebration by going out on the town, say 'aye'," Ruby spoke.
"None of us will say 'aye', Ruby," Weiss replied. "But I think this would be a good idea…just as long as none of our couples make out in public."
"No promises," both Yang and Math said at the same time, making Ruo and Pyrrha blush.
"Math, darling, perhaps it would be best to not make out in public," the redhead suggested.
"Make out in public?" Math asked. "No…but kissing…" He wrapped an arm around Pyrrha's waist and brought her lips to his, making her give a small yelp. Upon breaking away from her, she blushed with a huge smile on her face.
"Seriously?" Ruby whined. "Why do I always have to watch this stuff?"
"Hey, Ruby," Yang called out. Ruby turned around just in time to see Yang pull Ruo into a kiss as well. The reaper Huntress turned her face away in disgust of her older sister's attempts to make her uncomfortable.
"I love you so much, Ruo~" the blonde brawler spoke sweetly to him.
"Yang!" Ruby groaned.
"Have none of you any decency?" Weiss scolded Yang and Mathdon. "I'd expect this from Yang, but from you, Mathdon…"
"I'm not afraid to show my affections for my girlfriend," the swordsman replied, making Pyrrha blush once more before snuggling up to her boyfriend.
"So what time should we head out?" Blake asked, much to everyone's surprise.
"You're on board with this?" Weiss asked. "I thought you'd be against it."
"You're my friends," the Cat Faunus responded. "If everyone wants to go, then…I'll do it."
"In that case, why not 6:30?" Robin suggested. "We could meet at the docks."
"That sounds fair," Pyrrha agreed. "I'm looking forward to it."
The evening rolled around and the three teams of friends were getting ready for their night out. As discussed earlier, everyone would meet at the docks where the transport would take them to the city. Team MRRN was the first team there, waiting for the others.
"Hey, guys," Yang greeted as she and her teammates got onto the dock. She walked over to Ruo and planted a kiss on his lips before leaning against his arm. They were quickly followed by Team JNPR, with Pyrrha approaching her boyfriend and kissing him.
"So, what do you guys want to do first?" Ruby asked.
"I know a good Faunus friendly restaurant," Robin informed. "This time, I made sure it was Faunus friendly."
"Meaning?" Weiss questioned.
"The night of the Vytal Committee, we went to a restaurant called Burnies'," Math informed. "A bunch of guys started harassing Ruo and we tried to stop them."
"Yeah, then the manager told US to get out and threatened to call the cops," Nasser added. "What a fun experience."
"This time, I went to the place myself," Robin explained. "I made sure it was Faunus friendly. We don't want a repeat of last time." The transport came into sight and opened its door, allowing the twelve students to enter.
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"You guys really fought a Tyrannosaur?" Nora asked excitedly at the large round table the friends were sitting in, eating away at the fries in the basket.
"Yeah," Math answered. "Professor Kura didn't lie; that thing's armor is tough. The tech the Iron Knights had were Atlesian, including their artillery…and even they couldn't penetrate its armor. That thing is a nightmare!"
"How did you beat it?" Blake asked.
"Well, its only vulnerable area is its underbelly," Ruo explained. "Ruadh and I took one of their tanks and shot its underbelly several times before we managed to kill it…though that's what caused the tunnel to collapse on us. We got into a tank just in time."
"Wow, sounds like you guys had quite an adventure," Jaune spoke.
"After that, we fought a Grootslang Grimm," Robin continued their story. "Looked like a snake with elephant tusks…it was one of the toughest fights in my life."
"Yeah," Math chuckled in agreement. "The endless Cocodrils certainly didn't help."
"Well, it sounds like Forest certainly did," Pyrrha brought up. "I can't believe you ran into him."
"Wait," Blake spoke, sipping some of her tea. "You know him, right, Math?"
"Yeah," the swordsman answered. "He was my mentor. He helped me make my weapons."
"And he's a badass!" Nasser added. "Is he taking any apprentices right now?"
"No," Math bluntly responded after drinking some of his sweet tea. "He's busy right now. Plus…I don't think Ozpin likes him."
"What makes you say that?" Pyrrha asked.
"Well, when I spoke about him to Ozpin, Goodwitch and Ironwood, he seemed…less than happy that I brought him up," the swordsman informed. "How could he dislike Forest? He and his teammates are the reason we came back alive."
"Well, Forest didn't seem very fond of Ozpin either," Ruo brought up.
"Speaking of Ozpin, have you heard about what happened?" Ruby interrupted. "He could lose his position as Headmaster."
"What?" Pyrrha asked. "Why?"
"Apparently, Ironwood turned the Council against him," Weiss answered. "I don't know all the details, but the General is now in charge of the Vytal Tournament."
Team MRRN had a pretty good idea of why Ironwood would turn against Ozpin. He had sent two first-year teams on missions that they were not ready for. This resulted in the Grimm invading Vale and the death of Alan Kura. He had kept vital information from the Council of enemies that were threatening the kingdom.
On the other hand, it worried some of the students present. Math, Ruo, Jaune, Blake, and Ruby only got into Beacon because Ozpin allowed it. If a new Headmaster was chosen, he or she could find the circumstances of their entry illegitimate and have them expelled or arrested.
"Let's hope Professor Ozpin isn't removed," Ren insisted.
"Agreed," Ruby answered. "I like him." Robin felt like glaring at her, but fought the urge to do so.
"The only reason you like him is because he practically lets you off the hook every time you do something," the archer responded.
"You okay, Rob?" Math asked his cousin.
"I'm fine," he assured with a cocky smile. "I'm happy that the nightmare of telling Nasser how to read a menu is over."
"I know to read a menu," the knife user responded.
"No, you don't," Yang bluntly spoke. Just then, three waiters came with large trays, holding their dinners. Each of them were handed out one by one, ending with Yang receiving her dish.
"After we're done here, would you guys be up for a movie?" Pyrrha asked. "Some are still playing at the theater. Plus, it's not far from here."
"What movie did you have in mind?" Math asked his girlfriend.
"What about that new action movie, Guardians: Eternity War?" Pyrrha suggested. "I know you've been wanting to see it. Plus, it's pretty popular right now." Math's smile stretched into a goofy, fanboy grin.
"I've been wanting to see that movie so bad," he confessed. "It looks so awesome!"
"What about that new horror movie…Dog Rain?" Ruby asked with a poor creepy tone. "It's about a town that gets rained on with adorable puppies."
"Are the puppies man-eating parasites?" Math asked.
"No," Ruby denied.
"Are the puppies cannibalistic?" Nora asked.
"No," the reaper Huntress denied again.
"Do the puppies turn into hideous monsters?" Jaune asked.
"No."
"Do the puppies eat the people in horrendous ways?" Yang asked.
"No." Everyone looked at the leader of Team RWBY with a look of question and confusion.
"Then…what's scary about it?" Pyrrha asked.
"They don't get to keep the puppies," Ruby answered with tear-filled eyes. "How can the world be so cruel?" Some of them laughed at Ruby's silliness while the others groaned in annoyance.
"Nah, tell you what," Yang offered. "Me, Ruo, Math and Pyrrha go see one movie while you all go see another."
"Why?" Weiss asked.
"Yang wants that so we can make out without any of you complaining," Ruo snarked. "We could save that for a date night."
"Okay," Yang responded, laying her head on Ruo's shoulder. "After all, tonight's about friends, not being in couples."
"Which is why you've been constantly trying to get Ruo alone?" Blake asked her teammate.
"Hey, I'm his girlfriend," Yang justified. "I can have alone time with him if I want…and if he wants it." Ruo chuckled and placed a small peck on his girlfriend's forehead.
"I'm honestly more up for Galaxy Wars: The Last Knight," Jaune spoke up. "I heard it's good."
"What?" Nasser questioned. "I've seen the previews for it; it looks like crap to me."
"Everyone's always complaining about it," Jaune stated. "I mean, it doesn't live up to the original trilogy, but I think it's good."
"I've got one," Blake suggested. "It's a movie called Half Moon."
"Is that the one where that girl hooks up with a vampire?" Robin asked the Cat Faunus.
"That's the one," Blake confirmed. Some of them gave out a groan in reply.
"I've seen the first movie," Math informed. "The title of it should be '101 Ways for a Vampire to mess up a girl's life'."
"It's not that bad," the black-themed member of Team RWBY defended.
"A normal girl's life is turned upside down when a vampire falls in love with her for no reason other because she 'smells good," Math stated with a snarky tone. "Stuff about hormones, he gets her stuck in some crap love triangle with a dog guy, kisses both of them, despite them being whiny assholes…Sounds fun." Blake glared at the autistic swordsman, who was wearing a proud grin of bashing the movie.
"What about an actual horror movie, A Silent House?" Weiss suggested. "It's about children who are left in the care of a nanny who appears kind and caring. However, it turns out-"
"Don't spoil it," Nora interrupted.
"Very well," Weiss replied. "So, if we're up for a movie after this, we should decide which one to see."
"Well, my vote's already for Guardians: Eternity War," Math spoke up.
The dinner passed by for them very well, enjoying conversations about the previous year, their hopes for the future and their plans for after graduating.
"What do you plan on doing once you graduate, Math?" Pyrrha asked.
"Maybe work with the team for a few years if they're up for it," the leader of Team MRRN answered.
"Sounds like a plan," Ruo agreed. "Of course, that shouldn't stop us from working with the others when we want."
"Of course not," Yang spoke. "Friendships like ours last forever."
"What about you, Pyrrha?" Math addressed. "What do you plan on doing after graduation?"
"Perhaps head home to Mistral for a while," she answered. "And I'd enjoy if you came with me to meet my family."
"Sounds awesome," Math agreed, receiving a warm smile from his girlfriend.
"Guys," Weiss sternly reminded. "Friends' night."
After finishing their meals, they decided to pay for them separately. Pyrrha offered to pay for everyone, but Math stopped her from doing so since she was already paying for Nora and Ren.
"So, what about dessert?" Nora asked.
"Dessert!" Ruby cheered. "Hopefully, they have cookies here."
"If you want it, then okay," Yang responded. "Remember; you're paying for yourself." Ruby's energetic smile quickly faded away, knowing she wouldn't have enough money to buy both dessert here and get a movie ticket.
"We can always buy and share at the theater," Robin suggested. "That is, if we're still up for the movie." Heavy footsteps were heard from outside the window near their table, prompting them to look outside to see Atlesian Knights on patrol.
"I hate those stupid tin cans," Yang groaned. "Let's not run into them."
"Why not?" Ruby asked her sister.
"Those stupid robots do a whole identity check of whatever on students," the blonde brawler explained. "The last time I tried to go somewhere, they asked all these stupid questions and threatened to 'report' me to Ironwood if I refused to cooperate."
"Is Ironwood really convinced he's helping?" Pyrrha questioned. "I've been around the city lately. People feel more scared than protected with the Atlesian army here."
"Well, let's try to avoid them then," Weiss suggested. "But before we go, we should vote on a movie." Two of them voted for A Silent House, four of them voted Galaxy Wars: The Last Knight, and six voted for Guardians: Eternity War.
"Guardians, it is," Pyrrha decided. "Let's go." Everyone got up from the table and made their way to the theater, which was only a few blocks from the restaurant. Robin used his Semblance to make sure that there were no Atlesian Knights on their way. Luckily, they made it without running into them, not wanting to deal with them.
"Hello," the employee at the ticket booth welcomed. "How many?"
"Twelve," Math answered.
"Are you Huntsmen?" the employee asked, noticing the weapons they were carrying.
"We don't plan to start any trouble," Ren assured. "We're here to see Guardians: Eternity War."
"Before I let you in, it's policy that Huntsmen leave their weapons after entering the theater," the employee informed. "Refusal to do so will result in you being denied entry."
"What?" Ruby and Yang asked, not wanting to part with Crescent Rose and Ember Celica.
"Guys," Ruo spoke to his girlfriend and her younger sister. "It's only for two hours. Then we come out and get them back." The two girls groaned in begrudging compliance.
"Another thing," the employee added. "The Faunus is not allowed in here." Everyone turned to glare at the ticket employee.
"What?" Yang asked. "You can't be serious! He's done nothing wrong!"
"Ma'am, these are our rules," the employee replied sternly. "No Faunus allowed. No exceptions."
"He's been fighting to protect people like you!" Math barked. "You're telling me that just because he's a Faunus, you're not going to let him in!?"
"No Faunus allowed," the employee repeated before closing the blinds on the glass.
"Hey!" Yang shouted. "Open these blinds! I'm not done talking to you!" There was no response from inside.
"What is with people like you?!" Math shouted at the employee. "You judge him for something he couldn't control! You have no idea what it's like for people like u- him!" He was about to say 'us', but stopped himself.
"Math, please calm down," Pyrrha told her boyfriend. He looked at her, taking several breaths before he was calmed.
"This is unbelievable," Weiss growled. "To think I supported prejudice against Faunus."
"Well, so much for a movie," Nasser groaned. "Next time, let's check to see if it's Faunus friendly."
"Yeah," Jaune agreed. "Let's head back to Beacon. We don't have to watch a movie here. We can watch one at one of our dorms."
"Sounds good," Math agreed. "But first, maybe we could stop by somewhere and pick up some stuff for the movie."
The twelve friends stopped by a convenient store and bought chips, drinks, sweets, and anything they wanted. They agreed to go to Team RWBY's dorm to watch the movie 'The Guardians of the Stars'.
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"How did Nora get coffee?!" Pyrrha questioned partway through the movie. Somehow, Nora had managed to sneak buy some coffee and drink all of it. She was now bouncing around Team RWBY's dorm like a bouncy ball, yelling all kinds of stuff as she did.
"PyrrhaandMathdonaresocutedon'tyouthinkRenImeannotascuteasusbutwe'restillverycutetogetherrighteveryonewouldagreewiththatYanghowareyoufeelingsincewecouldn'tseethemoviewithRuobeingaFaunusandall!"
"Oh, dear God," Ruo groaned. "Nora! Sit down and calm down!"
"I'msofullofenergyrightnowIcan'tstopIdon'twanttostop!" Everyone then ran around trying to catch Nora, but she was surprisingly very quick, almost as fast as Ruby's Semblance.
"Dammit, someone catch her!" Yang shouted, her eyes turned red in frustration.
A thought struck Pyrrha; Nora must have some kind of metal on her. Instead of continuing to chase after her, she held out her hand and activated her Semblance. Nora immediately stopped as a black outline emitted from her belt, allowing Math and Yang to grab her. Even after being caught, Nora still tried to leap around like a maniac, much to everyone's frustration.
"How do we calm her down?" Ruo asked Ren.
"Nora is always calmed by pancakes," the ninja informed. "Hold on. I'll go make some."
"Are you joking?" Nasser growled. "We'd have to tie down Nora just to get her to stop moving around!"
"Then do it!" Ren insisted. "I'll be back in several minutes. Make sure she doesn't leave." He then left the dorm to head down to the kitchen.
"Does anyone have tape?" Yang asked. "We can't hold her forever!"
"Hold on," Nasser replied. He then used his Semblance to hurry to his team's dorm, get in, get out and return with a roll of duct tape.
"Tie her up!" Math instructed.
"Don't you think this is excessive?" Blake asked Yang.
"Blake, look at her," the blonde brawler responded. "She is out of control right now."
"So, right now, 'excessive' doesn't exist," Math agreed. Nasser quickly taped Nora's hand and legs, which allowed Math and Yang to let her go.
"How can someone so small hold so much energy?" Yang questioned as she caught her breath.
"Big things come in small packages," Math told her. In the matter of a few minutes, Ren returned with the pancakes. Upon seeing Nora tied up with duct tape, he used a knife to cut her free before handing the plate of pancakes to her, which she started mowing down.
"No more coffee for Nora from now on," Jaune insisted. After being sure Nora was under control, they resumed the movie.
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"Well, tonight was quite a night," Robin spoke after they completed the movie. "I definitely call this a great End of the School Year celebration."
"I'm right there with you, pal," Math agreed. "I just wish things could've gone differently at the theater."
"The day that there's equality for Faunus will be a day I'll celebrate all day long," Blake spoke.
"All of us will," Pyrrha told Blake. "Are you in agreement, Ruo?" There was no response. Ruby took count of everyone present, realizing that out of the twelve of them, only ten were present; Ruo and Yang were nowhere to be seen.
"Where's Ruo and Yang?" Weiss asked, looking around. Her question was answered when the closet burst open and Yang tumbled on top of Ruo. Everyone quickly turned their attention to them, either with surprise or annoyance in their expressions.
They had snuck away and started making out.
"She started it," Ruo claimed.
"You went along with it," Yang shot back. She got up, allowing the White Tiger Faunus to get onto his feet as well.
"Do that in our own dorm," Weiss scolded her hotheaded teammate. Yang stuck her tongue out at her.
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"Tonight was quite a night," Math told his teammates when they were in his dorm. "Besides that mess at the theater, everything went great."
"Next up, the Vytal Tournament," Nasser brought up. "I'm hoping we get to go up against Team SSSN."
"It's not up for anyone to decide," Ruo told Nasser. "The process is randomized now."
"Randomized?" he asked. "Why?"
"In past years, since everyone knew who they were up against, they'd sneak out at night to sabotage the other team's weapons," Robin informed. "To prevent that from happening, the process is completely randomized now."
"Still, I hope I get to wipe that smirk off Sun Wukong's face," the knife user confessed. "I don't know about you guys, but I'm going to hit the sack." He crawled under the covers of his bed and closed his eyes, going to sleep.
One by one, each of them crawled under the covers with Ruo turning off the main light.
Their first year at Beacon was over. There was no telling what the future would hold in store for them.