AN:
Lupa: This was a story I wrote a couple years ago for a history class. I was told I needed to redo it for RWBY. Here it is! I'm not sure how I feel about this exactly because I don't write much. TinyJerkFace wanted me to do it so I did.
MaukingBird: I wish Lupa would get over her fear of publishing this and just do it. Otherwise, I don't care much for Author Notes.
TinyJerkFace: I just do the drawing for this... Oh, and I made Lupa write it.
We would appreciate reviews and such. Let us know how we did. If this is in anyway successful, expect posts on the weekends, probably Sunday nights.
Each chapter will include two journal entries. One from Weiss the other from Ruby, we did it this way because they are the same days entries.
Journal Number 1,
My Father and Mother seem to disagree on whether or not I should be writing in this journal. Father believes I should not be wasting my time recording events that do not matter. Personally, I agree with Father that this is a childish act. I am no child. Mother tells me that I must describe myself and my life for historical purposes. She also believes that it will help to relieve some of the stress that has plagued me lately. My name is Weiss Schnee; I am 17 years old. I will be 18 in a few weeks time. I live in the kingdom of Solis, where my Father is King. Yes, I am the princess and sole heir to the throne. I have no brothers or sisters, putting all of the pressure of running the kingdom on me.
As far as my schooling goes, I have been homeschooled in all things to help me run the kingdom when my time of succession comes. I was required by my Father to learn the art of swordplay; my sword of choice is my rapier, Myrtenaster. My regular clothing consists of a long skirt that has a gradient of blue at the top to white at the bottom. The blouse I wear is similar in fashion; it continues the gradient of white to sky blue. The sleeves are hemmed short at Father's request. The only personal touch I am allowed in my wardrobe is my family's emblem, which I wear on my hip. As an early birthday present, Mother gifted me a blue headband which I wear in place of my tiara most days. My combat clothes, that my father had specially made, resemble my normal ones in all ways except the skirt is much shorter; this allows me to have a much better range of movement with Myrtenaster. I have to wear leggings, however, because it is unacceptable for a lady to show too much skin. Mother disapproves greatly of my combat gear.
Living the life of a sole heiress is lonely. I do not have much to do in my spare time, so I practice. On Mondays and Wednesdays, Father requires me to practice my swordsmanship. Tuesdays are spent in my room, usually alone. I have recently acquired my own personal servant, her name escapes me at the moment. Thursdays and Fridays, I am allowed to work with my mother on my singing. I find great joy in working with my Mother. I have an important performance coming up and the audience consists of Kings and Queens from the neighboring kingdoms. Mother has helped me write my own song. I hope Mirror Mirror is as professional as the other songs that I will be singing. I am allowed to invite one person myself, but who would I invite? I am always alone.
Our castle is the greatest in all of Remnant, only rivaled in beauty by Beacon Academy in Vale. The castle is snow white and the view is unrivaled from my room atop the tallest tower. The snow that coats the mountains around the castle glows different colors throughout the day, creating vivid images that draw people to Solis. These images are said to give an insight into one's future. However, the insight does not come easily. The forests surrounding the kingdom, while beautiful in nature, are riddled with creatures of Grimm. This makes traveling in and out of Solis extremely dangerous, but the pristine views justify the risks.
I, again, dislike the idea of writing a journal. I have now described my life in minor detail. I may or not be continuing this project of my Mothers.
Signed,
Heiress Weiss Schnee
Dear Diary,
Hi! My name is Ruby Rose. I just turned 15 and Yang gave me this diary to write all of my thoughts and feelings down in. My last birthday is one I will remember forever because turning fifteen in my kingdom brings both good and bad things. Some of the good include beginning to train in my chosen profession and being able to move out of the common girl house. I will be able to move into Yang's home in a couple of days now that I have been assigned my temporary job. Every official job in the kingdom takes 3 years to train for; by the age of 18, you are expected to be trained enough to be on your own no matter the occupation. This is where the bad part of being 15 comes from… I got assigned the job of being the personal servant to the one and only Ice Princess, Weiss Schnee. I have heard many rumors about the princess and most of them are not good.
The Heiress is often called cold hearted and it is fairly common knowledge that she raises her voice to anyone who does not meet her expectations. I have to say I am kinda scared to be working for her, but I know that I can handle one little heiress. I find myself looking forward to the time I will be spending at Schnee Castle. My job is to do whatever the heiress needs. From fetching her food to cleaning her clothes, I am required to do anything that she wants me to. I have been told that the last girl who was assigned as Weiss's personal servant was required to help her in the training room; the poor girl probably did not know what she was doing. I hope Weiss has me help her train! The Heiress's weapon differs from anything I've ever had an experience with.
Yang is a huntress. She goes into the forests around the kingdom and hunts the creatures of Grimm for their furs. Eventually, I will finish my training as a huntress and will be able to go out with her legally. Yang and I have been hunting together for years, even though I am too young. Legend has it that the lights that illuminate the snowy mountains around the kingdom can grant foresight into a persons life, but also give individuals hyper abilities, or semblances. Yang and I both have these special abilities that were passed down to us from our mother, Summer Rose. The abilities Yang has differ from mine greatly. Yang is older; therefore, she is stronger. Her semblance is a fire ability that helps by amplifying her strength greatly. My semblance is speed. I can run at incredible speeds. The system we use when we hunt together is one that would be envied by all if we could tell them how we do it. If anyone in the kingdom knew how we got our nice pelts, we both would be burned on a pyre for "witchcraft."
I should probably finish packing my things so I can start the move to Yang's place later. My first day working for Weiss starts tomorrow, as well as my training to be a full Huntress. I love the idea of recording my thoughts. I will have to remember to thank Yang for this diary later.
Talk Later,
Ruby Rose
