These Kids Aren't Alright
A RWBY/Naruto Crossover
Plot- Naruto thought his turbulent life had prepared him for anything. Alas nothing could have prepared him for working at Beacon. He honestly wasn't sure what would drive him up the wall first: his coworkers, the students, or even just trying keeping a few secrets.
Disclaimer: I own neither RWBY or Naruto
Chapter One
The Wonderful Wizard (I)
The room was quiet save for the ticking and grinding of clockwork as Ozpin used his scroll to go over the work references of a would-be member of his staff. The preparations for the upcoming Vytal festival was proving a little overwhelming for the staff at Beacon. Soon the decision was made to hire on a little extra help.
According to the his resume the young man seated across from him was eighteen but Ozpin thought he looked younger. He seemed to be of average height with head full of spiky blond hair. The whisker-like markings on his cheeks were supposedly due to Faunus heritage. The headmaster knew members of that race could have a number of animal traits but it still stuck him as odd.
"Well Mr Uzumaki," The silver-haired man spoke at last, "your credentials all check out but I would like to know more about you personally." He put down scroll and reached for his mug only to discover it was empty. The headmaster managed to suppress his disappointment maintaining the stoic expression he preferred to show in public.
"What do you want to know about me Professor Ozpin?"
"I know Faunus experience a great deal hardship; especially in Atlas." Ozpin sighed, rather that had to do with social injustice or the coffee pot being empty was unclear. The silver-haired man continued speaking as he set about brewing a fresh pot, "It is encouraging to see someone rise above adversity. And I'm also surprised a young man like yourself chose to get involved in teaching instead going out into the world."
"And you want to know why?"
"I'm simply curious Naruto." Ozpin responded affably while keeping his gaze fixed on the coffee maker. For a moment the only sounds in the headmaster's office were the grinding of gears and grounds being percolated.
"I'm not originally from Atlas…I'm from a village beyond the kingdoms. There almost everyone learns to fight from a young age." Ozpin nodded, such customs were common enough among the tribes and villages beyond the four kingdoms. It also explained the young man's lack of typical Altesian rigidness. He tried to emulate it but clearly it didn't come naturally to him, "When we turn twelve assigned to a teacher who's suppose to complete our training. I ended up being mostly self taught though, he favored my teammates because they came from more prominent clans. Although he wasn't particularly good teacher to them either."
"How so?" With his beloved mug at last filled the headmaster sat back down at his desk. The young man grinned as Ozpin started to at last drink his precious java,
"Let me put it this way: reading his favorite pornographic novel," Ozpin nearly choked on his coffee, "during training was the least of his failings." Naruto leaned back in his seat, "In his defense we were a fucked up group of kids, any teacher would have had a hard time with us. But his whole "hands-off" approach to teaching made everything worse."
"You believe you can do better by your students then your teacher did by you?" Ozpin asked pointedly, in his experience people like Naruto either made really good teachers or poor ones. The young man regarded him as if trying to gauge him prompting Ozpin to put on his best "aloof teacher" expression.
"I think I've learned from his mistakes," Naruto held up his hands,"not saying that I won't make a few of my own." Ozpin was conflicted, he himself favored a more "hands-off approach" to teaching. It encouraged the self-reliance he believed Huntsman and Huntresses needed. To the young man's credit he didn't think himself infallible and it was supposed to be a temporary arrangement.
"Well then I suppose we should find you some quarters for the duration of your stay."
The Bitter Soul (I)
"It's bigger then my last place."Unlike many who used that particular line there was neither humor nor sarcasm in Naruto's words. It was a statement of fact; living quarters back in Atlas had been more spartan and the apartment he had grown up in was even more cramped. He didn't have time to dwell on that; he had one very important thing to do before calling it a day. He picked up his scroll and sent a two word text:"I'm in"
He thought back to what felt like another lifetime in the Wave Country. When he had proclaimed that he would forge his own ninja way instead of being just another weapon for hire. Naruto wondered what his younger self would think of this mission? He supposed that really didn't matter and decided to get ready for bed.
"Tomorrow's gonna be a long day."
AN: Questions, Comments, and Constructive Criticism are welcome. Pairings have been decided but I'm taking a slow burn approach to the romance to focus on set up and because it feels more realistic imo.
I would like to cite the hilarious fanfic Professor Arc as the inspiration for this story and strongly recommend checking that story out.
To fans of my previous work I'm very sorry to say those stories areon indefinite hiatus. Last year was really bad for me on a personal level and while I'm back to writing I felt like a fresh start was needed. I'm also going for shorter chapters but updating more often. I will though try to make the chapters longer as we go on and the plot gets a little more complicated.