AN

I decided to take break from Hunting Army initiative, since the ideas just weren't flowing. This, however, seems so easy to write so I'm gonna post a new chapter of this every time i finish the newest one. At this point I'm already 4-5 chapters ahead in this. Feedback of any kind is, as always appreciated. Also, this has nothing to do with Dead Poets Society, other than they are both set in preparatory schools. I'll try to fit in some things from the movie, but i won't promise anything. I have rambled on long enough, so let's drop you right into the action!

I am a stone. I do not move. Very slowly, I put snow in my mouth. Then he won't see my breath. I take my time. I let him come close. I only have one bullet. I aim at his eye. Very gently, my finger presses the trigger. I do not tremble. I have no fear. I'm a big girl now. Ready Ruby? Now, Ruby, Fire!

The looming iron Gate creaked in the hefty autumn wind, as the small baby blue sedan, with the wood paneling, pulled up in the gravel driveway. It skidded to a halt, and the back door was swung open, with blatant disregard for its surroundings. From newly wrestling with her seat belt, a girl with black and red multicolored, hair stomped out. She then proceeded to yell at whoever was riding shotgun.

"How is it MY fault that we're late? I wasn't the one who chose a stupid ass boarding school, out in the middle of fucking nowhere! Seriously, we are so far out, the crows turn around and go back!"

Huffing and puffing from her angry venting, her attention was caught when the door to the front passenger seat. Out stepped a man with grey and slick hair and a straight beard that matched. His face had some angular characteristics to it, but it was general warm and welcoming. A real grandfather mug. He walked over to the frustrated teen and put a hand on her shoulder.

"Ha-ha! You truly are your mother's child, through and through"

He raised his hand to gently caress her cheek.

"Just as energetic and hyperactive…"

His face turned to a light scowl as he raised his hand further to grab hold of her earlobe and yank it sharply.

"And just as rebellious, rude, loud, narrow-minded and stubborn!"

He let go and she jolted back, pouting at him in her best attempt to intimidate. He reared his head back let out a bellowing laughter. He then lowered his head to get a direct line of vision.

"Ruby, Haven't I always taught you not to lose sight of what you want. Instead of seeing this as a hindrance, why not try it as a challenge. A world of opportunities lies ahead of you, all have to do is, center yourself, aim, and fire"

His encouraging words apparently fell on deaf ears.

"That's the problem! I feel like this place will only lead me further away from what I want"

The usual excuse. He was ready with a retort.

"Well then, what do you want?"

The girl went completely silent; looking shocked that he would even dare to play that card. However, Qrow was a man who understood how to make best of what the world had dealt him. He bended in his knees and went down to her eye level. He put both his hand on her shoulders, as to focus her entirely on him.

"Ruby, when a chance like this shows itself, you take it. Since you don't know yet, this maybe the place to find that you will find your conviction. Besides, most people don't get to take their families with them to a boarding school, so be grateful that Yang is around. Anything else you want to add?" he inquired, looking the girl who looked deep in thought.

She quickly snapped out of it, and returned to her annoyed scowl, and an outstretched tongue, telling the old man to go to hell. A man of his pristine social group would be offended at such a notion. He would have scolded her and ordered her to show some respect immediately.

While I say that, Qrow was combating her with his own outstretched tongue, trying to rival her in the volume of the noise that they could make.

"Qrow, I really appreciate the help!"

The sound of a third person drew both their attentions to the man trying to balance four to five suitcases worth of her precious stuff. He looked over at them again.

"Honey, was it really necessary to pack this much stuff?"

"Yes" she answered, rather bluntly. She released herself from her uncle's grip and walked over towards the precariously balanced suitcases. Without hesitation, she pulled out one of the middle ones, making the suitcase jenga collapse on top of the poor trying father.

"Oops, sorry dad" disinterest filled her tone.

The man found a way from beneath ruins, pulled out the rest of the suitcases and shut the sedan backdoor. He then moved over to the small girl to envelop her in a bone-crushing hug.

"Oh, I'm going to miss my sweet little girl. But what's a father to do" he said jokingly.

"Not enough to let me stay home, apparently. Dad, could you let go? I think you ruptured something." She said, slightly hissing because of the massive pressure being put on her tiny body.

The father let go and gave her a big wet smooch on the cheek (Daaaad! Stop it!) he then went to get in the car. Qrow swiftly followed.

"Remember Ruby, Center yourself, aim then fire. You'll hit. You always do" Qrow yelled at her as the engine roared to life and embarked on a journey back down the gravel road.

So there she stood, a tiny 15-year-old girl, thrown into an Ivy League preparatory school, because apparently her grades had been exceptional. Funnily enough, being good at school, meant you get to do more school, something that Ruby despised in the first place. Seven suitcases and girl versus the world. Boy, she sure felt honored.

She moved to pick up her lightest hand baggage, when the chapel bell started tolling. From the door of the main building hundreds of students flocked, either towards lunch, or other activities.

"Ruby!"

Ruby's attention was caught by a mane of golden blond hair that bolted towards her. Yang got close and motioned for a hug, when Ruby hit her in the shoulder.

"Why did you leave me alone with them?! It was really awkward and annoying!"

Yang didn't care at all and still managed to sweep her into an extremely tight bear hug.

"Oh, I'm so happy you're here. Fashionably late, as always I see"

She released the now panting freshman. Ruby scowled at her evilly, but Yang didn't seem to mind. She merely turned fancifully on her heel and went back towards the school. She cast a remark over her shoulder whilst at all times moving forwards.

"You better go and see the dean, you know, since you're late and all! Catch you later sis, I got to go meet my new roomie!"

Ruby stared at her in disbelief and annoyance. She knew it was coming, but as she let the words sink in, her heart sank another notch or two.

'Roomie? As in roommate?' she thought to herself.

Now, things couldn't be any worse. She had to be confined in a two bed room with some, most likely preppy, snobby, puffed up, nosy little brat with too much money and time. The least they could do was to pair her with someone nice.

Ruby accessed the amount of luggage she had brought, and at times questioned her sanity. Instead of trying to carry it all now, she moved through the gate to look for some help. There had got to be some who wanted to help. Someone nice. Someone kind and didn't judge by the first look.

Her prayers were answered when she saw a tall and slender boy with scraggly hair, sort of just mulling around by himself. She decided to approach him. He looked like a decent enough sort.

"Hello! Excuse me!" She yelled to gain his attention. She got it, but not like she had expected.

He back straightened out immediately and his arms became stiff beside him.

"Sorry ma'am, I wasn't doing anything. I was on my way back to class now ma'am!"

A decent enough sort, maybe a bit jumpy. Maybe was a military academy kid. His physique didn't show anything out of the ordinary. She approached him even further.

"Relax, it just a student, like yourself. Nothing to worry about"

He turned to look at her, his boyish features red with a healthy blush. Must be embarrassed by acting so weirdly before (Ruby's guess). He responded, with a slight stammer.

"Oh, right. Hehe, sorry about that." He rubbed the back of his neck and smiled sheepishly at her, a small tickle of sweat rolled down his forehead.

She tilted her head slightly to the side.

"Nervous?" Bang on and unrelenting. This girl was direct.

"Well, you always hear all those stories about boarding schools being hell on earth. I guess I just didn't know what to expect"

Another sheepish smile. He would actually look kind of cute, if he didn't look so nervous all the time. Glanced up and down his features. Yeah, he would do.

"Whatever. I wanted to ask if you could help me. You seem strong enough"

She laid it on him just like that and his face lighted up a bit, turning from a nervous grin to a more surprised wide-eyed face. Ruby's cheeks gained a little color. She was right, he did look cute.

She pointed toward the iron gate, on the other side where she had left her luggage.

"Those need transporting. Think you can help?"

He looked over the small task and his face gained a small bit of confidence. Ruby's cheeks got redder.

'Okay, you can stop it with the cute now' her mind yelled to keep her head in line.

"Sure, but only of you tell me your name, sweetheart"

He flung out a meager attempt at flirting at her, one which any girl his own age would have easily made quick work of belittling. However Ruby was not his age. Her entire face went flush with red and she had to turn away to tend to her burning face. She grabbed her cheeks and nodded with her back turned.

"R-Ruby. Ruby Rose" she managed to stammer out, issuing great self-control, as to not squeal her head off. She motioned for him to follow. And they grabbed the luggage, three for her and four for him (how he managed to do it was a sight to behold and a feat worth mention).

They finally reached the dorm, a large gothic styled building that rivaled the main school building in its size. They plunked down the luggage outside the steps up to the door, and Ruby turned to face sir Jumpy.

"Thanks for the help" she said, batting her eyelashes. Yang had told her that's how you do it. Do what, exactly; she still had to figure out.

The boy seemed little taken aback by this. He giddied nervously and asked her the question that would lead her on the path to cause havoc.

"Don't you want me to carry them to your room? It's no big deal, I can keep up."

Ruby seemed almost shocked at his offer, taking a step. She collected herself and lurched forward, yelling at him.

"Do I want you to carry them to OF COURSE I DON'T WANT YOU TO GO IN THERE! You are not even allowed in the girl's dorm. Last time I checked, weren't you a boy?!"

Huffing for the third time today, she glowered at him, seeing his true color. Under the knight in shining armor, lied a scumbag after all. She was though surprised when he laughed at her.

"Ruby, there are no gender separated dorms. This is THE dorm. It houses all the school students"

Without even hesitating she shot past him.

"Hey wait, Ruby, where are you going!"

She cast anger induced comment over her shoulder" I'm going to have a word with the dean about this!"

She stopped her angry train, when she realized she had missed something. She turned to yell back to the boy.

"Sorry about that. I didn't know. Also, what's your name?"

The Boy let out a slight sigh, followed by a chuckle.

"Jaune. Jaune Arc. It was nice meeting you!" he waved at her. She turned leave again waving as well.

"You too" she giggled back at him. Her cheery face was replaced with a demeaning scowl. Ruby Rose was on the warpath.

She burst through the door to the dean's office, after getting lost only about 27 times. Her face was locked in a glowering scowl, as she ignored the secretaries' call to prevent her from entering. She pushed open the double doors, and stomped to mark her entry. A young man, only looking around in his late twenties looked at her with an uninterested stare. His silver hair was wild and disheveled. He wore a small pair of round glasses, over his dark yellow eye slits. He smiled as he noticed who she was.

"You the dean around here? Do you take personal complaints, cause…" she walked over and slammed her fists into his desk to emphasize her point"…I can think of a couple of things". She gritted her teeth.

The man still looked uninterested, un-phased even. He stood up to walk over to the corner of his office, grabbing a can of coffee off of a tray. He poured himself a cup and turned to look at her, slightly sipping along the way.

"Nice of you to join us, miss Rose. Be advised, you're exceptional grades will not give you any leeway over the other students. That being said, we are very much honored to have such an, pardon my re-use, exceptional student such as yourself, attending our lowly preparatory academy. Your books are there on the corner of the desk. Now, let's take a look at your timetable, and see if we can squeeze you in somewhere good, shall we?"

Ruby internal logical array was completely shut down by his calm demeanor and level-headed attitude. This guy was a dean? Really? He didn't quite fit the image of old and strict professor, who loved torturing his students. This guy was almost pleasant to listen to. He walked over to his desk again, coffee in hand and sat down. He pulled out a piece of paper and grabbed a pen from and unused mug filled with them.

"Well then, let's see. Monday, it says Trigonometry, Performing arts and Gym class. Tuesday, it's English and Latin. Wednesday, it's History, Geography, Social Studies and Swimming. Thursday is a repeat, with Trigonometry, Latin and History. Looks like you get Fridays of for now, lucky you. Do you feel the need to add anything, or is there anything that doesn't sit well with you?"

Ozpin glared at her immobile form. She was completely unable to get a word out. It had all been moving at a speed beyond her comprehension.

"Nothing at all? Great. Miss Goodwitch will be happy that you are pleased with the table she set for you. Oh, and offers for extracurricular activities will be handed to you within the coming week. Now if you'll excuse me, I have to return to work"

And with that he started to write on a blank page in front of him. Ruby quickly grabbed her introduction folder, the time-table and the books from the desk and turned to leave. Her large strides were interrupted by Dean Ozpin.

"Oh, and Miss Rose…"

She looked over her shoulder.

"…Welcome to Beacon preparatory"

He smiled at her. She returned it and walked out his office, and through the reception, out into the hallway. She had just closed the door behind her when she realized something had gone forgotten.

"WHA, hey! I had complaints. Don't ignore me!"

Aaand it doesn't get easier!