So, I cranked this out today. Hope you all enjoy. I don't own Hamilton or RWBY. They are owned by their respective owners. Also, if anyone has issues with picturing the story telling, the interactions and scenarios are based on the Hamilton animatics by szin. Great artist and I recommend checking out their work.
The group of students and teachers gathered around once more as they looked on to see what would happen next. Anticipation was coursing through their veins as the screen faded to white. Despite any of them not saying anything. They were all impressed and pleased at what they had previously witnessed.
Ozpin, Goodwitch, and Ironwood all believed that this was a ruse of sorts. What they had watched wasn't an alternate timeline that contained vast information on the future. Nor was it anything that mattered to the fate of Remnant. This was just a simple story with a complex musical composition. While Ironwood and Goodwitch advised the headmaster to be weary of any openings so they could escape, Ozpin simply shrugged and asked them to simply sit down and relax a bit. Yes, there were pressing matters back in Remnant, but a break should never be unwelcomed. Besides, Ozpin had a foreboding feeling that this may be his last chance at a break. At least for this lifetime.
The team's reactions varied across the spectrum. While Ruby and Nora were excited to see what happened next, there was a ignored dread that sat within each of them. Despite the exciting music and interesting story, they didn't want to see themselves die or get killed. They knew some of them would die but the how was still unknown. Despite that however, they were pleasantly surprised to see some of themselves on the screen. The question that remained though was how the characters were incorporated into the story, and if they were going to see any more. The group agreed with Nora's conclusion on the matter and decided to keep watching. They were all surprised to see that the scene appeared in the streets of a massive city. The only difference was that it looked much older and was absent of all modern technology.
"A historical piece I assume." Ozpin said to himself. Ironwood looked a little skeptical but seemed to agree with his friend. As they watched on, they saw Jaune or in this case the character Jaune was acting out walking through the crowded streets. He looked a little worse for wear but he still carried himself with a purpose.
"Imagine if he actually acted like that at Beacon?" Nora whispered to Ren who looked to his friend. It still shook him a bit that he or the person he was portraying would actually shoot him but he forced those thoughts into the back of his head. He agreed with Nora and imagined how the school would react if they saw their resident goofball carry himself with such conviction.
COMPANY:
1776
New York City
"Well now we know the time and place." Jaune stated aloud as they continued to watch on.
"So, it's a fictional historical piece." Goodwitch looked to Ozpin for a response. He nodded and took a sip of his coffee.
Jaune:
Pardon me, are you Aaron Burr, sir?
Ren:
That depends, who's asking?
"So, this is a musical?" Scarlet piped up. A hint of excitement in his voice. He became a bit squeamish as his team eyed him with curiosity, knowing that the relentless teasing would soon come.
"More importantly," Nora started. "Why is Ren's being called Burr?" the others shrugged a bit at this and decided to keep watching.
Jaune:
Oh well sure, sir
I'm Alexander Hamilton
I'm at your service, sir
I have been looking for you
Ren:
I'm getting nervous
Jaune:
Sir, I heard your name at Princeton
I was seeking an accelerated course of study
When I got sort out of sorts with a buddy of yours
I may have punched him
It's a blur, sir
He handles the financials—
Ren:
You punched the bursar?
There was a brief pause as the group looked at Jaune with a hint of disbelief. They all tried imagining him punching someone over a short temper. Needless to say, it was very hard to believe as they saw the Jaune on the screen stare intensely at Ren before breaking the silence.
Jaune:
Yes!
"HAHAHAHA!" Yang bellowed out a long laugh just at the way Ren reeled back on the screen. The sudden response caused Blake to snicker and Weiss to eyeroll. Jaune and Ren cracked a grin while Pyrrha was trying to stifle some giggles. Nora had no restraint as she held onto Ren's arm like a vice while howling just as loud as Yang. Ruby looked to the adults and they were all doing their best not to smile at the blonde knight's antics. They turned their attention back to the screen, still letting out a few laughs here and there.
Jaune:
I wanted to do what you did
Graduate in two, then join the revolution
He looked at me like I was stupid
I'm not stupid
So how'd you do it?
How'd you graduate so fast?
Ren:
It was my parents' dying wish before they passed
Ren winced a bit as he remembered his own parents. Jaune noticed this and put a hand on his shoulder in support. Nora squeezed the ninja's arm for a little reassurance as well. He smiled at both of them. Mentally thanking them for being good friends.
"So, besides the fact that he's an orphan, it's impressive to see a person graduate any school in half the appropriate time." Glynda stated. Ren looked to her who gave him a comforting grin. He smiled slightly back, knowing she was doing what she could to defuse the awkward situation of both Rens being orphans.
Jaune:
You're an orphan
Of course, I'm an orphan
God, I wish there was a war!
Then we could prove that we're worth more
Than anyone bargained for
"Does anyone else find it a little concerning that the Mr. Arc on the screen is a little too excited for a war?" Jaune shrank in his seat as the Atlas general asked this question which left Ozpin to ponder a bit.
"Well we have to keep in mind while the characters look and sound like some of us. Their identities and motivations can differ." Ozpin stated. Jaune was about to sigh in relief until the headmaster continued on. "However we cannot rule out that these portrayals can show us other potential intentions that we possess." And just like that, the stress returned to Jaune.
Ren:
Can I buy you a drink?
Jaune:
That would be nice
Ren:
While we're talking, let me offer you some free advice
"Seems pretty nice to me." Yang said as she shrugged her shoulders a bit.
Ren:
Talk less
Jaune:
What?
Ren:
Smile more
Jaune:
Ha
Ren:
Don't let them know what you're against or what you're for
"You were saying Yang?" Blake asked with a somewhat smug look on her face while Yang slightly facepalmed.
"Well it is pretty good advice." All eyes were on Weiss who simply shrugged. "As an heiress, you learn quickly that your opinion and beliefs only matter if profit is the outcome of them. Any other alternative is mute. It is idiotic if you ask me, but that's the way things are." Ironwood agreed with Weiss, knowing how dreadful it could be to be around her father.
Jaune:
You can't be serious
Ren:
You want to get ahead?
Jaune:
Yes
Ren:
Fools who run their mouths off wind up dead
"If this setting is like anything like what it was like before the great war, I couldn't agree with him more." Ironwood said as he took a quick swig from his flask that he carried on him. The gesture however earned him stern looks from Glynda and Ozpin.
Sun:
Yo yo yo yo yo! What time is it?
Sun and Sage:
Showtime!
"Alright!" Sun cheered a bit as himself, Sage, and Neptune entered the bar that Jaune and Ren were in. "Things are getting awesome again." This got him another eyeroll from Blake.
"More like rambunctious." Surprisingly, Pyrrha said this and this earned her a wide-eyed look from her partner. "Well it's true." She added on while becoming a bit squeamish. "Did you not see the alcohol in their hands?" Jaune looked back to the screen and noticed that all of them, including himself and Ren were all carrying a mug.
"Huh. How about that." Jaune said and he heard Ren grumble a bit.
"Can't believe I'm seeing myself with that poison." Jaune snickered a bit at his teammates comment. Being a health junkie and all, it wasn't surprising to know that Ren despised alcohol. Seeing himself down one of the possible banes to his existence must have been earth shattering.
Ren:
...like I said...
Sun:
Showtime! Showtime! Yo!
I'm John Laurens in the place to be!
Uh, two pints o' Sam Adams, but I'm working on three, uh!
Those redcoats don't want it with me
Cause I will pop chick-a-pop these cops 'til I'm free!
"So Mr. Arc and Mr. Ren aren't the only ones with different names" Glynda said out loud. Her words fell upon deaf ears as she looked to see Sun cheering at his character. She cracked a small smirk, seeing the joyful reactions. It had been a while since she had seen this much positive energy in one room.
Neptune:
Ah oui oui, mon ami, je m'appelle Lafayette!
The Lancelot of the revolutionary set!
I came from afar just to say "Bonsoir!"
Tell the king, "Casse-toi!" Who's the best? C'est moi!
"Dude! What happened to your voice?!" Sun said as he was trying not to laugh too hard at Neptune's new accent. It was certainly a surprise to see him as a different character, but nothing too troubling.
"I guess some of us have multiple roles?" Neptune shrugged as he turned back to the screen. Not letting anyone else know that he thought the new voice sounded awesome.
Sage:
Brrrah, brraaah! I am Hercules Mulligan
Up in it, lovin' it
Yes I heard your mother say "come again?"
Sun, Neptune:
Ayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
Sage:
Lock up your daughters and horses, of course
It's hard to have intercourse over four sets of corsets
Everyone remained quiet at this sudden burst of explicit content coming from Sages mouth and all heads slowly turned to him. Some had looks of hilarity and some had looks of disgust. The common denominator was that they were all surprised at this. Sage in turn, tried to sink into his bean bag.
"Wow. Your worse than Neptune." Sun muttered under his breath. Unfortunately, the acoustics in the room made it so that everyone could hear his comment.
"Just what is that supposed to mean?!" Neptune and Weiss said at the same time as they darted their heads towards the monkey faunus in question. They couldn't say any more now that everyones attention was on them and they both sat down. Doing their best to forget that outburst.
Neptune:
Wow
Sun:
No more sex
Pour me another brew, son!
Let's raise a couple more
Sun, Neptune, and Sage:
To the revolution!
"Quite the interesting time period. Wouldn't you say James?" Ozpin said while looking over to his friend. The general had a look of complexity written on his face.
"I just wish we knew more about this so-called revolution." Ironwood stated. Ozpin wholeheartedly with this statement.
Sun:
Well if it ain't the prodigy of Princeton College
Sage:
Aaron Burr
Sun:
Give us a verse, drop some knowledge
"So, I'm guessing that Ren and the others don't really get along." Ruby asked while munching on a cookie. Jaune looked to her as he snapped out of his train of thought.
"Well it's seems it's more of a mild rivalry. They don't really hate each other." Jaune replied and Ruby mouthed and "oh" before continuing to munching on her cookie.
Ren:
Good luck with that
You're takin' a stand
You spit, I'mma sit
We'll see where we land
Neptune, Sage:
Booooo/Ohhhhhh
"In the long run, I'll have to agree with him." Blake stated. "Despite the desire for revolution. It's better to carefully plan when and where to attack. Talking freely like that will only cause trouble." Yang looked to her partner, fully aware of her affiliation with the White Fang.
Sun:
Burr, the revolution's imminent
What do you stall for?
Jaune:
If you stand for nothing, Burr, what'll you fall for?
"That's actually a good counter point." Blake added on as she formed a slight blush of embarrassment.
Sun, Neptune, and Sage:
Oooh
Sun:
Who are you?
Sage:
Who are you?
Neptune:
Who are you?
Sun, Sage, Neptune:
Who, who is this kid? What's he gonna do?
Before the show could go on, the screen froze as the Jaune on the screen was about to open his mouth. This earned a frustrated groan from Nora.
"UUUUGGHHH! The cursed loading circle!" she cried out. Ren pinched the bridge of his nose, hoping his partners antics wouldn't last long.
"So what did everyone think of this one?" Yang asked the group who all had slight smiles on their faces.
"Don't know about you guys, but seeing us on that screen like that was awesome." Sun commented as he leaned back a bit more in his chair.
"I wasn't sure at first but I'm excited to see more." Blake added on as she smirked at her partner's wide grin.
"It is pretty catchy." Ruby chimed in and Weiss simply nodded in agreement with this.
"Still trying to get used to seeing us as those characters really." Jaune said while scratching the back of his head.
"Ditto." Sage and Neptune said flatly, knowing that the portrayals of them could be complete opposites of themselves at times.
"I honestly can't wait to see what's next." Pyrrha said while receiving nods from the others.
"I just wish we knew a bit more of the time and setting. So, we could get a little context." Glynda mumbled a bit and Ozpin slightly chuckled.
"Perhaps we will find out more as the show goes on." Ironwood suggested.
"That is if this damn loading screen hurry's up!" Nora shouted and Ren consoled her to calm down a bit.
"I still can't believe that I was drinking." Ren grumbled a bit and Nora grew a devilish grin.
"You need to loosen up Ren! Perhaps I should take you drinking some time." Nora chided.
"NooooOOOOOOOOO!" Ren said as his voice rose just a bit with a hint of panic. Everyone had a look of shock on their faces and Ren sighed one time.
"Nora got drunk one time before we met you all." Ren said with a flat expression as he was trying to repress some memories. "Never again." this earned a chuckle from Nora.
"It wasn't that bad." Nora said as if she was trying to blow off a joke.
"You rammed a limo into a Dairy King. I still don't know where you got the limo." Ren responded once again with his flat voice. Every eye was on Nora now and she had a sheepish look on her face.
"Whoops." Nora shrugged and the rest of them let out a sigh.
"Anyways. Get comfortable. This may take a while." Jaune commented as he reclined a bit in his chair. Everyone agreed as they all waited for the screen to load.
Alright! So far so good. I wanted to work on the dialogue more instead of narration, but I still have a while to go. Also, this is in chronological order. So some of the songs I really want to write about are quite a ways away. This is fun to say the least and I hope you are all enjoying this as well. Drop a comment or a review and as always, BE FIERCE EVERYONE!
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