Summary/disclaimer: Time for another chapter of Samurai and Valkyrie. Enjoy the 1300-word chapter. I don't own RWBY, Monty Oum and Rooster Teeth do.

(Vale, Beacon Airship, 2 days before Players and Pieces.)

Aero sat against the window as he watched Ren and Nora talk on the other side of the Airship, he now wore a White Jacket that had streaks of blue in it, his hair had a streak of blue in it as well. He also wore Blue sneakers, white fingerless gloves, a blue t shirt under his jacket and White glasses over his eyes

"Ren, I know you don't talk a lot but say something, you haven't talked since we got on the airship…. I can't believe it's been 12 years since…. You know…."

Aero said as Ren nodded, Nora appeared out of nowhere and hugged Aero as he and Nora fell over and collapsed on the floor as Aero blinked in confusion and embarrassment.

Ren smiled and shook his head as Aero and Nora climbed to their feet, Nora blissfully smiling as Aero continued to blink in confusion. Ren knew that despite the trio having been together for 12 years that Aero had never gotten used to Nora's wacky behavior.

"Nora….?"

Aero asked slowly as the hammer wielding girl tilted her head like a lost puppy and Aero blushed as she hummed in curiosity.

"Yeah, Aero?"

Nora asked as Aero smiled before speaking.

"Why did you tackle me if you were just going to hug me?"

Aero asked as Nora simply shrugged as she took her seat, she was unable to properly lean against the wall due to Magnhild being on her back, all three friends knew how their weapons were made due to their bond.

"I didn't, you were just unprepared for a hug, Mister… Anyhoo, Ren, when are we getting to Beacon? Do you think there will be a boring speech? Aero, do you think they have food? Do you think we're be tested on day one? Do you think they have pancakes!?"

Nora said, firing out questions rapid fire as Ren and Aero shared a look and smiled as Aero answered his questions first.

"Yes, they have food, no, I don't think we'd be tested on day one, and maybe… Nora, I think you should relax… Ren?"

Aero asked as Ren shrugged and answered his set of questions from Nora.

"Maybe a few hours, and no, I do not think there will be a boring speech… Might be tiring."

Ren speculated as Aero shrugged, they had finally come to Vale after working in Mistral and making enough money to transfer to Vale.

Aero had no idea how they had managed to get accepted into Beacon but he didn't question their good fortune in the matter.

"Like I said though… It's been a long 12 years since that day that brought us to this day, hasn't it, Ren?"

Aero asked as the airship began to draw near to Beacon, they had little over 10 minutes if Aero had judged right, Ren looked over at Aero as they shared a look.

Ren and Aero had grown close over the 12 years before now, Aero could remember how they would clash in decisions on what to do in the future and how they should live.

Now the two were nearly inseparable and Aero was glad to have met him and Nora.

They were shaken from their thoughts when the intercom on the airship blared and a voice came over the speaker.

"Attention all students and Beacon Personal, this is your captain speaking. We will be arriving at Beacon Academy in 15 minutes, we're sorry for the delay, but another airship is currently docking and unloading its passengers as we speak. We hope this is not a bother and we will inform you when we are landing."

The airship captain said as Aero shrugged and started to examine his weapons as he turned to Nora and Ren.

"Eh, a little more relaxing time never hurt anyone…. Ren, Nora, you guys make sure your weapons are working ok?"

Aero said as he looked at Lupis Nix, the duel Wakizashi swords that hung from his waist, the snow-white swords that Ren and Nora knew could turn from swords into pistols or into a rifle if he combined them.

Aero saw them check Stormflower and Magnhild as he cracked his neck and laughed as Nora smiled blissfully once more, thinking of all the adventures she could have with her two friends by her side.

Aero knew she was thinking up a chaotic adventure, but knew she wasn't someone to be messed with, wacky or not.

He had seen her decapitate a Ursa Major with one swing during a fight and shuddered at the thought of facing the girl's Warhammer/grenade launcher.

"We're ready for war, boss…. I wonder if they have any Grimm rugs? I could make a killing on Ursa rugs!"

Nora said as Ren and Aero shared a look as they mentally sighed, they knew Grimm mostly couldn't be made into furniture but that didn't stop Nora's delusion filled dreams that filled her head, Aero almost wished he was able to find out what was in Nora's head at times.

But he was also worried what he would find in her head and decided to simply drop the subject before he asked it and it got worse.

"Can we start landing soon, I think I'm going to go crazy…."

Aero said as Nora smiled at Aero's change of attitude as she leaned forward in her seat.

"Oh, what was that about relaxing time being ok, Aero? Are you lying to us? You know what happens to liars…"

Nora said as Aero paled, he quickly held up his hands in defense as he stuttered out an answer.

"No, no, no, no, no… What I mean is, I'm getting bored of not doing anything, we haven't had something to do since we boarded the airship, Nora… It's really, really boring."

Aero said as Nora simply smiled and laughed as Aero leaned back in his seat, scared of angering the girl or saying something that would awkwardly annoy Nora… Even if he had no idea what annoyed Nora at the moment.

It was the loudspeaker that saved Aero the trouble of a better response and made him glad that they had left Mistral at the same time.

"Attention crew, it feels I misjudged the time on the airship, we will be landing within 5 minutes, please don't forget your weapons or belongings, Beacon Academy will not be able to return these items before tomorrow's test."

The pilot said as the trio got up and walked to the landing door as Nora skipped in front of them.

"Time to rock, Ren… Try to look happy, Nora…. Just remember, we aren't fighting yet… And remember, no food for us if we misbehave."

Aero said as Nora clicked her tongue against the roof of her mouth as an answer as the airship landed and docked with the schools docking bay.

"Nora, race you to the school, last one there doesn't get pancakes!"

Aero said as he raced out the door, Nora zipped after Aero as Nora tried to tackle Aero as Ren smiled and slowly followed them as Aero was slightly able to zip past Nora when she zipped past him as Aero rolled past Nora.

"Someone isn't getting their food if I get there first, Nora!"

Aero yelled over his shoulder as he continued to run towards the school as Ren continued to slowly follow his two friends, his small smile never leaving his face as he followed them.

Author Notes

Phew, another chapter done! I tried writing Nora as close to cannon as I could, as for Aero? He's supposed to be joking at times and nervous around Nora at other times. Next chapter will show Aero, Ren and Nora at their first night at Beacon… I don't know if Aero will have his own team or if he will be with Ren and Nora. Next chapter is next Saturday. Until then, Lighting Wolf out!