The Shining Knight and the Snowy Angel
AN: Well, here it is, this year's "Holiday Special." This is a White Knight story, which is different from what I've done in the past. It's also an AU where Weiss never went to Beacon. Hope you enjoy.
Chapter 2: First Day on the Job
The trip to Atlas was uneventful but at least he had Ruby and Yang to keep him company. Yang had gotten an identical job offer as security for Ms. Weiss Schnee. Ruby on the other hand got a job from General Ironwood, the leader of the Atlas military and huntsman academy.
"So, this is going to be our home." Ruby said.
"I heard Atlas is quite the party town." Yang said. "Maybe I'll finally find the one."
"Fat chance." Ruby said.
"Easy for you to say, you're already spoken for." Yang said.
"By a five-foot-something ginger robot who can split mountains with her fingers." Jaune added.
"Come one, that's different." Ruby blushed. "I mean, it's as good as you can imagine and all I ever wanted."
"Weirdo." Yang said.
"The prospect of robosexuality does raise interesting questions about relationships." Jaune said.
"Speaking of relationships." Ruby started. "How long until Jaune gets fired for flirting with the boss?"
"I am not going to do that." Jaune said.
"You do try way too hard sometimes." Yang said.
"I'll have you know that I can maintain a very professional environment." Jaune said.
"Your entire history with Pyrrha says otherwise." Ruby said.
"Hmph." Jaune crossed his arms. "You know damn well what happened there."
"Yeah, yeah, she got her secret mission from Ozpin and had to dump you." Ruby said. The ship touched down. General Ironwood was there to greet them.
"RUBY!" Penny greeted them by slamming into Ruby for a tight hug.
"Hey Penny." Ruby coughed out.
"Ms. Rose, I wasn't expecting you to bring company." Ironwood said as he stepped forward.
"Actually we're here for the security job with the SDC." Yang said.
"Ah, it is about that time." Ironwood said. "Though if Weiss is anything like her sister, there won't be much need for you. But I guess it's still a formality."
"What do you mean there's not much use for us?" Jaune asked.
"Well, Winter Schnee is one of my best operatives. You'll likely be working closely with her Ms. Rose."
"Yes sir." Ruby gave a salute.
"We should be heading that way now." Yang said. "Don't be a stranger."
"I'll be in touch." Ruby said.
"Send the Schnees my regards." Ironwood said.
Yang lead Jaune away. They took a taxi to the Schnee manor and checked in the front gates. The mansion was huge. It was larger than Jaune's entire hometown. They passed up a few maids and workers while following the map to the conference room. The fact that they needed a map for the mansion was evidence enough that it was way too large.
"This place is massive." Jaune huffed.
"Yeah." Yang said.
"You're being awfully quiet." Jaune said.
"I'm worried about Ruby. I just don't exactly trust Ironwood."
"I trust him to do what he believes is right." Jaune turned the corner. "We're here." They put a hold on their conversation and knocked on the doors.
"Come in." A small voice said. The pair opened the door. The only one in the room was Weiss Schnee herself. She looked magnificent. She stood against the window and the light caught her hair just right to make her look otherworldly. "You must be Mr. Arc and Ms….is it Long or Xiao Long?"
"Just call me Yang, or babe." Yang smirked.
"That is most inappropriate." Weiss' eyes narrowed.
"Xiao Long is fine." Yang gave a nervous laugh. "Calling me Ms. Long is a bit of a stretch." Jaune face-palmed.
"Excuse her." Jaune said. "She's got a sense of humor that...it sucks."
"It's quite alright." Weiss said. "It's refreshing to have company that speaks to me in such jest. But I'd ask you to keep it to a minimum. I have no qualms with talking to be like a friend in private but I am your employer and the one you're being paid to protect. I don't know how they do things in the rural areas of Vale, but here those in authority demand respect."
"Sounds like a lot of dumb rules to me." Yang said.
"It's simply how we do things." Weiss said. "For your first day, you'll follow me and stay silent. Silence is the best option until you understand how Atlesian nobility handle manners."
"Understood." Jaune gave a slight bow. "Thank you for being understanding."
"To be perfectly honest it's why I picked you." Weiss said as she walked forward. "I wish to know more about what things are like outside Atlas."
"Don't you travel all the time?" Yang asked.
"I do, but it's always to similarly formal places. I want to know what it's really like. I want to know what it's like for the kinds of people who solely rely on our products."
"Why would you want to know about something so boring?" Yang asked.
"I don't know." Weiss clenched a fist to her chest. "Probably because I want to understand."
"Understand what?" Jaune asked.
"Why am I….so different? Why did my sister leave? Why would anyone...why would anyone throw their lives away for total strangers."
"Well, those aren't easy questions." Jaune said. "But I'll do my best to help. I'll do my best to protect you because I'm a hero and that's just what they do." He said it with such confidence.
"Have...have we met?" Weiss raised an eyebrow.
"I think I'd remember a face like yours." Jaune said with a flirting grin. "I mean, it's not impossible. This isn't my first time in Atlas, and I've seen you on TV before so if we had met...I'm sure I'd remember."
"Why do you ask?" Yang said.
"Oh...I'm not sure." Weiss' head sunk down.
"It's probably from the Vytal Tournament." Jaune said. "Pyrrha says she's met you before. I was her squad leader back at Beacon."
"Oh, of course...that must be it." Weiss said. "Alright, that's enough small talk, it's time for my vocal lessons." She lead the way out of the room. "Later today you'll meet with a tailor to get security uniforms. Until then your current gear is sufficient."
Jaune and Yang sat in on her vocal practice. She spent an hour singing in her studio all day. It was more of a hobby than anything. It was her way of entertaining party guests but it was clear that she truly enjoyed singing music.
Next was a meeting with her father. It was long and tedious and boring and how Weiss could hang on every word her father said was the strangest thing about her by a long shot. It was important sounding, most of it was about important paperwork. But it was so tedious sounding as well.
After that it was time for the tailor. Jaune and Yang were both measured up and down by a couple people. Jaune tried not to blush when the cute seamstress was measuring his waistline at the perfect height to put Jaune's mind right in the gutter.
"We'll have your uniforms done by the end of the night." The head tailor said.
"Well then Ms. Schnee." Klein said. "It's time for dinner. Will you be having dinner with your family?"
"I'll have it in my room thank you." Weiss said.
"Very well, I'll bring it to you right away." Klein said as he stepped out.
"You'll be having dinner with me." Weiss directed towards her new bodyguards. "I wish to know more about you."
"I thought you'd spend your dinner time with your family." Jaune said.
"Yeah, come to think of it, don't you have a brother and mom we haven't met?" Yang asked.
"We're not discussing that." Weiss said. "My family rarely does special dinners. Even on special occasions there's always one or two of us missing."
"Work stuff." Jaune nodded. "I understand. My father is the local sheriff back home and so he rarely makes meals."
"It's not that they're gone it's just that my family doesn't find use in each other's company for such trivialities."
"I'm sorry to hear that." Jaune asked.
"Why are you sorry?" Weiss asked.
"It's just, if I was home and my mom made dinner, she'd be pissed if I tried skipping out." Jaune said.
"Yeah, I think I can count on one hand how many meals I've had without my sister." Yang said.
"That's enough of that subject." Weiss raised her voice. "Sorry, but my family's personal business is not your business. Your only concern is my well-being."
They joined Weiss in her study. She was quite the reader and well-versed on multiple subjects. Many of the books had nothing to do with the company's products or history. Jaune wondered if she read simply to pass the time.
"So Weiss, can I call you Weiss?" Yang asked.
"When it's just us." Weiss said. "It's also fine around Klein. But around anyone else, please address me as Ms. Schnee."
"Got it." Yang nodded. "Is there anyone else we should know about?"
"I don't think so." Weiss said. "My mother, father and brother live here but keep to themselves. Klein is my personal servant. You've already met my instructor and tailor."
"Any friends or...boyfriends?" Yang asked. "Or girlfriends?"
"My social circle is mostly reserved for balls and special parties." Weiss said. "Which does happen on a regular basis."
"Parties?" Yang's interest was peaked. "I take it with all the champagne you can stomach?"
"I prefer wine." Weiss said. "And I'm afraid you'll have to keep drinking to a minimum. Those are the most important of occasions where you'll need to be on the highest alert."
"Fuck." Yang swore under her breath. "Pardon my language but that sounds painful on my end."
"When you're off duty, you can help yourself in the mansion's bar." Weiss said.
"This place really does have everything." Jaune said.
"Obviously the bartender will keep track of any drinks you order and deduct it from your paycheck."
"I can drink a lot but I don't think I can drink enough to worry." Yang grinned.
"Obviously food, water, sleeping arrangements and baths are provided for." Weiss said. "Though, if you want to be on the cooks' good side you'll wait until scheduled meal times." Klein returned with their meals and drinks. After distributing them, he nodded and left again.
"So where does Klein always go off too?" Jaune asked.
"He has all his own hobbies. I only call when he is needed." Weiss said. "Which reminds me." She pulled out a pair of watches. "These are for you. You'll be able to monitor me when we're apart. When I'm sleeping, or with my father, I won't need you both."
"So we'll work in shifts?" Jaune said.
"Precisely." Weiss said. "But if there's ever a breach in security, if anyone say, tries to kidnap me, the watch will go off. Even if you're off duty, it is your job to respond to any and all notifications you get through this watch."
"Makes sense." Jaune said as he slipped it on. A holographic map lit up on his wrist. "Cool."
"You are to wear it at all time." Weiss said. "You can track my location with the press of a button."
"Don't be getting any ideas." Yang said.
After their meals, Weiss stood and led them on a tour, showing them everything that crossed her mind. When she was done, she led them to where they'll be staying. Each of their rooms were close to Weiss' room. This entire wing seemed to be dedicated to her. There was her room, then Yang's. Klein's was across for her's and Jaune's was across from Weiss.
Each room was like it's own apartment. There was a mini-fridge for any personal drinks or food. Each room was attached to its own bathroom with a sizable tub. There was also a wardrobe and a dresser in each room. Folded nicely on either of Jaune and Yang's beds were their new uniforms.
"Now if you'll excuse me, it's getting late." Weiss gave them a bow. "I'm off to my room. I'll notify you if I need anything."
"Good night." Jaune said as Weiss left the room.
"So...she seems...uptight." Yang said.
"She treats her employees well enough at least." Jaune said.
"If you abuse that watch to watch her shower or sleep, I will rip your dick off." Yang threatened.
"I don't even think I could if I wanted to. Not that I'd ever want to. You make it sound like I'm some kind of degenerate."
"I saw the way you were sitting." Yang said. "Don't worry, nothing's wrong if you keep it in your thoughts while you jerk off."
"Goodnight Yang." Jaune said.
"Buy me a few drinks and I won't be adverse to keeping you company." Yang said. "Wouldn't want you dying of pent up sexual frustration working here."
"You're trying to fuck with me and it's not working." Jaune said.
"Your pants say otherwise." Yang teased. Jaune turned away and grabbed his uniform before grabbing a towel. Working around here could still be nice but Yang was nothing but trouble. Especially since she was right. Jaune knew a beautiful lady when he saw one and their new boss was a perfect ten as far as he was concerned.
AN: This chapter was more to get a feel for the tone and what Jaune and Yang are actually going to do. This fic is technically rated M, just so that I can go however far I want but most of this is going to be on par with any of my other stories. Not as vulgar as the Just Act stuff.