A/N
So chapter 2, well here it is. Not too happy with the outcome as I wanted to do something for the end but it would involve cutting a few scenes I want to do as well meaning it will have to wait. I do try to put alot of effort into this story though and even try to throw in some RWBY easter eggs, be it from the show, chibi, other media or even real life things surrounding the show. Hope everyone enjoys chapter 2 though, and 3 is already being written btw
Oh and Videocrazy thank you for the feedback, I tried to correct my writing some and hope its improved as I do still consider myself average at writing and hope to improve.
"Oh gosh I'm so sorry! Excuse me! Sorry! Coming through!" Emma held a small plastic tray with three coffees on it as she attempted to maneuver through the small crowd of people surrounding the landing docks. She was uncertain of why they were crowding it but guessed that it might be because of Ruby, the young assistant still couldn't believe she had actually gotten some photos with her. The thought bringing a smile to her face until she reached the front of the crowd and was stopped in her tracks by a wall of ice surrounding the docks. Her head tilting before reaching for her scroll and calling her boss, a few seconds of waiting before she finally answered. "Ms Schnee! Is the ice wall here because of you?"
"Yes, the crowd wouldn't stay back so I had to create a perimeter around the area. Can you please wait in the school for the time being? I will call you once things have calmed down and we understand the situation a bit better." she explained as her assistant made an attempt to maneuver through the crowd once again but in the other direction.
"Understood Ms Schnee. Is there anything you would like me to take care of at the moment? I already made those dinner plans for two"
"Thank you very much Emma but go ahead and cancel those, with what just happened I won't have time for something like that. For now please remain at the school as we try and sort this out." Hanging up Weiss's attention soon returned to the Grison as Ruby had put it, who was now encased in ice except for his head. Ruby sitting on the side with her scythe out and ready in case the beast was able to break through. Reaching out with her weapon Weiss used the tip to raise his upper lip in order to get a better look at his teeth, some appearing normal while others were like crooked and misaligned fangs. His saliva once again appearing to be a black sludge as it dripped out of his mouth and down his chin
"You should be resting, we nearly got killed and you had to make that huge wall of ice along with trapping him. Besides, if you gave me another one of those super dust bullets you could rest while I kept an eye on him." Ruby said with eyes full of hope as she looked over at Weiss who simply let out a sigh in response.
"How is it that over these past few years you are still as immature as ever, even if your fighting has improved that doesn't excuse a lack of maturity." Weiss said scolding Ruby who looked to the side now, silently nodding and muttering something under her breath. Weiss rubbing her temple let out a soft groan before walking over to her air ship leaving Ruby by herself. "Here!" She suddenly called out and as Ruby turned around she just barely managed to reach out and grab the crystal like bullet. "That's the last one, they aren't very easy to make. Do not waste it, we don't know how many of these there are."
"I agree" With a voice suddenly coming from behind them both girls drew their weapons only to see Oscar standing there with Ozpin's cane in hand. Walking towards the currently encased Grison in order to get a better look as Ruby looked at her surroundings, water on one front and a large wall of ice blocking off any possible entrance into the area from land, and Oscar certainly didn't look soaked. "This is certainly odd, a Grimm like person..."
"Grison" Ruby quickly stated receiving glances from both Oscar and Weiss in the process. "Thought it sounded cool..." She muttered softly once again looking away a tad embarrassed.
"Either way, the only thing that comes to mind would be Salem but she was nothing like this. From what we know her body did become warped when she went into the Land of Darkness but nothing like this. It could affect others differently but what brought this one here to New Beacon?" Circling the encased Grison Oscar watched for any clues that might help in finding out just who or what this truly was. Ruby meanwhile taking a step forward
"When he first showed up he seemed to be going for Weiss, specifically to kill her. So Weiss who would want you dead?" Ruby asked quickly moving towards her best friend and leaning in quite close. Weiss scoffing in response while crossing her arms.
"I hold shares with the Schnee Dust Company and am the second oldest child in the family, if this was for money or revenge to the company then the list could be endless. Not to mention the criminals that I have assisted in putting away as a military specialist now" She reasoned as Ruby nodded only for her eyes to widen a bit at how many people would want her best friend dead. Her eyes soon returning to the Grison who suddenly let out a painful groan before returning back to silence.
"No matter who or what this is we need to find a place to keep it contained and restrained. Not to mention secret, many are still weary about the school being reopened and a sudden attack like this wouldn't help" Oscar reasoned while kneeling down and sliding his hand along the ice, a thin layer already beginning to melt due to the sun beaming down on it. Only to have the sun soon blocked out by something in the sky.
"Agreed, which is why while me and Ruby were waiting here I called for some assistance." Almost as if on cue large gusts of wind hit the trio, Oscar and Ruby looking upwards to find a large military airship hovering over them and soon landing down at the docks completely taking up four spaces. Weiss's first ship a mere plaything when compared to this one. As the hanger door opened military troops stepped out in matching light gray armor and helmets with dust rifles in hand. All stepping out in formation before saluting Weiss. "Move this one into a holding cell, ensure that cameras and men are watching him at all times." She commanded as they saluted once again, lifting the large block of ice onto a floating cart and transporting the Grison into the airship.
"This may solve the issue of where we will be holding him but do you expect me to allow this enormous military airship to remain docked at my school? It certainly doesn't speak safety and security." Oscar stated while stepping towards Weiss, his eyes slightly narrowed at the military specialist.
"I understand that Oscar, but with this airship being the only secure place we can hold him what other choice do we have? And as for your students sense of safety, I will have the airship flying along the border of the city after we have my previous one loaded onto it. I will attempt to interrogate him and if he doesn't speak then I will transport him to my superiors. I hope you won't have any objections." Weiss stated instead of asked, firmly standing her ground as cranes soon dropped from the military airship to load the smaller one onto it.
"Whatever he is, we're still unsure of whether or not he has any allies or reinforcements. And considering he was after you it's clear that you remaining in this city is a danger not only to yourself but to every one else as well." Weiss didn't have much of a rebuttle for this argument though and simply stared at Oscar before Ruby suddenly stepped in between them. Flashing her usual smile over at Weiss before turning towards Oscar with a determined look.
"If they're after Weiss then having the airship in the air where they can't reach it would be best as they would obviously think Weiss is on it and come on, its a giant airship! They would be stupid if they tried to attack it. But as for Weiss, you two still need to work out this whole military border agreement so she should stay." Ruby clarified with both of her friends begrudgingly nodding in agreement. "With me that is." As Ruby continued the two of them gave her confused looks to which she simply smiled and put an arm around Weiss's shoulder. "If they are trying to kill her then I volunteer to be her bodyguard! I do have that super dust bullet after all, it would be like old times! We could sleep at my apartment, eat cookies together, ooh you could meet my students!" Ruby cheered excitedly.
"She has a point, we don't know how many more of these Grimm people there are so you staying close to Ruby would be a smart choice. Having the airship in the air would keep the Grimm person from escaping and having you here on the ground would help if another were to attack" Oscar clarified receiving a sigh from Weiss followed by a nod as she glanced at Ruby, a small smile showing through. "For now, could you please remove this large wall of ice. I already have enough problems trying to come up with an excuse as to why its there in the first place."
"Hmmm... " Ruby scratched the back of her head taking some time to think of a possible excuse as Weiss had the dust cartridges spin in her weapon before landing on the red one. Holding her rapier firmly before slashing the air which sent out a large slash of fire destroying the wall of ice. As it shattered the hanger doors of the ship closed with many students rushing forward and numerous questions overlapping each other. "Everybody! Please shut up!" Ruby yelled gaining everyone's attention as she smiled at the future huntsmen and huntresses. "We have something super secret that we can't share with any of you on this ship!" She yelled with Oscar and Weiss being shocked at just how blunt she was about the truth. "But if anyone even gets anywhere close to that ship they will be expelled from the school!"
Nudging Oscar with her elbow to play along he quickly stood upright with his eyes focused on the students in front of him. "Ms Rose is correct, this is a military airship holding classified information not only about this school but this country! It will be leaving soon but anyone found snooping around it will be expelled from the school immediately!" He called out with most of the students stepping away, Oscar turning towards Ruby with a furrowed brow. "Next time you decide on something like this please give me a heads up beforehand. And Weiss please get that airship in the air as soon as possible"
The two of them nodded in agreement as Oscar walked off towards the school while Ruby looked over at Weiss with a smile spread across her face. "So looks like we're having a sleepover! I can't wait, this is gonna be so much fun!" Ruby cheered as Weiss simply nodded in agreement while not paying much attention to Ruby. Reaching into her pocket Weiss soon pulled out her scroll to call her assistant "Emma, I will be staying with Ruby for the time being but you will be staying on the new airship that just arrived. Its the safer place for you but if you need anything feel free to contact me immediately." Ruby didn't pay much attention to Weiss's conversation and instead walked on ahead already planning out a night of activities for the pair.
"Maybe some movies, or maybe some video games, or maybe we could just catch up" Ruby muttered to herself as she considered what the two of them could do for fun till something caught her eye. Narrowing her eyes Ruby caught sight of something shining off in the distance in some hills reflecting the suns light.
"Ruby! Are you even listening to me?" Hearing her best friends voice along with being pinched Ruby was quickly brought out of her focused state.
"Huh? Oh sorry I wasn't listening could you repeat everything?" She asked receiving a growl and glare from the military specialist.
"I was asking if you would like to go grab something to eat, I didn't even have time to eat breakfast this morning and it's almost noon." She reasoned with Ruby's stomach also growling in hunger before nodding and grabbing Weiss's hand.
"Come on! I know a great bakery that sells delicious cookies!"
As the two of them left to go grab a bite to eat though the soldiers on the airship got to work thawing out the Grison and chaining him up in a cell made of thick metal walls and a reinforced glass door. With chains around his neck, arms, waist, and ankles the Grison didn't have much mobility as the soldiers began to exit the cell. "Hurt... Hurt..." Turning back the soldiers saw the Grison awake now simply staring at them, giving the chains a hard pull only to be pulled right back due to how strong they were. The soldiers in turn didn't pay much attention to him and stepped out having the glass door shut behind them as they stood watch. "It... Hurts..."
"I honestly can't believe you tried to have some chocolate chip cookies as your lunch, how have you managed to stay fit all these years when you have a mind set like that" Weiss said as Ruby unlocked the door to her apartment, a sheepish smile on her face as she had indeed gotten a small bag of cookies while Weiss had a bag full of Chinese take out. "I would have cooked you something myself but my personal airship was most likely already cleared out and being repaired as we speak and seeing as you tried to pass cookies off as a full meal I doubt you have the necessary ingredients for a home cooked meal."
"It's not like I eat cookies every day Weiss, just every now and on special occasions. Like when my best friend is in town" Ruby said while at the same time rushing over to the couch and kicking numerous empty bags with the bakery's logo on them under the couch. Moving on immeidately afterwards to pick up some tools off the coffee table and set them aside before picking up numerous shirts scattered around the living room.
"Ruby Rose! How can you live like this? Just look at the mess you have here, better yet why am I surprised at this? Of all four of us you were always the messiest one, and I was usually the one who had to clean up after you." Weiss stated and even though she was trying to scold Ruby she couldn't hide the smile on her face at memories of when the four shared a dorm room. It quickly dissapeared however as she went to grab some plates for the two only to find a sink full of dirty dishes. "Ruby! Clean your apartment! What are we supposed to use to eat?"
Almost in an instant Ruby was in front of her, reaching above the sink into the cabinet to pull out a pack of paper plates. "Tada!" Even though Weiss was still turned off by the mess she took the plates and began opening up the plastic containers containing their food. "So have you heard from Blake or Yang lately?" Ruby asked as she reached into the fridge for something to drink.
"I haven't talked to Blake in months, after she stepped down as the Faunus equal rights spokesperson she just sort of fell off the grid. But she never was the type to love having cameras pointed at her every day so its not too surprising. Even when she worked with the White Fang it wasn't while being broadcasted into numerous homes across the country." Weiss replied while clearing off the kitchen table and setting the two plates down as Ruby came up with a large bottle of soda and two cups in hand. "As for Yang, its the exact opposite. She goes from one thing to the other so quickly that its so hard to keep track, one day it might be a movie deal, then a magazine interview, her own clothing line, costumes of herself. Last I heard though she said in an interview that she would be taking a small break from everything, whatever that means you really never know with her."
"Ooh that reminds me! I have this awesome photo I wanted to show you!" Pulling out her scroll Ruby began scrolling through numerous photos before finally sliding her scroll across the table. As Weiss took a bite of an egg roll she glanced down at the image to find a picture of Ruby at what appeared to be a cornfield with numerous young girls dressed up in their own Ruby Rose costumes with some even having toy scythes. Weiss's eye also catching the sight of a small girl dressed up as her, a toy rapier in hand with a line even drawn over her eye to copy her scar. The other Rubys also having it as Ruby Rose wasn't a house hold name before she got the scar from their final battle. "It was from a fundraiser the school held right after opening up right around my birthday. You should have seen how many me's there were, I even saw a few you's, Jaune's, Yang's, a little bit of everybody really." She clarified but glancing back down at the scroll Weiss went through a few more photos seeing numerous Ruby's with very few other costumes in the mix.
"That's really nice Ruby, but you really should remember that with all these people looking up to you you need to be presentable at all times. Being a teacher at New Beacon comes with its own responsibilities and seeing how you don't read e-mails, disregard important work, and even leave your home a mess I really do hope you haven't bitten off more than you can chew" All Weiss received as a response though was a nod from her former team leader as she quickly slurped some noodles into her mouth, taking a large gulp of her drink afterwards.
"I totally got this Weiss! I just read over and study whatever I'm supposed to teach and then after a small study plan I basically get to do whatever. My class is already way ahead of anyone else's combat wise, even ahead of Professor Peach's class. Then again she still isn't around very much" Poking at her food with a fork Ruby smiled over at Weiss before stabbing her egg roll with her fork and taking a bite of it. "Besides its not like things are too different from back when we were at Beacon. I wake up, get dressed, go to class, finish class, study, and do what I want. Besides I really like all my students and they like me, you should totally see my number one student though she is crazy strong! Don't know what her semblance is though..." Ruby muttered only to hear Weiss soon speak up
"Well then I guess I will" Weiss quickly responded cleaning her mouth off with a napkin as she had finished up her plate of food. "Seeing as how I will be here for longer than expected and I'm sure you have a class tomorrow based on the calendar on your fridge, I will sit in and personally watch how the great Ruby Rose teaches the next generation"
Scratching the back of her head again Ruby softly chuckled before finally nodding "okay! It'll be fun having you in class for a day or two! And now that we are done with our food do you wanna play some games? Grimm Eclipse is super addictive, or maybe even Amity Arena?" She asked excitedly only to be smacked on her head by Weiss who soon crossed her arms. "Ow geez, what was that for?"
"Before we do anything I think it would be best for us to clean up your apartment, if this is how your kitchen and living room are I would hate to see your bedroom" She stated with Ruby glancing away while at the same time letting out a nervous chuckle. "You go clean up your room and I'll get started on the dishes and kitchen, afterwards we can clean up the living room together. Once that is done... Be prepared to be defeated in Amity Arena" Weiss said with a confident smirk as Ruby smiled and stood up out her seat.
"You're on Schnee!" She yelled with clear enthusiasm in her voice before walking over down the hall and towards her bedroom. As Weiss picked up both plates to carry them to the sink though she turned around only to find something bright red in front of her face. "I told you I would find it! It was right next to my tools!" Ruby said holding up a necklace just like that of Weiss's but instead of a snowflake it was that of a rose, more specifically that of her crest. She didn't hold onto it for long though as Weiss set down the plates and took it from her.
"Alright come closer" Unhooking the necklace Weiss reached forward with her hands on the sides of Ruby's neck as she roon reached behind her neck to hook it into place. Ruby meanwhile smiling along and even taking an extra step towards Weiss to close the gap between them even more. "And... Done" Weiss said connecting the necklace and glanced down at the bright red rose now just above Ruby's chest, this is turn causing Weiss to turn a shade of red herself.
"Hmm? You alright there Weiss?" Ruby asked simply staring at her best friend with a confused look as Weiss nodded, not bothering to face Ruby directly. A smirk suddenly coming onto Ruby's face as she realized what happened and decided to take a page out her sisters playbook. "You like what you see?" Pushing her chest out and leaning forward Ruby soon felt herself being pushed towards her bedroom. "Oh the bedroom so quick Weiss?" Ruby couldn't hold the flirtatious look for much longer though and as she was shoved into her own bedroom with Weiss slamming the door shut Ruby bursted out laughing. "Sorry! I hope I didn't mess with you too much!"
"Of course not! I just didn't feel like playing your childish mind games, now clean your room!" Weiss called out from the other side of the door, her face now the same shade of red as Ruby's hood. A huff escaping her lips as she took deep breaths to calm herself down. "You... Dolt..." Weiss muttered under her breath finally feeling her heartbeat begin to slow down some.
