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Chapter II

2 August

Beacon Academy

(Azul's POV)

Roma's alarm goes off and she's up and getting ready. I tried to sleep a little longer, but a kick from Roma told me that wasn't happening. So I get dressed in my uniform and grabbed my weapon.

Since we're second years, we had the choice to be teacher's assistants. And for once, both Roma and Gole agreed that would be beneficial. Gole had first pick and he choose combat class with Goodwitch. Roma picked Oobleck, since he's a history buff like her. Tielian opted out of being a teacher's assistant and kept her study hall. Which left only Port or Peach, both of which suck. At least Port sometimes brings in live Grimm, so I went with him.

We all leave at different times, I left first since I didn't want to be late. I get there pretty early, Port was setting up his lecture for today. He spots me at the door.

"Ah, Mr. Serpiente! I'm glad you came! Would you mind helping set things up?"

I shrugged. "Actually, I would mind." He gave me a disappointing look. "But since you insist…" I dropped my stuff off to the side and began helping him.

Just as I finish, the first of the students began to show up. I was about to pull out my book to read when Port stood in front of me. "Mr. Serpiente, today I'm going to test one of the students with a live Grimm. And it's no simple Grimm, but a dangerous one. If the student begins to have trouble with it, step in."

I just stared at him, then shrugged. "Maybe." Then I leaned up against the wall while he sighed and walked off.

I was about to tune out, but then the doors burst open and in comes team RWBY. As soon as I made eye contact with Blake, she went wide eyed and looked like she was about to panic. But I shook my head and mouthed 'you're fine'. She calmed down and went to sit with her team, who looked up at me. Their team leader waved at me, completely unaware of the tension between me and Blake.

Port quickly delves into his intro, basically what's expected, what they should learn, etc.. Then he got side track and began telling a story from his youth.

I was going to make an attempt at taking a nap when I saw Ruby being childish. Apparently, this was annoying to the Schnee. So I made a paper airplane and when Port's back was turned, I threw it at the Schnee. Unfortunately, my aim was just slightly off and I hit Yang instead.

It got stuck in her hair, so she pulled it out and crumbled it. I chuckled and went back to daydreaming. It mostly was about what me and Velvet are doing later.

Then Weiss jumps up and shouts, "I do!" Did I miss something?

She leaves for a few minutes, then comes back in her huntress outfit and her weapon in hand. I guess the Schnee is showing off her skills. Which mean I might have to save her. Fuck my life.

Once Weiss was ready, Port opened the cage we moved and released a Boarbatusk. At first, she was keeping it at bay, she was even getting advice from the sidelines by Ruby. But since she's a Schnee, she stubbornly refused to listen. Then the Boarbatusk knocked her weapon away and charged at her.

Port looked at me, expecting me to save her. But I huffed and closed my eyes. I peak my eyes open a little just to see if she was fine. She jumped out of the way of the first charge and attempted to go for her weapon. But she didn't see the Boarbatusk charging again.

I sighed and drew Dæmon's Fang. Dæmon's Fang is a single sided straight blade with a ejectable single dust magazine to project from the blade. Faster than it could register, I sliced the Boarbatusk in half. One half slide off to the side while the other slide towards the Schnee.

She tripped over because of the Boarbatusk hitting her with a glancing blow, but recovered and grabbed her weapon. She glared over to me and said, "I had him. I didn't need your help."

I simply ignored her and sheathed Dæmon's Fang. Just then, the bell rang. I went over to grab my stuff while everyone else began leaving. The Schnee stormed out, nearly pushing several people out of the way. "I'm guessing I'm not the reason why she's pissed." I mumbled out as I walked out heading off towards my next class.


(Tielian's POV)

After a very rude awakening from Roma, I got ready for our first day back and headed off to study hall. Unlike the rest of my team, which decided to be teacher's assistants, I kept my study hall. But only because I can sneak out and steal that dust damned COFFEE MUG!

Anyway, after I get to the study hall room, I waited for everyone to be distracted by whatever they were doing, then I proceeded to sneak out and make my way to Ozpin's office. Easier said than done, considering he's the fricking headmaster of the school.

I sneak up the ventilation shaft until I reach the top of the tower, where his Ozpin's office should be. Once I drop down silently, I search the room for my target.

"Bingo." I whispered when I spy it sitting on the desk.

I sneak over to it and when I was just about to grab it. "Bingo indeed." I freeze at the voice. The chair, which was turned around, turned to reveal the headmaster sitting there.

I immediately straighten up. "Headmaster! I was just… saying hi! And umm…"

He chuckles. "Ms. Pinigseu, I don't understand why you continue to try."

"Because it's the one thing I've never been able to steal. And by the time I graduate, I will steal it… Twice!"

He raised an eyebrow at that. "Alright, best you return to class, before the end of the period and you miss your next class."

I huffed and walked into the elevator.


(Roma's POV)

Once I made sure every member of my team got up and ready classes, I set off for my first class. It was pretty boring, considering all Professor Peach does is educate us on how to use nature in our fight against the Grimm. I got that down pat.

It was next class, which was supposed to be study hall. Instead, it's being a teacher's assistant for Dr. Oobleck. And I do enjoy his class, because I get to read all his history, language, and philosophy books.

As soon as I get there, I grab the first book that looks interesting and delve into it. Unfortunately, the other students arrive quickly. They make such a ruckus that I couldn't concentrate on the book.

I sighed and closed my book to listen to Oobleck's lecture. Which was not easy, considering the guy speaks at million miles per hour. I noticed most of the students having trouble keeping up with him. In fact, only the most focused were keeping up with him. Which was just Weiss and Pyrrha.

Speaking of Weiss, she was the only one to wave at me, despite what happened at the party last year. When she sat down, I saw that she attempted to sit away from her team, which suggests she hasn't got over her superiority complex.

Anyway, the lecture came to an end and Oobleck said we could have the rest of the time for ourselves. Immediately afterwards, the class began talking to each other. I was about to go back to read when I hear someone sit down next to me. I look up to see Weiss.

"It's a pleasure to see you again, Roma." She says.

I chuckle. "Really? Even after what happened at the party?" I asked with mirth.

She narrowed her eyes at me. "I admit, I expected better from you, considering your family lineage. But it did give me a reason why to leave that dreadful party."

I smirked. "Oh, we can't have the star of the party leaving early, can we?" She huffed at that. "So what brings you over here? It can't be my winning personality."

She looked back over to where her teammates are sitting. "I'm having some issues with who my team leader is. She doesn't act like a leader at all." She exclaimed, waving her arm over to said person, who was currently trying to balance a book on her head, as well as a apple.

I raised an eyebrow at the girl. "Well, she certainly has the naïvity down. Of course, if one look closer, they would see a prodigy like no other."

Weiss turned to me. "What do you mean?"

"I mean she's not to be easily dismissed. If it was someone of your age and skill, I would agree with you that she wouldn't be suitable for leadership. But because she got into Beacon at the age of fifteen and how skilled she is, Ozpin might be right on this."

Weiss huffed and turned away. "Whatever." I shrugged and went back to my book. "What did you do when Ozpin made someone else the leader of your team?" She asked.

Without looking up, I said, "I strong armed him into accepting my orders. Every once in awhile he attempts to challenge me, but I always win."

"Really? Are you allowed to do that?"

I shrugged. "Don't know, don't care. Ozpin hasn't said anything and he's all knowing." Just then, the bell rings, signaling that class is over. "Better get going, don't want to be late on the first day." I said, winking at her.

She huffed at me. "That was Ruby's fault! She did not even realize what time it was!" She screeched.

"Sure. Anyway, make sure you make up with Ruby. Tension between the team is bad for business." I said over my shoulder as I was walking out.


(Gole's POV)

"Fuckin' Roma. Always waking us up at six in the morning." I mumbled, kinda sleepy from the rude waking by Roma. My classes went well today, despite the fact that I shared one with Roma, who practically dragged me to the class (I was still half asleep and didn't want to go anywhere).

Anyway, after the first few classes, I head off to the arena where Professor Goodwitch is teaching the first years. Like two members of my team, I am also a teacher's assistant.

I arrived there and changed into my huntsman outfit, which was a yellow knee length trench coat that changes to red towards the bottom, red t-shirt with a griffon on the front, blue jeans and red shoes, and equipped my weapon, Deploratus Talons. They're wrist blades that retract. Simple, but effective.

While I was waiting for the students to attend, I practice my moves. I was halfway through one when I hear an excited shriek, then a first year was examining my wrist blades. After getting over the unexpected shriek, I look to see team RWBY's leader, Ruby, examining Deploratus Talons.

"Oh my gosh! Wrist Blades! That is so cool! How do they work?! Do they fold up? Oh! Can they shoot out, can they?!" She asked in rapid succession.

"Uhhhh…" I was too dumbfounded to give anything more intelligent than that.

Luckily, one of her teammates, Weiss, grabbed Ruby by the hood and dragged her back. Another one of her teammates approached. "Sorry, my sister gets excited when she sees new weapons." Yang explains.

I tilted my head. "Sister? You two look nothing alike."

The blond smirks. "We share the same father." She looks me up and down. "Well, aren't you cute."

I smiled. "Sorry, I'm taken."

She fake pouted. "That's too bad." She walks back over to her team.

A little bit later, Goodwitch shows up and begins the class. She goes over the rules for class, expectations, etc.. We had enough time left over that one of the first years could have a battle.

Goodwitch turned to me. "Mr. Gryphus, would you please step into the ring?" I shrugged, I guess it won't be as boring as I thought.

I stepped into the ring. "Would anyone like to fight Mr. Gryphus before class ends?" No one raises their hand. Right when I thought no one would step up, someone from team JNPR stands up. "Ms. Nikos, are you volunteering?"

"Yes, professor." She makes her way down to the ring and draws her weapons, a sword and shield. Shit, same as Roma. Although, she may not be as skilled as Roma, or as versatile.

Once we take our stances, Goodwitch signals for us to start. I rush her and attempt to get the upper hand. But she blocks my attack and counters.

I go for underhand swing and it goes directly for the shield. Before I could register, she slices at me with her sword. I get thrown back, but I recovered and attacked again. This time, I attack with both weapons, one going straight for her shield while the other went for her sword. I twisted the left one so that it would catch her blade in between two of the blades. For safety reasons, I activated my semblance. My left hand and forearm began to get the metal coating.

When her blade went down the middle, it hit my hand, making 'ding' sound. Pyrrha went wide eyed, momentarily shocking her. I used this as an opportunity to fling her away and kick her mid air.

I coated my foot with metal, giving my kick more power to it. She flew into the side wall, further damaging her aura. My aura is still pretty high, although it did take a few hits here and there.

Pyrrha gets up and charges. Just when she was about fifteen feet away, she threw her shield at me. I ducked, but that's when she attacked with her sword. I countered and when I was about to another underhand attack, her shield comes back and get me right in the back of the head.

She backs up and readies for another attack. I get up and chuckled. "The only one who managed to get my aura down this far was Roma, and she's one hell of a fighter." I shot my right blades at her only for her to dodge them. Pyrrha shifted herself slightly to the left and dodged the attack. The blades embedded themselves in the wall behind her.

I smirked and and pulled back, which activated the spring retractor, pulling me towards Pyrrha. As I passed her, I spun and held my foot out, swiping her feet out from under her. I land on the wall and pulled my blades out, then took my offensive stance.

Once Pyrrha stood up and faced me, I dashed at her. I expected her to block, instead she dodged. I head straight for the wall and used it as a launch pad. I spread my wings and used them gain speed. Once I had enough, I dashed at her again, this time she couldn't dodge. She took the hit and was blasted off her feet. A buzzer signaled that her Aura hit critical levels, giving me the match.

I retracted my blades and folded my wings. "Great match, I only have to get that serious with Roma and she still toys with me." I said as I helped her up.

She smiles. "Your welcome. I hope to fight you again soon." She then walked back over to her team.

Goodwitch stepped down to the ring. "That is all for today. See you all tomorrow." I walked out, intended on finding Tielian.


(3rd POV)

Up in team GATR's dorm, Azul was the only one there. Velvet had an errand to run into Vale, so Azul went back to his room. He was enjoying the peace and quiet… Until the door slammed open and Roma came in, carrying Gole on her shoulder.

Roma was wearing her huntsmen armor, a silver with purple trimming, flexible segmented cuirass over her purple tunic. On both of her shoulders, she has segmented pauldrons with the same color scheme as well as wrist and shin guards over her black jeans.

Azul sat up and asked, "What happened to him?"

Roma dropped her load onto his bed. "We had a sparring match and he wanted to keep going until he beats me. And you know how that shing ding goes."

Azul shakes his head. "He'll never learn." He look around for the last member of their team, but she was nowhere to be found. "Where's Tielian?"

Roma shrugged. "Don't know. Said something about a coffee mug."

Azul sighed. "She'll be back in a little bit. After she fails to get the cup… Again."

Just them, the door opens and Tielian stomps in. "Well, how did your coffee expedition go?" Roma asks sarcastically. Tielian ignores her and flops onto her bed. "Failed again? Oh well. Better luck next time." Roma said as she patted the girl's head.

Azul was about to go back to reading when he saw Roma getting her things ready. "Where are you going?"

She continued getting ready as she said, "Going into the city. I heard that the component I need is finally in stock." She begins heading for the door. "Want anything while I'm out?"

Azul shakes his head. Tielian sits up and says, "I would like more Dust rounds."

Roma raised her hands and shouts sarcastically, "She speaks!" At that, Tielian turns away mumbling something. Roma shrugs and walks out.


(Roma's POV)

After flying into town by my wings, I land at my favorite Dust Shop, The Dusty Store. I walk in and shout, "I have arrived, save the best for me!"

The owner, a middle aged guy glares at me. "What do you want, animal?"

I faked gasped. "My, that is offensive! I might just go somewhere else to spend my money."

The owner rolled his eyes. "I wish." He mumbled. "You're not offended in the least."

I smiled. "You know me so well. Now, I'm looking for this magnetic arm guard, you know, the kind that you can sync with your weapon and it changes into a specific form."

He huffed. "Don't have any."

I dashed up to him and pointed my finger at him. "You lie!"

He sighed and walked into the the back. He came out a few seconds later with the component. "Is that all?"

I shake my head. "Nope. I also need a few Dust rounds." He reaches under and pulls out a couple of individual rounds. I look down, then back up to him. "Let me rephrase, I need a couple of clips." He reaches down again and pulls out a couple of empty clips. "Man, you drive a hard bargain. I need these clips filled with Dust Rounds."

He sighs, grabs the clips and heads for the back again. He comes back with them filled and proceeds to check me out. "That'll be Ⱡ257.69."

I gasped. "It can't be that much! Why, if I went to another store, it would be half as much!"

The guy sighs again. "Then why don't you go to a different store?"

"Because this is my favorite store. Here." I hand my card over to him. He swipes it and hands it back to me. "Thank you! See you again soon!" I said as I was leaving.

Unfortunately, I ran into someone just outside the store. "Pardon me, I was just leaving." I looked up to see a man dressed in a white suit, wearing a bowler hat, and holding a cane. He had orange hair and green eyes. He pulled his cigar out blew the smoke at me.

"Not a problem. Me and my friends were just coming in." He said, gesturing to the men behind him. I look to see men and women wearing White Fang outfits, heading towards us. While I was looking around him, the man tried to pickpocket me.

I grabbed his hand. "It's not nice to pickpocket ladies, Roman Torchwick." I twisted his arm around and held my sword to his throat. "So, what's it going to be?"

"Hmm. How about… This!" He whacks me with his cane and pushes me away. I dropped my goods and dashed at him. He dodges and jumps onto a nearby fire escape to let his 'friends' do all the work. "I'll let your fellow animals deal with you." He said as he waved his cane towards the Faunus surrounding me, slowly pulling out weapons of all sorts.

I raised an eyebrow. "Are you really gonna take that from him?" I asked the goons. "He called us animals." They look between each other. Bingo. I dashed for the nearest White Fang and knocked him through the window. The others pull out their guns and aimed at me. I activated my shield and deflected the bullets. When they had to reload, I dashed and sliced at them. I had to be careful, since their auras were probably inactive. So I sliced their guns and kicked them away, either into the walls or out the window.

I finished them off pretty quickly. I looked around for Roman, but the coward ran. I shrugged, grabbed my goods and left. The police show up and round up the White Fang members that hadn't woken up in time to get away, poor suckers.

When I get back to the dorm and Azul was the only one awake. He looked up from his book. "Hey sis, how was your trip?"

I shrugged. "Kinda boring. Shopkeeper's still an ass. Probably overcharged me for my goods." I opened the bag and pulled out the clips of Dust rounds. I set them down over by Tielian, then walked into the bathroom to change out of my armor.

Azul just rolled his eyes and went back to his book.


AN: Ah, my first author's note. To all out there reading my story, make sure you leave a review. I like getting feedback, positive and negative, so don't be afraid to let me know. Unless you're the type to tell others to give up, because those kind of comments don't even phase me. See ya in the next chapter.