Chapter 3: The Shinning Beacon Pt.2
As the trio made their way to the amphitheater, the place where all the new students are supposed meet. Along the way. The rose haired knight noticed a few glares from the other freshmen. Jaune and Ruby didn't notice them as they're too busy taking in the sights of their new school. But Lightning did and found it pitiful. Being jealous of the fact that two girls younger than them, are in Beacon Academy. She can ignore these because of her hardened heart, but Ruby is a different story. After all hearts of light are easily broken.
"Lightning Farron?" a man with silver medium length silver-haired approached them "Yeah? What do you want?" her response made him laugh "What's so funny?" the knight demanded "Sorry, it's just that your mother said the same thing. The first time we meet." Lightning was very surprised. She always remembered her mother being warm and kind. Guess the saying is true; like mother like daughter.
"Who are you?" Jaune asked the man in front of them "I'm Hope Estheim, I'm one of the teachers here. At Beacon." the teacher He had on a blue tie, a long sleeved white coat with a yellow stripe down the sleeve, black gloves, a yellow wristband on his left wrist, light gray pants, black boots, and red and black storage packs strapped to his waist and left shoulder.
Ruby saw boomerang on the waist. Being the weapons expert that she is, can tell that this isn't an ordinary boomerang Jaune extended his hand to Hope. Trying to give a good impression to the teacher "Jaune Arc, nice to meet you, Professor." Hope smiled and shook the young man's hand "Likewise, The headmaster wants to see you, Ms. Farron."
Hearing the tone of his voice and the expression on his face. Made Ruby very worried "Is she in trouble?"
Seeing the Ruby's sad expression and her grip on Lightning's hand tighten. Told Hope that Ruby really cared for Lightning. He felt happy for her. She needs someone like that in her life again. Hope can only pray that Ruby can save Lightning from her darkness "No, it's nothing serious. He just wants to inform her about something." Hope reassured her. Ruby let out a sigh of relief.
Lightning wondered if this is about her lost sword "All right, lead the way." she said eagerly. When she stepped forward. Lightning felt a tug on her arm. Turning around, she saw that Ruby hadn't let go of her hand. The look in Ruby's eyes looked like she didn't want Lightning to leave. Lightning's body started to act on its own. As she moved Ruby's hand to her lips and planted a kiss on the back of her hand. This act snapped both girls to their senses and turning their faces red. Causing them to release each other's hand.
"Um, lead the way." Lightning repeated. Hope can't help but laugh at this adorable moment "Right this way Ms. Farron." Lightning quickly turns to her red hooded friend who's cheeks matched her hood "S-See you later Ruby." the blushing knight said as she scratched her flushed cheek "L-Later. Come on Jaune." Ruby responded, rushing towards the amphitheater. Too embarrassed by what just happened "R-Right behind you!" Jaune shouted, trying to keep up with Ruby.
That was the second time he saw a moment like that between Ruby and Lightning. The first Lightning was blushing and the second, both of the were blushing. Jaune wondered if they are going to start to like like each other. If so, he considers himself lucky to be the first to see the first seeds of love planted. He's also lucky that Lightning wasn't around to catch him thinking about this, or else she beat the stuffing out of him.
When they reached the amphitheater and went inside. The was filled students. All of them are from all over. Some Faunus some Human. Ruby noticed the wide variety of weapons, armor, and robes. She would get all giddy over them. But the memory of the rose haired knight kissing her hand was still fresh in her mind. Lightning mustn't be in control of her actions because, she was blushing when she did that. Ruby figured is must have been Lightning's knightly instinct. As she heard that knights always act nice around women. Because it's one of the rules they followed. Sadly, Ruby found out not every knight followed this rule.
They were not true knights in Ruby's eyes. But Lightning is. Though she doesn't wear shining armor like the others did in her books.
The more she thinks about her friend. The more she feels sad for her. She lost so much that was valuable to her; home, friends, family, all of them gone never to return again. The worst part is Lightning had to deal with that pain all by herself. No one to help heal her broken heart. Which is why Ruby wants to deepen her friendship with Lightning. Maybe they can become something like sisters.
Ruby started to fantasize of her and Lightning acting like twin sisters. Wearing the same clothes. Seeing what would, Lightning look like in her own outfit. So she imagined it and she thinks it would look rather well on her. And for some strange reason it was blue instead of red. She also imagined other things like walking together hand in hand, like they did earlier. Eating together, laughing together and all kinds thing like that.
Jaune saw that Ruby was having a very nice daydream. He waved his hand in front Ruby's face "Um, Ruby? You in there?" but all she can say in a dreamy voice "Sister Lightning." did she call Lightning, sister? Now that he thinks about it. They do give that kind vibe "Ruby! Over here! I saved you a spot!" Yang's voice broke Ruby out of her daydream "Oh! Hey, I-I gotta go! See you after the ceremony! " Ruby ran off to join up with her older sister.
"Hey, wait!" Jaune sighs "Ah, great. Where am I supposed to find another nice, quirky girl to talk to?!"
As he started walking. Pyrrha Nikos spotted him and find him interesting. She decided to keep an eye on him. Pyrrha also spotted a female White Mage approach him and she could tell that this White Mage is a strong one. Some people won't think this because she looked very young. Pyrrha knows better to judge her. Better to keep an eye on her too. As White Mages are very valuable on the battlefield.
A tap on his arm made Jaune turn around to see a young girl with red hair and curly pigtails and green eyes "What company?" the young White Mage offered kindly. Jaune was taken back "What?! Oh, sure!" this young girl very happy. Her smile was as cute Ruby's. She grabbed his and pulled his along with him "Great! My friend Fang, is just over there!" she pointed to a female wolf Faunus with wild black hair and bronze skin. She had on what looked like a purple dragon looking armor. On her back is a double-bladed spear. Like her armor, it saw a lot of action. Jaune knew that she's a Dragoon.
She grabbed his and pulled his along with him "Great! My friend Fang, is just over there!" she pointed to a female wolf Faunus with wild black hair and bronze skin. Jaune noticed a cut on one of her wolf ears. She had on what looked like a purple dragon looking armor. On her back is a double-bladed spear. Like her armor, it saw a lot of action. Jaune knew that she's a Dragoon.
He almost forgot to introduce himself when he saw the Dragoon "I'm Jaune Arc by the way!" the red-haired White Mage smiled "Oerda Dia Vanille, Nice to meet ya!" she must be foreign if her name and accent are anything to go by "Who's this fellow?" the Dragoon spoke with the same accent that Vanille had.
Jaune fingered they must grown up at the part in Remnant "This is Jaune. He was lonely, so I thought he wanted company." the Dragoon Faunus smiled and patted Vanille's head "How nice of you." She looked at Jaune and extended her hand "The names Oerba Yun Fang!" He shook her hand, but Fang suddenly tightens grip "Vanille here is like a little sister to me. So don't get any smart ideas, all right?" Fang warned.
Jaune rapidly nodded "Good." Fang smiled and let go of his hand. Jaune shook his hand to get feeling back into it "Sorry about that. Me and Fang grew up together. And she's very protective over me." Vanille held Jaune's hand and cast healing magic. In an instant, his hand is all better "It's okay." he gave Vanille a brotherly smile. He's not the type to hold a grudge.
As the sister are reunited. Yang looks over Ruby's shoulder and asks "Hey, where's Light?" the scythe user followed her gaze "Oh, professor Ozpin wanted to see her." Yang recalled was she heard on the way "I wonder if it's about that fight that almost broke out." Yang immediately saw the worried look on Ruby's face.
"B-But it could be about something else!"
"Yeah... "
Thinking quickly, Yang tried to change the subject "How's your first day going, little sister?" Yang said hoping that this will better Ruby's mood. It didn't "You mean since you ditched us and I almost exploded?" Yang's plan failed as Ruby was glaring at her and folding her arms "Yikes! Did Light save you from a meltdown?"
Ruby just sighed and shook her head "No, I mean a literal explosion in front of the school! And there was some fire, and I think some ice...?" Yang looks at her with a confused look on her face "Are you being sarcastic?" Yang wondered
"I wish! I was about to trip over some crabby girl's luggage, but Light saved me, and then she yelled at me and then Light made her sneeze, and then she exploded, and then she yelled at Light, and the both of them almost fought each other, and I felt really, really bad, and I just wanted her to stop yelling at me!" as Ruby was explaining what happened earlier.
She fails to notice Weiss is standing right behind her "YOU!" her shout made Ruby jump into her sister's arms "Oh, God, it's happening again!" the grumpy heiress continued to scold Ruby "You're lucky we weren't blown off the side of the cliff!" Yang stared at Weiss with astonishment "Oh, my God, you really exploded..."
"It was an accident." Ruby got down from Yang's arms and repeated her apology "It was an accident."
Weiss held a pamphlet up at Ruby's face "What's this?" Weiss began to list the policies from her family's company. However, Ruby was totally clueless of what Weiss was saying "You really wanna start making things up to me?" She asked Ruby "Absolutely!" eager to patch this up with her.
She took the pamphlet from the heiress' hands "Read this, and don't ever speak to me again. Can I ask you something?" Ruby wonders what Weiss wanted to know, but none the less, she's willing to answer any question she had "Sure!" Ruby said cheerfully "Why do you apologize for her?" this puzzled Ruby. Why would she ask that? "Light? Well, She's my friend," the scythe wielder answered bluntly.
The heiress raised an eyebrow at this "Your friends with a demon?" Weiss said, shocking the sisters "Demon?! Why would you call her that?" Ruby demanded. Weiss didn't get why Ruby reacted this or why she's fond of Lightning. She has just met her "That girl's a demon! Have you heard of the things she has done?" Weiss put emphasis on the word demon. She has heard what that Farron was done. The body count she has accumulated, and she doesn't even look a bit bothered by the fact she has blood on her hands.
Weiss felt a little sympathy for the knight as like herself she's also alone. Maybe even more so, as she has no family. And like herself, her heart has turned to stone. But that is where her sympathy ends. As Lightning is a Faunus and she doesn't trust her kind. Little did the heiress know; Lightning feels the same way. Even though she's one herself. The ONLY other Faunus, she has a little bit of trust, is Blake.
Feeling the tension growing between Ruby and Weiss. Yang tried to restart the whole thing "Look, it sounds like you two just got off on the wrong foot. Why don't you start over and try to be friends, okay?" Ruby could hear a bit of anger in her big sister's voice. She too must of being bothered by hearing Lightning being called a demon "Y-Yeah. Great idea, sis. Hello, Weiss! I'm Ruby! Wanna hang out? We can go shopping for school supplies!" Ruby said, holding out her hand.
Weiss didn't accept the friendly hand and replied in a sarcastic "Yeah! And we can paint our nails and try on clothes and talk about cute boys, like tall, blonde, and scraggly over there!" Weiss gestured to Jaune. Unfortunately, for Weiss, Jaune didn't pick up on her sarcasm.
Fang and Vanille just shook their heads "Wow, really?!" Ruby also not picking up on the sarcasm "No." Weiss replied coldly.
The girls' attention was drawn to Ozipn who was readying the mic. To his left were Glynda, Hope, and their rose haired friend. She had a katana in her hand. It had a white handle and a fancy pink ribbon tied on the sheath. "Is that Light?!" Yang shouted. Ruby was overjoyed to see her "IT IS! But why is she wearing sunglasses?" The glasses she on had a black frame and dark red tinted lens that made it hard to see her eyes. Ruby didn't like this as she thought Lightning had beautiful eyes. And thought it was a crime to hide them.
Yang thought other whys "I don't know, but they look snazzy!" the glasses gave her a mysterious edge to her. Like she has something to hide. The more Yang thought about it; the more it made sense. Why did she have them on? It's not very bright here so, there's no need for sunglasses. She'll have to think about this later.
As Ozpin began his speech "I'll... Keep this brief. You have traveled here today in search of knowledge - to hone your craft and acquire new skills, and when you have finished, you plan to dedicate your life to the protection of the people. But I look amongst you, and all, I see, is wasted energy, in need of purpose, direction."
It was then Yang noticed the amulet around Lightning's neck "Ruby, don't you have that same amulet?" thanks to Yang, Ruby remembered what she saw that amulet "I do?!" she fished out her very own amulet under her shirt. It looks just like Lightning's, but it was gold instead silver. She can tell her Lightning was surprised by this. Because her mouth gaped open when she saw Ruby's amulet. Even Weiss as she didn't think Ruby had such a thing.
The headmaster continued with his speech "You assume knowledge will free you of this, but your time at this school will prove that knowledge can only carry you so far. It is up to you to take the first step." Ozpin then placed a hand on Lightning shoulder "You might recognize the young lady standing next me. And yes, this is Lightning Farron. She'll be attending at Beacon this year. The katana in her hands is the legendary sword Yamato. Don't let its simple appearance, fool you. I can assure you, it's a very deadly weapon." when he finished and left.
Glynda stepped forward "You will gather in the ballroom tonight; tomorrow, your initiation begins. Be ready. You are dismissed."
As all the students dispersed. The sisters noticed the headmaster's odd behavior "He seemed kind of... Off." Ruby nodded "It's almost like he wasn't even there."
Jaune walked over to Weiss and tried a very poor attempt to flirt with her "I'm a natural blonde, you know!" the heiress facepalms at this. Fang leans to her childhood friend and whispered "Look out for guys like him. Okay Vanille?" the White Mage sighed and nodded "Don't worry I will."
When Lightning was about to join up with Ruby and Yang. She stops and turns to Hope "Sorry you all have to see that. It's just-" she was cut off by the silver-haired teacher "It's okay. We know how much Yamato means to you, and we're happy to give back." Hope said with a smile.
Ruby and Yang ran towards to Lightning "How did it go with Ozpin?" Lightning raised her left hand that had the Yamato "I got it back." Ruby smiled and hugged Lightning tightly "That's great! I'm so happy for you!" she said smiling. The Wolf Faunus returned the hug "Thanks." she said softly and her tail happily moved back and forth.
The room went silent when they heard she said that. Lightning never ever says thanks to ANYONE. And the fist time to see her tail wagging"What?" Lightning said, looking around "Did a demon just says thanks?" Ruby glared at Weiss "Hey! Don't you call her a demon!"
Lightning pressed her finger on Ruby's lips "Relax Ruby, I just got my sword back, so I'm way too much in a good mood to let it bother me." Ruby knows that feeling.
Lightning heard a familiar voice "Good for you Lightning. Nice shades by the way! Right Vanille?" Vanille blushed and nodded "Fang?! Vanille?! What are you guys doing here?" Lightning said surprised. The last she saw them was in that tailor shop she visited a while back. At first they look like they were just freeloading there "The headmaster let us in." Fang said with a grin.
Weiss raised an eyebrow at this. Though she didn't like Faunus. She could tell that this one can fight. As Fang's Dragoon armor and lance had a lot of nits and scratches on it. And the cape was torn at the end. But they still look very sturdy.
The human White Mage next to the Faunus was another story "professor Ozpin Let a little kid like you in?" Weiss looked at Vanille with judging eyes. Vanille huffed and point at Weiss, "I might be 15, but I killed an Ursa Major all by myself. So, watch Missy!" Weiss was taken back. This girl was unlike Ruby as she talks back when she's being criticized.
Fang laughed and placed a hand on Vanille's shoulder "Not only Vanille is the strongest healer in our village; she can also cast every ga level elemental spell!" everyone gasped at this. Not every magic user can do that. The most someone can only learn up to 2 ga level spells. So if someone, that cast all 4, means that they are very powerful. The highest, a magic user can learn, is all ra level spells.
Vanille decided it was only fair if she gives Fang some praise as well "Fang here has slayed a DRAGON!" Everyone gasped again "T-That's i-imperative." Weiss stammered. Now she understands why Fang's armor and weapon are in the condition they are in. As dragons are the strongest monsters in the world. They're even more dangerous than The Grimm. Luckily they're not a problem like the Grimm, because they mostly attack the Grimm then humans and Faunus.
So if someone manages to slay one. They will instantly become famous. "Well, it was a half-grown dragon." Fang said modestly "Still. Killing a dragon, no matter what age, is no small feat." Lightning pointed out. And thus two new celebrities known as Beacon; Dragon Slayer Fang and Elemental magic master Vanille.
Jaune noticed the gunblade on Lightning's back "Umm, is your gunblade floating on your back?" the sisters instantly looked at her back "Holy sparks it is?!" Lightning groan at that comment. Having a feeling she has to deal with a lot of puns, in the future.
"How are you doing that?!" Ruby said in amazement. She had seen people with their weapons on their backs. But it's mostly attached to their backs, not floating "That star on my back is there for a reason." Lightning pointed at glowing star.
Now they get it. That star must be magically enhanced; allowing Overture to float on Lightning's back. Now that Yang got a good long look at Lightning's coat; not only it's well taken care of, it's also old. Like someone, had it previously.
Ruby looked at Overture and Yamato with keen interests "Interesting. You know Light, you're not the only one how has more than one weapon." what could she mean by that? Lightning knew Crescent Rose is Ruby's only weapon. Did she mean its other modes? But, the way she words it. Made it sound like she had another one. If she did. She's doing a very good job hiding it.
"Hey Light, you can crash with us tonight!" the blonde brawler said as she petted Lightning "Sure, but.. Just to let you know.. I don't have pajamas to wear." Lightning said, rubbing the back of her neck.
The sisters smiled at each other. They know how to fix this problem "You know what this means, right Ruby?" the younger sister nodded "Right Yang!" they grabbed Lightning's arms and said in unison "Shopping time!" Lightning looked at them both. But before she could protest; she was dragged to the next airship to the city.
Her sunglasses all most fell. When Yang and Ruby started dragging her. She was grateful for her quick reflexes so she can readjust her sunglasses. Hoping that no one saw her eyes. But someone did "Was she crying?" Weiss thought. It was quick, but she has seen Lightning's bloodshot teary eyes. She didn't think Lightning was capable of crying.
What could have caused it? The Yamato maybe? Weiss remembered Lightning was holding it with an iron grip. Like she didn't want to lose it again. She knew Yamato once held great power, but it was diminished as time went on. So it was just an ordinary katana. Everyone knows that. But something told her, there's more to that.
Weiss though it will be best to head to the library to review her knowledge on the Farrons. Because the meeting of Lightning and what she was told about them didn't add up. First her father said that they were with the White Fang. But Lightning said other whys. She knew Lightning wasn't lying as she had a knight's honor and cannot tell a lie. But even so. There is something off about Lightning.
Continuing her way to the library. Weiss came across Ozipn, Glynda, and Hope. They seem to be talking about something "Are sure it a good idea to give her the Yamato back?" Glynda voiced her concerns. Hope sighed sadly "Glynda, you saw how she reacted when she got it back."
"How can I forget? I never expect someone like Lightning to shed such sad tears." the image of the young girl crying was still fresh in her mind. She wondered how long sense Lightning cried that. Glynda remembered Lightning saying under her breath, "I'm so sorry. I failed you." Her heart sank when she heard those words.
The headmaster spoke up, "That sword holds tremendous value to her. Not just because it was once wielded by both Legendary Dark Knights Sparda and Dante, The Fallen Warrior Vergil, and The founder of the Farron Royal Knights Nero."
This surprised Weiss "What could be more valuable than that?" she wondered. Her answer came quickly. Because Hope knows what Ozpin meant "It's that ribbon is in it? The way, she held it close to her chest, is like it once belong to someone important to her. " Ozpin nodded "Yes Hope. Someone very important. Her step-sister." everyone gasped, including Weiss.
Hope and Glynda wanted to know more about Lightning's step-sister "I'll explain in my office."
The teachers followed the headmaster, leaving a shocked Weiss behind.
"She has a step-sister?!"
"She HAD a step-sister."
Weiss turned around to see Blake standing behind her "YOU?!" she hadn't forgotten the insult the Blake said about her family company "It's rude to eavesdrop on other people's conversations." Blake spoke bluntly.
Weiss growled "I wasn't eavesdropping?! I just so happened to come across them! And do you mean by she had a step-sister?" Blake's gaze turned cold "It means what I said; She had a step-sister, but not anymore." Blake continued on her way while she read her book.
Now she knows why Lightning values Yamato so much. And the meaning of that ribbon; every knight has a princess to protect. If a knight fails to protect her. Then that failure is worse than death. Lightning failed to protect her own princess, not only that she lost her family, brother-in-arms and her home. And it was her family's fault.
A wave of guilt washed over the heiress. She also feels disgusted by her family's action. Mostly her Father. Who was the one who lead the siege at Bodhum. He always says that the Farrons are the enemy, but she always sees a hint of sadness in his eyes when he said that.
Weiss never understands why. But she'll get to the bottom this. She'll find the answer why they're enemies in the first place, and why Bodhum was destroyed. And why Farron family nearly wiped out.
If Weiss must fight Lightning to find these answers? She figured simply asking won't cut it. Then so be it. This old family feud has to end. Both sides suffered enough pain, anger, and sorrow.
At the pajamas section in a clothing store. Lightning is not too happy with the pajamas Yang picked for her "I'm not wearing this." Lightning said annoyed. What Yang picked is a dark blue nightgown, that goes a bit higher on her knees, with straps going around, her neck, A v-cut that just reaches her heart
"Oh, come on! Light you look great! " Yang said as she made a picture frame with her fingers "Yang it's too girly!" Lightning grumbled "But you're making it work." Yang pouted. She tried again to convince Lightning to keep to nightgown.
While this was going on. Ruby saw a strange mark poking out her nightgown "You have a tattoo?"
Yang immediately looked down Lightning's nightgown. To see this tattoo "You do?" Lightning went bright red and slapped Yang's hand away "HEY?! " The blonde brawler laughed. "Don't be shy, we're all girls here." though she said that; the look on Yang's face made her weary.
"Still! I'm not letting you see it!" Lightning said turning around. Yang shrugged "Well, I still saw it.
But that's a weird tattoo." this peaked Ruby's curiosity "How so?" She asked. Yang began to recall Lightning's tattoo "It looked like an ancient pattern, but it all so looked cracked." she also found the location of it a bit odd. As it was right of over Lightning's heart. Also, the cracks seem to stop at the red eye in the middle.
"You know what. I'll keep it." Lightning said, trying to distract them from the seal over her heart.
Yang smiled "All right cool! You are going to have all the guys drooling when they see you in this." the knight blinked and what she said next, surprised Yang and Ruby.
"But I'm gay." the sisters froze "you're what?" they said in unison.
"I am gay." Lightning repeated "I thought you were to Yang?" the brawler jolted "W-What gave you that idea?!" Yang stammered. Lightning raised an eyebrow "You said you owe me a kiss remember." she reminded Yang.
She recalled the events that happened in the morning. The part where, Lightning saved Yang from getting her favorite boots from getting puked on. She said she's going to kiss her because she was in the heat at the moment. And she enjoyed Lightning's reaction "W-Well, yeah.. I-" but before she could finish.
She was interrupted by a kiss from Lightning "There you owe me nothing." she turned around and went into the changing room.
The way Lightning kissed her, is like having experience with kissing. She was good but doesn't seem she knows how go all the way. Yang is going to have fun teaching her. Yang looked at her younger sister. Who was red as her cloak "Soo, umm did Light.. You know.. " Ruby jumped "No no no no no no. She just hugs me.. Really tightly." Ruby said reliving the hug Lightning gave her in the courtyard.
There was a long, awkward pause, until it was broken by Lightning "Is me being gay a problem?"
"No! Not at all! It just caught us off guard, that's all. Right Yang?"
"Yeah! Now that I think about it; you being gay is not that surprising."
The knight smiled. They're good friends. It's because of them, the lingering darkness in her heart has stopped. But for how long? Lightning looks down at the seal of the l'Cie on her chest. With a sigh, she zipped up her turtleneck. Then she puts on her jacket. She took a quick smell. It still had that familiar fragrance.
Lightning grabbed her new pajamas and got out of the changing room, "I'll go ahead and pay this." Yang stopped her and took the pajamas out of her hands "You don't have to, I'll pay for it instead. My treat." she offered. Lightning gladly accepted this offer. As she doesn't want to pay for something so girly. But she said she's going to wear it. So she has to suck it up.
When Lightning and Ruby are left by themselves. Lightning asked Ruby something, that she's saying for some time now "Ruby. What's your Semblance?" Ruby wondered why she'd asked her this? Lightning had seen her fight. Maybe she wants to confirm something "Speed." Ruby answered.
When she was studying the Dark Slayer Style. She came across a technique can be performed with speed Semblance. "Want to learn how to teleport?" Ruby's face lit up like a Christmas tree "DO I?!" she shouted happily.
Lightning laughed "We can start as so we came back to Beacon." Ruby wrapped her arms around the knight's neck "LIGHT YOUR THE BEST!" fill with happiness, she then began to rapidly kissing Lightnings's cheek.
"Stop it." the knight laughed. Ruby didn't, however "Nope." She was too happy to stop. Yang returned to see the adorable sight of Ruby and Lightning "Nice to see the two of you get along." She wondered what Lightning said to Ruby to make her so happy.
"Yang! Light here is going to teach me a super awesome trick I can do with my Semblance?!" Ruby said holding lightning tighter. Lightning thinks this is karma for what she did to Ruby earlier "Really?" Yang said amusedly. She thinks this embarrassed Lightning is very cute.
Going back to Beacon. The sun was about to set, but there's an enough time for Lightning to teach Ruby how to teleport "All right Ruby. Ready to learn how to teleport?" Ruby nodded "Born ready!" She had a strong motivation in her eyes. Lightning liked that look.
She began by telling Ruby that these teleports are dependent on the enemy's position. Front, above and behind. She demonstrated in front of Ruby by doing just that. She also said that these can be used to dodge as well.
Ruby took this information to heart. She asked if the teleports uses any aura. Lightning shook her head and said they are strictly Semblance based. Now that Ruby knows how these teleports work. It's time for Ruby to know how to do them. Luckily, Lightning has to do much as Ruby was at the point of near teleportation.
In no time, at all Ruby learned Air Trick, Trick down and Trick up "You're a fast learner Ruby." Lightning clapped to congratulate Ruby "Will I have a great teacher." Ruby smiled warmly. Lightning's heart jumped. Here she thought that Serah only had that smile. But Ruby had it too.
"Way to go sis!" Yang bear- hugged her little sister. Proud of what she learned. Lightning tapped Yang's shoulder "Um.. Yang, Ruby can't breath." the big sister released her suffocating little sister "Ops, sorry Ruby." Ruby took a quick intake of air. She'll never get use to that. No matter how many times Yang did that to her.
Yang realized she should give her gratitude to Lightning "Thanks for being a good friend to my little sis." Lightning had a bad feeling about this "No prob-" but she was cut off when Yang started to pet her again.
"Why?" Lightning groaned in annoyance "Because your hair soo soft and its fun!" Yang began to cuddle Lightning "It's getting late guys. We need to head to the ballroom." Yang and Lightning agreed with Ruby. As the sky was getting dark. However, Yang did let go of Lightning on the way there.
Before they got to the ballroom. They went to a bathroom that was nearby. To change into their pajamas. Ruby was the first finished. She had on a white pajama pants with pink roses on it, a black tank-top also with a pink heart and a black sleep mask with red triangular eyes on it. Yang told her to go on ahead and get their spot ready. When Yang finished changing. She was wearing is an orange tank-top with her emblem on it and black boy shorts.
She heard Lightning's voice coming from behind her. Turning around to see a Lightning looked confused "I think you bought the wrong one." instead of the nightgown from earlier. It was a light blue long sleeved pajama shirt with matching pants "When I went to buy that nightgown. I overheard some pervs talking about you in it. So I though it will be best if I got you something else." Lightning didn't know what to say.
That was very thoughtful of Yang. She was touched "Thank you Yang. I mean it." the brawler smiled and place her hand on Lightning's shoulder "What are friends for." Yang then left the bathroom. Leaving the knight by herself. She placed Yamato on the counter and leaned over the sink. Rolling up her sleeves, she turned on the water and splash it over the face.
The water helps her stay awake. She didn't have a good night's sleep in years. The reason for this is she being pledged by nightmares of that horrible day. It got so bad that Lightning had to train herself to near exhaustion. Just so she can sleep. Maybe today will be different.
Yang plops down next to Ruby, who was writing in a journal "It's like a big slumber party!" Yang said happily, "I don't think Dad would approve of all the boys, though." Ruby responded, not looking up
"I know I do! " Yang purred at the shirtless muscular boys doing various poses. But groaned when Jaune walked by, then she was purring at him.
She's not "What's that?" Yang said. Wondering what her little sister is writing "Oh, just a letter to the gang back at Signal. I promised to tell them all about Beacon and how things are going. " Ruby explained. Yang found this adorable "Aw, that's so cuuuute! " She was met with a pillow to the face.
"Shut up! I didn't get to take my friends with me to school! It's weird not knowing anyone here!"
"What about Jaune? He's... Nice. And Light! She thought you how to teleport! There you go! Plus two friends! That's a hundred percent increase!"
The scythe wielder sighed "Pretty sure Weiss counts as a negative friend. Down to one..." remembering the not so great encounter with the heiress "There're no such things as negative friends! You just made two friends and one enemy! " Yang revised another pillow to the face.
"Look, it's only been one day. Trust me; you've got friends all around you! You just haven't met them yet!" Ruby found comfort in that.
Laughter, shouting and whistling suddenly erupted. The sisters wondered what was all the noise about. They found their answer when spotting Lightning. Who's face was dripping wet. One of the boys walked up to her. " You know, for an animal. You're not that bad looking. The names Cardin Winchester. How about you and me go out?" he said, try attempt to hit on her.
This Cardin really on her nerves. So much that she did a Raging Demon and finished with a VERY hard kick in the family jewels. All the guys groaned pain when they saw that finisher "If you don't want to end like him." she pointed at the downed Cardin, who was in a lot of pain "Then I suggest you learn from his mistakes. GOT IT!" she spoke with an ice cold voice. They all nodded. She didn't need to tell them, that she has absolutely no interests in guys what so ever.
Or the fact that she's a lesbian, because some of them saw the little scene between Lightning and Ruby. Rumors already going around saying that Lightning and Ruby are a couple. Names for this pair have already been formed; Electric Rose, Red Lightning, and Thunder Flower.
"Does any of you have a towel?" Lightning asked Yang and Ruby. Before any of them can give her a towel. Someone else offered instead "I-I do. You can use it if you don't mind." Vanille stammered, holding out her green towel. Lightning accepted it and dried herself with it "Thank you for the towel, Vanille." the knight leaned in and pressed her lips on Vanille's.
Vanille blushed heavily. She was being kissed by her crush. She knows it's a bit odd to have a crush on someone like Lightning. And to fall for someone who some say has no heart. But Vanille doesn't believe that. Her first encounter with Lightning made her believe, there's still good in Lightning. Lightning moved her lips from Vanille's to her ear and whispered "I'll use it on every corner of my body. Like here, there, and over there too." her words made Vanille faint.
Thankfully Fang was close by to catch her "Thanks, Lightning! I was wondering how to put her to bed." Fang said, holding Vanille in her arms "No problem. I'll give this back in the morning." the rose haired wolf Faunus said to raven-haired one "Sure." Fang responded. As she was returning to their sleeping bags.
Vanille said sleepily "My first kiss." Fang was both happy and sad. Happy for Vanille that her first kiss was someone she admires. But sad for Lightning. When Fang asked Lightning if she feel the same way. She said no and Fang became furious.
The dragoon demanded a reason why. Lightning said, "I can't, not again! Vanille is a wonderful girl and all. But she deserves someone better than me. Someone like you Fang." Fang tucked Vanille into her sleeping bag gave a sad sigh. Never had she meet someone with such sad eyes.
With her keen wolf ears. She overheard some of the other freshmen, planning to kill Lightning tonight. Fang knew this plan is doomed to fail. And prayed that Etro will have mercy on their souls.
A\N: Because Lightning and Fang are Wolf Faunus, they're very emotional and affectionate as wolves in real life are the same way.