"Ready" Nora yelled out and the fight began.

The red head was the first to make a move. Her Magnhild was in its grenade launcher form and the crazy girl went to town. Explosions of dust went everywhere with Weiss barely being able to dodge them using her glyphs. Ok Weiss, just focus on where she is, she thought to herself. The pink dust started to fill the battle area and Weiss was trying to focus on Noras' laughs and getting out of the way of her deadly grenades. Her rapier at her side Weiss quickly created a glyph under herself and launched at where her laughs were coming from. Weiss slammed her sword into the ground; piercing the ground under her; missing its target. What, where is she? She didn't have to wait for long, a laugh came from above her. Weiss looked up and saw the pancake lover falling to her; Magnhild now in its war hammer form. With what little time Weiss had she threw herself back out of the way just in time. The warhammer smashed into the ground causing the arena to shake from impact. Nora didn't plan things and never really has a battle strategy; always being unpredictable was her strength; no one could ever guess what she was going to do next. Weiss on the other hand was the opposite. She always formulates a plan and tries to adjust to the fight before her. She did just that. Noras' hammer had smashed the group with power and Weiss had avoided it; cheering was coming from their friends in stands. Weiss was gathering back some breathe and saw Nora was already back on her feet. The ice princess raised her sword in her fencing stance and lined up her target. Over years of training she has learned to be able to do this in a matter of seconds. Once again using her glyphs she glided on her feet towards Nora. Nora didn't have time to react and was sent flying back from the force of the girls' rapier. She hit the wall hard and knocked the wind out of her. Nora hadn't expected such power from Weiss; Weiss never looked like she had much force behind her. Nora letting her instincts take over, fired her hammer and sent herself flying towards her white target. Raising her hammer above heard and prepared to squash. Weiss saw it coming but was too slow to move. Doing the only thing she could think she conjured an ice glyph to cover her. Noras' hammer smashed the conjured shield sending fragments of ice into the air. The magic wasn't powerful enough and Weiss was sent hurdling back onto her side. Dazed and hurting Weiss looked towards the advancing girl with the overly large hammer. At this point submitting sounds pretty good. No, no Weiss snap out of it you can still win this. Weiss slowly got to her feet and raised her rapier to face Nora. The red head only smiled and lunged and the standing fighter. Nora started to spin her hammer around herself and above her head; making several attempts at breaking Weiss' defence but also showing of her skill; the whole time Nora was laughing. Weiss could only keep up her defence against the crazy girl. I can't keep this up much longer. Think Weiss what can you do. She couldn't stop the hammer; its power would likely break her beloved rapier. She didn't have any time between attacks to move out of the way; what else is there. Once again she didn't have time to react when she saw what had happened. Magnhild was back in its grenade launcher mode and pointed right at the ground.

"Scatter attack" Nora yelled and pulled the trigger.

She and Weiss got sent back from the explosion. Both landed on their backs; both clearly hurt from the impact. Both groaned in pain before someone called out.

"I submit".

Everyone heard it and everyone let out a sigh of relief. Happy that fight wasn't going to continue; it was getting a little much for both; especially since Nora decided to suicide bomb the ground and both of them. Weiss had taken much further damage than Nora; who by now was back up on her feet and doing a victory dance. Weiss on the other hand was still on the ground. A flurry of rose petals left a track to her and Ruby was kneeling next to her.

"Oh my god Weiss, are you ok?"

"I feel like I've been hit by a train, ten times over" Weiss let out.

Ruby lightly laughed at that; but was still worried for her partner. "I'll be fine Ruby, just help me up" the heiress said with a weak voice.

Ruby was stronger than she looked and heaved Weiss to her feet and placed the white girls arm over her for support. Weiss and Ruby slowly made their way back to their seats; rapier hanging loosely in her free arm.

"Good fight Weiss" Nora yelled over and gave a thumbs up.

Weiss smiled and repaid the gesture. "God she's stronger than she looks" Weiss said so only Ruby would hear.

"What did you expect; she waves that giant hammer around all day she's bound to be strong" Ruby replied slowly sitting Weiss down in the arena seat before sitting down next to her.

"mmhm" Weiss said.

Everyone was back in the stands before Yang announced. "Next up is Ren and Pyrrha".

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Needless to say, their fight was intense. Rens skill in martial arts was impressive and avoided nearly all of the amazon warriors attacks. He hadn't even bothered with using his weapon; knowing full well that Pyrrha could simple use her semblance to disarm him. For the majority of the fight things were falling in his favour; being just a millisecond faster than his opponent. But that was until the girl warrior got the upper hand. Just as Ren was rolling back from an attack Pyrrha threw his shield at the rolling Ren and knocked him flat. To finish she had her spear tip pointing at his throat. Ren had smiled and submitted.

Ruby and Jaunes' fight was, well the only word was interesting. Surprisingly Jaune managed to hold his own for a bit; although everyone could tell Ruby wasn't going 100%. Ruby was unable to beat him in strength but was easily able to disarm him. After several blocks with his shield and realising he wouldn't be able to get his sword he submitted; he hadn't planned on entering the upcoming tournament anyway.

Now the only two left were Blake and Yang.

Earlier

Yang had her face looking into the bathroom sink and filled it with water. She was breathing heavily. When the sink was full she splashed water in her face over and over again. Ok Yang it's nothing big, it's only Blake kissing you, on the lips. Ok maybe it is something big. A shower, yea that's what I need; a shower. She started the running water and striped down but was still in deep thought. Blake kissed me; why? Does she like me more than a friend? Maybe she was just a bit curious, she has never said anything about an ex, and in fact the only of guy she's talked about is that Adam guy. Figuring the water was warm enough she stepped into the running water. Letting the warmth wash over her she let out a deep breath and closed her eyes and relaxed. Do I like Blake like that? Yang thought to herself then opened her eyes. Well she is attractive, and funny; when she rarely makes a joke, and she's nice.

"Gaw" Yang let out then punched the shower wall in front of her.

"I need to talk to her" she whispered.

Turning off the shower a few minutes later Yang got dressed and ran out into the dorm to find Ruby and Weiss getting ready.

"Where's Blake?" the blonde asked in a panicking voice.

"She left not that long ago. Why are you so worried?" Weiss inquired.

"Oh nothing, just wondering is all" Yang calmed down a bit. I'll just have to talk to her afterwards.

Present Time

"Up next are Blake and Yang" Pyrrha let out.

Yang had been thinking about her predicament while also putting on a cheerful face as to not worry anyone. Great she thought sarcastically. Still putting on her fake expression Yang went down into the arena with Blake on the other side. Yang noticed the look on Blakes' face. She's taking this differently than I am. The cat faunus had on an apologetic face. Clearly regretting what she had done earlier. Get through this fight and then talk to her, Yang thought.

"Begin" a voice called out.

Yang made the first move. Sprinting towards Blake who already had Gambol in their cleaver mode. Activating her weapons along the way Yang jumped into the air; firing off several rounds to give herself a boost. Blake looked up at the blonde with her weapons at the ready. Yang rammed her fist into the ground; shocking the area around her as Blake left a shadow clone to take the hit. In the split second after avoiding the attack the faunus launched her weapons ribbon at her partner. Still recovering from her attack Yang hadn't notice the black item aiming at her and hitting in right in the stomach. Staggering back slightly Yang looked straight and saw Blake was gone. She heard something behind and spun around; ready to attack Blake. She was right in that movement; Blake was there and was halfway through her attack before Yang blocked it with Ember Celica. Sparks flew as the two weapons clashed. Blake jumped back and Yang fired two shots in rapid succession at the silent fighter. Blake created another shadow clone and jumped back and watched her clone take the hit again. Using her faunus speed Blake charged down the blonde and faked a swing at her. Yang took the bait and put up her arms, only to feel herself be leg swept and dropped onto the floor. Gaining herself Yang crossed her arms in an x to block Blakes attempt at striking her on the ground. Not letting her have a break, Blake attacked the down blonde again and again but kept getting blocked. Finally she slipped and Yang fired a shot at her partner; sending her flying to the other side of the arena. Yang kicked up onto her feet and eyed the faunus who was getting back to her feet. Yang smiled and took up a boxing stance. Her eyes looked dead straight at her partner. Alright Blake, what are going to do next? Yang stood ready for anything Blake could throw at her. Blake started to run to her with blades ready. Yang readied herself and threw a punch just as Blake was inches from her. The fist connected and Blake dissolved. Yang looked in shock then quickly realized it was another clone. She once again felt that feeling of weightlessness as her leg was swept out under her and smashed into the ground, again. She was dazed and now had a headache from the force of the fall. Regaining herself she felt a cold piece of metal on her neck. She looked up and saw Gambol shroud resting there and Blake had on a smirk. Yang couldn't help but return it.

"Fine, I surrender" she let out then got back to her feet.

The other six started to clap and Ruby was waving around a small team RWBY flag, wherever she got it from.

"Match goes to Blake" Pyrrha announced after the clapping faded. "And honestly I'm exhausted; you guys wanna call it a day?"

"Yea sounds good to me" Yang said still standing on the fighting floor with Blake.

"Well I guess we should back and rest then" the JNPR leader suggested.

Nora leaped up then quickly grabbed her chest in pain from earlier "Lead the way Jaunee" she said in her cheery tone.

As they left Blake managed to catch the amazon lady give her a wink just as they went out of sight. Blake smiled at this as no one else payed it any attention. "Well I guess we should head back as well and clean up".

"I call first for shower this time" Ruby stood up and speed out if the gym with Weiss trying hard to catch her. "You dolt".

Just as Yang was about leave however Blake stopped her.
"Yang before you go I think we need to talk" she looked at her with a very serious expression. Yang sighed.

"Yea I guess we do".

"Ok. I'll start. Yang I know what I did came out of nowhere and I apologize for doing it without asking or anything like that. But these feelings I've had are more than just friends. I guess I'm trying to say that I like you more than a friend, more along the lines of a, girlfriend" Blake barely managed to get out and then looked away from the blonde, unable to look her in the eyes.

Like Blake before her Yang let out a heavy sigh with her back to her and spoke "Blake I" she wasn't sure what else to say and took a moment. "What you did. I shouldn't of run off like I did, I should've of talked to you when I could" she turned and faced her. "Blake, you're my best friend, I need to think about this".

Blake was visually sadden by this and started to walk away. Before she could Yang grabbed her shoulder and continued to talk. "We're still friends Blake. But like I said, I need to think, and we'll always be friends".

A tear ran down Blakes' cheek. "Right, of course".

Yang saw this and frowned. I didn't mean to make her sad. She wiped the tear from her partners' cheek and smiled. "Tell you what. Since we won't have classes tomorrow because of the festival. Why don't the four of us go out to a restaurant or something".

Blake smiled at the offer and nodded. "Yea, sounds good".

The duo walked back to their dorm and found Ruby and Weiss playing around with Zwei. Yang couldn't help but smile and seeing the heiress in such a fun mood; something she very rarely saw. As the two observed the shorter girls a knock came from the door. Blake left Yang to watch her younger sister have fun. At the door was Pyrrah with a smile on her face.

"We need to talk" was all she said and dragged the faunus girl out into the hall.

"Now, did you talk to Yang like I said?" she asked rather forcefully.

"Yea I did" Blake said then looked down, remembering the answer she had been given.

"Oh, and what did Yang say?" Pyrrah was getting excited now. She usually doesn't partake in gossip but this would be an exception.

"She said she needs to think about it. We're still friends and she wants the team to go out tonight".

Pyrrah had on a big smile upon hearing this. "It may not be a yes but it isn't a no as well. I think you should give her that time to think".

"Yea you're right; like always. I'm heading back in now, cya later" Blake said then returned to the dorm room.

"Ah good your back" Yang said as Blake came back in. "Now since everyone is here, all four of us are going to some fancy restaurant tonight".

"Ok, where?" Ruby asked.

Weiss and Blake let out a groan of annoyance when they saw Yangs' expression change to one of defeat.

"You don't know do you?" Weiss asked pinching the bridge of her nose.

"Yea didn't think that one through" the blonde said with a shade of embarrassment.

Weiss let out a sigh "Ok you blonde idiot. I know a place where we can go. Plus I like the idea of us all going out" Weiss smiled then looked over to Ruby.

"Well there you go then. We'll leave at about six, and it's uh" Yang pulled out her scroll to check the time and smiled. "Awesome we have three hours until then".

"Well you three do what you will. I'm going to do some studying, thought I suggest you do the same" Weiss said then pulled out a large book papers and proceeded to study.

"Oh come on Weiss don't be so boring" the blonde said with a grin.

Yang could easily see how annoyed Weiss was from the comment and only made her grin wider. "And I know a way to pass the time. We can play World of Remnet".

"WOO" Ruby shouted loud in excitement and grabbed and set up the complex board game on the floor.

"Oh no, I'm not playing that after what happen last time" Weiss said, a slight tear in her eye after the traumatizing events of the last time she played; still mourning her fallen soldiers.

"Oh come on Weiss you'll be fine, I'll even team up with you" Ruby said pointing at herself with pride.

"Fine" the heiress joined in. She couldn't resist Ruby.

Thankfully Blake took much less effort to join in and soon the four found themselves sitting on the ground around a large board playing a game that two of which had no real clue how to play. Like Ruby had said, her and Weiss formed an early alliance, to counter them Blake and Yang formed one as well. Ruby played as Vale, Weiss as Mantle, Blake as Vacuo and Yang as Mistral. The game was an hour in and Ruby and Yang were carrying their teams; with Blake and Weiss little contributions along the way. Soon Ruby and Weiss found themselves with their backs to the wall and Yang and Blake nearing victory. The rule was if both armies from one of the teams were destroyed the other team would be victorious; and Weiss and Ruby were down to their last few.

"Alright baby sis time for me to end this. I activate Giant Nevermore. Now if I roll a 7 or higher half your forces get destroyed" Yang said in a scarily serious tone.

Yang rolled the die and to the horror of Ruby it rolled an eight. "Yes, go my great beast" Yang laughed and Ruby cried.

"Not so fast Yang Xiao Long" a white haired girl called out. The other three looked at her with surprise. "You activated my trap card; Number choice" as she said this Yang let out a gasp. "Whenever you roll a dice I can activate this and choose the number I want it to be, and I choose number four, which now means that half of your forces get destroyed instead of Rubys'".

"Thank you so much Weiss" Ruby leant over and put the heiress in a weak bear hug.

"Wow ice princess when did you get good at this?" Yang asked.

"Well Ruby helped a lot. Plus I just thought it would make sense to do that" the heiress spoke managing to get out of Rubys' bear hug. "Speaking of which It's my turn now and I activate Atlesian Mecha force" placing a gold coloured mech figure on the board. "Now because of the Mechas' effect it can't be destroyed by any low level attacks; all I have to do is discard a few of my soldiers to do so. After saying this she threw away three of her ground troops. Now my Mecha troops will destroy Blakes land troops in my kingdom" Weiss smiled and she wiped out Blakes forces. "And with that her last forces have been destroyed; eliminating Vacuo from the game".

Yang now had her jaw wide open. How the hell did she get so good at this? Seriously did Ruby teach her or something? Another hour passed with Yang managing to hang on against the onslaught being given to her by her younger sister and her partner. But even the greatest fighter comes to an end, and this came with snowy fury. Once again Yangs' jaw hit the floor when it was Weiss that defeated her.

"Ok Weiss, how did you get so good at this, not even Ruby can beat me, hell the only other person who has defeated me is dad and Neptune?"

Weiss just smiled and shrugged her shoulders "I really don't know, honestly it was probably just a lot of luck and help from Ruby".

"Well whatever the case is it's an hour from six, we should get ready to leave soon" the faunus had been on her bed reading a book since she had been defeated; although Yang had noticed how far away her eyes looked; like she wasn't really reading the book in front of her.

"Yea you're right. I call first for bathroom" Yang let out and ran towards the bathroom and locking the door behind her.

"Wait" Ruby and Weiss called out but were far too late.

They both sighed and Weiss looked at Ruby "This is going to be a long night".