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Chapter 4: Rod's Cycle is Broken
(Christian's Pov)
"So, Christian, did you leave the resumes back at the dorm?" Rod asked as we were heading towards the auditorium as many students were.
"Nah they all flew away," I said nonchalantly as we were nearing the entrance of the auditorium.
"What! How do expect to survive here if you don't have a job?" Rod panicked as he grabbed my shoulders which I currently shoved him off me.
"One, don't touch me; two, don't ever touch me." I looked at him with my stern gaze but I quickly relaxed and told him the last thing, "And Three I already got a job."
"Wait, what? You lost the papers though," one look at his face told me he was lost like a puppy...undead puppies.
"Well funny story actually, I may have bumped into someone that was looking to hire a bodyguard though how I got the job was from one of the resume which coincidentally she caught," 'as she tricked me into working for her' not that I would tell him that of course.
"Who are you working for?" He asked genuinely curious.
"Weiss Schnee, heiress to the Schnee dust company." Rod stood there mouth agape though quickly changed to him grinning ear to ear.
"So what she look like?"
"Well, she clearly likes the color white considering her outfit was white as well as her hair." I never did have a clue what she wore but if I ever did describe her appearance it would be old terms.
"Was she pretty?" know I knew he was planning something not good.
"Rod, stop trying to hit on every girl you meet." I groaned, though he still kept that look on his face. Which I currently realized he was trying to hook me up instead, "No."
"Come on man, you need to start building relationships, can't be a loner for the rest of your life."
"I said no, and besides she's not my type." I stated though Rod was thinking before he snapped his fingers.
"I know someone that would be perfect for you." I groaned aloud as he continued, "I know this one girl I met almost like you, except she was nice and you're an ass"
"This is why you get your ass kicked, because of your mouth."
Rod scoffed, "Girls love my mouth, or something like that."
"Whatever, let's just get inside." As we entered many students were all around; Faunus and humans though each was separated in two groups while some were mixed.
"You would think they would have some seats for everyone here." Rod stated, "Then again it's only a speech."
"Considering you're a medic, you should have been use to standing up by now." We continued walking through the crowd of students to find a decent spot near the stage. Although we stuck with the crowd in the middle only for me to notice that we were next to my new boss (though that would be two days from now).
Weiss immediately saw me and turned, "Well, well, well. I had a feeling that you would hang out with losers but this is just too far." Weiss said a smile on her face.
"Is she talking to us?" Rod said whispering in my ear.
I sighed, "Unfortunately yes."
Rod looked around the room looking for something causing a confused reaction from Weiss and me.
"What are you looking for?" Weiss said in an irritated voice.
"You said he was hanging out with losers but the closest one I can see is in that far corner." Rod said pointing to a small student in the corner.
"I have to put up with this every day."
Weiss sighed, "I was talking about you idiot."
Rod gasped, "Surely such a beautiful mouth would not insult me so, but if your words are true let them strike my heart directly my dear lady." Rod finished with a sly wink.
"Dumb and a loser, you got it all." Weiss retorted.
"Come now, is there truly a need for such insults from a beautiful young lady. For one so pure and perfect like a snowflake surely we can speak civilly." Rod said adding a little bow at the end for flare.
Weiss face went red for a moment but she quickly snapped out of it and pulled out her weapon pointing it at Rod's throat, "Care to say that again?" She said inching the tip of the blade closer and closer.
"No mam." Rod gulped and put his hands up.
Weiss smiled in victory, "Good, now who exactly is this idiot?"
"He's Rod, don't get too close and please do not feed him." I said nudging him in the arm.
Rod sighed, "Come on! Is anyone going to be on my side for once?"
"Hey you, can we talk for a second?"
Everyone turned their head to the source of the voice. The voice seemed to belong to a rather buxom blond girl with a short brown leather jacket and brown shorts. Her hair was outrages longer than any other I had seen. She also flaunted her… natural talents as she did little to cover herself up. She also had these lilac colored eyes and I was starting wonder if that kind of color was natural. Trapped in her head lock was a smaller girl with black hair and what seemed to be a black and red dress? It was hard to get a good look at her. Still I was more worried about Rod, if he saw her he could finally break.
I turned my to Rod hoping he could keep his cool but instead I saw him lose it, he was standing there completely out of it. Eyes wide open and staring intently at the blonde it was like he was in his own little world. I sighed and smacked him on the head trying my best to snap him out it but he didn't even flinch.
I sighed and turned back toward the blond, "What's up?"
The blond marched up to us and let go of the girl trapped in the head lock and I got a better look at her. She was young, too young to be here by far. She had short hair with dark red at the ends of her and an oversize red hood and cape hanging of her shoulders. She kinda looked like what I imagined red riding hood would look like if she wore a black dress and skirt. What was really odd were the silver eyes, I mean it just seemed so out of place.
The blond gave me a warm smile and then turned to Rod giving him a confused look. She waved her hand in front of his face; he didn't react and continued to look at her eyes wide as dinner plates.
She looked to me with a bit concern, "Is he okay?"
I shrugged my shoulders, "Not sure, but don't worry about him. Can I help you?"
The blonde turned to Weiss, "Not you but her."
"Me? What could you possibly want?" Weiss said clearly annoyed.
The blond girl pushed the other girl forward, "I think you guys had a bad introduction, let's try this again."
The red girl weakly put her hand up, "Hi, name is Ruby Rose. Do you want to hang out, get school supplies or something like that?"
"Yeah and we can talk about clothes, and boys like tall, blonde, and scraggly over there." Weiss said pointing to a student who looked up at her in surprise.
Ruby's face lit up, "Really?"
In contrast Weiss face turned dark, "No. Now could you please leave me alone I have enough trouble without you hanging around me. In fact…" She turned to me, "You first job to keep her away from me."
I chuckled, "Not so fast, job doesn't start yet, can't boss me around yet."
"Oh, are you simply afraid then?" Weiss said trying the same tactic as before.
I knew what she was trying no way it was going to work twice, "Sorry snow white, that's not going to work this time."
Weiss seemed a bit confused, "Who the heck is snow white?"
Before I could answer Ozpin cleared his throat catching the attention of everyone in the audience expect for Rod who was still staring at the blond girl. Though the blonde tried to keep her focus away from him, I could still see the nervousness every time she glanced at him.
"I'll...keep this brief," he pushed his glasses up. "You have travelled 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."
'This was surprisingly inspirational,' I thought to myself.
"But I look amongst you...and all I see is wasted energy, in need of purpose, direction."
'Putting it bluntly aren't we' though I did agree with him, some teenagers use their energy on mindless necessities. Though living in a world where the dead roam can certainly change many people, I glanced at Rod still in his stupor, 'okay maybe some still stayed the same'.
"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." Very short 'motivational' speech indeed; Ozpin began walking off the stage as Glynda took his spot.
"You will gather in the in the ballroom tonight, tomorrow your initiation begins. Be ready, you are dismissed." the crowd started murmuring to their groups.
"He seemed kind of...off." The blonde commented, though I completely agreed with her.
"It's almost like he wasn't even there." Ruby continued, the second she said that a guy with blonde hair leaned in towards Weiss.
"I'm a natural blonde you know."
I sighed, "I can tell where this is going and I have things to do."
"Like what?" Weiss said with a sneer.
"Important things come on Rod." I gestured for Rod to follow. I began to walk out and when I turned my head I saw Rod still staring at her. I sighed and walked back using the last resort, "Look Rod, Scarlett Johansson!"
Rod immediately snapped out of his trance and began to look around for her it took him a few seconds to realize where he was and then he saw the blond girl again. Instead of going back into his trance his face turned the deepest shade of red I had ever saw and he froze in place. He slowly made his way to the exit stepping very careful, once he was close he broke into a full sprint not even bothering to look back.
Everyone was confused and I knew if I stuck around we would play twenty questions not stop so I took the Rod approach and ran the hell out of their back to base.
I tried to catch up with Rod the moment he ran out but for the first time in his life he ran like he had a plan. Which made me assume that this was going to end badly; I saw him run into base, up the stairs and lock the door behind him. I knocked on the door, "Hey, do you want to talk?"
(Rodrick's Pov)
"Go away." I said in my sad little world.
"Come on buddy, can't we just talk?" I heard the door creak and assumed he was leaning in.
"Go away." I really didn't want to talk.
"Don't act like a little drama queen, come on out here." I didn't even want to acknowledge him.
For a second sadness turned to anger, "If you don't leave I will blow this place sky high."
"You wouldn't." He responded.
"Try me asshole." Yeah anger seemed reasonable.
"If you don't open this door I will blow it down!" The door would have been ash from the glare that he was probably doing.
I heard him take a few steps back before slamming his weight on the door which broke off its hinges.
He walked over to me and put his hand on my shoulder, "Come one man, grow up."
I spun him around and got the most miserable face he could make. "How can I grow up? She was perfect and I had one job… She will never talk to me after I did that." He mumbled.
"It wasn't that bad." I could smell his lie a mile away.
I pulled out my gun and pointed it at my head, "Just pull the trigger; I can't live in a world where the girl of my dreams thinks I am a freak or perv."
"Hate to break it to you but you kinda are already those things." He said unsympathetic.
I dropped the gun, "I just can't do it man, she has the looks that could kill a man. Specifically this man, I want to say something but just even thinking about her makes my mind go blank."
He laughed, "You are nervous around a girl? Come on man, you Rodrick. You went toe to toe with the scariest girl I know. Don't tell me little miss sunshine scared you."
He didn't get it, "Yeah well it's easy around girls like that, my dad taught me how but he said there would be a day when one girl would make you forget everything he ever taught me and that girl would be the girl of my dreams. He also said when that happened I only had one shot and I missed, it's over. Just dig a hole now."
He took his hand off my shoulder, "Well then looks like you lost, sucks. Still you know the battle just started right?"
I turned my head in confusion, "What battle?"
A wide grin cracked his face, "Your war for love just started and you lost the first battle get back in and win this thing!"
"That was so cheesy I could put it between bread and serve it." I sighed.
"Doesn't matter, Buck up boy you're one very lucky marine now get out there and go talk to her!" He picked me up by my feet.
"LET ME GO!" I said thrashing on the ground.
"Not until we meet that girl and you get to know her." He said dragging me down the stairs.
"I will pay you any amount of money you want to make this stop!" I said still thrashing.
He simply chuckled and continued to drag me towards the ballroom. "I'm pretty sure American money won't work here. And besides I want to at least know the girl that can make you act like this, I would pay to watch."
I sighed and stopped thrashing, I would need a plan.
Alright Step 1: Make a witty opening remark
"Hey are you an angel because you are out of this world baby." (Sly wink)
"Oh, you're so dashing."
Step 2: Get her name.
"Hey why don't you and me get a little closer right now, give me the honor of knowing the name of this divine lady before me."
"Oh you know just what to say, my name is"
Step 3: Arrange a date.
"Let's go out somewhere. You, me, and a gorgeous sunset, you in? Actually don't answer I know the answer is yes."
"How could I say no? Of course!"
Step 4: Umm…. I don't ever get this far. I need a better plan brain! Come on your dropping the ball!
"You know if you do manage to get the girl you might just a little more respect out of me." I heard Chris say.
"Really?" Respect from him is too good to be true because he doesn't tolerate me.
"Hell no, but you do get some points if you do." I could almost feel his eyes roll, "but first we need to get our sleeping equipment if we are sleeping in the ballroom."
This is going to be so much fun, just wait. Or I am going to die horribly, smart man bets on death.
-Z-
(Christian's Pov)
It was currently 2100 hours military time, though if you want me to be specific 9 pm. Rodrick and I grabbed our sleeping bags and entered the Ballroom though Rod was hesitant at first he managed to grow a pair and walked in with me. We set up our bag near a rather odd pair of guys one dressed in red pajamas and the other blue.
I looked around the room trying to find sunshine when I saw her. She was sitting next to Ruby who was obviously writing something. I jabbed Rod in the gut with my elbow, "Now's your chance."
He looked up at me meekly, "You know what? I think I am good, let's just go to sleep."
"I rather not, now get out there and get it done." I picked up Rod and dragged him over to sunshine and Ruby.
"Hello Ruby, sunshine. Meet my good friend Rod." I pushed him out from behind me, although I didn't factor in that Rodrick might actually be nervous as they wore Pajamas instead of the attire they had on before well mostly sunshine as she wore an Orange tank top and brown short, short's which would be suggestively alluring mostly Rod.
The girls gave him an odd stare which caused Rod's face to go red like a tomato, "Hello it is a very nice morning."
"It's night." Ruby responded in confusion, as I face palmed.
Rodrick Coughed nervously, "Of course, yes that is right you are very smart you sure are." Rod said fake laughing.
"Can we help you?" Sunshine said trying to figure out Rod.
"Yes you can, um… did you fall from heaven because your face shows it." I face palmed harder than I ever had.
"..."
"I meant um…. did you have a name because it would match you're um…. face?" Rod said hesitantly, before things could escalate further I decided to interrupt before things got awkward.
"Don't mind him he has a...uh, erratic tendency when talking to girls as you can see before you." 'So much for charisma' I thought to myself and decided a proper introduction, "Let's start again, hello I am Christian Redfield and this here-" I pulled Rod in with my arm around his neck, "-is Rodrick Collins and might I ask what your names are…"
"Oh, I'm Ruby Rose, it's very nice to meet you," She waved her hand, as we looked at Sunshine for her name now.
"And I'm Yang Xiao Long not Sunshine. I'm also Ruby's older sister." 'Wait, sister? They don't look like they were from the same family.'
"I apologize if you don't look the part."
"Don't worry about it; we have the same father but different mother."
"Interesting, now I want to first apologize for Rod, he can be a bit… out there." I let Rod go give him a death stare. 'DO NOT MESS THIS UP!' Because if he did he would start moping and I will not hear the end of it.
I saw Rod close his eyes and take a deep breath, he opened his eyes again and he smiled. "It is a pleasure to meet you both. I hope we can get to know each other better."
Ruby smiled, "Sure we can be friends."
"See now you got more friends so today was a win." Yang said giving Ruby a thumbs up.
"Yeah but what about Weiss, she counts as a negative friend. I mean I have Jaune but I barely know him." Ruby said in disappointment.
"I could not see how anyone could be rude to such a cute face, whoever this Weiss is she is clearly mistaken on whatever her thoughts of you are. You are nice, cute, and I bet you could make any day brighter just with your presence it is a true honor to meet you Ruby." Rod said giving Ruby a wink.
Ruby's face went red, "Um… thanks."
"So you got a thing for my sister hum?" Yang said narrowing her eyes.
"No, I am just pointing out her positive qualities which there are many. I'm sure you have just as many positive qualities if not more. I can't wait to get to know the two most beautiful sisters at beacon." Rod said with confidence. Had to admit when he wanted to he could just ooze charm.
Ruby's face went a darker shade of red and Yang laughed, "Well aren't you just honest. You got a mouth on you; hope it had better uses than that."
"Trust me Yang; I am not just skilled in this. If you ever have need for one of my many skills just let me know." Rod said giving a little bow.
Yang smiled, "I like you, just one piece of advice. My face is up here."
"You don't need to tell me twice, your face is just one of your attractive qualities I would not be hard pressed to not appreciate your face." Rod said letting the charisma all out.
"Not that this is exciting or anything but were gonna have to cut this short, come on Rod we should get some rest." We said our goodnights to the two girls who went off to talk to another girl; while we went to our own sleeping bags. Soon enough the sandman came early and darkness claimed us.
-Z-
Screaming
Flesh being teared
Those demonic, soulless blue eyes
And the terrifying screech it made
Run...
I awoke again with the same nightmare, sweat dripping down my forehead. Checking the time it was 1:26 in the morning, everyone was still asleep which was good enough for me. I quietly got out of my sleeping bag and moved through the crowd of sleepers, avoiding them was the easy part; the hardest was the fact that I could barely see anything in this room.
I made it to the balcony as I took a quick breath of fresh air; I leaned on the stone frame looking over the city. It was different for me, I haven't seen a good- no perfect view of a city since the apocalypse. Yet we adapt as we always do, the sound of the crickets chirping is also something I missed because they're 'so damn annoying'.
"Its late to be up at this hour isn't?" I jumped in surprise that I almost had a whiplash by looking at the person who spoke, I had my right hand behind my back almost grabbing my knife, 'What can I say old habits die hard when you're not in a zombie filled world'. As I got a better look at her as she was leaning against a wall, it turned out to be the girl that was reading the book from last night.
"God- it's not good to sneak up on people like that." I managed to relax a little bit more as I removed my hand away from the knife, I noticed she was amused by this but quickly hid it. "Why are you awake?"
"I couldn't sleep, because of someone's inability to keep quiet." She must have super hearing because she was across the room; no way could she have heard 'then again I tripped on the way here'.
"Well it couldn't have been avoided anyway," I agreed with her anyways. "What's your name, if I may ask?"
"Blake Belladonna and yours?"
"Christian Redfield, a pleasure to meet you Blake." I bowed my head; I went back to the perch and looked to the sky seeing the broken moon which was new to me. We stood there in silence until I decided go back to bed since we all have a long day ahead of us the morning, "Have a good night- or morning Blake."
"Goodnight," I quietly crept back making sure I didn't trip on the way, I lay back down and closed my eyes waiting for sleep, till I felt someone poke me on the shoulder.
"What?" I quietly hissed knowing who it was.
"Who's the girl you talked too?" I could practically hear the grin that grew on his face
"It's too late for this shit Rod go back to sleep." I turned to my side, to avoid looking at him.
"It's kinda hard not to when you tripped earlier."
"The only sound I made and you woke up from it?"
"Well it was loud." he stated but before I could silently protest someone else spoke up.
"I agree with that guy, you were loud." some guy spoke up and soon more joined in continued to say 'I was loud' or something, I just groaned and face palmed.
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