I don't own RWBY or Roosterteeth
Sterling POV
Sterling came stark awake that morning. He was drenched in cold sweat. I can't let them find me. Sterling couldn't remember anything concrete. Only three names connected to three faces. General James Ironwood, Specialist Winter Schnee, and Mithril Vixen. Their names and faces now seemed seared into his mind. Though Winter's and Mithril's names held a mix of fear and guilt, while James' held fear and rage. I know who James and Winter from my reading on Atlas, but who is Mithril.
…...in Dorm RWBY
Weiss POV
Monday mornings were always painful, but this one was almost unbearable. She woke up later than usual and Yang took a shower first. Weiss didn't have enough time after the blonde finished to take a proper shower herself. This annoyed her to no end, but she really just blamed herself. "Ruby, Blake, if I ever even attempt to sleep in again, please hit me with water or something," Weiss grumbled. She was only slightly disheveled, though for her standards she was disgusted with herself. Ugh, I hope no one can smell me. "Sure," Ruby said almost dismissively. Ruby had been planning with Yang how they would apologize to Hound. "So, we'll hopefully see him in Professor Port's class today," Ruby pointed out to her sister for the umpteenth time. "Yes, I know, and we'll sincerely apologize," Yang muttered. When the first bell rang, the quartet ran for their first class.
Hound was sitting behind Port's desk, looking over paper's. After the entire class arrived and the bell rang, Hound put down the papers to address his students.. His face was slightly pale. He doesn't look well. "Professor Port fell ill over the weekend, as the only available instructor, I will be filling in for him," Hound began. Something is definitely wrong, he looks far too tired. The atmosphere in the class seemed to shift, uncertain whether it wanted to be hopeful or not. "I know his class is normally filled with his inflated stories," Hound took a sip from a coffee before continuing, "but I'm going to try and give you a proper class". A majority of the class grumbled, losing what little hope they did have. Sterling looked down into his mug and seemed to grimace at his reflection. Is he going to be okay. Sterling finally stood with a sigh, "all of you have fought at least one grimm by now, I want you to tell me what was the first grimm you fought".
Hound's lesson was about how most hunters and huntresses mainly fight the small common grimm, and how there are other, more powerful, grimm. He cited the initiation, where Team RWBY and Team JNPR fought an ancient deathstalker and nevermore. Hound went over some of the known uncommon and large grimm.
Overall, it was a pretty decent lesson, especially compared to the standard ones by Port. Hound didn't teach new information as much as reinforce what we should have already learned.
When the bell rang, Ruby and Yang looked at each other and were obviously about to approach Hound. "Make sure you do this right, he doesn't look too good," Weiss warned. Weiss glanced back at the wolf faunus and sighed, "I better go with you". "Didn't know you cared so much about him, weissy,"Yang jibed. Weiss turned bright red and yelped. "Let's just go," Weiss barked. Team RWBY began their approach to find that Hound had long since noticed them. I hope this goes well.
"Ladies," Sterling acknowledge them with a slight nod. "Hello Professor Hound, me and my sister wanted to apologize for everything that happened last week," Ruby said before elbowing her sister. "Yeah, I'm sorry for overreacting," the blonde added, rubbing her ribs. Sterling stood there, looking over the four teenagers."You've got nothing to apologize for, but please do learn from what happened," Sterling sighed. "Is that really it," the young team leader cocked her head. Sterling's cold expression softened. "Yes, Miss Rose, now please don't be late to your next class," the wolf faunus said with a tired smile. Team RWBY walked off with Weiss Schnee in the back of the group. A sudden chime from her scroll stopped Weiss. Upon checking her scroll, Weiss discovered a message from Winter. I will be arriving a Beacon Academy this Friday at 5 PM with an associate named Mithril. Weiss sighed, not sure how to feel about Winter's arrival. Wait, Hound might want to know about this. Weiss turned back to the wolf faunus, who had returned to looking over his papers. "Professor Hound, my sister informed me she will be arriving this Friday at 5 in the afternoon, given your circumstances, I thought you should know," she announced politely. Hound became even paler when he heard this. "I see," he replied with an almost terrified expression. "Is there a problem with her coming here," Weiss questioned Sterling's reaction. "It just means that I need to make arrangements, will Ironwood be with her," Sterling coldly said. "She only informed me that she would be accompanied by an associate named Mithril," Weiss replied and watched as the last of the blood drained from Hound's face. "I understand," Hound sighed. He knows who that is too, and why does he seem so frightened by them. "Thank you for informing me, now please don't be late to your next class on my account," Hound said after regaining his composure. Weiss nodded to the faunus and turned a little too fast to leave.
Sterling POV
Sterling watched he young Schnee turn to leave, contemplating the news she had just given him. But as Weiss was about to leave, a blue-tipped fox tail dropped down from her skirt. She must have felt this, as she froze in place. Magnificent, I saw something I wasn't supposed to. Weiss slowly turned her head back to Sterling, she was obviously trying to find some excuse to give. Sterling sighed, "I promise not to tell a soul, if you wish to discuss the matter further, find me after classes today". Weiss didn't seem reassured by the promise. "Miss Schnee, I have better things to do with my time than blackmail a girl hiding her tail," Sterling groaned. Weiss still remained in the doorway until Ruby appeared and tapped her on the shoulder. "Weiss, we're going to be late if you don't hurry up," Ruby said. Sterling just shooed them with a hand gesture when they looked back at him. If things weren't already complicated enough.
…...Time skip to that afternoon
Sterling got through the day of teaching grimm studies without further incident. He had informed Ozpin of the Schnee's arrival. Ozpin only asked if this was a problem, to which Sterling couldn't truthfully confirm or deny. He could only say that that he knew them. Sterling decided to learn more before deciding on a course of action.
Sterling was waiting in the classroom, certain that the young Schnee wanted to discuss the earlier mishap. He was proven right when Weiss entered the room. "I'll give you whatever you want to keep quiet," Weiss growled with both fear and anger. She really doesn't trust people. "How about a proper conversation," Sterling said. Weiss was physically taken back by this demand. "That's it, I'm Weiss Schnee," the heiress began. "I don't want anything for my silence Miss Schnee, I've already explained why," Sterling interrupted. Weiss stared at Sterling for a moment, "what do you want to talk about". "I'd just like to ask you why it's so paramount that you hide your tail," the wolf faunus replied. Weiss' face darkened. I kicked the rapier wasp nest. "Will you explain why my sister and her associate scare you,"Weiss finally said. Sterling cocked an eyebrow at the girl before him, who had now steeled herself. "You asked for 'a proper conversation', conversations are normally two way," she said. Sterling grinned at this. She's an excellent heiress. "you're very much correct, I agree to the terms," Sterling chuckled.
A/N: Yeah cliffhangers.
I'm really sorry this time actually. I tried to fit the rest of the dialogue…but there's just too much. I won't keep you waiting too long though.
In other news, I came across RWBY ships and lemons...for shame fandom, for shame.
Seriously, it's bad out there.
Anyway, thanks for all you who have reviewed and followed!
I hope you guys enjoyed!
Please review and follow if you feel so compelled!