Chapter 6
Author's note: This takes place a couple of months after the events of the last chapter. Now Silver, RWBY and JNPR are now well into the year, with the regular shenanigans happening between.
Yang still has yet to beat Silver in a fight, but other than that they're all still friends. In fact, their friendship has improved incredibly, and now they can be considered best friends. Now the Vytal festival is around the corner.
This takes place after Volume 2. This is important.
They are now recovering from the Breach, with the Grimm now under control and the festival still being planned.
Also, there is no Cinder, no grand master plan to destroy Beacon. This is a whole different plot after the Breach. Enjoy.
"Hello, Silver. It's nice of you to join me. Please, sit down."
Ozpin took in the huntsman-in-training sitting across from him. He still wore the same helmet as before, but now was sporting the Beacon Academy uniform instead of his armour. He now mostly walked with a visible grin on his face, and his posture was much more relaxed. He was still incredibly fit and strong, and Ozpin believed he might have gained more muscle during his time.
"Your help during the Breach was incredible, from what I've heard. Helping the civilians to the local police station, rallying them to effectively protect them, before moving in to secure the area. You were an incredible asset in the situation."
Silver nodded. "It was completely by chance that my ship was flying over Vale when it happened. Besides, I was only doing my job, no different than the other huntsmen, police and military that day."
"Always so humble. But that's not why I called you here. The reason was for the Vytal Festival happening in a few days."
Although Ozpin couldn't see it, Silver raised his eyebrow. "Oh. I'm an OMA. I'm fighting alone…"
"Yes, and while I know you don't want to fight alone, I can't alter the rules. I trust you can do so?"
Silver grinned and gestured to himself. "You're looking at the guy who beat teams CFVY, CRDL, SSSN and RWBY, as well as all the others. The only reason JNPR won was because of Pyrrha's stupid polarity thing, throwing me out of the ring…" He muttered that last part, and Ozpin chuckled. He had changed a lot since initiation, and definitely for the better. "Very well. Looks like I have no reason to worry. Go join your friends. After all, it's a free day."
"Thank you sir." He stood up and started walking, but something made him stop and turn around. "Could I ask you a question, headmaster?"
"Hmm? Yes, go ahead."
"Why did you accept me into Beacon if I'm an OMA?
He thought for a second, before replying with another question. "Do you regret it?"
"No." No hesitation, completely honest and straight answer.
"There you go." He smiled and waved. "Enjoy your day, you and the other students deserve it."
He nodded and entered the lift, giving a last grin as the doors closed. Ozpin sighed, and looked out of his office. Atlesian warships floated over Vale, with a squadron of fighters flying over the school.
He just wished Ironwood would tell him why he brought them.
Silver walked out of the tower, sighing, before being suddenly tackled. He found himself struggling to keep his balance with Yang on one shoulder and Ruby on the other, both trying to push the other off.
"Hey girls." He laughed. "Sorry Ruby, it's Yang's turn today."
Ruby pouted and slid down, while Yang sat in triumph on his shoulders. "Hah!"
"So are we ready to go?" They were planning to go down to Vale to relax before the Vytal festival. With Torchwick in custody, White Fang operations down and the police now busting several warehouses and recovering tons of dust, the city of Vale had never been so peaceful and lively. In fact, the Grimm all but avoided the city, with the Breach tunnel now empty allowing the city to finally finish filling the tunnel.
As the three made their way to the Bullheads, several students came to talk to them. Silver had shed his scary image and was now an accepted member of Beacon by all but a few thickheaded students. Silver was now more lively, actively participated in conversation with everyone and was happy to help. No one was afraid of him anymore.
"So what's the plan exactly?"
"We're meeting up with the others to go check out the preparations for the festival. We're also picking up more clothes." Yang told him. Both he and Ruby looked at each other.
"Yeah, I don't think we need a wardrobe change, to be honest. I've got my armour, Ruby's got her dress-"
"Combat skirt!" She interrupted.
"...So why are we going shopping?"
Yang sighed. "You'll see."
They turned the corner to the Bullhead dock, and Silver and Ruby groaned. There stood Blake, Weiss, Team JNPR and… Coco from team CFVY.
"There you are!" She called them over, tapping her watch. As they all approached she started looking over Silver, muttering to herself. Silver cast a look at Ruby, who gave her a look of pity. Yang leaned down and whispered in his ear. "Just a tip, don't argue with her. It's like trying to convince a Grimm to not eat you."
Silver sighed. "Well, this should be fun."
Four hours later, teams RWBY and JNPR were at the seafood restaurant on the pier, waiting for Silver.
"Knowing Coco, they might completely skip lunch." Yang sighed.
"Well, apparently they're on their way back now. She just text me." Blake held up her scroll.
"I wonder what he's decided with." Pyrrha wondered.
"You mean what Coco decided with." Ren was busy trying to keep Nora still, as always.
"Probably something cool and amazing!" Ruby exclaimed.
"Or just wearing the same armor…" Weiss muttered.
"Hey!" Jaune stood up. "There's Coco! And…"
They all stood up and looked. Coco looked like she was trying to drag Silver out onto the street from behind a large truck, but even she couldn't make him budge. Ruby, Jaune and Yang all got up and headed towards them.
"Come on! You look absolutely stunning!"
"No!"
Coco sighed when she saw them. "Can you convince this guy to come out? He was cooperative all morning, but when we left he refused to go on the main street." She shook her head. "He even looks good."
"Lemme see!" Yang set forward, but Coco stopped her. "He's saying no."
"Just…" Silver seemed really nervous. "Just don't laugh."
He slowly stepped out for everyone to see.
He still wore the helmet, but he now was sporting a completely different image. He wore a tight yet slightly ripped t shirt that did show off his neck and torso. Over it he wore a small leather vest, which was almost invisible under his long silver coat with leather shoulders and fur-lined hood. He wore dark baggy combat trousers with black leather boots. His trousers were held up by two belts, one with a silver buckle on it. And he wore a red bandana around his neck.
"I know, it's bad… You don't need to tell me…" he looked up and was surprised. Ruby and Jaune were staring at him in awe, with Yang staring in… embarrassment? She was blushing…
"YOU LOOK SO COOL!" Ruby burst out, and leapt forward with amazing speed, inspecting him from all angles. "You look so awesome, like... like..." She struggled to think of something cool to compare him to.
"Heh." He scratched the back of his head. "Thanks?"
"Coco?" Jaune came up to her. "PLEASE can you get me something like this? He looks so…" Jaune was struggling to come up with a word other than cool.
Coco laughed and nudged the large man. "See? Told you they'd love it. Now come on, I'm starved."
He sighed and reached from behind the truck, carrying a very large cardboard box. Ruby looked at it. "What's in there?"
"My old clothes as well as my other new ones and her's as well. They decided to pack all of it in here because there was so much."
"That's Coco. But seriously, you're like that guy in that web series, the one with the grenade launcher with the giant blade!" She continued fawning over him while he sighed and went to join the others. It was only then when Jaune saw Yang still staring. "Yang?"
She jumped. "O-oh. Yeah, sorry." She blushed and looked away from Silver. Coco smiled and put an arm around the blonde.
"Quite the ladies man, eh? He was a true gentleman today, doing everything I asked. I must admit it was great trying to find a t shirt for him." She teased before following Silver to the table. Jaune had to desperately hold Yang back from throttling the fashionista, while avoiding her flaming hair.
Hey guys, just a note, if you're having a hard time imagining how Silver looks, a huge inspiration was a work done by Synnesai on Agent Maine from Red vs Blue, as well as other rvb characters. I'd always loved the idea of an open trench coat with combat pants and boots, and my original plan was to have him without a shirt and vest, and with jeans. But this seems more fitting to him (and cool as hell).
Also, figured he needed a wardrobe change for casual events.
And his helmet isn't like Maine's. Just saying.
If you want to, tell me if you like the idea. If not, tell me why. Until next time, peace out!
