"Beep beep beep, beep beep beep" the alarm roused Tuscan from his sleep. He sat up in his bed and looked around the room; nobody else was waking in response to the clock. He stood up and walked to Lenna's bed; then proceeded to shake her "Lenna I need you". Lenna slowly woke and sat up; sleepily rubbing her eyes "did I miss the alarm"? "Yes you did" he replied "but I need to teach the others to not sleep in on our first day". "On it" said Lenna "I'll wake them up". Lenna got up and walked in between Bruna and Cobalt's beds and took a deep breath and screamed "Wake up lazy butts"! The two siblings shot awake "We're up!" they said in unison. "Cobalt" said Tuscan "its 7am, which gives us two hours to unpack and get ready for class". "Agreed" Cobalt replied "and sorry you had to wake me; I didn't sleep well last night". The crew set about setting up the room. Cobalt started filling the bookcase with his historic novels and organizing Bruna's manga. Bruna had just come back from the dining hall with breakfast for the team. Lenna was filling the closet with the team's outfits and as per to Cobalt's OCD; she separated each team members clothes from each other. Tuscan was moving the heavier luggage around when he spotted a small, round, folding table among Bruna's things. "Hey Bruna?" he asked "what's this"? "Oh that's just my alchemy table" she replied "you know, to make my dust formula; just put it next to my bed".
The team stepped back to admire their work. "See guys" said Cobalt "look what we can do when we work together". "Ugh" moaned Bruna "that was so cheesy I need crackers to listen to it". "Oh very funny Bruna" he replied "now, next is today's class schedule". "We have Grimm Studies with Professor Port at nine" said Tuscan "that gives us a half hour to get down there before class starts". "Hang on a sec" Bruna fumbled through her bag "I need to get something". "What could you possibly need?" asked Cobalt "we need to be early if we want to make a good impression". Bruna pulled two bracelets from her bag "ok ready". "What are those?" asked Tuscan. "Well you know how we cannot carry weapons in school without permission from professors?" she answered "well I built these to bracelets to hold the same dust I put in Tick and Tock, it will be so fun"! "Fine" said Cobalt "you can bring your party trick, but can we please go now"?
Despite the initial enthusiasm towards Beacon, team CBLT was quick to call Mr. Port; Professor Buzzkill. "Are at the notes yet?" whined Bruna. "Nope" replied Cobalt "he is still rambling about his childhood". "The moral of this story" Port went on "a true Huntsman must be honorable; a true Huntsman must be dependable, a true Huntsman must be strategic, well educated, and wise. So, who among you believes themselves to be the embodiment of these traits"? In that instant in the front row, the team noticed Weiss shoot up out of her seat and say "I do sir"! "Well then" he replied "let's find out. Step forward; and face your opponent". Port pointed to a cage that was shaking, and red eyes were seen through the bars to be full of hate and malice. "This just got interesting" said Bruna "I always wanted to see a Schnee finally get their hands dirty". "I give you permission to go to your locker and grab your weapon and whatever else you may need" Port stated "unless you are deterred Ms. Schnee". "Thank you professor" Weiss replied "I am more than happy to show my superior skills". The heiress walked to the exit, giving a harsh look to both her team, and to Cobalt. "What's her deal?" asked Tuscan "why did she give you the stink eye"? "I went to her room last night and laid down some rules" said Cobalt "mainly concerning Bruna's situation". "What did you do?" asked Bruna. "I merely told her to tell Mr. Schnee that if he sends another assassin after you, I will not hesitate" he replied "and besides Bruna, you have enough to worry about with assassins being sent after you". "While I do not agree with you" said Tuscan "the move was necessary, as Mr. Schnee may see this as an opportunity to destroy our bloodline; or a threat to his that he must react to".
Weiss had returned to the classroom dressed her standard combat garb and her weapon. "Why is she wearing a dress for a fight?" asked Bruna. "I think it's a combat skirt" said Tuscan "what do you think Lenna, you have been awfully silent". The group turned to find that the little dog Faunus had been asleep for the entirety of the class. Weiss took her place in the room and drew her weapon. "Go Weiss!" Yang cheered. "Fight well" Blake waved a team RWBY flag. "Yeah, represent team RWBY" Ruby called out. Weiss snapped at her team leader "Ruby, I'm trying to focus"! "Alright" Port stated "let the match begin". Port cut the lock on the cage and the door fell to reveal a Boarbatusk, and a pretty miffed one at that. The Boarbatusk charged at Weiss, but she rolled to the left and struck its flank as it passed. The Grimm turned around and revealed that no damage was done to it. "Ha ha!" said Port "wasn't expecting that were you"? Weis than charged the beast head on and the met at the center floor, but unfortunately for Weiss; her weapon became lodged in between the beast's tusks. "Hold your approach, I like it" Port commented. "Come on Weiss show it who's boss" Ruby cheered. Weiss was distracted for a moment by her cheering teammate, and in that instant she was disarmed and swatted aside. "Ho ho" Port stated "now what will you do without your weapon"? The Grimm charged again, but Weiss rolled to the left and the Boarbatusk crashed into one of the rows of desks. Weiss took this opportunity to retrieve her weapon from the other side of the room. "Weiss!" Ruby cut in again "go for its belly, there's no armor underneath". "Stop telling me what to do!" Weiss yelled at her teammate. The Boarbatusk than curled into a rolling form and came in for one more attack. Weiss put up a glyph to stop and flip the Boarbatusk, and put another up so she could position herself over the beast. She struck down and pierced the Grimm's vulnerable belly, killing it in an instant. "Bravo, bravo!" Port congratulated Weiss "it appears we are indeed in the presence of a true huntress in training. I am afraid that is all the time we have left for today, be sure to cover the assigned readings and remember; stay vigilant, class dismissed". "Huh" Lenna stirred "what did I miss"? "Something interesting" said Cobalt "I need to get more information".
Cobalt walked into the school courtyard, watching to make sure that nobody was around to eavesdrop. He pulled out his scroll and selected Google in his call list. "Welcome to Fatty Fred's may I take your order?" a voice answered at the other line. "Yes you may" Cobalt replied "I would like a double patty melt with the secret sauce please". "Let me redirect you" the voice replied and elevator music played through the phone. "Ay buddy!" a voice answered "sorry about the extra security, but after I left the last safe house it was raided". "Hey Fox" Cobalt replied "wait, a raid? Who was it; police, Schnee, maybe White Fang"? "Nah it was the Torchwick guy and his crew" he replied "I think they're hunting me". "I know you Fox" said Cobalt "I bet nobody can get the jump on you". "Oh you flatter me Conway" he replied "anyway why the delay between the last call, I was beginning to think you did not like me". "Oh Fox, I was flung into a forest and had a near death experience with a Hydrid" he stated "but forget that, I need everything you have on Weiss Schnee". "The heiress?" he sounded surprised "you can look that stuff up on the internet for free". "I know that" Cobalt answered "but I want the unabridged version". "Alright let's see here" he paused "and bam, I just sent you a copy of the file and the location of the cash drop were one of my agents will be for payment". "Thanks Fox" said Cobalt "and try to be careful". "Hey relax" he replied "nobody has caught me yet, why should that change"? The conversation ended and as promised, the heiress's file was sent to his scroll. "Well then" he stated "you are different than I expected".
Cobalt walked down the hallway towards his dorm, it had gotten too late for him to be wandering the halls. He heard talking around the corner and looked to see Weiss in team RWBY's doorway "hey Ruby? I always wanted bunk beds as a kid". The heiress shut the door and walked down the hall towards Cobalt. "Ms. Schnee?" Cobalt asked "a word please"? "What?" she asked "did one of your imaginary assassins kill your sister and now you're here to kill me"? "I am not here to fight" he stated "I am here to apologize". "What?" she was stunned "why would a Conway apologize to a Schnee"? "I am sorry for grouping you in with your family" he stated "what they do is wrong and I hate them for it, but you are an anomaly".
"In English please?"
"You are different than them."
"What makes me so different?"
"Your family has been well known for a lack of compassion, forgiveness, and tolerance for not getting you way" he stated "while I saw this on your face when we first met, I look at you now and see something different". "Aren't you as a Conway bred to hate me?" she stated "last time I saw you; you threatened my life". "I am starting to see a different opportunity now" he stated "I am more inclined to trust you than I should".
"What's that supposed to mean?"
"It means I would like to find another solution."
"What new solution?"
"Peace."
"Doesn't your entire family want me dead or something?"
"My family's hatred of yours runs deep" he said "I too hate your family, but you are different". "Why?" she asked "why do you all of the sudden want to be all buddy buddy after telling me that you would end my life"? "Let's just say I did some research" he replied "I believe that things could change if it all goes well". "What makes you think it could change?" she asked "because it's not going to change and that's how it is". "I was hoping for a different response" Cobalt replied "very well, if that what you want". "I know when not to dream too big Cobalt" she said "your dream is as impossible as they come". "I will wait then" said Cobalt "but the day will come when the choice must be made Ms. Schnee. Whether it be peace or war is up to you". Cobalt turned away from the heiress to return to his room, while an agitated Weiss did the same.
