Hey there RWBY fans! And welcome back to The Huntsman and Huntress of the Sun and Stars! It's been a long time since I last wrote a chapter for this story, so I decided to write one up for the start of 2019! Now last time we were here Star's team were getting ready for their first day of classes at Beacon along with Team RWBY. However, Ruby's lack of listening has kind of ticked Weiss off, plus Surprise! Janna has shown up and is going to be Beacon's new consoler! So yeah; that's where we are right now. So let me stop talking so you all can enjoy the return of this story.
Chapter 9: Badge of Burden and Lessons Pt.2
Star, Marco, Tomoko, Ryoko, Ruby, Weiss, Blake, Yang, and the rest of the entire class were dumbstruck as Janna just stood at the front of the class with Professor Port.
"Now I know what you all must be thinking," their teacher said. "How can someone as young as Ms. Ordonia possible be qualified to understand what goes through the minds of Huntsmen and Huntresses such as yourselves? Well as the saying goes; never judge a book by its cover. Though she may not look it, Ms. Ordonia has had experience with people who's more troubling thoughts hold them back from what they are truly capable of. So I ask you students to please give her a chance and not to be shy about going to her if you need someone to confide too." Port said. "Now then, Miss Schnee?" he said getting the heiress's attention. "Seeing as how we have one more opponent than expected, you will have to perform this demonstration with an another person of your choosing. So please decided which of your classmates you would like to have as your partner."
Weiss looked around and noticed Ruby eagerly pointing to herself, asking to pick her. This however resulted in a subtle glare that didn't go unnoticed by team STRM who cringed at the sight.
"How is Ruby not noticing that glare!?" Marco whispered to the rest of his team. "I don't know, maybe she's too excited?" Star whispered back. "No amount of excitement should not let her see Weiss is pissed with her right now." Tomoko said. "The thing is… I don't think Ruby realizes that Weiss is upset with her. Which would not be good for their teamwork if Weiss even picks her." Ryoko said as she and the others relaxed a little as Weiss stopped the glare and closed her eyes to think. After a second she opened her eyes.
"Professor Port?" Weiss said. "I would like my partner to be – " but before Weiss could finish, Ryoko shot her hand up into the air catching Port's attention as well as that of her team and everyone else in the class.
"Yes, Miss Haan?" Port said. "Was there something you wanted to ask?" "I-I would like to volunteer to be Weiss's partner for this demonstration!" Ryoko said so quickly everyone also didn't understand what she said. "My word, such vigor. Is this alright with you, Miss Schnee?"
"Yes," Weiss said. "In fact; I was going to ask her actually." She said much to the rest of Team STRM's shock. What shocked them more was that aside from being a little bummed about not being picked, Ruby seemed alright with Weiss's pick.
"Very well, both you please go collect your gear and return here so that we may begin." Port said as both students nodded their heads and left to change and get their weapons.
Janna meanwhile took this chance to walk to where Star and Marco were sitting and say hi. When she reached them, Star immediately ran over and hugged her joyfully.
"Oh my gosh! Janna Banana!" Star said happily while also getting a couple looks from other students. "Star, maybe not a good idea to shout like that?" Marco said.
"It's cool Marco," Janna said. "I've been getting stares like these a lot since this morning in other classes. I mean they let kids come here to learn how to kill and fight monsters, I don't see any reason why it's weird a kid going here can't be a school consoler?" "Yeah, speaking of which Janna? How did you get here and why are you now a consoler here?" Marco asked. "Okay. First; I may have hidden in Star's suitcase to see what crazy place your guys were heading too. And second; that head master guy with the cane gave me the job offer and I took it. Figured I'd get to see what kind of stuff is hidden in this school." Janna explained which got the attention of the rest of team RWBY.
"Professor Ozpin gave you a job!?" Ruby said shocked. "Yep," Janna answered.
"And your… how old again?" Blake asked. "Same age as Star and Marco."
"So we've got Ruby, Star, and Marco who got into Beacon at young ages of 15 and 14. And now someone around their age who's going to be our school shrink." Yang said. "Wow, it's just one surprise after another, huh? Next thing you know it's going to start raining Lien."
"Wait, you hide in one of my suitcases?" Star asked. "When did you do that?" "I just snuck into your room and hoped when you guys were having that party." Janna said.
"How did I not see this coming?" Marco said as Tomoko slide over to him, grinning. "So I'm guessing our new student consoler here has history with you?" "You could say that," Marco said as Star let go of Janna.
"Tomoko, this is Janna. One of my gal pals." Star said.
"Hey," Janna greeted. "Nice to meet you." Tomoko said. "Any friend of Star and Marco's is a friend of mine too." "Cool."
Minutes later, Weiss and Ryoko return, both dressed in their combat clothing and their weapons at the ready as Port and Janna stood next to the cage, preparing to open it as their teammates cheered them on.
"Gooo Weiss! Gooo Ryoko!" "Show those Grimm who's boss!" Yang and Star cheered.
"Fight well you two!" "You guys got this!" Blake and Tomoko said.
"Do your best!" Marco said.
"Yeah, represent team RWBY and team STRM you guys!" Ruby shouted which actually made Ryoko have to cover her fox ears from the sear volume.
"Ruby, if you're going to cheer, can you do it quitter, please? We're trying to focus." Weiss said. "Uh Ruby?" Ryoko said getting the silver eyed girls attention. "If you could maybe cheer not as loud?"
"Oh, right, sorry." Ruby said while Star, Marco and Tomoko had concerned looks.
"And it begins, oh boy." Tomoko said. "Let's just hope they do okay." Star said.
"And maybe hope Ruby doesn't say or do anything else to antagonize Weiss, maybe?" Marco said.
"I'm kind of hoping for that too, Marco." "Yeah," Yang and Blake said agreeing with Marco.
"Alright," Port said. "Are you two prepared?" "Yes Sir!" both girls said. "Very well then, let's begin! Miss Ordonia? If you would?"
"Got it," Janna says as she unlocks the cage. When she does, two boar-like creatures with four eyes, bone-like masks and plates along their bodies, two sets of tusks came rushing out towards Weiss and Ryoko. Weiss flipped to the side and deflected the attack of the first creature, while Ryoko did a front flip and dodge the second one's charge resulting in the on the other side as both creature turned to face them.
"Haha, you both weren't expecting that, were you?" Port said as the two prepared for the next attack.
"What kind of Grimm are those?" Star asked. "Those would be Boarbatusks, Star." Tomoko answered. "Their tough little pigs, but they have enough strength to knock over things 3 times their size. They also have some pretty tick armor along their bodies, so their pretty tough to fight head on." She explained. "They also have this attack were they will curl up into a ball and charge at their opponents."
"They sound pretty strong," Marco says. "But I'm betting they have some weakness, right?" "Yep, they do." Tomoko said. "Now let's see if Weiss and Ryoko can exploit it."
Meanwhile Weiss and Ryoko were thinking of how to deal with these two Boarbatusks.
"Any idea on how to approach this, Weiss?" Ryoko asked not taking her eyes off of the two Grimm. "Not sure, but there has to be a – "
"Hang in there you guy!" Ruby cheered which not cut Weiss off and interrupted her train of thought at the moment.
"Grrr..." "Weiss, please calm down. She just trying to be encouraging." Ryoko said trying to calm the heiress but quickly noticed the two Boarbatusks suddenly charging at them. "Weiss! Their coming!" "I let my guard slip slightly, just meet their charge and looks for an opening." Weiss said as she charged forward. "Right!" Ryoko said charging in herself. As the first Boarbatusk closed in on the approaching Weiss, it used its larger curled tusks to hook onto Weiss's weapon forcing a grappling match between the two. As Ryoko drew closer to the second Boarbatusk, she thrusted Ten No Kiba in an attempt to spear the Grimm down the middle. Only for the Boarbatusk to quickly lean to the side and dodge her attack. "Tch, I didn't expect it to dodge, I'll try again and – AAAAHHHH!" Ryoko yelled as she looked and saw as the Boarbatusk had clamped its jaws onto her tail. This also made Weiss as well as the other members of teams RWBY and STRM cringe along with the rest of the class.
"Yikes," Yang hissed. "I'm not even a Faunus and I know that felt painful." "That's… putting it mildly Yang." Blake said cringing a little as she saw Ryoko trying to force the Grimm to release her tail.
"That's playing dirty you overgrown pig!" Star yelled. "I don't think that Boarbatusk cares about fighting fair, Star." "No, the thing just wanted to hitting an easy target." Marco and Tomoko said.
"Weiss! You've got help Ryoko!" Ruby shouted. "I'm a bit preoccupied at the moment, Ruby!" Weiss shouted as she was still grappling with the other Boarbatusk until it shoved her back and threw weapon away.
"Oho, now what will you do without your weapon, Miss Schnee?" Port said. "You better think of something quick or your toast." Janna added.
"Weiss!" Ryoko yelled as she looked in pure panic and saw the other Grimm charging towards her downed partner. 'No choice. I didn't think I'd have to use this so soon, but I have to help Weiss!'
Ryoko closed her eyes for a second, before releasing a piercing scream as she was enveloped in a flaring golden aura. Her white hair soon turned bright red along with the fur of her tail as her eyes opened reveling golden slits in place of her normal diamond pupils. She then looked back at the Boarbatusk that still had a hold on her tail with a fierce glare. "GET OFF!" She yelled as she jumped off the ground slammed the Grimm into the floor, forcing it to release its hold on her. She then dove down and landed in front of Weiss and swung her lance at the charging Grimm, sending crashing into the other one. "Weiss! Hurry and grab your weapon!" "R-Right, thanks!" Weiss said as she hurriedly ran to where her weapon landed with Ryoko behind her. As soon as Weiss had reclaimed her weapon, she and Ryoko stood ready. But soon heard Ruby shouting to them.
"Guys, go for their bellies! There's no armor underneath – "
"Stop telling us what to do!" Weiss angrily shouted which effectively silenced Ruby.
"Oh geez," Marco said concerned. "I had a feeling that was going to happen but… oh boy." "Yeah, I think Ruby got the message from Weiss now." Tomoko and Star said as they saw the sadden look on Ruby's face.
Ryoko shot a concerned glance over to Ruby. She and Tomoko already knew that Weiss was not that accepting of Ruby being named leader of her team. But knew that Ruby was partially at fault as well for not taking her new role more seriously. Before she could think any further, Weiss's voice brought her back to the matter at hand as the two Boarbatusks were now charging at them performing a rollout attack.
"Ryoko, I'm going to use my glyphs to block them. After that, we'll take advantage and strike at them while their dazed." Weiss said. "At their bellies?" Ryoko asked and saw Weiss flinch slightly before quickly correcting herself. "Yes," "Understood."
As the Boarbatusks were about to roll over the two, Weiss quickly summoned two glyphs in front of her and Ryoko which blocked and staggered the two Grimm, causing them both to fall onto their backs. Taking this moment, Weiss summoned another glyph above her from behind while Ryoko drew her lance back while also twisting the shaft causing the dragon's eyes to glow red as flames engulfed the spearhead. Weiss then jumped backward onto the glyph which turned black briefly before turning back to blue as she and Ryoko both lunged at the two Grimm impaling them both in the stomach. The creatures both squealed in agony before falling silent, signifying their deaths.
"Bravo! Braa-vo!" Port said very impressed with the two's performance. "It appears we are indeed in the presence of not one, but two true huntresses in training. Wouldn't you agree, Miss Ordonia?" "It was a little shaky at the start, but they pulled out with a win. So I'd say they got more than what it takes for the job." Janna said. "Haha, indeed." Port said as the bell soon sounded. "I'm afraid that's all the time we have for today. Be sure to cover the assigned readings and, stay vigilant. Class dismissed."
After Weiss had holstered her weapon she looked to Ruby with a narrow eyed glare, before her attention was brought to Ryoko who she heard hiss as she was cradling the part of her tail that the Boarbatusk had bit her.
"Are you going to be alright, Ryoko?" Weiss asked. "I think so. My aura is healing the where I got bit, but it still stings." "Can I have a look, please?" Ryoko then moved her hand from the spot so Weiss could take a look at it. Weiss could see that the bite wound did look like it was healing, but it was doing so at a slower rate. "Well the wound is healing, but I think you should still have it looked at. Do you want me to walk you to the nurse's office?" "Really? But what about umm…" Ryoko glanced passed Weiss at Ruby who still had the crestfallen look from earlier. "It's fine," Weiss said already knowing what Ryoko wanted to say. "You're sure?" "Yes, I'm sure." "Okay then." The two girls then began to leave the class room as the rest of team RWBY and team STRM watched with concerned looks.
"Well… aside from a couple… glaring things, I thought those two worked pretty well together, huh?" Tomoko said as she rubbed the back of her head unsurely. "That's good…I guess." Yang said unsure.
Ruby then got up from her seat and made her way to go after Weiss and Ryoko.
"Ruby? Where are you going?" Marco asked. "I'm going to go talk to Weiss."
"I'm coming too." Star said getting up. "Star, I'm not sure anything you say will make things better." Blake said. "I'm not going to blow up at her Blake, I just want to know why she's upset. Plus, I want make sure Ryoko's okay too." Star said as walked down to Ruby. "Come on, let's go talk to her Ruby and see if we can't sort this out." "Right, thanks Star." Ruby said as the two team leaders left.
"Hope they can sort things out." Marco said. "I'm sure they'll be okay Marco." Tomoko said.
As Star and Ruby left the classroom, they spotted Weiss and Ryoko down the hall about the round the corner. "Guys! Wait!" Ruby yelled getting the two to stop and look back as Ruby ran over with Star right behind her. "Ruby? Star you're here too?" Ryoko said. "Yeah, I was worried when you got hurt. So I wanted to make sure you were okay." "Thank you for worrying about me, Star." Ryoko said touched at Star's worrying for her well-being. "It's not that bad, but I'm still going to go the nurse to have it look at." "Okay then." Star said before looking over to Weiss. "Thank you for escorting my teammate to the nurse's office. Even though I feel it should be my responsibility as her leader." She said which threw the three other girls for a loop.
"Oh well, Don't worry about it." Weiss said recovering from her shock at Star's out of character thank you. "After all I was the one who offered to take her there." She said before her looking over to her…. leader, Ruby. "Now you being concerned for Ryoko explains why you're here Star. So? Why exactly are you here, Ruby?" "Weiss I just wanted to know what wrong? And why you acted the way you did back in class?" Ruby asked. Weiss sighed as she pinched the bridge of her nose. "What's wrong with me? That's a question you should be asking yourself." Weiss said. "You're supposed to be a leader and so far, outside of the initiation, all you done is act like a nuisance." "What?" Ruby said. "What did I do?" she said and right then Ryoko and Star knew what was about to happen.
'Ruby, probably should'nt have said that.' 'That… wasn't what Weiss needed to hear, Ruby.' They both thought in worried about what the heiress was going to say.
"That's just it, you've done nothing to prove you've earned your position." Weiss said angrily. "Back in the forest you acted like a child and have only continued to do so." "Weiss, where is this coming from?" Ruby asked. "What happened to working together? I thought you believed in working as a team." "Not a team… lead by you." Weiss said. "I've studied, and trained, but… ugh." She said as she turned away from Ruby and Star. "Ozpin… made a mistake… naming you team leader." Weiss said which made Ruby look sadly to the floor. "Ryoko, do you still want me to bring you to the nurse's office?" "Well…" Ryoko said as she looked at Ruby, then to Star who looked back at her and slightly nodded. "Yes please, if it's still alright with you?" "Okay." The two then walked away leaving their two leaders alone.
"Hey, come on Ruby," Star said as she put her arm around her friend's shoulder. "Maybe she just… needs sometime to cool off. Yeah, I'm sure that's it." "Maybe," Ruby said in a sad voice. "But what if… what if she's right? I mean if that's how Weiss really feels then…" "Ruby," Star said worried about the silver eyed girl. "That's not – "
"Hmm. Well that didn't seem to go very well."
The two girls turned around and found Professor Ozpin standing behind them with his cane and mug in hand.
"What the? How long have you been standing there, listening?" Star asked. "My apologies for over-hearing on your conversation." The headmaster said. "No, no, it's fine. Actually, it's kind of good you're here." Star said. "Do you think Weiss was right in saying you made a mistake in making Ruby team leader?"
"Star! Don't ask him that!" Ruby said. "Why? Who better to hear it from than from the person who made you team leader, right?" Ruby just sighed knowing Star had a point as she looked to Ozpin. "Professor? Is Weiss right? Did you make a mistake?"
"Well, that remains to be seen." Ozpin said. "Though I must say I was rather surprised with your behavior, Miss Butterfly." "Oh that? Well I was really worried when Ryoko got bit by that Grimm, and Weiss did offer to take her to the nurse. I was just showing my appreciation, is all." Star said. "I see," Ozpin said a bit impressed with Star. "So Professor, your saying it's still too early to call Ruby a bad leader, right?"
After Weiss and Ryoko stopped by the nurse's office to get Ryoko's injury treated, the two were now roaming around the halls.
"Sigh, looks like I'll have to be careful with washing and brushing my tail for a bit." Ryoko said. "That shouldn't be too hard," Weiss said. "And it's only for a couple days." "I guess you're right." "Of course. So when your eyes and hair changed during the demonstration, what that you activating your semblance?" "Yes it was. It's called Tsudzurao no sentaku, or "Nine-tailed selection". It allows me to use abilities related to the mythical creatures known as Kistunes." Ryoko explained. "By Kistunes you mean "Fox spirits", correct?" Weiss asked. "That's right, I didn't think you knew what that meant." "Well I… may have discreetly been on my scroll during Professor Port's story, looking up the words that were on the scrolls your father made." "Oh my, Weiss Schnee not paying attention in class?" Ryoko said in mock surprise. "I-it was only during parts of his story that I thought weren't noteworthy! You will not catch me doing that on a regular basis." Weiss said defensively while Ryoko giggled.
As they were passing by an open sitting area, they saw their teacher Professor Port was having a conversation with their new... counselor.
"Oh, that's… surprising." Ryoko said. "Do you think they're in the middle of a section right now?" "I… highly doubt that." Weiss said as she started making her way over. "Weiss?" "I… want to talk to Professor Port about something. You don't have to come if you don't want to." "No it's okay, I don't mind. Lead on," Ryoko said as she followed after Weiss.
"So hold on, if the Grimm vanish the moment you kill them, then what were those thing hung up in your classroom?" Janna asked as she sat on the beach while Port stood near the guard rail. "Well you see Miss Ordonia; I have a very good memory, so I was able to create replicas of the beasts I was able to slay." Port explained. "So their fakes?" "I prefer the term "replicated reminders"." "Okay, suit yourself then."
"Professor Port."
Janna and Port look and see Weiss and Ryoko walking to them.
"Hey there you two," Janna greeted from her seat. "Ah, Ms. Schnee and Ms. Haan. And to what do we owe this fine pleasure?" Port said politely.
"We were just walking about after having Ryoko's injury looked at." Weiss said. "Ah, I see. I trust there were no issues, Ms. Haan?" Port asked the young Faunus girl. "No sir, I just have to not agitate my injury and it should heal up within a few days." "Ah, very good to hear that."
"Still pretty cool how you went beast mode on that overgrown pig. So was that your special skill?" Janna asked. "You mean my semblance?" "Yeah that." "Oh, then yes it was." "Pretty cool." "Ah, thank you very much. Professor Port, me and Weiss very much enjoyed your lecture today." "Oh yes, it was very… informative." Weiss said.
"Well of course you did, the both you have the blood of true huntresses in you." Port said. "You really think so?" Weiss asked. "Most surely."
Port, Ryoko, and Janna then noticed Weiss look off to the side with an unsure expression on her face.
"Okay, what's up?" Janna asked getting the heiress's attention. "I'm sorry?" "I said what's up? You've got this sad look on you."
"I agree with Ms. Ordonia," Port said. "Something does appear to be troubling you Ms. Schnee." "Yes sir, there is something on my mind." "Dear, girl confess to us your strife."
"Oh boy," Janna sighed. "He means tells us what's on your mind." "I…. I think I should've been the leader of team RWBY." Weiss said which caused Ryoko's eyes to widen.
Port and Janna looked to each other for a bit before looking back to Weiss with their answer.
"That's preposterous." "Yeah… No" they both said.
"Star, that can't – " Ruby said before Ozpin kindly interrupted her. "Actually, Ms. Butterfly is correct, Ms. Rose." "Huh?" Ruby said confused. "I mean it's only been one day." Ozpin said. "Ruby, Star, I've made more mistakes than any man, woman, and child on this planet. But at this moment in time I do not consider your appointments to leader as one of them. Do either of you?" he asked the two girls.
"Excuse me?" Weiss said after hearing Port and Janna's answer.
"I've believed in Professor Ozpin for many years, and the man has never once lead me artsy." Port said. "I've only met the guy for about a day, and I can already tell he wouldn't do something without a reason." Janna said.
"So you both would just blindly follow his decision even after seeing how exceptional I am?" Weiss said.
"With all due respect your exceptional skill on the battlefield is match only by your poor attitude." Port said. "Same here," Janna agreed which served to anger Weiss.
"They… kind of are right, Weiss." Ryoko said which caused Weiss to look to her with surprise. "You too, Ryoko?" "Weiss, what I'm about to say is nothing against you, but I feel you need to hear this. So could you please hear me out?" Weiss didn't say anything for a bit before she sighed. "Fine, I'll listen." She said. "Weiss, you're a very talented and gifted person." Ryoko said. "Your smart, your determined, and very skilled in many different areas of being a huntress. But when I look into your eyes, I see someone who's been getting everything she ever wanted her entire life." "That's not…" Weiss started to say before looking Ryoko in the eyes and feeling the word leave her. "entirely true." She said
"Being a team leader isn't just a title you carry into battle with you, but a badge you constantly wear." Ozpin told Ruby and Star. "If you are not always performing at your absolute best, then what reason do you give others to follow you?"
"He's right Ruby," Star said as she hooked her arm around her friend. "Me, Marco and everyone else have seen you give 100% when you're fighting, just do the same thing with being a team leader and you'll be okay." "Yeah, I guess your both right." Ruby said.
"So, you didn't get picked to be team leader." Janna said getting Weiss's attention. "You really think acting like spoiled little princess is going to make the people in charge change their minds? News flash for you. It's not." "Ms. Ordonia speaks true Ms. Schnee," Port said. "So instead of fretting over what you don't have, savor what you do. Hone your skills, master every technique, and be not the best leader, but the best person you can be." "Right on the mark there, that's really what all people aspire to do." Janna said. "Whether you're a human or a Faunus, you have to strive to be the best version of yourself, can't just stand by and do nothing." "Haha, well said. I can see how you earned your position, Ms. Ordonia."
"Yes, it's amazing how you're the same age as Star and Marco, yet you talk like you know exactly what to say to the right person." Weiss said with Ryoko nodding in agreement. "Don't get the wrong idea about me, I know a thing or two about having fun and messing with people to get good laugh." Janna says.
Having said what, he needed to say Ozpin turns around and begins to leave. But before he departs from the two girls, he looks back to tell them one last thing.
"Ruby and Star, the two of you have been burdened with a daunting responsibility. I advise you take some time, to think about how you both can uphold it." He says before walking away and leaving the two girls to think.
"So Ruby," Star said. "What do want to do now?" "I'm not really sure" Ruby said. Soon the two heard a vibrating sound. "What's that?" Ruby asked. "Oh wait, I think that's me." Star said as she took her scroll. "Oh, it's a message from Marco. It says, 'letting you know we have history class with Professor Nocturne, followed by a weapon exhibition class after lunch tomorrow. So you may want to study. – Marco.' Knowing Marco, he's probably already studied with Tomoko, and Ryoko is probably still with Weiss, argh." Star groaned. "I really don't want to do all this studying by myself." "Well, why don't you and me study together then?" Ruby suggested. "I have that same class tomorrow too, plus we could also workout the design for your weapon." "Really! Yay! Come on then study buddy!" Star said as she raced down the hall. "Star wait! You don't even know the way to the library!" Ruby shouted as she ran after her friend.
It was soon night time, as Weiss and Ryoko were walking back to their team dorm rooms after their discussion with Port and Janna.
"I can't believe how quickly night came." The fox Faunus said. "You didn't have stick around me the whole time you know? You couldn't have gone back with your team." Weiss said. "I know, but I said I didn't mind accompanying you around the campus." "I see," Weiss said. "Anyway, it's only 8:15. So we should have some time to study for Professor Nocturne's class tomorrow." "There's also the weapon exhibition after lunch too." Ryoko said.
As the two walked to the student lounge, they saw light coming from the room.
"Is someone using the student lounge right now?" Ryoko asked. "Hmm, maybe. Let's go see." Weiss said. When the two looked inside, they were surprised to find both Ruby and Star asleep at a table with books and notes strewn about. "This is… defiantly surprising." Weiss said as she and Ryoko quietly walked in. "They must have been studying for some time." Ryoko said. She soon saw something on the table near Star's hand. She picked it up to see what it was. "Weiss, come take a look at this." "Hmm? What is it?" Weiss asked as she moved over to see what Ryoko found. "It looks like a blueprint for a weapon, a claymore if I'm not mistaken." Weiss said as she and Ryoko looked at the blueprint.
It showed the handle with red diamonds going down to the bottom that had a golden chain link attached. A golden star acted as the guard with the blade that fanned out from both sides of the star and angled inward to form a triangular double-edged blade with red and yellow highlights. At the corner of the paper was the name of the weapon.
"Pyro Helios," Weiss said. "Why does that name almost sound like it fits with something Star would call her weapon?" "Maybe because it does sound like something Star would do." Ryoko said as she smiled and looked at Star and Ruby. "It's really hard to believe that these two who are younger than us can really do amazing things when they put their minds to it." "Yeah, I guess." Weiss said as she and Ryoko exchanged a glance. "Star, wake up Star." "You too Ruby, come on." They said as they shook the two girls awake.
"Huh? Wha?" Ruby said as she rubbed the sleep out of her eyes. "What…aah …. What time is it?" Star said half asleep.
"About 36 minutes passed 8." Weiss said with Ryoko giggling.
"Weiss! Ryoko!" Ruby said surprised the two caught her and Star sleeping. "Star! We fell asleep!" "Ugh, sorry you guys caught us snoozing when we were – "
Weiss then placed her hand over Ruby's mouth to stop her talking while Ryoko di the same with Star. "Just calm down you two," "We can see you've both been hard at work here." Weiss then spied the two mugs that were on the table. "Star? Were you drinking -?"
"Oh yeah, Ruby thought it would be a good idea for us to have coffee." "Yeah, but you shot the idea down saying we would be able to get through this without it." "yeah, kind of regret doing that now, haha."
"How do you both take your coffee?" Weiss asked which surprised the two team leaders.
"Uh, I- I don't," "Wait, what did you – " they both said confused at the sudden gesture as Weiss rolled her eyes. "Just answer the question you two." "Uhh! Cream and five sugars!" Ruby blurted out. "Star?" "A lot of cream and eight sugars, please?"
"Really Star?" Ryoko asked. "What? I need all the sugar to keep me awake. I still have all this studying to do." Star pleaded. "Okay, okay. You both wait here, come on Weiss." "Sigh, alright."
The two stepped of the room, leaving the two younger girls confused at what was going on. Second later Weiss and Ryoko came back with two fresh cups of coffee.
"Here you go," "And here's yours Star" they said as they handed the drinks to them. "Mm, thanks you guys." Star said as she took a sip. "Uhh, yeah. Thanks." Ruby said.
"Ruby?" Weiss said getting her leader's attention. "I think you have what it takes to be a great leader." Ruby smiled at hearing Weiss say that, as did Star and Ryoko. "Just know, that I'm going to be the best teammate you'll ever have."
"Yeah… I think Marco has a chance at that. No offence." Star said jokingly. "Ha-ha, You Ms. Butterfly of hilarious." Weiss said sarcastically. "Well, me and Ryoko will leave you both to study." Weiss said as she walked to the doorway.
"Good luck you two." Ryoko said as she followed after Weiss. "Oh wait," she said as she came back in. "I forgot I was still holding this, here." She handed Star the blueprint for her weapon back.
"You and Weiss looked at this?" Star asked. "Hehe, Yes. I think it's a weapon best suited for you, Star. Weiss even seemed to like the name you gave it. Anyway, I should get going, night." Ryoko said as she once again left the room.
Star looked at Ruby with a big smile and Ruby already knowing what her friend was going to say rolled her eyes and smiled back. "Okay, you were right miss smarty pants." "Thank you very much." Star said as she and Ruby got back to studying, happy that things had smoothed out.
A/N: The first chapter of 2019 is complete! and for anyone who thinks I'm crazy for letting Star drink coffee, you can complain all you want I looked up the age and also...Star is nothing like Nora when that girl gets coffee in her system. So for the next chapter, it's going to be a bit of a filled chapter. I eluded to Star's new weapon, so you best believe your going to be seeing come that chapter. See you all around! ;)