Quick thing, I recently got some of my family to watch all 3 seasons of Rwby (and Stranger Things), and when they saw Salem they freaked. Why am I telling you this, well I have been watching the end of the beginning over and over again alongside all the intros, and I have come to a conclusion on what I think Salem truly is. Salem is not Summer Rose or the Winter maided, rather I believe that (like many) she is the queen/mother of the Grimm. I also think that Ozpin is the man from the tale of the four maidens (but that is obvious, have you SEEN him fight cinder?) (he totally won that, cinder just ran away when she saw ozpin kick her butt). More theorizing later, but let us continue with the story.
Chapter 9: The Breach and a Confession
"They were here." James and Glynda were having this argument for 20 minutes and they were still saying the same thing. "Ozpin, They were here!" Ironwood slammed his hand on Ozpin's desk. "We're very much aware of that. Thank you James." Glynda retorted. "Fantastic, your aware! Now our we going to do something or should we stay the course and continue to ignore what's right in front of us!" The argument would have continued if the Ozpin's scroll hadn't rang.
"Come in." In came Ruby Rose, who swiftly apologized for being late. After the discussion with Ruby, Ruby left and the three continued there discussion. "Well they're we have it. We'll send as many troops as we can to the southeast, find out exactly what's going on and eradicate any forces standing in our way." Glynda was shaking in rage, "Why must your answer to everything involve a triumphant display of military bravado! You treat every situation like its a contest of measuring di..." She would have continued if Ozpin hadn't stopped her with a stern "Glynda!"
"Well he does." Ozpin mentally sighed. "She's right though. As much as I too would like to end this situation once and for all, we must remember that this may go beyond Vale, beyond Beacon." That answer did not satisfy the general, it only made him angrier. "And if this truly is part of some master plan which we know not the final move, we mustn't be so bold. Nor can we risk the spread of panic." Ozpin finished.
"I have served you faithfully for years, but if you mean to tell me that the plan is to merely hold the defense's and wait..."
"It is NOT!" Ozpin interrupted as he stood from his desk. "Your a general James, so tell me. When you prepare to go to war, which do you send in first? The Flag-bearer, or the Scout?" The three of them stood at each other with rising tension. Soon Jame's sigh's and begins. "The scouts."
"Thank you James. Now we must decide, do we tell him or wait?"
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Ralen was playing Wyvern Time (A/N, Dragon age in Rwby, I made up the name.) when the announcements went on, Will all first year students please report to the amphitheater. Sighing, he paused the game and left his quarters. He turned a corner to find team JNPR, or at least two of them, making out. Jaune and Pyrrha didn't notice him for about 80 seconds before he coughed and got their attention.
"Wonderful, you will kill all the evil in the world with the power of love." The couple stopped and began to blush. "Sorry." Pyrrha spoke for the two of them. Shaking his head, Ralen continued. "I'm never going to get used to this am I?"
"Nope, probably not." Jaune said. Sighing, Ralen began to follow the two lovebirds in getting their team and going to the amphitheater. When they arrived, Team RWBY was there waiting for them. After taking their places, Ozpin began his speech.
"Today we stand together, united. Mistral, Atlas, Vacou, Vale. The four Kingdoms of remnant. On this day nearly 80 years ago, the largest war in recorded history came to an end. It was a war of ignorance, of greed, and of oppression. A war which was about much more than where borders fell or who traded with who, but about the very idea of individualism itself. We fought for countless reasons, one being the destruction of all forms of art and self expression, and as you are all well aware, that was something many could not stand for. As a result, those who opposed this tyranny began naming their children after one of the core values of art itself, color. It was their way to demonstrate that not only would they refuse to tolerate this oppression, but neither would the generations to come. It was a trend that had held to this very day. We encourage individuality, expressionism and unity, through diversity. As I have said, today we stand together, united. But this bond cannot exist thought effort. Which is why today while the rest of the world celebrates peace, huntsman and huntresses will work to uphold it. As first year students, you will be tasked with shadowing a professional huntsman or huntress on a mission. Some of you may be taken out of the kingdom for several days, others may work within the walls for the rest of the week. But no matter what path you choose, remember to be safe, remember your training, and remember to do your very best." Ozpin walked out of sight off the stage to the applause of many. Ralen headed to the mission board to select his job, he had several options, he could help out on a search and destroy mission, or a hostage crisis, there also was a escort. Ralen was about to choose when Ozpin walked towards him. "I do hope that you are choosing wisely."
"Hopefully."
"Well, I would like for you to be at the courtyard tomorrow, with me." Ralen eyed the professor. To a person who wasn't having lessons with Oz, this would be the best thing ever. But Ralen was having lessons, and they were either boring or terrifying (AKA: evolving the semblance).
"Do I have a choice?"
"No. I will see you at the courtyard tomorrow 2 am sharp." Ralen slouched and sighed as Oz left. Groaning he walked to the docks with JNPR, to see RWBY off. When they arrived he heard Ruby say "Alright girls, looks like we will be saving the world with Doctor Oobleck yeah it sounds when you say it loud." Nora then yelled out "SAVE THE WORLD?" The RWBY turned to look at JNPR (Plus Ray) "YOUR GOING ON WORLD SAVING MISSIONS WITHOUT US? I'M HURT AND SAD! And a little hungry, the last parts not your fault though. REN." Ren turned his back on Nora as she glared at him and gave a slight Hmph.
"Sounds exciting, where you heading?" Jaune asked.
"Oh just outside the kingdom with Ooblek." Ruby replied.
"Can I trade with you? I got Ozpin." Everyone looked at Ralen like he was psycho. "What, he's really boring."
"Anyway, we decided to shadow the sheriff of a nearby village." Pyrrha exclaimed. "We set out tomorrow." Ren finished. Sun and Neptune came walking up to them. "Then you can party with us tonight!" Neptune said. "Were shadowing crime specialists all inner city detective stuff. We get junior badges." Neptune finished with a wink. Jaune literally had stars in his eyes with envy and amazement. "I'm in for partying." Ralen said.
"Well..." Ruby began but Oobleck called to her team telling them to get on the bullhead. Ralen patted Ruby on the shoulder and said, "I so pity you. There There child, its going to be alright." Soon the two teams left with Yang winking at Ralen and whispering in his ear "The dance was fun, wanna try something like that again?" He blushed as she left. Walking to his quarters, he accidentally tripped into someone.
"I'm so sorry, I didn't see you there." Ralen looked up to see a mistral student. She had black hair which was covering her left eye. Her visible eye was an orange yellow mix.
"It's fine, I wasn't paying attention." Ralen took her hand as she pulled him up.
"Say, aren't you Ralen Truean?" Ralen sighed as she mentioned his name. "Yeah, I am."
"That's neat, I'm Cinder." The two shook hands. "See you around." Cinder began as she walked away. She smiled as she looked at the device in her hand was flashing.
"Why did I agree to play this?" Ralen announced to the group. Him, JNPR, Sun and Neptune had been partying all night, and they decided to play truth or dare.
"Because were friends and I forced you." Neptune answered. Good answer. Sun started.
"Nora, Truth or Dare?"
"Dare! Bring it ON!" Sun smirked at her enthusiasm.
"I dare you to not eat pancakes for breakfast tomorrow!" Nora stared at him with wide eyes, then grabbed his shirt and began speaking in a low voice. "Your lucky its only for a day." She then sat down as happy as she ever was. "Ren, Truth or dare!"
"Dare."
"Kiss me full on the lips." Ren eyes widened, and he complied. "Pyrrha, Truth or dare?"
"Truth."
"Have you ever had dream's about Jaune?" Pyrrha blushed heavily and looked away. Jaune was confused. "Dreams?"
"Best you know not Jaune." Ralen quickly added.
"Neptune?"
"Truth!"
"What is your greatest fear?" Neptune was silent for a moment, then mumbled "Water." Everyone laughed at this, with Neptune turning a nice shade of red. "You are not alone, I proudly admit that I am afraid of spiders!" Ralen added. Everyone gaped at him, "Your afraid of spiders?" Sun asked.
"Yes, they. Are. EVIL! AND SCARY! AND EVIL! AND WEIRD! AND EVILLLLLL!" Ray would've gone into a full rant, but he was stopped.
"Sun old buddy, Truth or Dare?" Neptune said.
"Truth." Neptune thought long and hard about this, and after a minute of thinking, he came to a choice. "What base are you and Blake on?" Everyone (Minus Ren) "OOOOOOHHHHHH"d in mock teasing as Sun stuttered. Weakly smiling, he muttered "Second." Ralen and Co laughed at his response. "Alright then, what base are you and Jaune on, Pyrrha?" Everyone shut up at Sun's question, the mentioned couple blushed heavily as Pyrrha Answered. "Third..."
"Damn, that fast?" Pyrrha chucked a pen at Neptune with her semblance. While everyone was chuckling, Nora asked Ralen something, "Hey, don't you have someone special in your life? I mean, your You! C'mon, tell us."
"Nope, I got nobody." Everyone looked suprised. "What?" Ralen asked, confused.
"How do you not have a girlfriend? Your Ralen Truean! The guy who killed a Titan! The guy who kicked several 2nd and 3rd year team's asses by himself, THE GUY WHO HAS THE COOLEST M*^&%$# ~/g SWORD EVER!"
"Very True Jaune, I do have the best sword ever, but I have never had a girlfriend. Most people who want to date me are insane fans or egotistical cowards who want me to be their 'knight in shining armor' or their 'perfect hero'. (A/n, ha, get it. Because he's galath and Galath was a monster...heh...heh...anybody?...Just me?...:-[).
"Well then. I found out my dare for you. Ask Yang out." Silence filled the air. "C'mon, we all know you like her, so just do it. I did it with Pyrrha (Who blushed in happiness.) so you should give it a try."
"It is quite obvious the two of you have an attraction to each other." (Ren)
"DO IT!" (Nora)
"C'mon, you got this!" (Sun)
"You should do it."(Pyrrha)
"If you do it and succeed i'll ask Wiess out."(Neptune)
"Fine." Everyone cheered at Ralens reply. "But if she say's no, then all of you will experience a whole new meaning to the word known as pain and misery. Just getting that out now." Everyone fell silent and systematically agreed to go to sleep.
Ralen was fighting a beowolf as more and more Grimm were pouring into the city. He had arrived with JNPR after getting the message from Ruby, well, Jaune got the message. Ralen was with Ozpin. Apparently, what was important to Ozpin, was actually Training for Ralen. Wonderful. When Ralen complained, all he got was a slight smirk. When Ozpin told Ralen the two would be sparring, Ralen was jumping in place in excitment, and then 4 hours later after many, many spars, On the ground in Pain. Great. The closest he got to hurting Ozpin was managing to attack, which missed. So you can understand why he wasn't doing the best he could be doing right now. As he slew the wolflike grimm, he heard a very, very, loud roar. Turning, he saw a 2 headed king tijuta knock back several students. Charging the monster, he dodged a bite from one head and block the bite of another. However, he did not avoid the venom as it burned through his armor, draining his already low Aura to dangerous levels and crippling his power armor.
"Shit." he muttered before getting knocked back 20 feet by the head. The monster began closing in, ready to kill. Ralen struggled to get up, managing to stand but not able to move. He saw the beast charge at him. Trying to fight back, the wrist guns failed to comply and he tried to run only to trip on the monsters tail which enveloped him. As he struggled to break free, the monster rose its head preparing to strike. "No, I can't die. Not now, Not Now!" Ralens thoughts went through his head until they were replaced by one far more...sinister. "Then don't." Time slowed as the monster began to strike. "Unleash your power. Unleash Our Power!" DO IT NOW!" Ralen thrust-ed his hands forward and silence filled the air. When Ralen opened his eyes, he was surrounded by a blue energy dome which was holding back the monster. Grabbing his sword, he swung upward decapitating it and ending the threat.
"Whoa. Okay then." Continuing the fight, he and everyone else fought the Grimm until the threat was no more.
The sun was setting and Ralen was waiting by the door of team RWBY's dorm. He made a dare, and he intended to do it. As Yang and her team arrived he walked up to them and began.
"Can I talk to you for a moment Yang?"
"Sure." As the two walked around the corner, Ralen breathed in and out in anxiousness. "So why did you-"
"IwaswonderingifyouwantedtogooutsometimeandmaybewatchthatnewRedvsBluemoviewithmesometimeinthepossiblenearfuture?" Yang blinked at Ralens speed and asked "Slowler please."
"Sigh I was wondering if you wanted to go out sometime with me? Maybe watch that new Red vs Blue movie?" Yang smiled at his question. "Sure."
"Really?"
"Yeah, sure. Pick me up tomorrow at 5 k? See ya then." Then she surprised them both by kissing him on the cheek. Winking at him as she walked to her room, Ralen stood there like the idiot he was until he did a slient cheer and dance. Life was good.
Hopefully