RWBY: Son of Salen
Marek's POV, the next day
I sat in Goodwitch's class, watching Pyrrha fight team CRDL.
Pyrrha was easily winning. She was moving around so quickly they weren't able to land a single hit.
She knocked out Russel and Dove as Sky was knocked out by Cardin as he readied a swing.
He ran at Pyrrha and she hit him into the air before wrapping her spear around his neck and slamming him into the ground.
"And that's the match." Goodwitch said. "I know that's a tough act to follow but we have time for one more match." she scanned the crowd. "Miss Belladonna." she said grabbing the girl's attention. "You've been rather docile for the past few classes. Why don't you-"
"I'll do it." some guy with grey hair raised his hand.
"Mercury, is it?" Goodwitch said. "Let's find you an opponent."
"Actually, I want to fight...him." he pointed to me.
"Mr. Marek will you accept?"
I stood up and stretched. "Why not?"
"Very well." Goodwitch said.
We got our weapons and stepped onto the arena, taking our stances.
We waited a few seconds before he rushed me. I blocked a kick and tripped him. He fell on his back as I brought my sword down. He rolled to the side and kicked the back of my knee, making me stumble.
He got up and tried kicking me again. I put my arm up and blocked his kick, standing up and throwing a punch, connecting with his cheek.
I grabbed my sword as Mercury jumped back.
He rushed towards me and started to attack quickly.
I ducked under a kick and used the flat side of my blade to block another. I pushed him back and switched to my assault rifle. I shot in controlled bursts as he jumped over and ducked underneath the bullets. He made his way towards me and kicked me back.
I smirked as I fired a few rounds and rushed him. As I reached him I switched to my sword and swung, hitting him in the side and knocking him back.
He rolled to his feet as I rushed him.
"I forfeit." he said to Goodwitch.
I was in mid swing as he said this. I stopped my swing, inches from his neck.
I placed my sword on my back.
"You're just going to give up?" I asked him. Our aura levels were almost the same.
He shrugged. "What's the point? You're clearly much faster."
I scratched the back of my head. "You didn't seem to have a hard time keeping up." I said as he walked away.
"Very well. The victor of the match is Marek." Goodwitch turned to Mercury. "I advise you think a bit harder on your opponent next time."
"I'll do that." Mercury said as he walked away.
A few minutes later
I was heading back to my dorm but stopped when I saw team RWBY and Sun. I ran towards the group as Blake walked away.
"Hey, Ruby!" I called out, getting the trio's attention. "Have you seen Velvet? Her team's mission was supposed to end today, right?"
"We haven't see her." Ruby replied. "Or her team. Why?"
"I wanted to ask her to the dance." I replied. "If you see her could you give me a call?"
"Sure thing." Weiss said.
I smiled as I walked away.
A few hours later
I spent most of the day studying. I was currently adding a few additions to my weapon when the sound of a guitar being strummed interrupted me.
I walked to the door and popped my head out to see Jaune holding a guitar.
"Weiiiss." he sang. She shut the door and he started knocking. "Please open the door...I promise not to sing."
Weiss opened the door. "I liieed." Jaune sang as he strummed the guitar. "Weiss Schnee, will you accompany me, to the dance on...sundaaay?"
"Are you finished?" I heard Weiss ask.
"Yes."
"...No." Weiss shut the door.
"Aww." Jaune slumped in defeat.
"This is sad, Jaune." I said as I walked over to him. "She clearly isn't interested."
"Yeah." he said softly.
"Besides, there's always Pyrrha." I said, trying to cheer him up.
"As if she's interested." Jaune sighed.
"You are seriously blind...and dense."
"Gee, thanks." Jaune rolled his eyes.
"She's head over heels for you, Jaune." I told him, extending my hand to him. He took it and I pulled him to his feet. "Ask her to the dance."
He sighed. "If she turned me down-"
"She won't." I cut him off. I turned around and started to walk away. "If you don't believe me, about her being interested, ask Ren or Nora, I'm pretty sure they've seen it, too."
"Sure." he opened the door to his room and walked in.
I walked back to my room and continued to add a few more personal touches to the blade.
A few minutes later
I finished adding a skull to the handle and placed my weapon against the dresser as I fell into my bed, quickly going to sleep.
Cinder's POV
"Are you sure it was him?" I asked.
"I'm sure." Mercury told me. "You can ask Emerald if you want, she was there."
"It was him." Emerald confirmed. "Red veins, blue eye, pale skin."
"Hmm." I stood up and walked to the window.
"What should we do?" Mercury asked.
"We will do nothing." I told them, pulling out my scroll. "She will take care of him."
"Yes?" the girl growled as she answered her scroll.
"We found him." I told her. "He's here, at Beacon."
"Beacon?" she mumbled. "This will be more difficult than I thought. Do not engage him. Continue with your mission and contact me if he proves to be too much of an obstacle."
"Of course." I said as I hung up.
"Well?" Mercury asked.
"Do not interfere." I told them. "She will handle it."
Marek's POV, the next day
I was straightening my tie as I stared at myself in the mirror. I wore a black tux with brown accents and a red tie.
Team CFVY hadn't returned yet so I was going alone. I left my room and headed towards the ballroom.
"Looking good." Yang said as I walked in.
"Thanks." I rubbed the back of my head.
"You can head on in." she smiled at me.
I walked passed her and sat down at the other side of the room.
It didn't take long for everyone else to come in. I sat with the other students who hadn't found a partner.
Pyrrha walked in with Jaune and I smirked as I stood up and walked over to them.
"So, you two came here together?" I asked.
"Mmhmm." Pyrrha nodded.
"Yeah, thanks Marek." Jaune smiled at me.
"Anytime." I smirked as I headed back to my seat.
"Thanks?" I heard Pyrrha ask Jaune. "For what?"
"He gave me some advice." I heard him reply.
I sat down and waited for the dance to end.
Yang's POV
After I finished my dance with Blake, I was about to walk up to the balcony but stopped when I saw a familiar face sitting alone. I walked over and stood in front of him.
"Hey, Yang." he greeted. "How's your night?"
"Good, thanks." I smiled. "What about you?"
He shrugged. "Could be better." he gestured to the seat next to him and I sat down.
"Velvet hasn't returned yet?" I asked.
"Nope." he shook his head. "I guess she's still on her mission."
"Well...would you like to dance?" I asked him. "It's better than sitting here."
"Sure." Marek stood up and held his hand out to me. I took it and he led us to the dance floor.
Marek's POV
Yang wrapped her arms around my neck as I placed mine on her waist. We started to sway left and right to the song.
"You know how to dance?" she asked. "You honestly don't look the type."
I shrugged. "I may have watched a few videos before the dance."
She smirked as we swayed to the song.
A few minutes later
The song ended and things started to die down. We walked over and sat down in the chairs by the far wall.
"Velvet has no idea what she's missing." Yang said. "I had fun."
"Me too." I gave a soft smile. "Hope she gets back soon."
"Welp," she stood up and stretched. "It's getting late. I'm gonna check in."
"Alright." I waved to Yang as she walked away, waving back.
I yawned as I stood up and left a few minutes later.
I went to my room and fell into the bed, falling asleep almost instantly.
End of chapter 10