Grimm Encounters

RWBY

Roman and Ruby pairing

Chapter Eleven

Vytal Festival Begins

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The day dawned calm and clear with no clouds in sight. Trucks from the City of Vale loaded herds of Grimm for the Festival. Bright and early the Teams that signed up to compete in the Tournament boarded the airship. Ozpin and some teachers went with the students leaving Glynda in charge of the school. As the airship took off many looked forward to the fighting while some just wished the ride was over.

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Ruby ran down the aisles of the street vendors taking up shop at the Festival. She smiled as she took in the array of colors and the cornucopia of scents wafting off the foods on display. She was on her way to the games section with her team trying to keep up.

Soon the sound of gun fire was heard as Ruby took a sharp right and entered the section she wanted.

Yang sighed as she came up behind her sister and started looking at the prizes on display. She looked along the stalls for anyone boasting a Beowulf stuffed animal. In one stall she sighted her target and looked at the game.

The game was a test of aim which she was pretty good with. Except some times the game would be rigged so everyone lost.

Medium-sided cans were stacked in a pyramid and the object of the game was to throw a ball and knock over all the cans. In some cases it was harder than it should have been. Some of the cans were glued together or at least fitted to stick together instead of fall apart. Yang looked closely at the cans as the people play threw the balls in hopes of winning. She sighed as she saw a ball hit the stack of cans dead center and only knock off the top three. The ball should have knocked all the cans over.

"Just great, the game is rigged. Well it won't be for long." Yang announced as she knocked her fist together before she walked up to the stall. Yang slammed her money down on the counter effectively scaring the owner. She asked. "Just one balls all it's gonna take. I won't need any more than that." She stated with a smile.

The owner of the stall smirked as he rubbed his hands together greedily. He just loved the cocky types. They wasted the most money because they kept on trying to win even if they only loosed. He placed the single ball in front of Yang and stood back to watch the brat lose.

Yang picked up the ball and threw it up in the air a couple of times so she could get use to the weight and grip. She smirked as she pulled back her arm before she launched the ball full force at the cans. The ball hit dead on and dented the center cans. The force of the blow was so strong that the glue could not hold and the cans just scattered around the floor. Pieces of wood were stuck to the bottom of the lower cans. It was soon very obvious that the game had been rigged.

The stall owner was in shock as he gaped at the fallen cans. He then turned to the busty blonde girl and saw her smirking while pointing at the Beowulf over his head. The Beowulf was in a crouching position and stood at least three feet tall. It was one of the most expensive prizes he had in stock. He sighed as he handed off the prize before he began to sweat. People were beginning to crowd his stall. He remembered every one of them losing at his stall. He knew he was going to be broke by the time he cleaned up the mess he made.

Yang handed off the Beowulf doll to Ruby and smiled as her sister hugged it close. Weiss smiled at the look of contentment that Ruby was giving even if she didn't see a reason to even want the doll in the first place. Blake was watching the impending fight between the stall owner and his victims.

"We should all get out of here before we get stuck having to deal with that." Blake pointed out as she nodded to the commotion.

The girls walked away but were stopped when some one placed a hand on Yang's shoulder. Yang turned around and was met with another Beowulf doll held in front of her face. She blinked as she took the doll and looked at the one who had given it to her.

A nicely cut man was standing in front of her soaking wet dressed in only a pair of swimming trunks.

"You won this." He said motioning to the doll in her arms.

"I didn't play any game beside the one with the corrupt owner." She said as she held out the doll for him to take back. He smiled and pulled his black hair out of his eyes.

"Yes you did." He motioned them to follow him around the back of the stall and pointed at the stall on the other side of the trail. It was a dunk tank. It finally clicked why he was dressed the way he was and was soaking wet. "Imagine my surprise when a ball came out of nowhere to hit the bull-eyes. I was knocked off my perch and wet before I knew it. When I stuck my head over the edge of the pool I saw this hole." He said as he fingered the hole in question. "My guess is that you threw the ball hard enough to go through the back of the stall and across the trail to hit the target. So yes you did win the doll. And don't worry about paying, you already helped out enough. That jerk was getting on my last nerve. So many people playing and no one walking away with the big prizes, I just knew it was rigged." With that being said he waved before walking back to the tank and climbing back up.

Yang shook her head before she hand Ruby the doll. Ruby was all smiles as she held her two new Beowulf dolls.

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Noon had just begun as Roman walked across the bleachers in the stadium with Adam Taurus. The seats were like those from a theatre, they had a hinge on the seat to be pulled down.

Roman wasn't very happy about having to go to the blasted Tournament in the first place. Add on the fact he had to go with the stupid bull behind him and he was pissed. He sighed as he fixed his hat before he looked down the aisle he was in. He was in one of the top bleachers as almost everyone wanted to be as close as they could get.

Sitting in the stands was Junior with his body guards sitting to his right. Roman sighed again as he walked down and sat on Junior's other side. He glared at Adam when he sat down a seat away from him. The blasted Faunus didn't want to seat by the humans, well fine then.

Roman turned his head back to the front and watched the teams of the school line up on the stage.

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Ruby and her team stood on the stage and looked at their competition. About nine other teams faced them. Three teams from one kingdom, two from another and the last kingdom sent one. Team RWBY, Team JNPR, Team CRDL and Velvet's team were the ones chosen from Beacon to fight.

Before they had time to judge there competition the MC called all the team leaders to stand in front of him.

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The MC looked at the line of nineteen leaders standing shoulder to shoulder with a raised eyebrow. Last time he checked there had been twenty teams on the list. Maybe a team was late or not coming but he had to get the show on the road. He opened his mouth to begin his speech when he saw the oddest thing.

Climbing up the back of the tallest Beacon leader was a little girl who looked about fifteen years old. She scaled him like a mountain before she jumped off his shoulder and stood in the exact front of the line. She crossed her arms over her chest and smiled.

The MC turned around to look at the head master of Beacon and pointed at the small tyke. Ozpin walked forward and the MC put the mic in front of him.

"That's the leader of our fourth team of first years." He said shortly to the sound of shouts or murmurs surprise. He turned around and took his seat.

"Ok, little red is a Leader. Didn't see that one coming." The MC stated as he scratched the back of his head. "Well let's get back to business."

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Roman was bored out of his mind waiting for the fighting to begin. The MC was taking his time with the rules of the Tournament. Roman had stopped listening after the MC started sprouting about good sportsmanship. The only funny thing that happened so far was when Ruby had climbed the tall kid. The reactions given by those watching were also funny but to a lesser degree.

Roman watched as the teams were sent to their designated station. He turned his head to look at the Bull and saw him staring at the black-haired girl with the bow. He snorted as he saw the clenched fists.

"What's wrong bulls-eye, long lost girl friend?" Roman said with a small laugh. "Kinda cute." He stated with a smirk. Adam turned and went to draw his sword. Roman discreetly raised his cane.

"Stay away from her Human." Adam stated with a scowl. Roman laughed but was cut off by the rude twin.

"Don't worry Taurus; he has eyes for someone in red." Melanie stated while facing the stage. Adam looked down the aisle and saw the quiet twin. Militia was dressed in red but he was set straight when Junior pointed at the stage. Adam turned his head and looked where Junior was pointing.

Adam raised an eyebrow at the little girl in the red hood. He saw she was on the same team as Blake. He was even more surprised when little red could get her to smile. She spends more time glaring at the Blondie but stood by the Heiress.

The MC was heard shouting out teams and partners. When he got to the team with Blake he had a problem.

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"Ok so the last and final team is RWBY. With the partners being Ruby Rose and Weiss Schnee, Blake and Yang." The MC stopped for a moment s he read a side note. He scratched his head and said. "There was a last-minute change in team dynamics. Ruby Rose is now partnered with Yang Xiao Long, and Weiss Schnee is partnered with Blake Belladonna. The reason for that change is Political reasons. Doesn't say much else. Ok, the Headmaster of Beacon has an announcement to make." He announced as he waved Ozpin to the stage.

"I would like to announce the placement of a new teacher among the faculty at Beacon. He use to be a teacher at Vale's own Signal Academy. I give you Beacon's new teacher . . . . Qrow Rose." Ozpin stated as he motioned to someone out of sight.

The one who walked towards the stage was tall and well built. He was dressed in black leather trimmed in deep blue. It was made like the one he had sent to Ruby. Over the leather he wore a black cloak pinned to his shoulders by two silver cross pins. He had a pole like weapon on his back with a weird shaped attached to the top. He had black hair that went down to his shoulders with deep blue-tinted tips. He had a well-trimmed goatee. He was handsome in a slightly stern cold way. His eyes were light purple and glinted in the light.

As he walked on to the stage his eyes flickered to the left and he suddenly stopped. He braced a foot behind as if expecting an attack. He jumped backwards and was suddenly being hugged by Ruby. Yang jumped on the stage and ran around to hug him from behind. Laughter was heard as both Ruby and Yang started jumping while hugging their uncle. Yang reached her arms around both Qrow and Ruby and lifted them clear off the ground. She spun around with them before putting them back down. Ruby returned the favor to many raised eyebrows and jaw-drops.

Qrow smiled at his nieces' enthusiasm as the cold expression melted away. He grinned over his shoulder as he reached a hand around to yank lightly on Yang's cowlick. "How are you doing Little Mop?" He asked getting a smile in response. Yang let go of her uncle and walked to stand beside him.

Ruby hugged her uncle once more and rubbed her head into his chest before she let him go and stood before him. Qrow reached out a hand and mussed up her hair while smiling. Yang started jumping up and down in place before she shouted.

"We got our Uncle."

"Please be more serious. Signal has lost a teacher." Qrow stated lightly. Yang stopped jumping and went to stand beside Ruby. They began to look like they were praying. It didn't last long as they both started jumping while chanting 'We got our Uncle'. Qrow sighed before he walked between his nieces. He reached back and grabbed Yang by the collar of her coat and Ruby by her hood. He then dragged them off the stage as they punched the sky while laughing.

Qrow placed his nieces on the bench and reached over to fix Blake's bow. She blushed and covered the bow with her hands. He smiled and then nodded to Weiss.

"I'm going to find a place out-of-the-way and in clear view to sit." Qrow announced as he turned around and looked at the bleachers. He looked to the top of one and saw an odd group of people. Half of them had something to do with White Fang and the rest worked at a Bar. He placed a hand on his hip and tilted his head to the side as he gazed at the group. He looked to the side and saw Ruby mimicking him. She saw were he was looking went to point out who was there. He placed a hand on her arm and whispered in her ear.

"This is a Festival and they came in Peace. When and if they start trouble is the time to deal with them. Not a moment sooner, Ok." Qrow asked to which Ruby nodded her head. She turned around to walk while looking over her shoulder one last time.

Qrow walked up to the large divider meant to separate the crowd and the fighters. It was taller than he was with the front row being guarded from the waist down. He took out his weapon and placed the bottom end on the ground. A muffled gun shot went off as Qrow used the force to jump to the top of the barrier. He then shot once more to jump over the people to land on the back of an empty seat. He started running up the seats until he was before the one in front of Junior. He jumped off and sat down. He placed his weapon on his lap and ignored the group behind him.

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Roman smirked as he watched the commotion Ruby and Yang was making about their Uncle. He could clearly see that he was well loved and that he cared for them both. He laughed as they were dragged off the stage. He watched the uncle's exchange with the team and saw Adam tense. He then saw Qrow looking at his group and Ruby standing beside him. He took in Ruby almost pointing them out only to be stopped by her uncle. He said something before Ruby walked away, looking over her shoulder.

"I get the feeling that we were just saved a lot of trouble right now." Junior said as he sat back in his seat. Roman hummed in agreement as he watched Qrow walk over to the barrier. Qrow was lost to sight before a gun shot went off. He then saw Qrow standing on the barrier before he shot again. He looked like some ominous black bat with his cloak billowing out behind him as he jumped. He took a deep breath as Qrow stopped running up the seats to stop in front of him. He sighed as Qrow jumped down and turned around to sit. Roman got the impression he was being ignored.

As Qrow sat down Ruby appeared and placed two large stuffed animal Beowulf dolls, one on either side of her uncle. She then disappeared only to appear by her group in a flash. Qrow looked to either side of him and then stood up. He took out two small packages and threw them across the stands and stage to his nieces.

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With the formalities out-of-the-way the Tournament was to being. The teams were ready to fight for their schools. The crowd was ready to watch the battles ahead. A whistle blew to beginning the first part of the Tournament. Expectation and hopes ran high as the sun reached its peak.

Let the Tournament Begin

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The end of Chapter Eleven

Next Chapter will be of the Tournament. If anyone wants to add in oc teams of their making for the five other teams for first years. Let me know by review or pm. Other wise I will just cut out or

Reviewer

Guest - Thank you for the review. I'm glad you like the story so far. I will make sure to update when ever I can. Thanks again.

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I will read over the chapter and fix my mistakes later. I was running out of time to do so now.

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