Greetings my friends, I am dreadfully sorry for the delay. There were some… home life issues that came up, a lot of mumbo-jumbo that I really could've done without. It pretty much rendered writing impossible for me. However, all that aside, I'm glad that everything is back to normal. On another note: this will be the last chapter of Shining knight for 2013 but don't worry, it will be back early 2014 so stay tuned. As always, I hope you enjoy and have a lovely holiday. Expect chapter 2 of The Bonds We Share and a Christmas one-shot to be coming out in the next few days. Read, Review and above all else Enjoy! – Quill, out :D
Edit: Fixed a few spelling errors :)
The air carried a calming chill in the breeze, making it easy for a slightly paranoid Jaune to breathe. The airship stayed dormant behind him as he awaited the arrival of the girl that he would accompany him for the evening. Sure enough she came, the light clicks of her high-heels meeting stone path indicating her presence. The knight sighed with relief for he was going to make it off campus without the others interfering, fearing Pyrrha most of all. Deciding not to tell his partner of his plans for the night meant that he could go without the chaos from last time, however there was the chance she would find out… hell's fury would not be kind if that were to happen. The worry left as he spun on his feet to face the snow-white girl, his jaw hitting the ground upon seeing her. In front of him stood Weiss Schnee, wearing a long ice-blue dress and heels to match. In her hand, she held a designer handbag, one that had been specially made just for her and baring the Schnee family emblem. Jaune himself was well dressed for the occasion too; a white button up shirt with black slacks, tie and belt. The two greeted each other and exchanged compliments before entering the airship. The ride over was uneventful, much to the blonde boy's relief; for once his motion sickness decided to play nice and he only felt slightly queasy. Once the aircraft docked the pair silently but happily made their way to the high-end restaurant know as lieu de beauté.
"…and for dessert we'll have the chocolate cake with whipped cream, thank you," Jaune said, finishing the table's order. Entrée would be ready soon, so the two decided to strike up a conversation while they waited. "So, ever been here before?"
"I believe I have once, but that was quite some time ago. I must have been, I don't know, six?" the white-haired girl stated happily. It had been a while since she had been out to a three course dinner, and this was the first time she had done so with a boy of similar age. "What about you?"
"Actually, this is the first fancy restaurant I've been to," the boy replied sheepishly. This surprised Weiss, after having heard of her companion's bloodline. They continued talking, the convocation darting between home life to schooling, weaponry and fighting styles, hobbies and interests, and plenty more. In between different subjects that they discussed, the two received and ate their meals until finally they left. Though he reserved a table at a restaurant like the first time, there were no shows worth seeing this time around, so instead the two simply walked around town. As the two walked and talked, they soon found themselves at a lookout atop a cliff side which overlooked the sea. The sun set brought about magnificent shades of orange and pink in the sky and caused the blue waters to sparkle brightly. To say it was a breathtaking view was an understatement and the duo looked out at the marvel of nature, side by side in peacefully sweet silence.
"It's beautiful, isn't it?" the entranced girl stated.
"Yeah, it is…" replied the equally entranced boy as he turned to face the heiress. The light reflected off her pale skin, making it seemingly shine a white glow. The boy smiled as he remembered the gift that he bought. "I got you something," he said as he fished out a small box from his pocket, "it reminded me of you." Weiss took the gift hesitantly and opened the box up, inside was a small crystal snowflake attached to a necklace. The girls face turned surprisingly grim at the site.
"It reminded you or me?" The boy nodded wearily. "Really, why, because I'm cold like ice, because I'm fragile and weak? Is that why?" she asked, her voice rising in volume as the sentence progressed. There was an obvious shocked look on Jaune's face as he began to explain.
"No, no not at all," he started.
"Then why?!"
"Well, snowflakes are beautiful, marvels of the natural world. No two are ever the same, all are unique and each individual snowflake holds a beauty that no other can match. That's why it reminded me of you," he said in a calm and caring voice. The cold glare and anger left the girls face, and was quickly replaced with an embarrassed, sorry and happy look.
"O-oh," she stuttered, "I didn't mean… I'm sorry. Thank you, it's very sweet of you to give me this." Icy-blue eyes scanned the snowflake once more, looking at it with a new view of beauty. "I didn't mean to snap like that… it's just, I've had a rough experience and-"
"It's ok, I understand. Why don't you tell me about it?" With that, the two stood and stared at the sunset while the Schnee family heiress told the story of her childhood, the loneliness she felt, the anger she dealt with, the names she received and every little detail that brought pain, hurt or suffering to her. That night, Jaune saw something he never imagined as possible… he saw Weiss cry. From a distance, all one would see was the silhouette of two teenagers caught in each other's embrace while watching the sunset; they wouldn't know how he was holding her for comfort while she poured out her heart and tears.
Meanwhile, back at Beacon
"I can't believe he would just go off like that without telling us!" shouted a fiery red-headed Spartan girl.
"Jaune's a big boy, he can handle himself," Ren reasoned.
"As a team leader he should inform his comrades of when he will be absent!"
"Are you sure this isn't just you being jealous that he took Weiss out on a date?" Pyrrha turned her head to the usually stoic boy after hearing his comment, shooting a look the promised pain his way. "I was just saying." The spear wielder looked out the door window, her eyes scanning over the horizon.
"Ok little miss princess," she said quietly to herself, "two can play this game. If you want Jaune, you'll have to best me. I promise you that I will be the one to win his heart." Unknown to her, she was not the only one to be making such a vow. In the dorm of team RWBY, a sisterly duo had both committed to a similar cause and one Faunus girl was almost ready to do the same.
Resting her head on the knights shoulder was surprisingly more comforting then Weiss thought it would be. The pair looked out at the last lights of the sunset, nothing could ruin this moment.
"Salutations Weiss, I didn't realise you had a boyfriend!" The sudden voice shocked the duo into separating.
"What he's not my boyfriend… wait, Penny, what are you doing here?"
