Ozpin
"We gather here today to commemorate the loss of two promising young trainees, Jaune Arc, and Pyrrha Nikos, and the fifty civilians who also died in the explosion. The civilians will have their own memorial service on Thursday, but today, we honour our fallen students. Jaune was a friend to all. His loved ones describe him as a selfless individual who always tried to better himself, both as a person, and as a Huntsman-in-training." Ozpin paused. Team RWBY, Nora and Ren were crying noiselessly. He was a little surprised to see Weiss Schnee crying. He had been under the impression that Weiss and Jaune had not been close.
"Pyrrha Nikos, a gifted fighter, came to Beacon under the light of celebrity. She could have had her pick of teammates, but she gladly allied with seemingly the most common of individuals. She had a heart of gold, and was always willing to lend a hand." Nora and Ren both let out loud sobs. Ruby cried into Weiss's shoulder.
"They will be missed. Spare a thought for their friends in the coming months, and especially their teammates. Their names will be inscribed upon the wall of fallen warriors in the Hall of Legends on campus. If you are religious, I would ask that you take this time to pray. And then we shall have a moment of silence."
"For it is in passing that we achieve immortality, through this we become a paragon of virtue and glory to rise above all."
Ozpin waited for a few minutes before beginning again.
"I wish we had someone to blame for this." He said. "Someone that we can hunt down, and make them feel the pain we all feel. But bad things do not always occur at the hands of bad people. This tragic accident cost us two of our friends, but we can't do anything about it. And that may be the worst of it. Classes will be postponed for a week to accommodate for the grieving process." Ozpin walked off the podium, limping heavily on his cane. Glynda accompanied him.
"That was a good speech, Headmaster." She said.
"I thought so. How are they healing?"
"Quite well. He's got a strong will."
"Good. Meet me in the infirmary later. I've a meeting to get to."
...
"The city will be bombed next." Raven perched on a rafter.
"While it's in mourning? Cruel, even for Silver."
"Yeah well, he's losing it a bit. Is my daughter alright?"
"She was friends with the two students who died. She's grieving." Ozpin watched the clockwork of his office move under the floor.
"Is she physically alright?" Raven clarified.
"Yes, Raven."
"Good. So what do you want me to do? Sabotage the bomb? Call in a report?"
"None of that."
"A lot of people will die, Ozpin."
"I know. And Ironwood will take the blame for letting it happen under his watch. After all, he is Head of Security for the moment."
"By Oum, that's cold." Raven cursed. Ozpin raised an eyebrow.
"Going soft, Raven?"
"No. I was wondering how you're so hard."
"We'll need to be. What's Silver's next step?"
"Neopolitan has installed a bug on Ironwood's scroll. Cinder has full access to it."
Ozpin grinned.
"I knew you'd like that. As far as I know, she's only using it to modify the matches. She had planned for her lackeys to fight Coco and Yatsuhashi, and for Jaune and Pyrrha to fight Weiss and Yang. With the deaths of Jaune and Pyrrha, Weiss and Yang will have to fight Sun and Scarlet. It'll be an even easier victory for them, leaving them fresh and ready to take on Emerald and Mercury."
"How do the secondary rounds look? Who are Cinder and Neopolitan fighting?"
"More than likely, Ruby and Blake." Ozpin noticed that Raven choked back a growl. He frowned. She'd have to accept that Taiyang and Summer were together, or he'd have to cut her loose. Ruby was an exceptional fighter. "I'd suggest changing it last minute. Swap out Ruby and Blake for Nora and Ren. Those two need something to take their anger out. Who better than one of the many threats against us?"
"Good idea. I'll keep it in mind."
"Silver plans to use Ironwood's scroll to control the Knights, who will attack the city. The Huntsmen and Huntresses and all the students will be forced to intercede, leaving Beacon for the taking. This beautiful campus will be rubble by this time next week."
"Not if I can help it."
"Really, Ozpin? You're gonna choose this school of all things to save from Silver?"
"Beacon is symbolic. This will be our command centre when the war begins."
"If you say so."
"Is there anything else you'd like to say, Raven?"
"Silver trusts me completely now. He wants me to marry Amethyst." Raven paced back and forth.
"Remind me to send you a gift for the wedding." Ozpin said dryly.
"Oh, shove it up your ass. Should I bite my lip and go through with it?"
"Yes. Get even closer to him. When all this is done, you'll be the one to kill him. He won't expect it from his beloved daughter-in-law."
"You're a strange man, Ozpin."
"Go back to the hideout, Raven. Come back just before he takes control of the Knights, but only to let me know. Then immediately go back to his side."
"Yes, sir."
Weiss
"I miss him." Ruby said.
"So do I, Rubes." Weiss held her friend's hand. Their fingers intertwined.
"Weiss?"
"Hmm?"
"Don't you dare leave me. I wouldn't be able to handle that." Ruby snuggled up to Weiss.
"I won't." Weiss kissed the top of Ruby's head.
"Hey, that's Yang's spot. Find somewhere else to kiss."
"Oh?"
"Not like that."
Weiss laughed.
"I don't think I've heard you laugh very much, except for this month. I like it." Ruby stroked the back of Weiss's hand with her thumb.
"Ruby...You know how I had something to tell you the night we hung out with SSSN?"
"Yeah. Oops, I forgot about that. What was it?"
"I'm gay."
"Oh."
They sat in silence, but at least Ruby didn't move away from Weiss.
"How long have you known?" Ruby asked.
"All my life. Wasn't entirely sure until I met the daughter of one of my dad's friends. We were fifteen, and after rejecting every guy that my dad tried to marry me off to, I met her and… she kissed me." Weiss giggled. "We were dating in secret for a few weeks until she got too scared. I haven't seen her since."
"That sounds awful. Thanks for trusting me with that."
"Thanks for being cool. I came out to Jaune the day he and Pyrrha got together. He wanted to apologise for his actions, and I kinda told him that he never had a chance. I wish I was nicer to him."
"He really liked you, you know. As a friend. I mean, yeah, he had his hopeless little crush on you, but he really cared for you."
"Yeah, I know. Oum, of all people it could have been. I'd gladly trade CRDL for Jaune and Pyrrha." Weiss kissed Ruby's hand.
"We can't be like that. All we can do is hold tight to the people we love."
"Good point." Weiss hugged Ruby tight.
"Subtle, Princess." Ruby hugged back. "I love you too."
"You aren't gonna kiss me, are you?"
"In your dreams. I'm never leaving you either, by the way. I'm your partner for as long as you want me."
"We'll see where we are at graduation. May murder you by then."
The girls laughed.
"I love you."
Blake
"Shit, my buttons!" Yang had ripped open Blake's jacket.
"I'll sew 'em back on." Blake felt her Yang's hands disappear beneath her waistband. Yang kissed Blake and their tongues wrestled within Blake's mouth.
"Aren't you frisky?" Blake asked.
"Oh, shut up." Yang took off her shirt. She wasn't wearing a bra underneath.
"And I thought they were big when restrained." Blake commented.
"Pff, you think I ever restrain these? Hell no. My Semblance would be in overdrive from that kind of pain." Yang loosened her belt, and shimmied out of her shorts. Even her panties had her symbol on them. Yang noticed Blake staring.
"Yeah, I had to get these custom-made. The tailor was a little weirded out."
"They're kinda cute. Mind leaving 'em on for just a bit?"
"Oh, don't tell me you're a pillow princess."
"Just not ready to see my girlfriend naked."
"Ah. Fair enough." Yang tugged at the hem of Blake's shirt. The Faunus woman held her her arms up and let Yang take off her shirt.
"Yang?"
"Yeah?"
"I love you."
"I love you too." The women kissed. Yang ran her hand across Blake's chest. "I wish my boobs stopped growing at this size."
Blake felt her cheeks redden.
"I thought they were big until I met you."
"They're really not, sweetie." Yang's kisses trailed down Blake's neck toward her chest. Blake moaned. "Shhh!" Yang giggled. This section of the library was barely visited but noise would alert nearby persons. Yang unhooked Blake's bra and let it fall.
"Awwww, your nipples are the cutest." Yang winked. Blake batted at Yang's head.
"You shush."
Yang kissed Blake's breasts gently. Blake arched her back against the bookcase.
"Please, Yang. More."
"My pleasure, kitty cat."
...
"That was great."
"Just great? I must be losing my touch."
"Yaaaang!"
"I love you, Blakey."
"I love you too."
...
When they went back to their room, they could hear sobs from Nora and Ren's room. Yang placed a hand on their door and bowed her head.
"They need their time, Yang."
"I know."
Blake opened the door to their room. She noticed Ruby and Weiss spooning. She jumped onto her own bed. Wait…
"Um, Yang?"
"Yeah? Oh. Never thought Ruby would be the big spoon."
"You're not gonna freak out, right?"
"Nah. I can't blame them for needing comfort. Besides, it's kinda cute."
"If you wake up Ruby, I'll end you both." Weiss whispered.
"Yes ma'am." Yang saluted. "I approve." She whispered to Blake.
AN
Sorry for the lack of update yesterday. I was trying to both write this story, and do schoolwork. Today I went to a courthouse as part of my Law class and it was mentally exhausting, so I'm burnt out. There won't be a Starseed update tomorrow (Dec. 2), as I'm starting a Freezerburn/Ladybug college AU. Should be fun. Anyways, hope you didn't freak out too hard over Chapter 12. *laughs evilly*
Thanks for the attention, guys. We're at almost two thousands views. It's insane. I love it. I'm suddenly Ernest Hemingway. Anyways, check for the AU tomorrow. It'll pop up around the normal Starseed upload time. (21:00 EST.)
-Abigail