A/N: I realized I said Slade's height was 6'2" in the intro. His height is actually 6'10" I went and looked at a height chart and Yatsu, who is supposed to be only two inches taller than Slade, is 7 freaking feet tall so yeah Slade is only two inches shorter than Yatsu. On to the story.
RWBY belongs to Roosterteeth and the late Monty Oum.
Chapter 13:
"That's all I can ask," Weiss said and turned forward from there they all walked in silence to breakfast content with the progress they had made.
The rest of the day passed without incident. Just the normal classes with the first combat classes were that after noon but Goodwitch just explained the rules of the sparing the students would be doing and had a quick quiz over them at the end of the class that no one seemed to struggle with. Once the students were dismissed Team RWWBY was met by Team JNPR. As the girls started discussing the events of the day Slade thought he'd take the chance to talk to the guys since he had been dealing with just the females on his team the past few days. "Sup, Jaune, Ren you two ready for us to start actually fighting in combat class?"
"The rules seem simple enough for sparring it should be a good learning experience," Ren states in a near monotone voice.
"Huh, oh yeah, should be fun," Jaune adds not seeming to sure on the subject.
Slade notices this and goes to try and cheer the poor knight up, "What's wrong man not enjoying the company in your dorm because if not, we could switch rooms for the night if you what so you could whoo the Ice Prin- OOOF!" Slade collapses protecting his groin area revealing a displeased Wiess behind him. "Ok, I admit I deserved that one. Sorry, Weiss, I was trying the cheer him up."
"You are making it increasingly difficult to be nice to you, Wolf-Boy. As for you Arc even think about taking him up on that offer and I will use Mrytenaster on you, got it"
Jaune and Ren take a step back holding their hands up, "Yes Mam."
"Traitors! Urgh, her legs are stronger than they look damn." Slade grumbles getting up from the floor. The assassin looked down at the heiress and smirked, "So, you're not the kind of princess that expects a knight in shining armor to come save her from the castle of oppression."
"No, I'm the kind would rather break myself out and charge into the fray with those same knights by my side." Weiss answered not breaking eye contact.
"Well, Jaune, you heard her." Slade said looking up to the blonde as their friends, who had been watching from the sides, all snickered at Slade's antics.
To their credit both Jaune and Weiss had the decency to look a little flustered by this. "I can't believe I feel for that," Weiss sighed pinching the bridge of her nose.
"Hehe, sorry you two. It was to good an opportunity to waste," Slade bowed before the two, "I am deeply sorry for my arrogance I merely meant to cause some joy and light in our boring everyday lives." Weiss grabbed his left ear (human) and pulled, "OW! You know Princess if you keep this up people are going to think we are more than teammates."
"Slade, stop." Weiss said lowly seeming more annoyed than mad or upset, but when Slade looked her in the eye again he saw a pain there he didn't expect.
"K," Slade sighed closing his eyes and nodding as Weiss let go he straightened up, "in all seriousness though, I might have taken that too far, sorry guys. Let's get back to the dorms." Slade began walking towards the dorm buildings. This was how the two teams spent the rest of the first week of school. With the teens going to classes and hanging out at the dorm after the day was done. Slade slipped out on the next two nights as well and didn't get back until early morning either night. The next week passed in much the same way, it was then that Slade's partners noticed his behavior.
Friday night of the second week at Beacon, Ruby stayed awake in her bed until Slade left out the window. Once she was sure he was gone she got out of her bed and shook her other partner awake, "Urgh, Ruby what are you doing?" Weiss grumbles irritably.
"Have you noticed that Slade leaves every night and doesn't get back until after midnight most nights?" Ruby askes obviously worried for the male member of the team.
Weiss squints at Ruby for a second, "Yes I have, but why are you asking?"
Ruby shifts on her feet, "I think we need to talk to him. He has been sleeping in most of our classes and today he looked more tired than usual. So, I want to know what's up and as his partners it is our job to make sure he takes care of himself."
Weiss blinked for a second at her younger teammate, "That's pretty mature for you Ruby, getting used to being the leader I see. Ok, we can talk to him tomorrow morning can I sleep now."
"Yes," Ruby says and climbs back in her bunk setting an alarm to wake up while Slade is at the gym.
When Slade walked into the dorm early on Saturday morning after his morning workout, intent on getting a shower and passing out since he had not gotten back from speaking with his various contacts and patrolling the city until three in the morning. He was not planning to be met with his partners standing there waiting for him with annoyed expressions. Well, Weiss was annoyed, Ruby was shuffling back and forth on her feet. "Whatever it was, I blame Yang," Slade said thinking the brawler had probably framed him for some prank.
"What are you, never mind, Ruby I think this is your job as leader." Weiss said looking to Ruby to take the lead.
Ruby looked at Slade and sighed seeming to work up the courage to say something, "Slade, where have you been going every night?"
"Oh, that well I told you ladies I was going to be working on bring down the White Fang. So, every night these past two weeks I've been getting that ball rolling," The tallest member of the team said.
The reaper seemed a little surprised at the casualness of the statement, "So, you've been doing this alone?" Ruby asked as she lowered her head.
"Kind of, listen I have some friends on the inside that are helping me. Well one friend. That's not the point, I'm good, just need some rest now." Slade said trying to brush off the looks the girls were giving him.
Ruby narrowed her eyes at the assassin, "Slade, how much have you actually slept in the past two weeks?"
"I don't know maybe three hours a night at most. Look can this wait I'm tired and want to sleep, I know my limits and I've been pushing them." Slade said just wanting to get the rest he had originally intended for the day. 'Doesn't help with Shadow giving me hell every few hours and haunting my dreams like some creepy stalker.'
'Hey, I heard that,' Shadow protested.
'It is true,' Slade shot back in his mind.
"Well, Slade you need to be careful. If you are as tired as you say then going in to combat is dangerous. You need to stay at top performance if you want to stop the White Fang," Weiss added in trying you appeal to Slade's motives and reasoning.
"Ladies, I understand what you are doing, but I'm fine. I have been doing this kind of thing for years. Now, I want to take a shower and a nap also I have nothing planned for tonight so in a way I've beat you to punch as far as making sure I'm sleeping correctly." With that Slade turned to the grabbed some sleep clothes and turned towards the bathroom, "Be out in a bit."
A/N: This chapter is done. Still kinda stalling till I figure out how I want to do the Jaune & Cardin arc. I do however know where I'm leading this little section to set up the start of that storyline. I also have a friend irl who is reading this story now so I may end up updating more often or she will get mad, haha. Let me know what you think. Also, I put this in my profile but does anyone know what the ship name for WinterxBlake is or have a good one I could use for my description please.
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