The next morning began with a spar of pyrrha and team CRDL before the match, was gearing up in a locker room and it didn't take long As, she walks out of the locker room with determination on her face. the fight then began with her sparring with Cardin and eventually, the fight included the other members of Team CRDL. her spar with Team CRDL went on for a little while to pyrrha gained the upper hand and easily beat all of the team before finishing of cardin by slamming him into the ground and back flip spin kicking him into the air. Glynda then approaches from behind Cardin who clutches his ribs where he landed.
" And that's them atch. cardin groaned at these words as he is barley awake when he hears them.
" Lucky shot. Cardin then collapses as, Glynda then walks past him and nods at pyrrha.
" Well done, Miss Nikos. You should have no problem qualifying for the tournament. Pyrrha nods with a smile.
" Thank you,. Glynda nods Tapping her scroll.
"Alright, now I know that's a tough act to follow, but we have time for one more sparring match. Glynda then pauses and looks around at the observing students.
"Any volunteers? Ms. Belladonna? Blake hearing her name, slams her book shut and stares wide-eyed at Glynda.
" You've been rather docile for the past few classes. Why don't you -Mercury then raises his hand cutting her off.
"I'll do it. Glynda nods at his words and looks at him.
"Mercury, is it? Well, let's find you an partner. Mecury however raises his hand again and points at pyrrha.
"Actually, I wanna fight... her. Pyrrha seems surprised at his choice and tilts her head.
"Me? Glynda frowns at his choice and shakes her head.
" I'm afraid Miss Nikos has just finished the match. I recommend you choose another partner. Pyrrha shakes her head at this and waves her arm in dismisal.
"No, it's fine! I'd be happy to struts into the arena, visibly sizing up Pyrrha. Their spar begins when he makes the first attack and is knocked down. Recovering quickly, he deflects an attack and begins trading blows with Pyrrha until she knocks him back with her fist. Ruby turns toward Emerald sitting behind her.
"Hey, your friend's doing pretty good. Emerald gives a fake smile and then rolls her eyes as Ruby turns her back however, she quickly turned back to the fight when she saw grim glaring at her. Mercury unleashes a series of powerful strikes. Pyrrha allows his kick to slam against her forearm before Mercury manages to disarm, a kick impaling her blade into the ground. Pyrrha uses her Semblance to redirect the direction of Mercury's next kick. As she charges him with her shield, he shoots off of it and turns his back to her. Pyrrha tries to rush him again. Mercury then non-chalanty surrenders to almost every ones surprise.
"I forfeit. Pyrrha almost stumbles as she stops beside him. "You... don't even want to try anymore? Grims eyes narrowed at this and studied the two closly as Mercury was shrugging.
"What's the point? You're a world-renowned fighter. We're obviously leagues apart. Glynda seeing the end of the match then speaks up.
"In that case... Pyrrha Nikos is the victor of the match... again. Emerald smirks at this announcment while,Mercury sneers smugly. Pyrrha has a annoyed and disappointed look on her face, and places her left hand on her hip. The Aura displays for Pyrrha and Mercury are shown as Mercury's is changed from green to red indicating his loss. Glynda glared at mercury and rolled her eyes.
"Next time you might want to think a little harder before choosing an opponent. Mercury smirks at glynda and responds with saracasm in his voice.
" I'll be sure to do that.
An alarm then sounds which jolts Blake who has nodded off. Glynda then looks at all of the class as she speaks.
" That is all for today. And remember, the dance is this weekend. But you all have your first mission on Monday. I will not accept any excuses. As everyone leaves, Mercury stops beside Emerald.
"Learning is so much fun. As cinder and her group go to leave, she notices that grim hadn't left yet, and was staring after them. Cinder smiles at grim and winks at him before turning around and leaving. Outside, team SSSN are standing at the entrance as Team RWBY walks past. Sun notices Blake and runs after her.
"Hey, Blake! Sun grabs Blake by her shoulder and looks at her in concern.
" You uh, doing okay? Blake shuts the book she is reading and nods.
"I'm fine. Sun smiled at her confimation and nods.
"So I hear that there's this dance going on this weekend, and it sounds pretty lame, but you and me, I'm thinking, not as lame, huh?Blake looked confused at suns words and tilted her head.
"What? Sun keeps the he had smile as he explains.
"The dance! This weekend! You wanna go, or what? Blake shakes her head at this and scowls.
"I don't have time for a stupid dance. I thought you of all people would get that. Blake then walks away past her team as, Sun sinks from his rejection making Ruby and the others frown. later in team RWBYs dorm room,Blake is sitting with her arms crossed while grim is standing by the door with a steadily building look of annoyance on his face. Ruby spoke to blake first with a look of hope on her face.
" We want you to go to the dance Blake. Blake glared at her team and shook her head in denial.
"That's ridiculous. Yang frowned at blakes glare and stepped closer.
" Blake, we're worried about you. This investigation is starting to mess with your head. Weiss nodded in agreement, counting the facts on her fingers.
"You can't sleep, you hardly eat, and to be honest, your grades have been suffering. Blake shrugs and points out the window.
"You think I care about grades? People's lives are at stake! Yang sighs and puts her hand on Blake's, lowering it.
"We know, and we're also trying to figure out what Torchwick is up to. Ruby smiles and points at blake.
"Thanks to you and Sun, we know that they're operating somewhere outside of southeast Vale.
Weiss nods in agreement and adds in her information.
"And, the Schnee company records singled out Vale as the primary target for Dust robberies over the last few months. Yang nodded and chimed in on what weiss was saying.
"Don't forget about their missing military tech too. Blake glared at this and raised her arms and pulled her hair.
"But there's still unanswered questions! Grim finally unable to take anymore explodes into the conversation with a growl.
" BLAKE BELLADONA now you listen here, questions are not more important then your health, their not more important then your team, and their especially not more important then your teams help, what happens if you fight like this huh? You'll die and drag the team down with you. Ruby seemed stunned at grims words before nodding and speaking.
"Grims right Blake, you won't be able to find anything if you can't even keep your eyes open! Yang sighs and looks into blakes eyes.
"All we're asking is that you take it easy for one day. Weiss nods in agreement and smiles.
" It will be fun! Yang and I will make sure of it. Yang nods with a smile towards weiss and blake.
"Yeah! We're planning the whole event! Yang then pumps her fists which causes the bed to bounce Blake. Blake seemed surprised at this information and tilted her head.
" Excuse me? Weiss shrugged and kept her smile.
"Team CFVY's away mission lasted quite longer than then jumped in with an even bigger smile.
"So, Weiss and I decided to pick up where they left off. And now we can make sure you can have the perfect night. Weiss nodded and added in with a smile.
"And once it's all over, we'll return for our search, rested and ready. Ruby then smiled and looked up at blake with wide curious eyes.
"So what do ya think? Blake rolls her eyes at her teamates words.
"I think this is a colossal waste of time. Blake then walks away from the group stopping to frown apologetically at grim and then opens the dorm door.
"I'll be in the then walks out of the room causing yang to roll her eyes.
"Great. Grim sighs and rubs his temples.
" this is troublesome. Weiss nodded at grims words as she looked at the door in concern.
"She can't keep going on like this. Then unexpectedly, there's a knock at the door and when Weiss approaches and opens it, Jaune appears at the door with a guitar as he begins singing.
"Weiss! Weiss slams the door in his face. Jaune pouts from behind the door and complains.
"Oh, come on, open the door! I promise not to sing. Grim hearing this trys to make it to the door first but fails as Weiss opens the door allowing jaune to begin singing.
"I lied! Weiss Schu-nee, will you accompany me, to the dance on... Sunday! Weiss deadpanned at jaune and stared at him.
" Are you done? Jaune nodded while shrugging.
"Yes? Before another word could be said,grims fist landed in jaunes face sending him into the wall and knocking him out, causing weiss to laugh evilly before slamming the door closed.
" blech his singing was bad.
Weiss agrees with grim and then Turns around, and sees the others staring at her.
" What? Both girls are standing precariously while grim is still smiling.
" And that is why they call you the Ice Queen. Ruby finally collapse and grim laughs while Weiss sighs and shakes her head.
"All my life, boys have only cared about the perks of my last name. Besides, I already have a date in mind. Ruby shakes her head at these words with a firm look.
" Date or no date, none of this will matter if we can't get Blake to go. Grim turned around at this and then walked over to Ruby before bowing with a smile on his face.
" oh that reminds me, miss Rose would you care to accompany me to the dance. Rubys face grew as red as her cloak hearing what grim said but, when she opened her mouth to speak all that came out was air as she fainted, causing Grim,Yang,and Weiss to laugh. That night, Pyrrha and Jaune are sparring at their spot on the roof. Jaune appears to gain the upper hand until Pyrrha sweeps his legs out from under him.
" Well done! Your swordplay's improved. pyrrha then helps Jaune to his feet causing jaune to smile.
"I couldn't have done it without nods and has a light smile.
"So, are you ready to move on to Aura? Jaune shrugs and frowns.
"I'm actually thinking that maybe we skip Aura for tonight? Might go on a jog or something. Pyrrha smiles understandingly and tilts her head.
" Come on, I know you get frustrated. But you must keep trying. I'm sure you'll discover your Semblance any day now. Jaune hesitates speak shaking his head.
" That's not it. It's just... It's dumb. Pyrrha seems concerned at jaunes words and approaches him and places her hand on his shoulder.
" Jaune, you know you can tell me. Jaune hesitates a second more before speaking.
"It's... Weiss. Pyrrhas face falls slightly but she remained calm.
" Oh. What about her?
Jaune chuckled halfheartedly and rubbed his hair.
" I asked her to the dance and she shot me down Big surprise, right? Pyrrha hesitates and smiles a bit before speaking.
"Well, I believe the saying goes: There's... plenty of fish in the sea. Jaune rolled his eyes at this and smiled at her.
" That's easy for you to say. You've probably got guys clamoring over each other just to ask you out. Pyrrha chuckles half-heartedly at this and trys not to frown.
"You'd be surprised. Jaune dismisses the thought with a smile.
"Oh please. If you don't get a date to the dance, I'll wear a dress. Heh. He then walks away and Pyrrha drops her smile and looks rather upset. However, before she could leave, grim stepped out of the shadows.
" hello pyrrha, having boy trouble. Pyrrha blushed faintly at grims words and looked at the ground as she spoke.
" boy trouble- i- uh what ever do you mean grim. Grims eyes narrowed at her nervous stature while he chuckled in amusement.
" give it up pyrrha its clear that you like jaune, the only one who dosent see that is the blonde dumbass himself. Pyrrha blushed even deeper at this and looked up at grim in frustration.
" okay so i like jaune, that dosent explain why your here. Grims face softened at this and he walked around her to stare up at the moon.
"my shadows see all, and i was there when you first wanted to help jaune. Pyrrhas face filled with shock and then anger when she heard grim say this, causing her to storm over to him in anger.
" so you could have stopped cardin from black mailing him why didnt you. Grim turned around with a snarl at pyrrhas words causing her to jump back from fright.
" do not take me for some cheap puppeter that uses for entertainment, i let that happen because jaune needed to be taught a lesson to trust in his team, his friends, and his best friend, this new situation is no different except this time the blonde dumbass has puppy syndrome and cant see whats two feet in front of him. Pyrrhas face morphed from understanding to confusion at grims words causing her to tilt her head.
" what do you mean by puppy syndrome? Grim snorted at this as he shook his head and scowled in the direction jaune went.
" that idiot became attracted to the first pretty thing he noticted just like a puppy and now he cant see anything else but that, tch the fool, he'll see that weiss and neptune are going to be a thing then hes going to put that dress on and come to you to ask you for a dance mark my words and my money for i'am betting a hundred lien on this. Pyrrha seemed surprised at grims thoughts on the matter and smiled at his words.
" so you really want me and jaune to get together huh. Grim rolled his eyes at pyrrhas words and bent down to pick a rose from a bush.
" everyone does its what we're all waiting for, for dusts sake. Pyrrha smiled at this and ran up to grim before hugging him.
" thanks for not messing with our love lives grim. Grim returned the hug and chuckled at pyrrhas words.
" oh its no big deal, now if you excuse me i have some things to take care of ta ta. Grim then once again sank into the shadows leaving pyrrha to smile at the moon.
Meanwhile emerald and mercury are going through a list of names for cinder.
" And finally, Pyrrha Nikos. Cinder looks up at emerald after these words and stops sewing her black dress . Emerald is sitting on the floor while looking at her scroll, and Mercury is lying on the ground and reading a comic book.
"Ah, the invincible girl. Mercury chuckles at cinders words and shakes his head.
"She's smart, but I wouldn't say smiled at these words and her eyes filled with evil intent.
"Do tell. Emerald nodded and ran a hand through her hair.
"Her semblance is Polarity. But you'd never know just by watching. Mercury grimaced as he nodded regretting fighting her a bit.
" After she made contact with my boots, she was able to move them around however she wanted. But she only made slight adjustments. Emerald nodded and smirked.
"Just enough to make it look like she's untouchable. She doesn't broadcast her power, so it puts her opponent at a disadvantage. Cinder hummed at this in appreciation and smiled.
"Hmm... People assume that she's fated for victory, when she's really taking fate into her own hands. Interesting. Add her to the list. Mercury shrugged at cinders words and looked at cinder.
"You should be able to take her no problem. Cinders smile grew bigger at the compliment as she hummed while she sowed again.
"It's not about overpowering an enemy. It's about taking away what power they have. And we will, in time the masters plan will looked up at cinder as she spoke and then down at the list in confusion.
"hey if we're taking people that are powerful out why isnt the reaper on this list. Cinders eyes blazed with fire at these words and emerald jumped back with a whimper.
"NO one touches the reaper BUT me, he is MINE and all i have to do to get him is wait. Mercury frowned at hearing the plan and crossed his arms.
" I hate waiting. Cinder then turned and calmed down at the sight of mercurys face with a chuckle.
"Don't worry, Mercury. We have a fun weekend ahead of us. The next morning began with a glum Ruby resting her head on her hand and staring into the distance before she's startled by weiss slamming their palms on the table she's at.
"I need you to pick a tablecloth. She then slides two squares over to Ruby, both seeming to be similar shades of white. Ruby tilts her Confused at the color.
" Aren't they both the same? Weiss shakes her head and Sighs in frustration.
" I don't even know why I asked!
Weiss then walks away, as Yang comes in carrying a massive sound speaker on her shoulder, which bounces her sister and the table she's moping on again to jump in the air when she drops it on the ground. Yang smiles as shes brushing her hands while she approaches Ruby.
" So, have you picked out a dress yet? Ruby groans and shakes her head.
"What's the point? Who cares about the dance if Blake isn't going? Yang grins and pokes her sister.
"Oh, i know you want to go with grim you don't have to hide it, and don't worry; she's going. Yang then Looks over at weiss, and is getting exasperated.
" Weiss! I thought we agreed: No doilies! Weiss glares and Walks up to Yang, pointing in her face.
" If I don't get doilies, you don't get fog machines! The girls are then interrupted by the sound of doors and neptune is then seen walking in with Sun.
" Your dance is gonna have fog machines?Weiss nods while smiling and Stepping up to him, becoming sweet.
"We were thinking about it... Neptune grins and nods.
"That's pretty cool. Sun is then seen Coming into the scene, acting suave to Weiss' ire.
"You ladies all excited for dress-up? Ruby laughs at that and shakes her head.
" Pfft... Yeah, right! Yang rolls her eyes at her sister and smirks.
" Laugh all you want. I'll be turning heads tomorrow night and i know you'll want to be turning grim's! Ruby blushed at yang's words while Weiss addressed Sun and Neptune.
" What are you two wearing?Sun hesitates and shrugs.
" Uuhhh... this? Sun then Gestures to his current shirtless outfit as Neptune Steps up and holds a hand in front of his friend's face.
" Ignore him for he knows not what he says. Sun glares at these words and Knocks Netpune's hand away.
"Hey, I may have moved to Mistral, but I grew up in Vacuo. It's not exactly a shirt-and-tie kind of place. Yang deadpans Mirroring Ruby's and Weiss' looks of being told something extremely obvious.
" Yeah, we noticed. Sun chuckles Rubbing the back of his head, preparing to ask.
" Soooo... what does Blake think of all this? She still being all, y'know... Blake-y?Weiss turns and crosses her arms.
"Obviously. Ruby groan'd and face palms.
" I still can't think of a way to change her mind. The room stays quiet for a moment before yang starts walking out and speaks.
" Guys trust me; Blake will be at the dance tomorrow. Meanwhile, Grim stepped out of the shadows in front of cinders room and knocked. Grim then waited for a minute or two before cinder answered.
" hello, oh it's you grim to what do I owe this visit. Grim stared at cinder for a moment and then stepped inside the room making cinder back up and smile.
" your little cronies were watching my friends make sure they behave miss cinder. Cinder smiled at this and nodded as she stepped closer to grim.
" oh don't you worry grim i,ll make sure they behave and if they don't you can punish me i am a very bad girl after all. Grim blushed at these words and coughed as he backed up.
" yes well um i'll keep that in mind miss cinder have a good day. Grim then left cinders room leaving her alone with a grin on her face. Meanwhile, Blake is sitting at one of the library tables with a holographic screen in front of her. She is obviously more sleep-deprived than ever, barely focusing on what she's seeing... until a small, bright red light appears on the screen. Moving up and down, Blake's eyes follow it down to her hand, then disappears entirely. She looks behind herself, obviously irritated, but no one walking among the tables is her back to the computer, she starts typing on the beeping keyboard before the laser dot appears on her hand briefly, prompting her to look around again and still find no one. The red point shows up on the screen, moving around in circles until Blake scowls and pounds her fists on the table. She stands up from her chair and finds the light on the floor, following it blindly through shelves of books until both the dot and its pursuer turn the corner, only for Blake to bump, shocked and shaken out of her more "animal" instincts, into...Yang Waving with her left hand as her right holds the laser pointer, in a sing-song voice
"He-lloooo! Blake seems confused at her actions and tilts her head.
"What are you...?Yang Grabs Blake's arm.
"We need to with talk. And with that, amid Blake's single cry of surprise, Yang whisks her partner out of the room. Meanwhile,Emerging from the steaming bathroom in nothing but a pink towel wrapped around his lower body, Ren sighs in contentedness and starts walking away, only to be stopped by Jaune suddenly appearing in front of him.
"We need to talk! And with that, amid Ren's single cry of surprise, Jaune pulls his teammate away, leaving his bottle of "Samurai Shampoo" to spin in the air before dropping to the ground.
Jaune is later then seen Sitting on his bed in the dorm room, talking to Ren.
" Ren... I'm just gonna say it. You are one of my best friends. These past few months, I feel like we've really bonded, even though you don't say much. I mean, you're really quiet. To be perfectly honest, I don't know that much about you, personally, but darn-it, I consider you to be the brother I never had!
Ren nods looking extremely uncomfortable in just a towel, but he still smiles to Jaune when he's done.
" And I you. Ren then tries to be attentive from then on, but keeps glancing at his usual outfit hanging by the door.
"Which is why I wanted to get your advice on... girls. Ren looks surprised, but starts reaching out for his clothes while Jaune is looking away.
"Girls? Jaune nods Trying to find the right words.
" I just... don't know... how to... girls. Um, I-I guess what I'm asking is... Well, how did you and Nora... y'know...
Ren Puts his hand down after almost touching the green robe, but looks even more awkward now.
" I uh... Uh... uh... uh...
Nora then Clears her throat to get the boys' attention on her, wearing nothing but her emblazoned headphones, a "BOOP" T-shirt, and pink lightning bolt underwear as she reads a book resting on her knees, before she laughs nervously.
" We're actually not "together-together..."
Jaune growls at this and yells.
"NORA I SAID HEADPHONES ON! Nora nods does so quickly under her leader's is now focusing on his friend fully concerned.
" Jaune, what is this all about? Jaune Sighs deeply before speaking, obviously depressed by staring at the floor as he talks.
" It's Weiss. I'm completely head-over-heels for her, and she won't even give me a chance. She's cold, but she's also incredible. She's smart, and graceful, and talented. I mean, have you heard her sing? I-I just wish she's take me seriously, y'know? I wish I could tell her how I feel without messing it all up. Pyrrha then speaks up from out of the room.
" Then do it. Jaune then Looks up to see Pyrrha in the doorway, with Ren and Nora doing the same.
"Uh, wha? Pyrrha smiles Walking into the room.
" Tell her exactly what you said. No ridiculous schemes, no pick-up lines. Just... be honest. Jaune hesitates and stammers at these words.
" But what if I- Pyrrhas smile softens as she looks at jaune.
" Jaune You can't get it wrong if it's the truth.
Jaune nods as he Looks up with a new confidence as he gets up to leave.
"You're right, Thanks, Pyrrha! And Good talk, Ren! Ren smiles and waves his thanks while Jaune closes the door. Upon doing so, Pyrrha becomes noticeably less cheerful as she walks over to her desk, with a concerned Nora watching her with sad eyes.
" Practice what you preach, Pyrrha.
Meanwhile,Blake had been dragged into an empty classroom by yang.
" Yang, if you're going to tell me to stop, you may as well save your breath.
Yang smiles while Sitting cross-legged on the central desk of the empty classroom they're in, orange light shining across her calm features.
" I don't want you to stop; I want you to slow down. Blake growls Continuing to pace with arms crossed, still irritated.
" I don't have the luxury to slow down. Yang shakes her at this behavior and looks firmly at Blake.
"It's not a luxury; it's a necessity. Blake frowns at these words and disagrees.
"The "necessity" is stopping Torchwick. Yang nods and smiles gently.
" And we're going to. But first you have to sit down and listen to what I have to say. Yang then pats the part of the desk across from her, While Blake Looks away for a moment, until she relents and drapes her legs over the desk's edge. Yang then began her tale with a solemn look on her face.
" Ruby and I grew up in Patch, an island off the coast of Vale. Our parents were Huntsmen. Our dad taught at Signal, and our mom took on missions around the kingdom. Her name was Summer Rose, and she was, like... Super-Mom: Baker of cookies and slayer of giant monsters. And then... one day she left for a mission and never came back. Yang then pauses and Looks down as she says this, and Blake looks sorry for her.
" It was tough. Ruby was really torn up, but... I think she was still too young to really get what was going on, y'know? And my dad just kind of... shut down. It wasn't long before I learned why. Summer wasn't the first love he lost; she was the second. The first... was my mom. Blake looks amazed at this information while Yang keeps talking.
"He wouldn't tell me everything, but I learned that the two of them had been on a team together with Summer and Qrow, and that she'd left me with him right after I was born. No one had seen her since. Blake then chose this moment to ask a question.
"Why did she leave you? Yang Sighs, then turns to the chalkboard.
"That question... Why? Yang then gets off the desk and walks to the chalkboard, picking up a piece of chalk.
" I didn't know an answer, but I was determined to find out. It was all I thought about. I would ask anyone I could about what they knew about her.
As the reminiscent blonde starts drawing on the board, she continues her story.
"Then, one day, I found something. What I thought was a clue that could lead me to answers, or maybe even my mother, I waited for Dad to leave the house, put Ruby in a wagon, and headed out. I must've walked for hours. I had cuts and bruises, I was totally exhausted, but I wasn't gonna let anything stop me. When we finally got there, I could barely stand, but I didn't care; I had made it. And then I saw them. Those burning red eyes... There we were: A toddler sleeping in the back of a wagon and a stupid girl too exhausted to even cry for help. We might as well have been served on a silver platter. But, as luck would have it, our uncle showed up just in time. As yang finished her story she to had just finished drawing a clockwork eye.
" My stubbornness should've gotten us killed that night. Blake frowns and hesitates before speaking.
"Yang... I'm sorry that happened to you, and I understand what you're trying to tell me, but this is different. I'm not a child, and this isn't just a search for answers! I can't just- Yang growls Still facing the board, fists clenching.
"I told you: I'm not telling you to stop! I haven't! To this day, I still want to know what happened to my mother and why she left me, but I will never let that search control me. We're going to find the answers we're looking for, Blake. But if we destroy ourselves in the process, what good are we? Blake glares at her words and shakes her head.
" You don't understand! I'm the only one who can do this! Yang hesitates for a moment before she speaks.
"No, you don't understand! Yang then turns around sharply to reveal red eyes and the sound of flames.
"If Roman Torchwick walked through that door, what would you do? Blake growls and clench's her fists.
" I'd fight him! Yang shakes her head and glares.
"You'd lose! yang Pushes Blake away while Blake protests and glares.
"I can stop him! blake Tiredly tries to do the same to Yang, but she doesn't even budge. Yang growls at her attempt and chuckles.
"You can't even stop me! She pushes Blake again, knocking her on the desk. Yang, still angry-eyed, walks toward Blake as she gets up, but then does the unexpected and embraces her in a hug, her eyes going back to their normal purple.
"I'm not asking you to stop. Just please, get some rest. Yang then Pulls back to look at her partner.
"Not just for you, but for the people you care about. Yang then steps away and starts walking past the startled Blake, who turns when she says over her shoulder.
" And if you feel like coming out tomorrow, I'll save you a dance. Yang winks down at Blake, and Blake stares at Yang as she leaves before sighing heavily and walking away, leaving the all-seeing eye on the board. Meanwhile, The white rose in Jaune's hand bounces up and down as its smiling owner walks through Beacon Academy until he stops at the entrance of a hallway with the sound of a certain voice, causing him to duck behind the columns outside.
" Neptune! Weiss walks past Jaune as he peeks around the corner and goes up to Neptune.
" Oh, uh, hey, what's up?Weiss smiles and hesitates.
" I know this is a little unorthodox, but... I wanted to ask you something. She then puts her hands behind her back trying to look innocent as Jaune drops his smile and recoils at the oncoming words.
" Would you... like to accompany me to the dance tomorrow? While Neptune rubs the back of his head and smiles with raised eyebrows, Jaune loses all of his confidence and drops the rose on the ground before walking back from where he came from. The sight of the lonely, abandoned rose turns into a large collection of the same flowers one dropping outward in a large vase behind Yang, now in a short white dress with black heels as she stands at a podium. The doors in front of her open and she flips out upon seeing who walks in.
"Ooohh, you look beautiful Ruby! Grim nodded in agreement as he walked in with ruby and whistled.
" she sure does.
Ruby blushes and Groans as she looks distressed in her red dress with black lace, belt, and pumps.
"Can we have a serious talk about how Weiss fights in these? Ruby then Tries to maintain her balance as she walks to the podium, much to her laughing sister's and date's amusement. Meanwhile outside, Sun is seen walking around and wearing a new black jacket,now closed up, with a white tie hung around his neck, which he proceeds to fight with before going inside.
"Stupid... dumb... neck trap! Blake then could be heard behind him as she speaks.
" I knew you'd look better in a tie. Sun stops his struggling and stares at the dark purple dress and bright blue bow worn by Blake, now looking like she traded her dark bags for violet eye-shadow, as she steps forward and takes him by the arm.
" Sooo, does this mean we're going... together? Blake nods and smiles.
" yes but,Technically, though my first dance is spoken for. Inside the ballroom, streamers are hung through glass chandeliers, pink and blue balloons are everywhere, and students in dark suits and bright dresses are stepping with each other to the music between the white-clothed tables. Blake is spun around by Yang before they courtesy to one another, and Sun comes up and takes his date's hands as Yang gestures for him to do so. She goes to hang with Ruby and Weiss in the back of the room, watching Blake laugh and enjoy herself before smiling at her team.
"I told you she would come. Weiss nods and smiles
"Mission accomplished. Ruby nods and smiles while, turning to her teammates.
"Soooo, what do we do now? Yang smiles and shrugs at her sisters words.
" Just have fun! She then proceeds to walk away, with Weiss going the opposite direction and leaving Ruby behind with grim. Ruby seeing her sister leaving, quickly begins shouting after Yang.
" Does that mean I can change out of these stupid things and into my hood now? Upon receiving no answer, she waddles around in her painful footwear with grim following ready to catch her.
" Stupid lady stilts! Grim chuckled at this and shook his head.
" you didnt have to wear em you know. Ozpin then chose that time to drop in on the two.
" Not enjoying yourselves? Ruby looks surprised to see the headmaster step up by their side perks up, and shakes her head and laughs.
"Oh, no, everything's fine! I'm just not much of a fancy pantsy... dancey girl and grim's okay with that. Ozpin smiled at her dismissive words.
" Well, you can't spend your whole life on the battlefield, even if you may want to. Ruby nods Crossing her arms, looking annoyed.
"Yeah, that lesson's been floating around a lot lately . Grim smiled at her pouting and nodded.
" well it is a good one after all. Ozpin stays quiet for a minute,staring out at the dancing couples.
"If you think about it, fighting and dancing aren't so different. Two partners interlocked, although one wrong move on the ballroom merely leads to a swollen foot. Ruby nods Looking down at her own feet while grim shrugs.
" Or a twisted ankle. Grim chuckled at her while Ozpin smiled at her words and nodded.
"It's not every day that friends are able to come together like this. Time has a way of testing our bonds, but it's nights like these that can help keep them stronger than ever. Nights like these are ones we'll never forget. Ruby smiles at the words of wisdom, then turns her head to grim.
" so how about it want to go one dance. Grim shrugged at these words and smiled behind his mask.
" why not sounds like fun. The two then begin slow dancing in their little corner while the sound of the doors opening can be heard nearby. Yang is back behind the podium, and smiles at the new arrivals.
"You guys are just in time! Mercury smiles as he and Emerald step in.
" Wouldn't miss it for the world.