Ozpin's little Rose

by sakuralovelight

What if Qrow was Ruby Rose real father and Taiyang is just playing the role of father to keep her safe? Not only that but what if Ozpin was also Summer Rose's father making him Ruby Rose' grandfather? But he has stayed away from Ruby after Summer's death because he and Qrow want to keep her safe from Salem. But now after all this time Ozpin gets to see he's granddaughter?

21. Chapter 19

A/N: I don't own RWBY it belongs to Rooster Teeth. while the version is just for fun.

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The next day Glynda checked Qrow and Ironwood out of the nurse's office and was heading to Ozpin's office which the two knew something was up by the vibe that Glynda was given, which as soon as they got into the elevator Qrow had it. "Okay, whats up."

"Qrow... Ozpin just told me that Ruby somehow used some of the power of the wizard last night."

The two's eyes widened at hearing that. "What?!"

"Not only that but both Weiss and Blake put two and two together and know that Ozpin is Ruby's grandfather."

"WHAT?!"

"Glynda, what is Ozpin going to do about this?"

"Ozpin was able to get Weiss and Blake to keep the info to themselves. But Ozpin is planning on tell Ruby the truth today."

"Whoa, whoa, whoa! How much of the truth are we talking here?"

"I don't know... What I do know is that Ozpin is going to tell her that he is her grandpa at the very least. I don't know if he will get into the Selam topic or not."

"I see..."

They soon made it to Ozpin's office and walked in and what they saw shocked them. Ozpin was out cold on his desk. "Guess the fact that he has to tell Ruby the truth kept him up all night."

"Should we wake him?"

"That might be for the best since Ruby could be up here any second."

Qrow walked over to the sleeping man and placed a hand on his shoulder. "Oz... Wake up, Ruby could be here at any moment."

At hearing Qrow voice Ozpin woke up and looked to see that Ironwood and Glynda were in the room as well. "I see that you told them. Thank you Glynda, for doing that."

She nodded her head at him. "I told you last night that I would."

Ozpin nodded his head at that and Qrow looked at his father in law. "So today's the day huh?"

At hearing that Ozpin sighed. "Yes it is and I still don't know how to tell her."

"Just let your heart tell you what to say. That is what I did when Ruby found out that I'm her real dad."

Ozpin looked at Qrow and thought about what Qrow just said. "I guess that is all that I can do."

...

Meanwhile in Team RWBY's room, Ruby was the first one up of the three girls in the room and as soon as Ruby got ready for the day. She walked out of the room and started to head to Ozpin's office. As Ruby was walking many thoughts were going through her head. *How did I use Professor Ozpin's power? How? Why? None of this makes any sense! There has to be something that I'm missing...*

Just then Ruby made it to the elevator and she got in. Still thinking about the matter. *Okay think Ruby maybe I can do it because of something that happened when I've been around Professor Ozpin. Okay, when I first met him he gave me chocolate chips cookies that might be the same type of cookies as my grandpa used to give me. And he goes to Aurora Rose cafe, Then there was the time Weiss was doubting my leadership and he cheered me up. There is also the fact he comes to my aid when I need it. I wonder why? But none of that would have anything to do with me being able to use some of his powers.*

Soon the elevator stopped and the door opened revealing Ozpin, Goodwitch, Ironwood and her dad which all of them turned to look at her soon after the door opened. "Ah, Miss Rose, come in we were just talking about you."

Ruby then walked in. "Is it about what happened yesterday?"

"Yes and a little more than that."

Just then Qrow stepped in. "I think this talk should be just between you two and Glynda Jimmy and I should not be here."

"Qrow..."

"No this is something that you two should talk about alone. Text me when your done talking about the first part and we'll head back up."

"Qrow's right Ozpin."

Glynda nodded her head. "This is something that needs to be done."

Ruby was at a loss at what was going on when Ozpin was denide their presence. She was getting more and more worried. And soon after the three left to the elevator, leaving behind Ozpin and Ruby alone.

Ruby turned from the elevator to look at Ozpin. "What was that all about?"

Ozpin sighed and took out a box of cookies. "Why don't you take a seat. We have much to talk about."

Ruby nodded her head and she took a seat and Ozpin gave Ruby the whole box of cookies, which she started to eat them. "Now, Ruby this is kind of hard for me to do because I don't know the best way to tell you this."

"What do you mean, you don't know the best way to tell me what?"

"It might be best if I just showed you."

Ruby looked at Ozpin in confusion as he pulled out a silver pocket watch. She watched as he pressed the little button two times and was shocked to see two gems stones hidden behind the clock that was in the pocket watch. *What the?!*

Ruby kept watching Ozpin as he presses a green gem for a moment and Ruby's eyes widened at what happened next. The green gem started to show the very thing Ozpin watch on the day he invited her to Beacon. Ruby was seeing her mom holding her on the day she was born in the hospital bed with a smile on her face. "Look Ruby, it's your grandpa say hi to grandpa."

Ruby watched her much younger self slowly opened her eyes and looked on to the 15-year-olds shock Ozpin and started to reach out to him wanting to be held by him. Ruby then saw Ozpin pick her up, which caused the baby Ruby to giggle. The 15-year-old slowly looked up at the real Ozpin with wide shocked eyes. Only to see him with a sad remorseful face.

"I'm your grandfather, Ruby."

Ruby just kept on looking at him as her mind was trying to make sense to all this.

~Flash backs when he let her into Beacon *Real Ruby will be thinking during flash backs.* Also, the flash back is a lot of past chapters being put into it with Ruby new thoughts on the matter and is why this chapter is so long.~

Ozpin in the room. "Ruby Rose, you have silver eyes." *If Ozpin is my Grandpa. Then why did he say that as if we just met for the first time?*

"So where did you learn to do this?" He asked while nodding towards the screen of Goodwitch's tablet.

At that moment Glynda started to show the video of the fight against Ruby and Torchwick.

"S-Signal Academy" was Ruby's timid reply

"They taught you to use one of the most dangerous weapons ever designed?"

"Well, one teacher in particular."

Ozpin placed the plate of cookies he had been holding for a while onto the table. "I see" was Ozpin's thoughtful reply.

Ruby took one; milliseconds after her tongue tasted the sugary treat she took another. The cookie was familiar, the flavor itself wasn't anything that she found special, but the textures brought back memories from a decade prior, memories about her mother, and her grandfather. * I knew the cookies were familiar!*

After that Ruby began to eat the cookies as fast as she could. "It's just I've only seen one other scythe-wielder of that skill before, a dusty old crow."

With a mouth full of cookies Ruby talked again. "Mmmm, Thash Muh until (That's my uncle)"

At seeing Ruby talking with her mouth full he arched his eyebrow. Soon as Ruby heard her words she wiped her face and tried again. "Sorry that's my Uncle Qrow, he's a teacher at Signal, I was complete garbage before he took me under his wing, and now I'm all like Hooowaaah! Witchaaa!"

"So I've noticed."

*Did he knew my dad was teaching me how to fight?!*

He then sat down in front of her. "And what is an adorable girl such as yourself doing at a school designed to train warriors?"

"Well," Ruby whispered before pausing for a second.

"I want to be a huntress."

"You want to slay monsters?"

"Yeah, I only have two more years of training at Signal, and then I'm going to apply to Beacon."

"You see, my sister's starting there this year, and she's trying to become a huntress, and I'm trying to become a huntress 'cause I want to help people, my parents always taught us to help others, so I thought, "Hey I might as well make a career out of it'"

Upon saying that she let out a little giggle before accelerating her speech again,

*Did I remind him of mom at any point?*

"Do you know who I am?" Ozpin asked when Ruby seemed to finish.

"Your Professor Ozpin, you're the headmaster of Beacon."

"Hello"

"Nice to meet you."

"So you want to come to my school?"

"More than anything."

Ozpin looked towards Glynda who just rolls her eyes.

Despite what Ozpin knew his colleague's opinion he turned to Ruby.

"Well okay."

Ruby began to smile a wide smile and was about to jump for joy. But Ozpin interrupted her before she even started. "Now Miss Rose I'm sure your family worried about you. So why don't you go home and tell them the good news, oh and give your father this letter for me. You'll leave with your sister to go to Beacon the day after tomorrow"

"Oh, right I almost forgot what time it is. Thank you, Professor Ozpin." With that Ruby took the letter and ran off to go home.

*Did he let me into Beacon because I'm his granddaughter?*

~Flash back moves on to the day before initiation day.~

Ozpin walks up to them. "Perhaps I can help."

"Professor Ozpin what are you doing here?"

"Well I had some business to attend to, however, I was just heading to the auditorium when I saw the two of you."

"Oh okay"

"Alright then follow me."

"Right." Jaune said awkwardly.

And with that, the three of them made their way to the main hall.

As the three walked. "So, Professor Ozpin, how do you know Uncle Qrow?"

Ozpin thought about what to say before replying. "Well for starters I was here even before he was a Student here at Beacon."

"Really?"

"Yes, also he and his team were good friends with my daughter."

When they got to the auditorium, their destination.

"Good well here we are. Why don't you two join the rest of the new students? I need to go find Professor Goodwitch."

And with that, they parted ways. *Did mom use to get lost at Beacon and he knew that I would need help that day?*

~Flash back when they got their Team names.~

"And finally: Blake Belladonna. Ruby Rose. Weiss Schnee. Yang Xiao Long."

The Motions over the four as they stand before him. "The four of you retrieved the white knight pieces. From this day forward, you will work together as Team RWBY. Led by... Ruby Rose!"

"I'm so proud of you!"

Ozpin amid the last round of cheers. "It looks like things are shaping up to be an... interesting year."

*Did he make me Team leader because I'm his granddaughter?!*

~Flash back the night after they got done with initiation .~

Ruby spotted Ozpin. "Evening Professor Ozpin, How was your day so far?"

"I'm doing fine and you Miss. Rose, what are you doing here? I would think you would be in your room going to bed since school starts tomorrow." He had his eye on something Ruby just didn't know what it was though. But Ruby looked a little sheepish he brought up school. "Well... you see I just felt like going for a walk and listening to my locket for a bit."

"A locket you say? I don't see why you don't let it play in your room. I would think a locket that plays music would be soft and gentle so your teammates would be fine with you playing it."

*He knew...?*

Ruby looked around to make sure no one was around. All she saw was Ozpin and a crow. So she thought it was alright to tell Ozpin even though she didn't know Qrow was the crow she saw. "Can you promise you won't tell Yang."

*He knew?*

At hearing this confused both Ozpin and Qrow but Ozpin nodded his head. "Of course Miss. Rose, I won't tell your sister or your team. You can tell them if and when you're ready to tell them."

At that moment Ruby opened her rose locket which Ozpin was fine with. *He always Knew?!*

A/N [this is for who is singing at the time.]

[Lunar]

Rose of all colors falling from the sky.

Dancing with a silver angel.

Dressed in a starlet dress.

Who is this angel dancing?

[Summer]

The angel is you my little rose.

You with a pure heart.

One with an honest soul.

Eye's of silver hope.

[Qrow]

The Queen of Darkness may come.

Trying to destroy all the light in our world.

But your silver light will keep our world strong.

No matter what happens.

[Ozpin]

And if that Queen of Darkness comes.

And tries to take away your light.

Know that the wizard of seasons will keep you safe.

Until his dying breath.

So don't give in and stay strong.

The darkness will never win with you around.

[Lunar and Summer]

Silver angel dance your rose dance.

[Qrow and Ozpin]

With each rose petal that dances with you

Are the lights in every heart.

[Ozpin and Lunar]

All from the times of old.

[Qrow and Summer]

And times of new.

[All 4 of them]

So stay strong and shine your light.

For the four seasons.

For your loved ones.

And for the world!

Because your light will save the world.

The song ended and Ozpin just looked at Ruby. "Miss. Rose that is a lovely song. But I notice that you seemed to have changed it to that song are there more than one song in there?"

Ruby scuffed her boot against the ground a bit. "Well kind of, it plays the same song but each one is sung by a different person. First ones my mom, then dad, then grandma, and grandpa, and then different combinations of the four of them. But there's just something odd that I found out after I found out about the different singers in my locket."

*He always knew and acted like he didn't know anything about the locket?!*

"Oh? And what is that?" Ozpin asked.

The hooded girl took a deep breath and continued. "When I first listened to the one where it said that my Dad is the one singing. I was curious as to why dad never sang to Yang and me? I mean you heard the two men singing with my Mom and Grandma both men sounded great. So I asked my dad to sing Mom's song but he told me he didn't remember the song. He would just let the locket do the singing." Ruby tightened her grip on the cloak she wore. Which that alone is odd to me. Because dad remembers everything that involves his team that he ever learned from or of. Mom was one of them. So I told him that it was fine and to just sing any song he knew."

Ruby winced at the memory. "I still regret asking that, a Grimm could sing better than him. After that, I started to think that, like Yang's real mom left her, my dad left me. But unlike her, I have a good idea why, so I don't bother looking for him."

"And what is that ?"

At that moment Ruby held the locket close to her heart. "I remember my Grandfather on my Mom's side of the family used to visit me a lot and that we were very close. But when Mom died he stopped seeing me altogether. So I think that a Grimm didn't kill my Mom..."

She looked to the broken moon the illuminated Remnant's nights. "Whoever did kill her is after my real Dad and Grandfather. So to keep me safe they asked Tai to take care of me and have me think that he is my Dad. That day I made a promise to myself that I would wait until I turn 21 years old. I will let my Grandfather and my real Dad come to me on their own until then. But after I turn 21 I will start to look for the truth."

*He knew that I knew that he and Dad were staying away from me and he didn't say anything!*

Ruby smiled at Ozpin. "I better get back to my room and get some rest. Thank you for taking the time to listen to me. I've been wanting to tell somebody that for a while. You have a good night."

And with that Ruby started to head to her room and all Ozpin could do was keep looking at her. As she was walking away and say two words. "You too."

*Why?*

~Flash back to the first day of school.~

"Hmm... Now that didn't seem to go very well."

Ruby doubtfully looked at him, as she was on the verge of tears. "Is she right? Did you make a mistake?"

Ozpin laughing slightly. "That remains to be seen."

Ruby was confused by his comment. "What do you mean Professor Ozpin?"

Ozpin looked down at his secret granddaughter, "I mean, it's only been one day. Ruby... I've made more mistakes than any man, woman, and child on this planet."

*Was not telling me the truth as soon as I told you about the locket one of them?!*

"Being a team leader isn't just a title you carry into battle, but a badge you wear constantly. If you're not always performing at your absolute best, then what reason do you give others to follow you?"

Ruby looks thoughtfully at Ozpin's words, then smiles at him. Ozpin turning his back on Ruby, still talking to her. "You've been burdened with a daunting responsibility, Ruby. I advise you take some time, to think about how you will uphold it."

Ruby, with a look of consideration.

~Flash back to when Ruby asked Ozpin about boys.~

The elevator stopped and Ruby heard Ozpin voice. "Come in."

The doors opened and Ruby walked into the room. Ozpin looked up shocked to see Ruby. "Miss Rose what a surprise. May I ask what brings you up here today?"

"Well, I wanted your advice on something."

"I see please take a seat."

Ruby did as she was told. "Now then, what is it you need advice on."

Oz began to drink out of his mug.

"Well um… I was wondering if you can give me advice on boys?"

At that moment Ozpin spitted out his drink and began to cough. Ruby looked at Ozpin worried about if he was alright. *Did he spit out his drink because he was worried about me being into boys?*

Once Ozpin stopped coughing he looked at Ruby. "I'm sorry about that Miss Rose. But what did you ask me?"

"Well… I asked if you can give me some advice on boys?"

"Right… Shouldn't you be asking Qrow or Yang about this?"
*Was he really that bugged about me asking him about boys?*

"Qrow gave me the talk one time and I don't think I'm ready to ask him about boys. As for Yang, I don't think I would be able to handle her giving me boy advice. So I thought why not ask you? After all, you gave me some great advice on being a good leader. So I thought you could give me some great advice on boys."

"I see… Very well what would you like to know?"

"I think that is all I can tell you on the matter, Miss Rose."

Ruby got up. "Yeah, I think that is all I wanted to ask. Thank you again for taking the time to answer them."

"My pleasure Miss Rose."

At that moment Ozpin pulled out a box of the truffle stuffed chocolate chip cookies and opened the box. "Would you like to take a cookie with you?"

At seeing the box of cookies her face lit up. "Yes please!"

Ruby took one and headed to the elevator, but stopped at the door and turned back to Ozpin. "Um Professor Ozpin, there is one more thing I would like to ask."

"Oh, and what is that?" Ozpin began to take a drink.

"What is the best way to ask a boy out?"

And yet again Oz spitted out his drink and cough once again. As soon as he stopped coughing he spoke up. *Now that I think about it did I almost give him a heart attack that day?*

"I'm sorry about that, just didn't see that coming. And I'm sorry to say but it is different with each boy. It depends on what the boy's like, and how much you like him so far."

"Oh okay, thank you. I hope you have a good day."

At hearing that Ozpin smiled back. "You to Miss Rose, feel free to come by if you need more advice."

Ruby nodded her head. "I will, thanks."

"No problem."

~Flash back on the day Ruby found out that Qrow was her real dad.~

"Hey Glynda, by any chance do you know who put up those posters, to begin with?"

Ruby looked to Glynda who nodded her head. "As a matter of fact, I do. It turns out it was Team CRDL who did it to try and get back at you."

Qrow froze and Ruby and Glynda stopped and looked at Qrow. "Is something wrong Qrow?"

Qrow looked at the two with fear. "Yeah... something is very wrong Glynda. Do you remember the time Team BLOD did that prank on Summer, Raven, and Peach that almost put the three into a coma?"

Glynda nodded her head. "How could I forget that? I would have been one of the victims if Peach didn't push me out of the way."

"Do you also remember that Lunar was the teacher of the class you do now?"

Again she gave a confirmation.

"And Ozpin took over the class for the day and picked a fight with Team BLOD?"

"I wish I could forget! There was so much of the team's namesake all over the place. It took the school two weeks to clean up all of the blood! I still can't believe that Team BLOD not only survived that but all of them graduated from Beacon two years later."

"Well Team CRDL is in my first class,"

*Is Ozpin very protective of his family?*

At that moment Glynda's eye's widened. "By Om...You don't think-?!"

The three only stood there for a moment before Qrow and Glynda made a mad dash for the classroom door with Ruby soon joining them. But by the time they got to the door Team CRDL crashed through the walls and hit the opposite hallway wall. The whole team was groaning in pain. Qrow grabbed his sword ready to intervene if Ozpin was not done with them yet.

Both Glynda and Ruby ran to Team CRDL to see if the boys were okay. Glynda sighed in relief. "They are okay and in a whole lot better state than when Ozpin fought Team BLOD as a punishment."

Qrow didn't look at them he just kept on looking at the hole and soon Ozpin walked out of the hole with his cup in hand. "Ah Qrow, Ruby, I didn't know you two were back already?"

Qrow sighed in relief he knew that Oz was not going to attack anytime soon. "Yeah, I thought I'd take back my class from you and keep Ruby by my side for the day."

"I see. If that is the case, Glynda and I will take Team CRDL to the nurse's office to get them checked out. Have a good day you two." Ozpin stated.

With that, the headmaster walked over to Glynda, Ruby, and Team CRDL as Glynda fixed the wall Cardin could only say one thing. "The Headmaster isn't human."

*Did he use the same powers that he used yesterday on them?*

"Oh come now if you can't handle an old man like me. Then how can you handle a fight the real world?"
And with that Team CRDL, Ozpin, and Glynda left leaving Qrow and Ruby behind.

~Falsh back the day of the docks fight.~

The two made it to the Aurora Rose cafe which shocked Qrow that Ruby remembered this place. As the two walked in they saw someone they knew. "Well I'll be Oz, what are the chances for us all meeting here?"

Ozpin turned around and his eyes widened when he saw his son in law and granddaughter standing there. "Um yes indeed, I didn't know you two come here?"

Qrow rubs the back of his head. "I don't normally come here Ruby picked this place out."

Ozpin looked at Ruby who nodded her head. "Yeah, I like coming here when I'm in Vale. It's one of the few things I remember doing with my grandfather."

At hearing this both men's eye's widened both fearing that Ruby may have remembered Ozpin a little more than they have thought. "I see... Well, he has some good taste, I like coming here as well it is a nice place to be when you want some downtime."

*Of course, you would say that because your him!*

"Oh, Professor Ozpin why don't you join us?"

At hearing this the two men looked at each other not knowing what to say. "I bet you have so many stories of when my mom and dad were students at Beacon."

At hearing that the two sighed in relief. "I don't know Ruby, Ozpin might just want to be alone."

*They were worried that I figured out that Ozpin is my grandpa!*

At hearing that Ozpin smiled. "Well, I did promise her I would tell her about Summer at some point. I don't see why not, besides..."

His smile changes into a smirk. "I also have some great stories about Qrow as well."

At hearing that Qrow turned pale. "Oh boy."

*Dad must have done something to get him made.*

"Ha,ha,ha,ha,ha! So dad I mean Tai tricked dad into putting on the girl's school uniform on initiation day?!"

Qrow covered his face with his hand and groaned. "Oz you had to tell her about that?"

Ruby looked at her dad smiling. "Why did you put it on in the first place?"

"Tai made me think it was a kilt okay!"

"Ha,ha,ha,ha,ha! Really a kilt?!"

"Yeah, yeah, laugh it up."

Ozpin smirked. "Oh that's not all, your dad then walked up to a table and placed one of his legs on it and said..."

Qrow glared at him. "Don't you dare say it Oz."

Oz smirk grew. "He said like what you see?"

At that moment, Ruby lost it and fell off her seat. When Ozpin began to chuckle, Qrow glare grew more fears. "Are you done Ozpin?"

"Oh no, I'm not."

"You see as I said Tai got him to put it on, on initiation day. So Qrow is in the girl's school uniform at the cliff side. And I tell them to get ready for their landing strategy. Qrow was one of the first to be sent off, and everyone got to see his boxers as he is flying off."

Qrow hit his head onto the table groaning in embarrassment. "Why Oz? Why?"

Ozpin smiled. "Oh Qrow comes now, Ruby just found out you're her real dad stories and she wants to get to know you. Besides, I already told her five stories about Summer today. It was time I told her one about you."

*Now that I think about it some of the stories of mom were before she got into Beacon. So of cores, he would be grandpa! Why didn't I put two and two together on that?!*

Qrow glared at him "Yeah I get that, but why tell her about that one? Why not tell her a different one?"

"Oh, I just thought Ruby would like to hear that one."

Ruby nodded her head. "I did like that story. By the way, do you have a pitcher of my dad in the girl's uniform?"

Qrow glared at her which made her shrink down a little. "I'll see what I can do Miss Rose."

Ozpin tagging along because he still was telling Ruby stories of Qrow and Summer back when they were at Beacon. "So wait so since mom couldn't fly he had the idea of riding a Nevermore. You mean Weiss and me copied my parents on initiation day?"

"That's right Glynda and I was so shocked that you and Weiss did that. We thought that Qrow told you about it and you copied him. Imagine my surprise when I found out that neither Qrow or Tai told you and Yang about it."

*Did Ozpin try to kill dad for that?*

"Oz you know why I didn't tell them."

"Oh yeah, that's right how could I forget."

Ruby looked at Ozpin in wonder. "Forget what?"

"Oz don't you dare."

"Don't dare what Qrow? Tell her that as soon as you two got off that Nevermore Summer gave you her first kiss then she kicked you where the sun doesn't shine soon after."

At hearing that Ruby burst out laughing. "Really?! Oh man, I hope my first kiss isn't like that."

The two men looked at each other with fear of her getting into boys. *At least now I know why the two looked so scared when I brought up that topic.*

A bullhead flying to the docks. But something was off about that, that it made Ozpin narrow his eyes and Qrow saw this. "Something up Oz?"

"Yes, I normally get the schedule for all bullhead activity. Especially when the Vytal Festival is happening in Vale. It is to make sure we don't get any smuggling around here."

Qrow nodded his head. "Okay so?"

"The last time I checked which was about a minute before I bumped into you and Ruby. I was given the info that there would be no bullheads anywhere near the docks until tomorrow at around three in the afternoon."

"So that means something is up."

Ozpin nodded his head. "Right."

At that moment Ruby joined in. "Then let's go check it out!"

Both men looked at her. "No, wait!"

*I must have made him really worried about me that day.*

"You're not going anywhere Roman except for jail."

Roman looked to see that Ruby was back up and was heading over towards Penny to back her up. Roman smirked and used his cane to send two more blasts at Ruby and Penny. Ozpin and Qrow saw this and ran to block the attack. Qrow blocked the one for Penny with his sword. When Ozpin grabbed Ruby and put up a force field around them.

Roman made it to the last bulkhead and closed the door with his cane and the bullhead lifted off and began flying away from the lost battle.

Adam then looked at Ruby. "Oh, so you're the girl that Salem wants."

At hearing that confused Ruby. "Who?... Never heard of her."

"Oh, I guess I can tell since she said I could tell you. Well, she is the woman who killed your mom to get to your grandpa from what I've been told."

*Who is this Salem that Adam talked about? ...! I forgot to ask Dad about that!"

Adam ran up to Ruby ready to knock her out when suddenly a cane blocked him. Everyone looked at the man that standing in between Ruby and Adam was none other than Professor Ozpin with Goodwhich not that far behind. "I will not let you hurt any of my students."

*Now I know why he came there himself.*

Glynda walked over to Qrow and Ironwood. "You two do know you're dead when Ozpin gets his hands on you two later, right?"

*I guess Grandpa is protective of me... Wow it is weird calling Ozpin, grandpa.*

"You all in my office. Now."

Inside Ozpin's office, Ozpin was walking around the room with his hands behind his back. "I get that Ruby wants to help others and with her past run-ins with Roman, she felt she needed to stop him. As well as the fact some of her teammates wanted to put a stop to him as well as the White Fang. And would help out even if it didn't involve her, she just that type of person."

Ruby blushed from embarrassment and looked down mess with her dress. Ozpin then looked at the two boys. "And you two boys went with them."

Ozpin sees Ruby standing in the elevator. "What are you doing here?"

The three others in the room looked at her let's and she got a little nervous. "Um... Well, I felt bad for Dad and Ironwood... so I thought I would come and see if they are okay."

She then looked down at the two. "But its, like you were doing to them, as you did to Team CRDL."

*Yep he is very protective of me and I didn't know it!*

She then looked at Ozpin said men took a sip of his drink. "Still want to fight you."

At hearing that Ozpin did a spit take. "What?!"

Qrow groaned at hearing that. "Ever since you beat up Team CRDL, she has been wanting to test her skill on you."

Ozpin looked at Qrow taking in what he just told him. "I see..."

Ozpin smiled at Ruby. "I don't see why we can't have a spare. Why don't we go to Qrow's classroom and have our fight?"

*Did he only agreed because he wanted to know if I can handle this Salem person?*

At hearing that everyone but Ruby's eyes widened and was fearing for the girl. Ruby gave an excited squeal, "Yes! Let's go!"

"Did I just use your semblance just now?"

"No Ruby, what I was using in our fight wasn't my semblance but a power that normally only very, very few males can use. In fact it is so rare that only one male per every generation will get it and that is if they are lucky. No one else has been able to get that power since I got it. Normal only one living male can have it at a time. Meaning when I die, a young boy will get my powers."

"Oh... So then how did I use your powers then?"

"I Don't know, but we need to keep this to our selves. No one can know of this, not even your team. Qrow, Ironwood, and Glynda know about my powers. But you can't talk about it with them unless I give the okay and we're in my office or in a place I say it's safe to talk about. There are people who want me dead because of my powers and if they find out that you can use them as well. Then your life will be in even more danger than ever before and the people you care about will be targeted as well. Is that clear Miss. Rose?"

"Yes, Professor Ozpin."

*So that is why I can use his power! It's in my blood!*

"Good, now it's getting late we will talk more about this tomorrow."

"Okay."

~End of flash backs~

Ruby looked at Ozpin and only one thing came to mind. "Who is Salem?"

At hearing the name Ozpin's eyes widen in shock and in fear. "Where did you?"

"Adam said that she is the woman who killed mom to get to you."

"I see... Ruby... It's complicated. I guess the best way to go about this topic is to tell you first why she is out to get me."

Ruby nodded her head thinking that it was fare. "Now do you remember the stories I would tell you?"

"Yeah, you told me many different ones even stories that no one knew about."

*That is because all the wizard's before me wanted to spoil you with stories that they grew up with!*

"Good, do you remember the ones I would tell you the most of?"

Ruby thought about it for a moment. "I think it was the story of the Wizard and the four Maidens. Then there were the stories about the Wizards life before and after he met the Maidens. Then there were the stories of the Silver Eyed Warriors. And the Queen of Grimm. Those were the ones that you would bring up the most."

"What if I told you that they were all true?"

Ruby was now even more confused. "...What?"

"Ruby I never made up the stories of the Silver Eyed Warriors they were stories of real a blood line, your blood line on you grandmothers side."

Ruby's eyes were now wide in shock. "What?!"

Ozpin sighed at that. "Yes, it is one of the reasons as to why she wants you."

Ruby was again confused about what Ozpin was getting at. "One of the reasons?"

Ozpin nodded his head. "Yes, of them. She would normally just have her followers kill off people with silver eyes or just leave them be. But because you are my granddaughter, she wants you more."

"Why?"

"I'm the Wizard of the story the Wizard and the four Maidens."

"What?! Just how old are you?!"

At hearing the question made Ozpin chuckle. "I'm not the same wizard from the story."

"Okay, you lost me?"

"You see the powers of the Wizard and Maidens get past down when they die."

"Oh, so when the last wizard died you were given his power. How?"

"You see for the maidens when they die the power will go to a young girl that the last maiden thinks of. If their last thoughts are of a male or women that are too old then the powers will go to a random girl."

Ruby nodded her head as a way of showing that she gets it and Ozpin went on. "As for the wizard, it is a little different. The powers and the sole of the last Wizard will go to a boy that is compatible with each other. Nothing in a romantic sense mind you but more along the lines of a mentor and student type compatibility."

At hearing that Ruby just looked at him for a moment which made Ozpin a little worried. "So... does that mean I have many grandpas or just one?"

Ozpin looked at her for a moment before chuckling at the thought. "I'm not sure my self Ruby since you are the first grandchild of a wizard."

"Wait I'm the first? Why is that?"

At hearing that Ozpin sighed. "You can thank Salem for that."

"What? Why...?"

"She is the Queen of Grimm."

At hearing that made Ruby fall off her chair and Ozpin got up from his seat and ran to her. "Ruby are you okay?!"

"I'm fine just a little shocked is all."

At hearing that Ozpin sighed in relief. "That is good."

"But I don't get why the Grimm Queen would want me?"

"Salem always had it where she would kill any lovers of the Wizards and Maidens. I was the first one out of the five groups that ever married and had a child. Which Salem wasn't happy about that one bit."

"Why?"

"It is said that a child from one of the five may hold a power so great that it could kill Salem and all the Grimm in the world would slowly disappear from our world. So she tries to keep us away from love no matter what. When I became the wizard I thought I was going insane so I rejected it and hid the fact from everyone. So because I never use the powers up until the war Salem couldn't tell if the powers of the wizard went to someone or if it died out some how. So I fell in love and got married to your grandma Lunar. But when I did use my powers Salem felt it and started to look for me. She found us sometime after your mother was born and she tried to kill Summer right then and there. Lucky for us the last King of Vale showed up and save us. And I became Headmaster of Beacon so that Salem could not touch us that easily. Salem did still kill Lunar and Summer but it was very hard for her to do."

"So... Because of my eyes and your power Salem is scared of me?"

"No, she isn't."

"What? Why...?"

"As I said Salem killed both Lunar and Summer, and I have done fights with the two myself before. You mother was just as powerful as Lunar, Summer didn't take any thing from me when it came to power. So Salem most likely thinks that you're just as weak as them."

Ozpin gave Ruby a hard look. "But that isn't the case unlike your mother, you are able to use some of the wizard powers."

"Wait, what?!"

"Time manipulation is one of the abilities of the wizard and you used it yesterday."

Ruby looked at him as if he just killed a dragon by himself. "So Salem isn't scared of me she just wants to hurt you by me? But if Salem finds out the truth she might go crazy?"

"Yes."

"And I can use some of the wizard's power even though I'm a girl?"

"Yes, Ruby."

"So what now?"

Ozpin sighed and pulled out his scroll and send a text to Qrow. "Now we talk about the matter with Qrow and the others."

...

Mean while with Qrow, Ironwood, and Glynda. Ironwood sent a text to his ship to have Penny come to Ozpin's office. Qrow looked at Ironwood as he did this and once Ironwood put away his scroll Qrow spoke up. "What was that for Jimmy."

"I asked for Penny to come here."

"Why would you...?"

"Because Adam told Ruby about Salem remember?"

At hearing that both Qrow and Glynda eyes widened in fear and Ironwood went on. "So that means if Ruby asks Ozpin he will have no choice but to tell her the truth. Meaning it might be best if Penny starts doing her job watching over Ruby. Which yesterday Ruby found out that Penny is a robot and still wants to be her friend so I think it is safe to say that Penny is the best choice besides you Glynda Ozpin and me to keep an eye on Ruby."

Qrow nodded his head at that. "I guess you're right. I've seen what she can do and from the blue print, you gave Oz and me. I can tell that she can't be corrupted by a virus since she has a soul."

"Thank you."

"But we have to be care full on how to go about it. Like Summer, Ruby doesn't want others to get hurt and Ruby got both mine and Summers stubbornness. So getting Ruby to have Penny watch over her will be hard."

"I see your point."

Soon after Penny showed up. "Greeting sir. What do you need me for?"

Just then Qrow got the text from Ozpin and Qrow sent one back saying that they will be up soon and that Penny is coming up as well. "Well, you'll find out once we get up in Ozpin's office."

And with that, the four got into the elevator and heading up to Ozpin and Ruby.

As soon as the door opened Ruby looked to see Penny was with them and looked at Ironwood. "Ironwood why is Penny here."

"Well, let's start with me asking you this. How much do you know about Penny?"

"Um... I kind of promise Penny that I wouldn't talk about it."

Ironwood nodded and looked at Penny. "Alright then what did you tell her then Penny."

"I'm sorry sir but when I damaged my hands I told her about how I'm the world's first synthetic person capable of generating an Aura and how you had me made to save the world."

"Is that all?"

"Yes, sir."

"Well, I'm sorry to say the saving the world part was a cover story in a way."

Both Ruby and Penny looked at him for a moment. "What?!"

"Well...You see as Ruby knows I'm her mom's cousin and when she died I help Ozpin and Qrow hide your family tree, Ruby."

The two girls just looked at him and he went on. "I knew about Salem which Penny I'll tell you more about her later. But I feared for Ruby's safety when Salem found out about her. So I looked up all projects that were either done, on the waiting list or have been denied. Which lead to me finding out about the denied project P.E.N.N.Y."

Penny was shocked to find out that she was originally denied of being made at one point and Ironwood went on. "I like what I saw and went to Dr. Polendina and talked to him about it. I told him that I needed you to protect someone and that no one can know of that. He didn't know who you were meant to protect. But he said yes and we agreed that if anyone asked you were meant to replace the old robots for the better and to tell you for the time being that you were to save the world."

"Wait you had Penny made to keep me safe?!"

Qrow then spoke up. "Yes he did and both Oz and I were mad at him for that. But sadly he has many good points as to why he did it."

At hearing that the two girls were lost again. "Like what."

Ozpin spoke up. "You see... And Penny Ironwood will tell you more about the matter later. But in short, the Wizard and the Maidens for some time now have to be under protection by a secret group because of people trying to take their powers for them selves. But the people who protect them can't be there 24/7. In fact, the Fall Maiden was attacked around the time her last protector was switching with Qrow."

The two looked at Qrow and then back at Ozpin. "There is also the fact that we place your mother Summer under the same protection as well and somehow she was killed by Salem. We think that there is a mole among us, so Ruby won't be meeting any of the others of our little group till she is older."

Ironwood then stepped in. "That is where Penny comes in. Penny was made to keep Ruby safe because of the off chance the mole is still in the group. I was planning on waiting until Ruby was done with school to bring you two together. But it seems Salem is trying to find out about Ruby being the first and only granddaughter of the wizard."

Ozpin then steps in. "Because of this Penny will be staying after the Vytal festival is over."

At hearing that both girls looked at each other and smiled and started to jump around. "Yes, yes, yes, YES!"

Qrow just smirked. "Looks like the two are okay with it."

The others just smiled and watched the girls have their moments and then Ironwood spoke up. "As of now Penny you have full permission to hang out with Ruby and her team, but remember not a word about any of this understood."

"Yes, sir! I won't let you down."

"Good."

Ozpin then spoke up. "As for Ruby's new found powers, I think it is best that Ruby starts going under some special training."

Ruby looked at Ozpin in confusing. "Special training?"

"Yes Ruby, we can't have you just randomly using your new powers. So I'll be training you on how to use your Silver Eyed Warrior powers, as well as the abilities of the wizard."

Ruby only nodded her head at that and Ozpin smiled at her. "Good and I think we should start on that training now. Everyone else should go about their days."

Ironwood nodded his head at that. "That's fine I need to get Penny updated on everything as well so we will be going."

Qrow and Glynda wanted to stay but the two knew that it would be best if it was just Ruby and Ozpin at the moment. So the two left with Ironwood and Penny. Ruby then looked at Ozpin as soon as they were gone. "So how are we doing this?"

"First we are going to work on calling the two powers at different times. Since you used my powers first we will first work on calling that back up again."

Ruby nodded her head and the two got started on Ruby's special training.

...

Mean while with the rest on Team RWBY was working on the school dance. And yes both Yang and Blake was there the school medics said that she could be out and about during the day. So long that one she comes back at night to sleep in with them watching her make sure she was all right and that she doesn't fight or train until she gets that new arm or they say that she can. And Blake was only there helping because she felt guilty for what Adam did to her. Yang was moping about a little upset that she can't do any heavy lifting. When Blake was helping Weiss out with the decorations. Just then Weiss slammed her palms on the table Yang was at. "I need you to pick a tablecloth."

Weiss then slides two squares over to Yang, both seeming to be similar shades of white. "Um... Aren't they both the same? Or do they feel different or something?"

Weiss sighs in frustration. "I don't even know why I asked!"

Just then Qrow and Glynda walk in to see how the girls were doing. "I see things are going along nicely."

Yang looked up at them. "Yeah... but it would go quicker if I was allowed to pick up the heavy equipment like I was going to."

Glynda felt sorry for Yang at that moment and looked back at the door. "You were going to bring all those speakers that are out side weren't you."

Yang only nodded her head and Glynda left the room for a bit and walked back in with said speakers floating behind her. "Where do these go?"

At seeing what Glynda was doing Yang got up from her seat and showing Glynda where the girls were planning on putting them. As soon as the two were done with that Qrow finally spoke up. "So, have you girls picked out dress's yet?"

"I don't think I'll be going to the dance."

Qrow looked to who said that to see it was a very tired Blake. *Oh no she is one of those.*

"Blake what happened yesterday wasn't your fault, and you shouldn't let things take over your life."

"I don't know what your..."

"Oh come on, you look like you're about to pass out any second! Don't play that game with me Raven was a lot like that herself!"

At hearing her moms name Yang looked at the two as Qrow went on. "Look you think the best thing to do is keep on working until you no longer stand or get the job done. Now I get the whole keep on working at what you want. That is fine and all if you take brakes! When Team STRQ was first made and I was made team leader Raven didn't like it one bit. So she got this big idea to do a contest to see who is better at being the leader. Raven lead the team for a whole week and you know what she did?"

Blake shook her head no and Qrow went on. "She thought that Summer and Tai weren't strong enough to be on our team. So for that whole week, Raven kept us up 24/7 doing training. The only brakes we got was classes and one meal. By the end of the week, Summer got very sick to the point we almost lost her."

At hearing that everyone besides Glynda since she was there were very shock. "I didn't get into trouble for it because we told Ozpin a head a time that this was happening and the fact that I snuck some extra food for the two and gave it to them in the classes that Raven wasn't in and let them sleep when we waited for the teacher to show up. Raven really got it with Ozpin on that day."

Qrow then looked at Blake in the eyes. "So what I'm saying is if you don't take the time to rest and live you could end up like Summer did that time and get sick. So go take a nap and you better go to the dance tomorrow."

Blake thought about it for a moment before nodding her head. "Alright, I'll do as you say."

She then looked at Qrow. "Thank you for telling me."

"No problem."

And with that Blake went back to the team's room to get some needed rest. Weiss looked at Qrow in shock. "Did that really happen?"

Glynda sighed. "Unfortunately yes, and don't bring it up to Ozpin, it didn't end well the last time that event was brought up."

The two nodded their heads and the four went back to getting the school dance ready for tomorrow night.