This prompt came from Reading Addicted, and I'm not sure if it connects well with the season three stuff since I haven't watched it yet (bad me, but stupid school…) but I hope you guys enjoy, and I still own nothing!


Strength Test

"Nora…"

"But it's so easy! Look, I'll show you!"

"Nora!"

Ren's warning came too late, and Nora had already swung the hammer down, the impact cracking the festival prop in half. The ringing of the bell, already loud if someone actually managed to ring it, was enhanced by the sheer force it was hit with.

"See? I told you it was… oh!" Nora glanced around when Ren sighed, taking in the people covering their ears and the glares of the ones running the game. "Sorry about that! Hey Ren, how about we go get some cotton candy? It looks awesome!"

()~~()~~()~~()~~()

Nora had managed to drag them away before anyone could hold them accountable for the broken game, and thankfully, they were on their way back to Beacon.

"We should have had Pyrrha for the dart game, you know? She could totally have used her semblance to help us win! And it's not cheating, because they rig the games anyway! Oh, and Jaune to distract people! It's nice when we all get to do stuff together, 'cause we're like family now and…"

Ren only half-listened as they walked, hoping that broken carnival games wouldn't follow them forever. However, he had to admit, festivals were far more interesting with Nora by his side…even if she kept breaking them.


There we go guys! My personal headcanon… Nora breaks carnival games. She is super strong after all! Anyway, I hope you guys enjoyed, and I'll see you in the next chapter!