Here we are at Chapter 43. This past episode of RWBY was INTENSE. I can't wait for the finale, but I also hate that volume 5 is about to end. Oh well. Anyway, let's get back into the story. I do not own RWBY or Tales of Berseria. They belong to their respective owners. Here's chapter 43. Enjoy.


Chapter 43: Yes, Master

"You'll never beat me, old man!" Ruby suddenly shouts.

"Heh, you're nothing but talk, kid," her uncle Qrow replies.

"You can do it Ruby!" Yang cheers her sister on.

While Weiss is with her sister (and Velvet), and Blake is off somewhere, Ruby and Yang are hanging out with their Uncle Qrow, playing videogames in their dorm room, with Ruby and Qrow sitting on the floor while Yang sits on Weiss' bunk, cheering Ruby on. However, Qrow emerges victorious.

"Soaring Ninja wins! Total annihilation!" the game says as Qrow's character slices off the head of Ruby's character.

"Ouch," Yang mutters while Ruby looks shocked and then hangs her head in defeat.

"And by the way, don't ever call me OLD," Qrow playfully mocks her.

"My turn!" Yang says as she pushes Ruby away, taking her spot on the floor and Ruby's controller.

"New challenger approaches," the game says as another match begins.

"Now, where was I?" Qrow says as he and Yang begin their match.

"You were telling us about your last mission," Ruby eagerly replies as she pops up behind them.

"Right, right…I come across a small village in the swamps west of Mistral. Right of the bat, I knew something wasn't right," Qrow tells his story.

"What were you doing there?" Ruby asks, absorbed into the story.

"I needed information. Tired from battling Grimm along the way, I decided to start my search at the town's inn. The place was crawling with lowlifes and thugs, even a few huntsmen that I could only assume had been hired by less than reputable people for less than respectable jobs. And that's when it happened…" Qrow says, getting ominous.

"What happened?" Yang asks.

"…I was defeated…By the mere sight…of the inn keeper's SKIRT LENGTH," Qrow jokes, getting a dog pillow thrown in his face which he catches.

"Soaring ninja wins. Total annihilation!" the game says, showing that Qrow won because of his story distracting Yang.

Qrow puts the pillow away as he and Ruby look at Yang, who looks pissed.

"You are the WORST!" Yang yells at him, angry that Qrow played dirty.

Qrow and Ruby just laugh at her expense.

"Best two out of three?" Qrow suggests as Ruby gets up to sit on Weiss' bed.

"So Uncle Qrow, did you get in trouble with Ozpin?" Ruby playfully asks as she sits on Weiss' bed.

"Nah, me and Oz go way back. We're cool," Qrow waves it off.

"Heh, cool for an old guy," Yang jokes.

"NOT funny," Qrow retorts.

"Ready…Fight!" the game goes off, and Qrow and Yang play their next match, using their scrolls as controllers.

"So, how have your girlfriends been doing with you crazy kids? Having second thoughts yet?" he jokes.

"Uh, no. Weiss would never break up with some as awesome as me. She hit the jackpot," Yang says as she plays against her uncle.

"Yeah, we've been having a lot of fun together. And when we're not doing that, we're saving the day like professional huntsmen like you and Dad," Ruby says.

"Oh really?" Qrow replies.

"Pssh, yeah, read the news sometime. We TOTALLY saved Vale while you were gone," Yang adds as she plays, her tongue sticking out in concentration.

"Funny, because I heard Vale suffered a Grimm attack after you ALMOST managed to stop a train," Qrow counters as he beats Yang again.

"Soaring ninja wins! Total annihilation!" the game says as Yang slams her arms down, a scowl on her face.

"But they don't give out medals for ALMOST," Qrow teases her as he leans in, while she scowls at him.

"They do and they're called SILVER," Ruby counters, right index finger in the air.

"Well we helped take down Roman Torchwick. He's locked up in Ironwood's ship, and crime's been down ever since. That's basically a bounty mission," Yang adds.

"Sure, you may be acting like huntresses, but you're not THINKING like one. You really think four girls and their friends can end all crime in a kingdom?" Qrow questions them.

"I mean I did until you said that," Ruby says, losing some confidence while poking her two index fingers together.

"Violence hasn't dropped since Roman got nabbed. It's stopped. COMPLETELY. No White Fang activity ANYWHERE around the city. You cut off the head of a King Taijitu, but now the second head's calling the shots. That's what Ironwood can't get through that thick, metal head of his," Qrow explains.

Yang and Ruby look at each other, "You…know the general?" Yang asks as they look back at him.

"Hey, I know everybody to some extent. Remember, you're talking to a member of the coolest team to ever graduate Beacon," Qrow says and then pulls out a picture with four people on it.

The picture showed a young Summer Rose, mostly covered in her white cloak, Taiyang, Qrow who pretty much looked the same…and another woman with a sword in a large scabbard.

"Ah, Team STRQ, that's when I met your parents," Qrow lovingly says, moving his thumb to block the face of the woman next to him in the picture. "We were pretty well known back in the day," Qrow says, while Yang just focuses on the woman in the picture.

"Well known for crummy fashion sense," Ruby remarks.

"Hey, we looked GOOD. And I have a number of INAPPROPRIATE stories that'll back that up," Qrow says, wiggling his eyes at the last three words, but then notices Yang's expression. "But, I'll save those for when you're older," he says as he puts the picture away, making Yang shake her head out of her daze.

"Ew, gross!" Ruby cringes in disgust at the thought as Qrow stands up.

"Anyway, I'm too old to be hanging out with a bunch of kids. You're gonna cramp my style," Qrow playfully says as he goes to leave the dorm, but then stops before the doorway. "Look…Just remember that you still got a long way to go," he begins, then turns to them. "And don't think for a second that graduating means you're done. Every day out there is worth a week in this place. You two, you're gonna go far. But only if you keep learning. If you never stop moving forward," Qrow teaches them and then leaves the room.

The sister watch him leave and think on his words, until Ruby's scroll goes off and she pulls it out.

"Huh, it's a message from Velvet. 'Come to local pavilion, and bring Yang. Velvet'. I wonder what's going on," Ruby says.

"Well, let's go find out," Yang says and the two leave the dorm room. As they leave the dorm and make their way towards the pavilion, they spot Blake heading in the same direction. "Hey, Blake, where are you heading?" Yang calls out as she waves towards her partner.

"Oh, hi guys. I got a text from Velvet, saying to meet her at the pavilion. What about you?" Blake asks.

"Same thing. I wonder what she wants," Ruby wonders.

A few minutes later, they get close to the pavilion, and they start hearing some laughing ahead of them, in the pavilion. A little confused by this, they make their way inside the pavilion…What they see in front of them stupefies them.

"OH…MY…GOD…" Yang utters, jaw-struck.

"I can't believe what I'm seeing," Ruby utters.

"…I think I've been spending too much time with my books. I'm starting to see things," Blake adds.

In front of them is Velvet and Winter, having some tea and treats, making light conversation. But, that's not what's shocking them. What's shocking them is Weiss…standing there behind the table…in a cute maid outfit, with the most embarrassed facial expression of all time. The outfit has a short skirt, white thigh-high stockings, shoulder length black gloves, and frills all over.

Velvet then notices her teammates' presences, "Oh, hey guys. I was just talking with Winter here. We've managed to get past our little…altercation…earlier, and have been getting along better. Which reminds me, Winter, would you do the honors?" Velvet gestures to Winter.

"Of course, please greet our guests…Weiss," Winter instructs her sister/maid.

Weiss' crimson red face turns even redder (if that's even possible) as she slowly steps around the table and walks up to the rest of Team RVWBY.

Weiss slowly bows to them, "Welcome and good afternoon…my…Masters," Weiss says, groaning inwardly. "To think that my own sister and teammate would force me into such a humiliating state."

Ruby is doing her best not to snicker (and failing miserably), Blake is looking surprised (while secretly taking pictures with her scroll hiding behind her back), and Yang just explodes in laughter.

"HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Oh my God! You are so cute and adorable! I think I'm going to die of laughter right about now!" Yang shouts, holding her chest as she hunches over in laughter.

"That can be arranged…" Weiss mutters, though her sister hears her.

"Now, now Weiss, that's no way to treat our guests. Please, escort them to their table and get them something to drink," Winter says, showing a subtle smile on her face.

Weiss' eyebrow twitches and she forces a smile, "Forgive me, my…Masters. Allow me to escort you to your table," she says, groaning on the inside. They walk to one table and the rest of the team take their seats. A moment later, Weiss brings over some tea cups and a pot of tea and pours them a cup each. "Please, enjoy," Weiss says, still holding a forced smile.

"Well, I'm certainly not going to waste this opportunity," Yang notes and takes a sip of her tea. "Hm, not bad," she says.

"Well, I do enjoy a good cup of tea," Blake says and sips her tea as well while reading a book she brought with her.

"Um, is anyone else confused about why Weiss is wearing a maid outfit and serving us like this?" Ruby asks, being the voice of reason here, and then looks back at Velvet. "Velvet, what's going on here?" she asks.

"Oh, Weiss is just taking a punishment that Winter and I devised for keeping her relationship with Yang a secret from her sister," Velvet explains.

"Which reminds me…" Winter says and turns to face Yang. "It's a pleasure to meet you, Yang Xiao Long. I wish to thank you for taking such an interest in my sister," she says, holding out her hand.

Yang hesitantly shakes it, "Um, sure. I thought you'd be more against her dating me since one, I'm a girl, and two, I'm not from high society," she says.

"Oh, I'm aware. However, I've seen firsthand how much you care about my sister and see how much she's matured because of you and her friends. It's good that's she's grown so much. If you've had anything to do with that, then I see no reason to keep you two from seeing each other," Winter explains.

"Um, okay, cool," Yang replies.

"Weiss, how about some sweets for the rest of the team," Velvet orders the maid.

"As you wish, Master," Weiss replies and picks up a plate with some slices of cake on it and starts placing a slice of cake on each girl' plates. "Please, enjoy," she bows to them and returns to her spot in between them.

Yang is snickering and taking some pictures, making Weiss even more embarrassed.

"Oh man, this may be the best day of my life," Yang mutters.

"This must be the worst day of my life," Weiss groans.

"Um, where did you guys get a maid outfit for Weiss anyway?" Blake asks.

"Actually…How did you get a maid outfit for her?" Velvet asks Winter, also confused.

"That's classified," Winter replies while sipping her tea.

"Well, where are Weiss' normal clothes?" Ruby asks.

"They're safe. Though she won't be going back into them anytime soon," Velvet notes, making Weiss whine a little bit.

After a few more minutes of enjoying a good cup of tea, and cake, at Weiss' expense, Ruby and Blake decided to leave. However, Yang and Velvet wanted to stick around because Winter wanted to help Weiss with her summoning.

"So, from your last letter, you're still having trouble with your summoning. Let's see if we can fix that, shall we?" Winter says.

"Um, sure but…can I please get out of this ridiculous getup and back into my normal clothes?" Weiss pleads.

"No, you'll have to where that until I leave and you return to your dorm room," Winter rejects her pleas.

Yang and Velvet sit at one table, watching as Weiss conjures up a glyph in front of her, only this one is different than her usual. Meanwhile, Winter stands behind her.

"I can't believe my own sister is making me train while wearing this ridiculous maid outfit," Weiss inwardly whines.

"Excellent form. Now, think to your fallen foes, the ones that forced you to push yourself past who you were, and become who you are now," Winter instructs Weiss. The glyph below starts to flutter. "Think of them, and watch as they come to your side," Winter continues.

Weiss clenches her teeth in frustration as the glyph spins faster, and then gets smaller.

"I CAN'T," Weiss proclaims, stomping her right foot as the glyph dissipates.

Velvet has to hold Yang back a bit in order to keep the elder siblings from fighting with each other as the training session goes on.

Winter smacks her head, "Stop doubting yourself," Winter berates her.

"I'm TRYING!" Weiss retorts as she looks at Winter.

"If this is what you call trying, then you have NO hope of winning the tournament, let alone succeeding as a huntress. Why don't you just move back home? I'm sure Father will give you a nice job as a RECEPTIONIST," Winter criticizes her.

"I don't NEED his charity," Weiss retorts, looking away.

Winter leans in, "But you DO need his money, don't you," Winter says, seeing through her sister.

"WHAT?! How did you know about that?!" Weiss exclaims as she looks back at Winter, who leans back.

"Lucky guess. I may have been in a similar situation when I joined the military. So what have you done this time?" Winter asks.

"Well, that's the thing, I'm really not sure. I went to pay for lunch the other day, but my card didn't work," Weiss explains as Winter walks around her.

"How EMBARRASSING," Winter sarcastically replies, making Yang snicker and Velvet smirk.

"I know!" Weiss shouts as she turns to look at Winter, who just shakes her head. "Well it WAS. Why would he cut me off like that?" Weiss says.

"Perhaps so you'd stop avoiding him and call home," Winter answers.

Weiss grinds her teeth and turns around to create the same glyph from before, but it spins faster than normal. Winter walks up to her and places a comforting hand on her left shoulder.

"Emotions can grant you strength, but you must never let them overpower you," Winter calms her down, making the glyph dissipate again.

"Indeed. Now, it sounds, to me, like you have two choices in front of you. You can either call him, beg for his money back, and explain once more why you want to study at Beacon over Atlas…Or, you could continue to explore Remnant. Discovering more about the world, and honestly…more about yourself," Winter advises her, making Weiss look down in thought. "…It's time for me to go," Winter says and brings Weiss in for a warm hug. Which she lovingly returns.

"It was really good to see you Winter," Weiss says as the end the embrace.

"Until next time, sister," Winter says. She then turns to face Velvet and Yang who approach. "It was a pleasure to meet you, Yang Xiao Long. I'm glad that my sister found someone who cares about her so much," she says.

"Believe me, it wasn't easy, but…she's worth it," Yang says as she stares at Weiss, who blushes in response.

Winter smiles and then looks at Velvet, "I apologize for our earlier, introductions, Velvet Crowe. I can now see that you were only acting in Weiss' interests. I'm glad I got the chance to know you," Winter says, offering Velvet a hand.

Velvet shakes her hand, "No problem. Next time though, no blades…unless you want to make it an official match of sorts," Velvet suggests.

"I think that would be enjoyable," Winter says and then takes her leave after waving Weiss goodbye.

The teammates watch her leave before Weiss hunches over in exhaustion, "…Now I can finally get out of this ridiculous outfit," she sighs.

Yang glances at Velvet, who returns the glance, "Yeah, I wouldn't be too sure about that," Yang says.

Weiss turns to face them, "What are you talking about?" she asks.

Yang suddenly wraps her arms around Weiss in a bear hug, "Because I want to enjoy this moment for as long as possible. Velvet, we'll meet you back at the dorm…Oh, and you can take Weiss' regular clothes back with you," Yang says.

"WHAT?!" Weiss screams.

"See you guys later," Velvet nonchalantly says while taking Weiss' clothes away.

Weiss tries to get her clothes back, back can do nothing while in the straight-jacket that is Yang's hug, "Yang, please. I need to get my clothes back. If anyone else sees me like this, I'll never be able to show my face back at school ever again," Weiss pouts. Yang then picks Weiss up bridal style, surprising her. "Y-Yang, what are you doing?" she asks, blushing.

Yang walks over to sit on the edge of the fountain after grabbing a small plate of sweets from one of the tables.

"I figured since you've went through all that trouble, you deserve a little reward," Yang says as she holds out a strawberry for her.

"Yang, I don't need you to feed me," Weiss says.

"Then how about this? You let me feed you a few sweets, and then maybe I can do something for you the next time that we have some time to ourselves," Yang suggests.

"Like what?" Weiss asks, a little curious.

"Since you were a being a maid for me, how about the next time we're alone and have some time to ourselves…I could be your personal maid," Yang replies, a little bashfully.

This stuns Weiss a little bit. In all honesty, hearing that suggestion got Weiss seeing images of Yang in a hot maid outfit. And the thought of having THAT all to herself…Oh, she hates it when Yang does this to her, but at the same time, she can't help but want to try it out.

"Um…I guess…I mean, if you're willing," Weiss says.

"If it's for you, then I'm willing to do anything. Now then, say ah," Yang says as she pushes the strawberry closer to Weiss.

Weiss sighs, but takes the strawberry into her mouth anyway. After having her treat, Weiss kisses Yang on the cheek and snuggles a little closer in Yang's embrace.

"Thank you, Yang," Weiss mutters.

"Anytime, my Mistress," Yang chuckles.

Weiss smiles a little at this, "I thought I was the maid right now?" Weiss asks.

"Yeah, you are. I'm just practicing for when it's my turn," Yang replies.

Weiss was really glad for two things at that point. One, that no one else was around to see this, and two, that she ended up with someone as caring as Yang.


And that's the chapter. Decided to have a little fun with Weiss (I couldn't resist using this idea), as well as making some more romance between her and Yang. We'll focus more on Velvet in the next chapter. What awaits Team RVWBY in the next stage of the tournament? Until then, please Read and Review.