A story I wanted to mention today has been completed for some time, but I think it's really good. The title is- The Vytal Tournament. It's by TheHorologium. You guys should give it a read if you have the time.

Here's chapter 55 everyone.


Blake was sitting on her bed reading a book, since she had finished up her classes for the day. Ruby was still in Port's class, and Yang had Oobleck. The only other person done today was Weiss. She didn't go to the dorm immediately, but sure enough she opened the door and walked in.

"Hello, Blake." Weiss greeted.

Blake looked up from her book. "Hey. I thought you would be here earlier. Didn't you finish up your last class a little while ago?"

Weiss sat on her bed. "Yeah, but I just wanted to get some fresh air. Tomorrow's mission has been on my mind for some time now. I mean, it's Hassendorf for crying out loud. Not only that, but Clara was the one to contact us."

Blake closed her book. "It is an unexpected thing to happen. Do you know what you'll be doing?"

"I'm not sure yet. Clara will no doubt know who I am the second we see her. I was thinking about covering my face with something, but Ruby thinks I should just talk with her about everything." Weiss explained.

"I feel like that may be the best thing to do. Ruby wouldn't suggest that you do that without thinking it be good for you."

Weiss sighed and fell back on her bed. "I told you guys my story already and I just don't know if I should ever face them again. It's too much."

Blake got up and sat next to Weiss. "I feel like I don't have to repeat what Yang said, but I'll remind you. We're more than a team. This thing that you're going through; I promise we'll be there with you every step of the way. You know that."

Weiss closed her eyes. "It's not like you guys could make them forget what I did."

"Just because you left, doesn't mean they have any right to hate you. It was your choice, and if they're half as caring of you as you said they are, then they'll understand why you did it." Blake assured.

Weiss opened her eyes and sat up. "Do you honestly believe that it'll be that easy?"

"I can't say for sure, but if you just stay away from them forever, then you'll never know how they feel." Blake explained.

"You know. Ruby said the same thing." Weiss stated.

Blake smiled. "And with good reason. She probably knows that you'll feel better once you get this off your chest. I can't say I have the same luxury as you though."

Weiss looked confused. "What do you mean?"

Blake sighed. "Remember how I told you that I used to be a part of the White Fang?"

Weiss nodded.

"Well, those I left behind will probably never see me again. I left for good reason, but I do miss certain people in my life that I learned to care for, when I was in the White Fang." Blake explained.

"Then how can you agree that me speaking with Clara is a good idea? You yourself said that you probably wouldn't see them again, so why should I go the extra mile to do something like that? Weiss questioned.

"Because you have the option!" Blake exclaimed.

Weiss was taken back by Blake's sudden outburst.

Blake took a breath. "I'm sorry, but I just couldn't keep calm about that. I can't go to the White Fang, but you can go to Clara and Lyra. That's why I'm explaining this to you. You have the opportunity to reunite with those you cared for. I would give anything to have such a chance."

"I see. Well it is my choice, but I can see where you're getting at." Weiss said.

Blake nodded and got up from Weiss' bed.

The two decided to just relax and wait till it was time to sleep. Tomorrow was the day of their mission, so they wanted to get enough rest and be focused on the task at hand, rather than speak about anything that may cause issues on the mission.

Ruby and Yang returned to find their two partners fast asleep and got ready for bed themselves. Ruby looked towards Weiss and frowned.

I wish there was a way to keep you happy, but this mission isn't something any of us can avoid. I'm sorry.

The next day came, and Ruby was preparing for the mission.

"Okay. Clothes. Check. Crescent Rose. Check. Supplies are still on the airship, so check. Alright everything is good on my end. What about you guys?" Ruby asked her team.

"Is that all that needs to be checked on your end?" Blake asked.

"Of course. I don't need much other than my sweetheart and some clothes." Ruby answered.

Yang laughed. "Well alright then. I have what I need to, so what about you kitty."

Blake glared at Yang. "Do. Not. Call. Me. Kitty."

Yang gulped at Blake's less than amused tone. "O-okay."

Blake smirked. "Good. Yes I have what I need."

Ruby nodded, and then turned to Weiss. "Weiss, you good too?"

The snow fox sighed. "Yeah. I don't need a lot, so I'm good with what I have."

"Are you going to be okay on the mission? I can see if they'll let you stay on the airship." Ruby offered.

Weiss shook her head. "If you recall; Oobleck wouldn't even let me skip out on the trip to Vale, so I doubt they would let me do that either."

Ruby remembered that day, so Weiss was right. "So what are you going to be doing? I just want to make sure you're going to be okay in that place."

Weiss pulled out a hat, and a pair of pants, with a shirt to match and a pair of shoes. "I'll be wearing this stuff. Just in case we do end up going into the town, at least I'll have a way to hide my Faunus features. I'd rather not go around that place and be discriminated again."

Ruby frowned, not liking that Weiss is pretty much forced to do this to avoid the hate. "I'm sor-."

"No." Weiss simply said.

Ruby understood and said nothing.

Blake and Yang weren't sure what to say about all this, so they remained quiet.

After some time passed, Weiss decided to change into the clothes that she wanted to wear now, just in case they needed to go to Hassendorf. The others left the room, and came back when Weiss was done.

"Where did you get those clothes by the way, Weiss?" Blake asked.

"It's Ruby's" Weiss plainly answered.

Ruby looked shocked. "Hey! Those are my clothes. Why did you take them without asking?"

"You let me borrow your clothes back when I only wore the school uniform, so I thought it would be fine to borrow some." Weiss responded.

Yang chuckled. "Come on, Rubes. It's fine. You don't even where those pants that much anyways."

"I'm okay with it, but I would like to know next time if you want to borrow some clothes." Ruby said.

Weiss shrugged.

Ruby's scroll goes off. "Hello?"

"Ms. Rose, is your team ready?" Professor Oro asked.

"Oh, Professor Oro. Yeah, we're all ready to go." Ruby answered.

"Okay, report to your assigned airship and hand the file to the pilot. Remember that the contact has specific rules for this mission." Oro reminded her.

"I remember. Thank you for letting us know when to go." Ruby smiled.

"Good luck on your mission, and remember to report to me about any issues that you might encounter while out there."

"I will Professor." Ruby assured.

The call ended and Ruby turned to her team. "Okay, that was Professor Oro. Looks like it's time to head out. You guys need anything else done before we leave?"

They all shook their heads.

"Alright Team RWBY. Let's begin our first official mission together." The team leader exclaimed.

Yang cheered and Blake smiled. Weiss tried to suppress a smile, but failed. Even with everything going on, she still felt happy around Ruby.

The girls made their way to the airship. They saw the pilot waiting for them and Ruby handed him the file. He nodded and told them to get inside.

"I can't believe we're actually going on a mission!" Ruby squealed.

"You've known for three days. How could you still not believe it?" Weiss asked.

"That was days ago. Just being here now is so unbelievable." Ruby answered.

"Well believe it sis. This is something you've been looking forward to for so long, and I'm happy to be here with you for it." Yang smiled.

The airship landed down, and the pilot told everyone to contact him when they were ready to go. The mission was expected to be a few days long, but if the team needed more time, then the leader would call ahead.

Blake and Yang stepped off, with Yang carrying the supplies on her back. Ruby was about to step off too, but saw that Weiss was hesitating.

Ruby went to her and sat her down. "I know you don't want to go, and I wish there was something I could do, but-."

Weiss stopped her. "I-I can go, just, if it's okay. Could I have a few moments before I get off this thing?"

Ruby went to the pilot and asked if they could take a few minutes to relax. He allowed five minutes, but said he had to leave after that.

Ruby returned to Weiss. "He said you're good for five minutes. Is that enough? I can see if I can convince him for a little extra time."

Weiss shook her head. "It's fine. Five minutes is enough for me. Thank you, Ruby."

Ruby smiled and wrapped her arm around Weiss. She knew the snow fox was worried, if not scared about everything. After the five minutes were up, the pilot called out that he had to leave. Ruby got up and offered her hand to Weiss. Weiss stared at it for a second and took it.

The two exited the ship with their belongings.

"So, where are we going?" Yang asked.

Ruby pulled out the file. "It looks like the south of Hassendorf. Clara said here that she wants us to meet outside the city. I need to contact her about the meet up."

Weiss' eyes widened. "You can contact her?"

"Yeah, but I only got her contact info today. I need it to let her know we're here." Ruby answered.

Weiss' ears drooped. It was getting closer and closer to getting to Clara.

Ruby pulled out her scroll and called Clara. After a few short rings, someone picked up

"Hello, who is this?" Clara asked.

"Um, hi. I'm Ruby Rose, leader of Team RWBY. We're the team that was sent to handle your supply request." Ruby answered.

"Oh, good. I was wondering when you would show up. Meet me by the south of Hassendorf. I'll be waiting near a hillside a little out of town. If you have trouble finding me, then I'll link our scrolls and you can track me. Sound good?" Clara asked.

"Okay, but is there anything else I should know? I know you have specific issues to worry about." Ruby questioned.

"Well, I would like you all to help out with some hunts that we do. I made sure to ask that with your school, but they said that it is an extension to the mission at hand. It's up to you if you want to help." Clara explained.

"Uh, I'll have to think about it. I'll let you know when we get there." Ruby said.

"Alright, I'll see you soon." Clara hung up.

"What did Clara say?" Weiss asked.

Ruby put her scroll away and turned to her team. "She wants us to meet her outside of town near a hillside. It's to the south, so let's start going."

"Wait, what did you mean by, you have to think about it?" Weiss asked.

Ruby was concerned about how Weiss would react, but decided to tell her. "She asked if we could help with some hunts."

"You mean like the ones I went on with them, don't you?" Weiss sadly asked.

"We don't have to." Ruby assured.

"I think it would be better if we didn't. I just don't-." Weiss was cut off.

"Don't say anything else. I understand. I'll let her know that we're just here to make sure the supplies get where they need to go." Ruby assured.

Weiss simply nodded.

The four made their way to Clara, and since Weiss was hiding her Faunus features, no one in Hassendorf paid them any mind.

Once they were out of the town, they saw the hillside they were meant to go to. Team RWBY continued their walk to Clara, and Weiss was getting more worried every step of the way. Eventually she stopped and the others turned to her.

Ruby frowned. "Weiss."

Weiss sighed. "I know."

She began to walk with them again. Ruby knew this was hard for her, but she had remembered that Ozpin explained that they couldn't let their feeling interfere with a mission.

They looked around once they got to the hillside Clara spoke of, but they couldn't find her.

Ruby called her on the scroll.

Clara picked up. "Hello?"

"Hey, so we're here at the hillside. Where are you?" Ruby asked.

"Look about fifty feet to your left." Clara said.

Ruby turned like she said and saw the dog Faunus waving her over. "Oh, okay."

Ruby hung up. "Guys, she's over there."

Weiss froze when she saw Clara. The dog Faunus looked just like she did four years ago. Weiss was scared, so she made sure to stuff the rest of her hair into her hat. She was worried that Clara would recognize the white hair.

The team walked over to Clara. Clara took note of the team sent to her. She examined the blonde girl first and thought nothing much. The black haired girl was next, and Clara didn't think she would be a problem. She already had a good idea about Ruby. And then she looked over at the girl who walked a little slower than the rest. She didn't know what to think, but she looked at those blue eyes and saw the discomfort in them.

"So, you four are the ones they sent? Where are the supplies?" Clara asked.

Yang began to get the supplies off her back. "Right here."

Clara nodded her head. "Good. I'll need you four to come with me to a place that is a little off the radar."

Weiss knew exactly what she meant, and so did the others, due to Weiss letting them know of her past.

"Oh, did you decide on whether you want to help with the hunting I mentioned earlier?" Clara asked.

Ruby scratched the back of her head. "Well, I'm not sure if we can. We decided that it would be best to finish up the mission given to us."

Clara frowned. "I see. Well it's okay. I only got you all here for these supplies, but I do need you all to set up a connection with your school. I made sure to speak with your headmaster about a deal."

Ruby nodded. "Alright, lead the way."

Yang picked the supplies back up and the rest followed Clara.


So Clara and Weiss see each other again, except Clara hasn't realized it's Weiss.

To Alpha Omega Wolf- Yup, took them enough time to do that. Good night.

I hoped you all enjoyed today's chapter. Remember, reviews are welcomed, but not required. See you all in chapter 56.