Rays of sunlight broke through the thick curtains and fell on the face of a young guy, forcing him to unknowingly grimace and open his eyes. Unhappy that he was pulled out of the kingdom of Morpheus, the young man uttered a couple of curses, stretched out, and then slowly assumed a sitting position, resting against the head of the bed. Before he could think about anything, a terrible headache swept over him. He tried to put together those few fragments of memories that he had access to, but nothing came of it. Grunting something under his breath, the guy got out of bed and looked around. He was in a rather spacious and comfortable room, outwardly reminding him of a hotel room in which he lived for a whole month. The windows were closed with purple curtains, in the middle of the room there was a small desk with two large armchairs, and to the left of the bed was a door leading, judging by the plate, into the bathroom.
- Um ... When did I manage to stay at the hotel? - the teenager asked himself in surprise.
Finding that he was sleeping in clothes, the guy put his hand in his jeans pocket and made sure that the wallet was in its rightful place. With a sigh of relief, the young man went to the table and found his scroll on it, took it in his hands and opened it. A huge number of missed messages made him smile nervously. Ohhh, yes, he already imagined what kind of a job he would be happy with, he only had to show himself at the threshold of his house. The guy considered himself a fearless warrior, capable of falling in love with any woman, regardless of her age, orientation or status, but all his conceit instantly faded away, as soon as eight bright tops appeared on the horizon. Folding up the scroll and putting it in his sweatshirt pocket, the teenager drew attention to another paper product lying on the table. The design of this A-4 size sheet was made in the best traditions of Hogwarts. Nonetheless, as he looked better at the leaf, the eyes of a self-proclaimed ladies man literally flew out of their sockets.
Letter of Admission to the Beacon Academy of Hunters,
Congratulations on receiving this letter, O young Padawan! If you read these lines, then you have become the lucky owner of a pass to the place where the future saviors of the world and the idols of millions, the Hunters, are being trained! An unforgettable youth awaits you in Beacon, filled with awkward situations, fun, and numerous training. A good scholarship, trips abroad, sporting events, etc. are waiting for you!
With love, Beacon Academy Director, Ozpin.
P.S: Jaune, you yourself signed all the documents. Formalities settled, your family in the know.
P.S.S: If you want to try again the coffee mushrooms that we ate yesterday, come to my office and make sure that Glinda is not next to you. I give the green light to the collection of the harem. That's all. Waiting for you in Beacon!
- No, no, no ... It's impossible ... the teenager turned pale. - It can't be ...
Jaune began to squint hard and rub his eyes, hoping that the letter would be a simple mirage. However, despite all his efforts, the letter was not in a hurry to dissolve in the air. Jaune was desperately trying to see ''Shade'' in the word ''Beacon'' , and instead of the name ''Ozpin'' , he sincerely wanted to see the name ''Theodore'' . All the teenager's dreams slowly broke into hundreds of fragments about the granite of harsh reality. Golden sands ... The scorching sun ... Crystal water ... Huntresses in swimsuits ... All this seemed so far from reality ... Having taken a very deep breath, the guy cried out
- OOOOOOZPIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIN!
The last couple of days have stood out for Ruby Rose, frankly, terrible. It all started with the fact that she accidentally ran into a store in the store with a gang of robbers led by one of the most wanted criminals in all kingdoms - Roman Torchwick. Despite his formidable reputation, the first thought that came to Ruby's head in a collision was this: a peacock. No, seriously, this man even used female mascara and wore artificial eyelashes. Nevertheless, one could have no doubt about Roman's combat skills. He deftly wielded his cane, fending off all her attacks, that Ruby felt helpless. However, she managed to prevent the robbery and put the criminal to flight. For this it is worth saying thanks to the woman who came to the rescue, who turned out to be a hunter. Then Ruby ended up in a police station where she took testimony.
Local police clearly revised foreign fighters. Otherwise, it was impossible to explain why one tried to seem formidable, and the second kind. However, her torment was interrupted by a man in dark glasses, who treated her with milk and cookies. The mother always told Ruby that the one who treats you with cookies cannot be a bad person. The man turned out to be the director of the Beacon Academy of Hunters. He said that he was impressed with Ruby's fighting abilities, and therefore handed her an invitation letter. And he did this despite the fact that she was only fifteen years old. When she reported this to her family, her father and older sister were very happy and gave the go-ahead. She couldn t reach her uncle. You ask, what is terrible in being recognized as a child prodigy and given the opportunity to be realized? The answer is simple: fear of the unknown. A few days ago she was in Signal, and now she was a student of Beacon.
It all happened too fast and it really scared her. One part of Ruby was glad, as she was one step closer to her dream, but the second part was afraid of what she was faced with. Ruby knew that future hunters were divided into groups. It was a great chance to make friends, but at the same time, the girl was afraid that she would again become a ''black sheep''. And though Yang was next to her, Ruby still felt lonely. Or maybe it's just stress? Maybe it's not so bad? After all, Father often told Ruby that fear can only be overcome by facing him face to face. If Ruby cannot get out of her shell, then how is she going to live on? No, Ruby Rose will overcome her fear of society, make friends and become the best huntress in the world! Inspired by her thoughts, Ruby began to further build her plans for the future, without noticing how quickly the time flew by.
- Hey Ruby, it's time for us to go out. - Yang said, stirring her sister. - Bullhead has already landed.
- So fast? - the girl was surprised.
- Wow, it looks like someone all this time ''soared in the clouds'' - the blonde grinned, looking at Ruby.
- Hehe ... the brunette shyly scratched her head.
Stepping down the ramp, Ruby exhaled delightedly, looking at the magnificent Academy building. Yeah, one glance was enough to understand that in this place a real forge of heroes. Looking at everything around, Ruby didn t notice how her elder sister s cheerful voice disappeared. The Beacon seemed to her so exciting that it instantly replaced all other thoughts from Ruby's head. Led by no one knows what, the girl walked forward like a robot, until finally she collided with an obstacle. A living barrier.
- I'm sorry, I was dreaming and did not notice you. I'm sorry! - chattered Ruby and extended a hand to the girl lying on the ground, whom she repulsively repulsed.
- Hmph, how can you not notice someone like me ?! - the victim of the collision said irritably, brushing off her skirt. - Hmm ... How old are you?
- F-fifteen ... - Ruby answered stammered.
- Fifteen!? And then what are you doing, young lady, here?
- Well ... I ...
- This is not an ordinary combat school. Here people develop not only the body, but also the mind. Beacon teaches future hunters many adult things and I doubt that someone like you will be able to assimilate them!
- Hey, I ve already apologized, Princess! - rudely said Ruby.
- Rather, the heiress. Weiss Schnee, the heiress of the Schnee Dust Company, which is the largest producer and miner of dust in the international trading arena. - a black-haired girl with golden eyes came up to them.
- Well, finally at least someone recognized me. - Weiss grumbled, after which she turned to Ruby, poking her finger at the newly arrived participant in the secular conflict. - Here, take an example from her!
- In addition, the Schnee Dust Company is known for its racist policies, dubious business partners, terrible working conditions, and an equally terrible salary. Moreover, the last two points relate mainly to the fauns.
- Slander!
- And also Schnee are known for being typical ''tsun-tsun'' without ''dere''. - a new voice came.
The girls raised their heads and saw a male hand hanging from a tree.
- Sorry? - Weiss asked indignantly, resting her hands on her hips.
- I forgive you. Now get out of here and don't bother me to sleep. - a voice answered rudely.
- You know what? I will not tolerate such rude treatment of me! Please note that I am the heiress of the great and noble family of Schnee!
- Well, everyone Schnee has a really ''noble'' ass.
- Hee hee ... Ruby giggled when she saw that the impudent blonde had finally encountered an equal opponent in a verbal battle.
Then Ruby felt that her nose was combing. And before she had time to think about anything, there was a loud sneeze, followed by a small explosion. Opening her eyes, Ruby found that the Weiss white outfit was completely covered in soot. Another girl, sensing something was wrong in time, bounced back and was out of reach of the explosion.
- T-you ... What have you done ?! - Weiss raised her hands, and was about to use all her vocabulary to destroy Ruby, but she was interrupted.
With a cry of ''Fuck! '' A male figure fell off a tree and punched its head in a hole in the asphalt. When the figure rose, Ruby was able to better see it. He was a tall guy with naughty pale golden hair. His eyes were a dull sky color, and his gaze expressed fatigue. He was dressed in a colorful (approx. Av: Hawaiian) shirt, long shorts of bright yellow color, and on his feet he had slates. Ruby was genuinely surprised by his choice of clothes, since such an outfit would probably suit a person who was going to visit one of the beaches of Vacuo, and not a Beacon apprentice.
- Kh, well, thanks to Ozpin and the fact that he at least saved on asphalt ... the teenager rubbed his head, after which he looked at the girls. - Have you decided to play White Fang?
- Ohh ... Just take this and never come near me again, okay? - Weiss sighed, after which she handed Ruby a booklet and took her luggage off.
- What do you think? - turned to Ruby the blond.
- I ... I ... - Ruby looked around and realized that another participant in the conflict had disappeared into the air, hesitantly introduced herself - My name is Ruby. Ruby Rose.
- Jaune Arc. Cool, briefly, the girls like it. - Jaune shrugged, studying the ''Little Red Riding Hood'' standing in front of him.
Ruby had white porcelain skin and short black hair with scarlet tips. She was wearing a black dress with long sleeves, a high collar and red trim on her sleeves. The skirt of her dress had a red trim and a red lining. Ruby's legs were tightly wrapped in black stockings, and black combat boots with red laces, a red trim on top and a red sole served as shoes.
- Ruby, have you been told that you have very beautiful eyes?
- P-Really? - a little blush appeared on the cheeks of the girl.
- Do not leave me from this place if I lie. You definitely have the most beautiful eyes I've ever seen. And I saw a lot, believe me.
Oh god, I just received a compliment from a boy of my age! M-my Ruby-heart can't stand it! - the girl thought, blushing even harder.
As soon as Jaune saw this touching picture, all his tension evaporated. He was ready to swear that he had never seen such a sweet and innocent girl. Forgive his younger sisters ... Jaune had to use all his mental powers in order not to succumb to the wild desire to squeeze the girl to him.
- Soooo ... Are you also Beacon student?
- Yes. In fact, I have not even finished Signal, but I still ended up in Beacon. - admitted Ruby.
- This is impressive. You must be very strong. - nodded his head. - Let me clarify one point: didn t one dumb old man in dark glasses come to you accidentally?
- Are you talking about Director Ozpin?
- Yes.
I knew that this coffee addict attached his cane to it.
- Well ... Actually, he handed me an invitation to Beacon and took me from the police station. - answered Ruby, and then quickly added. - And no, I have not committed any crimes! Honestly!
- Being so sweet is the most serious crime against my heart. I'm afraid that I will have to die from an overabundance of kawai. - He sighed heavily, driving Ruby even more into the paint.
An urgent need to change the subject, Ruby! - the brunette thought, after which she showed Jaune her weapon. - Look, Jaune, this is the best weapon in the universe! I called her ''Crescent Rose'', cool, wasn't it? And this is far from a simple braid, as it seems at first glance! She can...
When Ruby switched to the topic of weapons, her embarrassment disappeared, and a real waterfall of words flowed from her mouth.
- You made it yourself? - asked Jaune, when Ruby was silent, to catch her breath.
- Yes. In Signal, everyone constructs their weapons themselves. - Ruby nodded her head. - What do you have?
- Glad you asked. I have it. - Jaune pulled a small bottle of Port wine from his wide pocket. - Meet Ruby. Good old drink, more than once saving my brain from clever thoughts.
- Um ... Isn't that alcohol?
- It's not just alcohol. This is a real ragweed. - Jaune took a few sips and a bright smile lit up his face.
- But you're a minor! - squealed Ruby.
- And this does not stop me from enjoying the drink. - answered Arc, losing his desire to pat the girl on the head. - Okay, Ruby, let's go. We need to find the assembly hall before one evil witch catches us and selects all the cookies.
- Do you have cookies !? - Ruby instantly snuggled up to the guy and used on him her secret technique ''Puppy eyes '', which her mother taught her. - You're ... Sob ... Share them with your friend ... Really, Jaune?
- Who knows ... the blond smiled. - I planned to spend my youth in Vacuo, a country of resorts, sunbathing on an azure beach, being surrounded by a harem of sultry classmates from Shade, but now ... Now I need more cool pokeballs ...
- Hey, Ruby, there you are! - Yang waved her hand, drawing the attention of her younger sister. - Oh, and who is this? Can't you introduce me to your boyfriend?
- Jaune is not my boyfriend, he is my friend! - Ruby blushed and stamped her foot cute. - Jaune, meet me, this is my sister.
- Yang Xiao Long, nice to meet you. - Yang held out her hand.
- Jaune Arc, mutually. - said the representative of the Arc family, trying not to look at the neckline of his new acquaintance.
And there was something to see. The girl had a simply murderous body. And the clothes only emphasized this. Young wore a brown jacket revealing a belly, with a golden brown piping and short puffy sleeves with black cuffs adorned with two gold buttons. Under the jacket was a yellow cropped top holding back two massive hemispheres. Young also wore a leather belt with a small handbag on the left; under the belt stretched a long, white, asymmetric piece of matter extending to her knee on the right side, as well as a pair of black mini shorts. On his feet were brown knee-high boots and orange knee-highs. The picture was complemented by an orange scarf and black fingerless gloves.
- What is it, Port wine ? - Yang was surprised, pointing a finger at the bottle.
- Yeah. - answered Jaune. - Do you want to try?
- Oh, you want to give me a drink and then use my body? - Yang smiled.
- Yang, stop it, Jaune is not like that!
- Are you jealous, Ruby?
- B-not at all!
- Ohh, you're so cute when you get angry, little sister! - Yang purred, clutching Ruby to her. - Don't worry, I'm not going to seduce your boyfriend ...
- Oh, he's not my boyfriend!
- That's right, I'm just a friend. - Jaune smiled and, pausing, added. - For now...
Yang's eyes flashed scarlet for a moment and a cheeky grin appeared on her face.
- That's it ... Be careful, Ruby, this type preys on younger sisters!
- Is that true, Jaune? asked Ruby, looking fearfully at her friend.
- I see you have fun here. Can I join?
Jaune Arc turned his head and saw an attractive girl with red hair in front of him. She wore a brown corset with a vertical strip of lighter brown in the center. In addition, the girl was wearing an elastic black A-line miniskirt and brown gloves on both hands. She wore a long red belt to her ankles, which was wrapped around her skirt. As for the accessories, on her right thigh she had a small round bronze plate opposite two bags, both of which were attached to the belt. There was a bronze diadem under his hair, adorned with a pair of small green drop-shaped emeralds on thin chains. She had a large bronze necklace around her neck, and a bronze bracelet on her left hand.
Behind the red-haired woman stood no less attractive, but already white-haired girl with pale blue eyes. Her long hair was piled in a ponytail on the right side. The girl wore a strapless dress up to the hips with a faint color gradation from white to pale blue. A small piece of black lace was visible in the front of her neckline, and the hem of the dress was serrated and sewn to resemble snowflakes, with layers of white tulle under the skirt. On top of this, she wore a bolero with flared sleeves and the same color scheme as her dress from shoulder to wrist, with a red lining and a ruffled collar. A small apple-shaped pendant hung on a silver chain around his neck, and thin rectangular earrings were in his ears. On her feet were white high-heeled shoes. From this miniature beauty, the Atlas beauty blew. Having examined it better, Jaune once again was convinced that before - Schnee.
- Of course, why not. - the blond shrugged. - I am kind today, so even the presence of Schnee here will not overshadow my day.
- Do you have something against my family? In that case, I ... M-minute! This smell ... - Weiss suddenly fell silent, after which she exclaimed in amazement. - You're drunk!
- Hey, that sounds like an insult! In order to get drunk, I need a barrel of ''Dark Atlas Ale'', not a regular bottle of Port wine. - said offended Jaune, introducing all the girls into a stupor.
- Um ... I guess I should introduce myself. My name is ... - tried to break the awkward silence of red hair, but she was interrupted by Jaune.
- Oh, you're the same actress! Mirra Ficus, right?
Weiss's pupils dilated and she looked at Jaune as a complete idiot. She could not believe that this dumb did not recognize the four-time champion of the Mistral Regional Tournament, Pyrrha Nikos. Pyrrha was a true genius with unrivaled craftsmanship and great potential. She was one of the few people Weiss truly respected. How could this dirty bumpkin mix her up with someone else ?!
- You really don't recognize her? This is Pyrrha Nikos in person! She is a four-time winner of the Mistral Regional Tournament!
- And she is also shown on all the boxes of ''Pumpkin Pit'' cereal. - added Yang. - And yes, Pyrrha, no offense, but these flakes suck.
- And I like them! - objected Ruby.
- Hmm ... No, I didn t hear it anyway. - said the heir to the Arc family.
- What kind of hole are you from? - Weiss asked sarcastically.
- I did not know that the Atlas Officer Academy had become a hole. - answered Jaune, but having met the icy gaze of the heiress of the Schnee family he corrected himself. -I'm from Ancel. This is a small village outside the walls.
- Well, then that explains your ignorance and addiction to alcohol at such a young age. - Weiss nodded indulgently. - So be it, you are forgiven.
- Thank you for your mercy, my princess.
- I hope you studied the booklet I gave you. - Weiss ignored Arc's statement and glared at Ruby with a serious look.
- Y-yes ... Once again, I'm sorry for that incident. I think we need to start all over again. I'm Ruby Rose, let's be friends!
- Sure. And let's do all sorts of friendly stuff, like painting nails, going shopping and discussing tall blond boys like him. - the heiress of the SDC jabbed a finger at Jaune.
- Really?
- No. - Weiss snapped coldly.
- Come on, Weiss, don t be such a ''tsun-tsun''. I see from your eyes that you are lonely and want to find friends, but your pompous pride does not allow you to do this. Just lower your high standards and maybe Pyrrha will not be the only one on your acquaintance list. - Jaune said relaxedly, putting his hand on the shoulder of the heir to the SDC.
- What? How did you ... Ahem-ahem, I mean, why did you get that? - Weiss stared in shock at the blond. - I ... I just wanted to say that working with someone like Ruby wouldn't let me ... Umgh!
- Ahh, is there really a bit of ''dere'' in you? - Jaune said admiringly, clutching a young version of Winter Schnee to himself. - It is so beautiful! To see how the ''Ice Queen'' makes first friends ... Sob ... I need to take a couple of pictures for your sister ...
- O-let me go, bumpkin! It stinks of you with cheap alcohol! Someone help me!
- The proud heiress asks for help ... Music for my ears! - Jaune pressed Weiss even closer.
- You should learn from Jaune the art of making friends, sister. Even Weiscream melted before him. - looking at Weiss's futile attempts to get out of Arc's death grip, Yang could not help smiling.
Silver eyes, Schnee, the blondie version of Raven, and Mistral's strongest teenager. And this is only for today ... Hmm, I can t even imagine how Ozpin managed to collect such pieces on one board ... Okay, old asshole, you are forgiven. I feel like an ass that it will be much more fun here than in Vacuo. A harem of sultry beauties ... I can collect it here.
Hi, guys! Sorry for eye bleeding language, this is my first story in English(thanks to Google translate).