(Hey everyone! I have an actual chapter in the works right now. But in light of all the Corona Virus craziness, I felt this would be appropriate. This PSA is nonessential to the story line so you can skip it if you want. Please leave a review, good or bad it helps.)
(I do not own RvB or RWBY)
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Beacon Plaza:
"Hi there, I'm Doc from the popular Fanfiction Red vs RWBY vs Blue." Doc said.
"And I'm Simmons, from the same story." Simmons said.
"We're here to talk to you about viruses." Doc said.
"No you idiot, we're here to talk about safety around viruses!" Simmons said.
"Oh, right. Guess I got carried away." Doc said.
"Well, let's first talk about what a virus actually is." Simmons suggested.
"Oh goodie! A virus is a small parasitic protein coat, which contains its own DNA." Doc said.
"It can only reproduce by injecting that DNA inside a healthy cell, where the DNA bonds with the cell's own and forces it to build more viruses." Simmons explained.
"So how can you stay safe against these micro-menaces?" Doc asked.
"Great question! There are a couple steps you can take to prevent infection of yourself and others. As well as some common misconceptions about virus safety." Simmons said.
"Step one; know what virus is spreading and what your local health officials recommend." Doc said.
Cut to Blue team's dorm:
"Hey guys, apparently there's a new virus going around Vale." Church said.
"Who cares, we'll never catch it anyways." Tucker said.
Doc and Simmons walk in.
"Actually Tucker, Church did the right thing by researching the disease." Simmons said.
"How long were you two here?" Tucker asked.
"Long enough." Simmons said.
Doc turns to the audience.
"It's important to know where the virus has broken out, as well as how it spreads. A quick online search can answer most questions you have about the illnesses." Doc said.
"Step two; take proper care of your own hygiene." Simmons said.
Cut to Red team's dorm:
"Grif! Your room is a pigsty! Clean it up before you suffocate everyone in the building with this odder!" Sarge yelled.
"Oh come on! It's not that bad." Grif defended himself.
"Grif, when was the last time you did laundry?" Donut asked.
"Like two weeks ago." Grif said.
Doc and Simmons walk in.
"Grif, you're a slob. And you're room is totally unsafe!" Simmons said.
"What?" Grif asked in confusion.
"All these clothes have become a breeding ground for harmful bacteria and viruses." Doc clarified.
"Oh, I see your point." Grif said, picking up a shirt with mold on it.
Simmons turns to the audience.
"The biggest thing you can do to slow a virus's spread is taking care of yourself and your belongings. Wash your hands frequently with soap and water, shower daily, and maintain your living space. This will drastically reduce your risk of infection." Simmons said.
"Step three; be prepared for anything." Doc said.
"During the outbreak of an incredibly lethal or infections pathogen, many public services will shut down to decrease the risk of infection." Simmons said.
Cut to team RWBY's dorm:
"Oh cool! School is canceled because of that virus!" Weiss shouted with joy.
"So… What do we do now?" Blake asked.
"I don't know Ruby went shopping with Caboose, Juane, and Pyrrah. Let's hope they find stuff. I hear stores are getting cleaned out." Yang said while browsing through her scroll.
Simmons and Doc walked in.
"When food and supplies become hard to find, it's a good idea to ration what you have just as a precaution." Doc said.
"What on remnant? What are you guys doing?" Blake asked.
"It's called a Public Service Announcement. Just roll with it." Yang whispered to Blake.
Cut to Vale supper market:
"Wow! There are a ton of people here!" Ruby said as the group walked into the store.
"Funny how they get scared over a little flu and not actual terrorists." Juane observed.
"Alright, let's get out of here ASAP." Pyrrah suggested.
The group started searching the packed store but only found half the items on the list.
"Good Lord, half of our list is just not here. It's like everyone's losing their minds." Ruby said.
"Tucker did it." Caboose said.
Pyrrah ignored Caboose's comment, "Yeah, we couldn't even find those instant lunch bowls that nobody likes."
Simmons and Doc walked over.
"Oh, hey guys!" Juane said.
"Shopping?" Doc asked.
"Yeah, but half of the stuff we're looking for isn't here." Ruby said as Simmons looked at the list.
"No. No. No. You've got it all wrong!" Simmons said.
"What do you mean?" Juane asked.
"You guys are looking for all the pre-ready and convenient stuff." Simmons said.
"Yeah, what's wrong with that?" Pyrrah asked.
Doc turns to the audience, "In a crisis or epidemic, studies show that most people will likely buy convenient pre-ready food and supplies over raw ingredients. Using the power of the internet, you can easily look up recipes for easy meals made from simple supplies. Often times, those same supplies will be the last ones off the shelf at stores and markets."
"Well, there was some raw chicken back there." Ruby suggested.
"I saw artichokes!" Caboose yelled.
"Now you're thinking." Simmons said.
Cut to Beacon Plaza:
"And last but not least, step four." Doc said.
"Share supplies with your neighbors." Simmons said.
"Hording essential supplies or trying to resell it at a heightened price won't help anyone." Doc said.
"Remember, your goal is to stop the virus from spreading. Sharing what you have with close friends and relatives will decrease their risk of infection as well, so it's a win win." Simmons said.
"Speaking of which, where did you put all that medicine we bought earlier?" Doc asked.
"Oh, Grif offered to store it in his room for safety." Simmons said.
The two starred at each other for a couple seconds.
"In hindsight that probably wasn't the smartest move." Simmons said.
"We should go check on it." Doc said before the two-exited screen.
(So two quick announcements:
1: I'm declaring this story canon to my other Halo fanfic, A New Mission.
There will not be any overlap of the main casts but the stories will share the same primary antagonist as well as two support characters. (The Way Finder being one of them.)
I'm trying to create a lore behind some of my main projects, and those three characters serve to set it up.
2: I have ruff ideas for the Reds and Blues Remnant weapons, but if you guys want to see any of your own ideas then now is the time to tell me. Share your ideas with me through PMs or a review.)
