Chapter 19

The next day I had woken up feeling a tiredness that I haven't felt since I had gotten my semblance. But luckily, I had still set an alarm so that I wouldn't have woken up too late.

I found out something new today when I got a notification.

For letting a Party member die you have now been grounded from your semblance for a week

Okay that`s annoying but it probably isn't too bad I mean I spent most my life without aura let alone a semblance I`m sure that being without one for a week wont be too difficult.

I was wrong

For starters I had forgotten how slow and tired I used to be in the morning as I had to do things the normal way without gamers body, gamers mind and without an accessible inventory.

Luckily my semblance was nice enough to place a chest in my room that worked as my inventory except I could only take things out of it. Cleaning my room is going to be a lot more difficult now. I started the morning with a cold shower to wake myself up and deal with any other problems.

Then I got dressed and did the rest of my morning routine as quickly as I could. Stuffing my tie into my bag and putting my laces into the sides of my shoes so that I wouldn't have to try to tie them.

Then I headed to the beacon cafeteria grabbing my normal breakfast as well as the biggest cup of coffee I could find. It was basically half a litre bottle I'll probably regret this later.

"morning" I say slumping into my seat as I rested my head onto the table wanting to sleep.

"you okay jack" Jaune asked and I then noticed that Pyrrha and Jaune were sat away from each other for a change which surprised me, and they were also avoiding eye contact did something happen. And was it like the romecom walk in on a teacher naked kind of thing or maybe something worse.

"Yeah I'm just tired" I say starting to eat "is everything fine between you and Pyrrha" after I asked that I saw them both blush deeply embarrassed but it's not one of them who answers.

"They slept together" Nora says pretty loudly making everyone on the table splutter in various degrees of shock. We even got some glances from people on other tables I can definitely see the rumours now.

"about time" I say only to get three sets of angry eyes glaring at me and one person even kicked me wasn't sure who though.

"yeah we knew the two of you would get together at some point, but I didn't think it would be so soon." Yang said.

"no, it's not like that" Jaune denied blushing "we just woke up this morning with the two of us in my bed nothing happened though, we're both unsure how that happened." Oh I probably should of guessed that.

"hey that's funny the same thing happened to Jack and Ruby" Yang says before we can stop her making the both of us blush.

"Yang" Ruby complains embarrassed as she hides her red face behind her hood ,Nara looked at her surprised at the sudden movement but then went back to sleep. That`s great team JNPR is now looking at us in interest.

I sigh "it's just a punishment my semblance gives for dying gives for dying in the ID's you should probably just forget that it happened" I say trying to change the subject "My semblance did something similar for letting Pyrrha die I wont be able to use it for the next week.

"I guess that's why you look so unkempt today" Weiss says with distaste I nod but roll my eyes at her wording "well you still need to do your tie and laces we have Glynda first anyway so you'll need to do your laces up before you fight" Weiss said and I guess she's right but I'll try to work my way around it asking someone else to do it for me is a last resort.

"I`ll be fine I plan on fighting bare foot for the next week it lets me bonus toxic damage" I joke trying to get the subject dropped.

"wow Jack what`s with the aversion to doing your laces is it because you cant tie them" Yang says with a teasing tone my silent glare is enough of an answer.

I sigh "I could never remember how to do it so I gave up and just started getting shoes without laces and now with my semblance I can normally just equip my shoes and they tie themselves."

"your cheat semblance aside next time just find one of us and well do it for you with just the price of some light teasing" Yang says and then I see flashes of red and rose petals before she`s back in her sight as if nothing happened.

I Look to my shoes to see they've been tied for me "thanks Ruby" I say getting a smile back.

"wait are we really going to forget the fact that Jack's semblance can make people sleep together" Nora says loudly getting a couple heads pointed in our direction.

"She's right plus with the clothes that Ruby was put in last night your semblance is really starting to seem perverted I mean what's next a maid costume" she says making me flush at the imagery that she had brought causing Yang to kick me and glare. "you should invite Blake next time" she says making me blush even more imagining how my semblance would mess with a cat girl.

"I still can't believe that your semblance made them sleep together how uncouth" Weiss says haughtily.

"what's wrong Weiss are you jealous that you weren't there" I ask smirking, so she sputters then kicks me making me wince I think it's bleeding.

"hey Jack do you think you can destroy people's clothes with your powers" Nora asked making multiple people blush and glare at both me and Nora.

I take a couple seconds to think before answering "I guess do you mean with something like fire or telekinesis"

"I think she means can you destroy just someone's clothes with just your magic" Blake asked with a red hue she's probably thinking about her book of smut.

I put my hands to my nose and sigh "no this isn't high school DxD" I say

"Of course, you've seen high school DxD" Yang says trying to tease me.

"so you know what it's about, you probably watched it too" I say, and she becomes silent which gives me the answer.

"What's high school DxD" Ruby asks innocently making us both pause as Yang glares at me to answer.

"It's just an anime you probably wouldn't like it, it`s ugh sad" I answer weakly hoping that she won't search for it.

We then use having to go to class as an excuse to drop the subject.

The rest of the week went by normally until it was Friday afternoon. I had decided to join team RWBY in scoping out the competition in a trip to vale. The place was pretty cool full of decorations and it was just so lively. I could see an elderly shop keeper who was putting up a sign that says welcome to vale.

Weiss stops raising her arms amazed "The Vytal Festival! Oh, this is absolutely wonderful!" It's kind of weird how much she`s enjoying this. My scheme senses are tingling.

"I don't think I've ever seen you smile this much, Weiss." Ruby's says then groans a little "It's kind of weirding me out..." I snicker at that and then almost trip over the curb, but no one realised much to my relief.

Weiss then turns to Ruby "How could you not smile? A festival dedicated to the cultures of the world! There will be dances! Parades! A tournament! Oh, the amount of planning and organization that goes into this event is simply breath-taking!" why was she so excited about that part. Beacon really is full of weirdo`s myself included we then continue walking as I just let them lead me wherever it is they're going.

Yang sighs crossing her arms "You really know how to take a good thing and make it sound boring." That`s Weiss for you.

"Quiet, you!" she says back and we soon stop near the docks the smell of fish was all I could concentrate on it was pretty over whelming and the noise of the foghorns was going off pretty loudly so I put my headphones in and tried to ignore as the smell. It wasn't easy.

"Remind me again why we're spending our Friday afternoon visiting the stupid docks?"

"Ugh, they smell like fish!" ruby complains covering her nose I agreed of course Faunus senses made this even worse but still I felt that I had stayed silent for too long.

"smells better then Yang" I joke getting a giggle and a punch in the arm from Yang. I noticed that Blake wasn't grossed out by the smell of fish part of her probably wanted to catch some of the fish to eat.

Isn`t that racist

What no I`m a Faunus too besides she loves fish and why are you speaking to me I thought that I was still banned from you.

Your banned from your abilities not from me speaking to you besides I`m bored

I`m feeling nice so have this

Two large bags of mixed fruit candies

Sometimes I feel like I just existent so that people can watch me for entertainment. But I wont complain about the candy.

"I've heard that students visiting from Vacuum will be arriving by ship today. And, as a representative of Beacon, I feel as though it is my solemn duty to welcome them to this finekingdom!" that sounds far to kind for he she must have an ulterior motive

"She wants to spy on them, so she'll have the upper hand in the tournament." Blake says as I grab two bags of sweets from my inventory throwing a pack to Ruby when I notice that she`s about to ask for some. I couldn't help but agree with Blake`s guess it sounds like Weiss.

She scoffs "You can't prove that!"

I snicker at that "because that`s what an innocent person says" I say to her.

She was unable to respond when before Ruby let out a "whoa" and we all look to the source of her surprise. There was a shattered window down the street with police tape and there was a detective writing on a pad "What happened here?" she asks the detective.

"Robbery. Second Dust shop to be hit this week. This place is turning into a jungle." He then walks to his partner there has been a massive increase in dust robberies I can't help but think that something bad is being planned.

Yang sighs sadly "That's terrible."

"yeah hopefully no one got hurt" I say to them, but I couldn't help but think about how much a person could do with this much dust someone will get hurt soon I know that much at least.

"They left all the money again."

That really is a surprise I mean if I was a robber, I would be taking the money too clearly the criminals here aren't amateurs they must have a plan"Huh?" ruby was similarly surprised

"Yeah, just doesn't make a lick of sense. Who needs that much Dust?"

"I don't know, an army?" whoever it is can't have good intentions.

"You are thinking the White Fang?" I roll my eyes at this especially surprised at the fact that the cops were trying to blame the White Fang I don't like them but it`s unlikely that the white fang is a part of this they would also be taking the money besides they should really now about the criminal Torchwick he`s probably leading this.

"Yeah, I'm thinking we don't get paid enough." I can't disagree with him there.

"Hmph! The White Fang. What an awful bunch of degenerates!" I roll my eyes at the dramatics at that but don't disagree I don't have the best view on the White Fang either.

"What's your problem?" Blake says annoyed I guess that she has a different view on the white Fang I just hope that this doesn't end in a fight.

"My problem? I simply don't care for the criminally insane." That`s going a bit too far in my opinion they majority of them are people who don't know any different, they think that it will help and that it will help and the want to try to be useful, sure there are some crazies in there.

"The White Fang is hardly a bunch of psychopaths." She crosses her arms getting serious "They're a collection of misguided Faunus."

"Misguided? They want to wipe Humanity off the face of the planet!" That`s a bit dramatic it`s not like all of them want to do that.

"So, then they're very misguided. Either way, it doesn't explain why they would rob a Dust shop in the middle of downtown Vale!"

"yeah anyone could have done this not all crime is done by the White Fang you know" I say.

"Hmm... they do have a point. Besides, the police never caught that Torchwick guy me and Jack ran into a few months ago... Maybe it was him." Ruby says I can remember that Torchwick guy was the one with the eyeshadow.

"That still doesn't change the fact that the White Fang are a bunch of scum. Those Faunus only know how to lie, cheat, and steal."

I got angry at that Cleary Blake did too "hey screw you" I snap she lets a surprised huff " I don't like the white Fang either but you can't Judge all Faunus by the actions of some it would be like me judging you for the shitty stuff your father lets happen in his company"

She spluttered at that in shock but was unable to respond when we heard a voice saying "Hey, stop that Faunus!" I face palm when I see a monkey Faunus running from two sailors this really wasn't helping my case.

"Thanks for the ride, guys! Ha-ha!" he says as to the sailors before he jumps off the boat and starts running off. I shrug not seeing a point in trying to stop him his crime was harmless.

"Your a no-good stowaway!" a sailor complains.

The monkey Faunus then hangs off a lamppost with his tail while he starts to eat a banana which really is a massive stereotype what`s next will his name be George. I always wanted a tail it would be so useful. "Hey! A no-good stowaway would've been caught! I'm a great stowaway!" he then tries to eat the banana, but a detective throws a stone towards him to get his attention.

"Hey! Get down from there this instant!" the detective snaps

As he drops the banana peel onto the detective's face making him growl and then prepares to run off if only I could observe since he looks our age he is probably fighting for the festival.

He then leaps off the lamppost and runs away as he passes us, I notice him winking at a surprised Blake before he gets further and further away. "Well, Weiss, you wanted to see the competition, and there it goes..." Yang says speaking up as Blake stands shocked.

"Quick! We have to observe him!" Weiss holding up a finger. Then RWY of team RWBY runs after him although it was obvious who was really trying to catch him and who was just following Weiss. I just follow them after Blake did.

The chase wasn't highly successful it ended when Weiss barrels someone over before landing on the poor innocent bystander then Sun disappears from view."No, he got away!" Weiss complains not noticing the girl underneath her who smiling weirdly enough. At least she`s not angry.

"Uhm... Weiss?" Yang says pointing at the girl underneath Weiss. Weis s then notices the girl underneath her and becomes flustered quickly getting up although I notice that she doesn't apologize though maybe she will later.

"Sal-u-ta-tions!" she says not bothering to get up still smiling widely. Oh my god it`s another Ruby.

"Um... hello." Ruby says equally surprised at the new turn of events as the rest of us.

"Are you... okay?" Yang asks and I was sure that she wasn't wondering about physically.

"I'm wonderful! Thank you for asking." She says putting emphasis on the wonderful part.

We all the share a look of surprise before Yang speaks up "Do you... wanna get up?"

She seems to have to think this over for a bit before answering "Yes!" she leaps back to her feet making us all take a step back she has way too much energy. "My name is Penny! It's a pleasure to meet you!" at least she`s nice.

Ruby greets first then me "Jack white nice to meet you too" I say stuttering slightly which Penny doesn't seem to mind too excited to meet new people the rest of the team does the own introduction with Blake elbowing Yang for being a bit rude.

"It's a pleasure to meet you!" she says again she sure is chipper.

"You already said that."

Penny pauses again but then says, "So I did!" not losing her cheer even slightly.

"Well, sorry for running into you!" Weiss says apologizing before we start to walk off, I send a small wave feeling like we`ll see her again.

"Take care, friend!" Rub says waving and I couldn't help but think that it would come back to bite us. I noticed that she was startled when Ruby said friend.

"She was... weird..." Yang says when we get far enough away, I hum in agreement total understatement.

"Now, where did that Faunus riff-raff run off to?" Weiss says looking around for him. I roll my eyes there is no way we`ll find him again right now.

Penny then suddenly appears in front of us scaring Weiss "what did you call me?" my first guess was that she meant Yang, but she didn't seem upset.

"Oh, I'm really sorry, I definitely didn't think you heard me!" she says apologising and she looked like she meant it. Although in my view if you got complaints you should say it to their face although there`s nothing wrong with being weird.

"No, not you." She says walking down to Ruby "you" she says with intensity surprising her.

"Me? I-I don't know. I, what I, um, uh..." she says startled and not able to find what she said wrong.

"You called me 'friend'! Am I reallyyour friend?" wow she really must not get out much.

Ruby lets out an umm sound thinking it over as she looks to us for help everyone else was making motions to deny her, but I stick a thumb up she seems harmless "Yeah, sure! Why not?"

Ruby`s teammate visibly look like they hated Ruby`s answer while Penny laughs and looks like she might burst from joy she really must not have had many friends. "Sen-sational! We can paint our nails, and try on clothes, and talk about cute boys!" the last one was said pointing at me making me flush embarrassed as I try to melt into the floor ignoring Yang`s jokes.

"Oh, is this what it was like when you met me?" Ruby says groaning to Weiss as she sees the similarities.

"No - she seems far more coordinated." She says thinking about it seeming to forget that the dust incident was her fault.

"So, what are you doing in Vale?" yang asks her my guess is that tournament I mean she is our age and it would be perfect timing.

"I'm here to fight in the tournament." Thought so

"Wait, you're fighting in the tournament?" Weiss says surprised.

"I'm combat ready!" she says saluting that`s one way to say you're ready to fight, I guess.

"Forgive me, but you hardly look the part." Weiss says

"Says the girl wearing a dress." Blake deadpans speaking up for the first time in a while.

"It's a combat skirt!" she says crossing her arms almost offended but still it`s a skirt what makes it worse is the fact that she`s in heels.

"Yeah!" Ruby says speeding over to her as she low fives Weiss. Please don't tell me that they're going to call each other skirt sisters.

"Wait a minute." Weiss says seeming to realise something she goes over to Penny and grabs her shoulders "If you're here for the tournament, does that mean you know that monkey-tailed... rapscallion?" times like this tends to make me think that Weiss is racist but I know she`s not he treats me and Velvet well enough and I`m sure that she didn't like me at first but it was because of my personality not my heritage she`s still Weiss though.

"The who...?" Penny asks.

Weiss then holds up a really shitty drawing of the monkey Faunus if it wasn't so bad, I would congratulate her on her ability to draw so quickly. "The filthy Faunus from the boat!" I cough into my hand and glare at her.

"oh, umm sorry" she says to me seeing my problem with Faunus being called filthy. Blake has more objections though.

"Why do you keep saying that?!" Blake questions angry at Weiss.

"Huh?" she lets out not knowing why Blake has a problem with her as she looks from Blake and Penny.

Blake walks over to Weiss visibly angry "Stop calling him a rapscallion! Stop calling him a degenerate! He's a person!"

"Oh, I'm sorry." Weiss says obviously not sincere and motions to the stuff around her "Would you like me to stop referring to the trash can as a trash can? Or this lamppost as a lamppost?" I would find her delivery funny if she wasn't using it to try to defend her closed minded views.

"Stop it!" she snaps.

"Stop what? He clearly broke the law. Give him time; he'll probably join up with those other Faunus in the White Fang!" I was starting to get angry at Weiss myself.

"you can't compare harmless crimes like being a stowaway to being a terrorist" I snap Blake clearly doesn't like what either of us said.

Blake as she clenches her fist "your ignorant little brat" she snaps at Weiss but then walks away.

Weiss looks offended at this as she follows Blake, but I was done arguing I stay with the others tuning them out as I try to talk with the others.

"Um, I think we should probably go..." Yang slides up to me and Ruby as she says this looking uncomfortable.

"Where are we going?" Penny says smiling as she pops up behind Ruby unfazed by the infighting going on in team RWBY.

"Probably back to Beacon sorry Penny looking forward to seeing you during the festival though" I say smiling at her.

After we finish saying goodbye to Penny we soon go back to Beacon after that fight the mood pleasant mood between us had gone complete completely sour I was sat in my room listening to music as I could still hear Blake and Weiss with my enhanced hearing I was just texting Ruby since we both weren't doing anything better I couldn't help but feel bad for her and Yang they were stuck in a dorm with them.

The arguing then gets louder I heard a door open and someone running away.

I got up wanting to check it out to make sure that everyone was safe. I went with team RWBY to look for Blake, but we couldn't find her.

"what happened" I asked them when we gave up searching for the day.

"Blake she`s a" Ruby starts to say but stops not wanting anyone one else to know Blake's secret.

I decide that it`s time to take a gambit "Faunus right".

"what how did you know" Yang and Ruby asks Weiss was being very quiet now seems like she has a lot to think about.

"I`m a Faunus too remember so I tend to pick up on some of the stuff that you miss." It was pretty obvious there is the amber slitted eyes, the bow that twitches her love for fish and a lot more signs.

We soon go back to our beds agreeing to look for her in the morning I wasn't all that worried about her she`s a huntress in training what`s the worst that can happen.