Chapter 42: Welcome to Beacon Academy
Beacon Academy, Vale
An hour has passed as the bullheads finally make their landing on the landing platform. Qrow had already contacted Ozpin of the people with RWBY and JNPR. Everyone stepped off the bullheads as the earthlings awed at the sight of Beacon Academy.
"Yay! We're finally back!" Ruby cheered.
"It is great to be home again," Weiss said.
"Oh my god. Oh my god. Oh my god! We're actually at Beacon Academy. The Beacon Academy!" Kelly squealed.
"Geez, calm down, Kelly," Allen said.
"Come on Allen. Don't tell us you are not hiped to be here," Rebecca said.
"Holy hell, this place is big," Robert said.
"The place is even more beautiful in person," Kendra said.
"This is one of the greatest moments of my life," Jacob said.
"We're glad you all are enjoying it," Yang said.
"Yeah, it's gonna be great!" Nora exclaimed.
"You teached us so much about your world, now it's our turn to teach you about ours," Blake said.
"Alright, all those who were rescued, follow me," Qrow said as he started walking.
Teams RWBY, JNPR, and the earthlings all followed Qrow straight to the academy. Within a few minutes, they all reached the elevators.
"Alright, all Beacon students and some of your guys ride on this elevator, while the rest take the other," Qrow said.
"Alright, you three follow them," Keaton ordered.
"Yes sir," the three soldiers replied.
They all got on to the elevators and started to travel up to the Headmaster's office.
Headmaster's Office
Back in the office, Ozpin, Glynda, and Ironwood all wait for Qrow to show up with the missing students and their guests.
"It's bad enough that there's another world out there, now some of the natives are here," Ironwood said.
"Now James, I'm sure they are here to discuss open relations with us and don't wish to seek conflict of any kind," Ozpin said.
"I'm still concerned about how this will play out," Glynda said.
"All we can do for the moment is wait, Glynda, and then we will discuss our coexistence with the new world," Ozpin said.
Both the doors to the elevators open revealing Qrow, RWBY, JNPR, and the Earthlings as the step out of the elevators.
"Professor Ozpin," RWBY and JNPR said as they walked up to their headmaster.
"It is good to see you all back, safe and sound," Ozpin said as he sat behind his desk.
"It's great to be back here," Ruby said.
"Now could you introduce us to your friends here," Ozpin asked, gesturing to the Earthlings.
Keaton then walks up to Professor Ozpin.
"Professor Ozpin, I'm Captain Keaton Gordon, United States Marines. This is Sergeant Cassandra Rogers and Sergeant Alex Barker. The other men are a few selected from the United States Army," he introduced.
General Ironwood observed the U.S. soldiers with interest and caution.
"And who are these kids with you?" Glynda asked.
"I'm Jacob Gordon, the captain's younger brother," Jacob said.
"I'm Kelly McFoley," Kelly replied.
"The name's Richard Hugo, but everyone calls me Ricky," Ricky said.
"My name is Allen Knight," Allen introduced.
"I'm Britney Connor," Britney said.
"Sup, I'm Rebecca Dawson," Rebecca replied.
"Robert Franklin," he bluntly introduced.
"Kendra Tanner," Kendra said.
"And I take it that you all are from the other world?" Ozpin asked.
"Correct, we are humans from the world known as Earth," Cassandra answered.
"And so nobody can get confused between us humans and you humans, you can call us Terrans or something," Alex said.
"Earth? Who the heck names their planet after dirt?" Qrow asked.
"Well then, as headmaster of this academy and citizen of Remnant, welcome to Remnant," Ozpin said.
"Thanks, we all have a lot to discuss," Keaton said.
"Yes, indeed we do," Ozpin replied as he grabbed his mug of hot cocoa and took a sip.
"Oh, Professor Ozpin before we forget we have something else to talk about," Ruby said.
"Yes Ms. Rose?" Ozpin asked.
"We know about the maidens," she said.
This made Ozpin, Glynda, Ironwood, and Qrow look at her in shock but tried not to show it.
"Ms. Rose, are you referring to the fairy tale, because I assure you that-" Ozpin was then cut off by Pyrrha.
"She means we know about Amber, we know about her attack, we know about the relics, we know about Ruby's silver eyes, we know about your inner circle, and most important of all, we know about Salem," she said.
Ozpin's inner circle were now even more shocked as Ozpin himself dropped his mug as it shattered and spilled his hot beverage on the floor.
"How did you know about all this?" Glynda asked.
"And how did you find out?" Ironwood asked.
"Ruby, you better tell us," Qrow said.
"It's a really... really weird story," Ruby asked.
"Try us," Ozpin said.
"What if we told you we saw it all happen?" Jaune asked as Ozpin Glynda, Ironwood, and Qrow all gave a confused expression.
"Mr. Arc, are you saying that you can somehow predict the future? Because I find your lies to be hard to believe," Glynda said, looking skeptical.
"Hay, why don't you lay off him, Professor Goodbitch," Jacob snapped.
"Excuse me?" Glynda asked, glaring at Jacob.
"You heard him. Jaune and the others are trying to explain themselves when all you do is try to belittle him," Allen said.
"Yeah, and he has others to back him up, so you should do us all a favor and back the fuck off," Ricky said as he and Kelly walked up to Glynda's face.
"Either that, or we slap the bitch out of you," Kelly threatened.
Both teams RWBY and JNPR were not only happy that their Terran friends were not only standing up for Jaune, but were also shocked to see them swear and threaten their combat teacher. Ozpin and Ironwood's mouths hung open in shock at what was happening while Qrow tried his best not to laugh.
"How dare you speak to an adult like that?! If you were students here I would-'' Glynda gets cut off by Ozpin.
"Glynda!" he shouted.
Glynda inhaled then spoke once more.
"Continue," she said.
"As we were saying, no, we can't see into the future. But the Terrans showed us the future," Weiss said.
"What do you mean?" Ironwood asked.
"We can answer that," Rebecca answered.
"Your students landed in our world which your world to us is a web show based on their lives and yours," Britney explained.
Ozpin's inner circle all had looks of confusion.
"I'm sorry, but what?" Qrow asked.
"Can we show them the video?" Jacob asked his brother.
"Do it," Keaton replied.
Kelly reached into her bag and pulled her laptop out and started to set it up.
"We edited a video together, showing all the important moments in the show all together," Jacob said.
"Because it would take all day and night to show you the entire show so far," Robert said.
"The video we edited together is over half an hour long," Kendra added.
Kelly sets the computer in front of Ozpin and plays the video, letting Ozpin and his inner circle watch.
After watching the video, the inner circle was completely shocked and speechless. There was a complete and total silence among them until the silence was finally broken.
"I can't believe Beacon has fallen and communications with the Kingdoms have gone down," Glynda said.
"And Amber's attackers finally got the rest of the powers of the Fall maiden and Raven turns out to be the Spring maiden," Qrow added.
"All this can't be happening. Lionheart turning out to be a traitor, Tyrian Callows and Arther Watts are alive and are working for Salem, Jacques aligning with Watts, Penny used as a tool for their bidding, while I coldly leave innocent people to die and tried to kill Ozpin's next reincarnation," Ironwood said with a stunned expression.
"And worst of all, Salem can't be killed. Is that true, Oz?" Qrow asked with a glare.
Ozpin was silent throughout the conversation until he spoke.
"Yes," Ozpin said with a tear streaming down his cheek.
Qrow was about to punch Ozpin only for Ruby and Yang to run up and restrain their furious uncle.
"Girls, let go of me!" Qrow yelled.
"But wait, they still have more information," Yang said.
"More?" Ironwood asked with a hint of worry.
"Yes. Ozpin when you had the Relic of Knowledge, word for word, what did you asked?" Allen asked.
"I asked 'How can I destroy Salem,' to which she answered that I can't," Ozpin answered.
"Well, there you have it. If you can't destroy Salem, then someone else can," Jacob said.
Glynda and Ironwood's jaws dropped, Qrow stared wide eyed at Jacob, and Ozpin blinked.
"You can't be serious right now. Isn't that a little... ," Ozpin tried to find the word.
"Stupid?" Glynda asked.
"Obvious?" Ironwood added.
"Simple?" Qrow listed.
"All three basically," Ozpin said.
"And haven't you paid a little bit of attention to the video you all watched?" Ricky asked.
"Particularly the scenes with the Brother Gods?" Kendra added.
"What about 'em?" Qrow asked as he then drank from his flask.
"When Salem was cursed with immortality, The God of Light said she may rest in peace when she learns the balance of life and death," Britney said.
"He basically told her how she can be killed if you think about it," Rebecca added.
Ozpin then thought about the Terran teens' idea. The more he thought about it, the more it started to make sense and then he felt like slapping himself for not realizing this sooner. He buried his face in his hands.
"I feel like an idiot right now," Ozpin muttered.
"After many years protecting Remnant from the immortal Salem, we ended up finding a loophole for you all," Kelly said.
"Basically, find a loophole, and it will lead to a win," Kendra said.
Everyone was in silence, waiting for an answer from Ozpin.
"Professor, are you okay?" Ruby asked.
"Yes, Ms. Rose. It's just that this new information is so much to take in one setting," Ozpin said.
"Understatement of the century," Qrow said.
"Anyway, now that you all know, maybe now you can all work together and win this war," Jacob said.
"Professor, we're all with you," Ruby said.
"Us too," Jaune replied.
Ozpin smiled at the teams' bravery and willingness to move forward.
"Thank you, this means a lot. And to all those who follow me... I am sorry," Ozpin said in a solemn tone.
Every Remnan looks at Ozpin in surprise.
"Hey, don't beat yourself up over it. You were just afraid that everyone would lose hope if you told the truth. But you mustn't let fear get the better of you. A wise man from Earth once said that the only thing we have to fear, is fear itself," Jacob said.
"Whoever said that must have been a wise man," Ozpin said.
"He was alright," Allen said.
"You guys are free to watch the whole series if you want, you know for information and all," Kelly said.
"Thanks, this will prove to be helpful," Ironwood said.
"But seriously, we got all this helpful information because to them, all of this is a TV show to them?" Glynda said, having trouble believing this.
"Tell me about it," Qrow said as he drank from his flask.
"But still, thank you all for giving us this information," Ozpin said.
"Don't thank us, thank the guys at Rooster Teeth. Even though they kind of orchestrated this whole thing to begin with," Jacob said.
"Can we go now, because we haven't had anything to eat all morning," Ruby said.
"Yeah, mama's hungry!" Nora exclaimed.
"Of course you may go, just be back here when your through," Ozpin said.
"Thanks," Ruby said as she, her team and JNPR walked to the elevador.
"Can we join them too?" Jacob asked.
"You may go as well. But as soon as you're done, you are to come straight back here. We still have much to discuss," Ozpin said.
"Thanks," the high schoolers said.
"Oh one more thing. There are others you must inform about this whole Salem crisis," Jacob said.
"And who are they?" Glynda asked.
"Penny Polendina," Kelly said.
"Winter Schnee," Kendra added.
"Ironwood's Ace Operatives," Allen listed.
"Robyn Hill and her Happy Huntresses," Rebecca said.
"Team CFVY," Britney replied.
"And Team SSSN," Ricky said.
Ironwood was about to list the names on his scroll only for Allen to speak up.
"I'd put that down on paper if I were you. Cinder does have access," he said.
Ironwood puts his scroll back in his pocket.
"Remember, be back here when you're all through eating," Keaton said.
"Got it, bro," Jacob said as he and the other high schoolers went into the elevador.
"Now Captain Gordon, tell us about your world called Earth," Ozpin said.
Author's Note: If you have any team name ideas for the high schoolers, feel free to share. Last initials count too so here are the full names of the high schoolers
Jacob Gordon
Rebecca Dawson
Britney Connor
Richard 'Ricky' Hugo
Allen Knight
Kendra Tanner
Kelly McFoley
Robert Franklin
Hopefully this helps you all come up with ideas.