Chapter 44: Preparations
Headmaster's Office
Back with the inner circle and the american soldiers, Ozpin, Glynda, Ironwood, and Qrow all listened to the soldier as they told them about Earth. And they all took great interest in their world.
"Wow, a whole world without aura, dust, faunus, and Grimm, and yet its conflicts somehow top our conflicts," Qrow said.
"Although we are ahead of Earth by technological standards, Earth is also leagues ahead of us at the same time," Ironwood said with interest.
"Our worlds may be different, but they also hold many similarities," Ozpin said.
"As soon as the kids return, we'll discuss what we will plan when this Vytal Festival starts," Keaton said.
The doors to the elevators open, revealing RWBY, JNPR, and the high schoolers as they all walk out.
"Glad you all could join us again," Ozpin said.
"Good, now we can discuss how to fight back against Cinder," Keaton said.
"Just to give you a heads up, we already met Cinder and her followers on the way here," Robert said.
"And what did you do?" Cassandra asked.
"We kept it brief and walked away," Jaune said.
"And then we all checked our pockets to see if anything was stolen. Luckily nothing was taken," Blake added.
"Alright so quick question. When does the Vytal Festival take place?" Britney asked.
"Next week," Glynda answered.
"Okay, then that gives our military enough time to prepare and be ready in case the attack on Beacon does take place," Keaton said.
"If I may, I would like to speak with whoever is incharge of your military. That way we would not only have a better understanding with one another but also make plans after the Vytal Festival," Ozpin said.
"Agreed. And with the aid of the Atlas military we could make plans on forging a military alliance," Ironwood added.
"How do we know you're not going to pull a fast one on us?" Kelly asked.
"What's that supposed to mean?" the general asked.
"It means to some of us, your trust is questionably unstable at best because of a lot of the stupidest decisions you made in the show," Rebecca answered.
"I know I may not be trustworthy to some of you, but after seeing the video you showed us, you prevented all the wrongs I would make in the future. Now I can take different courses of action and save more lives in the process instead of leaving them to die," General Ironwood explained, still haunted by what his future self did.
"I guess that makes sense. But I got my eye on you," Ricky said.
"So what's the plan?" Ruby asked.
"The plan is we are taking Ozpin and Ironwood to Beale so we can discuss plans for the Fall of Beacon. And once we all come to an agreement, we'll send some troops here to protect Beacon and bring in Cinder and her faction," Keaton explained.
"What about the virus that Watts made?" Blake asked.
"We're going to have some of our hackers get into the system and see if we can snuff it out and get rid of it so General Ironwood has control over his tech and Cinder gets cut off," Alex explained.
"And what do we do?" Jaune asked.
"You will guys will prepare the earth kids for their initiation tomorrow while Ms. Goodwitch and Mr. Branwen here informs teams CFVY and SSSN and Ms. Polendina about this whole secret war on Remnant, Earth's existence, and the web show," Keaton said.
"Okay, then I guess we'll... wait could you repeat that first part?" Jacob asked.
"If you are going to be involved in this, you all must pass the initiation exam first," Ozpin said to the high schoolers.
"Wait are you serious?" Kelly asked with a hopeful smile.
"Yes. tomorrow you will go into the Emerald Forest and retrieve the relics and then we will form you all into your new teams. Just like the other students," Ozpin explained.
"So I guess that'll be that then?" Kendra asked.
"Yes, you may all go now," Ozpin said.
"Oh, Professor Ozpin, one more thing we forgot," Kelly said as she reached into her bag.
Kelly pulls out the RWBY DC comic books and the novel, RWBY: After the Fall. She then places the books on to Ozpin's desk right in front of him.
"What's all this?" Qrow asked.
"Books tied in with the web show. Especially the novel," Blake answered.
"Make sure teams CFVY and SSSN read the novel too especially," Allen said.
"Will see to it," Ozpin said. RWBY, JNPR, and the high schoolers all walked into the elevators which the doors then closed.
"Maybe now we all have a chance to truly be in peaceful times," Ozpin said.
"We should get ready Ozpin. The sooner we travel to Earth, the sooner we can get help," Ironwood said.
"You're right, James. Glynda, Qrow, You both know what needs to be done," Ozpin said.
Glynda reached into her pocket and grabbed her scroll and dialed onto it.
"Will teams CFVY and SSSN and Penny Polendina come to the Headmaster's office, please?" Glynda asked in her scroll.
Back with RWBY, JNPR, and the high schoolers, they were all making their way through the hallways to the teams' dorm rooms.
"You guys can spend the night in our dorm rooms until you guys can get dorm rooms of your own," Ruby said.
"Thanks guys, we really appreciate it," Rebecca said.
"This is going to be so great. We can have our very own sleepover together," Nora said.
"Nora, they need to sleep so they are well rested for the initiation tomorrow," Ren said.
"Ren's right. They need to be ready if they are to pass," Weiss said.
"So what do we do once we get to your dorm rooms?" Robert asked.
"I don't know. I guess we'll have to find something to do while we're there," Ruby said.
"Well here we are," Jaune said.
"Okay, Britney, Rebecca, Robert, and Kendra will bunk with JNPR while Allen, Kelly, Ricky, and I will bunk with RWBY," Jacob said.
"Sounds good," Britney said.
RWBY and JNPR went into their dorms while the high schoolers split off to the teams' dorm rooms. After setting their bags inside, JNPR, Britney, Rebecca, Kendra, and Robert all went into RWBY's dorm room where they were making plans on what to do next.
"So what should we do for the rest of the day?" Jaune asked.
"I think we should train and prepare our friends here for tomorrow," Pyrrha said.
"I agree. They need to be prepared for the dangers out in the Emerald Forest," Weiss said.
Suddenly, there was a knock at the door.
"Come in," Ruby called out.
The door opened to reveal Ruby and Yang's uncle, Qrow.
"Oh, hey Uncle Qrow," Yang said.
"Hey there, Firecracker. What's everyone here doing?" Qrow asked.
"We're making plans to train our Earthling friends here," Ruby answered.
"I see," Qrow said, looking at the young Terrans.
"So what's up?" Ricky asked.
"Three things. One I came to thanks for looking after my nieces and their friends here when they ended up on your planet," Qrow said.
"It's not a problem," Jacob said.
"Yeah, they'd wouldn't get anywhere on Earth without us," Rebecca said.
"I really appreciate it. Second reason I come is that Professor Ozpin said that the Terrans' initiation will be public to the entire academy," Qrow said.
"I'm sorry, what?" Allen asked.
"You heard me right. Your invitation will be watched by the entire student body," Qrow said.
"But why?" Britney asked.
"He said that it will have the student body get to know you, but Ozpin also said that you must not make any mention of your world or Salem," Qrow explained.
"Got it," Jacob said.
"And what's the third thing?" Kendra asked.
"Love the insult you put on Glynda there. Got anything for old Ironwood?" Qrow asked with a smile.
"How about Irondick?" Kelly asked as Qrow bursted into laughter.
"Irondick? That's way better. I'm liking you guys everytime we see each other," Qrow laughed.
"Anyway, we better get the guys ready for tomorrow," Ruby said.
"Alright, pipsqueak. I'll leave you guys to get ready for tomorrow," Qrow said.
"See ya, later Uncle Qrow," Ruby said as he walked out the door.
"Well, we better get ready to go do some training," Robert said.
"Yeah, you guys get your weapons and then will take you to the sparring ring," Blake said.
"Got it," Jacob said.