Chapter 51: Vytal Festival
Amity Colosseum
January 29, 2020
Four days have passed and the Vytal Festival has started the opening for the Tournament is about to start. Teams RWBY, JNPR, and CFDT were all in their seats waiting for the opening ceremony to begin.
"So how does the ceremony go?" Kendra asked.
"The Kingdom that hosts the festival every two years plays their national anthem before the tournament starts," Weiss answered.
"Well, it looks like we'll be learning a little bit more about Remnant and the festival," Britney said.
"Yeah, this will be exciting," Rebecca said.
"Hey, guys," a voice called out.
Everyone turns to see team GRMA, including their team leader, Jacob.
"Hey, Jacob. How are you feeling?" Jaune asked.
"I'm doing fine right now," Jacob said.
"Are you sure you're okay, Jacob?" Britney asked.
"Yes, I'm fine you guys. Thanks to Ozpin's therapy sessions," Jacob replied.
"Yeah, who knew Ozpin was a good therapist?" Ricky asked.
"Well, he has reincarnated time and time again. So he would have learned new things due to this," Allen said.
"And he really did help pull me through," Jacob said.
"We're all glad you're doing okay, Jacob," Ruby said.
"Guys, I'm sorry I didn't tell you this sooner. I was afraid you'd probably see me in a different light if you all found out," Jacob said.
"Geez, Jacob. Quit beating yourself up over it already. It's alright," Yang said.
"But-" Jacob was cut off.
"Jacob, it's fine," Ren said.
"Yeah, we are all there for you," Blake said.
"Thanks guys," Jacob said with a smile.
"Guy, look. It's starting!" Nora shouted.
The crowd cheers as a band and choir walk into the arena.
"And now the band and choir will perform Vale's National Anthem," Port announced on the PA.
Then the band started playing while the choir then started singing.
From the Mountains of the East;
To the Shallows of the West;
We shall slay the mighty beast;
Vale shall be its mighty best.
Let our bless'ed Kingdom call;
It shall not tell no tall tale;
Let our kingdom stand up tall;
Guard our bless'ed Kingdom, Vale.
Let its people show foresight;
All conflicts shall all be ceased;
The World's Darkness shall face Light;
No man shall be seen as least;
The sun shall shine our great land;
For it will never grow stale;
Our prosperous land is grand;
Guard our bless'ed Kingdom, Vale.
The crowd of people in their seats bursted into cheers and applause.
"Great anthem," Kelly said.
"That's Vale for you," Yang said.
"Even though the tone of the song sounds exactly like the New Zealand national anthem," Allen said.
"Wait, does it?" Robert asked.
"Yeah, it kind of does, now that Allen points it out," Jacob said.
"All combatant teams, please make your way to the stage," Oobleck announced over the PA.
"That's our que," Jaune said.
RWBY and JNPR all got up from their seats and started to make their way to the arena.
"Wish us luck," Ruby said with a wink.
"We will," Jacob said, winking back.
A few minutes later, the combatant teams all made their way and circled around the arena, which includes RWBY, JNPR, SSSN, CFVY, CRDL, ABRN (Auburn), FNKI (Funky), BRNZ (Bronze), NDGO (Indigo), Cinder's team, Penny's team, and several other teams.
"Now let's see our first match," Port said.
The randomizer on the monitors spin for a few seconds before stopping.
"Ladies and gentlemen, our first match. Team RWBY and Team ABRN," Port announced as the crowd cheers.
"Not really surprising since we have already seen it," Ricky said.
"Well, what did you expect? Cinder did rig the randomizer in her favor," Kendra said.
"And we all know they're going to win," Britney said.
"That may be true, but we actually get to watch the match right in front of us," Kelly said.
"Yeah, you're right. This is a once in a lifetime experience," Jacob said.
"Yeah, let's enjoy this!" Rebecca exclaimed.
Both Teams GRMA and CFDT then started to cheer on Team RWBY.
Vytal Festival Fairgrounds
Later after the match, Teams RWBY, GRMA, and CFDT all went to the fairgrounds to get a bite to eat.
"You girls were awesome out there!" Rebecca exclaimed.
"Yeah, Team ABRN never stood a chance," Britney said.
"Yeah, we were pretty awesome," Yang said.
"We all knew we were going to win," Weiss said.
Suddenly, Weiss' ringtone on her scroll started to play. She grabs it and sees that her father is calling her. She looks up to everyone with a questioned look.
"It's up to you if you want to call him," Ruby said.
"You know what, screw it. I want more time with you all," Weiss said as she stuffs her scroll in her pocket, leaving it unanswered.
"Let's get something to eat then," Ruby said.
"Hey!" a voice called to them.
Everyone turned to see Emerald, holding a wallet.
"Might be hard to eat without this," she said.
Ruby then searches her pockets to find her wallet missing.
"Good to see you, Ruby," Emerald said.
"Thanks, Emerald. Guess I must have dropped it," Ruby said, although she knew Emerald stole it.
She then grabs her wallet from Emerald's hand.
"What's up, Em?" Yang asked.
"Just left the stadium after your amazing fight! You guys were awesome!" Emerald said.
"Thanks," Ruby said.
"How did your team go in your match?" Weiss asked.
"Really well," Emerald answered.
"That's great. You want to get some food?" Britney asked.
"Oh gosh that's so nice of you, but my teammates are all kind of..." Emerald trailed off as she saw Mercury sniffing the inside of a boot.
"...introverted. Really socially awkward," she finished.
"Yeah, we can see that," Allen said.
"Yeah, Merc and I are moving on to the doubles round. What about you guys?" Emerald asked.
"We voted for Yang and Weiss," Blake said.
"I will happily represent Team RWBY," Weiss said.
"Yeah, We're going to kick some serious butt," Yang said, pounding her fists together.
"Well, if Mercury and I see you down the line, don't think we'll go easy on ya," Emerald said with a laugh.
"They wouldn't have it any other way," Kelly said.
"Alright, well we're going to catch some more fights. And nice meeting you eight," Emerald said.
"You too. See you around," Jacob said.
"See you later," Emerald said, walking off with Mercury.
As soon as Emerald and Mercury were gone, RWBY, GRMA, and CFDT all looked at each other.
"Okay, good performance guys," Britney said.
"We just need them to think that things are going their way until those hackers get control of the systems and erase the virus," Jacob said.
"How long until then?" Blake asked.
"They said until somewhere around the finals," Robert answered.
"We all just need to prepare until then," Jacob said.
"So we must spread the word to the others about this," Kendra said.
"So let's find Team JNPR and eat. I'm starving," Ricky said.
The three teams then walked through the fairgrounds to find JNPR and then find some food.
Author's Note: Hope you enjoy Vale's National Anthem I came up with. I am possibly planning to have other anthems for the other kingdoms to be written, so if you have any ideas for any lyrics for any of the kingdoms' anthems please share your ideas.