Forever Fall (My POV)
The break went by so quickly, almost as if it was only a few hours instead of a few weeks. Considering that Beacon was closed during that time, most of the students had decided to pack up and spend their breaks at their beloved homes
Thankfully, Ozpin let us stay in the dorms during the break...mainly because we had no where to go to. Actually now that I thin about it, not a lot of people went back home, some actually stayed in the dorms. Blake especially!
Jeffery kept himself busy by helping Yang fix her bike, constantly going out, getting parts from the shops, or going into junkyards for things they couldn't afford. Needless to say, they got her motorcycle fix in a matter of two weeks! TWO WEEKS! I guess HiKame knows what he's doing, considering he told us he fixed an alien spacecraft. In-fact, Jeffery told us that he has a surprise when he comes back...I wonder what it is?
The last I heard from him is when he asked me to ask Alice for some of her webbing from her imago stage. Sounds strange, maybe it's something for her. Jeffery always has a reputation from making something out of nothing
Speaking of Alice, she was mainly focusing on mastering her abilities. Whenever she turns into Mothra, strength isn't her best attribute. So she's mainly focuses on long ranged strikes and support. Which also includes healing, apparently her scales are capable of healing almost any kind of wound. However it won't work on anything extensive...like a severed limb. But from what I see, most teams don't exactly have a healer on their side.
Me on the other hand, I'm working on our next step. It's now the second semester, and students from all over the globe are arriving at Beacon today. Meaning we only have a few months until you-know-what. Now this wouldn't be a problem...as we can literally crush our opponents.
But from the looks of it, they may have a shifter of their own. The one who calls his persona "Gigan". And if there's one, there could be more of them. So, yeah, things will defiantly be different. But the thing I don't is why they haven't attack Beacon by now, considering they have a shifter on their side...is it because of us? Do they know that we're here and know what we're capable of?
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Actually, I worry about that when we first meet. Currently I was walking towards the end of Forever Fall with a cart full of fish and a shovel...curtesy of Ozpin. After a few minutes of walking, I had finally reach the edge of Forever Fall, staring off into the distance
And before you ask, I was waiting for a specific somebody.
I probably had to wait about a few minutes until I noticed a shape in the water, soon after, a pair of scutes broke the surface of the water and was swimming towards me at high speeds
In only a matter of fifteen seconds, the shape made it's way towards the edge of Forever Fall, jumped out of the water and landed on the ground with a loud thud, forcing me to cover my face from the force. After a few moment's I had lowered my face to see the giant figure standing before me
The creature ressembled that of a modern dinosaur, but with some characteristics from the likes of iguanas
It has a rough, square-shaped underbite and a pronounced chin, a long and thick neck with a small, spiky dewlap, large, fin-shaped scutes, and long, powerful legs and arms. Its mouth was also lipless with numerous small, pyramid-shaped teeth that are always visible, even when its mouth is closed, and stick out over both his upper and lower jaws, much like a crocodile. Its eyes are fiery-looking, with bright yellow pupils and orange sclera. Each of his feet possess three large, dinosaur-like primary digits on the front and a much smaller, seemingly vestigial, hallux on the back.
This is the now partly grown Baby!
"SKREEEEEEEEEEEEEENK"
I probably should've mentioned that in my spare time, I have been..."Baby-Sitting"...see what I did there?...Never mind. Saying the Baby had a growth-spurt is a massive understatement, because when we first got him, he was six feet and three hundred pounds. But in only a matter of two weeks...TWO WEEKS, he was now fifty feet, and pushing over one-hundred tons! That just as big, if not bigger than the mother-fucking Tyrannosaurus Rex!
I know, not as impressive than other monsters we've seen, but his state of growth is still impressive nonetheless...and he isn't done growing yet, not by a long shot. Needless to say, we had to move him somewhere bigger, and closer.
But somehow, he seemed to understand that, so he literally dug an entire lair just under the forest of Forever Fall. But when he grows bigger...much bigger, I'm gonna need to teach him how to fight
Fortunately, he hasn't seen us in our Titan forms, because SOMEHOW that mucus smell still lingers. Speaking of, he only knows a few commands and words. So when I try to say electricity, I have to say..."zappy zap" to get him to understand. For water I have to say "Splishy Splash"...yeah he's still a little toddler
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And that reminds me...we need to change his name, because to be honest, he outgrew it...literally. So after some talk, we had given him the name "Zilla", with "Baby" being his nickname
Forever Fall (3rd Person POV)
Baby leaned his head towards Chris and nuzzled him
"I missed you too!" Chris said "Are you ready for breakfast?"
The Semi-Grown-Baby whipped it's head back up, and started to wag it's tail like a dog.
"...I'll take that as a yes" Chris said as he grabbed a shovel and thrusted the flat end into the pile. As he lifted the pile of fish up, he plugged his nose in disgust "Here you go...nice,...smelly...fish"
Chris began to move his move up and down, with Zilla mimicking the hands movements "Op..en...wide!" He said as he opened his hand, causing Zilla to open his mouth, drooling with saliva
Chris then threw the pile into the Baby's mouth, his jaws slammed shut as he began to chew up his meal
Chris turned back towards the pile of fish "Blake would get jealous if she saw all of this fish, especially the tuna" He muttered
"Alright, so what we got today is Grilled Salmon, some Cooked Cod, Raw Tuna and finally a smoked Eel" Chris finished
But as he said that, Zilla slowly back away. Confused Chris went over to the fish pile and pulled out the Eel. Zilla shriek out, almost as if he was afraid of it
"No, no, no! It;s okay...I don't like eel that much either" Chris said, but realized something "Wait...why are you scared of an eel!? You're like...two-hundred times it's height!"
Zilla tilt it's head to the side, as it opened it's jaws, revealing a few scorch marks on it's gum line
"Oh...did it harm with its zappy zap?" Chris said, causing Zilla to nod "Sorry about that" Chris said as he pulled out a small note book "I'll put that on the list of the things not to serve you" He said as he wrote "Eel" right next to "Pufferfish" and "Stonefish"
As Chris put his notebook away he turned to see that Zilla had already devoured the entire fish pile, much to Chris's unamusement "...Really!?...Just...Really!?...Well, at least the smell is gone"
Zilla then leaned his head over to his master, and let out a small belch. To Chris however it was the most revolting thing he'd ever smell. His face immediately turned green, as he puked into a nearby bush "Something...died...in there"
Thankfully however, his scroll went off. He slowly got his scroll out of his pocket and saw it was almost 12:00 PM, meaning it was almost lunch time
"Oh, uh, sorry tuna head, but I gotta go" Chris said, earning a said look from Zilla...who also had puppy eyes
"Oh come on...not you too! Wait who taught you that!? Was it Ruby!?" Chris shouted, then sighed as he approached Zilla's massive snout and patted it "Don't worry, I'll be back by the end of the day. Maybe we can go on that Coral Reef swim you love so much" He said
At that remark, Zilla's eyes widened as he began to shake out of excitement, causing Chris to laugh "Alright, I'll see you till then" He said as he began to walk off, causing Zilla to dive back down towards the deeper waters
(Timeskip) Beacon Academy, Courtyard (3rd Person POV)
By the time Chris had walked back to Beacon, he saw Alice sitting in the courtyard, basking in the sun's rays. He smirked as he approached Alice "Hey, Alice"
"Hmm? Oh! Hey Chris" Alice greeted
"What are you doing out here?" Chris asked
"I'm just waiting" Alice asked
"Waiting? For who?" Chris asked
"For everyone to come back" Alice said
But before Chris could talk, both shifters felt a slight rumble in their pockets. They pulled out their scrolls as they read the headline "Murder at Tukson's Book Trade"
Alce gasped as she and Chris read the whole article. The shop's owner, Tukson, was recently killed wth a gunshot to the head. There were currently no witnesses but there is currently an ongoing investigation from the police
"That's...terrible!" Alice gasped
Chris sighed in a sad tone
"Is...something wrong?" Alice asked
"It's...nothing" Chris said "It's just...I wish I could've done something to stop this"
"What are you talking a-" Alice tried to say
A voice cut her off "HEY GUYS!"
Alice and Chris turned around to see Yang and Ruby waving at them.
"Oh, hey guys...how was your break?" Chris asked
"It was fine" Yang said
But before Chris could say something, he noticed that Jeffery wasn't with them, considering he had to stay in Patch to fix Yangs bike
"Wait...wasn't Jeffery with you?" Chris asked
"Yeah. He said he needed to do something really quick" Yang said
"Huh...I wonder where Jeff-" Chis tried to say
"GET OUT OF THE WAY!" A voice yelled out, causing everyone to whip their heads towards the source of the noise.
What they saw was a large, flat silhouette, covered by a dust cloud. As it got close, everyone jumped out of the way, before it suddenly came to a complete stop
As the dust settled, we saw a figure emerged from the dust cloud. It was Jeffery with a massive grin on his face
"WHAT THE HELL MAN!?" Chris shouted
Jeffery put his hands up "Sorry, sorry, I was just eager to show you guys something"
"Show us what?" Alice asked, as the others got up
"This!" Jeffery said as he pointed towards the now dispersed dust cloud, revealing a black sports car, with red leather seats
"No way...t-that can't be the same car!" Yang said in surprise
"It's looks so cool!" Ruby said, with stars in her eyes
"Thanks Ruby" Jeffery said
"Uh...do you mind elaborating?" Chris asked
Jeffery turned to Chris "When Yang and I were fetching parts to fix her bike, I saw this run-down car. I decided to take it back with me...and Yang wouldn't stop teasing me about it" He said as he faced Yang "It seems you owe me an apology"
Yang sighed in defeat, while playfully shaking her head "Okay, okay, I'm sorry. Oh, what's it's name?"
"Does it need one?" Jeffrey asked
"That's up to you, considering it's your car" Yang said "Besides you named your enormous egos"
"That was because to protect out identities" Chris said, as he was looking at the car, until he noticed something missing "Uh...I don't see a fuel cap"
"It's because there isn't one!" Jeffery said
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"Isn't...that a design flaw?" Alice asked
"No, that's because it doesn't run on dust or any kind of fuel!" Jeffery said
"Then...what the hell is powering this thing?" Chris asked
"Come and see!" Jeffery said with a grin, as he lead everyone towards the bonnet, and lifted it up "And voilà!" He says as everyone huddled around him as they all stared at the car's engine
"That..is the most bea-I don't know what this is" Chris said
"I know what that is!" Yang proclaimed
"Yep! It's a electric generator" Jeffery said, showing the others that the engine was connected to the generator "I have combined robotics with mechanics!"
"How does it work?" Alice asked
"Kinetic energy" Jeffery said "It charges itself via movement, the tires will turn the cogs in the generator, meaning as long as I drive the car, I will never run out of energy, not only that I'll never have to pay for fuel!"
Yang leaned over to Ruby "That's a good idea. Probably should've thought about that for Bumblebee"
"Too late now" Ruby said
"Hey Jeff!" Yang said, catching his attention "Why didn't you tell me this before!?"
"Uh..." Jeffery pondered
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"Because...It didn't come to mind...when we were fixing your bike" Jeffery said, trying to make up some sot of excuse
Yang sighed and started to walk over to Jeffery, who flinched as she raised her arm...only to put him in a headlock "Next time, please mention these things before we put-'em back together" She said as she gave him a noogie
"CAN YOU STOP THAT!?" Jeffery said, trying to get out of Yang's grip.
Ruby leaned over to Chris "Should we help him?"
"Nah" Chris said "Just be glad that it isn't you" He said as he saw the squirming Jeffery trying to get out of Yang's grip
"Wait...can't he just break out?" Chris questioned "...Then again...she punched a nearly four-hundred foot mech with ease"
('Under normal circumstances, yes. However power and strength is limited to your human form') Dagon said
'Okay...then what would happen if we used...one-hundred percent of power?'
('Your head and limbs will literally explode from your body') Dagon said
Chris cringed at the thought of his limbs popping off "...No thanks...I'd like to have my limbs intact"
"Who are you talking to?" Ruby asked
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"Uh...just thinking to myself...that's all" Chris played off
"You've been doing that a lot lately" Ruby said
"Yeah...Yang said the same to me" Chris said "But...I am fine"
Jeffery successfully managed to squirm out of Yang's grip and dusted himself off "And that is just the tip of the iceberg on what I made"
"Wait...you made more!?" Chris asked in surprise
"Yep" Jeffery said
"How in the h-...you know what...I'm not even gonna ask that" Chris said "Where is it?"
"One of them is in my bag" Jeffery said "For now, let's head to the cafeteria, I'm hungry" He said as the others followed him towards the cafeteria
"C'mon, we should get something to eat as well" Yang said as she began to walk towards the cafeteria as well
(Timeskip) Cafeteria (3rd Person POV)
Everyone was currently sitting in the cafeteria. After all the students were given a "Welcome to School Speech", everyone sat down and began eating their breakfast.
The first semester of Beacon Academy went by faster than it came. Everyone was eager to start their next semester and take another step closer to becoming huntresses and huntsmen.
Though not everyone was eager to start their second semester.
Some were more focused on recent events, as well as events of the past. Blake Belladonna, former member of the White Fang
Blake was looking at the journal she kept during her time with the White Fang, her former family.
Sure, most of them were killers and thieves, but in the end they fought for the rights and equality of every Faunus in Remnant. It's just that some of these methods were...less than agreeable.
Still, they were like her brothers and sisters, it wasn't easy for her to leave them.
Now they're in Vale, not only that but they're working for Roman Torchwick, and some were extending they're reach beyond Vale. Why though? What possible reason could they have to work with a human like him? Who is this "mystery shifter"? And what would they gain from abducting a baby? Those were the questions running through Blake's mind as she sat in Beacon's cafeteria.
"Hey." Yang said, breaking Blake out of her daze.
"Whatcha doing?" She asked.
"Uh... " Blake tried to say as she closed her journal.
"Nothing, just looking at notes from last semester." Blake said.
"Lame." Yang said as she caught another grape that Nora threw in her mouth.
Though before they could continue their conversation, a loud thud cut them off, revealing Ruby, who slammed a binder on the table
"Ahem." Ruby cleared her throat out before speaking.
"Sister! Friends! Weiss." Ruby began.
"Hey!" Weiss said.
"Four score and seven minutes ago, I had a dream." She said.
"This ought be good. " Yang said as she caught another grape with her mouth.
"Do you even know what a score is?" Weiss asked.
"Not a clue, but I saw it in a speech so it must mean something good!" Ruby said. "A dream that one day, the four of us would come together, as a team, and have the most fun anyone has ever had, ever!"
"Did you steal my binder?" Weiss asked.
"I am not a crook" Ruby said.
"What are you talking about?" Blake asked, her mind wandering elsewhere.
"I'm talking about kicking this semester off with a bang!" She said.
"I always kick my semesters off with a Yang!" Yang joked.
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"Eh?" She asked.
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"Guys?" Yang asked
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"Am I right? Or am I-?" Yang didn't have time to finish as Nora threw an apple at her face.
"Boo!" She yelled.
"Ignoring my sister's poor sense of humor-" Ruby began.
"Hey!" Yang said.
"It's been a good two weeks, and between more exchange students arriving and the tournament at the end of the year, our second semester is going to be great!" She said.
"But classes start back up tomorrow. Which is why I have taken the time to schedule a series of wonderful events events for us today." Ruby said as she opened the binder.
"I don't know whether to be proud or scared of what you have in store." Weiss said.
"Well, then allow me to read to you 'Ruby's wonderful day of wonderful events! Vol 1'." Ruby said.
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"The name's a work in progress." Ruby said.
"Wonderful event number one! Start the series of wonderful events!" Ruby said.
"Wonderful event number two! Convince Weiss that these are all a wonderful series of events!" She said.
"Wonderful event number three! Tell Jaune that-" Ruby tried to say
Blake cut her off "Oh. Uh, I think I might sit this one out." She said.
"Aw." Ruby said.
"Sorry, I just... have a lot on my mind right now." Blake said.
"Well, whatever we do, I think we should do it as a team." Weiss said as she stood up.
"I believe that-!" Weiss didn't have time to finish as a pie landed directly on her face. Cauing RWBY to look towards where the pie came from
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"Ren did it." Nora said.
"Nora, please, let's all try to be mature and-!" Though before Ren could finish, Weiss accidentally threw the remains of her soup at Ren.
"Oh my-! I'm so sorry, Ren! I wasn't aiming for you!" She defended.
"Come on Weiss, I don't think the heiress to the Schnee Dust Company should be-" Blake was cut off as Ren threw the remains of his tea at Blake.
"Sorry." He said.
"Ren, come now, you'll only be pro-" Pyrrha was cut off as Blake threw her clam chowder at Pyrrha.
"Heh, n-" Yang didn't even get a chance to begin her sentence as Pyrrha threw the remains of her meal at Yang.
"G-" Jaune didn't get the chance to start his as Nora threw her pancakes at Jaune. "NORA!?"
"What? I thought we were doing it to everyone!" She defended.
(Meanwhile) (Two Minutes Ago)
Multiple murmurs echoed throughout the cafeteria as everyone ate their lunch. Classes were starting tomorrow, others were going talking about what do to before then, what to expect this semester, and what kind of people are going to enter the Vytal Festival tournament
Team CJA_ on the other hand, were going over a few things. As they were eating, Jeffery was going over what he was doing for the break.
"And I made these for Alice" Jeffery said as he pulled out two, mechanical bands. Both of them were grey in colour, and had a large canister in the centre of the band, with a tube traveling up towards some sort of open nozel at the front of the band
"Uh, Jeff...what are these?" Chris asked
"Web-shooters" Jeffery simply responds
"You made...web shooters?" Chris asked "As in...Spider-Man webshooters?"
"Who's Spider-Man?" Alice asked "Is he a Faunus?"
"Eh...kind of" Chris said "Is that why you needed Mothra's webbing? To make web-shooters?"
"Not shooters per-say" Jeffery said "These are more like...small bursts of webs"
"Can you explain?" Alice asked
"Sure" Jeffery said, as he pulled out a small ball "The webs come in the form of these small balls, even when shot out. However when it makes impact, the ball explodes, covering the target in a coat of webbing"
"Ah, so they're like paintballs, right?" Chris asked
"Exactly" Jeffery said "But replace the paint with webs. Speaking of, how strong did you say this webbing was?"
"Let's see...a spider's silk is usually five times stronger than steel..." Chris began "But if it's up to human standards...it's tough enough to snag an airplane!"
"So it's...really, really, really strong?" Jeffery asked
"Pretty much" Chris said
"Wow" Alice said, surprised
"Anyways, I have the rest of them back in t-" Jeffery tried to say, only for something to scrape the corner of his ear.
Chris and Alice whipped their heads to the right to see a pie flying towards Weiss, and smack her in the face
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"Can I see that again...but in slow motion?" Jeffery asked
"I wish" Chris said while snickering
Alice on the other had was giggling to herself
'Looks like she's enjoying herself' Chris thought to herself
Team CJA_ looked back and forth as Teams RWBY and JNPR began to throw food at one another. Eventually it got so bad that Nora began flipping tables in the form of a poorly made castle. Forcing everyone to run for their lives, knowing what is about to go down
"RUN!"
"FOOD FIGHT!"
Multiple screams echoed throughout the cafeteria as everyone began running out towards the courtyard, avoiding the oncoming carnage in the school. By the time everyone ran out, Sun, who was smiling with glee, along with another person walked into the cafeteria who looked slightly concerned
He is teenage boy with tan skin, Blue eyes and messy light-blue hair in the form of an undercut. He wears a white dress shirt and black tie under a red jacket adorned with a wide, upturned, black collar and a silver reticle across the back. He also sports a pair of gray jeans with black padding strapped to the sides as well as black shoes fastened with straps instead of laces.
Notable accessories within his attire include black fingerless gloves and a pair of yellow-tinted goggles typically worn on his forehead. However, when necessary, Neptune will not hesitate to make practical use of the latter, protecting his eyes
This was Neptune Vasilias
"Oh, hey Chris! What's up?" Sun asked
"Hey Sun, and trying to stay alive!" Chris said "Who's this?"
"Oh, this is an old friend of mine, Neptune" Sun said
"Nice to meet you" Chris said, extending his arm
"Likewise" Neptune said, shaking his hand "Does...this happen often?"
"I wish" Chris said "But we should pr-" He tried to say.
But before he could say anything else. A melon with a fuse dropped onto Jeffery's arms. That was his cue to shut the door, as he heard the carnage from inside the cafeteria
"GREN-" Jeffery shouted, but was interrupted by a loud splat
Chris opened the door to see Jeffery, Alice and Neptune covered in watermelon. Chris smirked a bit trying to hold in his laughter
(Meanwhile)
"AH HA HA HA! I'M QUEEN OF THE CASTLE! I'M QUEEN OF THE CASTLE!" Nora yelled as she stood atop a pile of tables.
Ruby slammed her foot on the table with a milk carton in her hand. "Justice will swift! Justice will be painful! It! Will! Be!" She began as she crushed the milk carton in her hands. "Delicious!" She yelled.
"YEAH!" WBY said in unison
"Off with their heads!" Nora yelled, as she jumped off of the tables
As she said this, Ren kicked a tray with watermelons on them and kicked said watermelons at Team RWBY. As Jaune picked up a watermelon of his own and threw it at Team RWBY, while Pyrrha did the same. Nora on the other hand, flipped a table full of watermelons, one of which had a fuse
"GREN-" A voice shouted, but was cut off by an explosion, causing Nora to cringe "Oooo...wrong guy"
"Yang! Turkey!" Ruby said.
Yang nodded and ran towards two turkeys before digging her fists into them as if they were a pair of gauntlets.
As the watermelons closed in, Yang started to punch each melon with her new... 'weapon', causing them to break upon impact.
Blake jumped over Yang and grabbed two baguettes before slashing at a pair of melons.
Yang kicked a melon and launched her turkey gauntlets at Team JNPR.
Pyrrha dodged but Jaune was hit by the pair of turkey's.
Blake attempted to stab Pyrrha with the baguette but Pyrrha blocked her with her own baguette.
(Meanwhile)
"Hey...Chris..." Jeffery said
"Yeah...?" Chris said, slightly concerned
"Do you mind if I...?" Jeffery trailed off
Chris shrugged "Go right ahead"
All of a sudden, Jeffrey's eyes shot open, igniting with plasma as he sped off towards the food fight between Teams RWBY and JNPR "GET READY FOR A GOOD OLD FASHIONED BEAT DOWN!" He shouted as he picked up a breadstick
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"He...doesn't mean that...does he?" Alice asked
"Honestly...I can't tell anymore" Chris said as he began to run after him
"What are you doing!?" Alice shouted
Chris turned around "What does it look like? I'm joining him!"
"Is that a good idea?" Alice asked
"Trust me...you won't miss this!" Chris said as he ran back towards Alice, grabs her by the arm ands pulls her with him "Come on, it'll be fun!" He then tunred towards Sun and Neptune "You two want to join?"
"No thanks, I'm good" Neptune said
"Nah. As fun as it is, I'll sit this one out" Sun said
Chris shrugged "Suit yourself" He said as he ran towards the fight, with Alice in tow
"My, you would think that they would have bread that was a little less stale." Pyrrha said.
"Yeah, I mean this seems really unappeti-" Though before Blake could finish, Jeffery whacked her away with his bread stick.
"Blake!" Pyrrha shouted, as Jeffery brought his piece of bread down onto Pyrrha, though she was quick to block.
"Hey, Pyrrha" Jeffery said
"Hey" Pyrrha said, slightly struggling
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"How stale is this bread!?" Jeffery asked in surprise
"Huh!?" Ruby said in surprise, seeing Pyrrha slightly struggle against Jeffery "Oh, hey...when did you get here?"
"Just now!" Another voice shouted
Ruby whipped her head to see Chris with a piece of bamboo. Ruby quickly picked up a tray and blocked his attack "Hey Chris!"
"Sup" Chris said
Ren and Nora rushed towards Weiss, though Weiss used a sprayed a bottle of ketchup onto the ground, causing Ren to slip into the tables, sending the table's flying into the air, as Nora gripped onto an iron bar and stabbed a watermelon, making a hammer of some sort.
Though as she was about to hit Weiss, she quickly moved sideways, causing Nora to hit Chris by mistake, who landed on the ground with a thud "Hitting me from behind...dickmove Nora!" Chris muttered
Weiss looked confused for a second but shrugged and grabbed a before she could dash at Nora, she felt something wrap around her leg."Wha-!" She tried to say, though she was quickly lifted up into the air By Alice who managed to try out Jeffery's latest invention, who then twirled the Heiress around for a bit before throwing her towards a stone pillar.
"Weiss!" Ruby called out
Before Weiss could hit the ground, Ruby caught her in her arms.
"Weiss, no, don't leave me!" She said.
"NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!" She called out as she held the unconscious body of Weiss.
As Ruby grieved of her fallen teammate, Chris regrouped with Alice "Hey, you got something...all over the place" Chris said
Alice snickered "So do you"
But before anyone could speak, Jeffery flew across the room, landing right next to them with a thud "Ow..." Jeffery groaned as he got up "Oh, hey, you used them!"
Alice nodded
"Hang on...I got an idea" Chris smirked
Yang ran towards Team JNPR with two turkeys wrapped around her hands.
As she ran, Ren grabbed two leeks and ran to intercept Yang.
Yang went into kick Ren, though he blocked it with the two leeks in his hands. Ren attempted to counter, but Yang was able to overwhelm Ren and punch him away, though as she did, Nora came in and whacked Yang up into the air, causing her to go through roof. Though before Nora could do anything else, a pie flew straight at her, smacking her in the face
"Talk about poetic justice!" A voice said
Nora shook her head, and looked towards where the pie came from. On the otherside of the cafeteria, Team CJN had made a make shift catapult with a lunch-tray and some of Alice's webbing
Nora smirked as she ran towards the group, causing their hearts to drop at the sight of an energetic Nora
"Uh guys...RELOAD!" Chris shouted
"COME HERE AND I WILL NOT BREAK Y-" Nora tried to say, but was cut off when another pie flew straight towards her, covering her face with Banana Cream Pie
"Oh ho! You sweet talker, you!" Chris said as he then fired a carton of cupcakes towards Nora, covering her in frosting
"Chris...I'll pay you one-thousand lien for you to stop making puns for the rest of the day!" Jeffrey pleaded
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"Hmm...no!" Chris said, causing Jeffery to groan, as they fired more and more food at Nora, successfully managed to push her back towards the soda machines
Blake brabbed a string of sausage and swug it towards Team CJA_. Alice and Jeffery ducked, hitting Chris as he went flying back
Nora recovered as she started to throw sode cans at Blake, almost as if they were grenades. Nora smirked as she charged towards Yang, her make shift water-hammer in hand and knocked her up in the air, knocking her out of the cafeteria and up into the air
As Blake blocked the soda cans, Pyrrha noticed that there were a lot of soda cans on the ground. She smirked as she clapped her hands together and moved the cans in the air
"...Okay that HAS to be cheating!" Jeffery said, but he and Alice, along with Blake were hit by various soda cans. All of which were sent flying towards the wall
Chris shook his head as he got up, as he stared towards Jeffery and Alice getting swarmed by cans "...If I had the time, I could listed all the reasons how that isn't possible" Chris said, motioning to the soda cans
Ruby looked around at her fallen teammates and glared at Team JNPR. She crouched into a running position, then took off at the speed of light, dragging around various soda cans as she closed the gap between her and JNPR.
They didn't have time to react as the gust of wind that Ruby was creating picked them up and slammed them against the wall, causing the various soda cans, watermelons, and other foods made contact with their bodies.
There was a long silence as the bodies of Team _NPR and fell to the Ruby noticed that two people were missing.
Chris and Jaune.
"That. Was. Awesome!" Chris shouted
"Yeah! That was amazing..." Jaune said.
"JAUNE/CHRIS!" The members of Team JNPR and CJA_ shouted.
"Well, it looks like it's a battle of leaders." Ruby said.
"...I guess so" Jaune said
Chris smirked "No holding back!" He said, his hands ignited with blue energy
Ruby and Jaune got into their positions of their own, but was suddenly stopped when the doors to the cafeteria flew open, revealing Professor Goodwitch...and she was beyond mad
"Would someone care to explain why we have a forest in our cafeteria?!" She asked.
"Uh..." Ruby pondered
"Well..." Chris pondered
Glynda sighed as she waved her weapon, tables were floating bac in place, as the massive food stain at the end of the cafeteria was cleaned "Children, please." Glynda said as she pushed her glasses upwards. "Do not play with your food."
As she said this, Yang fell down towards the ground with a loud thud, accompanied by several roof tiles.
"Uh, is she-?" Alice began.
Though she was quickly interrupted by Yang getting up off of the ground. Soon everyone started to break out in laughter as they saw their teammates and themselves covered in various kinds of food and drinks
Glynda was about to scold them even further, but Ozpin quickly stepped in. "Let it go." He said.
"But... they're supposed to be the protectors of the world." She said.
"And they will be, but right now they're still children." He said. "So why not let them play the part?" Ozpin asked. "After all. It isn't a role they'll have forever." He said, but turned towards Team CJA_ "Oh, I need you three to come up to my office"
"Are we in-" Jeffery tried to say
Ozpin cut him off "No, it's something I like to discuss with the three of you. But...please get yourselves cleaned up" Ozpin said as he and Glynda walked out of the cafeteria
As Team CJA_ brushed themselves off, Yang and Ruby approached them "Is something up?" Yang asked
"I don't think so" Chris said "I think Ozpin just want us to talk"
"About what?" Ruby asked
Chris shrugged "I don't know. But if it was urgent, he would've told us by now"
"Well...I hope everything's alright" Ruby said
"I hope so too. Things have been a bit...quiet lately" Chris said "Anyways, we'll see you guys later" He said as he waved, with Alice and Jeffery following behind him, heading back towards their dorm
Docks (3rd Person POV)
"Ugh, what's with all this racket?! Soon enough I'm gonna be just like my old man's old man, shouting 'keep it down you stupid brats!' all day long." They heard Roman say.
Mercury and Emerald's conversation was cut short as Roman, along with Neo started to walk towards them.
"Oh look, she sent the kids again." Roman said.
Roman walked up to Mercury and Emerald and wrapped his arms around the two.
"This is turning out just like the divorce." He said.
"Ugh, spare us the thought procreating." Emerald said.
"It was a joke, learn to lighten up dear." Roman said as he pulled out a slip of paper from his pocket.
"And this, just might tell me where you two have been all day." He said.
"Hey, when did you-?!" Mercury began.
"I'm a professional kid, how about you and your street rat friend over here pay attention. You might learn a thing or two." He said as he looked at the slip of paper.
"Why do you have this address?" Roman asked.
"Wouldn't you like to know?" She said.
"Yeah, I would. Now how about you tell me where you and peg legs have been all day." Roman said.
"We were cleaning up your problems. One of them at least." Mercury said.
"I had that under control" Roman said
"Two packed bags and a ticket out of Vale said otherwise" Mercury said
"Listen here you little punk. If it were up to me, then I would take you and your little street rat fried here and-" Roman began.
"Do what Roman?" A woman's voice asked, interrupting him.
As he was cut off, the woman known as Cinder Fall walked up to the platform and started to descend down to the ground.
"Aha ha ha. I'd uh... not kill them?" Roman asked, hoping that was the correct response.
"Cinder!" Emerald said happily.
"I thought I made it clear that you were to eliminate the would-be runaway." Cinder said.
"I was going to but-" Roman began.
"He was going to escape to Vacuo, so Mercury and I decided that we would take it upon ourselves to kill the rat." Emerald said.
"From what I heard he was some sort of cat." Mercury.
"What, like a puma?" She asked.
"Yeah, there ya go." He said.
"Quiet!" Cinder demanded
"I'm sorry." She said as she bowed.
Cinder said nothing, the only thing she did was slap Emerald across the face, making an audible cracking noise.
"Do NOT disappoint me again." She said.
"I just thought-" Emerald began,
"Don't think. Obey." Cinder said.
"Y-yes ma'am. It won't happen again." She said.
"And you." Cinder said as she turned to Roman.
"Heh heh. Me?" Roman asked.
"Why wasn't this job done sooner?" Cinder asked.
"Uh." Roman said as he slowly turned to the pile of crates that were behind him.
"Eh?" He said as he motioned to his right.
"Eh?!" He said as he motioned to his left.
"EEEEEEHH?!" He said, motioning to the rest of the crates.
"Sorry if I've been a little busy stealing every speck of Dust in the kingdom!" Roman yelled.
"You're an inspiration to every punk with a gun and a ski mask." Mercury said.
"Look around kid, I've got this town running scared." He said.
"Police camping out at every corner, Dust prices through the roof, and we're sitting pretty in a old warehouse with more Dust crystals, vials, and rounds than we know what to do with!" Roman said.
"And you will continue to do so. You remember our little deal, right?" Cinder asked.
"Yes, I know." Roman said.
"Good, now let's move on to phase two of the plan." She said.
"Speaking of which, if you guys wouldn't mind filling me in on your grand master plan, it might actually make my next string of robberies go a little smoother! All I know is that by the time we're done, Vale will be in ruins!" He said.
"Oh, Roman. Have a little faith. You'll know what you need to know when you need to know it, and besides, you may be causing chaos from the outside, but the inside is a whole different story." She said.
"Then who's causing panic on the inside?" Mercury asked.
"That would be me" A voice said, causing the three of them to turn around to see Jason "Don't you think it's a little rude to come all of this way without seeing your old friend, Cindy?"
Cinders eyes lit up as she stared into his soul "Don't. Call. Me. That!"
"You again!? That's all I need " Roman said sarcastically
Cinder called down, but still kept her serious expression "I didn't expect you to be here.I thought you would stay in hiding for a least a little while longer"
"Business doesn't take sick days. Besides,I've been busy...gathering a few friends of mine" Jason said
Mercury cocked an eyebrow "What kind of friends?"
"Well ever since Roman here lost our wind-up toy, my...other client is hesitant to make another one" Jason said, as he reached into his pockets and pulled out a few crystals "So I had to reach out to a few friends of mine, and if they accept, they will be a huge asset"
"Other...client?" Mercury questioned
"You of all people should know that in my line of work...it's best to have many connections as possible" Jason said
"And who is this...other client?" Cinder asked
"He prefers to be anonymous" Jason said "But I can assure you, he doesn't like Ozpin as much as we do"
Cinder paused for a moment before nodding "I'll leave it to you then" She said before walking off
"Where are you going?" Roman asked
"We're proceeding to phase two" Cinder said as she continued to walk away
Roman tried to light a cigar but soon realized that Emerald had stolen his lighty. She turned back to face Roman and stuck her tongue out at him, earning a chuckle from Jason
"She sure showed you" Jason said
"...I hate you" Roman said
(Timeskip) Beacon Tower (My POV)
"That was so much fun!" I said with glee
"Yes! So much YES!" Jeffery said
I looked to the right of me to see Alice silently giggling to herself. Guess throwing a pie at someones face will do that
Me, Alice and Jeffery were called towards Ozpin's office, for unknown reasons. First, we had to change though, because of the awesome food fight. I just grabbed my old clothing and asked out. My katana were still in my locker because we weren't allowed to carry any weapons in the school unless you're heading for combat practise. However, Ozpin gave us permission to carry our weapons with us. After changing, me and Jeffery met up in front of the dorm building
"What would Ozpin want to talk to us about?" Jeffery asked
"I'm not sure...but I have some guesses but they're all bad" I said
"Well, something is better than nothing...in most cases that is" Jeffery said
I nodded "You're right, it could be because of other Titan attack. That's why he wanted us to bring our weapons"
"That would seem right, but wouldn't he just told us and we would've been on our way already?" He asked
"Probably, maybe this is something else...perhaps some trouble" I said
"Trouble is always a possibility, but I think he just wants to talk" Alice said
During our conversation we had already gone into the lift and up to Ozpin's office. We then saw Ozpin and Glynda staring out the window
"But yes, those are a bit of an eyesore" Ozpin said
"You're right" Jeffery said, causing the two to spin around "They don't look pretty"
"They really do ruin the amazing view" I said
"Children! You should be in class!" Glynda said
"Glynda it's okay. I have called upon these two to discuss a few matters" Ozpin said
"Not only that...classes start tomorrow" Jeffery corrected
"Now we're just waiting for-" Ozpin said
The lift gives a small ding and a man walks out of the elevator. He wears a white overcoat, with a gray undercoat, black sweater, a red necktie and a white glove on his right hand. His suit pants share the same color as his overcoat and are tucked into silver boots accented in grey.
This was General James Ironwood
"Hello general" Ozpin said
"Ozpin, drop the formalities. Please, call me James" The newly named James said
"It's been a while James" Ozpin said
"It's been too long" He said as Glynda walks over "Glynda, it's been certainly been too long since we met"
"Oh James" She said in an annoyance tone "I'll be outside"
Glynda walks away
"Well...that was smooth" I muttered
"Got denied by Mrs. Goodwitch...ouch" Jeffery said
"Jeffery, Chris, I would like for you to meet James, the general of Atlas's military" Ozpin said
"Oh uh...my name is Chris, and this is my partner and best friend, Jeffery" I said
We both extend our hand out and he shakes them both
"Now not to be rude, but what are these two boys doing here? Shouldn't they be in class?" He asked
"In all due respect, our classes start tomorrow" Jeffery corrected
"I asked them to come here. I assume you know that they're different from other students" Ozpin said
"Oz, why are we here?" Jeffery asked
"It's your secret" Ozpin said
"Secret? What could two boys like yourselves have hidden?" He asked
Me, Alice and Jeffery chuckled nervously
Ozpin sips his cocoa "Boys, would you mind telling him? Your secret is safe"
I turned to Jeffery "You want the honours?"
"Nope, it's all yours" Jeffery said
"Do you?" I asked Alice, causing her t shake her heas
"Alright, You see James...we have "personas"." I said
"It's general" James said
"Not our general" Jeffery muttered
"As I was saying...this is going to sound ridiculous..." I said "But...we can...turn into...Titans" I finished nervosuly
That does sound ridiculous out loud!
James chuckled "You're a funny one, kid. Now what is it you want to tell me?"
"Uh...we just told you" I said
"But...that was supposed to be a joke?!" James said
I lifted my arm up, in which was engulfed in blue fames "No, it wasn't"
Jeffery then lifted his arm up, which was then engulfed in orange plasma "He's actually telling the truth"
"How?!" James shouted
"It's a...long story" Jeffery clarified "But, I can shift into Gamera, and my friend here can shift into Godzilla. And she can turn into a giant butterfly" He said, earning a playful punch from Alice
Ironwood turned towards Ozpin "Ozpin are you insane!? You have monsters in your school!?" Ironwood shouted, causing Alice to jump
"Well, fuck you too" Jeffery said, earning a glare from the general
"Guys..." Chris deadpanned "I highly doubt Ozpin wanted us to come up here to fight, meaning something's up"
Jeffery sighed "Good point. But I still don't like him" He said, earning another glare
"Sorry, but my friend here always speaks whatever is on his mind" I said
Jeffery then walked towards the window "Yo, James! You're ships are ruining my view"
Ironwood growled
"Case in point" I said But...he's not wrong...why do we even have them here, aren't we in a time of peace?" I asked in faked arrogance
"I think I know what they're here for" Jeffery said
"What do you mean?" I asked
"Take a look" He said
"I walked to wherever Jeffery was standing, and pointed to one of the ships. One of which has a massive turret and other kinds of weaponry
"...There here for Titan attacks...aren't they?" I asked
"That's why I've asked you three to join us. We want you to know the secrets we carry" Ozpin said
"Because?" Jeffery asked
"He's basically our boss Jeffery" I said
"Not exactly. You three have proven over and over again that you'd do everything to protect others. Hereby, I ask you to do that officially. But you have to remember, everything I tell you in this office is supposed to stay a secret" Ozpin said "And when the time comes, we'll explain everything"
"The way you said that makes it sound likes it more than just the Titans, is that right?" I asked in faked arrogance "And it has to do with this mystery shifter?"
"That is correct" Ozpin said
"Well in that case, I'm in" I said
Alice nodded
"I'll keep my mouth shut" Jeffery said
"There's a first for everything" I muttered
"I heard that!" Jeffery said
I smiled "Good"
"Boys" Ozpin said
"Yes?" We both said in unison
"It may not look like it, but we are nearing war. Not of one between nations" Ozpin said
"These ships are meant to give everyone here a safe feeling" Ironwood said
"It doesn't seem like it" Jeffery said
"Excuse me?" Ironwood asked
"I have to agree with Jeffery on this one. Showing off ones power is a sign of conflict" I said
"When you show everyone, including the enemy's our ships. It will I still fear and comfort them"
"Exactly" Ironwood said
"Its not the way you think" Jeffery said
"It will install fear in the people of Vale, because they will question why they're here" I said "But if even one ship gets struck down by a Titan, it will even install even more fear in the hearts of civilians. Seeing that not even the military can kill these things"
"As for enemies, they will see a full display of Atlas's military power" Jeffery said
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"I forgot to add, they have a different way of thinking too" Ozpin said
Ironwood sighed "Yes...different indeed" He said as he turned towards us "Sorry, but could you three leave us alone? I have something to discuss with your headmaster"
We all nodded as we walked towards the elevator, which made a slight ding as the door closed
Beacon Tower (3rd Person POV)
As Team CJA_ walked in the elevator. As the door closed, Ironwood looked back towards Ozpin with a serious expression "Ozpin." Ironwood said in a stern tone.
"They're not like them." Ozpin said.
"Well it can't be a coincidence. You said it yourself, just as these...things appeared, three students that can turn into monsters suddenly pop out of nowhere" Ironwood said.
"..." Ozpin just sat there in complete silence.
"Look, I'm not going to say that all of them will be like them, I'm just saying that the possibility is out there." Ironwood said "I'm just being cautious"
"I don't see them as a threat. Do you?" He asked.
"Of course not. It's like I said, I'm just being cautious." Ironwood said.
"There's a very big difference between caution, and paranoia, General." Ozpin said.
"Maybe, though someone has to take precautions." Ironwood said "That's not to say that you aren't taking precautions of your own. You're ensuring the safety of Amber, as well as training someone who may be able to counteract the false maiden." Ironwood reassured.
"Though someone has to ensure the safety and security of the people, and my army will do just that Ozpin." He said.
"I hope you're right James." Ozpin said.
"Trust me Oz, this is for the better." Ironwood said as he walked back towards the elevator
As the doors closed Ozpin sat back down at his disk and sighed 'Only time will tell James. Only time will tell.' Ozpin thought to himself.
Beacon Academy, Library (3rd Person POV)
Shortly after the food fight, Team's RWBY and JNPR headed to the library to do their own thing. JNPR was currently reading various books to prepare for the upcoming semester...well...Jaune was actually reading a comic book, while Nora was sleeping
As for team RWBY, they were currently playing 'Remnant: The Game'. It turns out that Ruby had listed multiple things in her "borrowed" binder...so much that it couldn't be done in just one day...most of which were only possible to do on other continents, such as...riding a Manticore...which can only be found on Anima
So the three of them just decided to play the board game. Originally, Blake didn't want to be apart of it, but Yang is known to be very..."persuasive", Currently, Ruby, Yang, and Weiss were tense, seeing who would conquer Remnant, not one side was letting up. With just one wrong move could lead to the disaster of your entire kingdom
Ruby and Yang were pretty into te game, but Weiss just looked confused about the whole thing. Blake on the other hand look uninterested about the whole thing
"Yang Xiao Long! Prepare your kingdom for battle!" Ruby announced, causing Weiss to jump.
"Bring it on!" Yang challenged.
"I deploy, the Atlesian Air Fleet!" Ruby said, causing Yang to gasp "Looks like I get to fly right over your Ursai and attack your walls directly!" She said, imitating air airplane noises
Yang gasped "You fiend!"
"And since Atlas is part of Mantle, my repair time only lasts one turn." Ruby said.
Though before Ruby could do anything else, Yang began to chuckle. "Pretty sneaky sis, but you just activated my trap card!"
"Whaaa?!" Ruby cried out.
"Giant Nevermore!" Yang shouted, slamming her fist onto the table "If I roll a seven of higher Fatal Feathers will slice your fleet in two."
"But, if you roll a six or lower, the Nevermore will turn on your own forces." Ruby warned.
"That's just a chance I'm willing to take." She said.
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"NOOOOOOO, MY FEARLESS SOLDIERS!" Ruby silently yelled.
As team RWBY continued to play their game, Team JNPR were sitting nearby. Ren ad Pyrrha were reading, Nora was sleeping as Jaune was reading a comic
Pyrrha noticed, took the comic from Jaune to his disappointment and placed a book in it's place as Pyrrha herself began to read the comic
"Noooo... " Ruby groaned.
"Well Weiss, it's your turn" Yang said.
"I have... Absolutely no idea what's going on" Weiss said.
"Look, it's easy!" Yang said as she looked at the hand Weiss had. "You're playing as Vacuo which means all Vacuo-based cards come with a bonus!" Yang explained.
"That sounds dumb." Weiss said.
"See... You've got Sandstorm, Desert Scavenge - Oh! Oh! Resourceful Raider!" Yang said. "See now you can take Ruby's discarded air fleet-" Yang began
"Noooo... " Ruby groaned.
"-and put it in your hand!" Yang finished.
"Okay...?" Weiss said, still confused as to what that meant.
"And since Vacuo warriors have an endurance boost against natural hazards, you could use Sandstorm to disable my ground forces and simultaneously infiltrate my kingdom." Yang said. "Just know that I will NOT forget this declaration of war."
"And that means?" Weiss asked.
"You're just three moves away from conquering Remnant!" Ruby cried.
Weiss took a moment to process what Ruby said before bursting out into evil laughter.
"YES! FEAR THE ALMIGHTY POWER OF MY FORCES! COWER AS THEY PILLAGE YOUR HOMES AND WEEP AS THEY TAKE YOUR CHILDREN FROM YOUR VERY ARMS-!" Weiss tried to say
Yang ut her off "Trap card."
"Wha-?" Weiss asked.
"Your armies have been destroyed." Yang said.
"I hate this game of emotions we play!" Weiss cried.
"Stay strong Weiss. We'll make it through this together!" Ruby said.
"Shut up! Don't touch me!" Weiss said.
"Wow, who knew the Ice Queen can cry" A voice said
Yang turned around to see team CJA_ coming towards them
"What's going on?" Alice asked
"We're playing Remnant: The Game, and I'm currently kicking their butts!" Yang proclaimed
"Ah" Alice said, but Chris suddenly walked passed them and went to get a book, not even saying hello
"What's with him?" Yang asked
Jeffery shrugged "I don't know. Maybe it's about the upcoming semester. It has everyone nervous, especially the tournament"
Alice turned towards Blake "I never knew that you were into board games"
Blake snapped out of her daze "Huh? Oh right. What was I doing again?"
"You're playing as Vale, trying to conquer Remnant" Yang explained
Jaune walked up to Team RWBY's table "Hey, can I play?"
"Sorry Jaune, we've already got four people" Ruby said
"Besides, this game requires a certain level of tactical cunning that I seriously doubt you possess" Weiss said
"Uhh...you attacked your own naval fleet turn turns ago" Yang deadpanned
"We don't talk about that" Weiss said
"Bring it on, Ice Queen!" Jaune began "I'll have you know that I've been told that I'm a natural, born leader!"
"By who? Your mother?" Weiss asked
"A-and Pyrrha!" Jaune defended
"Hello again! Pyrrha said
"Hi, Pyrrha" Chris said, his eyes still glued to the book
'Okay...this is unnatural...even for him' Jeffery thought
"Come on, let me play your hand for a turn" Jaune begged
"I'm not trusting you with the good citizens of Vacuo!" Weiss said
"Even though you attacked your own fleet?" Jeffery asked
"I said we don't talk about that!" Weiss defended
"Why not!?" Jaune asked "You've trusted me with way more important stuff before! I mean you told us all that Blake is secretary a Fau-" Jaune tried to say
Pyrrha rushed up from her seat to cut him off by placing a hand over his mouth ""Fun-loving person whom we all admire and respect!"
Jaune chuckled nervously 'Right...that. Ladies...enjoy your battle" He said as he walked back towards his table
"Sup losers?" A voice asked, causing everyone to turn around to see Sun holding a peace sign
Chris laugh softly "I saved your ass twice. What does that make you?"
Sun rubbed the back of his head "Sorry 'bout that"
"Hey Sun!" Ruby greeted
"Ruby, Jeffery, Alice, Chris, Yang, Blake,...Ice Queen" Sun greeted
"Why dose everyone keep calling me that!?" Weiss asked
Jeffery smirked "It's because-" He tired to say
Weiss cut him off "Don't answer that"
"I never go the chance to formally introduce you to my old friend" Sun said
"Uh...aren't libraries for reading?" Neptune asked
"Thank you!' Ren yelled
"PANCAKES!" Nora yelled, waking up from her nap
"Shut up, don't be a nerd" Sun said
"Intellectual" Neptune corrected "Okay. Thank you. I'm Neptune" He introduced, but then turned towards Weiss
"So, Neptune, where are you from?" Weiss asked, interested
"Haven" Neptune responded as he walked over to Weiss' side of the table "And I don't believe I've caught you name, snow angel"
"Um...I'm Weiss" Weiss said
"Are you kidding me!?" Jaune muttered
Jeffery patted him on the shoulders "I feel you man"
"Pleasure to meet you" Neptune said
"I never took you as the board-game-playing type" Sun said, surprised
"Right..." Blake began "well I think I'm done playing, actually. I'll see you guys later" She said, as she placed her cards down, got up and walked out of the library
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Nora shrugged "Women"
"Aren't you one too?" Jeffery asked
"The fact you had to ask says enough..." Chris said, his eyes still glued to the book
"Sheesh! What's with her?" Sun asked "And what's with him?"
"She's been like this for a while" Ruby said "Someone should go and talk to her"
"And I've never seen Chris like this" Alice said
"I'll do it" Jeffery said as he got up
"Uh, Jeffery, no offence but you two aren't exactly best buds. I doubt she'll listen" Yang said
Jeffery tuned towards Yang "Probably, but I've been through dark shit myself. I know how to cheer people up. But...can you see if you can help with grouchy over there" Jeffery said, referring to Chris.
Jeffery walked out of the library and followed Blake
As he got out, Yang got up and walked towards Chris, his eyes still glued to the book. Yang shrugged as he tapped Chris on the head. Breaking out of his daze, he turned towards Yang
"Whatcha up to?" Yang asked
"Nothing much" Chris said
Yang took the book from his hand and read the title of the book
"Battle Strategies for Dummies" Yang read
Chris grabbed the book from her hand and shut the book, cauing Yang to smirk "Doing a little light reading?"
"Yang...please mind your own business" Chris said
"Yang sighed as she put her hands on her hips with a concerned look "Are you feeling okay? Jeffery said that you're a little grouchy"
Chris sighed "I'm good. Sorry about that, it's just I've been thinking about a few things lately..." Chris trailed off
"I know what will cheer you up!" Yang said, pulling Chris towards Team RWBY's table "So, Chris, you've played Remnant?"
"I...dabble" Chris said "I know you guys are trying to help, but I gotta go back to reading"
"Come on, Chris! Take a break and play with us" Ruby begged
"Yah, come on. After all, I didn't drag you all the way here for nothing Yang said, but smirked "What wrong? Are you scared~"
Chris turned towards Yang, pulled out a chair and sat down at the table and placed fifty lien on the table "Fifty lien says that all three of you can't beat me"
Team RWBY's eyes widened, they formed a small circle, whispering towards one another
"Is he serous!?" Weiss asked
Yang scoffed "Probably just trying to scare us"
"Let's go for it!" Ruby said, as they all sat back down "We accept your terms!"
Chris grinned evily as he placed his deck on the table "Than let's get this started!"
(Jeffery POV)
After I had found Blake reading under a tree, I decided that it would be the best course of action to address her slight...problem. Despite me being an ass most of the time, I'm an actual friend
"As strange as it seems, I'm here to help. But in order to do so, I need you to talk to me, so...what's wrong?" I asked
"There's nothing wrong?' Blake said
"Like I'd believe that...you've been acting more than strange lately. Ever since we got back" I said
"I haven't been acting strange. I'm fine!" Blake countered
"I get that this is you, but you've been more distant lately" I said, then sighed "Look, you might see me as some sort of prick. You might think that I'm only messing with people and just overall, annoying everyone. The true reason that I can be like this is because I lost everything, just like Chris. Trust me, your teammates, your friends care about you, including myself, whether you were part of a cult. We may not understand how you truly feel about it, but if you don't talk with us, we don't even get the chance to help"
Blake clenched her fist "I DON"T NEED YOUR HELP!" She shouted
I was a little bit shocked to receive an outburst from her, but I guess she needs to relieve some stress. Blake looked away from me, while also looking down, like she regretted doing that
"I'll be off then" I said as I got up and flew away
"Wait, Jef-" But tried to say but the rest of it was already out of earshot
Team CJA_ Dorm (3rd Person POV)
After a few moments, Jeffery had reached his dorm, slightly upset. Not because of Blake, but because he realized that he pushed her by saying something that he shouldn't
Jeffery sighed "I should probably keep my mouth shut" He said as he opened the door, seeing Alice and Chris in the room as well. Alice noticed his expression and started to get worried "Is...something wrong? Did something happen?" Alice asked
"Yes and no" Jeffery said as he turned towards Chris 'Now's a good time' He thought to himself as he walked over Chris and tapped him on the shoulder, only to be ignored. After a few moments of more tapping, Jeffery suddeny yanked the book out of his hands, much to his agitation "What the hell!?"
"Chris, what is with you!?" Jeffery asked "You've been acting like that since Ironwood arrived!"
"Is it about the murder at Tukon's?" Alice asked
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Chris nodded "Yeah...I could've stopped that...but I didn't"
Jeffery stood up "Chris, no one is blaming you f-" H tried to say
Chris cut him off "I could've stopped many other things too! Ever since about that failed dust hist, ever since hearing about those murders...I've been thinking about what we've been doing"
"What...do you mean?" Alice asked nervously
"We stopped attacks over and over again...but I never considered the costs! When we first came to Vale, people were caught in the crossfire between us and them. I mean sure we saved the city...but lives were still lost...and I think I'm part of the reason why..."
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"You having doubts, aren't you?" Alice asked "Not of us...but of yourself?"
"..." Chris stayed silent but nodded slightly
Alice slowly walked over to him and sat right beside him "You're having doubts...because you aren't doing enough"
Chris nodded "Yeah, that's why Ironwood is here...because w-no...I wasn't doing enough"
"Can you stop saying I!?" Jeffery yelled "You may hold the title as king, but that doesn't mean you should hold all the weight on your shoulders alone! We, all of us are in this together! Because if just one of us falls..."
"We all fall" Alice finished "We then we will be there for one another to pick all of us back up"
Jeffery sighed as he walked over to Chris and patted him on the shoulders "How about tomorrow we go somewhere to get your mind off of it"
Chris turned towards Jeff "Go where?"
"It's a surprise" Jeffery said
Team RWBY Dorm (3rd Person POV)
There were questions that was going through Blake's wanted to know more than anything. Why would the White Fang, her former brothers, ally themselves with someone like that, a human no less?!
'The White Fang and I are going in on a joint business venture together.' Blake remembered Roman saying.
What business could the White Fang possibly want with a human like him?! They never allied themselves with humans before, so why now of all times?She could still remember the conversation she had with Ozpin.
Flashback (3rd Person POV)
"Well... this has certainly been an eventful evening." Ozpin said. "The White Fang have been revealed to be behind the robberies and kidnappings,." He said as he walked towards the table where Blake sat. "All the while Roman Torchwick has been revealed to be in alliance with White Fang.
Blake just sat there in complete and utter silence.
"Now I'm sure that after a night of thwarting attempted robbery you probably just want to go home and take a nap." He said. "I was hoping we could have a little chat." Ozpin said.
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"Don't worry, I'm not here to turn you in." He said.
Blake still just sat there in utter silence, not uttering a word.
"I just want to ask you a few questions, whatever we talk about will not leave this room. Not without your consent, that is." Ozpin said.
"A-alright." She said.
"Excellent. As you know, in order to enroll in my academy students must first pass a rigorous entrance exam. Most applicants spend years of preparation, training at one of the many combat schools around the world. You are one of the few who did not." Ozpin said.
"There are more like me?" Blake asked.
"Yes, Chris and Jeffery didn't go to a combat school, in fact he started his training here in Beacon Academy." He said.
"They started their training here?" She asked.
"Yes, and all of you passed the exam with flying colors." Ozpin said.
"Well, I was raised outside the kingdoms, if you couldn't fight then you couldn't survive." Blake said.
"Well you have most certainly survived, Ms. Belladonna." Ozpin said. "I admire your drive, it reminds me of an old student of mine. And I am proud to run a school that accepts individuals from all walks of life. Rich, poor, human...shifters...Faunus. Why do you wear that bow, Blake? Why hide who you really are?"
"You may be willing to accept the Faunus, Professor Ozpin, but your species is not." Blake said bitterly.
"True... but we are continuing to take strides to lessen the divide." Ozpin said.
"With all due respect, you need to start taking some larger strides... until then I'd rather avoid any unnecessary attention. I want people to see me for who I am... and not what I am." She said.
"Would your parents agree with that?" He asked.
"You don't know them." Blake said.
"No... but I have lived for a long time, and I've had my fair share of... families in my life." He said.
"What are you talking about?" She asked.
"It's not important. Thank you for your time, Ms. Belladonna." Ozpin said.
"If you ever need to talk to me... please don't hesitate to ask." He said.
Team RWBY Dorm (Present Day) (3rd Person POV)
Blake was broken out of her daze by the sound of a door opening.
"Ugh, we should have NEVER let him play!" Yang said.
"I know! He's such a little weasel cheater!" Ruby said.
"I know, I'm never letting him play a card game with us again!" Yang said.
Blake was about to leave the room, though was quickly cut off by Weiss.
"Stop." She said.
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"Lately you've been quiet, anti-social and moody." Weiss said.
"Uh... have you met Blake?" Yang asked.
"Which I get, is kind of your 'thing'." She said.
"But you've been doing it more than usual, which quite frankly is unacceptable." Weiss said "You made a promise to me, to all of us, that you would let us know if something was wrong. So Blake Belladonna! What! is! Wrong!?" Weiss asked as she stood atop of a chair.
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"I just... I don't understand how everyone can be so calm." Blake said.
"You're still thinking about Torchwick?" Ruby asked.
"Torchwick, the White Fang, that guy, all of it!" Blake said "Something big is happening and no one is doing anything about it!"
"Ozpin told us not to worry. Between the police and the Huntsman, I'm sure they can handle it." Yang said.
"Well I'm not!" Blake shouted.
"They don't know the White Fang like I do." She said.
"Okay, between blowing up night clubs, stopping thieves, catching assassins, and fighting for freedom, I'm sure the three of you think you're all ready to go out and apprehend these ne'er-do-wells." Weiss said.
"Who?" Ruby asked.
"But let me once again be the voice of reason... we're students. We're not ready to handle this sort of situation." Weiss said.
"But C-" Ruby began.
"They. Can. Turn. Into. Monsters" Weiss said.
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"Okay, fair point." She said.
"We're not ready!" Weiss said.
"And we may never BE ready! Our enemies aren't just gonna sit around and wait for graduation day! They're out there, somewhere, planning their next move, and none of us know what it is, but it's coming!" Blake said.
"Whether we're ready or not." She finished.
"Okay, all in favor of becoming the youngest huntresses to single-handedly bring down a corrupt organization conspiring against the kingdom of Vale... say 'aye'!" Ruby said.
"Yes! I love it when you're feisty." Yang said.
"Well, I suppose it could be fun." Weiss said.
"None of you said 'aye'." Ruby said sadly.
"Alright then... We're in this together." Blake said.
"Let's hatch a plan!" Ruby said.
"Yeah!" Yang said.
"Ahh! I left my board game in the library." Ruby said as she rushed out of the door.
"We're doomed." Weiss said
As Ruby ran out of the room, Blake sighed as she began to walk out the door
"Where are you going?" Weiss asked
"To...apologize" Blake said as she turned the corner. After a few moments, she approached Team CJA_ door. She breathed in heavily and breathed out before knocking on the door. After a ferw muffled stumbles, the doorknob twisted, revealing Jeffery
"Oh...hey Blake" Jeffery said
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"Do you...need so-" He tried to say
Blake cut him off "Jeffery..." Blake trailed off "I'm-" She tried to say
Jeffery cut her off "If you say sorry, I will dump a bucket of cold water on your head. I asked something I shouldn't have, so it was my fault, alright?"
"No, you only tried to help me. I'm sorry for yelling at you" Blake said
"Chill, everything's fine now. No hard feelings" Jeffery said, as a group of three students passed by them. One with green ahir, one with grey hair, and one with black hair
"Who are they?" Jeffery asked
"Exchange students, probably" Blake said
Jeffery narrowed his eyes a little "That one in the middle looks a little...old. Maybe she's a chaperone!"
However unknown to both of them, Cinder started to tremble when Jeffery called her a "chaperone", which didn't go unnoticed by Emerald
"Are you okay?" Emerald asked
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"...I already don't like him" Cinder said
Volume Two is finally here! One step close to being caught with the series. Look forward to multiple things happening. One of those things is a completely missed opportunity in Godzilla/RWBY crossovers I've seen, I won't go into depth, but it is something that some of you may be happy about