A/N: Welcome to another installment of My Turn!
Wow…over a month and a half. Damn, did not mean for it to be that long without an update. There were finals, Christmas, not to mention my cousin did the greatest thing ever and gave me his old PS4. I've been playing Fallout 4 nonstop! Might even do a RWBY/Fallout crossover at some point. Finally…I'm back at college, so getting settled in certainly took some time.
But now I'm back….
And hot damn! We've got some milestones reached! Over 800 followers! And nearly 650 favs! Not to mention the crowning achievement….
OVER 1000 REVIEWS!
Goddamn, that puts me on the second page if you sort by most reviews! Hell, I briefly surpassed Phailen's Reiteration (a much better SI/OC fic, I think) for a time. Then again, I'll probably pass him again soon.
Right, well now that that's out of the way, let's get on with it, shall we?
Last we left off, Winter and I wind up racing for some footage of her basically acting out of character, Amber's a bit jealous, and I may or may not be screwed when Jacques Schnee learns of certain information….
I can never catch a break, can I?
Now then, ON WITH THE CHAPTER!
Disclaimer: I don't own RWBY.
Okay…I managed to successfully trick Winter into releasing me from her Glyph by making her think I had escaped already.
Not only that, but I had just managed to tiptoe past her right now.
What next, you might ask?
Well, since I can't exactly run without making noise, I have to resort to the third fastest pace I can go….
Fast walking.
Unfortunately, I had to quickly take off my shoes beforehand, since they still would've made noise.
If I were visible, I'd be getting a few odd stares from people.
Oh well….
And there's the entrance to the tower.
Heh, that'll show her.
Winter thinks she can fool me? Nope.
I'm not letting her delete that footage. It's comedy gold! And I can finally hold something over her head and maybe get her to not give me any more grief over destroying the Knights….
It's not my fault! They attacked me! I was defending myself!
I swear, if every Atlas machine I run into suddenly decides to attack me, I'm gonna need to have a little chat with the General…or Winter….
Preferably Winter.
Seriously, it's like the Knights think I'm John Connor…or The Doctor, considering they shout "EXTERMINTATE" before attacking me.
Newsflash: I'm neither of the two!
And now that I think about it…if I ever meet Penny, and she suddenly attacks me like the other Knights, I will legitimately be pissed. Might even sue Ironwood and the entire Atlas Military.
…
…
Except Winter. She gets a free pass.
And furthermore-.
"COLT!"
Shit! Cheese it!
I burst through the doors of the tower and quickly close them behind me. I quickly search for anything to barricade the doors with, but find nothing.
…Well, maybe I can keep the doors closed myse-?
BAM!
"AGH!"
I was sent flying halfway across the lobby, turning visible. My body flipped across the floor until I finally came to a stop.
"…Ow."
I groan and lift my head up in time to see Winter raising her hand and-.
Wait, no!
I rolled away in time to avoid the glyph she conjured at where I was seconds ago.
"Okay, I think you might be getting carried away here."
"I haven't the slightest idea as to what you're referring to."
I jumped away from another glyph that would've trapped me.
"You sure?"
"Positive."
I once again jumped away from a glyph.
"Why don't I believe you?"
"Oh? Have I given you reason to doubt me?"
Another glyph dodged.
"You're giving me several at the moment."
"…"
Another glyph dodged.
"Okay, could you stop? This is getting ridiculous."
"Perhaps if you held still, this wouldn't be as ridiculous as it looks."
…Okay, that's it.
I drew Dundee and threw it in Winter's direction, then charged after it.
This knife may cut through Aura, but if I know Winter as well as I think I do, then-.
And she deflected it with her saber.
Before she could raise it towards me, though, I was already upon her.
I grabbed her weapon arm and wrestled with her weapon.
"L-Let go!"
"Um, how about no?"
Okay, the switch to let out her other saber is somewhere in the hilt, right? The guard? Damn it, I need to remember these things!
Oh wait, here it is.
I hit the switch that activated the secret compartment of her weapon. As it was about to be launched, I held my other hand out.
The second saber flew out…right into my hand.
As quick as I could, I swung it at Winter, who blocked it with her own, though she was shocked at what happened.
Which allowed me to shove her away from me.
She staggered back, still shocked.
I gazed at the smaller saber. I waved the sword around to test its weight.
Swish, swish, stab.
Thank you, Tucker.
I turned to a still shocked Winter. "Guess I'm not at a disadvantage anymore, eh?"
"…How did you know about the other saber?"
I smirked. "I think I already gave an explanation on how I know what I know."
I suddenly felt a bit giddy at the moment. Why?
I got into the stance that Qrow used when he and Winter were about to fight in Volume 3.
That's why.
Winter blinked…then an evil smirk formed on her face as she got into her stance.
We tapped the sabers together, then measured each other up a bit.
…
…
I took the initiative.
I spun and swung the saber at her, but she blocked it. I slashed at her about three more times, but she was able to block each one.
Not that I thought she wouldn't. She's a Huntress/Specialist after all.
I sent several more slashes and stabs at the Specialist, but she managed to block or parry each one.
After parrying the last one, she finally went on the offensive and sent a very quick strike to my midsection.
Then again…it wasn't as fast as Vert's attacks.
Which means I was able to parry it with (somewhat) relative ease.
Of course, now I was on the defensive as she sent strike after strike against me. I managed to either block or parry most, but a few managed to chip at my Aura a bit.
Winter smirked. "You've been trained well."
I smirk back. "When you deal with attacks as fast as Vert's, everything else seems to be slow."
Her smirk widened. "Well then…."
Another strike came in, which I blocked and- OH SHIT!
She had quickly drew her saber back for a quick strike to my midsection, then a kick that sent me rolling back.
I rolled back to my feet and was barely able to block another strike, but then she quickly grabbed my arm, and we both wrestled for the saber in my hand.
"Hey, stop!"
"I seem to recall you doing the same to me."
Oh, using my own strategy against me, huh?
Well…damn it.
We struggled a bit more with the saber until Winter managed to wrestle it out of my grasp, causing it to clatter a few feet away.
Fuck….
Wait, we're still locked together!
I quickly struggled against Winter, much to her surprise. This was enough for me to disarm her of her saber, making it clatter away as well.
We were both unarmed now.
…
…
I raised my fists.
She smirked. "Oh? You wish to fall in hand-to-hand?"
"Who says I'm gonna lose?"
Other than me, of course.
I winced as she popped her knuckles….
Yeah, I think I made a mistake here.
She's already charging at me, though, so I'll just have to deal.
I block her first punch and send one of my own at her. She parries and swings her foot around to kick my head. I duck and perform a leg sweep.
She jumped over my leg, effectively dodging it-.
THWACK!
And kicking me clean in the jaw.
Considering she has leg armor…that hurt like a bitch.
I fell back in a roll to create a short distance from her. I stood up and rubbed my jaw….
Seriously, that fucking hurt!
"Did you have to kick me?"
"Yes."
…Wow, she answered that with complete certainty.
Alright, let's try this again.
I charge at her and launch a kick to her stomach, which she blocks. I manage to follow up by jumping and kicking out with my other foot, causing her to stumble back a bit.
Watching all those fight scenes in action movies finally paid off for me, not to mention practicing them when sparring with either Amber or Vert.
I land on my feet and rush towards Winter. She had quickly recovered and was ready to parry whatever I had planned….
If only she was able to see it coming.
I turned invisible as I neared her, shocking her a bit.
She obviously didn't see me reach for her arm.
I grabbed her arm, much to her surprise, and fell back, making sure my feet were to her stomach as I fell.
I monkey flipped the Specialist over me and onto her back.
"Oof!"
Hah! I just got the better of Winter fucking Schnee! Sure, it was cause of my Semblance, but it still counts!
I quickly got up and ran towards the elevator. I pushed the call button, and it opened immediately.
I quickly stepped inside and pressed the top floor button.
As Stewie Grfffin would say….
"Victory is mine!"
To add insult to injury, I pointed at her with a grin as I said that.
Winter had already been standing, having grabbed her discarded weapons and Dundee. She glared at me and a glyph appeared behind her- oh shit.
I rapidly pressed the close button, but it was in vain.
Winter had already sped towards me- OH SHI-!
WHAM!
"Agh!"
"Oof!"
She crashed into me full force, the both of us slamming against the elevator wall, then falling to the floor in a limb pile. The elevator simply closed and began to move up.
We both groaned. Mine was a muffled because…um….
Let's just say I wouldn't have to add motorboating Winter Schnee twice to my future bucket list.
Also, apparently you can't breathe when this kind of thing is happening to you.
Thank you, various anime.
Winter groaned again as she finally got up, removing her sizable bust from my face. I gasped as I finally drew breath.
Most (perverted) guys say that the pleasure is worth nearly being suffocated.
As for me…jury's out on that.
I suppose I should consider myself lucky she doesn't realize what happened…for a second time, I might add.
"Colt, are you alright?"
Let's see. On the one hand, I was hit with a force possibly equivalent to that of a speeding train.
On the other hand…breasts.
…
…
…
"Not really," I groaned.
No amount of pleasure will ever outweigh being hit with a force nearly equivalent to a speeding train.
Not that I didn't enjoy it, mind you. It's just that the pain still remains.
I got up to one knee as Winter grabbed my arm to help me up.
"Did you really have to slam into me like that?"
A light tint of pink duster her cheeks, but she shook it off.
"I…apologize for that."
"…Eh, it's alright."
Not really sure I could actually be mad at Winter for anything, really.
"You left your knife behind."
I turned to her to find her holding out Dundee to me. I grabbed it and quickly sheathed it behind my coat.
"Thanks."
"Of course."
…
…
My eyes narrowed. "Still not letting you delete that footage, though."
She glared at me, and I could already tell I'd have to prepare myself.
Crapbaskets.
(Ozpin POV)
"Well," Qrow drawled. "They're both coming up."
Yes, I know already.
We both waited patiently as the elevator dinged on my office floor. It opened-.
"OW, OW, OW, WHY?!"
I blinked.
Qrow tried desperately to not laugh.
Honestly, I barely resisted a chuckle.
Winter Schnee currently had Colt Remington's arm held tightly behind him as she held him against the wall of the elevator.
"I warned you of what would happen if you opposed me."
"THIS IS COMPLETELY UNNECESSARY!"
She put more pressure on the arm.
"OW! THIS IS WORSE THAN WHEN MY BROTHER DID THIS!"
Okay, now I let out a chuckle.
As for Qrow…well, he already lost it, laughing out loud.
Both figures in the elevator froze and turned their frozen gazes on us.
"Good evening, Miss Schnee. Mr. Remington."
Qrow was still laughing.
Brought out of her stupor, Winter immediately let go of Colt's arm, much to the man's relief. He nursed it and mumbled something only Winter heard, if her embarrassed blush was anything to go by.
That blush was followed by a small punch to Colt's aching arm.
As did the yelp of pain from the man.
If I were more expressive of myself in the open, I'd have outright called that adorable….
And a solid shipping moment.
Winter returned to her stoic and military posture as she stepped towards Qrow and I, with Colt following close behind.
Still nursing his arm, I might add.
"Greetings, Ms. Schnee. And Mr. Remington, I'm surprised to see you here as well."
He shrugged. "I ran into Winter."
"After destroying Atlas military property," Winter added quickly with a barely noticeable smirk.
Colt's eye twitched. "…Is there a room in here where I can privately scream in rage?"
"No," I answered. "You'll just have to hold it in for later."
His eye twitched twice now.
Qrow snickered.
"Now then," I continued. "It's fortunate that the General was willing to lend one of his Specialists to head security here at Beacon for the foreseeable future."
Qrow deadpanned. "Oh joy. Jimmy sure came through for us like always. And it's Ice Queen no less. Ain't that a treat?"
It probably is for Colt.
Winter glared at Qrow. "As your superior, I advise you show some respect."
Qrow burst out laughing. "Ha! You? My superior?"
Winter's glare hardened.
"Let me tell you something, Ice Queen. You may be head of security, but you sure as hell ain't my boss."
Winter grit her teeth. "As your superior, I advise you get your act together."
Qrow simply drank from his flask, ignoring her.
"Also, absolutely no drinking on the job."
Qrow scoffed. "Ain't no one gonna tell me when I can and can't drink. Not you, not Oz, or even anyone at Signal."
He really does drink at Signal. It's a mystery how he hasn't been fired yet.
"And another thing, don't think just because you're a soldier girl-."
"Specialist." She gritted out.
"-a soldier girl, doesn't mean you can treat the detail like one of those squadrons back in Atlas."
I should probably stop Qrow before he starts a fight with Winter…again. You would think he'd tire of getting a rise out of her, but I guess-.
Where did Colt go?
"And while I'm at it, you should learn to act like you don't have a stick shoved up your- ACK!"
Qrow suddenly fell to the floor, his hand rubbing at his jaw as though he had been punched….
Ah, so that's where Mr. Remington was.
I shift my eyes towards a shocked Winter and a barely reappearing Colt, who's shaking his hand a bit before putting both in his coat pockets and playing innocent.
He catches my glance.
I smirked.
He shrugged.
Qrow stood back up on his feet, rubbing his jaw as he glared in Colt's direction.
"Did you just punch me, kid?"
Colt feigned innocence. "Who, me? I've been standing here this whole time."
"Really."
"Yes."
"Cause I just got punched out of nowhere. Almost like it was from an invisible force."
"…I've been standing here this whole time."
"Bullshit, you little-."
"Ahem."
Both froze at my tone, as well they should have.
"Now then, to get back on topic, Ms. Schnee."
Winter snapped out of her stupor, as she had been staring at Colt for a moment.
"R-Right."
I sipped my mug. "Now, we've already taken care of the security staff lounge-."
"We have a security staff lounge?" Qrow and Colt asked at the same time, causing them to look at each other.
"We do. Mr. Bowman and Amber will show you all to it, as well as where the security room containing all camera feeds is."
Winter nodded. "That is acceptable."
Colt hummed. "I wonder if I should tell Vert about you calling him a-."
STOMP!
"Ack!"
Colt cursed and hopped on one foot while nursing the other. Meanwhile, Winter simply feigned innocence and continued.
"If it's all the same, I wish to inspect both areas to ensure they are up to standards."
I nodded. "Fair enough. Vert and Amber are already in the lobby waiting for you."
"Excellent."
Colt had finally finished nursing his foot. "I'm definitely ratting you out to Vert-."
STOMP!
"AGH! THE SAME FOOT! WHY?!"
Winter once again feigned innocence.
Qrow muttered to himself. "Poor kid. Trapped in her clutches and doesn't even know it."
I rolled my eyes at his comment. He should consider himself lucky the other two didn't hear that.
(My POV)
Seriously? Why the same damn foot? It's completely uncalled for!
Screw it. I'm ratting her out to Vert first chance I get!
"Mr. Remington, if you would stay a moment. I wish to speak with you."
I manage a nod midst my hopping in pain. I could've sworn Winter scowled for a brief second before going back to her stoic face.
"I'll head down to Amber and Vert immediately," she stated.
With a nod from Ozpin, Winter turned and walked towards the elevator. She stepped inside and turned to push a button.
I gave a single wave to her. She smiled beautifully and nodded.
My cheeks felt warm.
The elevators door closed….
For some reason, I wish they hadn't.
"Mr. Remington."
I broke from my stupor and turned to Ozpin and Qrow, the latter giving me a deadpan stare.
"What?"
Qrow still deadpanned. "…You can do better than her, kid."
"Do I need to punch you again?"
"Ha! Got you to admit it!"
Wait, what?! I….
Damn it.
I sighed. "So, what did you need to talk to me about?"
Ozpin smirked. "Well, first and foremost…your new scroll."
Qrow pulled out a scroll and tossed it to me, which I barely grabbed.
"You'll find that it has all the previous memory from your last scroll."
I'm not even gonna ask how that's possible.
"I'll admit, it was rather…bizarre to see Ms. Schnee act the way she did."
Qrow let out a chuckle. "Bizarre? Try fuckin' hilarious."
I can't help but agree with the man….
"Speaking of what Winter did," I began. "I don't suppose it was caught on camera?"
Ozpin nodded. "It was."
"…I don't suppose I can get a copy of it? Cause Winter's gonna more than likely delete it."
"I can't imagine she'd do such a thing. It's highly unethical."
Qrow scoffed. "Unethical? You realize she's a Schnee, right?"
"I will punch you again, Qrow," I growled.
"I'd like to see you try."
"How can you? I'll be invisible."
"Well-."
"Ahem."
We both froze at Ozpin's tone.
"Well, Mr. Remington," the man began. "I'm afraid I gave the only copy to Qrow."
…
…
I turned to Qrow. "So, about me punching you-."
"No."
"Please?"
"No."
"I'll owe you a favor?"
"…Seven."
"Three."
Ozpin sighed. "Qrow, don't pull a me, now."
"…Fine, an even five."
"Five's not an even number," I pointed out.
"You want a copy of Winter acting out of character or not?"
Let's see: either owe Qrow five favors, or miss out on holding something over Winter's head.
…
…
"Four?"
"Five or no dice."
I groaned. "Oh fine. Five."
Qrow grinned, then quickly fiddled with his scroll for a moment.
BEEP-BEEP.
My new scroll chimed, and I checked to find an email from Qrow. I quickly opened it to find a video attachment.
I opened it….
I grinned.
Now I have ammo for whenever Winter brings up my destruction of Atlas military property.
"By the way, be sure to destroy more Atlas tech for me, kid."
I deadpanned. Of course that was also recorded on camera.
"Also, I just scammed you."
…What?
"You owe Ozpin, not me."
…Wait a minute.
"Did you just pawnoff your favors on me?!"
Qrow grinned. "That'll teach you to punch me out of nowhere."
…
…
I turned invisible.
Qrow's grin fell. "Aw shi-."
POW!
Qrow fell to the floor as I turned visible, shaking my hand.
I paused. "Oh yeah-."
I kicked his leg.
"Ack!"
"That's for insulting Winter again."
Qrow shook his head while rubbing his jaw. "She has you in the palm of her hand, kid."
I kicked his leg again.
"And that's for not telling me Winter was coming to begin with!"
I pointed at Ozpin. "You're next."
Goldberg, motherfuckers.
He simply sipped his mug, feigning innocence.
Ugh.
Ozpin chose to speak up. "Well, since you instead of Qrow owe me, I'll start by assigning you to watching the first years tonight."
"…What?"
"It's nothing, really. You'll just be making sure they don't get too rowdy. You know how teenagers can be."
…So basically, make sure none of them get hormonal with each other.
I shrugged. "I guess I can handle that."
Plus, I can bear witness to Team RWBY unofficially forming.
Ozpin smiled. "Excellent."
Qrow glared. "Stay away from my nieces."
"You realize I need to see Ruby about my weapons, right?"
"…Stay away from my nieces, Ruby especially."
"For God's sake, she's fifteen!"
"Exactly."
Okay, Ruby may be my favorite character, and I may be 25, but that doesn't mean I'm a creep!
Sure, I read a few M-rated one-shots that involved Jaune and Ruby…doing it, and I may or may not have planned for my OC and Ruby to…do it (or at least leave it implied), and I've read a few Rosewick fics out there-.
Wow, I'm not building a good case for myself, am I?
N-No! Not a creep! And what happened when I met Coco and Velvet a year ago proves nothing!
All I could say aloud, however, was, "Whatever."
Qrow just glared.
Ozpin cleared his throat. "Now then, care to accompany me to my speech to the first years?"
…Eh, why not?
"Sure."
Besides…I need to give a certain little reaper and hapless knight a piece of my mind.
(Amber POV)
Winter and I glared at each other from the corners of our eyes as we walked side by side.
…
…
Well, I certainly didn't want to be here right now.
I had been busy watching Violet when Vert told me we would bring Winter Schnee to the new security staff lounge.
When I brought up that I was watching Violet, Vert had simply smirked and stepped aside….
Allowing a rabbit Faunus to step inside…who looked strangely like an older Violet.
"VELVET!"
Violet had sped past me and hugged Velvet, her older sister if I remember correctly….
Someone Violet specifically said was possibly after Colt.
That was an iffy subject, though, since she hasn't technically shown interest, but I was still wary.
Surely Colt wouldn't consider her, right? She's seven years his junior! Not to mention Violet's older sister!
Sure, they weren't related since Violet is adopted, but it would still be weird, wouldn't it?
He'd find it weird, wouldn't he?
Of course he would. I shouldn't get worked up over this. Besides, Velvet apparently hasn't shown real interest in Colt, so I should be in the clear with her.
"Well, if it isn't Mini Velvet!"
This next person, however, might be a problem.
Why, you ask?
"Hey Coco!"
That's why.
This "Coco" simply smirked and rubbed Violet's head. "Well, there's the daughter of tall and handsome. How've you been?"
I inwardly grit my teeth.
Violet giggled. "If only Daddy was here to hear you say that."
Coco chuckled. "Eh, I already called him that enough back with shopping. And he'll be called that more now that he's here."
It's okay, Amber. She's also seven years Colt's junior. There's no way he'd consider her….
I think.
Velvet deadpanned. "You remember he's seven years older than you, right?"
"Oh, you know you like him too."
"W-What?! I…no I don't!"
"Keep telling yourself that."
Okay, I should still keep an eye on Velvet too.
Just in case.
Vert spoke up. "These two and their team will watch Violet while you and I head over to meet the Specialist."
Oh, right. Her.
I nodded nonetheless. "Okay."
I followed after Vert, but quickly stepped towards Coco when Vert was out of sight.
"I suggest you don't call Colt handsome, anymore."
Coco pulled her shades down. "Oh? And why is that?"
"Let's just say…I wouldn't like it."
She raised an eyebrow…then grinned.
"Oh~, I see."
She pushed her shades back up and grinned wider.
"I always did like a little competition. Guess me and Velv should up our game."
"Please don't bring me into this."
"Sorry, bun bun. You've been in it since a year ago."
Velvet sighed.
I frowned. "…Just remember what I said."
I left a grinning Coco and reluctant Velvet behind.
I heard Violet squeal.
"Wow! Is this what the mean Huntsman calls 'catfighting'?"
Note to self: kill Qrow.
Or tell Colt.
Then we can tag team him!
After that, we went to the lobby to wait for Winter Schnee….
Someone I considered the bigger threat.
There's also the short "ice cream lady" that Violet keeps going on about, but I'll cross that bridge when I get to it.
The elevator dinged and opened….
Yeah, Winter was definitely the bigger threat.
She was beautiful. That much was clear for any person to see.
And the fact her body added to her beauty only made her more of a threat.
While I don't think Colt is a pervert, I doubt even he could ignore the two large…assets. Hell, I couldn't.
Though, that was more out of jealousy and slight anger. I'm straight….
I think.
Huh, never did bother to see if I was straight or lesbian. I mean, what I feel for Colt should answer that, but being the Fall Maiden pretty much throws out the idea of a close relationship with someone, be it guy or girl, depending on my preference.
Hell, I could be bisexual for all I know.
"You must be Amber."
Oh right. Winter's here.
I frowned. "Hello."
She frowned as well. "A pleasure."
We frowned at each other….
Those frowns turned to glares.
If this were a cartoon, there'd probably be electricity shooting out of our eyes at each other.
"Ahem."
Vert managed to bring us out of our glare-off.
"Hello, Miss Schnee. A pleasure to see you again."
"You can call me Winter."
He smirked. "Very well, Winter. Shall we take you to the new lounge for us?"
"By all means."
The three of us left the tower, walking side by side with each other….
Well, Vert stayed back a bit. Probably because of the tension that filled the air.
…
…
"So," I began. "I heard from Violet that you met her and Colt when you crashed near their home."
"Indeed." She turned to me. "How is Violet doing? Colt said she was fine, but I wouldn't mind a second opinion."
Vert spoke up from behind. "She's doing well, all things considered. It's Colt that's having the tougher time."
I frowned. That's right…he's still beating himself up about that.
One time, Violet had called me to say Colt was thrashing around in his sleep. I had rushed over quickly and tried to wake Colt up. Wound up getting shoved away twice, the second time knocking me to the ground, before I managed to wake him up.
He had been in a cold sweat, breathing heavily to the point it could be mistaking for hyperventilating. His eyes were wild as he quickly searched the room.
He relaxed when he saw me and Violet.
When I asked if he was alright, he simply gave a (fake) reassuring smile that he was alright. Just a nightmare.
Seemed more like a night terror to me.
I would've pressured him for more, but he just clams up and says nothing whenever one of us tries.
The only thing I could do was let it go and let Colt go back to sleep. Violet chose to sleep next to Colt, holding his hand. According to her, it helped keep the night terrors away.
Must be true if she didn't call again.
"Yes," Winter sighed. "I know of what happened and can tell it's affected him."
Understatement of the year.
Vert sighed. "I told the boy it wasn't his fault, but it's not something he can just get over."
Winter nodded. "I, too, tried to reassure him, explaining that actions have consequences, and that it's a matter of who is on the receiving end of it."
I frowned at that.
That may be true, but I'm not sure if it helped.
"He seemed to understand, at least, but he changed the subject rather quickly."
That sounds like him.
"Which reminds me-."
She stopped and turned to Vert. "Do you actually believe his ridiculous claim?"
While her not believing it is understandable, that doesn't mean I have to like it.
Vert crossed his arms. "He's been my student for three years now, and he's shown to be trustworthy, both now and back before the village fell. He's given me no reason to doubt him."
Winter frowned. "With all due respect, even you must admit that his claim isn't exactly believable."
"…Maybe, but he hasn't shown any indication of being mental, and he's been nothing but honest with me."
He gave a faint smile. "Damn brat's earned my trust."
Winter seemed to ponder on what Vert said.
"…Still, you could've asked for some sort of evidence to his claim."
Vert smirked. "The evidence is standing right next to you."
Winter quickly turned to me, seeing my grin.
"Really, now?" she asked with a raised eyebrow. "So am I to assume correctly that you're the third person he's convinced of his claim?"
I nodded. "Yes. Colt told me his claim and offered some insight as proof that turned out to be true."
I inwardly shivered at the memory of that Grimm bug.
"He more than proved his claim to me, so he's earned my own trust as well."
Not to mention…my heart.
Winter looked back and forth between me and Vert.
"…" She sighed. "Well, I suppose I can at least let him prove himself to me as he has the both of you."
Vert smiled. "That's all we ask."
He moved past us. "Now, off to that new lounge for us."
Winter and I followed Vert, but there was one thing I needed to make sure of….
"What do you think of Colt?"
Winter raised an eyebrow. "Excuse me?"
"You heard me."
She frowned. "He's an…interesting man. When I first met him, he was simply a villager I ran into after crash landing."
She chuckled. "And after destroying Atlas military property."
I raised an eyebrow. "I'd think doing something like that isn't a laughing matter."
"It isn't. But I know he only did it in self-defense."
She smirked. "I just like holding it over his head to gauge his reaction."
…Well, I didn't expect Winter Schnee of all people to have the troll quirk in her.
"So, after seeing he was willing to aid me in spite of knowing I could handle myself, I realized he was no ordinary villager. And after accepting his offer for a drink-."
My mind came to a screeching halt.
Colt had already asked her out?!
"-we wound up having a nice conversation."
I inwardly gulped. "Just a conversation?"
"Yes…why?"
I feigned innocence. "O-Oh nothing. I-It's just that dates can sometimes-."
Winter actually faltered mid-step.
"I-It's wasn't a date!"
I blinked at the way she looked currently.
A hint of pink dusting her cheeks.
Her unsure eyes looking around frantically.
Not to mention she was biting her lip.
…Yeah, she might feel something for Colt.
Which made her a threat like Coco…and maybe Velvet, though I'm still not sure.
And again, there's still this supposed "ice cream lady" somewhere who knows Colt.
Right now, however, I need to find something out.
"I don't suppose that 'nice conversation' can be categorized as 'getting to know each other'?"
Winter managed to recompose herself. "I…suppose it would."
Shit….
And Vert chose this exact moment to add himself to the conversation.
"Well. Winter, I'm afraid that little detail means that your outing with Colt back then was, in fact, a date."
He grinned. "Trust me, I know."
Winter blinked.
…
And blinked.
…
She coughed into her hand. "T-That's completely ridiculous, a-and we should get to the security lounge immediately."
She walked past us rather quickly, suddenly in a hurry to get to the lounge. It was probably more to hide the pink on her cheeks.
I groaned. "Crap."
Vert chuckled. "Yeah, you might want to step up your game. The Specialist already has one over you and the others."
I growled.
There's no way in hell I was about to fall behind another woman after Colt, her name and military rank be damned.
"Still, in spite of everything, I think you still stand a fair chance."
Wow…that actually makes me believe what I was thinking just now….
N-Not that I didn't believe it to begin with, hehe.
Still…maybe I'm overreacting and there's nothing that could get in the way between me and Colt?
"Unless the short one comes back and seduces Colt, or one of the others steals his heart first. In which case, you're screwed."
Goddamn it.
(My POV)
"It's up to you to take the first step."
Man, that speech will never get old.
Shame Qrow wasn't here for me to say some of the lines from the speech. Not that I would've remembered all of it, but still…more proof.
Oh well. That's not why I was here anyway.
No…I'm here to give a certain little red reaper and goofball knight a piece of my mind.
As Glynda finishes explaining where the first years are sleeping, I spot Ruby standing with Weiss and…Yang. And Jaune's already moving to flirt with the heiress.
I turned invisible and stalked towards them. I arrived around the time Jaune did.
"I'm a natural blonde, you know."
Weiss palms her face.
And now to make my entrance.
I put on a faux angry face and turned visible.
"Hey Ruby! Hey Jaune! How's it going?!"
Jaune stumbled back in shock while Ruby eeped and jumped into Yang's arms.
"O-Oh! Hey Colt! H-How's it going? Hehe…."
The look on my face must not have instilled confidence in them.
"Oh you know, nothing much. Just found out my stuff was left out in the open where someone could've just stolen it. No big deal, really."
"…Really?"
"Course it fucking is!"
Ruby and Jaune shrunk a bit.
"Excuse you!" Weiss said. "You should take care to not be so vulgar in a prestigious academy as Beacon."
Yeah, go tell that to Qrow. Not me.
I gave a faux glare to the two guilty parties for a moment longer before letting it fall and smirking.
"Well, nothing was stolen, so I guess I can give you two a pass."
They both breathed a sigh of relief.
"Though I'm never trusting you two to watch my stuff ever again."
They both winced.
Yang gave Ruby a raised eyebrow. "So you called me out on ditching you when you already ditched someone else's stuff?
"Y-You ditched me first!"
"You need to make friends!"
"Well…I did! Jaune and Colt!"
Ruby paused. "Wait, Colt's a security guard. Does he count as a friend?"
Yang pursed her lips. "…He's a guard, not a teacher?"
"Yeah."
"…Well, he's still an adult, so-."
"I can be friends with adults!"
"You could, but people might get the wrong impression."
I could name several examples where a kid and adult were friends.
Home Alone and Gran Torino being the first to come to mind.
"What about Home Alone?"
See, what did I just…wait a minute, it's called that here as well?!
Oh wait, a boy is left home alone by mistake. What else would you call it?
"That's just a movie, Rubes."
Ruby crossed her arms. "Well, I say Colt's my friend and that's that!"
Yang raised her hands. "I wasn't gonna say he couldn't be! Just that it might give off the wrong idea."
…You know what? Something else about me from my past life remained when I was brought here.
Not caring about other people's opinions regarding myself.
"Eh, forget what they think," I said. "If they get that impression, they can take it to Ozpin or Goodwitch. They'll set them straight."
Ruby beamed. "Right! See?"
She turned to me. "By the way, did you need something?"
I nodded. "Yeah, I was hoping that maybe we could work on my weapons?"
Yang sighed. "Here we go."
Ruby squealed. "Yes! Definitely! Let's go!"
She immediately sped off.
…
…
Then came back with a sheepish grin while rubbing her head.
"I don't know where the forge is."
Weiss facepalmed.
Jaune and Yang snickered.
I smirked. "Well, follow me, and you'll find out."
Ruby pointed at her sister. "Can Yang come, too?"
…Fuck.
"Uh, yeah…sure. Unless she has other plans?"
I was really hoping she did.
"Nah," she answered with a shrug. "I've got time to kill."
Goddamn it.
I sighed. "Right, well…follow me, then."
I turned and started walking, hearing two pairs of feet follow me.
…
…
"So, Snow Angel-."
"No."
In all honesty, I should march back right now and set Jaune straight….
However, I already decided to not get involved in shipping, mainly to avoid a headache.
…
…
Still…maybe I'll give it three weeks before officially deciding whether or not to set him straight.
That, or until the events of Jaunedice.
Whichever comes last….
And yes, I'm holding off on it for as long as I can. It's a headache I'd rather not deal with.
With all that decided, I kept walking towards the Beacon Forge, Ruby and…Yang in tow.
A/N: And so concludes another chapter!
This would've been longer, but it's already been long enough without an update…again.
So yeah, Winter and I had a bit of a fight over something ridiculous yet worthwhile. And I'll also say….
Colt vs. Winter Round 2 will happen! After all, should a commanding officer not test her subordinates? Especially when said subordinate was ill prepared the first time?
I got the footage…which I'm so holding over Winter's head for a long time.
And Amber might be getting a bit worried about her chances. Not to worry, Guardian shippers! She's not out of the running yet!
And now, we're past Ozpin's speech for the first years. Next chapter comes my weapons and having to deal with the first years in the ballroom. There's no way any of them will actually try anything with the opposite sex, right?
Right?
Also, I want to make one thing clear….
I'm not bashing Yang.
However, considering she's at the top of my non-favorite character's list…I would think I'd have a hard time getting over that. Sure, I've had three years, but at no point in that time did I ever give thought to just getting over my stance on certain characters.
One thing's for sure. Expect some slight dislike (not hate, that's too strong a word) for a while. Hell, maybe I could make it a big deal and have to get over it in a future chapter. Who says I still can't have some character development?
Anyway, starting a pairing poll with six people.
Why six? Because a revolver has six bullets.
The main five are obviously in the poll…but who's the sixth?
Well…read the belated Christmas omake, and you'll find out.
Omake: Mistletoe
Vert stared skeptically as his honorary granddaughter began taping twigs, leaves, and small berries together.
"Violet…are you sure about this?"
"Yup!" she replied as she tied a bow on her final creation and placed it with the others.
"I don't think this will end well, dear."
"Don't be silly!" she said, turning and giving him a sure look. "Daddy told me about this holiday he used to celebrate in his past life called Christmas. One of the things he mentioned was mistletoe. Apparently, whoever stands under it has to kiss."
"I get that part. It's the end result I'm worried about."
Violet rolled her eyes. "Look, it's simple. I just give a mistletoe to Winter, Amber, Neo, Coco, and Velvet. They find Daddy and make sure to have the mistletoe held above them so they can kiss. It's the perfect plan!"
"…And you see nothing wrong with giving five women the opportunity to kiss the man they pine for?"
"Nope!"
"…Violet, I think you and I need to have a talk about how women act when it comes to men."
"No time for that!" Violet got the mistletoes and ran out the door. "LOVE WILL START THIS DAY!"
…
…
Vert pulled out his scroll. "I should probably warn Co-."
"AND NO WARNING DADDY, MISTER!"
Vert sighed and put away his scroll. "Oh well…maybe it won't end as badly as I thought?"
(Thirty minutes later)
"Never mind, it turned out worse."
Vert was currently staring at the remains of the Beacon courtyard. The statue was completely destroyed, the foundation covered in craters, and many pillars toppled.
And in the middle of it all were the five women who were given the cursed mistletoe.
"He's mine!" Amber shouted.
"No, mine!"
"Coco, hasn't this gone too far already?
MINE!
"And don't you escalate it, Neo!"
Winter huffed. "You four are acting immature."
"Don't throw me in with them!"
"In any case," Winter continued, ignoring Velvet's outburst. "I'm clearly the logical choice for Colt to be with, hence I should be the one to kiss him."
Amber glared. "Actually, the logical choice would be me. Considering the kind of life I've had to live because of my powers, it makes sense for Colt to be with me. To help me live a normal life."
Neo glared.
OH BOO HOO. SO YOU LIVED A LONELY LIFE. GET OVER IT!
Meanwhile, a certain redheaded Mistrali champion sneezed when someone said "lonely".
Neo smirked.
BESIDES…I GAVE COLT A LAP DANCE, SO I'M MILES AHEAD OF YOU FOUR.
…
…
"WHAT?!"
Vert sighed. "I'm too old for this."
Winter was furious. "You dare perform such a lewd act to the man?!"
Neo's smirk widened.
CONSIDERING HOW MUCH HE WAS TRYING TO GET OUT OF THE HANDCUFFS I HAD HIM IN TO GET TO ME, I THINK IT'S CLEAR WHO HE WANTS.
Coco bit her lip. "…She's got a point."
Velvet looked hopeful. "So can we leave now?"
"Nope. This just means we have to step up our game."
"Again, can't I just not be a part of this?"
"Nope."
Velvet sighed.
Winter glared towards Coco and Velvet. "And as for you two, you're too young to even consider going after Colt!"
Coco shrugged. "It's not that big an age gap."
Velvet deadpanned. "Seven years isn't a big enough age gap?"
"Nope."
Velvet facepalmed.
Winter glared back towards Neo. "And as for you, a…lap dance does not constitute the beginning of a relationship!"
IT COULD.
"No it can't!"
Neo rolled her eyes.
YOU'RE JUST MAD I GOT HIM TO WANT ME.
Winter only saw red for a moment…but then smirked.
"He and I went out."
The other four girls mental grass broke….
Coco pulled down her shades. "Excuse me?"
"Indeed," Winter continued. "When we first met, in fact."
Amber frowned. "I thought you denied that."
"I don't remember ever doing so."
"You totally did! Right, Vert?"
"Leave me out of this!"
Winter brushed her hair strand. "Well, we did. So, in actuality…I'm ahead of all of you."
The other four girls glared and looked ready to lash out.
"Ahem."
All five turned to Vert.
"I think enough destruction been caused as it is. Besides…weren't you all supposed to find Colt in the first place?"
The five girls blinked….
Each facepalmed.
Vert sighed and scratched his stubble. "In any case…where the hell is the brat so this can end already?"
Now that he thought about it…where was Violet?
Colt was currently staring at the woman in front of him…then looked up at the mistletoe hanging above him on a stick…then looked down at the person holding the stick.
"Violet…why?"
"Because you deserve a special someone!"
Colt facepalmed. "Oh not this again."
He glanced at the woman in front of him. "And why are you a part of this?"
She shrugged. "I just happened to be in the neighborhood and Violet saw me. She dragged me her rather…convincingly."
Yeah, try saying no to Violet. You won't win.
Violet spoke up. "Now the both of you kiss! The mistletoe (and me) command it!"
Colt sighed. "Violet, this isn't even a Remnant tradition. You can't just force two people to- MMPHFF!"
Colt was silence when the woman grabbed him by the collar and mashed her lips against his. It was deep, and some tongue was involved.
Violet squealed. "Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!"
The woman finally pulled back and pursed her lips.
"…Not a bad kisser."
Colt licked his lips. "N-Not bad yourse-."
"Not as good as Taiyang, but not bad."
"Goddamn it, Raven."
"SWEAR!"
Raven Branwen smirked and let go of Colt's collar as Violet held up the swear jar. She put on her mask and opened a portal as Colt put a Lien in the jar
"Till next time, Colt."
She stepped through and disappeared, the portal closing.
Colt licked his lips again.
Violet smirked. "I told you she was cool and mysterious."
"…Violet, your grounded."
"W-What?!"
Meanwhile, five angry women were glaring from a window….
"THAT BITCH!"
"SWEAR!" Violet shouted from behind them, holding the swear jar out.
All five women groaned as they pulled out their wallets.
A/N: Yup. Raven's the sixth person in the poll. Why? Because she did so well in the last one. Plus…I may or may not be open to the idea. Cause again, this story can go in any direction in terms of pairing.
And as a reminder…the poll does not dictate the pairing. The final decision will be mine. For now, just vote and enjoy the story.
Also, I've just realized that Family Issues (Colt/Velvet) can be the reluctant ship...
GENIUS!
Now…does me and Winter having gone out for drinks when we first met really count as a date? I looked up the definition of "date" to be sure and…it sounds like it. Then again, I'm not sure if asking to buy someone a drink counts….
Then again, I asked her before we were even at the bar.
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Eh, I'll let you all decide that.
And to those who have a problem with Violet jumping into your reviews whenever you swear…deal with it. Despite being her father, I hardly have any control over the little bunny.
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LATERS!
