A/N: Welcome to another installment of My Turn!
Last we left off, I was knocked out and now have to basically play Hide-and-Seek with Neo. Wonder how that'll turn out?
Well, let's find out.
ON WITH THE CHAPTER!
Disclaimer: I don't own RWBY.
(Winter POV)
I stood at attention as the students began to arrive one by one, a few of whom I couldn't help but take notice of due to their appearances.
There was a young girl in a red hood and remarkable silver eyes. Eyes that were a rare sight to see in current times.
There was also a blonde girl whose large mane was rather hard to miss. Though she could stand to cover herself up a bit more in terms of clothing.
Another blonde, this one a boy, looked like he didn't belong here. While looks can be deceiving, I highly doubt that is the case for this young man.
Another was…I believe the term is "chatterbox"? Yes. Loudly chattering to this young man who looked like he's dealt with her before.
The poor boy.
There was a girl in all black that had a bow on her head. She happened to look my way and tensed for some reason. She regained her composure however and moved on.
I'll need to speak to the headmaster about that little reaction of hers.
Finally, there were the ones more well-known.
Pyrrha Nikos, four time Mistral champion.
And-.
"Winter?!"
My younger sister.
I forced myself to keep my composure, but I was honestly happy to see Weiss again after so long.
Being a Specialist in the Atlas military tends to keep me…busy. Taking missions, serving directly under Ironwood, and the most deadly enemy I could ever face.
Paperwork.
All of this is what keeps me from seeing Weiss in person. I've only ever managed to speak to her on the scroll, and the last time we spoke was after Weiss defeated that blasted Knight to convince our father to let her enroll in Beacon.
My mood soured at the thought of Father….
No. Weiss is practically sprinting towards me. I'm not about to let that man ruin my mood.
"Y-You're here?!"
I remained professional. "I am."
Weiss noticed my tone and straightened herself out. "M-May I ask why?"
"Classified."
She nodded. "Right. Well, h-how long will you be staying?"
"…Classified."
She gave a small bow. "Of course."
…
…
I looked in a random direction. "However-."
In the corner of my eye, Weiss perked up.
"Both answers are only classified until tonight. You'll learn why I'm here later."
I let a small smile form. "You'll be surprised, really."
Weiss smiled. "I can't wait."
"You'll have to."
We let out quiet chuckles.
I went back to being professional. "Now…shouldn't you be standing on those pads like everyone else?"
Weiss went wide-eyed. "R-Right!"
I nodded. "I'll speak to you later, then."
With a final smile, Weiss moved to take her place among the other potential first-years.
"That was your sister?"
I turned to Violet, who had come along with Vert since he was watching her.
"How can you tell?"
Violet beamed. "She looks so much like you! Plus she's pretty! Like you!"
I couldn't help but chuckle. "That's very kind of you."
I pat the little bunny on her head, causing her to giggle.
I chose to view the lineup of students one more time….
One, for some reason, caught my attention the most.
It was a rather short girl. She wore a black blouse that revealed her midriff and a black skirt, as well as some leg warmers. Her black hair was tied in ponytails, and her eye were green.
She happened to catch my stare.
She smirked and winked at me.
I frowned.
I can't help but have this foreboding feeling that she will be quite the trouble maker….
Also, I don't like her. Or at the very least, I won't like her, but I can't figure out why.
"For years, you have trained to become warriors, and today, your abilities will be evaluated in the Emerald Forest."
Ah. It appears that Initiation is about to begin.
(Weiss POV)
When I first saw my older sister standing among the professors and some other individuals, I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me. I had wiped my eyes to find this wasn't the case.
I can't believe it! Winter's here!
This is wonderful! I haven't seen my older sister in so long! We've only been able to converse via scroll, and the last time was nearly a month ago when I defeated that Knight.
But…why is she here?
She told me it was classified for now until tonight.
No matter then. I shall simply have to wait.
Still, this will be great! She'll get to see how well I'll do here at Beacon!
And perhaps…we can spend some time together….
Provided she isn't too busy, of course.
I watched as Winter chuckled and pat the head of some Faunus child, earning a giggle from the girl.
I frowned.
I felt a bit jealous at first…and nostalgic.
Winter used to pat me on the head like that when we were younger. Makes me wish for it ro happen again, actually. I'll never ask for it, however, as it would be inappropriate.
But then I felt confusion.
Why would Winter associate with…
N-No. Remember what Klein always kept trying to tell me.
"Not all Faunus are terrible, Miss Schnee. Or in the White Fang, for that matter."
My mouth set in a thin line.
I-I'm trying to keep that in mind, but….
No.
This Faunus child is simply that. A child. Children may be impressionable, but that does not mean I should assume she will become like those…murderers.
Besides, she's…she….
SHE'S JUST SO ADORABLE! I WANT TO HUG HER SO BAD!
EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
…
Ahem. T-That didn't happen.
…
I did not squeal like a little girl!
…
S-Shut up!
(My POV)
I managed to arrive near the launch pads as students began to get launched. I noticed that between Ruby and Jaune was none other than Neo herself.
I also noticed that Ozpin and Glynda weren't the only adults there. Qrow and Vert were there, as well as Winter. Not sure why, though I imagine it's for "security reasons".
And Violet was here as well….
Should've left her with Amber again.
Eh, she's next to Winter, so it's fine I guess.
I picked up the pace, but I knew Neo would be launched before I could get there….
So-.
"Hey Neo!"
Said person turned and saw me coming.
She smirked and sent me a wink before being launched.
"So what exactly is a landing strategy- EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!"
And there goes Jaune, flailing and screaming.
I jogged up to the other adults and one child.
"Ah, Mr. Remington," Ozpin greeted. "I imagine you're here to watch the Initiation with us?"
"Well-."
"Or perhaps you're here to deal with the infiltration you allowed to happen?"
…
…
"Okay," I grit out. "I did not let it happen."
"You may as well have."
"I don't need this crap from you!"
"SWEAR!"
Violet was before me with the swear jar out.
"Well, Mr. Remington. You better pay the penalty fee."
"Guard your coffee, Ozpin. Cause I'm switching it to decaf when I get the chance."
Ozpin chuckled as I put a Lien in the swear jar. "I don't see that happening."
"Actually, you won't see it happening, because I can turn invisible."
…Ozpin paled and hid his mug from me.
That won't save your precious coffee, motherfucker.
A cleared throat was heard. I turned to find it came from Winter.
"Is there something we should know about?"
"Eh," Qrow shrugged. "More like you and Vert. Glynda and I already know."
Of course Ozpin told Qrow and Glynda. I'd have been surprised if he didn't.
"Actually," Vert chimed in. "Brat already told me. Or at least, gave me the gist of it."
Well of course I had to tell him. I had asked to borrow one of his tracking devices, after all.
Winter crossed her arms. "I'd still like to know what's going on."
I sighed. "Well-."
"Basically," Qrow interrupted. "Kid went and kept his mouth shut about something important. Lead to an enemy infiltrating Beacon."
Ozpin chimed in. "Which is exactly what was supposed to be prevented in the first place."
…
…
"Okay, first of all," I began. "Fuck the both of you."
Both shrugged.
"Second of all, remember what I said Ozpin. In fact, Qrow? I'm replacing your alcohol with water. And you'll never see it coming."
Ozpin and Qrow paled and hid their mug and flask respectively.
"Ahem."
I froze.
That wasn't Ozpin this time.
I turned to find Winter glaring at me.
"Y-Yes?"
"…So you mean to tell me that you withheld critical information that concerns the safety of Beacon?"
…Crap.
"L-Look," I tried to say in my defense. "I-I had a plan that required her to be kept secret."
Strangely, she looked more livid when I mentioned the person was a "her".
"Oh?" She slowly raised an eyebrow, her voice becoming menacing. "And pray tell. Just what was this plan of yours?"
…
…
"Well!" I exclaimed, clapping my hands together. "I need to go clean up my mess. So if you'll excuse-."
"He was gonna meet a girl named Neopolitan after a lap dance and convince her to switch sides."
…Qrow. I'm going to kill you.
You will die a slow and painful death.
Violet looked like her mind was trying to solve a complicated math problem….
"Neopolitan? That's an ice cream…THE ICE CREAM LADY?!"
"V-Violet, you should be quie-."
"The lady you 'had fun' with?! Which you still won't tell me what it means!"
…Violet, you sweet, adorable, naïve bunny girl who doesn't know when to keep her mouth shut.
Winter was scarily calm right now.
I gulped. "N-Now, if you give me a moment to explain-."
And now she was reaching for her sword.
"MONKEY FLIP!"
I grabbed Winter and threw her over and behind me.
"Vert, could you-?"
Vert already launched an arrow towards Winter before she could get up.
A net now enveloped her.
"COLT!"
Yeah, I'm paying for that later.
I got up and turned to Ozpin. "So anyway, I need to go clean up my mess. So if you could launch me into the forest, that'd be great."
Ozpin gestured towards the launching pads. "Take your spot."
The pad that Neo had been standing on reset.
I made to take my place…then paused.
"Oh, before I forget."
I took out some folded papers and handed one to Ozpin, Glynda, Qrow, and one to Vert.
"And these are?" Ozpin asked.
"Stuff that happened in the show that should happen now. In case you all still doubted me."
I turned to Vert. "Be sure to give that paper to Winter. She'll be interested in what parts of it say about her sister."
"WHAT DOES WEISS HAVE TO DO WITH THIS?!"
I shrugged at the downed and furious Winter. "Well, if you'll indulge my 'ludicrous claim', Weiss is a main character of the show, and thus is sometimes focused upon more than others."
I looked sheepish. "Um…I-I'll apologize to you later."
"When later comes, I will annihilate you!"
"…Good to know."
I took my place on the launching pad.
"Mr. Remington?"
I turned to Ozpin.
"Good luck."
I nodded.
"And I hope you have a landing strategy."
…Oh shit.
"Wait, let me think of something first-!"
"Too late."
"Ozpin, you son of a BIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII-!"
I was sent flying.
(Violet POV)
We watched as my Daddy was sent flying….
"SWEAR!" I shouted. "Also, I want to fly!"
"When you're older," Vert said.
"And if your father lets you become a Huntress and attend Beacon," Ozpin added.
Phooey.
I turned and walked towards a still tied up Winter.
"Don't worry! I'll get you out."
I tugged at the netting….
It wasn't coming off.
"Grandpa! Get this off Winter right now!"
"Yeah, yeah."
Vert stepped over and pulled out a small knife. He cut through the netting that held Winter.
"There you go."
Winter quickly got to her feet and glared at Vert.
"Why?!"
Vert shrugged. "Brat was in a hurry. You going to town on him would've been a bad idea."
He smirked. "No worries, though. You can deal with him when he comes back."
Winter growls. "Oh, I intend to."
I frowned. "You know, I'm sure Daddy didn't mean whatever it was that made you angry."
Winter sighed. "It's…it's grown up stuff, Violet. You wouldn't understand."
I pouted and mumbled. "I can be a grown up."
They ignored me and talked with each other.
Meanies…except Winter…and Vert, I gue-.
No, wait. He hunted Winter yesterday. And Amber once. So…he's a bit of a meanie, too.
"Alright then," Ozpin said. "Let's see what Mr. Remington says will happen."
Qrow looked at his paper. "While falling, Ruby Rose kills a small bird- wait, what?"
Glynda reads a line from her own. "Pyrrha Nikos uses her weapon to pin Jaune Arc to a tree, since it looks like he won't be able to land for himself."
She scoffed. "Allowing herself to be weaponless? She may have her shield, but it's still a risk."
Winter took her paper from Vert and read a line from it.
"Ruby Rose and Weiss Schnee will become partners."
Winter blinked. "O-Oh…and I thought-."
Ozpin let out a small smile. "You thought Colt meant something different when he mentioned your sister?"
Winter nodded sheepishly.
"There's nothing to worry about!" I said. "My daddy would never hurt anyone!"
Qrow coughed. "Bullshit."
"SWEAR!"
I held the swear jar out to him. "Put 20 Lien in the swear jar!"
"Kid, I don't appreciate being extorted all the time. And last time was only 10 Lien!"
"Well, maybe if you weren't so mean."
Qrow frowned. "And if I refuse?"
…
…
"HYAH!"
I punched Qrow where it hurts most.
He gasped and fell to the ground.
I stepped toward him and pulled out his wallet, taking away 20 Lien.
Good thing Daddy taught me how to count Lien.
I put the wallet back and moved back next to Vert.
I noticed the surprised looks on Ozpin, Glynda and Winter.
"…What?"
Vert smiled and pat my head. "Your father raised you well."
I giggled.
Glynda sighed. "I worry for this child's future."
Ozpin cleared his throat. "Yes, well…perhaps we should pay attention to see if his 'predictions' come true."
As soon as Qrow got up, everyone payed attention to their scrolls….
"Can I watch too?" I asked meekly.
Winter sat down to my left so that I could see her scroll.
"Thank you."
Winter smiled. "Of course."
…
…
"And you're a good girl for hitting the mean Huntsman."
Qrow growled.
I giggled as Winter pat my head.
"Mind if I join too?"
We all turned to find-.
"Amber!" I cheered.
The magic lady smiled at my cheer. "Hey Violet. Saw your father get launched…it was funny."
I pouted. "It wasn't that bad."
"It kinda was."
…Okay, maybe it was a little bad.
I pat the spot next to me. "You can sit here!"
"Okay."
Amber sat next to my right, patting my head.
Winter stared…then pat my head after Amber finished.
Their eyes met.
For some reason, it looked like sparks were zapping from Winter and Amber's eyes when they looked at each other….
Either it's nothing, or it's because they're both after Daddy.
Daddy isn't here right now, though, so it's probably nothing.
Speaking of whom, I wonder how he's doing?
(My POV)
OZPIN! YOU'RE DEAD! I'M STRANGLING YOU WHEN I GET BACK! I DON'T GIVE A FUCK!
I flailed in the air as I tried to think of a safe way to land….
Who am I kidding? I just need to make sure I survive. This fall could kill me! Maybe. Probably. I don't know. I mean, I was never in a situation where I was falling from this high up!
My scythes can act also like picks, so…maybe I can stick them to a tree I fly by?
…No. I'd more than likely dislocate my shoulder. And I can't risk that at this point in time.
Okay…let's think of how the others landed.
Ruby used her weapon to slow her fall and swing around a tree limn….
That's not gonna help me here. My new revolvers may be more powerful, but I don't think they can compare to Ruby's high-impact sniper rifle. And my scythes are smaller than her own scythe, so I won't really be able to spin like she did.
Let's see…I'm not counting Weiss since she used her Glyphs, something I obviously don't have.
Ren used the blades of his weapons to spin around a tree and slow his descent….
Unfortunately, those blades are completely different from the scythes I'm using. So that's out of the question.
Yang…yeah, no. I know that what she does for 'landing' won't help me, so I'm ignoring her entirely.
Pyrrha…wait.
She used her shield to crash through some branches or trees in order to break her fall, then rolled to a stop on another tree.
I stare at the collapsed riot shield on my left arm….
Yeah, that's probably my only option. The first part of it, anyway.
I extended the riot shield and curled up a bit so it completely covered my front. I stared through the small window to see the approaching branches.
I braced.
SMASH!
That's one. I winced, but I was fine.
SMASH!
That's two.
SMASH!
That's three.
I think I'm slowing down.
SMASH!
Four.
SMASH!
Five.
I wasn't going as fast as I was originally.
I spied through the viewing glass to see another branch approaching.
Based on my trajectory…I wasn't gonna be able to do what Pyrrha did in the second part of her landing strategy.
However….
I collapsed my riot shield and pulled out Lucky and Mysterious Magnum, transforming both into pick-scythes.
Acting quickly, I held my weapons up towards the branch.
Hopefully, I slowed my fall enough.
THUNK-THUNK!
"Ack!"
I felt the force on my shoulders due to my body's momentum suddenly stopping…but that was it.
I was now dangling from a tree branch. At least it wasn't like Jaune.
I don't think I was as high up as him, either.
With a grunt, I pulled myself up onto the branch and put my weapons away. I carefully walked across the branch to the tree itself and climbed down.
I know I have Aura, but…can't be too careful.
Sometimes, anyway.
I dusted myself off and checked for any damage.
None that I could see….
Yes! Thank you Pyrrha for the idea! Forget what I said before. To return the favor, I'm getting Arkos to set sail even if it kills me!
Course, I'd have to stop Jaune from hitting on Weiss….
Stuff to consider later.
I pulled out my scroll and checked the tracking signal.
According to my scroll, Neo was a bit a ways, but not too far.
Steeling myself, I made my way to Neo's location.
(Winter POV)
We were currently viewing the live feed for both the Initiation and Colt's progression.
Several key events he wrote down have taken place as he predicted: Pyrrha Nikos pinning Jaune Arc to a tree, my sister and Ruby Rose (who turned out to be Qrow's niece, though not by blood) becoming partners, Pyrrha and Jaune becoming partners, Yang Xiao Long and Blake Belladonna becoming partners, my sister accidently setting the forest on fire-.
"The forest is still on fire," I decided to point out as I reminisced.
Ozpin shrugged. "It will be taken care of."
"…When?"
"Off screen."
"Off scre-…never mind."
General Ironwood always said that Ozpin was rather…eccentric.
I now see what he means.
I frowned in disapproval as Weiss argued with Ruby. Granted, the young girl did attack without properly taking in her surroundings. However, Weiss should be handling this with far more grace.
"Guess she really is your sister," Qrow commented. "She's got your temper."
Ignore the man. Best not cause a scene for Violet's sake.
"I must admit," Glynda said. "That I'm starting to believe Mr. Remington."
Qrow scoffed. "So he got a few lucky guesses. Whoopty-fucking-do."
"SWEAR!"
Violet was suddenly next to Qrow with the swear jar out.
"…Can I go back to 10? I'm short on Lien."
Violet narrowed her eyes. "…For now."
Qrow sighed and put 10 Lien in the jar.
I stared blankly. "…As amusing as that was, I feel that Colt must have a talk with his daughter about her 'penalty fee'."
Amber scoffed. "You just don't want to be caught swearing by her."
"I would never use vulgar language to begin with."
"Really? Not even to insult Qrow?"
"…" Shit, I didn't think of that.
Violet suddenly appeared with narrowed eyes. "My swear sense is tingling."
…I-I'm sure that was just a coincidence.
"Two more of Colt's 'predictions' has come true," Ozpin said aloud.
"And those would be?" Qrow asked.
"Mr. Arc's Aura being unlocked by Miss Nikos, and Lie Ren battling a King Taijitsu."
Glynda looked back at her own paper. "Wait, didn't it say that Lie Ren would be paired with Nora Valkyrie.
I looked back at my scroll. Sure enough, Lie Ren has been found by his apparent childhood friend, Nora Valkyrie.
The "chatterbox", if I remember characterizing her correctly.
"I still don't think that's what a sloth sounds like."
The girl's response was simple: a poke to the nose and the utterance of "Boop".
Just as Colt wrote down.
Violet spoke up. "What does 'boop' mean?"
That made all of us pause.
…
…
That was actually a good question.
Qrow shrugged it off, however. "Probably just a childhood thing."
…That would have to do for now. It wasn't important, anyway.
Vert, who had remained silent, finally spoke.
"Any of you finally believe Colt?"
I blinked.
I must admit that…this was very convincing evidence to his claim.
What I viewed next, however, cemented my stance on the matter.
It was a conversation between Weiss and her partner.
They were arguing about whether they were lost or not, which then escalated to them telling each other to stop with this and that.
"I'm. Not. Perfect! Not yet…but I'm still leagues better than you."
My sister walked away.
Ruby looked sad. "You don't even know me."
Qrow narrowed his eyes. "Yeah, your sister just lost points in my book, Ice Queen."
I wanted to defend my sister, but even I found her behavior unfitting in this situation.
I looked at a comment that had been placed on this particular prediction.
For the record, she gets better in her attitude with time.
…Even so, I may have to speak to my sister later. After the ceremony, perhaps?
I focused on two different cameras screens: Colt, and this "Neopolitan".
I glared at the girl. I knew there was a reason for my unreasonable dislike of her.
How dare she defile Colt with something as lewd as a lap dance?!
Inconceivable! If anyone should be performing this act on him, it should be me!
…
I paled in horror at the thought I just had.
"Are you okay, Winter?" Violet asked. "Your face is red. And is that steam coming out of your ears?"
"N-No! I'm fine!"
I slapped my cheeks to remove the warmth in them.
My word, why did I just think that?! I-I'm a Schnee! And a Specialist! As both, I must be professional and-!
"Having naughty thoughts, Schnee?"
I glared heatedly towards the smirking drunkard. "No, I am not!"
"Your red face says otherwise."
"I swear, Branwen, I will end you."
"Failed to do that in the past. Will fail in the future."
I grit my teeth at the man.
"Hey!"
Violet pointed with a stern look. "No being mean!"
Qrow raised his hands. "Yeesh. Just having a little fun."
"Meanie."
I smirked.
I really do like Violet at times like this….
Almost like she were my own daught-.
Violet ran towards me and jumped into my arms.
"Mommy!"
I laughed as tears of joy streamed down my face.
I went pale and wide-eyed.
W-What?!
…
…
L-Let's see how Colt is doing…yes.
S-Scene change, please?
(My POV)
Damn it, where the hell is she?
I had been walking through the forest, keeping an eye out for Grimm while simultaneously glancing at my scroll.
I was starting to get close to where she was. The dot was slowly moving away, meaning she was on the move.
I picked up the pace a bit.
I'm surprised no Grimm have shown up to try and kill me.
Maybe most were taken care of by the other students? That, or because of Neo….
Yeah, definitely her. If this was her pathway, there'd be no Grimm left in the area. Either cause they're dead or made the smart move to run away from her….
Now that I think about it, how is Neo at fighting Grimm? We've only seen Neo fight people, and the only instances she's been pitted against Grimm is in fanfiction.
Can she be as graceful as she is while fighting beasts of darkness hell-bent on killing her? Would a Grimm even be ticked off at her smirk? And why am I asking these questions when I should be looking for-.
And she's just ahead.
Activating my Semblance, I turned invisible and quietly made my way towards the disguised Neo….
You know, people have always screwed with me ever since I got here.
It's about time I screwed with someone back.
(Neo POV)
Well, those Grimm were boring.
Seriously, it's like only low-level Grimm were left in this forest for the students.
Aren't the academies supposed to test their students?
Sure, Ancient Grimm are a no, but there should be some variety. I've only come across Beowolves so far, and that Alpha, if it could even be considered one, was the only one that proved a challenge….
I killed it in fifteen seconds.
Stupid young Alpha.
I swear, if a challenge doesn't come my way soon, I'll end up picking a fight with whoever I get partnered with!
And furthermore-.
Tap-tap.
Someone just tapped my shoulder.
I quickly spun around to find…nothing.
What?
I searched the area I was facing for any sign of life.
There was none….
Who the hell tapped my-?
Tap-tap.
There it is, again!
I spun around, and there was nothing…again….
What the fuck is going on?
I moved towards the trees this time to see if anyone was hiding in them, or in the surrounding bushes.
No one behind there…no one hiding in here…no one hiding-.
Tap-tap.
I quickly spun around to make sure I caught the asshole doing thi-.
And once again, there's no one there….
Is someone trying to screw with me?! If so, there's going to be hell to pay!
Tap-tap.
Got you!
I spun around and tried to wrap my arms around whatever was doing that…only to grab at thin air….
WHO THE FUCK IS MESSING WITH ME?!
I swear to Oum! If I find the person doing this, I'm going to-!
Tap-.
HYAH!
I turned and sent my fist careening towards whatever was screwing with me.
"AGH!"
Hah! Finally! Now I can- why did that scream sound familiar?
I heard a thump sound, almost like something or someone fell.
"W-Why~?
I blinked, and suddenly the form of a person appeared out of thin air….
Colt?!
Said person wheezed. "N-Note to self…t-think things through before s-screwing with someone."
(Vert POV)
I winced.
Damn…poor kid. That isn't something I'd wish for the lad.
"That bitch!"
I raise an eyebrow and turn to see Amber and Winter covering their mouths in shock and embarrassment.
Qrow was trying very hard to keep himself from laughing.
Glynda was giving the two women a disapproving frown.
Ozpin simply sipped his mug, but there was a hint of a smirk on his lips.
As for Violet….
She was standing behind Amber and Winter with the swear jar in hand, giving the two a stern glare.
"N-Now, Violet," Winter tried to defend. "I-It was just a slip of the tongue."
"Y-Yeah!" Amber agreed. "W-We just got a little c-carried away and-."
"SWEAR!"
Amber and Winter flinched as the little rabbit held out the swear jar, then dejectedly pulled out a Lien each to put in the swear jar.
Violet beamed. "Thank you!"
She put the jar away and went back to viewing the scroll with Amber and Winter, the two almost looking like scolded children.
It was at this point that Qrow lost control and laughed at their expense.
I shook my head.
Even adults can be brats. Why can't they be non-brats like sweet little Violet?
(My POV)
O-Ow…the pain.
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhh.
…
…
Okay, Colt. Just…walk it off. Walk it off.
I slowly got to my feet, my legs wobbling a bit due to my current pain.
I stood on my two feet and took a deep breath.
Just ignore the pain, Colt. Just ignore it.
Straightening a bit, I looked down to Neo, who was currently looking at me in shock, and a hint of embarrassment….
Only a hint, though.
"H-Hey, Neo."
Yikes, my voice is a bit high-pitched at the moment.
She snapped out of her shock and tilted her head at me, almost like the gears in her head were turning.
…
…
She suddenly had a glare on her face.
I think she's mad at me.
She pulled out her whiteboard.
WAS THAT YOU TAPPING MY SHOULDER LIKE THAT?
"…Uh-."
AND DON'T TRY TO LIE TO ME. CAUSE I'LL KNOW.
Crap….
"Yes, that was me."
She stared at me….
THWACK!
"Agh! My shin!"
I hopped on one foot as Neo shook her fist at me.
WHY?!
…Well, I may as well be honest.
"Because I get screwed with all the time, and I thought it was about time I screw with someone for a change."
Didn't really do a lot of good for my balls, though.
Neo let out a silent huff.
WELL, I HOPE YOU LEARNED YOUR LESSON THEN.
Yeah. Next time I do this, I keep my distance to avoid any more ball busting.
I sighed. "Right, well…on to business."
I pulled out the sticky note she had left me.
"Remember the little deal you forced on me by knocking me out? By the way, just a bit sore about that."
And by sore, I mean in both irritation and pain.
She silently whistled innocently….
Seriously, how can she do something silently? It's mind-boggling!
I smirked anyway. "Well…I found you."
She froze.
"Now, I think you were supposed to "go along with this" as you so eloquently put it?"
She pouted.
I SAID THAT I MIGHT GO ALONG WITH THIS! A-AND BESIDES! THE STICKY NOTE SAID THAT WE'D TALK IF YOU FOUND ME!
"Didn't we talk enough back in the locker room?"
Neo looked away for a moment.
…
…
NEW GAME!
"Wait, wha-?"
She punched me in the gut.
"Ack!"
TAG! YOU'RE IT!
She ran off as I fell to one knee while holding my gut.
Damn it all!
"H-Hey! G-Get back here!
I run off after her.
(Violet POV)
"Oh look!" I exclaimed. "They're playing tag!"
"…Y-Yeah," Amber said. "Sure."
Winter suddenly stood. "She's making a run for it."
"I'm inclined to agree with her," Glynda said.
Making a run for it? Why?
"Never thought I'd agree with Ice Queen for once," Qrow added.
"Why would she run?" I asked.
Winter froze. "…T-There's a chance that…she may be a bad person! Yes, that's it."
Really? She doesn't seem like a bad person to me.
"Now, now."
Everyone turned to Ozpin.
"There's no need to jump in so soon. Mr. Remington is already in pursuit."
"But what if she escapes?" Glynda asked.
"…While that would be a missed opportunity to gather information, it's not like we haven't operated with little information before. Her no longer being in the academy would be a small relief, really."
Her not being around? T-That can't happen! She's a potential special someone for Daddy!
Not that Winter, Amber, Coco or Velvet aren't nice, but Daddy's taking too long in finding someone! Which is why I have to get more women involved!
…I wonder if that mystery masked lady from yesterday could still be an option. She seemed so cool and mysterious. Daddy said she might not return for a while, if at all….
Doesn't mean I won't include her in the running, though.
"There's no need to worry."
Everyone turned to Vert when he said that.
"I trained Colt myself, remember? He'll catch her."
"You seem to have great faith in him," Ozpin commented.
Vert grinned. "Of course I do. Now just stand and watch."
I looked back at the game of tag between Daddy and "Neo".
Go get her, Daddy!
(My POV)
"Get back here!"
NOPE!
I would question how she could write that so clearly while running if I wasn't so annoyed at the moment.
I should've known Neo wouldn't make this easy. Now I'm chasing her in the goddamn Emerald Forest! You know? The place filled with Grimm?!
And where were those Grimm, you ask?
ROA-!
BANG!
THUMP.
Jumping out at random.
Seriously, I've killed about seven Beowolves already.
As for Neo…she's cutting up whatever Grimm gets in her way. That, or jumping over them for me to deal with.
ROA-!
BANG!
THUMP.
There's my first Ursa.
Man, I'm glad I got better stopping power for my weapons. One shot to the head and BAM! Huge chunk gone.
Neo was starting to get further away from me….
That's it. I need to end this.
I pulled out a grenade and flashbang and pulled the pin on the former.
One….
Two….
Three.
I stopped and threw the grenade as hard as I could. I watched as it flew in the air.
Four.
It kept soaring towards Neo…finally stopping a few feet ahead of her.
She saw and screeched to a halt, but the final second came and went before she could back away.
Five.
BOOM!
She went flying backwards, rolling a bit before getting back to her feet...
Just in time to see the active flashbang I had thrown at her feet.
She audibly gasped, much like she did when Ruby got the drop on her in Volume 3.
I covered my eyes, as I wasn't sure if shades could negate the effects of a flashbang.
Better safe than sorry.
BOOM!
And now there's a ringing in my ears.
I lowered my arms to find Neo staggering around, her eyes shut and hands over her ears.
Now's my chance!
I charged at the disoriented Neo and tackled her to the ground. She landed on her front, with me holding her arm behind her and placing my knee on her back.
"Got you!"
Wow, I barely heard my own statement. Wonder if it was the same for her?
Neo finally snapped out of it and turned her head to glare at me.
I shook my head a bit before the ringing in my ears finally stopped.
I took a deep breath.
"Now…I'm going to let you up…and you will not run away again. Or try to knock me out. Got it?"
She silently huffed…but nodded begrudgingly.
I took my knee off her and stood up, holding my hand out to help her. She rolled her eyes, but accepted my help.
She dusted herself off before pulling out her whiteboard.
A GRENADE AND A FLASHBANG? REALLY?
"How else was I gonna get you to stop?"
She let out another silent huff.
I sighed. "Right…look, I need an honest answer now."
I looked her straight in the eye. "You gonna go with me on this? Or am I really gonna have to chase you out of Beacon?"
Before she could write anything, I interrupted her.
"And I won't be the only one. There are several trained Huntsman and Huntresses back at Beacon ready to either capture you or chase you out."
She frowned.
"So you really only have two choices: either go with me on this, or leave."
Her frown deepened.
"I'd personally prefer it if you stayed, though."
She seemed to perk up a bit at that statement, but then went back to her thinking state.
…
…
I THINK I HAVE A WAY TO DECIDE THIS.
I raised an eyebrow. "Really? What?"
Her hand swinging her parasol at my head was the answer I got.
I barely managed to jump away from the attack, but she launched towards me and sent a kick to my gut.
I stumbled and fell on my butt. She leaped into the air with her parasol poised to stab.
Shit!
I held my left arm over me and extended the riot shield.
THUNK!
The tip of her parasol hit against it, and I felt her light weight on the shield.
I quickly stood and thrust the riot shield forward, launching her backwards.
She spun in the air and landed gracefully away from me, raising an eyebrow.
A RIOT SHIELD? REALLY?
"What the hell, Neo?!"
She smirked and held out her whiteboard.
WELL, I THINK THAT YOU AND I SHOULD DANCE, DON'T YOU THINK?
"…What?"
IT'S SIMPLE. YOU AND ME GO AT IT ONE ON ONE. IF YOU WIN, I'LL GO ALONG WITH YOUR LITTLE PLAN.
"…And if I lose?"
YOU COME WITH ME.
"…Again, what?"
WELL, I THINK CINDER WOULD BE DELIGHTED TO SEE YOU AGAIN! AND THAT REPTILE GUY IS OUT FOR YOUR BLOOD.
She beamed.
AND IF YOU'RE RIGHT ABOUT THIS "SALEM" PERSON BEING REAL, I'M SURE SHE'D LOVE TO MEET YOU.
She nodded to herself.
THAT SOUNDS LIKE A FAIR DEAL, DON'T YOU THINK?
Not for me, no.
…
…
However-.
"Fine."
She blinked.
FINE?
"Fine," I repeated, retreating the riot shield. "If that's how you want to play it, then I guess I don't have a choice in the matter."
I drew Lucky and MM, transforming them into scythe-picks.
"Before we do this, mind if you change yourself back?"
She blinked.
"If I'm gonna fight you, I'd rather fight the real you than a disguise."
She pondered that for a moment….
A light appeared from her feet and rose upward, turning herself back into the ice-cream themed clothing she was known for.
She smirked and winked at me.
YOU PREFER ME ALL NATURAL, HUH?
…Ignore the hidden implication of that question, Colt. You've got a fight on your hands.
I took a deep breath and let it out as we stared each other down….
I charged at her, while she simply stood there with her signature smirk.
I can practically hear the announcer.
GO FOR BROKE!
I swung my right scythe-pick at the grinning Neo.
FIGHT!
Our weapons clashed.
Time to see if all that training paid off.
A/N: ...This seems like a good spot to end the chapter, don't you think?
Crowd: BOO!
No? Oh well, that's too bad.
So this chapter was basically more set-up with a sort of filler-esque feel to it, but I hope it was amusing to you all.
Next chapter is the final in this arc Will Neo stay? Or am I about to reunite with certain enemies?
Well…that depends on one thing.
How good of a fighter have I become?
We'll find out soon, huh? Well, at least I only have to worry about Neo, right?
Right?
An old Grimm stirred from its slumber, its eyes blinking open.
It let out a garbled yawn from its massive jaw as it gazed around.
It could feel the negativity from everywhere. Possibly from the usual pests that its kind are trying to exterminate.
In one direction, there was a myriad of negativity, possibly from multiple sources, congregating towards a stone structure.
In another direction, another myriad of negativity, much smaller but with multiple sources as well, was grouped in the Cliffside.
In another direction…there was a medium balance of negativity in comparison to the first two, yet this one had fewer sources to it.
The old Grimm let out a low growl….
Well, it hadn't killed any pests in quite a while. And it was more sensible to attack the smaller group, kill them, and sneak away before more pests could show up.
The creature got on its bipedal legs and stomped towards the small group.
The Indominus begins its hunt.
A/N: …Why do I say things?
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