Speaking to self
Speaking to Ghost
It was time to introduce the teams. Everyone was sent into the Auditorium where Ozpin calls in the names of the teams. Ozpin called forth, Jaune, Pyrrha, Nora and Ren for retrieving the white rook piece, announcing that Jaune is the team leader for their team name Team Juniper
"Cool, Juane's the team leader…" Joseph said. The boy will have a large responsibility.
"Having Pyrrha, Ren, and Nora as team members sounds like a good match. But I do not know about Jaune though… looking at his physical appearance, it looks like he is not fit for battle…"
"Then, I'll help him be fit for one. That is also why I am here, to help my friends be ready for battle. Teaching the things that Cayde, Ikora, Osiris, Shaxx, and Zavala have taught me as a Guardian. Teach them what Master Roshi taught me to be a martial artist."
"And finally," Ozpin says. Joseph looks on the stage to see Ruby, Weiss, Blake, and Yang standing on stage. "Blake Belladonna, Ruby Rose, Weiss Schnee, and Yang Xiao Long." Ozpin moves towards them. "The four of you retreived the white knight piece. From this day forward, you will work together as Team RWBY led by… Ruby Rose."
Ruby looked shocked while Weiss was surprised, guess she didn't get team leader I suppose. Yang went to go and hug Ruby and the crowd cheered for the new Teams that were given.
Meanwhile on the chairs (minutes later…)
"Everyone." Ozpin called "I have an announcement to make." Ozpin moved to the center of the Auditorium.
"What do you think he's going to announce?" Asked Ruby.
"Not sure." Said Yang
"Is it a banquet?" Wondered Nora
"Why a banquet?" Asked Weiss
"Well duh, to celebrate the new Huntsman and Huntresses into the academy!" Nora said.
"That sounds dumb," Weiss said.
The two teams and the crowd watched and listened to what Ozpin is about to say. "Today, we have a new addition to the Huntsman and Huntresses academy. I have observed the boys' talent in the Emerald Forest. The boy is strong and skillful in the midst of battle." Ozpin explained
"Is he going to say what I think he is going to say?" Said Ruby.
"I don't think so…" Blake said
"Who is this boy?" Asked Weiss
"Is he handsome?" Wondered Yang.
"You think it's Joseph?" Wondered Jaune
"He should be in prison. After all, he did enter Beacon illegally." Weiss said
"Yeah, illegally…" Jaune mumbled.
A silhouette of a tall boy wearing a dark cape, lightly armored, equipped with a gun on his chest holster and a rifle on his back, wearing a bird-like mask with the eyes glowing.
"It's Joseph!" Ruby said, "I told you so!" She cheered.
"Eh, he's average," Yang said.
Ozpin gave the microphone to Joseph and he took off his mask. Showing short-spiky black hair, with brown eyes. "Hello, I- uh-" Joseph chuckles a bit. "Sorry, a bit of stage fright. Ahem." He started again. "My name is Joseph Anderson. I will be a student in the Huntsman and Huntresses academy." He lent the microphone back to Ozpin.
"Joseph here shows tremendous potential during the test. But since he was the only one without a team, I decided to promote him to a teacher while learning to be a Huntsman." Ozpin explained.
"What!" Weiss said. "That guy is going to be a teacher?!" She asked Ozpin.
"Yes indeed. Joseph here will be teaching Team RWBY and JNPR every Friday. You all will spend time with him the whole day. He will help you with honing your skills, teach you new things or spend the day doing work. Other Teams can join in with Joseph but Team RWBY and JNPR are required." Ozpin explained. "Please treat him with respect. He will do the same for you. Now then, enjoy your day and stay safe." Ozpin
After the announcement, everyone was leaving the Auditorium. Team RWBY and JNPR noticed that Joseph was still on the stage, his back facing towards them.
"You alright Joseph?" Asked Ruby.
"Yeah, I guess I'm fine. New responsibilities to fulfill!" Joseph laughs and then sighs "But I guess it can keep me busy." He turns to the two teams. "Alright, so please bear with me, I'm not the type of person who teaches things to others uh, willingly. But, I will do my best." He put his hands together and took a deep breath. "I reserved the Auditorium for the whole day on Friday. On that day, I will examine your guys' fighting style and we will work to sharpen those skills and maybe teach you something that you can add into your guys' fighting style." He put his hands behind his back, he stood up straight. His tone went more serious. "This is optional y'know." He says, "Take this seriously, don't take this seriously, I don't care. But, if you really want to take this seriously, I want a hundred percent, no bullshit, please." Joseph gave a soft smile "I want you guys to treat me like a friend, not a teacher. So please just call me by my first name, none of that 'Sir' or 'Mr' bullshit." Joseph chuckled for a little bit and then sighed. "I'm excited. Not because I'm a teacher, because I am here with people who I can call my friends. Yeah, we only met today in battle, but… hehehe, I'm proud to have you guys as friends." He said,
"Good, you nine are still here," Ozpin said as he walked towards the large group. "Since each dormitory is for four students each, nothing more nothing less, Joseph will be sleeping with team RWBY in the meantime while we figure something out for him," he said.
"But you said that there are only four beds in each dormitory," said Blake
"Yes, indeed I did say that. So that's why Joseph is prepared with a sleeping bag. It is already in your dorms Team RWBY." Ozpin said.
"What!?" Weiss said "Your kidding right Professor?"
That does not sound nice "Professor," Joseph said, "As much as I love to sleep under a roof, I can just go somewhere else y'know. I can just sleep outside, I'm used to it. Besides, I'm pretty sure that Team RWBY wouldn't want me to snore loud and-"
"It's fine," Yang said.
"Yeah, it's fine. It's just only for a little while, right?" asked Ruby.
"Yes." Ozpin said "It will probably take a few weeks to find something out. You guys should get to know each other more. Not only can it strengthen the team but also give Joseph ideas that he can use to teach all of you." Ozpin smiled and started to walk away. "Get good rest tomorrow. Class starts first thing in the morning." Ozpin exits the auditorium.
Joseph sighed and then smiled. "Y'know, I only refused the offer just because I know that Weiss didn't want me here," Joseph told Ruby.
"Well Weiss will have to get used to it!" Yang said.
Joseph laughed, "Eh, well, just tryin to give you guys time on what you guys think about me." he said.
"You saved my baby sister," Yang said. "That is enough to convince me that you are a good guy." she smiled and lent out a hand. Joseph shook her hand and they both laughed.
Dormitory, Hallway
As Team Ruby and Joseph went to their dormitory, Joseph picked up the sleeping bag and placed it in a corner. "I'll stay here in the time being." Joseph sat down right next to his belongings and his sleeping bag. Joseph gave out a relaxed sigh. "Feels nice to rest again," Joseph said.
Xeno materializes next to him and rests his shell on Joseph's head. "Yup! It's nice to take it easy." Xeno sighed. "So, about Ace…" Xeno mentioned.
"Oh yeah…" Joseph said in displeasure. Joseph materializes Ace of Spades in thin air and examines the damage. Joseph felt a presence next to him. He looked to his left to see Ruby right beside him. Joseph shifted to the side, "Woah! Ruby! What are you doing?"He asked.
"How did you do that?" Ruby asked
Joseph looked to the side, "Uh… do what?" He asked in confusion.
"You just made your gun appear out of thin air!" Blake said.
"Oh that. Well, it's because of Xeno." Joseph said. "Xeno can materialize items that I have acquired," Joseph explained.
Weiss moves up a few steps. "What kind of items?" interrogated Weiss.
"Items like a pen, culinary utensils, and weapons. Just your everyday items." Joseph explained. "Well, except the weapons though…"
Ruby gasps "Can you bring out any weapon?" Asked Ruby. Her sparkling excitement made Joseph a bit weirded out.
"Well… to a certain extent yes?" Joseph said. "Pass me your weapon Ruby, I'll show you an example." He said,
Ruby quickly ran to her scythe and passed it to Joseph. "Her name is Crescent Rose." She said
Joseph grabbed Crescent Rose and had his Ghost scan the weapon. "So Xeno here will scan the weapon and implant a chip that will transfer Crescent Rose into a small storage area for the weapons I collect," Joseph explained.
The weapon then dissipates. "Woah! What did you do?" Asked Ruby
"The weapon is now in the small storage. Don't worry she's fine." Joseph reassures. "So, now Crescent Rose disappears and now I can summon it whenever I want!" Joseph stuck his arm out as Crescent Rose materializes on his hand. He activates the scythe mode and spun it around and placed it over his shoulder.
" . !" Yang said.
"Thanks. Now then, Xeno, take out the chip please." Joseph asked.
"On it," Xeno said. He scanned Crescent Rose and took out the chip. "You have a really creative gun-scythe Ruby." Xeno complimented. "A sniper rifle that turns into a scythe is really interesting... who… made this?"
"Oh, I made it myself!" Ruby blushed with the compliment.
Xeno and Joseph looked at her then at each other. She made that herself? They both thought.
Joseph chuckled lightly, "Damn… then that's one helluva weapon you made Ruby." Joseph said as he switched it back into its rifle form and handed it back to her.
"What about you Joseph? What kind of weapons do you have?" asked Ruby.
"Yeah, I also want to know what type of weapons you use. Just looking at you makes me feel like you are a gunslinger," said Yang.
"Well yeah, I do favor guns mostly, but I enjoy using blades." Joseph stood up and started to display his armor showing knives in their sheaths. "I carry a healthy amount of knives!" Joseph said. "One on my left forearm, one on my left waist and side thigh, two on the back of my waist, one on my belt, and one attached to each of my boots." Joseph started to detached the knives off his armor one by one and dissipated them. "I can throw them or use them regularly. I can use them to help me break falls if there is a wall nearby."
"That's a lot of knives!" Weiss said, "What are you? A one-man army?" she questioned.
Joseph laughed, and shrugs his shoulders "I dunno, We'll have to see if there's an army wanting to kill me," he joked.
The sound of three knocks came from the door.
"Come in!" said Ruby.
The door opened and Jaune's upper half of his body entered the room. "Hey, guys!" Jaune said. "Pyrrha, Ren, Nora and I are going to town to look for something to eat. Wanna join?" he asked.
"Yeah, sure! Getting hungry anyway!" Ruby said.
"Make sure it's up to my standards!" Weiss said.
"Well, you're asking for something a little too pricey for them to afford for your standards," Joseph said.
"Hey!" She said,
"Anyhow, you guys go on ahead. Going to talk to a gunsmith I know. Gotta fix this hand cannon." Joseph showed Ace of Spades.
"Ok, you got it!" Yang said.
"We'll be waiting outside of Beacon for you," Jaune said.
"Thanks, it'll be fast, like about ten to fifteen minutes," Joseph said.
"You got it! Alright guys, let us go!" Ruby cheered. "Banzai!" she yelled
Yang, Blake and Jaune followed as well "Banzai!"
The door slammed, footsteps and chatter fades away. Joseph stood still for a minute and gave a miserable smile "Heh, such a loud bunch…" Joseph mumbled. Joseph sighed and stretched his arms and looked at the Ace on Cayde's Ace of Spades, reminiscing all the good times he had with his dead friends. A tear fell down his cheek.
"I do not want to lose them like how I lost all of you… never again…"
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"What's your name?"
"..."
"Too scared to even speak huh…"
"No… I-I'm not scared… my name is-" (Screeching sounds)
"Stay behind me child!"
-Saturn Use Mild Mind Ether Rifle to an Unknown Child.
Just A Guy Being A Dude: "Joseph grows a bit close with Team RWBY and JNPR. Reminiscing his dead comrades in his past. But who's speaking at the end I wonder…"
Later on I am going to put in some little puzzles in the story. Already done it with some chapters. These are little hints into something bigger than you think but the reveal will have to come later, later as in… I dunno. (nervously laughs) eh don't worry, that was a lie, but, I won't say when yet.
Please give feedback to help me sharpen my skills! Thank you!
