Authors Note: Hello my Dark Readers and welcome to the seventh chapter of "Derelicts in Black". First I would like to say thank you to all the readers who have given their free time to give this story a read and a special thanks to all who reviewed, followed, and favorite. Please be sure to review and comment what you think. I'd appreciate the feedback. Whether you like or dislike, it's all welcomed. I hope you favorite and follow. And don't be afraid to ask questions. Now then, I hope you enjoy because it's time to continue the story.
P.S. A special thanks to Darkmewshadowmon for becoming the 200th follower and the 150th person to favorite. Also a special thanks to Inkly for becoming the 100th person to review.
Answering Questions: (If you want your question answered just leave it in the reviews)
To Littlest1: You were right in assuming how I portrayed Yang. I was acting carefully in the topic since it was a sensitive one. I do not want people to entirely hate Yang but more like understand what put her and Ruby in their positions in the first place. While it is difficult writing Yang as a non-comedic icon at first, I did feel it made sense with how she was always quick to anger in the canon series. So it fit perfectly win this story as it showed how darker and harsher Yang could have been if she let her anger take over. However, I do look forward to your reactions to how Ruby and Yang interact.
To Guest: Yang will show up on this chapter. Also I would never lead you astray in this story. I only look forward to your reactions on what is to come. Thank you as well for understanding my reason for Ruby's answer to Adam's question. It had to have made sense with her character and the trauma she received. Also as for why I decided to play with Weiss and Ren is because it connects with Ruby's growing rivalry with Weiss and of course humor always helps to lighten some heavy moments. And let's be honest, Jaune receives so much pairings with everyone while Ren is usually left out so why not give him some light every now and then. Especially with his bluntness with people skills here.
To Ishkahrhil: I'm glad I didn't have too many errors. I was proof reading fast and I guess I let a few things slip. I'll be sure to take care of anymore s on a slower pace. And Thank you for continuing to help with my grammar. And I hope you steel yourself for what is to come when Ruby and Yang do interact before your eyes.
To Ladygoddess8: I love your observation, thoughts and, ideas on Yang with how you viewed the previous chapter. I could reveal to you how I have everything played out in my head but that would be destroying the reaction you'll have with the continuation of the story. What I have planned for Yang will be something, that I can only hope, leaves you with an exclaimed reaction. And yes, the reason for Beacons entrance difficulty is because of what Goodwitch said in the second season "They're supposed to be the defenders of the world", wouldn't it make sense for Beacon to only want the best of the best. I cannot wait to see what your reaction will be with what I have planned for Weiss.
To Inkly: I'm glad you enjoyed the sneak preview of that character as well as the interaction of Ruby, Weiss, and Ren. As to your wondering of Yang, that will be explained momentarily. Thanks for sticking by and I can't wait to hear what you have to say next.
To Tusbasa0129: Good to see you again.
To Endlesschains: In honesty, I originally didn't know what I wanted to write about for the special. But a friend of mine sent me a photo that made me think of a great little story for Ruby. Hell I wrote that special in one sitting after I saw that photo and the words came so natural to me. I'm glad you liked it.
End of Questions: (I answered as best I could, thank you for asking!)
Disclaimer: I do not own RWBY; all rights go to the Legendary Monty Oum and Rooster Teeth. I do not also own any of the music that will be shown in the stor
Opening Theme: The Brilliant Green: Ash Like Snow, English version
Chapter 7: Yang
"Well then, after all that I have told you. Are we clear… Mr. Winchester?"
Professor Goodwitch tapped her foot impatiently as she waited for a response.
Cardin Winchester, a male student with short orange-brown hair, scoffed as he flexed his overly muscular arms. He straightened himself up, making his height reach almost 6'5 ft. in length and looked bulkier in his beige plated armor.
He didn't respond at first until seeing Professor Goodwitch glaring at him. He noticed that her crop was glowing slightly yellow and that was something he did not want to deal with now or ever.
With a short sneer, Cardin nodded, a little apprehensively, and slowly started to retract his large black mace onto his back where it magnetically stuck with ease. He turned to the professor and raised his hands up with a shrug as he tilted his head to the side.
"There, gone. Happy now?" He asked, a little annoyed.
"Quite. Now fall into line." Ordered Goodwitch as she pointed to Mr. Winchesters position on the far left.
With slight resistance, Cardin obeyed while grumbling to himself and mentally cursed Goodwitch. He took his positon on his platform and crossed his arms while giving a hard stare to the professor which went ignored. With the brute of a man settled. Goodwitch nonchalantly turned to the other students, who all had eyes on her, waiting patiently for their orders.
"Let this be a first lesson to the rest of you, courtesy of myself. The phrase "patience is a virtue" seems to still prove difficult to obtain for the young, eager, and… simple students."
"Hey!" Cardin shouted with some irritation.
A few students silently chuckled but some stopped as the brute turned to them with his teeth clenched and growled. A few of the students looked away, others still laughed and Jaune looked paler than death.
"Now settle down you lot!" Goodwitch ordered and silence returned along with everyone facing the front again. "Good." The professor nodded, "Now stay that way. Your instructor will be with you shortly."
She no longer paid the students any mind and immediately started typing away on her data pad. She was a little behind schedule with making sure there were no other problems with the other sections. Goodwitch let out an irritated sigh. She shouldn't even have to be doing last minute work if it were not for the headmaster's decision. Accepting more students than last year was a mistake in itself as it brakes tradition and just causes unnecessary hope for those who would not be able to stay. Personally she didn't care for tradition but she was a little annoyed with having to make renovations to the exam today.
As she continued to type, many of the students were standing around with confused looks. Each had the same thought plague their minds: 'She isn't our instructor? Then who is?' Most were tempted or wanted to ask, but they were either too afraid, or just didn't care enough to ask.
A few minutes passed and the silence seemed to grow a little tense. A few students were shifting around awkwardly from standing still. A few were growing bored and some were trying to cool down from the sun's heat. Finally, someone couldn't hold it in for much longer and their hand flew up to ask what everyone else thought.
"Yes Miss Nikos?" Goodwitch acknowledged without looking away from her data pad. She could already guess what the question was. All eyes turned to the Pyrrha.
"I'm sorry Professor but… are you not our instructor?" She asked, almost a little hesitant at first.
Goodwitch stopped typing and sighed. Someone was bound to ask eventually, although she honestly wished that no one did really. She rubbed her temples when she thought of their instructor. The man was wise but he has not changed since she had met him all those years ago.
Slowly she glanced at the all students who seemed very interested in Pyrrha's question. She closed her eyes and sighed again while lowering her data pad. "I am not your instructor…" She said and glanced around the line of students "but he asked me to keep an eye on you since he will be running a little… late." She rolled her eyes, and felt a minor headache trying to fight its way through.
Ruby raised an eyebrow as she vaguely heard the professor mumbling to herself. Something along the lines of irresponsible, low on coffee and, requiring immediate attention. It did not make much sense, not that she expected it too.
'Is she talking about our instructor? Just who is it?' Ruby wondered.
As she continued to ponder the thought, Blake decided to use this chance to inspect all the students in her section, minus those she already knew of. At first glance, most of them didn't look all too interesting. Some looked absolutely normal, a few not so much.
But she was wiser than to let her eyes deceive her. A warrior never underestimates their enemy; no matter the appearance. While some looked physically weaker than others, she had met formidable foes in the past who easily fooled her during her rookie years in combat. Even someone as clumsy looking as that Jaune fellow could easily be hiding some sort of power he has yet to reveal.
Thinking about it, Blake glanced at Jaune, studying him. Out of all the others, he looked physically the weakest. Tall, lanky, seems utterly clumsy, and even gives off the impression that the boy needs a sense of guidance. If he were acting to portray the weakest, then he was certainly doing a good job at it.
But the one who looked the weakest is often hiding something. Something that could be deadly or impressive. She watched as he tried to flex a bicep towards Weiss in hopes of grabbing her attention. She rolled her eyes as his flexing only failed in him nearly tripping off of his platform and playing it cool when he thought no one was watching.
'Perhaps… I was wrong.' She thought and shook her head.
She eyes soon fell upon the girl Jaune was trying to impress, Weiss Schnee. From what she can tell, the blonde was infatuated with the heiress for some unknown reason and she knew he would most likely fail in obtaining her. It was already a losing war from the start, especially against a Schnee.
Blake narrowed her eyes at the white haired girl. A slight hint of anger arose through her before it immediately quelled. In her younger years, she had spent a great deal learning of the Schnee Dust Company and their connections with using Faunus as cheap labor force.
All the projects they made them do were absolutely atrocious, not to mention dangerous. She remembered finding an old file containing a list of names of Faunus that were deceased because of the projects being done for the company. There were so many which broke her heart. The Faunus were not treated like valuable employees; they were their handymen, and always reminded them that they were expendable. It was just another way of calling them slaves.
The Schnee's history of subjugation against the Faunus was long and old, even before the war had taken place. Schnees were the vilest corporation to ever rise to success because of their negative ways and they should repent for what they have done.
Blake realized that she had been glaring at Weiss with trembling hands. She quickly looked away and sighed. That was her anger thinking and she calmed herself down by taking in a few deep breaths. This was the influence of her dark past, how easy it was for those she worked for to feed her rage and anger so she could do their bidding. She frowned at herself for how easy it was to believe them. They were so very misguided by anger that they lost their way.
She glanced back at Weiss, she didn't know her personally and, in truth, didn't hate her for having a name she strongly disliked. Her personality, however, was a different story. Never in her life had Blake met such an angry and stuck up person. Her reasons for hating Ruby also seemed a bit hypocritical but that was not her business. Ruby seemed like she could deal with her well and she left it at that.
Throughout her life, Blake had met people who were irritations and annoyances to her. However, none were quite on par with Weiss' behavior. She examined the heiress' face. Strong, stern, and ready for anything. But when she looked closely, Blake could always see a faint glimpse of familiarity in the heiress' eyes. Sadness that gleamed just a bit from her pupils.
"Are you alright?"
Blake perked up by the sudden voice and she dropped her thoughts. She turned to see Ren glancing at her with a raised eyebrow.
"Yes." She replied, trying to mask the emotions she was feeling from her thoughts. "Why do you ask?"
Ren shrugged. "You were looking at the other students. I was merely curious as to why."
Blake nodded, internally pleased that she wasn't entirely caught. "I was… observing them." it was true for the most part. She did not want to admit to focusing mostly on Weiss and she had learned that the best form of lying is one that is closer to the truth.
Ren was silent for a second, then nodded. "What did you learn?" he asked with a little interest.
Blake glanced back at the other students. "They all seem rather… mundane. But it is best not to underestimate them."
Ren nodded again. "I was thinking the same. Anyone here could be a challenge."
"He is right." Adam said, interrupting the two. "It would be best not to underestimate anyone. Not even Little Red."
Blake folded her arms and nodded in agreement. "Ruby has entered Beacon earlier than she should have. So I do not doubt her skills."
At the sound of her name, Ruby's ears perked up. "Did one of you call me?" She asked, with a quirked eyebrow, looking at the others.
Adam turned to Ruby and shook his head. "Blake here was simply acknowledging your skills and thought you would be a challenge to deal with."
Blake gave Adam a blunt look. "Leave it to you to manipulate my words into something else Adam." she sighed causing Adam to raise an eyebrow.
"I was just repeating what you said."
"Not in the correct way."
Ruby stared at Blake and then to the boys. After a few seconds she turned away. "Thank you for acknowledging my skills Blake. However," Ruby turned back and smirked. "whatever this test holds, you will all still lose to me. Simple as that."
Adam raised an eyebrow and a faint smirk appeared on his lips as the feeling of a challenge excited him. "So the Little Red prodigy here thinks she can beat me."
Ruby only replied with a nod as she and Adam got into each other's faces.
"I'm afraid I will not let that happen Ruby." Ren said earning the red hooded girl's attention. "I will see to it that I am the victor."
Blake shook her head. "Do you hear yourselves." She asked and everyone turned to her. "Because you are all forgetting that I will not be outdone by any of you."
Ruby, Ren, Adam, and Blake all stared at each other as the feeling of a competition flared around them. None wanted to be outdone and the rush of a challenge was tempting and too good to pass up.
"Students please quiet down! Your instructor is here!"
Everyone instantly went silent and the competitive atmosphere was gone and returned to normal.
Everyone faced forward and heard the crunching of leaves coming from the slope where they came from. No one could resist and turned to see a man walking up to their location. Some went wide eyed, a few didn't care but several girls were blushing.
Ruby looked over nonchalantly and went slightly wide eyed a she was greeted by the sight of Professor Ozpin walking passed her with his cane in one hand and the usual mug of coffee in the other. The steam was still rising and evaporating into the air as he took a small sip when he finally stopped next to Professor Goodwitch who looked a little annoyed when he greeted her.
Surprised was an understatement to what Ruby was feeling. She had expected a regular instructor or a volunteer supervisor to oversee their exam, but never the headmaster himself. Either this was a high honor, or this could be a great challenge.
There were some whispers and small gasps coming from several of the students. She turned to the left and noticed a long brown haired girl, with the left side of her head shaved close to the scalp heavily blushing. She also noticed the ice queen, as well, slightly blushing. The Schnee was straightening herself in full attention, completely forgetting everything around her as she stared at the headmaster like some lord or savior. 'Even Schnee… I will never understand their attraction to him. Still, I have to know why he's here.'
Almost instantly, Ruby took a step forward and raised her hand high so that the professors could see her.
"Yes Ms. Rose?" Ozpin acknowledged and turned to the her, offering a small smile.
"I mean no disrespect when I ask this headmaster but..." Ruby cleared her throat. "Why are you our instructor?" She looked Ozpin dead in the eye when she asked.
"How rude!"
Ruby rolled her eyes at the sound of Weiss' voice. She ignored it and continued to look at the headmaster, waiting for an answer.
Ozpin took a sip of his coffee and smiled again. He turned to Professor Goodwitch who looked slightly away while crossing her arms.
"Your question is a good one Ms. Rose." He said, turning to the rest of the students. "I know some of you were wondering the same thing. After all, it is unusual, even rare, for a headmaster to personally oversee an exam… unless under special circumstances."
"Is that what this is then?" Ruby asked as she folded her arms. "A special circumstance?"
The headmaster nodded. "Correct." He took another sip and sighed almost happily. "You see Ms. Rose; every year I oversee Alpha section for a specific reason."
Ruby was getting slightly intrigued and raised an eyebrow. "Which is what?"
"Why… to observe the performances of the students I personally selected." That response caught Ruby slightly off guard but she didn't let it show on her face. A few students began whispering excitedly to each other as well.
Ozpin shushed everyone gently and continued as he glanced at his twenty-five selected students. "Each and every one of you has either shown me potential or has peaked my interest in one way or another. And it is for that reason why you are all here. And I would like to inform you all, that this is the only section that is handpicked by any professor."
A few of the students began to mumble while Ruby glanced at Weiss. She was hoping to see a distraught face upon hearing what the headmaster said. SHE was handpicked by the headmaster. SHE has shown him potential, meaning SHE was meant to be here.
To her disappointment, Weiss was completely oblivious to what happened before the professor's arrival, and was too busy smiling to herself with pride. That, and she was too busy staring at the headmaster with gleaming eyes, completing forgetting Ruby's existence at the moment.
'It doesn't matter now.' Ruby thought. 'At least I have more ammunition to use.' She thought.
"However," Ozpin continued. "Do not let this affect your decisions and judgments. Simply because I select you does not make you better than anyone else. Warriors spends years of their lives and even move into death without becoming the best. Seeking to become the best is only an excuse to seek glory for your name. If you are to become a hunter, if you truly desire to become a hunter… then you must understand." The headmaster was no longer smiling. His tone was serious, and he glanced at each one of his students, saving Ruby for last glance.
"This occupation is a thankless job with yours, and others, lives on the line. You are to become the guardians of Remnant and all her people. You will see things you do not want to see, and you will live ways you never believed you would. We are not here to make you the best. We are here to guide you and make you truly believe whether you have what it takes or not. I say this because your persona is your greatest enemy to defeat. If you can conquer your doubts, then you are capable of anything. Does that answer your question Ms. Rose?"
Ruby was silent for a moment. The way the headmaster spoke reminder her so much of her uncle Qrow and… her mother. Noticing she had yet to respond, she snapped out of her thoughts and nodded slowly. 'His philosophy is… incredible.'
Some girls couldn't help but squeal at how cool Professor Ozpin was, Weiss' heart was racing and she took everything he said to heart.
'Oh goodness, he is just amazing. Him and Mr. Ren. Oh the two of them… and me… wait! Stop that disgracing thought! You are a Schnee! Have some dignity!'
As Weiss was arguing with… herself, Ozpin turned back to Ruby who hadn't moved from her position. "Would you kindly take your position, Ms. Rose."
Ruby looked down and realized what he meant. "Yes sir… apologies." With a small bow, she moved back onto her platform and waited silently for him to continue.
"Good," he turned to Professor Goodwitch. "Now Glynda, would you please do an attendance to make sure everyone is here." Ozpin asked and smiled to his trust worthy assistant.
The professor nodded as she looked away from him and tapped a couple keys into her data pad. "When I call your name please acknowledge and respond immediately" She said and proceeded.
"Naomi Morginstern!"
"H-here!"
"Sky Lark!"
"Yeah."
"Lie Ren"
"Here."
As the attendance continued, Ruby was looking around the area. She was expecting to see a blinding flash of blonde hair or hear a booming high pitched voice any second now. But there was none to be seen anywhere, and they were already late as it was.
Ruby looked in the direction of the grassy slope. She found it odd was for Yang to be registered as a student but never truly seen in orientation. Nor has she heard of Yang going to any testing facilities. And on top of that, she has not been home at all and now not here in initiation.
"Ruby Rose!"
Ruby turned to the professor and slightly raised her arm. "Here." She said softly and Goodwitch continued on. She turned back to the slope and still saw nothing.
'Where are you Yang?'
After another minute has passed, almost all of the students had been called until one name remained.
"Yang Xiao Long!"
There was no response.
"Yang Xiao Long!" said the professor, a little louder than the last.
Goodwitch looked up and scanned the area. She noticed the one empty platform all the way to her far left hand side.
She sighed heavily and fixed her glasses.
"That girl better have a good reason for being tardy." She mumbled.
Professor Goodwitch clicked on Yang's name and a picture, along with some information, popped up.
'Oh…her.' Glynda mentally said. And felt a minor headache again.
She remembered this one. A student who could only be described as a walking, talking, hot-headed ball of energy. Yang Xiao-Long certainly made sure to be remembered in the short interview she had with Glynda. When applying for Beacon, all students went through a short 10-minute interview before they were permitted to take any of Beacon's entrance exams. When they first met, Yang made it crystal clear that she was a loud, energetic girl, who simply was not quiet or shy. It was an interview, Professor Goodwitch would not forget in a long while.
"Where is Yang Xiao-Long?" the professor asked and glanced at all the students. Several heads shook side to side, a few began to look around and, some simply shrugged and muttered, "I don't know" or "beats me". The professor shook her head.
"Very well" she sighed. "If Yang Xiao Long is not present then I would have no choice but to disqualify her from Beacon."
Ruby stiffened up and didn't know how she felt by that. A part of her felt relieved, another felt uncomfortable, and a small part felt pity. While it would not be a bad thing for Yang to not be in the same school as her, but having to be disqualified for not even being present would be such a waste. A waste that Ruby could not imagine Yang doing. However, seeing as how Yang wasn't even around the entire time it couldn't be helped, could it?
'Yang, you've never been late to something important before. I don't want to see you fail like this but… I am sorry if it comes to it. Your actions are no longer my responsibility. I am sorry.'
"Now, now Glynda." Ozpin interjected. He smiled and placed a hand on his assistant's shoulder. "Let's not be so rash. I'm sure she will turn up soon. Perhaps she is already on her way." He gestured. "After all, it is a big school and we do have many new students who know very little of the grounds yet."
Goodwitch wanted to interject but resisted when he smiled and looked into her eyes. Against Ozpin, there is no winning an argument so she merely nodded in agreement while looking away.
"Fine," she huffed. "But if she doesn't turn up soon then I am sorry to say she will be-"
"HERE!"
The booming voice startled some of the students causing a few jumps and gasps as everyone turned in multiple directions. The voice was loud and echoed all over the place. Ruby looked around with narrowed eyes, she recognized that mezzo-soprano voice anywhere.
'You are here... sister.'
No matter how hard one looked, no one was able to pinpoint where the voice was coming from. That was until a student shouted, "Look up there" to which everyone did.
At first Ruby saw nothing. Then she spotted a bright flash of long, blonde hair flailing madly with the wind and a body coming down towards her and the other students.
'Yang… you can't be serious.' Ruby thought and braced herself.
In less than a second the body smashed into the ground, feet first, pushing the dirt, and grass inward, creating a small crater that nearly swallowed the person's body up to her upper legs. When the free faller landed, the impact created a large amount of dust clouds that quickly filled the air, and swallowed everyone up. A few students had to shield their eyes from the shrapnel of split rocks and dirt spitting out. Others were slightly coughing and spat out dust particles they accidentally inhaled.
"Glynda if you please."
With a flick of the wrist, Professor Goodwitch swapped her crop once and the dust started clearing thanks to a cool gust of wind. Once the dust was officially clear, all eyes fell onto the person in the crater to reveal who caused it.
It was a teenage girl wearing a tan vest over a yellow low-cut tank top with a black crest that resembled a burning heart. The vest had puffy cap sleeves with black cuffs and on the sides of the cuffs, were two small golden buttons. The girl also wore a brown belt with a buckle, a pouch, and a small banner-like object. The same burning heart crest was on the banner, except it was golden in color. For pants she wore black short shorts under her belt, which resembled a pleated skirt in the back. Over the short shorts but under the belt was a white asymmetrical back skirt that slightly swayed with the wind. Aside from an orange infinity scarf around her neck, the girl has no discernible jewelry or accessories. She wore brown knee-high platform leathered boots with orange socks of different lengths. Her left leg also had a gray bandanna-like object wrapped around the top of her boot. She also wore a pair of fingerless black gloves underneath what Ruby recognized as the familiar two yellow mechanized gauntlets with a black design painted.
The new female comer calmly took a few steps out of the crater. She took off the lightly shaded sunglasses she had been wearing and gave a full 360 look at her surroundings. Some students were awed, others were surprised and a few were… drooling with a couple blushing. The girl's body was the spitting image of a swimsuit model and her short shorts and tank top didn't hide that fact. Her breasts were large, round and symmetrical, an hourglass body that was treated like a temple, and long curly blond hair that looked healthy and soft. It even seemed to bring out her lilac eyes.
This confirmed it and Ruby couldn't deny it even if she wanted to. It was Yang Xiao Long in the flesh. Absent from her life for a couple months, and dreadfully, back into her life.
Ruby raised her hood up, letting it fall over her eyes. She wanted to hide and not be noticed by Yang but knew it was impossible. Because the girl literally landed right in front of her spot. And when she exited the crater, Ruby could faintly feel her breath. She could sense Yang looking at her, towering her with their height difference.
This didn't faze her to fear her. Years ago it did, but not now. Ruby sighed and looked up, staring deep into those all too familiar lilac eyes.
It had been a couple months since they last spoke and Yang had some minor differences. Her hair had grown longer down past her hips and a little over her buttocks. She wore less jewelry and those boots were new.
But what remained the same, and annoyed Ruby the most, was that signature, goofy grin that was plastered into her memory.
With a heavy sigh, Ruby took a deep breath and mentally prepared herself as Yang took another step closer.
"Hello… sister." Ruby muttered slowly and was preparing to bow in respect. "How are-"
"RUBY!"
Instantly Ruby was swept from her feet and pulled into a bone crushing hug that made her cringe and clenched her teeth. Her world literally started to spin as Yang twirled them both around multiple times to the point Ruby might actually feel dizzy. What made matters worse was how Yang literally screamed in her ear.
"Oh my god baby sister it's so good to see you again! When I learned you were here I couldn't be any happier and rushed here as fast as I can! I'm so proud of you!" she yelled so fast that it was hardly understandable.
Yang pressed her heard closer to Ruby's chest and actually nuzzled herself into her little sister's breasts. "Oh Ruby! Your boobs got bigger since the last time I felt them! You're actually a C now!"
Weiss internally cursed as she looked down at her own breasts with a faint blush of anger. "Damn her." She muttered."
A few boys blushed and even drooled as they fantasized about breast sizes. Especially how Yang's were jiggling up and down.
"And they're soooo soft" Yang motor boated her sister's breasts which actually made Ruby blush with anger. "Oh my baby sister is becoming such a woman I feel like I'm gonna cry! Next she's going to lose her baby fat! How can I live without cuddling your adorable pudgy cheeks!"
Ruby couldn't find the words to describe how she felt, annoyed, embarrassed, but overall she was royally pissed off. At that moment Ruby had enough.
"YANG ENOUGH!" she screamed and with one free arm, Ruby sent it directly into Yang's jaw.
The punch was strong enough for Ruby to forcefully jump out of her sisters arms and onto the ground as Yang tumbled back into the crater from whence she came.
Everyone, including Blake, Ren, and Adam were all surprised to say the least. Some couldn't help but laugh at the whole ordeal, others were trying not to watch, a few were still surprised by the fact that a girl literally fell from the sky. And of course there were several boys, including Cardin Winchester, who were still thinking about how sexy Yang was.
Even when she fell from the ground, her boobs bounced by the impact which was enough for Cardin Winchester to drool slightly.
Professor Goodwitch sighed heavily as she rubbed her temples. She did not know how much of this headache she was willing to tolerate any longer. The headmaster simply remained silent with a neutral look as he observed the students. Professor Goodwitch knew that he was secretly enjoying the 'entertainment' before him. Otherwise he would have stopped it by now. She sighed again and turned back, hoping this would be over soon.
After the punch Ruby inflicted onto her sister, Blake, Adam, and Ren all had various thoughts running through their heads. But only one was similar to each other.
'That's her sister?'
It was even more astonishing that Ruby actually yelled in an almost… demonic voice. They were impressed to see how much force impacted Yang's face just from that one punch. Especially when it came from such a petite girl.'
'Reminds me of a manga I read.' Thought Adam as he replayed Ruby's punch in his head.
'Was that such a good idea?' Blake thought. She remembered everything that Ruby had told them about Yang and couldn't help but think of the worst possible scenario.
"Ruby was that such a good idea?" she asked as she walked up to the side of the red hooded girl.
Ruby turned around and sighed. "It was a great idea." She said and rubbed the hand she punched with.
"Was it even necessary?" Ren asked as he stared at the fallen body of Yang.
"It was very necessary." Replied Ruby.
Adam walked up and crossed his arms. "Nice punch Little Red."
"Thank you." Ruby sighed.
"Ow… that… hurt." Yang said hesitantly. At a turtle's pace, she rose from the crater and started standing up. Yang cracked her neck, where the cracking sound was loud enough for all to hear. She then patted her buttocks, getting rid of the dirt attached to it and started coming out of the crater again. She winced as she held her cheek that was slightly reddening by the hit.
"Ruby…" Yang said as she narrowed her eyes. "You… you…" she couldn't finish her sentence as she was visibly shaking. Ren, Blake, and Adam were all slightly cautious as they did not know what to expect. Ruby looked the calmest and simply stared at her sister with a blunt look. Then, with blinding speed, Yang lunged towards Ruby.
The movement was almost too fast to see but as Ren, Adam, and Blake all turned they could already see Yang already on top of Ruby, pushing them both to the ground.
'Oh no.' they all thought and watched as Yang wrapped her arms around Ruby's neck. Ren, Blake, and Adam were about to summon their weapons until a voice exclaimed.
"YOU GOT STRONGER!"
They instantly stopped, and witnessed Yang gently hugging Ruby while the younger sister looked visibly annoyed. "Your punch was on point and you power sent shivers down my spine!" Her eyes started sparkling a bit. "Look at my jaw! It's really swollen! I can't believe how powerful you're getting! I really am going to cry! You're the bee's knees!"
"Yang… please… your embarrassing me." Ruby said as she struggled to push her sister off. "And no one say's that anymore." She muttered.
"Well I'm bringing back!"
"Please don't."
Ren and Blake were simply silent with no type of facial expression as Adam raised an eyebrow. "What… the hell?"
Then Ren decided to try and intervene. "Excuse me… Ms. Xiao Long?"
Yang turned and was greeted with a long haired Asian boy with magenta colored eyes. She couldn't help but grin sheepishly as her heart raced by how gorgeous the man was.
"Well hello hot stuff." Yang instantly got off Ruby, much to her relief, and rose where she was now face to face with him. "I don't think we've been introduced." She purred.
Ren felt an uncomfortable shiver down his spine. "I… am Lie Ren. I am a… associate of Ruby's." Yang turned back to Ruby, who was now standing up.
"Ruby you didn't tell me you were making friends with hot guys! I knew my lessons paid off!" she cheered.
Ruby gave her sister a dull look. "Yang… your lessons are cancer."
Yang ignored her sister's comment and was too busy focused on Ren. "You know… Ren," she said and she traced one finger over his chest. "Any friend of Ruby's, is a friend of mine." She purred and leaned a little closer into his ear. "And maybe more." She whispered which made the hair on Ren's neck stand up.
'This woman is… abrasive.' Ren thought and took a step back. He was already regretting trying to intervene.
'Damn that woman too!' Thought Weiss in heated anger. 'And damn myself for envying her boldness!'
"Excuse me, Yang was it?" Adam asked as he took a step forward. "You do realize that we are about to take an exam correct?"
Yang didn't reply and merely stared at the boy. Adam raised an eyebrow as she walked closer to him.
"You are… invading my personal… space." He said and tried to back up.
Yang stopped him and leaned into his face. "You're a Faunus… with horns." She said and pointed towards his horns.
Adam did not know if he should feel annoyed or confused. "What about it?"
Yang grinned and then whispered in his ear. "Does this mean you feel "HORNY"! She started cracking up at her own joke and held her sides.
"Those stupid puns have returned." Ruby said and raised her hood up in embarrassment.
Adam did not know how to respond so he back away again until he felt a tug on his jackets sleeve. He saw that it was Yang who was holding him in place. He was surprised by her strength and even more surprised with how close she was getting.
"You know." She said. "I have thing for Faunus. They know how to have a "WILD" time if you know what I mean?" she winked and purred, placing a hand on Adam's chest. "Plus I sometimes like the bad boys."
"What?" Adam asked very confused.
"What do you say horny boy, wanna show this girl a good time tonight?" She asked and even grabbed Ren by the shoulder. "And I didn't forget you hot stuff. Maybe the three of us could-"
"Hey." Blake said. "You mind letting them go?"
Yang turned towards a girl with yellow eyes and a bow on her head. Instead of doing what she was asked to do. Yang, with her incredible strength, brought the boys closer to her chest where they tried to look away and hide their faint blushes.
"Well I don't think they mind." She teased and grinned towards Blake.
Some, if not all, of the men were now blushing, including a few girls, as all watched intently at what was going on. The girl who took a picture of Ruby before was recording the whole thing now and even drooling a bit.
"I disagree. So I will ask again. Let them go." Blake said and narrowed her eyes at Yang who, in respond, tilted her head to the side.
"You seem very defensive with these two. Are they perhaps your lovers?" She asked teasingly.
Blake's eyebrow twitched. "One of them, is my step brother."
Yang blinked. "Hot stuff here?" She nudged towards Ren.
"Actually me." Adam said while raising his hand slightly. "So can you please let go."
Yang pondered the idea for a few seconds and did, in fact, release the boys. However, she then walked closely to Blake.
"What?" Blake asked and prepared for anything.
"You know…" Yang said. "You're kinda cute when your feisty."
Blake was taken back by the statement. "What?" she asked again, this time a little more surprised.
"If you felt left out then you should have said so. I'm not picky with my race, color, or gender." She grinned. "And I like them feisty." She purred and winked at Blake. "Make's things much more interesting."
The bow wearing girl couldn't even muster a reply as Yang already pressed her body onto hers. Blake was beyond uncomfortable as their breasts were now rubbing against each other and slightly bouncing.
At this point some of the men, and even women, had blood trickling down their noses.
"I.." was all Blake could say as she fought a blush and tried to back away.
"Shh, don't worry." Yang said as she placed a finger to Blake's lips. "Tonight you, me, hot stuff, and horny boy can all get together, enjoy each other's company and then." Yang licked her lips. "We can fu-"
"Ahem." Ozpin cleared his throat, earning the attention of every student. "Well, now that our missing student has finally arrived I do believe we can get our exam underway."
"Oh yeah!" Almost as if a spark had triggered Yang to remember, she suddenly moved towards the headmaster, stammering out her apologies. "I'm so sorry I'm late Professor Oz! I'm a deep sleeper and I didn't wake up until an hour after I received that email. But thank god my friends woke me up. Also I didn't know where to go since this place is way huge and all so I've been running around trying to find this you guys for the last 10 minutes…"
Ozpin blinked. This would normally be a straightforward explanation, but the fact that she said it all under a few seconds made it a jumbled heap of gobbled up sounds that no one could have understood.
Professor Goodwitch looked at Yang, her eye twitching for a moment, before she said calmly "Repeat that one more time for us Miss. Xiao Long… slower."
After Yang did so, and Goodwitch and Ozpin accepted her apologies, she silently made her way to the platform next to Ruby. Ruby visibly cringed until Ozpin halted Yang.
"I'm afraid that spot is already taken Miss. Xiao Long." he said.
Yang looked in distraught but then turned to Ren. "Then maybe I can stand next to-"
"Unfortunately you cannot."
Yang whined a bit then turned to Adam, who was internally sweating. "Then maybe-"
"No you may not."
Yang then turned to Blake who looked away with an annoyed look on her face. "Can-"
"I'm afraid your spot has already been decided all the way on the far left over there."
Ozpin pointed towards the empty platform.
"What?!" Yang whined. "Couldn't we-"
"Apologies Yang but the headmaster's word is law." Ruby said with a shrug.
Adam and Ren both nodded as Blake quietly breathed out a sigh of relief. Though on the inside she was celebrating.
Yang looked visibly upset and grumbled to herself as she slowly took her place on the last stand.
Ruby let out a relieved sigh, shoulders slumping and, eyes closed, at the knowledge that the conversation they had was over and she didn't have to deal with her sister for the time being.
As Yang got into positon, so did Adam, Ren, and Blake. After a moment, Ozpin took a step forward and began to speak, explaining the rules of the final test for initiation. Finally, the test was about to commence.
"For years, all of you standing here have trained to become warriors of renown. Now, your skills will be tested here." He said motioning his hand to the side. "within the Emerald Forest."
The students acknowledged their situation carefully as the atmosphere now felt more tense than it had ever been before.
"The rules are simple." He continued. "You shall all be placed within the Emerald Forest, and will have to find a partner." Ruby stiffened for a moment. "The way partners are established is simple. Once eye contact is established between two students, they are partners for the rest of their time at Beacon. No give-backs, no trade-me, one look and it is done and set in stone." Ruby felt a shiver crawl through her. She turned slightly and could see Yang staring at her, Ren, Blake, and Adam with stars in her eyes. The others noticed this to and they all had one thought in their mind.
'Oh god no…'
Ren also shivered again but could not for the life of him discover why. He was completely oblivious to the intense staring Weiss had on him as a sinister look sprawled across her face.
"Remember students, once you are within the forest you may encounter other students from other sections. Whether you know them or not, they are your partner once eye contact is made. Also, all students shall be monitored via a tracking device in your scroll that will allow us to keep track of your progress through the forest.
Ruby scowled while slightly turning towards Weiss. The possibilities of her running into her are slim but the fact that it takes a simple look to become partners seemed foolery. She prayed that she wouldn't have the misfortune of being partnered with the stuck-up princess
'Although I do feel sorry for whoever has to put up with her as a partner.'
Goodwitch continued where Ozpin left off. "As you all already know, you are being paired with your partner and teammates today. Your partner is selected by being the first student you make eye contact with. And the teammates other than said partner shall be assigned based upon several factors, including the compatibility of the groups, and differing strengths and weaknesses."
Ozpin took up from this point. "These partners and teammates shall be with you for the entirety of your time together here in Beacon, and likely for an extended period afterwards. As such, it is in your best interest to be partnered with someone who can cover your faults. Now, as for what the test itself consists of…" He drifted in thought for a second and Ruby could have sworn she saw a faint smirk across his face. "all students will move towards one of the varying locations throughout the Emerald Forest. Once you land, you are going to seek out your partner. Once you and your partner are together, retrieve the relics within one of the designated locations. My recommendation would be the abandon temple just east of here. You and your partner are to take only one relic and return to the Academy together. Throughout the forest, you shall come across heavy oppositions from various creatures of Grimm. You must fight with all of your skills as though your life was on the line… as it truly is. Otherwise, you WILL die."
At this, several students nodded, and the Jaune fellow even began to slightly shake. Ruby felt nothing from the headmaster's words however. This was the profession she had chosen and contemplated for years. If she was going to fight, pain and harm were to be expected. Death was only one step further.
"Once you and your partner have finished, you are free to do as you wish. This test shall be taking place all morning until noon, and the ceremony shall be held in the afternoon. Are there any questions?"
At Ozpin's question, Jaune raised his hand and hesitantly spoke "Yea, um, sir?"
Continuing as if the boy hadn't said anything, Ozpin carried on. "Good! Now, take your positions."
As the various students on the starting platforms got into ready stances, the Arc boy continued to stand dumbfounded, hand raised, and looking fearfully around. "Uh, sir? I've got um… I've got a quest-"
The boy was interrupted as a loud sound rang out far to his right. At the end of the line that way. Ruby saw as Yang being propelled from her platform and was sent flying forward into the forest. After her, a couple more were sent lifting off.
Ruby noticed that Weiss being thrusted next, and enjoyed how she was flailing momentarily, before catching herself and leveled out. As much as she had to admit, Ruby was impressed with how well trained the ice queen was in using glyphs.
After her, Ruby watched amusedly as Jaune, looked even more fearfully towards his own feet, or in fact, the platform underneath him. There was still a couple more people to go before he was lifted off.
Seeing he had finally gotten Ozpin's attention, Ruby noticed that Jaune was slightly twitchier, before continuing with his question. "Um, so, this… will you be dropping us off safely, or…"
Ruby shook her head and rolled her eyes. "From what just happened to Weiss and those before her, do you honestly think we're just being dropped off?" she said earning his attention.
"Do not worry." Ren said to the blonde boy. "I am sure you will be fine."
"Just try not to hit one of those trees, you'll turn into a mist of red if you do."
"Adam." Blake sighed. "Leave him be, do not give him any wild imagination."
It was too late, there was nothing but a shocked look on his face as he paled. He began sputtering. "Wa- bu- but then, were parachutes handed out or something and I just missed it?"
Professor Ozpin answered him. "No, you are merely using your own landing strategy." The headmaster took growing amusement in the increasing anxiety shown on the young man's face. At Professor Goodwitch's command she pressed a button on her data pad and off went another student. There was now only one more before Jaune.
"I see, so… what exactly is a landing strategy- ahhhh!…" The sound slowly cut off as the blonde boy was sent flying, limbs flailing, head rocking back and forth off towards the Emerald Forest.
After a short chuckle, Professor Ozpin turned to the few students left as they continued to lift off. Ruby, also, seemed to have shared in his amusement of the anxious boy. Call it grim but she always found humor in other's misery.
After a moment, though, a questioning look appeared on Ruby's face. "Headmaster do… do you think he was being serious about not knowing what to do?"
After a short thought, Professor Ozpin gave a contemplative look. "That could prove to be a problem. Well, it has happened before, unfortunately, so…"
"People die all the time." Adam said with a shrug.
"That is true. But what will you do headmaster?" asked Ren.
"Not much… in this instance." He replied.
A few chuckles were let out by the last remaining four. Professor Goodwitch continued to hit the button on the scroll that initiated Blake's platform and she launched into the air. Ren was next and he nodded to Ruby and Adam before being launched as well.
"Try not to die Little Red. "Adam asked as he gave Ruby a two finger salute.
"Not before you Adam." Ruby replied and nodded to the Faunus boy.
With a smirk, Adam turned forward and was launched. Only Ruby remained and before Professor Goodwitch hit the button, she nodded to the headmaster to which he returned one respectfully. A few seconds later and Ruby's platform sent her flying forward, following all of the other students into the Emerald Forest.
Professors Ozpin and Goodwitch watched as Ruby flew farther away from their sight. Internally, he wished all of them well and as he raised his ever-present coffee mug, took a sip, and lowered the mug, his eyes followed after the small girl wearing red and black. Professor Goodwitch turned to her trusted headmaster and longtime friend.
"She's the one, isn't she?" she asked in sincere tone.
Professor Ozpin's head slightly turned in her direction, the faraway look still on his face while his eyes followed the shrinking form of Ruby in the distance. "Yes. She is."
A small, sad smile spread across his face as the girl finally disappeared into the tree line. "I still can't believe it has been nine years since Summer died."
Professor Goodwitch, too, had a sad look on her face. "It was much too soon for her. She had so much more left for her… and that girl is proof of that."
Professor Ozpin could only give a small nod, showing he agreed with her, and turned. He began walking away to wait and see what happened as the students began their final entrance test for Beacon.
"Ozpin." Glynda called out. "Must we really be hard on the girl? After everything Summer has done for us… for you… must we still hover over her like some… guards?"
Professor Ozpin did not reply. He merely continued walking while taking a sip of his coffee one more time.
Professor Goodwitch looked down at her trembling hands. 'God forgive us all.'
And thus the seventh chapter comes to an end. My Dark Readers, the main story continues. Please leave a review, good or bad. If there are any constructive criticisms you have, please do not hesitate to tell me, it helps me to grow as a writer. Also if you have any questions or suggestions fill free to leave them in the reviews. Prepares yourselves, for the main story continues.
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