AN: Hello all. With the new season of RWBY starting (I'm looking forward to seeing the first episode today) I'm going to not be updating this story again until the season is complete in case any of the episodes change my ideas for the story. Just wanted everyone to have a heads up.
AN2: This is in regard to my AN last time about pairings. I 'Vanilla' was the wrong word to use and I apologize. I hadn't meant Ruby was an overused pairing I meant she was too innocent. I have a hard time seeing someone as innocent and child like as Ruby being in a relationship until she matures up. I could make her mature but at the same time I'm worried about doing that as I could end up turning her into a character that isn't Ruby Rose. I was worried about my ability to make her able to be in a romantic relationship without ruining her character. From the responses from everyone else the most popular of the other proposed pairings were Winter and Death.
A Grimm Huntsman
Chapter 17
-Winter-
Disembarking from her ship Winter gazed about imperiously, her face set in stone as she worked to contain her displeasure until actually faced with her errant sister. "Hello Ms. Schnee," a familiar voice called out as she turned to see the famed headmaster of Beacon academy approaching, sipping calmly from a mug of tea while his deputy walked at his side "I trust your trip over went smoothly."
"It did Headmaster," she nodded, trying to remain polite despite her burning anger "I trust General Ironwood informed you of my impending arrival and the reasons therein?"
"He did," Glynda nodded, her gaze narrowing sternly "and I trust that any discipline you feel necessary for your sister won't cause any damage to the school or its students?" it took all her training not to gulp at the woman's look, Glynda Goodwitch was terrifying when angry.
"You have my word." She nodded, tossing out a few of her punishment ideas with the new restrictions in mind "Is there anything else or shall I go find my sister?"
"There's nothing else," Ozpin gave her a small smirk and she would swear she saw his eyes gleam "her room is number two thirteen, your scroll can unlock the door. Your sister should be there now with her female teammates, I know the three young men in her unit are down in Vale currently." Nodding gratefully, she set out, one hand on her rapier as she walked, students quickly making a path for her at the sight of her stone expression. Reaching said room she waved her Scroll over the door as it clicked open.
"What in t- Winter?!" her sister's stunned voice sounded from inside as the Atlas Specialist entered the room, noting her sister's eager expression. Whether Weiss was just happy to see her or thought she was here to offer training Winter wasn't sure, either way the younger Schnee was about to be severely disappointed. Face still set in a displeased glower she closed the door behind her as Weiss' cheer diminished, the black-haired girl seemed ready to either bolt or attack, and the redhead she recognized as Pyrrah Nikos sunk in on herself. "Winter?" Weiss asked meekly before going silent at her raised hand.
"What is wrong with you Weiss?" Winter hissed out, her angry gaze piercing her sister "Is it your goal to be expelled from Beacon? If that's your intention, then you're doing an excellent job."
"But I haven't done anything wrong!" Weiss exclaimed indignantly, "I haven't done anything worth punish- eep!" Winter cut off her sister's rant by slamming her fist down on a table.
"Nothing wrong?" She glared at the trio of girls who huddled together in fear "Do you truly think me so gullible as to believe that blatant lie Weiss? Or are you simply so far in denial, so full of father's arrogance, that you refuse to accept that you are the one responsible for your own mistakes and wrongdoings?" Reaching into her bag she pulled out the file that the General had given to her and slammed it down on the desk. "Let's go over your transgressions, shall we?" she hissed, flipping open the folder she pulled out the first report, "Attempting to undermine the authority of the leader of your first team and usurp control. Any explanation for that?"
"They put a monster in charge of my team," Weiss snapped, the younger Schnee's anger making her spine come back out "he can turn into a Grimm! Anyone who can do that has to be a monster of the foulest kind. And that's not even regards to him wearing a Grimm mask like those murderers in the White Fang."
"Grimm masks have been around for centuries you boob!" She snapped, slapping her sister upside the head as Weiss whimpered "And I've seen the files about his semblance. He's a huntsman in training whose semblance can give him the potential for doing great things. As for why that's his semblance I already have an inkling as to what thanks to Headmaster Ozpin and General Ironwood. If the information given to me is correct than I couldn't be more disappointed in your behavior towards him."
"But…but…" Weiss stammered out, clearly surprised at her lack of support for Weiss' side.
"Attempting to steal a unique Dust enhancement device from your old team leader." Winter read off as Weiss schooled her face into the expression drilled into them by their father when avoiding legal trouble.
"There's no proof of that." Weiss said, not making any attempt to deny it, merely the proof of the attempt.
"He had security systems on his door." Winter gave her sister a flat look as Weiss winced, as did the black-haired girl she was sure was a Faunus given the eye color and reactions. "Next we have you attempting to usurp control over this team as well."
"The three of us are far more skilled than those buffoons Ozpin put in charge." Weiss huffed "I don't see why the headmaster didn't expel the lot of them along with that brute Cardin."
"The Headmasters pick the team leaders based off personality and potential Weiss." She scolded "And Ozpin finds you lacking." In which one she didn't say as Weiss gave her a look of betrayed offense. "Next you injured one of your fellow students through inattention towards your surroundings and lack of care for your fellow students."
"An Ursa Major had taken out Pyrrah," Weiss said quietly, the fire in the young white themed girl having grown dimmer and dimmer with each subsequent telling off "we didn't think we could fight it, so we grabbed Pyrrah and ran." Winter noted how Weiss didn't even bother to try and defend the abandonment of her leaders or the injuring of another student.
"Do I even want to know about the," she glanced at the folder "sixteen instances of teachers finding you making racist comments towards your Faunus classmates or Faunus seen on the news?" judging by the cold silence in the room she did not. "I will be at Beacon for the foreseeable future Weiss," she told her wayward sister who sent her a hopeful look "I am acting as a liaison between the two academies as well as helping out a particular student with a problem should they wish for it. While I am here I expect to see a great deal of improvement in your behavior. You're close to being expelled from Beacon and General Ironwood doesn't seem inclined to wish to accept you into Atlas academy." That seemed like a stunning blow to Weiss as the first-year student collapsed onto her bed "Think on that little sister." Sending the two teammates a look Winter left, closing the door behind her. Perhaps speaking to Weiss' male teammates as well would be a good idea.
Omake: The Fate of Traitors
-Luna-
Humming a tune that made sense only to her, Luna Lovegood looked around the offices at the Hall of Judgement. Draco had passed through earlier, Neville wrapping his arms around her protectively when they saw their old tormentor get called in. "Draco finally grew up." She said in her usual blissful tone, leaning against Neville as he held her close.
"Only took him twenty years." The older herbologist snorted, torn between old grudges at Draco for the years of torment and grudging respect for the blonde man's final actions, the two having been able to hear what was said in the office. Looking up her eyes widened as she retreated into Neville's arms as she saw Ron and Hermione's spirits being brought in, the two souls being led to the same being who judged Draco. Sharing a look with Neville they crept closer to listen in, wanting to hear what the punishment for their murderers would end up being.
"Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger," the reaper at the desk said, his tone noticeably less polite than it had been with Draco "I'm sure you're aware of where you are."
"We…we died, didn't we?" Hermione asked nervously causing Ron to squawk in terror at the notion, the food addict apparently having not realized that fact.
"Very good captain obvious." The Reaper snorted disdainfully, "You two are right pieces of work. Lies, betrayal, theft, murder. And all before you turned twenty, isn't that something."
"But…but Dumbledore…" Hermione tried to protest, the girl having always worshiped and respected authority above all else.
"Is already being punished for his own transgressions and manipulations." The reaper waved off the shocked gazes of the two traitors before pausing as if getting an idea. "You know, one Draco Malfoy just passed through here."
"I'm guessing he was sent down to Hell?" Ron asked rather vindictively.
"Actually, I gave him a second chance at life in a new universe almost identical to your own." The reaper shrugged before hitting Ron with what she guessed was a silencing spell when the redhead surged to his feet in anger. "He was sent back with all his memories to make new decisions and see definitively whether he belong in paradise or punishment. You two will be going to the later but first I think it might be entertaining to make you watch as Draco ruins all your plans, over and over again." The two were led off as the Reaper summoned a few other souls to watch as well. "You two can watch as well if you'd like." He didn't even need to look up to know they were there. Before Neville could say anything, she grabbed his hand and rushed off, eager to see how this new life played out.
