Don't mess with Peridot's brothers
Their names are Sterling Silver and Stone Slate Plantagenet, twin boys They were double-double S and they have an older sister- a big sister, Peridot, ...well Peri….. "And I will protect them with my life."
But this story is about her, not them She was raised in Vale, at the very southern point of the kingdom, the small town of Fair Haven. Just a short two years ago, she was standing in the street, the sun nearly down. Buildings smoking, some in flames ... others brutally battered ... and bodies of human and Faunus scattered willy-nilly. She stood, her left arm broken, but refusing to let go of the carving fork and in her right, the rocking knife. At her feet, the curled bodies of her twin brothers: Sterling and Stone, holding onto her legs and precious life, Their sister doing her best to save them. All about her, the remains of at least 4 beowulf's and an Ursa slowly dissolving away. She had no clue as to how or why she was still alive. If she could just survive the next wave...
Her mind once more picked up how fat she was, doing her dust-damn-best to protect her brothers, holding the only weapons she could find and from their kitchen, nonetheless.
She should have - could have - would have died right there. Her brothers should have ended living as well, but for her dogged determination and promise to her parents. The house was fully engulfed in fire and its east walls no longer exist. She stood her ground as the Grimm advanced, and then there was silence, deafening silence. Time stopped. The Grimm looked about, sensing that there was a change, they began to howl. A long plaintive howl. There was an explosion of flower petals, red rose petals.
She saw the huntsmen had arrived. killing the Grimm! They were Saved! She and her brothers would sleep tonight but not the sleep of the dead, and wake in the morning.
Her strength failing, her knees buckled. When a pair of hands held her up she looked up into a set of pure silver eyes, a small heart-shaped face, human and female. Her thoughts were 'Oum she is strong.'
"Easy girl, we've got you, are you hurt?"
Wincing "Arm hurts..." she hissed, now feeling the pain. She refused to drop her weapons.
The girl called out "Blake, she needs medical attention!" An Ebony-haired
Hunter came up atop her head two perfect triangular cat ears. Setting out her kit, the Shadowcat began treating her cuts and bruises, then putting an air splint on her arm. The girl holding her, felt a spark, an arcing, and a chance to fulfill a promise. "Yang, Weiss," calling her team to her, she held a quick huddle, then turned attention back to the wounded Faunus.
"What is your name?" she asked the brave, wounded girl.
"Peridot."
"Well, Peridot, we need you to stand up."
Helping Peridot to her feet, they spread out around her each resting a hand on her shoulders.
"Close your eyes ….. concentrate."
Team RWBY together spoke the words, the ones so many huntsman long to repeat to bring another into their ranks,
For it is in transition that we achieve timelessness. Through this, we become a champion of purity and triumph to soar above all. boundless in sweep
and unlocked by passing, I liberate your essence, and by my support, protect thee.
The air filled with pearlescence light. She felt free and so light, in fact, she felt 10 feet tall!
Mainly because she was floating five feet off the ground, Peridot's aura was visible as a gentle violet emanation covered her. Her pain and cuts are beginning to heal. She had an aura and a semblance.
She could become a huntress! More than what she would have been; a help, not a hindrance, nor a burden. A true citizen of Remnant.
Starting late in a combat prep school at age sixteen, she quickly became adept with the use of the sais, using each of the types of sais. Her tutors were amazed that she took so well to combat, even with starting late, more amazing was the individuals that took an interest in her training.
Now sitting at her desk reading Ms. Goodwich is going over the applications for the next set of first-year students at Beacon.
Name: Peridot Plantagenet
Race: Faunus Type: Springbok Antelope
Faunus Feature: small stub horns concealed by her hair
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 145 **
Skin: tawny fawn color
Hair: bicolored; dark brown and black
Eye color: olive
DOB: 09/14/989
Gen Dec: legs very long, thick thighs, and
arms long, slender long fingers.
overall complexion clear
Hair culturally worn in cornrow braids to mid-back,
each braid finished tied with a different color wood bead
Each bead represents a family member and forebearers
Closing the candidate's dossier, the blonde headmaster of Beacon Hunter Academy Glynda Goodwitch ponders what she has read
Unlike Ruby Rose, she is applying for the academy later than most almost too late in her opinion
Her scores are good, attended Ironbound Prep and Signal Academy
Top ten percent at both schools. Ruby seems to have picked a good student. Sparred with team RWBY even better.
Taking the SD card Glynda reviews the entry combat test spar
The infamous Team RWBY followed her training with extreme interest.
Mostly Ruby - who became her mentor. Weiss and the rest of the team also helped, sparring with her and helping with her academics.
Today:
Bang! Bang! Two rounds went flying over her head, she ducked down- quickly realizing her mistake, just like a rank amateur, she gave ground. Classic misdirection, this was to be her way out... this was her show to win or lose. Ruby had lobbied Ozpin to allow her to administer her combat test
Her long body form was just beginning to settle, but she was confident she could win this. Her ticket to 'The Big Show' - entry into Beacon Academy to become a huntress to fight Grimm.
Her thoughts nearly got her hurt, as she vaulted over the swing of the massive blade. Bringing 'Seize' up, she parried away the strike, only to see a blur and the spin coming back at her- the blade almost ending her life. She asked for it... well, begged for a chance. At the last moment, the blade turned and struck her side-on, she avoided most of the blow, her aura saving her from real damage, but her aura took a hit, down almost thirty-two percent. Hearing the rush, the flat of the blade heading towards her, she leaped up, releasing a bit of green dust allowing the scythe to pass under her. Her semblance held her there, as 'The Reaper' missed once more.
" Gotcha!" she heard as she was driven toward the wall by a trail of rose petals. Damn levitation! Captured by the wind... being dragged along. Why did she have to draw her for her test? SIGH. On the floor, once more in a crouch, she prepared for the next attack. The lights flickered and went out. Darkness filled in the arena, Peri's night vision kicked in "Really, Blake, really?" Ruby called out
At this Peri struck, sneaking in under her opponent's guard, striking with both Seize and Release, hitting her right side ribs and shoulder. Ruby's aura ticked down, spinning away a gruff grunt was heard. Moving with the noise, Peri could see an odd motion from Ruby, as she transformed Crescent Rose back to rifle mode, placing it on her back holster. Once more, Peri struck this time at her right arm and shoulder actually hitting Ruby. Once more, her aura now showing a nine percent drop. Four rapid snaps confusing almost everyone, Ruby swiftly circled the room, the wind ruffling Peri's hair. 3 soft green glows developed and the fear-inducing sound of one of the most deadly weapons opening snap, snick, shrank, thunk…..pank.
With the glow-sticks lit deployed around the arena, Ruby resumed the fight, twirling 'Rose' overhead slightly favoring her right side, an overhand strike was blocked, but the power cost Peri two more points, twisting her sais she actually capturing the 'Rose', something not easily done. Looking back she saw Ruby's face take on an evil smirk. Stepping back, she let go and Peri found out why so few want to fight the Reaper. Crescent Rose weighing in at more than 30 pounds caused Peri to stumble forward. Ruby took Peri's hand and tossed her over her hip. Reaching her left hand down, she recovered 'Rose' and with two simple swings, the duel was done and she had lost, her tears welling up she had failed to impress, her aura depleted. Standing, she began to walk away, stopping, she turned and bowed. Thanking Ruby for a wonderful time and a chance to apply to Beacon Academy.
Once again, she began to walk away head down …" Peri….." then louder " Peridot.." then a shout "Peridot Plantagenet...what are you doing?!"
"Huh? I failed, I was leaving"
The room burst out in laughter. Peri felt her face flush, her blood boil. They were laughing at her, a young Faunus was just beaten by a full-fledged licensed huntress and Hero of Remnant.
How could they …. " How.! Dare.! You.!" shouting as she turned they all had smiles Ruby spoke
…" Peri, who said you failed? ...Yes, you lost, but you did not fail. No one expected you to beat me, but you gave it a try. You even managed to ding my aura, not many can do that (looking up at the scoreboard seeing Ruby's aura was again full)" so yes, you passed." Looking at her team they all nodded. Ruby walked to her, giving her a hug, and in turn, each member of Team RWBY did the same. Team RWBY, the famous team, just gave her a passing grade. The same team that saved her life just a few short years ago Blake walking to Peri's placing her hand on her shoulder
"Peri Faunus to Faunus you should take the glow-stick off your belt"
Ruby,ever-the-geek, took Peridot by the hands and asked her to explain
The final design of her weapons, which are near matching sais. She and Ruby began a discussion on her weapons that lasted long enough that Weiss, exasperated finally grasped Ruby by her ear and hauled her off to dinner.
Her sais were named Seize and Release
Parts of the sai
Monouchi, the shaft of the sai is faceted.
Yoku, the prong like side guards on Seize are symmetrical
And on Release the yoku are oppositely-facing
Tsume, the tip of the side guard (yoku).
Moto, the actual center point between the two side guards.
Tsuka, the handle of the sai. The tsuka is wrapped with a nylon cord to provide a grip.
Tsukagashira, the butt end of the handle (tsuka).opens to accept dust crystals
Saki, the tip or point of the sai will convert from blunt to pointed tip with a press of a concealed button
Ruby looks at her wife smiling, nodding, "I think she will be a fine huntress."
Weiss took her hand "Yes and you need to hurry, seems we are late again everyone is there," Taking her wife's arm Weiss led her away. Glancing over her shoulder "You coming, Peri?"
With a shocked look then a broad smile she jogged along to catch up
For it is in passing that we achieve immortality. Through this, we become a paragon of virtue and glory to rise above all. Infinite in distance and unbound by death, I release your soul, and by my shoulder, protect thee.
She would be a Huntress come the under or high water
Peri was sure of this