Author's Headnote: Ya... great to see people liking my work. Also, after watching Creation, knowing content related to the episode... may make the story of the fanwork... complicated. Let's just say I may have to change my plans I had for the Vacuo Relic. No complaints or comments, so let's just head into the chapter.
RWBY: Festival of Blood: Qrow and Winter
Ruby Rose:
Aura Status: 52%
Thirst: Slightly Thirsty
Semblance: Wilted Petal Burst
Grades:
- Grimm Studies: B
- History: B -
- Dust Studies: B
- Combat Practice: A
- Mathematics: C +
- Weapon's Smithing: A +
- Tactics: A -
- Training Missions: B
Vytal Rankings:
- Team Fight: Victory Against Team ABRN, Weiss Schnee and Blake Belladonna will be advancing to the next round.
- Doubles Fight: TBD
Team Relations:
-Weiss Schnee: She's been a lot more chill and friendly since she's been cut off from her family wealth... and started dating Jaune.
-Blake Belladonna: Despite the different sleeping time, the two of them have made the relationship work.
-Yang Xiao Long: Had to tell Sun that she's not allowed to drink liquor. The sister bond is back to its pre-vampiric state. Minus the waking up every now and then.
UPDATE: Replaced TEAM ACTIVITY with VYTAL RANKINGS
End of main character status report.
Character Change: Ruby Rose - Blake Belladonna
Beacon Academy, 4:33 PM, Tuesday, Beacon Courtyard
Blake was reading her book on the bench and Weiss was sitting next to her. She looks like she was expecting someone. Yang meanwhile was back at the dorm watching over Ruby. Sure, Ruby can be trusted on her own, but she may be thirsty when she wakes up. Blake and Yang shift turns on Ruby duty because Ruby needs a drink when she wakes up before she showers. And given the shortage of vampires and criminals, her team is really her only source of nourishment for now.
And then it seems like an Atlas ship has landed nearby. Followed be a series of ships that has landed nearby. Weiss than zipped towards the ships. Blake sighed and closed her book and followed Weiss. Blake wonders what got Weiss so excited about.
And then it looks like an Atlassian specialist, one who resembles Weiss, and has a similar weapon, although there's no gun function on it. She's wearing the specialist uniform and has a hair bun.
"Winter it's so glad to see you!" Weiss said in excitement.
"Sister, remember etiquette." Winter scolded.
"Oh, my apologizes sister. It's a pleasure to see you again, sister." Weiss corrected herself.
"That's more satisfactory."
"What brings you to Vale?"
"I am to supervise the transport of military equipment. Apparently, the ones we had sent here initially had gone missing somehow."
"Did you watch the fight?"
"And the interview. I am disappointed in you."
"But we won."
"You had missed three strikes and were on the defensive for the majority of it. This is not mentioning your use of your shoes. You were sloppy, in Atlas, you would be graded for your fighting style, and you would have gotten a D."
"My apologies Winter, I'll assure you that my fighting improves for the next fight."
"I had hoped so, And I'm guessing this is one of your team-mates?" Winter asked, facing Blake.
"Yep, I'm Blake. It's adequate to meet you, Ms. Schnee." Blake said, greeting Winter.
"So... where is the rest of your team?"
"The team leader is asleep. Yang is also in the dorm for different reasons."
"I see... well, if your leader is asleep during the day, she's either worse than what the letter told me. And I will find out if that's true or not." Winter stated.
Blake and Weiss gulped. The very thought of Winter finding out about Ruby's... secret would be very, very, bad.
Blake quickly texted Yang.
'Wake up Ruby, Weiss' sister is visiting.'
'I don't see how that's a problem.'
'She's super strict.'
'Well, I'll just put Ruby in the living room and wake her up there.'
'You sure that's a good Idea?'
'Not the first time I picked up my sister and put her somewhere else to sleep.'
'Ok.'
"Stop looking at your scroll and catch up. This is not a good first impression for my sister's teammates." Winter scolded.
"Yes Ma'am. Blake said, straightening up and putting her scroll away, and then caught up to the Schnees.
As soon as Blake caught up, she heard a machine being broken in the background. She looked behind her and saw a middle-aged man. Wearing a grey shirt and pants, with black sneakers. Along with a white jacket, and a tattered cloak. He also has a weapon on him, making it a possibility he's a veteran huntsman. He also smells like liquor.
Winter also turned behind to see the man. "Sir, you have just destroyed atlassian property." Winter scolded.
"Oh, I'm sorry. Guess I'll pay attention next time to see if it's just a toy soldier or an actual person." The man said sarcastically.
"Watch your tone, sir!"
"Watch yours, Ice Queen."
"Hey!" Weiss objected.
"Not you, shoe princess!" The man retorted.
"First you come here and damage Atlassian property, now you insult my sister?" Winter yelled.
"Well, if you guys have just stayed in Atlas and have us do our job, we wouldn't be having this conversation."
"For your information, the Vale council requested our presence."
"The council here underestimates their huntsmen."
"Oh, well prove it." Winter said, pulling out of her rapier from her hilt.
"Oh, I will." The man said, drawing a strange sword, from the looks of it, it had a transformation feature on it.
The man made the first move on Winter, jumping forward and using his aura to dash toward Winter to charge and swing his sword at her, only for Winter to parry. The man than kicked placed his boot on Winter's mouth and kicked himself in the air, followed by lowering the blade of his sword to reveal a firing mechanism which he uses to fire a bullet at her.
"How does my boot taste to you?" The man taunted.
Winter snarled at that remark as responds by launcher herself in the air with a glyph... apparently, Winter has those glyphs exactly Weiss has. And the man for some reason fights like Ruby.
The third year than walked toward Blake and Weiss who were witnessing the fight.
"This should be good." Violet stated.
"What do you mean? Some random guy is attacking my sister!" Weiss retorted.
"It's not the fight I came here to watch, it's the aftermath."
"What do you mean?" Blake asked.
"Oh, you'll see." Violet said.
Both of them are attacking mid-air, with Winter using her glyphs to keep her air-borne, and the man using his recoil from his sword, and physics. The swords are clashing with one another... Eventually the man has one the initial clash and pushed Winter back to one of the columns in the courtyard, whilst the man landed on the ground. But Winter quickly recovered using her glyph to jump her toward the man and blitz him. Sure, the first few strikes caught him on surprise, but quickly he jumped back and than slashed down Winter, which knocks her back.
Winter than summons a sphinx construct with her semblance... so far from what the battle had entailed, Blake concluded that the two of them have the same semblance. Although Winter's sword doesn't have any room to store dust, so she fights solely with her base semblance.
The man had transformed his sword into... a scythe? Winter gets de-mounted from her sphinx construct as the man slices the mount in half. Now Winter draws her sword and prepares to dual wield, as the man charges towards Winter only for Winter to sheathe her sword...
"QROW BRANWEN! HAVE YOU NO RESTRAINT!?" Professor goodwitch yelled. Following the man with the scythe stopping in place.
"AND YOU, SPECIALIST WINTER SCHNEE! YOU KNOW BETTER THAN TO INCITE THIS!" General Ironwood yelled at Winter.
"There's no need to yell. And everyone please break it up. There are much better fights in the colosseum, with free popcorn too." The headmaster said, with most of the crowd dissipating.
"Winter, explain yourself." General Ironwood ordered.
"In my defense, he initiated the conflict." Winter tried to defend herself.
"If that's the case, then we'll have to discuss it in Ozpin's office."
Winter sighed. "Very well..." Winter said in defeat, heading towards the Beacon headmaster's office, the man had also followed.
Blake was witnessing all of this and is honestly disturbed and confused from all of this, Weiss looked embarrassed. Meanwhile Violet is just laughing at the turn of events.
"Never expected you to laugh." Blake said.
"I typically don't laugh, but seeing Qrow start a scene is amusing." Violet stated.
"You know him?"
"I'm his understudy. If he's not around to do stuff, the headmaster sends me. The man is the headmaster's scout and information gatherer."
"What does the headmaster need to gain information on?" Weiss asked.
"That, I can't tell." Violet answered.
"Why not?" Blake objected.
"Simply because it's not something that should be public knowledge. If you excuse me, I'll be heading out somewhere." Violet said, leaving the area.
Blake and Weiss are just confused to the events. What exactly is the headmaster hiding from them? And why does he need a veteran huntsman to scout things, and what exactly would they scout? Well, there's grimm, but Blake feels like this is more than just a grimm problem. These questions have nothing to do with the blackout, but chances are the headmaster has secrets of his own. And Blake is curious to find out exactly what they are.
Character Change: Blake Belladonna - Qrow Branwen
Beacon Academy, 4:44 PM, Tuesday, Ozpin's Office
Qrow had arrived at Ozpin's office... along with Glynda, General Ironwood, and Winter... not sure why she's in Vale, pretty sure there are plenty of outposts in Remnant she could be stationed in. Ozpin had sat down at his desk. Whilst everyone else was standing.
"Qrow, I understand that you've caused plenty of fights when you were my student. But you are a veteran huntsman now, you need to set a better example." Ozpin scolded.
"I... I understand." Qrow said in defeat.
"If you did, we wouldn't be having this conversation. As for you Winter, I'm not sure why you'd accelerate the situation, but I'm glad you've stopped when you did. This is not a praising statement."
"I understand." Winter said in defeat.
"Now that we got that out of the way, let's discuss the main reasons I've called you all here." Ozpin said. "James, if you will?"
"Oh right. Winter, you are re-stationed to here in Vale for the Vytal tournament. I did not reserve a hotel room for you, Winter. But I'll assure you that one will be avaliable. In the meantime, you can stay in your sister's dormitory. " James ordered Winter.
"I did not give authorization for you to assign your soldiers to my dorms, James." Ozpin said.
"You didn't, but your council did."
Ozpin than facepalmed himself in realization. "We have plenty of spare dorms, she does not have to share a room with team RWBY." he stated.
"I guess you'll be residing in one of the guest dorms than." James said.
"I'll make the arrangements for your dorm. You may go."
"Very well." Winter said, leaving the office and headed down the elevator.
Finally, after Winter left, everyone else can finally discuss whatever it is Oz has called everyone here for. He had told Oz what he had learned from his regular scouting, ranging from vampires and the White Fang. Although sometimes he swore he saw a tiny nevermore with red-tipped hair... reminds him of his adoptive niece. Well, she wasn't adopted in the family, Qrow and Ruby aren't biologically related, that's all.
James had put his scroll on Oz's desk. Revealing the structure layout of the catacombs that Qrow had just visited yesterday. Everything other than the outer tombs was caved in, so Qrow had to find another way in the catacombs... and when he got there... the results weren't pretty. Oz is explaining what Qrow saw there. There were White Fang corpses, along with the ash remains of the vampires that have been dead and the bodies of all the dead humans that were killed in the cages. The Duke was nowhere to be seen. So, he either escaped or he was killed in the raid.
How did Qrow find a way into the hideout? Well, there was an alternate entrance in the sewer pathways in Vale. It was not the first time going there after all, but that's a story for another day.
"And that's everything that has happened." Ozpin finished, catching up James and Glynda with the events that has occurred.
"So... now what?" Glynda asked.
"There were burn marks in the catacombs... ones that didn't leave Dust residue." Qrow stated.
"You don't mean?"
"Yep. It was the one who attack the fall maiden, that's the only conclusion I have."
"It's not the first time Salem had used a Maiden to attack one of the disciple vampires. Typically, she would send a full maiden, and not a half-one to do it too. They typically all end up in the same fate. However, the Fall Maiden had shown no signs of recovery. So, the attacker is still alive. We could only assume she actually succeeded in her task until we find the Duke." Ozpin stated.
"I honestly don't find the problem; vampires are a threat in security." James said.
"James, most vampires in Solitas don't even enter city walls."
"The ones that do attack the property of Atlas."
"You apparently don't see the bigger picture here. If a Disciple permanently dies, their magic goes back to Salem. So as long as they are around, Salem would never be at full power." Ozpin stated in a stern tone.
"Precisely." Qrow stated.
"If the Duke is alive, chances are he has found himself in one of the other hideouts the various minor vampire hideouts in Vale. But let's not jump into any other conclusions. For now, I'd like to discuss a candidate I have in mind for the next Fall Maiden. I believe it's one of your students, James." Ozpin stated.
"Which one do you have in mind?" James asked.
"Penny Polledenia. She's an ideal candidate. She's optimistic, good-hearted, and very talented in combat."
"I'm afraid you'd have to pick someone else. Penny is well... different from other girls."
"Don't tell me she's a vampire."
"I can assure you, there's no vampires in Atlas Academy."
"Then how is she different?"
"I... can't really tell you."
"Keeping secrets from me? Well, no matter, you're letting your specialists use my dorms, it's only fair that I have one of your students transfer here."
"I..."
"It is a fair trade." Glynda commented.
"There's no way to talk you out of this?" James asked.
"I've made my fair share of mistakes; I know when to make a right decision." Ozpin stated.
"So... I guess we're done here, then?" Glynda asked.
"Not quite. Are you all aware of the crater that was formed outside of Vacuo a couple days before the Vytal tournament started?" Ozpin asked.
"I think we've all read the news on this stuff." Qrow said.
"The day after the report, I got a message from Headmaster Theodore. He said that the Summer vault was opened."
"WHAT!?" James, Glynda, and Qrow said at the same time.
"How? The Summer Maiden-" Qrow yelled.
"Is missing. I know. Which means the Summer Maiden must have somehow found the vault on her own, took the sword of destruction, and is using the relic's power with no precaution! Thankfully, there are rules regarding the sword's power, it cannot be used to destroy grimm, or anything living. It cannot also be used to destroy other relics."
"So... what exactly would someone use the sword for?" Glynda asked.
"Blowing up deserts, apparently." James commented.
"Could it be Salem?" Qrow asked.
"I know Salem, she's a lot more discreet. She wouldn't leave a giant Crater right outside the city of Vacuo." Ozpin stated.
"Could it be the local vampires?" Glynda asked.
"Unlikely, the Vampire Disciple of Vacuo never leaves his inner sanctum. That, and combined with the vampires of Vacuo are very disorganized, so breaking into the Summer vault without some notice would be impossible. Besides, maidens cannot be enthralled by vampires." Ozpin said.
"So... what you're saying is that the Summer Maiden. Which had gone missing for a long time, has suddenly decided to go to Vacuo, and somehow knows about the location of the Summer vault. Opens it, takes the sword and uses it... for no reason? All without being caught and without the attention of Headmaster Theodore until he noticed the vault door was opened?" James asked to clarify.
"Well, it's farfetched, but that's the only conclusion. We'll look into it after we have our Fall Maiden." Ozpin said. "For now, we wait until Penny finishes her match in the doubles before progressing further. The meeting is dismissed." Ozpin said, dismissing everyone.
Glynda and James had left the office to their own devices, and than Qrow left to check on their Nieces. Figured they'd want to see their uncle. He gave the two of them lessons in combat. Yang in swordplay, even though her style is good, she still swings too hard. And Ruby with Scythe-wielding, who's a good prodigy with the scythe. Qrow honestly expected Ruby to use a Poleaxe like her mother did. But some things can't be predicted.
Character Change: Qrow Branwen - Blake Belladonna
Beacon Academy, 5:21 PM, Tuesday, RWBY Dormitory
Blake was reading her book whilst Ruby had her arm wrapped around her shoulders... Ruby needed to stay up incase Winter or that guy show up. She's fine being up during the day, she did it all the time when school was in session... it's just she's not very fond of being forced to do so. However, she is trying to make the best of being up earlier than she would like it by spending time with Blake. Ruby was also wearing her bandana, because Yang told her to expect visitors. Thankfully Blake texted Yang ahead of time.
And that's when she heard someone knocking on the door. Ruby got up and answered it... and it was Winter Schnee... of course it was...
"Can I... help you?" Ruby asked.
"I believe you are the leader of team RWBY." Winter stated.
"Yep, that's me! Ruby Rose!"
"I know, I've seen the fight."
"What do you think?"
"I recommend improvement, and this is me being nice."
"Well... what are you doing here?"
"I was told this is the dormitory of my sister's team?"
"Wait, don't tell me? You're Weiss' sister?"
"Correct."
"WEISS, YOUR SISTER IS HERE! You can come in."
Winter had entered the dorm. She snarled at the surroundings in the living room. She than looked at the cardboard box and the dolly. Blake and Yang had followed Winter who was at the box.
"What's this for?" Winter asked.
"Nothing much." Blake answered.
"Why is it here?"
"Oh, the dolly and box. We carry it sometimes to places." Yang stated.
"What's in the box?" Winter asked.
"Oh, it's completely empty."
"Then why do you have this?"
"It's very aethetical." Blake answered.
"Okay than..." Winter said... giving a confused look.
"So... what do you think of the tour so far?" Weiss asked, wearing something more appropriate for a guest attire.
"You showed up a bit later than expected." Winger said.
"I had to get changed, lazy clothes are not good for giving tours of the dorm."
"Lazy clothes?"
"I've gotten a lot more relaxed since I arrived at Beacon. So... what do you think of the tour?"
"So far... disappointing. And confusing, I am questioning to why there's a box and dolly here. In addition, the living room looks very well... lowbrow and civilian."
"Come on, we're not going to enroll in the military, we can relax in our private quarters." Yang defended.
"You are literally training to defend the world against monsters, the time for leisure should be minimal." Winter scolded.
"Let's continue on the tour instead of arguing." Blake said, trying to diffuse the argument.
"Very well... let's see if the rest of the complex is less disturbing than the living room." Winter said, heading toward the kitchen.
Blake and Weiss followed. Ruby was also there... tapping on the table with her finger. Winter was looking at the kitchen/dining room hybrid room. She looked impressed, minus the fact that the table only has room for four people.
"Not expecting guests?" Winter asked.
"Not really, besides most students eat their dinners in the common room downstairs." Weiss answered.
"Well, may as well check what's in the fridge." Winter said, opening the fridge. Everyone else's eyes were opening...
"Weiss... why are there bloodpacks in the fridge?" Winter asked in a concerned tone.
"Oh... those are for Ruby incase she gets wounded." Weiss answered, followed by a smack from Ruby.
"Why not go to the hospital like a normal person?"
"You see... Ruby was raised differently from most people... she and Yang don't trust modern medicine. And Ruby in particular is nosocomephobic. She doesn't trust hospitals in general, and given that those two get in a lot of danger, we have those in case they damage themselves more than their aura could heal instantly." Blake said, making something up to justify the presence of the bloodpacks. Ruby looked at Blake with an irritated face. Blake followed with a shrug.
"I see..." Winter said in a phased tone. "You may as well show me the bedroom too."
"Right! I can show you that!" Ruby said.
Winter followed Ruby in the bedroom. Blake followed incase Winter does something that would reveal Ruby's vampirism. Yang was also in the bedroom. Winter was looking at the bedroom. She liked the organized pattern the decorations and the dressers were in. Along with the desk being clean. And than she looked at the beds with a surprised.
"Is that... a double bed?" Winter asked.
"Yep! Me and Blakey here sleep on there." Ruby said in a cheerful tone, although Winter does not look pleased. Especially when she heard 'Blakey'.
"That's very unprofessional. The best thing on this side of the room is the bunk beds, and that isn't saying much." Winter retorted.
"Hey, Bunk beds are cool!" Ruby objected.
"And why are the curtains closed, and open the windows, need to get some fresh air in here." Winter said, walking toward the window, opening the curtains and window, in which Ruby reflexed by fleeing to the closest room to prevent her aura from being drained up and dying. Winter than turned around and noticed that Ruby's gone. "Sunlight is good for you."
"Yes, we know, but Ruby's more of a night person. She was raised with a nocturnal lifestyle... so getting her up during the day is a hassle." Blake said, coming up with an excuse to why Ruby did that...
"Was Yang raised nocturnally too?"
"Surprisingly no."
"That's... strange."
"They're an interesting bunch, but they mean well."
"I see now... I think I'm done here." Winter said, leaving the dorm.
After Winter left... Blake had sighed in relief... well it is until she saw the front door in the living room open again. It was that man who attacked Winter, what is he doing here?
Yang closed the windows and the curtains... and than saw the man... Ruby saw him too... and they look more than pleased... Ruby rushed towards him and hugged him!
"Gah! Ruby, you should have warned me next time before you hug me like that. And your hugs are a lot tighter than I remember." The man said.
"Sorry Uncle Qrow, I must have gotten stronger. It's so great to see you!" Ruby said in excitement.
"Wait, that guy's your uncle?" Blake asked.
"He attacked my sister in the courtyard!" Weiss retorted.
"Awww man, I wish I could have seen the fight." Ruby said with a sad tone.
"I sure you would have enjoyed it." Qrow said.
"Did you use the Scythe mode? Did you go brrr... and hiyah ya ya oooooaaaah!" Ruby said, then followed by making karate noises.
"Yes, I used the Scythe, can you get up please? I want my visit with my nieces to not be just you pinning me to the ground."
"Oh! Sorry! I was just excited to see you again, Uncle Qrow!" Ruby said, getting up. Qrow got up in turn.
"Do you need a tour too, mister...?" Blake offered.
"Branwen, Qrow Branwen. Pretty sure you and Shoe Princess heard my name yelled in the courtyard." Qrow said.
"Oh, guess I must have forgotten."
"And no, I don't need a tour, I've been to beacon myself, I think I can find myself around the place."
"Well, that's good. Do you need anything. I'll cook something up!" Weiss said.
"Are you sure it's a good Idea to let Weiss cook this time, Ruby?" Blake asked.
"I think she can learn. Besides, it's something you'd most likely enjoy." Ruby said.
"Well, you don't have to make something for me, I'll be gone by the time you're halfway done." Qrow said.
"What why?"
"I don't know, he just shows up for a couple of minutes, then leaves." Yang stated.
"Of course not! I have to beat you two at a round of fatal fighters first!" Qrow jokingly retorted, then Ruby and Yang laughed.
"And oh, I forgot! Uncle Qrow these are my teammates! Weiss Schnee, she's one of my best friends, and Blake, my girlfriend!" Ruby said excitingly.
"Huh. Well, it's nice to meet the one who stole my niece's heart. Just a fair warning, if you break her heart, I will make your life miserable." Qrow warned Blake.
"It's alright, I don't intend to end things with Ruby. She's an incredible person." Blake said.
"Good." Qrow warned.
The three of them went to play video-games, meanwhile Blake was waiting for Weiss to finish dinner... knowing typical Weiss cooking, it's typically something bad. But yet again, she did make the milkshake Ruby liked on her birthday so... there's that.
Soon after playing video-games Her uncle had left... although the coffee table in the living room is now ajar... and the dorm door is now crooked... guess that's just some bad luck if anything.
Once Weiss finished making dinner. Apparently, she made onion seasoned chicken... weird. Blake had let Ruby drink from her by letting Ruby bite her neck. It's mostly a routine at this point. Dinner is ready, Ruby bites Blake, then a passionate kiss, then Blake eats.
One Blake takes a bite from the chicken and swallows... she felt her throat itch and mouth itch... with her lips swelling... She quickly got up from the table and went to take her allergy medicine! That was a relief...
"I thought you used onions!" Blake yelled.
"The Onions were spoiled so I used garlic instead." Weiss stated.
"I'm allergic to garlic!" Blake said.
"Wait, I thought Ruby was the vampire." Yang joked.
"Okay, that's actually a good one." Ruby commented.
"Also, sorry I made you and Yang sound weird to Weiss' sister." Blake said.
"It's alright, the alternative is to say 'Hey, your sister is friends with an undead body possessed by a grimm that's trapping a soul inside it.'" Ruby joked.
The entire room laughed when Ruby said that. Weiss had put away the meal that Blake didn't eat, it's alright because she used a fork and knife. The rest of night was spent hanging out with the team until everyone except Ruby fell asleep.
Character Change: Blake Belladonna - Ruby Rose
Beacon Academy, 10:10 PM, Tuesday, Beacon Courtyard
Ruby figured she'd take a walk out. Her team's not going anywhere. So, she figured... a walk out in the city to stretch her legs wouldn't hurt. That, and she wants to do some parkour to get her pseudo-adrenaline rush. After all, she does like to go outside, she just has a limited time to when because of her... condition.
She got out of the dorm. And got Crescent Rose ready to use incase she gets in trouble.
Ruby was walking toward the cliff where she usually jumps off the fly off to the city... but than she was stopped by... Uncle Qrow.
"Uncle Qrow? What are you doing?" Ruby asked.
"I just stopped you just to tell you. I know your little secret." Uncle Qrow said.
"You mean you know about..."
"Yes. I understand that you're still trying your best, but you need to keep your condition in check."
"Alright, I'll make sure I won't lose control."
"That's all I needed to hear. I won't waste anymore of your time." Uncle Qrow said, leaving the courtyard to head somewhere.
Well, that's a relief. Ruby thought she was going to be in trouble. Thankfully she's learning to suppress her negativity senses when they're not useful. But she proceeds to attempt to do what she plans for tonight. And tomorrow, she'd watch and see if JNPR and/or SSSN fights than or the day after.
Author's Footnote: Well... Winter is now weirded out by Weiss' friends. Let's just hope she doesn't figure out it was all a lie. As for everything else, I decide to thicken the plot. I was originally going to have Winter know about vampires, but than I decided... nah. I figured this is better instead. We'll also be seeing much more Winter in this version of Volume 3 than in the canonical timeline. Because again, if the opposition is able to destroy a cave network without knowledge of the public... well... y'know anyone whose watched the show would know what would go down at the end of this. Now let's jump in the interviews.
Vytal Tournament Interviews: Team JNPR
Interview: Jaune Arc
"Good day Vale! This is VNN with one of the combatants of the Vytal tournament. I am Lisa Lavender, and this is the Vytal Tournament Interviews. Right now we are standing outside Amity Colosseum with this person... what is your name, good sir?" Lisa said, passing the mic to Jaune.
"Uhhh... Jaune Arc." Jaune said, passing the mic back.
"Do you know one of the fighters?"
"Actually, I am the leader of Team JNPR and my team is attending the tournament."
"Oh."
"Something wrong?"
"I thought you were one of the fans."
"I am literally wearing armor!"
"Well. Let's just start asking questions. Why did you want to become a huntsman?"
"It's a long story."
"Do tell."
"It would take up the entire interview."
"Very well. I have no more questions for you. I'll just head to the next person. Nora Valkyrie."
"Oh, she's on my team!"
"Well, you're not her. This is Lisa Lavender temporarily signing off."
Interview, Nora Valkyrie
"Lisa Lavender here, with trainee huntress Nora Valkyrie at the gymnasium, bench pressing another student. Tell me why did you become a huntress?" Lisa asked.
"Because I like smashing grimm!" Nora answered.
"That's it? No tragic backstory or anything? Just 'smash grimm?'"
"Yep. That's pretty much it."
"Well... what are your thoughts on your teammates?"
"Jaune's a great leader. He's very great when it comes to using team-building exercises. Pyrrha's a nice person, she's not what the media typically paints her. And Ren's my best friend, we've been together pretty much forever!"
"Wait, did you say Pyrrha Nikos is on your team?"
"Ya... she's a good person."
"Is there anything you'd like to share about about Pyrrha?"
"Oh, did you know that Pyrrha drops the F-bomb whenever she stubs her toe?"
"How interesting... anything else?"
"She streams MMO's under an anonymous tag, she LOVES chocolate, and she sings in the shower."
"Uhhh... what?"
"She also leaves the cap off the toothpaste after she's done brushing her teeth, and pours the milk before the cereal. Oh, and she always sets the task bar on the dorm computer to a vertical one."
"Okay than... what about her... romantic life?"
"Pretty, pretty, sad. All of her romantic fantasies have been two-dimensional."
"Is it Hypocritical of me to say that's too much information?"
"Yes, very." Ren commented.
"Well, I'd ask more about what she does behind closed doors, but this review needs to stay appropriate for all ages. So, I'll tag in to the next student on my list." Lisa said, leaving the gymnasium.
"YOU LITERALLY ASKED ME!" Nora yelled.
Interview, Pyrrha Nikos
"Lisa Lavender here, with the legendary invincible girl, Pyrrha Nikos! Do you have anything to say before you begin?" Lisa asked.
"No, nothing." Pyrrha stated.
"Let's start with something simple, why did you become a huntress?"
"Well, it felt natural. Like it was my destiny to attend Beacon. After I won the fourth Mistral tournament, I got a visit from the Headmaster of Beacon, asking to see if I would like to attend. I said yes."
"So... you feel like it was just your fate to go here? Like, all of these events were supposed to happen?"
"Basically, yeah."
"So, everything that has ever happened in the past was scripted to happen, like some sort of book?"
"You can say that. My father always told me something always happens for a reason, and that fate always finds a way."
"So, you believe in Destiny?"
"Yep. I believe in Destiny. It was my destiny to become a huntress, like your destiny is to become a news reporter."
"What of the-"
"No exceptions. Sometimes Destiny works in strange ways. I'm not going to let you ask me loaded questions."
"Next question. Do you miss your friends and family back in Argus?"
"Of course, I do, I'd be heartless to say otherwise. They're my family and friends."
"What's your secret? How are you so good at fighting?"
"If I told you, it wouldn't be a secret, silly!"
The review had gone on for hours, mostly for Lisa to get Pyrrha to spill something she can put on the headline of a tabloid news report in the future.
Interview, Lie Ren
"Lisa Lavender here, in the dorm of-" Lisa said, before being interrupted.
"How did you get inside the dorm?" Ren asked, wearing his 'please do nothing to the cook' apron.
"Does it matter? We're interviewing you."
"Get out of the dorm."
"I swear it'll only take a fe-" The Camera had gone out; the last thing being seen is Nora swinging it with a mallet.
Interview Footnote: That's the Interview with ya. I may spruce it up or change it completely in a future chapter, but for now it's like this. If you have anything to say, please leave it in the reviews. And see ya next chapter.