AN/ Here's another one for you guys! Got Shrouded Truth updated, so there's that. I got nothing right now, on to the chapter I guess.
Weiss had always been an early riser. It was a fact of her life that she had to spend her days as efficiently as possible, however the sensation of someone shaking her awake, no matter how gentle, was enough to open her eyes with a tired glare.
"And what, pray tell, is your reason for waking me up so early?" Weiss growled, her sight filled with blonde hair.
"We wanted to get the room decorated before class. Didn't want to leave you out, considering you live here too." Yang spoke with more energy than should be normal for seven in the morning.
"I appreciate the consideration, but did we really have to wake up early for this?" Weiss asked as she stood and stretched.
"Weiss, any amount of sleep is a luxury to me. And from what I can gather, the resident sisters are used to this." Blake said from the closet, with Ruby backing up her teammates statement.
"Blake, can you hand me that hanger right there? My clothes are up now. And she's right, Yang had to be the first one up most mornings, I just followed suit, especially when I started learning how to use my weapon." Ruby spoke as she sectioned off her clothing from the rest of the closet. With Weiss now dressed for the day, she began to pull out her luggage.
"So, who has decorations they want to put up?" Weiss asked as she began opening each of her cases.
"Ruby has nothing to decorate with, and Blake only has small stuff, so we should be able to get everything to fit." Yang said optimistically as she unrolled her posters.
"Hey Blake, is there any space on the bookshelf?" Ruby asked as she held a small stack of books in her hand.
"Here, I can make some room for you, they'll be top left." Blake said as she pulled some of her books out and guided Ruby to her space.
"Thanks Blake, need help with anything Weiss?" Ruby asked as she adjusted the cloth over her eyes.
"No. Blake, what time is it?" Weiss asked as she pulled another suitcase into the closet with her.
"Eight fifteen. Classes start at nine." Blake answered.
"Blake, give me a hand with this?" Yang asked, as she began to move the desks around.
"Where's my cane? Has anyone seen my cane?!" Ruby asked, as she began frantically searching herself.
"Did you pull it out of your bags?" Yang asked as her and Blake set down the desk they were holding.
"Yes, I had it on me since I got dressed." Ruby said as she dropped to her knees to search for her cane.
"Blake, have you seen it?" Yang asked as she abandoned the desks to help.
"No, I haven't seen it. Weiss, you're still in the closet, check in there for us please?" Blake asked as she checked around the room away from Ruby.
"I found it!" Weiss spoke as she held it out the closet door.
"Thank you! I can't afford to lose this." Ruby quickly snatched it from Weiss's hand, allowing the heiress to return to the closet.
"Geez Weiss, do you live in the closet now?" Yang joked as she began hanging her posters.
"Excuse me, but I have to make sure these are put away properly."
"Weiss, we have fifteen minutes until class starts, we'll have to finish later." Blake said as she gathered her books as well as Ruby's.
"Fine, thankfully only our scrolls will open the door." Weiss huffed as she stepped out of the closet. Picking up her books, Weiss followed the rest of her team out the door and closed it behind her. Weiss thanked whatever higher beings there were that they weren't rushing to get to class.
"Who even is our first class today?" Ruby asked.
"I almost forgot that you likely didn't get a schedule in braille. First, we have history with Oobleck, dust with Peach, combat with Goodwitch, common core with Ozpin, and grimm studies with Port." Weiss rattled off.
"I don't know whether I should be scared or impressed that you have that memorized." Was all Yang could say.
"Get used to it Xiao Long, I refuse to take a hit because my team wants to slack off." Weiss shot back with.
"Hey, chill, we got this, isn't that right Rubes?" Yang defended.
"I've got my recorders, twenty-four hours worth of lecture." Ruby said proudly.
"Somehow, you being blind just gave us an academic advantage. Are you willing to share them?" Weiss asked as they reached Oobleck's room.
"Do you even have to ask that?"
"Ah, ladies, so glad you could join us! Class will begin soon, but please, join our discussion!" Professor Oobleck greeted as he sped around the room.
"What are we talking about?" Ruby asked as her and her team picked their seats.
"Why, history! Any events, time periods or figures! Miss Scarlatina here was just telling me about her fascination with the color war, truly a world changing event!" Oobleck rattled off, only stopping to drink his coffee.
"It certainly was a, unique, solution to the grimm problem. Not that it would have worked. I never quite understood king Ozark, he was literally offered the world, yet he never took it." Weiss added.
"Precisely, many believe that to be the very reason why the kingdom of Vale exists as it does today. I'm sorry that we can't talk more, but it is time for class to begin for the day." Oobleck apologized as he began his lecture. Weiss focused almost entirely on the lecture, taking thorough notes. Looking over, she saw Blake taking similar notes, Yang only jotting down what she deemed important, and Ruby who sat back and listened. Weiss had to stop herself from trying to get mad at Ruby.
'She doesn't do everything the same way, of course she wouldn't be writing down notes' Weiss shook her head and refocused on Oobleck.
This was the process for most of the day. Weiss would have to catch herself before she got mad at Ruby for being blind. As soon as the day started though, it was coming to a close.
"So, what is grimm studies supposed to be for? I always thought that grimm were simple minded." Yang commented as they settle into their seats.
"Maybe the ones you've fought before, did you forget they get smarter the older they get?" Blake could only stare at her partner in disbelief.
"I just punch stuff." Yang defended.
"Before you ask, that has always been her strategy." Ruby shot.
"From my own sister! Is nothing sacred?!" Yang gasped, faking offense.
"Quiet, Professor Port is here." Weiss silenced her team.
"Welcome to grimm studies! Here you will learn how to fight the grimm. When you are done here, you will be able to track grimm, understand their patterns, and more easily defeat them. Now then, I have a story for you!" Port launched into a long-winded story, one that became so much more boring the longer it went on. Weiss struggled more the longer he went on, with less and less relevant information.
"I fold. Ruby, I'm borrowing your recorder, Weiss, let me know what's important." Was all they got before Yang fell asleep. Either by pure luck or a lack of care from Port, Yang avoided getting caught. Soon after, Blake pulled a book and began to read, following Yang's example.
'At least Ruby is still awake. She is awake, right?' Weiss asked herself. It was far harder to tell with her. Resigning herself to her fate, Weiss sighed.
"Now then, who believes that they hold the marks of a true hunter?" Port asked, having just finished his story.
"I do sir!" Weiss shot up instantly. Looking to her left at Ruby, it seemed she had been right about her being awake.
"Then come down and face your opponent!" Port gestured to a cage, holding a grimm in its confines.
"Weiss, it's a boarbatusk, try to get its stomach." Ruby offered. Weiss was surprised only momentarily. She remembered that Ruby could see aura, as well as grimm. At least she was aware of the shape of grimm.
"Miss Schnee, are you ready?" Receiving a nod, Port continued "Then begin!"
Weiss was glad that Ruby was correct, as a boarbatusk ran out. Letting it focus on her, Weiss prepared a small set of glyphs. With a squeal, the grimm spun at her. Using a glyph to throw the boarbatusk in the air, Weiss jumped back and onto another glyph, using it to propel herself t and around the grimm. Weiss smiled to herself as the remains never even hit the ground.
"And that is how you take down grimm! Bravo miss Schnee, bravo!" Port congratulated. Weiss bowed in respect.
'First day hasn't gone bad at all. Let's hope the rest of the year is like this.'
AN/ And done! Now I really gotta start work on some stuff for class, only a few more weeks and the semester will be done! Anyways, until next time, have a great day!