Disclaimer, I do not own RWBY
AN/ Alright let's get this show on the road! I spent the weekend visiting family out of state and not at work, so despite not being able to write, I really can't complain. Also speaking of work, I got a new job that I start on the first, the hours should be better, the pay is leagues better, and it will be far less stressful. In other words, I've moved up ever so slightly. Anyways, on to the chapter!
"Remember students, you must stay together. While beautiful, the Forest of Forever Fall is filled with grimm. I don't care if you think you're tough, or if you can see a grimm before it smells you." Glynda spoke. Ruby could only smile before watching Jaune follow Cardin.
"Is everything alright Pyrrha?" Ruby asked, noticing the slight slump in the spartans shoulders.
"I'm quite alright Ruby, thank you for asking. However, I do wish Jaune would have spent today with us." Pyrrha added.
"It does seem strange. But has anyone noticed how Jaune has been talking?" Ruby asked, noticing the other turn to her.
"What? Has nobody noticed it?" Ruby asked again.
"The fact that you of all people are noticing something like that is both amazing and annoying." Weiss said with an annoyed sigh.
"I'll take that as a compliment. But really? Whenever you bring up Cardin around him, he starts talking as if he's scared." Ruby explained. Pyrrha was shocked, she knew about Jaune's secret, had Cardin found out somehow?
"Help! Ursa!" The group watched as three members of team CRDL ran past, Russel tripping over his own feet.
"Where?!" Pyrrha asked.
"Back there, it has Cardin!" Russel pointed back to where they had run from.
"You guys get miss Goodwitch, you two, with me!" Ruby ordered, pointing to Pyrrha and Weiss. Running up the hill towards the large grimm, Ruby noticed Cardin was down on the ground. Fearing the worst, she sped forward.
"Ruby wait!" Pyrrha shouted using her semblance to catch the pins on her cloak.
"Pyrrha, we have to help!" Ruby countered.
"No, Jaune needs to learn how to fight, and if you would notice, you would see he's actually doing remarkably well, for himself at least." Pyrrha explained, hoping she didn't sound hateful. Ruby took the time to notice that Jaune was indeed using everything he had at his disposal, even if his form was somewhat sloppy. However, as Jaune knelt, Ruby noticed something about his shield, she could see it. Turning around her, Ruby noticed Pyrrha's hand was the same color.
"What was that?" Ruby asked, turning towards Pyrrha.
"That was my semblance, you have your speed, Weiss has her glyphs, I have polarity." Pyrrha explained.
"I'm borrowing you this weekend. Now what do we tell miss Goodwitch?" Ruby asked.
"Who says we have to say what happened? This could be or little secret." Pyrrha said with a smile as Weiss nodded in agreement.
*Later that Night*
"Pyrrha, I'm sorry for being an idiot, can you forgive me?" Jaune asked as he looked down in shame.
"Of course, Jaune, are you willing to accept my help?" Pyrrha asked as she pulled Jaune's gaze upward.
"If the offer is still on the table, then yes, please." Jaune said.
"Good, we'll start tomorrow night, Ruby has asked for me tomorrow morning, now come on, your team wants to spend time with you." Pyrrha said as she pulled Jaune back indoors.
*The following day*
"So Ruby, what did you want from me?" Pyrrha asked as she set her weapons aside, following team RWBY's lead.
"So yesterday when Jaune was fighting that ursa, remember what you did to his shield?" Ruby asked.
"Of course, I used my semblance to move it, why?" Pyrrha asked.
"Well, can you use your semblance on our weapons? I want to try something." Ruby asked trying her best to contain her excitement.
"She hasn't even told us what's going on, though going off of how excited she is, I think I might have an idea." Yang said, as Pyrrha looked back to the rest of team RWBY.
"I suppose I could, but do you mind telling us why?" Pyrrha asked as Crescent Rose began to move. However Ruby never answered, instead following the scythe as Pyrrha moved it. Ruby's next sentence silenced the room.
"So that's what it looks like. All these years and I could only feel what a scythe looked like." Ruby said, trying to hold back her emotions. Reaching out to touch her scythe, another weapon floated towards her.
"This is Weiss's rapier, and these are Blake's swords." Pyrrha spoke as she brought the weapons to float around Ruby.
"I didn't realize you used two swords Blake." Ruby said as she thumbed the blade of the cleaver.
"I'm sure you could have seen it while I fight, it's a fairly identifiable style." Blake explained.
"Blake, All I can see is your fists, for all I knew you were using a whip and punching with your off hand." Ruby deadpanned. As Ruby said this, four more shapes joined the rotating arsenal.
"These are Yang's gauntlets, and these are my shield and spear, I can't imagine you have much clarity with Yang's gauntlets though." Pyrrha said as Ruby released the gauntlets and moved onto the spear.
"I Always wondered how you were able to reach as far as you did. I honestly thought you just had a really long sword, but this makes more sense." Ruby said as she felt the face of the shield.
"The spear can shorten down into a sword, but I do prefer to be able to reach past my shield." Pyrrha explained.
"Thank you Pyrrha, the only other way I could've done this was with dust, and that is far too expensive and dangerous. If you ever need anything, just let me know, ok?" Ruby thanked as everyone picked up their weapons.
"It was no problem at all, what do you four have planned for today?" Pyrrha asked.
"The students from Haven are arriving by ship today, Weiss wants to be there to greet them." Ruby explained.
"She means spy on them." Yang clarified, much to the annoyance of the heiress.
"Well I hope you have fun, let me know what you see?" Pyrrha asked, adding to Weiss's annoyance.
"Bye Pyrrha, I'll make sure Weiss shares her notes!"
AN/ Short little chapter this time around, getting ready to move, started my new job and getting ready for the next semester is taking up what free time I have. Hopefully I'll have some more free time coming up. Talking about the story now though, I'm honestly glad I finally got to the Haven students arriving now, should have an easier time cranking out the longer chapters. Anyways, until next time, have a great day!