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AN/ I'm back! So, I want to bounce an idea off you guys, what would you think if I did a Monster Hunter AU for RWBY? It wouldn't be started until much, much later, as in not until after Street Gem, A Life in Darkness, Broken Mind and the Space AU were started/finished. I'm just trying to gauge interest for a story like that. Anyways, on to the chapter!
"For the last time, no! Now go away!" Weiss shouted at Jaune, irritation written plainly across her face. As Jaune walked away in shame, the rest of the group turned towards the heiress.
"That was a little harsh Weiss." Ruby stated.
"All my life men have been after my body or my name, I refuse to see how Jaune is any different." Weiss huffed.
"And how do you know that's what Jaune is after?" Yang reasoned as Pyrrha joined the group, focused on the white themed girl.
"He started hitting on me during our first day!" Weiss defended.
"So, he's not exactly a lady killer, we get that, but come on, Jaune is really a nice guy!" Nora defended her leader.
"I'll handle this. Weiss, could we talk please? Somewhere private?" Pyrrha asked, giving the entire group a look that screamed 'Do not interfere.'
"I suppose, Pyrrha, lead the way." Weiss agreed, gesturing for Pyrrha to go ahead. Everyone watched nervously as the Invincible Girl lead Weiss away, unsure if they should prepare a funeral or not. Weiss followed in silence, wondering what Pyrrha would want to talk about. It was no secret that Pyrrha admired Jaune, no matter how she tried to hide it.
"Weiss, what do you know about Jaune?" Pyrrha suddenly asked, stopping in a secluded part of the library.
"He's a dunce of a leader with below average, yet still passing, academic marks, He's steadily improving as a fighter but is somehow a natural tactician, he comes from a long line of warriors and he forged his transcripts." Weiss rattled off, unsure of where Pyrrha was going.
"He's that and so much more Weiss. Remember our initiation? He didn't even know who I was until you mentioned that I was on a cereal box. He's turned down offers to buy him things he can't afford. He looks after each of us as if we were his family, a sentiment Ren and Nora appreciate more than he realizes." Pyrrha explained, noticing Weiss's expression soften at the explanation.
"But why tell me this? The entire school except him knows you have a crush on him." Weiss asked.
"I do, but his happiness is more important to me. If he wants you, I won't stand in his way. All I'm asking Weiss, one friend to another, that you give him one chance. If after that you still don't want to be with him, then I'll take him off your hands." Pyrrha offered.
"And what makes you so sure he would be happier with me than with you? You said it yourself, his happiness is important to you." Weiss reasoned.
"True, but you also need to experience happiness. Please, just give him one chance, that's all I ask." Pyrrha said before leaving, avoiding any further conversation. Weiss stood there, thinking Pyrrha's words over.
'I need to experience happiness too? I'm as happy as can be right now.' As if sensing her thoughts, her scroll began to ring. Frowning at the name displayed on the screen, Weiss let it go to voicemail.
*RWBY Dorm*
"So Ruby, your dress should be here any day now, are you excited?" Yang asked as she prepared for her and Blake's day in Vale.
"A little. I'm still kinda nervous about the dance though." Ruby replied.
"There's nothing to worry about, just enjoy yourself. Oh, and the general says hello." Yang said, zipping up a small bag.
"I didn't realize general Ironwood was here, did you get to talk to him?" Ruby asked.
"No, he saw me and asked me to pass that along, you know how he is." Yang explained.
"How do you two know the general?" Weiss asked as she stepped into the room.
"Weiss! You're ok! We thought we were going to have to plan a funeral. Yang thought it would need to be closed casket." Ruby shouted in glee before hugging her partner.
"We didn't fight, she, explained a few things to me." Weiss explained quietly.
"Is Pyrrha going to finally admit her love to Vomit Boy?" Blake asked, looking up from her book.
"Not quite. She told me to give him a chance, and that if I still didn't enjoy his company, she would take him." Weiss said.
"And you're actually going to do it?" Ruby asked curiously.
"Yes, anything to get him off my back." Weiss responded, but Ruby wasn't convinced she hated the idea like she implied.
"Anyways, we have a report to write, and you two have a spa day. Let us know what time you start coming back, ok?" Ruby asked.
"Fine, mom." Yang joked before standing up.
"Ready to go?" Blake asked, bookmarking her page.
"Yep! Now come on, they get busy after lunch!" Yang said, pushing Blake out the door.
"Finally, they're gone." Ruby sighed with relief.
"I have to agree. So, what do I need to do? Am I essentially a glorified secretary while you tell me what to write?" Weiss asked, a hint of sarcasm in her voice.
"Kinda? I'll tell you what to write, but you can add in anything you feel might be relevant to add, just, don't overdo it, ok?" Ruby explained as Weiss prepared herself. Giving Ruby a thumbs up, Weiss began to write.
*Three hours later*
"I can't believe Yang is the one who usually does this for you." Weiss groaned as she massaged her left wrist.
"I know she seems like a ditz, but she really is smarter than you give her credit for." Ruby defended.
"Be that as it may, it's done. Also, neither of you answered my question form earlier." Weiss said, changing the conversation.
"Oh, right. Our uncle is friends with him, and he likes to come visit the program when he can. He's super nice to everyone!" Ruby explained cheerfully.
"You keep mentioning this program you're in, but you've never really explained it, at least not to me." Weiss said, hoping for an explanation.
"It's the Third Eye Program. It consists of people who were born blind or lost their sight to other natural reason. At a very base level, it's meant to help the visually impaired be more aware of their surroundings, however shortly after I joined, they found that members of the program are amazing at search and rescue, as well as trackers for grimm search and destroy." Ruby explained.
"So, what you're saying is that on a practical level it's meant to help you 'see' but on a specialized level you're glorified bloodhounds." Weiss deadpanned.
"That's one way of looking at it, I suppose. But that's not all, thanks to yours truly." Ruby boasted, looking proud of herself.
"Let me guess, combat?" Weiss asked, already knowing where Ruby was going with this.
"Yep! I'm the first combat subject in the program, started about the same age Yang did now that I think about it." Ruby explained, smiling at the memory.
"Missions start soon, think we'll get to see your talents in action?" Weiss asked, now curious to see Ruby truly in her element.
"Oh yeah, now if you'll excuse me, I need to run this to the general." Ruby dismissed herself, picking up the letter.
"Our dresses come in tomorrow, remember?" Weiss said as Ruby shut the door. Sighing, Weiss stood up from her chair, stretching. "And now, to pay a certain blond idiot a visit."
Walking along the path towards Ozpin's office, Ruby allowed her mind to wander. 'How do I even explain this to Ozpin? I don't even know what it means. And why is there something so far below the school, with someone in it no less?'
Looking towards the top of the tower, Ruby could see her headmaster and the general together. Steeling herself, Ruby used her semblance to clear the courtyard in record time. Thankful for the lack of students, Ruby entered the base of the tower.
"Oh, miss Rose, how can I help you?" Ozpins secretary asked, surprised to see any of the students.
"Can I speak to Ozpin and the general please? I have something for them." Ruby asked.
"Let me see if they're busy. Professor Ozpin? Miss Rose would like to speak to you and the general, shall I send her up?" She asked, speaking into the intercom.
"Of course, send her right up." Ozpin answered.
"And there you go. You can head right on up." The secretary dismissed cheerfully.
"Thank you." Ruby said as she stepped into the elevator. Feeling for the button to Ozpin's office, Ruby felt the elevator shutter before ascending. Looking down, Ruby saw that the person was now almost directly below her now. Shaking her head, Ruby tried to compose herself as the elevator reached the top. Slowing to a stop, the elevator dinged as the doors opened. Stepping out, Ruby was greeted with the scent of fresh coffee.
"Ah, miss Rose, you needed us for something?" Ozpin asked, offering a seat.
"Good afternoon professor, general. I have a report to deliver to you Ironwood." Ruby greeted respectfully.
"Ruby, you don't need to be so formal with me, but I do appreciate the sentiment. Any progress?" Ironwood asked.
"Yes, actually. I'm starting to see definition, I could see Yang's mouth moving the other night." Ruby explained.
"That's, quite unexpected. I've heard you're experiencing migraines a bit more often now, correct?" Ironwood asked as he accepted the letter.
"Kinda, I think it's just how much effort I've been putting into my time here." Ruby explained, avoiding mentioning the fight with Roman.
"I see. Watch yourself, and report any issues immediately, you've become the star of the program." Ironwood commended. "It was good to see both of you again, but if you'll excuse me, I have some business I must attend to."
"Of course, take care James. Now Ruby, you said you needed to speak to me as well?" Ozpin asked as Ironwood descended in the elevator.
"Yes, the other night, when I was doing my exercises, I saw something. Something below your office." Ruby started, not noticing Ozpin tense at the mention of his office.
"What exactly did you see?" Ozpin asked cautiously.
"I saw someone, in what I can only guess was a machine. But that's not all. One of the transfer students, their aura appears like whoever is down there, but it's also different, and scarily familiar." Ruby explained further.
"I can explain what is under my office at least. We are currently hiding a friend of mine, in intensive care. But you said that someone looks like them?" Ozpin asked, now curious.
"Yeah, she looks like your friend, but it's mixed with something else. And she looks so familiar, but I can't place where I would've seen her." Ruby spoke, confused by what she was seeing.
"Can you give me a name? Perhaps they are siblings, my friend did say she had a sister." Ozpin offered.
"Her name is Cinder, she's a student from Haven. That would explain why they look alike, but I feel something whenever she's near me, like she's out to get me." Ruby said, fear creeping into her voice.
"While I don't think you have any reason to be afraid of her, do keep in mind that some people build walls so they can keep from being hurt again, perhaps she doesn't want anyone to get close to her." Ozpin offered calmly.
"Yeah, you're right. Thanks for the advice professor!" Ruby thanked cheerfully.
"One more thing, miss Rose. If you could please keep what we discussed to yourself, my friend is in hiding, after all." Ozpin asked.
"Of course, professor, I understand." Ruby agreed as the elevator arrived. Waiting for the doors to close, Ozpin let out a sigh.
"Leo, how did they get passed you?"
AN/ And done! How is this going to affect Cinder's plans? Also, time for some WhiteKnight! Go ahead and try to purge me for heresy, I dare you, I'll just write some Rosewick if you try. No but seriously, I'm looking forward to future chapters, especially mountain Glenn, and the tournament, it's going to be fun. Anyways, until next time, have a great day!