[Forever Fall Forest]
"Yes students, the forest of Forever Fall is, indeed, beautiful. However we are not here to sightsee, Professor Peach has asked all of you to collect samples from the trees deep inside this forest. And I am here to make sure none of you die while doing so." Glynda stated while she lead the group of huntsmen in training into the forest of Forever Fall.
{My perspective}
"Yeesh that's a bit harsh" I whispered to myself.
I then looked at Rose.
And she is still glaring at me for this morning.
She'll be over it in a day, that's how it always is.
Yang leaned close to whisper to me "What did you do to her lover boy?"
I answered "Well you see..."
[A random beach near Vale, 7:59 am]
Almost there… almost… done now then to attach the flotation devices to the underside.
Check.
Make sure they're full of air.
Check.
Yo ho ho and smooth sailing Jocelyn.
Cardin and I pushed her bed out to sea.
I also attached a safety line so that she wouldn't go too far out to sea.
Cardin turned around and started to head back down the beach. "I'm heading back up to the school. Thank you for the 50 lien"
I then yelled to him. "You're welcome asshole!"
Now to wait until... oh look she's waking up.
Jocelyn sat up in her bed.
She looked around for a bit before she screamed at me.
Y'know, like that one video where the friends send one of them on an air mattress into the middle of a lake.
[Forever Fall 2:30pm]
Yang held her hands to her mouth in a desperate attempt to hold back her laughter. "You actually did that?!" Yang asked with a little bit of snorting.
I gave a shrug. "Eh I figured it was suitable for what she did." I replied with a shrug. I then pulled my scroll out "I even got it on video" I continued, showing her my recording of Rose's reaction.
Glynda then cleared her throat. "If I may continue: Each of you is to gather one jar's worth of red sap. However this forest is full of the creatures of Grimm. So be sure to stay by your teammates. That goes double for our auraless duo" She stated rather harshly. "We will randevu back here at 4 o' clock. Have fun!"
Sure sure, as much fun as someone without aura can at least.
I think I'll stick by my team anyway. I've said this once I'll say it again; I really don't feel like dying all over again.
"Are you coming Achilles?" Yelled Blake. Since everyone knows she's a cat fanus now, she has abandoned the bow all together, but you already knew that.
I'll admit, she looks absolutely adorable. And no, it has nothing to do with me watching someone play Nekopara before I died
…Ok they played the censored Steam version, I live with no regrets.
Besides what man would blame me for looking at adorable cat girls?
I'm getting side-tracked again aren't I?
"Coming!" I yelled back catching up to the rest of my team.
{Jocelyn's perspective}
Can't believe he actually did that this morning. And Cardin was willing to help out!? I'll get both of them back for that.
Oh, and there's our little pack mule Jaune.
Cardin patted Jaune's shoulder pretty hard as he said "Come on buddy, let's go" we all followed them.
Jaune's expression does break my heart the way he looked at Pyrrha.
And the way Pyrrha looked back at Jaune. God I hope we can get them together.
I then turned to Cardin as Jaune went to do our work. "So what should we do?" I asked Cardin.
"Relax." Cardin said laying up against a nearby tree with his arms behind his head "Seriously, we're supposed to be huntsmen, not sap collectors, I don't understand why Peach wants this stuff."
The rest of his team followed.
I sat down nearby "You're right," I agreed. "We shouldn't have to do this. We should be learning how to fight different types of Grimm, like the Apathy or the Goliaths."
Cardin looked at me with curiosity. "Apathy? I don't think those things are native here on Saunus. Though you did say you were from the outskirts of Argus, right? So I guess they're more common there in Anima" Cardin noted with his eyes shut.
I looked up at the tree line with a heavy sigh. Honestly this place reminds me of home. When the leaves would turn different colors, and that cool breeze hits you just right when fall hit. Snuggling up with Justin watching Disney movies while it rained. Sometimes more. I miss it, I miss Earth and my family. And most of all, my friends I left behind.
Someone's voice startled me out of my thoughts. "Everything alright Rose?" Mohawk asked.
I gave a smaller sigh than earlier. Guess I can open up a little. "Yeah just feeling a bit homesick" I answered.
"Homesick?" Cardin asked "Got any family back home Rose?
I shrugged at him. "An asshole mother, a brother that doesn't listen to me. Then the rest of my family members that love me dearly. And Ju- I mean Achilles' family. I hope they're doing alright" I answered
I then turned back to him "By the way, asshole, why did you help him with that prank?"
He simply showed me what looked like 50 lien "Oh he bribed me" Cardin said putting it back away into his pocket.
Of course he did. "He bribed you?" I asked. That asshole, I swear I'll get him back for that.
"Yeah" He said putting his hands behind his head again "Now I have some money for dinner later tonight."
[about an hour later]
Jaune came back after what felt like hours. Seriously, the show took much less time, then again, he did have to collect more because of me.
Besides, the show probably skipped the part where he was collecting it. He then flopped on the ground with the jars of sap.
Cardin noticed and stood up "Hey! Great work Jauney-boy!" Cardin said "Now that wasn't too hard was it?"
"I think I'm allergic to this stuff" Jaune said with a stuffy nose.
"Great great great. So, Jaune, I bet you're wondering 'why my buddy Cardin asked me to get 7 jars, when there's 6 of us?'" Cardin asked condescendingly.
"That is one of the many questions I have asked myself today, yes" Jaune replied.
Cardin helped Jaune up. "Well, come with me, and you'll find out" Cardin said menacingly.
That tells me that Cardin will get what he deserves. Perhaps this can be his payback. I could let the Rapier Wasps out when the jar is smashed against him.
{Justin/Achilles' perspective}
Alright that's my jar done. This is surprisingly easy, considering that back home sap didn't come out in big globs like this.
"Are you done yet Achilles?" Yelled Ruby.
I turned my head to meet Ruby's eyes. "Yeah, just about wrapped up!" I yelled back.
I looked up at the cliff that team CRDL+RJ would be and surely enough, there they are. In position to throw the jar that will end up on Cardin.
Joce, you better pull through here. This part is up to you.
{Jocelyn/Rose's perspective}
"Cardin, what's going on?" Jaune asked.
Cardin glared at Pyrrha "Payback" he replied.
Jaune looked back at her. "Pyrrha?" Jaune asked "What are you-?"
"That's the girl. Red hair, know-it-all." Cardin said slamming his fists into the ground. "She thinks she's so smart?"
He then pulled the box with a W on it.
The Rapier Wasps.
If and when I get those out, I'll have to run like hell since I don't have an aura to defend me.
"Alright boys, and girl, last night ol' Jaune here managed to round up an entire box full of Rapier Wasps. And now, we're going to put them to work" Cardin explained while Mohawk patted Jaune on the back, in which Jaune laughed nervously.
"Now, according to one of the essays he wrote for me last week, along with that dust project, these little things love sweets. I think it's time we teach HER a thing or two." Cardin continued with an evil smirk.
Honestly when I watched this the first time I hated him, seeing it in person, I still hate him. What he's doing is horrible, he is still a bully and if all goes according to the show next Cardin will say 'And you're going to be the one to do it' to Jaune.
"And you're going to do it," He said after we all stood up shoving the jar into Jaune's hands.
Bingo.
"Do what?" Jaune asked genuinely confused.
"Hit her with the sap" Cardin said pointing to the jar "Either that, or I'm going to have a chat with Goodwitch, and you'll be on the first airship out of Beacon." He told Jaune wile poking him rather hard.
After a few moments of hesitation with Jaune in throwing stance he finally said "No."
"What did you say?" Cardin said.
"I said no!" Jaune said throwing the jar at Cardin.
With the sap all over his chestplate Cardin looked rather pleased "Oh ho, that was a mistake." Cardin said looking down on his armor "Rose, Russel, Sky. Grab him."
I did what he said along with Mohawk and Slick-back.
Sorry Jaune, I have to do this. It's the only way you'll grow a pair.
{Justin/Achilles' perspective}
My ear twitched as I heard a jar being smashed. That means one thing, Jaune finally grew a pair and a brain.
I looked back to my team "Hey did anyone else hear that?" I asked.
Weiss leaned around the tree she was behind "Hear what?" she asked.
Blake leaned around the tree she was behind as well "The shattering glass?" Blake asked.
I pointed to Blake with a nod "Yeah that" I replied.
Weiss stood up and walked to me. "How is it you were able to hear that in this dense forest?" Weiss asked "I know Blake can with her cat ears, but you are... weirder."
I shrugged "I played in the woods a lot as a kid, I learned how to listen out for strange sounds. Kept me safe from the grimm, lemme tell you. Couple that with my sensitive hearing and no one can sneak up on me." I replied to Weiss twitching my ears "I also learned how to climb stuff quickly."
Weiss crossed her arms at me "Shouldn't be too difficult for you anyway, you are a twig" Weiss said with a smirk "After all, I did put you in the infirmary for all of last week for taunting me."
I crossed my arms back at her and adopted a similar stance. "Yeah, perhaps it had something to do with the fact that you THREW A GIANT ICICLE AT ME. HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO DEFEND AGAINST THAT?!" I retorted as I threw my hands to the sides.
She turned away with one hand up. Her palm facing the sky. "You have fire dust in your jacket don't you?"
I curled my fingers to mimic claw as I gestured towards her "But I don't have an aura, you barrel!" I fired back.
She quickly turned to face me with a glare "Who are you calling a 'barrel'?" She asked.
I gestured to her and her chest. "You! Because you are literally like a barrel with your chest so small."
Weiss pointed the tip of her Myrtenaster at my throat in which made me instinctively throw my hands up "Call me flat ONE more time and we'll see how long you stay in the infirmary this time" She said with an angered expression.
I gave her a shit-eating grin. I know she won't do it but it's fun to make people mad "Go ahead Shnee, let's see your resolve."
Our staring contest was interrupted by Russel shouting "URSA URSA!" When I turned my head I noticed he looked like he was running with shit in his pants. Saving this to the memory core.
I turned my eyes to Weiss with my grin still at 100% "Oh looks like we are out of time, we'll have to continue this next week. But please, enjoy these lovely consolation prizes from the Achilles is Always Right Foundation."
Weiss looked furious as the tip of Myrtenaster dug into my throat "Do you have an off switch?" She asked
"Only if you find it~" I said as Russel ran into Yang
Weiss put her weapon down grunting defeatedly. "You're not worth it."
"Where?" asked Yang.
"Back that way" Said Russel as he pointed behind himself.
"Jaune!" Pyrrha said dropping her jar.
"Blake, Ren, Nora, and the rest of you, go get the professor, Pyrrha, Weiss, Ruby and I will go to the location." I said drawing Porfyrós Drákos. "There could be more," Pyrrha agreed, drawing her weapon. With Pyrrha, Weiss and Ruby, we all ran to where the Ursa was said to be. I hope Joc didn't become Grimm food.
Well there's one thing I can confirm, Jaune and Cardin were right where they're supposed to be. But Joc is nowhere to be seen. Which means either she ran the fuck away when the Ursa came, or she is now in the stomach of that beast, I am hoping the first is what happened.
Weiss and Ruby readied their weapons in which Pyrrha held her hand out "Wait" She said. She then used her semblance to move Jaune's shield in front of the incoming attack. And Jaune did the thing but was more cut up than I thought. He then dropped to the ground. It was then I noticed the box labeled with a W was upside-down… and opened. Damn-it Jocelyn, you knocked over the box containing the Rapier Wasps!
I guess she wasn't watching where she was going because she has no aura, she wouldn't be able to fight that thing. Regardless I struck my sword against my gauntlet, igniting the flame on my blade, to which the rest looked at me funny.
"Wait, you can light your sword on fire?" Ruby asked with her eyes lighting up.
Oh the little weapon otaku. So adorable.
Wait I'm in the middle of combat right now focus.
I nodded at her. "Yeah I had the smith infuse my blade with a little bit of fire dust. I found out while practicing against a dummy I can light it on fire if there is a spark, allowing me to do this" I slashed at Jaune to which ended up killing all of the Wasps swarming him leaving him surprisingly unscathed.
Weiss looked between Jaune and me with utter confusion "How did you-?"
I gave her a sly shrug "Lucky guess I suppose." I said.
Weiss held her head as if she just got a headache "I feel like I'm having Deja vu"
"Deja who?" Ruby asked.
She glanced at Ruby "It means I feel like I've lived through this scenario before" She explained as she fixed her gaze onto me with a glare.
Hold on, how could she have lived through this before? Unless... Could it be that with me being here, it somehow made that fanfic I once read cannon in it's own universe or something. I don't know, now is not the time to think of the multiverse theory.
Pyrrha tilted her head at me with confusion "What did you hit?" she asked.
I gestured to Jaune as I answered "Rapier Wasps. I may not have had a clear visual, but I've seen those types of markings before." Of course, this was complete bullshit. In truth, Roosterteeth never bothered with a 3D model for them. So I have no idea what these little fuckers even look like! It always drove me insane. But I guess it does save money and me describing them.
Ruby looked at Cardin who seemed unconscienced with scratched all over his face. "Wait guys, what about Cardin?" Ruby asked.
Pyrrha and I looked towards Ruby and said "What about him?" at the same time, making us look at each other.
"I swear you two are long lost siblings" Weiss said with her hands on her hips.
Pyrrha gave polite laughter "Well that would be… interesting" she remarked.
I held up my left hand "Trust me, if I had any Nikos blood in me, I would be much better at fighting" I said, sheathing my sword.
"That was so cool Achilles!" Ruby said using her semblance to zip up to me, and orbit me looking at my weapons "Two pistols and a sword? Not enough people have an appreciation for the classics like this!" She exclaimed as I put my hand on her forehead to stop her.
"What's their names? Can I hold them? Can I? CAN I?" She said excitedly.
I rubbed her head with a small smile "When we get back little Rose" I replied.
Just then Glynda showed up. I briefed her on what happened and she took care of the rest. Giving Jaune and Cardin first aid. I sat down on a nearby tree and texted Jocelyn to see if she was alright.
[Later that evening in RWBY+A's room]
"So then, you think there's going to be a heist soon?" Blake asked crossing her arms.
"My sources tell me that there's going a huge shipment of Schnee dust products, sometime soon" I said from my bed "But I don't know where."
"And you think the White Fang might be involved?" Blake asked.
"Like I said, from what my sources tell me" I replied.
"And where did you get these 'sources'" Weiss asked as she let her hair down. And like that, something from a long time ago awakens inside me. I need to quell it before I end up doing something I'll most definitely regret.
"They prefer to be kept anonymous." I replied "Regardless, we should keep our ears, and eyes open for anything unusual."
"If you say so" Yang said as she came out of the bathroom with her pajamas.
Ruby looked around as if she was waiting for an opening. And now that she has it, she then spoke "Can I talk about Achilles' weapons?!" the small red reaper said bouncing up and down like a little puppy.
Now I get all of those fanartists who drew Ruby as a dog faunus. It honestly fits her too well.
"Like a sword that lights on fire and two guns?! That's so cool! What did you name them?" She shouted in excitement.
I couldn't help but chuckle at her adorableness. "Oh please, I got the idea from a video game. And as for their name, My sword's name is Porfyrós Drákos. And My guns are called Kronos and Rhea" I said rubbing her head.
She tilted her head inquisitively "What game?" She said getting right up to my face in which I backed my head away out of instinct.
Mostly because of Yang, who is threatening to punch my lights out. I don't need to look at her to know what she is thinking
"Did you get the names from the video game too?" Ruby asked once again
I shook my head at her. "Oh a game you wouldn't know, it was more popular around where I came from before it was destroyed. And no, they are original names" I said rubbing the back of my head "But the main character did wear a red trench coat. And the genre is a hack-n-slash."
Ruby looked up at the ceiling as she backed away. Thank god, my chest was feeling heavy. I hate it when people are in my bubble.
"Hm… yeah I don't know it then. Wait, you're a gamer too?!" She said excitedly.
I nodded at her as I stood up "Yes, but that's a story for another time. For now, we should all get some sleep." I said gently pushing her away.
She crossed her arms and pouted "D'oh, ok" She said looking down at her feet.
I then gestured to the bathroom "Now go brush your teeth and get ready for bed young lady".
She rolled her eyes at me "Ok Daddy." She said before walking to the bathroom.
That phrase made me shiver.
"You ok A?" Yang asked with a hand on her hip.
"Yeah, just got a little cold, probably due to Ice Queen over there" I replied.
"Hey!" Weiss protested.
"It's true Ice Queen" I said with a shrug.
"Why does everyone keep calling me that?" She asked as Ruby stepped out of the bathroom. Weiss then entered.
"Because you treat everyone like something you stepped in" I replied before Weiss shut the door.
[Vale 12:02 pm Friday]
"Oh the Vytal Festival! Oh this absolutely wonderful!" Weiss exclaimed excitedly as we strolled through the streets.
Meanwhile old man, Jenkins- I mean Shopkeep put up the banner that said 'Welcome to Vale!'
"I don't think I've ever seen you smile this much Weiss, it's kinda weirding me out." Ruby commented.
She then turned towards us "How could you NOT smile? A festival dedicated to the cultures of the world! There will be dances, parades, a tournament! Oh the amount of organization and planning is simply breathtaking!" Weiss replied.
"You really know how to make a fun thing seem boring" Yang said sighing crossing her arms.
I had my wrist resting on the pommel of my sword. "Weiss only you would be excited about the 'planning' and 'organization' the rest of us just like a good fight." I said to her.
She turned her head towards us and ordered "Quiet both of you."
"You know you should swear once and awhile, it's good for the soul" I said smirking and placing a hand on my chest.
"Easy for you to say Mr. 'I-grew-up-on-chicken-nuggets-and-fries'" Weiss fired back.
"Woah, Ice Queen can burn as easily as she freezes" I replied with one hand on my heart in a mocking look of shock.
"You two really should stop bickering like a married couple, it won't look good in front of your fiance" Blake said mostly to me. Which made Weiss blush madly.
"Since when- Belladonna I swear- you- UGH!" Weiss said flustered.
"You're right" I chuckled holding my hands up in defeat.
We came up on the docks as Yang (rightfully) asked "Remind me again why we're spending our Friday afternoon visiting the stupid docks?"
I could never stand the smell of fish. Hell even at the boardwalk it always made me gag with all of the shops that sold seafood. I could never stomach it. "Ugh, it smells like fish here" I said waving my hand in front of my nose.
"Aw I was going to say that!" Ruby said with a pout.
Weiss turned to us and explained. "I heard some students from Vacuo would be arriving by boat today, and as a representative of Beacon Academy I feel it is my solemn duty to welcome them to this fine kingdom" she puffed up her non-existent chest and placing her left hand on it.
Welp, time to put her in her in her place. I put my right hand on my hip and shrugged with my left as I told her "Weiss, we're all representatives of Beacon" I then rested my left hand wrist back onto the pommel.
She pointed at me with a glare as she retorted with "You know what I mean."
I tilted my head to the right with a smirk as I asked "That you want to scope out the competition so you have the upper hand in the tournament?"
She snapped towards me and defended "You can't prove that!"
Ruby looked off to a random direction with a "Woah."
I looked in the direction she was looking and sure enough, a shop was broken into. Just like the show.
Yang turned back to me and asked "So, is that what you meant by 'keep an ear and eye out for anything unusual'?"
I gave her a nod "Yes, that store was broken into by Roman Torchwick I'm sure, which means that the heist will happen soon too." I said, narrowing my eyes on the detectives hoping to hear what they have to say. Even though I pretty much know what it is they are saying.
"Have you unlocked your aura yet Achilles?" Weiss said. For a minute, she sounded concerned for my safety. How thoughtful of her.
I gave her a sigh before I explained "I've been trying the things you guys suggested, but nothing so far. I still feel as vulnerable as a newborn baby"
Yang put her hand on my shoulder with a suggestion. "Then have one of us unlock it for you." she suggested "After all, Pyrrha did the same thing with Jaune back in the Emerald Forest."
I took her hand off my shoulder. "Thanks but I want to try it on my own first, I need to be able to generate it at least on my own. But if I can't, THEN I will ask for your guy's help. But even then, I'd want someone with a lot of aura." I replied to which they all looked at each other concerned.
Blake was the one to break the silence as she told me "Ok, good luck Achilles."
We then heard someone shout "HEY STOP THAT FAUNUS!" Oh boy and here is that infamous Volume 1 run cycle. Seriously I could tell when it was being looped, and I've only got a basic understanding of animation. Anyway, Sun started running, doing his antics he did in chapter 15 of the series. And making his entrance, Y'know, seeing it for myself first hand right in front of me, it's still hella fun to watch.
Sun ran by Blake giving her a wink and I moved my sheathe to trip the monkey boy when he was distracted "Hey! What the hell man?" He yelled.
I extended my hand "Sorry, I didn't realize where my sheathe was, anyway wanna hand?"
He took it after a moment of hesitation. "Thanks I guess."
I helped him to his feet and then I pointed towards the alley way that we passed earlier before we came to the docks. "Go down that street, around the alleyway, then climb up the orange building." I said as I helped him to his feet.
He glared at me seemingly rather annoyed "So you trip me then help me? What's your game?"
I shrugged at him "Think of it as a 'Welcome to Vale'. Now you better get going, the cops are coming."
As if he forgot why he was running, he looked in the direction he came "Oh shit you're right" Then bolted in the direction I told him like I told him.
As we watched him run I told Weiss. "Well Weiss" I then wrapped my left hand around my hilt "You wanted to see the competition, and there he goes."
"Wait wha-" Weiss said darting her head between me and Sun. "Quick! We must observe him!" Weiss said running after Sun with the rest of us following.
With my left hand keeping my sheath from bouncing, we ran after Sun. Sure I helped him but I won't want to miss the next interaction for the world.
And T minus 5… 4… 3… 2… 1… Weiss crashed into Penny. Right on schedule.
Weiss picked her head up and looked at sun. He jumped away like Lebron James or Kobe Bryant (RIP) up the orange building I mentioned.
"No! He got away" Yelled Weiss. "Achilles why would you tell him where to escape?"
"We can see that Captain Obvious" I remarked. "Besides, I accidently tripped him. I figured it was the least I could do."
"Uh Weiss?" Yang said pointing underneath Weiss in which Weiss looked. Then quickly got off of Penny with a yelp.
"Salutations!" Penny said happily.
I did have that set as my messaging notification sound a while back before my phone upgraded. But I missed this introduction to Penny.
Ruby awkwardly waved at Penny "Um… Hello" Ruby said.
Yang looked at Blake first then looked back at Penny "Are you… Ok?" Yang asked.
Penny with a big smile on her face answered "I'm wonderful, thank you for asking!"
RWBY looked at each other as I asked "Do you want to get up?"
She took a moment before answering "Yes" She said before she got up. Which caused team RWBY to back up, aside from me.
She then introduced herself "My name is Penny. It's a pleasure to meet you all!" She greeted.
"Hi Penny, I'm Ruby" The little red reaper introduced.
"I'm Weiss." Ice Queen introduced.
"Blake." Black Cat said with her arms crossed.
"Are you sure you didn't hit your head?" Yang asked only to be elbowed by Blake "Oh I'm Yang."
I held my hand out to her "Name's Achilles, pleasure to meet you Penny." She gasped before she put her hand in mine.
Now for her being a synth… ahem I mean that as in, the synthetic robots like Fallout 4 except without the actual blood and guts… that part always made it weird for me in that game.
Her hand is surprisingly smooth. Other than that it feels like I'm shaking hands with one of those automobile assembly robots. In other words, it really fucking hurts! All I could manage was a weak "ow" after she shook me a few dozen times then letting go.
No amount of spinning rides at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk or any amusement park I've been to has ever made me want to throw up more than I want to now.
She then looked to the rest of us "It's a pleasure to meet you all!" Penny proudly exclaimed.
Weiss raised an eyebrow as she said "You already said that."
Penny looked confused. But after a moment she then said "So I did"
"Well sorry for running into you!" Weiss apologized. Funny, she still hasn't apologized for putting me in the fucking infirmary for the week!
"Take care friend!" Ruby said as we left.
Once she thought we were out of her earshot, Yang stated "She was… weird."
Weiss looked around "Now where did that…" Weiss said before looking back at Blake. "... person run off to?"
I know what she was about to say, and thank god I skipped this, it was… not very well thought through in my opinion. Besides that, it felt a little hollow.
Oh look a Penny.
"What did you call me?" Penny asked.
Weiss looked back and fourth wondering how she got there so fast.
I shook my head at Weiss to try to mentally tell her 'don't think to hard on it, it'll break your brain.'
"Oh, I'm really sorry, I definitely didn't think you heard me" Yang apologized
Penny shook her head at Yang "Not you." She then went up to Ruby "You."
Ruby leaned back as much as she could with Penny in her bubble now. Now she know how I felt "Me?" Ruby asked "I-I don't know, I-what, I-um, I-."
"You called me 'friend'. Am I really your friend?" Penny asked.
"Ummmm…" She said looking at us.
Blake, Yang, and Weiss were doing the universal signals for no.
Whereas I gave two thumbs up casually.
She looked back at Penny and replied "Yeah sure. Why not?"
Everyone else dropped to the floor with a gong sound playing somewhere. "Oh you guys are so dramatic" I said looking at them and giving a half wave.
"Said the guy who likes to make dramatic entrances whenever he can." Weiss replied.
I gave a shrug "Gotta add a little style every now and then."
Penny laughed "Sen-sational! We can paint our nails, try on clothes, and talk about cute boys!"
"Ooh is this what I was like when you met me?" Ruby asked as Weiss dusted off her jacket.
Weiss shook her head at Ruby "No, she seems FAR more coordinated"
"So what are you doing in Vale?" Yang asked.
Penny turned towards Yang and answered "I am here to fight in the tournament."
I smiled at her "Ah always good to see another combatant."
"Wait… you're fighting in the tournament?" Weiss asked.
"I'm combat ready" Penny replied, saluting.
Daww if only she knew how adorable she is. Hell Atlas could use this to make their enemies submit… on second thought that sounds like it's violating the Geneva Convention… then again I'm not on Earth so… are there war crimes here on Remnant? Ugh yet another night of searching through History books to see if my answer is somewhere.
Since Google doesn't exist here and the only form of crude internet is the CCT towers.
"Forgive me, but you hardly look the part." Weiss noted.
I crossed my arms at her "Said the girl wearing a dress" I said which stole Blakes thunder.
She then crossed her arms back and retorted "It's a combat skirt"
Ruby then joined her side "Yeah" The then low-fived each other.
"And apparently the number one cause for swagger in Remnant" I commented. "Got it..."
Weiss completely ignored what I said to pester Penny "Wait a minute, If you're here for the tournament, You know where that… person went? The one with the monkey tail?"
"The who?" Penney asked innocently.
"The faunus that got off the boat" She said holding a crudely drawn picture of Sun. I mean I can't draw people for the life of me. But good god woman, you should take up drawing lessons!
Penny shook her head "Nope sorry. I haven't seen this faunus"
Weiss gave a defeated sigh "Thank you anyway" She said putting the drawing in her sleeve… Oh that's where she's storing it, in her magical girl sleeve. Wait, since when did she have time to draw him anyway?
Well It's about that time anyway. It seems we lost track of time during our conversation. "We better get back to Beacon, it'll be late by the time we get back" I said looking towards the orange sky.
Weiss walked past me and replied "That is the smartest thing you've said all afternoon."
Ruby waved goodbye to Penny as she said "Bye Penny!" while they walked away.
"By friend Ruby!" Penny said waving back.
Before I joined them, I needed some back-up. Just to make sure we foil the heist as much as possible. "Hey could I get your contact information before I leave?" I asked Penny.
She tilted her head at me in confusion. "Are you asking me on a date?" She asked.
I shook my head at her vigorously "What- no nonono this is in case of emergencies, like 'there's a heist on a dock' kind of emergency" I replied.
"Oh… so is there?" Penny asked.
Oh boy it's like dealing with my middle brother all over again. Luckily thanks to him I have a hell of a lot more patience.
"Not yet, but there may be one soon" I said as I held out my scroll "Just put your contact information in here."
She held it for a moment standing still then handed it back to me. I swear I heard a dial tone at one point. "Done" She said triumphantly. She handed my scroll back to me.
"Right…" I said putting my scroll away. Even for a robot, that was still weird.
I then heard Weiss shout "Achilles are you coming?"
I turned to yell back "Yeah I'll catch up to you guys!" I then turned back to her with one last piece of advise. "See you soon Penny, oh and one more thing. You can trust Ruby with your secret" I said before darting off.
"Secret?" She asked tilting her head.
[In RWBY's dorm room 7:30 pm]
"Well there goes my plans to scope out the competition" Weiss complained.
"Weiss, you do realize that they wouldn't so easily show you their moves right?" I said sitting in a chair reading A quick history of Remnant vol 2.
"Well it's good to know what they look like, it can give clues as to how they fight" She replied.
"So how do you think I fight?" I asked looking at her while keeping my finger on the last word I read.
"Well I've only seen one attack from you, and that was months ago in Forever Fall, since then, you've been on the sidelines while we train. And even if they give us low threat Grimm to train against, you still prefer to keep your distance and use your Kronos and Rhea." Weiss said, berating me for my lack of actions.
"Well I don't have a fucking aura. Give me a couple more weeks I'm sure I'll have one soon" I said before hearing a knock on the door.
"Come in hon!" I yelled as Joce entered the room.
Blake immediately went into a defensive stance as my beloved entered the room. "What is she doing here?" Blake growled.
I gestured to my fiancé and stated "She's here to do your make-up. Because you're going to help us extract some more information" I then bookmarked where I was in my book and set it aside.
Blake wasn't budging from her defensive stance "What do you mean?" Blake asked.
After what Joce did, I don't blame her.
Jocelyn sighed "Look Blake," Jocelyn started "I'm sorry I pulled your bow off in front of the cafeteria. I don't know what I was thinking. And I want to make it up to you by doing your make-up for meeting Sun- I mean that monkey faunus."
Blake sighed "I can't forgive you that easily, but if you want to help I suppose- wait since when I was set up for a date with him? And how do you know his name?" She asked turning to me.
I chuckled slightly. "Well I say 'date' loosely, I just need you to extract some information from him of where the containers from the SDC will be." Because the show was never really specific on the location of these docks they were south of Ruby and Penny but that was about the only reference for location. Other than that, I don't have a clue.
"Besides he may talk better faunus to faunus. Also, he'll need this back." I said tossing Blake a leather wallet. She opened it to see Sun's ID in there.
"You stole his wallet?" She asked in an accusatory way.
I shrugged as I replied "It's not stealing, it's accidently borrowing without their knowledge. Besides we need to be sure he actually comes. Not to mention he winked at you. Not Yang, Ruby or Ice Queen."
"I can hear you. You know!" I heard Weiss' muffled yell from the bathroom.
I turned towards the door and yelled back "You were supposed to!"
Then turned back to Blake "Or me. So that leaves you to go and get it from him."
After thinking for a moment she sighed "Alright, fine. I'll do it," Blake said, sitting in the same chair I was sitting in earlier as Joce got to work.
She knows how to get a guy's attention with make-up better than I do. All I do is watch her get ready whenever we go out places. Even though I tell her she's beautiful with or without it.
But I guess she does it for herself.
[At the statue, 8:39 pm]
{Blake's perspective}
Ugh I feel so uncomfortable with this. Using a guy for information is one thing, dressing up and having my makeup done by the same person who exposed my faunus trait to the whole school? An entirely different thing.
Achilles assured me she is sorry, and I can feel it in her, but I just can't forgive her that easily. Although this dress is beautiful… A black silky dress that extends all the way to my ankles with an opening on the side up to my mid thigh. I've always wanted to wear one like this. But my father was... protective of me to say the least.
"Remember the plan" Achilles whispered to me as he looked at the statue.
I rolled my eyes at him. I know he saw, he was smirking the way he usually does when he's messing with Weiss.
Just then Sun appeared in front of us "I think you have something that belongs to me 'bud'." he said looking directly at Achilles.
Achilles backed up slightly with his hands up "Go on Blake, give it back to him"
I sighed as I handed him back his wallet. "I apologize for my teammate's actions" I said shooting a glare back at Achilles.
He snatched it out of Blake's hands and looked thorough it "Fine, he is forgiven, but next time dude, you're dead. Wait there's more money in here?"
"Noted" Achilles said with a shrug "I also took the liberty of adding some funds, just in case."
Sun looked back at Achilles with confusion "Why?" Sun asked "What would I need extra money for?"
Achilles gave a smirk. "Oh in case of... well I hear the red light district has plenty of places to... 'hunker down'." Achilles said with his fingertips touching each other. Uh oh, he better not-.
"Now I think you and Blake have some things to talk about" he said separating his fingers into a shrug.
He looked confused between me and Achilles "Wait what?" he finally said.
"Feel free to have the entire weekend with her. But I do have one condition" Achilles said, as if he were my protective father.
"Um… OK what?" Sun asked with an eyebrow raised.
"Be gentle" Achilles replied, shoving me into Sun's arms. He then walked away despite my flustered protests. I am starting to get the feeling he read one of my romance novels before coming here. This feels like the start to one of them at least.
