{Justin/Achilles' perspective}

There was a semester break before the Vytal Tournament started.

Ruby and Yang insisted I visit their home at Patch with their dad Tai Yang. I wasn't exactly in a place to argue otherwise because I don't think I have any folks in Remnant. And trying to fib why you don't wanna go anywhere with Yang and Ruby is about as effective as trying to convince a tiger shark not to maul you.

So Here I was hanging out in their living room while Ruby and Yang were catching up with their dad. Honestly it is adorable to see them like this, I couldn't help but smile. Tai then turned to me "So you're the boy that my girls write so much about." He started trying to sound menacing to ill effect, I had worse experiences with my Soon-to-be-Monster-in-law and her boyfriend threatening to beat my ass at 16. Whatever Tai is trying to do has no effect on me

"yeah, don't worry I'm smarter than to try to peak in on them whilst they're changing." I assured Tai.

He nodded "Well that's good I suppose, so why'd you come visit our home instead of going to visit your folks?" he asked.

I shrugged "I haven't exactly had contact with them after my town burnt to the ground. Whatever number I call goes straight to voicemail so I don't think they're on the grid."

He shrugged "Hey, any friends of my daughters are friends of mine. You're always welcome into my home anytime." He said with his arms out as if expecting a hug.

I nodded "I might take you up on that offer some day." I replied with a smile.

"Well on that note:" He said while he stood up "Who's hungry?" He asked. I immediately shot my hand up. "It's been a while since I had a good home cooked meal." I replied sheepishly.

He laughed "Well I hope you have an empty stomach then. My food will make you want seconds."

I shrugged "We'll see my dude."

Days passed by and soon enough it was almost time to head back to Beacon.

But before we did, Ruby wanted to show me something. She dragged me through the woods and eventually to a cliff where her mother's gravestone is. And her mother standing off to the side but only I can see her apparently.

She gave a silent prayer to her mother's grave before she spoke "Hey mom. I know it's been a while since we spoke, things got busy. And I have my friend here who helped me communicate with you."

I turned to the image of Summer who was looking right at Ruby and not acknowledging my presence. Probably for the better because honestly she's been really freaking me out for the last few days just appearing at random walking through Beacon's halls. Some students think I need to go to the looney bin because of my freak-outs, including my own friend Aaron.

"Oh! And dad's here too! He's y'know… Dad." She said with a nervous chuckle.

I looked behind me to see that Tai was indeed behind us with Zwei

"... He told me he's going to be going out on missions soon!" She continued. "I think he misses adventuring with you…"

I then placed my hand on Ruby's shoulder to comfort her.

"... I miss you too…" She stared in silence before perking back up "haven't gotten kicked out of Beacon yet." She joked.

I looked over at where I last saw Summer and she was gone. I turned back to the grave only to find she was now in my face. I couldn't get the exact details because I was too busy trying not to panic but I saw scars on her face. Which told me exactly what I figured happened. And that Salem is apparently really into flaying her victims… Remind me why Oz stuck his dick in that again?

I then heard a bark behind us and saw Tai and Zwei standing behind us.

"I guess that's our que to leave." I guessed.

Ruby and I exchanged looks and nodded "We're going to go enter the tournament. Wish us luck!" Ruby said enthusiastically.

We then headed for the airship that was heading directly to Beacon.


[Just a few days after]

Well this tournament is off to a great start. I have the best view of my team kicking absolute ass. I have good snacks. And my friends are by my side. I had to take my sword off my belt for comfortable seating.

Note to self: Make sword frog.

Anyway I shouted "GO TEAM RWBY! SHOW THEM BEACON'S MIGHT!" I then sat back down.

"Well someone's competitive today." Aaron noted.

I shrugged "Well it's MY team out there."

Aaron rolled his eyes "Yeah yeah, be lucky you ended up with them anyway."

I shrugged again "Well it was by complete luck I suppose. Even though my luck is usually terrible."

"And yet here you've successfully lied to General Ironwood somehow." He retorted.

"Hey, I was panicking that entire time ok? Hell even now I think he's onto my bluff." I defended myself.

It was then we heard Port over the loudspeaker. Of course you all know what the rules of the VYTAL festival tournament is.

But for those who don't I will let Port and Oobleck explain: "For those of you who are just now joining us; Welcome to the VYTAL Festival Tournament!" Port announced "Brought to you by the Amity Colosseum! If this is your first time tuning in, Allow us to break down the rules."

Oobleck then began to explain: "The tournament is divided into three distinctive rounds: Teams, doubles, and Singles. Age and school year are irrelevant. In this tournament the only thing being tested is skill."

"Correct." Port added "The winners of the team round will elect two of their members to represent them in the doubles round. Followed by the winners of that round choosing one member to advance once again. The remaining combatants will fight their way to the final bracket to achieve victory for their kingdom!"

And with my bases covered. I am now free to go back to RWBY's fight against ABRN.

Well it went about as expected.

Ruby and Weiss had nice teamwork as well as Blake and Yang.

They earned their W with teamwork and precision.

Honestly the fight happened pretty much as normal.

So I decided to talk to my friend about a dream I had last night. "So I had a strange dream last night." I told Aaron.

He tilted his head "yeah same here, a ferret called me a liar that I had a girlfriend."

I nodded "A ferret called me a liar about having a fiance. He also threatened to poop up my nose. And I had to face down Nuu who thought I was Ragna for some reason. And the ferret fought the Genji on steroids who also thought I was Ragna." I explained as Ruby slammed her scythe against her opponent.

Aaron shrugged "Well he had me fighting fanservice furry and a ditz while he fought the air. All for a date too… imagine that."

I chuckled "Well, at least you didn't have to face Neo."

A defeated look rolled across his face. Which told me everything I needed to know.

Yang then got a triple aura knockout.

I winced "They're going to feel that in the morning." Commented Aaron as he snapped out of whatever state of mind he was in.

I nodded in agreement "Yeah, it's no small feat to get yourself into a position of three in a row." I said as Ruby herself waved to us, probably more specifically towards my friend to the right of me, but I don't really know. "So Keoth, you ready for your match?" I asked my friend to the left.

"Actually I'm going to sit this one out like you did with your team." Keoth answered.

I stood up and stretched "Well I gotta go meet my team and congratulate them on getting that W for us." I said as I then tied my sword to my belt again.

Aaron and Keoth nodded "You go do that." Aaron said "Just don't be late for my match with my team."

I nodded at him "Don't worry, I'll be cheering 'Get 'em Moon Shadow.' Wherever I end up."

He rolled his eyes "Just go get your ramen."


[On the fairgrounds]

"I'm surprised you didn't want to fight in the team round." Blake said to me once we managed to get to the fairgrounds.

I shrugged "Well, let me put it this way: I felt like the four of you would have made a better difference than me. Besides, you agreed to let me be in the Duo rounds afterwards so It's all good."

Ruby then groaned "Is anyone else starving?"

Blake then replied "I may have worked up an appetite." Followed by the sound of what I would have assumed was a bear snarling at a hunter, the kind from my world, not Remnant.

"Gee, if only there was some place around campus to find food." Weiss said sarcastically. "Oh wait…"

"Sarcasm is unbecoming of you." I deadpanned with my arms crossed.

She rolled her eyes "I was being facetious Achilles."

I rolled my eyes back "Ok Thesaurus." I then fired back.

Ruby then looked at me with a confused look "Is that a type of Grimm?" She asked.

I tried my best to hold back my laughter. "I'll go meet you guys at the ramen stand."

"I'll go first." Yang said running past me.

"I-wh-huh? No fair Xiao Long!" I said as I started sprinting after her.

She then turned back and winked at me "We all worked up an appetite, only fair if you do too fatty."

"CAN IT XIAO LONG. YOU'VE BEEN DRAGGING ME TO THE SCHOOL'S GYM!" I yelled back as I tried desperately to catch up.

And she beat me to the stand. I haven't had to sprint that hard since I first got to Remnant or sophomore year.

…God I need to catch my breath.

Yang laughed at me "For a guy who swings a sword around you sure don't have a lot of stamina."

I held a finger up to her. I wanted to retort but I was too out of breath to really defend myself other than "Fuck… You… Bitch…"

Yang then looked behind me "Oh look, the others are catching up. You might want to look more presentable." she snarked.

I held my hand up in a rude gesture.

Not sure what that is here in Remnant, But it'll have to do for now as the others caught up.

I managed to find a seat as RWBY all sat in their respective seats. Ruby next to Yang, and monochrome in theirs. "Sorry we were late, we just got done talking with Emerald." Ruby explained.

I shrugged as Shopkeep put a bowl of Ramen in front of me. I'll admit, despite how big it is I wanted to eat it all after what Yang pulled.

[Meanwhile]

"It's the heiress and the Vermilion." Emerald told Mercury

Mercury held his head in thought "At least we know who we're working with."

They then got a message from Cinder. They both nodded at each other and went to go meet up with her and Rose.

[Back at the Noodle Stand]

{Justin/Achilles' perspective}

Oh if Keoth could see Blake's face now. Get you a person that looks at you like Blake looks at that bowl of fish.

Weiss then show-boated her credit card. Which was oddly shiny. Hell it almost blinded me. "What's the occasion Weiss?" I asked

She then smirked "Consider it 'thanks' for sending me to the doubles round."

I rolled my eyes "And there's the Ice Queen we know and love." Shopkeep then threw it back at her stabbing the counter. How sharp is that thing anyway?

It looks like I have to save the day again. "Here use mine. Finally managed to find time to open a bank account." I said as I handed him my card.

Shopkeep took it and then went to do payments. "Consider it 'thanks' for sending me to the doubles round." I mocked Weiss.

In response she crossed her arms and glared at me.

"Oh hey guys." Jaune greeted

"Mind if we join you?" Pyrrha asked.

"Daww… You two are finishing each other's sentences already." I teased.

They looked at each other for a moment then laughed.

I then gestured to the open seats "Be our guests, though you'll have to pay for your own meal, I only have enough for myself and my team."

Pyrrha nodded "I understand Achilles."

[Couple minutes of violent slurping and chomping later]

"Ah… that's the stuff." I mumbled with Yang burping flames.

So they add fire dust for spice... terrifying.

JNPR also managed to get theirs with Pyrrha surprisingly unaffected by the amount of calories she ate. Probably would eat me under the table if in a contest… Ok that needs to be reworded. What I meant is she would beat me in an eating contest.

"Are you sure it's wise to eat before a fight?" Ren asked.

I then chimed in "With all of those flips, kicks, slashes, and smashes you guys do, It would be unwise to fight on an empty stomach."

Pyrrha nodded in agreement "Couldn't have said it better myself. It will give us energy."

Nora then burped like a dragon's roar which did startle me slightly as I had almost forgotten that happened.

"If I barf I'm blaming you." Jaune said with his head on the table.

"Ooh! Aim it at the enemy!" Nora said with an evil look on her face.

I shook my head "That's just disgusting."

"But if you do feel the urge." Ren finished.

Jaune weakly put his thumb up "Got it…"

Pyrrha then stood "Well we should be off. CFVY… well more like CFMY? I don't really know, what I do know though is that they are about wrapped up with their fight."

"Wait what?" I said as I looked at the television screen "Damnit! I almost missed it." I said slamming my fist on the table.

I wasn't paying much attention to the conversation as I was watching for my friend who I'm sure would show-off during this. Oh there he is… Wait why doesn't he have Judas Priest?


[Much much earlier before the match started in the locker room of Amity Colosseum]

{Aaron/Moon's perspective}

I approached Coco and greeted her "Hey Coco, let me make a bet with you." I'll admit I haven't heard of this team but since they advanced to the duos round I'll assume we'll win this one.

She looked at me curiously "A bet? I never pegged you for the gambling man."

I crossed my arms "I'm a man of many surprises."

She shrugged as she grabbed her weapon "Alright, what's your bet man?"

I then grinned "That I can win this entire tournament without using my weapons."

Coco nodded "Alright then. What's the wager?"

I grinned "A date with Velvet."

She raised an eyebrow at me. She then shrugged "Alright, deal."

We shook on it.


[Present]

{Justin/Achilles' perspective}

Well… He won the team round without weapons… Goddamn…

I looked at the others and they had about the same reaction I did.

Pyrrha seemed vaguely impressed. "Well then…" She started "Let's get ready for our match." JNPR then walked away.

Weiss looked over at me as they all stood "Aren't you going to join us?" She asked.

I shrugged "Y'all go on ahead. I've gotta meet up with my friend." I told them.

They all exchanged uneasy looks "If you're sure." Yang said.

I sighed "Look it's not you guys personally, We just made plans. We'll watch JNPR from one of the television screens." I assured them.

They nodded "Alright, we'll see you later then." Weiss said before they all headed up to Amity. Right now to head to the statue to meet up with Aaron.


[At the statue in Beacon's Courtyard]

"Took ya long enough." Aaron berated

I waved my hand dismissively "Yeah yeah good to see you too. I was watching JNPR's fight from my scroll."

He gave me a funny look "But why? You know how it'll end."

I shrugged "Just because you know how a story ends doesn't make it any less entertaining."

He then deadpanned to me "You ripped that straight from Cinder." he stated as he shoved a finger in my direction

I smirked back at him "yes, yes I did." I replied with a shrug.

"So…" He said, changing the subject "Why are we meeting here anyway?"

"Well…" I started "First I want to congratulate you on you W. But if I may ask?"

He crossed his arms "You may."

I gestured to my arm "Why did you not have Judas Priest?" I asked.

He shrugged at me "Made a bet." He replied.

I sighed defeatedly "Of course you did."

He crossed his arms in front of his chest "I'm assuming there's a second reason you wanted to meet here specifically." He stated as if he was accusing me of something.

I stayed silent for a moment.

He then sighed "Is it because Winter is coming?"

I looked away and whistled.

He rolled his eyes at me "Dude, you're so obvious when you do that." Aaron deadpanned

"Can ya blame me?" I asked with my arms outstretched. "I respect any woman who can and will kick my ass." I then added with my finger up in the air.

Aaron stared at me in stunned silence before saying "You have issues dude."

I shrugged "Tell me something I don't know."

It was then I heard the sounds of an atlesian ship arriving. I turned to see that Winter's ship was landing with Weiss and Ruby running up to her.

They had small talk and Weiss punched Ruby in the arm.

There's my cue. "Now if you'll excuse me." I said to Aaron. I then walked up to Weiss "Hey Weiss, who's this?"

Weiss looked back at me then back to Winter "Winter this is my teammate Achilles Vermilion. The one I wrote to you about." She introduced me.

Winter looked at me skeptically "You're the Vermillion my sister has spoken of?" She asked.

I nodded and formally bowed "Yes I am. Though I am honored to be in the presence of your beauty Ms Shnee." I stated

It was then I heard Weiss whisper something like "Why is he hitting on my sister?"

Winter gave a small smile and held her hand out to me "Pleasure to make your acquaintance Mr Vermilion."

"Please just call me Achilles." I responded as I grabbed her hand gently and shook it.

She looked down at my hand then back up to me "Forgive my astonishment but... the way my sister wrote about you... I didn't think you had any manners."

I put a hand on my chest as I said "Why I would never disrespect a fair maiden such as yourself."

She raised an eyebrow at me, something I didn't think I was capable of. She then turned to Weiss "Why don't you show me to your quarters."

"Really?" Weiss said excitedly.

Winter formally nodded "Yes, I wish to inspect them and make sure they're up to my personal standards." She said as she and Weiss walked away leaving Ruby and I behind as they had small talk about the state of the bunk beds. "I'll catch-up-" Ruby started before she caught herself "I mean… I will reconvene with you both at a later… juncture."

I shook my head "Time, Ruby, 'I will reconvene with you both at a later time.' is what you should have said." I said with my arms behind my back.

"Well how am I supposed to know that?" Ruby yelled while waving her arms wildly.

I chuckled at her.

It was then a man brushed my shoulder.

I glanced in the direction of where the man was going to see Qrow, my spirit animal.

Oh boy this'll be fun to watch.

He started his entrance as usual, dismembering the Atlassian droid and taunting Winter.

Winter pulled her weapon out and pointed it right at him.

I managed to make my way next to Weiss and Ruby while the crowd gathered.

Their fight started.

As Qrow and Winter parried off each other I turned to the both of them and asked "Who wants to make a bet?"

Weiss rolled her eyes "What's the wager?" She asked sarcastically.

"No wager," I told her "Just want to see if either of you know who's better than who."

Out of my peripheral vision I saw Mercury passing by and noticing Qrow. Right on schedule.

"I'm going to bet Qrow will win this."

Weiss looked at me like I offended her ancestors. "I think Winter will. Besides he looks drunk!"

Ruby feigned a cough "I agree with Achilles."

Weiss glared at Ruby.

I then heard the sound of Harbinger cratering the area Winter and Qrow were fighting in.

Out of reflex I managed to extend my arm enough to have one of the pieces break in half.

…Right into Weiss and Ruby.

"Sorry!" I reflexively said to them.

Weiss glared at me.

Ruby rubbed her head and told me "I'll be fine."

Meanwhile I heard the sound of battle still going on

I glanced over to see them running and Qrow firing the cannon part of his sword.

Which lead to them ending up all over the place and eventually launching Qrow backwards.

Winter summoned mini Nevermores to distract Qrow.

he swated them away with Harbinger and somehow managed to make a crescent fly towards Winter.

Which I guess made her jump?

She then summoned a huge glyph behind her.

Right where I saw Ozpin, Glynda and Ironwood walking out of the CCT.

Qrow teased his weapon turning into a scythe when he noticed the same thing I did just a moment ago.

He then put his weapon away much to the disapointment of the crowd.

I held up my finger to Weiss who was about to ask something.

That was when Ironwood loudly called out "SCHEE!"

And Winter stopped in her tracks just inches from stabbing Qrow in the neck.

I quietly chuckled as Winter was berated in front of everyone.

Ozpin then declared "Now Now everyone." He announced "There is a sanctioned fight happening just around the corner at the colosseum. That I assure you has better seats, and popcorn."

Glynda then stepped forward. "Break it up everyone!" She announced "We will take care of this mess." They then walked away.

After all of that happened, Ruby ran up to Qrow yelling "UNCLE QRRRROOOOOWWWWW!" She then latched onto his arm "Hi."

Honestly she's so adorable.

"Oh and this is my friend Achilles Vermilion, the one I told you about." She then introduced me.

I held my hand out to him. "Pleasure to meet you Qrow Branwen. I've been a fan of yours. But um… you didn't tell me he was your uncle Ruby." I said as I slowly turned my head towards her.

She then chuckled nervously "it... um… never came up… in conversation… yeah…"

Qrow took my hand to shake it as he looked at me skeptically "You're a Vermilion?" He asked.

I nodded and answered "You'd be surprised how often I get that question."

Aaron then tapped my shoulder quickly. Dude, he probably suspects something. Don't talk out of your ass! He whispered.

I rolled my eyes. What is there to suspect, Vermilion is a huge name in Remnant. What's the worst that can happen? I whispered back.

"Qrow." Oz then said "A word please." As Glynda repaired part of the damaged courtyard.

Qrow then whispered to Ruby.

After a brief conversation between him and his niece he then left.

Weiss and I approached Ruby "And suddenly your recklessness makes sense." Weiss noted.

Ruby laughed "You're just jealous because he whooped butt."

Weiss subtly shook her head "That was a draw at best."

"Nah," I butted in "Qrow definitely had the upper hand there."

She crossed her arms at me "Oh and I suppose you're the expert here?"

I couldn't help but chuckle which made Aaron nervous "You don't know what his semblance is do you?"

Ruby and Weiss looked at me confused "Wait, you know my uncle's semblance?" Ruby asked.

I shrugged "It's pretty much public knowledge what every huntsman's semblance is isn't it?" I asked

Ruby and Weiss looked at each other for a moment then sighed "I suppose so." Weiss said defeatedly "So what is it anyway?"

I couldn't help but smirk since I'll be stealing his thunder preemptively in volume 4, but this is worth it "His semblance is a passive one that turns Lady Luck against his opponent. Misfortune as some would say."

"So what you're saying is…" Weiss started before I finished her thought.

"He had already won by the time she drew her sword." I said with a smirk. "But enough on that. Weiss, how about you and I train before we hit the hay for the match tomorrow."

Weiss, probably having whiplash from my 180, looked at me in surprise "Um… sure I suppose." Weiss and I then walked to the training hall with Ruby shouting "I will reconvene with both of you at a later time!"


[Ozpin's office]

{Ozpin's perspective}

"If you were one of my men, I would have you shot!" Ironwood threatened.

Qrow took out his flask and fired back "If I was one of YOUR men I'd shoot myself."

Hello, Vale Emergency Services? Yes I would like to report a severe burning.

I honestly wasn't paying too much attention other than this bit with Winter yelling "He was drunk!"

With Glynda retorting "He's always drunk!"

And as if to prove a point, we all looked at Qrow taking a swig.

He noticed us, stopped, looked at his flask then shrugged.

Gods why is it I always pick the most random assortment of people.

From the 'Why so serious' types to the 'I'm an alcoholic, that's a personality right?' types.

Need I remind you that YOU were an alcoholic too? Said one of the voices in my head.

I don't need your additional commentary, go to the back. I demanded.

…Now then, onto the business at hand "Qrow, why are you here?"

"You've been out of contact for weeks." Ironwood boomed "You can't just go dark like that in the field!"

And like that a bit of banter between the two started.

Honestly it's almost like they hate each other. Either that or this would be the start to a fanfiction if someone was to watch this. Who knows?

Oh Qrow seems irritated "OH? Oh you know?" He started "Well, thank goodness that I'm risking my life out there risking MY life to keep you well informed!" He yelled sarcastically.

"Qrow-" Ironwood started before Qrow interrupted "Communication is a two way street pal." He then held up his scroll "See this? That's the send button."

Ouch, emergency services I would like to report another burn.

Oh right, Winter is here too.

"And I have reason to assume you don't need to be here. Seriously who invited her?" Qrow said to the rest of us.

Ironwood ordered Ms Schnee to leave.

She begrudgingly did so.

Qrow then began his rant to Ironwood.

Ironwood then showed a hologram of his fleet surrounding both Vale, Beacon, and Amity.

With Qrow having none of it.

"And fear will bring the grimm." I said butting into their oh-so delightful conversation "A guardian is a symbol of comfort. But an army is a symbol of conflict." I continued.

Honestly if James would be a little less paranoid and/or show-boaty I would love him a bit more. But I suppose his semblance does most of the work.

"There is an energy in the air now, a question in the back of everyone's minds: If this is the size of our defences, what is it we're expecting to fight?" I told the collective group.

Ironwood looked at all of us stunned. So I'll assume he didn't think about that.

Ooh nice touch. One of my voices said.

Thank you, it took a couple thousand years to perfect. I told them. Now go to the back please, I have to resolve this issue.

Ironwood soon left.

Qrow stayed though curiously enough.

As soon as the door shut and the elevator went down he asked me "So I've got one more bone to pick. That Vermilion fellow that is parading around your school."

I sighed. Honestly I should have seen this coming. "What about him?" I asked the dusty old Qrow.

He then paced the room "Don't you find it odd? The fact there's a Vermilion here when the last one died two years after graduation?"

Ok I've had enough of this nonsense "Qrow what are you on about?" I asked.

He then took a swig of his flask. "I'm saying that Filnwen was the last Vermilion to live. And she died to a grimm attack according to that Sage girl working in your library. She said she had a brother who died in those fires at Fortuna La Porte. So tell me Ozpin, don't you find it strange that this man claims to be from that family?"

I shook my head "I've looked into the case yes. They never recovered the body. And he would be about 17 around this time. Though it is odd how he says he's 21."

Qrow then put his flask away again "So then, are you planning on doing?"

I shook my head at him. I can't believe that I have to explain this to a drunkard yet here we are. "For now, it's the VYTAL festival. We cannot conduct a discreet investigation without either someone suspecting something or the media knowing. Besides that, he is also participating in the tournament. Afterwards we will do our best to get to the bottom of this. After all… He seemingly appeared from nowhere. Perhaps we should consult with Red when we're done."

"Y'all know I'm right here right?" Said the voice I've come to know as Red from above.

Qrow jumped and was about ready to draw Harbinger when Red jumped down from the gears with his crimson trench coat flowing in the wind.

Qrow asked "How long were you there for?"

Red shrugged and said "Long enough to hear your little dick measuring contest."

Qrow glared at Red with his hands firmly around the hilt of Harbinger.

Red then turned to me "So old man, you have two options in front of you. One; you let me conduct my own investigations into this and no one would be the wiser. or two; wait."

I breathed a heavy sigh.

I cannot risk letting the media get involved.

However at the same time, I need to know if he truly is who he claims he is.

Besides, no one here knows what Red's face looks like without his crimson mask on.

"... Wait." I told Red.

Red tilted his head at me.

I then explained "The Vytal festival is a time of relaxation and peace, with you around there will be people asking who you are."

Red nodded as if he understood what I meant.

I then continued "Besides, if anything does happen to the school I need you to defend it at all costs."

"Understood old man." he told me.

He then turned to leave before giving Qrow one more look.

Red then exited my quarters.


[Training room of Beacon]

{Justin/Achilles' perspective}

Weiss and I crossed blades.

Mine skidded off her Myrtenaster as she countered with a thrust.

I dodged it and redirected it away using the back end of my blade.

I then went in for a pommel strike.

It connected and she stumbled back.

I then slashed horizontally at her.

She dodged flawlessly and countered with her time dilation and dashed around me.

I blocked at least two attacks but the rest hit my aura.

I then kicked her away and she bounced once then skidded. "Is this all the Schnee name has to offer?" I taunted.

"What?" Weiss asked.

Well, time to enact my plan: Arma Gigis the first. "I was told the Schnee name was amongst the strongest in Remnant with their Glyphs. Not to mention they can summon shit. So tell me then Schnee, where are your summons?"

She clenched her fist "I can beat you without my summons." She said angrily.

I laughed "I've been on par with you for all of this time. Yet you're telling me you can beat me?"

She pointed her blade towards me. "Why don't you just come here then?"

I nodded with a cruel smile on my face.

I then rushed at Weiss who readied herself for my attack.

But what she wasn't ready for was me tripping her and slamming her chest with my pommel.

That attack sent her first to the ground then bouncing a good 5 feet away.

I held out both arms to the sides of me and yelled "Come on! This is what the Heiress to the Schnee Company has to offer? I could probably run it myself if you can't even see that coming!"

She gripped Myrtnaster with anger as she shouted back "SHUT UP!"

I then tilted my head and leaned on my blade "Tell me Schnee, what is it you're trying to prove? That you are capable of fighting? Or that your grandpa had the right of it? Or was it to prove something to yourself? Or maybe you are trying to prove to your father that you're more than what he wants from you."

I could see she's getting angry at me. "I SAID SHUT UP!" She yelled once more.

I then tossed my blade up slightly from my left hand to hand it off to my right. I then playfully pointed at her. "Make me~" I taunted "Come here and rip my tongue out of my throat. At the end of the day, you'll just prove my point. That maybe if this is the best the Schnee name has to offer, maybe Winter is right and you should go back home and be a receptionist."

She then used her time dilation on herself again. I have to pay attention carefully here, one wrong move and I won't last much longer.

She then dashed at me at multiple directions. I managed to dodge her attacks this time and redirected the attack. "You couldn't even hit me with that! Gods you're pathetic. All of that money and can't buy you any skill. Shame."

She stabbed at me and I dodged.

I kept up my taunts "Just a daddy's girl trying to make herself known to the world when she still relies on him for his money."

She yelled and stabbed the ground. A glyph appeared right underneath it and the Arma Gigis appeared through it.

… And still growing…

Holy fuck this thing is taller in person.

Why did I doubt Louis from that one fanfiction I read again? Oh right, because I was reading it and was on an outside perspective.

Weiss even looked surprised at it.

The Arma Gigis wrapped its hands around its comicly large sword and slashed overead at me.

Which I barely dodged. I ran around as the Arma Gigis swung overhead to try to block my path "Weiss now would be a good time to maybe UNSUMMON THIS THING."

She waved her Myrtenaster spastically "I'm trying! It's not responding!" She yelled.

Great, now I got a deal with something similar to a desperate summon from a Skyrim mod.

For those who don't know let me explain. See in this one mod I had downloaded called Lost Grimoire it added a new summon spell called desperate summon which attacks anything including the player. And when the caster dies the desperate summon stays until it dies.

So basically, Weiss just cast a desperate summon and knocking her out isn't an option.

I guess I have no choice then. I struck the wall next to me as the Arma Gigis took another swing at me. I dodged it just in time for my sword to ignite.

I then continued to add flames from my jacket into the blade making it very hot. Almost too hot to touch, if it weren't for the leather wrappings I put around the handle of the hilt.

As the Arma Gigis took one more swing at me I prepared my strike digging my heels into the ground as I slashed up to the white knight.

Which as soon as it made contact it vanished.

The rest of my attack bounced into the hardlight barrier that was on at the time.

I looked down at my hilt. The inside of the leather wrapping was smoking. I'll have to get a new one soon. I sheath my sword and walked up to Weiss who was using her sword as support. "You ok Weiss?" I asked as I held my hand out.

She smacked it away "I'm fine Achilles. But what you said was hurtful. Why would you say such things anyway?"

I shrugged "I apologize for the words I said. But I figured it'd help you out in some way."

She glared at me. "You have a horrible habit of making people angry." She noted.

I shrugged again "At my age it's easier and hella fun to piss people off then try to impress them. Now come on. I'm sure the others are wondering where we are."

She shook her head at me "Not until I hear an apology."

I threw my hands up "I just did!"

She continued to glare at me.

I sighed agitatedly "I'm sorry for insulting you and calling you a daddy's girl and a receptionist. Happy?"

She sighed "Not entirely." She started "But it'll do for now."

We stood in awkward silence for a few seconds until she cleared her throat "You're supposed to carry me to the dorm."

I shook my head "What would the others think?" I asked.

She waved her finger at me "Not this time, you're not tricking me into thinking lewd thoughts. Now carry me to the dorm." She said as she held her arm out to me.

I rolled my eyes "Such a drama queen." I wrapped her arm around my neck and kept her hoisted.

She sheathed her sword as we walked out of the training room back to our dorm.

I bet she was expecting me to carry her another way but nah, I'm not about to do one of those cliches.

Tomorrow is the duo rounds. Which I'm sure Mercury and Emerald will be facing Aaron and Coco. I have no doubt they will win. But for now, sleep is important.