Chapter 40 - Gold and Silver

Beacon Academy - RWBY World - Three Days after the last chapter

(Arturia's P.O.V)

"This is the 4th time I've caught you harassing Faunus Mr. Winchester, do I need to remind you how things worked out the last three times I caught you.." I say, giving the leader of CRDL an unimpressed look.

To his credit, he sighs and lets go of the student he had by the collar, and walks with me to one of the professors. I sigh as once more I'm wearing this business/bodyguard suit, only this time as part of Pendragon Security proper.

I and my retinue have set ourselves up in beacon proper, acting as both daytime and night-time security. While Ozpin didn't give us the authority to dish out punishments directly, we are at least allowed to subdue rowdy students like Cardin Winchester and bring them to professors for their punishment.

Speaking of students, I should mention that unlike the show there is actually a fair more students, meaning the additional manpower was easily justified. Although the reason why we never really saw the other students has a reason for it, they're all separated by time of entry.

Freshmen tend to hang out with other freshmen, Graduating year students hang out with others of their year and you can probably guess how things go from that point. However, I notice that I've ended up being always being assigned to handle the antics of Team RWBY, Team JNPR and team CRDL with the occasional interaction with team CFVY whenever they're in the cafeteria.

Anyway, I bring Cardin to Glyndia's office and knock on the door. Glyndia lets us in but sighs the moment she sees me bringing Card to her. "This is the 4th time Mr. Winchester, we will be speaking to your family regarding this.." Glyndia says sternly before ushering him in.

"I'll take it from her Miss Pendragon, thank you.." Glyndia says directly to me, to which I nod and she shuts the door to her office. I decide to go to the cafeteria and see how team RWBY is going with their lunchtime break.

I spot the now captured Lucia Pennywort-Pendragon looking particularly uncomfortable in her suit and tie, her body having not been changed because of her own request at that, something I was more than able to do for her due to having prior experience with doing such on Asia.

Speaking of the High School DxD Pendragons, Rias and Sona have gone with their peerages with a bunch of Lien I had gotten converted from my Contractor allowance, which as grown to absolutely absurd levels these days, she go look for potential investments.

All except Ophis who is busy relaxing in her sound-proof room eating cookies by the damn dozen. She also seems to rival my consumption of Coca Cola which is something has stumped even Merlin.

Speaking of Cookie snacking women…

"Please, please please lemme see your weapon Miss!" I hear from around the corner, chuckling as I spot Artoria (Saber) looking distinctly uncomfortable as she's bombarded with requests by one Ruby Rose to show her weapon.

I chuckle before I walk over and tap Ruby on the shoulder, making her squeak in surprise and blush when she sees me. "Miss Rose, while I do quite understand a fair bit about having enthusiasm for particularly awesome weapons, Please don't bug my sister about it.." I end up saying, doing my best to keep the complicated feelings I have regarding Ruby from appearing on my face as I see her give an embarrassed blush.

"Sorry Miss Arturia.." Ruby says giving an expression that makes it seem like she was caught with her hand in a cookie jar. She briefly looks at me before rushing off to rejoin her team in the cafeteria, I notice that the blush lingers perhaps abit too long for it to be purely embarrassment.

Artoria (Saber) just sighs before simply asking.."When exactly do you plan on putting a ring on her..?" As she can easily tell how I look at Ruby despite my attempts to hide it, making me sigh before just shaking my head and Kai Kai down to the vault below, not exactly willing to confront that question right now.

I briefly clear my head for a moment before walking over to Merlin, Medea, and Morgan Le fay examining a comatose Amber. "So, what do we got to work with..?" I ask, pushing thoughts of Ruby out of my mind for the moment while Merlin frowns before replying..

"She has definitely lost a large portion of what they call Aura as well as whatever powers granted to her have been split in half.." Merlin says before walking over with her staff before soon adding…"Also Ereshkigal came over last night to confirm suspicions regarding Miss Amber's soul, which she did indeed confirm has fractured heavily due to the loss of half her power as a maiden.."

I hum to myself before simply asking.."Is there a way to fix it currently..?" To which Merlin nods before she simply states.."We can have Valerie use her Sacred Gear to repair her soul, while it will not restore the lost half of her maiden powers, we can at the very least restore her soul and aura to full strength without needing the other half of the maiden powers to do so.."

While it would be a good thing, the problem is that I already have a plan for Valerie's Sacred gear, so I shake my head. Merlin sighs, knowing what my plan is regarding the Sephiroth Graal's use before simply going.."Then the only surefire way to fix this is to kill the one who stole the maiden powers..

Now, one may think that would be simple for someone like myself. I could just use clairvoyance, find cinder and kill her. However, there are two main reasons why I haven't yet, the first being..

If Cinder dies too early, it will cause Salem to just send someone else I may have zero knowledge of who could change the flow of events for the worst because they're an unknown factor to me.

However one might argue to just kill Salem in rapid succession, this would have a new problem as something I learned from Ozpin, there is a chance that the brother goes may show up if Salem ends up dying..

If they learn that a new goddess suddenly showed up and ruined their entire game, there is a very good chance I will be forced to fight two very pissed-off brother gods at the same time and likely have remnant destroyed in the process, even if I do win.

The second reason, is that if i do that, it would ruin the growth of the current generation. Mostly because I have a plan to try and set up things for a brighter future once I'm gone from this world..which may or may not involve shipping..

Them becoming overly reliant on me is a direct no-go, for now. However once cinder outs herself during the Vytal festival, that is when I will make my move and kill the false maiden. Until then I need to be patient and let the shadow war continue just that little bit longer.

Plus once Cinder is gone, I plan to go see Salem and Rule Breaker her. If she turns out to be able to be so hateful and spiteful without that cursed immortality, then I will legitimately risk the brother gods showing up and just kill her.

But if she turns out to show signs of her humanity resurging as a result of her Grimm immortality being broken, I will offer to bring her along, just to spite the brother gods if nothing else. Hey, I like RWBY itself, but honestly the Brother Gods can just fuck off to whatever star they came from in the first place.

Anyway, knowing that Merlin, Medea, and Morgan le fay have it handled here, I kai kai back up to where I was just prior. Luckily no one saw anything so I decided to finally actually go to the cafeteria.

Oh for fuck's sake, not this shit again…

I sigh as I stare at Ritsuka Fujimaru-Pendragon and Yang Xiao Long arm-wrestling. Neither of them gives an inch as the two seemingly give everything they got, Yang unaware that Ritsuka is holding back her full strength.

Mashu, who is watching the arm-wrestling match right next to Ritsuka, sees me and gives an embarrassed blush. Much to my own amazement, Kuroka is actually running a fucking betting pool on who will win the match while Koneko actually keeps track of who's making what bet.

"How long have they been at it…?" I ask, not expecting a reply to the question. I get one anyway from Grey who manages to sneak up behind me.."Three minutes so far.." I jump briefly before having a sigh of relief seeing Grey.

Before I can respond to that, we both hear a sharp crash and immediately look at arm-wrestling match. The fucking metal cafe table gave way before either of two arm wrestlers did, making almost everyone who placed a bet groan while the sole few who decided to bet on the table breaking end up win lots.

"Fucking hell, that's the second time the table broke from Yang arm-wrestling one of our retinue…" Knowing that the table is most definitely coming out of our pay, despite none of us really needing it, it's still a fucking hassle.

As the students move back to their respective tables to resume having lunch, I find myself slowly walking over to the two as they spot me heading right for them. "Hey look, it's one of my blonde buddies!" Yang says with a carefree, cheeky grin.

I look to Ritsuka first, ignoring Yang before saying.."Please go see if there is yet another replacement cafeteria table in storage Ritsuka.." To which the Demi-Goddess gives an embarrassed chuckle and nods.

Jeez, that Specific Waifu Perk I gave her really gave her one hell of a competitive streak. Next, I turn to Yang and just sigh loudly..

"This is the second time an arm wrestling contest between you and one of my family members ends with a blasted cafeteria table breaking before either of you call it quits.." I say in exasperation.

She has the fucking audacity to give a blaise shrug before giving me a cheeky grin. "Hey, I couldn't help myself with so many hot women hanging around~" Yang says in response. Yea so it turns out Yang Xiao long in this version of RWBY is Bisexual leaning towards women.

Then again considering how things turned out in the later volumes of the show, that might actually be canon for all I know. Regardless, this has Ruby blush at Yang openly talking about her fascination with my family, prompting the expected.."YAAAANGG!" Which makes Yang chuckle and go over to ruby before rustling her hair.

"Oh relax Rubes, I won't say a word about your crush on blondie he–" Before yang can get another word, a completely red and embarrassed Ruby does her best to stop Yang before she says too much.

Unfortunately for her though, I quickly put together the pieces and just freeze in total shock. Ruby sees my reaction and seems to fear the worst, however, I slowly collect my thoughts before asking.."You…have a crush on me…?" Making Ruby look like a deer on headlights.

"W-well, y-you're pretty a-and well y-you enjoy weapons and all and I…eerr…" As Ruby continues to have her face get a progressively darker shade of crimson, I merely hold up my hand to stop her and simply respond… "I understand, I'll give you a chance.."

At first ruby doesn't realize what I just said as she goes and says "Oh I see, I guess it was too much too….WAIT WHAT?!" Finally realizing what I just said, clearing my throat while finding my own cheeks going red with a blush of my own, I simply respond..

"I said….I will give you a chance.." Which makes Ruby continue to blush but there is now a particularly happy smile and she ends up hugging me. Despite my own conflicted state regarding my feelings for Ruby, I end up returning the hug. I look to see the reactions of her team..

Weiss has her jaw drop, Blake just looks like her brain just crashed and is trying to reboot. As for yang though..

"Oh wow, I didn't know you'd get a nice older one rubes~!" Yang says, completely approving, totally not because I'm a hot busty blonde like her, only much more busty than her and can actually take any of her hits and dish it back harder.

Plus this way she probably thinks she doesn't have to deal with her baby sister needing to deal with the naughty stuff. Oh yang, you have no idea what goes on in my family, we have a fucking Merlin after all~

Still, why do I feel like this was a bit to convenient...

Then out of the corner of my eye, I spot yang trying to hide a thumbs up towards Artoria (Saber) who returns it. Fucking hell, this entire situation was a setup to get me and Ruby to actually date.

I honestly should have expected it when I had been badgered over it by most of my family about the last day or so. Last night Jeanne Alter tried to swap one of my books with RWBY doushinji that featured ruby, just to try and get me to finally get a move on ruby already..

While I had honestly hoped to do something else before now, in the end, I just enjoy the hug between me and ruby, a warm smile on my face appearing. But one thing is more than certain, I will most definitely be getting back at Artoria (Saber) for this!

Still, I make a show of reaching into my pocket when I am actually just grabbing one of the tempest jewel rings before giving it to ruby. As her eyes widen at the ring in the palm of her hand, I simply say..

"Well, if we are going to be together, then I might as well give you this as a sign of commitment~!" I say with a mischievous grin. Ruby just lets her hair fall over her lovely silver eyes as she gives an embarrassed blush.

Now it's Yang's turn to have her jaw drop, not expecting that turn of events at all, realizing that she's seen similar rings on the rest of the pendragon family and she can guess what that means.

Ruby, with an innocent and joyful smile, simply puts it on without a care and begins the three-day countdown.

Weiss just looks at Yang smugly, seeing the blonde utterly speechless for the first time since meeting her. Blake meanwhile decides it would be best to go see what tuna dishes are still on offer at the cafeteria as she's not exactly willing to stick around and see the end result here.

Unable to help myself and picking Ruby up suddenly in a princess carry, I smugly grin at Yang and say.."Xiao long for now Yang, need to leave with your sister for abit to talk more privately~!" before running away with Ruby blushing in my arms as while everyone in immediate hearing range just groans at the bad pun, Yang just comes out of her daze, chuckling before realizing that I just left the Cafe with Ruby in tow.

"HEY, MAKING BAD PUNS IS MY THING!" To which Weiss can't help but snark and say.."Oh so you admit they're intentionally bad..?" This causes an argument between the two to occur, all while blake enjoys her newest Tuna Sandwich.

Beacon Academy Statue - 5 Minutes later

(Arturia's P.O.V)

"I think we weren't followed by your sister…" I say, to which I get Ruby just tugging on my suit top and saying.."Uuuh, can you let me down now..?" I nod and set her down, blushing as I do so.

"So uuuh, does that mean we're..?" I hear ruby say, to which I nod. Ruby is now blushing with me before I decide to treat her to something…

"Hey Ruby, can you keep a secret~?" I ask, to which she nods eagerly, wondering what the secret is as I smile. I soon snap my fingers and open a portal back to my pocket dimension, making Ruby's eyes widen.

"Since you'll be with me, I might as well come clean as to who I am in full~" I say before bringing her into the pocket dimension..

Pocket Space of Arturia Morgana Pendragon - RWBY World

(Arturia's P.O.V)

I smile as we both stand on the beach to my pocket space manor. I look back to see Ruby utterly shocked, gazing around her before slowly bending down and grasping the sand below her boots.

"T-this is real.." She says with pure utter amazement. Not even in her wildest dreams did she expect to witness something like this, a whole space all for one family. I smile and hold out my hand to the young woman, who takes it as I lead her up the path toward the manor.

I can tell from Ruby's expression that she can scarcely believe what she's seeing right now. It's all quite fantastical and magical to her, but despite everything she lets me continue leading her forward.

Soon enough I lead her to the kitchen and offer a cookie that I made personally from the larder. She very quickly goes to eat it rapidly but the moment she takes the first bite she stops and begins to tear up slightly.

"It tastes a lot like how my mom made back when.." She says, her silver eyes glistening with tears as I hug Ruby gently. She just slowly takes her time to eat the cookie, unlike the other cookies she'd had prior as she genuinely wants to savor the taste of this one since it tastes so much like how her mom made it..

It only further increases my resolve over a certain plan, one that I've been working with Valerie over for the last few days since we got here. Just three more days and we can do it..

I wonder if Artoria (Saber) set things up this way because of the time needed before we can get the plan started. How ironic that she'd be the perfect wingman when normally I'd be perfectly fine claiming others on my own.

I suppose it's because of how much Ruby meant to me in my very first life, so extra care was needed to actually get me to make the move in the first place, especially with how peaceful things are currently.

Still, in the end, I am deeply happy that an old fantasy of mine from so long ago is finally made a reality. Of course, this means that if I can fulfill this fantasy of mine, then the promise I made a while back is more than likely going to be fulfilled one day too..

Of course, the moment is soon broken when over Ruby's shoulder I spot Ophis out of her room looking at the two of us before grabbing some more cookies and heading back to her new silence.

Still, seeing Ophis brings me back into the present. It's not just past promises I have to keep now after all, but I have a family to focus on as well. However, I soon spot Miyu on the couch playing on the PS4 while everyone is busy doing other things.

Hoo boy, just remembering why she is in this world is just heartbreaking to say the least..

Flashback - Three Days ago - Lucia Pennywort's House

(Arturia's P.O.V)

How the hell is Miyu here, was she brought here along with them?

"Hey Lucia, who's this..?" Miyu asks, getting a closer look she seems to have just returned from Signal Academy for Hunters and Huntresses. Lucia sighs and simply says.."This is Arturia Pendragon..she's a contractor, as in like the one that dropped me in this world but…better I hope..?"

To which Miyu sighs sadly and nods, the mention of other worlds seems to sadden her, however, Lucia's strange use of her words makes me pause and ask.."Wait, aren't you both here because of the same contractor..?"

"No, only me and Phym got here because of a contractor like yourself, Miyu here…" Lucia says but is not really sure if she should finish. However, Miyu is the one who ends up finishing for her and says.."I came here because of my big brother's wish..to bring me to a new world…"

My eyes widen as that means that the Miyu in front of me is likely from FATE Kaleid, meaning she's a variant that didn't end up in the parallel world but instead an entirely new world. Considering the wish that was made through her was simply to transport Miyu to a world where she would find happiness, it wouldn't be too much of a stretch to see her end up in a completely different world.

Although why she would end up here of all worlds is a mystery, considering the existence of the Grimm. Still, if Miyu's rough age of 16 if my estimates are correct, then Miyu Emiya has been in this world for well over Six years.

Six years of having to come to terms of no longer being with her brother, and never getting the chance to talk to him again. As if that weren't enough though, I soon get buzzed on my company phone and open to finding I've received a new mission, a Unique one at that with all the rewards tied to it hidden.

The task is simple yet deceptively complex in turn.

Reunite the displaced Miyu Emiya with her brother - Time: Unlimited

The only stipulation is that it has to be this variant's version of her brother as well as being forbidden from binding her until the two are reunited. Knowing that a visit back to FATE will be in order at some point, I simply decide to offer Miyu the following..

"If you want, you can come with me and Lucia, although for reasons I can't specify I cannot bind you….I can promise you this…" I say, pausing for dramatic effect before going..

"I will help you find your brother again.."

Flashback End - Present time - Pocket Dimension of Arturia Morgana Pendragon

(Arturia's P.O.V)

Still, after accepting that mission I realized that it might actually be easier than one might think, considering I have a very special advantage at my disposal. A certain Vampire troll who would be quite willing to help me out.

Soon I check the clock and realize that we should probably head back soon, so I break from the hug and say.."Hey Ruby, we should probably head back to beacon.." Ruby sighs and simply nods, however, I do at least bring a small box of cookies for her to enjoy, something she's grateful for.

I open a portal back out and both of us step back into the Beacon Courtyard…

Beacon Courtyard Statue - RWBY World

(Arturia's P.O.V)

When we finally return, I soon spot that there is a bulkhead heading to the landing pad for Beacon Academy. Curious me and Ruby both decide to take a look, and from the Bulkhead comes.."UNCLE QROW!" I quickly have to catch the box of cookies before it drops to th floor as Ruby speeds off to hug her uncle's arm.

"It's so good to see you again, did you miss me, did you~?!" Ruby asks excitedly before Qrow chuckles and replies.."No.." before letting the excited young Ruby Rose off of his arm and I just stare at Qrow.

He's….not supposed to be here until Volume 3, I wonder if he's got called back early because of Me. Honestly not surprising since I doubt my existence as a Goddess is something that be communicated over Voice comms.

Qrow locks eyes with me and just looks extremely stunned before giving a low whistle of appreciation. "Huh, didn't think Ozpin would hire someone so…..uuuuh.." I deadpan as his gaze drifts right to my massive bust. He is not the first here at beacon to remark about my fucking bust, he will not be the last I know that much for sure..

He notices that I caught him staring and blushes before Ruby looks at Qrow with an unimpressed look, she has only just gotten a chance with me and she's already quite possessive. Part of me can't help but psycho-analyze it as her wanting to covet things she has when she's already lost something precious before.

Although in three days time, she'll be calling me Sister Arturia just like the rest of my family. Hopefully, by that time a special gift will be ready to be done for her, with Valerie's aid of course. However, as I am contemplating this I suddenly watch as Aruceid suddenly comes out of nowhere and hi-jump kicks Qrow off the cliff.

I just facepalm, knowing that Qrow's bad luck semblance kicked in at the worst time. While my defenses protect me and my retinue, Qrow's semblance affects him mostly so that explains the situation I'm staring at here.

"UNCLE QROW!" Ruby rushes off to look for her Uncle, before hearing.."Uuh…help..?". Me, Ruby, and Aruceid who is quite embarrassed that she has seemed to jump the gun stare down as Qrow is caught by his cape on a hanging branch.

While Ruby rushes off to get help, I and Aruceid keep watching to make sure Qrow is alright, although I do make one last dig at Qrow's expense by saying.."So, Qrow was it…how's your new bird perch~?" Believing it's a dig at his name being akin to a species of bird, he flat-out flips me off while grumbling about blondes and their need for bad puns..

And so that is how I end up getting Ruby at last and meeting her Uncle Qrow. Huh, not bad for a single day of pure chaos..

Author's note

A new chapter so soon?!

I know I know, still, let's get things underway.

Pendragon Security - Beacon Edition

Whelp, I had to have a reason to be around somehow, plus it gives me room to deal with minor annoyances like Cardin with relative ease.

The Armwrestling

As implied, this has happened before over the span of three days. Originally I was gonna have Mordred do this, but I decided to go for one who would work just as well and get some more additional screentime.

Claiming Ruby

Yea, Ruby Rose is basically one of the special Waifu that I had in mind to potentially bring into the family. She's one of the waifu that is especially close to my heart in this case so I wanted to actually capture her in person rather than buy her.

Miyu Emiya

Honestly, that Wish of Miyuverse Shirou was so damn open to interpretation that it could easily have blasted Miyu to another franchise entirely as it happened here. Plus the Mission given is more feasible than you think if you have the aid of a certain Second Magic-using Vampire troll.

Meeting Qrow early

Yea, this will be part of the consequences of Arturia coming into the world of RWBY. Don't think for a moment that this will be the last though, as the board game is very quickly rearranging to accommodate Arturia's existence.

Next time on A Golden Goddess: Ruby rose's Capture, Return of an Elder Rose and The lust of Five Saber faces.

See you all on Tuesday Australian time!