That next morning Zoro after training asks all the ladies to gather around as he has presents for them. He walks over to his sleeping area and pulls out a bundle. When he returns he sets the bundle of the ground and begins to unwrap it.

He takes out the first item and it's a sword he walks over to Raven with it "This is for you I know how much you liked Enma and if you are to really be a swordswoman you need a real sword not just Omen."

He takes out the second item and walks over to Vernal "You are beginning classes at beacon and as such you will need a weapon that is uniquely yours. I know you have been experimenting with different weapons but you finally settled on something recently. I gift to you Fury. It should serve you well." (Deer horned knives that can become chakram and can be infused with dust along the bevel)

He takes out the third weapon and walks over to Yang "I know you are happy with your weapon that we built but as you have graduated so then should your weapon. I know it's not one you built but I worked on it and am gifting it to you. It's almost identical to your current guantlets but I thought a small surprise would be helpful especially as you encounter bigger threats so these can also put out 6in claws from the top of the knuckle so you can straight up stab something without having to just hit it." (Kestus with Tekko-Kagi claws. It also mechashifts into a bracelet for each wrist.)

Finally he walks over to Ruby "I feel bad I don't actually have a weapon for you. What I do have though is something I hope you enjoy all the same though." He hands her a bundle of metal when she gives him a strange look he simply smiles and tells her to unravel it. When she does she is even more confused as is everyone around. "Ruby you where it as a base for your combat attire over your undershirt but under your outer. It's dust infused chainmail. Basically you can have it act either as a defense or due to your semblance as a wonderful last resort bomb. Also it will take any dust that is used against you and store it in itself for later usage." When he says this everyone stares some in jealousy others in awe that such a thing could be constructed.

Zoro "I hope you choose to use these gifts but even if you don't they are yours. You have all achieved great things since I have known you and I am excited for the future with you. Now lets hurry up and get ready we have to leave for beacon soon."

On the bullhead on the way to Beacon they all kind of are staying together outside of Raven who is with the other staff. They see someone throwing up and other people talking amongst themselves recognizing some and not others. When they land they all exit the Bullhead and begin making their way towards the auditorium. Once they get off the ship Yang heads to talk to her friends from Signal while Vernal and Zoro decide to try and get Ruby to socialize more as she has never been the best at it. They do this by telling Ruby they are going to leave her here and go get situated in the auditorium and she is to meet back up with them after having talked to at least 3 people.

Ruby is not happy about this not that it changes anything. Ruby is standing there not sure of what to do when suddenly she is hit from behind. She turns around and begins to stare daggers at the person behind her.

Weiss "What do you think your doing stopping in the middle of the walkway like that. Do you have any idea of the damage you have caused? I am carrying around enough dust to level the school and as we all know its not the most stable of things."

Ruby scowling at her not that it seems to have any effect on her "I'll have you know I was stopped to think about something with plenty of room on either side of me to walk around yet you decide to walk into me with as you said enough dust to destroy the school. That sounds like you need to get your head out of your ass and start paying attention to whats around you before you hurt yourself or others."

Weiss is a bit shocked by this having never been talked to this way by anyone. "Do you have any idea who you are talking to little girl? How did you even get in here anyway I doubt your qualified since you don't look to be more than 12" She puts on a smug look like take that girl

Ruby "I have no idea who you are nor do I really care. As far as my qualifications for getting in Ozpin himself asked for me to attend and moved me forward due to my combat prowess having trained under some of the best fighters in the world."

It's at this point that someone else chimes in "That's Weiss Schnee heiress of the SDC, a company that is notorious for there human rights abuses of both faunus and non faunus."

They both look over and Weiss's anger is now directed at this newcomer.

Weiss "What do you mean human rights abuses? We have never done anything of the sort ask Atlas or any of the countless judges that have thrown out the lawsuits over the years. Just because people get hurt in mines doesn't mean we are abusing them."

The new person simply shakes their head and wanders off. Ruby uses this as a good opportunity to sneak away as well. It's then that she see's someone sitting alone on a bench. She thinks to herself 2 down one to go and walks over and sits next to them.

Ruby "Hi my name is Ruby. I just got started here and everyone I came with abandoned me. Whats your name?"

He looks over surprised that someone is actually talking to him "My name is Juanne Arc. I just started here as well. I don't really know anyone here but I am hoping that changes soon. I'm sorry your people abandoned you any idea why?"

Ruby "Thanks yeah one of my sisters went to check in on her friends while my brother and other sister and his friend all decided I needed to meet new people so they left me to fend for myself. It's alright thought I suppose I should know people outside of family."

He smiles "Yeah family is good at forcing us to do things like that. Aren't we supposed to head to the auditorium or something for a speech?"

They head over to the auditorium just talking and getting to know each other. When they get there Ruby is flagged down by her family as they have a seat for her. "It was nice meeting you Juanne you should come meet everyone at some point."

Juanne "Thanks I think I will take you up on that."

Once Ruby gets over to everyone Yang begins her interrogation of Ruby to see who she met and if any of them are worth meeting herself. Ruby talks about meeting Weiss and horrible she is and then talking to someone else who saved her and allowed her to sneak away, then she talks about meeting Juanne and how nice he is though kind of lonely and lacking self confidence. They all find this fascinating except for Neo who could care less as she is not really invested in anyone here except for Zoro.

After Ozpin gives his speech and Glynda tells them they will be staying in here tonight so they can familiarize themselves with each other they set up their little area before asking Ruby to go show them who all she met. Before they can even get going though Weiss walks over and gets very angry with Ruby.

Weiss "Well if it isn't miss oblivious. I have news for you if you where really trained by the best in the world which I doubt then who where they?"

Ruby goes to speak but before she can Zoro puts his hand on her shoulder to steady here before he speaks up "If you ever insult my sister again I will end you. Now based off what she said of your guys interaction it was clearly your fault and as such I demand you apologize to her. As for who trained her why that matters to you I don't know but if you just know it was a man who can not be defeated."

Weiss gets indignant at that "Apologize to a child never especially when it was not my fault. Of course her trainer would say that they must be a fool everyone can be defeated even if it is simply by greater numbers and firepower."

Zoro "Think what you will but don't call someone a fool who you have never met. If you will not apologize then I do believe your presence is no longer wanted leave before we make you leave."

Weiss harumps and turns and leaves. Ruby turns around "I could have handled that."

Zoro "I know you could have but as a big brother it is my job to defend you especially against someone like that. Now why don't we go meet this Juanne guy."

They all head over except for Neo who decides to get some early sleep. Juanne see's this group of people heading his way and begins to get nervous but then he see's Ruby at the head of it and remembers she wanted him to meet her people and so he relaxes.

They come over say hi and introduce themselves and after talking for awhile decide to all go to bed.

I have not introduced Blake yet I intentionally left that name and gender out as I am still debating. Moving forward each chapter will be an episode or two with a few scenes extra. I hope you like the changes I have made to Ruby and Yang being around a man like Zoro they would naturally not be the same people they where in the series let alone the fact they have been around Raven for 2 years as well. I hope you don't mind I gave Neo a voice it just makes it easier and gives Zoro more of a reason to go after Roman and Neo a reason to have left. I am still thinking about her hair color and what she should wear as well as a weapon. So far I have leaned heavy into Asian history for the weapons but I may change that. Also could use some names for weapons. If Blake does appear she will get her weapon back and it will be called penance if she doesn't I need a name for it as well as Yang's weapon. Currently if Blake joins Zoro's team will be Vernal Zoro Kuina and Neo. JNPR will be background mostly. They will exist here but again mostly as background people. I may end up splitting this story into different branches one with Blake and one without. Let me know what you think and what you want to see moving forward.