It's How You Play the Game
So here we are again with another chapter, and before we begin, is everyone as stoked with Volume 8 as I am, because WOW! Things are really getting interesting.
In any case.
Disclaimer: I do not own RWBY or Kamen Rider.
In their dorm room in Beacon, the members of Team RWKBY was preparing for their investigation into the actions of the White Fang as they laced up their shoes and triple checked the mecha-shift functions and Dust cartridges on their weapons. The five of them had also opted for outfits that were different from the ones they were normally seen wearing outside of their uniforms, in the hopes of them not being recognized as quickly, though Kazi had opted for a simple black hoodie and matching jeans.
"Alright everyone," said Ruby from her bunk, "today's the day! The investigation begins!"
"Not to nitpick," said Kazi, "but considering that we're heading out after sunset, wouldn't 'tonight' be a better word than 'today' all things considered?"
"That is a good point," nodded Yang, "though you'd have to change 'day' to 'night' so that the sentence makes sense."
"Nice pun there," said Kazi with a chuckle.
"Huh?" said Yang as she went over what she said again, "Oh yeah, you're right."
"Ugh," groaned Weiss, "can we please take this seriously?"
"We are," said Kazi, "we're making jokes so we can focus, instead of worrying about what could go wrong, we're making jokes."
"Still," said Weiss, "this is very important! We need this plan to go well or a whole lot can go wrong fast."
"Then let's go over this again," said Blake, "Kazi and I will go undercover to infiltrate one of the White Fang's regular Faction Meetings as new recruits, to see if we can get any idea of what their plans are."
"While you're doing that, Ruby and I will check SDC records via the Vale CCT," said Weiss, "we can find out about any robberies or shipping inconsistencies. As I am the Schnee Heiress, accessing those records should not be a problem."
"And I'll be checking in on an old friend in the shadier part of town," said Yang, "he has connections and he knows things. If anyone can tell us more about what's going on in Vale's underworld, it's him."
"Great!" exclaimed Ruby, "Then we'll all meet up at Yang's location to go over what we've found. Team RWKBY BANZAI!"
"Yeah!"
The five teens jumped at the new voice coming from the window and turned to see the blond Faunus from the docks, that Blake had introduced as Sun Wukong after the fight with Roman and Noir, hanging by his tail from a branch outside their window.
"Sup?" said Sun with an upside-down wave.
"Sun?" said Blake in surprise, "What are you doing here?"
"Just wanted to visit and happened to overhear your plans," he shrugged, "You guys taking on that Torchwick dude again?"
"If it comes down to it," said Kazi as he checked his Gamer Driver and Gashats, "though we're hoping to avoid a fight."
"How did you get up there anyway?" asked Yang with a nod of approval as she subtly gave Sun's exposed abs a once over.
"It's easy," said Sun, "I do it all the time."
"You do what?!" exclaimed Weiss with a scandalized expression, while Yang's shifted to a glare at the thought of Sun peeping through their window at her little sister.
"I climb trees all the time," shrugged Sun, oblivious to their reactions as he flipped out of the tree and into the room.
"In any case," said Kazi, "we're going to investigate the situation around town as a team activity."
"Sweet!" said Sun, "I'm in."
"Wait what?" said Weiss in surprise, not expecting that response.
"I want to come with you," said Sun, "I want another round with Torchwick."
"Sun," said Ruby kindly, "it's going to be dangerous. We don't want to get our friends involved if we don't have to."
"Psh!" scoffed the Faunus, "That's silly. We should always get friends involved! That's why I brought Neptune!"
Team RWKBY quickly moved to look out the window Sun had come through and saw Sun's blue-haired teammate standing on the ledge outside.
"Sup?" he said casually.
"Sup," returned Team RWKBY blankly.
"…so, how did you get up here?" asked Ruby.
"I have my ways," said Neptune with a smile.
A crow flies by overhead, cawing several times as the group takes this in.
"…though, can I come in?" he added nervously, "We're like, really high up right now."
With a chuckle and a sigh, Kazi and Sun worked together to get Neptune into the Dorm room, where he smoothed the wrinkles out of his outfit and looked around, "So, what's the plan for this thing?"
"We're going to check in on various sources to find out more about the White Fang and what they're planning with Torchdick," said Kazi.
"Nice," laughed Sun upon hearing the nickname, holding out his fist.
"Thank you, I try," chuckled Kazi as he returned the fist-bump.
"And what do we do if we find anything?" asked Neptune.
"Nothing really," said Yang, "this is mainly an info gathering mission. We're not looking to start a fight."
"Besides," put in Weiss, "We're still only students. We can't have it on our records that we go out looking for trouble."
"Weiss," Ruby groaned, "we're trying to do the right thing, not worry about our grades!"
"You should be more worried about them!" exclaimed Weiss, "I've seen your scores on Professor Oobleck's tests!"
"Bleh!" pouted Ruby as she stuck out her tongue at her partner.
"So, who's going with who then?" asked Yang.
"Well," said Kazi, "since Sun's a Faunus, he can come with me and Blake and since Yang is the only one without a partner, she can take Neptune."
"Sounds like a plan to me," nodded Ruby.
"Wait!" exclaimed Weiss, "Maybe you should go with Yang Ruby, I mean, you are sisters after all."
"But who would Neptune go with then?" asked Ruby.
"Well," said Weiss bashfully with a slight blush, "I wouldn't mind partnering with him."
Ruby looked at the two of them for a moment as Neptune gave his best 'nice guy smile' before busting out laughing.
"That would be a no, Ice Queen," chuckled Kazi as Ruby dragged her out by the scruff of her blouse, "don't worry though, you'll have time to flirt later."
Weiss's protests could be heard echoing down the hall.
Merry Christmas everyone. See you next time for the battle against the Paladin.
