Welp, I am both happy and sad. This got a bigger response in a few days and with one chapter than my other fic did in like a week. That aside, I'm looking forward to continuing this. Let's see what the people voted for,
ABC
- Emerald Branwen-Sustrai - 8
- Jaune Wu Kong - 3
- Granpapi Ozpin - 8
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- Faunus Cardin - 4
- Aunt Glynda - 1
- Weiss Branwen-Schnee - 3
Looks like someone's going to find a missing Grandpa and Emerald's getting a dad.
After about half an hour, the entire student body of Beacon waited silently for Goodwitch to explain why they were here. Earlier they were all chattering like they usually would but stopped once they saw her bring down the crop onto poor Jaune's head. Footsteps broke the silence as the Headmaster walked in, sipping from his cup as usual. He joined Goodwitch and Oobleck by the massive pile of metal cases, taking a mic from behind one of them.
He surveyed the room, eyes all on him. "Be completely honest, raise your hand if you don't know why you're here."
All hands were in the air within seconds.
Ozpin pinched the bridge of his nose, every day I regret immortality more and more. "Very well, due to campaigning by our dear Dr. Oobleck you all will take part in Beacon's first DNA tests. These tests are meant to help with genealogical research, and help bring us closer to understanding semblances." And possibly, I don't know... use the DNA to create the next generation of huntsmen and huntresses. "The tests will take seconds and automatically alert you to any matches who happen to be in this school. Any questions?"
Blake rose her hand, "Yes, Ms. Belladonna?"
"Isn't it a major violation of privacy for you to hold on to our genetic info...? Not only that but alert us to family we don't even know about?"
Ozpin nodded his head along, taking a sip from his mug. "While you have valid points, keep in mind that this school is to train you all into monsterkillers. Initiation was me literally flinging you all off a cliff so you'll learn how to 'fly'. Privacy is at this point at the bottom of the list of priorities compared to keeping you all alive."
The felinid withdrew her hand, eyes narrowed a bit but relented.
"Now, you will each be called up by team, you are free to return to your dorms but must take the test by the end of the day. Trust me, we'll know if you have or haven't taken it."
He finished his cup and left to get a refill, leaving Goodwitch in charge as she took the mic.
"Teams, CRDL, RWBY, JNPR, and CMSN."
Team RWBY returned to their dorm after each getting a kit each. Opening them up they saw it appeared to be some kind of mini-computer that came with cotton swabs, tiny vials, and a funnel they assumed was used to feed the DNA in there. Blake took out a pamphlet she found in hers.
"Congratulations on receiving your very first DNA Testing Kit from Asnan Aldiyk Industries. To begin, simply remove either a hair, wipe a bit of the inside of your cheek with the given cotton swabs, or some other form of bodily liquid and place it into the computer's funnel. The machine will automatically turn on and from there give you statistics and info based off your genetic information."
Yang smiled, "We should be careful, wouldn't want to get into a hairy situation now?"
Weiss sighed, "You're the worst, as for these tests I don't see the need to take one. Any self-respecting Schnee has the family tree memorized."
"Um, I think dad mentioned something about a grandpa or something." Ruby twiddled her thumbs, not really remembering any family outside of Dad, Mom, and Uncle Qrow. "Hey, did Uncle Qrow ever tell you about the Branwens, Yang?"
"Other than that they toss their kids off the roof so they learn how to fly? Nope." She seemed pretty alright with that, Qrow usually just grumbled and chugged his flask when asked about his side of the family.
A loud ding caught RW-Y's attention, turning to see Blake finishing her test after plucking out a hair. "Hmmm, seems about right, you guys wanna see the results?"
They all got behind her, surprised by how detailed it was.
Her highness' eyes widened at some of the results. "Um... 13% Supphalak cat... 17% Shorthaired cat... 20% Black Panther...? I know Faunus have animal traits bu-"
"No, my ancestors weren't literal cats. Faunus just share similarities with animal species to the point of our DNA sharing some overlap. We're still pretty much human, look it says I'm 33% Mistralian and 17%... Atlasian...?" The monochrome duo turned to face each other, turning back to the screen and mentally agreeing to ignore that last part.
"So kitkat, ready to see what my results are?" Yang smiled, going for one of the swabs. Pffft, pluck on of my hairs, yeah right.
She plopped into into her kit and waited, the rest of her team getting behind her to see the results.
"Hmmm, oh damn I'm Mistralian too! 53%, that make us cousins, Blakey?" She smiled at her partner before going back to the list. "47% Valian, seems legit..." She seemed disappointed at the results until a bright message flaired up on screen.
"Match found!"
Yang turned to her sister, "You didn't take your test yet did you?" She shook her head, leaning closer to the screen. "You know what this means, Yang?"
"WE GOT FAMILY HERE!" They high-fived, excited to have another addition to the tree who is hopefully not a drunk or an old man.
"Five lien says its Jaune." Schnee giggled, Blake nodded, "Twenty says it's one of the Haven kids."
Meanwhile, in the dorm of Team CMSN (Cinder, Mercury, Sustrai, and Neo), there was a very different reaction.
"This machine is fucking with me... I know it." She stared at the results again, somehow she matched up with one Yang Xiao-Long. She kept screaming on the inside as she thought what this could have meant while Mercury was laughing his ass off. "Oh this is too rich! Gonna start hanging out with Team Goody Goody now? Do each other's nails a-"
A quick punch to the crotch silenced him, Emerald turned to Cinder. "They probably already got a message like this by now... The hell are we going to do when that happens?"
Cinder smiled, "Play along."
"What?" Both Emerald and Merc stated, the girl screaming louder as she thought about having to endure the hyperactivity of Ruby and the punishment that is Yang.
"Think about it, these types treat family and trust them better than their own friends. With you related not only to one of them but their leader. You'll be the perfect spy, my dear Emerald." She gave her a pat on the head, earning a smile. "Alright... I'll do it..."
"How are you related to them anyway?"
Sustrai strugged, never really knowing her father and her mother dying when she was 5. "Guess we'll find out."
Ozpin was once again in his office, a fresh cup in his hand once more as he waited for his results to be processed. Hmmm, how long ago has it been since I possessed this man, again? Lord, I don't even remember if he had any relatives before I just went off... I'm sure it's nothing.
"Match found!"
Fuck...
Team -DRL were currently trying to cheer up their leader who was currently rocking back and forth as he looked at the test results.
"14% Central Animan Boar."
Russel scratched the back of his head, "Hey, you know what will cheer you up, boss? We can go mess with one of those freaks like Ve-..." He stopped himself after realizing his mistake.
Cardin cried into his knees, "Everything I know is a lie!"
"Oh cool, says I'm 9% Vacuan Gibbon!" Jaune smiled, a bit surprised but would explain why a lot of the older Arcs had the manes of great beasts. Plus his family had an amazing banana bread recipe. Would also explain why he could hold stuff with his feet.
See you guys next time.
