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Chapter 4
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"Jaune, show me your back." spoke Weiss, surprising her teammates.
"What?"
"Like I've said, show me your back."
Lessons had ended for the day, and they had just returned to the dorm room.
Yang, who was reading a book, suddenly stopped and stared at her.
"Wait what's going on?" asked Dove, looking at the heiress.
"I'm leaving." spoke Yang, getting up, her scroll in hand.
"Something important." answered Weiss, glancing at Yang for a moment.
Yang ignored her.
Weiss narrowed her eyes.
"Wait a second." she spoke, but Yang closed the door.
Weiss exited the room and saw the blonde.
She looked back.
"I know about the trip, I'll be back early."
She bumped into a shorter girl, apologized, and continued on her path.
Yang didn't visit her friends as much last time. I wonder where she's going. Weiss thought. Must be because Ruby's not on the team.
Weiss sighed, and re-entered her dorm room.
"Sorry to keep you waiting." she said. "Like I said, take off your shirt."
"Sorry, but why should I?" asked Jaune, narrowing his eyes a bit.
"I need to make something sure as this team's leader." spoke Weiss. "It's nothing inappropriate."
"Nothing Inappropriate? You're telling him to take-"
"I know." spoke Weiss. "You saw it too, right? He should've been completely well at lunch that day."
Dove held his chin. "Now that you said that..."
Jaune winced a little. "I just have less stamina, okay?"
Weiss just stared at him.
After a few minutes, Jaune nodded.
"Fine."
Weiss nodded.
Jaune turned around and took off his shirt, and they saw a number of marks.
Weiss narrowed her eyes.
Dove's eyes widened.
"What the hell?" spoke Dove. "When did this happen! How?"
Jaune winced.
"That time with that... boarbatusk." he said. "I also have some from initiation, and Pyrrha's training."
"How?"
"You don't have aura." spoke Weiss.
That explains it.
Dove looked at her and then at Jaune.
"He's isn't that stupid."
Jaune looked downwards.
"Well... it's true?" he said, as if he were asking a question.
Dove looked at him.
"Okay, my dad didn't want be to become a hunstman, so I ran away."
Dove buried his face in his hands and sighed.
"That's brave. But, very very stupid." he said. "How did you even survive initiation?"
"Uh, pure luck?"
"For god's sake." Dove facepalmed.
Jaune wore his shirt.
"Honestly, before those lectures of Advanced Aura we had, I didn't even know what it was."
Dove looked at him blankly.
"How are you even here?"
"I don't know." spoke Jaune. "I mean, Ms. Goodwitch hasn't even called me to fight once."
"Let's not tell anyone else." spoke Weiss.
Jaune smiled.
"It'll make our team look weaker than it already is." Dove replied, nodding.
Jaune's smile fell.
"Allow me." spoke Weiss. This would be easy.
She put her hand on his shoulder and spoke.
"For it is in companionship that we find hope. Through this, we become a paragon of greatness and duty to rise above all. Infinite in heart and unbound by regret, I release your soul, and by my side, empower thee."
Weiss glowed light blue, and Jaune, white.
Weiss stumbled and panted, then sat down on her bed.
Of course he had that much aura.
"Weiss?"
"I-Okay, I didn't think your chant was like that." spoke Dove, impressed. "I thought you'd be more... 'efficient'."
Weiss stared at him.
Before she could speak, Jaune thanked her.
"This does not leave this room." Weiss spoke.
The boys nodded.
The Bear's Club
Yang let out a sigh as she walked into the new and improved club.
Junior's men stared at her, their hands hovering near their guns.
She looked at Junior, who narrowed his eyes.
"Junior." she greeted.
"Goldilocks." he spoke. "You're here to meet him, aren't you?"
Yang nodded, pulling out five lien cards.
Junior took them and scanned them.
"He's in room 9." spoke Junior. He then looked at one of his men. "Lead her to the room."
"But-"
"Do as I say." Junior ordered.
The man nodded.
Yang rose her eyebrows.
Junior was smarter than she thought.
"It's... here." spoke the man. "If you need some-"
"Got it." spoke Yang, opening the door.
There sat Torchwick on a sofa, Neopolitan at his side.
"And then I-" Roman spoke, but stopped when he spotted her. He smiled and leaned back. "Well! Who do we have here?"
"Greetings Torchwick." she spoke, "Politan."
Neo gave her a smile and tilted her head.
"Why hello there, Goldilocks!" Torchwick laughed. "Never expected a kid to know about her, apart from those two."
Yang stared at him.
"So, what did you wanna tell me?"
"I'm guessing you know she'll frame you two for her actions." spoke Yang. "But that's not what I'm here for."
Torchwick nodded, but leaned back.
"She plans to destroy Beacon and kill Ozpin."
Torchwick's eyes widened.
"You can-"
"I am serious. She'll staart this by sending you to Mt. Glenn, to prepare forces." spoke Yang. "Then, she'll attend Beacon itself as a Haven student."
Torchwick narrowed his eyes.
"Look, how do you know about her plans?" he asked. "And how do you know about her in the first place?"
"I just do." answered Yang. "Look, you can wait and find out. For example, she wants you to steal dust from Atlas next month; a ship will be delivering it."
"We shall see." Torchwick smiled. "How can we be sure?"
"She'll have her on her team at Beacon." spoke Yang, looking at Neo, who tilted her head.
Yang stood up.
"I believe that's enough information." spoke Yang. "It's up to you to believe me, but do not tell Cinder. She'll surely get rid of you and create more problems. I do suggest you fake your deaths and move to Mistral. I can help you when I'm older."
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When Yang returned to Beacon, it was night.
I wonder what happened in the dorm. She shook her head. Weiss didn't even like Jaune last time.
She was about to step into the dorm building when a woman stopped her.
"Ah Ms. Xiao Long." she spoke, smiling. The woman's red hair came to her lower back, and wore a dark green overcoat, which hid the clothes underneath.
Yang blinked.
"Prof. Greene." she greeted.
"I hope you're ready for tomorrow. After all, Peach is rather impatient." she had a nostalgic smile. "Sorr-oh, there's something on your shoulder."
Yang blinked.
The teacher flicked it off.
"Sorry to take your time." the teacher smiled, walking away.
Yang looked at her back.
What was that about?
The Next Day
Forever Fall
Ruby smiled as she saw the red forest.
It had been so long.
"What's the matter?" asked Russel, glancing at her.
"Oh, nothing." Ruby said, scratching the back of her head.
This was a time to relax, not to be lost in nostalgia.
Prof. Goodwitch walked in front of them and told them about Prof. Peach's request.
Ruby looked and saw Nora walking towards Ren, but before she'd join their group, she spoke.
"Nora, we're a team." Ruby spoke, catching the girl's attention. "Come here."
Nora gave her a sheepish look, and waved to Ren.
"Oh, sorry. It's just that me and Ren ha-"
"It's okay, it's okay. I just think we should spend more time together." Ruby said, handing her a jar. "Let's get to work."
She looked at the rest of the team and saw Russel and Pyrrha talking, with Pyrrha smiling sheepishly.
Ruby sighed.
At least Cardin's not bullying Jaune this time.
"Hey get to work!" she spoke. "We don't have all day."
Russel shrugged.
"Guess you're right, leader." he smiled, winking at Pyrrha. "We are your loyal slaves."
Pyrrha nodded, a thin smile on her face.
Well, at least they were getting along.
"Hey." she spoke, smiling.
Her eyes started to water a bit.
"Whoa, sorry about that, I was just teas-"
Ruby wiped her tears off.
"N-No, it's fine. Something went into my eye." she said, looking at the boy. "No really, I didn't mind."
Russel narrowed his eyes a bit and turned around.
"Well, if you say so."
"Hey, didn't you say we should get to work?" asked Nora, a small smile on her face.
Ruby smiled back.
"Yeah, I forgot."
They started collecting bottles of the red sap, and the day ended in no time.
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"Ugh finally!" Nora spoke, throwing herself on the bed.
"You're tired?" asked Russel, raising his eyebrows a bit. "Weren't you the most gung-ho about the trip?"
"Well, she didn't hang out much with that Ren fellow." spoke Pyrrha a small smile on her face.
Russel smiled. "Good, you're getting the hang of it."
Pyrrha smiled back.
"Hey, we're just childhood friends, that's all." Nora smiled.
Ruby smiled.
Yes, she could get used to this.
Suddenly, her scroll vibrated.
Great, a meeting with Oz.
She walked towards the door, but stopped when Pyrrha spoke.
"Where are you going?" she asked, wearing her pajamas.
Nora looked at her as well.
Ruby scratched the back of her head.
"It's just a call, nothing much."
"Well, if you say so." spoke Nora as she closed her eyes and went to sleep.
Ruby smiled and went outside.
She suddenly heard Blake and Cardin.
Narrowing her eyes a little, she made her decision.
"Why are we having this 'discussion', again?" Blake asked, looking at Cardin blankly.
"Because, we could've done something for once." he said, his eyes narrowed. "The rest of the students probably think our team's the weakest."
"And whose fault is that?"
"Uhh guys?" asked Sky, narrowing his eyes. "I'm trying to sleep here."
"You barely did anything." spoke Cardin, pointing at him. He then pointed at the asleep Ren. "He's the one who did most of it!"
"Please! I'm trying to sleep." spoke Sky, facing the wall.
"Be like Ren." spoke Cardin, pointing at the boy. "He's sleeping like a log."
They heard a knock on the door.
"Who is it?" asked Cardin.
The door opened just a little to reveal Ruby Rose.
"Umm, I heard you all arguing." she said. "I wanted to ask what was wrong."
"Sorry Ru-I mean, Rose, it doesn't concern you." spoke Blake, her eyes narrowed. She clenched her fists.
Please leave. She thought. You don't need to need to help me this time.
As if Ruby could read her mind, she spoke. "Well, you and Ren are friends of my teammates, meaning you're my friends too."
"Whatever Red, just leave us." Cardin sneered.
"And let you argue?"
Cardin stopped talking for a second.
Blake stared.
Why was she helping them?
"Look, you're the team leader." she pointed at Cardin. "Which means you're responsible for your team, and control how it functions. Get to know them before doing something."
"Look-"
"It means to forget your differences, and to embrace your similarities; after all, everyone in this room wants to become a huntsman, right?"
"Okay..." spoke Cardin narrowing his eyes a little. "But, how do you know this stuff; you're younger."
Ruby scratched the back of her head.
"Ah-Well... It's a secret." she smiled.
"But still..." spoke Blake, a small smile on her face.
"Also, because you are the weakest team in our year." Ruby spoke quickly, closing the door.
Cardin and Blake stared.
Ruby's right. Then again, she was a great leader. Blake thought. Thank you, I'll trust you again this time. Then again, Cardin is a kid right now.
She looked at Cardin.
"We'll talk about that tomorrow." she said. "Agreed?"
Cardin narrowed his eyes a bit.
"Fine, but only because I don't want ou-this team to be the weakest."
Blake smiled.
She was glad this got sorted out.
A Few Days Later
Ozpin's Office
"I'm afraid sir, but why was I called here?" asked Yang Xiao Long, her eyes slightly narrowed.
"Please be patient, Ms. Xiao Long." spoke the headmaster.
Before he could continue, a hooded person walked in.
Glynda nodded.
"We know you talked to Roman Torchwick last week." she said. "However, we are not here to threaten you."
Yang's eyes widened.
How the hell did they-
"I'm sorry?" she said. "I don't know what your talking about."
Glynda smiled a little.
"No need to lie." she said. "We have a recording here." she continued, holding a small device. "Although, Peach and Greene were hard to convince."
Before Yang could ask, Ozpin started speaking.
"We know you are against Cinder Fall." spoke Ozpin. "And since you also knew about Salem, we can not ignore you."
Yang looked at them.
"Therefore, are you from the future as well?"
"Huh?" Yang said. "Why did-wait, as well?"
The hooded person revealed herself.
"Ruby?"
Her sister nodded.
"Yes, Yang. I'm also from the future." she smiled.
For a second, her sister's face was replaced by an older Ruby.
Yang blink and smiled, her eye watering.
She's here. That means she'll understand.
"D-Do you forgive me? F-For leaving you alone?" asked Yang.
Ruby grimaced, but nodded.
"Now, let's defeat Salem this time!"
Wait what?
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AN: This ends chapter 4! I really hope you enjoyed it, and sorry for the slightly late update. Time for reviews:
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