"Russel Thrush. Cardin Winchester. Dove Bronzewing. Sky Lark." Ravus balanced nervously on his heels as Ozpin called the four boys up onto the stage. He glanced nervously at the other first year students that were left. His siblings and their partners, Jaune and Pyrrha, Nora and Ren, Natasha and Vivian, and Aero and him. Ravus absent mindedly joined everyone clapping for the last group that had come up.
"Jaune Arc. Lie Ren. Pyrrha Nikos. Nora Valkyrie. The four of you retrieved the white rook pieces. From this day forward, you will work together as Team JNPR. Led by... Jaune Arc!" Ravus looked at Ruby who smiled wide for their new friend. Ravus looked back at the stage in time to see Jaune fall on his butt after a friendly shoulder bump from Pyrrha.
Eight students left. Ravus thought nervously. He already knew that his team couldn't be with both his sisters, they had different partners. But he wasn't sure which he hoped to have on his team more. Ruby has always been with him, even when he hadn't for her. Then again she's with the princess Schnee. Yang's always amazing to have in a fight, and wouldn't mind getting to know the black haired girl more. Did Yang say that her name was Blake?
"Blake Belladonna. Ruby Rose. Weiss Schnee. Yang Xiao Long." Ravus faked a smile as his sisters walked up to the stage in front of Professor Ozpin. "The four of you retrieved the white knight pieces. From this day forward, you will work together as Team RWBY." Oh gosh if that doesn't get people confused. Ravus thought with a laugh. "Led by... Ruby Rose!" Ravus felt his mouth drop as he looked at his sister, the now declared leader of a team.
"And finally: Vivian Fairhound. Natasha. Ravus Rose. Aero Schnee Branwen." Here goes nothing. The four future huntsmen walked up to Ozpin as the new team RWBY walked off the stage. "The four of you retrieved the White Bishop pieces. From this day forward, you will work together as Team RAVN." Led by... Ravus Rose!" Ravus's head shot toward Ozpin. Seeing no hesitation, Ravus gulped. Lead by? He looked around, spotting his sister's shouting excitedly but he couldn't clearly hear what they said over the cheers.
"It looks like things are shaping up to be an... interesting year." Ozpin finally said before turning to leave. Ravus and his new team joined the rest of his class as Glynda stepped up to the stage.
"Now that all the teams have been announced it is time for you to make your way to your rooms. All new students will be on the fourth floor of the main dormitory and teams will live together in the same room. The rooms are under a first come first serve basis. Once you have picked your room, you will link the door's lock with your scroll, acting as your key during your time here at Beacon. Each team leader will also receive a schedule of the classes that team has during the week. Classes begin tomorrow so it is in your best interest to prepare tonight and put your best foot forward tomorrow." And with that Glynda dismissed the assembly.
"I'm so proud of you two!" Yang shouted, squeezing Ruby and Ravus. He started having a flashback to the airship. "Both of my siblings team leaders! Dad's not going to believe this." She released both of them and took out her scroll.
"We've got time to do that later Yang. Right now we need to find our rooms." Ruby said, gesturing to the rest of the students as they were leaving.
"Mind if we join you?" Jaune came up with the rest of team JNPR behind him. "We can try to get rooms next to each other."
"Oh, that sounds like a great idea! We should go too!" Natasha jumped in excited. "How about it Ravus?"
"Huh, oh, sure." Ravus agreed, seeing Aero and Weiss talking. "But, uh, shouldn't we wait for our full team?"
"It looks like they want a more private conversation." Vivian commented, putting a hand on Ravus' shoulder. Ravus pressed his lips together as he looked over.
"Hey guys-" Ravus began to call over.
"We'll catch up Ravus." Aero responded without looking. "I'll be able to find you."
"Well, come on gang!" Yang said enthusiastically. "We've got to find a set of rooms together before they're all take."
"Race you to the hallway!" Nora shouted, already a hundred feet a head of the group.
"I'm so proud of you two!" Aero smiled at the siblings as Yang celebrated Ravus and Ruby's accomplishments.
"We need to talk." Aero looked behind him at the ice queen glaring at him, hands on her hips and eyes narrow. He rolled his eyes and returned to his friends.
"Didn't you hear me?" Weiss asked coming in front of Aero.
"Yes, but I do not see a reason for us too." He responded, starting to join the rest of his team.
"Well, it is an important reason so we need to talk now." Weiss demanded, stepping in front of Aero again. Aero narrowed his eyes back at Weiss.
"Hey guys-" Ravus began to call over.
"We'll catch up Ravus." Aero responded trying to sound while still looking at Weiss. "I'll be able to find you." He watched out of the corner of his eye the rest of his new team, Yang, and Ruby go off to find their new rooms.
"So, what is so important we have talk about?" Aero asked, looking back at Weiss dead in the eye.
"I want to talk about your weapon." Weiss said harshly, leaning in as she spoke.
"It's just a weapon like any other." Aero responded unimpressed with the start of this discussion.
"I would beg to differ." Weiss accused, crossing her arms over herself. "I've seen that sword before." Aero blinked his eyes trying to gauge her tone and body language.
"Perhaps. It's a basic sword model any beginning weapons class would have this as a template." Aero responded, beginning to walk away.
"Not a sword like this." She objected, pointing her sword in front of him to block his path.. "This is a metal almost exclusive to Atlas military and elite members." Weiss pointed to two the sword blades to compared. "The handle is also not adequately proportional to your arm length and there-for swing. No proper weapons teacher would allow such a detail to go by. And lastly," Weiss suddenly flicked Moonlight out of Aero's hand and caught it, handle up, "this is the Schnee family symbol." She finished proudly. Aero looked back at her.
"So what do you want?" Aero asked.
"I want you to tell me who you really are and how you got this sword." Weiss commanded.
"I don't believe I'm at liberty to tell you that." Aero responded.
"Are you serious! This has the Schnee crest on it. That means it is Schnee property. Property that rightfully belongs to only those who carry the Schnee name. This means that you or someone else stole it." She spat out, clutching the handle tightly.
"I did not steel it." Aero responded, gripping the free part of the handle.
"Then tell me who you are!" Weiss demanded. "Or I report you to Professor Ozpin and return this to where it rightfully belongs."
"Oh you mean to that stuck up father of yours?" Aero spat. "He's not even a Schnee and only married for the name!" Weiss gasped and let go of the handle.
"I…Aero?" Weiss squeaked out. Aero looked down at the symbol that had haunted him for so long, but one he couldn't fully let go. "But, I…we…"
"Hi sis." Aero finally spoke, looking back up at Weiss. He could see the moister forming in her light blue eyes and felt it in his own. They stared at each other in tense silence.
"So," Weiss sighed, breaking the silence. "it is really you."
"Yeah." Aero breathed, almost relieved. "I've, I've missed you."
"Then why stay away?" Weiss asked. "The whole family thought that you were dead. A week after our birthday party and you just…vanished."
"Weiss, I'm not a Schnee." Aero stated. "I might have been born one, but I'm not like you. I'm not like Winter. I'm not like father. It's just best if I'm no longer a part of that name."
"But Winter and mother…"
"Weiss," Aero interrupted her, "please. Just don't tell anyone. I don't want to go back. I can't go back." Aero paused and looked into his twin sister's eyes, blinking the blurriness away the longer he looked. Weiss looked down and sighed.
"I don't like this Aero, and really think it would be best if you should change your mind." She began, shaking her head. "But for you, I will keep your secret." Aero smiled lightly.
"Thanks Sis."
"But if other's find out about it I am not lying for you." Weiss finished.
"Sure." Aero said as the two went to find their teammates.