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Chapter 14: Replay?
The next morning, Ruby, Blake, and Yang all woke up at nearly the same time. They were debating whether or not to go see Weiss and Shade first or to go get breakfast first. They eventually decided that they should eat first. They didn't expect Weiss to be up anyways. On the way down, they bumped into team CRDL who was back from their mission.
"Hey guys! It has been too long." Said Yang.
"Oh hey Yang. Where are Weiss and Shade?" asked Cardin.
"They are in the infirmary. Weiss got hurt and Sade is staying with her." Explained Blake.
"Why isn't he with his girlfriend?" asked Russel.
"He is. You don't know yet, but me and Shade broke up two days ago. He's with Weiss now." Said Blake.
"So she finally got her wish granted huh?" asked Cardin with a chuckle.
This got a small laugh out of everyone there. After catching team CRDL up with the happenings while they were gone, they picked up team JNPR, team CFVY as well as Mercury, Sun and Sarah. When they got to the cafeteria, they made sure to get a plate for Shade and Weiss.
"So, Weiss is scheduled to wake up today right? Asked Sun.
"Yeah. We should probably be there when she does." Said Pyrrha.
"Good point. But what are we going to do about Roman, Cinder, this Adam or Daniel guy and the White Fang?" Asked Sky.
"Good question. The only one of us who knows anything about them is Shade, so I guess whatever he says. But we do need to strike back soon. They won't wait to attack us wherever we are. Hell they could be planning an attack here at Beacon for all we know." Said Yang.
"Unlikely. They are more likely waiting for an opportunity to attack when we are weakened." Said Blake.
"I guess…but wait…how would you know?" asked Nora.
"Well, they wouldn't be planning an attack here. Not only are there more hunters and huntresses in training to count, but there are also full-fledged hunters and huntresses. Even they aren't that stupid." Said Blake, covering up her mistake. 'That was too close.' Thought Blake.
After a long conversation about unimportant subjects they left for the infirmary. When they walked in, Shade was sound asleep in the chair he was sitting in. Weiss looked like she was starting to stir. After a few seconds of stirring, Weiss woke up from her unconscious state like she had just gone through hell and back.
"Ugh. What happened?" asked Weiss.
"Hey Weiss. Are you Ok? You took heavy damage from that attack." Said Yang.
"Um OK, but um…should I know you guys?" asked Weiss.
"What? Weiss, don't you remember us?" asked Ruby.
"Should I?" asked Weiss.
"Yeah. We've been on a team here for months. Training to become huntresses." Explained Blake.
"Um. Ok." Said Weiss looking towards the chair Shade was. "Who is he? He's really cute." Said Weiss.
At this point Shade woke up just in time to hear that. "What did you say?" asked Shade.
"I asked who you were the said that you were really cute." Said Weiss.
"Don't you remember me?" asked Shade.
"No. I can't really remember anyone at this point." Said Weiss.
"Oh god. You have amnesia." Said Shade.
"Yeah. I guess I do Shade." said Weiss before realizing her mistake.
"What…were you faking amnesia to prank us?!" asked Shade, seemingly getting angry.
"Um…Yeah. I'm sorry, please don't hate me." Said Weiss worried that Shade was mad about her prank.
Shade simply stayed looking at Weiss angrily. Everyone was waiting for Shade's reaction. He started to chuckle. Then that chuckle became laughter, then it erupted into a laughing frenzy.
"Ok. You got me. That was the first time anyone has pranked me successfully. Well done, but I will get you back for that. Trust me." Said Shade.
"I wouldn't expect anything less." Said Weiss.
"Anyways, now that's over." Said Shade getting up and walking over to Weiss. "So now I can do this." said Shade, leaning over Weiss and kissing her passionately.
"Get a room you two." Said Yang.
"Good god Yang. It was just a kiss!" said Weiss.
Shade simply shook his head at Yang with all his friends laughing at the battle of words between Yang and Weiss. After 3 minutes of arguing they finally agreed to agree to disagree. Sun then approached Shade.
"Hey man. Can I talk to you outside for a second?" asked Sun.
"Yeah sure. I'll be back in a sec guys." Said Shade.
Shade and Sun left the room.
"So what's up? IS this about Ruby?" asked Shade.
"No not at all. Ozpin just sent me a message. I want to know something." Said Sun showing Shade the message.
"Dear Sun,
Shade didn't respond to my message so can you please show him this. There is an upcoming assembly and I have received many requests from the students to have you and your band preform again. I know that your band only has one song and the assembly is soon. It will start in a couple days so I am asking a lot, but if you happen to have an idea for a song that you could finish quickly for a performance, I am sure the students would appreciate it. Just think about it.
Ozpin"
"So? What do you think? We do have that song, we just never released it. We could always do that at the assembly." Said Sun.
"I guess we could, but does Mercury know the beat?" asked Shade.
"Even if he doesn't, he learns quickly and it isn't really a hard beat so we can do it. I just wanted to confirm with you." Said Sun.
Shade looked like he was thinking. He then smiled and said "One…more…song!"
"That's the spirit! Let's let Ozpin know." Said Sun, typing out a message and sending it to Ozpin.
He soon got a response. It said that the assembly was tomorrow.
"Good thing Mercury learns fast." Said Sun.
"Why is that?" asked Mercury who left the room after hearing his name. Shade and Sun quickly explained what was happening before Mercury and Sun ran off to practice. Sarah also heard this, but vividly remembered her part meaning that she didn't need to practice.
Shade re-entered the room and everyone asked what was going on. Shade decided that it should be kept a secret. He managed to change the subject without anyone noticing. After talking for a while, they realized that they were still in the infirmary when they didn't need to. Weiss got up and they all left the infirmary. After that, they decided to go into town. They were planning on heading to the café so they went to the airships. On the way there, they noticed that Shade was singing a song that none of them recognized. They assumed that he just knew a song that they didn't. Sarah was the only one who knew for sure. After landing, they went to the café. Everyone sat down and got their usual drinks. As they were drinking, the group started questioning Shade about the White Fang.
"Do you know of any weaknesses? Anything that could help if we attempt a raid?" asked Yang.
"They aren't talented in one-on-one battles. They can't fight solo. If we could separate them from their group, they are practically useless, but their leaders have no weaknesses. If the grunts are around, focus on them. They try to wear you down so the leaders can finish you off. I was once a leader. Best assassin in the White Fang, so I had a good squad. They were pretty good, but I could take them easily. Watch out for the heavy group. They are trained to take a beating, and they can hit hard. They are slow though. If you meet heavy, try to stay on the attack. If they get the upper hand, create some separation. Don't let them get a fix on you, or you're done." Explained Shade.
"Ok. That's helpful to know. How will we know if it's a heavy?" asked Weiss.
"They typically carry very large and unconventional weapons." Said Shade.
"Good to know. So, just how difficult are the leaders?" asked Yang.
"Well, you've seen me fight. A couple of you have even fought me personally. I was once a leader. I wasn't the strongest or the weakest. A couple people you should watch out for. The guy I fought. He is one of the main assault leaders. He's fast and powerful, but I can take him. If you see him, don't try to fight him. He will end you. I can take him, but barely. There is one guy that is tall. Like 7 feet tall. He is fast. If you don't slow him down somehow, it will be over before you can blink. Finally, the leader of the heavy class, Felix. You will know him if you see him. He almost killed me when we decided to spar once. He hit me through two walls. This guy is no joke. Don't even think of fighting him alone, that's just asking for him to kill you. You should at least fight him with two-on-one. That gives you a chance. I would recommend three-on-one, but if you can't get a third, just go for a two-on-one assault. He is slow, so try to out-speed him." Explained Shade.
"Ok. Is there anything else we should know about the White Fang?" asked Blake.
"Nothing that I can think of yet, but if I do think of something, I will let you know." Said Shade finishing off his drink.
A few minutes later, everyone else had finished, they decided to go back to beacon. When they got to back to beacon, Shade went to see the progress that Sun and Mercury had made. He went to see them after telling his friends. When he arrived at their room with Sarah, he was pleased when Mercury and Sun were hitting all the notes perfectly.
"We're ready, aren't we?" asked Shade.
"Got that right. Time to release a new song." Said Sun.
"Hey Sarah? We may not have a use for Stephen anymore." Said Shade.
"Mercury is better than him. I think we should make it official, that is, if he wants to." Said Sarah.
"What do you mean?" asked Mercury.
"We want you to be the drummer for The Fighting Faunus." Said Shade.
"Really?!" asked Mercury, excited.
"Of course. You're better than our old one. So what do you say?" asked Shade.
"Hell yeah! I'm in!" said Mercury.
With that, Mercury was an official member of The Fighting Faunus. After a quick test of the song, they determined that they were ready for tomorrow, but they needed some sleep.
Shade went back to his room and all his roommates were already asleep. He got ready to go to sleep, and got into his bed. He looked at his girlfriend, asleep next to him, and smiled again. As he fell asleep, she wrapped her arms around him, and smiled. Shade smiled back and fell asleep, happy as can be.
The next day Shade woke up early because he needed to get ready for the assembly. He quickly got up and showered. When he exited the shower everyone was still asleep. He kissed Weiss goodbye and left a note saying that he left for the assembly early. He went to Sun's room to pick up Sun, Sarah and Mercury. They were already up and ready to go. They all left for the assembly. When they got there, Ozpin was waiting for them.
"I assume you're ready?" asked Ozpin.
"Yep. Whenever you need us, we're ready to go." Said Shade.
The four band members went backstage and got set up for the performance.
"Feels good to be preforming again huh?" asked Shade.
"Yeah, I know what you mean." Said Sun.
"Well. The assembly has almost started. You all ready?" asked Shade.
Getting a nod from everyone, he went and grabbed a mic. They weren't preforming until the end, but he just wanted to be ready.
Ozpin then went up to start the assembly. The assembly was uninteresting, but also very short. When Ozpin had finished, he was about to leave the stage, but decided to make the announcement himself.
"This assembly is almost over, but we do have one more segment. Ever since the singing contest, many of you have been asking for The Fighting Faunus to make another performance. After speaking to them yesterday, they have written a new song and have said that they will play it today. So, introducing once again, The Fighting Faunus!" said Ozpin.
The curtains opened to show Shade, Sun, Sarah and Mercury in their places, ready to start. They were all wearing the different band attire. They were all wearing black pants, but their tops were different. Shade was wearing no shirt. Sun wore a button up shirt, opened down the middle. Sarah wore a fighting Faunus shirt. Mercury was wearing a red shirt with "Never Stop Fighting" written on it in black. When they walked out onto the stage, the crowd almost exploded.
"That's what I like to hear!" Shade yelled into his mic. "Now, as Ozpin said, this is a brand new song. Never heard before, called "You're so Creepy" (AN-actually by Ghost Town)
(Words in brackets sung by Sun)
For so long now I've been coming to your rescue (got me thinking I'll get you)
And I'm serious when I say I'm over it
I'm over it (and your fuckin' lies)
That you'll stick around
Stay on my side of town
Now I'm covered in blood and I'm feeding off your pretty little lies
For once why can't you just come and chase me
Dig up my grave and save my body
Now I'm rotting to the bone
But my hearts still beatin'
Hopin' you won't leave me
Creepy girls
You're just my style
Blood-red lipstick
You don't smile
Falling victim to your fantasy
Damn, I love it that you're so creepy
The crowd was going ballistic. They were cheering so loud that they could barely hear the song.
Now you're risking it all
For some creepy girl
With a blacked out rage that'll cast a spell
Don't tempt her—she's got those evil eyes
Now you're risking it all
For some pin-up doll
Who drinks in the AM
Fucks in the PM
Treats all the boys like she don't need 'em
Creepy girls
You're just my style
Blood-red lipstick
You don't smile
Falling victim to your fantasy
Damn, I love it that you're so creepy
When the guitar solo hit, Sun took center stage. He was having a great time. Shade had almost never seen him this happy. The only time he did was when he asked out Ruby and she said yes.
[2x]
Creepy girls
You're just my style
Blood-red lipstick
You don't smile
Falling victim to your fantasy
Damn, I love it that you're so creepy
When the song ended, the crowd cheered so loud that they could have blown the roof off the school. Shade and his friends bowed and got off stage. After exiting the backstage area with their normal clothes on again, their friends all ran up to them.
"Is that what you guys were planning?" asked Weiss.
"You got me." Said Shade.
"So? What'd you think?" asked Mercury.
"That was one of the best songs I have ever heard! It was so cool! But, I do wonder why you're wearing that shirt." Said Yang, pointing to it.
"Well, Mercury is now the new drummer of The Fighting Faunus." Explained Shade.
"OH MY GOD! MY BOYFRIEND IS A ROCK STAR!" yelled Yang, more excited than anyone had ever seen her before.
"Woah! Yang, calm down a bit! Yeah he's a rock star, but it's not that big of a deal!" said Sarah.
Yang just ignored Sarah and ran over to Mercury, grabbed him and kissed him.
"Well then…She's happy." Said Shade.
"I'd say so. Mercury seems to be happy to." Said Blake.
"I noticed that Sun was also really happy when you guys hit the solo." Said Ruby.
"I was just happy that we were playing again. Even if only for tonight." Said Sun.
"That makes sense. I had a good time too. It was good to be behind the mic again." Said Shade.
They were walking around the school, trying to figure out what to do today.
"Why don't we all go out for dinner? All of us together? All of us are with someone after a-" Pyrrha cut herself off after realizing that Sarah and Blake didn't have a date.
"You can go without me. Don't let me hold you back." Said Sarah.
"No. You two have to come too." Said Shade.
"But who can they go with?" asked Yang.
Everyone was trying to figure out someone until they looked over to Cardin and his buddies. Cardin looked over at Shade and realized that he needed to step up.
"I'll go with Sarah. If she's Ok with that, of course." Said Cardin. "I'll go with Blake if it's just for tonight." Said Russel.
"Ok. Sure." Said Sarah.
"Of course" said Blake.
"So we got me and Weiss, Yang and Mercury, Ruby and Sun, Blake and Russel, Cardin and Sarah, Jaune and Pyrrha, and finally, Ren and Nora, right?" Asked Shade.
"Don't forget about us." Said Coco, walking over.
"Yeah, we're coming too. I'm going with Yatsuhashi and Coco is going with Fox." Said Velvet.
"SO we also got Yatsu and Velvet, as well as Coco and Fox." Said Shade
"Alright. That settles that. Where are we going to go?' asked Ruby.
"Hey Blake? Why don't we go to that place we went on our first date?" asked Shade.
"Works for me, but does everyone have some nice clothes?" asked Weiss.
Everyone said that they did except Sun.
"I think Ren has an extra suit. Maybe you can borrow his. It would probably fit." Said Shade.
"Of course he can." Said Ren.
"Thanks man." Said Sun.
"Should we wait in separate rooms too? Just for simplicity's sake?" asked Shade.
"Yeah. All the girls can hang in our dorm." Said Yang.
"Then all the guys can wait in our room." Said Jaune.
Everyone was ok with waiting in different rooms, so they went to the separate dorms after getting their suits. Shade wore the same one he wore on his date with Blake. All of them wore a black pair of pants except Fox, who wore a red pair. Ren and Russel wore green shirts, Jaune and Sun wore yellow ones, Cardin wore a blue one, Yatsu wore black, Fox wore red, much like Shade, and Mercury wore grey.
"Alright, so we're ready. How much longer we got?" asked Jaune.
"I just got text from Weiss saying that they were ready, so let's go." Said Shade.
They all left to pick up the girls. When they knocked on the door, the girls almost came running out. (I'm too lazy to write out all of their dresses, so team RWBY, Pyrrha and Nora were wearing the dresses they wore to the dance, Sarah wore a white dress, Velvet and Coco wore brown ones).
All the guys told their respective girl that they looked beautiful, and they all left for the airships.
"Tonight is going to be fun." Said Yang, to which everyone agreed.
'As long as the White Fang doesn't show up.' Thought Shade.
FORSHADOWING? Maybe. I'm not sure yet. But anyways, that was chapter 14 of RWBY: A Demon's Life. Hope you enjoyed reading as much as I enjoyed writing. I hope you have a great week and I'll see you next time. Goodbye.
