Hello again, and welcome to Chapter 6 of Awake in Remnant! Please vote while you can, as when Chapter 10 rolls out, I'm closing my poll when I work on Chapter 11, when the romance plot starts to kick in. I have a character and setting developer, my cousin, Shylee! Also, I'll be in the Vytal Festival in the chapter, so don't forget to be awesome, and stay creative!

"Wake up!"

Another dream about the Grimm, and Ruby's face poking from over me.

"Okay, I'm awake, now can I get dressed?"

She moves, and I put on fresh drawers underneath my blanket, and eventually get ready with the girls. I can already consider them my friends, and them likewise. I put on my weapons, and we head out. I had not forgotten this was the Vytal festival, but I have a bad feeling about this.

Something is telling me shit is about to hit the fan, but when and how are the questions. Team RWBY and I go down to the happy city of Vale, where the entire city was turned into one big festival. It was at least 5 times as big as the biggest fair I attended. These people took their parties seriously.

"So, what do you think? This a little too big?" Ruby asks me.

"Um, a little, yeah. But I'll adjust. Anywhere you want to go?" I reply.

"Hmm, that's a good question. I think I'll try my hand at the carnival games."

"Fine by me. Any one in particular?"

"Something with sniping involved."

"OK. I think I see something over there."

"Great! Let's go!"

Yang said "Whoa, sis. First, a word in private?"

I enter her mind, a little annoyed.

Gotta make sure she doesn't fall for him. Dad'll kill him! And I kinda like him myself, in a friend kind of way.

I leave it, confused and understanding. She'll want to protect her little sister, but will her father kill me? I let Yang drag Ruby away, and talk to her for a minute.

When they return, I ask, just for kicks "So, what did you talk about?"

Ruby replies "Oh, nothing really. Just something about falling for people. I really don't need it. Crescent Rose is my sweetheart."

I shrug and we move on.

I go to a game, where there was a hit the can stack. There were BB guns, so I thought I might try it. I pay for two, then pick up the BB gun. I aim at the middle bottom row of the stack. I fire one shot, then cock the lever. The BB knocks the can, and takes the stack with it. Ruby doesn't do too shabby either. I pick a dog from the top rack, and say "To a friend. I'm too old for this kind of stuff anyways."

Ruby looks, and nearly get smothered by the thing. She pulls apart to get a better look, and squeals.

"Oh, my god! It's so cute!" I literally see little red hearts come from around her. I say "Eh, it's nothing. I just thought it'd be cool for ya. I turn on PanVis, and see Yang in a trench coat, obviously spying on us. I glare in annoyance at said person, who pretends to do nothing in particular. I use telepathy, and read her mind.

Oh, my god! Did he do what I thought he did? The most cliché carnival romance move ever? And she's falling for it! Oh, my god, how do I stop this?

I telepathically give her the terrible urge to use the restroom. I just need her to leave me alone.

Goddammit! At a time like this? Well, nature called, better answer.

The figure in the trench coat rushes off to do her business, and I leave her mind. I lead Ruby off to somewhere else, and we have a good time. The tournament wasn't until the final day, so we just hung out at the fair for most of the week, trained and studied. It wasn't until around this time, I realized that I needed a bed. I didn't really mind sleeping on the floor, but it would be more comfortable in a bed. I decided to inform the girls about my decision on the first day.

I send a telepathic message to each, asking, Can you hear me?

Loud and clear, Tyler! Came Ruby's reply.

Admittedly. Weiss mumbled.

Yes, I can. Blake replied.

Omigod-I'm-in-the-fucking-bathroom-do-you-really-need-to-talk-at-this-time-or-is-it-something-trifling-like-you-just-got-a-highscore-on-a-carnival-game! Yang's voice racked my brain, and I replied

Chill, Yang. I just had an idea. The floor ain't very appealing, so I wonder if you girls know where I can find a bed? I ask the girls.

Ruby says "There is a place. It's called Home is Where the Hearth is."

"Great, can ya show me?" Sorry, ladies, but I got a place. I said, adding that telepathic note on the side. We arrive at Home is Where the Hearth is, and I gaze at their large selection. There were big ones, small ones, soft ones, hard ones. I select a twin sized memory foam mattress, and try to get the longest one possible. Eventually, I go back to Beacon, with the mattress, sheets, and a pillow, and fix myself up a bed. When I'm satisfied, I dash back to the festival, where Team RWBY was waiting for me with another girl. Ruby and Yang were chatting away with her, whereas Blake and Weiss were just enjoying the show.

I rush up to Ruby and say "Hey, I'm back. Who's the girl?"

Ruby replies "This is Eris Branwen, my cousin!" She turns to said person "It's so good to see you again!"

I offer my hand to Eris "Pleasure to meet ya. Why are you here? I didn't see you with any school."

Taking my offer, Eris replied "I'm here to compete. I get a thrill from battling other humans. Grimm are small fry, even Nevermores and Deathstalkers. In fact, I've heard of a named Grimm called Ol' Bruce. I imagine I could slay him with a flick of my wrist. But one thing I have yet to meet is a worthy opponent. I hope you could provide me some amusement, one way or… another." I notice then she has moved up into my space so far that an inch closer, and we would have kissed.

Ruby said "Ew, Eris, gross. Could you offer your services elsewhere?"

I reply, leaning back "I'm good on the pleasure of women. I myself find joy in fighting. I hope to view your skills in the arena."

"And I you." Eris replied.

I leave Eris to talk with Ruby and Yang, and walk over to Blake and Weiss.

I ask "What's up?"

Blake said "I can't stand her type."

Weiss added "I have to agree. I'd never imagine Ruby of all people having a cousin like her. Utterly disgraceful. And just look at her outfit. But of course, you would've."

"Hmm?" I ask. I look over, and analyze her outfit. I was a low-cut V-neck shirt, with an extremely short skirt, showing off part of her white panties. I turn my head away, trying to block my view of her.
I say "Agreed. She obviously wants the wrong kind of attention."

We just stand there until Eris leaves, then Yang sticks out her tongue when her back is turned.

"I really hate dealing with that slut." Yang muttered under her breath.

Ruby replied "Yup. But she's still our cousin."

"I know. But I do hope her ass gets kicked. And I know the guy who'll do it. Eh, Tyler?" Yang turns her head, expecting my answer.

I say "Uh, sure. I'll take her down."

Yang rolls her eyes "Come on! Say it with more conviction, more… Pizzazz!"

"All right. Like a fever, I will take her down!" I shout, pumping my fist into the air.

"That's it! That's what I'm talking about!" Yang said

I say "I think I can beat her, but what's all that about when she says that she craves fighting humans?"
Ruby pipes up "Well, she craves not really fighting, but challenges. She hasn't lost one yet. She's yet to find her 'worthy opponent.', and when she does, she'll pledge her service to them. I can only imagine what she'll do to the poor sap."

I say "Okay, it's getting late, tournament's starting tomorrow, so how about we get some shuteye?"

"Yup, I'm all for it!" said Ruby

"I think I can agree." Weiss replied, eliciting a roll of my eyes.

"I'll take that offer." Blake said

"Yes! Let's do it!" Yang said.

We all head back to the dorm, get ready, and sleep overtakes us.

And another chapter comes to a close! I'll be trying to post more, but I don't think I'll be able to get on much. But vote, apply for a job, and just enjoy the read. Don't forget to be awesome, and stay creative!