"Hey, hands in the air.". A man dressed in black pulled a sword out of its wealth and pointed it at little red riding hood. The girl wasn't listening to him, to distracted by her music. If this was a battlefield, then she would have already died.
Lucky for her the thief tapped her on the shoulder, pointing at his ear to tell her to take off her headphones. "Yes?". The girl asked as she took them off.
"I said~.". He emphasized, "put your hands in the air!". Holding out his sword at her.
"Are you threatening me?". The girl asked eyeing him. The man smirked at her, but before he even knew what happened, he was sent flying.
With a trail of red rose petals, Ruby jumped out of the store via a glass window. The rest of the robbers looked at her then their leader.
"Okay... get her!". The ginger with a cigar in his mouth yelled. With his command, they all charged out to the girl.
Unfortunately for them, she wasn't any ordinary girl. She was training to be a huntress, wielding a scythe in hand. She zigzagged around, hitting bandit after bandit. They were all sent flying by her antics.
She stood there proud of her deed, smiling on top of the unconscious bodies. Interrupting her thoughts, the leader said, "Sorry Red. Looks like I'll be going now.". The cane in his hand shot out a rocket aimed right at her.
She jumped with the extra power of her semblance. When the smoke cleared he was no one there. She looked around and noticed that he climbed up onto the roof. She glanced at the shop owner to see if he was okay. With a nod of confirmation, she jumped into the roof and followed him
"Hey!". She shouted at the top-hatted man.
He sighed, "You're persistent.". Then a heliplane flew from below the building, the man easily climbed on.
"This is the end Red!". He threw a red dust crystal at her and aimed his cane.
Before the explosion hit, a blonde haired secretary jumped into the fray and saved Ruby. Ruby looked at her curiously as the women shot blasts of dust at the plane.
Her attacks were slowly succeeding until a woman dressed in fire red walked into the battle. She used flame dust and created a large explosion at her two enemies.
As the two carried on with their battle of dust, Ruby didn't want to be left out. She loaded her sniper and started aiming at the women on the plane. "Take that!".
Unfortunately for Ruby, her shots were easily defended against. The women of flames set off one more large explosion at the two on the roof. Ruby and the secretary dodged it safely but the plane got far enough to escape.
"You're a huntress? Can I have your autograph.". Ruby said excitedly. The secretary looked at her with cold eyes and began dragging her into a building.
Ruby looked down onto the table, eyes filled with shame. "I hope you realize your actions will not be taken lightly. You put yourself and others in great danger!". The secretary said in disappointment.
In retaliation, Ruby counter with the classic, "They started it!".
"If it were up to me, you'd be sent home. With a pat on the back…". Ruby smiled, "and a slap on the wrist.".
*smack*
Ruby dodged the attack aimed towards her hands with fear. "But there is someone here who would like to meet you.".
She stepped to the side and carried a scroll with a video of Ruby fighting. A man with grey hair and dressed in black walked in.
"Ruby rose, you… have silver eyes.". He said as he walked in with cookies and milk in hand. He was weird Ruby thought to herself, "Um…".
"So! Where did you learn to do that!". His eyes pointed onto the scroll with her fighting.
"S-signal academy?". She stuttered her answer.
"Since when did Singal teach kids how to wield one of the most dangerous weapons ever designed?". Ozpin asked questioningly.
"Well, one teach particular.". Ruby said, now starting to munch on the cookies Ozpin put down.
"It's just that I've only seen one other person with that skill before. A dusty old crow.". Ozpin said, giving her a look.
"Thash my uncle!". Ruby said on reflex not knowing her mouth was full. She cleared it with some milk and said, "Sorry. That's my uncle Qrow. He is a teacher at Signal, I was complete garbage before he took me under his wing.".
She gave out a smile and started waving her arms around, "And now I'm all like 'ooh whoosh, watcha.". She finished off with a karate chop.
"So I've noticed. So what is an adorable girl such as yourself doing at a school designed to train warriors?". Ozpin asked with curiosity.
"Well… I want to be a huntress. I only have two more years of training left before I can apply to Beacon. My sister is starting there this year and she's trying to become a huntress too! I'm trying to become a huntress cause I want to help people…". And ruby kept rambling on about why she'd rather be a huntress over a police and why huntresses are cool.
The secretary didn't look that impressed. Ozpin on the other hand smiled. And asked her if she knew who he was.
"You're professor Ozpin, headmaster of Beacon Academy.". Ruby said with the confidence she usually lacks.
"Hello!"
"Nice to meet you.".
"So you want to come to my school?". Ozpin asked looking her in the eyes.
Ruby smiled and her eyes lit up, "More than anything!".
Ozpin smiled and looked at his secretary. She grunted at what he was telling her with his eyes.
"Well okay…". He said to her, which caused her to smile.
"Can't believe my baby sister is going to Beacon with me! I'm so proud of you!". Her sister Yang shouted as she released Ruby from her hug.
"Really sis, it was nothing". Ruby said with a sigh.
"What do you mean nothing!? It's incredible! Everyone is going to think you're the bee's knees.". Yang shouted in pride for her baby sister.
"I don't want to be the bee's knees! I don't want to be any kind of knees. I just wanted to be a normal girl with normal knees.". Ruby protested.
"Aren't you excited?". Yang asked her sister.
"Of course I'm excited, but I got moved ahead two years. I don't want people to think I'm special.". Ruby stated her opinion.
Yang laughed at her sister And brought her into a hug, but you are special. Don't look down on yourself. Plus I heard, since the headmaster admitted you two years early, he also admitted another kid two years early. So don't worry, you won't be the only one in your situation.".
Ruby smiled at her sister. She then looked up at the screen playing the news. It went on about Roman Torchwick, the robber she encountered yesterday and touched briefly on the Faunus civil rights protest and the White Fang.
Then the secretary Ruby met interrupted the new broadcast. She introduced herself as Glynda Goodwitch. She explained how the world is at a time of peace and how privileged the students were. She also went on about how important a huntsman and huntresses job is.
After her talk, most students exclaimed in excitement. Ruby looked out the window and could see Signal and in the distance, Beacon.
She was mesmerized by the sight she was witnessing. Until, the sounds of someone about to vomit interrupted her.
"It was great while it lasted.".
Ruby was not the luckiest girl when she arrived at Beacon. She was ditched by her sister because she went to hang out with some of her friends. Then she jumped into a stuck up heiress, who she almost blew up. And when she tried to make her first new friend, the girl walked away from her before she even began to talk.
Lucky for her she met with another person. His name was Jaune Arc. He was right about how it rolls off the tongue. They got lost briefly and the talk got awkward at times, but it was still nice.
When she arrived at the hall where the headmaster was going to make his speech. With Yang, she encountered Weiss, the girl she almost blew up. She tried to be friends with her only to be met with sarcasm she didn't notice.
When Ozpin and Goodwitch gave the small speech, everyone had free time on their own. Their initiation would begin the next morning. And when night arrived, she met Blake, for the second time. She described how books made her want to become a huntress. And how she hoped everyone would live happily ever after.
And as luck would have it, she encounters Weiss, again. And her night ended up with an argument before she fell asleep.
A boy standing was standing on top of the cliff, he listened to what his teacher said to the rest of the group. It seems he'll have to team up with someone this time around, there was no way out of it. He's already tried to protest to Ozpin about just going solo, but he never budged on that fact.
The first person he met would become his partner for the next four years. For some reason, his mind slipped back in time and he remembered a silver-eyed girl. "Yeah, I hope she has silver eyes.". He mumbled to himself.
"Good luck students, don't die out there.". Ozpin said as the platform each student was on started to launch the students into the air towards the forest.
He was near the middle to be launched. When he was launched up into the sky, he could hear the cry of excitement from a girl with blonde hair. Even though she went after her, she still flew past him with shotgun in hand and shades in place.
He didn't want to waste any dust on his landing so he brandished his Haladie. Both of them stuck themselves onto the tree and he twirled around the tree, landing onto the ground. It was a quick and easy landing.
Now onto the worrisome part, getting a partner. With his luck, he would be paired up with a boy, not that he wouldn't mind. But personally, he'd rather get paired with a girl, maybe with silver eyes specifically. Well, as long as they can fend for themselves, he didn't really care what gender they were.
He walked forward to where he sensed the least amount of Grimm. This spot was basically guaranteed to hold the relics that Ozpin was talking about. The surroundings also had to be Grimm infested so he knew this place was the right one.
When he arrived there, there were chess pieces displayed on mini pillars. He walked over and grabbed the queen piece, then he waited. He knew he couldn't just leave without getting a partner. He knew these pieces were more than just part of the test.
He didn't have to wait long though, someone walked onto the grounds. The boy was quite tall, taller than him for sure but he was still growing. He had brown hair and round bear ears on his head. He was a Faunus and someone without a partner too.
Skipping out of his slouch, he ran towards his new found partner. "Hi there, I'm Truci! It seems like we'll be partners for the next four years here at Beacon.". Truci introduced himself to his partner.
"Hi, I'm Virtus. And wait a second, aren't you a little young to be at Beacon.". He asked boldly questioning the headmaster. Virtus looked at Truci in the eye. Truci didn't flinch though and answered him, "Actually, I'm two years too young. I was admitted early by Professor Ozpin. I heard I'm not the only one though.".
"Oh, that's pretty neat. Does that mean you consider yourself a strong fighter?". Virtus asked giving Truci a competitive look. Truci smirked in return, "Just because I'm younger, doesn't mean I'm weaker. I'm probably better than some third years, probably even fourth years.". He boldly flaunted his strength.
"Hahaha, I like your boldness kid. We'll make great teammates.". Virtus, put his arm around Truci laughing.
"Well, I guess we should head back to the cliff now." Truci said, getting a nod from Virtus. As the started walking back, they heard two small laughs from two girls. They both turned around and noticed two Faunus laugh together.
One had long silver hair, with a snow-white tail. Probably a snow leopard Faunus, quite a rarity. She was dressed in a large silver coloured armoured suit. And the other one had short black hair and black pointed ears. She wore a silver and black dress and carried a staff on her back.
"Okay, so we just got some eye candy. Let's head to the cliff now.". Truci said as he walked away. "Wow, I really like you. How come you don't discriminate against Faunus like other humans?". Virtus asked as they started walking into the forest.
"Well, you could say... I think it's unfair to judge someone because of how different they were.". Truci said with a look in his eyes that seemed like he was looking into the far distance.
"Alright, guess we should get going. The quicker the better right? Then we won't have to encounter any Grimm.". Virtus joked around. "I wouldn't mind facing any, I think it'd be a nice way to build some trust.". Truci rebuked his joke.
"Yeah right! You just want to show off, I can read a guy like you easily. Since I want to show off a bit too.". Virtus said as he posed to show off his muscles.
Truci waved them off and kept walking. "Man, you're no fun. Why don't you show off some of your muscle.".
"I'm more of the lean type, so I can't really show them off.". Truci stated as a matter of fact. "Besides, we have some company.".
Truci pulled out his two Haladie and got into a fighting stance. Virtus also got into one, but he didn't notice the Grimm that came their way. "So why are we-". Virtus was cut off when a Beringel jumped in front of them. It was like the Grimm were preventing them from getting back to the cliff.
"Connie, wait up!". A voice yelled from behind the two. Only Virtus turned around to see the two Faunus from before.
"Hurry up Lucille! Hey, you two! Run, there are some Beringel chasing us!". Connie yelled at both of them and to her partner. But when she ran by them, she saw the Beringel in front of them. "Lucille, you don't have to run as fast! We are sort of, no quite literally, surrounded.".
The leopard Faunus slowed down and stopped by her partner Connie. "Guess we have to fight now, don't we?". She smiled at her partner. Connie didn't return that smile, "I've only just met you a few minutes ago, but I can tell you're the optimistic type.".
She laughed embarrassingly, "Wow, how'd you know?".
"Seems like you two are relaxed.". Virtus interrupted them. "It must be my presence calming those nerves.". He continued. Both the Faunus gave him a wry smile while Truci wanted to facepalm himself.
"Anyways, we'll have to work together to get out of this.". Truci corrected his partner, "That or you could let me face them. But I think you two can handle yourselves right?". He added with a smile.
"At least you can tell. Better than your partner over there, we can take care of ourselves thank you very much.". Connie defended herself pulling out staff with dust reserves.
"We don't have to fight guys. Actually even of we do, I think we can get out of this alive.". Lucille laughs as she pulled out two large pieces of metal. She clipped it to her arms and it looked like a kite shield split down at the center. And what do you know, she actually attached them and stuck her tongue out at the two boys.
But making her shield wasn't just for show, she blocked the attack of the Berginal that chased them. Knocking it backward, she split the shield in half and began punching the beast.
"Nice one Lucille! Now it's my turn.". Connie held her black staff in front of her face. Dust from her staff started to pour out. Green and red dust surrounded her. "Lucille, toss him this way!".
With a nod, the leopard Faunus punched the Berginal at her partner. "Greater embers!". A huge road of fire was shot at the flying Grimm. It moved faster with the wind dust enhancing the flames speed. In an instant, the flame pierced a hole through the Berginal's stomach.
The two girls high-five each other, "One down,". They shout together and looked at the two boys fighting the other Grimm. "four more to go.".
Virtus was easily handling a Berginal himself. He used a mix of his punches and small uzi bullets to attack the Berginal. He wasn't the quickest of fighters, but he sure was one of the strongest. While in a deadlock with the gorilla Grimm, he pushed it back with just his strength and slammed it into a tree. He finished it off with a right hook and some bullets.
Truci noticed the that his partner's battle was about finished. He even noticed the two girls taking out their second Grimm. Being as competitive as he was, he started speeding up. He spun his weapon like a baton, the double tilted daggers spun gracefully in his hands.
He launched one at the Berginal and jumped launching the other at another Berginal. His primary target blocked his shot but that was fine. He pulled rope attached to his blade, aiming it to his secondary target. Both of his weapons cut off the Berginal's arms.
His weapon gripped the ground and he pulled himself backward with them. When he got close to it, he pulled the weapons out of the ground in midair, cutting off its neck. With one down, he focused on the other. Slicing the final Grimm down, he finished it off with fire dust.
He turned to look at the others that were fighting and they all finished them off. "That was some great fighting everyone.".Truci praised as he walked to the group.
"Huh, you think you're so much better than us? Taking on two Grimm yourself?". Connie said to him in return.
"No, no… actually, I do think I'm better than you guys. But I don't look down on any of you. Virtus has amazing strength. While both of you have such great teamwork. You have great dust control and she has a very solid defense.". Truci started explaining after briefly seeing them fight.
"Wow, you're very observant. Hopefully, you'll keep an eye out for the Grimm we'll encounter!". Lucille exclaimed.
"Worry not! You also have me here.". Virtus tried to show off his muscles to the two, it wasn't really working.
"Lucille, you're telling me to travel with a muscle-brained bear and an arrogant human. Have you lost it?". Connie complained.
"He may be a little muscle centered but he can use his brain too! And I'm not arrogant for show, it's just a fact I'm strong.". Truci explains but Connie didn't budge.
"I'd rather not team up with them, let's go Lucille.". Connie left with a stubborn stomp.
"Bye~. I hope we can be friends.". Lucille waved goodbye and followed her partner.
"Guess we should head out too.". Truci says to his partner with a smirk.
"Yeah.". Virtus returns said smirk.
And the four of them walked back to the cliff. They took care of smaller weaker Grimm along the way. The most troublesome part was actually the talking. Connie complained like no tomorrow.
"Finally, we can have some us time.". Connie hugged her partner. "By that, I mean thank God I don't have to spend more time together with that arrogant human.".
"He wasn't that bad~. He seemed really nice and didn't even make fun of us four your ears and my tail.". Lucille said with a giggle.
"That was probably for show. He just wants to get along with his partner.". Connie tried to explain to her.
"Or maybe he really is nice.". Lucille reasoned. With a shake of her head sideways Connie rebuked, "You really are too hopeful. Most humans aren't like that. And I doubt some are as arrogant as he is".
As she calmed down, Ozpin started assigning the teams. Apparently, the relics they each collected was the basis of creating the team. Connie listened to each of the names that was called. "You will be called team Ruby, with your leader Ruby."
The next team confused her though, it was call team Juniper. Their leader was not the infamous Pyrrha Nikos, instead, it was a scrawny blonde boy named Jaune Arc. He had nothing extraordinary attached to his records nor did he show his superiority in combat ability. Yet he was still crowned as the leader of the team.
"Connie Pluvise, Lucille Valeria, Virtus Ferocia and Truci Onyx. Please step up onto the stage.". It was finally her turn to meet her team. She wondered who she would be working with for the next four years. 'Why does Virtus and Truci sound familiar.'
As she walked up she was met with the faces that matched the familiar names. She wanted to point and shout at the two of them. But she had to keep her cool in front of so many people and in front of the headmaster too.
"Seems we'll be a team from now on!". Connie eyed the voice with venom. She stared down the onyx hair boy who held a smile on his face. To think she'd be teaming with these two again.
"Congratulations for making it into Beacon. Your team will be called team Trucelves lead by Truci.". Ozpin said to Connie's horror. On the screen were the letters "TCLV", as she saw her partner and new teammate congratulated Truci.
Truci bowed towards Ozpin and gave him his thanks. She clenched her fist, angry she wasn't the leader. No, it wasn't that, why was the only human of the group the leader!
She wanted to complain but didn't have a chance to. At least, she couldn't do it in front of all those people. That would be too disrespectful to the headmaster and to the students.
"Let have a good four years together!". Connie saw her 'leader' offer a handshake. She shook it out of courtesy but stomped away angrily. She could hear his voice behind her, it was in a tone she didn't expect, "Guess she doesn't like me huh?".
"She can't stand you.". She heard her partner say, for some reason it didn't feel right. Those words didn't feel right in her heart, even though she knows she can't stand the human. She couldn't! Not after what they've done.
But why did it bother her so much? She hesitated in going directly to the dorm and turned around. What she saw was Truci talking with two other humans. The innocent smile on their face didn't sit right with her. She turned around and left to the dorms, insulting herself for feeling sorry for a human.
"Truci! Are you the boy we found in the forest?". Ruby hopped her way towards him. He noticed the same silver eyes as the girl in the past. He stared into her eyes for a bit before smiling, "Ruby?".
"Woah, how'd you remember my name from nine years ago? And you didn't even know English back then!". Ruby yelled in shock.
"I have a great memory. Back then, when I heard your words I remembered them but didn't know what they meant.". Truci told her.
"Wow! You do have a great memory. Want to share some?". Ruby asked.
"I don't think that's possible.". He answered bluntly as he waved, "Hi Yang.".
"Wow did you grow up looking pretty nice.". Yang said as she eyed him. He didn't think he looked that good, average at most in his opinion. He wore tight black jeans and a black coat with a white outline. The hood of his coat was made with white feathers.
Appearance wise, he had short black hair with lean muscles. He wasn't as tall or muscular like Virtus was. But he was a tad taller than Connie, who was slightly taller than Ruby. His complexion was a lot better than before. Back then he was a complete pale white. Now his skin was a healthier looking pale. He still wore his pure white Grimm mask, though now behind his head.
"Well if I do say so myself, you look very beautiful and Ruby looks very cute.". He said honestly. Getting a laugh from Yang and a small blush from Ruby.
"Turns out the rumours were true. You aren't the only one admitted two years early.". Yang reassured her baby sister.
Ruby smiled and muttered to herself, "normal knees.". Before she asked, "So where did you learn before Beacon Truci?".
"Ozpin.". He truthfully told them. The froze for a second. "Can you repeat that?", they both said simultaneously.
"Ozpin.". He repeated with a shrug. This time, however, it wasn't just Yang and Ruby who heard him. Blake, Virtus, and Lucille who were talking to each other stopped and turn their attention to him.
"Wait! Hold up! You were trained by the headmaster of Beacon?". Yang asked.
"Yeah. It was mainly language and basics in fighting. I didn't like the style of a sword so I taught myself most of the time. He just gave very needed advice.". Truci explained what the relationship between the two of us was like.
"Wow! Ruby isn't the only special kid around!". Yang yelled in surprise.
"I'm not that special Yang!". Ruby protested, to the giggles of Yang and Truci.
Ruby and Truci hit it off with talk about weapons. It started off with what their weapons did but then it moved on to how they could improve it. The majority of the talk was on Truci's Haladies. It lasted a while because he still didn't have a gun in his weapon! What blasphemy!
Yang continued for a bit before they started to chat like mad scientists. She left while they were busy to hang out with some other friends.
Blake, on the other hand, made some new friends of her own. Maybe it was because they were Faunus but she became good friends with Virtus and Lucille. Or rather, Lucille. The former mainly talked about his strength. But Lucille, although had a cheesy taste in books, still read a lot of them. So Blake was able to talk a lot with her.
Before they knew it they had spent a good two hours there chatting. That was definitely not good. They all had to unpack and make their rooms. They bid each other farewell and headed to their dorms...which was an awkward walk in the beginning. Since they all headed in the same direction even after saying goodbye.
Their rooms were beside each other and the walls weren't the most soundproof. When the two Faunus and human arrived, Connie was sitting on her bed reading.
"Oh, so you guys finally decide to show up. As you can see, I've already unpacked my things.". Connie said before turning her attention back to the book in her hand.
"Sorry about this Connie, but we might move some of your things.". Truci told her honestly.
"Hey! You can't just move a lady's stuff without their permission.". Connie complained to her new leader.
"That's why he said that. And I know I would have moved some of your things too. I have a lot of things packed.". Lucille tried to console her. "And I'm pretty sure he has more than me." She continued pointing at Virtus, who pulled his five luggage bags.
"Well then, just put some of that stuff in the trash or send it back home!". Connie ordered them.
"Hey now, making the room isn't first come first serve. We should share the room equally. I can give some extra space to you if you need it, I don't have much stuff. Well, as long as it's fine with you two.". Truci said compromising with his team.
"I'm fine with that.". Virtus said with his chest puffed out.
"I don't mind either, I also didn't pack much.". Lucille agreed.
They all turned their heads to Connie, who sighed. She knew it was the right thing to share the room equally. Plus, she did sort of, no quite literally filled the whole room with her possessions.
She moved all her stuff to the right side of the room. She packed most of her things, leaving a desk for herself, a shelf and a dresser. She still took about a third of the room, but Truci did give her a portion of his room space. Everything she kept made sense, except the shelf. The shelf was a display of some large but beautiful dust gems/rocks.
The room was looking fine… until the other two Faunus unpacked their things. Well actually, mainly Virtus... again. For some reason, he decided it was necessary to have a giant bear statue in the room that itself took up a large portion of the room.
No matter what his teammates said, he wouldn't budge on putting it away. He also had a rather large dresser too.
"Okay, so we need to get rid of some things. Who voted the best statue say 'I'". Truci called a vote, mainly because he didn't even get any space to move his dresser in. That was all he needed, a simple dresser for his clothes and weapon parts. He'd just keep his notes in his bag and hang that on his bed.
In an instant, everyone but the giant bear owner said I. "Sorry my friend, my brother. But we'll have to get rid of him. It's all for the greater good.". Truci started to comfort his friend.
"Bunk Beds!". Truci heard a cheerful, hyped voice from the room next door. Then he looked around and wow the beds took up a lot of space.
"Actually I think I stole an idea!". He said with a smirk on his face. They all looked at him confused. Without any help, Truci started making the bunk beds with some books and rope.
"And now we should have enough space.". He said with an achieved smile on his face. The rest of his teammates looked impressed, well all but Connie.
"This is dangerous. What if that falls and lands on someone sleep. Plus, what if this is breaking a rule set by Beacon.". She started shouting out complaint after complaint.
It sounded a little familiar, almost like someone had just complained about it in another room, before he started making it…
"I'm sure they won't mind. Plus, I secured it with rope! No way it'll collapse on anyone.". Truci reassured her, placing his dresser by his bed. Well, now I'll be going to thank Ruby for her idea.". He finished, hopping out the window.
"Wow, what a guy.". Connie said with a sigh. Well, she had to admit the bunk beds did create a lot more room.
"Now there is enough space for us. Though I still don't want a bear statue here.". Lucille said glancing at Virtus.
"Don't diss the bear. It looks really strong!". Virtus said flexing his muscles.
"But it takes up a lot of space and I'd rather not wake up in the middle of the night and see that.". Connie pointed at the bear with a face of contempt.
"Since it's here, we'll have to make due. Maybe it'll scare away any theirs that come in here!". Lucille laughed, imagining a person with a ski mask fleeing the room on sight of the bear.
"This team is hopeless.". Connie said, returning her attention to her book. She was wondering how she'll get by these next four years. Lucille jumped onto Connie's bed to look at what she's reading and Virtus was surprisingly studious. She noticed him reading up on the course material even though classes began the next day. It was unlike some leader she knew.
In the room to the left, you would be able to hear laughing. Mainly Yang's as Ruby was getting a big Virtus hug from Truci.
"Nice bunk bed idea Ruby! It really saved my room.". Truci praised, releasing her from his hug. Ruby let out a chuckle and pointed at Weiss, "I told you it was a good idea!".
Weiss shook her head at her immaturity, "Why are you the leader? And how come someone just entered our room? Through the window! Who is he?". She asked with anger.
"Sorry for intruding. My name is Truci Onyx. I met Yang and Ruby briefly as a child and we became friends again after making teams. A pleasure to meet you.". Truci bowed to Weiss, who got a little flustered not expecting him to be so well mannered.
"I'm Weiss Schnee. Heiress to the Schnee Dust Company, the pleasure is all mine.". Weiss said out of courtesy.
"Wow!". Ruby held, "I didn't know you could talk to people well.". Ruby exclaimed.
"It's not really how well I can talk to people, rather I know how to deal with people in a respectful manner. You know, it's better to make friends than enemies.". Truci replied putting his hands into his coat pocket. "By the way, awesome carpenter skills Ruby."
"Why thank you. It took some time to design this.". Ruby said proudly, earning a chuckle from Truci.
"I'll excuse myself now, I really just wanted to thank Ruby for being loud.". He said giving them a cheeky smile.
"See you around.". He rubbed Ruby's hair like he would a little sister and hopped out the window.
"Hey! Ruby is my baby sister! I won't let you steal her!". Yang yelled out the window.
"Watch me!". Was the reply she got back. Ruby held her head with two hands with one thought in her mind, 'I'm getting a brother?'.
"So who was he?". Weiss asked Ruby and Yang again.
"Truci Onyx.". Ruby replied, stating the obvious.
Weiss smacked her head and a cartoon bump appeared, "I know that! I meant how is he as a person!".
"We just met him, we need time to see if he's a good person.". Blake answered for the sisters, looking up from her book.
"You mean for most people, I think I can read her like a book.". Weiss said pointing at Ruby.
"If you ask me…". Yang began, getting everyone's attention. "He really seems like a nice guy. Nice body, honest guy and he looked like a strong fighter. Probably smart too, since he kept up with Ruby's geek talk.". Yang praised which Weiss felt was odd.
With her hand on her chin, Yang muttered, "Maybe I should make him my little brother…". And then Weiss facepalmed herself.
"Truci is a nice guy. He's the same age as me and got accepted early into Beacon. I think we'll be great friends with him". Ruby said smiling.
"Who said I'll be friends with him.". Weiss said on reflex, slightly shocked he was also accepted early like Ruby.
"You might change your mind when you hear who he was trained by." Blake said, still engrossed by her book.
"Oh yeah, he said he was trained by the headmaster.". Yang said remembering it, "Maybe that's why Ruby was accepted early.".
"Or maybe he was accepted early because I was getting accepted.". Ruby boasted with her chest puffed out.
"No, I think it's the former. And you're right, maybe I will try to be friends with him now.". Weiss said with an evil smile on her face. 'Maybe I can get some I Owe Yous from him and the headmaster. And if we become good friends, we can rule the school. Hahaha'.
"We should get some sleep now, our class is early tomorrow morning.". Blake said as she bookmarked her page and put it away.
"Guess you're right.". Weiss compiled and changed into her pajamas.
"Night guys!". Ruby exclaimed before hopping into her unstable looking bed.
At 8:50, team TCLV were in their first class, thanks to their leader waking up early and getting everyone there on time. At least he is responsible, Connie thought to herself. When it was 9:00 eight other people ran into the room, all of them breathing heavily. It was team Ruby and Juniper.
"Wow, you guys just made it in time.". Truci added his sly remark. Weiss gave him a look and said under her breath, "I blame my leader.".
When class began, Professor Port started his talk on the history of Grimm. Which was boring for most of the class. And especially to Truci, who had already done massive amounts of research during his time training with Ozpin.
Then, he started talking about his childhood. Which was filled with "Blah Blah Blah.". Yeah, it was hard to pay attention in his class. The most important part would probably be the moral of his stories. Which today was, "A true huntsman must be honourable, dependable, strategic, well-educated, and wise.".
Connie looked at her team leader, she couldn't fault him for any of these things. She knew he had all the traits that their professor just listed. But she still believed she should be the leader, she believed that the school was being discriminatory towards the Faunus.
So when the prof asked, "So who among you believe yourself to be the embodiment of these traits?". She shot her hand straight up. Not to be outdone, a girl with silver hair like Lucille raised her hand. She even said with confidence, "I do sir!".
She looked at her for a second and recognized her. She was the heiress to her father's Rival company, Weiss Schnee. "Me too!". She said, not wanting to be outdone.
"Alright then, let's see if you two are.". The professor said, "Step forward and face your opponent.
They both got down from their seats and onto the front of the class. "Good thing I prepared two.".
He released the Boarbatusks from their cages. "I hope you don't get in my way, Schnee. I need to prove I'm better than my leader.". Connie said to Weiss. She smirked at her in return, "It seems we're both dissatisfied.".
The two Grimm charged at them. They both dodged to the side, Weiss to her left and Connie to her right. Ruby cheered for her partner and teammate. Weiss didn't seem to like that and got slightly distracted, losing her weapon after charging at the beast.
Connie, on the other hand, stayed a nice distance away from the Boarbatusk. She started charging a dust spell, not a large one since they were indoors. But when she heard Truci cheer for her, she released it too early. Making it unstable and missing her target, almost hitting Weiss.
"Watch where you're aiming.". The silver-haired girl shouted.
Connie blushed in embarrassment. 'Curse you Truci!'. She cursed in her mind. The boarbatusk charged at her, to which she dodged again. Then jumped onto the Grimm and stabbed her staff at it. The staff dug deeply into the Grimm, and she used flame dust and disintegrated its head. Earning a cheer from her team, she smirked and headed back to her seat, slightly out of breath.
After she killed her Grimm, Weiss finished hers off as well. Just slightly slower than her, which she wore a smug smile.
"Bravo! It seems we're are indeed in the presence of TWO huntresses in training. I'm afraid that is all we have planned for today. Remember to cover the assigned readings and stay vigilant. Class dismissed.". The professor said to the class.
Connie noticed that the Schnee didn't give an arrogant or competitive look her way, but was instead staring at the girl in red, who she heard the heiress call Ruby.
She looked at her leader before walking out. She walked to the roof and heard Weiss talk to their professor. At first, she heard the girl butt kissing their professor. But then she heard them talk about stuff that really hit her.
"I think I should have been the leader of Team Ruby.". She heard her rival in training and company say.
"That's preposterous!". Their professor shouted. He started talking about how he trusted Ozpin's decisions and how Weiss's attitude would not be acceptable all around. She thought back to her own actions towards her new leader, she really wasn't being the nicest person. Then she heard her professor say, "You should focus on being the best person you can be.". She started walking away to her room.
Later that night she didn't see Truci at all. She wanted to tell him, that she'd try and be nice to him and be a good teammate. But she didn't see him the rest of the day. She got ready for bed, packing her books. She slipped into bed, she closed her eyes to go to sleep.
It was already late and the rest of her team was already asleep, everyone but Truci. As she started slipping into the darkness of rest, she heard a small creak from the window. The window slowly opened up and she saw the human dressed in black, slip in.
He put away his bag sloppily on his bed and entered the bathroom. She could hear that he was taking a shower and probably getting ready for bed too. Connie was curious where he's been the whole day, but thought it'd look weird if she just woke up randomly.
As she was thinking that, the bag Truci through onto his bed slipped off. Crashing onto the floor. The zipper was slightly opened and some of his papers leaked out. She saw the notes on today's lessons and smiled to herself. 'I'll tell him in the morning.'. She dozes off to sleep with a smile on her face.
When she woke up in the morning, she saw that her leader was already up. She got out of bed and walked right in front of him.
"Morning Connie.". Truci said with a smile as he stretched his body. "Good morning." She said in return, which surprised him actually.
"I have something I want to say actually.". She began, "I just want to say I'll try and be the best person I can be. And I just want to make sure our team can work well together. So what I'm trying to say is…".
"You'll try and be nicer to me?". Truci finished off for her with a genuine smile on his face.
Connie looked up at his eyes and let out a smile, "Yeah.". She knew her smile was real. The look in this human's eyes was kind and his tone wasn't the same as two days ago, on the day the teams were made. "So let's get ready for class." She said lightening the mood and waking up the rest of her team.
A/N:
Virtus Ferocia- They are Latin for strength and boldness (thank you google). His name is based like this because he is a bear Faunus which most would think represent power.
Weapon: Brass knuckles, that also shoots uzi bullets. Yeah, try and picture this yourself, I think that'd be more fun than me explaining it.
Semblance: ?
Connie Pluvise: Connie means fast in Latin. While her last name was a play on the latin word dust. Pulvis. So I just changed it a bit to have most of the original word in it, mainly to represent she is also a rather large dust company.
Weapon: Staff with dust reserves. It's made of metal. It's s silver staff with a black orb on top. The staff wraps around the orb on its way up at for symmetrical spots. Those four spots can be taken off and is where the dust she carries on her staff is held.
Semblance: Dust Manipulation
Lucille Valeria: Lucille means bringer of light in Latin. While Valeria means strong in Latin.
Weapon: shield that can change into sharp gauntlets. Can shoot rockets, two in each half. It is a grayish colour with a red line bordering the shield. The image in the center was also made with red and looked like the head of a leopard.
Semblance:?
Trucelves is read like true selves. It was just something I saw while making chapter three. At first it was going to be some Latin name but I think it would be hard to remember how to read with just the acronyms.
So the focus of this chapter was mainly Truci and his new teammate Connie. If you couldn't tell, Connie has a bad history with humans. Sorry to those who don't like that stuff but all three Faunus on the team have a tragic/not the best past. I threw in a bit of Ruby interaction since it's always fun to write that. Also, I hope my intention of making Truci an honest person is coming through. The above was my thoughts while naming things. I'll probably stick to Latin meanings as the story goes on. The next chapter will be focusing on the other OCs, still with Ruby and Truci as a large focus. Well that's the plan anyways.
The next update may take a while since, 1, the next one is pretty long and 2 I'm pretty behind in uni, so it'll be harder to update.
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