RWBY : New Beginning
Deaths-Head : Disclaimer time... I don't own RWBY or the characters, locations, etc... they are all owned by RoosterTeeth. Only things I own are my OC's.
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Chapter Five :
(The day before Initiation)
The doors of the airship opened, disgorging it's load of new students for Beacon Academy. One blonde haired student hurried towards a nearby trash receptacle, emptying the contents of his stomach. Two girls took note as they walked pass, both wearing sympathetic looks on their faces. One was a buxom blonde, wearing a tan leather jacket, tan leather half skirt and black shorts. She also wore her long blonde hair loose, her lavender colored eyes sparkled with mischievousness. The other smaller in stature, wore a black and red ensemble, with a red hooded cloak being quite noticeable.
Both girls walked forward, other students making their way past them. They stopped near the entrance way, looking further up at the building in front of them. Beacon Academy, one of four Hunter Academies in the world, known for having a equal number of Human and Faunus students. The blonde smirked as she folded her arms across her chest.
"The view from Vale's, got nothing on this."
While standing there, the girl in the black and red gothic style dress gasped as she looked at some passing students, her eyes sparkling...
"Oh oh! Sis! That kid's got a collapsible staff!" She grabbed the blonde's arm then started to drift off to the side "She's got fire..."
The blonde grabbed the back of the smaller girl's hood and pulled her back.
"Easy there little sister, they're just weapons."
The smaller girl looked at her sister, a slight frown on her face.
"Just weapons? They're a extension of our soul. They're a part of us!" she sighed "They're so cool."
Her sister wore a puzzled look on her face.
"Well, why can't you swoon over your own weapon. Aren't you happy with it?"
With a flourish, the smaller girl drew forth a object from behind her cloak, transforming it into a large black and red scythe weapon. With a sigh, she held it lovingly in her arms.
"Of course I'm happy with Crescent Rose. But I really like seeing new ones. It's like meeting new people... " she paused and looked down at her feet "but better..."
The blonde reached over and pulled the back of the hood, up over the smaller girl's head.
"Ruby, come on.. why don't you go and try to make some friends of your own?"
The smaller girl, Ruby, moved her hood back off her head as she looked at the blonde.
"But... why would I need friends when I have you?"
Her sister grinned a bit nervously... as a group of people joined her.
"Well actually my friends are here now so gotta catch up see you, bye!"
The blonde and the group took off in a run, spinning Ruby around in circles as they disappeared down the path to one of the buildings. Ruby spun around a few times, before falling back into metal luggage cart, spilling the contents over the walkway. While Ruby was having a discussion with the white haired owner of said luggage, two other siblings watched from the sidelines, one taking a step forward only to be stopped by the other.
"Rev... that's Ruby... We..."
With a shake of his head Reven watched as the vial of Fire dust was being shaken in the face of Ruby by the white haired girl, who was going off into a lecture. Reven held his sister back, as he noticed the effect the dust leaking from the vial was having on the young reaper. Before Lyana could say another word, there was a explosion of fire dust...
"I... wha?" was all Lyana could say before a raven haired girl stepped in between Ruby and the other girl. Reven sighed to himself, then turned on his heel and started away.
"Come on... need to get to the assembly hall."
Lyana frowned as she watched the interaction between the three girls end, with the one in white stalking off and the raven haired girl leaving Ruby by herself.
"Rev... she's our friend. We SHOULD talk to her... at least say hello."
Reven sighed, as he knew once his sister had her mind set on something, nothing would change it.
"Fine... I'll meet you in the assembly hall."
As Lyana turned and made her way over to her old friend, Reven walked along the path towards one of the central buildings, others heading in the same direction. His thoughts occupying his concentration, Reven walked into a woman, knocking her to the ground. With a silent curse, he looked at the woman and offered his hand.
"Sorry... preoccupied with my thoughts and didn't see you."
The woman took his hand and was helped to her feet. She sighed to herself as she looked at Reven.
"No, it was my fault... This place... " she looked around "is just so... so..."
Reven looked at her, taking note of the wolf ears on her head as well as her attire. She wasn't a graduate from Signal, so she was from one of the other training academies.
"Different?"
A dry chuckle escaped her lips and a faint smile appeared on her face.
"Yes... that's the word. Different... Beacon is... Different..." she paused "I'm Ophira Septimi, from Vacuo"
Reven nodded.
"Reven Greigh from Patch. I have a sister here as well, but she's catching up with a old friend currently."
Ophira nodded, her eyes darting around taking note of various landmarks and such. Reven knew the mentality, as he had done it himself. Taking note of one's surroundings was the first thing that his Professor at Patch had drilled into the Greigh siblings and others.
"Well... I guess we should head to the assembly hall. If I recall, Professor Ozpin has a opening speech for us."
The Faunus nodded and walked alongside Reven into the assembly hall, where other students were gathering. Standing next to each other, Reven glanced around the hall, taking note of the many Faunus students alongside Human students. He also noticed a certain blonde bombshell, standing nearby waiting for someone. Ophira followed his gaze.
"Friend of yours?"
Reven grunted in acknowledgment.
"An old friend... One who I'd like to avoid until this whole... 'meeting'... here is over with."
Ophira raised an eyebrow and was about to respond, when she noticed a tall young man standing by himself. One look at his short cropped hairstyle and military uniform, and she knew exactly where he hailed from. The Kingdom of Atlas. What drew her attention the most, was the crystal blue of his eyes. Direct contrast to the dark brown, almost black eyes of her current companion.
A dry chuckle reached her ears as she looked at Reven, who wore a thin smile on his face.
"T'would seem, that the Soldier has attracted your attention, yes?"
Ophira paled slightly, then recovered her composure.
"Not at all... just... curious." she looked at him "Why would someone from... what was it..."
"Dione."
Ophira nodded
"Thank you. Why would someone from the Dione Training academy, come here? Why not go to the Atlas Academy?"
Reven wore a thoughtful look on his face as he looked at the Soldier.
"Unsure... but you can bet that there's some sort of ulterior motive at play here."
He was about to respond, when a girl's cry drew his and his companion's attention. The blonde was holding in her arms the young reaper, as the white haired girl was there talking to her. He noticed his sister trying to diffuse things between them, when a hush spread over the assembled students. Turning, he noticed a grey haired man standing on the stage, a blonde haired woman next to him. The grey haired man seemed to radiate a sense of authority and Reven knew he was none other than Professor Ozpin, Headmaster of Beacon Academy.
The Faunus next to him, turned to face the stage as did all the other students. Waiting patiently, the grey haired man seemed to stare at each and every student. When all attention was focused on him, he cleared his throat to speak.
"I'll... keep this brief. You have traveled here today in search of knowledge... To hone your craft and acquire new skills. And when you have finished, you plan to dedicate your life to the protection of the people." Again, he turned his gaze over the assembled students "But... I look amongst you and all I see is wasted energy, in need of purpose... direction. You assume knowledge will free you of this, but your time at this school will prove that knowledge can only carry you so far. It is up to you to take the first step."
With that said, he stepped back allowing the blonde haired woman to step forward to speak. Reven glanced over to where his sister and friends were, locking eyes with her. She wore the same expression on her face, and nodded slightly to him, before heading off with the group she was with. His companion noted the Soldier had turned and walked off with the crowd, past a four Faunus students. Ophira also noted how he acknowledged them with the dip of his head as he passed them. She excused herself from Reven and approached the four students.
As she approached, she noticed one look at her and smile.
"Nice to see another Faunus." She offered her hand "My name is Imara."
Ophira smiled as she shook the offered hand.
"Ophira"
The Cat Faunus standing next to Imara, looked at Ophira before dipping her head.
"My name is Han Chae-Seon."
Next to Han, after adjusting her belt, the raven haired girl studied Ophira carefully. When she spoke, it was in a whisper.
"... Ryell." she paused for a moment "My name... is Ryell."
Then the fourth student stepped forward, her height making Ohira crane her neck to look at her.
"I am Nier Dusk, from Menagerie." she noticed the looks a group of Human boys gave her "I am a Crocodile Faunus."
Ophira and the other Faunus, watched as the ginger haired leader of the group, wearing a breastplate of some sort, sneered at them. With a swagger, he took a few steps towards them... and stopped short when a voice called out from behind him and his cohorts.
"Only a fool would tempt fate by trying something against a unified group such as the one in front of you."
Ophira nodded towards Reven, who was leaning against a nearby wall watching the scene before him, the hood of his coat up over his head. The ginger haired boy turned and glared at him.
"We all know, that animals have no right here. They have no rights at all..." he paused and sneered "Unless it's to the face!"
Ophira and the other Faunus all looked at each other and said at the same time.
"He's a fool."
A slim smile appeared on Reven's face as he kept his gaze looked on his opponent, tilting his head slightly to the side.
"I know who you are... Cardin Winchester. Your... compatriots are Sky Lark, Dove Bronzewing and Russel Thrush. I know your sort..." with his gaze locked solely on the ginger haired boy, Reven took a step forward "Arrogant... egotistical... bullies. So ensconced in your own sense of... superiority. In short... you disgust me."
Cardin wore a look of anger, but was stopped from doing anything when the grey haired man from before stepped up, sipping from the cup in his hand.
"Now children, let's be civil. No need for there to be any trouble..."
Just then, raised voices could be heard from outside. With a sigh, the grey haired man shook his head.
"I had a feeling today was going too well..." he turned to leave, but not before adding "Please children, remember where you are."
Cardin, Russel, Dove and Sky left through another door, the ginger haired boy glaring at Reven and the Faunus before leaving. Ophira walked up to Reven, her gaze watching them go.
"Do you think they'll be trouble?"
Before Reven could respond, the raised voices from before came through again, distracting the six students still in the hall. They all walked outside, standing next to the grey haired man, who was watching the scene unfold before him. Six other students, second years, were standing nearby with looks of either exasperation, embarrassment, indifference and/or boredom as two others were locked in a verbal altercation with each other.
On one side, stood a young woman, clad in high heels, black cargo pants, brown long sleeve shirt with a leather brace around her midriff. Wearing black sunglasses and a beret, she was standing up close and personal with her opponent, yelling at him. Her opponent was wearing military style boots, black trouser and a white shirt. Reven noticed he also wore a trenchcoat, but with the sleeves rolled to the elbows. He was also wearing similar style sunglasses to the woman and yelling right back. The grey haired man next to Reven spoke.
"The two of them are the leaders of two of the most promising teams in the second year." he took another sip of his beverage "Unfortunately they also have... commitment issues..."
Reven turned his gaze onto the two arguing leaders, both unaware of their audience as the girl, frustrated, slapped her opponent across the face. A look of shock on his face, the boy faced her and was about to respond when she slapped him on the other side of his face. It was then, while both were glaring at each other, the grey haired man cleared his throat and stepped forward.
"Miss Adel, Mr Lazarus... while I understand that the two of you are demonstrating some new team building exercise, I would suggest you keep this to at least your own team and not in front of the impressionable new students starting today."
With a start, both of them looked towards the speaker, now aware of the many students gathered around and watching them. Both paled and then started to speak at the same time, much to the amusement of their teammates and the man sipping his beverage. Frowning slightly, the girl hit the boy in the shoulder before speaking.
"Aberdeen... shut up." she faced the amused man before them "Sorry Professor Ozpin... we were..."
Her companion massaged his shoulder as he spoke up.
"Coco was complaining about something rather... meh..."
Coco Adel glared at Aberdeen Lazarus, her gaze cold through her sunglasses.
"Excuse me? Just who do you think you are, you arrogant, scruffy looking hooligan!"
Wearing a look of indignation, Aberdeen looked at her.
"Hey! Who's scruffy looking?"
Before they could restart their discussion, a sandy haired man standing next to two Faunus students called out.
"Why don't you two get a room and sort it out there... this is embarrassing for crying outloud."
A rabbit Faunus frowned as she looked at them.
"Oster is right... about this being embarrassing I mean... not the room part... umm... "
Aberdeen looked at Oster, eyes narrowed.
"Coco, we'll continue this conversation later... right now, I need to deal with a teammate who may need traction in the infirmary in the near future."
Oster grinned as he stepped back, the two Faunus girls taking big steps to the side away from him.
"Aww come on Boss... no need to do anything hasty. I mean... come on... it's me!"
Cracking his knuckles, Aberdeen continued walking towards Oster.
"I know... that's the problem. Now, are we going to go with the easy way or the hard way this time?"
With a grin, Oster turned and ran off, shouting back over his shoulder.
"You really think i would choose the easy way? HA!"
Without a response, Aberdeen ran after his errant team member. The two Faunus girls, a Bat Faunus and a Fox Faunus both sighed. The Fox Faunus looked over at Professor Ozpin and the students there.
"Apologies Professor and to the rest of you as well... Our leader is rather..."
The Bat Faunus sighed as her wings shifted slightly allowing her to stretch her arms.
"He's in love with the Fashionista there and the idiot loves to tease them." She looked at the Fox Faunus "Come on Violet, let's make sure Aberdeen doesn't kill Oster."
Both Faunus turned and hurried off, while Coco Adel regained her composure and looked at her team, the two males with bemused looks on their faces.
"Well? What are you two doing standing around? Go after Aberdeen and make sure he doesn't hurt Oster..." she paused "At least not too much before it's my turn."
As her two teammates ran off, the Rabbit Faunus glanced at her friend before motioning towards the Professor. With a sigh, Coco adjusted her glasses.
"Sorry Professor... it won't happen again."
Smirking behind his mug, Ozpin nodded.
"I'm sure it won't Miss Adel." he glanced back at the new students to the side "I believe all First years will be in the auditorium for tonight. I suggest a stop at the cafeteria before adjourning to said location."
Reven nodded, as did Ophira and the four Faunus with them, as they turned and headed off in the direction of the Cafeteria. Coco and her friend headed off, Coco complaining about her on again/off again boyfriend while her friend just nodded in agreement.
Taking another sip of his drink, Professor Ozpin smirked as he watched them all head off.
"I think that this year, shall be a truly interesting year."
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Deaths-Head : Again, I apologies for the late upload. Haven't had internet for nearly two months and this chapter took a lot longer to plan out. Had multiple paths for this part to take, but decided to go down this path instead. RWBY and JNPR will still be in a main cameo style role, but I'm also going to focus on other teams as well. Beacon is a large academy and there are other teams, so I'll be including some as well.
I still intend to follow the main path of Seasons 1 to 3, with slight detours now and then, but in general will remain as close to how is shown in the show. Any reviews or constructive criticisms are more than welcome.