Chapter 3:

1 week before Ruby's injury

Ruby stood outside waiting for the professor. Since the assignment had been made known to Ruby she had been excused from classes. So since she had nothing better to do, Ruby decided to find the professor. However upon learning where he was she had to wait outside his classroom. Class ended and Ruby waited for all the students to exit the classroom. After Ruby had informed Blake and Yang of what Weiss had told her, Weiss asked that none of the other students know about the assignment. When Ruby asked why Weiss replied "The professor asked me not to. I'm sure he'll tell you the reason why. But if I had to guess I'd say it's to not spread panic among the students and lesser faculty members here at Beacon Academy."

Ruby had to wait a little bit longer since a student had stayed behind to talk with the professor about an assignment. Once the student was done Ruby walked into the classroom. She then made her way over to the desk closest to where the professor sat and seated herself down, waiting. After a couple of minutes, Ruby cleared her throat. The professor looked up. Although slightly startled he asked formally, "Oh hello Miss Rose. You look like you have a question. What is troubling you?"

"Do you remember talking to Weiss Schnee? Because she told me to come talk to you about the new treat concerning the creatures of grim." Ruby said.

The professor responded with, "Why don't you head over to my office. I just need to catalog a few more grades. It may take a while. Feel free to sit and wait in my office if you like."

Ruby got up looking unsure as to where the professor's office was. "Um…professor, where is you office?" Ruby asked uncertainty not wanting to offend him. It was just in her nature not to offend.

"Oh excuse me. It's on the second floor, 5th door to the right, in the building across from the one you're in now." The professor said, providing precise instructions.

Ruby followed the instructions to a building covered in what looked like green vines. 'No wait a minute that doesn't look right.' Ruby thought. The office complex wasn't covered in green vines, it was actually painted forestry green, a color not unlike that of the trees in forever fall forest. Following the instructions further and after entering the building, Ruby came upon a white reception area. It looked in Ruby's opinion peaceful, almost angelically so. Ruby had an appreciation for architecture. Suffice it to say that the room was grand, with sweeping staircases and carved marble pillars, things you wouldn't normally expect in a reception area. Hurrying through the room trying not to disturb the silence, she went up one of the grand sweeping staircase. She came to a hallway stretching in two directions. Going to the 5th door to the right Ruby found herself in the professor's office. Since the professor said cataloging the grades would take a while, Ruby decided to wait.

Sitting on one of the two plush chairs across from a rich mahogany desk, Ruby surveyed the professor's office. Not the typical furniture you'd find in an office space. Besides the three chairs, two seated in front of the desk nearest the door, and the other seated behind the desk farthest from the door. Besides that two clocks sat on the walls. One sat behind the two chairs across from the desk. The other clock sat behind the desk and the professor's high backed chair. Both clocks were high on the wall. The time was very early morning. The professor must have just gotten done with night classes. Ruby decided to ask him when he walked in.

"Sorry about the wait Miss Rose." The professor apologizes walking into his office almost an hour later.

"Um professor did you just finish up with night classes?" Ruby asked.

"Why yes of course I did. That is why it took so long. The last class got out when you came. However since you arrived inquiring on a most important matter, I decided to free up my day as much as possible. That way I could talk with you on this urgent subject." The professor seated himself in his high back chair behind his desk. "Shall we begin? How much did Weiss tell you?" The professor asked.

"Well she told me that scouts have discovered new types of grim creatures. Due to the creatures startling ability to kill when provoked, the scouts haven't been able to discern a possible way to kill them. This could pose a problem since Weiss informed me that they can reproduce?" Ruby asked. The professor nods, waving a hand for Ruby to continue. Which she did, "Anyway Weiss said that you've figured out a way to kill them? But you need the teams help. She also said you need to talk with me, team RWBY's captain."

"Why yes I do need to talk to you. Although not just you, I also need to talk to every team captain, despite the fact if they are willing to participate or not. This way all the teams are at least informed of the threat, that way when the creatures make a move on Beacon we will be that much more prepared. One moment." The professor sighed, putting on his glasses. "Any more question before I begin?"

"Yes I do have just one. What's up with all the grand architecture of this building?" Ruby asked.

The professor answered, "Well my dear Miss Rose this building is part of Beacon. Everything here is meant to give off an air of professionalism. After all this is a high-class university. Any more questions?"

"No sir." Ruby answers.

"Well then I'm sure you're wondering what the creatures are. They're just a lot different than the normal ones we seem to encounter. They're starting to resemble more and more the regular animals you would expect to find in the wild. For example a boar-looking creature, that sounds like a screeching flying dangerous predator. Next is a very wolf like creature, except it's the size of a full adult bear. These creatures and many more are extremely agile. You can still tell they are creatures of grim. Mainly because of the red eyes and black fur or skin." The professor paused to grab a water bottle from underneath his desk. "Want one?"

Ruby accepted the offer. The water was refreshing. After drinking half of the bottle the professor wanted to tell her more. Saving the other half of the water bottle Ruby listened intently.

"The way I figured out how to kill them wasn't easy getting. I, and the others I was with, had to make a few sacrifices. However we did manage to find that these new creatures are more akin to the regular animal than we originally thought. This means that they have a beating heart. If you can take out the heart the creature dies. Much like humans. Now keep in mind that their hide is very thick. So in order to kill them quickly one would need to use an abnormally high caliber bullet, or soften up the area with fire and use a stab wound. Another way to do it would be to first make several deep cuts near the area then soot it with a regular bullet." The professor showed Ruby a list. Team RWBY was at the top of the list, below them was other team names. "These teams are going to be the ones to hunt and kill these creatures. Now all of the teams will be informed of this threat. However only these few will actually carry out the assignment. I have picked and ranked the teams on how likely they are to succeed at killing these animal like monsters of grim, using any of the methods I have described to you."

"Is there anything I should tell my team?" Ruby asks.

"Yes tell them what I just told you. Also once you're done getting them up to speed on the current situation have them prepped. Afterwards give them a speech, try to be motivational. Use your natural leading talents to motivate them. Be inspiring; move them to tears if you have to. After you have accomplished this take your team and meet me by the front gates of Beacon." The professor said giving final instructions. "That is all you may go now"

Ruby hurriedly finished the water bottle. Walking out of the office she hunted for a trashcan, she hadn't seen one in the professor's office or the entry area. She guessed she would have to find one back at the dorms.

While Ruby walked back the sky darkened, showing signs of rain. She stopped an administrator walking past. "Excuse me, what's the weather going to be like?"

The faculty member responded, "It's supposed to rain all this week I hear."

"Thank you!" Ruby replied. As she continued walking back toward the dorms, and her friends, she though about what she would say to her team. She also thought about the looming assignment, and the dangers it would pose.

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