KVPD Headquarters
We see Glynda Goodwitch standing in front of two detectives, one human and one a bear Faunus.
Glynda: I have picked you two because I see that you are two of the best, but if you make one mistake, then you will be fired. Do I make myself clear? (The duo nod) Good. Now there is a problem that has been going on lately and Ozpin has chosen to ignore, but I act different. DO you know what it is?
Detective 1: The Batman.
Glynda: That is correct. This kid has been going around and has put innocents in danger countless times. Unfortunately the school year starts tomorrow so I will no longer be able to pursue him. (Sigh) So I am leaving the chase to you two. Your amazing tracking skills that came with your Faunus heritage (she looks towards the second detective) and your extreme aura sensing abilities will go hand in hand. If you have any big leads or the Vigilante himself, contact me immediately. Am I Clear?
Both: Yes, ma'am.
Glynda: Good, now you two will go to an old, abandoned warehouse. Our scanners have picked up a high amount of dust.
Detective 1: Why would we go to that if we are looking for the Bat?
Glynda: Because he will either be drawn to this as well, or his hideout is the source of this. Now go!
(With the Batman)
At the abandoned warehouse, we see the bat mobile come to a stop in front. The top cover opens up and a giant cloud off bats Rush into the building, breaking through the windows before coming together revealing the Batman. He looks around before rushing forward, deeper into the building, following a trackers signal. He stops in a room with a table in it.
Batman: 'There is no one here, but the signal is still here.' ( He taps the side of his cowl, activating detective mode and notices the trackers signal on a dead body) I've been baited
Lieutenant: That you have.
Batman: So, my guess is that you are here to stall me?
Lieutenant: (Starting to glow grey) No, I WILL BE YOUR LAST OPPONENT YOU EVER FACE!
The lieutenant lunged forward and swung his blade at the Batman, but every slash would miss as he moves so fast, leaving an after image. The lieutenant then prepares for an overhead strike but it is blocked by Batman's arm blades. Suddenly, the chainsaw part activates and the blades start to turn against the blades, forcing Batman back.
Batman: 'Dang, this suit metal plating isn't hard enough to take hits from that' So, based on the fact that there are no buttons on your hilt, you concentrate aura into the blade and there is no traces of gas in the air, that function is limited to the amount of aura you have.
Lieutenant: (Standing straight) So, you see that you stand no chance, seeing as I have plenty to spare? (Grinning arrogantly)
Batman: No. (Within the cloak, he grabs a hand full of yellow pellets) I just know how to beat you
He then jumps into the air and throws two batarangs at the lieutenant, who holds his blade horizontally to block. The blade impale is impaled and do nothing causing the man to grin.
Lieutenant: Some way to de-(BOOOOOM) AAAAGGGGGHHHH
Both batarangs suddenly explode, forcing the lieutenant to let go of his blade and shoot towards the opposite wall. When he looks up he is greeted to Yellow pellets coming towards his face. They explode on impact and drain him aura, leaving him vulnerable. He looks up once again, this time greeted with his own blade impaling his arm and pinning him to the wall. From a distance Batman presses buttons on his wrist, causing the light above him to flicker on and off.
Lieutenant: A-AAAGHHH, WWHHYYYY? (Gasp)
He looks up to see the Batman covered with his cloak, The white eyes seemingly piercing into his soul. Each time the light would turn off and back on, he would be closer.
Off. ON. 10m
Off. On. 8m
Off. On. 6m
Off. On. 4m
Off. On. In his face.
Lieutenant: AAAAAA-MMMMMH! MMMMHHHHH!
His mouth is covered by Batman's hand and a heated batarang comes closer and closer to his neck.
Detective 1&2: FREEZE!
Batman turns to see the two detectives with their guns trained on his body. Their faces are full of disgust by the man who is behind him.
Detective 1: Kid, what is wrong with you? This is wrong on so many levels.
Detective 2: (looking towards his partner) He isn't giving off a smell!
Detective 1: (looking back) No matter. We already have him, call Glynda.
They both look back to see the Lieutenant pinned to the wall, whimpering, but no Batman.
Detective 2: Where did he go?! I didn't hear him move!
They both hear the sound of an engine revving, so they run towards a window to see the bat mobile driving into the night. They return to the man and un-pin him. His aura goes to work and begins healing the hole in his arm.
Detective 1: (sigh) Let's take this guy back to the department.
Detective 2: Right.
They pick up the man and his weapon and leave the building. But deep within the works of the blade a soft light goes on and off.
(Batcave, 2 Am)
The batmobile comes through one of many roads and comes to a screeching halt. The batman launches out of the top and lands near a pole before grabbing it and shooting up towards the top level. Ozpin stands there with his usual cup of coffee, looking as Bruce removes his cowl.
Ozpin: Must you always be so loud when returning, there are others asleep.
Bruce: (Smiling) Sorry, force of habit
Ozpin: Very well, happy anniversary.
He moves out of the way to reveal a cake on a table next to the bat computer.
Bruce: Ozpin, I don't want to sound mean, but is age starting to affect you. My birthday isn't for another month.
Ozpin: I know. Three years today, you first put on that cape and cowl and hunted in the night.
Bruce then walks over towards and then back to Ozpin with a sorrow look on his face. He closes his eyes only for Ozpin to put his hand on his shoulder.
Ozpin: we will find out what happened what happened to your family that night, and who did it.
Bruce: (Cheering up) Thanks, Ozzy.
Ozpin: (Frowns, but smiles back.) Now, you should go and get some rest. Your special position will remove classes for your 'job'.
Bruce: Thanks. I should get going, don't want to disappoint my team.
Ozpin: Oh, yes. Ms. Rose wouldn't be happy, would she?
Bruce: Nope.
Ozpin: 'Still so young'
Bruce walks towards a tube that closes with him in it. When it opens, he is wearing pajamas. He proceeds towards the elevator that leads up to his room.
Ozpin: By the way, the Fear suit has returned.
Bruce: Good, I must need it for more info missions. Did you know that Glynda has men hunting me down?
Ozpin: I'll talk to her. ( Bruce opens the elevator and moves in.) Bruce.
Bruce: Yes?
Ozpin: (hesitantly) Good night.
Bruce: You mean morning?! (The elevator closes)
Ozpin: 'He isn't ready. Not yet'
(Later)
In the new room of Team RWBY, We see Weiss sleeping soundly in her bed with a necklace with a black and red sliver as the jewel. Her eyes flutter open and she stretches her arms above herself, yawning, while Ruby creeps up on her side and suddenly blows a whistle, causing Weiss to fall off the bed.
Ruby: "Good morning, team RWBY!"
Weiss: (from the floor) "What in the world is wrong with you?"
Ruby: (ignoring the question) "Now that you're awake, we can officially begin our first order of business."
Weiss: (getting up and brushing herself off) "Excuse me?"
Yang Xiao Long: (holding pillows, pamphlets, and a candle-holder in her arms, also dressed alongside Blake Belladonna) "Decorating!"
Weiss: "What?!"
Blake: (lifting her suitcase) "We still have to unpack." (the suitcase opens, spilling its contents) "Aaaand clean."
Weiss does not look enthusiastic, especially when Ruby knocks her back again with the blow of her whistle.
Ruby: "Aaaalright! Weiss, Blake, Yang, and their fearless leader Ruby have begun their first mission!" (raises her fist into the air) "Banzai!"
Ruby with Blake and Yang: (doing the same at her sides) "Banzai!"
Suddenly Bruce busts down the door with his gauntlets on and peace and harmony in his hands. His whole body is wet, his hair is soapy and a towel is wrapped around his waist. Overall, he is nude.
Bruce: WHAT HAPPENED, IS EVERYONE OKAY?!
All of the girls had red on their faces as he drops his guard. A long and awkward silence lasts until Weiss breaks it.
Weiss: LEAVE AND PUT SOME CLOTHES ON!
Bruce slowly backs away and rushes back to his room to finish his shower. The quartet look at each other.
Yang: Niiiicccceeee
Yang places a poster of six guys in various poses named "THE ACHIEVE MEN" on her part of the room. Weiss positions the painting of the Forever Fall forest to perfection and walks away. Blake is busy putting away her books on the shelves, picking up a copy of Ninjas of Love and widening her eyes as she warily looks around before putting it back. Ruby positions Crescent Rose at an exact angle against the curtains so she can perfectly slash a diagonal portion off. A quick zoom around the room (and the repaired curtains) ends with the girls admiring their handiwork... with one problem. The beds are cramped together in the center of the floor.
Weiss: "This isn't going to work."
Blake: "It is a bit cramped."
Yang: "Maybe we should ditch some of our stuff..."
Ruby: "Or we could ditch the beds... and replace them with bunk beds!"
Weiss: "Umm, that sounds incredibly dangerous."
Yang: "And super-awesome!"
Blake: "It does seem efficient."
Weiss: "Well, we should put it to a vote!"
Ruby: "I think we just did."
To the sounds of two dings and a single buzz, Blake thumbs up the idea, Yang makes a double-rocker gesture, and Weiss angrily curls her fists at her side. Decided, they rush at the beds, where sounds of jackhammering and sawing are heard until they gather back at the front of the room.
Ruby: "Objective: Complete!"
While Weiss' bed is simply on the ground next to her art and luggage, Blake's bed is next to her books, which are used to raise Yang's bed over it by placing the novels on the posts, and Ruby's is hanging from ropes on the ceiling with a blanket used as a tent over it.
Ruby: "Allllright! Our second order of business iiiiiiiis...!" (the room spins until she lands on her bed and a book lands in her lap) "Classes..." (pulls out a pencil) "Now, we have a few classes together today. At 9, we've got to be-"
Bruce: (Running past their door) CLASSES START IN FIVE MINUTES!
Weiss is the first rushing out of the room and down the hall, the members of RWBY and JNPR peeking out from their doorways to look at her go.
Ruby: (flabbergasted) To class!"
Ruby runs out, followed by Yang, and Blake.
Jaune Arc: "Class...?"
Jaune loses his balance and ends up toppling Nora, Pyrrha, and Ren on top of him. He manages to get out from under them and start dashing.
Jaune: "We're gonna be late!"
In the courtyard, Professor Ozpin and Glynda Goodwitch watch the two teams hurry through the school. Glynda looks at her watch, and Ozpin simply sips his coffee.
Port: "Monsters! Deeeemons... Prowlers of the night! Yes, the creatures of Grimm have many names, but I merely refer to them as prey! Ha-ha!"
Bruce sits in the second row, nearly asleep. The members of RWBY, seated on the front row, are in varying stages of interest; Blake and Yang are sitting up and paying attention, Weiss is taking notes, and Ruby has her head propped in her hand as she takes a quick nap until she is woken back up by Port's bad joke, which receives a cricket-filled silence as a result.
Port: "Uhhhh... And you shall too, upon graduating from this prestigious academy! Now, as I was saying: Vale, as well as the other three kingdoms, are safe havens in an otherwise treacherous world! Our planet is absolutely teeming with creatures that would love nothing more than to tear you to pieces! And that's where we come in. Huntsmen! Huntresses..." (gives Yang a wink, which she groans uncomfortably at) "Individuals who have sworn to protect those who cannot protect themselves! From what, you ask? Why, the very world!"
Student: (raises his fist) "Ayyyy-yep!" (stands like this for a moment as everyone looks at him strangely before sitting down, embarrassed)
Port: "That is what you are training to become. But first: A story. A tale of a young, handsome man... Me! When I was a boy..."
His words fade into the background (and a series of "blah"s) when Weiss notices Ruby is very focused on penciling the paper in front of her.
Port: "...Despite smelling of cabbages, my grandfather was a wise man. 'Peter', he told me..."
The speech evolves into more "blah"s as Ruby snickers at her creation and shows it to her teammates: A general ball-with-limbs-and-a-head drawing of the teacher with stink lines coming from him and "Professor Poop" written underneath. Blake and Yang are heard laughing, but Weiss looks annoyed. She turns around and show it to Bruce, who snickers.
Port: "Ah-heh-hem!" (he waits until he has their attention again) "In the end, the Beowolf was no match for my sheer tenacity, and I returned to my village with the beast in captivity and my head held high, celebrated as a hero!"
The teacher takes a bow as Weiss slowly gets more and more frustrated with Ruby's antics.
Port: "The moral of this story? A true Huntsman must be honorable!"
Ruby is balancing an apple on a book with her pencil held only by her finger while making a silly face.
Port: "A true Huntsman must be dependable!"
Ruby has fallen asleep again in the first class of the year.
Port: "A true Huntsman must be strategic, well-educated, and wise!"
Ruby is not-so-subtly picking her nose, much to Weiss' building anger. She texts Bruce who replies with more laughter.
Port: "So, who among you believes themselves to be the embodiment of these traits?"
Weiss: (still angry, she raises her hand) "I do, sir!"
Port: "Well, then, let's find out!" (he turns to gesture at the glowing red eyes surrounded by shadow shaking the cage that traps it) "Step forward, and face your opponent!"
Weiss, now back in her regular attire, readying her Myrtenaster at the growling creature in the cage Her teammates cheer her on from their seats
Yang: (raising her fist) "Goooo, Weiss!"
Blake: (waving a small flag saying "RWBY") "Fight well!"
Bruce: Don't Die!
Ruby: "Yeah, represent teeeeam RWBY!"
Weiss Schnee : (lowering her sword and looking over at her "leader") "Ruby! I'm trying to focus!"
Ruby: (looking sheepish) "Oh, um... Sorry..."
Port: "Allllright!" (next to the cage, pulling out his axe) "Let the match... begin!"
The professor swings down and breaks the lock, dropping the cage door and revealing the Boarbatusk inside, which immediately charges at Weiss. She uses Myrtenaster to deflect its attack and roll to the side, readying herself for its next move. The Grimm stands a distance away from its enemy, studying her.
Port: "Ha-ha! Wasn't expecting that, were you?"
Ruby: "Hang in there, Weiss!"
Bruce: Don't rush in! Make a strategy!
Weiss is now speeding towards the oncoming Boarbatusk, sticking her blade straight at its skull until they meet and Myrtenaster is trapped in the beast's tusks. Weiss is still hanging on to the hilt, and is tossed around as she struggles to get the rapier back.
Port: "Bold, new approach. I like it!"
Ruby: "Come on, Weiss, show it who's boss!"
Bruce: What did I say?!
Weiss turns to glare at Ruby, only for the Boarbatusk to turn its head and rip the sword from her grip. Myrtenaster lands far away from its master, who is knocked back by the creature's tusks.
Port: "Oh-ho! Now what will you do without your weapon?"
Weiss looks up just in time to see the Boarbatusk to charge again, rolling out of the way just in time to avoid getting trampled and make it crash into a desk. Weiss rushes at her sword and slides to get it back in her hand.
Bruce: It has a weakness!
Ruby: "Weiss! Go for its belly! There's no armor underneath-"
Weiss: (turning to them both) "Stop telling me what to do!"
Ruby looks hurt at Weiss' rebuttal, and Bruce gains a annoyed look on his face. Meanwhile, the Boarbatusk leaps into the air and rolls into a ball, spinning rapidly in the air and landing on the ground, consistently gaining speed until it launches itself at Weiss. It comes closer and closer, but Weiss activates one of her ghlyphs and blocks the roll, leaping up into the now-black snowflake symbol and turning it blue again so she can drive the blade into the Boarbatusk's stomach. It squeals and falls silent while Weiss gasps in relief.
Port: "Bravo! Bra-vo! It appears we are indeed in the presence of a true Huntress-in-training!" (as Weiss stands up at attention from her exhausted position and Ruby continues to frown) "I'm afraid that's all the time we have for today. Be sure to cover the assigned readings, and... stay vigilant! Class dismissed!"
Weiss glares and turns away, walking hurriedly to the exit past her teammates.
Jaune: (watching her leave) "Sheesh, what's with her?"
The remaining members of team RWBY look at each other with the same question.
Weiss is still storming off, but Ruby and Bruce turn a corner and manages to catch up with her.
Ruby: "Weiss!"
Weiss: (turning around) "What?"
Ruby: "What's wrong with you? Why are you being-?"
Weiss: "What's wrong with me? What's wrong with you? You're supposed to be a leader, and all you've been so far is a nuisance!"
Bruce: How does giving you advice translate to nuisance?
Weiss: "That's just it. I don't need it, especially from two kids!"
Ruby: "Weiss, where is this coming from? What happened to all the talk about 'working together'? I thought you believed in acting as a team."
Weiss: "Not a team with you two. I've studied and trained. And quite frankly, I deserve better than this. Ozpin made a mistake, with both of you!" (walks away)
Bruce: (following) I'll be dammed if you think that.
Ozpin: (standing right behind a surprised Ruby with a coffee in one hand and his cane in the other) "Hmm... Now that didn't seem to go very well."
Ruby: (looking doubtful, even on the verge of tears) "Is she right? Did you make a mistake?"
Ozpin: (laughing slightly) "That remains to be seen."
Weiss is still walking around the halls until she comes across a balcony where Professor Port is watching the sunset over Beacon Academy's rooftops.
Weiss: (approaching him) "Professor Port!"
Port: (turning to look at her) "Ah, Miss Schnee! And to what do I owe this fine pleasure?"
Weiss: "I... I enjoyed your lecture!"
Port: "Of course you did, child; you have the blood of a true Huntress in you."
Weiss: (smiling) "You really think so?"
Port: "Most surely!" (notices Weiss' small frown and lack of eye contact) "Hmm... Something's troubling you."
Weiss: "Yes, sir..."
Port: "Dear girl, confess to me your strife!"
Weiss: "Well... I-I think I should have been the leader of team RWBY!"
Port: (silent for a moment until he speaks) "That's preposterous!"
Ruby: "What do you mean?"
Ozpin: "I mean, it's only been one day. Ruby... I've made more mistakes than any man, woman, and child on this planet. But at this moment, I would not consider your appointment to leader to be one of them." (leans in so he can look more directly at Ruby) "Do you?"
Weiss: (now getting angry) "Excuse me?!"
Port: "I've believed in Professor Ozpin for many years, and the man's never once led me astray!"
Weiss: "So you would just blindly accept his decision even after seeing how exceptional I am?"
Port: "With all due respect, your exceptional skill on the battlefield is matched only by your poor attitude."
Weiss: (seething now) "How dare you!"
Port: "My point exactly. I see a girl before me who has spent her entire life getting exactly what she wanted."
Weiss: (crossing her arms, looking defiant) "That's not even remotely true!" (under the teacher's gaze, she reluctantly relents:) "Well... not entirely true."
Ozpin: "Being a team leader isn't just a title you carry into battle, but a badge you wear constantly. If you're not always performing at your absolute best, then what reason do you give others to follow you?"
Ruby looks thoughtful with Ozpin's words, then smiles at him.
Port: "So the outcome did not fall in your favor. Do you really believe that acting in such a manner would cause those in power to reconsider their decision?" (as Weiss finally calms down and looks at him again) "So instead of fretting about what you don't have, savor what you do. Hone your skills, perfect every technique, and be not the best leader, but the best person you can be."
Weiss smiles a little at the words of wisdom. She re-enters the building and see Bruce leaning against the wall. She looks worried about what he is going to do.
Bruce: (Sigh) All is forgiven.
He walks away, leaving a smiling Weiss.
Ozpin: (turning back on Ruby, still talking to her) "You've been burdened with a daunting responsibility, Ruby. I advise you take some time, to think about how you will uphold it."
Ruby, with a last look of consideration, turns and walks away. She comes to the door where Bruce is walking away from Weiss and smiles a little at her partner.
The full moon shines over the green lights of Beacon, and in the room of team RWBY, the door opens and Weiss' shadow is seen against the hall's light. Blake is sleeping under the covers, Yang is spread out on her bed and snoring, and when Weiss lifts the blanket of Ruby's tent, she finds the occupant with her head resting on notes, a pencil in her hand, and open books all around her. Weiss, looking amazed at Ruby's determination, clears her throat and gently shakes the other girl awake, who takes a second to regain consciousness and start flailing in surprise.'
Ruby: "Weiss! I-I was studying, and then I fell asleep! I'm sorry..."
Weiss places a hand over Ruby's mouth and puts a finger to her own so Ruby understands the need for lowering her voice. Weiss looks near Ruby's pillow and spots an empty Beacon coffee mug.
Weiss: (lowering her hand) "How do you take your coffee?"
Ruby: "I... I don't..."
Weiss: (getting irritated) "Answer the question!"
Ruby: "Uhh, cream and five sugars!"
Weiss: (sighs) "Don't move." (she ducks under to her own bed and comes up a moment later with a fresh cup, offering it to Ruby) "Here."
Ruby: "Um... Thanks, Weiss."
Weiss: (smiles, then looks apologetic) "Ruby, I think you have what it takes to be a good leader." (Ruby smiles appreciatively) "Just know that I am going to be the best teammate you'll ever have!" (they share a smile) "Good luck studying!" (ducks under, only to come up and point at one of Ruby's papers) "That's wrong, by the way." (ducks under again, and her voice comes from the doorway this time) "Hey, Ruby?"
Ruby: "Uh-huh?"
Weiss: (stands in the door with her hand on the knob) "I always wanted bunk beds as a kid." (she starts to close the door)
She walks towards Bruce's door and knocks. The door opens, but she heard no footsteps. She looks around and notices the room that he has.
Weiss: Lucky. (She notices the piano) A little practice would not hurt.
She begins to play for a while, not noticing Ozpin standing at the door. She then presses the d key and a sound of a door opens. She looks around and notices Ozpin. He then points at the closet that moves revealing the elevator with the bat-symbol on it.
Ozpin: I won't stop you because you solved this by yourself, and he needs this.
He walks past her and enters the elevator. Weiss just stand there, holding her necklace until Ozpin motions her to come along. She hesitantly comes in and the door closes. When it re-opens, she looks around as she is in the base of the man that saved her life. Sounds of gears being turned lead her to looking over the edge to see Bruce working on the Tumbler.
Bruce: Hey Ozpin. Sorry, I forgot to unlock all of the other entrances to the cave. With the New Year, you can't be too sure. The computer has the file you requested. (He looks up, only to be greeted with him and Weiss staring at him the former smiling and the later in shock) WEISS?
Weiss: (gripping the necklace harder) Bruce, y-you're the Batman?!
Ruby: WHAT?!
All three: RUBY?!/ Ms. Rose?