Summary/disclaimer: Time for another chapter of Black and White Roses. Enjoy the 1100-word chapter. I don't own RWBY, Monty Oum and Rooster Teeth do.

(Beacon academy, Training Classroom, second day of class)

'Only one day until the field trip comes…. And only 1 day until the mission to find Junior.' Noir thought as he, Summer, Raven, and Qrow sat at their desk as Ms. Goodwitch paced the stage she was on, her scroll in hand.

"The next matchup will be Mr. Flax Arc versus Mr. Noir Tama. Will both students please come to the stage?"

She asked, looking up from her scroll as both huntsmen in training began to walk down the stairs down to the stage as Noir cracked his neck. Flax readied Crocea Mars as Noir pulled Siva Darkness out and flicked a switch as the weapon twisted and expanded into its revolver form.

"Begin!" Ms. Goodwitch yelled as Noir began by firing 2 shots at Flax, who countered by bringing his shield up as the explosive rounds pushed him back.

"Go, Noir!" Summer yelled as Noir continued to advance, firing another 2 rounds at Flax's legs as he rolled to the side as Noir stopped advancing.

'Ok, a direct assault won't work as long as Flax is aware of when I'm going to shoot…. Let's see how a how he handles sword fighting.'

Noir thought as he clicked a switch which transformed the weapon into its sword form. Flax responded by leaping into the air to bring his blade down as Noir brought up his sword to block the weapon as Noir backed off.

"Mr. Arc, you will not be able to put as much weight behind your strike while your wielding your shield as well and sword."

Ms. Goodwitch said, continuing to look at her scroll.

Noir rolled and roundhouse kicked at the Arc which he responded by bringing his shield up as Noir shook the pain out of his leg.

"Ok, that was a good idea, Flax…. But your shield isn't going to win you the war with the Grimm."

Noir teased as he flipped into the air and fired the revolver once, then twice to bring the weapon down in a downwards slash which Flax readied his sword.

'Got you, Arc.' Noir thought as he slashed as Flax's sword hand, making the arc wince as the blade lightly injured his hand through his glove and batted the blade out of his hand.

"Told you, the sword is mightier than the shield."

Noir quipped as Flax rolled to grab his blade as Noir shifted his weapon and fired a single round at the Arc's feet which caught the back of his foot and tossed him to the ground.

"Flax, try and knock Noir's weapon away!" Cerise yelled as Noir rolled his eyes.

"I'm a gunslinger, Navy. It isn't going to be that easy to knock disarm me." Noir stated as Flax lunged at him before bashing his shield into Noir's stomach, knocking Noir backwards as Noir cracked his knuckles.

"Ok, let's dance, Flax."

Noir said as Flax reclaimed Crocea Mars and pointed the blade at Noir as he kneeled down and readied himself in a centurion like position as Noir charged at him.

Flax lunged with his shield to bash the teen as Noir flipped off his shield before firing at Flax's back, knocking him down as Noir charged and rolled under a side slash from the Arc as he transformed his weapon before slashing at Crocea Mar's shield.

Flax continued to hunker beneath the weapon before Noir fired his blade, causing Flax's injured leg to give as Flax dropped his shield.

"Enough, Mr. Tama. You are victorious. Mr. Arc, while your strategy of trying to force Mr. Tama to tire himself out to gain an advantage, Mr. Tama's marksmanship allowed him to injure you enough to where he could batter down your defenses while using as little energy as possible… Resulting in your injured leg and hand."

Ms. Goodwitch put in as Cerise helped her leader off the stage as Noir twirled Siva Darkness before sheathing it and walking off the stage as Summer, Raven and Qrow clapped at their teammate as he took his seat.

"Now then, tomorrow's match up will be Mr. Qrow Branwen vs Mr. Grun Ebony, your homework will be to brush up on your combat skills for tomorrows class. You are all dismissed for now, and don't forget about the field trip to Forever Falls tomorrow!"

Ms. Goodwitch called out as the students began to file out of the room.

"Sorry if I was a bit rough, Flax… I was just trying to show you defense doesn't win you every fight." Noir said as Cerise and the rest of team FERN helped carry their leader towards the nurse.

"Sorry!" Noir yelled as he turned to follow his teammates towards the cafeteria.

"So, anyone else wondering where we're going to spy on Junior's plan?" Summer asked as she took a seat at a table with a plate of rice and milk as Noir sat down with chicken and a soda.

"I'd think somewhere in Vale. We're still students at Beacon after all, Ozpin wouldn't risk an entire team of huntsmen right off the bat with a dangerous mission…. Unless he thought we'd be up for it if it came to it." Raven put in as Noir nodded.

"I'd still love to crack some heads, we're warriors, teen warriors yes, but still warriors!" Noir put in as Summer rolled her eyes.

"Team STRQ is going to knock Junior's socks off when we see him again! He won't stand a chance of fighting us, Noir!" Summer yelled as she pumped her fist in the year along with Noir as Qrow and Raven shook their heads and smiled.

"I love how both of you don't act 17 but you're both the same age as both of us." Qrow said, shaking his head as Noir rolled his eyes.

"Hey, it isn't my fault my partner doesn't share in our silly hijinks… Besides, just because I'm 17 doesn't mean I have to act old." Noir said, smirking at Qrow who recoiled in mock horror at the words.

"You dare to call one of the greatest huntsmen in history old!? Have you no shame, sir Noir?" Qrow joked as Noir laughed.

"At least I'm not the one that carries a sword that's twice the size of a regular battle sword, old man." Noir teased as Summer and Raven laughed.

"Seriously, Qrow? No one needs a weapon like that, I don't even need to get into the reasons why it doesn't work." Summer teased as she, Raven and Noir laughed.

"You guys are just cold sometimes." Qrow groaned.

Author notes

I would like to point out the White Fang will be facing off with team STRQ in a chapter or two! I would also like to point out I am making up some original villains for the show… But I would also like to point out some of the major events from the show will be in the story, like the duel on the cargo ship or the dance in season 2. I will upload 2 chapters tomorrow. Until then, Lighting Wolf out!