What's up guys. It's finally here. The Schnee family party. What will be revealed. As always thank you to Ginger for your consistent reviews, and to acn1Ent, Thank you for your review as well. I look forward to hearing more from you in the future. Without further ado. Enjoy.
"Ruby! Are you ready?" Yang yelled knocking on the door to her sister's room. Yang tapped her foot, and reached up to gently touch the curly bob the Schnee stylists gave her. Yang reached down and adjusted her off shoulder, golden, ball gown on her chest. Yang turned to look at Blake. Blake's hair was left mostly untouched, on account of her bow, and she wore a sparkling, Black, Halter gown.
"Maybe she's already downstairs." Blake offered.
"I doubt it." Yang replied before slamming on the door again.
"FINE!" Ruby yelled from the inside. Moments later she ripped the door open. Ruby walked out in between Blake and Yang, clad in a simple, red, straight across dress, her heels clicking violently on the floor.
"Well now that we're all here. I believe we have a party to attend." Yang announced.
"Let's Go." Ruby announced, leading her team into a type of battle she'd never once thought she'd be a part of.
The Schnee ballroom was bustling with life. Important businessmen, military leaders, and politicians, and their Wives all mingled on throughout the room. The ballroom was lit in an exquisite soft light. A full orchestra sat upon a stage, playing only the finest music. Servants rushed to and fro across the room, keeping the guests well fed, and well drunk. Team RBY walked through the room, completely overwhelmed. They each gave polite introductions and smiles, as Weiss had forcibly taught them to do so. Alas, they eventually found themselves separated. Blake looked around quickly, trying to find either of her teammates. She suddenly felt a chill come down her spine as someone approached her from behind. Blake spun around. He was 6'1" had red hair, and blue eyes, which contrasted like crazy. He wore a simple tuxedo. Blake could feel him 'assessing her' with his eyes.
"Are you lost darling?" He asked. His voice was smooth. Blake wouldn't deny that it had a sweet sound, but it definitely lacked the subtle desire for intimacy that Darron had always had with her.
"I'm not lost, Just looking for my friends." Blake answered
"Oh, I must say though, you look absolutely ravishing in that dress. Would you so happen to be here with an escort?" He asked.
"Not tonight no?" Blake answered, already thinking of ways to turn this guy down without a scene.
"Is that so. I find myself lacking companionship this evening as well, and I would be honored to associate with a beauty such as yourself." He offered.
"I really must find my friends." Blake insisted.
"Worry not about them. If they are even 1/100th as radiant as you, I'm sure they have already had their fill of suitors and then some." He explained.
"No kidding." Blake mumbled, she'd only had one and was already fairly off put. "I can't really. I may not have an escort tonight, but I do have someone." Blake informed her suitor.
"What he doesn't know won't hurt him." He replied in an unbelievably condescending tone. By now Blake half expected Darron to just drop through the ceiling and kill this guy, and honestly, she would have welcomed it. Blake immediately stepped back with each step forward he took.
"Is there anything I could do to… persuade you?" The suitor pressed. Blake was starting to get nervous. Blake nerves were suddenly eased when she heard Yang call out. Blake sighed.
"I'm terribly sorry but I must go. Try again next time." Blake said, before bolting through the crowd as quickly as possible in her current attire. By the time Blake had reached Yang her suitor had fortunately given up the hunt.
"You looked like you needed help." Yang stated.
"No kidding." Blake admitted.
"I just fought 3 of my own. These boobs are like magnets I swear." Yang complained. Blake couldn't stop herself from laughing.
"C'mon this is serious. Ruby might be in trouble too." Yang declared, pulling Blake by the arm through the crowd.
Ruby, however, had been doing just fine. She was currently standing as part a circle of some of Atlas generals and other assorted military contractors and personnel. Ruby look so excited as she described one of the new weapons that she and Max were currently working on. Ruby did her best to avoid using Max's name, knowing that's what he would've wanted.
"I must admit. I'm impressed . That weapon could save countless soldiers lives every year. Especially those in small villages that the hunters aren't as populous in. " One of the generals praised. Ruby just beammed.
"I just do my best to help people anyway I can." Ruby modestly replied.
'And you said you're a part of Ms. Schnee's team at Beacon correct?" another man inquired.
"I'm actually the leader of our team. Weiss is my second in command you could say. We've become really good friends." Ruby corrected.
"Ah, a leader. Why does that fact not surprise me . you know if you ever find yourself in some hard times while being a hunter, you can always call me. I've been dying to get my hands on some young, fresh talent back on my R&D staff." The man offered, handing Ruby his card.
"Thank you. I'll certainly consider it." Ruby politely answered, as she took the card. If you excuse me I have to go find my friends now."
"Go on go on. We shall continue this talk at a later juncture." One of the men dismissed Ruby. Ruby turned around and made a beeline straight for Yang and Blake.
"There you are. We've been looking for you." Yang chided. Ruby just shrugged.
"Sorry. I did get this really cool job offer though." Ruby explained, presenting the card to her teammates.
"That's amazing." Blake admitted.
"Excuse me. I was wondering if you fine maidens could direct me towards the belle of this here ball." A posh British accent came from behind them. Yang and Blake both cringed, not wanting to deal with another person's unwanted advances. Both girls spun around already ready to tell the boy off.
"Holy shit!" They yelled in unison, causing Ruby to laugh. Before them stood Zade. In a tuxedo. His hair was combed nicely, and the tuxedo really made his red eyes stand out. Zade sauntered up to the girls.
"Only a miniscule world could create such a wondrous coincidence." Zade continued, keeping his disguise in full force.
"Who are you and what have you done with Zade?" Blake asked, pointing at Zade. Zade smiled in response.
"I am unaware of this Zade character you seek. However, I am lord Reginald the VII current heir to my father's, Lord Reginald the VI, industrial empire." Zade answered with a wink.
"Well Sir reginald." Yang started with sarcasm. "If you see Zade, tell him we haven't seen Weiss all night and that he needs to speak to her as soon as he gets a chance. It's already 9 pm. I don't know how much longer this could go on." Yang explained.
"I assure I did not wear this elaborate disguise and trek from Vale just to be disappointed. I fully intent to return Weiss back to Beacon…." Zade answered, when he was suddenly interrupted.
"Lord Reginald." An even more posh voice called out in an annoyingly flattering tone.
"Bollocks." Zade cursed. The girl approached their little group. She was 5' 11" in heels, wore a blue gown, that made her green eyes sparkle. Every member of team RBYZ cringed at her accent. She showed no shame in walking right up to Zade and taking his arm in her own.
"Dearest Reginald. Does thou not remember me. I am Lady Eliza. Surely you couldn't have forgotten me, especially after our night of forbidden passion." Eliza asked. Team RBY stared at Zade.
"Woman you jest. There was no passion. We merely danced despite your father's wishes." Zade clarified quickly.
"I could feel it in your body. You ignited a fire in my heart that no has ever kindled. I was most distraught when you disappeared. Alas, all is better now and this time we can finally profess our love in public." Eliza insisted.
" I most vehemently refuse, and I will now express that in the way that all rich stereotypes prefer." Zade answered, before bitch smacking Eliza. Team RBY just stood confused.
"Ah. Your strikes only make my flames of love burn brighter. I will have you one day." Eliza declared before storming off back into the crowd. Zade turned towards team RBY.
"I hate rich people." Zade stated in his normal voice. Team RBY giggled at his displeasure.
"But it's all for Weiss right?" Ruby asked.
"Yes, and I wish to stay anonymous so I shall be taking my leave." Zade answered, bowing before turning back into the crowd. Ruby turned to face her teams.
"That was strange." She commented.
"No doubt. So that's why Zade speaks like a pompous ass sometimes. How many times a has hed done this?" Yang thought.
"Lots of times. Way more than you need to know." Zade answered in his normal voice. Zade walked between the girls and up to the appetizer table, which they were unintentionally standing in front of. The girls stared at him as he placed some food on a small plate, turned and walked away.
"This party is going to end in violence followed by disaster." Blake stated.
"Name one time anything team ENDD has been involved in hasn't ended that way." Ruby demanded.
"At least that will make this party more interesting." Yang stated.
The party droned on for almost another hour, team RBY had managed to avoid any run ins with other annoying party goers. Suddenly a high pitch ringing quieted the crowd. Team RBY looked over to see. Jacques was standing on a stage set up in front of a large marble staircase leading to the second floor. Jacques was accompanied by Winter, Whitley, and an older woman who they assumed to be Weiss's mother. Also there was an older man with a large white beard and mustache, wearing a green suit. A boy who appeared to be the man's son stood in front of him. He had luscious blonde hair, blue eyes, and carried himself with unending confidence.
"Who are those people?" Blake asked. Ruby and Yang just shrugged.
"Esteemed guests. I express my gratitude to all of you for joining me and my family on this special occasion. As you all know my daughter, Weiss, has returned after studying at Beacon academy, where she was instrumental in repelling a White fang attack on this city." Jacques announced. The room suddenly burst to applause.
"He's really stroking his own ego isn't he?" Blake asked rhetorically. Prompting nods from the other two members of her team.
"However," Jacques continued. "Tonight is an even more special occasion. Tonight is Weiss's 18th birthday and her official coming out party. So now I introduce to you. Weiss Schnee."
Everyone's attention was drawn to the top of the marble staircase. Team RBY's stared incredulously, when some flood lights activated to reveal Weiss standing at the top of the stairs. She wore a brilliant, White strapless gown with her hair completely straight. As Weiss began descending the stairs it wasn't too hard for her teammates to notice the morose demeanor which blanketed the heiress face. Ruby leaned over towards Blake.
"We forgot to get a gift." Ruby noted. Everyone in the room continued applauding the descending heiress until she took her place on the stage besides her father.
"With this age comes maturity, and not a moment too soon. With the passing of her 18th birthday Weiss has formally disenrolled from Beacon academy and will be devoting her life to the prosperity of the Schnee dust company." Jacques announced.
"Ho-ho-hold up. What?!" Yang exclaimed in shock.
"Furthermore, To ensure this prosperity. Weiss is betrothed to Leo Baril, heir to the Baril arms manufacturing company. Thus, creating the strongest company in both the energy and military-industrial complex, and ensuring that both names live on into eternity." Jacques continued. Team RBY gasped in shock, and as everyone applauded and congratulated the new couple. Zade's voice could be heard as the only clear dissenter.
"WHAT THE FUCK!"
The room grew deathly silent in the wake of Zade's outburst.
"Who dares?" Jacques called out into the crowd.
"Oh God." Blake sighed.
"Awe yeah." Yang cheered.
"C'mon" Ruby encouraged.
"I do!" Zade declared fiercely, immediately teleporting up to the stage.
"Lord Reginald/ Zade!" Both Jacques and Weiss called out respectively. Jacques turned to look as his daughter skeptically before turning back towards Zade.
"Why do you object?" Jacques asked, anger seething from his voice.
"I refuse to standby and watch Weiss effectively sold off as though she were some piece of cattle. She deserves to be with someone she loves. Not some bullshit family reputation." Zade vociferated.
"And I suppose that you believe that you are the man my daughter loves." Jacques challenged.
"I've spent a fair amount of my time necking your daughter." Zade countered. Earning disapproved laughs and even a few chuckles from the crowd. Weiss stormed across the Zade and pulled Zade down.
'What the hell do you think you're doing?" She demanded.
"I'm here to offer you a way out. A way where we can be together. I'm sick of keeping the past few months secret, and I doubt we have a choice anymore." Zade explained.
"I kept it a secret to protect you." Weiss responded. Weiss was about to continued when she felt herself be yanked back by Leo. Leo stepped in front of her and glared at Zade. His glare was rather meaningless as Zade still had a good two inches of height over him.
"I am going to kindly ask you not to talk to my woman." Leo said. Zade's eyes widened.
"Your Woman?!" Zade asked incredulously.
"Well you're certainly not worthy of having her be your woman. Think about it Reginald?" Leo answered.
"My name is Zade." Zade corrected.
"Tis of little matter." Leo said, drawing a saber from his belt and gently dragging it across Zade's face. "My point remains."
"Leo. Stop. Don't provoke him." Weiss warned. Zade growled.
"And what, facing a lack of love, affection,and intimacy, qualifies you to even exist in her presence." Zade demanded.
"A future of safety and security. She will have access to the finest things in the world. She will never have to fear danger by mercenaries or those scum the white fang. I have billions of lien in assets. What can you offer her?" Leo asked.
Down below team RBY just enjoyed the show.
"What is this a billionaire roast battle?" Ruby asked, confused.
"For now. Blows are coming. I can feel them." Yang bounced, visibly excited.
Zade thought for a moment. Zade tapped his foot and scratched his chin.
"What can I offer her. She will be the sun which brightens my day each morning. The roses which graces me with its exquisite beauty. The Fuel which causes my soul to burn with a desire to protect its innocence and vitality. I can offer her my soul, my everything. I'm also one of the most feared fighters on remnant, and I have nearly 600 mii-who the fuck?" Zade yelled, his monologue being interrupted. Zade pulled out his scroll and answered it.
"What?" Zade yelled.
"Hey Zade. This may be a bad time. But, uhhh. If you were thinking about using your money to get Weiss back. We're broke." Darron explained, nervously.
"What?" Zade yelled again.
"Yeah, so when I got arrested. Irondick decided to have all of my assests seized and since we all share money, we have nothing." Darron continued. Zade hung up his scroll and slammed it on the ground. Leo chuckled.
"Fuck you. The first stuff still stands." Zade declared.
Winter watched the exchange in amazement and turned towards her sister.
"That boy is quite the wordsmith. I believe he might even be able to sweep me off my feet… Are you crying?" Winter asked Weiss, small tears in the younger sister's eyes.
"He's always been a bit of a hopeless romantic, and a poet." Weiss explained, choking back sobs.
"Well if you insist on continuing this futile campaign I shall duel you for her." Leo declared, still holding his blade to Zade's neck.
'That won't be necessary." Jacques spoke up. "It was my security who was at fault. I shall personally deal with this riffraff." Jacques stepped forward, and Leo retreated. Zade and Jacques sized each other up. Zade was about to open his mouth when a large fist of ice emerged from a glyph to his left and knocked him across the room. Zade righted himself mid air and landed on the ballroom floor. From the glyph a large Ice knight emerged, brandishing a massive sword. "People frequently forget that I also hold the families gift." Jacques declared.
"Oh bite me." Zade responded. Zade chucked off his suit coat, and pulled his two crescent blades from behind his back, causing the party goers to gasp, and Yang to cheer. Zade dashed forward at the tall ice knight. The knight reared back and tried to slam at Zade with it's fist. Zade teleported up towards its face and slammed his blades into it's face. The knight staggered back momentarily before trying to swipe at Zade. Zade put his feet on the knight's face and back flipped off. Jacques smiled. Zade looked down as he backflipped and saw a large glyph on the floor. Suddenly, a dragon head emerged and released a huge burst of ice. The ice hit Zade square in the chest and thrust him against the ceiling. Zade struggled to move against the constant torrent of ice. Eventually, Zade managed to teleport away. Zade reappeared before Jacques and charged at him. Jacques created a glyph in front of himself and bounced Zade away.
"Dammit." Zade Yelled. Zade teleported next to Jacques again and started slashing at Jacques relentlessly. Jacques casually created glyphs, blocking each of Zade's attacks. Zade decided at the last second to mix things up by opening one of his scythes to full length. The blade nearly grazed Jacques's cheek. Jacques jumped back in shock.
"The rumors are true about these kids. Such quick adaptation. I need to be careful." Jacques thought, deciding on a next course of action. Zade refused to give Jacques an opportunity, continuously slashing out and using controlled bursts of feathers. In Zade's rage he forgot about the knight.
'Shit!" Zade yelled out as the knight grabbed his ankle and slammed him on the round hard. Zade landed hard and rolled on his side gasping for breath. Zade went to raise his head when the knight punched down on Zade's head. The audience gasped in horror as Zade's head made a significant crack in the marble. Had Zade's aura not been deployed his brains would have been splattered on the Schnee floor. Zade grasped his head in pain. Four glyphs agreed before him and locked his arms and wrists in ice chains. They pulled up and lifted Zade exposing his chest.
"ZADE!" Weiss called out, being held back by her sister.
"Checkmate." Zade thought, smirking. The knight pulled up, reading its large sword. Zade closed his eyes, predicting the precise timing. With a massive plunge the sword pierced down.
"When the time didn't come, Zade opened his eyes. Standing in front of him was Qrow, sword drawn, and with the knight sawed in half.
"I like you kid. It's be a shame if you died here." Qrow said, turning towards Zade and placing the tip of his sword on the ground. Zade trembled with uncontrollable anger as he stared the man before him. The ice around his arms shatter and Zade lunged forward, scythes at full length.
"Die Bastard!" Zade screamed, unusual anger. Qrow, startled, fell back and starting blocking Zade's fervorous strikes.
Back at Beacon academy. Darron and Allister were walking back to their dorm. Each of them were carrying snacks which they would eat while watching Zade on the hacked Schnee company cameras. As they approached the room they could hear Max yell from inside.
"Oh Shit!" Allister and Darron looked at each other briefly before barging into the room.
"What happened." Darron demanded. Max stayed put at his scroll, hands over his mouth.
"Fucking Qrow showed up." Max answered, and the rest of his team went silent.
"Did he freakout?" Allister asked.
"Currently doing it." Max answered. Darron and Allister crowded around Max and watched the screen.
Qrow continued his retreat as Zade pressed on with increased zeal. Qrow slashed Zade's blades to the side and stepped in to elbow Zade's face. Zade immediately responded by teleporting behind Qrow and slashing across his back Qrow grit his teeth before turning and slashing at Zade. Zade parried the blow and struck with his other scythe. Qrow jumped into a roll and jumped up, kneeing Zade in the chin. Zade staggered back. Qrow took the opportunity to twirl his blade over head and bring it down sharply across Zade's chest. Zade flew backwards and crashed into one of the tables.
From across the room Weiss looked on in horror, Winter just looked disappointed.
"Winter? Do you know that guy?" Weiss asked. Winter's spine went rigid. After a moment, however, she realized she had to tell Weiss the truth.
"That's my plus 1." Winter admitted. Weiss looked shocked.
"That guy!" She exclaimed.
"Yes. That guy. He's just a guy from work. There's nothing serious going on." Winter elaborated, a small blush creeping on her cheeks.
"Yeah, Right." Weiss answered, doubtfully. "Though still. Why does Zade hate him?" Weiss thought.
Back on the floor, Zade pulled himself up from the wreckage of the table, and brushed himself off.
"What's your problem?" Qrow asked.
"You are." Zade answered, deathly serious.
"What have I done to you?" Qrow pressed.
"You took away everything!" Zade announced, lunging forward again. Qrow parried Zade and slashed across his chest. Zade groaned in pain as he stumbled, fell to the floor, and watched the last of his aura disappear.
"Time to get real." Zade decided. Zade struggled back to his feet and pulled out his cross necklace. Zade popped open a small compartment on the bottom of it and out dropped a small cylinder. Everyone in the room stared curiously at the new development. Suddenly, the cylinder grew larger until it became a full sized staff. Blue lightning arced up and down it. Zade gave a twist of his wrist and suddenly a large blue spectral scythe blade, with blue lighting on the blade, sprung into existence from the staff. Everyone in the room stepped back a moment, whereas Qrow just looked impressed.
"So that's an aura powered weapon. You sure you can handle it?" Qrow mocked, causing Zade to snarl.
"Of course I can. Especially with this." Zade smiled as blue fire erupted around his feet as well. Zade rushed forward at Qrow. Zade sliced out with his new scythe. Qrow, instinctively, raised his sword to block. As soon as the two weapons collided, there was a large boom and Qrow was sent flying across the hall. As Qrow flew through the air, Zade teleported around him, creating a chain of explosive feathers that culminated in Qrow being rocketed into the ground. Qrow pushed himself back to his feet and stared at Zade, blood running from a cut in Qrow's forehead.
Zade spit some blood from his mouth and charged Qrow again. Qrow managed to sidestep Zade's scythe and slashed Zade's side. Zade fell forward to his knees and gingerly pressed at his side. Zade brought his hand up to look at the slick blood coating his fingers. Zade punched the floor and rose yet again.
"Give up kid. There's nothing you can do." Qrow advised. Zade scoffed.
"You'll see." Zade stated. The flames around his feet started to intensify. Qrow looked on in horror.
"Where did you learn that?" Qrow demanded. Zade laughed.
"In hell… Reaper stance 8: omnis-" Zade's technique was interrupted by Qrow stabbing his sword through Zade's shoulder. Zade dropped his scythe and the blade flickered out of existence. Zade grit his teeth to ignore the pain. Zade reeled back with his good arm and punched Qrow straight in the mouth. Qrow stumbled back and spit out some blood. Zade ripped Qrow's blade from his shoulder. Zade and Qrow approached one another. Zade opened with a left hook. Qrow grabbed Zade's arm and pulled him in, elbowing Zade in the nose. Zade's hands went up to his face and Qrow capitalized by sucker punching Zade's gut. Zade keeled over, his hands falling to his knees. Qrow grabbed onto Zade's hair and kneed Zade right in the nose. Zade staggered backwards as blood leaked from his nostrils. Qrow moved in and continued battering Zade's nose with a symphony of blows. Zade's head rocked back and forth which each blow. Qrow landed one hard hook, and finally broke Zade's nose. Zade blinked as spots started to fill his vision. Zade fell to one knee and he could feel unconsciousness coming upon him. Zade stared up at Qrow, who was standing above him. He only said one this before falling over.
"Fuck you...Dad"