posted it without comments sorry for the false alarm hehe. Anyway Volume 5 is baller and i've been so inspired lately that the words just flow. I hope you enjoy this chapter and the last one. The next one could be sooner than you think.
The next morning was as awkward as one possibly could be. Weiss and Zade woke to incredulous stares from all of their friends.
"So we're married, what of it?" Weiss asked, visibly annoyed by everyone's nosiness.
"That fact that you guys are still in school. Let's start there." Yang explained. Weiss huffed.
"This coming from the girl whose body makeup now legally reads 12% Allisters sperm." Weiss retorted, making Yang blush, Allister beam with misplaced pride, and causing most of the group, including Zade to laugh. Weiss turned towards her husband and smacked his head.
"The hell did I do?" Zade asked. Rolling over to look at Weiss.
"You're pretending to be asleep and leaving me to deal with the peanut gallery over here." Weiss complained.
"Awe look. Weiss is nagging Zade already. What a happy couple." Ruby pointed out, causing everyone to stare at the small girl.
"When did you get so sassy?" Darron asked.
"Hanging out with Titan." Ruby replied innocently. Max gently put a hand on her shoulder, causing her to stiffen up. Max just shook his head, more disappointed with Titan than Ruby.
"We should do something to celebrate though. It's a shame we missed what I'm sure was… a beautiful ceremony." Pyrrha suggested, smiling.
"More like the closest thing to a shotgun wedding without her being pregnant." Nora interjected. Pyrrha facepalmed.
"Ignore them. As long as you're happy." Blake said, still holding Darron's hand.
"Thank you Blake." Weiss said, before shooting Zade another dirty look. Their antics came to a screeching halt as a knock came on the door. Ruby used her semblance to speed over to the door, Opening it to reveal professor Ozpin.
"Hello." He greeted politely.
"There's no rest for the wicked. Looks like you guys are getting sent out again." Ruby yelled into the dorm. Team ENDD groaned loudly, and Ozpin smiled.
"I'm sorry but they aren't so lucky today. Instead, I'm actually here for you team RWBY." Ozpin said, looking down at Ruby. Ruby looked back up at the headmaster puzzled.
"Oh." Was all she could muster. "Guys get ready!" She yelled out. Ozpin laughed.
"I'll see you after your classes then." He said, giving everyone one last smile and walking down the hall. Ruby closed the door behind them and turned to her friends.
"That was a thing." Yang said.
"I wonder why he wants to see us?" Weiss questioned.
"I'm just glad I don't have to do anything." Zade said, burying his face in Weiss's lap. Weiss slapped his head until he moved it. Weiss quickly got out of bed before Zade could get any more embarrassing ideas. The group chuckled as she stormed into her dorm's bathroom to get dressed. Teams ENDD and JNPR glanced at one another.
"I think we should let them get ready for their mission." Jaune suggested, as everyone started to file out of the room. Darron and Allister each grabbed Zade and forcefully removed him from the room. As Allister shut the door behind him the 4 girls from team RWBY laughed.
"What are we going to do with those guys?" Yang asked jokingly.
"Castrate them all, that's what." Weiss answered, emerging fully dressed.
"Oh chillax Weiss. We finally get to go on another adventure!" Ruby exclaimed.
"It is a nice change of pace." Blake commented, and Weiss sighed.
"Oh very well. I guess it'll be good to get away from the guys for a while." She agreed.
"Well we've still got one thing left." Blake noted. Ruby turned to look at her. "Classes." Blake explained, causing the rest of her team to groan loudly.
After leaving team RWBY's room team ENDD lazily meandered back to their, Zade still held firmly over Allister's shoulder.
"You can put me down now." Zade said, partially resigned to his fate.
"No can do buckaroo." Allister joked, the rest of his team sighing defeated. Darron opened the door and Allister finally dropped Zade down, letting him land hard on the floor.
"Ow." Zade sarcastically mentioned.
"Welcome." Allister shot back. Darron rubbed the bridge of his nose and allowed himself to fall backwards on his bed.
"So they're finally gonna get their own mission?" Max asked out loud.
"I know. I mean good for them. They want to be huntresses themselves." Zade noted.
"We do tend to steal the spotlight. Or, in Allister's case, be the spot light." Darron joked, gently twirling one of his pistols above his face.
"Ha ha. Mr. I need to redeem my darkened soul by killing the enemy of my childhood My soul can only be complete with the gentle touch of my fated lover." Allister called back in a dramatic, almost shakespearean fashion.
"Someone's touchy. Did Yang stop touching them." Max snidely commented, forcing Darron and Zade to snicker. Allister just rolled his eyes.
"But seriously though. I wonder what their mission is?" Zade asked.
"Knowing Ozpin… it's either something totally unnecessary, or two of them will come home in body bags. A real 50/50 with that guy." Darron answered.
"I mean we should have some faith though. They can handle it." Zade said.
"Yeah." Max agreed. "They've stuck with us through are crap and none of them are dead yet. I see no reason why we shouldn't trust them."
"You know it's all about Ozpin right. The girls were never the question." Allister interjected.
"Yeah I know. Though, they are fairly accomplished fighters. We should trust them to take care of anything Ozpin throws their way." Max argued.
"We should. Let's be supportive. We all know they'd be there to help our sorry asses." Darron declared, in a tone which made clear that this was just as effectively and order as a suggestion among friends.
"Sir." the other 3 replied in unison. Darron nodded.
"Alright team ENDD. We've got our toughest mission yet today… classes." Darron said, standing and slinging his bag over his shoulder, adjusting it so it didn't lay on his wing.
"Fuck me!" The rest of his team complained.
"C'mon you sorry bitches let's go." Darron ordered, poking Zade with his foot as he walked out the door headed to their first class.
That afternoon, all three teams were trying to focus themselves on the small green blur in the middle of the auditorium. About 12 minutes ago the last of them had given up listening to what he was saying, finding trying to do the two things at once was for God and God alone. After a few more minutes of intense focus the bell finally rang. Professor Oobleck came to halt in the middle of the room, leaving behind skid marks… again.
"Remember students. Everything today will be on next week's exam. If you need to refresh your memory you can use your Remnant: a comprehensive history Textbooks, pages 687-1045 Have a good day." Oobleck announced, casually walking, at 70 miles per hour, into his office. All of the students sat there, with a look of either awe, disgust, or just confusion, at how the professor continued to cover so many pages in just over an hour. Eventually, the student began to break from their stupor and dejectedly meander out of the room. Team RWBY emerged shaking their head, with team ENDD right behind.
"That's it. I guess you girl's are off to go and do whatever it is that Ozpin needs you to do." Darron said, the girls nodding back to him.
"You'll all be fantastic." Max complemented, smiling at Ruby, who couldn't help but blush a little.
"I'm sure we'll be fine." Ruby answered a little timidly.
"That's right girlfriend!" Titan exclaimed as she projected herself from Titan, who was casually hanging off Max's belt. Ruby and Titan high fived while the others watched on.
"Well, we'd better get going." Weiss said, turning and walking away. Zade looked on sadly, as both Blake and Yang kissed Darron and Allister respectively.
"Awe nothing for me Weissy wife!" Zade called out, causing Weiss to collapse to her knees in shame.
"How the fuck did he become like this. We've been married a day." Weiss muttered to herself. Weiss only looked up when someone tapped her shoulder. When she did, Zade took the opportunity to kiss Weiss. Zade pulled back, smiled and sauntered towards team ENDD. Weiss pulled herself off the floor.
"Love you too." She called back, walking towards Ozpin's office, her snickering team right behind her. Team ENDD looked at Zade
"So you've taken to married life I see." Darron observed.
"Hey, Who says I can't have a little fun. I'm still the same guy." Zade protested.
"Ok whippy." Max commented, causing Zade to stare at him evilly. The awkward staring lasted for a moment, until Allister draped his arms of both of them.
"Just let it go guys. Why don't we just enjoy this little vaca while it lasts." He said, grinning wildly. Zade rolled his eyes.
"Fine." Zade admitted. The four walking into the campus to find something to occupy themselves.
Team RWBY stood in the elevator, slowly heading to Ozpin's watchtower. While the rest of her team stood still, Ruby couldn't help herself from fidgeting with excitement.
"Geez sis. Your vibrating so much you could fall through the floor." Yang said, smiling at her younger sister.
"I know, but I can't help it. I'm so excited! What could it be, killing grimm, saving townsfolk, bringing down another international criminal organization, Anything!" Ruby practically squealed.
"I understand your excitement. I just hope it doesn't have anything to do with the white fang again." Blake voiced, earning her some sympathetic stares.
"I wouldn't worry about that partner. Your man seemed to scare them off pretty good last time." Yang reassured her partner with a wink.
"Yeah, besides, what are the odds they would be so daring after losing such an important leader." Weiss added. Blake nodded.
"You guys are right. I'm sure nothing bad will come of this adventure."
"Alright! Hands in team." Ruby practically ordered, holding her hand out before her. The rest of team RWBY rolled their eyes at Ruby's well maintained childhood innocence and put their hands in.
"On 3… 1,2,3. Team RWBY." They all yelled slightly disjointedly.
"Guys… it's on 3 not after 3. Disappointments all of you. Again." Ruby demanded, as her team chuckled nervously.
"Sorry sis. No time." Yang said, pointing just behind the leader. Ruby spun around just as the elevator door opened to reveal Ozpin and Ironwood, surprise surprise, fighting. The team slowly walked into the room as Ozpin noticed them, silencing his conversation with Ironwood.
"Good afternoon team. How were your classes?" Ozpin asked, politely while gesturing for the student to take a seat. As the four of them sat Weiss and Blake clearly seemed to get something the two sisters didn't.
"Are we running another errand for Ironwood?" Weiss asked.
"Shouldn't you have your own people competent enough for this instead of using us as errand girls." Blake added. Ironwood looked visibly vexed, but a quick glance from Ozpin calmed him down.
"I would agree that he does have competent men. However, it would be unwise to facilitate the necessary political logistics for them to do this job, thus we are delegating it to you. One of our best freshmen teams." Ozpin explained. Team RWBY nodded, understanding that this really was something important.
"6 months ago a small squad of 6 student, of various experience levels, went AWOL from Atlas academy for reason which we have yet to uncover. We had no trace of them, but new information has made it appear that they made a sudden resurgence in Atlas, but have made movements towards Vale in an attempt to get to menagerie." Ironwood detailed. Blake tightened up slightly at the mention of her home country, but calmed down as Yang gently laid a hand over hers.
"What was this new information?" Weiss asked.
"This… is the tricky part." Ozpin said, and team RWBY suddenly looked nervous.
"What?" Ruby asked, knowing they would need to hear this anyway.
"These 6 were brought to light by Zade and were recruited by him to assist in the rescue of you ." Ozpin addressed Weiss, who shook her head. "That's why we couldn't have team ENDD. They have too great a sense of loyalty, especially Zade, for what they did for him."
"Well I owe them a lot to so what makes you think I'll help." Weiss declared.
"Because You don't owe them quite as much, and we've already had them exonerated for their crimes committed while in Zade's service. Atlas only wants them for going AWOL. Worst case scenario they spend 18 months in a minimum security Atlesian prison. I don't believe team ENDD would help in that capacity." Ironwood explained.
"That's not true. They so too would help bring people to justice." Ruby stated.
"Yes, normally, but I do not have confidence that they have enough confidence in Atlas to provide them with this service." Ozpin corrected. The girls nodded, fully understanding what they were told.
"Alright. Team RWBY is totally up for the job." Ruby declared. Ozpin and Ironwood smiled sincerely.
"Take the next ship into Vale and see if you can pick up their trail, we expect them to have already passed through the capital so make haste." Ozpin instructed. Team RWBY nodded and walked to Ozpin's elevator. As the door closed Ozpin sighed and sat back in his chair.
"You think they've got the heart for this. There's a more than likely chance they'll have to actually take a life. Atlesian students aren't well known for their cooperative attitude." Ironwood warned.
"I'm well aware of you students reputations, however, I believe team RWBY will be more than capable, both mentally and physically. At least with them I don't believe them to be merciless to their enemies. They are the best chance we have of bringing them in alive." Ozpin said, folding his hands on his desk and sighing.
"I agree, I just hope that the deserters have the same level of honor." Ironwood expressed, sitting down.
Team RWBY sat on the airship as it transported them into the heart of the city, planning their mission.
"So where should we look first?" Ruby asked, seeing if one her teammates had thought of anything interesting.
"Well the first thing would be to ensure that they didn't use Vale's port. Sun has a weird penchant for being a stowaway and He said he would be spending the day down by the docks. I'll see if he's managed to pick up anything by accident." Blake suggested.
"Great idea." Ruby nodded, Blake smiled back.
"I'll stick to the… less reputable part of town. I've got some contacts down there and If they are on the run from formal governments it would be a perfect place for them to go undetected." Yang added.
"Weiss. Why don't you go with her. I know Yang is awesome, but I'd rather us not go out alone. It's too risky, especially when we are hunting other trained huntsmen and huntresses." Ruby instructed.
"That would be wise, but what about you?" Weiss asked in response.
"I'm going to meet up with a dear friend." Ruby answered.
"Sneaking off for a date with Max?" Yang asked, suggestively.
"NO!" Ruby yelled. "IwishIhadthoughtofthatbutno." She spread through to herself, hoping no one else could've caught her ramblings. Yang laughed.
"Whatever." Ruby grumbled, as the rest of her team smiled at her. The team filled the rest of their flight with friendly chitchat and parted ways, each determined to make their most recent mission a resounding success.
Ruby walked through the streets of Vale, looking for her dear friends. She walked through the streets, past the dust till dawn shop, and managed to peel herself away from the weapon shops new wares, but couldn't find her contact. Ruby was starting to get a little frustrated when a flash of orange hair, caught the corner of her eye. Ruby used her semblance and dashed after the color, tackling it.
"Hey get off!" A male voice shouted. Ruby dashed to her feet super quickly.
"Oh my god! I'm so sorry!" Ruby exclaimed, helping the man to his feet.
"What was that for?" He asked, honestly more confused than hurt.
"I thought you were an old friends. Hehe." Ruby chuckled nervously. The man smiled and laughed.
"Just be more careful ok." He said, walking away.
"Will do!" Ruby called after him.
"Will do what?" A puzzled voice came from behind her. Ruby turned around and freaked out on a more appropriate target.
"Penny!" Ruby cheered, seeing the android girl before her. The two girls hugged tightly, smiling at each other.
"How are you?" Ruby asked.
"Just stupendous. Yourself?" Penny answered.
"I'm good. How's your training for the Vytal tournament going?"
"It's most superior. I feel I will put up quite the fight." Penny said.
"I believe it." Ruby laughed.
"Why are you here in Vale?" Penny asked, politely.
"Well. Actually, I'm here doing something for General Ironwood." Ruby explained.
"Oh, then it must be very important." Penny said.
"Yeah it is. I was wondering if you had any knowledge that could help." Ruby agreed.
"I'd love to help." Penny nodded. Ruby smiled.
"What do you know about the Atlas student who went AWOL?" Ruby asked. Penny furrowed her brow, trying to think about who Ruby was talking.
"Oh, yes. General Ironwood told all Atlas student in Vale for the festival to be on the lookout and report any of the following students." Penny answered.
"That's great!" Ruby cheered. "What information do you have about them?"
"Not much. Just names. And descriptions." Penny explained.
"Anything will help." Ruby encouraged.
"The names are Oscar no last name, Liara Wildwater, Valerie Wickworth, Damien Blak, Ester Conrad, and Ashley Xiphonistane." Penny explained, sending Ruby a list of the 6 students descriptions.
"Thank you so much Penny!" Ruby thanked, giving Penny another hug.
"I'm glad to help." Penny smiled. "May I ask you something?"
"Of course Penny, anything." Ruby nodded.
"I know you attend the same school, but have you had any interactions with this group that General Ironwood refers to as team ENDD?" Penny asked.
"Uhh." Ruby stalled, eventually deciding that she couldn't lie to her friend.
"Yeah, I know them." Contrary to what Ruby expected, Penny smiled even wider.
"That's wonderful. Ironwood always speaks of them, and the information I could unveil from the Atlas servers wasn't very comprehensive." Penny explained."What are they like?"
"Well… they are more human than you would expect. They are talented fighters, and they are honestly pretty great friends." Ruby explained.
"That's wonderful. I sincerely hope that I get a chance to bring my new team against them during the vytal festival." Penny nodded.
"A new team?" Ruby asked.
"Oh yes. They are also rather talented. I feel you will be most surprised to see how far we will go in this year's tournament." Penny said.
"I look forward to seeing it." Ruby smiled. The two of them stood their for a moment before Ruby continued.
"Now that all that business is done. I have a few hours until I need to regroup with the rest. So. Wanna hang out?" Ruby asked.
"Absolutely." Penny nodded, and the two continued walking down the Vale street, killing time.