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Welcome to the next chapter and sorry if it took a week or so to get it posted up. I wanted to do some grammar changes and added in some of new dialogue, but for those who read this one before. It will be mostly the same. For those new, please enjoy.

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[ In every life, there comes a moment where change is unavoidable. Be it a minor or critical change, those effect will never allow those effected to go back to their normal of then. Whether they like it, or not…]


Four hearts of One Journey: Beginnings

Ch.1-Prologue Pt.2

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The beginning of the new...


"This dream of ours, it's always so strange…"

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"It all seems the same, this dream we share…"

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"It always ends right here and now…"

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"Though not this time. For this dream of ours, continues on…"

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Strange…

The only thoughts that came to four young ladies in red, white, black and yellow. Or in other words. Four young ladies named Ruby Rose, Weiss Schnee, Blake Belladonna and Yang Xiao Long. Who had been together as team RWBY for quite a bit now. Attending the school know as Beacon Academy, to becoming protectors known as Huntresses.

But that aside, back to where our four ladies find themselves. It was the most accurate description for this odd dream. Eyes opened the whole time, as they descended downwards to who knew where.

None of them understood why this had been happening as of late. All they knew was that for the past month, this dream had continued on and on. To be only forgotten the next morning, with small glimpses remaining as vague memories that could be mistaken as just an overactive imagination or the result of a lack of sleep from late night studying. Though this time, it seemed as that wasn't going to be the case. In some ways, these four young ladies felt their intrigue increase; but also felt a hint of uneasiness at the unknowns before them.

Not that anyone in the same position could blame them. No matter who some was, be it a harden war vet, a simple schoolteacher or whatever else. The unknown was something that was so primal as a fear, even in these modern times.

Still, as they descended down and down in an ever so gentle manner. They felt the need to close their eyes all of sudden, and so they did. Scared a bit more at the reason why they even did so, aside from then uneasy feeling of the unknown. But to their relief. They felt the soles of their shoes, tap against solid ground moments later. A second or two more, then the four opened their eyes.

They quickly took noticed that around them, there was nothing but pure pitch darkness. Then they looked below them at the floor, which was all stain glass and depicted a rather curious image.

It was that of the girls themselves. All four in a circle, holding one another's hands with their eyes closed. It was a bit unsettling honestly. But it became much stranger, when they noticed their stain glass selves, wearing pieces of armor all over their body. Giving a sort of knightly appearance.

But the strangeness did not cease. As the stain glass also depiction eight others that they knew of in the form of portraits, and one's they were closest too since the start of this year. Four were students and the other four, teachers.

First was a young man named Jaune Arc. The leader of the team JNPR and a kindhearted young man. Who despite his misgivings, always kept pushing on through to his goals. While also being an ever, if not slowly improving leader and friend to his team.

Second was a young woman named Pyrrha Nikos. A proud warrior and the most experienced fighter of her team. That and also the mascot promoter for Pumpkin Petes Marshmallow Flakes Cereal. That tidbit aside, she was the closest to her team's leader Jaune. As she was his best friend and secret admirer. Even if Jaune seemed a bit dense of taking notice of her affections.

Third was the second young man of the team. Lie Ren or Ren as everyone called him. Quiet, calm and a good fighter. He was the most silent of his team. The shadow of it in some ways. Even so, he was good friends with everyone and a good source of small hints of life advice if one kindly asked him for some. Actually, to be honest he could be considered the straight man of the whole friends group.

Fourth was the second young woman of the team. Her name was Nora Valkyrie, the most wild and happy-go-lucky of her team despite her... temper at times. She in a way, was the heart of her team. Since her rather peppy attitude was infectious at times when she wanted it to be. Though she was also a bruiser in battle since she had a freakish amount of strength, positively Nora was also the muscle of the team. The excitable, good hearted, leg breaking muscle.

Fifth was one of the teachers of the girls, one Professor Oobleck. A lover of history and in turn. Their history teacher obviously. His only real issue was that he tended to speak rather quickly when he really got into his lessons. But that could be narrowed down to the large amounts of coffee he drank on a daily basis. Seriously how he hadn't died from caffeine induced heart attack yet was beyond anyone's guess.

Sixth was another of the teacher, one Professor Port who was an old war vet. What he taught could be put up for debate, as when he tended to start teaching a class for the day. It ended up with him reminiscing about his younger days. Though sometimes these stories of his youth did yield hidden lessons in them. But most of the times, it was rather boring and unhelpful tales at that.

Seventh was Professor Ozpin, the headmaster of Beacon Academy. Oddly, despite the girls knowing the headmaster better than most of students considering some of the oddness they'd gone through so far. The man was an enigma if anything. That and somehow, he always had a mug of coffee on him. Not just that but it was somehow always full. How was one of the many mysteries of Remnant that would most likely never be solved.

Eighth and finally last was Ozpins second in command, his right hand, his partner in crime. The secretary and the schools combat instructor, named Glynda GoodWitch. She was quite the teacher too as she was rather stern in her teaching methods. But the girls had a feeling that was to get them ready for their future careers as huntresses. Even so, didn't make the woman any less scary to them. Still, it was rumored that her and Ozpin were more then just 'friends/ work associates. A rumor she always denied, even if the hints of blush that always showed up every time she was asked; indicated otherwise.

Still after a few more seconds of inspect the glass stained floor. They then looked back up at one another seconds after. Each of them, confused even more and hoping at least one of their own had the answers to whatever was happening.

"Ah… girls, where are we?" Ruby asked. Only to flinch as she realized, she'd just asked without even uttering a word "W-What in the world?"

"Ruby, h-how are you even speaking right now?!" Weiss questioned. Shocked herself seconds later, when she realized just like Ruby. She too was speaking without actually saying any words "Ah, what's happening?"

"Wow, way to steal my little sisters trick Weiss." Yang teased, making an amusement smirk. But realized quickly, that she too was speaking just like Ruby and Weiss "Jeez Ruby, are you contagious or something. Cause if ya are, hopefully it's not to YANGFUL for us!"

Ruby, Weiss and Blake all groaned a little at the pun. The awful, awful pun that Yang seemed to take joy in shouting out. Like some beast that didn't realize what cruelties their actions were and how it affected those around it. In this case, the puns. The damn puns... dear merciful lord why.

"Yang… just, why?" Blake asked. As she sometimes wanted to just give Yang a good old sucker punch in the stomach, whenever the blonde felt the need to make such puns. But instead, she let a sigh and restrained herself as this was normal for Yang. A little too normal at times, but something she was learning to live with... mostly

"Oh come on Blake. You know I only use my puns to brings smiles to everyone around!" Yang explained, rather innocently as Blake just grumbled a bit and rubbed her temples for a few moments

"It's fine Yang… just… just try and go easy on the puns. Please, for mine and the girls sake." Blake pleaded. As she hope that Yang would do this for her teammates and her own remining sanity from taking a dive

"I will try. BUT, no promises Blakey." Yang remarked smirking a bit wider as she found Blakes reactions as always, even currently like this one; rather adorable

"Well um, if it helps big sis. I thought it was kind of funny this time." Ruby chimed in, shrugging a little as she noticed the stares screaming 'REALLY?!' from Blake and Weiss

"And that's a perk of having a little sister who looks up to their big sister, yours truly so much. Points to me ladies!" Yang cheered. Giving Ruby one of her usual, loving big sister hugs "Along with having such a cute baby waby sister to hug!"

"Please, Yang… stop." Ruby whined, slightly embarrassed at the affectionate gesture her big sister was displaying

Not that she ever minded it, she really did love it when her big sister dotted on her. BUT, they were in company right now and she could see Blake and Weiss trying to keep a straight face. Oddly for some reason though. Seeing Weiss smile, even at her own expense. Always brightened Ruby's day more then she thought it could. That followed with the butterflies in her stomach sometimes, a feeling she still doesn't know where it came from; but it was nice at the end of it all.

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"So little time and so much to do…"

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A voice that was of a man, woman and child in one. Called out calmly, which made Yang put down Ruby back onto her own feet. Before the sisters along with Weiss and Blake, frantically began looking around; while doing what they could to keep themselves calm. They wondered how they could hear this voice, yet also not hear it. Which made it in turn, a sort of an odd and illogical paradox.

"W-Who's out there. Show yourself!" Weiss ordered, trying to sound as tough as she could; but she was already feeling more creeped out by the second

"Patience Maiden of White, all will be answered. But first I must ask of you… are you four able to walk?" The voice asked, much to the girls sudden puzzlement at… well at how stupid and obvious that question was to even ask in the first place

"Ah…" Blake murmured, looking at the girls to answer as she was too dumbfounded to even answer herself. Though it seemed they all looked to her to answer in their stead. Much to the girls slight annoyance as she let out a sigh "… Yes. I… ah…yes. Yes we can."

"Good then, very good." The voice exclaimed, sounding rather happy and acting as if this line of questioning was completely normal to ask any sane person "Now then, with that answers my maidens. May you four take a walk into the light ahead."

And just as said, moments later a large circle of light appeared a mere few inches away from the girls. The Girls, though were still in a slight stupor at being asked such odd questions in the first place. Eventually followed the voices request and after a few seconds of hesitation. Walked right into the circle of light, that vanished seconds after.

"So. As you see, but we can walk. You know because we have legs, two legs. Used for walking, like normal people usually can do with their legs. Not that out of the ordinary, I'm just saying." Yang sassed a bit. Not that one could blame her after being asked such a question; one that basically insulted their intelligence. Dream or not, that was straight up rude "Anyways, got anymore 'TESTS' for us mister or miss ever so mysterious voice?!"

"As much as I agree with you Yang. Might not be for the best to be mocking an anonymous voice in our heads… And WOW. I just realized that made me sound like a total nutcase." Weiss remarked. Realizing there was NO way she or the girls could tell anyone outside about this dream, without being taken to the crazy house in a white collared jackets

But as Weiss was wondering at the state of her own sanity; and considering her father along with her general family structure. Aside from her older sister Winter and Klein, who was pretty much her actual 'father' in all but blood. Weiss wasn't honestly dismissing the possibility she was already off the deep end. But, that aside the voice sighed a little. Then simply began to summon the next part of the test, then give any response back to Yangs sass.

"EEP, Yang you've angered the voice. Angered the voice!" Ruby screamed, flinching back towards and against Weiss "PROTECT ME WEISS!"

"G-Get off me you dolt!" Weiss screamed. Madly blushing from the sudden interaction; that and a quick second of absolute glee that Ruby picked her first for safety

But before Weiss could make any more of the pleasant feelings rise in her, the ground ceased to shake. As five various styled podiums appeared. Each with one item floating in a warm light.

"Oh… so... hehe. My bad." Ruby mused, feeling a little embarrassed at losing her cool so quickly. That and realizing that she was clinging onto Weiss, so she released the young heiress. A faint blush on her cheeks, as she rubbed the back of her head and sported a sheepish smile "S-Sorry about that Weiss. I just got scared and-"

"Shush you. It's fine okay, besides… I-I appreciate you trusting me enough to ask me to keep you safe. So, again it's fine." Weiss exclaimed, averting her gaze as she smiled a little at how oddly cute Ruby was at times

"Right… thanks Weiss." Ruby said. Smiling sweety as she giggled a little

"AHEM." Yang coughed. Loudly, out of sudden urge to keep her little sister safe as she and Blake watched the possibly unintentional flirting between Ruby; and Weiss "So, we gonna look at these items or not?"

"Right. Ah let's do that." Ruby replied back, as she and Weiss began moving closer to the podiums; both still blushing a little

"Yang…" Blake scolded in a hushed whisper, as she moved close to Yang crossing her arms

"W-What?" Yang replied back. Playing innocent as Blake simply stared at her

"Dear." Blake once more said. A bit more gentle in tone as she raised an eyebrow, before she sighed and held Yang's right hand "You know she's growing up. You can't keep Ruby from finding love forever you know."

"I wasn't…. well…ugh. Alright, I get ya kitten." Yang mused, as she had tried to argue with her girlfriend. But like always, Blake was the more sensible one here "I guess it's hard sometimes to accept that my baby sister isn't well… a baby anymore. I'm just trying to keep her safe."

"And that's what I love about you, you're big loving heart. Beside if from what I saw, Weiss will take care of her amazingly." Blake remarked, as she and Yang shared a quick kiss on the lips before retracting back. Then Blake let go Yang's right hand "That aside. Should we tell them about us soon. Weiss I think would be fine with it, but Ruby I'm a little worried about."

"Ah don't worry, Ruby won't mind at all Blake. She loves you like a sister already. So, she'll be more than happy for us. I promise hun." Yang reassured, as Blake appreciated that and felt much better. The secret couple for the moment, about to share another quick kiss on the lips; before Ruby cut in

"Yang, Blake. Ya coming!" Ruby asked, as Blake and Yang turned their attention back to see the other two of their team waiting from them near the podiums

Without saying much more, aside from sharing a quick chuckle. Blake and Yang made their way up to Ruby; and Weiss. Once there, the team of four turned their full attention onto the items before them. Each one giving off auras of power. Different kinds of power, but power none the less.

The first podium was made of stone and had moss growing from it, held upon it. A sword. One that though looked common and rather unimaginative. Giving off an aura of power. Both pure and vile power at that. Still its worn long iron blade was connected to a worn iron hilt. A black old leather grip showed the wear and tear, along with the worn pommel connected to grip. The oddest thing though, was the golden runes engraved in the blade itself.

The second podium that looked to be made of white marble. Upon it was a shield, that was pure white in color. With hints of silver on the edges and was shaped like kite shield. The handle in the back had worn brown leather on it, yet didn't distract from the smooth beauty of the shield itself. Lastly, like the sword. It had a set of light blue runes engraved on the front of it.

The third podium, that looked to be made of wood and had cloth white wrapped around it. Held upon it, a staff. It looked to be made of steel, as it had white cloth wrapped around acting as its grip. On the bottom was a sharp silver spike, while on the top of it. Was a glowing green crystal, and like the other two items. This staff to had runes engraved in its handle. The same color as the crystal the staff held.

The fourth podium that was made of vines and such. Held on it, an oak bow. It was a well-crafted one at that, with the tips on each end curved upwards. The string looked as if they had been threaded together and a worn white cloth was tied around the center of the bow for the grip. Finally it to had a set of orange runes engraved onto it.

The last podium, that was made of clear glass held the oddest of the items. As it wasn't a weapon or some form of protection. But instead it was a neckless, with a silver chain that held what looked to be a white crystal at the end of it. It was the only item that had no runes on it.

As the girls looked upon the five items before them, wondering what was even going on anymore and feeling a little more uneasy now. It was Ruby who finally decided to say something within the silence.

"W-What are these?" Ruby questioned, hoping to get a better answer as she was confused by the rather primitive weapons by her standards and the lone neckless

"The first four are weapons from heroes of old. Champion in the darkest of times. The last one is from someone much… older." The voice explained, though the girls notice a how cryptic it was being with that last hint of information

"Old as in…." Weiss asked this time, hoping to that maybe they could get some clearer answers

"As in ancient maiden of white. But enough of the history lesson. Onto the next part. As you see, these items are for your choosing. Each of you, will go one at a time to choose which of these five items you will carry. But choose wisely, there are no take backs once you have chosen." The voice explained. A sternness in their tone as the girls looked to one another to see who would take the first step in this ever growing weird dream of theirs

"I'll go first girls." Blake chimed in moments later. Taking a deep breath before walking closer to the five podiums that held the odd items. Taking a few more moments to look at each one, she moved over to the bow; picking it up from the podium as she inspected it a bit

"Ah yes, you have chosen the power of the Hunter. A bow that will never miss its target and will protect those under its domain. Both friend and even foe if need be. But this very bow, lacks the proper means for up close protection. Leaving the one it serves, more vulnerable than ever. Are you sure this is what you want maiden of black ?" The voice explained. Blake taking a moment to look at the other items, before back at the bow and sighed; knowing her answer

"I do, I will take this bow as mine." Blake replied. Knowing there were no take backs like the voice had explained, so as Blake took the bow feeing it was rather light. It vanished from her grasp into a cloud of light, while the podium remained "Huh…"

"Excellent, now then. What else will you choose as your secondary item?" The voice asked on. Blake herself a bit surprised that she and girls would be allowed two of these items, but she wasn't one to complain even in a dream such as this

"Let's see…" Blake muttered, as she looked through the remaining four items for almost half a minute. Before finally deciding on a choice, as she moved over to the shield. Doing the same like the bow and taking it from the podium while inspecting it a bit

"Interesting. You have chosen the power of the Sentinel . A shield that will repel all that is throw at you and will protect those you hold dear; safe. Yet, though this shield is powerful in defense. It lacks the raw power needed for a more proper weapon. Is this shield what you also desire maiden of the black?" The voice explained once more, as Blake already knew her answer to the question

"Like I said before, yes. The shield is what I want. That's my final answer voice." Blake answered. In a more confident tone, as the shield vanished like the bow had into particles of light

"Wonderous choices maiden of black. Now that you have chosen what you want. It is now time to choose what you shall you give up?" The voice stated, as Blake and the others watching were surprised once more. The voice seemed to chuckle for a moment at their reaction "Why of course this is part the process young maidens. For to have power of your own, sometimes you must give up something for that power. In this case, as you choose two. You will give up two, but as I said before. Choose wisely."

"Could have told us that earlier. Still…" Blake grumbled. Before taking a moment, then moved over to the first item she was deciding on. That being the staff, as she took it in her hands. Quickly she realized that she didn't feel much of connection to this as she had with her bow and shields when she picked those up

"The power of the spellbinder. A weapon of inner most strength, one that leads to wonders of the worlds beyond your own. Though it is a staff that can also lead to ruin, ruin of your very soul. Ruin, that will consume the good you have and fill in its place the taint of evil. Is this one of the weapons you choose to give up?" The voice asked. As Blake a bit baffled at how blunt this voice was being so far, it also unnerved her some more at how calm it was as it said such words

"Wow… what a wining endorsement." Blake muttered, resisting the urge to roll her eyes and pinch the bridge of her nose

Blake then placed the staff back into the light that hit the top of its podium. As despite the rather dark second part of the staff, it seem it could have some benefits. Taking a look to her right, she saw the sword and also knew her decision with it already. Walking over and picked it up. Like the staff, she felt a rather non-existent connection to the sword; though at least with the staff she had a slightly more stronger connection. While again, she felt barley anything if nothing at all when she held the sword.

"The power of the Knight. You will know strength and courage like no other. But comes at the price, one of your sanity and reasoning. As the need for battle will be all that consumes your mind in the end. No one will be safe, no matter you're connection to them. A double edged sword in more simple terms. Is this one of the weapons you wish to give up?" The voice explained, yet again rather bluntly and with little to no regard at how it worded it's explanation

Honesty by this point. Blake was starting to wonder what dark parts of hers or the others minds must have surfaced to come up with some of these descriptions. Like dear god, this was something else when it came to such descriptions for mere weapons. But she let it be still. Since she just wanted to get this over with.

"I… I, ah…yeah. YEAH… I'll give this up too. You know, because of your rather informative little product summary." Blake sassed back somewhat, as the sword vanished into thin air instead of the light particles. Though she was starting to wonder, on how and why this dream was so weird already

Granted, Blake had; had weird dreams before. But this one took the cake for weirdness by a long shot. Still taking a moment. She looked to the staff, then the neckless. She contemplated on which one she should pick. But decided moments later an answer, as she didn't want to keep the others waiting anymore for their turns. So she moved over to the neckless and picked it up, feeling an similar emptiness like she had with sword.

"The power of the unknown. This neckless maybe special or maybe it's not. Who's to know, it could give one great power or be the cause of one's death. It is a trinket so plain and droll. Yet has so mystery to it. Is this the item you choose to give up maiden of black?" The voice asked. With a much more cryptic tone this time, that and possible amusement too with such an explanation

Yet again, Blake truly wondered if maybe she or someone on their team had like a real unsettling dark side they kept under wraps for these sorts of odd and creepy descriptions. She hoped not, but she was worried now as a good teammate and friend should feel with such unsettling possibilities. That said, she again let it be and decided to finally give the voice at least some friendly advice.

"Okay you know what. Before I even thinking of answering you. Seriously… seriously for the love of all that is good. Work on your wording please… you sounds like at edgy teen trying make pottery but suck at it!" Blake said, in a slight frantic way as she felt so much better letting that out. Taking in deep breath and did her best to repress possible cringy memories of a ahem… phase she may have gone through and the possible cringy nickname she gave herself back then. Still, she brought the attention back to the question at hand with her own answer "Anyways. Yes, I give up the neckless as I do with the sword."

"Yes well… I'll keep your words in mind maiden of black." The voice replied back, seeming a bit offended but not letting it show. All the while the neckless vanished like the sword had. Taking a few moments, the voice continued on after such blunt words were spoken back to it "Now then, you have chosen the power of Hunter and Sentinel. Then in turn have given up the power of the Knight and of the Unknown. But as a gift, will receive the power of the Spellbinder. With that said, think before answering me this. But are you at peace with these choices maiden of black?"

"I am. These choices are mine and the consequences that come with them. I am at peace with it." Blake answered proudly, hiding what doubt she may still harbor of her choices

As Blake answered. The five podiums reverted back into their pervious states of being. Blake realizing it was someone else turn. Moved back to the girls, as Yang made room for her a bit, smiling a little with pride in her girlfriend. While Blake smiled back in kind, as a silent thank you.

And so it is done maiden of Black. You're choice have been picked and your path set. Now then. Maiden of red, maiden of yellow and maiden of white. Come and choose like the maiden of black has." The Voice proclaimed, as the rest of team RWBY looked to one another. Then nodded, before commencing with their own choosing

Yang decided to go next. Not taking much time as Blake had for sure, since she quickly went to the sword first. Taking a few swings, before confirming to the voice that she was totally fine with the sword. Her secondary was the shield, which she also oddly took a few swings with like a blunt weapon. Finally and rather quickly, Yang gave up both the staff and the neckless. Why, well the only guesses were because Yang knew she was much more of a physical fighter. So psychical weapons would fit her more likely. But finally after her rather quick picks, she received the bow as a gift; which the blonde didn't seem to mind one bit. Even if long range wasn't her forte.

Weiss went after. Taking much longer then Yang or Blake had. As she thought it over for at least two minutes on the pros and cons. She even asked the voice to repeat what he had with Blake in her selection of each items. Which helped her decided as her first pick was the staff, while the second pick was the bow and she too was fine with her picks. Even getting a bit impatient when the voice asked her if she was sure on these first choices.

After that, Weiss took three more minutes on what to give up, which ended up being the sword since she wasn't that much of a physical-physical fighter. More of a support-physical fighter in her opinion. Followed by her also choosing to give up the neckless, since she found no use for it by the description alone. Which ended with Weiss being told she would receive the shield as a gift. Weiss herself was confident in her choices at the end of it all.

Finally, was Ruby. Who took some more time then Blake and Yang. But not as much as Weiss had. Mainly she was just inspecting each weapon, wondering on which one's would work for her personally. Though she did make a comment or two about including more uncanny weapons, some that could have gun modes.

But after her small suggestions to the voice. Ruby finally decided for her primary choice, which was the neckless of all things. Ruby had no idea why, she just felt a strong pull towards it. But not wanting to get too deep into thought. She quickly moved over to the shield as her secondary. While easily choosing to give up the staff and bow, since neither of those she seemed to care for and didn't pull her interest. Though like the others, she received a gift item. That of being the sword. After that, all was done in this part of trial.

"Excellent dear maidens. Now that is out of the way, we can move onto the next part." The voice explained as the podiums vanished from sight

"Come on. Seriously, more. What else could there be. Like for real. Why can't we just wake up already?!" Yang screamed, irritated by this point from the utter confusion this dream kept piling onto her

"Patiance maiden of yellow. Soon you and the others will get your answers." The voice answered calmly, like it was expecting one of the girls at least to have a slight freak out at this point

Though out of the blue and much to the girls shock. The stained glass floor began to fracturing from the outside, before slowly closing in around team RWBY. The girls themselves huddling up and worried at what was going on. Though inevitably. The stained glass flooring was all but gone in a matter of seconds. The girls descending downwards to oddly, another and new stained glassed floor; one which the girls studied.

The new stained glass flooring the four were descending upon, depicted five individuals in a circle holding one another's hands. While images of the girls from the first stained glassed floor, were in the center of the five. If not just a bit smaller in size. Still the girls inspected each images counter-clockwise

The first of the five was a light skinned woman, wearing red and black attire that looked a mix of cloth; and armor. Behind her was a background of an angelic blue light.

Second, was a slightly tanned skinned man. In heavy knight like armor, wearing no shirt; but with a red cross seeming to be stitched to his very flesh. Behind him, was a background of ruins and fire.

Third was another dark tanned skinned man. Tall and muscular, as his arms were the only pieces of flesh that showed from the dark armor he wore. Since his head oddly was one of a large yellow fur and black spotted cat of an unknown species to the girls. His own background was that of a thick, vine filled jungle.

Fourth was a more cartoonish looking individual. Short in height, he was a white feathered duck. Wearing what the girls would call a grand wizards attire in shades of blue. His very background was one of a throne room of sorts.

Then last of the five, was yet another cartoonish like induvial. It was talk black fur dog man of sorts, with a long peach muzzle. Wearing a mix of orange, brown and green clothing. He wore over it shinny knight like armor. His background was that of a lovely garden filled with trees, bushes and flowers.

As the girls inspected the five new images. They finally landed on their feet, though surprised they hadn't taken any sort of damage from the fall itself. Even if this was a dream, they assumed they should have felt something. Which only made this whole ordeal more unnerving then thought possible for the girls. But again, they were glad to be safe and on solid ground despite their own uneasiness.

"That… was… nerve racking. You did that somehow didn't you?" Weiss scolded. As she swore the voice was behind that little fall just then, and she for one did not appreciate it at all

Though instead of an answer, suddenly their chosen items the four and their one gift appeared on them. The primary first picks in their right hand, the secondary in their left hand and the gift on their backs. Somehow sticking on without any kind of straps of sheaths. Though Ruby was the only one who had her primary choice around her neck, while her gift was in her right hand instead.

"What's going on now?" Ruby screamed, as she was starting to dread the continuous tension on wondering when this cool. If not somewhat unnervingly detailed, dream would end. She did not want to wake up and see she wet the bed from this dream

"Simple maidens. You now have means of defending yourselves. Take a few test swings with all your gifts. I'm sure you'll enjoy doing so." The voice explained. While the girls were a bit puzzled on why they'd need weapon in a dream of all things

But they had decided to just go with it, guessing if they did so; then maybe they'd get out of this odd dream sooner. That and to not anger the voice that seemed to be in control of their shared dream. They took a quick few minutes to get a general idea on how their chosen items function with them personally.

Ruby herself learned that she had a somewhat clumsy hold on her sword and shield. Not use to how light they were compared to her own weapon Crescent Rose. But she did get a decent grip on them by the end of the few quick minuets. Though she did like the neckless even if it seemed to do nothing.

Next was Weiss. Who liked how the staff worked after getting the idea of how to use it's supposed magical properties to fire off a small ball of pure runic energy. That and the mystical staff was rather light to swing around if need be. Her bow she liked too, as she fired off arrows of runic energy as well. That and she noticed how sturdy it was, so she had no qualms about using it as a melee weapon if also needed. Her shield she decided to keep in her left hand, while she kept her staff in her right and kept her bow on her back. Though a far cry from her own weapon Myrtenaster. She was happy with these choice items.

When it came to Blake. She seemed to have the easiest time adjusting. As she learned alongside Weiss about the bow's abilities. Deciding that she would keep her bow out as her primary for now, she sheathed her staff and shield, for quick usage just in case her bow failed her. Though she did wish she had her own weapon Gambol Shroud. Her current ones would work just fine for her.

Then came Yang. Who had a bit more of a hard time at first learning to just use one weapon instead of two, like her own weapon Ember Ceica. But ended up doing just that, as she decided to use her sword for more in her words 'Staby thrusts' and use her shield for more 'Blunt force trauma hits'. Again, her own words. Then she would use her bow if needed, but she had a feeling that wouldn't be the case. Still she was happy either way with her choices, despite the harder time learning how to use them in the first place.

As the girls all tested themselves and their new dubbed 'Dream Weapons' by Ruby. They stopped their training and hoped that was enough for the voice. Thankfully it seemed it was, as the voice spoke to them once more.

"Seems you've gotten a handle of your gifts. May they serve you well in your fights and protect those such as friends; and family against the ever growing darkness." The voice exclaimed. Seeming happy that the girls got a decent enough handle on their weapons, though the girls found that last part of his statement rather odd

"Growing darkness?" Ruby muttered as she couldn't think of anything aside from the Grimm "Are you talking at the Grimm. Because and no offense mister or ah miss um… person voice. But we're pretty set with our own weaponry against them. Not that these aren't cool but... ours are like super-duper sweet!"

"That and bit more practical. If you don't mind me chiming in my own opinion here." Weiss added in. Smiling a sheepish as she didn't want to offend the voice that had been their help so far. Blunt help, but help no less

Once more though, instead an answer. The girls noticed to their right a small whisp of black smoke of sorts appear suddenly. Upon inspecting a bit more, the girls flinched back when they saw a small buggy bipedal creature appear before them. One that oddly seemed… familiar to them all. Eerily familiar to be exact.

"GAH!" Blake and Ruby screamed first, as the sudden surprise was not something they'd want to ever see in their dreams again

"RAZZEL FRAZZLE OF A POCKET LOPPY'S UNCLE!" Yang screamed. Utter gibberish the only words she could say from the sudden appearance of the creature before them

"What…?" Weiss muttered. Staring at Yang with a questioning gaze at the odd terminology of gibberish she just spewed out. But decided to let it be and pay attention back to the 'thing' before them "Seriously though. Creepy as it is. I want to know what it is, could it be some kind of new Grimm species?"

Not that anyone could blame Weiss for asking that. The small creature reached up barley to her own knees as much as she hated to admit. Since again she knew, she was pretty short compared to the girls aside from Ruby for however long that would last of course

But still, the odd creature before them looked very much like a lesser type of Grimm. Its stubby limbs, round head, round body and zig-zag shaped antennas made it seem bug like. Didn't help to with its sharp claws, lack of a mouth and its large yellow eyes that were far from the usual blood red most Grimm had. That and the lack of even some form of bone like armor on their bodies. All in all, this thing was extremely weird to look at. Considering what Grimm they'd studied about in school, that was saying something.

Though that odd feeling a familiarity once again washed over the girls. Each confused on why that was, and the fact that they even felt a bit scared of the small creepy creature.

But as the girls began to reel back from their initial shock. The little creatures went into a more aggressive stance. Before three more appeared next to it. All in a similar stance as the girls got into an attack formation of their own. Seeing that, yeah the voice was correct. They would have to fight in this now possibly life threating dream of theirs.

"Stay strong maidens this is your first true test, even so try and keep your lights burning strong through it all." The voice stated, in the so far usual cryptic and unsettling tone. The girls feeling evermore creeped out by that, decided to ignore it for the time being as they had a more pressing matters to attend to

"Well. If they want fights, let's give them a fight girls!" Ruby shouted. Charging at the lead one of the four creature group. Weiss, Blake and Yang following in suit with their own war cries

As the small brawl started, the girls were having quite a hard time landing a solid hit. Mainly because they still weren't used to their weapons even after those few minutes of training, especially now in an active combat situation. They were lucky to be able to avoid the creatures surprise lung attacks. Since these creatures seemed to have an ability to slip into the shadows themselves. Before popping out from one side or another to land a swipe on them. Thankfully for some of the hits that did land, it turned out they still had their auras inside this dream. Though that didn't mean the hits still didn't hurt each time, aura or not. But at least they weren't bleeding out.

But it didn't take too long for team RWBY to get a quick and much better feel for their gear. That and beginning to learn their attackers rather predictable strikes.

Ruby alongside Yang ended being the more upfront fighters, slashing away at the creatures. Getting their focus on them as more immediate threats. While Blake and Weiss were using their staff and bow to fire at the creatures. Able to get a hit on one, then two of the creature's dead center of the chest for one; then the head for the other as both exploded into small black clouds of smoke.

At the same time, Yang finally got fed up and threw her sword into one of the remaining creature's skulls as its poof into the black smoke. Before using her shield to block their last attacker's swipe at her. Ruby meanwhile having sheathed her shield on her back. Grabbed her sword by the handle with both hands now. Before using her full strength to slice the last creature in half, as it turned into black smoke too. After that, the girls took a moment to realize the fight was done, before they all sighed in relief and took a few deep breaths from how surprisingly intense that short battle had been.

"So… did we… all… have…fun?" Yang asked, taking in a few more deep breaths as she was surprised at how tough these little creatures were. Just as annoyingly tough as the Grimm, well at least when it came to persistent killing intent

"Eh…" Weiss replied, shrugging some as she would not call this fun one bit

"S… Sort of." Ruby answered. Feeling a bit happy she got to test her new gear out, not that her other weapon/ baby/ pride and joy would ever be replaced. But these dream weapons were kind fun to use actually

"Remind… remind me to get you a dictionary Yang. Because I think, you… and me have a WAY different idea of fun." Blake quipped, amused by her girlfriends usual antics to make a small pun or try and lighten the mood. She appreciated it, even if she could find it not really fitting for some situations at times. But again she loved that about Yang, so very much loved it

"Oh getting me gifts already Blakey. N-Not even a date yet. You work fast Blake… hehe." Yang flirted just for a moment, rather awkwardly trying not to make it sound like a flirt; but more of a tease since she didn't want Weiss or Ruby to catch on just yet

"W-What can I say…hehe. I'm a PUR-fect match for you." Blake for once teased back, with a pun of all things

"Hehe…hehe. That's my Blakey!" Yang cheered in pride, as she at least gave her girlfriend a hug

"Yeah well, don't expect me to do it again…" Blake muttered, though smiled at how happy Yang seemed with her attempted pun

Meanwhile Ruby and Weiss stared at the two. Rather tensely as neither had seen the two act so… close before. Even in the privacy of their own room. Weiss was starting to piece together a good idea on what exactly was going on between Blake and Yang. While Ruby though wasn't as versed in romance if barely. Also was coming to the very same conclusion.

But as they stared at the duo, they accidently looked at each other for a second. Before quicky averting their gazes. As a rather sudden flood of thoughts wormed their way into their own minds. Thoughts that confused Ruby and Weiss. Yet thoughts the also didn't seem to mind much. But the moment was ruined for both sets of partners seconds later.

"Would you like me to leave, give you some privacy maidens?" The voice for once, teased. As both sets of partners flinched realizing they weren't alone and that they were being mocked of all things now

The girls would have argued back. But before anymore could be said. Once again, the stained glass ground began to crack around them. Then like before, they backed up in a vain hoped that maybe this time; the stained glass floor wouldn't fully fall apart. It did though, rather quickly. But this time as they began to fall. They blacked out for just a moment. Before waking seeing they were already on yet another new stained glass floor. Getting up, they took notice of the new imagery before them.

This time it was imagery of four others the girls knew of. Not as well as they did with team JNPR. But well enough from what people have said about them. Along with having done a supervised mission or two with them beforehand. So again, the girls were friends with this team. They just hadn't gotten to know them better.

First was the most fashion forward if not somewhat frighteningly strong leader. Her name was Coco Adela, leader of team CFVY. Who to the girls from what they'd learn so far knowing the slightly older girl. Was that she was quite confident in most endeavors, that and again she was scary a bit. Mainly with her ungodly strength. Though Coco also had showed to be a caring leader and had a good heart, even if she could be a bit self-centered at times.

Second was Fox Alistair. The silent self-proclaimed comic relief of his team, who from what the girls learned. Was a pretty laid back guy, nice and tended to be very protective of everyone in one way or another. Even those he didn't know too well, but especially his teammates. But that's one reason the girls had gotten to like the guy, he was much nicer than most aside from the two teams they knew on a more personal level of friendship.

Third was another slightly older girl, one the girls had gotten to know pretty well. Thanks in part to her kind nature. Her name was Velvet Scarlatina. Though a soft spoken girl, she was again very kind to the girls and in turn the girls had gotten along with the her fairly quickly. Though unlike most of her teammates, Velvet was what was known as a Faunas. Which in her case were a set of two bunny ears. Which got her bullied at times, as said bullies would pull her ears. But again, Velvet was a very kind hearted girl and easy to get along with.

Fourth and last of team CFVY was one Yatsuhashi Daichi. The largest of his team and everyone else of both team RWBY themselves; and team JNPR when it came to his height. The slightly older boy was a behemoth in every meaning of the word. Though despite his height and more stern appearance, which caused him to be a bit self-conscious of himself in that regard. He was a kind and protective individual like Fox. That and he had was probably one of the most patients people aside from Ren. But the girls liked him well enough, like they did with the rest of team CFVY.

But by this point, the girls were now full blow unnerved by this dream of theirs. Sure they had memories of their friends and those could play out in their dreams. But, most of the times they weren't this detailed or consistent.

Though before they could start ranting off about this dream once more or primarily Yang or Weiss. A lovely red colored door, with a shiny golden handle appeared before them. Which only added to the unnerving factor of all this.

"Okay no, NO. Like this dream couldn't get any weirder and more cryptic!" Ruby groaned. Screaming into her hands for a moment, before letting out a long sigh as she stared back at the door "So… should we you know. Go inside?"

"I don't think we should little sis. I'm worried this dream will just get even weirder if we do and I don't want to deal anymore weirdness then we already have Ruby." Yang answered, as she could tell that was a fact if they went through that door. Then this already crazy dream, would somehow become odder then it already was

"Oh, and you think just waking up is going stop these weirds dreams. Because I don't think it will." Weiss argued. Crossing her arms as even if she found this so far unsettling, she knew that even if they tried waking up now; this dream would still occur the nights after

"She's right maiden of Yellow." The voice chimed in for a moment, much to Yang's annoyance

"Peanut gallery. PLEASE BE QUIET!" Yang growled at the voice. Weiss rolling her eyes, while Ruby was a bit worried her sister would anger the voice. Blake then decided, she was the only one to calm Yang down at the moment

"Yang look. I know this dream is weird. Like really weird, and you're probably right. That door will most likely make things even stranger somehow. But we need to keep going okay Yang?" Blake explained, though Yang seemed still pretty hesitant. So, Blake pulled out the big guns. She simply made her smile look sweeter, titled her head slightly to the left and stared Yang straight in the eyes "Please. For me Yang?"

"…" Yang didn't say. At first at least as Ruby and Weiss could tell she was doing everything she could internally to not break. For as long as the two had known Blake, they swore the girl was like a cat in many ways. But maybe that was just because she liked cats in general. Though Yang not even a few seconds in, broke. Slumping a little too, as she knew her girlfriend was playing dirty "Okay… fine. Let's just… just go through the stupid door before I decide to just break it."

"Thank you Yang!" Blake quipped, marking this as her tenth win to her lovers ninth wins before now

Blake smiling in victory as she patted Yang's right shoulder, moved closer to the door. Weiss passed by next, a bit amused herself. The Ruby passed by too and was smirking a little. Yang just gave her baby sister the stink eye for a moment, before the two moved up to the door too. Once they were at the door. Ruby took the initiative, grabbing the cold handle, turning it before hearing a click and then opened it.

Only for the girls to be blinded in seconds by a bright light. The four covering their eyes from the intense and sudden brightness. Then seconds later the light died down. The girls moved their hands away from their faces to see they were outside. In the court yard of Beacon Academy. Standing around were the members of JNPR. Like usual so far, the girls were utterly confused on what was going on by this point or what they even had to do. Thankfully the voice had their backs.

"Don't worry dear maidens. The door just won't open fully for you, yet at least. Before so, I want to know a bit more about you all. You're friends here will ask you questions and all you have to do is answer honestly. Once you do that, you will able to procced onwards." The voice explained. Though the girls weren't too fond of the idea of being made to share more about themselves in such a manner

But, they knew they would if it meant getting out of this dream sooner;. They need to do so. Looking around they saw Nora or the dream Nora was the closest to them. So in a quick silent decision. Ruby made her way over to dream Nora, while the others followed behind. Dream Nora smiling simply back, before clearing her throat as the team RWBY stopped a few inches away from her.

"What do you hold dear, in the very core of yourself?" Dream Nora asked, in a rather calm tone. One that didn't fit Nora at all, considering her energetic personality

"Yeah guess the voice doesn't know our friends as well as we do." Yang murmured, as the others agreed with her on that note. Deciding she'd go first since she just spoke up. Yang took a moment to ponder on the question, before she looked to the ground while thinking. Then moments later she looked back up at the dream Nora with her answer in mind, smiling like she usually did "For me at least. It's to be able to become stronger each day. So I'll be able to keep those I hold dear to me safe."

"Admirable maiden of yellow." Dream Nora said, with a small smiled as she looked to the other three. Blake taking the reins this time

"For myself. I guess… it would be to have people try and understand each other. A lot of conflicts have started because people don't try and understand one another. That's what's important to me." Blake added in, as she was going to be honest she was worried her friends would snicker a bit at her words. Though to her surprised. None of them did, instead they seem to approve of her answer which made Blake feel better about having said it

"Truly kind you are maiden of black." Dream Nora expressed, before once more looking to the last two of the team. Weiss volunteering to go next, before Ruby could offer it

"Ahem. Yes, so for me. For me… I… um. Look this is going to sound a bit cheesy. But the love I hold for my current life, for my friends and for the girls here. My family." Weiss shyly answered. Blushing some at admitting that in front of the girls, since at least to her it sounded so cheesy

Not that she hadn't wanted to say such words, no she had just wanted to at a time and place of her own choosing. Thankfully as she looked at the girls, they all smiled back at her seeming touched by the kind words. Though seeing Ruby smile the widest, made Weiss feel the happiest to see that Ruby appreciated her words. Weiss would never say it out loud, but she loved seeing Ruby smile. It was a highlight of her day. But again, she'd never tell a soul that.

"Cheesy maybe. But true it is and you should be proud of that maiden of white." Dream Nora reassured, before turning her focus to Ruby "And you?"

"Simple. I want to be the hero that defends everyone. To make sure no one has to fear the dark, to make life better for everyone." Ruby answered. Proudly puffing up her chest some from the pride in her reassurance of her answer. Though she mellowed out a moment later. Looking at the others "But I especially want to be able to keep my big sister and my best friends safe. Because I love them so much even if it's hasn't been too long since we became a team. I couldn't think of any other three girls I'd want to have my back in the worst of times."

Weiss, Blake and Yang meanwhile; couldn't help but feel honored to hear how much Ruby cared for them. Blake giving Ruby quick hug, Yang doing the same a moment after Ruby accepted it was one of her bear hugs. Then Weiss did the same last. A bit hesitant at first, since she wasn't one usually for this sort of stuff. That and Ruby was more of the hugger between the two of them. But still, Weiss couldn't help but want to hug Ruby for such kind words.

"Thank you Ruby, you really are a sweet heart." Weiss muttered to Ruby. Though did it without realizing it, since she had just wanted to think those words; but instead had whispered it into Ruby's ear

Ruby for a moment felt her heart beat faster. A nervous feeling that overwhelmed her or maybe it was one of pure joy. Either way Ruby couldn't help but feel ecstatic from Weiss words. Though in her moment of being pure bliss. She also made the mistake of saying what she wanted to only think. Then again can you blame the girl, she just got quite the unintentional flirt/ compliment from someone who herself hadn't realized she'd even said it in that context.

"Thanks Weiss… though you have a special place in my heart." Ruby whispered back. As Weiss quickly registered what Ruby had said, as she pushed Ruby back a little as they started at one another

"W-What did you say?!" Weiss asked. Her face redder then a tomato as Ruby for a moment was confused. Until she finally registered what she'd just said moments ago

"OH AH… I mean as a friend. A close… CLOSE friend. Yes friends right Weiss. Hehe…" Ruby tried to explain. Either to make sure something wasn't misheard or to just lie to herself on some feelings she had no idea on what to make of yet

"What. NO I mean right. You're totally right Ruby. Friend yes just ah friends. Close besties… yep." Weiss quickly agreed. Trying herself to bring out all those lessons in etiquette and how to handle sudden anxiety, though none of those were coming to her as her heart kept on beating faster than usual

Blake and Yang meanwhile watching from the sidelines. Had two completely different reactions to this. Blake was doing her best to not chuckle at the scene before her. Yang though, felt the sudden protective urge again to the extreme; that screamed to keep her baby sister safe and pure from Weiss unintentional advances. Blake seeing this chuckled some more at how cute her girlfriend was when it came to protectiveness of her little sister Ruby.

"Aw how cute!" Dream Nora squealed, snapping Ruby and Weiss out of their stupor as Blake finally let out a laugh; which earned a stink eye from Weiss while Ruby covered her face a bit at what had just occurred. In front of one of her best friends and big sister of all people too. Dream Nora meanwhile giggled a bit more, before sending the four on their way "Anyways. Those are quite the answers. Now I think Ren is waiting for you next. Go and see to him."

The girls did so. Leaving Dream Nora before making their way to Dream Ren. Once right up near him. They had wondered if the voice got his or anyone else's personalities correct. Dream Ren meanwhile took notice of the girls. Doing a quick bow, before clearing his throat.

"What do you want out of life. What dreams do you seek to obtain?" Dream Ren asked. The girls, were happy to see that at least the voice could get some of their friends personalities actually right

But, taking a moment to think on Dream Ren's question. It didn't take long before Weiss went up first this time, as her answer came quicker than the others.

"What I want is… I want to change the mistakes of my family. Fix what damage was caused by them these past years." Weiss answered, as Dream Ren motioned his hand for her to go on. So Weiss did, even if she felt it wasn't needed "Look. My family is wealthy beyond belief, I've always known that. But I also learned later on, how that wealth was obtained through… unsavory means. Back before Beacon all I ever did was be the obedient and perfect heiress to the Schnee name. I knew in some ways what occurred to those under my families thumb. So I want to fix it. All of it, maybe then I can feel proud to call myself a Schnee without lying through my teeth."

"Reasonable." Dream Ren respectfully said, looking to Yang now "You, maiden of yellow?"

"Easy. To explore the world as it supposed to be seen. That maybe one day, the Grimm in my life time will finally be gone. Then I can explore and map out the unseen parts of our world." Yang explained. Proud of her answer as she gave of her usual trade mark smirk

"A worthy goal maiden of yellow." Dream Ren quipped and gave her a nod, before looking to Blake "And you maiden of black?"

"Me then… okay. Well I guess what I want, is to find some way to unit humans and Fauna's alike. My last answer was similar to this one. So in short, I want to find a way to have them understand one another. Maybe then we can have a better shot against the Grimm before it's too late." Blake stated. Calm yet a bit nervous from having to say something so personal out loud, even if she was around her second family being the girls. Much to her relief though, the girls seemed to understand to not ask much on it, seeing her rather nervous look

"The trust is appreciated maiden of black." Dream Ren replied. While Blake felt a bit more better that it seemed their dream would respect her privacy and try not to prod her anymore for an answer. Dream Ren then gazed upon Ruby "And you maiden of red?"

"Aside from wanting to be a hero. I already have everything I need. I couldn't ask for more." Ruby answered. As even though there could be more she'd want in life then what she had already. There was no way to ever get that, the past was sadly the past. But she was still being fully honest with the question

"A fair answer. Thank you again for the trust, please procced to Pyrrha maidens." Dream Ren stated, pointing to Dream Pyrrha who was practicing some thrusting exercises with her spear

The girls yet again moved to Dream Pyrrha, who herself stopped her exercise and turned to face team RWBY. Who moments later stopped to speak with her, while Dream Pyrrha cleared her throat. Before proceeding with her question.

"What is it that frightens you, what is it that you fear above all else?" Dream Pyrrha asked. The girls a bit more hesitant this time, as this was the most personal of all the questions

It's not that any of the girls didn't trust each other to respect their fears. But it was just none of them wanted to seem weak to the other. They didn't want to seem like a burden because of those fear, no matter how silly that was since they were so close to each other already in their family like team. Yang though feeling like she needed to be the one to start something at least. Took a shuttering breath, as Dream Pyrrha already was looking at her. Most likely having sensed Yang's decision.

"Maiden of yellow." Dream Pyrrha mused, as Yang wanted to sigh since she wasn't fully committed to going first; but now she had too

"Right. My… my worst fear then. Well it's… it's not being strong. Strong in every way. To not have the strength to keep the people I care about safe. Worst that they… they died because of my weakness. That's it, my worst fear." Yang answered. Rubbing her left arm a bit from how unsettling this felt to just blurt out her deepest fears in life

It helped when she looked seeing Weiss and her little sis Ruby smiling back at her. A silent reassurance that it was fine. That helped Yang quite a bit in the moment, but feeling Blake place her hand on her right shoulder. Before Yang noticed the angelic smile she gave, made her feel like she was in paradise; and feeling blessed to have such an angel as her girlfriend.

She gave the three a nod as a silent thanks of her own. Then the four turning their attention back to the Dream Pyrrha. The figment of their friend simply motioned for one of the other three to go ahead, to not worry about being judged on their deepest fears. After a few seconds, Blake decided to. Since it was starting to make her feel anxious to have to blurt out something so personal. Better to get it out of the way now then last in her opinion.

"For me personally. I guess I've always feared of being judged. Judged for my past, that… that everyone will leave me if they learn it. I want to tell them." Blake explained, looking at the girls with a slightly guilty look "I want to tell you three so bad. But… but I just don't…"

"It's okay Blake." Ruby cut in, still smiling as Blake already felt at ease "You can tell us when you feel like it and we'll listen. Right Yang, Weiss?"

"Ruby's absolutely right. Look I know you and me didn't get along well until a while ago. But Ruby trusts you and I do too. That's what friends are for." Weiss stated. Blake feeling even more reassurance that maybe it wouldn't be so bad to one day, tell the girls her past

"Me too Blakey. We're all family here, so whenever you feel that's it's okay to tell us about your past. Go for it, none of will judge you promise." Yang added in, while Blake nodded that she understood and felt grateful for meeting these girls. They'd really become her closest friends and in Yangs case an amazing girlfriend

Dream Pyrrha though cleared her throat, interrupting the moment between teammates. Getting their attention that it was either Weiss or Ruby's turn. The red and white pair muttering with one another or a moment. Before Weiss it seemed decided to go third.

"Right so… for me. I'm scared of losing everyone too. Like Blake is, but it's because I'm scared I'll be forced to leave this life of mine by my… father. That's not the worst of it though. I'm terrified that after everything these past few months that I've learned to become a better person. I won't be able to say no to him and just end up back that obedient little girl. I-I… I don't want that." Weiss answered, feeling tears threatening to spill out, at the mere thought of not being able to say no. If or whenever her… father decided it was time for her to stop playing huntress and go back to being his perfect little heiress

Though Weiss suddenly felt a pair arms wrap around. Looking she saw Ruby hugging her tightly and with fierce protectiveness. Weiss felt her chest tightening again as she felt the warmth Ruby's hold was giving off. The warmth of someone, who truly cared for her wellbeing. Then her hearted fluttered a little when Ruby's silver eyes meet her own.

"We'll never let that happen Weiss. We promise, promise you on all the cookies in the world that we won't." Ruby exclaimed. Confidences radiating from her tone, that made Weiss feel at ease that she knew her younger partner meant it. Ruby though cleared her throat as she kept her hold on Weiss "That's my fear though… to not be able to help the people I care about at all or keep them safe and happy. Everyone I've know from when I little to now mean so much to me. Especially you Weiss, you… mean the world to me."

"R-Ruby…" Weiss didn't say, as her tears started to finally pour out. But by this point Weiss didn't care if she was crying, she felt so happy at Rubys words and hugged the girl back with the same caring tightness "Thank you Ruby. You mean the world to me too."

"Hey don't forget us!" Yang cheered, as she and Blake joined in on the hug too. Weiss wiping her tears away, felt blessed that she truly had another family in the form of the girls

Dream Pyrrha smiled at the scene, but knew she to cut the rather adorable hearting warming moment short, so coughing loudly into her hand; the girls turned their attention to her a second later.

"Yes well. You four have answered this question. Thank you for your honesty there. Now head over to Jaune. His question is the most simple yet the hardest to answer. Good luck girls." Dream Pyrrha explained, as the girls wondered why Jaunes question would be the most difficult to answer

But the girls push those thoughts aside for the time. Making their way over to Dream Jaune who was sitting in a chair, elbows on a brown wooden table as he seemed to be contemplating something. As the girls stopped a few inches from Dream Jaune, the construct took notice of them and yet said nothing. Only continued staring at them.

"Um…" Ruby started to say, as she wondered if Dream Jaune was broken. But that was quicky answered, by Dream Jaune himself

"You find yourself in a rather dire situation. It starts with you overseeing a village of a thousand people from afar. Five miles away is a neighboring village of only three hundred. Both towns have a charged electrical fence that keep Grimm from hoping over. Usually, they get a charge pack from a trader that comes around every one month. Only this time, the trader does not come." Dream Jaune began to say. Stopping as he waited to see if they girls had questions so far. None did, but only seemed confused on where he was going with this. So with that in mind, Dream Jaune continued "Anyways, because the fences could not be recharged. Now a horde of Grimm have come to wipe out both towns. But a miracle happens though, as it turns out both villages have radios to use in case emergences such as this. Sending off a S.O.S. As you, get the message and know a place where to get such a needed charge pack. That and you have access to vehicular transportation. But you only have enough gas and enough time to save one village. The village of a thousand are filled with families and normal civilians with only a militia force of two hundred strong. Meanwhile the village of three hundred is made up a military force, and has a scientist who has recently made poison that can kill a Grimm in twenty seconds flat. Which on do you save?"

The girls for a moment were silent. A bit off put at the sudden question and it's two choices. That and it was odd too, a very coincidental sort of situation that would most like be a one in a thousand chance of actually occurring.

"Okay no offense but… you know, you could have come up with a better scenario. This one seems a bit farfetched if you ask me." Blake inquired, giving some criticism to Dream Jaunes mortality choice for them

"It's a hypothetical maiden of black. I doubt it would actually happen, or that you'd ever face such odds in the first place. But I ask this for you to test your own morality. At the core I am asking this. Would you sacrifice the many for a few with the possible golden bullet or a few for the many who forever hail you as their hero. That again, is what I'm asking at the core of my hypothetical situation." Dream Jaune explained. A little irked for a moment, before going back to his calmer state

The girls during this explanation, were a bit curious on how much more detailed this dream could be. The fact that even if the personalities weren't all correct. The constructs seemed very life like in a sense, which made the girls wonder more.

Still questions aside. The more simplified mortality question, had the girls stumped already. Well more of Weiss, Blake and Yang. As it seemed Ruby already knew her answer just like that. It didn't take too much longer for the rest to figure out an answer. This time Weiss going first.

"Since this is hypothetical in nature, but with a rather serious subject. My honest answer is that I would save the few in place of the many. I wouldn't care to do it, but considering the options given to use in your little scenario. I believe the few outweigh the many in this case." Weiss answered as she didn't care much for her own answer. But if she had to pick, the few with the Grimm poison seemed more beneficials in the late future, though again she would not like the end results even if it was for a beneficial outcome. Though Weiss was surprised when she saw Yang give her a nod in agreement, which prompted her to go next

"And I gotta agree. Like Weiss said, I wouldn't enjoy picking the few for the many. But you know the whole Grimm poison thing sounds really more useful then… you know. So yeah I guess that's my answer too." Yang explained. Though felt the same feeling of uneasiness with that choice, one she hope she would never have to pick in real life

"Understandable maiden of white and maiden of yellow." Dream Jaune stated, before truing his sights onto Blake and Ruby 'What of you maiden of red and maiden of black?"

"Personally. I'd pick the many over a few in this case. Sure maybe there's a poison for the Grimm and yes maybe that could be a gamer changer in this scenario. But I'd rather not have innocents die for that. That's not how things should be, if it's a setback for a while. That's okay, I'd rather have those families alive then dead." Blake exclaimed. As she was a logical person yes, but she wasn't cold hearted with that logic of hers

Blake would rather in this hypothetical situation, have the families alive. Then have them be dead for a poison that could have the possibility of getting weaker over time. If the Grimm managed to develop an immunity. Which in the end would mean those families would have died for nothing.

"I'll admit. I'm a little surprised. I'd have thought you'd agree with the maidens of yellow and white. Oh well, your answer is yours." Dream Jaune quipped, before turning his attention over to Ruby "Maiden of red, what of you. What is your answer?"

"Simple. I'd save both." Ruby answered and yes. Compared to the others answers, hers truly was simple. There was no hesitation, no doubt and she had full confidence in it

But as Ruby answered, for that moment everyone started at Ruby. From her surprised teammates, to Dream Jaune. Who himself seemed the most shocked with the answer. That or maybe he was shocked by how quick and easy Ruby answered his question. Either way it was… a bit admirable and yet also a little scary.

"T-That's wasn't a choice maiden of red." Dream Jaune tried to explain, as he felt Ruby was avoiding the actual answer she must have had "I asked if you'd cho-"

"I know." Ruby interrupted, knowing that even in a dream her rather simple question would be look at as odd in some ways "But those choices you gave us before. I didn't really care for em. So, I decided to make another one and that's my answer. I'm not changing it."

"…" Dream Jaune didn't say. While the others were more surprised with how much conviction Ruby had with her answer. It was then Dream Jaune laughed a little "Hahaha!"

It wasn't even from any form of mockery. No instead Dream Jaune seemed to find his own shock to be amusing as Ruby's answer. An answer so simple, yet so full of conviction and honesty. That one couldn't find any sort of fault in it. After a few more moments, he finally calmed down enough to reply back.

"Heh. Yes… yes. What an answer maiden of Red, it ceases to amaze me at how the most simple answer. Is the most shocking of them all, but that is your answer and I will accept it." Deam Jaune exclaimed as the very same red door from before appeared before them "You have answered the questions and are ready to move on. Go and finish the trial before you."

The girls then took a few moments to give the Dream versions of team JNPR one last glance, before making their way to the door. Once there, Ruby took the handle and turned it. As Ruby began to push the door open, they were suddenly blinded by a white light.

The girls covered their eyes quickly as the light consumed them. Before it was suddenly gone. As the girls slowly uncovered their eyes, then saw they were yet again on another stain glasses floor. This one also new in appearance and what was depicted on it.

It depicted the girls in the center once more, with the five unknowns around them. Around the five unknowns the portraits of the teams JNPR, CFVY, Professor Port, Professor Oobleck, Miss Goodwitch and Professor Ozpin.

But those were the parts the girls had seen earlier and recognize. Outside of that, were more portraits of people that none of the girls knew. Varying from humans, to beings that made no sense. Numbering in quite a few.

Though they didn't get much time to inspect the stain glass floors images fully. As another bright light began to shine above them. The girls taking notice as they all stared up at the light. It was neither bright nor dime and did not hurt their eyes either. I was warm, comforting and pure.

They also felt an odd feeling once more of familiarity for some reason. Like they'll all be here or at least somewhere similar to here before. It was all the more confusing than any of the girls would have liked. But before they could say or do more…

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"Be careful dear maidens." The voice suddenly proclaimed. The tone more stern and yet calm. Which scared the girls for a moment, but before any could reply back. The voice continued on "For those who come closer to the shining righteousness of the light, will fail to see the shadows within grow stronger…"

At the exact same time, as the light shinned above the four. They hadn't noticed how long their shadows had become. Though a sense of sudden dread went down the girls backs. Looking behind them. The girls quickly took notice of their shadows, then saw them start to form from the ground itself. Becoming solid and three dimensional. Only these shadow self's were all black with two sets of yellow eyes each like those creatures from before. The girls didn't get much more time to inspect, as their shadows all began to fuse into pillar.

A pillar that began to twist, before flattening into a pool of darkness. A viel feeling was all the girls could sense as they backed away a bit. Then the pool of darkness began to form once more. Into something else, something much worse. It began to form into a enormous Beowulf of all things, the girls back even more in their growing dread.

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"Don't be afraid dear maidens, do not cower away from the darkness…"

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The enormous Beowulf forming in front of them, had a somewhat more beastly appearance somehow then the normal run of the mill Beowulf's. Which honestly creeped the girls out even more then they'd have cared for.

Though the girls noticed too, that it's claws were red tipped on both of its hands and paws. Dread like hair hung from the back of the beasts head. An old weather skull like mask adored the top of its head and snout, along with other weathered bone plating armor around its body.

It's eyes were a haunting yellow, while on its chest was engraved within a scar, the shape of a heart with a crack in the center. The girls knew quickly. This beast was the embodiment of their fears, their worries, doubts, pain and anguish all in one. How they could tell, they didn't know. But the girls could simply feel it.

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"Do not fall to your… Rompita Koro."

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Though as the voice spoke one more. The girls barely heard them, as their attention was upon the fully formed monster that towered over them. An abomination that looked down at them, with eyes full of such hatred, such resentment, such blood lust. As if it blamed the girls for its state of birth. That it would slaughter them like animals for this, that it would enjoy every second of it. Taking in its first breath, it let out all of its rage.

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"RWAHHHHH!"

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The near deafening roar sounded like a mixture of a beast and human man mixed in agonizing pain. As if that very same pain, fueled the rage within it. The shock wave of such a roar too, pushed the girls back just a bit on their feet. As they braced for such an impact.

But as they steadied themselves, team RWBY realized this thing wanted a fight to the death. Stringing up what courage they had left, the girls got their weapons back out. Rompita Koro seeing this, growled once more and let out a second roar more intense then the first.

It once more pushed the girls, much closer to the edge where they almost fell over. But thankfully they stopped one another just before. Looking down seeing nothing, but the void of darkness that surrounded their small piece of footing glass that was their flooring. The girls yet again got a rather unsettling feeling of familiarity. But the girls ignored it, turning their full attention back to Rompita Koro as he waiting for them. Wanting the battle to start already as he barred his fangs.

"Guess the pup wants to play… great." Yang muttered, doing her best to ignore the fear that had crept into her very soul

"Is it ever easy for us?" Weiss questioned, as she wondered why it was always them that got into these sort of situations

"Do you really have to ask that?" Bake replied back. As she was starting to finally accept this was probably going to an aspect of their lives till the day they passed

"Either way girls, lets show him what Team RWBY is all about!" Ruby screamed, as she charged Rompita Koro; the others following behind not even a second later

But as they did, and as Rompita Koro roared seeing the fight was on. The voice muttered one last thing to them.

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"And don't forget, do not at all dear maidens…"

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If the girls heard the last word there. It didn't matter, as their focus was on Rompita Koro. Who raised his right arm up, before swinging it down near Ruby and Yang, who were the closest to him. The sister duo dodging into opposite direction much to the beasts irritation.

But before Rompita Koro could attack again. He received an arrow to the face and a few blast of magic. As Blake and Weiss from the left where Ruby was near. We're firing off as quicky as they could. Rompita Koro growled as he was about to back hand the two. But whimpered angrily when he felt on his near left. Yang's sword stabbed into his ankle. Not risking another stab, the beast kicked his leg back just as Yang just pulled her sword back from another stab and seeing the attack. Yang blocked it with her shield as she was flung back on the soles of her boots.

But she was stopped when she felt a pair of hands pushed against her back. Looking to her right she saw Weiss had saved her. Weiss giving Yang a smile and nod, as Yang did the same back. Before they heard the sounds of battle continue. Looking they saw Ruby and Blake fighting Rompita Koro still. The two quickly joined in once more in the battle. As Yang decided to pull out her bow and help with range attacks for once. While Weiss did the same when the saw Blake switch to her staff and shield to be a mid-range fighter for a while.

Meanwhile Ruby blocked who another swipe from Rompita Koro if barley keeping herself from falling over. She was thankful for the bolts of light hitting the beast and keeping it distracted enough to avoid any serious attacks. But unlike the others, her neckless was the only other item she had. She really wished she had Cresent Rose. Thankfully once more, she notice Weiss and Yang using their bows now to fire from the back and sides alongside Blake.

Ruby seeing this and Rompita Koro swinging it's arms at them. Rather slowly now that she noticed it, maybe because it just been brought into form. She decided to take this as an advantage to deal a finishing blow. On the top of the soft part of its head. So without saying a word, she threw her sword into Rompita Koro left leg.

Then much to the confusion of the others. Ruby ran to the beast as he swiped at her by instinct. But his hand was shot by a few arrows by Yang. As she, Weiss and Blake though having no idea what Ruby was doing. Decided to cover her back either way. So she and the others kept firing arrows and spells at Rompita Koro.

By this point Ruby was close enough, that she took a leap and grabbed her sword by the hilt. As she did, she used the momentum to launch herself up as she pulled her sword out at the same time. Then as she was launched up, she stabbed into Rompita Koro flesh once more. A few more times of doing the same process as she ignored the roars of pain the beast let out. Then as she finally reached the top, she steadied herself. Taking a quick look downwards at the others still firing at Rompita Koro.

"Ruby hurry, I don't know if we can hold this dumb mutt off much longer!" Yang yelled, as she switched to her sword and shield again; blocking a swipe from Rompita Koro. While Weiss and Blake continued firing up the beast to help keep its focus off of Ruby

"Right…" Ruby muttered, as she kept her footing as best as she could. Before raising her sword and was ready to land the finishing strike as she saw a gap in between its head and the skull shaped helmet it wore "STAY AWAY FROM MY FAMILY!"

With a sudden surge of strength within her, Ruby plunged the sword into Rompita Koro skull. All the way until the hilt of the blade stopped. As she did, she noticed Rompita Koro starting to slow down. Before he stood still.

Then Rompita Koro's lifeless body began to fall backwards. Ruby pulling her sword out, as ran off the tip of the beasts snout and began her descent downwards. As Rompita Koro's body hit the ground. Ruby was caught by Weiss, if barely as the heiress knees almost gave out as Ruby landed in her arms. Before letting the younger girl down on her feet. Ruby gave Weiss a thank you nod, while Weiss nodded back feeling a little flustered for a moment or so.

Still after a few moments, the group of four looked at the body of Rompita Koro who laid dead now. Feeling a sense of relief that the monster had been slain and that they wouldn't be plagued by its presence anymore.

"Hehe… we did it. We did it girls!"Ruby cheered as she looked back at the others with a big smile "Thanks again for the back up when I climbed on that mean old monsters back."

"Hey no prob little sis. At least for me, you're my sister so of course I'm gonna keep ya safe. No matter how old you get." Yang mused, as she patted the top of Ruby's head. Ruby happily accepting the sisterly gesture "Love ya Ruby."

"Hehe. Love you too Yang." Ruby replied back, before Blake and Weiss decided to cut in

"Cute as this is. What now?" Blake asked, as it seemed nothing else was starting or ending; not even the voice speaking to them "Do we just wait to wake up or…"

"Maybe we have to….wait, what's going on with the beasts body?" Weiss began to say. Before she noticed the body of Rompita Koro starting to convulse a little. Weiss at least quicky realized what could be happening much to her horror "Oh-"

But Weiss didn't finish her sentence. As suddenly the body of Rompita Koro dissolved into a pool of pure darkness. That engulfed the glass stained floor below them and was already sucking them downwards to wherever.

As the girls of team RWBY started to panic, doing their best to get a hold of one another and get some sort of footing. While doing what they could to ignore the feeling of drowning. The voice finally came back, with some rather cryptic parting words.

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"Don't be afraid my dear maidens…"

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"Crap, crap what's happening?" Yang screamed, as she tried to swim upwards but was being suck downward faster by the second "AHHH!"

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"You four hold the mightiest weapons of all…"

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"W-What are you… help us or something please!" Blake screamed as she and Yang were the first ones to be almost fully sucked in by this point. Her lungs starting to fill up with the dark liquid "AHH…h-help….gah…."

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"So don't forget…"

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"RUBY!" Weiss screamed, in panic of her own. As she was trying to move closer to Ruby. Who unlike her, seemed to be the one sinking the slowest. Holding out her hand as she was feeling her own lungs start to clog up "R-Ruby…ta…gah…. Hand… gah…"

Thankfully Ruby saw this. The red themed girl moving closer to Weiss herself now, as she held out her own hand. The tips of their fingers barley touching.

Only that small glimmer of hope died, when dark pool swallowed Weiss whole. Along with a barley surfaced Blake and Yang. Much to Ruby's horror, as she began to tear up.

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"W-gah…WEISS!" Ruby screamed in horror. Before she felt her body sinking in finally, the darkness slowly wrapping around her as she felt her body become heavier each second. Her lungs becoming more shallow with each breath. All the while she did her best to break free. When she saw it was useless, she started to cry from the fear of her slow drowning "Girls… gah…ugh…gah….s-gah...s-someone… HELP!"

All that remained then was the darkness, that had finally swallowed the girls of team RWBY. For the girls as they drowned and drowned, they began to lose conscious. Before it went silent. But as the darkness of blacking out enraptured the drowning girls. The voice said one last thing.

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"You are the ones who will open the door…"


Pain…

A slight gnawing pain in her head was what Ruby Rose felt this morning. At least she thought it was morning. Since everything seems so… quiet, yet muffled too. She couldn't find the strength to open her eyes yet, but she could feel the cool air in the room.

Feeling the softness of her bed underneath her and the blankets over her. Well use to be over her as she was starting to feel cold, from her head to her toes. The cold morning air becoming ever more present. Moments later though, her hearing started to work. Mainly in the forms of half muffles currently.

"Ru-" A voice said, if barely

That was the first thing Ruby heard. She could tell it must have been one of the girls, that and she guessed they sounded concerned by the tone alone. But that was honestly just a guess. Still she decided to try and respond back, as she also had guessed. The muffled voice belonged to her big sister Yang.

"Yang… i-is that you?" Ruby replied, her voice feeling like a hoarse whisper as she needed some water soon

"-By_ He-_s?" Another voice asked now. Sounding calmer and more tempered then her big sister. Ruby's guess, it was Blake. No one else she knew, even team JNPR's other calm and cool team member Ren could replicate the calmness Blake always seemed to display

By this point though. Ruby's senses were starting to come back too. From of course her hearing, then her sense of smell, her taste even and finally she felt that she had the strength to open her eyes. Taking a moment or so more, she began to slowly open her eyes, seeing three people over her. She could already tell she was right with it being Blake, Weiss and Yang.

"Ruby speak to us please!" Weiss pleaded, as was quite worried from what Ruby could tell

Thankfully by this point, Ruby opened her eyes fully and saw that it was indeed her friends sitting over the edge of her bedside. She felt happy that they were worried so much, though seeing Weiss the most worried made her chest tighten in glee, if not with some guilt for making the girl worry in the first place. But she pushed that aside as she slowly sat up. Blake touching her left shoulder as to stop her.

"Hey take it easy there. We we're worried about you, you didn't wake up after we all did. So we, and I mean Yang tried shaking you a bit. But that didn't seem to work. So we had to wait." Blake explained, as she was glad Ruby was okay and not in some comatose state

"Sorry… I just had the strangest dream is all. You were all in it." Ruby explained. Waiting for them to ask her about said dream that involved them, only she took notice of the unsettled faces the girls made when she mentioned her dream "What?"

"Ah… Ruby, we… we had the same dream to actually." Weiss answered. A sheepish smile as she, Blake and Yang either awkwardly laughed or just smiled weakly

"Wait what, y-you're kidding right?!" Ruby asked. Wide eyed in shock that the girls had actually been in that odd dream. She didn't want to believe it one bit and needed an answer. But the looks on the girls faces already told her the answer wasn't one she'd like "No… no. Really?!"

Weiss, Blake and Yang just nodded a silent 'yes'. Which didn't help improve Ruby's mood from the dream itself and just waking up; then being told she had looked to be in a near comatose state didn't help either.

If Ruby was being honest. She'd have to say this was probably already one of her worst days ever in her whole life. Though the number one spot for that would always be a certain day when she was younger; and for good reasons. This day was simply in the lineup for one the of the worse.

"Ah jeez. I can't believe this, or the fact that dream actually happened." Ruby groaned, sighing a bit as she rubbed her eyes for a second or so. Before turning her attention back to the girls who seemed to feel the same way. Even if they hadn't said much on it "It really was a weird dream though, wasn't it?"

"Yeah. Real weird. Kind of scary too by the end I hate to say. But there it is." Yang responded. As the dream had put a rather uneasy feeling in Yang's gut. She didn't know why, but it felt like something was coming soon; very soon "Ugh, this sucks. I feel all antsy now."

"No argument here. I don't think I'll be able to sleep easily for a few days." Blake agreed. As she, like Yang had an uneasy feeling about this week in general. Though personally she couldn't say why, only that it was a gnawing sort of gut feeling

"Speaking of. I didn't really like that last thing the voice told us. Remember girls?" Weiss chimed in. Doing her best to just ignore her own uneasiness

The girls meanwhile took a moment. thinking back a little on what they remembered. Before it came back to them on what the voice had said, while they'd been drowning in that pool of darkness of all times too.

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"Don't be afraid my dear maidens. You four hold the mightiest weapons of all, so don't forget. You are the ones who will open the door…"

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"Yeah… not what I'd called comforting. I'm just wondering now what that voice meant by that." Blake pondered. Since those words honestly didn't help her mood any more than it already was feeling "Thoughts?"

"No idea myself aside from… hm, maybe some kind of weapon we can use against the Grimm maybe?" Ruby answered. Though she was honestly confused herself and had no idea what the voices ramblings could have meant

"Could be Ruby. But what kind of weapon could take out all the Grimm just like that?" Weiss questioned as it wasn't so far out there, but that kind of weapon would have been found already or would currently be sought after to be used in the future "I mean if it was a weapon we would have hear some new or even rumors about it right?"

"Good point there Weiss. Still, no idea myself. But hey if there is a weapon like that out there. Maybe we're gonna be involved finding it. I mean that dream was screaming 'Chosen ones' sort of vibes." Yang remarked. Even though the prospects of that possibility actually had made her feel even more uneasy on the inside, near throwing up levels to be honest

"Yeah I guess. But none of us really know for now, but whatever happens. Guess we're gonna be the hero's. Sounds fun and hey, if we're destined to beat all the Grimm back. Then we just have to get use to celebrity life right?" Ruby joked. Mainly to ease her own worry all of sudden with the prophecy's possibilities instore for her and the girls

Not that one could blame Ruby for feeling such a way. She was only fifteen for god sakes. Ruby may be gun-ho on being a hero, a great huntress and a protector of the weak. But that was when she was older and more well trained. That and when she didn't look like some little girls color coded doll you'd get off at the store shelfs as the season's hottest new toy.

Okay maybe that last part wasn't true. But Ruby just felt uneasy about the whole idea of being in a prophecy. That would be a lot of stressful responsibilities for her and the girls since they were just teens. Not to mention the possible issue of targets being painted on their backs too. It wasn't a great deal in any way at their current age.

"Heh. Guess so little sis." Yang mused, appreciative that her little sister was trying her best to ease the uneasy mood between the four of them. Though her mind did wander on a few other ideas to do about this odd information "Hey, you think we should tell someone at least, maybe one of the teachers?"

"Real smart Yang. Yes we'll just go up to one of our professors and say 'Oh professor, we all had a shared dream. With a bodiless voice telling us we're to find a super-secret weapon against the Grimm. Oh and let's not forget how we had to fight off hordes of dark creatures and a building size Beowulf during the whole dream' Yeah real good idea there." Weiss chassis at the rather problematic suggestion, she didn't mean to make it sound so rude; but it was kind of hard not to right now

"You know you could have just said it was a bad idea and left it there Weiss." Yang argued, crossing her arms as she didn't really appreciate what Weiss did just now; they were best friends like how they were with the others of the team. But that didn't mean they weren't still prone to bickering with one another when it happened

"I could have. But Yang just… just come on. Use your brain more, you have one and I know you're smart. So don't be surprised if I make a remark on suggestions like the one just now." Weiss explained or at least tried too as she could see Yang was a bit offended by her statement, even if it was a little true

"Oh, okay then Weiss. Tell us 'your' plan then, since you seem to be our premium plan maker right?" Yang sarcastically suggested. As now it was Weiss turn to feel offended by Yang's accusation

"I didn't say I was Yang. You're just flipping this around now so I'm the bad guy." Weiss scolded as she and Yang glare at each other

"Well maybe you could have been a BIT nicer with your words then you're highness. Since you're acting like a spoil brat again." Yang exclaimed, a bit more aggressively as the arguing started finally

During this, Ruby and Blake looked at one another sighing at their teammates behavior at times. Blake motioning Ruby to do her thing like she usually did to calm down the two more expressive members of the team.

"GIRLS!" Ruby shouted, in a rare case of usage as she only really used this tone of voice when needed. Mostly when Weiss and Yang argued. The two girls in question that immediately stopping as even now they weren't use to Ruby being so stern like this. Both looking towards Ruby, a bit shyly. Ruby pouting in disappointment as she continued "Look. Can you two stop arguing please. We all just woke up so none of that, besides Weiss. You could have been nicer and Yang, you didn't have to egg Weiss on like that. So, are we good?"

"…Yeah." Weiss replied, averting her gaze as she didn't like it when Ruby was upset with her

"Guess so." Yang added in, as she sighed knowing she probably should have just let it be since they were all a bit stressed out thanks to the weirdness of their shared dream. Looking at Weiss she held out her hand "We good Weiss?"

"Like I said. Yeah, sorry." Weiss answered back. Both she and Yang shaking hands for a moment with a friendly smile, before stopping. Then looking back at Ruby and Blake, seeing both of them seemed relieved at the friendly outcome of all of this

"See. Doesn't it feel nicer when we all get along!" Ruby happily cheered. Weiss, Blake and Yang just nodding as Ruby was okay with that for an answer. Looking up at the window though and seeing the sunny blue sky outside, she at least couldn't help but worry a bit still for whatever reason

"Anyways." Blake interjected as the other turned their attention to her "I wanted to tell you. But Pyrrha told me yesterday that she and the rest of her team were going out today. Since it's a Saturday and we have the day off from classes. Though she did also say team CFVY will be joining them too. But Pyrrha wanted me to tell you, so we could plan out the day and hang out with them. If you girls want to of course . She said we didn't have to if we didn't want to or if we were busy already."

"Well that was nice of Pyrrha to ask. But sure, I think we're good. Right Weiss, Yang?" Ruby stated. Looking to Weiss and Yang, both nodding in agreement that it sounded like a good idea. Ruby feeling suddenly much more ecstatic for fun day ahead "Great, well guess we have a plan for the day then!"

"Totally. So first order of the day then…" Yang responded, smirking as she got quickly up and grabbed some clothes from her bed. Then ran to the bathroom as she opened the door "ME FIRST!"

Not even a moment later. Yang closed the door and locked it. Much to the annoyance of Weiss at least, while Ruby and Blake chuckled a little.

"UGH. Every morning she does that. You'd think we'd be able to see the signs by this point!" Weiss screamed. A bit agitated that she at least hadn't caught onto Yang's first shower dibs stunt after these few months of knowing the girl

"Well at least she's quick, unlike some people." Blake quipped, as Weiss gave her a slight glare. Blake shrugging as it was rather true, Weiss tended to take the longest in the showers for whatever reason; her guess was that Weiss was a bit of a germophobic. Hence the longer showers. Laying her back against the frame of Ruby's bed, she simply decided to stare at her bare feet as the silence took over. Silence that Blake knew she had to break, so they could talk more on their dream. Letting out a quick sigh, she looked back up to the two with her "Anyways, guess we should talk about it. The dream I mean, like just to get it off our chests. You know?"

"Yeah. Guess so, I just… just am having a hard to coming to terms that it was all real. Like, real-real." Ruby replied. Rubbing her eyes for a moment, before she let out a quick yawn "And I think we lost some sleep somehow being in that dream."

"Agreed. I'm felt a bit more tired than usual when I first woke up. Still that dream, I'll admit it was odd; but also quite beautiful if not a bit eerie too." Weiss said. Rubbing Ruby's back a bit to help sooth her partner, though her eyes felt a bit strained; a feeling she wasn't use to one bit and it was irritating her a little. But maybe talking about the dream would help keep her mind off the strain she felt "And don't get me started on the glass stained floors. Those were really odd, but again too. Beautifully eerie."

"Yeah. What was odd to me though, was that we only knew the one's from the first and third glass stained floor being our friends and teachers in our lives. The rest were unknowns. Like the five depicted in the second glass stained floor. They were… different. That much I'll say." Blake exclaimed. Having found the stained glass floors so very odd that it knew people they had known, but then showed them people they didn't know that seemed to have a connection to them somehow

"Like the one with man who wore the old looking armor. That and the cross stitched into his chest. Which is like super skin crawling at how painful that must have been." Ruby started off. As aside from the painful looking cross on the man's chest, he looked to be a knight too from those old stories books Yang would read her

"True, I'll say myself that the woman was what caught my attention the most out of those five. Don't know why, just felt a.. connection to her. Like she was me in a way. Does that make sense?" Weiss asked. Ruby and Blake nodding back a silent 'yes' much to Weiss relief that she was able to get her point across "Anyways. The last three I also found interesting too. If not in a sad way to be honest."

"You mean because of their more animal appearances?" Blake inquired, Weiss nodding that it was that mainly and Blake couldn't blame Weiss for feeling that way; she did too

Mostly it was because those three, who would have had quite the hard time fitting in normal human society; let alone even amongst the Faunas. The one in the black armor with just the jaguar head maybe a bit more than the other two. Who themselves looked rather cartoonish, which also only would have added to their oddness. All in all, those three Blake would have pitted if they were real. Heck she still did even if they were only figments of their imagination. She hoped.

Ruby and Weiss only nodded a bit. Staying silent on the issues, more with Weiss in that part though since her family's history with the Faunas was quite tense as much as she hated to admit it. Even if it was clear as day how Faunas who worked for her family, usually ended up and were treated during their employment.

But just as the silence was starting to set in amongst the three once more. Yang came out in her clothes for the day. All dried up and smelling of honey, which was from the shampoo she usually used in her hair. Smiling like she usually did, she didn't take notice of the silence amongst her peers.

"Alrighty, who's next!" Yang asked cheerfully. Weiss, Blake and Ruby looking at one another before one of them decided. That being Ruby of all people, who knew it was her time to strike was now while the opening was fresh

"ME!" Ruby shouted. Startling Weiss and Blake for a second. As Ruby leaped onto her bed, grabbing the fresh pair of clothes she kept near the foot of her bed. Then using her semblance for just a moment, as a trail of rose petals were all that was left before the bathroom door closed and was locked seconds later

"Hehe. That's Ruby for you." Yang quipped, sitting down where Ruby had as she found her little sister too adorable at times to not gush over

"I… Yang, you corrupted your sweet little sister to pull a you!" Weiss scolded. Crossing her arms with a 'hmf', Yang chuckling a bit while Blake just smiled at the usual antics in the morning

"Can you blame her, I'm her super awesome big sister. Of course she'll copy a few things I do, but nice twist using her semblance." Yang exclaimed, but patted the top of Weiss head for a moment much to the white haired girls slight irritation "But don't worry. Ruby's takes real short showers. So you should be good to go next. Unless you want to go next Blake?"

"No it's fine. Weiss here would only get more pouty if she had to go last. Ain't that right rich girl." Blake teased a little, Weiss pouting some more like Blake had guess she would; while she and Yang laughed a little more. Weiss sighing before she joined in on the laughter at her expense. A few seconds later, as the laughter ceased. Blake decided to bring Yang up to speed on what was being discussed "Anyways. Me, Weiss and Ruby were just talking about the dream we all had. Any thoughts?"

"Aside from being the weirdest dream ever. Nope, well maybe. If I'm gonna be honest, I loved my weapons. BUT, I am curious if we'll be able to ever use our dream weapons in real life. They might have been simple, but after a bit of use. I'll admit I kind of grew attached to them. Ya know?" Yang quipped, Weiss and Blake unable to disagree as by the end of the dream they felt the same way

"Maybe. But I find it highly unlikely, besides they were dream weapons. Unless one of us has a hidden secondary semblance that can conjure up dream weapons. Can't say again we'll be able to." Weiss answered. As Yang slumped down a bit against Ruby's bed as she knew that would be the answer, but she didn't like it still

"Yeah I know. But it would be cool is all I'm saying." Yang replied. Weiss and Blake shrugging, but agreed once more with Yang

But just then, the door opened in the bathroom as Ruby came walking out. Nice, dry and squeaky clean too as she skipped over to them. Also it seemed Yang was right, Ruby really did take quick showers.

" Hey girls, overheard what you said and I gotta agree with my big sis. But hey, maybe we can find someone to forge those weapons for us. That could be a nice group hangout day later on in the month for us." Ruby happily suggested. As she also liked using the dream weapons, nothing would ever replace her main weapon Crescent Rose. But a few backup weapons would be a big help, if anything ever happened to her scythe in the heat of battle

"I can see how that would be a good idea. Maybe add in a few personal adjustments too if we can get the weapons forged." Blake said. Finding the idea agreeable. Weiss and Yang seemed to find the idea agreeable as well. But as of now though, she knew they had to get ready for the hangout today with the others "Anyways. Weiss you're up."

"YES. Finally, I won't take long!" Weiss happily cheered, grabbing her clothes form her bed as she skipped to the bathroom seeming less pouty now. Before closing the bathroom door and locking it

"Oh gosh she can be so adorable!" Ruby exclaimed, without realizing she'd said that out loud around Blake and her big sister of all people

"Ho, ho. Ruby got your sights on Weiss do you?" Yang stated proudly and loud. Making Ruby flinch a bit as she finally realized what just happened, looking back as she saw Yang and Blake smirking. Though Yang even if she was teasing her little sister, couldn't help but feel that same protective big sister feeling come up again when it came to Ruby. But she did her best to ignore it, to tease her little sister instead… siblings am I right?

"N-No that's not what I meant at all Yang!" Ruby tried to defend herself. Her face becoming as red as the hooded cloak she wore, didn't help when Blake decided to chime in on this

"I can already hear the wedding bells. Will it be the Schnee's or the Roses I write on the wedding invitations?" Blake added in, smirking as Yang just began to laugh and fell onto her back from it

'"Not you too Blake!" Ruby screamed, mortified at what was happening now

Though as Yang laughed, Blake just enjoyed the moment. While Ruby was glad Weiss was still taking a shower, as to not hear what had just been said.

It was for the girls of team RWBY. Just another normal day of their lives together. Though as the happy moment occurred, none of them took any notice of a hooded dark robed woman staring from a distance on the schools edge. Staring up at the window of their room even if she couldn't see the girls inside. That and the slight frost that slightly covered the windows itself.


It was another happy, normal day in Vale...

That was what the citizens walked around felt, as it was the norm when it came to Vale. People talked about almost anything, children played without a care in the world. people shopped for the latest fashion, books or games, delicious food was being cooked, kissing between couples occurred, laughter and much more went on all at once in this quaint city. It was as peaceful as it could be.

But today, walking down a street was a group of teens. Three teams, all friends. Well two of teams were more of friends with one another, then with the third team. Who were getting slowly more integrated into the friend circle.

The three teams of four teens each. Were one team RWBY, team JNPR and team CVFY. All currently walking and talking with one another. Enjoying the free day they had. Currently ahead of the rather large group of teens. Was Ruby, Jaune and Coco. All chatting up in their own subgroups of their large party.

"Anyways, I just think cookies should be extra large so we don't have to buy so many. I'm not made out of lien you know!" Ruby explained, in a rather serious tone. Which only got the other two listening to chuckle a little "Hey what's funny?"

"Nothing. Just kind of a first to see you so serious. Even if it's about cookies." Jaune answered as he was glad to have such good friends this year; Ruby being his first new friend at the school

"Hey mister. Cookies are serious business ya know!" Ruby countered. Coco at least chuckling some more as Ruby pouted a little. Coco then and there deciding Ruby was just too adorable to not pat on the top of her head. Which she did for a second or so. Making Ruby grumble some in a rather cute manner "Hmmm..."

"Heh, sorry. Just had to. You're like a teddy bear, an adorable and small teddy bear." Coco explained, as she chuckled a little more at Ruby's childlike nature for the short-ish time she'd know the girl

"Hmmmmmmm…" Ruby grumbled some more. A little annoyed at that but knew she couldn't help being considered small and adorable, at least she knew she could show her doubters off with her weapon skills. Letting it be, she smiled a little "Yeah I guess. Still thanks for listening you two. Specially you Coco, we haven't known each other too long. So, I was kind of worried you'd make fun of me."

"Nah that ain't my style. I just listen and give input when needed. Well sometimes, unless it involves high grade fashion. Then you better be ready for me." Coco answered smirking in pride, as she inspected Ruby for a second "Speaking of. You miss Ruby are rocking you're gothic lolita style!"

"Gothic lolita?" Ruby muttered as she didn't know what that meant, but it must have been a good thing if Coco was saying she was rocking the style so there was that

"Hey, how about me then Coco. The Jaune style working for ya?" Jaune asked. Smiling a bit as Coco looked him over, with a critical eye before she gave him a look "What?"

"Well if I'm being honest. You kind of giving off that good boy trying to be a bad boy look. The pants work with your complexion and hair color. Brings them out more. But the hoodie and shoes are killing it. Hey maybe during this outing, I can pick out some new threads for ya. My treat." Coco bluntly exclaimed. Smiling a bit in a sly fashion, before pulling her glasses down showing her amber eyes and giving him a wink "Besides, I think your pretty handsome if you don't mind me saying Jaune. Like real handsome."

"Oh ah…haha… ha… ah… um… t-thanks Coco. That's ah, n-nice of you to offer. So ah, um… sure I guess…hehe…hehe." Jaune tried to say. Only for his nerves to start acting up a little, that and him trying not to get too flustered

But getting such a compliment from a rather if he was gonna be honest, pretty and older girl. He couldn't help but stutter a little. Maybe it was because he wasn't use compliments or the fact Coco was giving him a slight look that he remembered hearing about called the 'bedroom' eyes and Jaune could tell she knew what she was doing. Though the moment of teasing/ possibly flirting was cut off.

"AHEM!" Ruby shouted as Coco and Jaune looked at her, Ruby herself giving the two a look "You remember I'm here so it's a bit weird to do in front of someone else. Not to mention the others are here and were in public. Besides he's already involved with Pyrrha."

"W-What, Ruby you know that's not true!" Jaune shouted. But saw Ruby smirk herself and realized she choose now of all times to mess with him too

"Is that so, not what I expected Jaune. Oh Pyrrha, dear sweet Pyrrha. Jaune have you no shame." Coco teased as Ruby giggled and Jaune just covered his mortified face. Though Coco was gonna have a bit more fun with this, even if she was being fully serious on this next part. Might as well make it an honest tease at least "Still maybe if I ask Pyrrha nicely, we can share you. You wouldn't mind that would ya, two pretty ladies for all your… uses. I sure wouldn't mind."

"GAH. Why, why?!" Jaune shrieked as his face was beat red from embarrassment. That and realizing that most of the women in his life now; seem to take joy in toying with him like his sisters had back home

Though as Ruby and Coco were having their fun teasing Jaune, the others were having their own interesting conversations with one another. That and so they can just to know each other better then they already did. Like Blake, Ren and Fox who behind the first group, were conversing about, well...

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"I'm just saying, it's correct to think that if Emus were too somehow become sentient and form a society. That they'd not be allies to humans or the faunas. I mean have you seen those things, they're creepy monsters. I swear they're part Grimm!" Blake stated, in a very serious tone as somehow she, Ren and Fox had gotten into the subject of possible animal sentience scenarios. How, no one knows but honestly that might be for the best

"You seem to really not like Emu's Blake, any reason for that?" Ren asked, as they'd already did their turn on their animal picks. Ren's being Beavers and Fox being the elusive trash pandas or aka Racoons

"Ugh... okay maybe a bit. Like a lot really, just a bad incident when a horde of Emu's chased me back at my hometown. On the very day the circus was in town too. I don't know why, but they had it out for me. I mean have you ever had to fight off a horde of Emu's with nothing more then a whole garage full of gardening tools. I mean it was kind of fun, but way more terrifying. No wonder why Vaco lost the Emu Rebellion Wars back then." Blake explained, as that memory would never leave her mind even at hear death; it would haunt her mind until the last second

"Wow...that... wow." Fox replied back, as used his semblance to speak amongst his peers considering he was mute "You sure had an interesting childhood, didn't you?"

"I wouldn't say that, honestly the emu incident was the most exciting thing to happen to me. Well... okay maybe aside from one more thing about like a few years ago before I ended coming here to Beacon. But... it's honestly nothing worth mentioning." Blake stated, as she refused to talk about 'That' group anymore

Ren and Fox gave each other a look, as they knew Blake was keeping something to herself. But they let it be as they didn't want to pry into anything she wasn't comfortable speaking on until she felt she could. So, they just decided to change the subject to books since that was something they three shared a great liking to. Being books. Still as they continued their conversation. Weiss, Pyrrha and Velvet were talking about their own subject.

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"So Velvet, has anyone been bulling you anymore?" Weiss asked kindly, if not with some concern for the older girl

"No I've been fine. Nothing bad or worth worrying about. Besides considering how Coco threatened the whole school during lunch when she and you all learned about the bullying. Yeah, I don't think anyone is going try anything with me." Velvet answered, as she touched one of her ears "Thankfully too. It may not look like it, but these ears are very sensitive."

"We can only imagine, still I wish you would have told use earlier or at least your team first. You could have saved yourself a bit of bullying if you did so." Pyrrha slightly scolded, mainly out concern yet she smiled still "But at least you did finally after a while. I'm just surprised Coco, Yatsuhashi and Fox didn't go on rampage when you told us."

"Oh they were going to, but I had to talk them out of it and just settle with death threats. Thankfully they listened because I was so worried there were actually going to be some dead bodies after I told you all." Velvet explained, as she sighed in relief and smiled "Still I'm glad you all cared enough to be upset on my behalf. I know my team would have been, but with the rest of you. We haven't known each other too long and were a year older then you. So, I was surprised. Especially you Weiss...um I ah...no offense. Sorry."

"No it's fine Velvet, I don't blame you or anyone who's a faunas about a bit wary of me. I know my family's history with faunas relations haven't been...stelar. But hopefully I can change that perspective one day." Weiss answered back. As she sighed, but smiled too knowing she had a long way before she could even do that; but that it would be worth it

"Well, if you want my opinion. I think you already are." Velvet said kindly, as Pyrrha happily nodded in agreement

"Thanks girls. I appreciate it." Weiss mused, as she was glad at least her friends thought she was doing alright so far. But Weiss a few second later noticed something hanging out of Velvets right pocket. A ticket stub for a movie and by the look of the text she knew what it was for and she smiled in glee "Oh my god, Velvet are those tickets for the new Princess Super Squad movie!"

"Wait really?" Pyrrha asked next, as she saw the tickets and smiled in glee also "Hehe, oh my gosh they are!"

"Shhh!" Velvet pleaded as she took the tickets out of her hand and held them close to her chest as if to hide them "Not so loud and y-yes they are. I got these pre-ordered a while ago. I know it's silly since this is a movie for little kids. But I just love the characters, setting and-"

"Velvet." Weiss quickly cut off, as she and Pyrrha both smiled. Weiss then pulling out a cute pink neckless with a wand that had a heart in the center. While Pyrrha pulled out of her pocket, her scroll. Before showing a picture of her in a cosplay of the show's main hero, Princess 1- Diana Jordans

"Oh my... fellow... fellow fans!" Velvet joyfully asked, as both Pyrrha and Weiss nodded with big goofy grins "Finally, how long have you been fans for. For me since the show debuted."

"Same, and I loved the show after episode one!" Pyrrha answered first "I especially love the story too. I mean it's a good old fashion good versus evil tale!"

"I personally love the setting. A world without Grimm, yet still filled strife and battle. Yet the hearts of good shine in as a light within the darkness" Weiss cheered as she smirked, doing a weird pose with her arms that looked crossed with one another before she closed only her ring fingers "For love and glory!"

"For love and glory!" Pyrrha and Velvet cheered seconds later, doing the same arm pose

Then the three laughed some, before going into fangirling mode about their shared loved for this show. From whom their favorite characters were, favorite arcs, favorite ships and you get the idea. Still while those three were fangirling over their magic princess show. The last group of Yang, Nora and Yatsuhashi also were conversing.

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"No way, Axe Crusher could beat Silent Butcher easy. You're just bias Nora." Yang argued, in a friendly manner as she and Nora at least were having an argument on there favorite wrestlers

Somehow, they had never known until today that they shared a love of the sport called pro wrestling. When they had, the two quickly got into a conversation of said sport. Yatsuhashi being stuck in the middle as the conversation ended up where it was now. Which of the girl's favorite wrestler would win in a one on one. As it seemed neither had before oddly.

Still the two had found a rather interesting subject to converse on, all the while Yatsuhashi again stayed quiet, half because he was being polite and half because he didn't want to be dragged into this strangeness.

"Please. Sure Axe Crusher has a better win and lose track record, but Silent Butcher has him beat on the one hit knockout matches. The guy the literal embodiment of muscle and being a freaking giant to bat!" Nora argued back as she smirked "Besides I heard that Axe Crusher is starting to show his age. Might even retire soon to Yang."

"Lies, no way Axe Crusher will let something like age stop him. That crazy guy will probably be fighting in the ring when he's an old man." Yang quipped, before she smirked back at Nora "How bout this. Whenever they finally make a match between them. We bet on our favs and whoever's wins, the loser has to pay two hundred lien to the winner. So deal?"

"You are so on Yang!" Nora cheered as she and Yang shook each others hands, before they looked at the boy with them and Nora smiled "Oh sorry, we probably were boring were we?"

"Yeah, heh sorry if we were dude." Yang apologized herself, as she gave Yatsuhashi a sheepish smile

"It's fine, I'm not much of a talker so I don't mind. But I'm glad you both can talk with each other about a sport." Yatsuhashi reassured, as that got a smile from Yang and Nora. Then after a few seconds of silence, Yatsuhashi decided he might as well put his own two cents in this debate "That said... I'm a fan of Mister Punishment myself."

"Heretic!" Yang and Nora whined, as they knew that name very much; the name of the current champion for the R.W.A or Remnant Wrestling Association; that and the woman literally had been that for the past ten years straight

"Heh, what can I say. I like me the woman and besides..." Yatsuhashi began to say, before he smirked himself which was rare "She beats Axe Crushers and Silent Butchers win streak for sure."

Yang and Nora began to argue in a friendly manner with apparently another fan of the R.W.A, as they joked and such too. Though after a bit more talking and then just enjoying the walk. It was Nora who, alongside Yatsuhashi at least. Were now finding themselves shooing away a few crows and ravens that seemed to be hovering around them.

"Shoo, shoo. Ugh what with these stupid birds today?!" Nora yelled, as she had no idea what was going on

"I'll admit, this is getting a bit much." Yatsuhashi added in, as he shooed away a few crows this time in a more patient manner

"Oh sorry about that, that would be kind of my fault." Yang apologized, though that confused Nora and Yatsuhashi a bit

"Um, Yang what do you mean by 'Your fault'?" Nora questioned as Yang chuckled a bit

"Right, well me and Ruby have never really told any of you. But we may have a bit of an odd connection with ravens, and crows." Yang answered, as she looked at a few of the ravens that had been bothering them and held her arm out. One of the ravens flew on her arm as she held it out, while the others flew away; then she stared to scratch under the avians chin as the bird cooed a bit "There we go, good boy. Now run along and stop messing with people okay?"

"Caw, caw!" The raven cawed, before flying off to where the others had gone

"Heh. Tell your friends I say hi!" Yang mused as the raven cawed once more as Yang chuckled; before she faced a bewildered Nora and Yatsuhashi. Then smiled, having known that would be their reaction "And there we go, see?"

"I ah...wow." Yatsuhashi replied back first, as he blinked a few times from that little reveal

"Totally, like super wow. I mean how and can Ruby do that too?" Nora questioned as she found that a pretty cool ability to have

"No idea. But Ruby can like me, it's as natural to us as breathing is honestly. Even when we were kids. I remember one time Ruby lost her teddy bear near our house. Spent an hour looking for it, before we spotted a few crows and ravens surrounding it. Like a protective circle. Or when I dropped a hair pin of mine once and it fell into a lake. It was gift from my mom, so I was pretty bummed out. Then oddest thing happened, a raven flew down. Picked it up and dropped it near my feet. That was cool." Yang explained as she sighed "But we keep it's under wraps. It's not really normal if ya get me."

"I think we do. But it's like really cool you and Ruby have like a bird army at your call." Nora replied back kindly, as Yatsuhashi nodded simply in agreement as it was cool

Not that either blamed the sisters for keeping this little ability of theirs a secret. Even in this world with all types of semblances and oddities. The girls had a very mostly likely a two of a kind gift. One where some might fear them, where some may accuse them of horrible things, where some may try to steal their gift somehow, where some may try using them for their own gain and just many more possible issues. So again, Yang and Ruby's choice to keep this ability a secret was a smart one.

Still after that, the three went back to just talking and enjoying the company of one another. Just like everyone else was. Though as the fun filled day they had in store or at least what they'd decided to do once they got to the shopping center would commence. It seemed the world had other plans for them today as it was cut short, by a sudden noise that echoed loudly.

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[THUMP]

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That was the sound the group of teens heard as it echoed. All of them looking quickly to a narrow dark alley way to their right, big enough to fit maybe one or two people in there at least. It wasn't long before one of them finally decided to speak up on the sudden sound. That being a somewhat now nervous Nora.

"D-Did you all hear that. You heard that right, from the creepy alley way?" Nora asked, as she'd been a bit startled from the sound

"We all did Nora. We all did." Yatsuhashi answered, narrowing his gaze a bit at the alley way "Question is, what made it?"

"Grimm... maybe?" Velvet suggested, though was a little scared about that possibility since that would mean a possible Grimm invasion of the city would happen soon; her bunny ears lowering a bit from that unsettling thought alone

"I'm sure it wasn't Velvet?" Weiss asked, though was unsure herself and had only said that to calm down her more jittery friend

"Maybe. Should two of us… check it out?" Ren inquired. Though he didn't know who the ones to go would be, since none of them knew what could be lurking in the shadows of the simple if not creepy dark alleyway

"I don't think so if you want my opinion." Blake responded back. As she felt uneasy, not because of the sound; but mainly from her own increasing paroinoia of what could be lurking in the alleyway

"Eh maybe you should have said that sooner…" Pyrrha exclaimed, pointing at Ruby who was already venturing down the dark alley way of mystery

"RUBY!" Yang, Blake and Weiss screamed

"You're little sister does this a lot doesn't she?" Coco asked, as Yang just sighed pinching the bridge of her nose. Weiss and Blake doing the same as it seemed they understood what Yang was feeling to a degree "And there's my answer."

But as the silence and grumbling of the rest of team RWBY could be heard. That and what punishment Yang was going to give her little sister. They got a confirmation from Ruby herself that she thankfully, was okay.

"Holy son of cookie, Weiss come here quick!" Ruby screamed, everyone looking at Weiss who just sighed

"Okay. Sure Ruby, be there in a moment!" Weiss yelled back. Though as she did, she heard Nora and Coco at the same time doing a 'wuh-PSSSH!' sound effect. Looking back at the two, she saw them lipped the words 'whipped'. Much to Weiss slight irritation, and it didn't help when they both gave each other a high five from the joke at her expense

Weiss just decided to let it be, she wasn't whipped. Her and Ruby weren't even a couple so how could she be whipped. She wasn't whipped… right… wait was she?

Questions for later though. As Weiss quickly put her thoughts back to the task at hand as walked into the dark narrow alley way. To find Ruby and not only so she could avoid thinking more on her sexual… NO… no, her friendly relationship with her Ruby…. RUBY, just Ruby. Not HER Ruby… nope. NO… no… no. Maybe… it was very confusing.

Still aside from the sudden question of her feelings towards Ruby. It didn't take too long before she saw her younger partner. Kneeling down in front of some Atlas Knight. No, that wasn't it. It was a mech, but not an Atlas one. Stopping an inch or so away from Ruby. Ruby herself took notice of Weiss and smiled.

"Oh you're here good. Look what I found. This must have been what made the noise!" Ruby began to explain as she pointed to a knocked over empty trashcan "See someone must have left him here and he fell to the right a little making the noise we heard."

"I see…" Weiss muttered. Kneeling down as she inspected the mech, finding it quite different in many ways

From the more stocky body, less shinny metals and lack of paint on it. The tribal tattoos engraved on the arms and the custom made leather bandolier only added to the oddness of this human sized mech. The head was an odd shape too and the gun it had was unlike any she'd ever seen a standard Atlas Knight carry. It look so old, yet seemed so advanced too. Weiss for the life of her couldn't figure out why that was. Looking back at Ruby, she could see the girl wanted to keep it.

"Ruby. We have to leave it here." Weiss quickly said, sternly a bit too as she felt bad when she saw a frown form on Ruby's face

"B-But Weiss!" Ruby began to plead. But Weiss was not going to have any of it, this was WAY too much of a possible hazard to just take with them

"Ruby no. We can't, we don't even know where it came from. For all we know it's some failed prototype." Weiss explained. Doing her best to not just break down her barriers when she saw Ruby's frown deepened some more "Ruby-"

"Weiss please. Look I know it seems a bit of a risk. But we can't leave him here, he looks all alone and no should be alone. Please Weiss… please." Ruby pleaded. As she gave Weiss the one look, that she knew, she could never say no to. The dreaded if not deathly cute puppy dog stare "Please…"

"I…" Weiss tried to argue. But by the god and whatever else could be out there, Ruby's puppy dog stare was literally a weapon of mass destruction. Mass destruction of ones will to say no to her. Knowing her fate, Weiss caved in finally "Fine… fine. You win, okay… okay we can take… 'him' along. Is that alright?"

"YAY!" Ruby cheered as she hugged Weiss "Thank you, thank you so much Weiss. I know this is a risk. But I promise this will a good choice. I know it will be!"

"Hm, well ah… you're welcome Ruby." Weiss responded. Smiling as she hugged Ruby back for a moment; before they let go of one another and look back at the shutdown mech "So. I'll grab the shoulders, Ruby can you get the legs please."

Ruby instead of answering did so. Grabbing the legs, while Weiss moved the upper half onto the ground. Once laid flat, Weiss lifted the mech from the shoulders, Ruby lifting the legs. The mech as expected was heavy. The two young ladies though had some strength to carry the mech, considering the line of work they were getting into for their future.

Still they had some trouble moving down and out the alley way, but they made it as the two made one last fast paced walk before falling to their knees. The mechs body hitting the ground and made a slight 'clang' sound. Which by this point, got everyone else's attention as they saw what the two had brought back with them.

"Whoa, wait did you two find that in that alley way?!" Jaune questioned as he at least hadn't expected the girls to find a mech of all things; especially not one so odd looking

"Yeah, like what the heck for real!" Yang screamed as she herself had not expected this to occur on their day off; the rest having similar thoughts as she had

"Okay first off. It's no 'it', it's 'him'." Ruby corrected, before going on "Second. This is what made the noise, someone left him back there and he must have fallen over against a trash can because that's what made the sound."

"Guess that makes sense… still, what are you gonna do with i.. him?" Blake asked. But suddenly had a realization when she saw Ruby smile "Seriously, Weiss is Ruby serious?"

"Yes. Yes she is Blake. This will be our mech from now on and before you ask. I did say no. BUT, Ruby is quite persuasive." Weiss explained. Though a sudden brow lifts from most of the group occurred, as they could tell that Weiss was keeping out the fact Ruby's Puppy dog stare was what broke her. Weiss herself noticed the sudden stare "No really she was. I… I'm serious!"

"Right.."' The rest of the group murmured. Able to tell that was total lie, though back to issue at hand Velvet decided to make a suggestion at this sudden development

"If you don't mind." Velvet said, loudly as everyone looked to her. The bunny eared girl felt a bit nervous from that. But she knew had to keep going since she'd already started "R-Right. Look, I know this is supposed to be a fun day out at the mall. BUT, I'm guessing most of us are kind of more curious now on what kind of mech this is… right?"

Aa few mummers of agreement and slight hesitation before agreeing were heard. Velvet couldn't blame them, sure today was their only day off of classes like every week. BUT, the fact that Ruby and Weiss just pulled out of the dark alley an unknown mech. One that was wildly different from any other kind of mech seen in their current world's state of technology. She herself was quite curious on what kind of mech this was and if they could get it or as Ruby referred to it as 'him' working.

"I had a feeling. That said, maybe we can take him to our room then. Coco keeps a work bench in there and there's some left over scrap metal last I remember." Velvet explained. As to the rest it seemed like a good idea, though Velvet looked to their team leader to make sure that it was alright "Coco, is that okay with you?"

"Sure. I have no use for that scrap metal anyways. Bought a little too much last time to be honest. And it was only for fixing the broken trigger on my weapon. So again, no problem" Coco exclaimed, as she was totally fine with that; but she then looked at the boys of her team "Fox, Yatsuhashi you two fine with that. I mean it is your room too."

Fox simply nodded, that and a thumbs up that he was also completely okay with Velvets suggestion. Yatsuhashi felt the same, as even if he was one of the few not to show it as much. The mech got him curious about it.

"We're fine with it too Coco. Besides, were all friends now so might as well show them our room." Yatsuhashi stated as he gave the other teams a nod of reassurance it was fine with them all

"Great, then it's settled. You kiddos are gonna be hanging in our room for the day then. So let's get to it!" Coco cheered as she began making her way back to the dorms with the others in suit, Yatsuhashi moving over to Weiss and Ruby as he easily lifted the mech over his shoulder. Handing the rather light weight rifle to Ruby who was already eyeing it a little as her inner gunsmith was screaming for her to do so

"Thank you Yatsuhashi." Weiss thanked, as Ruby smiled a quick silent thank you; as she a little busy already looking over the mech's rifle

"No problem. Like I said, we're friends and friends help each other right. Anyways let's keep up." Yatsuhashi reinstated. Before making his way off to keep up with the others, Ruby and Weiss following in suit

But yet again, from above a roof top, none of them noticed the dark hooded robed woman looking at them. Staring from the darkness that covered her face. That and none of the teens had noticed, the area they stood had become much colder too all of sudden.


Elsewhere…

In another world far away, at the same time. Stood a lovely white and blue castle. The blue sky, white fluffy clouds and the bright sunny shinning down helped with the friendly appearance of this place. But the focus here is not on the castle itself, but on certain resident who resigned in it from time to time.

As down a long hallway of the castle. A short bipedal duck man walked, his royal blue wizard attire and staff in hand showed he was a magic user of great importance. Who this was, was Donald Duck; one of the two personal bodyguards to the king of this castle.

Donald was currently making his way to his majesty's throne room, as the Queen had taken notice of the kings absence from breakfast this morning. Already chalking up to the man having just stayed in his throne room and was fast asleep, probably from overworking himself… again. She sent Donald to get him, which he happily complied to do so.

It wasn't too long before Donald stopped, pivoting to face a rather large red door in front of him. Making a quick noise with his throat, a much more normal size door opened for him. Donald then made his way through and into the rather open spaced and empty throne room. Nearing the throne as he saw a blanket over someone laying on the throne itself, while a pillow covered the head. Donald chuckled just a bit, his king always tended to overwork himself. Much to his wife's worry for his health.

"You majesty, it's morning already and you're missing breakfast!" Donald cheerfully explained as he stopped near the throne; seeing the lump under the sheets stir a bit before going back to sleep. Donald chuckled some more, moving up to the blanket and pillow. Grabbing both as he pulled them off "Now your majesty, you really need-"

But as Donald was about to slightly scold his King for his morning habits, suddenly he was tackled to the ground. Before feeling a few lick's on his face. Looking Donald saw that it was not his King that had been slumbering on his throne. No, instead it was the king and queens hound, Pluto.

"Pluto. What are doing sleeping on the kings throne. Wait where is he?" Donald asked, only for his answer to be a lick to the face

Moving the dog off of him, Donald stood back up a bit worried now. Which didn't get any better when he saw attached to Pluto's collar, a letter. Donald taking it quickly and opening it, reading what it had to say and well it wasn't good.

"WHAT?!" Donald screamed at what he just read. Bolting out the throne room and down the hallway to the only person he could tell. Though it didn't stop him from expressing his sudden distress "AHHHHHHHH!"

Yep… not good at all its seems.

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But during this, elsewhere in the castles. Where the lovely well-kept garden was located, slumbered a bipedal dog man. Wearing a simple pair of pants and a shirt, the rest of his attire was shiny metal armor; even having a small armored hat on the top of his head.

This man was Goofy, and despite his name. He was a formidable warrior who oddly only used a shield as a weapon, along with being the Captain of the Guard. That and he was the second of the kings personal bodyguards. Currently he was taking his usually scheduled naps for the day. Not like much occurred though in the ways of threats, still Goofy was a dedicated one to his knightly duties.

Though today would be a different one, as while he slumbered. He didn't hear Donald running right at him, screaming in dread filled panic. Donald himself stopping a few inches away from Goofy, as he was happy to see that the big oaf was in his usual spot which made it easier to find him.

"Goofy, thank god you're here I-"Donald began to say. But stopped when he noticed Goofy was dead asleep. So deciding to poke Goofy a bit with the end of his staff, he just continued "Goofy, Goofy wake up this is really serious right now!"

"Hm…" Goofy muttered, as he just gently swatted away the staff poking him, before getting more comfy laying down on the grass "Five… five more minutes."

"Hmf." Donald grumbled, before deciding to go to drastic measures. Lifting his staff up in the air, before the top began to glow and spark "THUNDRA!"

Goofy was then zapped by two bolts of mini electricity. Launching him in the air a bit from the sudden jolt, before landing back on the ground. Rubbing his back side from a moment, blinking and then looked ahead. He saw Donald and smiled simply despite knowing Donald was the one who zapped him.

"Well hey there Donald. How ya doing today?" Goofy asked kindly. Donald though had no time for morning pleasantries

"Goofy listen to me. Read this it's really bad!" Donald ordered, handing Goofy the note who took a moment to read the letter before looking a bit surprised himself "See. Bad!"

"Gawrsh. Maybe we should tell the queen?" Goofy suggested. Then a moment later Donald somewhat gently wacked the top of his exposed head with his staff. Goofy rubbing the top of the now sore skull from the sudden whack

"No. Absolutely not. Do you have any idea what the queen could do to us or what could happen if she reads this. She might become depressed and be unable to lead the kingdom or something worse like exiling us; or I don't know!" Donald quickly argued. As he didn't know what the queen could do if she took this news the wrong way

Granted the queen was a true sweet heart. Like she literally would never try and swat flies away sort of sweet. But if there's one thing Donald's estranged Uncle Scrooge taught him, well what Donald cared to remembered from the crooked old man since he was the reason his sister Della… never mind. What he remembered at least, was that the sweetest ones are usually the most dangerous for a good reasons. So Donald was not willing to risk inciting the queens possible wrath at them.

"Really?" Goofy questioned as to him that seemed kind of like a bad idea to do

"YES, Goofy this is serious. We cannot tell the queen understand?" Donald repeated. Making sure Goofy got the picture since the big oaf wasn't the brightest tool in the shed at times. When he didn't get an answer for a few seconds, he a got a little worried "GOOFY?!"

"Queen Minnie." Goofy quipped. As Donald about to lose it that Goofy did not seemed to have heard him one bit, though it turns out that wasn't why Goofy said what he did "Hiya Queen Minnie!"

"GOO… wait… HUH?" Donald was about to scream. But stopped himself when he looked back seeing, that it was the queen standing behind him

It wasn't hard to spot her, like her husband King Mickey, the queen was a mouse woman. Short and wearing a pink and white dress, with her little gold crown. The queen again was hard to not spot, which currently was the reason Donald was about to faint from being caught. As he noticed she was smiling. Not with her usual normal, sweet smile. OH no, this smile was the one she used when she caught someone doing something she didn't like.

"Donald, Goofy. What is this about my husband?" Queen Minnie sweetly inquired. Her smile never faltering as she was mainly aiming towards Donald "Hm?"

"Hehe…heh… hehe…" Donald didn't really say. As he knew for a fact, that he had been caught and boy oh boy what fun it would be

Donald by this point knew he had a lot to explain now. Lord have mercy on him. Then again, even the Lord would not be able to keep Donald safe from the scolding the queen already had planned for him.

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Turns out it wasn't as bad as Donald had feared. For Queen Minnie simply told him not to do it again and that she was a bit disappointed in him. But that he wasn't in any trouble and that she wasn't even angry at him. Since she knew Donald was doing it out of the good of his heart.

That said now Donald, Goofy, Queen Minnie and even Pluto who laid on his own small bed. Stood inside her personal quarters. Queen Minnie clearing her throat to read over what her husband had left for her apparently.

Now she was upset of course, but marrying the man; she knew that he was at heart a hero no matter how long it's been. So he must have had a good reason for this. Again, she had a feeling the note would explain it.

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To my dearest wife.

I'm sorry for rushing without even a goodbye. But I have recently learned, of a big heap of trouble on the horizon. I still don't know why. But it involves the stars we see every night before bed. A week ago when you slept, I couldn't fall asleep myself. So I decided to star gaze, but took notice that one of the stars had suddenly blinked out. Then it happened for the next week, every night. One by one, which can only means a cataclysmic event can't be too far behind.

Again I hate that I had to leave you and my trusted friends so suddenly. But I also did this, because I've heard rumors that I needed to check out. Apparently there will be four individuals with the 'keys', Minnie you know which ones I'm referring to.

Anyways, Donald, Goofy if you're reading this alongside my wife. Then I need you both to go and find these four, stick by them until all this is done. Also guard them with your lives, for they may be the only means of our survival. To start you off, go to a place called Traverse Town. There the towns leader, Leon can help you out. But you gotta hurry, if you don't I'm afraid it could only mean our doom.

P.S: On a more personal note, I have four sea salt ice cream bar in the freeze in the kitchen. One of you please make sure no one eats them. If we hopefully survive whatever is to come. I'd like to have it as a reward for that very occasion between us.

Best of wishes,

King Mickey


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As Minnie finished reading the note, taking a sip of tea she kept on her table. She set down the tea cup and then the letter seconds later. Before she sighed, but smiled a bit too at what she should have expected from her hero husband.

"Oh dear, so that's it… hm. Silly man, you always do this. But I can't help but love that about you." Queen Minnie muttered, but was proud of her dearly beloved. Turning her attention back to Donald and Goofy, she gave them a more sympathetic smile as she knew the king hated sending out his friends into danger. Even if the two were more than fine with it "I guess you have your own assignment then."

"That we do Queen Minnie. But don't worry, well do our jobs to the fullest!" Donald proudly cheered, as Goofy happily nodded in agreement

"Hehe. I know you will. But before that, I want you two to have something that will help keep track of certain things on your journey and alongside it the contents it came with." Queen Minnie stated. Moving over to a closet and opening it, before taking out a small wooden box and setting it on the table near them. Donald and Goofy moving closer to see Queen Minnie open the box and pull five items out of it

The first item looked to be a red rectangle, big enough that Queen Minnie had to use her whole hand to hold it; yet small enough to fit in a pocket. It also seemed to have a large lens in the front and a panel that could be lifted too. If the small yellow triangle indicator on the panel was any indication. Also next to the lens was a red, yellow and then green light. Queen Minnie handed it to Donald who inspected, alongside Goofy.

"Um… what is this doohickey Queen Minnie?" Goofy asked. Curious and already could tell this was beyond he honestly knew when it came to tech, his son Maxi was better at that stuff

"It's an old index my husband obtained when on a journey he took years ago. Before you two became his royal guards." Queen Minnie explained as Donald opened the index showing a screen and various buttons inside on the back of the panel itself "It's called a Pokedex. Though this one was modified for more various world hopping uses. It should keep a record for you two. On places you go, people you meet and it's just handy to have as a notebook too."

"Thank you Queen Minnie, we'll keep it safe and sounds." Donald replied as he closed the Pokedex and stored it in one of his pockets

"Yes ma'am we will!" Goofy proudly added in, with a quick salute as Minnie appreciated the words

"Good. Now then for these, next four items. I can't say much on these. But my husband explained that these are called Pokeballs… I think I'm saying that right. Anyways in each one, is a magnificent creature called a Pokemon and that, they were put into a statis slumber. Only to be awakened by chosen keyblade wielders." Queen Minnie explained, handing Goofy this time the four Pokey Balls

Upon a quick and closer inspection. Each ball was about the size of a baseball, made of some type of metal and had a big button in the front center of it. These Pokeballs also were red on top and white at the bottom. Oddest thing was that they each had a dot on them. One red, one white, one black and one yellow. As Donald and Goofy got done inspecting these Pokeballs. They looked back up to Queen Minnie.

"Like we said before Queen Minnie, we'll keep these safe and sound until we find the keyblade wielders! " Doanld once more cheered with a salute, as Goofy followed in suit

"I know you will. Now then, you two head down to the docking bay. Horace and Clarabell should be done with the ship you'll be using for this important mission. Also just if you want to, I did beforehand put some extra clothes for you two and my husband in there. Mostly just in case if you ever did ended up using the ship. You'd have something else to change into." Queen Minnie explained, before giving the two a quick bow "Please stay safe. Before I was even your queen, you were and still are my friends. I'd hate to heard if something happened to either of you."

"We promise Queen Minnie!" Donald and Goofy cheered, saluting one last time for Queen Minnie; who herself was glad she could rely on these two in such troubling times

Though as this occurred, a small pair of two dark eyes could be seen in the corner of the room on the ceiling. Unnoticeable to any of the three, as his dark creature was only following it's ordered and retread back into the shadows; without a trace.


Meanwhile…

Back with the group of teens hunters and huntress in training. All of them now were sitting inside the rather nice looking room of team CVFY. Which though the same size as many of the other rooms. Also appeared to be much more lavished in many ways. From the brown leather couches, the dark oak bunkbeds; the large holovision and the latest in gaming consoles; the Dustari 9000. All was good and made up for the day out they gave up for this.

The one's working on the mech Ruby and Weiss had brought in. Were Coco, Velvet and Weiss herself since they seemed to have the best know how when it came to tech. While Yatsuhashi, Ren, Pyrrha, Jaune and Blake watched the others play a four player game on the Dustari 9000.

What game was that, well it was new one called 'Tales of Grimm Hunters'. Currently Ruby and Nora were the hunters. While Yang and Fox were the Grimm opponents, in a team deathmatch. First players to fifty kills would win. At that the moment the team in the lead were…

"Oh that's not fair. The stupid Grimm has such a broken long range attack!" Ruby screamed a bit irked as her huntress just got her head blow off in rather graphic detail that she didn't care for; then again she wasn't one for the super gore filled games in the first place

"Hey don't get so angry little sis. Just a game." Yang teased as she knew her sister wasn't much of a gamer and she always exploited that to a deathly degree when it came to games like these. Yang doing another kill on Ruby's character as she spawned

"YANG, at least let me move. You're being mean." Ruby pouted a bit. Yang just chuckling, only for her Grimm to suddenly be stabbed through the head and then cut open by a pointed chainsaw like spear

"HA, GOT YOU FINALLY!" Nora screamed in pride. As it was her character that had done the deed. Only For Nora's character to get impaled through the back of the face, before his head was ripped in half by Fox's Grimm as he smirked while Nora gave him a quick glare "You are so dead when I respawn!"

Meanwhile as Yatsuhashi, Ren , Pyrrha, Jaune and Blake watched the game go on. Jaune noticed Ren seem a bit uneasy watching the game. That and he noticed Nora did too, but more in an angry sort of way. Deciding to ask, since it was better than just being quiet and watching, he did so.

"Hey Ren, not a fan of the game?" Jaune asked as Ren gave him a slight look, seeming a bit hesitant to answer "Just asking is all."

"Yeah. I kind of noticed myself. But you seem tense, Nora too in more angry way. Any reason why?" Blake added in, while Pyrrha and Yatsuhashi just stayed silent but listened

"Kind of, just… it's personal for us." Ren simply answered. Blake and Jaune already deciding to let it be as they could tell it wasn't a subject Ren was willing to speak or even think on. Though Ren noticing the sudden silence that washed over, he decided himself to maybe steer the conversation to something else "You know. I'm kind of surprised they make games like this. Seems a bit… tasteless if ask me."

"Oh I know what you mean Ren. I never have been a fan of videogames myself. Especially one's like-" Pyrrha began to say. Before she looked seeing Ruby's character kill Yang's character in a rather gruesome way "Like these ones."

"I don't know. I mean I can see why you'd see it like that. But it's just a game." Yatsuhashi interjected as he didn't find the game really problematic and he was sure the game developers of this game didn't mean any ill will towards the subject of Grimm in general when it comes to them against hunters; and huntresses

"Game or not. I kind of agree with Ren and Pyrrha. It's a little poor in taste." Blake agreed. Finding the game like Ren and Pyrrha, in poor taste considering what humans and faunas alike dealt with every day when it came to the Grimm

Though as the game ended as the others watched. The sudden sound of a metallic hand moving a bit echoed. Everyone from those playing the game, to those watching quickly getting up as they moved over to Coco, Velvet and Weiss position.

The three who'd been working on the mech back up a bit, as everyone could see the mech slowly sitting up on the workbench. Before the mech slowly stood on his two legs. It was a few moments before the mech turned its full attention to the room he was in and the twelve organic youths around him. Though noticed the smallest of the youths walking a bit closer, with a smile of all things.

"Um, hello. I'm ah… Ruby Rose and this is my friend Weiss." Ruby began to explain, pointing at Weiss as the mech looked at Weiss for a moment; who herself waved a little. Before the mech looked back at Ruby "Also these are ton of my other friends from Pyrrha, my big sister Yang, Nora and… you know what I can tell you later kay. Right now um. Look, maybe you're confused. But we found you in an alley way today and took you back here. Coco, Velvet and Weiss were the ones who fixed you up so yeah. Wait, do you even understand what I'm saying?"

The mech then looked at Ruby and the others for just a little longer. The silence filling them room with some tenseness as the three teams were a bit worried the mech would attack. But it didn't, as he simply tilted his head to the left side a bit. Then he finally spoke.

"Answer: Yes in fact I can understand you quite clearly Mistress Ruby." The mech answered, much to the groups surprise at how the machine seem to speak; that and him calling Ruby mistress

"Oh ah cool. Cool… wait mistress?" Ruby mused. A bit confused on what the mech was calling her mistress all of sudden "Why are calling me that?"

"Self-confused answer: I can't say honestly mistress, it's like a need to do so. I apologize for my lack of… explanation for you Mistress Ruby. Truly I am." The mech answered, as he looked to the others "Extremely confused realization: Looking at the rest of you, I seem to only have that same urge with the girl in yellow, the girl in black and Mistress Weiss. Odd, I hope that I don't offended the rest of you if I only call you just by your names."

"Eh I kind of think that's alright. Would be a bit weird being call mistress or master; or well any sort of title." Jaune quickly reassured, as most of the others just either mumbled in agreement or shrugged in a sheepish manner "See. It's no issue honest."

"Statement: That is most good to hear. Though I must ask, what are your names other mistresses?" The mech asked, looking at Yang and Blake. Both looking back at one another as both felt a little awkward being called that all of sudden. But Yang at least decided to answer the rather odd mech

"I'm Yang, Ruby's older sister as she said." Yang first introduced herself, patting the top of Ruby's head as the younger sibling smiled from the sisterly affection

"And I'm Blake. One of Ruby's friends. Nice to meet you…" Blake began to say kindly, then realized they forgot to ask him a real important question "Actually before we talk more, can we know your name or do even remember it if you were give one. If not, we could probably figure out one for you."

"Sorrowful answer: Sadly I do not remember, whatever lead up to me being found. Must have damages my memory banks to an extent." The mech explained, Blake taking a notice he did sound rather genuinely sad about not being able to answer her question. She found that a little odd for someone to make a mech that seemed to be able to express genuine emotion. But she decided to bring that up with the others later

"Maybe he has a manufacture ID on him somewhere, one that could give us some clues on his name and who made him in the first place." Fox suggested, using his telepathic semblance to talk with the group for a moment, before looking at the mech moments later "I'm Fox by the way, nice to meet you."

"Shocked and awed: Well now, I had no idea you Fox could do that. Is that just him or does it extent to you all?" The mech asked. As a sudden urge to question and ask about Fox semblance came over his programing; and he had no idea why that was

"No. It's just his semblance mister mech, and as Ruby said earlier. But I'm Pyrrha. It's a pleasure to meet you." Pyrrha answered as the mech looked at her with a stare that if place on a person. Would be one of curiosity sparking within, he then looked back at his so called 'Mistresses'

"Don't worry. We'll explain more later, right now I'll take a look and see what I find." Blake exclaimed. Before moving closer to the mech with some hesitation. Though she proceeded to start looking around the mech's body to see if there was any kind of identification labeled on him

"Anything yet?" Velvet asked as almost a minuet already had passed since Blake began to inspect the mech for ID

"No yet but… wait." Blake began to answer. Stopping moments before she could say anymore, as on the back; she spotted a hinge for the back plating. So lifting up the back plate carefully. She saw the inner workings of the mech and it was much more advanced than anything she'd seen. But on the back plate itself she saw the what must have been the ID "I think I found something."

"Well what does it say. Come on tell us Blake!" Nora pleaded as she staring to get really excited all of sudden, then again it's not every day you find an unknown mech in a dark alley way and are only now able to speak with said mech

"Give me a moment…" Blake muttered as she narrowed her eyes a bit, since the text was one the smaller side. Thankfully the bare steel coloring made the black text pop out easily as Blake began to read the words out loud "Czerka Corporation HK series protocol droid, Model Number: 1313 HK-97."

"Droid?" Weiss muttered as that was a word she'd never heard before, since most robotic humanoids were called mechs; which made her wonder if there was difference between the two

"Czerka Corporation, that's not a company I ever heard of and believe me I'm not really that into knowing about different company names. But again, that's defiantly not one I've heard of at least." Yatsuhashi stated as he was finding this mech or droid odder by the second, he seemed nice enough; but again he found the droid confusing

"Same with most of us." Pyrrha chimed in, as the rest of her team and everyone basically all nodded in silent agreement there

Still the group had a few things now on their new friend. One he was not a normal model mech, two he was called a droid which must have meant some differences, three he must have been made for some form of combat since he has a rifle and bandolier attached to him. Four, he also must have been a sort of diplomatic model of droid since they chalked up that protocal must have meant he dealt with diplomatic matters too. Five he spoke in manner that conveyed his emotions before speaking. Then Six, he seemed to have an odd connection to the girls of team RWBY, as he called only them by a title before their names.

So many questions were there, so many and yet no one knew where to start. All of them looking at one another. Like they already knew they were thinking on the same lines to get more or at least as much information as HK-97 could give them. Ruby already deciding to be the first one to start questioning HK-97 since she was the one who found him in the first place.

"HK." Ruby kindly began, using a quick nickname of the droid since saying HK-97 over and over again was going to get real old real quick. HK-97 meanwhile turning his attention solely on Ruby

"Curious: Yes Mistress Ruby?" HK-97 asked, Ruby giggling a little as she realized she'd have to get use to him call her that; though she did want to try something else that she saw from a movie involving robots

"HK. I want you to do a quick diagnostic scan, tell us if you have any repairs you may need still. That and see if you can tell us about your primary functions." Ruby asked kindly. HK-97 looking at her still for a moment, while Yang knew what Ruby was trying to do

"Little sis. Look I don't think that's gonna work, I mean a movie and real life are-" Yang began to explain, though gently as she couldn't blame her little sister for trying; only to realize she was very wrong

"Happily agree: Of course Mistress Ruby, please stand by." HK-97 joyfully answered. Before his body stiffened and his eye flicked on and off

"You were saying Yang?" Coco mused, Yang giving the girl a slight irked looked which made Coco chuckle for a moment; then looking back at her little sister. Yang saw Ruby smirking, which only made Yang pout some

"Yeah… yeah you we're lucky Ruby." Yang proclaimed, sighing before she brushed it off and gave Ruby a one armed hug "Such a smart baby sister you are, oh yes you are!"

"YANG. Not in front of everyone!" Ruby said through her teeth, blushing a bit when she her a few snickers. Thankfully Ruby's embarrassment didn't last too long, as HK-97 ceased scanning his diagnostics and programming, the droid looking back at Ruby a moment later once he was fully finished "So…?"

"Explanation: Mistresses. I am your HK-97 protocol droid, with included subroutines code named bodyguard, assassin and translator." HK-97 explained. Though to be perfectly honest, the assassin portion was a bit worrying. HK-97 then sparked for a moment before continuing on with his diagnostic "Continued explanation: Physical systems 83% functionality. Damage to internal hardware minor. Damage to targeting systems minor. Damage to memory banks… error... error. Critical damage to memory banks, 30% memory currently accessible. 38% memory locked from access. 32% memory bank date corrupted. Recommended course of action, activate subroutine mind wipe of corrupted data. New data will be learned and stored in place of corrupted memory banks."

"Okay so first off. Before we even decided that, does anyone else kind of find the fact HK has an assassin routine a bit troubling?" Jaune asked a bit worried what would happen if one of them by accident activated that subroutine of his

"I have to agree. It's a bit worrying, but I'm sure you'd keep me safe if HK ever snapped?" Pyrrha quipped, smiling a little as she looked away with a blush "R-Right Jaune?"

"Oh ah… yeah. I mean not that you couldn't protect yourself. I mean ah… yes. I totally would, you know me Pyrrha. Always reliable!" Jaune stuttered out to try and say, as his face flustered a bit from the rather cuteness he found Pyrrha displaying. But he quickly pushed those thoughts out his mind. He was NOT supposed to be thinking that way about his best friend, especially one as kind and supporting as Pyrrha had been to him so far

"Thanks Jaune, you're so sweet." Pyrrha happily stated, as she felt glad to have such a knight as he was as her best friend; if only he could see how she truly felt about him

"Anyways… resident couples flirting aside." Yang teased, as Pyrrha and Jaune flinched at the statement and averted their gaze from one another. Yang meanwhile keeping her sights on HK-97 who turned his attention now to her "HK. You said you could perform a memory wipe with your corrupted data files. Then go on learning new stuff to replace the deleted data. When you say 'learn', how much can you learn?"

"Answer: Quite a bit Mistress Yang. Once the deleted corrupted files are gone, my systems will go into an advanced learning mode. While that happens, whatever you teach me be it from weapon's manufacturing to just about anything else. I'll learn about it. In theory a somewhat new personality will be created as a side effect." HK-97 answered, before turning to the others aside from his Mistresses "Quick add on: Just to say, if given permission from my mistress. I should be allowed to learn from the rest of you as well. That is if you care to do so."

"I think we'd all be good with that." Coco replied back, as the others nodded in agreement "See what did I tell ya HK. Just gotta wait for the system reboot to be issues and with your 'mistresses' permission and we can get to teaching!"

"Right then." Ruby stated, as she wa glad that HK-97 would be learning from them all. Looking back to the droid, she spoke "HK, run the min-"

But just then the door opened. The lock that was on the door clicked to signify it was unlocked, as a woman came in with a hand full of keys. The woman herself, made the three teams of teens flinch as they knew exactly who this was; and this just made the situation much worse. Who this person was, was Glynda Goodwitch.

Who was the schools combat instructor and the school headmasters second in command/ secretary. A woman who was stern and scary all in one, though she was in a way doing it out of kindness which is one of the reason most of the students didn't hold her demeanor with them against her. Still the group was a bit worried, as Glynda was also known to have quite the temper when she caught students mixed in with trouble or something they shouldn't be doing.

"Coco, I apologize for bargaining in. But a few students said they saw Yatsuhashi bringing in an odd Atlas Knight to your room. Now I have a few serious-" Glynda began to say. As she had opened the door, taking her personal set of key to their room out of the lock and closed the door before looking ahead at team CVFY. Only to stop whatever else she was saying as she saw team CFVY. Along with team JNPR and one of Beacons more notorious team of first years. Team RWBY. Then took quick notice of the not Atlas Knight staring at her too "….."

"Question: Mistresses, is this woman a possible threat. You're heart rates are sky rocketing into near panic." HK-97 asked, slowly moving for his right hand to his rifle. Only for Nora and Yang to quickly stop his arm from moving anymore while Glynda stared

And stared…

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And stared, until….

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"WHAT IS GOING ON!?" Glynda screamed in utter rage. Making the three teams flinch even more in growing fear that they just had been found out

All in all, today had chalked up to three points. Point one, it had been a super nice day for the group as they'd planned to just enjoying hanging out with each other. Point two, they then found HK-97 and he'd changed the day already more than they could have imagined. Finally Point three, they were now scared for their very lives from an enraged Glynda.

Could this day get any worse?


Elsewhere.

In a forest near Beacon Academy, known as the Everfree forest to the people of Vale. The same hooded dark robbed woman, who been following team RWBY. Walked to a clearing in the forest itself. Having felt a presence in this area. Looking around she saw nothing, though that didn't last long. As she felt the presence grow stronger. Looking behind her a bit aways, she saw a dark portal open.

What the hooded woman saw, was another woman. Who walked out of the portal and was already screaming danger by appearance alone. Her green skin, yellow snake like eyes, dark robes and horned crown cemented that feeling. As her smile was one of mocking malice. The hooded woman stiffened as the new arrival noticed her.

"Ah. So it seems you're that small little annoyance I've been feeling during my stay here. Quite interesting. But where are my manners, I am Maleficent. Soon to be ruler of the worlds around. You little pest?" Maleficent exclaimed, though her tone was more of a fake sweetness that one would use to ease the worry of the other party. One which the hooded dark robbed woman took quick notice of, and simply clenched her fists as she knew this woman was demanding her name and would attack if she didn't give it "Well. Its rude to keep one such as I, waiting. Very rude…"

"…" The hooded woman didn't say. As she had been getting a spell ready to use and just needed a bit more time before she could. So decided to go along with this woman's demands, as she used her left hand to pull down her hood. Showing her lovely long bone blonde hair, with fair skin, a set of wolf ears and tinted black glasses. The hooded woman glared at Maleficent "My name is Erie, and you are a threat to those I'm keeping an eye on."

"You mean the four young ladies in red, white, black and yellow hm?" Maleficent quipped. Erie scowled a little as the woman chuckled at the younger girls reaction "Ho ha, ha. Oh yes that must be it then. Don't be surprised that I know of them, I've been here longer then you it seems. Question now is why you're protecting those four young ladies. Is it for a selfish gain in your own power, for an odd form of love or maybe you're just bored. What is it child, hm?"

"I simply am trying to help my queen in her goal to keeping the light alive." Erie simply explained. Her spell nearly ready to use as she was aiming for the Maleficent's face "Simple as that."

"Oh so you're a simple servant girl doing what her queen tells you, like an obedient dog. My, my what devotion. Maybe after I kill you, I'll take your body and resurrect you as my personal loyal servant. Wouldn't that be nice." Maleficent exclaimed as Erie could tell the woman meant every word she meant there

-"Come on… come on. Nearly full charge with the spell."- Erie thought as she knew she just needed a few more seconds before she could attack. So she just smirked back at Maleficent's words and chuckled much to the older woman's slight curiosity "Tempting but no thanks. Beside it's one on one and I don't think you can back up you're words miss."

"Ah cute. You're playing tough, well I never said I was going to be the one to fight you. I have others for that." Maleficent quipped, snapping her fingers as a staff appeared in her hand; followed by a quick swipe of the staff as seven dark creatures appeared in front of the woman like bodyguards

"No…" Erie muttered as if what she was seeing was real, it would explain why she kept seeing frost growing on windows and the cold weather from earlier. Also that meant this situation, just got real bad and her queen would need to know immediately. Thankfully she could feel her spell was ready for use now, though she decided to use it in a different manner then what she'd intended to do originally with it

"So you do know what the Heartless are then. Curious, very curious. Now I've changed my mind. I'll take you back alive to get information out of you and then I'll kill you." Maleficent stated smirking with extreme malice oozing out of her tone "Now come along quietly and I promise I'll make your torture and death quick."

"Sorry again, but no." Erie simply stated. As she pointed out her right hand and aimed it at Maleficent and the heartless

Only instead of an attack, her spell began to shine so brightly it was near blinding. The heartless that were there, evaporated from the light alone. While Maleficent conjured up a quick shield to keep herself safe and only covering her eyes from the brightness. Once the light dimmed down. Maleficent looked seeing Erie was gone. Sighing for a moment, she had a feeling she'd see the pest later on.

"Until next time then pest." Maleficent muttered, before looking at the direction of the school called Beacon. As one more important reason she was here, was because she senses a possible candidate for the darkness and she wanted to see who they were. Smiling her usual smile, she opened a portal to her left "Well for now I'll stick to the shadows. See what that presence of darkness is and maybe if I find it. I'll place a hand in… nurturing it."

Maleficent then walked into the portal, before it closed leaving the Everfree forest in silence once more. For those in Beacon and Vale. None of them took notice that the sky growing just a bit darker, and the frost that began to appeared on windows in the city and school. Then finally, the weather itself became just a bit more colder.

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What would happen next, was anyone's guess. But one thing was for sure. Team RWBY would be part of a journey soon. One that would defy them for the years to come…


And here we are, end of the chapter.

Like I said before, for those who read this before. It's mostly the same so apologizes for that and for those reading this the first time. Hope you enjoyed it.

Though that said, the little thing with Ruby and Yang; and their 'Gift'. I will say it does have something to do with one of the themes of the story and will be explored later on. So, look forward to that.

Also, for Rompita Koro. Here's a bio on the unique being.

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Rompita Koro

A being made from the darkness that lies within the hearts of team RWBY in the shape of a monstrous Grimm species known as a Beowulf. It holds a malicious hate for team RWBY. As it considers them it's mothers and its source of constant agony. It is also debated if this thing is a Grimm, Heartless or a hybrid of both.

Either way, this creature is one of the most powerful out there and should be avoided at all costs unless left with no other choice but to fight.

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I don't have much else to say this time, since this is more of re-post of my re-dux of the original chapter 1. But again, I do hope that both old and new readers enjoy this chapter.

Anyways, you all have the best days ahead and enjoy what's to come!