Last chapter we left off with cinder being threaten to commit something devious for team BRAS. While it seems that tonight will be the big vytal dance, make sure you have your suit and tie! RWBY belongs to Rooster Teeth and Monty Oum. I own the OC's, AU. Hope you enjoy!
Chapter 12:The Big Dance Part 1
It was a new morning at Beacon Academy and the sun was shining bright as the first day of the weekend took over as the teams were waking up.
Zane was up first to get a quick shower in. In the shower he was finishing up and wrapped a towel around his body. As he sat their looking at the mirror with steam coming off his body from the hot water. He looked at his eyes with bags underneath, he sighed before turning the water on for the sink.
He twisted the handle to the left and cold water came out of the tap. Zane then splashed his face trying to wake himself up. The nightmares now have been coming back more lately. It's been worrying him lately. But today was the big dance he didn't let that deter him.
With the rest of his team they were all slowly getting up out of bed. Eria and Onxyia were up before Rogue. Rogue meanwhile was still asleep sprawled out on her bed.
Eria removed her eye mask rubbing her eyes still half awake."welp…todays the dance although we got to do some finishing touches on the autitorum."Eria said
Onxyia stretched her back and her tail went straight swaying around. "Besides that we need to pick out dresses for tonight."Onxyia said
Soon enough Rogue was slowly waking up looking at the two. Her hair was standing straight up"ughhhh right when I woke up I heard dresses."Rogue started getting out of bed scratching her head.
"Come on, it'll be fun. Who knows maybe you ask that Mercury guy to dance."Eria joked at her sister. Rogue just rolled her eyes smiling while fixing her bed.
Then from the bathroom Zane emerged with his pants and shoes on. He was in the process of putting his shirt on. Then he slipped it on over his body then went to a mirror near his bed combing his hair.
"Hey Zane, you got a suit for tonight?"Rogue asked, making her bed.
"Ummm yeah got one early in the week. Why?"Zane asked, still fixing his hair.
"Nothing i'm not looking forward to being in a stuffy dress tonight."Rogue stated
"Hmmm well the only thing that'll bother me is how traits get in the way. It's so hard to find dresses for a tail."Onxyia added
"One thing i'm glad about is seing the fruits of our labor for tongiths dance."Eria added
"Hey you're forgetting Ruby teams, they helped too along with Sun and Neptune"Zane added which made Eria sigh a little at hearing that name.
"Your still mad at him….you and him seemed to make up during the preparations."Onxyia replied
"Look i'm not mad. Just processing things still with him. Yesterday we talked about our situation and we agreed to work on it. "Eria replied grabbing some clothes
Then a knock could be heard coming from their door. "Guys you awake."Ruby voice came from behind the door.
"Huh?Ruby?"Zane questioned as he opened the door revealing the young teen.
"Morning Ruby."Zane said but noticed Ruby looking at their room looking for someone and Yang was with her.
"You two looking for something?"Rogue asked catching on.
"Actually were both wondering if you've seen Blake? She didn't come back to the room last night."Yang asked
"Hm? Thats strange shes usual back on time for curfew."Zane added with curiosity
"Well she wasn't exactly happy hearing Adam escaping."Ruby replied
This made Onxyia groan from the side of the room at the mention of that faunus name"You know…i'm getting really sick and tired of him and…..Ollie"Onxyia replied but when she said Ollie disgust could be heard in her voice.
"At least he's still lock up, although i'm curious where she could be."Yang wondered
Eria thought for a moment before coming up with an idea."If I weree someone looking for information with unrestricted access, where would I go."Eria replied
Thats when it came to them"The place has alot of information available for students to use."ruby replied
"Alright then me and Yang will head to the library and see if Blake is their while the rest of you check on the preparations."Onxyia replied
"Sounds good to me."Rogue added as the others nodded in agreement as Yang and Onxyia began making their way to the library.
As this was happening Cinder didn't get much sleep last night as she thought over last night being found by those four of all and Mercury weren't too happy about that either knowing that they were found by them which made things a little unsettling for them. Along with Neo who their with them, she didn't tell Lazuli because she was worried about her getting hurt.
"So….is it too late for us to change schools."Mercury replied
"Were already in too deep we can't turn back not after all the hardwork Torchwick did for us."Emerlad retorted. Neo seemed to agree with her and was happy her adoptive father got some recognition.
"Just a suggestion alright."He countered he didn't like their situation at all either.
"Knock it off you two. I don't like this either but…..we all don't have much of choice. With Neo involved we've got a bigger problem."Cinder replied looking at the flash drive that was in her hands.
"So…what is this supposed virus going to do?"Emerlad asked
"Not sure. She said to download it into the CCT tower here. On all honesty I think this is for something bigger going down later on."Cinder added
"She also said to do it while the dance was happening tonight. Talking about their being less security."She replied
Mercury groaned at this."So i guess we have to go with this fro now but who's going to to deliver it?"He asked
"Neo could do it she could pretend to be one of the staff members or something."Emerlad suggested
"No, they probably know someone took on their identity. Then they'll search for the culprits….whos to know if Goodwitch can't read minds."Cinder said
"Instead of her i'll do it."Cinder add
"You sure? I mean me, merc or Neo can handle it as well."Emerald said with Neo backing her up with a thumbs up.
"No. I got us into this mess so its my job to take care of it. You three enjoy the dance. I'll rejoin you all later."Cinder explianed
"Alright…..you be careful then alright cinder."merucry replied with concern
Neo went over putting a hand on her shoulder frowning then sending a message"Come back in one piece alright."The text read.
Cinder laughed nodding"I will."She then mentally prepared herself for tonight.
Meanwhile with Yang and Onxyia they were hunting down a certain cat who they think is in the library and that was currently where they were going.
Then the two finally made it their and already were several students who are currently looking up future projects to just finding a good book to read or catch up on the news. It didn't take them long to find the faunus girl since she was the only one with her ears exposes as she looking at a holo screen looking at a holo screen looking up any information.
Yang breathed a sigh of relief and Onxyia did to"Their you are Blake, we were getting worried."Yang said as she approached the black haired girl. Blakes ear twitched hearing the girl as she let out a small grunt.
"So you've been here the whole time. You look terrible."Onxyia replied as she commented on Blake current condition. Her hair was slightly desheveled with some split ends. She also noticed the large bags that have formed under her eyes. She also saw her eyes were slightly narrowed as she was attempting to keep herself awake.
"What do you two want and why are you here?"Blake asked
"Well you didn't come back to the dorm last night which got me worried."Yang answered
"You didn't need to worry about me. I'm fine…see"Blake countered but when she tried to get up from her seat she wobbled a little trying to keep her balance as she grabbed the top of her seat.
"Your sleep deprived Blake. I can tell you haven't been sleeping, you need rest."Onxyia added worried about her friend.
"I'll be fine."Blake replied but she didn't fool the two of them.
"Your fired blake. You need to rest. What were you doing here anyway?"Yang asked
"I was hoping to find any information on Adams whereabouts. He needs to be stopped before he does something."Blake growled starting to seem annoyed by all these questions.
"Well your not going to find anything when you're like this. You need rest right now."Onxyia replied going over to her friend.
"I said i'm fine."Blake replied as she tried to push past the two almost stumbling forward only to be caught by her wolf faunus friend.
"You can barely walk thats how sleep deprived you are. You need rest please."Onxyia added begging it seemed but Blake tired to shove her off.
"I told you i'm fine!"Blake shouted not caring where she was
That was when Yang chimed in."Blake listen I know you want to stop him but listen to what I have to say. Their was once a time me and Ruby lived in the patch. One day I got curious about Ruby's mom."Yang said catching the two off guard.
"Wait….what do you mean?"Onxyia asked
"You see, ever since Uncle Qrow and my mom changed how their tribe works. Making them change their ways from being bandits who would destory villages and kill anyone who got in their way. They turned it into a group of people who are their to protect villages instead of destory them. "Yang said before looking away
"Then one day when my mom was visiting, there was an emergency close by, she told us to stay here and Qrow was at the camp leading it. Then my dad was working at signal at the time. But Ruby was barely old enough to remember this but…..I got curious about her mom. Wondering who she was only hearing rumors about her from my parents and uncle.
"What did you do next"Blake asked, still leaning against Onxyia for support.
"There was a clue I discovered on where she could be. A white claded women who would kill any grimm in her way. Then one day it surfaced that she lived in a house near the patch. I took a wagoon with Ruby there to check it out. It took hours until we reached the place and once we did it was abandoned. To add insult to injury a bunch of grimm showed up."Yang said looking at her hand then clenching her fist.
"I was such an idiot back then thinking I could help my little sister find her mom for her. But that day some lady in white did save us but she wore a mask. She then took us home to our neighbor close by and she helped us. But what stuck with me was my stubbornness on trying to find someone who could be dead."Yang finished
Blake was looking to the side leaning against Onxyia. "Blake she's right….you can't let this sense of justice consume you. when….I went after Ollie all I thought about was killing him thinking it would fulfill me."Onxyia said sighing
"Isntead I have friends who looked out for me making sure I don't make a mistake that could ruin my life."Onxyia said
Yang then chimed in"yeah all of us are here for each other. And as your friends, please get some sleep."Yang said looking at Blake who stared back at her.
Blake seemed to be stuck between a rock and hard place because she kenw she wanted to find Adam so she can stop him from ruining the faunus race reputation. But she knew in her current state she wouldn't be much if she actually found him. She squeezed her eyes shut before giving a sigh of defeat as her legs gave out under her.
"I….guess some sleep….would be nice."she muttered her eyes already slowly closing.
Yang then walked over picking up the girl princess style. Their Blake hanged loosely in her arms. Onxyia laughed at the site of that silently to the annoyance of Blake.
"You comfy their kitty?"Yang asked but only got a soothing groan from her as she was falling asleep while being carried as she muzzled into Yang arms with her ears pressed against her chest.
Giggling a little Onxyia looked at her friend sleeping in her partners arms.
"She kinda looks cute like that you know."Onxyia commented softly
"Yeah next thing you know she'll be purring."Yang added but almost as if on cue a small sound came from the young cat faunus rippling into Yang's chest.
Yang just smiled with a small blush forming and Onxyia just smirked at it.
"C'mon let's get her back to her room so she can rest."Onxyia replied with her tail swaying from right to left.
"yeah."Yang said looking down at Blake as the two headed toward the room with the young cat faunus sleeping without a care in the world.
An hour later a certain thief was walking around wondering where her sister could be. But as she walked she felt a buzz from her scroll. She looked at it with a message saying heads up which she found confusing. Then from behind her a hand reached out to her scaring she grabbed the person by the arm flipping them over.
As she stood there she was ready to clock the person but it was revealed to be Falk. She almost forgot Ozpin allowed her to invite some people since she barely knew anyone here.
"Ughh don't sneak up on me like that you know what'll happen next time right?"Lazuli asked
Falk who was rubbing his back then a crack could be heard as he got up"yeah…next time….i'll be buried six feet under…ow my back."Falk said standing up.
"Hey we just wanted to surprise you….although i'm a little confused on how you convinced the teacher here to let us come to the school despite not being students."Yumi asked with crossed arms.
"Yeah surprised me too even though most of us either didn't attend huntsman school or drop out."Lazuli commented
"Speak for yourself at least I graduated pilot school."Falk commented
"Yeah but you got kicked out after your fourth mission for disobeying orders to rescue a bunch of civilians."Yahto added
They stood their for a bit in silence walking around the school as she led them to the dorms. Yumi looked at the place tapping her hand on her chin. "Hmmmm this place could be an interesting heist though maybe…"Yumi suggested before being cut off.
"I wouldn't suggest that apparently Ozpin already knew about our little side job."Lazuli said
The three looked at her stunned at what she just mentioned. How did Ozpin already know about their secret lifes. The only ones that knew who committed these heist were them and Lazulis family.
"What?! How does he know."Falk asked worried
Lazuli thought to the moment when Ozpin let her into the school to be Neo translator and about the dance. "Old man said it was fine for me to help translate for my sister. But when I asked him about the dance he said I could invite up to three friends so everyone thinks i'm on a team. Although his next remark stuck with me. How he hopes to see the team of the great thief Swan."she thought but aprenlty that guy knows everything from whats she heard.
"I don't know but one thing he said is to behave yourself. So that means no fighting, no sneaking off on your own. And especially not stealing anything physical or digital."Lazuli said, hinting that she meant it.
Yumi sighed"fine…your lucky we brought our formal wear for such an occasion."Yumi said
"Despite that heard you found your long lost cousin, when can I meet the guy."Yahto asked
"You can meet him at the dance if his girl isn't clinging to him the entire time."Lazuli playfully said before the four continued to the dorms.
Meanwhile with Professor Ozpin he was currently looking over his paperwork when a knock came to his door.
"Enter".he simply replied as the door opened revealing a certain Atlas general once again.
"Ozpin we need to talk now."Ironwood replied getting straight to the point of things.
"Hm and what is that we need to talk about."The headmaster asked
"I understand that tonight is Beacon Vytal dance but I was wondering how you're handling things. Security wise if I may ask."Ironwood added
Ozpin simply got up from his seat and headed toward the nearby desk that had a freshly brewed pot of coffee for him waiting.
"James I understand your concern that we have guest coming from the other kingdoms but this is a special occasion for the students to be free and not have to worry about resposnibilties for one night. If your planning on using your security team to secure the perimeter of the school the students will begin to worry which is something I do not want."ozpin replied
However it didn't deter the general"I understand Oz. However with people like that thief going around along with Roman torchwick and the Whitefang at large we can't be too careful. Along with that lab experiment from that mad man's lab here. I don't think it's the right call for him to be here he could cause havoc."Ironwood replied
After pouring himself a fresh cup of coffee Ozpin returned to his seat setting his coffee down and folded his hands into each other.
"Even if either of those two show up and can't control his semblance. Then if that does happen you'd capture them could you keep those two contained without having them escape like did from the Vale Police."Ozpin replied which didn't sit well with the general
"I assure you that won't happen, we still got his Lt locked up. If and when those two decide to show themselves I'll be waiting with handcuffs. But with omega well…"Ironwood replied, looking at his gun in his holster. Ozpin noticed this but kept on a straigth face
"I'm sure you will but for now let the students have what little peace they have. The world will be cruel to them general and I want them to be prepared to face that world with even a minor advantage. "The headmaster added his posture not wavering.
A slientt moment had passed between the two men as they stared at each other almost testing each others will.
Then with a sign ironwood spoke"Very well Ozpin, but not this i'll be paying more attention to what happens here at the academy."Ironwood replied as he turned around and left the good headmaster to his work.
Ozpin sighed letting out the breath he was holding as he rubbed the temple of his head as if a headache was coming.
"Wish you were here right now, old friend, then I could have an easier time dealing with him,but you're busy."Ozpin said thinking of his friend.
It was about that time with it only being an hour before the danc began and mostly everyone was fully dressed in their suites or dresses except for one stubborn fire child.
"There is absolutely no way in hell that I am wearing that."Rogue said pointing toward a dress Eria and Weiss picked out for her.
In Weiss' hand was an orange dress that seemed to have shoulder straps and had long frills that seemed to drap on the sides with a light red coloring underneath it. On the side of her bed are a pair of black thigh length socks along with a pair of light orange heels and a hair pin of a fire flame.
"Oh come on Rogue. It's not going to kill you, besides it is a formal occasion. I'll be wearing one too and it hasn't kill me yet."Weiss replied
"Can't I just go in some fancy street clothes I have or something. Plus….it looks like it shows too much.''Rogue replied looking a tht edistint lack of a skirt on it.
"You're worried about that you never worrying about something like that. Unless… you're worried about a certain boy not wanting to dance with you."eria said with Weiss catching on.
"Hmm maybe she doesn;t wanna go and dance with him."Weiss added with Rogue getting up and grabbing the dress.
"FYI I hate you two so much right now your lucky I can't burn you or I'll go to jail."Rogue said starting to put her dress on.
Meanwhile Zane,velvet and Onxyia were already changed into their dress and suit and currently waiting outside for Rogue.
Zane wore a blue tux that was simple it seemed but it had gold accents around the back of the tux. He wore a simple plain black dress shirt underneath it. With a blue tie and he had on black dress shoes. Along with his dress pants that were colored dark blue he wore his signature skull belt.
Velvet wore a dress that was brown with shoulder straps on it along with that seeming to be like a gown but revealed one of her legs. While in her hair was a golden colroed bow to match with her ears. The dress also had small stitches around it like it was handswen but it was to match her symbol. She also wore some earring with hearts with black heels
Onxyia wore a white mixed with black dress that had a shoulder strap on it with a long sleeve on her right arm colored white. While the other arm was left bare and it seemed to be like a gown. On her right shoulder was what seemed to be a black bow. The back of the dress had the yin and yang symbol on it. It was modified so her tail could be shown. She also wears her earrings with this dress with one black and one white heel.
"So they're almost done there or what?"Zane asked, annoyed a little.
"Oh come on Zane be patient Rogue just…..adjusting to the dress they got her."Onxyia said
"Wolfie right because you don't know the problems of fitting into a dress as a girl"velvet added
Zane laughed"yeah but we'll be late and I don't wanna miss the dance. "Zane said smiling and Onxyia just walked over giving him a kiss on the cheek, as velvet did the same thing. This made him blush and the two just giggled.
"Relax lovery boy before you go all grimm again."Onxyia said and Zane messed with her by tugging her tail slightly. Onxyia face went red and she looked at Zane who was whistling. Onxyia then looked at him with a pouty face.
"Please don't ever do that again that is… sensitive."Onxyia said blushing which made Zane laugh a little.
"Sorry but you were the one being all playful."He said as velvet leaned against her nuzzling against her.
"Yeah though I hope we have fun tonight even if it'll be hard with the three of us."velvet said as she pulled the two in by their waist. The three laughed looking at each other ready to kiss until a voice rang out.
"Ummm are you three done or can we go to the dance."The voice said revealing it to be eria waiting for them at the door. She was wearing a two piece teal colored dress that was buttoned up showing a bit of her clevage. She wore what appeared to be opera gloves that reached all the way up to her shoulders. Around her waist was a teal colored long cloth that opened her right leg but still remained modest. She wore socks that reached up to her knees along with low heels.
Then there was Rogue wearing the dress that Weiss and Eria picked out for her. Rogue was currently wearing an orange dress that showed off her clevage with long gloves that end at her wrist. On her legs was a pair of thigh length black both of her hips there were some orange ribbon cloth segments that have longer iece dangling from both sides with red coloring underneath. Since their was not skirt that existed she wore some compression shorts underneath it. Finally she wore a pair of orange heels and a hair pin in her hair of a yellow and orange flame sticking in the middle of her hair standing straight up.
"Wow nice dress firestarter. That'll certainly turn a certain someone's head."Zane quipped making Rogue blush
"Oh shut up, this is already embarrassing for me."Rogue growled, not exactly happy being in this dress..
"Hey everyone."Neptune's voice chimed out with Eria's attention. Next to him was sun wukong and wearing a simple white dress jacket t-shirt with a bow Neptune wore a standard black tux and a simple blue with Cardin of all people with the two wearing the same thing as Neptune but with a dark red tie.
"Whoa nice threads man where you get them."Sun asked Zane looking at his suit.
"Got them a while back thought I need something like a suit one day."Zane replied
"Dam Z he's right you got some nice threads there if I so myself."A voice piped up.
There it was lazuli with Neo and three other people. One had pink hair with panda ears, another who had tan skin, and another who had a rohin hairstyle. Their Lazuli wore a one piece dress that had no shoulder straps on the dress and was long and colored light blue. It revealed one of her legs and she had on a swan mask on for a joke. On her hands were gloves that reached her shoulders with feather on the end.
While Neo wore a pale pink chinese style dress that really shows off her legs and arms. On the sides of her hips are ribbon that are tied to remain somewhat conservative. She wears black thigh length legging pants along with simple white dress heels. Her hair looks like it has been combed with a pale white flower pin on the side of her hair just above her right ear.
While their three other companies wore some vairetty of dresses. The two boys with them wore simple black tuxes like Neptune but the one that was tan had a tan colored tie and the boy with the Rohin cut had on a pink dress shirt with a black tie. The girl with them wore a purple gown like dress with two shoulder straps and purple short heels.
"Hey guys looking great who are your friends?"Onxyia asked
"Yeah are you new students i haven't seen you before"velvet added
"Oh these three Ozpin said I should invite some people I knew. Because he said it make me look like were on a team."Lazuli replied
"Wait, you guys don't go to Beacon?"Neptune asked confused
"No, I'm my little sis personal translator on the fact she's mute.''Lazuli mentioned with Neo waving and smiling.
"Despite that panda ears here is Yumi, pink boy over here is Falk and last but not least Yahto the ever so mysterious."Lazuli said as she introduced them they gave a small wave.
"Hmmm so your the mysterious dead cousin huh."Falk joked
Zane groaned at the mention of that"can we not talk about please…..just for tonight."Zane asked which Falk understood backing off.
Then Weiss came from team ZERO dorm wearing a short, white sleeveless dress with cutouts on both sides of her yoke of the dress is translucent mesh and she also wears white pumps.
Falk looked at the girl stunned while Weiss looked at everyone still here."Well we certainly have a crowd should't you all be going somewhere?"Weiss asked smugly
"Yeah she right you ready to go Eria."Neptune asked offering a hand to Eria.
"I guess but as friends alright."Eria added with Neptune nodding his head in agreement.
Onxyia smiled leaning against Zane"ohh Zane…shuldn't we head off too."she said smiling at him. Zane who smiled while blushing responded
"Your right lets go…..wolfie, bun"Zane said with Onxyia and velvet smiling as the three walked off leaning against one another and her tail wagged like crazy as they headed off to the auditorium.
"Hmmm, those three are happy."Cardin said, arms crossed, looking at Lazuli and Yumi
"So I was wondering do any of you have a date for the dance me and sun are looking for one actually."Cardin said
"When did you two become friends?"Rogue asked
"Oh we ran into each other last week, granted he was a little rude to me but he apolgized."Sun commented which surrpsied Weiss and Rogue since Cardin seemed to hate faunus.
"About that I may be an out of towner but you my dear look lovely would you care if I accompany you to the dance tonight"Falk said offering a hand to Weiss.
Weiss just looked at him blushing because she relizes she didn't have a date at all."ummm maybe….i'll think about it…bye"Weiss said before dragging Rogue with her. Rogue was surprised as Weiss dragged her toward the auditorium.
"We should get going so better luck next time, lover boy."Lazuli said as the group walked toward the auditorium. With a defeated Falk it seems following closs behind.
Well here we are it the big dance and mainly everyone got a partner for to night festiviites. But it seems a certain heirness caught the eye of a certain gettaway pliot. And i've enjoyed redeeming Cardin more becauses its been alot of fun. Hope you enjoyed the read till next time!
