We continue to see Team GTA 5 heading to Combat Class. But slowed down and took their sweet time to just walk and talk to each other.
Mina and her younger sister Mako walked ahead while the men chat about...stuff.
Chris: I think we should either sell weed, acid, or rob a White Fang hideout.
Green: What about meth or gun trafficking?
Sith: You two never run out of interesting propositions, do you?
221Sept: Well, it's always good to have a plan B, even if plan B involves illegal activities.
Lock: Or maybe we could focus on something less illegal? You know, like opening a legit business?
Cookie: Opening a weed shop is a legit business in some places.
The group's casual banter continued as they meandered towards combat class, their camaraderie apparent in both their everyday conversations and the way they approached life's many challenges.
Sith: You know, we could always break into Atlas' armory for fun.
Cookie: I heard the Paladins are worth a fortune on the black market.
Lock: Guys, guys, guys. Have you ever thought about making a quick Lien by running a casino in Vale?
221Sept: Or, hear me out, a themed nightclub with robot bartenders and bouncers. We'll call it "The Automatron."
Chris: You know, 221Sept might be onto something there. A nightclub could be a great idea. But with our personal touch, of course. And I can just picture it – the best place in Vale to get a drink and not worry about your tab.
Lock: But guys, think about it. A casino with a nightclub under the same roof – they go hand in hand.
Sith: And if we ever run low on customers, we can just host underground fight nights in the back.
Lock: As long as we don't cross paths with the Vale Police Department, this could be a pretty interesting side hustle.
Chris: I like the nightclub idea, you two. We could have neon lights, robotic dancers, and a techno DJ. The Automatron would be the hottest spot in Vale.
Cookie: And it would be a great cover for any...less legitimate activities we might dabble in.
Green: I vote for a casino too. We could rig the games in our favor, and unsuspecting patrons would just think they're on a hot streak.
Sith: The armory break-in could be a thrilling side project. We'd have access to some incredible firepower.
Lock: Alright, alright, let's not get carried away with our criminal empire fantasies. First, let's see how combat class goes. Then we can plot our grand criminal enterprises.
As the men continue on, Chris decided to ask a good decent question.
Chris: Do I attract crazy/yandere girls?
Green, Sith, 221Sept, Lock, and Cookie stop. Look at Chris. Then look at Mina. Then look back at Chris.
Green, Sith, 221Sept, Lock, and Cookie: Yes.
Chris:...
Green, Sith, 221Sept, Lock, and Cookie:...
Chris: You guys are fuckin' assholes sometimes. You know that?
Green, Sith, 221Sept, Lock, and Cookie couldn't help but chuckle at Chris's expense. It was all in good fun, a testament to the camaraderie they shared.
Green: Well, you can't argue with the evidence.
Sith: Yeah, seems like you've got a certain...magnetism.
221Sept: Hey, don't fight it. Some people would kill for that kind of attention.
Lock: And remember, not all yanderes are bad. They just have their own unique way of showing affection.
Cookie: Plus, they definitely keep life interesting.
Chris rolled his eyes, shaking his head with a grin.
Chris: You guys are hopeless. Let's just get to combat class and deal with whatever craziness is thrown our way.
Sith: But out of curiosity tho. Why you asked?
Chris: You know how we installed those CCTVs in our dorm?
Green, Sith, 221Sept, Lock, and Cookie:*nodding* Yeah.
Chris: Well...When I was bored this morning minding my own business. I thought, "Maybe I should check our hidden CCTVs and see what popped up in our dorm?" So, I booted up my phone. Opened the SecuroServ app. And what did I see staring and watching me sleep every 3hr for the past 10 days?
Green, Sith, 221Sept, Lock, and Cookie:*raised an eyebrow* Mina?
Chris: To be honest I wished it was her. But no, it was Cinder.
Green, Sith, 221Sept, Lock, and Cookie:*double-takes* What in the flying fuck?
Chris: I know! That was my reaction too!
Green: Wait, Cinder watched you sleep for 10 days?
Sith: That's...beyond creepy.
221Sept: And a serious invasion of privacy.
Lock: You need to tell her to cut that out, man.
Cookie: So, what did you do when you found out?
Chris: I confronted her about it, but she said it was just because she missed me.
Sith: Missing you is one thing, but this is on a whole different level.
Chris: Tell me about it. Anyway, she's wearing this maid outfit now, so maybe she's moved on to other activities.
Lock: I really hope so. But we should keep an eye on her just in case.
As they continued walking to combat class, they couldn't help but shake their heads at the eccentricities of their lives at Beacon Academy.
Green: Speaking of woman.*to Sith* Sith, what's with you and Yang?
Sith:*speaking quickly* What do mean?
Chris and Lock: Whoa.
Green: I mean, Yang has been giving you flirty looks and you blushing redder than Ruby's cloak for the past two and half weeks.
Cookie and 221Sept give the man a shit-eating grin.
Cookie:*grinning* Someone got a crush~
Sith: Alright, alright, you got me. But she's just... well, I don't know, she's different.
Lock: Different how?
Sith: I mean, she's confident, bold, and has this charisma that just grabs your attention. And then she's so kind to Ruby and her team.
Chris: And the fact that she can punch her way through a mountain probably doesn't hurt her appeal.
Green: So, you like her?
Sith: Well, I'm not sure yet. I guess I like the idea of getting to know her better.
Cookie: Well, you better act on it before someone else snatches her up.
221Sept: True, the competition is fierce.
Sith: Alright, alright, I get it. I'll think about it.
As they continued their conversation about relationships, the group reached the combat class, ready for whatever challenges awaited them today.
Chris: But how did this crush start?
Sith pulls out his phone and video he accidently took was of Yang working out in a sports bra and tight shorts in Team RWBY's dorm as entered the room not making a sound.
The video was basically a forty-five second Sexy workout as Yang caught him staring at the last three seconds and smirked at him.
Chris:...
Green:...
Sith:*red face*...
221Sept:...
Lock:...
Cookie:...
Chris and 221Sept: GAWD DAMN!
SIth: REALLY!?
Cookie: I MEAN LOOK AT HER!
Green: Boy you lucky it ain't November. Cause you'll lose that No-nut real quick.
Lock: He spittin' facts, Sith. You better take it.
Sith turned several shades of red deeper, and he quickly closed the video as everyone around him gave a mixture of amused and impressed reactions.
Chris: Well, I think it's safe to say, you're not alone in having a crush on her.
221Sept: But remember, there's a difference between finding someone attractive and getting to know them as a person.
Green: Yeah, don't just focus on the surface stuff. Get to know her personality.
Cookie: Plus, it's always good to be friends first. Builds a solid foundation.
Lock: And if she punches you to the moon, well, you've made an impression, at least.
Sith:*a little flustered* Alright, alright, you're right. I'll keep that in mind.
Mina: What are you guys watching?
The men noticed that Mina and Mako are now looking at them.
And since it was a dude's conversion the men were having. They thought of the quickest lie that will work.
Chris, Green, Sith, 221Sept, Lock, and Cookie: Drugs.
Mina and Mako raised an eyebrow at that.
Mina: Drugs? Really? What's so interesting about them?
Mako: Yeah, I thought we were done with that kind of stuff.
Chris: Well, uh, you know, it's not what you think. We were actually discussing the dangers of drugs and how important it is to stay away from them. It's like a health class lesson, right, guys?
Green: Absolutely. And we were just mentioning how crucial it is to make smart choices in life.
Sith: Right, right. Drugs are no joke. We've got to be responsible adults and educate ourselves about these things.
Lock: Yep, it's all about being informed and making wise decisions.
Cookie: Exactly, we're all about that positive influence.
221Sept: Indeed, and leading by example.
Mina and Mako exchanged dubious glances but decided not to press the matter any further. They returned to their own conversations, leaving the men to their discussion, which was, in reality, nothing like what they had just claimed.
Later~
We open up to Cardin with The Executioner perched on his shoulder and Jaune opposite of him with Crocea Mors drawn, leaning on his weapon as if he were exhausted, in the spotlight shining on the Beacon Academy auditorium stage.
He looks at Cardin, who laughs at his opponent's tiredness, and Jaune gathers his strength to charge forward and swing his blade at Cardin, only for him to jump out of the way. Jaune looks back, surprised, as The Executioner sends Jaune's shield - and himself - flying back. Now only armed with his sword, Jaune continued to try and attack, but was blocked by the mace's hilt. Their weapons locked, Cardin forces himself up, towering over a struggling Jaune.
Cardin: This is the part where you lose.
Jaune: Over my dead-!
Jaune is cut short as Cardin knees him in the gut, making Jaune drop his sword and fall to the ground in pain. Cardin raises his mace and is about to slam it down on a worried Jaune just when the buzzer rings, the lights come back on, and Glynda's voice causes him to stop.
Glynda: Cardin, that's enough!
He relents and walks away as she comes onto the stage, tapping her tablet.
Glynda: Students, and Team GTA 5.
Cookie:*feet perched* Howdy GG!
Glynda: It's Good-! Whatever. As you can see students, Mr. Arc's Aura has now dropped into the red. In a tournament-styled duel, this would indicate that Jaune is no longer fit for battle, and that the official may call the match.
While Jaune still lays on the floor in defeat and Pyrrha looks sad, Glynda turns her head to look at the losing warrior as he pulls out his scroll with his low, blinking stats and that of his entire team.
Glynda: Mr. Arc, it's been weeks now. Please try to refer to your Scroll during combat. Gauging your Aura will help you decide when it's appropriate to attack, or when it is better to move to a more... defensive strategy. We wouldn't want you to be gobbled up by a Beowolf, now, would we?
Cardin: Speak for yourself...
221Sept and Sith: Go suck a dick, Cardin!
Cardin:*pissed off* WHAT YOU SAY!?
Glynda: ENOUGH!
Glynda: Remember, everyone, the Vytal Festival is only a few months away! It won't be long before students from the other kingdoms start arriving in Vale, so keep practicing! Those who choose to compete in the combat tournament will be representing all of Vale!
Glynda said to the seated and standing students, such as: Yang, punching the air in anticipation; Weiss, shaking her fists with an excited smile; and Ruby, shaking her entire body with enthusiastic energy while squealing softly.
Glynda: Looks like we have time for one more match. Who would like to go?
Cardin: Me. And I challenge...her.
Cardin points at Mako.
Teams RWBY and JNPR paled at that.
Why?
Because remember. They encounter and fought Mako.
Glynda knew this too and wanted to deny the request, but Mako was already on the stage.
Mako: Tell you what, BOY. How bout I give you a handicap? I won't use my weapons at all.
Cardin: Easy!
Glynda: Very well...you may fight...
Mako:*whispering* But I will break your arm~
She charges at Cardin.
Cardin wasn't one to back down from a challenge, but Mako's confident demeanor made him a bit uneasy. As Mako charged toward him, Cardin raised his mace, ready to counter her attack.
Cardin: You're in for a world of hurt, sweetheart.
The two engaged in combat. Cardin swung his mace with force, aiming for Mako, but she dodged with grace and agility. She had impressive hand-to-hand combat skills, delivering a powerful kick to Cardin's chest, sending him stumbling backward.
Cardin, now a bit frustrated, charged at Mako with his mace raised high. Mako side-stepped his attack, and with a swift motion, she disarmed him, sending his mace flying across the stage.
The students watched in astonishment. Cardin, now weaponless, found himself in an unfavorable situation. Mako stood confidently, her hands raised in a fighting stance.
Mako: Well, it looks like you're out of your league, boy.
Cardin grumbled but was forced to admit defeat. Glynda intervened.
Glynda: That's enough, Mr. Winchester. Mako, you have shown your skill. You may return to your seat.
Mako nodded and walked away, leaving Cardin to gather his weapon and dignity.
This demonstration left an impression on both the students and Team RWBY and JNPR, who now had a more profound respect for Mako's combat abilities.
Timeskip with a backflip
A zoom-up of Nora's turquoise eyes as she tells an unbelievable story to her audience...
Nora: So! There we were, in the middle of the night...
Ren (off screen): It was day.
Nora: We were surrounded by Ursai...
Blake, paying no attention as she is lost in her book, and Yang, who is hanging on her every word with her hands cupping her face.
Ren:*holding a coffee cup* They were Beowolves.
Nora: Dozens of them!
She screams this as she stands at the table of both Team RWBY and JNPR, where Weiss is ignoring Nora and filing her nails, Ruby and Pyrrha are listening politely, and Jaune is messing with his food.
Ren: Two of 'em.
Nora: But they were no match... And in the end, Ren and I took them down and made a boatload of Lien selling Ursa skin rugs!
She finished while Ruby and Pyrrha now look at a distant Jaune with concern.
Ren:*sighs* She's been having this recurring dream for nearly a month now.
Pyrrha:*looking at her leader* Jaune? Are you okay?
Jaune:*snapping out of it, turning back toward them* Huh? Oh, yeah! Why?
Ruby: It's just that you seem a little... not okay...
The others stop their distractions and stare at him.
Jaune: Guys, I'm fine. Seriously! Look!*he holds up a thumb while laughing nervously*
Chris (off screen): Stop the bullshit, Jaune.
The two teams turn to see Team GTA 5 with trays of food.
Green: Mind if we take a seat?
Jaune: Of course, join us.
The newcomers settled at the table, and Jaune, although looking a little tired, was trying his best to appear fine.
Chris: You sure about that, buddy?
Jaune: Yeah, I just... had a rough night.
Mina, who was sitting next to Jaune, noticed his unease and decided to press a little further.
Mina: Rough night, eh? Anything in particular bothering you?
Jaune hesitated for a moment before deciding to share. He glanced at his friends and Team GTA 5, who were all waiting for his response.
Jaune: I've been having these weird dreams lately. They're all about... failing.
Lock: Failing what?
Jaune: Failing as a leader, failing to protect my friends. They're getting to me, you know? Like I'm not good enough.
Sith: Well, trust me, Jaune. Those feelings are pretty normal, especially for someone in our line of work.
Jaune: It just feels like I'm not living up to the legacy of my family and what's expected of me. It's... a lot of pressure.
Mako: Hey, kid, you don't have to live up to anyone's expectations but your own. Be the leader you want to be, not what others expect you to be.
Nora: She's right, Jaune! You're an amazing leader. We all believe in you!
Ruby: And we're here to help and support you too, Jaune. Remember, you're not alone in this.
Chris: Indeed. We all have our struggles, but it's the determination to keep moving forward that defines us.
Jaune smiled, feeling the support from his friends and the new additions to their group. It was a reminder that he wasn't alone in his fears and insecurities.
Chris: Now, let's eat up, recharge, and get ready for another day of training.
Jaune nodded, grateful for the understanding and encouragement. Until his attention is focused on the members of Team CRDL, standing around a girl with brown rabbit ears jutting from her hair as Cardin laughs at her and Sky Lark holds up his hands to his head in a mock interpretation of her unusual features.
Pyrrha: Jaune, Cardin's been picking on you since the first week of school.
Jaune: Who? Cardin Winchester? Nah... He just likes to mess around! You know, practical jokes!
Ruby: He's a bully.
Sith: He's a racist asshole.
Blake:*mumbles* I agree.
Ruby: Also. Swear-!
Green: You pull out that "Swear Jar" and show you what happens if we give Nora an entire bag sugar.
Ren:*in fear* Please no.
Ruby:*scared* Nevermind!
Jaune: Oh, yeah?! Name one time Cardin's 'bullied' me.
Ruby: He knock'd your books down.
Ren: He made your sheath extended into its shield form, trapping you on a doorway.
Chris: He shoved you in one of the rocket lockers and sent you flying.
The others are totally focused on him now.
Jaune:*attempts to laugh it off* I didn't land that far from the school.
Lock: Ruby, Sith, Yang, Nora, Ren, Pyrrha and I, found you in Forever Fall. That's not that far from the school?
Pyrrha: Jaune, you know if you ever need help, you can just ask.
Nora: Ooooh!*gets up from the table and presents her diabolical plan with a not-entirely-sane grinz* We'll break his legs!
Mina:*grinning* YES!
Sith and Yang:*grinning* And I'll break his arms!
The two look at each other and smile.
Jaune: Guys, really, it's fine! Besides, it's not like he's only a jerk to me.
Chris: Your right.
Jaune:*confused* I am?
Chris: Yep. Because he's an asshole to everyone.*points* Especially Faunus.
They all look over as the laughing grows louder, mixed in with cries of pain from the rabbit girl when one of her ears are tugged on by Cardin.
Velvet: Ow! That hurts!*stops struggling and grimaces as she says* Please, stop...
Cardin:*continues laughing as he turns to his cronies* I told you it was real!
Russel:*still guffawing with his teammates* What a freak!
Chris:*looking around* Uh oh.
Sith: What?
Chris: Where's Mako?
Teams RWBY, JNPR, and GTA 5 realized Mako is gone.
?: Hey, Cardin,~
The three teams, CRDL, and Velvet look at Mako who is behind Cardin and smiling evilly.
Cardin: What do you want?
Mako:*to Velvet* You may want to back up a bit~
Cardin finally relents, and Velvet stands up and backs up a bit. And at that moment Mako lost it. She grabs Sky's head and jumps on Cardin.
Yang: What are they...
Chris: Is she about to...
Mina:*grinning* Oh my God, she is-
Everyone:*in fear and disgust* OOOOOOHHHHHH!
Cardin was seen screaming his head off as everyone had different reactions.
One student was seen looking like he was praying.
Chris was seen crossing himself.
Weiss, Pyrrha, Velvet, Ruby, and a few others were seen trying not to throw up.
While all the others are screaming in shock and terror.
And Mako...Is having trouble looking at what she did.
And what she did exactly?
They shoved Sky's head up Cardin's ass.
Cardin: Get him out! Get him out!
Sith and 221Sept were seen laughing their asses off.
Suddenly, Glynda enters the cafeteria. But what she saw made her question her position at Beacon. And questioned if she should just have a one-month vacation away from Beacon or even Vale.
Glynda:*eye twitches* I need a raise...
The chaos and absurdity in the cafeteria were beyond anything Glynda Goodwitch had ever encountered in her tenure at Beacon Academy. She couldn't believe her eyes as she beheld the spectacle of a student with their head stuck where it shouldn't be.
Glynda (inwardly): A raise, a sabbatical, or early retirement, anything to avoid this insanity.
With a long-suffering sigh and a wave of her riding crop, Glynda cast a powerful spell that disentangled the unfortunate student from the rather compromising situation. The poor boy was unceremoniously ejected, landing on the floor with a thud.
Glynda: I won't ask what transpired here. All of you, go back to your meals and try to maintain some dignity, for Ozpin's sake!
The cafeteria settled back into a semblance of normalcy, or at least, as close to normalcy as Beacon Academy ever got. Glynda, on the other hand, simply shook her head and left the room, possibly in search of a stiff drink.
As for Mako and Team GTA 5, they couldn't help but share triumphant grins as they claimed victory in the battle of humiliation against Cardin and his cronies.