Sorry for my bad English.
So, real talk now about RT.
I've heard the company has been having difficult in manage their funds for a while now but the surprise still got me by surprise. For some reason, I knew RWBY was not going to last long but to just... I don't know. I heard they are planning to selling the series among others to continue till the end but we will have to wait if someone is willing to continue Monty's series and give a proper end.
To be honest, I don't think RT would be able to give a nice ending to RWBY from how tasteless the plot is from previous seasons. It went well on volume 7 and I'm half-to-half with volume 8, but volume 9 I can't say I enjoyed yeah, I saw somewhere else so I possible helped with the shut down of RT.
Yeah, they tried to make Ruby actually be affected by all the rescent events and while it was not a bad idea, everything else seemed bad or just acceptable. I liked the idea of the Rusty Knight but I'm with a lot who prefered to him continue old. Like Deadpool once said in a video, it's just lazy writing.
I mentioned before but I think make Bumblebee canon was just to call for attention when it's not bring anything to the plot in my opnion, but I'm not very good at romance so I can't say too much.
For now, we all can only wait until see if the series will be able to reaches its end. I mean, took a while to Baki's anime to continue so I believe it is a possibility, evne if takes a while.
Enough said, to the fic!
The Feeding Warriors
-Ahh, can't eat another bite! -Nora happily exclaimed.
-It was all just too delicious! -Yang spoke next.
They just finished a meal worthy of a banquet in Brick's restaurant, the table they were sitting in located outside the restaurant was filled with empty plates and bowls.
It was impossible for both teams and the duo to resist one trip to the Feeding Warriors so they could get a meal. Despite his reputation as a huntsman, Blake had to admit that perhaps a kitchen was the place Brick was supposed to be.
The quality and taste of the food clearly show the passion he has for cooking and she felt that every compliment he got from her classmates, teachers and those around them was well deserved.
If Weiss' father discovers she is eating meals prepared by a faunus, his head would probably flip out of his body. Being a goat faunus did nothing to interfere with the quality of the meals prepared by Brick.
She was inclined to agree that he was more experienced than any five-star chief who served her back in Atlas.
-We must thank Mr. Stronghold for such a threat. -Pyrrha spoke. -I feel so lucky to be able to indulge myself with meals so delicious.
-Well, this is why I'm working as a chief. -Brick spoke, approaching the table.
-I would like to express my thanks for this delicious meal. -Weiss politely said.
-And I am thankful you all chose my humble restaurant to feed yourselves. -Brick replied.
-And how much do we owe to you? -Chocolat asked.
-Actually, the whole meal was paid before you guys showed up. -Brick said, surprising the teams and the duo.
Has someone already paid? -Jaune asked.
-Yeah, that lad said, "Anything senorita Schnee order will be paid with my money". -Brick answered.
-Senorina? -Yang asked.
Ruby was also confused and was going to ask her partner if she knew whoever paid for their meal but upon laying her eyes on her friend, she saw Weiss with her eyes widen in... surprise? Panic? She couldn't tell.
-Weiss? -Ruby asked.
-I need to get out of here right now! -Weiss said and started to run away.
Yang was going to question what was wrong when something came flying right above them. They all look to above, Brick included, to see a smaller Bullhead floating above them. Its doors opened and from inside, a figure leaped down, arms spread like a hawk as the silhouette of a man fell at high speed.
The male figure put in front of him a red cape and used it to glide down to the ground. Weiss, who also stopped to see the Bullhead, widened her eyes upon seeing her old acquaintance land in front of her, on his knee with a bouquet of roses in his hands.
-Senorita Schnee. -He began.
The group approached to see a teenager, probably a year older than them, kneeling in front of Weiss, black hair combed back and slick with gel, dressed in a fancy black and red suit, caucasian skin, and eyes red as blood.
-What are you doing here, Fausto? -The heiress asked.
-Why, I came to see you mi amor. -The young man now named Fausto answered. -I hope you enjoyed the food I had the faunus prepare for you.
-Lad, I'm right here. -Brick spoke.
-Yep, we liked, thank you. -Nora said, getting a glare from the man.
-Perdon? - Fausto asked, adopting an annoyed expression. -Who gave you hooligans permission to eat that food? I specifically ordered to prepare for Senorita Schnee only! The nerve of those buns!
This first impression all of them had of Fausto was not a good one, that was for sure. He spoke in a condescending tone that clearly shows he thinks himself above the others. And how he referred to Brick as 'the faunus' instead of his name showed he did not care to remember those who did him any favors or anything.
-Weiss, not gonna introduce us? -Chocolat asked hands on her hips.
-He's... -Weiss said, gesturing to the annoying newcomer. -... Fausto Blood. He's the son of one of my father's business partners. We met at a party where he took an... interest in me.
Upon hearing those words, Jaune immediately frowned. He already had a lot on his plate and a rival for Weiss' affection was not something he wanted to deal with.
-C'mon now senorita Schnee, I put my feet in this low-class sole for you! -He said, making Brick tighten his fists. -I pay you a whole banquet with was eaten by a bunch of low-class.
-Can I break his legs? -Nora asked, getting annoyed.
-Get in the line. -Yang spoke. -I'll send him back to Atlas via a punch.
-Now that proved the lengths I'm willing to go for you... -Fausto commented. -... how about I take you to a real restaurant with a real chef to cook for us a real meal?
-How about we just send him to the ground and pound him down there? -Yang asked.
-Deal. -Nor agreed.
-My apologies, Fausto. -Weiss began. -But I have an appointment with someone already.
Fausto palled upon hearing those words, his face reminding a wailing ghost.
-Who dared to think he is on the same level as me and you?! -Fausto asked.
-No one said anything about a 'he'. -Ryan whispered.
-Ryan. -Weiss answered.
-What? -Jaune asked.
-What? -The rest of RWBY asked.
-What? -Team CNVL asked.
-What? -Ryan asked.
-Quien? -Fausto asked.
Weiss not only surprised everyone with her answer but went as far as to hold onto Ryan's arm while explaining to Fausto.
-This one already asked me out on a date to the movies. -The heiress explained. -So I'm afraid your trip to this city was in vain.
-WHAT?! -Jaune yelled.
-Uh, what is happening? -Nora asked.
-Weiss is trying to use Ryan as an excuse to get rid of Fausto. -Chocolat whispered.
-Oh, so that's it. -Jaune muttered, not that make the situation less awkward.
However, Fausto was not ready to give up.
-USTED! - He loudly exclaimed while pointing a defiant finger at Ryan. -You DARE try to charm my princess!?
-Uh, I know where this is going. -Ryan commented.
-Not if I have something to say about it. -Fausto said and adopted a flamboyant tone as he spoke next. -I challenge you to a duel! One on one! The winner shall have the precious Weiss' hand!
-Uuuhh, a duel! -Nora exclaimed. -Just like those moves! All we need is him hitting Ryan with a glove and-
*SLAP!*
-There is! -Nora said, right after Fausto hit Ryan's unburned cheek with a glove.
-Why do people always want to hit me in the face? -Ryan complained.
Looks like his partner is about to have another fight, and it is strange how often this happens. Then something came to his mind, it was a crazy idea but he needed to try.
-The duel shall be taken immediately! -Fausto declared. -Prepare to feel defeated by my hands. -Fausto finished waving his hands on Ryan's face.
-Not so fast. -Jaune spoke as he took the place beside his partner. -Do you know who you are talking to?
-Should I? -Fausto asked.
-This one... -Jaune said, pointing to Ryan's chest. -... is the best fighter of Vacuo.
Both teams and Brick, who just heard about it for the first time, eyed Jaune curiously, wondering what he was planning.
-That ruffian? -Fausto asked. -He doesn't look like he can't walk in a straight line for his life!
-Jaune, mouths closed flies don't land. -Ryan muttered.
-But he is so if you want to face him, there is a condition. -Jaune explained. -As his partner, you will have to face me first!
-What? -Ryan asked.
-What? -Team RWBY asked.
-What? -Team CNVL asked.
-What? -Brick asked.
-Usted? -Fausto asked. -You don't look like much of a challenge! I probably will need only one hand to deal with you.
-That may be, but it is still a condition you need to follow if you want to face the Vacuo's strongest. -Jaune explained.
-Fine, don't look like it will take much of my time anyway. -Fausto conceed.
-Ren, what is he doing? -Nora asked.
-Why are you asking me? -Ren asked.
-We thought since you are a guy, could tell us what is going on in Jaune's mind. -Yang answered.
-Just because we are both guys, doesn't mean we are on the same page. -Ren answered, remained silent for two seconds, and then answered. -But I think he wants to use this opportunity to measure his combat capabilities.
-So it is to see how far he is with his training. -Pyrrha deduced. -It sounds like a good idea to test that against an opponent who is not from Beacon.
-If you lads insist on this idea, I know a place you guys can duel. -Brick said.
-Let's go then! -Yang said. -A show after a meal, there is something better?
-Fine, lead the way, goat man! -Fausto said.
-My name is Brick. -Said the faunus.
-Don't remember asking. -Fausto commented.
Brick groaned and turned to his restaurant.
-Marin! -He called the blue-haired waitress. -I'll be out for a few minutes!
-Okay! -Marin answered.
After a few minutes of walking, Brick lead the teams, the duo and Fausto to an open space between the buildings. It was as long as a basketball court but twice larger. A fence is located around with a large garbage bin on one of the sides. Another led to the street, where some bystanders walked by, noticing the small group inside the fence.
After calling his locker, Jaune armed Crocea Mors, holding the sword in his hand while keeping the shield/crossbow closer to his chest.
Fausto however, confused everyone but Weiss as he only showed to be holding a red mantle, covering his wrist and fist.
-Alright, you bean-heads. -Brick began. -Since you both agreed to this, I will act as a mediator for this fight. The moment one of you is no longer able to fight or I see the auras dissipate from your bodies, the fight will cease immediately and the one standing or still with his aura will be declared the winner, understood?
-Understood. -Jaune said.
-Of course. -Said Fausto.
-Just like a match in Glynda's class. -Blake commented.
Some bystanders just happened to be walking by when they heard Brick explaining how the fight was going to be and stopped their tracks out of curiosity to see the event about to be unfound.
-How do we start? -Jaune asked.
-Forest, could you do the honors? -Brick asked, seeing Ryan with his silver revolver at his waist.
Seeing the goat faunus pointing to his revolver, he got the drift and pointed to above.
-It is charged? -Chocolat asked.
Ryan checked the weight of his revolver and nodded.
-Alright, let this fight... begin! -Brick announced and-
*BANG!*
Ryan pulled the trigger of his revolver.
End of the chapter.
Yeah, I was going to be Ryan against Fausto but I remember that I need to have Jaune to have some of the spotlight, he is one of the protagonists of this fanfic after all. The idea of someone who knew Weiss and is this flamboyant and arrogant was done in my mind for a while but I needed to have a form to him, something that came to my mind after playing a fighting game.
Those who known will know.
Next one is the fight scene and as usual, it will be a bit bigger than a normal chapter so may take a while.
See you next time!