RWBY: Ruby Rose x Male Reader - Vol. 3 Ep. 3

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In Beacon Academy's courtyard at dusk, Skylar Frostydia, Weiss Schnee and Ruby Rose are running up the main avenue towards the docking bays, expecting someone to land there.

Ruby: Weiss! What is the big deal!? Who is it? Who is she!?

Weiss stops and smiles at the sight, with Sky crossing his arms with smug look on his face.

Weiss: Winter.

Sky: Been a while since I last saw her.

Sky, Ruby, and Weiss watched Winter Schnee, escorted by crimson-colored Atlas Soldiers and Atlesian Knight-200's, as she exits her airship.

Ruby: Wait... Your sister?

The young heiress pays her no mind as she then cups mouth to make her voice a bit louder for her sister to catch her attention.

Weiss: Winter!

Sky: And of course.... You just had to do that out of character.

The three then run up to the elder Schnee as she turns to see them.

Weiss: Winter! I'm so happy to see you!

Sky corrects her character by elbowing her side, prompting her to formally curtsy.

Weiss: Oh... Your presence honors us.

Winter: Beacon... It's been a long time. The air feels... different.

Ruby: I mean it is fall, so, eh, it's probably colder.

Weiss, knowing her partner might have said the wrong thing, punches Ruby in the shoulder, causing her to gasp in pain before turning back to her sibling/

Weiss: So, what are you doing here?

Winter: Classified.

Weiss: Oh, right. Well, how long are you staying?

Winter: Classified.

Weiss: Of course.

She nods and smiles in understanding, as Ruby looks pensively around in the silence.

Ruby: Well... this is nice... I think?

Ruby discreetly walks back to Sky, who is 2 meters behind the group, his head held up high in such a manner, and, with Ruby being a bit smaller than Sky, whispers up in his ear.

Ruby: Does she always act like this?

Sky: You'll know in about a minute....

Weiss: You're going to love it here! I know you travel a lot, but so much of Beacon is different from Atlas! Vale, too. The government and school are completely separate! Can you believe it!? I-

Winter: I'm more than familiar with how this kingdom handles its... bureaucracy. That is not why I came.

Weiss: Right! I'm sorry!

Winter: Nor did I come here to watch my own blood fail so miserably in battle. But it appears that I have no choice in the matter.

Weiss and Sky looked suddenly puzzled at the elder Schnee's words.

Weiss: But, we won!

Winter: Only a novice would refer to that as a victory. I counted at least three strikes missed.

Sky: Oh, come now, Winter. You could at least praise her for winning that round. How about we lessen the tense to help you out, hmm?

Winter turns her head at Sky as he begins walking up to the group, who then turns to the robotic escorts of Winter as he adjust his glasses at them

Sky: Atlesian Knights, Numbers 1464 and 1465. System Login: ID Skylar Alexander Frostydia.

The robots began beeping at the command, and Sky smiles proudly.

Sky: System Command: Enable Designer Privileges. Take two step backwards away from Winter. Execute!

The AK-200s obey, walking two steps backwards into formation.

Sky: That wasn't so hard now, was it?

Sky gives Winter a smug look before she sighs and smiles a little more warmly at Weiss.

Winter: How have you been?

Weiss: Oh, splendid! Thank you for asking. I'm actually in the very top ranking of our sparring class! And the rest of my studies are going wonderfully, too! I'm-

Winter suddenly raises her hand, as she slaps Weiss, leaving a massive bump on her head. Sky was surprised at the sudden action.

Winter: Silence, you boob! I don't recall asking about your ranking, I'm asking how you've been. Are you eating properly? Have you taken up any hobbies? Are you making new friends?

Weiss: Well, there's Sky, of course, and there's Ruby.

The former executes a small bow at the Atlas Specialist while the latter giggles as she pushes the lump back into Weiss' head, much to her discomfort.

Ruby: Heh, boob.

Winter: I see. So this is the leader you wrote of. How appropriately... underwhelming.

Ruby: Uh... Thank you!

Winter: Greetings, Ruby Rose. I wish to thank you for taking an interest in my sister.

Ruby: Oh! Uh, yes, of course! The honor is in my... court!

Not really familiar with such deep words, she attempts to salute and curtsy, causing her to nearly lose her balance with this gesture, waving her arms until she can get back up.

Winter: I have business with the General and your Headmaster. But, seeing as I'm early, why don't you take me to your quarters?

Weiss: Really?

She and Weiss begin walking towards the Academy, followed by the androids.

Winter:  Yes. I wish to inspect them and make sure that they are up to my personal standards.

Weiss: Of course. Just so you're aware, the bunk beds only look unstable.

Winter: Bunk beds?

Ruby: I'll catch up- I mean, I will... reconvene with you both... at a later... juncture! At a juncture. Yeah.

She pauses her words every now and then, wracking her brain for the right words to come out.

Sky: You're not exactly good at that, I get it, but I wonder what Cap would think.

Sky says this to himself as he walks out of the Beacon Courtyard.

Ruby: Don't you dare tell him about this!

Sky only waves his hand to her while not looking at her as he walks away farther and farther.

Meanwhile........ 


Tealle: So bored....

Claire: So tired....

You, Tealle and Claire were walking back towards school to take a nap in the dorm. Well, Tealle and Claire wanted to anyway, you just had to escort them there. Along the way, Sky is seen walking up to you and waved at you.

Sky: Where're you you guys off to?

You: Just towards the dorm. The girls are a bit bored so I decided to just accompany them there on the way. There's not much to do today anyway.

Sky nodded in an understanding manner and decided to join the in. Just then, groups of students excitedly pass them by on their way to the courtyard, whispering excitedly and curiously among themselves. This piqued your interest and decided to ask some passing students about it.

You: Hey, um... what's going on?

Student: Oh, didn't you hear? There's a fight going on at the Beacon Courtyard right now.

When the word "fight" was mentioned, Tealle and Claire's boredom were suddenly diminished, with Tealle out of worry and Claire out of excitement.

Tealle: What?!

Claire: Who's fighting then?

Student: Beats me. But the others said it was a drunk huntsman against an Atlas Specialist.

Sky: Atlas Speciali--- Don't tell me--

Before he could even finish his words, Sky suddenly broke into a sprint towards the mentioned courtyard.

You: Hold up, Sky! Wait up!

You and the rest of your team quickly began rushing towards the courtyard as well. You managed to catch up with Sky, and saw Ruby and Weiss as well and decided to talk with them.

You: Just what in the World of Remant is going on he-- Q-Q-Qrow?!?!

Ruby: You know my unc--

Sky: And Winter?! Weiss! What the heck is going on?!

Weiss: I don't know! That crazy guy just started fighting my sister!

Ruby: Hey! He's not crazy! Your sister started it!

Claire: Girls, enough! Most importantly, we need to get them to stop or the whole courtyard will turn into ruins.

Tealle: And there are students here! Are they not noticing it?!

You: Whatever this is, this has to stop. Claire, Tealle, try to protect the other students, just in case. Sky, let's go.

You and Sky rushed past Weiss and Ruby, your weapons in hand. You and Sky sprinted into the middle of the makeshift arena made by the crowd of people and students alike. You tried to find the right moment when there is an opening for you and Sky to halt them but they were moving to fast. Knowing there was only way to stop them, you turned and nodded towards Sky and he already took your idea. A split second, right before their weapons could meet, Sky activated his semblance and quickly dashed towards Winter, you also did yours as you transformed into your snow form and hastily flew towards the drunken huntsman. Just as Winter prepares a thrust at Qrow, with the latter just about to do an overhead slash, Sky's katana collided with Winter's sword, while your collided with Qrow's, surprising them both, and the crowd of people as well. 

Qrow: What the--!?

Winter: Sky?!

Sky: I'm quite disappointed at you, Winter. Do you two know how many people you could have injured? That was dangerous, reckless and childish.

Sky pushed Winter back with his katana, much to her surprise yet again as he readily held up his katana, just in case she tries to do anything again.

You: Well.. this.. is... a rather.. nice surprise...

You are quite struggling at how Qrow was pausing his blade towards you. 

Qrow: Long time no see, kiddo. Now get out of the way. This has got nothing to do with you.

You: It is now. You're tearing up the school I'm studying at.

Qrow quickly shoved you out of the way, almost knocking you over, but you held your footing just in the nick of time. Sky turned towards him and raised his katana at him this time. Just before Qrow could raise his blade at him, you froze his feet before he could take another step. He turned towards you, your weapon held at the ready, making Qrow smirk.

Qrow: If that's the way it has to be then, Popsicle.

You: Still with the--

Qrow suddenly rushed at you, before you could even finish but you quickly turned into your snow form, making him miss, and you pushed him back before you turned back int your normal form.

Qrow: Heh, you learned that trick from your sister, Tasha. Makes sense since her Semblance is Liquid Manipulation. She even uses the same tactic to it. She taught you well.

You: Then this shouldn't take long at all.

Qrow then continue to attack you with slash after slash from every direction with incredible speed, but you were able to catch up be sheer luck. Seeing an opening, you blocked his attack by creating an ice sword, while using (W/N) to thrust towards the huntsman. By sheer luck and speed, he was able to block it, much to your surprise, but he was sent was sent flying back towards the edge of the courtyard, before he stopped himself by burying his sword on the ground. He looked up at you, with the same smug look.

Qrow: Not bad, kid.

You: Like I said, this shouldn't take long at all.
 
He dashed towards you and began attacking you with a flurry of strikes again and again, barely giving you any time to strike back. Unable to attack, you continue to block his attacks barely over and over, until he brought his weapon downwards on you with all his might. As you blocked it, the clash of the swords let out a shockwave and cracked the ground beneath you both. He pushed you back with his blade. Assault after assault, you dodged and blocked by sheer luck, despite with him being drunk, he was able to deflect or dodge all your hits with ease.

You: You've got to be kidding me.

Qrow: Come on, kid. You're fighting against a drunk man, and you're losing desperately.

You: You don't have to tell me the obvious, you dusty old crow.

Qrow: Don't call me---

You: Yeah, yeah, yeah.

You both continued your attacks against each other. The attacks continued until you blocked one of his blows. You were just about to counterattack, when Qrow suddenly punched you directly in the nose, disorienting you, and kicked you in the stomach, forcing all the air out your lungs and sending you flying back. You stopped yourself before you got further by transforming into your snow form, then reverted back again. Then suddenly, you landed on your knees and planted your palms on the courtyard ground, trying to regain your air back. 

Qrow: You've improved, Popsicle. It's a shame it was not enough.

You: Don't....

You slowly stood yourself up with the help of your sword, your body slowly pulsing with the color of your Aura, and somehow combined with a light blue color. Qrow's eyes widened, as if he was familiar with it.

You: Call me...

You finally stood upright, your head still lowered.

You: THAT!!!

With one final pulse of your glowing Aura, your skin suddenly turned pale, your hair turned white and flared up, and your eyes turned icy blue, snowflakes seemingly visible in the iris. You didn't even mind the transformation as you were clearly fixated by your anger and only focused your attention on the Huntsman. Every people, students and even teachers, began clearing the courtyard. Qrow was clearly shocked at the situation.

Qrow: T-That's....

Before he could even finish, six pillars of ice suddenly erupted around Qrow. You clenched your left fist at them, and they started shaking violently. Qrow knew what was about to happen and tried evading the detonation, but he got knocked back. He stood back up and looked over to you to see you removing the glove that was concealing your right hand. You place d your left hand on your right wrist and the runic circle appears before your right hand. You aimed it towards Qrow. His eyes widened, making him stand bolt upright, and hold his sword before him in a defensive position, just in time to block a bright, cold Aura beam that came upon him. The force was enough to slowly drag him backwards. Then, it finally stopped. Qrow looked up from his sword to see you, finally normal, breathing heavily, and suddenly collapse out of exhaustion.

Goodwitch: (Y/N)!!!

Apparently, Ozpin, Glynda, and Ironwood arrived just in time to see the whole thing, and they rushed towards you to help. Ruby was about to go in as well, but Claire and Tealle stooped her before she could.

Ruby: (Y/N)!!!

Qrow rushed in towards Ozpin group as well. 

Ironwood: What in the world just happened, Qrow?! And what are you even doing here?!

Qrow: You know full well what he just did, Jimmy. I could be asking you the same thing.

Ozpin: Now is not the time to bicker over this matter. We have an out cold student on the courtyard grounds.

Just then, they only noticed it just now that the whole crowd that was gathered in the courtyard started gaping at your unconscious body, as they whisper coherent words about what just happened.

Goodwitch: Break it up, everyone! We will take care of this mess. 

Glynda then turns towards your team, Ruby, and Weiss, who were still standing in shock their mouths agape, but they instantly snapped back to reality when Glynda called them.

Goodwitch: Mr Frostydia, Ms, Claret, azure, Rose, Schnee, will you please bring Mr. (L/N) to the infirmary?

Your team nodded in determination, before Claire took your right shoulder, and Sky took your left shoulder, slinging them on te back of their neck, and left for the infirmary.

Ruby: Professor Goodwitch, do you have any idea how (Y/N)---

Goodwitch: I-I'm afraid I don't, Ms. Rose, and please don't bring this particular matter up again. Understood?

Ruby: I will, Professor, but---

Before she could even finish, glynda already left the courtyard, and she and her partner, Weiss, decided to just meet you at the infirmary.



------Timeskip-----

Late at night, your eyes opened and began to scan around your area, and found yourself in the school's infirmary, and that your team and Team RWBY were with you as well. When they found out you finally woke up....

All: (Y/N)!!!

All seven voices exclaimed. A pang of pain shot through your aching head.

You: Ow!

Ruby: Guys, guys! Don’t shout like that!

Tealle: But you shouted with us, not to mention you just did.

Ruby: Uuugh.

Rubbing your eyes, you slowly sat up in what felt like to be a bed.

Ruby: Hey (Y/N), how are you feeling?

You: Like my head was just hit by a boulder. But I'm fine now, I guess.

Weiss: Well, you did used up a ton of your aura when you made that beam.

You: Used up a ton of my aur--- Wait, what beam?

Claire: You don't remember? You were like, "Don't call me that!", at Ruby's uncle and before we know it, you turned..... different.

You: What do you mean?

Sky: Well for a start, your skin paled, your hair turned white, and your eyes turned blue. Was that a part of your Semblance we didn't know of?

You: I don't know. B-But... I don't understand... I mean, there's no way that would have happen when using a Semblance don't you think?

Tealle: Uhm... It kind of did, when you did it...?

You planted your face on your palms as you sighed out in exhaustion.

You: This is getting anywhere at all.....

Weiss: Why don't you ask Professor Ozpin about it?

Ruby: But Professor Goodwitch told us not to--

You: It's... not actually a bad idea, Weiss.

You removed your covers that was on your lap. You strapped your boots back, and took your weapon from Sky, who was holding it. 

You: I'll meet you guys back at the dorm when I'm done.

You said this to your team as you left the infirmary and walked your way towards the Beacon Tower. After a couple of minutes or so, you have finally arrived at the lobby of the tower and called for an elevator. You turned to gaze at your right hand as thousands of questions ran through your head.

YouIn head) A beam....? Last time I did that was months ago. But why can't I remember anything about it this time?

You thoughts were interrupted as you heard the ding of the elevator as it hit the ground floor. As the doors opened, you stepped inside and rode it up with to the top of the tower. With a ding, the doors swung open, only find it suspiciously empty.

You: Hello? Professor Ozpin? A-Are you in here? Anyone? No one? O..kay~

You slowly made your way towards Ozpin's desk and sat at his chair. As you tried to rack your brain to have even the shortest of glimpse of what you have done on the courtyard of which you have no clue about, you unknowingly found yourself tapping your fingers on the clockwork desk. Unfortunately, one of your fingers touched a clockwork configuration, resulting in opening a part on top of the desk, revealing a couple of paperwork, but what really caught your eye was the picture on top of it. You peered closer, and recognized your father, and Ozpin during their younger days, along with a woman that holds a mysterious resemblance to you. She was standing between the two, carrying a small bundle in her arms.

You: Who could be---

There was sudden ding in the elevator, making you close the porter on the desk, and quickly turn into your snow form then hovering slightly among the rafters. The doors opened, revealing General Ironwood and Winter stepping inside, much to your confusion. They both approached the desk with Ironwood waiting with his arms crossed while Winter is impatiently pacing about. Suddenly, you saw a smirking Qrow, accompanied by Goodwitch and Ozpin, arrive in the elevator.

Winter: What were you thinking!?

Ironwood: If you were one of my men, I would have you shot!

He pulls out flask as the three enter the room.

Qrow: If I was one of your men, I'd shoot myself.

Goodwitch: While I wouldn't condone his behavior, retaliating like you did certainly didn't help the situation.

Winter: He was drunk!

Goodwitch: He's always drunk!

The four turn to Qrow to see him drinking from a flask. His eyes widen when he notices them staring, and he holds the flask out to the side, looking at it awkwardly before grimacing. Ozpin stares at Qrow in shock, then sighs and sits down.

Ozpin: Qrow, why are you here?

Ironwood: You've been out of contact for weeks! You can't just go dark like that in the field!

Qrow: I'm not one of your special operatives, Jimmy!

Winter: General.

Qrow: Whatever. You sent me and (D/N) to get intel on our enemy, and I'm here telling you, our enemy is here.

Ironwood: We know.

Qrow: Oh! Oh, you know! Well, thank goodness we're out there risking our life to keep you all informed!

Ironwood: Qrow-

Qrow: Communication's a two-way street, pal. You see this?

He pulls out his Scroll and points to it

Qrow: That's the SEND button.

Winter: They had reason to assume you'd been compromised.

Qrow: And I have reason to assume you don't need to be here.

He then points to Winter.

Qrow: Seriously, who invited her?

There was a moment of silence among them, before Ironwood started speaking.

Ironwood:  Schnee, we'll discuss this incident back at my ship.

Winter looks surprised at the General's words, and turns to him.

Winter: But sir!

Ironwood: Winter. Leave.

Winter: Yes sir.

She salutes and turns on her heel and gives the winking Qrow a dirty look as she exits via the elevator.

Ironwood: Go on.

Qrow: Your little infiltrator isn't just another pawn. They're the one responsible for Autumn's condition, even (D/N) thought so.

He takes a drink from his flask once more. You were listening to them conveniently as you added a comment of your in your head.

You: (In head) That would probably mean she brought pawns with her.

Goodwitch: What?

Qrow: Despite what the world thinks, we're not just teachers, or generals, or headmasters. The people in this room, the leaders of the other two academies, we're the ones that keep the world safe from the evils no one even knows about!

You: (In head) Keep the world safe from what evil? 

He then started getting up in Ironwood's face.

Qrow: It's why we meet behind closed doors, why we work in the shadows. So you tell me, James, when you brought your army to Vale, did you think you were being discreet, or did you just not give a damn!?

He stares down at Qrow as he places his Scroll on Ozpin's desk.

Ironwood: Discreet wasn't working.

The center of the room projects a hologram of Vale, Beacon Academy, the Amity Colosseum and Ironwood's fleet of Atlesian Airships, which he gestures to.

Ironwood: I'm here because this is what was necessary.

Qrow: You're here because Ozpin wanted you here! He made you a part of this inner circle and opened your eyes to the real fight that's in front of us!

Ironwood: And I am grateful.

Qrow: Oh, well, you've got a real funny way of showing it.

Ironwood: The people of Vale needed someone to protect them; someone who would act. When they look to the sky and see my fleet, they feel safe, and our enemies will feel our strength.

Suddenly, Qrow starts laughing in a mocking way.

Qrow:  You... You think they're scared of your little ships? (D/N) and I've been out there and I've seen the things she's made, and let me tell you - they are fear.

Ozpin:  And fear will bring the Grimm. A guardian is a symbol of comfort. But an army is a symbol of conflict. There's an energy in the air now, a question in the back of everyone's minds...

He then gestures to the display

Ozpin: "If this is the size of our defenses, then what is it we're expecting to fight?"

Ironwood glares at them before sighing and walking forward, picking up his Scroll just as it flashes with the image of a Black Queen.

Ironwood: So then, what would you suggest we do?

Ozpin: I suggest we find our guardian. 

Qrow: Then mission complete.....

Glynda: Excuse me?

They all turned to Qrow with questioning looks but he paid no mind to it. You too were confused as well.

Qrow: We all saw what your nephew did back at there, Oz. And we all know that that beam he made is only something Isoldê could do!

Ozpin: Qrow--

Qrow: Have you even seen the mark when he conjured that beam?

Ozpin: I--

Qrow: Or the fact that he Isoldê's necklace around his neck? I wasn't blind, Oz. He's been covering it up under his clothes, but I caught a glimpse of it right before his powers activated.

At that moment everyone became silent and seemingly shocked, but you were thoroughly confused as to who this "Isoldê" is, and as to what the necklace would've meant.

Qrow: You didn't tell him about his actual status is, didn't you Oz?

Ozpin only sat in his chair, and remained silent, deciphering his actions, Qrow could only know the answer to it. He turns his head away in shame as he runs his hand through his hair in aggravation.

Qrow: Looks like we have to force the cat out of the bag, Oz. We might as well have told him the truth since the beginning.

Glynda: You know (D/N) didn't want that to happen, we all know it could only confuse the boy.

Qrow: Then why not tell him about it right now?

Ironwood: That action is stupid, and reckless. There's no way he would even believe it.

Qrow: Seriously?! How hard could it be? It's just a few simple words: "Hey kid, hate to brake it to you but you're actually the son of the Winter Maiden!"

Ozpin: QROW!!!

Ozpin's face was literally flaring up in anger, but that anger soon turned into a shocked and panicked one, so did Glynda and Ironwood, as he saw something or rather someone behind Qrow. He slowly turned to his back to reveal that that someone turned out to be you. You were so surprised at the sudden reveal, that you had no idea that you floated down at the floor and reverted back to your normal form. 

You: W-What?

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AND MAJOR CLIFFHANGER!!!!!

MUAHAHAHAHA!!!!