A/N: Doing research on Halo I just realized that Spartan armor is taken off by machines. For story purposes I guess these types of things that are needed to be done won't need to.

Waking up I realized it was around six in the morning. Going up to Asher I promptly woke him up.

Y/N: Rogue, wake up.

Asher: Ugh, you would think I would be used to this by now.

Y/N: Well there's six of us meaning it will take awhile to get ready and we need to recalibrate our weapons.

With Rogue up we got ready and started to dissemble and assemble our weapons. By the time it was over I realized it was eight and Team RWBY hasn't woken up yet.

Y/N: Rogue, I'll let you do the honors on this one.

Asher: Much appreciated.

Grabbing Craig he opens the window and begins firing until he runs out of ammo. Needless to say they woke up from this with each varying.

Weiss: Some of us need our beauty sleep!

Blake: I'm up!

Yang: Ughhh.

Ruby: Are we under attack?!

Y/N: No, it's eight in the morning and class starts in an hour so it's time to get ready.

Yang: But you two are in your armor when we have uniforms so what gives?

Y/N: It's not exactly a good idea to simply leave it behind after what we told you what would happen if someone just pops by.

Asher: Besides if we need to do something like fight another student in class we can always take it off so it can be fair.

As Team RWBY got ready Y/N and Asher were outside waiting. Thirty minutes later they were ready and off they went to Port's class. Arriving ten minutes before class starts they take their seats.

Port: Ah so you two must be the special cases that I heard so much about.

Y/N: Well given what we did I don't blame you. If anything Asher should be known for massacring all the trees while landing.

Port: (laughing) Well it's been a pleasure meeting you Mr. L/N but class is about to begin.

Class begun with Professor Port beginning his long dragged out stories reminiscing of his younger days. Seeing that this class will be glorifying his past Y/N and Asher had other ideas.

Port: Vale, as well as the other kingdoms, are safe havens in an otherwise treacherous world! Our planet is absolutely teeming with creatures that would love nothing more than to tear you to pieces! And that's where we come in. Huntsmen! Huntresses... Individuals who have sworn to protect those who cannot protect themselves! From what, you ask? Why, the very world! That is what you are training to become. But first: A story. A tale of a young, handsome man... Me! When I was a boy...

His words started to be blurred out as I couldn't handle it. The mandatory mission reports are more exciting than this. Looking to my right I saw penciling a paper in front of her.

Port: ...Despite smelling of cabbages, my grandfather was a wise man. 'Peter', he told me...

The speech evolves into more "blah"s as Ruby chuckles at her creation and shows it to her teammates: a ball-with-limbs-and-a-head drawing of the teacher with stink lines coming from him and "Professor Poop" written underneath. Ruby blows a quick raspberry. Blake, Y/N, Asher, and Yang laugh, but Weiss looks annoyed.

Port: A true Huntsman must be dependable!

Ruby has fallen asleep again in the first class of the year. Y/N and Asher start stacking random objects seeing how high can it go.

Port: A true Huntsman must be strategic, well-educated, and wise!

Ruby is not-so-subtly picking her nose, much to Weiss' building anger. Asher and Y/N start playing paper football with Rogue claiming victory.

Port: So, who among you believes themselves to be the embodiment of these traits?

Weiss: (raises her hand) I do, sir!

Port: Well, then, let's find out! (he turns to gesture at the glowing red eyes surrounded by shadow shaking the cage that traps it) "Step forward, and face your opponent!

Yang: (raising her fist) Goooo, Weiss!

Blake: (waving a small flag saying "RWBY") Fight well!

Ruby: Yeah, represent Teeeeam RWBY!

Asher: Yeaaah, gooo Weiss! He says holding up a confetti gun he plans on using when she wins.

Y/N: Yeah, prove to these people that you didn't buy your way into this school!

Ruby: Why would you say something like that?

Y/N: In my defense most people were probably thinking it.

Yang: I thought so when I first met Weiss.

Blake: Her family does hold a lot of Influence.

With a silent agreement they continue watching the match unfold.

Port: Allllright! (next to the cage, pulling out his axe) Let the match... begin!

The professor swings down and breaks the lock, dropping the cage door and revealing the Boarbatusk inside, which immediately charges at Weiss. She uses Myrtenaster to deflect its attack and roll to the side, readying herself for its next move. The Grimm stands a distance away from its enemy, studying her.

Port: Ha-ha! Wasn't expecting that, were you?

Ruby: Hang in there, Weiss!

Weiss is now speeding towards the oncoming Boarbatusk, sticking her blade straight at its skull until they meet and Myrtenaster is trapped in the beast's tusks. Weiss is still hanging on to the hilt, and is tossed around as she struggles to get the rapier back.

Port: Bold, new approach. I like it!

Ruby: Come on, Weiss, show it who's boss!

Weiss turns to glare at Ruby, only for the Boarbatusk to turn its head and rip the sword from her grip. Myrtenaster lands far away from its master, who is knocked back by the creature's tusks.

Port: Oh-ho! Now what will you do without your weapon?

Weiss looks up just in time to see the Boarbatusk charge again, rolling out of the way just in time to avoid getting trampled and make it crash into a desk. Weiss rushes at her sword and slides to get it back in her hand.

Ruby: Weiss! Go for its belly! There's no armor underneath-

Weiss: (turning to Ruby) Stop telling me what to do!

Ruby looks hurt at Weiss' rebuttal. Meanwhile, the Boarbatusk leaps into the air and rolls into a ball, spinning rapidly in the air and landing on the ground, consistently gaining speed until it launches itself at Weiss. It comes closer and closer, but Weiss activates one of her blue-white circles and blocks the roll, leaping up into the now-black snowflake symbol and turning it blue again so she can drive the blade into the Boarbatusk's stomach. It squeals and falls silent while Weiss gasps in relief.

Port: Bravo! Bra-vo! It appears we are indeed in the presence of a true Huntress-in-training!I'm afraid that's all the time we have for today. Be sure to cover the assigned readings, and... stay vigilant! Class dismissed!

Weiss glares and turns away, walking hurriedly to the exit past her teammates.

Jaune: Sheesh, what's with her?

The remaining members of Team RWBY and FireTeam Mystic look at each other with the same question. Asher fires the confetti gun Blake, Y/N, and Yang look at him with a "nows not the time" look. Ruby follows Weiss attempting to catch up to her.

Yang: You should probably follow as well Y/N.

Asher: Yeah, looking at Weiss she looks like the she will say she might regret. She hasn't learned that not everything will go her way.

Y/N goes off to catch up with them but upon arriving he sees Weiss arguing with Ruby.

Weiss: Not a team led by you. I've studied and trained. And quite frankly, I deserve better. (turns her back to Ruby, trying to reach out but dropping her hand with the following words) Ozpin made a mistake. (walks away as Ruby looks dejected)

Y/N: I'm sorry that it didn't go well. I'm sure she will come around soon.

Ruby: (looking doubtful, even on the verge of tears) Is she right? Did Ozpin make a mistake?

Y/N: I'm unsure yet myself as I need to see you further in action. Though as of now it remains to be seen.

Ruby: What do you mean?

Y/N: Ruby remember how yesterday I did some explaining to you about who I am.

Ruby: Uh-huh.

Y/N: I've been through quite a lot fighting through the Human-Covenant War. In this I learned many things and not just fighting. You must be an example for your team, sure you can give them lectures hoping they learn, but it's by your example they will follow. Great leaders don't set out to become a great leader but set out to make a difference. Look what I'm saying is that, we are the first to admit that we don't know everything and we need help. I've seen the clips of the initiation and despite the quarrels among your team you managed to get them together as one and get the objective accomplished. You analyzed the situation you were in, looked at your members strengths and weaknesses to create an effective plan. Not everyone can do that under the situation you were in and even less given the split-second decisions being made.

Ruby: (looks up to Y/N) Thank you Y/N, I needed that.

Y/N: No problem Rubes. Don't worry about Weiss, she'll come around. Weiss just needs some time to process this.

Time skip into night time

The team's room were occupied with most of its members sleeping. Blake sleeping under her blanket covers, Yang spread out on her bed and snoring, Asher's lower half of his body hangs off the bed, Ruby resting on top of a pile of notes with books around, but two of its members are missing.

Y/N: (repeatedly throwing a knife up only to catch it)

Weiss comes up the doorway only to stop as
Y/N is blocking the door.

Weiss: (sees how Y/N is still playing with a knife) Ah-hem!

Y/N: (stops) Did you finally let your anger out and learned your lesson?

Weiss: What do you mean? She says a bit agitated.

Y/N: Well I'm assuming you haven't yet so I'm gonna tell you a thing or two. What do you think when you see Asher and I operate?

Weiss: A dysfunctional group of people (Y/N glares at her). Let me finish! That somehow operates effectively and gets missions done.

Y/N: I'm sure you know where this is going but I'm gonna continue. I'm sure you joined Beacon on the basis to clear your family name and to show you're different from them.

Weiss: (stunned) How did you know?

Y/N: You learn skills when fighting in a conflict. Asher is good at this as well but his personality makes it seem like he's not. Back to the point, of your reason. Sure you may say that you want to prove how you're above them but your actions today say otherwise. You've been acting rude and for what? A position of leadership just to show your merits? Let me tell you that it's not all sunshines and rainbows. Tough decisions are made day in and day out that not everyone will agree with. The thing is that these decisions are what needed to be made. Leadership is not to boss people but to set an example to which the others will follow. They don't set out to be leader, but set out to make a difference. Just play your role in the team; people achieve more from the result of working together, not against. Do you now understand what I'm getting at?

Weiss: Yes, but you never got to let me tell you that I learned my lesson while talking to Professor Port.

Y/N: Ohhhh... Well I'm gonna go bow. He says walking away.

Weiss: Where can you possibly be going at this time of night?

Y/N: (in background) Well I said all that for nothing so I'm gonna let out my anger at targets! That took me awhile to think of!

Weiss POV briefly

I still can't fathom their personalities to their combat counterparts, but as I once heard, to each his own. Going into the room I saw my teammates sleeping in their respective beds in odd positioning. Well it's now or never I thought going over to Ruby's bed. Lifting up the bed covers I was amazed to say the least by what I saw. She was determined to catch up to all the worked she missed when she skipped two years. Though it must have gotten to her. I gently shake her waking her up.

Ruby: Weiss! I-I was studying, and then I fell asleep! I'm sorry...

Weiss: How do you take your coffee?

Ruby: I... I don't...

Weiss: (irritated) Answer the question!

Ruby: Uhh, cream and five sugars!

Weiss: (sighs) Don't move. (she ducks under to her own bed and comes up a moment later with a fresh cup) Here.

Ruby: Um... Thanks, Weiss.

Weiss: Ruby, I think you have what it takes to be a good leader. (Ruby smiles appreciatively) Just know that I am going to be the best teammate you'll ever have! Good luck studying! (ducks under, only to come up and point at one of Ruby's papers) That's wrong, by the way. (ducks under again, and her voice comes from the doorway this time) Hey, Ruby?

Ruby: Uh-huh?

Weiss: (stands in the door with her hand on the knob) I always wanted bunk beds as a kid.

Ruby: Where is this coming from?

Weiss: I talked to Professor Port and he made me realize my place in this team of ours. Also while arriving here Y/N may have been waiting in the front door. He might've reinforced the idea. (she starts to close the door)

Y/N POV

After finishing my knife throwing practice I figured nows the time to go back to the room. Going inside I saw Ruby smiling, Weiss and Ruby must of made progress.

Ruby: (notices Y/N) Hey Y/N, thanks for talking to Weiss for me.

Y/N: No problem, though I came in too late because Professor Port talked to her first.

Ruby: It's no problem, I mean you tried.

Y/N: (getting out of armor) And it was a pleasure to do so Rubes. (heading towards the bed) Well good night I'm going to bed.

Ruby: Good night as well Y/N. Thanks again for being there.

Y/N: Someone has to be the Voice of Reason in the group.

Ruby: (groans) Did you really do a pun?! She says as she throws her notebook at Y/N.

The notebook opens to a page of the notebook holding a image that she definitely wouldn't want him to see. A heart with both of their names in the middle. Y/N notices but decides to say nothing of it.

Y/N: Ow. I might not usually do them but when I see a chance I'll take it.

Ruby: (realizes what she threw) Uh umm can you hand me my notebook. I still need it.

Y/N: Sure. He says getting up to hand it to her.

Ruby: Did you so happen to see anything in there? She says a little scared.

Y/N: Nothing in particular except notes. He lies while laying down on bed going to sleep.

Ruby's thoughts: Good. I don't know what Y/N's reaction would be if he saw the heart. He may not share my feelings and it can ruin our friendship.

30 minutes later

Ruby: Done! Hey Y/N. (no response) Y/N? She says walking over to his bed.

Ruby stops in front of his bed only to realize that he was sleeping. She was staring at the sleeping Y/N until she was interrupted by his partner.

Asher: (wakes up quickly) What are you doing? He says knowing quite well what's happening.

Ruby: U-Uh no-nothing. (realizes that she has been caught) Fine you caught me; I might've been calling for him but I might've been staring when I realized he was asleep.

Asher: (laughing) This is beautiful. You know this reminds me of the stories like Romeo and Juliet and Sleeping Beauty. Though except you know without the whole coma or dead thing.

Ruby: (sweating) Will you tell him what I did?

Asher: Relax, even if I did it would be in your best interest.

Ruby: What do you mean by best interest?

Asher: (going back to bed) I'm too tired to explain he says yawning.

Ruby goes back to her bed wondering what Asher was talking about. What did he meant by not making it easy for us two to happen? Does that mean that Y/N likes me back? Having more questions than answers she goes to sleep.

Asher 10 minutes later

Asher: Psst Scanner. I know you are awake.

Y/N: And?

Asher: You're usually asleep by now unless you're deep in thought.

Y/N: Okay I'll tell. I saw in Ruby's notebook a heart sketched into it with our names in the middle.

Asher: Now that you know; will you plan to doing anything about it? Did the conversation you heard earlier confirm your suspicions?

Y/N: Yes, just not now. I'm gonna wait for a good moment or something along those lines.

Asher thoughts: Good, though knowing Scanner it will take him a lot longer than it needs be. Now we just need to wait for Ruby's birthday to it to happen. Our plan will work one way or another.