Auditorium 7:45am

The tension in the air was palpable as CFVY, Jaune, and Nora surrounded you, their weapons at the ready. You clenched your fists, preparing yourself for a fight if necessary.

(Y/n): Are you really going to do this? Attack me just because I won't break up with Bianca?

Coco stepped forward, a serious expression on her face.

Coco: We're just trying to help Yang, (Y/n). She's hurting right now, and we thought maybe if you saw how serious we were, you would reconsider.

Your fists were clenched tighter. Your anger was at its boiling point.

As the tension reached its breaking point, the air crackled with anticipation. You could feel the weight of the upcoming clash with your bullies, their weapons glinting menacingly in the dim light. Your heart pounded in your chest, a mix of anger, frustration, and determination fueling your every move.

Ruby: Guys. We don't need to do this!

Weiss, ignoring her leader, spun the chamber of her myrtenaster and pointed the tip of the blade at you.

Blake: Weiss, Jaune, Nora! There's no reason to fight!

With a surge of adrenaline, you took a step forward, your eyes narrowing at Weiss, Jaune, Nora, and the members of Team CFVY.

Nora, seeing movement immediately launched herself upwards then down trying to slam down onto you with her hammer. You look up at her and quickly sidestep, narrowly avoiding Nora's hammer as it crashes into the ground with a powerful thud. As she struggles to regain her balance, you take advantage of the opening and counter with a swift kick to her side, sending her stumbling backward.

Jaune, seeing your successful dodge, charges towards you with his sword raised high. With a swift motion, you draw both your Vulcan's, one in its knife form and the other in its gun form. You parry his strike then aim at his chest, shooting at his chest causing damage to his aura.

Jaune grunts in pain as the bullets hit his aura, momentarily staggering him. Seizing the opportunity, you swiftly flip the Vulcan in its knife form and deliver a precise strike to his arm, causing him to drop his sword. With another strike to his side, you knock him to the ground, leaving him temporarily incapacitated.

Weiss, witnessing Jaune's defeat, hesitates for a moment, her grip on her weapon tightening. She takes a step back, her expression conflicted.

Weiss: How did you-

(Y/n): Its called training. Try it sometime, may win a one v one once and awhile.

Infuriated with your comment, she launches herself at you using her glyphs to slide on the floor. With a bored expression you duck under her swipe then stand up straight while looking at her.

You hear running and look to see Fox and Velvet.

(Y/n): Great...the second years.

You think to yourself as your crouch down then backflip over Velvet and Fox gaining a surprise look from everyone except the incapacitated Jaune and the blindFox who looks around before facing you after hearing your feet hit the ground.

(Y/n): Surprised?

The members of Team CFVY, along with Weiss, exchange looks of surprise and confusion at your agility and skill. Velvet and Fox quickly recover from their initial shock and ready themselves for a fight, while Coco and Yatsuhashi move closer, their expressions cautious.

Coco: (Y/n), we don't need to fight any further. Just give up and we'll work this out.

You narrow your eyes, your frustration still simmering beneath the surface.

(Y/n): Talk? You've already made it clear that you don't want to listen. Actions speak louder than words, Coco. Oh.

You point at her and shoot hitting her in the arm causing her to drop her back.

(Y/n): And go fuck yourself.

The tension in the air thickens as Coco staggers back, clutching her arm in pain. The atmosphere grows even more charged, with anger and hostility emanating from both sides. The members of Team CFVY exchange concerned looks, realizing that the situation is spiraling out of control.

Ruby held onto Blake's arm.

Ruby: Blake...

Blake looks at her young leader.

Blake: What's wrong?

Ruby points at you.

Ruby: H-His eyes.

Blake looks confused before looking at you as her eyes widen seeing your eyes completely purple.

You smirk as you look at Weiss and jump towards her.

Blake: Weiss! Move!

Weiss looks at Blake before quickly moving away as you slam into the ground.

As you slam into the ground, a shockwave of purple energy radiates from your impact point, causing the ground to crack beneath you. The force of your landing sends a powerful gust of wind in all directions, knocking Weiss and the surrounding members of CFVY off balance.

Blake puts her arms out catching Nora while Ruby catches Jaune.

Weiss, recovering quickly, creates a glyph beneath her feet, propelling herself into the air just as you swing your Vulcan at her. The blades of your weapon slice through the air where Weiss had been moments before, narrowly missing her.

With a swift motion, Weiss summons a glyph beneath you, attempting to freeze you in place. But you react quickly, using your agility and speed to leap out of the glyph's range, landing a few feet away from Weiss.

Blake, Ruby, and the members of CFVY watch the ongoing battle with wide eyes, unsure of how to proceed. The intensity of the fight and the purple energy emanating from you have them on edge, unsure of what this new you is truly capable of.

You lock eyes with Weiss, a mixture of satisfaction and anger burning within you.

Weiss: What's happening to you, (Y/n)? How are you doing this?

You smirk, a hint of darkness in your eyes as the purple energy continues to swirl around you.

(Y/n): Y'know...I'm not too sure myself Weiss. It's sort of a new thing with me.

You pull your knives back causing her to fall forward as you then knee her in the gut then hit her in the side of the head with the hilt of your knife.

(Y/n): New is good though. The old me would've been buried five feet deep if I was 'two month ago (Y/n)'.

You look to see Yatsuhashi bring his sword down on you however you just side step and kick his sword away.

(Y/n): Want that rematch big guy?

You pull back and deliver a hard right hook to his jaw causing him to spin and fall to the ground.

(Y/n): Tell me for real though. Is this...REALLY about Yang?

Ruby looks at you as you look at everyone with your arms up as if waiting for a straight answer.

Ruby: Of course it is (Y/n)!

You shook your head.

(Y/n): Nah...Nope. I don't think so. This is the most 'remember who's at the top of the food chain' shit I've ever seen.

You step towards Coco who tries reaching for her back however you kick it away.

(Y/n): 'You bEaT my teAmmaTe in A spaRRing matCH! Wahhh!'

You mockingly say to Coco.

(Y/n): So if he or any of your teammates die to a Grimm. Your gonna hunt that Grimm. That ONE FUCKING Grimm. That kills them?

You ask. She just stares at you as you stood over her, questioning he morales.

(Y/n): And you.

You point at Weiss without looking at her and fully turn to her.

(Y/n): Gonna throw money at the Grimm to until it goes away? Just cause that's usually the way you get things done, right Brat?

Weiss looks at you in disbelief.

(Y/n): I find happiness for once in my huntsman-in-training life. ONCE!

You repeated in anger and passion.

(Y/n): After....After losing my sister to a disease...Dealing with all of YOUR bullying for the past couple of months! And then going through hell to find out I have a hidden power inside me that...that isn't a semblance....and scares me more than makes me feel good about myself....

You look at all of them in rage.

(Y/n): And here you are...the bullies. Here to tell that happiness to fuck off! Well guess what!

You toss your Vulcan's to the floor.

(Y/n): I won't let you. Even if you break my weapons. I'll still fight you with the hands god himself gave to me to personally see that I FUCK UP anyone who gets in my way.

You kick your knives back up into your hands then shuffle in place, full of adrenaline as your eyes dart between RWB, JN and CFVY. You were seething and ready to continue fighting.

The members of Team RWBY, JNPR, and CFVY exchange glances, their expressions a mix of shock, concern, and uncertainty. The intensity of your words and the anger radiating from you leaves them at a loss for words, unsure of how to respond or proceed.

Infirmary 7:53

The light and dark particles left from the Nightmare Grimm and your punch, still remained. Majority of them focusing on one point as the black and white outline of someone kneeled down was painted by the particles.

Dorm room~ 7:54am

Bianca began to wake up. Bianca slowly blinked her eyes open, the events of the past few hours still fresh in her mind. She groaned softly, her body feeling sore and exhausted. As she tried to sit up, she noticed the empty space beside her and frowned.

Bianca: (Y/n)?

She got up and looked around. She looked at Ike and gently shook him.

Bianca: Ike.

The blond boy let out a soft groan, slowly waking up from his slumber.

Ike: Huh? What?

He groaned.What's going on?

Bianca: Did you see (Y/n) in the past half hour?

Ike rubbed his eyes, trying to fully wake himself up and process what Bianca was saying.

Ike: No. Why? Is he not here?

He peeks over Bianca's arm to see the bed empty.

Bianca: He might be going for a walk. Last night was pretty crazy.

Ike nods with a small chuckle as he decides to get up seeing as he was awake now. He stretches as Bianca goes and takes a shower.

Ike decides to go to the gym showers and do some workout before hand. Grabbing some soap he opens the door and is greeted by Yang who has her hand up as if she was about to start knocking.

Yang: O-Oh...Hey....Ike right?

Ike shrugs with a small smile.

Ike: It's actually Ike Light but...

He sees her eyeing him weirdly.

Ike: Right. Terrible time of the day to start jokes. Anyway, what can I do you for?

Ike asks as he leans on the dorm door.

Yang: I...was wondering if (Y/n) was in? I wanted to talk.

Ike's smile fades as he hears Yang's request. He leans off the door and scratches his head, a concerned expression on his face.

Ike: Uh, Yang, about that... (Y/n) isn't here right now. We're actually trying to find him.

Yang's eyebrows knit together in confusion and worry.

Yang: What do you mean he's not here? I thought he'd still be resting.Where could he have gone?

Ike lets out a sigh, his concern evident in his voice.

Ike: We're not sure. Bianca woke up this morning and he was just gone.

Yang's worry deepens, and she clenches her fists in frustration.

Yang: Ruby, Blake and Weiss left in a hurry before I came here....

Yang and Ike look at each other before concern plasters onto their faces.

Yang: We need to find them.

Ike agrees before his whole body lights on fire, dressing him in his normal attire.

Ike: Shower can wait. Let's move.

Yang nods before the two blonds run down the hallway.

Auditorium 7:56am~

Everything had calmed down. Right now, you were sitting, leaning against a wall with Ruby and Blake sitting by your side, CFVY standing looking down at you, Nora trying to wake up Jaune and Weiss looking away from the group.

Ruby: (Y/n)...We had no idea your sister passed away.

Blake: Is that why you would skip all those classes back then?

You let out a deep breath, feeling the weight of your emotions pressing down on you. You nod slowly, your voice barely above a whisper.

(Y/n): Yeah...losing my sister was really hard for me. It was both an upwards and downwards spiral from there.

Ruby places a comforting hand on your shoulder, her expression filled with empathy.

Ruby: I'm so sorry, (Y/n). We should never have been so hard on you.

Blake nods in agreement, her eyes filled with regret.

Blake: We thought you were just one of those students that kick back and let time take the wheel seeing as how your father and grandfather used to be famous huntsman.

(Y/n): I understand why you thought that, but it wasn't the case. I was dealing with my own demons, trying to find my place in this world while making sure my sister kept her place.

Coco steps forward, her expression softening.

Coco: We didn't know, (Y/n). We didn't know what you were going through.

You look at Coco, a mixture of anger and sadness in your eyes.

(Y/n): That's not an excuse, Coco. You can't just hurt others just by being biased to them cause of their family's status. It doesn't work like that. We all have our own battles, our own pain. But it's how we choose to handle it that defines us.

Coco nods, her expression filled with remorse. Velvet knelt down to your eye level.

Velvet: You're right, (Y/n). For what it's worth. I'm really sorry for the pain we caused you. We were wrong, and we'll do whatever it takes to make it right.

You take a deep breath, the tension in the air slowly dissipating.

(Y/n): I appreciate the apology, Velvet. But it's going to take time for me to fully trust you again.

You look at all of them.

(Y/n): Not just her. All of you. I need to see actions, not just words.

Coco nods, her face determined.

Coco: I understand. We'll show you that we can change, that we're willing to do better.

You give a small nod, feeling a glimmer of hope for the future.

(Y/n): I hope so. For all of our sakes.

You begin to stand as Jaune finally wakes up.

Jaune: Wha....What happened?

Nora smiles at him and shrugs.

Nora: It's....a long story.

Suddenly the doors to the Auditorium open revealing Yang and Ike.

Ruby: Uh oh...

Weiss looks and begins to sweat. Yang walks up to you and checks you up and down.

Yang: You okay? Did they hurt you?

She asks almost as if she were a concerned mother.

(Y/n): Yang I'm fine...brilliant actually.

You reassure her. Weiss looks at you as you look at her. A change might come from the others but from someone like Weiss...It's hard to say.

Ike: Bianca's worried kid. We should head back to the dorm. You need more rest after last night.

You nod but look at Yang.

7:58am

(Y/n): Yeah...just a sec.

You walk up to Yang.

(Y/n): Yang, I...I'm sorry that I didn't choose you... Like I said to these guys. I'd like to see a change from you too. I-I mean don't get me wrong there has been a change but...it was very sudden and feelings got into the mix too so...

Yang's eyes soften, her concern evident.

Yang: (Y/n), it's okay. It's not like I don't deserve this feeling anyway after the pain I put you through. We'll call it...payback?

You give her a small smile, grateful for her understanding.

(Y/n): Thank you, Yang.

Yang wraps her arms around you in a tight hug, offering comfort and support.

7:59am

Ike: Whoo. A semi great start to the morning.

Eventually, CFVY, Jaune, Nora and RWBY dispersed leaving Ike and yourself. You sigh and rub your eyes.

(Y/n): I think you were right Ike.  I do need more rest. I'm sure the day can wait a few more hours.

Ike nods, a small smile on his face.

Ike: Yeah, you definitely need some rest after everything that happened. Let's head back to the dorm and get you re-tucked.

He starts walking causing you to smile and shrug.

(Y/n): Is that even a word?

Ike puts his right hand up and points to the roof with his index finger.

Ike: Is now! And it's MY word.

You follow Ike back to the dorm, feeling a mix of exhaustion and relief.

Infirmary 8:00am~

The light and dark particles rapidly converge onto the outline causing a small explosion of light and darkness which shook the chairs and the lights in the building.

A stream of light and dark exited the room and then eventually left through the infirmary's exit.

Back with you. You noticed Ike stop suddenly and look out a window from the dormitories.

(Y/n): Ike?

Ike didn't say anything. A smile crept along his face, wider than any other smile you've seen from him.

(Y/n): You good?

Ike looks at you.

Ike: Awesome.

The stream of light and dark from the infirmary moves along the corridors of the academy. It eventually reaches the library to look around then makes its way to the auditorium, doing several laps before leaving and going up beacon's tower where it jumps into the air once at the top of the building and spins. A pair of feet land on top of the tower's roof as a familiar dirty blond boy with hazel hair with burning man goggles on his head, looks out towards the city of Vale with a smile on his face as he takes a deep breath and spreads his arms out. Letting the morning wind flow through his hair and his clothes.

Star Light - Free
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