A/N: many lessons were leaned on this day.

The crowd cheered as a grinning Mercury and Emerald stood against a confident Coco and meditating Yatsuhashi.

Port: Emerald and Mercury of Haven, versus Coco and Yatsuhashi of Beacon!

Velvet yelled from up in the stands alongside Fox and Ruby.

Velvet: Good luck, you two!

The Colosseum chose four fields to rise up from below in quarter sections: A patch of tall grassy plains which has a single tree and some rocks; the ruins of a city, complete with buildings holding shattered windows and rubble among the pavement; a hot spring containing geyser spots along a small river and some blue Dust crystal growths; and a familiar section of dense forest.

Coco: Hey! Love the outfit, kid!

Emerald: I'll try not to get blood on it.

Yatsuhashi got up as he removed his sword from his back.

Yatsuhashi: I can't promise you'll leave without a scratch.

Emerald: I won't be the one bleeding.

Coco: Ooh, I like her!

Port: Three, two, one, begin!

Instead of charging forward, Mercury and Emerald slowly walk back into the tall grass and disappear behind the leaves.

(Insert Homer Simpson disappearing into bush gif here).

Coco and Yatsuhashi smiled at each other before the leader popped out her Gatling gun and began mowing down the field as the crowds of sunglasses-wearing fans roared their approval, even when bullets nearly hit them from the other side of the forcefield. Coco let up as she and Yatsuhashi realized the two opponents aren't in the plains section anymore.

Coco: Huh?

(Y/N): Watch out!

Mercury dropped from the sky, aiming for Coco, but Yatsuhashi pushed her out of the way and blocked the boots with his blade, pushing him back. Coco opens fired at him again, though Mercury was able to outrun each shot.

Sun: He's good!

Scarlet: Yeah, but where's the girl?

Mercury reached the two and kicked away Coco's weapon while dodging Yatsuhashi's blade, then delivering a double blow to the giant warrior before jumping over Coco's continued barrage of bullets. He landed on the barrels and kicked her in the face, leaping over another of Yatsuhashi's swings, only to let himself be hit so he can get behind Coco and force her to press the muzzle up to her own teammate. Everyone stood still until Coco compressed her weapon back into it's handbag form and tried to hit Mercury with Yatsuhashi, but he deftly jumped back and launched two blasts from his boots that the members of CFVY deflect. Coco was unfazed by the one shot, but looked surprised at the dozens of them now spiraling around the handstand-spinning Mercury until he sent all of them at his enemies, a barrage of light and smoke surrounded them that provided the perfect cover for Mercury to appear behind the two. He grabbed the both of them by their arms and delivered a flurry of kicks that knocks them back, looking back as a chain came out from the forest trees to wrap around Coco and pull her back.

Yatsuhashi: Coco!

Despite his cry, Coco disappeared into the trees, and he had to endure a blow from Mercury before being able to grab and throw him into the hot spring area. He jumped high in the air as Mercury's still sliding back, but his blade only came down on his opponent's boots, the shockwave from this clash caused the water to fly back, the earth to crack underneath, and multiple geysers to form around them. Mercury fired his boots and got out of the hold, aiming a swipe at Yatsuhashi's feet that misses, then ducked around each of his sword's swings. One of his kicks let loose some stones from the ground, which Mercury kicked into Yatsuhashi and left him at the mercy of another foot-happy assault. This left his head in a small super-heated geyser, erupting and causing him to scream in pain as he frantically got up, opening his eyes just in time to see Mercury coming at him. Meanwhile, Coco was still being dragged back into the forest until the chain made her collide with the trunk of a tree. She shook it off until she realized her sunglasses were lying shattered on the ground.

Coco: I take it back; I don't like her.

Just as she said this, a green shot rapidly came at Coco, which she barely managed to jump back from as more came down on her from Emerald's position up in a tree above her. Coco unleashed her Gatling gun again and shot high in the branches, but Emerald jumped around, using her own revolvers to fire back and change them to sickle form so she could swing from each tree until she suddenly vanished behind one of them.

Coco: Damn!

She said as she looked around for her lost opponent. Yatsuhashi then came up from behind her with his hand on his sword's hilt.

Yatsuhashi: Coco!

Coco: Watch out, she's in the trees!

A buzzer sound around the arena went off.

Port: Oh, and with that final blow, Yatsuhashi is eliminated!

Coco: What!?

She looked behind her, only to see no one there. Her hand was shaking on the handle of her gun, and she didn't even see the blur between the trees moving in for the kill.

Coco: Damn!

Little did she know that Emerald was rising up from behind her, blades raised, turning around a second too late. The weapon descended with a ringing gunshot, and Coco was seen flying out of the forest, landing all the way in the center of the stadium next to Yatsuhashi, also knocked unconscious. Emerald swung her sickles by their chains as Mercury looked over their defeated opponents.

Oobleck: And with an amazing upset, Emerald and Mercury are victorious!

Velvet had her hand over her mouth as Fox shook his head.

Velvet: Coco?

You placed a reassuring hand on Velvet's shoulder.

(Y/N): Don't worry. Even after that battle, I can still sense they're alright.

Cinder go up from behind you and walked away amid the combined cheers and boos from the crowds.

(Meanwhile).

In an elegant twilit pavilion area of ivy-covered pillars, rounded archways, and lion-decorated fountains, Weiss and her elder sister, Winter were sitting at a simple table with a plate full of croissants and strawberries. Winter was sipping from her teacup as Weiss repeated the news she was just told.

Weiss: You're... leaving?

Winter: Yes. I was merely needed to oversee the transport of additional units to Vale. Our last shipment was lost to an ambush. I believe you had a run-in with it's cargo, actually. It's fortunate those Paladins were in the prototype stage; otherwise your team may not have fared so well.

As Weiss sighed and looked down dejectedly, Winter grabbed her hand reassuringly.

Winter: Weiss, you've done... well, out here, on your own. You should be proud. I'll be honest, it was quite amusing seeing Father's face the day you left for Beacon!

Weiss straightened up and smiled while crossing her arms.

Weiss: I can't wait to show him what I learned!

Winter: Oh? Then what do you think you've learned?

Weiss: What do you mean? I'm getting better and better with my glyphs! I've even started Time Dilation!

She stared intently at Weiss

Winter: And what of your Summoning?

Weiss: I...

Weiss then sighed and looked away.

Weiss: You know I can't.

Winter: Don't be ridiculous. Every Schnee has the ability to summon. We have for generations.

Weiss splayed her hands as she exasperatedly cried:

Weiss: I've tried! It's just... it's the one thing I've been having trouble with!

Winter: We Schnees are unique. Unlike many, our Semblance is hereditary. But that doesn't mean it will come easily.

She said before lifted her hand to summon a small, elaborate glyph over her palm.

Winter: Your Semblance is like a muscle. The more you practice with it, the stronger it will become. But if you only focus on one aspect of it...

The glyph expanded suddenly in a bright flash, causing Weiss to turn away before looking back up in awe at the white-and-blue Beowolf now at her sister's side.

Winter: If you fail to test the limits of what you think is possible, then you'll never truly grow.

Weiss smiled at the display of power she hoped to achieve.

(Back with Ruby).

Ruby: You'll never beat me, old man!

Qrow: You're nothing but talk, kid!

Yang: You can do it, Ruby!

(Y/N): Take him down!

You were all in team RWBY's dorm room at Beacon. Ruby and Qrow were playing a ninja game. However, the ninja that Qrow was playing as decapitated the head of the ninja that Ruby was play as. Qrow grinned at his victory as Ruby lowered her head in shame.

Yang: Ouch.

Qrow: And by the way, don't ever call me old.

Yang pushed her sibling out of her spot as she grabbed the spinning controller from the air.

Yang: My turn!

Qrow: Now, where was I?

He said as he got ready for the next fight.

Ruby: You were telling us about your last mission!

Qrow: Right, right... I'd come across a small village in the swamps west of Mistral. Right off the bat, I knew something wasn't right.

Ruby: What were you doing there?

Qrow: I needed information. Tired from battling Grimm along the way, I decided to start my search at the town's inn. The place was crawling with lowlifes and thugs, even a few Huntsmen that I could only assume had been hired by less-than reputable people for less-than respectable jobs. And that's when it happened.

Yang: What happened?

Qrow: I was defeated... by the mere sight...

He suddenly grinned.

Qrow: ......of the innkeeper's skirt length!

(Y/N): 😐

Qrow won the match against Yang on the game.

Yang: You are the worst!

He and Ruby laughed at Yang's anger.

Qrow: Best two out of three?

Ruby: So, Uncle Qrow, did you get in trouble with Ozpin?

Qrow: Nah, me and Oz go way back. We're cool.

Yang: Cool for an old guy.

Qrow: Not funny.

He said looking a little mad.

Ruby: So, what are you doing here anyway? I thought Dad said that you would be on a mission, for like... ever.

Qrow: Well, a professional Huntsman like myself is expected to get results, as soon as possible.

Ruby: Yeeeeaaaah, I get that. We're pretty much pros, too.

Qrow: Oh, really?

Yang: Psch, yeah! Read the news sometime. We totally saved Vale while you were gone.

Qrow: Funny, because I heard Vale suffered a Grimm attack after you almost managed to stop a train.

He said while leaning over to rub it in his niece's face as she scowled as Qrow won yet another match one the game.

Qrow: But they don't give out medals for almost.

Ruby: They do, and it's called silver!

Yang: Well, we helped take down Roman Torchwick! He's locked up in Ironwood's ship and crime's been down ever since! That's basically a bounty mission!

Qrow: Sure, you may be acting like Huntresses, but you're not thinking like one. You really think four girls and their friends could end all crime in a Kingdom?

Ruby: I mean, I did until you said that...

Qrow: Violence hasn't dropped since Roman got nabbed; it's stopped, completely. No White Fang or Frost activity around the city.

(Y/N): damn it! Has everyone heard about frost being here?

Qrow: Only a few. The Authorities and Ironwood. And me of course. But they've been tracking frost down for months and kept it secret from everyone.

(Y/N): Wait, why would they of all people keep it secret.

Qrow: knowing Ironwood, he's most likely doing it to keep you and the rest of your kind out of anymore trouble because of his actions. Especially since he's working with the White Fang.

(Y/N): hm........

Qrow: But.....that's only half the problem really. You've cut off the head of the King Taijitu, but now the second head 's calling the shots. That's what Ironwood can't get through that thick metal head of his.

Yang: You... know the General?

Qrow: Hey, I know everybody to some extent. Remember, you're talking to a member of the coolest team that graduated Beacon!

He reached behind him into one of his pockets and pulled out a photo lined with stains and age of four figures: himself, Yang's mother, Raven Branwen, Taiyang Xiao Long, and Ruby's mother, Summer Rose. Yang's eyes widen and he sighed in remembrance.

Qrow: Hah, Team STRQ... That's where I met your parents. We were pretty well known back in the day.

Ruby: Well known for crummy fashion sense!

Qrow: Hey, we looked good! And I have a number of inappropriate stories to back that up! But, I'll save those for when you're older.

Ruby: Oh, gross!

(Y/N): I think I'm gonna be sick.

Qrow got up and started walking out.

Qrow: Anyways, I'm too old to be hanging out with a bunch of kids. You're gonna cramp my style.

He then paused in the doorway and sighed.

Qrow: Look, just remember that you've still got a long way to go... And don't think for a second that graduating means you're done. Every day out there is worth a week in this place. You two, you're gonna go far. But only if you keep learning; if you never stop moving forward.

With those immortal words of wisdom, Qrow exited down the hall.

(Back with Weiss).

Back in the pavilion, Weiss pointed her Myrtenaster at the ground, creating a rotating glyph made of blade symbols with Winter behind her, appraising the effort.

Winter: Excellent form! Now think to your fallen foes! The ones who forced you to push past where you were, and become who you are now.

The glyph started flicker in and out of existence and Weiss grimaces in concentration.

Winter: Think of them, and watch as they come to your side.

Weiss was doing her hardest to make the wobbling circle follow her will, but eventually dismissed it and stomped the ground angrily.

Weiss: I can't!

Winter slapped Weiss in the head.

Winter: Stop doubting yourself!

The younger sister turned to her.

Weiss: I'm trying!

Winter: If this is what you call trying, then you have no hope of winning the tournament, let alone succeeding as a Huntress!

Winter suddenly smiled as an idea has occurred to her.

Winter: Why don't you just move back home? I'm sure Father would give you a nice job as a receptionist!

Weiss: I don't need his charity!

Winter: But you do need his money, don't you?

Weiss: What!? How did you know about that!?

Winter: Lucky guess. I may have been in a similar situation when I joined the military. So what have you done this time?

Weiss: Well, that's the thing: I'm really not sure! I went to pay for lunch the other day, but the card didn't work!

Winter: How embarrassing.

Weiss: I know!

Winter shook her head.

Weiss: Well, it was! Why would he cut me off like that?

Winter: Perhaps so that you'd stop avoiding him and call home.

Instead of answering, Weiss attempted once more to create a summoning glyph, gritting her teeth until Winter placed a consoling hand on her shoulder.

Winter: Emotions can grant you strength. But you must never let them overpower you.

The attempted glyph flickered and faded once more, though neither of them payed it any attention.

Winter: It sounds to me like you have two choices in front of you. You can either call him, beg for his money back, and explain once more why you would want to study at Beacon over Atlas, or you could continue to explore Remnant, discovering more about the world and honestly, more about yourself.

She allowed Weiss a moment to absorb the information until saying something else.

Winter: It's time for me to go.

She gave her sister a hug, which Weiss returned.

Weiss: It was really good to see you, Winter.

They soon broke up the hug, with Winter smiling sadly.

Winter: Until next time, sister.

The two Schnees walk out of the pavilion and go in opposite directions. Later at night, Weiss was in the school courtyard, waving goodbye at the airship carrying her sister. She stopped just as her Scroll started vibrating with an incoming call from "FATHER", and her finger hovered over the screen in uncertainty until she closed her eyes and forced herself to press it. Suddenly smiling at the sight of her closed Scroll and the setting of a new path in life, she put it away and walked back inside.

A/N: her dad is an enormous ass anyway.