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First things first, I DO NOT CLAIM TO OWN RWBY it is legal property of Rooster Teeth Productions nor do I claim ownership of any media used. That being said, this will be my retelling of RWBY with you taking part of course. Second, I'm not that great at writing so sorry about that. Last but not least, input is greatly appreciated. THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO READ THESE IT MEANS A LOT. If you are getting bored when reading tell me what I can do to fix that! If this is your first time reading this series this character can be a bit of an edgelord I'm learning how to make things funnier so oof. I hope you enjoy it, or cringe that works too I guess. This chapter ended too quickly for my taste so I added a slice of life section at the end ^^.
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You had decided to get coffee after the excitement of the brawl, hoping you might wake up a little more. You study your reflection cast from your scroll your fingers tracing the bags under your eyes. You realized you nap more than you sleep at night, it was taking a serious toll on you.

You: *sips coffee* 'Should probably go and help Ruby and Weiss... still, it's nice to take a break from the excitement for once. I'm getting tired of this, I don't know how much longer I'll be able to handle it.

Cinder: Handle what exactly?

Cinder grabs a seat at your table and stares with an irritating, practiced smile that makes you sick to your stomach.

You: *Suspicious* Cinder.

Cinder: What a peculiar way to greet an old friend.

You: I hadn't realized leaving someone to bleed out is a friendly thing to do.

Cinder: Oh come on! That was 2 years ago it's all in the past, besides I hardly expected you to die, you are remarkably resilient. That parlor trick must sure come in handy when you're in a bind, I'm almost jealous.

You: Tch- you really get on my nerves you know that?

Cinder: Well, I do love finding what makes people tick. Watching as they struggle around, incapable of resisting as I prod and push deeper into them. I find myself wondering how long it will be until they pant and gasp for it to stop. I relish watching them break, their bodies give in and their mind will follow. Even now as you shift your body, I can tell, you've grown tender, if I had the chance I'd snatch you up and indulge myself with... well who knows what!~ Maybe I'll re-spark that strength you possessed and claim it for my own.

Cinder scanned the outline of your body and let out an unsettling giggle.

You: *changing subject* Well this has been awful, just a wholly terrible conversation. But your childish attempts to unnerve me won't work. *looking at the cup* Can we hurry this up, this coffee will only last me so long.

Two familiar figures dart around a building followed by a small detachment of Atlesian soldiers, Cinder looks back at you and smiles.

Cinder: *sighs* Fine, it seems you're busy with babysitting so I'll cut to the chase. If you tell anyone what we're planning, we'll do it sooner. But you aren't reckless you wouldn't risk that, not when you're so vulnerable. Friends, family, and a lover *smirking* all can be erased in an instant.

You: *sipping coffee* I can easily shrug off your threats but in all honesty, I'm not entirely sure what you're planning, but I'll play your game for now. You've certainly got more sophisticated, haven't you?

Cinder: *sinks into a more natural smile* You flatter me, so have you (F/N). Claire and the rest would have been proud of you.

You: Would? Oh no, do you mean they're-

Cinder: *nods sadly* Yeah I'm sorry. I should have told you but it seems we're enemies this time.

You: *sigh* We don't have- Never mind you're right. *staring at the sky* "We used to be friends."

Cinder: What was that?

You: *finishing off the coffee* It's a trope that describes two parties who used to be friends, and in the story, are now at odds. Sounds awful like this doesn't it. *looks into Cinder's eyes* Consider this your warning I'm not backing down anymore, this can only end a few ways.

Cinder: You've let go of the murderous parts of yourself out of fear of hurting those you know. Or more correctly, not being able to find your way back out of madness again, if you couldn't control yourself then, you cant now. To tap into your past self means throwing yourself off the precipice of your ideals into the flaming pit of your own despair. Quite the slippery slope isn't it?

You: I know, but I can't let you live, not when I know what's going to happen. Don't make me do it Cinder.

Cinder: Threatening me won't do you any good the pieces are set, the lines are drawn, the move is mine to make.

You: So it's war then.

Cinder: Its war.

The two of you remain silent and exchange melancholy looks.

You: *sad smile* That was almost therapeutic.

Cinder: *Chuckles* Yeah, you sure you can't just look the other way?

You: I wish I could, but Ruby is too much of a hero to not get involved, so the answer is no.

Cinder: *Sighs* Well shouldn't you be going, rescuing her from the big bad Atlas?

You: She can handle herself, besides if I'm right she's with a robot.

Cinder: *giggles* A robot? You've got a robot friend?

You: *laughing* Hey you replaced me with a cyborg with daddy issues, I say it's fair game.

Cinder giggles for a moment but backs up to being serious again.

Cinder: This is the last time we'll talk like this for a while isn't it?

You: Most likely, unless I stall for more time but I don't have many options.

In the direction of Ruby and Penny, you hear screeching tires and a slam.

Cinder: *concerned* You should go now, *concerned smile* be careful I want us to be the ones kill one other.

You: Right... You too Cinder don't go getting yourself killed.

You start running in the direction of the noise, the closer you get the more soldiers from Atlas you pass. When you finally reach the alley you see Ruby crawling in a dumpster while Penny is talking with two Atlesian soldiers. You decide to take cover by a broken-down car.

You: *squinting*

Penny: Sal-u-tations, officers!

Soldier 1: Why were you running? And what happened to the other girl?

Penny: What girl? I've been by myself all day!

Penny hiccups and smiles.

Soldier 1: You shouldn't cause such a scene.

Soldier 2: Are you okay?

Penny angles her wrist just enough for you to see her palms.

You:

Penny: Just a scratch.

Soldier 1: Penny, your father isn't going to be happy about this.

Soldier 2: Please, just come with us.

Penny: Yes, sir!

They escort Penny out of the alley and into a car, you sigh and before you could retrieve Ruby She jumps into your arms fleeing from a rat or a mouse.

You: Wha- never mind where's Wiess?

Ruby: Doing her thing.

You: You don't know do you?

Ruby lets out a giggle and touches your nose with a "boop" which made you smile a little.

You: I got some information from my own sources but it's really only useful to me right now.

Ruby: Yeah same here...

You: I won't ask.

Suddenly both of your scrolls light up, you hear Blakes's voice echoing a call for reinforcements.

Blake: *Panicked* Everyone! If you can hear me, we need back-
Sun: HEEEELLLLP! Big robot! And it's big! Really big!
Ruby: Oh, I am not missing this.

You: *exhausted* On our way...
Over the scroll, you hear a lot of chatter but it all sounded a little fun.

You: I think I wanna sit this one out, I don't even have my scythe and-

Before you muster an excuse Ruby snatches you up and uses her semblance to whisk you to the battlefield. When you get there you feel like throwing up but you stand by team RWBY anyhow.

You: *nauseous* I'll support you- oh god- with my semblance ughhh.

Ruby: Freezer Burn!
Ruby and Blake jump back out of the way as Weiss uses a dazzling area attack which freezes the ground solid, she jumps backward to set up the attack for Yang, who drives an earth-shattering punch using her Ember Silica, creating a wave of mist that surrounds Roman. Immediately, the Paladin activates its laser sensors to make up for the lost sight, but Roman shoots into the mist with the Paladin's gun causing a large plume of smoke to form. Making a grand entrance Ruby dashes through the mist and slashes at titan before her causing it to stumble.

Ruby: Checkmate!

Blake and Weiss go for the mech's legs, but only manage to damage one of its many laser guidance systems, the attacks were landing but no real damage was being inflicted. Weiss got too ambitious on a jump and was punished by being flying against the ground by a small explosion, but not before she placed down a time dilation glyph allowing Blake to shred the attacks from the paladin.

You: *Throwing up* Ughh still spinning....nnghghgng. Okay okay.... breathe...

Regaining your composure you provide some support to your friends with your semblance.

Ruby: Ladybug!

With higher speed from your contribution Blake and Ruby pair up, and begin running circles around the paladin before jumping into the air and diving into slash severing the paladin's left arm. Not waste a second, Yang leaps onto the Paladin's back and punches the top with fiery shotgun blasts. Roman is knocked around in the cabin, but can't reach her with the paladins remaining arm, he runs backward through two columns and leaves her embedded in a third before backing away and turning towards her. Just as she is falling down, the remaining arm extends a closed fist, and when it punches her, she crashes through the column and doesn't get up.

Blake: Yang!

Ruby: Don't worry! With each hit, she gets stronger, and she uses that energy to fight back! That's what makes her special.

Yang slowly gets back on her feet, hair burning a brilliant white as she clenches her fists. Sensing victory, Roman throws a punch, but Yang catches it in her own hand and, eyes red with rage, smashes her knuckles into the second arm, obliterating it in one fell swoop. Sensing danger, Roman counters by kicking Yang across the battlefield. YOu catch her and throw her back towards Blake.

You: Bumblebee!

Blake catches Yang with Gambol Shroud and throws her and flings her high speeds at the behemoth but its too late the attack narrowly misses Roman.

You: *Panting and spitting out some blood* No dice, you'll need to immobilize them, With that combo attack.

Ruby: *smiling* Ice Flower!

Twirling their weapons so they both point at Roman, Weiss creates a series of glyphs in front of the scythe's sniper barrel, and a single shot through the circles creates a beautiful spiral of energy that creates large icicles upon impact with the Paladin. Ruby continues to shoot as Weiss freezes the fire, and as the ice completely envelops the robot's body, Blake swings her partner around in a circle one more time and the Paladin is hit by the speed and power of Yang's fists, flying into the air before crashing down in a hundred pieces and a defeated criminal.

Roman: *Stands up and dusts himself off* Tsk- I just got this thing cleaned.

You shoot off 5 rounds at Roman but they're all deflected by a girl with an umbrella. She has two-toned hair and surprisingly doesn't speak, she just nodded, despite being refreshing you found it all the more annoying.

Roman: Ladies, gentleman, Ice Queen-

Weiss: Hey!

Roman: Always a pleasure, Neo if you would...

The girl named Neo does a little bow and once again nods at you to annoy you, Yang also tries to attack but Roman and Neo shatter like a glass picture. Confused the group looks behind you and sees bullhead taking flight.

You: *shooting at the glass* Of course, he has an illusionist, why wouldn't he? You know I gotta say, I hate the guy but he knows how to dress.

Yang: So he's got a new henchman.

You: Mmmmm no- you see the way they were standing? Not a chance, I think they're a couple.

Yang: Pfft no way that guy?

You: I'm telling you he knows how to dress, Blake back me up here.

Blake: I agree he has style and a hat.

you: It is a nice hat.

As you and Blake nitpick his fashion while nodding in agreeance to one another, Weiss tries to join in.

Weiss: Yeah, I guess she really made our plans... fall apart!

Yang: No. Just... no.

Weiss: *flustered* What- But, you do it!

Yang: There's a time and a place for jokes.

Weiss: Was this not it?

You: No, the timing was fine, it just wasn't very good.

Weiss: Well, at least I'm trying!

Ruby: Wait... Where are Sun and Neptune?

You: Those two? Well, they're huntsmen in training too aren't they? I'm sure they're fine but it's weird they didn't get involved. Let's get boba tea and ramen, I'm paying, and starving.

Yang: I won't say no to that!

You cough out a little blood and tell everyone to relax before they ask questions.

You: I just held the semblance too long, you guys were pretty close so it won't be like that Nevermore fight.

30 minutes later the five of you arrive at the ramen shop, you start handing out the customization cards. After everyone fills out their cards you hand them back to the cashier and pay. You rejoin the group with a smile passing out boba tea.

You: All drinks are orange tea sorry I just haven't tried the others yet. Mango boba for you Blake because I know you enjoy more tropical things. Strawberry boba for Yang and Ruby, If I recall correctly you and Ruby left the boarding ships with strawberry Sunrisers in your hands. And for you Weiss, this actually tripped me up because I don't know you very well so I decided perhaps passion fruit. * Looking around* Uh I'm seeing a lot of eyes on me... did i do something wrong or_

Weiss: No that was just unexpectedly thoughtful of you, not even a jab in there?

You: Look it's just that something came up today that reminded me I need to cherish my friends before it's too late ya know. So uhhh look and can I stop being all mushy, please? Makes me look like I've gone soft.

Blake: Well I think it was nice, thank you (F/N).

You: You're welcome, what do you think of it? I learned about it when I was completing a contract best noodles and boba in this city hands down.
Yang: I don't know it seems like it's in a sketchy part of town.

You: That's why I wanted to get more huntsmen and students like us over here, we can curb crime in this area but they'd need someone other than me vouching for it. Plus I adore little shops like this so cozy and the people are nice.

Soon everyone's noodles come out and all of you seem to eat like animals, Weiss included. There was laughing and storytelling well into the night, and when the shop finally closed all of you wobbled back to your dorm to chill and hang out more.

Sera: Jeez you guys were out late, its almost midnight, and I'm hun-

You: *holding up a packaged meal* Hungry? How does pork tonkatsu ramen with an order of 3 eggs sound?

Sera: *grinning* Like I have the best stepbrother in the world right now, come on in y'all.

You: Oh and orange tea with mango boba because I know you hate passion fruit.

Everyone plays video games in the living room or doodles on the floor until one by one the others pass out on the couch or in a chair, you and Ruby cuddle and fall asleep in each other's arms. But 6 hours later everyone wakes up in a frantic mess after an alarm goes off.

You: *Wriggling free* Everyone wake up, we have classes in two hours!

TO BE CONTINUED

Hey, guys hope you enjoyed the read it got short when I was writing so I hoped you enjoyed the little slice of life bit I added to the end. Anywho if you want leave a comment ^^ I like interacting with y'all.