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The only issue with this ranking is that it relies to much on potential. No one cares about how much potential power you have, when the fight is happening right now. At the very least you are using the word potential wrong.
More generally I doubt people care as much about semblances and aura totals when it comes to power levels. Ren has a semblance that's useless against humans while Pyrrha has a semblance that's useless against Grimm. But neither would really be ranked low because of it.

Ranks would probably be based on something more concrete, like Grimm, rank E would lose a fight to a Beowulf level Grimm, D can kill Beowulf level grimm 9 times out of 10 even in groups. C can kill groups of alpha Beowulf or Ursa Major level Grimm, B rank can kill Grimm like Goliaths, A rank can kill Grimm like the Nuckelavee, and S rank can kill something like Kaiju class Grimm.
Basically the system from Jujutsu Kaisen.
 
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You know, for something based on shonen anime it is strange RWBY never had a ranking system for... Anything, really. The earliest example I can think of is power levels in Dragonball Z-And yes, that was meant to deconstruct the idea of power levels that fans were assigning and show that they weren't the end all be all of how strong a character was. That was up to the character (and the narrative). But some kind of ranking system for Hunters would have been a good idea as narrative shorthand: It can demonstrate how strong or weak an opponent is, it can be defied, it can be set up to measure several things and give an overall idea of how strong a character is and in what ways.

It's not like you have to drop an entire RPG guidebook's worth of info in every episode-Indeed, you shouldn't. But it's a helpful way for fans to interface with the universe, better understand it, and improve immersion. So, here's a quick and dirty system I devised:

The Woggle Bee Scale is used as a standard metric for the strength class of Hunters and other Aura Activated Individuals, and assigns ranking based on overall metrics from Aura Strength, Semblance, Intelligence, Strength, Speed, Utility, and other factors. These Ranks are not permanent: Hard training, Semblance evolution, technological assistance or other skills and assets can increase an individual's ranking. And within the rankings there can be different degrees. A rating of C-1 would be stronger overall than a ranking of C-10, as an example.

E Rank

Individuals whose Aura, while unlocked, is too low for significant combat potential. High intelligence and training can improve this rating but the majority of people with no Aura or low Aura are E-Ranked.

Examples: Saphron Arc, Athena Nikos, Lisa Lavender, most civilians.

D Rank

Individuals with below average potential even with Aura unlocked. Having a viable Semblance is the basic requirement to be at D-Rank but its combat or utility potential is low. Usually become support personnel such as mechanics, Aura healers, scouts, etc. Can fight regular humans/faunus just fine but aren't anywhere near the level for entrance into an elite Academy.

Examples: Aura unlocked White Fang Henchmen, Local militia members, standard members of the military.

C Rank

Individuals with average potential. These make up regular Huntsmen forces and fill out PMCs. With hard work they can get into an Elite Huntsman Academy. Have a combat viable Semblance or combat potential to let them fight well or serve as support.

Examples: Most of Beacon's background students, combat medics, higher level members of military forces, Team CRDL, Team BRNZ, Jaune Arc in Volume 1-2.

B Rank

Individuals with above average potential. They have strong Aura reserves, a good Semblance, great talent or training with advanced weapons or some combination thereof. These tend to go to Elite Huntsman Academies, Military special forces, or the highest levels of PMCs. Many can become Hunter Captains with hard work.

Examples: Team RWBY, Jaune Arc, Nora Valkyrie, Lie Ren in Volume 3-4, Team CVFY, Team SSSN, Professor Peach.

A Rank

Individuals with well above average potential. Incredible Semblances, great fighting ability, fantastic support skills or training, weapons mastery-These tend to be among the most elite fighters or support. Easily tops at Elite Huntsman Academies, military special forces, PMCs, or other special outfits.

Examples: Pyrrha Nikos, Cinder Fall pre- Full Maiden powers, Penny Polendinia in Volume 1-3), Mercury Black, Taiyang Xiao-Long (Present), Roman Torchwick.

S Rank

Individuals who are the top tier period. The most powerful, most skilled, best armed, best trained, and most dangerous. The best of the best of the best, and most formidable in combat or support.

Examples: Qrow Branwen, Raven Branwen, Summer Rose, Taiyang Xiao-Long (In his prime), Penny Polendinia (Volume 7 onwards), Cinder Fall (Full Maiden powers), Isabel Arc, Glynda Goodwitch, Winter Schnee.

Note: Isabel Arc is S-Rank but that doesn't mean she can fight on the same level as Glynda. Her Semblance and healing skills just make her that exceptional for support.
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I think the ranking system should instead represent how valuable a hunter is first with combat power being a different class.

For example, a healer will always be more valuable than a single huntsman even if the healer is lower in combat power. That way if you want to include benefits to the ranking system you can then judge each based on how useful they are. Which of course is unfair to the combat focused huntsman but if you have huntsman who can empower others or heal them? That makes them an invaluable force multiplier. And if they are exceptional in combat on top of that as well? Then you have someone that is possibly the most valuable piece in your arsenal.
 
Original Character, Do Steal: Rufus Winchester
  • Name: Rufus Winchester
  • Allusion: Perun, Slavic God of Storms, Gimli from Lord of the Rings, Commander Adama from Battlestar Galactica
  • Naming Process: The name Rufus is of Latin origin, meaning "red-haired." The name Winchester is of English origin, derived from the city of Winchester in Hampshire, England. It comes from the Old English words "ventaceaster," meaning "dweller at the Roman fort," and is linked to the city's historical significance as a Roman settlement known as Venta Belgarum.
  • Age: 50s
  • Background: The Winchester family can trace its roots all the way back to the founding of Vale, and were minor kings in Arminius before their dynasty fell and they were taken in by Vale under the Emerald Emperor. They were loyal knights who served well, and fought alongside the Vale. They did intermarry with other nobles across Sanus, and had several members who fought alongside the Gallians, Albions, and other great nations of the continent. But their primary family was in Vale, and they served the Emerald Emperor well. In the Great War, the Winchesters acquitted themselves well as frontline fighters and generals, and helped bring about victory. Absalom Winchester was a great military commander, whose victory at the Battle of Saranto is still studied in military academies to this day. However, in later years Absalom was appointed to deal with the Faunus Revolution. This did not go well, as the old war horse was stuck in old fashioned ways of thinking. While not personally known to be prejudiced against Faunus, he ordered brutal attacks on Faunus population centers to flush out their troops and was branded the Butcher and was blamed for the Albus Pass Massacre. While the Faunus revolution was not as bad in Vale as it was in Atlas and Mistral, this appelation still stuck with him after he was removed from his position and retired. He was then killed by a Faunus assassin in the family mansion. His only surviving son, Rufus, took up leadership of the family at the age of 17, when he entered Beacon Academy. He excelled in all his studies, particularly in law and military history, and graduated first in this class. He became a Hunter Captain and lead several operations against terrorist enclaves, supporting military operations against major Grimm, and in the Vytal Games he was appointed Master of Ceremonies, a very prestigious honor. He retired and entered law school at the age of 24, graduating and starting his own law firm. By age 32, he successfully ran for city council, and won. Over the next decade he worked hard in politics and law, before he was elected to the High Council of Vale by age 40. He became popular among Hunters, the military and native Valeans, but his grandfather's past has always been used against him by his political rivals. Rufus has been skeptical of any Faunus right initiatives that involved the White Fang, and has spoken out against formal diplomatic ties with Menagerie until they disavow the White Fang entirely. He has raised his children to live up to the ideals of their family and Vale, and to serve the nation proudly. To protect all their citizens, human or faunus, but not everything translates properly. And while he loves his son, he has made mistakes in how he raised him.
  • Race: Human
  • Emblem: Double Axes
  • Weapon: "Judgement": A double-headed great axe with Dust Slot enhancements, delivering high powered Dust blasts with every blow. Has four smaller single-headed axes he throws, called "The Jury".
  • Semblance: "Focus Aggression"
    • Rufus is able to focus his negative emotions and pulse it, attracting all Grimm within a set area towards him. This allows him to act as a decoy and pull all Grimm attention on him and not on anyone else. He has used it to lure Grimm hordes away from targets or into ambushes, and to split up enemy hordes.
  • Appearance: Stout, muscular middle aged orange haired man with a bushy mustache and beard. Tall with a bald head.
  • Outfit: Dark green and teal suit with a red tie as a councilman. Usually wearing a Huntsman pin from Beacon on his broach.
  • Personality: A bit of a blowhard and prone to argument and debate, Rufus is nevertheless an intelligent and cunning lawyer and politician. He is unafraid to speak the truth and hates subterfuge, but knows how to make himself appear less intelligent than he really is. Can lose his temper and be quite fierce, but is able to be talked down. His honest and direct approach has won him many fans among the working class and Huntsman, but many enemies among the political elite. He prefers direct action over subterfuge, but knows how to play the game. Does love his children, but was hard on Cardin to ensure he grew up strong. And sometimes doesn't know how to speak on his feelings with those he cares most for.
  • Notes: Prunella Glocken's enemy and antithesis, and Cardin's father. He's not a paragon, mind you. But he is a badass and a forthright politician, though it has cost him a great deal. He is nevertheless someone Ozpin can trust, even if he will argue with him on multiple points.
 
So I had a crack idea for a alternative ironwood Semblance (inspired by a anime that used to be on MTV)

Ironwood calls his Semblance Glory Days.

Everyone else calls it battle shota.

Ironwood can cause himself to seemingly revert in age with the farther back he goes the faster and stronger he gets. (The youngest he can make himself being 10 years old).

Afterwards he grows back to his former age by about one year of age every 24 hours.

Despite its obvious power (being one of the few Semblances that'll actually continue to get stronger even after you retire) ironwood hates to use it.
 
Continuing Shitty Kitty Writing terrible smut of everyone
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I Love how Ruby Yang and Jaune have no hesitation on killing
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inspired by the new zzz movie event.


Besides the pumpkin pete hoodie Jaune also got a vip movie pass allowing him and a plus one to watch movies for free. Cue Jaune going on movie dates/hangouts with everyone.

So the question is what's everyone's movie preference?
 
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ok, i have to ask what the hell is zzz and what does it have to do with rwby?
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people in this thread came to the conclusion that Zenless Zone Zero is practically RWBY if it was written by competent people. this also leads to them looking at the game to draw inspiration for RWBY fanwork stuff.
 
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people in this thread came to the conclusion that Zenless Zone Zero is practically RWBY if it was written by competent people. this also leads to them looking at the game to draw inspiration for RWBY fanwork stuff.
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ok that explains "what does it have to do with rwby" part, now explain what is Zenless Zone Zero. is it like that geisha impact thing that's been going on the past few years?
 
Also, happy Monday, folks. Here are some prompts:

-In "Why Jaune Shouldn't Use a" series, what happens when he gets to sit in the center seat of an Atlasian battleship? Does he go full Captain Kirk or Grand Admiral Thrawn?

-Pyrrha is terrible at video games. Like, just the worst... But she's also very, very competitive and so she demands Jaune and Ruby train her to game properly. Hilarity ensues.

-Yang and Jaune go on a double date with Ren and Nora-Just to help them relax and so they won't be all alone. Yang and Jaune do actually have some experience in dating, unlike the rest of their teams. However, it starts to awaken some genuine feelings in Yang and Jaune as they keep going with Ren and Nora...

-Sun learns about Weiss drawing him, and draws his own sketch of her. Flustered, Weiss draws a better picture of Sun in turn, and it continues to escalate. Blake... Is irritated.

-How about we revisit Beacon Academy Babysitters? How do the other members of JNPR and RWBY get on with the children of the staff?

-More ideas for Isabel Arc's Therapy Sessions.

-More ideas for Zenless Zone Zero crossovers.
 
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ok that explains "what does it have to do with rwby" part, now explain what is Zenless Zone Zero. is it like that geisha impact thing that's been going on the past few years?
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Zenless Zone Zero is a Free2play Gatcha Video Game by Hoyoverse that has a surprisingly good story and characters, the plot is that it's the PostPost Apocalypse and humanity generally rebuilt, but there are still monsters, freaky occurrences and different dimensions as a ever present danger. sound familiar?
 
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"Why Jaune Shouldn't Use a" series, what happens when he gets to sit in the center seat of an Atlasian battleship? Does he go full Captain Kirk or Grand Admiral Thrawn?
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General Ironwood: Mr Arc I need to ask you and don't laugh. But I need to ask you, how the hell did you get the ship pregnant?
 
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-Sun learns about Weiss drawing him, and draws his own sketch of her. Flustered, Weiss draws a better picture of Sun in turn, and it continues to escalate. Blake... Is irritated.
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*Que Greek style marble statues appearing in the beacon lawn*

Blake: how did you even get permission for this?

Weiss: bribery.

Sun: permission?
 
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Also, happy Monday, folks. Here are some prompts:

-In "Why Jaune Shouldn't Use a" series, what happens when he gets to sit in the center seat of an Atlasian battleship? Does he go full Captain Kirk or Grand Admiral Thrawn?
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Kirk!Jaune: "Ozpin, why is the Altasprise the only ship in this sector?"

Ozpin: "Because the damn trope demands it!"

Kirk!Jaune: Sighs "All right. We'll get underway."Closes comms "Well everyone, guess we need to cut back shore leave."

Winter: "Captain?"

Kirk!Jaune: Squares up to face her "What's on your mind, Specialist?"

Winter: Blushes brilliantly "O…oh…. Nothing."

Kirk!Jaune: "Spill it, Specialist."

Winter: "Maybe in your ready room?"

Kirk!Jaune: "Very well."

-How about we revisit Beacon Academy Babysitters? How do the other members of JNPR and RWBY get on with the children of the staff?
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Ren is almost as effective as Jaune. His semblance helps calm down the kids as they're overwhelmed.

Nora becomes the fun aunt.

Pyrrha/Blake are both near disasters. But eventually figure things out.

Ruby and Yang reminisce about a slightly lost childhood, but enjoy being there.

Weiss is too busy on cuteness overload to be effective at much else.
 
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In "Why Jaune Shouldn't Use a" series, what happens when he gets to sit in the center seat of an Atlasian battleship? Does he go full Captain Kirk or Grand Admiral Thrawn?
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He goes Captain Cutter


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-For generations the Hoshimi and Arc families have been close allies. As such it was often teased Jaune and Miyabi would marry and join the families together. This was something Jaune never took serious until one day Miyabi and section 6 visit Beacon to tell Jaune the good news of their parents finally approving their arranged marriage. Luckily for the Ladies at Beacon Miyabi is willing to share provided they can prove themselves.

-Yanagi, Trigger, and Glynda having a rivalry over red bean buns.

- Before joining Beacon Jaune was a member of the cunning Hares after running away from home. Cue Nicole calling him asking for a favor.

-Glynda and Yanagi fighting over Jaune because he is a master of paperwork.

- Ruby, Yang, and Jaune going to the arcade and befriending Asha.

- Jaune helping Seth and Jane get together.

- Trigger, Ruby, and May having a sniper competition.

-Grace kidnapping penny.
 
Potential story idea.

Rk Jaune gets sent back to the past before volume 1 and teams up with oz and crew to stop salem. That is not the focus however, the story focuses on the aftermath with characters living in a post salem society. Grimm are still a threat but without salem they're more mindless beasts.

Chapters focus on different characters.

- Ozpin who is no longer cursed and will finally enter the afterlife once he dies. Is preparing for the upcoming school year. Commenting about so much he has to do with so little time left. Perhaps even happy to finally be mortal again.

- Ironwood and Winter thinking about what to do now that the biggest threat to the world is gone. Perhaps they look towards bettering the relationship between Atlas and Mantle or Atlas and faunus by deposing Jaques.

- Willow after meeting RK Jaune finally getting the courage to leave Jaques and rebuild her relationships with her children.

- Ruby and Jaune entering Beacon but this time around they were sponsored by a mysterious benefactor. (Rk Jaune)

-Rk Jaune finding a quiet place to retire from the rest of the world.

-Glynda and or Winter reflecting on their time fighting alongside RK Jaune. Perhaps also a budding romance.

-Summer who was a prisoner of salem finally coming home and reuniting with her family.

-Qrow visiting Raven in Prison or her grave.

- Penny being free and not a weapon.
 
Stealing some FNKI Memes for ideas

i see Nick giving alot of advice to Jaune he's some wholesome
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Yang and Ruby
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which team are you on Self Amp[wrong way to use healing magic] or White Mage?

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How do you think or want to Cinder to Die?

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We had Adam not care or be a manipulator even just traumatized by the Fanfiction she makes

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Guy Talk
After reforming, Cardin and his team had taken it upon themselves to be bros to all-Especially Jaune and Ren. During a study break, Team CRDL, Jaune and Ren were discussing things at a table some distance from RWBY, Nora, and Pyrrha.

Ruby: "Sooo... What do you think they're talking about? Blake?"

Blake: "Not telling."

Yang: "Come onnn! You should!"

Blake: "No."

Weiss: snorts "It's probably lewd and asinine. Like comparing which girl has the largest chest or something."

Nora: "Oooh... So they won't be talking about you? Clever, Weissy!"

Weiss: furious "You-I-URGH!"

Yang: laughs "Relax Weiss! VB's still got a torch for you!"

Weiss: "I don't care!"

Pyrrha: "Still... It might be nice to know what they're talking about? Blake?"

Blake: "I said no."

Abruptly, Jaune gets up. He turns and walks over to the table where the ladies are sitting at. He looks Yang right in the eyes.

Yang: "Uh... Something I can help you with, VB?"

Jaune: "Yang? I think you'd still be one of the hottest girls at this school even if you had a beard. I bet it would be just as beautiful and luxurious as your hair."

Silence. Yang's jaw drops. Jaune flushes, then shrugs.

Jaune: "All I wanted to say." He turns back, walks back to the table, and sits down. The rest of the young men stare in awe at him.

Yang: "I... What?!"

Pyrrha: "What-What were they talking about that led there?!"

Blake: turns back to her book "I can't even understand it myself, so I'm not even going to try."

Ruby: "At least give us a heads up next time?!"

Blake: "No. This was funnier."
 
The Black Mercy
Jaune Arc was a simple man with simple desires.

Oh sure once he dreamed of heroics and battle as any young boy does but time had tempered that fire.

No Jaune was content with his farm life, his beautiful wife, and his kids.

Up at dawn while he left his lovely wife cocooned in their blankets, her crimson hair the only thing poking out from the blanket barrier.

Pyrrha wasn't a morning person and that was ok. He made the better breakfast anyway.

After making a quick batch of pancakes (with extra red syrup of course) and covering plates for his family he ate quickly and went to the fields.

First things first check on the animals. Make sure that Blake and Zwei had their bowls filled and that that damn bull Adam wasn't tearing up the fence. Again.

After that check on the scareqrow and make sure it didn't need any repairs.

No tears, no wood rot in the stand and it was well secured.

It was fine. Everything was fine.

So why did he feel a pit in his stomach?

He decided to give the entire farm a once over.

The sun was beginning to creep up in the sky and move the shadows in weird angles. That one over by the Forrest almost looked like a person.

Except when Jaune took a second look that was a person. Or close to it. Against the tree a person shaped shadow, female obviously by the dress outline, kinda short.

Jaune?

Pain lanced through his head and he had to close his eyes for a second to let it pass. When he opened them whatever hallucination he saw was gone. It was just him and the Ravens in the trees.

Wonderful. The heat must be getting to him, it's about lunch time, might as well go take a break instead of standing around doing nothing.

He enters the house and notices the door squeaking, he'll have to fix that later.

For now a sandwich and some tea sound magical.

Pyrrha is up and at the table waiting for him. She's nursing a glass of hot tea and still has bedhead. The kids aren't around, must be out playing.

"Hey."

"Hey."

She's a vision of beauty even like this, bleary eyed and grumpy. He loved every part of her. Her hair, her eyes, even her scar...her...hmmm. lost his train of thought.

"Hungry?"

She gave a hum and shook her head. That was fine.

"How was your day?"

"Fine. Started feeling weird and figured I needed a rest. Came back home."

There was a odd look in Pyrrhas eyes. One part pity, one part pain.

"It's time to get up Jaune. There's been enough rest."

Something about her tone made his stomach drop.

"Pyrrha?"

"Jaune. I love you and I wish I didn't have to do this. But people need you."

He's just a farmer, who would need him? He's fine here with his family.

"How did we meet Jaune?"

They met at Beacon.

"It was....after you left beacon right?"

"How many kids do we have? What are their names? Boys or girls?"

That's a easy one their names are...he can't remember their names. He can't remember their faces. This is wrong. This can't be happening.

"Jaune. What injury do you think made me leave beacon?"

Yeah. They got married after she had to quit being a huntress. Because of the injury. The Arrow.

He was crying. He was confused and scared and even though Pyrrha was right there it felt like she was far outside of his reach.

He looked at her begging for some kind of lifeline. Something to prove that this was just a cruel prank.

She was crying. Just as hard as he was.

"I don't want you to go. I want to be selfish, to hold you here with me. But people need you, good people. Our friends and family, real family Jaune not dreams, need you."

His friends....RWBY. his family Ren and Nora and all the Arcs. They needed him. But.

"I don't want to go."

"I know. But you will."

"I should have stayed a farmer."

Jaune got up from the table feeling like his body was weighed down with the weight of the world. He headed to the door and went to face the world.


He woke up Inside some kind of large goopy black egg. Thrashing and glowing harshly with aura he ripped himself out of the fleshy prison and collapsed to the ground throwing up lungfuls of black goo.

He looked around. There were more of the eggs with his friends floating in them. Their faces twisted in anger and fear.

He got to work ripping them out of the eggs one by one.

The first one to recover enough to talk was Ren.

"T-thank you Jaune."

"How'd you get out?"

He wasn't sure who asked that. His head still wasn't in a good place

"Pyrrha woke me up after things started to get strange."

It was dead silent.

"Pyrrha was there?"

"Yeah. What people were in your dreams? And how come I'm the only one who woke up?"

"We didn't have dreams Jaune. We were alone in the dark. All of us."

The words hit Jaune harder than any blow. Already he could feel the fake memories fading away, no games with kids that didn't exist or toiling away on a farm that wasn't there. It was all draining away.

Except.

He still remembers her voice, dancing together in the barn, cuddling on the porch in the moonlight, soft touches and warm laughter.

Everything else may have been fake. But Pyrrha was very real. And she saved him one last time.
 
The Arc Clan: Friend Miyabi Hoshimi
They really needed to stop going out to be vigilantes. It never ended well! Jaune had tried to talk Blake out of it, so had Ruby. But somehow his "fiance" had run off like she always did!'

Now RWBY and JNPR had followed her out to an outpost where the White Fang were holed up. And they were... Past tense. Now there were nothing but Grimm, including an Alpha that roared at them.

Jaune: "Okay... Ruby? We'll begin a fighting retreat. Pyrrha and Yang in the back!"

Ruby: "Right! We'll cut our way out back and-!"

A sudden chill fell over the rickety old outpost... And a blue and black blur burst through the window. Grimm fell to pieces as frost and ice erupted all around them.

Weiss: "What the-?!"

The Alpha Grimm roared and charged at the blur. It stopped, but its icy blade blurred as it was slashed through the air at superhuman speeds. The Grimm fell back, frozen solid... and then fell apart into pieces. It collapsed into a pile. The icy mists receded... And a curvy, beautiful fox Faunus girl stood amid the ice, sheathing her sword.

Miyabi: taps her earpiece "Building is clear." She turned to the group "Hunters-in-training have been located."

Jaune blinked a few times, as did Blake.

Jaune/Blake: "Miyabi?!"

They start and look at one another.

Jaune/Blake: "You know her?!"

Miyabi approaches Jaune with a soft smile. He hugs her... Much to the ire of the other women.

Jaune: "It's great to see you!"

Miyabi: "Likewise. It has been some time, Jaune... Same with you, Blake."

Blake tensed.

Miyabi: "As Section 6 chief of the Special Operations Force for Atlas' Public Safety Division, I do have the jurisdiction to place you under arrest for terrorism, grand larceny, arson, conspiracy to distribute pornography without a license-"

Weiss: "That last one is somehow the least surprising..."

Jaune: "Miyabi... Um... Things are... Complicated-"

Blake: "He's my fiance! I'm pregnant!"

Miyabi: "Why are you on a mission then? That's very irresponsible. You should care for your unborn child better, Blake. You were always irresponsible."

Blake: "You signed up with Atlas and human security forces!"

Miyabi: "Yes. After Menagerie banished my family for political reasons."

Blake: "My parents tried to prevent your expulsion!"

Miyabi: "Yes, which is why I'm willing to hear you out and not just knocking you out."

Jaune: "Um, well..."

Blake sighs.

Blake: "Please call Headmaster Ozpin on this number."

Blake hands it over. Miyabi calls.

Miyabi: "Headmaster, this is Hoshimi Miyabi. It is about Blake Belladonna... I see. It would have been nice to have been informed of this beforehand... I understand. Thank you. Have a good evening." She ends the call "I see... Forgive me, Blake. I did not know the situation."

Blake: "It... I have a lot to make up for."

Miyabi: "Yes. You do."

Blake: scowls "How do you know Jaune, anyway?!"

Miyabi: "My father and I stayed for a time in Radian after our exile. We stayed with the Arcs while my father set up his businesses. Jaune was very kind."

Pyrrha: "He is at that." A bit tense.

Miyabi: "In fact, I believe he proposed marriage to me."

RWBY, Jaune and Pyrrha: "WHAT?!"

Nora: "Another shocking twist! Ren! We need dramatic organ music!"

Ren: "No."

Nora: "Awww!"

Jaune: "I DIDN'T! I-I mean, I don't think I did!"

Miyabi: "My apologies. That was a joke."

Nora: "HAHAHA! That was great!"

Jaune: "It wasn't! I-I mean, it was funny, Miyabi, but um... Maybe with time?"

Miyabi: "Ah. I shall continue my training in comedy to improve. In any event, it is good to see you both well, Jaune, Blake. My section is on detached assignment in Vale for the time being. It would be nice to catch up."

Jaune: "Y-yes, it would be!"

At the glares of her fellow teammates... Blake sighs.

Blake: "Sure."

Miyabi: "Excellent. Excuse me please." She dashes off

Weiss: "Seriously?! You BOTH know her?!"

Jaune: "Small world, huh?"

Blake: "It's getting a little too small and... What's that in your pocket?"

Jaune: "What? Oh... Um..." unfolds a piece of paper "Her Scroll number."

Yang: "With a lipstick mark?" sarcastic

Jaune: "It's just another of her jokes! Honest! I see her like a little sister!"

Ruby: "A little sister with bazongas out to here! HOW IS THAT FAIR?!"

Weiss: "Oh gee, you think YOU have issues?!"

Ruby: "So you're admitting I'm bustier than you despite being two years younger~?"

Weiss: "DIE!"
 
I don't know why but I like the idea of RWBY cast all having some form of musical/dancing skill.

Ruby strikes me as a tambourine girl. And I bet you Nora and Yang like maracas.

Weirdly enough for some reason I see cardin as a piano player, i know most people would say drums but I dunno. I wanna give him more depth than "likes to hit things".

I know Jaune tried playing the guitar for Weiss but judging by how bad he was I'm gonna assume it was either Pyrrhas or Rens.

I could see sun with a pan flute. Something you could get or make yourself in a poorer area without much trouble.

And this one is a bit weird but hear me out. I want Penny to be bad at everything.

Not as a gag. Not a bit. She could use programs to easily hit mastery in any musical art. Which is exactly why she doesn't. She's determined to learn a instrument the right way just like everyone else.

I don't want her to stay bad at everything. I want her to get better over time.

And. As a small added bonus funny bit. Mercury gets dragged into a music thing he can't back out of. So his instrument of choice is the triangle. Because it's as little effort as he could get away with.
 
The Arc Clan Rough Extra: "Uncle" Billy Kid
The Beacon courtyard buzzed with the usual hum of student chatter, the air thick with the scent of freshly cut grass and polished Dust-infused weapons. Team RWBY and JNPR lingered near a fountain, catching their breath after a sparring session, when a bizarre duel erupted before them. Jaune Arc, his blond hair mussed and his blue eyes blazing, squared off against Billy Kid, a lanky, gunmetal-gray android with glowing yellow optics and a star-spangled scarf fluttering dramatically. Billy, a close friend of Jaune's father and an honorary "uncle" to the Arc clan, clutched a volume of Starlight Knights like a sacred relic, his mechanical voice crackling with nerdy indignation. Jaune, brandishing a pristine Starlight Brigade manga, wasn't backing down.

"You take that back!" Jaune shouted, jabbing his manga forward. "Starlight Brigade is superior to Starlight Knights!"

"NO WAY, STARLIGHT BUDDY!" Billy retorted, his optics flaring as he waved his manga. "How dare ya turn yer back on Starlight Knights! Starlight Brigade's just a cheap knock-off!"

"They're totally different!" Jaune countered, stepping closer. "But Starlight Brigade is BETTER!"

"BLASPHEMY!" Billy's voice glitched, his metal fingers tightening as he lunged, manga raised like a sword.

Their volumes clashed with a thwap, pages fluttering in the breeze as they parried and swung, their nerdy duel drawing a crowd of gawking students.

Ruby Rose's silver eyes lit up, and she couldn't resist. She snatched a Starlight Brigade volume from Jaune's backpack, leaping in with a squeal. "I'm with Jaune! Starlight Brigade forever!"

Billy's head swiveled, his optics narrowing. "What?! How could ya join the side of EVIL, lil' scythe gal?!"

Jaune held up a hand, his voice firm despite the absurdity. "Stay back, Ruby! This is a duel between men over hot-blooded manga! We can't fight him two on one—it'd be unfair!"

Weiss Schnee, her arms crossed and her ice-blue eyes rolling, muttered, "What am I even looking at?"

"Hey, beats History class," Yang snickered.

"GO JAUNE AND JAUNE'S ROBOT UNCLE!" Nora cheered.

Billy struck a dramatic pose, his scarf billowing as he raised his manga high. "STARLIGHT BREAKER SUPREME!"

Jaune mirrored him, his voice booming. "STARLIGHT POWER CHORRRRD!"

With a final smack, Jaune's swing knocked the manga from Billy's grip, sending it sailing into the grass. Billy's optics flickered, and he dropped to his knees, his metal hands clutching his faceplate. "NOOOOOOOO!!!"

Jaune's triumph faltered, his eyes widening with guilt. "Oh! Billy! I'm sorry, I didn't mean to!"

Billy's voice hitched, his servos whirring mournfully. "It was a limited edition with FOIL WRAP, Jaune! Signed by the artist at Vale Comic-Con!"

Jaune's face crumpled, his voice a horrified gasp. "NOOOOOOO!"

The crowd murmured, Yang Xiao Long biting her lip to hide her grin, her lilac eyes glinting with suppressed nerdy glee—she itched to join the manga brawl but feared outing herself as a closet geek. Blake Belladonna, leaning against a tree, smirked behind her novel, while Pyrrha Nikos watched with a mix of concern and amusement. Nora Valkyrie cackled, nudging Ren, who sighed, "This is why I avoid conventions."

Before the drama could spiral further, a nearby TV screen on the courtyard's bulletin board flared to life, blaring an ad. A bombastic voice announced, "Prepare for the ultimate crossover! Starlight Knights and Starlight Brigade unite in a special episode, with a new line of limited-edition merch dropping this week!"

Billy's optics snapped up, his voice glitching with awe. "GASP! Starlight Buddy… we shouldn't be fightin'!"

Jaune's eyes sparkled, his grin wide as he grabbed Billy's metal shoulders. "YEAH! STARLIGHT IS THE BEST!"

"YEAAAAHHHHH!" Billy cheered, as he and Jaune high-fived, their feud forgotten.

Weiss's patience shattered, her voice a shrill bark. "WILL YOU TWO WEIRDOS CUT IT OUT ALREADY?!"
 
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