[RWBY] The Great Temporal Step-Sibling War!

[FinalFormer]

Cross-posted From the SpaceBattles Thread

Glimpses Into Another Timeline: Dammit
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Beacon Academy, Vale. 4 Weeks Before the Fall of Beacon.

This should've been easy. And yet, it wasn't.

"I... I know it's a bit early..."

This wasn't supposed to happen.

"But... I know in my heart that what I feel for you is real..."

She wasn't supposed to let this... this farce go on any further. She couldn't!

"Cinder Fall. I love you."

Cinder Fall couldn't let that idiot Jaune Arc steal her heart.

She furiously tossed and turned in her bed out of frustration. So much that she couldn't hear Mercury complain about her making too much noise.

The plan was simple. It was always supposed to be simple.

After she had accidentally seduced the blonde buffoon, Cinder was advised by that nuisance Neopolitan that latching onto his arm could help them. She knew what the girl was suggesting: Seduce the idiot. Get information on The Invincible Girl, the red one, and the bimbo by inserting herself into his love life. Wrapping him around her finger and get him to talk his big dumb, luscio-- ugly lips about what makes his friends tick.

As much as it disgusted her to debase herself like that, Cinder played along. A flirtatious line here. A hand feeling up his muscles there. It was easy enough.

At first.

The plan had gotten complicated.

It all started with a kiss.

A damned kiss.

After The Breach, she, in a brief moment of weakness, had been worried for his well-being. So much so that upon seeing that he was safe from the invading Grimm, Cinder had kissed him.

She didn't know what had come over her. What compled her to kiss him like a lost lover.

From then on, the remarks from Mercury had gotten worse. He had the nerve to suggest that Arc had some kind of hold on Cinder's heart. That if Arc had been more of a 'badass' (His words), Cinder would dragged him to the nearest love motel.

But it somehow got even worse when Arc had asked her to go on a 'real' date with him.

"Ooooh~. Look at you getting all dolled up for your man~." Mercury mocked. He shared a smug grin with that pipsqueak Neo.

"Shut up, Merc!", Shouted Emerald. She wouldn't let any insult befall her mistress. "Maybe if you tried to schmooze up with Xiao-Long or something, Cinder wouldn't have to throw away her dignity!!"
"That's enough!", Cinder snapped at the two of them. Neo had quickly put her attention on her scroll, not caring about whatever threats Cinder would make. "As much as I don't like this, it's necessary. The more I indulge in Arc's little fantasy of our 'relationship', the more useful information we can use to bring this kingdom to its knees."
"Oh, I get that," Mercury said, leaning back into his bed. "But I think you need to remember where the line is drawn. If you get too close to Arc, this whole operation will be a bust."
"How dare you suggest that!", Emerald shrieked. "Cinder would never let that happen! She has that hick right where she wants him! Right, Cinder?"

If only she had known.

He had taken her to some park in the city. Apparently, it had some cultural significance that was probably tied to that skinwalker Ozpin, no doubt. The weather was also terrible that day. It was too hot. She kept suggesting they just go to a restaurant instead of some street festival but Arc making those ador-- stupid eyes!

They ended up staying in the park. They played a few games. Ate some rather fattening festival foods. He even won her a stuffed animal. A brown rabbit that he stupidly named 'Rumi'.

They walked around the city for awhile until they ended up at the pier. The sun was beginning to set. She knew what was happening. The fool was going to confess his feelings for her. All apart of the plan.

And yet... it didn't feel right.

"I... I know it's a bit early..." Arc stammered. She was taking in every detail of him but not in the way she used to. His jawline. His neatly combed hair. His brilliant blue eyes. She wasn't looking at him as a mark. But as a man.

"But... I know in my heart that what I feel for you is real..." He continued. Why? Why was she doing this? She never did this before! Why now!? And just what did he mean by that!? What was he--

"Cinder Fall. I love you."

Three words.

Those three words were all it took to break the walls of Cinder Fall.

She kissed him, her body acting on its own accord.

"I love you, too." She said, her heart speaking for her.

She couldn't say anything to Mercury or Emerald when she returned to their dorm. She couldn't trust her own words. She didn't even have the heart to indulge in Emerald's ego-stroking praises, simply wanting to be left alone for the rest of the night.

Because deep down, she knew it.

She meant every word she said.

She was in love with Jaune Arc.

Cinder felt the tears go down her cheeks. Try as she might, she couldn't snuff out the embers of love that had sparked in her heart. It yearned for him. His laugh. His eyes. His love. She wanted it all.

But she knew she couldn't.

Cinder belonged to The Queen. There was no happy ending for her. Only a throne. A lonely throne made from the bodies The Queen's enemies. And among them was the man she loved.

And as she silently wept, she simply let out one word;

"Dammit"

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A little on the short side but I really enjoyed writing this one. Having Cinder realize her feelings for Jaune and overcoming Salem's hold on her will always be my favorite aspect of this timeline.

 

[FinalFormer]

Cross-posted From the SpaceBattles Thread

Glimpses Into Another Timeline: First Date

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Vytal Festival Grounds, Vale. 6 Weeks Before the Fall of Beacon.

"I think you should go. He seems like a great guy!"

"Yeah, May! You're worrying over nothing!"

"If he tries to pull any funny business, we'll kick his ass!"

Those were the.... 'inspiring' words that May Zedong heard from her team when she asked for advice about her date with Jaune Arc. She knew it was a longshot, but she still felt like they had some kind of advice to give her. Roy and Brawnz had been on dates before! Couldn't they say something other than 'Wear something pretty'!?

'I mean... technically they're right." May thought, looking at her attire. She was wearing a white sundress that was given to her by Beacon's resident fashionista Coco Adel. The third-year had heard about her outing with the knight (How she found out in the first place was beyond her) and decided she needed to wear something that would make him "worship her like a goddess'.

And while it did look pretty, the white contrasting against her skin, it put too much emphasis on her... 'assets'.

"Don't you think this is a bit much!?" May whined. She felt too exposed in the sundress. She desperately wanted to crawl back into her beloved baggy hoodie (Which Coco had rudely thrown on the ground!).

"Listen," Coco adjusted her sunglasses, eyes narrowing towards May's. "I know Arc, ok? The guy's as dumb as rock when it comes to girls, so nothing short of an all-out assault is gonna get him to fall head over heels for you."

"You're making it sound like I'm going to war!" May argued.

"I've got news for you Mayday! It is war. And you need to use every advantage you have!" Coco readjusted her sunglasses, a wicked grin spread across her face.

May sighed. She still couldn't believe she let Coco get away with this. At least she stopped Coco from messing with her hair.

"HEY!" May seized up. That was his voice. Jaune Arc was here.

She saw him approaching and...

Wow.

He was... he was really handsome. His blonde hair looked like it shimmered like the sun. His aura was so beautiful. His smile was so bright--

"--nd I kinda lost for sec-- Uh, May? You ok?" Jaune asked.

May blushed. She had been so enamored with Jaune that she spaced out... again... for the 3rd time since they met.

"W-what w-were you saying?" May stuttered.

"I saying I hope I didn't make you wait too long." Jaune replied. May frantically tried to remember the advice Coco told her.

"N-no. You didn't! Not at all!," She tucked a lock of hair behind her ear. (That was supposed to show interest, right?) Now she has to give him a compliment. "I like your... shoes."

Dammit! She should've said shirt!

"Oh, thanks! My sister got them for me!," Jaune beamed. They were pretty sturdy for a pair of sneakers. "I really like your dre--"

May noticed Jaune's pause. Her sniper's eye had lined Jaune's eyeline towards her... assets. She saw his jaw hesitantly dropping. He... He thought she was attractive?

'Holy crap! She was right!?' May thought. She might actually have to apologize to Coco for doubting her.

Jaune then coughed, snapping the two out of their thoughts.

"S-so. What do you want to do first?" Jaune asked, hoping May didn't think he was being a creep.

"W-well," May stuttered (Again). "L-let's just walk around for awhile? If we see any stalls that look fun, then we'll check it out."

"Sounds like a plan." Jaune smiled.

And so they did just that. Jaune and May walked all around the festival, playing games like 'Pin The Tail On The Beowolf' and eating very unhealthy festival food.

At first, May had thought her timid and shy demeanor would ruin their date. But to her surprise, Jaune had been accommodating to her. He took quick notice to how she reacted when they went to a game or ride that too many people. And if there was too big a crowd at one food vendor, Jaune would suggest they go to another one. All to make sure she was having fun.

He was such a gentleman.

They were having so much fun that she had forgotten her fears. So much fun that she forgot her insecurities.

Once it got late, he walked her back to the dorms for the students of Shade. As they walked, that part of herself, the one that kicked her around and made her feel insecure, crept up.

"So, this is it. Right?" Jaune said. He had lead May back to her dorm room.

"S-sorry." May apologized. Her head lowered.

"Huh? For what?" Jaune tilted his head.

"W-well... you had to drag me around everywhere," She felt guilty about it. The voice was getting louder. "A-and we really couldn't enjoy the festival because I was getting anxious. If y--"

"May, it's ok," Jaune cut her off. He could tell where this was going. " You have no reason to blame yourself. I had fun. You had fun. That's all that should matter right now. Just because you're a little shy doesn't mean you can't have fun."

"But--"

"And I hope we get to have fun again."

May stood there, stunned. He... he really liked her.

*Smooch*
Her body moved before she realized it. She moved close and kissed Jaune. He tensed up, but slowly wrapped his hands around her waist. The kiss went on for ages. But May's heart didn't care. She wanted him to know she liked him in a way that her words couldn't.

Once the kiss ended, May pressed her head against his chest. She couldn't look at him. If she did, her brain might short-circuit.

"S-s-so, I'll see you tomorrow?" She stuttered. Jaune could only nod in response. She turned to her open her room's door... only for it to fly open with extreme force

"ARC!" Brawnz shouted, fury burning in his voice. Roy and Nolan were holding him back. "IF YOU KNOCKED UP MAY, I SWEAR TO THE GODS YOU'RE DEAD MEAT, MAN! YOU HEAR ME!!! DEAD MEAT!!!"

If May's face wasn't already red, then it was now. That (Wonderful, amazing) kiss had May so dazed, she completely forgot her teammates were staying in the dorm to have a lazy Saturday.

"No, wait that's not--" But it was too late.

"He did what!?"

"That guy? Seriously?"

"My man!"

The reactions from the other visitor students from Shade had caused May's brain to fry. They were actually celebrating!?

Overwhlemed by embarrassment, May fainted. She fell right into Jaune's (Strong) arms. Before she lost consciousness, she heard her teammates preparing to attack Jaune. She was told later that Jaune had successfully taken all of them down.

Had she seen it for herself, May would be sure that her heart would skip a beat.

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So, Andrew gave me a few prompts and I really wanted to do a first date story. So why not do it with the girl with many anxieties? Also, I just noticed that both my previous side story and this side story are titled after Blink-182 songs. So that's neat. Hope you enjoy.