Team CLMA, An RVB and RWBY fanfic

Chapter 8: Fall

Pyrrha was seated at Ozpin's desk, as the last rays of light was coming through the clock-decorated window and only laid onto the desk. Ozpin chuckled as he sat across her, his cane resting at his side. "Well, it comes as no surprise that they've chosen you to move on to the final round of the tournament. Your performance was exemplary."

"Thank you, Professor Ozpin, but I would never have made it this far without my teammates" said Pyrrha, humbly

"Personally, I think it's the other way around." Qrow walked oit from the shadows behind the columns, arms crossed.

Pyrrha turned around and gets up from her chair, trying to be formal. "I'm sorry, but I don't believe we've been introduced."

"Name's Qrow."

"Qrow is a trusted colleague of mine." explained Ozpin.

Pyrrha looks at Qrow for another moment before addressing her the Headmaster again. "Professor, if you don't mind me asking, why have you called me here?"

"Please, take a seat." He said, with a smile. When she does so, he puts his fingers up to his lips, leaning back casually. "What is your favorite fairy tale?"

"I'm... sorry?"

"Fairy tales, stories from your childhood. Surely you must remember some of them."

Pyrrha was put off by the question, but sge still answers with hints of nostalgia. "Well, there's The Tale of The Two Brothers, The Shallow Sea, The Girl in the Tower..."

Ozpin then leant back forwards. "What about The Story of the Seasons?"

"Well, of course!" said Pyrrha. She then recounts the old tale like it was told to her yesterday. "A callous old man, who refuses to leave his home, is visited by five traveling sisters. The first understands his reclusive nature and urges him to use his time in solitude to reflect and meditate. The second brings him fruits and flowers, tending to his crops and revitalizing his garden. The third warms the man's heart, convincing him to step outside and embrace the world around him. The fourth sister begs him to look at all that he has, and be thankful. And then there was the fifth, who although felt small in comparison to her sisters, cared for the man's home and possessions. In return for their kindness, the man grants the maidens incredible powers, so that they may continue to help others all over the world. They graciously accept, and promise to share their gifts with the people of Remnant 'til the end of days. Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall and lastly Weather; the five maidens. My mother loves that story."

"Would you believe me if I told you that one's been around since I was a boy?" asked Ozpin

"You're not that old, Professor." said Pyrrha, laughing

"Well, would you believe me if I told you it was true?" added Ozpin, his playful attitude turning serious withen a millisecond.

Pyrrha went silent for a moment, then gives an uneasy chuckle. "I beg your pardon?"

"What if I were to tell you that there were four maidens existing in this world, that could wield such tremendous power, without Dust?"

"You mean... like a Semblance?"

Ozpin than a small smile as he delivers his secret. "Like Magic."

"I..." Pyrrha didn't know how to react

"Yeah. First time hearing it's pretty crazy," Qrow related.

" You're serious?" asked Pyrrha.

"Do I look like I'm joking?" Ozpin responded with a straight face.

"... No." Pyrrha then struggled for the right words. "Why... why are you telling me this?"

Ozpin glances at Qrow, who nods his approval, before looking into Pyrrha's eyes. "We are telling you this, Pyrrha Nikos, because we believe that you are next in line to receive the Fall Maiden's powers."