The stars falling (RWBY Male Reader X Winter Schnee)

Victory

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James- You look very good. Very clean and tidy.

Cole- Thank you.

Winter- Don't forget your badge, Cole.

Cole- Right, almost did.

Taking the council badge out of your pocket, you pin it to your suit and wipe down your face.

Cole- Right, I'm ready.

James- Winter?

Winter- Ready, sir.

James- Good. Open the doors. And remember to not focus on the cameras, but the crowd.

Cole- Lucky I don't get stage fright.

The big wooden doors open, revealing a podium and microphone prepared.

James- I'll start off with the victory declaration. Winter, you will follow up with the fates of Ozpin and the enemy stragglers. Cole, you have your messages from Glynda and Ghira, correct?

Cole- Yeah. Right here.

Taking out the sheets of paper, you nod.

James- Good. Here we go.

You all step out to the podium and James adjusts the microphone to his height.

Keep forgetting that he's like six foot six.

James- If I may have your attention please?

The massive crowd consisting of mainly off duty infantry and officers quiets down.

James- This war has been costly. Many have lost their lives in the fighting against our enemies. Some of you may have lost friends, family, or homes. I cannot begin to express my sadness for those who died. But it is now our job to rebuild what has been razed. The lands which have been torn apart will regrow in time.

He places his hands on the podium.

James- Most of you now have the chance to go home for now. Rest, see your people, travel again. Others will be tasked with handling and removing Grimm swarms that have now engulfed the abandoned battlefields. The Vale Defence Force is going through a handover at the moment, where the remaining military leaders who swore their allegiance to Ozpin are being removed in a suitable manner. I now call forward Lieutenant Winter Schnee to discuss our enemies and how they have ended up. Along with commendations.

He steps back as Winter steps forward and lowers the microphone.

Winter- Our enemies in Mistral are still proving arrogant despite the defeat of Vale, but are expected to have their capital city, Haven, breached and occupied by dawn tomorrow. As for Vacuo, their council is being reformed, while their headmistress is being reinstated. Regarding Vale. The new headmistress role has been passed to Professor Glynda Goodwitch, former assistant and combat teacher of Beacon Academy. Ozpin is dead.

There are cheers at the mention of the old man's death.

Winter- The Faunus of Menagerie were prominent in the capture of Vale. Their traits allowed our soldiers to infiltrate the city during the night and gave us the advantage when the enemy expected to be stronger in their home environment. For that, the men and women of the first platoon of the Menagerie Infantry Corps have been awarded the Medal for Gallantry. Their bravery and courage in the face of open combat and dangerous infiltration allowed Atlas to avoid needless bloodshed and overpower our enemy. Congratulations to all of you.

You smile as the Faunus soldiers cheer. Dressed in the new and rather appealing Menagerie military uniform. Black body armour, with a yellow ammunition belt around their waists. Their helmets are custom made to suit traits, but are mainly black with a single yellow stripe down the centre.

They stand out much more than Atlesian armour, for sure.

Winter- To the families who lost their relatives in the war, any commendations or medals will be delivered by our officers personally. Their lives have granted the world peace once again.

You take a deep breath as she looks back at you.

Winter- I now welcome up Doctor Cole Rose, who is delivering the messages from both Chieftain Ghira Belladonna of Menagerie and Headmistress Glynda Goodwitch of Beacon Academy. Cole?

Nodding and stepping to the stage, you raise the mic just a bit.

Cole- To start off, congratulations, to all of you. This victory belongs to you, who gave your blood, sweat and tears to the world. Sleep at night knowing the world is free and at peace once more thanks to your strength.

Unfolding the pieces of paper, you clear your throat and nod.

Cole- A message from Headmistress Goodwitch. I read it by the word. "Vale has stumbled. Once a kingdom known for its prominence in crafting peace, it shall now be remembered as the home of a warmonger. This kingdom has helped the world by training some of the finest hunters since the great war, and under my supervision I aim to return this nation to that reputation. So Vale shall once again host the Vytal Festival in a years time, and the world will see that this kingdom under the right leadership harbours peace once again. Gods bless and peace be with all."

Looking at the crowd, you see many of the soldiers unhappy with the message.

Understandable. They're not exactly going to love Valeans anytime soon.

Cole- The next message is from the head of Menagerie. Chieftain Ghira Belladonna. "This war brought pain and it brought sorrow. But it also brought change. The status quo for leadership and trust has changed forever. My people were fortunate in being offered assistance and protection by the good kingdom of Atlas. And with their further help, my people will continue to support the militaries of the world with our unique abilities. I take pride in our alliance, and congratulate everyone. Humans, Faunus, all people struggled in this war, and together we can find true peace for all of Remnant. Atlas eternally, Menagerie for the free. Gods bless you all."

You're happy as seemingly all of the crowd celebrate the message delivered from Ghira.

James- Give a final message, Cole. Close us up.

Nodding at James, you take a breath as the crowd goes silent again.

Cole- Thank you. All of you. The living, the dead, the ones still fighting and the ones at peace. The world owes you. The leaders of each kingdom are nothing without you. You, the soldiers and the guardians are the sword and shield of your homes. Know that, like what happened in Vale, evil cannot prevail if the people see the truth. And without their swords and their shields, evil will always fall. So all you heroes, relish in the peace you created. Thank you.

You step away from the podium, and feel invisible hands touching your whole body.

"The formation provides knowledge and positive style responses to other formations. Is this act named?"

You? Why are you here? Why now?

"The core has been watching. Has the formation decided whether it will provide form?"

The 'formation' is called Cole. And yes, I will.

"The core is satisfied with the formation's response. The formation must make contact with the core for the connection to occur."

Contact? You mean I show up at the black hole!? How!?

"How the formation made contact upon first encounter. Repeat that process."

Winter- Cole?

Winter PoV

Your partner's eye is a solid black, with no other colour visible. Though you seem to snap him out of his apparent trance as his eye returns to its normal lilac.

Cole- Pardon?

Winter- What happened? Your eye changed colour and you froze. Are you okay?

He blinks a few times, then his brows furrow.

Cole- I was just... I need to tell you both about something. Let's get inside.

James- What happened?

Winter- I don't know. He's going to tell us when we're inside.

Cole gently pushes past and you both follow him.