Revenge is an explosion! (RWBY X Male Reader story)

Vol. 3 Episode 8: Falling

The episode begins right where the other left.

You back away from Pyrrha so she can focus on Ozpin.

"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," Ozpin compliments.

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

"Personally, I think it's the other way around," Qrow says from his spot leaning against a column in the back of the room with his arms crossed

Pyrrha turns 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 says with hostility.

"Qrow is a trusted colleague of mine," Ozpin says.

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

"Please, take a seat," Ozpin smiles at Pyrrha before taking a more relaxed stance in his chair. "What is your favorite fairy tale?"

"I'm... sorry?" Pyrrha is confused

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

"Well, there's The Tale of The Two Brothers, The Shallow Sea, The Girl in the Tower..." Pyrrha lists off.

Ozpin leans forward "What about The Story of the Seasons?"

"Well, of course!" Pyrrha begins before starting to narrate the story "A callous old man, who refuses to leave his home, is visited by four 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. And the fourth and final sister begs him to look at all that he has, and be thankful. 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, and Fall; the four maidens. My mother loves that story."

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

"You're not that old, Professor," Pyrrha laughs.

Ozpin turned from playful to deadly serious in a millisecond. "Well, would you believe me if I told you it was true?"

Pyrrha is silent for a moment, then chuckles uneasily. "I beg your pardon?"

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

Pyrrha tries to make sense of this development. "You mean... like a Semblance?"

Ozpin gives a small smile before unveiling a secret. "Like Magic."

Pyrrha looks down. "I..."

"Yeah. First time hearing it's pretty crazy." Qrow sympathizes, Pyrrha turning to him.

Pyrrha turns her gaze from Qrow back to Ozpin again, amazed. "You're serious?"

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

"... No," Pyrrha struggles 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."