RWBY: Remnants Hybrid (Yang Xiao Long x Male Reader)

Vol. 1 Part 6: Friends

No one's POV:

You were in Oobleck's class trying to listen to his lecture. Qrow had warned you about this one, and now you could see why.

Oobleck: Yes! Yes, prior to the Faunus Rights Revolution- more popularly known as the Faunus War- (zooms up to the front of the class and the map covered in papers behind his desk)- humankind was quite, quite adamant about centralizing the Faunus population in Menagerie. (points at the map of said- area with his stick, then zooms off to the side for a sip of his coffee before appearing in front of the desk) Now! While this must feel like ancient history to many of you, it is imperative to remember that these are relatively recent events! Why, the repercussions of the uprising can still be seen to this day! (zooms around the classroom more, sipping his coffee again before continuing to zoom and talk) Now! Have any among you been subjugated or discriminated against because of your Faunus heritage?

A couple of the students in class raised their hands, including Velvet.

Oobleck: Dreadful, simply dreadful! Remember, students, it is precisely this kind of ignorance that breeds violence! (takes another sip of his coffee) I mean, I mean, I mean just look at what happened to White Fang! Now, which one of you young scholars can tell me what many theorize to be the turning point in the third year of the War.

Weiss then raised her hand.

Oobleck: Yes?

Weiss: The battle at Fort Castle!

Oobleck: Precisely! And, who can tell me the advantage the Faunus had over General Lagune's forces?

Meanwhile, Cardin balled up a sheet of paper and threw it at Jaune's head. But just before it could hit him, it was engulfed in a small flame. Although no one knew where the fire came from, smoke emitted from your mouth.

Jaune: What was-

Oobleck: (zooming over into Jaune's face) Mr. Arc! Finally contributing to class! This is excellent! Excellent! What is the answer?

Jaune: Uhhhh... The answer... The advantage... that the Faunus... (looks behind Oobleck's focused face at Pyrrha, who coughs and motions to her lips as she gives him the answer) ...had over that guy's stuff... (he sees Pyrrha cup her hands around her eyes and goes for the most obvious answer) Uhh... Binoculars!

Everybody simply laughed at Jaune's response, while he himself simply looked embarrassed.

Oobleck: Very funny, Mr. Arc! Cardin! Perhaps you would care to share your thoughts on the subject!

Cardin: Well, I know it's a lot easier to train an animal than a soldier.

Pyrrha: (as Oobleck shakes his head) You're not the most open-minded of individuals, are you, Cardin?

Cardin: What? You got a problem?

Pyrrha: No, I have the answer! It's night vision. Many Faunus are known to have nearly-perfect sight in the dark.

Blake: General Lagune was inexperienced, and made the mistake of trying to ambush the Faunus in their sleep. His massive army was outmatched, and the general was captured. (turns to Cardin) Perhaps if he'd paid attention in class, he wouldn't have been remembered as such a failure.

Cardin stood up from his seat, however so did you. Cardin's attention was drawn to you, and that's when he started to feel intimidated.

Oobleck: Mr. Winchester! Mr. (L/N)! Please take your seats. (Gesturing to Jaune and Cardin) You and Mr. Arc can both see me after class for additional readings.

Jaune: Oohhhh...

Oobleck: (zooming away) Now! Moving on!

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