Stele (A RWBY story)

Going Forward (Part 2)

I was drying off in the locker room already, when Pyrrha and Nora walked in with towels on.

Pyrrha: "You're not going to scare me that easy you know. I like to believe I was chosen for this because destiny needs you for something. That is why I am to watch you."

Destiny? It sure has a twisted sense of humor then.

Stele: "Destiny? I don't think so. I would think that it's because you stand the best chance against me. I can't lie either, you probably are. Your polarity is great against my metallurgy, and you're a what? Three time? Four time? Tournament champion. Only thing that I know for sure I have over you, is the ability to actually kill someone."

I don't know if it was sweat from being nervous, or left over water from her hair, but she seemed put off by it.

Pyrrha: "Well, thanks I guess. I'm sure its some sort of compliment."

I dropped my towel and grabbed my clothes in order to change.

Pyrrha: "Woah! Stele! Your towel!"

Stele: "What? It's a Co-Ed academy. You are on a team with two other guys. Surely this isn't too much for you."

Pyrrha was blushing as she turned away. Nora on the other hand embraced it. She had ripped her towel off with great enthusiasm.

Pyrrha: "Not you too Nora!"

Nora: "Join us Pyrrha! Don't be a stick in the mud."

She really lives up to the name of Shortstack.

Stele: "Looking good Shortstack."

Nora: "You're not so bad either Wolf."

I laughed as I turned towards the locker and started changing again.

Pyrrha: "Stele? How did you get so many scars on your back?"

Stele: "These old things? Well let's say rebelling against destiny has gotten me punished, a lot."

I tried to escape a lot. I never could though. Each time brought more punishment. Well I got away from it all for now. I just have to behave to not go back.

I finished getting dressed and put my mask on and left the locker room. I entered the main room of the amphitheater to find Glynda and a few others already making there way in. I grabbed my staff that was still propped up against the wall where I left it.

Glynda: "You were training here alone?"

Stele: "I'm sorry, is it a problem if I was alone for a bit? Didn't know I needed a babysitter for every moment of my time here. For I thought I was allowed to train here like everyone else during free time. Or is it another secret that I need to tell someone where I am going to be?"

Glynda:" Well.. No, you are also allowed to train here during your free time."

Pyrrha and Nora walked in now after finishing getting dressed.

Stele: "But if it makes you feel better. I had my sitter and Shortstack from team JNPR watching me. You can ask them for the details later if you must."

Pyrrha: "Is something wrong Ms. Goodwitch?"

Glynda: "No Pyrrha. Just put your weapon away and sit down Stele."

I had already shifted my staff into a belt around my waist now.

Stele: "What weapon? You mean my belt? Are you going to consider any metal I have as a weapon? You want my cuff arm as well?"

I took off my cuff and was holding it out to her. I could see her getting frustrated at me.

Glynda: "Go sit down with team RWBY already!"

I looked at team RWBY sitting in the front. Then I looked at team JNPR taking their seat behind them.

Stele: "I'll sit down with team JNPR. They at least tolerate me."

(This Part was rather short so I wanted to post it before a longer part. I will hopefully post the last 2 parts Monday and Tuesday.)