Through We Endure. (RWBY x OC)

Arrival. Pt 1

Yang's eyebrow arched upwards, a silent testament to her surprise at her sister's modesty. She was well aware of the prestige associated with early admission into Beacon Academy, a fact that seemed to elude her younger sibling.

Hadryn, the stoic figure clad in armor, merely shook his head in mild disappointment, his expression unfazed. Yang, unable to contain her excitement, exclaimed,


Yang: "What do you mean? It was incredible! Everyone at Beacon is going to think you're the bee's knees!"
Her words echoed through the Atlas airship, her arms swinging animatedly at her sides as she skipped over to join Ruby and Hadryn.

The other students aboard the airship were buzzing with anticipation, their excited chatter filling the air. Ruby, however, responded with a groan, her voice defensive yet tinged with a hint of shyness.

Ruby: "I don't want to be the 'bee's knees', okay? I don't want to be any kind of knees! I just want to be a normal girl, with... normal knees?"
She retorted, taking a seat on one of the long benches that lined the hull of the ship. The interior of the airship was grand and decorated, yet maintained a sleek aesthetic.

Hadryn, having observed the interaction from a distance, walked over to join them. He leaned casually against one of the pillars, his arms crossed over his chest.

Hadryn: "Ruby, you don't have bee knees... or joints. Doesn't matter, point is you are very special,"
he reassured her, extending an armored hand towards her.

Hadryn: "Come on Ruby. We are finally going to achieve our dream of being huntresses and huntsman."

Yang chimed in,

Yang: "Yeah, what's with you? Aren't you excited?"

Ruby: "Of course I'm excited... I just..."
Ruby's voice trailed off. She took a deep breath, attempting to collect her thoughts. Her voice was nervous and dejected when she finally spoke again.

Ruby: "I got moved ahead two years. I don't want people to think I'm special or anything."
Both Yang and Hadryn moved from their positions, sitting beside Ruby on the bench. They each wrapped an arm around her in a comforting side hug.

Y&H: "But you are special," they said in unison. Hadryn added,

Hadryn: "And trust me, even when you don't want others to see you as special, I will always see it."
His voice was filled with compassion, a clear indication of his admiration for her.

Yang, Ruby, and the armored Hadryn found their attention irresistibly drawn to the 2-D animated newscast that was playing on the Vale News Network. The broadcast was being displayed on a hovering screen, conveniently positioned near the glass view of the airship they were aboard. The news was discussing a recent robbery, and the screen was filled with a detailed mug shot of the notorious criminal, Roman Torchwick.

Cyril, the news anchor, spoke with a grave tone.
Cyril: "The audacious robbery was orchestrated by the infamous criminal, Roman Torchwick, who continues to skillfully evade the clutches of the authorities. If anyone has any information regarding his current whereabouts, we urge you to contact the Vale Police Department immediately. Back to you, Lisa."

As Cyril finished his report, the mugshot of Roman Torchwick dissolved, replaced by the poised figure of Lisa Lavender. Beside her, a photo materialized, showing a group of animal-eared demonstrators. They were holding signs that proclaimed in bold letters: "WE ARE NOT ANIMALS!" This image was swiftly followed by another - a logo depicting a growling red wolf's head, marked by three distinct scratch marks.

Lisa took over the broadcast, her voice steady

Lisa: "Thank you, Cyril. In other news, the Faunus Civil Rights protest that took place this Saturday took a dark turn when members of the White Fang decided to disrupt the peaceful ceremony. The organization, once a beacon of peace, has now become a source of disruption..."

Cyril: "In our latest news update, we turn our attention to the region surrounding Vale and its borders. This area has recently become a hotbed for an alarming concentration of Grimm. These malevolent creatures, known for their destructive tendencies, have been amassing in numbers that are cause for concern."