Old Soul ( RWBY Fanfic with my OC)

Chapter 55

" Here we are folks, the singles round. So, let's see who'll win this round!" The pictures stopped at team RWBY and team FNKI. " Ruby Rose from team RWBY against Flynt Coal from team FNKI! Speed against sound. Let's see how this ends!" Veena was about to watch her Little Rose's fight until a familiar face called her out. She stood up to meet with her, her eldest sister, Jan. Her eldest sister led her to an empty training room nearby. She glanced at the room and found Jan already wrapping her hands.

" You say you can fight now. But I want you to prove it to me." Veena took off her scarf and put away her sword. " You sure? You might need it." Veena looked at her in the eye and put up her hands into one of her known combat positions. " Swing first. 'Old Soul'."

" Darn ethics." She did as she was told and gave the first strike, only to be countered by Jan but she defended well against it. They exchanged fists and kicks, countering each other's attacks. Their movements getting faster and they both threw a simultaneous move, knocking each other back across the room.

" Not bad," Jan said unfazed. She clicked her heels and the bracelets on her arms and legs glowed. She suited herself into her armour in a flash and put up her fists again. " Now let's kick it up a notch." Veena picked up her sword and held it steady. She controled her breathing and just as she took a step forward, a voice interrupted.

" Hey," Qrow said stepping into the room and walking to Veena's side. " Just who the hell said you could pick a fight with our Sparrow?" Before she could explain, a metal fist came charging at Jan but she stopped it with her right hand alone.

" You!" Yang said looking closely, remembering the armour. " Are you attacking your own sister?"

" Yang, please." Veena said and the blonde stepped away. " I'm sorry about the interruption, Jan. Do you want to continue?" This signified to them both that she didn't want them involved.

" Your friends?" Veena nodded and Jan relaxed. She walked up to her younger sister and took off her helmet, looking at her straight in the eye. " You grew up too fast. Next time, don't hold back. It might kill you." Was all she said as she exited the room. Veena eyes followed her as she left and stood there for a moment.

" Your sister seems...nice." Yang said to here to lighten up the mood.

" She is. I'm going to my room for a bit. Tell the Little Rose that I said congratulations if she wins,"

" When she wins." Qrow corrected her. She returned with a light chuckle and left the room.

The finals were here and they knew that. Watts decided to try one final act of deceit, the firewall the school had was almost impossible to get through. He only had enough time to put on a fight that could shatter the excitement they were having and cause a bit of panic. The finals, he picked the weakest in the group against the dreaded violet eyed girl. Whatever happens next won't be his problem. It would leave the kingdom of Vacuo in disarray with its number of grimm that surpasses that of Vale. But he made a fatal mistake, he didn't ask Mercury and Emerald.

In the end, Ruby won. But she needed to talk to Veena again, maybe on the next meeting before the finals.

The next day :

" Now, for the final fight! The one to determine the winners of this year's 41st Vytal Festival Tournament!" The pictures flashed faster and longer, but when it stopped, a bit of surprise awed the crowd. " Oscar Pine from team JNOR, against Veena Cloud from team VLOR!! Let's see how these two handle a match from two prodigies!" Some of the crowd showed concern for both sides. Oscar was still just a boy, his weapon's a mere cane and despite the skills he had displayed before, they were worried if it was enough against a sword wielder. Then there was Veena, she may not be blind but they thought she had a problem seeing because she likes to bind her eyes, even for a fight. Of course there was the middle group, the ones excited to see the outcome of the match.

" Good luck, Oscar." Jaune said to him as they escorted him to the stage. " We'll be watching from our seats. So, do your best."

" Yeah, when you come back with that gold, we'll celebrate back at Beacon with a huge party!" Nora hyped.

" But I-"

" Remember to be careful. Her movements are swift but I think you can find an opening somehow." Ren advised him.

" No, I...I'm letting Ozpin do this one..." He confessed.

" But you're the one representing our team. You can do it-" Jaune attempted to boost his confidence.

" It's not that. Look, it's only fair if I let Ozpin handle this. She's a living legend, it won't be a fair fight if neither of us could give it our all." It was true, if it were Oscar at the helm, she would've gone terribly easy on him. Let him win even just to make him happy, but he'd knew that, it wouldn't be a satisfying victory if he couldn't. " After all, I'm pretty satisfied after beating all my other opponents on my own." He said smiling as he headed onward on his own.