RWBY and APRJ: volume 3

Chapter 6: fall

"Well, it comes as no surprise that they've chosen you to move on to the final round of the tournament" Ozpin said to Pyrrha, who was sitting in front of his desk. "Your performance has been exemplary"

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

"Personally, I think it's the other way around" Qrow frowned, making Pyrrha lose her smile and turn to face him.

"I'm sorry, but don't believe we've been introduced" Pyrrha said.

"Name's Qrow" Qrow answered.

"Qrow is a trust colleague of mine" Ozpin explained.

"Professor, if you don't mind me asking, why have you called me here?" Pyrrha asked.

"Please, take a seat" Ozpin offered. Pyrrha did what she was told and sat back down. "What is your favourite fairy tale?"

"I'm sorry?" Pyrrha was confused at the sudden question.

"Fairy tales. Stories of your childhood. Surely you must remember some of them" Ozpin specified.

"Well, there's: 'Tale of The Two Brothers', 'The Shallow Sea', 'The Girl in the Tower'-"

"What about the story of the seasons?" Ozpin smirked.

"Oh, of course!" Pyrrha delightfully answered as she recalled the tale in her head as she tarting to speak.

"A callous old man who refuses to leave his home is visited by four travelling sisters. The first understands his reclusive behaviour 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 revitalising 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 until 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 asked.

"You're not THAT old, Professor" Pyrrha giggled. Ozpin's face then turned serious.

"Well, would you believe me if I told you it was true?" He asked again. Pyrrha's face then turned to one of shock.

"I beg your pardon?" She stuttered.

"What if I were to tell you that there WERE four Maidens existing in his world that would wield such tremendous power...without Dust?" Ozpin replied.

"You mean like a semblance?" Pyrrha guessed.

"I mean like magic" Ozpin answered.

"I-"

"Yeah, first time hearing it's pretty crazy" Qrow sighed.

"You're serious?" Pyrrha gasped.

"Do I look like I'm joking?" Ozpin frowned, making Pyrrha already know that answer. This was all so bizarre to her. Four being from a Fairy Tale were actually existing in Remnant?

"No..." She answered. "Why...Why are you telling me this?"

Ozpin and Qrow stared at each other for brief time, before Ozpin sighed and got to the point.

"We're telling you, Pyrrha Nikos, because we believe that you are next in line to receive the Fall Maiden's powers" He explained, making Pyrrha's eyes widen in disbelief. Pyrrha Nikos, herself, becoming a Maiden?