A Sword of Lightning, a Scythe of Roses (RWBY x Boboiboy crossover fanfiction)

2: First Day at Beacon

The Bullhead finally touches down, its engines whirring to a halt.

"Finally, we have arrived. Eh?" Boboiboy barely has time to react before Jaune shoves past him, sprinting toward the edge of the airship to—

"WHOOAAA!!"

Boboiboy stumbles, nearly falling over before regaining his balance.

But the momentary irritation disappears as he takes in the view.

"That's a big school!"

"Yup," Yang smirks. "The view in Vale's got nothin' on this."

Beside her, Ruby gasps dramatically, pointing at random people in the crowd.

"Gasp! That kid has a collapsible staff! Gasp! And she's got a fire sword!"

Boboiboy chuckles, giving a thumbs-up.

"That's awesome!"

Yang sighs, grabbing Ruby by the hood and pulling her back before she gets too excited.

"Ow! Ow!"

"Eeeasy there, lil' sister. They're just weapons."

"They are not just weapons," Ruby puffs her cheeks. "They are an extension of ourselves! They are a part of us! They are—so—cool!"

"I gotta admit, those weapons are awesome," Boboiboy nods.

Yang raises an eyebrow.

"Well, why can't you swoon over your own weapon? Aren'tcha happy with it?"

"Of course, I'm happy with Crescent Rose," Ruby huffs. "I just like seeing new ones. It's like meeting new people—but better."

"But people have personalities, though."

"Yeah, but I don't think they'll ever look this cool."

Yang rolls her eyes.

"Ruby, c'mon. Why don't you go and try makin' some friends of your own?"

"Why would I need new friends when I have both of you?"

"Anyways, let's go."

Yang leans toward Boboiboy, elbowing him lightly.

"Psst."

Boboiboy blinks.

"Huh?"

"You may or may not know this," Yang whispers conspiratorially, "but Ruby is extremely socially awkward."

Boboiboy raises an eyebrow.

"Okay... and why do I have to know this? And why are we whispering?"

"Because," Yang hisses, "on the count of three, we must come up with an excuse to make a run for it. Trust me, this'll push her outta her comfort zone."

Ruby suddenly turns around, eyes narrowing.

"What are you two whispering about?"

Boboiboy panics.

"Uh—uh—she told me a bad pun!"

Regret. Immediate regret.

"Oh no..."

Yang's expression darkens.

"What did you say about my puns?"

She cracks her knuckles ominously.

Boboiboy laughs nervously, patting her shoulder.

"Aheheh—uh, I'm sorry. I'm so sorry."

Then it happens.