Chapter 6! Up way later than I intended. Sorry.

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Ruby walked out onto the training room floor and looked out. Professor's Glynda Goodwitch and Peter Port were down on the floor with her. Above, in the stands, stood her team and Ozpin.

"Ahem," Ozpin began, "Congratulations are in order, Miss Rose. Now, we will get the more grueling challenge."

"Great," Ruby muttered, "As if two hours of testing wasn't grueling enough." She earned a chuckle from the two professors down with her.

"I digress, this next portion of the test will test or abilities in combat against Grimm. Thanks to the efforts of Professor Port, we have a wide array of Grimm for you to fight, so don't worry about running low. This will be a Gauntlet. You will start alone, then after each round is called by Professor Goodwitch, one of your team members will join in. After each round is complete, the members will tag out with each other. In the final round all of your teammates will join you as Professor Port will unleash anything left."

Ruby nodded in understanding. This Gauntlet sounded rather simple. Her only concern was Blake and Weiss. Fighting with them was no big deal, save for the fact that she can't remember how they fight.

"When you are ready, give your friends below the signal, and we shall begin." Ruby looked to Goodwitch and Port and nodded. The two moved into a position where they will be out of the way from the fight and a door opened. From the door, burning red eyes were seen and lots of growling heard.

"Miss Rose!" Port called, "They may or may not have been fed anything in a while! So... Be wary." He said cryptically. Goodwitch gave him a concerned look, which he ignored.

The Beowolves charged out at Ruby. She drew Crescent Rose but kept it in shotgun form. Dodging one Beowolf, she shot forward. A signal round mowing through 3 wolves. She turned, ducked, and made a sweep of her leg, sending her into a 360. After turning back to the falling Grimm, she pointed her gun, fired, and let the momentum of the gun carry her into a back roll. Returning to her feet, she turned to find that she smacked down a poor unsuspecting wolf. She looked down, around, realized there was no immediate threat (Regardless of the Grimm around her), and executed the Grimm before he could get back up.

Yang, Blake and Weiss all turned and nodded, rather impressed with the display going on before them.

Ruby did not relent. She still held back, however. Not showing her true skill with her scythe. 'Simple enough,' She thought, 'I'm sure it'll pick up, though. It has to, right?' Finishing her thought, she extended Crescent Rose to full scythe. 'Alright, baby, let's dance."

She shot behind her, giving herself enough of a boost forward to run over a line of Beowolves. She ran up the wall, not stopping her momentum, and yelled "Strike!" She pushed herself off the wall, she turned the blunt end forward and brought it down on the last Beowolf.

Turning to her audience she barely looked out of breath. 'Too easy.' She thought to herself.

"Well done, Miss Rose." Ozpin called, "Maybe that was a bit easy for a prodigy of your caliber..."

'Did he just call me...?'

"Let's see what else we have in our solo round?" Ozpin gestured to Port who nodded. Goodwitch watched her student and her reactions. Glynda's job here is mainly to observe and document, but also to provide medical aide if need be. Port pressed a button on the tablet and another door opened. This time, there were Beowolf Alphas and Ursi together.

'Damn, Alphas...' Ruby thought, 'Ok, you have five seconds before they notice you, girl. Go for the bigger ones first, always. That'll make everything easier...' That was the one thing her uncle lorded over her in training: Always hit the bigger ones first if you can. They won't be as much of a pain if you can take them out quickly.

Ruby, staying true to her training, charged forward, calling on a slight amount of her semblance to give her an extra boost with the Ursa in front of her. She zoomed past the Beowolves and struck the first of the Ursi, the one she saw to be the pack leader. The biggest ones were always the leaders, in cases of Grimm and people.

Crescent Roses blades struck deep into the gut of the Ursa. Ruby, again using her momentum, swung around and fired off a round, splitting the beast in two. She went on to the next and swung her blade around, cutting up one, two, then three Ursa. Turning, she now saw the Beowolves charging.

"Couldn't wait for your turn, eh?" She said, "Fine! Try it!" She swept her scythe in a horizontal arc, cutting down the first group. She then spun, lodging the blade around the neck of a Beowolf, shot off and stuck the spear end of the shaft right through another wolf.

"Ohh," Yang said, "That'll leave a mark!"

"If she's lucky that'll leave a little more than a mark..." Weiss said, "Has she always been this good?"

"Solo? Yeah. It's teamed fighting that's always been a problem area with her. When we fight her, we can't do it alone. That one on one gauntlet idea he has will crush us. When we fight together, we may have a chance."

Weiss nodded, considering her possibilities. "We'll start planning as soon as we can, then." She thought out loud. As she thought, a buzzer rang out. All of the girls turned their attention to the training floor, where the dismembered bodies of countless Grimm lay dissipating. Ruby stood, now beginning to show her fatigue.

"Is that all?" She called to Ozpin, who shook his head.

"That is all for now. Take a rest, get some water. Miss Schnee, please head down to the training room floor. Miss Belladonna, Miss Xiao Long, prepare yourselves." Weiss stood up and moved to the locker room. Yang and Blake still sat.

"How long was that solo round?" Yang asked, "It couldn't have been too long?"

"About twenty minutes," Blake said, checking her scroll, "At this rate, we'll be having an early dinner."

"Ah, you may wish, Miss Belladonna," Ozpin said, standing above the two, "But this Gauntlet is far from over. And she still has one last written test to take after this."

"Isn't this... I don't know, a little much?" Yang asked.

"Not at all. She must show how much she remembers in terms of fighting with her teammates."

"Why against?" Blake inquired.

"More combat experience retention, Miss Belladonna. Fighting Grimm is one thing, but people, as some hunters have happen, is another." Blake nodded, fully understanding now. "If you will excuse me, I believe Miss Schnee has taken the floor." With that, Ozpin left to his podium yet again.

Weiss was currently speaking with Ruby on what they will do. Ruby was intently listening, but currently staring down the beasts beyond the next door. She could see their eyes, so many of them.

"Hey!" Weiss called, "Are you even listening?"

"Yes!" Ruby assured, "You're going to hang back and give me some support while I run in and basically distract them."

Weiss was impressed, "Well, you don't have to play the distraction bit all day with this, you know? You can have a little fun with them if you want...?" Ruby smirked.

"Oh, don't worry about me."

Weiss nodded and gestured to Port, who returned her gesture with a nod. Pressing the same keys as before, the door opened, unleashing more Grimm.

Weiss prepared her glyphs and went into a readied stance. Nodding to Ruby, who rushed at the Grimm at almost break-neck speeds. Weiss had only seconds to figure out which Grimm was hers to take down, as Ruby was all over the place. Sending a few stars downrange, she pierced the chest cavities of a few Beowolves on the outside of the group to avoid friendly fire towards Ruby.

Ruby had underestimated Weiss' abilities. She took her eyes off of her fight for a fraction of a second, impressed with how the heiress controlled the magic. She noticed how Weiss was left handed, just like her... Wait... she knew that...

This distraction cost Ruby, as she turned back to see the back of a Beowolves claw in her face. The impact sent her back a couple feet, bouncing like a rock being skipped on a lake. She landed on her her feet immediately, gesturing to Weiss that she would get some payback for that.

Weiss watched on, the Beowolf that struck Ruby was the last one standing. She was a mere hand motion away from burning the Grimm alive, but Ruby stopped her and wasn't taking her time with this. It's not every day you take a hit, and when you do, no matter the circumstance, it's rather embarrassing. Ruby spun her scythe with ease, decapitating the Beowolf on the spot.

Looking around, the partners found nothing left standing. They truly made quick work. "Remarkable," Ozpin said, "That is why I made you two partners, Miss Schnee." Weiss blushed, remembering what she said to Ruby early in the year. "Professor Port, is there anything left in your reserves?" Port shook his head, "Very well. Miss Belladonna! Trade places with Miss Schnee. Ruby, you may take a ten minute break to rest."

Blake began to move to the locker rooms, as did Weiss. Ruby moved to the arena podium where Goodwitch and Port were standing. At the stairs were the water jugs. Goodwitch met Ruby at the station, "Miss Rose, how are you feeling?"

"Honestly?" Ruby asked, Goodwitch nodded, "I'm still kinda nervous. Weiss was kind enough to tell me what her plan was, but I'm not sure if Blake or even Yang would. I was kinda hoping to see them fight before fighting with them, that way I knew what I was getting into."

Glynda nodded, "I understand this must be tough, but your worries are misplaced, Ruby." Ruby gave her a quizzical expression, "Your teammates spent almost a full year training with you. You may not remember their moves, but they remember yours." Glynda assured, "All you have to worry about is completing the test. And remember, take your time. Don't stress yourself too much, and listen to your body. Your mind may not be aware of what your capable of, but your muscles will. Don't hold back by thinking you can't."

Ruby nodded, "Thanks. I noticed I can move faster than I remember. I guess I'm lighter on my feet. That's what a year of work will do, I guess." Glynda chuckled, but deep down felt sorry for the girl. Fighting is one thing, but Ruby isn't sure what her limits are. She's holding back, but out of fear. Soon she will soon get overconfident and go past her boundaries.

Goodwitch returned to the podium with Port standing idly by, waiting the signal. Blake had made her way to the floor and patted Ruby on the back to get her attention. Ruby, who was taking a drink, quickly turned in surprise.

"Wow," She said, choking on her drink, "you are quiet. Yang was right."

"I have tendencies to not be seen... Or heard." Blake responded.

"I'll keep that in mind." Ruby looked up to Port and back to Blake, "Ok, we don't have long now. How do you want to fight? Actually, how do you fight?"

"I'm close quarter, but my weapon has an extreme reach, as yours does." Ruby nodded, "Since we're both going to be up close... Wanna try something?" Ruby turned to her and raised an eyebrow. "Here, follow me."

Ozpin looked down and noticed they had take a stance. Port, too, noticed this. He hit a few keys and the third door opened up. "Begin!" Ozpin called.

Ruby and Blake wasted no time stopping these Grimm from exiting their would-be cage. Firing off both of their guns into the doorway, any poor Beowolf or Ursa caught in between the doorway was cut down. Eventually, however, the two ran out of ammo, and the Grimm started pouring out.

"Aw, man." Yang said, pouting, "Blake took my idea!"

Ruby and Blake charged ahead, going to their Plan B. Ruby, with Crescent Rose full extended, took left, while Blake, using both blades of Gambol Shroud, took right. The few Grimm that were left were met with quick ends.

Ruby decimated them by spinning her blade vertically, cutting them apart.

Blade chose to stay true to her assassin nature, any Grimm that dared charge were juked by her semblance. Blade would find herself close behind, or even on top of, a few Beowolfs. Each one was cut in half.

The last three Grimm that remained were Ursa majors. Bigger than the ones Ruby fought in her solo round. The duo turned to each other and nodded. No words were exchanged.

Blake jumped back whilst Ruby charged ahead. Ruby looked back, realized her miscommunication, but it was too late. All she could do was brace for the beat down that was to come. She put the shaft of Crescent Rose in front of her, attempting to deflect what she could. The Ursa brought its massive claw down, while another snuck around her. Ruby cursed and prepared herself. The Ursa rammed her back with its skull, sending her flying forward. She used the momentum she had to do a back flip and land on her feet. Turning, she met red, burning eyes, but saw past them to see Blake's concerned, amber eyes.

"Well," Blake thought out loud, "That... Might work out better than intended." She charged, this time in sync with Ruby who had cut down the middle Ursa and prepared to do the same to the one on Blake's right. Blake quickly turned left, casted a shadow, and found herself to the Ursa's back. She plunged her blade through its spine. The beast let loose a howl of pain and dropped dead. She turned to see Ruby watching.

"Wow..." Ruby said, awestruck, "That was... Brutal..."

Blake blushed, "Thanks. I try."

"Very good, ladies." Ozpin said, "You are all making very quick work of this test. I had hoped we would still be fighting well into the five o'clock hour." He chuckled, "I still underestimate your abilities. Miss Belladonna, please trade positions with Miss Xiao Long." Blake complied.

"See ya, Blake." Ruby called. Blake turned to wave goodbye.

Walking into the locker rooms, she saw Yang quickly working her way to her locker. "Hey Blake!" She said. "You two looked good out there!"

"Thanks." Blake said, "She works well with another close-quarter fighter. Though communication should be better..."

"Aw, she's nervous. She's barely had a lot of time to talk to you or Weiss. It's like we all just met, you know?" Blake nodded, "Communication is tough but it'll get easier as she eases into all of this. I think she's handling herself very well considering."

"Speaking of which," Blake said, "she's handled her issue quite well, if I do say."

"Yeah, she has... Hasn't she?" Yang drifted in thought, "Anyway." She shook herself out of her stupor, "You better get up there. Weiss wants to take bets how fast Rubes and I will be!"

Blake nodded, turning to the stairs. "Oh hey!" Yang called, Blake turned to face her, "Um... I can't believe I haven't asked this yet... but... You- being a faunus and all-?" Blake nodded questioningly, "Do you have a tail?"

Yang braced herself, expected both a verbal and physical beat down from her partner. Instead, Blake just looked at her, "I'm surprised you or Ruby didn't ask earlier," She chuckled, fully understanding why Yang asked, "No, I don't." Yang nodded in thanks and walked to the arena. Blake shook her head and smiled. "Those two..."

Yang found Ruby at the water station talking with Professor Goodwitch.

Ruby turned to her sister and smiled, "Hey, Yang."

"Miss Xiao Long. I was just asking Ruby how she was feeling."

"Oh, and?"

"Fine," Ruby said easily, "Not as nervous now that I'm fighting with someone who I can remember." Yang pulled her sister into a one armed hug (More like a headlock). "This still isn't helping, though!" Yang released her and blushed, Goodwitch just laughed.

Ruby and Yang departed from the water station, moving to take their place at the center. "So, how are you feeling?"

"Aw, come on! I just-"

"No." Yang interrupted, rather sternly, "I mean how are you feeling?"

"Oh..." Ruby said, "Feeling, feeling. I, uh- well..."

"Nervous, still?"

"Scared is more like it."

"Ruby," Yang started, "Ozpin gave us the next few days off to help you out with this. No matter what happened, you are a member of this team and a member enrolled at this school. You earned your way here, and we are all going to help you through this." She assured. Ruby sighed, but nodded.

"Ok," she almost choked up, "Ok, I believe you." Yang pulled her sister into a lighter one armed hug and guided her into position on the floor.

"Are you ready, now?" Ozpin asked. The sisters nodded and Port opened the final door. "Good luck."

Ruby and Yang took their stances. There was an upside fighting alongside the person you spent your entire life with: You know their moves and vise versa. The two dispersed, taking two different sides.

Yang, cocking Ember Celica, punched a Beowolf away with a blast of fire. Another tried to avenge its now charred brother, only to receive a vicious kick to the lower end, then a punch in its face for good measure. Flying back, its claws ripped through the faces to its brothers (May or may not have been intended).

Ruby was tearing the Beowolves apart on her end. She now could use her speed semblance without worry of accidentally hurting her other comrades. With Yang, she could easily judge which way she could move to avoid accidental... Let's not get into that.

Ruby was turning and firing, turning and firing, over and over again. She would stop short of a Grimm (Beowolf or Ursa, she didn't want to waste ammo), fire off, giving her a boost forward where she would turn slightly to throw her body into a spin, thus making a twister of brutality.

By the time she came to a stop, Yang had caught up to her, finishing off the last of the Ursa. The two looked at each other and smiled.

"Well," Ozpin said, sighing, "You have successfully managed to throw off my entire schedule for the evening... Well done." He smiled, "I had intended for you all to fight off a couple of waves of Grimm, but I can tell as that won't be necessary. I have all of the data analysis I need for this portion. It is currently twenty minutes past four o'clock, you have all earned a meal. Miss Rose, at five thirty you will finish your last written test, and whenever that is complete you will fight against your team." Everyone nodded.

It hadn't take Ruby and Yang long to meet up with their teammates. The team left for the cafeteria. An hour was essentially how long they had to eat and rest before taking Ruby back to the classroom.

"I wonder why he didn't have us all fight?" Ruby asked.

"Probably saw how pointless it was. That entire thing was way too easy for us!" Yang said cheerfully.

"I bet they ran out of Grimm," Blake said idly, "They did sneak a few extra in there now and again."

"It doesn't matter," Weiss announced, "What matters is that the test is complete and we have just over an hour to eat before getting you," she pointed at Ruby, "back to the class. So let's go! We can't waste time!"

Weiss almost sped away from the three. Blake pinched the bridge of her nose while Yang hung her head, "We've created a monster, Blake."

"Yes... Yes we did, didn't we?"

Ruby just shook her head, "Come on, let's not keep her waiting. She is our leader for the time being, after all."

Ruby left to catch up with Weiss, Blake followed quickly, not looking forward to the verbal lashing Weiss would give. Yang just hung back, still hanging her head, "Man, this is depressing. I liked it better when I was the leader!"

Ok, so that was... interesting. I feel like I still could have worked on it to make less, I dunno, clunky? It may be me over thinking my own work.

So, a few things I want to discuss:

From the reviews:

Raven: I hear you. Believe me, I'm probably not going to do anything romantic. I hate romance. It sucks. But I will hint some things here and there, but at no point will the story ever revolve around romance.

Mistic Shadow (Wicked name): I apologize, but I don't have an upload schedule. It honestly works with my RL schedule and how I feel that night (also has to do with whether or not the chapters done). I'm sorry, I try for every Tuesday or Wednesday, but sometimes that doesn't happen. Again, I apologize.

NotyourAverage: Same deal. Sorry, but I'm kinda busy and if I can I will. I figured I could do it today as a holiday, work on what I can for the next chapter and have it up over the week.

On that note: Midterms are this week. So if something doesn't work out or there isn't a chapter up, then please understand it's because my classes are priorities over this. Thank you for your patience!

So, now that those are out of the way, how did you like it? A bit more action in here. Again, not really sure how I did, but I over judge all of my work, so, yeah. If it wasn't as good, please feel free to tell me. I have no issue with being told it wasn't up to what you expected. Next chapter will have a few things: Re-introducing JNPR to Ruby, Ruby taking the last written test, and then the big R v WBY fight! (Oh, this ones gonna be good!) As you can expect, this next one is going to be a big chapter, so don't expect it to be up soon (especially with tests this week, it might be up this weekend, next Sunday at the latest!)

Well, I'm off! I hope you all enjoyed. See you next week at the latest!