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NWBE Shorts: Red Roses and Rogues

(Or WBY, JNPR, and WBE learn a bit more about their two red friends.)

[Beacon Cafeteria. Teams RWBY, JNPR, and NWBE are currently sitting at the same table. Weiss and Rev are trying to help Ruby with studying.]

Jury: *staring intensely*

Ruby+Rev: *feeling weirded out while trying to listen to Weiss*

Jury: *continues staring*

Rev: (Internally) Okay, Jury clearly wants to know something. (Aloud) Yes?

Jury: Hm?

Rev: Don't "Hm?" me, Jury! You've been staring intensely at me and Ruby for the past five minutes!

Jury: Oh. I suppose I was.

Rev: But why?

Jury: Just noting your similarities.

Rev: What similarities?

[-RECORD SCRATCH-]

WBY, JNPR, _W_E: *Stop what they're doing and look at Rev and Ruby*

Ruby: ...what?

Blake: He's not... he's joking, right?

Rev: I seriously have no idea what you're talking about.

Yang: *Rolling her eyes* Oh, for the love of- seriously, Rev!?

Rev: I know Ruby and I are good friends, but that doesn't mean we HAVE to be similar...

[Silence]

Jaune: ...okay. Even I'm not that dense, and that's saying something!

Ruby+Rev: JAUNE YOU TRAITOR!

Ruby: Could you at least explain your point?

Rev: Yeah! Give us the concrete evidence that me and Ruby are simila-

Ren: 15, awkward, speed semblances, red color schemes.

Ruby+Rev: ...

The Rest of the Table: (Internally) No hesitation!

Rev: Wait a sec! *Gestures to his green hoodie* I wear green!

Ruby: (Mumbling) But you're wearing a red t-shirt beneath it. And your hoodie was red when we first met.

Rev: ...dang it!

Pyrrha: If I may, how exactly did you two first meet?

Ruby: Oh, it was at a Dust shop!

Yang: (Internally) Wait a minute...

Nora: Really, a Dust shop? Sounds kinda boring.

Rev: Eh, it was nothing special. We were just browsing the weapons catalogs.

Jury: And there's another one! Love of weapons.

Ruby: Shut! *Ahem* We didn't really talk, anyway. Not like there was a chance to considering...

[Awkward Silence]

Jaune: Uh, Ruby?

Yang: Remnant to Rubes! You still with us?

Rev: Why'd you stop, Ruby? You were just about to say there wasn't a chance for us to talk because of the... Dust... robbery...

[Awkward Silence II]

Nora: Dust robbery? You mean like the one that Torchwick doofus did a few months ag- *jolts in realization* ...no. Way.

Yang: *finally remembers* (Internally) Ooh, this is better than I thought!

Aday: Well, don't leave us hanging? What happened after the Dust Robbery?

Ruby: *Stiffly speaking* Rev and I... stooped him... and his goons...

Rev: But he... got away... and then... we ran into... Ozpin.

Jury: *Taking a long sip of his tea*

Ruby+Rev: FRICK!

Yang: Language!

Nora: Oh look! Another similarity! Inability to curse!

Ruby+Rev: SHUT!

Eterna: The universe is quite amused by this display.

Jury: I rest my case.

[The skit above was written on 14 April 2020.]

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Team NWBE Update

What's good, my dudes?

So a while back, I brought up that Team NWBE would be a thing, like an ACTUAL thing, not just a half-decent naming convention. And, well, good news! I finished their base designs, so you'll get to see them soon!

How soon will depend on the amount of free time I get, but eh, we can't have everything.

So while I'm getting the team's profiles in order, what I CAN show you guys is their emblems, and maybe drop a bit of information about them. Not everything, though, 'cause where's the fun in that?

Alright, no more bush beating! BEGIN!

+Team NWBE

Before we get to the actual team members, let's talk a bit about RWBY and JNPR really quick.

In the original series, RWBY and JNPR were set up as foils for another. When I started putting Noilimrev's character together, I noticed that he was sort of an inbetween for Ruby and Jaune; his Semblance made him fast and sturdy, and he had experience as a huntsman, but not all of it was legal. More on that at a later date. In any case, I wanted to go for a similar angle for the rest of Team NWBE; inbetweens for the members of RWBY and JNPR. When I get the chance, I'm probably going to write an entire AU Fanfic about them being the 3rd main team to RWBY and JNPR. But for now, here's how each of them pan out...

Noilimrev "Rev" Mathewton

Age: 15

Species: Human

Weapon: Sangre León

Background: Rev is the leader of Team NWBE. He's actually surprisingly close to Ruby, having met her the night of the Dust shop break in. Because he just so happened to be there (he's as reckless as Ruby at times, which is a problem if there's TWO reckless dolts), he also gets scouted by Ozpin after they get rescued by Glynda. This is how he makes it to Beacon, which is great for Ruby, since she has someone her own age to relate to. They eventually meet Jaune, and thus, the soon-to-be Team Leader Trio is formed.

Rev is never one to back down from a worthwhile challenge. If he thinks he can get it done, he'll do it. While he does carry a strong sense of justice within him, his alignment falls under "chaotic good," meaning he does some things he probably shouldn't if it's for the greater good. I'd go into greater detail, but that'll be explained when Rev gets his own profile. For now, let's check out the W in NWBE...

Adasia "Aday" Wurk

Age: 17

Species: Human

Weapon: R.P.G. AXE-C

Background: Being the second member of Team NWBE, Aday acts as the in-between for Weiss and Nora. Since she's not uber rich or an orphan, her upbringing was shockingly normal. She's incredibly down to earth for being a huntress, but she does appreciate a good challenge. This is probably why she's dominated any video game she's gotten her hands on since she was a kid. Of course, video games can only occupy you for so long. And Aday's ready to take on the real world by storm... when she's not being the voice of reason for her team. Seriously, how does REV not know how to be normal!? Looks like another challenge...

Brutus "Jury" Mythos

Age: 17

Species: Faunus

Weapon: Coerced Judiciary

Background: Jury's life has not been an easy one. While he's a skilled combatant like his fellow third team members Blake and Pyrrha, he also has his fair share of issues. Between being a faunus, losing his parents, joining the White Fang, and later deserting into the clutches of something worse, he's got a lot of guilt he has to work through.

He may come off as the strong silent type, but really the poor boy just doesn't know what to say. He's been surrounded by extremism for so long he just WISHES things could be normal. And while it takes a while for him to warm up to his teammates, he does eventually get the hang of the whole "good guy" deal. And with the help of his friends, maybe they can be the heroes the world needs when the time comes...

Eterna "Sage" Wisden

Age: 17

Species: Faunus

Weapon: Nirvanarms

Sage is a docile spirit. While she rarely speaks or speaks too much in one go, she actually has most of her life put together. The joys of enlightenment. When Aday isn't busy being the voice of reason, that duty goes to Sage. She is wise beyond her years, and acts as a sort of therapist for when the group gets into deeper troubles. Make no mistake, though. Being the last member of her team alongside Yang and Ren makes her an especially deadly force if she's compelled. Her proficiency in fisticuffs is surprisingly lethal...

So yeah, that's a sneak peak at Team NWBE! Hope you guys like them! Can't wait to show them off more. See ya next time!

-Mathewton, the RWBY Newbie (23 March 2020)

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Team NWBE: Part 2

And now, moving on to Teammate #2...!

Adasia "Aday" Wurk

Age: 17

Aday actually hails from Atlas, being the daughter of two Atlesian scientists. Of course, in spite of their busy work schedule, Aday's parents were surprisingly relaxed, and while they took good care to raise Aday right, they also allowed her to chose her path in life, instead of relegating her to the same job they had. This lead her to becoming a sensation in Remnant's competitive gaming scene, and would later lead to her decision to become a Huntress.

Species: Human

I forgot to do this for Rev's post, so I'll just do it here, too. Because I forgot the whole "RWBY Color Name" rule, I often went for wordplay to make up for it. For example, Rev's actual first name is the reversed form of vermilion (a happy coincidence, considering that means red). In Aday's case, her name is based on the word "workaday," which highlights the fact that she's supposed to be the "normal" one of the group. Of course, she's still far from that given her small set of quirks...

Weapon: R.P.G. AXE-C

The Atlas XEon Console (or AXE-C for short) is one of the most revolutionary and sought after gaming consoles in all of Remnant. Scrolls might already serve that purpose, but the XEon's own portability and priority for gaming made it a hit across the four kingdoms. Rev's got one when he has the time, but Aday's is truly a work of art. When she realized she wanted to be a Huntress, she wanted a weapon that could keep her occupied when she was running on downtime. Her scientist parents also worked heavily in engineering, so, grabbing a sketch book, some supplies, and her own AXE-C, she set off to the Forge to create the weapon dreams are made of...

The R.P.G. AXE-C's name stands for "Ready Player GUN Atlas XEon Console." Thanks to Aday's tinkering, it's still a fully functional gaming system. However, when there's Grimm involved, she closes her favorite gaming device, and promptly converts it into a very, VERY deadly axe that can cut through anything like a knife through hot butter. If that isn't enough to take down the Grimm, she can also utilize her weapon's pump shotgun form, which packs a wallop. It's like a PvE match!

Semblance: Pro Tag

Obvious protagonist pun is obvious. Aday's long history with games is actually beneficial when dealing with her Semblance. Aside from turning her eyes yellow and her hair green (a visual indicator), a set of decisions will appear before Aday in the form of blue buttons. These buttons are what decide the various "buffs" she'll get when she chooses them, and there are a lot of video game tropes and genres in the mix. "RPG" allows her to take control of the battle for her friends while slowing down the enemy (though neither can be interfered with from the outside). "Shooter" increases her gun prowess, both for the R.P.G. AXE-C and other weapons. "Hack-and-Slash" increases her proficiency with bladed weaponry. "Platformer" improves her mobility. Sometimes, status effects like "Null Fall Damage," "Static," and even "Toxic" allow her to alter the stakes of battle. Of course, her allies and enemies always have a view of how much Aura she has left in her Health Bar, and if that gets dropped to zero? Game Over for Pro Tag...

Likes: Video Games, Comfort, Challenges

Aday is sometimes referred to as "the Pyrrha Nikos of the Gaming World," and that's not just hyperbole. No matter the game, Aday is more than likely to conquer it within the span of a week or two at most. While she's won virtually every competitive event she's ever been in, she likes playing casual, too.

While Aday likes the occasional difficulty spike every now and then, she's more than capable of going with the flow and just enjoying life. She appreciates the mundane moreso than her teammates, and often encourages them to do the same from day to day. One of the few challenges she does have in life is teaching her teammates Rev and Jury to be normal, though Rev has a headstart due to his own casual video game streak.

Speaking of challenges, Aday LIVES for them. She always liked the notion of improving one's self, which is why she took up competitive gaming. Every day is a sort of new conquest for Aday, between Huntress training, school grind, and helping her friends take up less... dangerous hobbies. Any challenge is a good one, from brain teasers to tests of brawn. Aday's always learning to push past her limits, and if there's a finish line, she can't wait to push past that, too.

Of all the simple souls amongst RWBY, JNPR, and NWBE, Aday is arguably the simplest. She's the most "normal" out of the group, and usually the most approachable, acting as the voice of reason alongside Blake, Ren, and even her own teammate Sage.

She's also a high key strategist, born from her years of video game experience and her parents' limitless intellectual archives. When Rev isn't taking charge, she makes for a great second in command, keeping her team together amidst the chaos of hunstman duties... and everyday life.

Like Rev, Aday also greatly values friendship, though she never had many friends during her time in Atlas or even in the gaming world. She likes letting her friends know that they mean the world to her, and is often the first to drag their stubborn butts away in the sight of extreme danger. She's one heck of a tank, but playing support isn't so bad, either.

That's all for Aday! Don't forget to check out Rev, and the last two members of Team NWBE!

NWBE NWBE NWBE

-Mathewton, the RWBY Newbie (7 March 2020)

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Team NWBE: Part 3

Ah yes, Teammate #3. This one's a trip.

Brutus "Jury" Mythos

Age: 17

If Jury's stability was an alignment, it would be "Chaotic Neutral," because it doesn't give two flying f***** about whether or not he's in the mood to question his existence, but we'll get to that in a bit. He's one of the few students at Beacon who didn't receive "proper" training prior to Initiation, but he was able to hold his own exceptionally well.

Species: Faunus [Wolf]

Jury's real name, Brutus Mythos, is meant to resemble the phrase "Mythical Beast," a soft allusion to the Grimm. Again, more on that in a bit...

Weapon: Coerced Judiciary

Jury's been in bad spots his entire life. When he finally got out of it thanks to Team GRIM (yet another team of OCs I MAY draw in the future, keyword MAY), they trained him in the ways of the Huntsman, and gifted him with his new weapon: Coerced Judiciary.

Edgy and needlessly flex-y name aside, Jury's weapon is almost excessively versatile. It's compact form, or "Case Closed," as Jury calls it, allows for ease of transport. Aside from that, Coerced Judiciary also comes in four other forms:

+"Judge" Like Nora, Jury's weapon can turn into a hammer. He can use it to deal blunt force, or he can use it's Dust shockwaves to pack one hell of a beat down. If he throws it, run. You will be squashed, and it will be painful.

+"Jury" This is Jury's favorite form to use, as well as the origin of his nickname. The Jury form of C.J. is a reinforced staff, also capable of less potent but still painful Dust shockwaves. It also has boomerang capabilities, so... yeah, just try to avoid it and watch your back. Luckily, he's also fairly capable of whacking you senseless with it.

+"Executioner" This is the form Jury uses the least, though its power level is in an entirely different ball park. Taking the form of a pump shotgun rifle, every blast that comes from it is enough to blow up mid level Grimm in one shot. The backlash is that it also drains his Dust and Aura reserves, so he needs to be cautious.

+"Recess" While not a weapon on the traditional sense, Jury exploits the heck out of this grappling gun when he can. He obviously makes use of it for mobility purposes, or he can use it to grapple Grimm and his opponents before tossing them around or bringing them in close.

Semblance: Sixth Sense

Jury's Semblance basically gives him two similar inner voices. One of them is his, but the other one is also his, if he were omnipotent, cryptic, and hella arbitrary. The most practical use of his Sixth Sense Semblance is dodging incoming attacks, usually at that moment. However, there are also times when his semblance will act as a sort of prophetic guide, predicting events that have yet to transpire. Jury can either guarantee or destroy the chances of an event happening, depending on the stakes. It's difficult to work with, but Jury trusts it nonetheless, considering it got him out of previous squabbles before.

Likes: Morality, Forgiveness, Justice

Due to Jury's faunus heritage (and reasons beyond that), Jury didn't exactly have it easy. He was born in raised in Vacuo, but a catastrophe separated him from his parents (likely dead), and he suddenly found his way into the White Fang. Realizing he didn't like the atrocities being committed by the radicalized group, he tried to escape, and wound up in the hands of someone worse... Salem. He did her dirty work for a bit while under her thumb, but the moral dilemma tore him apart from the inside until he couldn't tolerate it further. With the combination of his Semblance and dumb luck (his words), he found a way out with Team GRIM, figuring that the best way to stop Salem would be to oppose her. Given his circumstances, it's a miracle that he's as morally sound as he is.

That being said, Jury is also a very forgiving individual. He knows that under different circumstances, he'd be dead, so he'll make the most of what he has now, and make sure no one else has their potential wasted.

One of the things that attracts Jury to Beacon is the principle of Huntsmen, and the qualities they stand for. He knows some of it is bs, of course, because he's met some less than savory huntsman during his darker days. Luckily, his team and their friends seem to be on the good side of things. They'll need it to, if they're going to bring down the Grimm, and Salem with them.

Jury comes off as the strong silent type, but really, he's just quiet and doesn't know who to trust. Living under the White Fang and Salem reasonably f***** with his brain a bit, so it's nice that the rest of Team NWBE and their friends were eventually able to break him out of his shell.

Speaking of, Jury gets along best with Blake when it comes to the group. Their shared history as deserters of the White Fang makes it so they have someone to talk to in times of need, and Jury can be trusted with Blake's faunus secret (blame his Semblance for that one). Funnily enough, Jury started wearing his hood over his wolf ears, not because he was embarrassed by them, but because Blake hid her trait in a clever manner as well. Give the guy some credit; he's trying...

Jury also finds himself leveling with Jaune in some ways. Though his methods were less than legal, Jaune's desire to be a hero earns him Jury's respect. Although his dismissal of Pyrrha's help does rub him the wrong way, since Jury knows firsthand that if he didn't let other people help him, he'd either be six feet under or Grimm food. Things are looking tense for the Jaunedice Arc...

Regardless, Jury trusts his friends. And if anyone's gonna save the world, if anyone's gonna take down Salem... their group is the best bet.

And that's Jury's spiel. Remember to check out Rev and Aday, and don't forget the last member of Team NWBE!

NWBE NWBE NWBE

-Mathewton, the RWBY Newbie (7 April 2020)

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Team NWBE: Part 4

And finally, last and most DEFINITELY not least, Teammate #4!

Eterna "Sage" Wisden

Age: 17

Sage (not to be confused with Sage Ayana of Team SSSN) hails from Menagerie, utilizing an unorthodox and flowy method of combat as she trains at Beacon. In spite of being a faunus, most people tend to respect her (unless their name is Cardin Winchester).

Species: Faunus [Elephant]

Eterna Wisden. "Eternal Wisdom." Need I say more?

Weapon: Nirvanarms

Penny isn't the only one rocking a backpack. In Sage's case, her Nirvanarms is a backpack capable of producing up to 8 additional robotic appendages, which are linked to the user via the gloves. The Nirvanarms can operate as standard hands, mini cannons, or even blades. Like other weapons, the Nirvanarms are also compatible with Dust, making them even more dangerous than before. Luckily, so long as she's chillaxed, Sage tends to keep this power in check.

Semblance: Inner Peace

Sage's Semblance, when broken down to the basics, is essentially "Telekinesis but with Zen." As long as Sage is at peace with herself, she is capable of levitating herself and other objects. It's said that she could be near or at Glynda Goodwitch's level of capability. The Nirvanarms are also capable of detaching from the backpack, allowing Sage to close the gap between her and far away opponents. Her three tone hairstreak and eye color also change when her semblance is in effect.

Likes: Meditation, Strength (Physical, Mental, Spiritual), Friendship

Sage is one of the few teenagers who feel like their life is put together. She maintains this attitude through various relaxation exercises, including her personal favorite, meditation. She occasionally tries to set up group meditations with her teammates and other friends. Sadly, Ruby, Yang, Jaune, and Nora nope out almost immediately, and Weiss tends to get bored after a while. Nevertheless, the rest of her friends got her back.

Something Sage has admired since childhood is strength. Not just the spiritual strength of her father (a decently well known doctor and spiritualist), but the intellectual strength of Mr. Lyst (a scientist who helped design the Nirvanarms) and the physical strength of her mother (who was said to be the strongest in their village). Similar to Aday, Sage is constantly working to improve her strengths, hoping to one day achieve ultimate balance. She doesn't plan on stopping, even when her spirit ascends to the higher plane...

Like the rest of her team, friendship is a critical factor for Sage. While she and her team get along excellently, she can also be seen training with Yang during their down time, or enjoying a reading session with Blake (Blake makes sure to hide the smut. She does not want a lecture from Sage, mostly because she's afraid she'll actually listen and toss her books to the curb). Rev and Jury like staying with her whenever they need to chill, and Aday sometimes plays video games with her. They can't be too high energy though; she's on edge enough in the real world...

Sage is something of a saint to her teammates and friends. With all the chaotic energy going about amongst RWBY, JNPR, and NWBE, she's one of the few people in their group who falls close to the "lawful good" end of the spectrum (Pyrrha, Ren, and Aday are the only others who share the honor). Sage also holds a great reverence for life, believing that the only lives that are irredeemable are those that take others without any sense of remorse. This puts the Grimm and most of the antagonists on her non-existant hit list.

That said, while she does enjoy tranquility, she doesn't shy away from combat. People are usually scared stiff when they find out Sage is actually a master combatant (she gets it from her mother). In any case, she wants to help anyone and everyone she can, whether it be through a calming presence... or a necessary round of fisticuffs.

With that, all of Team NWBE has been assembled. If you haven't already, check out the other three members!

NWBE NWBE NWBE

-Mathewton, the RWBY Newbie (7 April 2020)