Why? Just 'Cause (RWBY x Just Cause Male Reader)

Chapter 27: Fall

Inside the Headmaster's office of Professor Ozpin, who is seated behind his desk across from Pyrrha, as the last rays of twilight come through the clock-decorated windows.

Ozpin: Well, it comes as no surprise that they've chosen you to move on to the final round of the tournament. Your performance was exemplary.

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

Qrow: Personally, I think it's the other way around.

Pyrrha turns around and gets up from her chair, trying to be formal.

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

Qrow: Name's Qrow.

Ozpin: Qrow is a trusted colleague of mine.

Pyrrha looks at Qrow for another moment before addressing her teacher again.

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

Ozpin: Please, take a seat. 

When she does so, he puts his fingers up to his lips, leaning back casually.

Ozpin: What is your favorite fairy tale?

Pyrrha: I'm... sorry?

Ozpin: Fairy tales, stories from your childhood. Surely you must remember some of them.

Pyrrha is put off by the question, but answers with nostalgia.

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

Ozpin: What about The Story of the Seasons?

Pyrrha: Well, of course! A callous old man, who refuses to leave his home, is visited by four traveling sisters. The first understands his reclusive nature 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 revitalizing his garden. The third warmed 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 'til the end of days. Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall; the four maidens. My mother loves that story.

Ozpin: Would you believe me if I told you that one's been around since I was a boy?

Pyrrha: You're not that old, Professor.

Ozpin turns from playful to deadly serious in a millisecond.

Ozpin: Well, would you believe me if I told you it was true?

Pyrrha is silent for a moment then gives an uneasy chuckle.

Pyrrha: I beg your pardon?

Ozpin: What if I were to tell you that there were four maidens existing in this world, that could wield such tremendous power, without Dust?

Pyrrha: You mean... like a Semblance?

Ozpin gives Pyrrha a small smile as he delivers his secret.

Ozpin: Like Magic.

Pyrrha: I...

Qrow: Yeah. First time hearing it's pretty crazy.

Pyrrha turns her gaze from Qrow back to Ozpin again, amazed.

Pyrrha: You're serious?