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2k+Arcanum » by
Coeur Al'Aran
Living day to day as a messenger in the slums, Ruby thought her life was set out for her. But when a mysterious meeting with an Arcanist draws her into a conspiracy that threatens all she loves, that changes. Wielding the power of a Wildmage and hunted by enemies and Arcanists alike, Ruby must find answers in the one place her kind cannot venture; the Arcane Collegium.
RWBY, T, English, Adventure & Fantasy, chapters: 44, words: 263k+, favs: 1k+, follows: 1k+, updated: 6/7 published: 4/23/2019, Ruby R.
545Let Us Be Your Poison » by
GodSaveTheKings
Ruby was never meant to be a Huntress. Weiss was the daughter of the enemy. Blake was burdened by a secret past. Yang was haunted by whispers in her mind. In a world on the brink of war, where dark and mysterious things lurk in the shadows, four students discover that their best chance of survival is through each other... if they don't tear themselves apart first. AU.
RWBY, M, English, Adventure & Drama, chapters: 74, words: 368k+, favs: 309, follows: 443, updated: 6/6 published: 12/25/2017, [Blake B., Yang X.L.] [Ruby R., Weiss S.]
6k+Professor Arc II: Headmaster Arc » by
Coeur Al'Aran
He didn't know the first thing about running a school, nor fixing a political disaster spanning all of Remnant. Hell, he didn't even know how to deal with the world-ending conspiracy in the background, let alone a former-headmaster-possessed child. Yet here he was, leading Beacon Academy into a new age of glory. Or ruin. Definitely a fair chance of the latter…
RWBY, T, English, Humor & Adventure, chapters: 62, words: 412k+, favs: 4k+, follows: 4k+, updated: 6/4 published: 2/28/2019, Jaune A.
141My Sister's Keeper » by
Calcipher763
Jaune always wanted to become a huntsman, a hero. Then the fire happened and he was left alone, orphaned with a little girl barely 4 yrs old. Now he's off to Beacon, intent on becoming a Huntsman, but not to be a hero. He will carve out a stable life for his little sister, one devoid of the pain and suffering they've had to experiance.
RWBY, T, English, Romance & Humor, chapters: 9, words: 88k+, favs: 712, follows: 926, updated: 5/30 published: 7/14/2019, OC, Jaune A., Team RWBY, Team JNPR
409Rogue » by
Berserkersarecool
It's been 2 years since the Vytal Festival "Incident" and Yang Xiao long has become a much different woman; a criminal. She has evaded capture for years but now a chance meeting will bring her back into contact with her old team. [rated M for some violent imagery and sexual references, blood and boobs]
RWBY, M, English, Adventure & Angst, chapters: 57, words: 307k+, favs: 314, follows: 406, updated: 5/30 published: 5/21/2018, [Weiss S., Yang X.L.] Ruby R., Raven B.
68Weight of a Name » by
GambolMuse
With powerful Magi and storied Hunters, the Schnee family is known throughout the four kingdoms. Weiss has been endowed with remarkable magic and an illustrious heritage, blessed even by a Magi's standards. When her world begins to open up and questions are brought to light, however, Weiss will be forced to make a decision.
RWBY, T, English, Adventure & Fantasy, chapters: 52, words: 471k+, favs: 89, follows: 112, updated: 5/29 published: 12/17/2018, Weiss S., Team RWBY, Team JNPR
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Weiss and the Pool Boy by
JeffGoldbul97
Weiss attempts to solve a crisis of confidence by seducing the pool boy. (Note: NSFW)
RWBY, M, English, Drama & Romance, words: 7k+, favs: 18, follows: 10, 5/22, Ruby R., Weiss S., Yang X.L., Winter S.
203The Void Swordman » by
LordHellPhoenix
The tale of the Elemental Swordsman has come to an end and many are still reeling from it. But with those responsible for the Fall of Beacon still at large and a new threat on the horizon, it maybe time for a new legend to begin. Will this new Swordsman be able to save Remnant? Only one way to find out. When one legend ends, another begins. (Coverart: Khor Evik Vlakhavlakh)
RWBY, M, English, Adventure & Romance, chapters: 23, words: 118k+, favs: 769, follows: 892, updated: 5/22 published: 1/24/2018, [Jaune A., Team RWBY, Pyrrha N.] Team JNPR
218Summer School » by
Paulternative
Their first year at Beacon is complete, and summer is breaking teams apart. Some students will come back changed, none more than Jaune Arc. Training with a mysterious figure he refuses to name, Jaune has added to his arsenal as a huntsman, and a person. It remains to be seen what he will do with these new weapons. Canon through V2, character elements through V6 and After The Fall.
RWBY, M, English, Friendship & Mystery, chapters: 18, words: 137k+, favs: 545, follows: 759, updated: 5/17 published: 3/29/2019, Jaune A., Team RWBY, Team JNPR, Team CFVY
572Red Like Roses? Gross! » by
Mallobaude
As a vampire, Ruby Rose depended on the blood of others to sustain herself. There was only one problem. She hated blood. There very sight of it made her queasy. Some vampire she was! But Ruby needed to eat to survive. So when it came time to feed, and her prey lay sleeping in his bed, she hesitated. Until the young blond boy finally woke up, and wondered just what was going on.
RWBY, T, English, Humor & Romance, chapters: 10, words: 70k+, favs: 1k+, follows: 1k+, updated: 5/13 published: 3/4/2019, [Jaune A., Ruby R.]
41A Rose in Pain » by
Kagashira
After being abandoned, betrayed, and seen as a brat by her team, Ruby Rose completely cuts ties with her former friends to focus on conquering her weaknesses and to become the strongest Huntress in all of Beacon. Will this be the end of her friendship with Weiss, Blake, and Yang?
RWBY, M, English, Friendship & Hurt/Comfort, chapters: 3, words: 7k+, favs: 260, follows: 307, updated: 5/12 published: 7/26/2019, Ruby R., Weiss S., Blake B., Yang X.L.
18It's a Job » by
Blackholeoflogic
Ruby and Yang make their way in the world as freelance huntresses for hire. Traveling Remnant fighting monsters isn't the easiest way to make a living, but it puts food on the table, and you are sure to make a few new friends. And enemies.
RWBY, T, English, Adventure & Friendship, chapters: 18, words: 103k+, favs: 34, follows: 59, updated: 5/8 published: 3/1/2019
429Along Came a Spider » by
Mallobaude
It was supposed to have been a simple mission. Sneak into Beacon Academy and abduct the Schnee heiress. She had the right skills and training to do just that. What she hadn't counted on was running into a boy who would not only foil her plans, but completely change her worldview through a few kind acts. Life wasn't so simple for Trifa anymore after meeting Jaune Arc.
RWBY, T, English, Humor & Drama, chapters: 3, words: 26k+, favs: 774, follows: 950, updated: 4/13 published: 4/1, [Jaune A., Trifa]
124Puppeteer's Requiem » by
Zacatecas
It was done in less than a year, the total genocide of a people, wiped clean from existence. But, as with most stories, there exists one survivor. With abilities still not tested and a connection between his people and the Grimm, Jaune ventures forth in life searching for the answers as to why his people were marked for death.
RWBY, M, English, Supernatural & Romance, chapters: 12, words: 74k+, favs: 362, follows: 508, updated: 2/11 published: 1/26/2018, [Jaune A., Ilia A.] Blake B., Winter S.
3k+Silver » by
Imyoshi
Forced to admit that Crocea Mors didn't feel right in his hands—no matter how he held it—Jaune Arc struggled to overcome this obstacle through the insane idea that Aura could become more than just the armor that protected him. Barriers broke as he pushed past the limits of what Aura was capable of, creating and forging his very own weapons from the manifestation of his soul.
RWBY, T, English, chapters: 25, words: 423k+, favs: 5k+, follows: 6k+, updated: 12/31/2019 published: 10/23/2015, [L. Ren, Nora V.] Jaune A., Pyrrha N.
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Hurts Like Cavities » by
Mallobaude
It started out so promising. Ruby found a best friend turned boyfriend. Yang was happy her baby sister had made a new friend and more. Weiss was happy to have someone else as a target of Ruby's energy. And Blake was able to enjoy some peace and quiet to read her books. It had been perfect. So why did the three feel the need to break the lovers up now? Cover art by RottenCustard.
RWBY, T, English, Humor & Romance, chapters: 2, words: 8k+, favs: 675, follows: 523, updated: 10/19/2019 published: 10/16/2019, [Jaune A., Ruby R.] Team RWBY
359Just the Two of Us » by
A Flash in the Pan
When the rest of the family dies in a sudden Grimm attack, Saphron and Jaune are left to fend for themselves. Grimm attacks, bandit raids, near death experiences... In the end, they only have each other.
RWBY, M, English, Adventure & Family, chapters: 34, words: 140k+, favs: 477, follows: 663, updated: 10/15/2019 published: 1/15/2019, Jaune A., Raven B., Vernal, Saphron A.
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Steamed Rose by
Jauney boy
You and Ruby visit a private hot springs after getting two free admission tickets, savouring what time you have in the best way. (2nd person smut)
RWBY, M, English, Romance & Friendship, words: 1k+, favs: 24, follows: 19, 9/9/2019
60The Gunsmith and The Reaper » by
Clarence Potter
What does Ruby Rose do on her free time away from her team? Hang out with an apprentice gunsmith of course. This is a RubyXOC story, Mature rating for language, possibly violence and for lemons/limes.
RWBY, M, English, Romance & Adventure, chapters: 28, words: 53k+, favs: 332, follows: 445, updated: 8/13/2019 published: 1/16/2019, [Ruby R., OC]
447Fracture » by
Naccarat
For as long as he could remember, Jaune had a special talent: he was able to break anything. Due to his breaking various objects and furniture, he was passed down from family to family, until one day, a professor from Beacon Academy came to visit him.
RWBY, M, English, chapters: 11, words: 103k+, favs: 1k+, follows: 1k+, updated: 8/9/2019 published: 1/28/2019, Jaune A.