Ozpinweek2021 Day 7: Free Day : Happy birthday Professor Ozpin!
(@ozpinweek day 7! Didn't get them all but I got some of them! Hope this was entertaining or something. Happy Ozpinweek everyone!)
One Spring morning, Nora had gathered teams RWBY, CFVY, SSSN, and JNPR in the common room and announced that she had apparently found out that Professor Ozpin's birthday was the next day and they were going to throw a surprise birthday party in his office.
Now every single one of them were sceptical of this proclamation. Very few people knew when Ozpin's birthday was. Uncle Qrow never disclosed the date because Ozpin apparently didn't like to celebrate his birthday and would have much rather celebrated other's special days. But - Nora was sure in her knowledge and somehow had convinced the group to help her out.
The plan was perfect. Team RWBY knew that Garnet would have to go to her monthly treatments in the bunker for a good chunk of the morning, and Oscar and Maylea didn't have school so they would be joining them as well.
So, they would sneak into the tower around the time they would all head down to the bunker and set up inside of his office. Ren made the cake - Nora argued that a pancake cake would make a much better choice of cake but quickly changed her tune once she saw the many layered cookie cake.
Pyrrha, Fox, and Velvet kept watch outside until they were certain they were in the clear. Once they were, they snuck inside with the supplies and got to setting up.
Yatsuhashi, Sun, and Sun's clones hung the banner, Nora, Velvet, and Blake blew up the balloons (Weiss supervised Nora so she wouldn't pop or suck the helium out of the balloons) Jaune, Yang, and Coco hung up the streamers while everyone else stuck party games and other decorations from the discount bin at the bargain market.
Ruby squealed happily as she looked around the room, "This is gonna be so cool! I hope Professor Ozpin likes it!"
"I'm sure he'll enjoy it, " Pyrrha said, "Though I still feel uneasy about all of this. "
"Well if anything goes south, we can always use Ruby's super speed before we get caught. " Neptune said.
"Relaaaaxx you guys!" Nora exclaimed, "We're not gonna get in trouble!"
"Easy for you to say. How do you even know if he even wants a party? Or that it's even his birthday?" Weiss questioned, crossing her arms.
"Come on, Weiss. Have a little faith in Nora!" Sun exclaimed, "She's doing this for a good cause!"
"Yeah Weiss. Have a little fun!"
Weiss rolled her eyes, opening her mouth to speak but being cut off by the sound of the door of the office opening. Everyone froze in place.
'Oh no! He's here early!'
A heavy boot stepped in, followed by a pale hand, and then a pale face. It was Garnet.
Everyone sighed in relief.
"Oh, thank the brothers. It's just you, Garnet." Pyrrha sighed.
"What are you doing?" The youngest Pine asked, scanning the room.
"We're setting up for your old man's birthday!" Sun said.
Garnet raised an eyebrow, "What are you talking about?"
The room fell silent. Everyone exchanged a look with one another.
"His birthday is in the fall. Some time in the third week of September or something."
The color drained from their faces. Weiss whipped around and shot an icy glare at Nora, who ducked down behind a table.
"We have to take this down before they get here," Coco said.
"They're actually coming up the elevator now -"
Ruby took off, flying around the room and sucking everything into her tornado of petals.
The teams began to lift off the ground and fly into her petal burst along with her.
"Ru-u-u-uby! Put us do-w-w-w-wn!" Weiss yelled.
"I think I'm gonna be sick." Jaune exclaimed.
"Don't you dare, Vomit boy!" Scarlet yelled.
The red head finally took notice and stopped, making a not so smooth landing on the office floor.
"Ugh...never...never again." Blake moaned.
"I'm seriously going to be sick…" Jaune added.
"Sorry guys…" Ruby said, rubbing the side of her head.
The door to the now destroyed office clicked open. It was too late to run. Ozpin, Qrow, Professor Goodwitch, General Ironwood, Oscar, and Maylea all entered and all taking in the destruction around them.
"What in the world happened here?!" Glynda shouted.
"Ah! We're sorry, Professor - er, Professors! We -"
"It was Nora's idea!" Yang exclaimed.
"What is happening right now?" Maylea asked.
"I have no idea." Oscar replied.
"Enough! Ms. Rose-" Professor Goodwitch pointed her wand at Ruby, "Explain."
"Weweretryingtoplanabirthdaypartyfor-"
Ruby took a breath. "We were trying to plan a birthday party for Professor Ozpin, but we got the date wrong and when I tried to clean it up, this... happened."
Ozpin stepped forward, picking up the plate that once held the now smashed cookie cake.
"We're so sorry, Professor Ozpin. We'll clean it up! Right guys?"
"And we take full responsibility for what happened here."
Ozpin said nothing. He continued to examine the plate.
Everyone exchanged a look of confusion.
"My birthday is September 23rd. A day or two after the first day of autumn. It's... it's not something I tell many people. Doesn't have positive connotations. It's…" Ozpin paused, a small smile tugging at his lips, "It was nice of you all to do this. I appreciate it. I mean that."
Ruby beamed, "You're welcome, Professor Ozpin -"
"That being said, I'd appreciate it very much if you all put the same effort into fixing my office."
"There's a sizable custodial closet in the main building. Should have everything you need to get started."
Everyone groaned. "Yes Professor Ozpin…"
"Good. Now, come along now, Garnet. Let's get you home."
Qrow sighed, going to pick up the disoriented child. "C'mon Nettie. A good nap'll fix you up."
Qrow chuckled. "Let's go home."
"Wait! Uncle Qrow! Take us with you!" Yang pleaded.
"Sorry, rules are rules."
"You said you were allergic to the rules!"
Qrow shrugged. The others followed him out, Glynda stomping ahead of them in frustration. Ruby looked back at Ozpin. He smirked as he followed the others to the elevator. She smirked back.
Overall, it wasn't a bad party.
