Line #266 FanficRecs/RWBYShippingFics


1	These are recommendations made by Tropers for ''WebAnimation/{{RWBY}}'' {{Shipping}} fics, all of which have to be signed to stay on the page. Feel free to add a fanfic of your own finding to the list, but remember to use the template found [[Main/FanficRecommendations here]].
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3	You can also add to the current recommendations if you want. Refrain from posting Administrivia/ConversationInTheMainPage though; that goes in the discussion page.
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5	''Stories focused on the romantic relationships between the cast.'' Other types of stories must be added to the appropriate sub-page:
6	* [[FanficRecs/RWBYAuthorsAndWebsites Authors and Websites]]
7	* [[FanficRecs/RWBYGeneralFics General Fics]]
8	* [[FanficRecs/RWBYCrossovers Crossovers]]
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11	* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10753698 A Knight, A Champion, A Rose]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/6185347 Whynoteh]]
12	** ''Recommended by'': @/MadmanBatman
13	** ''Status'': Complete
14	** ''Pairing'': Jaune/Pyrrha (Arkos), Ruby/Jaune
15	** ''Synopsis'': Jaune grows as a person and as a warrior with Pyrrha and Ruby falling for him in the process. To make it more complicated, Jaune reciprocates back for both of them.
16	** ''Comments'': An initially shaky fan fic that closely follows the actual story with some deviations that becomes it's own story after the volume 2 finale, getting smoother as it goes along. It includes and gives time to almost all the characters in the show as of the mentioned finale and several {{Original Character}}s but still focuses on the growing love triangle between Jaune, Ruby, and Pyrrha. Although it is a romance, it is chalked full of fighting, gore, drama, Reality Ensues, and humor. After 130,000 words, it is now complete, but a sequel taking place in team RWBY's second year at Beacon follows in the same timeline.
17	** [=[[reviews:A Knight, A Champion, A Rose]]=]
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19	* ''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3164759 An Heiress's Guide to Gay]]'' by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/EleaDancingOnAPin/pseuds/EleaDancingOnAPin ElaDancingOnAPin]]
20	** ''Recommended by:'' ruff1298
21	** ''Status:'' Complete
22	** ''Pairings'': Ruby/Weiss (White Rose)
23	** ''Synopsis'': "While Weiss has never reacted well to competition, this is ridiculous. (Or, Ruby shows Weiss up in a class but makes it up over ice cream and other stuff.)"
24	** ''Tags'': Alternate Universe, Modern AU
25	** [=[[reviews:An Heiress's Guide to Gay]]=]
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27	* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9693450 Another Day at Beacon]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/2222072 Alley Cat Sunflower]]
28	** Recommended by Insano, fseftr
29	** ''Status'': Dead
30	** ''Pairing'': Nora/Ren
31	** ''Synopsis'': Jaune has no idea what he's doing. Nora is hyperactive. Pyrrha is composed but overwhelmed. Ren just wants some peace. Ladies and gentlemen, Team JNPR. With a room shared between these four disparate personalities, what shenanigans can ensue over the school year?
32	** [=[[reviews:Another Day at Beacon]]=]
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34	* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12328612/1/At-the-Edge-of-Shadows At the Edge of Shadows]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/4306679/Cosmic-Sky Cosmic Sky]]
35	** Recommended by Vampireandthen.
36	** ''Status'': Complete.
37	** ''Pairing'': Blake/Sun (Eclipse)
38	** ''Synopsis'': A different version of events dealing with the aftermath of [[spoiler:Sun getting injured by Ilia.]]
39	** ''Note'': Ah, how I enjoy a good Eclipse story. And this might be one of my favorites. It's engaging and very nice to read. Even gives Sun a much-needed backstory. Author makes it open if the relationship is either platonic or romantic, so overall, it can almost be considered accurate for what Rooster Teeth did in the end. Note I said almost.
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41	* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10089946 Black Lotus]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/4469208 ElysiaDreaming]]
42	** ''Recommended by'': Mcnickel, fseftr
43	** ''Status'': Complete
44	** ''Pairing'': Blake/Ren
45	** ''Synopsis'': "And maybe we will have a chance. In a better time. In a better life. I'll find you again, I promise." "Heh. Don't make a girl a promise you can't keep." "I intend to keep this one."
46	** ''Tags'': ReincarnationRomance, Modern Life AlternateUniverseFic
47	** ''Note'': Ostensibly an anthology, but only the first story (this one) is up. So for the time being, it is a one-shot.
48	** [=[[reviews:Blake Lotus]]=]
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50	* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11289048/1/Black-Sun-Kittens Black Sun Kittens]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/4403520/M-E-Grimm M.E. Grimm]]
51	** Recommended by JCDash323
52	** ''Status'': Dead; last updated May 2018
53	** ''Pairing'': Blake/Sun (Black Sun/Eclipse)
54	** ''Synopsis'': The Cataclysm of Salem has ended, but the story continues with Blake, Sun, and their two children, Dawn and Dusk as they grow and flourish in this brave new world.
55	** ''Note'': Warning: This fic is extremely long. But it comes with the benefits of amazing writing. M.E. Grimm doesn't have many stories under his/her belt, but every single one of them is amazingly written. He/She take time to check for discrepancies in his/her writing, to make sure that chapters have quality content. This story, in particular, is his/her longest, and perhaps the most heart-warming. The story has many instances of W.A.F.F, especially during the flashback chapters. However, chapters can hit hard, with reality hitting like a truck. The writing style is usually in an omniscient perspective, and DAMN does it work. It gets a little bit sexual at times, but these are few and far in-between. The writer also characterizes everyone extremely well, specifically Blake and Sun (obviously). I can't tell you much more than to just read it yourself.
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57	* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11754595/1/Blood-and-Ink Blood and Ink]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/6292876/ShowMeYourFury ShowMeYourFury]]
58	** Recommended by deamonking
59	** ''Status'': Complete
60	** ''Pairing'': Falling Petals (Ruby/Cinder)
61	** ''Synopsis:'' Crime syndicate head Cinder Fall is the most dangerous woman in Vale, feared by all... except the young girl who suddenly opens a shop across the street.
62	** ''Note'': An AU where the Grimm are a gang ruled by Cinder Fall. Stunning writing and a great story plot. There are some absolutely stunning twists that you won't see coming. Cinder is exceptionally well-written and is developed well over the course of the story.
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64	* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10801515 Bonding Session]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/4688099 jaks224]]
65	** ''Recommended by'': 2foldtr8er
66	** ''Status'': Complete
67	** ''Pairing'': Velvet/Yatsuhashi
68	** ''Synopsis'': One shot. Yatsuhashi and Velvet spend some time together. Slight Yatsuhashi/Velvet.
69	** ''Comments'': A light shipping fic about Velvet and Yatsuhashi's relationship as friends and teammates, and a heartfelt exchange they share while Coco drags Fox off to help her shop so that Velvet and Yatsuhashi can bond.
70	** [=[[reviews:Bonding Session]]=]
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72	* ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/9746986 Comfort]]'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/3072873 KineticKaiser]]
73	** ''Recommended by'': ultimomant, Argon2, bluedragonx
74	** ''Status'': Complete
75	** ''Pairing'': Jaune/Velvet
76	** ''Synopsis'': A knight in shining armor doesn't have to be strong, or suave, or even in shining armor. He just has to be there when you need him most.
77	** ''Tags'': ShipsThatPassInTheNight
78	** [=[[reviews:Comfort]]=]
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80	* ''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/2021559 Couldn't Bear Another Day Without You In It: White Rose Season 2 Drabble Series]]'' by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/LydiaArgent/pseuds/LydiaArgent LydiaArgent]]
81	** ''Recommended by:'' Twiddler
82	** ''Status'': Complete
83	** ''Pairings'': Ruby/Weiss (White Rose)
84	** ''Synopsis'': A Ruby/Weiss drabble series taking place throughout Volume 2.
85	** ''Comments'': Refreshingly free of the usual {{fanon}} characterizations and {{flanderization}}s such as Tsundere!Weiss and Ingenue Puppy!Ruby. As the tags themselves put it, "it's white rose, of course there's snark".
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87	* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11544055/1/Electric-Sheep Electric Sheep]]'' by ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/6765264/yashkonu yashkonu]]''
88	** ''Recommended by'': yagitakeru
89	** ''Status'': Complete
90	** ''Pairing'': Nuts & Dolts (Ruby x Penny)
91	** ''Synopsis:'' "It was a small patch, in so far as an update to a full artificial intelligence could be considered small."
92	** ''Comments'': A quick little oneshot about small limitations Penny faces on a day to day basis, and what she gains when she removes them. Super cute and well worth the minute or two it takes to read.
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94	* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9858992 Evil]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/1519824 Drake S. Hellion]]
95	** Recommended by Insano, @/{{Zelenal}}
96	** ''Status'': Complete
97	** ''Pairing'': Nora/Ren
98	** ''Synopsis:'' What started as a late night conversation about breaking legs turns into a struggle very few would understand for Ren as he faces several facts about his childhood friend and partner, Nora Valkyrie.
99	** ''Note'': Don't let the title and description fool you, this is not a DarkFic.
100	** [=[[reviews:Evil]]=]
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102	* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11673725/1/Falling-Down Falling Down]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/6098148/Super-Saiyan-Cyndaquil Super Saiyan Cyndaquil]]
103	** ''Recommended by'': [[Troper/WikiGuardianAngel WikiGuardianAngel]]
104	** ''Status'': Dead, last update August 2017
105	** ''Pairing'': Ruby/Jaune (Lancaster)
106	** ''Sypnosis'': When Jaune loses the use of his legs he is faced with the reality that his future dreams of being a Huntsmen may have gone with them. However, Ruby isn't prepared to let him give up as this begins to put a strain on their budding relationship.
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108	* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11136460/1/A-Farmer-Or-Something A Farmer or Something]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/1675369/College-Fool College Fool]]
109	** ''Recommended by'': [[Troper/WikiGuardianAngel WikiGuardianAngel]]
110	** ''Status'': Complete
111	** ''Pairing'': Jaune/Pyrrha (Arkos)
112	** ''Sypnosis'': Jaune didn't have to become a Hero, or even a Hunter. Not really. He could always have been a farmer or something. Pyrrha though...
113	** ''Comment'': An alternate timeline where Jaune decided to become a simple farmer, and never goes to Beacon or Vale. A beautifully written story where war hero Pyrrha, bathed in the blood of fallen enemies and friends after several years of war, runs away from her life of conflict and meets Jaune, a farmer who never had to travel further than the next village and never had to slay people with his hands, who lived all his life ploughing fields and tending livestock on a frontier farm. Inspired by ''[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/So_God_Made_a_Farmer So God Made A Farmer]]'', a speech by Paul Harvey.
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115	* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10781265 Faunus Uprising: A Monochrome Romance]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/5117743 Cynnifer]]
116	** ''Recommended by'': mysterius
117	** ''Status'': Dead, last update May 2015
118	** ''Paring'': Weiss/Blake (Monochrome)
119	** ''Synopsis'': A sort of Pre-Verse AU. What would happen if the RWBY characters were born a couple of decades before the present? Like, for example, during the beginnings of the Faunus War. I'm going to be playing around with the relationships, romantic and otherwise. The main pairing is monochrome/checkmate.
120	** ''Comments'': Follows Blake and Weiss as they learn to overcome the social barrier between them and become comfortable with one another.
121	** [=[[reviews:Faunus Uprising]]=]
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123	* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10180955 Flip-Flopped: JNPR AU]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/5441146 thehemingwaydilemma]]
124	** Recommended by Contributor
125	** ''Status'': Dead, story is locked behind an A age rating
126	** ''Pairings'':
127	** ''Synopsis'': AU where Pyrrha and Jaune were the childhood friends, and Ren and Nora the complete strangers.
128	** ''Tags'': AlternateUniverseFic
129	** ''Comments'': An interesting AU concept, and the writing depicts the characters pretty well.
130	** [=[[reviews:Flip Flopped: JNPR AU]]=]
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132	* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9833894 Hero of the Everyman]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/205111 The hotdog man]]
133	** Recommended by Tropers/{{omegaman}}
134	** ''Status'': Complete
135	** ''Pairing'': Jaune/Weiss (White Knight)
136	** ''Synopsis'': What does it take to be a hero? What must one give up in order to defend others? What does one gain? What if you don't have the same advantages as everyone else? Jaune will have to find out whether he wants to or not.
137	** ''Comments'': An AU in featuring Jaune in what is already a FandomSpecificPlot (Jaune is/becomes a badass), and in which becomes Weiss' partner. What distinguishes this fanfic is how well it is written. The author puts considerable time and care in crafting his alternate-Jaune and Jaune and Weiss' interactions. A few spelling errors here and there, but very minor. Due note though, that due to Jaune's altered circumstances he's not that similar to his canon self, but he's not ''completely'' different either.
138	** [=[[reviews:Hero of the Everyman]]=]
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140	* ''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/1504115 In The Blood]]'' by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/CourierNinetyTwo/pseuds/CourierNinetyTwo CourierNinetyTwo]]
141	** Recommended by Colincaelin
142	** ''Status'': Complete
143	** ''Pairing'': Weiss/Blake (Monochrome)
144	** ''Synopsis'': An AU where Weiss is born nine years later than in canon and raised in a world where the White Fang is inescapably corrupt, leaving the fate of the Faunus in tarnished hands. Spanning over half a decade, her relationship with Blake is often the only thing keeping her alive, and just as liable to get her killed.
145	** ''Tags'': AlternateUniverseFic
146	** ''Comments'': Part of Courier's [[https://archiveofourown.org/series/97778 Mafia Blake AU]].[[note]][[http://theivorytowercrumbles.tumblr.com/post/112560638129/mafia-au-masterpost-an-au-where-weiss-is-born-nine alternative link]][[/note]] Well-written and extensive, primarily focusing on the functional partnership between Weiss and Blake. Features a non-binary Blake.
147	** [=[[reviews:In The Blood]]=]
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149	* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10850018 Inch]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/2324139 God Emperor Penguin]]
150	** ''Recommended by:'' [=LadWatcher=], @/{{henry42}}
151	** ''Status'': Complete
152	** ''Pairings'': Weiss/Jaune
153	** ''Synopsis'': "Maybe one day he'll be everything she ever wanted in life. But today is not that day."
154	** ''Tags'': AnachronicOrder
155	** ''Comments'': A fanfic that does two things well: Keep it canon, keep it real. The characters written in this fanfic are loyal to their personalities in the original series while exploring a possible future self of them involving romance, tragedy and friendship. The story focuses on the relationship between Weiss and Jaune, developing what could be their future if they tried to be together as it also explores their other relationships with the rest of the main cast.
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157	* ''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/10559234/chapters/23326264 I Want a Cub]]'' by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/AYangThang/pseuds/AYangThang AYangThang]]
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159	** Recommended by: Tropers/{{Hyoroemon}}
160	** Status: Complete
161	** Synopsis: Blake's instincts urge her to have a cub. Things aren't exactly easy even though she is married to Weiss.
162	** Pairing: Blake/Weiss
163	** Comments: (this is SFW despite what the title might imply). A pregnancy fic that takes it deeper by adressing that Faunus anatomy is different than a human's. The political nature of Weiss as the president of her company also adds another dimmension to this fic.
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165	* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10412540 Jaune Arc's Adventures in Beacon]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/4846266 StorSpeaker]]
166	** ''Recommended by'': Tropers/{{Trogdor7620}}, bluedragonx
167	** ''Status'': Complete
168	** ''Pairing'': Jaune/Pyrrha (Arkos)
169	** ''Synopsis'': Jaune discovers more about his partner, as he learns about her past, how will it affect him? How will it affect her?
170	** ''Comments'': A nice bit of backstory for Pyrrha, and how it builds the bond between her and Jaune. Also, Cardin gets pounded to a bloody pulp. [[spoiler:Then a little DefeatMeansFriendship has Jaune helping Team CRDL with their issues and gives the bully team some characterization]].
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172	** [=[[reviews:Jaune Arc's Adventures in Beacon]]=]
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174	* ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/9647054 Just Beneath]]'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/3072873 KineticKaiser]]
175	** ''Recommended by'': Mcnickel, Argon2, [[Troper/WikiGuardianAngel WikiGuardianAngel]]
176	** ''Status'': Complete
177	** ''Pairing'': Jaune/Pyrrha (Arkos)
178	** ''Synopsis'': At first glance, Jaune Arc is a goofy nobody who won't make it past his first battle. Pyrrha knows better. She knows he'll be great someday, and she wants to be by his side when he does.
179	** ''Comments:'' Oneshot from Pyrra's POV taking place during the initiation. Its also one of the first fics to feature the Arkos pairing.
180	** [=[[reviews:Just Beneath]]=]
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182	* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12111333/1/Letters-to-Winter Letters to Winter]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/1787535/Mallobaude Mallobaude]]
183	** Recommended by [[Troper/WikiGuardianAngel WikiGuardianAngel]]
184	** ''Status'': Complete
185	** ''Pairings'': Jaune/Weiss (White Knight)
186	** ''Synopsis'': It had started as a simple bet. Train the boy in order to prove her own superiority over her peers. It had all been going so well for Weiss. So how was it that Jaune became so entangled in her personal life, and she in his? And why did he seem to be the only person who understood just what she was running away from?
187	** ''Comments'': A beautifully written story from the outset with the author's descriptive and professional writing style. The title comes from the [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin letters that opens most chapters]] by Weiss that pens out her thoughts to [[CoolBigSis Winter]], or one of Winter's responses. The story slowly develops Weiss and Jaune's relationship over a lengthy span of the work, exploring the parallels of the expectations that both to them experience due to their family names, gradually shifting Weiss's cold and disdainful attitude towards Jaune in what is initially a mentor relationship and opening them up towards each other. A great aspect is that while there are occasionally sweet and hilarious teases, the story puts a lot of time and effort into developing their relationship into an intimate friendship before going into the romance, as well as involving the other characters in the character development of the two principal characters.
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189	* ''[[http://monochrome-sorrow.smackjeeves.com Monochrome Sorrow]]'' by [[http://kairintouzen.deviantart.com KarinTouzen (KT)]]
190	** ''Recommended by:'' Tropers/{{Trogdor7620}}
191	** ''Status:'' Complete
192	** ''Pairings:'' Weiss/Blake
193	** ''Comments:'' A nice little manga which is set between Volumes 1 and 2, some time after the events of Black and White.
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195	* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10516481 Nora's Arc]]'' by [[http://nutshop.deviantart.com/ Nutshop]]
196	** Recommended by @/{{JohnPeacekeeper}}
197	** ''Status'': Dead, last update April 2016
198	** ''Pairing'': Jaune/Nora
199	** ''Synopsis'': What if it was Nora that found Jaune in the Emerald Forest? Join our lovable members Nora and Jaune of Team JNPR as they partner up and set sail on the silliest adventure at their time at Beacon Academy!
200	** ''Comments'': The very first fanfic to DARE pair Jaune and [[ManicPixieDreamGirl Nora]] together, but pulled off so well it turns out to be NOTHING like a crack fic at all! True to form, you'll find yourself grinning from ear to ear from the very beginning at the antics of not only the ever lovable Nora, but the rest of the main eight; all while remaining completely believable and lifelike in its dialogue, detail, and consistency. That said, while Nora is still the epitome of wild randomness, simple-minded hyperactivity, and overwhelming energy, it also fleshes out her character, as she does get her moments. It's also a refreshing change from all the fics that try to turn Jaune into a badass from the get-go, designating him instead as the brains behind Nora's immense brawn. It's also one of the few to alter the beginning, with Nora being Jaune's partner due to a single small happenstance, yet keep going with the dynamic of teams JNPR + RWBY as opposed to mixing it up. If you want a fun-filled, awesome, and lively story with our favorite ButtMonkey and CloudCuckooLander, then this is the tale for you!
201	** [=[[reviews:Nora's Arc]]=]
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203	* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10817938 One Good Turn Deserves Another]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/6272865 Coeur Al'Aran]]
204	** ''Recommended by'': Sithking Zero, N8han11
205	** ''Status'': Complete
206	** ''Pairings'': Blake/Jaune
207	** ''Synopsis'': Jaune wasn't exactly Blake's type, but giving him a hand was the least she could do after he helped her out... it didn't have to mean anything - no matter what Yang implied! Also would Ruby cut it out with the knowing looks, I'm just returning a favour! Blake x Jaune realistic romance, focused on their times at Beacon Academy.
208	** ''Comments'': An unlikely pairing that's played very realistically, yet at the same time, it's done in a way that's both well written and in-character.
209	*** Has a Tropes page: [[Fanfic/OneGoodTurnDeservesAnother One Good Turn Deserves Another]]
210	** [=[[reviews:One Good Turn Deserves Another]]=]
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212	* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11756804 One-Night Brand]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/4548359 KtyouVsWriting]]
213	** ''Recommended by'': JunkietheCaveman2001
214	** ''Status'': Complete
215	** ''Pairing'': Yang/Jaune
216	** ''Synopsis'': Yang just wanted to be a better friend to Jaune and help cheer him up, but one thing led to another. That one night together was all it took for them to see a different side of each other. Sides seldom seen... but they're still just friends. Yang is definitely not noticing the dork more and Jaune is certainly not falling for another girl. It's just some clean release. Nothing more.
217	** ''Comments'': Just so you know, if you are not a Yang/Jaune Shipper, then this fic isn't for you... But if you like the pairing, then check this out.
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219	* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9120858 Other Side]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/1405718 Parabola Beam]]
220	** ''Recommended by'': @/{{Neep}}
221	** ''Status'': Complete
222	** ''Pairing'': Ruby/Weiss (White Rose)
223	** ''Synopsis'': You're mine, and I'm yours.
224	** ''Tags'': AlternateUniverseFic
225	** ''Comments'': Written after the Red and White trailers but well before the series premier.
226	** [=[[reviews:Other Side]]=]
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228	"[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4130815 Patching the Scars That Lie on Your Heart]]" by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/moonwatcher13/pseuds/moonwatcher13 moonwatcher13]]
229	** "Recommended by:" Sodaman101
230	** "Status": Dead (cancelled by author), last update August 2015.
231	** "Pairings": Blake/Yang/Neo (Blaked Alaska)
232	** "Synopsis": "To Trust is to Die" That was Neo's only rule. A harsh lesson, taught to her by life from the moment of her birth, with each day reminding her why those words were absolute. But for every rule, there is always an exception. And in her case, there were two. Contract Killer AU
233	** "Comments:" An absolutely wonderful story for such an underappreciated and unknown ship. It contains heavy amounts of angst, but it does have some light-hearted humor which doesn't make everything a tear-fest. Neo's origin story is hands down the most heart-wrenching thing about this story so far.
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235	* ''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/1091436/chapters/3841450 Premium Well Redux]]'' by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/DinasEmrys/pseuds/DinasEmrys Dinas Emrys]]
236	** ''Recommended by'': Colincaelin
237	** ''Status'': Dead, last update March 2018
238	** ''Pairing'': Ruby/Weiss (White Rose), Blake/Yang (Bumblebee)
239	** ''Synopsis'': Yang decides her teammates need to socialize outside of other hunter teams, ending in the girls realizing their feelings for each other. Unfortunately, Weiss' family, and enemies both old and new, may have other plans for the four young women.
240	** ''Tags'': {{Continuation}},
241	** ''Comments'': Rated Mature on Fanfic for themes, alcohol use, and canon-appropriate violence. Apart from a few pacing issues, the fic generally does a good job of sticking to canon-ish portrayals of the characters and expanding upon events within the show itself. Set several years in the future, to portray team RWBY as huntresses in their early twenties. Combat scenes are comparatively realistic and close to the in-universe fights and new weapon designs draw on updating historical mixes of melee weapons and firearms.
242	** [=[[reviews:Premium Well Redux]]=]
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244	* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9858809 Pyrrha(c) victory]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/2871861 The Rogue King]]
245	** Recommended by ultimomant, Serial Killer Whale.
246	** ''Status'': Complete
247	** ''Pairings'': Jaune/Pyrrha (Arkos), Ruby/Weiss (White Rose)
248	** ''Synopsis'': A story revolving around Pyrrha's affections for her goofball of a leader, Jaune's total obliviousness and all the hijinks in between. And of course, the rest of the RWBY cast will be there to put in their own useless opinions.
249	** [=[[reviews:Pyrrha-c victory]]=]
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251	* ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/9687248 Rain]]'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/957150 RadiantBeam]]
252	** ''Recommended by'': mysterius, bluedragonx
253	** ''Status'': Complete
254	** ''Pairing'': Jaune/Pyrrha (Arkos)
255	** ''Synopsis'': The storm hit Beacon in the afternoon. Judging by the continuing growl of thunder and the occasional flash of lightning, it wouldn't be clearing any time soon.
256	** [=[[reviews:Rain]]=]
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258	* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11776396 Rehab]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/7529916 LegalWrights]]
259	** ''Recommended by:'' enigmaticwonder
260	** ''Status'': Dead, last update April 2016
261	** ''Pairings'': Blake/Yang (Bumblebee), Ruby/Weiss (White Rose)
262	** ''Synopsis'': After the brutal incident with Adam Taurus, Yang is trying to be her old self again. Blake is just trying to do what she can.
263	** ''Comments'': Yet another take on Blake/Yang told from Yang's POV. Eventually adds in White Rose for good measure. Breaks off from canon as of the events of Volume 3, Chapter 11. SPOILER WARNING: [[spoiler:The fic deals with the aftermath of Yang losing her arm as the team recovers following the events of ''Heroes and Monsters''.]] Very well written so far. Each character is exactly how you'd expect them to be.
264
265	* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10786194 Ruby vs The Machines]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/3680523 bowow0708]]
266	** ''Recommended by'': ruff1298
267	** ''Status'': Dead, last update August 2019
268	** ''Pairings'': Ruby/Weiss (White Rose), Ruby/Several {{Original Character}}s
269	** ''Synopsis'': Team RWBY wakes up one day to find five strange, naked girls latched onto their leader. No one has any idea who they are, but the one thing they do know: they all want Ruby for themselves.
270	** ''Tags'': Sexual Humour, {{Original Character}}s
271	** [=[[reviews:Ruby vs The Machines]]=]
272
273	* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12616235 Said the Butler to the Huntress]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/8305090/Stewbacca94 Stewbacca94]]
274	** ''Recommended by'': @/buckyb
275	** ''Status'': Complete
276	** ''Pairing'': Nora/Ren (Flower Power), Jaune/Pyrrha (Arkos)
277	** ''Synopsis'': Two months after the Grimm were finally wiped out, Lie Ren's settled comfortably into the role of butler to Dr. Pyrrha Nikos. But however shall he deal with the latest addition to his life? Especially when said addition is an Irish huntress with a predilection for pink clothes, an affinity for fuchsia Dust, and a disturbing love of hammering her enemies?
278	** ''Comments'': This is the fourth installment in the Fanfic/BelladonnaLilies AU (and second by this particular author), and it's the only one of the bunch that's firmly within the romance genre. This proved itself to be a comedic, yet lyrical and lush depiction of how our favourite TheStoic and GenkiGirl fall in love, set within a "Dust-punk" version of late Victorian England. As a bonus, the DescriptionPorn is almost a B-plot in this fic, and it doesn't detract from the story either.
279	** [=[[reviews:Said the Butler to the Huntress]]=]
280
281	* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9955563 Secret Santa]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/1886328 oddman5]]
282	** ''Recommended by'': Mcnickel, Tropers/{{Zelenal}}
283	** ''Status'': Complete
284	** ''Pairings'': Ruby/Weiss (White Rose), Ruby/Blake (Black Rose), Weiss/Blake (Monochrome), Blake/Yang (Bumblebee)
285	** ''Synopsis'': The tale of Team RWBY's Christmas morning, as told by 3 unreliable Narrators. At least, that's what they tell me it is.
286	** ''Tags'': SugarWiki/{{WAFF}}, CrackFic
287	** [=[[reviews:RWBYSecretSanta]]=]
288
289
290	* ''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/966592 Sleeping Arrangements]]'', by Batty
291	** ''Recommended by'': Argon2
292	** ''Status'': Complete
293	** ''Pairing'': Nora/Ren
294	** ''Synopsis'': A lesser man would freeze or do something completely and utterly stupid at the sight of his best friend strutting naked around the room. Ren wishes he were a lesser man.
295	** [=[[reviews:Sleeping Arrangements]]=]
296
297	* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11830443/1/So-We-re-A-Couple So We're A Couple]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/955156/Salderon Saulderon]]
298	** ''Recommended by'': TheLastIronMan
299	** ''Status'': Ongoing; last updated March 2021
300	** ''Pairing'': Jaune/Pyrrha (Arkos), Yang/OC
301	** ''Synopsis'': Confessions are never easy and are always awkward, doubly so when someone else blabs it in your stead. When the innocent and genuine admiration for Team RWBY's golden haired brawler is aired out by proxy, shenanigans ensue as Tyrus "Ty" Boreale undertakes the first romantic relationship of his life during his first tumultuous year at Beacon Academy.
302	** ''Comments'': Aside from some minor OOC for Yang early on, the author drives an interesting premise that delivers a comedic and surprisingly sweet pairing between OC Ty and Yang, making for an enjoyable and humorous read.
303	** [=[[reviews:So We're A Couple]]=]
304
305
306	* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10062463 Soulbound]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/165078 xT-Zealot]]
307	** Recommended by Kaiserpluto, bluedragonx, Sigge
308	** ''Status'': Complete
309	** ''Pairings'': Ruby/Weiss (White Rose), Blake/Yang (Bumblebee)
310	** ''Synopsis'': "These teammates will be with you for the rest of your time here at Beacon, so it is in your best interest to be paired with someone with whom you can work well. That being said, the first person you make eye contact with after landing will be your partner for the next four years."
311	** ''Comments'': A brilliant story exploring faunus human relation, about bonds with people and the way they handle Ruby/Weiss and Blake/Yang was done beautifully. A good piece of pseudo-novelization.
312	*** Continued in the short story [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10974040 Soulforged]] and [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11036169 Soul's Reflection]] (both completed).
313	** [=[[reviews:Soulbound]]=]
314
315	* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10532981 The Sounds of Vale]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/5889687 The Draigg]]
316	** Recommended by JimboYokimbo
317	** ''Status'': Complete
318	** ''Pairings'': Ruby/Weiss (White Rose), Blake/Yang (Bumblebee)
319	** ''Synopsis'': Team RWBY is down on team credits. Luckily for them, the Theater Club (run by Velvet and Jaune) needs help putting on their next production!
320	** ''Note'': A musical journey through romance and friendship.
321	** [=[[reviews:The Sounds of Vale]]=]
322
323	* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11655241 Stress Relief]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/6272865 Coeur Al'Aran]]
324	** ''Recommended by:'' @/{{Andrzej}}
325	** ''Status'': Complete
326	** ''Pairings'': Cinder/Jaune (Yes, really)
327	** ''Synopsis'': In a world where your allies can be just as dangerous as your enemies, sometimes it can be difficult for a criminal mastermind to find a little stress relief. That blond idiot, Jaune, was just unimportant enough, just malleable enough, to be a viable option. It was meant to be a one time thing, an easy lay. Emotions were never supposed to get involved.
328	** ''Note:'' While not a {{lemon}} (i.e. no explicit content), the story is rated M for Mature due to the themes it covers such as references to sexual intercourse and some foreplay elements. It diverges from canon a few days prior to [[Recap/RWBYV2E7DanceDanceInfiltration the dance]] in Volume 2.
329	** ''Comments'': Come for the CrackPairing, stay for the fascinating portrayal of a believably competent MagnificentBitch VillainProtagonist and the sheer DramaticIrony of [[ClassicAntihero Jaune]] unwittingly DatingCatwoman while thinking he's in a normal relationship (and arguably ''succeeding'' at it). The story is entirely told from Cinder's very {{unreliable\|Narrator}} POV and the author makes a compelling protagonist out of the BigBad without giving her any DracoInLeatherPants treatment. Cinder is {{manipulative\|Bitch}}, [[AwesomeEgo awesomely egotist]], {{pragmatic\|Villainy}} to the point of amorality, and approaches to casual relationships with the [[TheChessmaster same calculating mindset]] she does to terrorism -- all of which {{iron\|y}}ically makes her wholly unprepared for the guy she takes to her bed.
330	*** Has a Tropes page: [[Fanfic/StressReliefRWBY Stress Relief (RWBY)]]
331	** [=[[reviews:Stress Relief]]=]
332
333	* ''Fanfic/TalesOfFate'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/2396605/Drake-D-Zero Drake D Zero]]
334	** Recommended by Termin8r
335	** ''Status'': Dead; last updated June 2018
336	** ''Pairings'': OC/Yang (Twilight Dragon)
337	** ''Synopsis'': Drake Aurion has been on a quest for revenge for years, but is forced to join Beacon Academy and learns that his fate is connected to an event that could change the future for humanity.
338	** ''Note'': While the romance aspect isn't a major focus for the fanfiction, the pairing between Drake Aurion and Yang Xiao Long is very intoxicating. Their chemistry is very good and they share some very sweet moments and have been one of the biggest highlights for me.
339	** [=[[reviews:Tales of Fate]]=]
340
341	* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12118123/1/The-Foxtrot The Foxtrot]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/1017228/SimplyKorra SimplyKorra]]
342	** Recommended by wilji1090
343	** ''Status'': Complete
344	** ''Pairing'': Weiss/Ruby (White Rose), Blake/Yang (Bumblebee)
345	** ''Synopsis'': When Yang and Blake suddenly announce their engagement, Ruby (still actively working as a huntress) and Weiss (heading up the Schnee Dust Company) will be forced to reenter each other's lives - years after a bitter falling out brought on by the harsh realities of the war with Salem they fought in together. Future White Rose fic
346	** ''Note'': This fanfic is probably one of the more engaging stories I've found. Set ten years (and diverging from Vol. 3) after the events of the series, the story focuses primarily on Weiss and her feelings surrounding Ruby and the rest of the team. The characters, even after ten years, feel spot on and the flashbacks Weiss has of her time with Ruby are simultaneously the funniest, cutest, and saddest scenes all around. The author does a fantastic job of making you want to keep reading and if you're a fan of the Bumblebee pairing, the interactions between Yang and Blake are hilarious.
347
348	* ''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/970087 There's a hole in my soul (can you fill it?)]]'' by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/kyhc/pseuds/kyhc kyhc]]
349	** ''Recommended by'': elevenparachutes
350	** ''Status'': Complete
351	** ''Pairing'': Ruby/Weiss
352	** ''Synopsis:'' “I mean I just figured that since, you know, I had a nightmare and you had a nightmare,” Ruby says wringing her hands together nervously, “..we could like sleep beside each other? Dad said that sleeping beside someone helps in not getting nightmares and I kind of don’t want to sleep alone tonight? But if you don’t want to that’s okay. I mean it’s your bed and..”
353	** ''Note'': Second person, Weiss' POV. A beautiful stand alone piece, centered around Ruby and Weiss' relationship in Volume 1. The author does an exceptional job of writing inside Weiss' head, and makes the paired characters vulnerable, but not bleeding hearts, so to speak. The writing feels raw and realistic, supported by the fantastic characterization throughout the entire piece. A short but sweet read.
354	** [=[[reviews:there's a hole in my soul (can you fill it?)]]=]
355
356	* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12949620/1/Topaz Topaz]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/9361653/The-Increasing The_Increasing]]
357	** ''Recommended by'': Teslashak
358	** ''Status'': Dead; last updated May 2018
359	** ''Pairing'': Jaune/Emerald (Topaz)
360	** ''Synopsis'': The thief and the knight are a contrast like that of light and shadow, but they do exist symbiotically in nature, don't they? So why not Emerald Sustrai and Jaune Arc?
361	** ''Comments'': A rare non-Coeur Jaune paring fic that does wonders with canon design elements.
362
363	* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9956350 Yet Another Weiss Christmas Story]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/4724926 G.N Over-Kite]]
364	** ''Recommended by'': Skybrigadier
365	** ''Status'': Dead, last update December 2015
366	** ''Pairing'': Ruby/Weiss (White Rose), Blake/Yang (Bumblebee)
367	** ''Synopsis'': The Longest Christmas RWBY Story! Join the girls and many others as they try to make this holiday their own! Moody, lovestricken heiresses, meddling sisters and students, incredibly vivid dreams, and family drama! As a simple cry for love snowballs into something incomprehensible for one Weiss Schnee, everyone must be ready to face the cold reception surrounding a blooming rose!
368	** ''Tags'': AlternateUniverseFic
369	** ''Comments'': Despite the author's constant jokes about overrunning till next Christmas, the fic itself is a fantastic White Rose fanfic that shows the emotional development of Weiss as she gradually opens up and finally accepts Ruby in a romantic relationship. Despite several pacing issues, the fic remains an enjoyable read and the plot manages to keep people begging for more.
370	** [=[[reviews:Yet Another Weiss Christmas Story]]=]
371
372	* ''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/1326640?view_adult=true What Are Friends For]]'' by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/PitViperOfDoom/pseuds/PitViperOfDoom Pit Viper of Doom]]
373	** ''Recommended by'': Contributor
374	** ''Status'': Complete
375	** ''Pairing'': Nora/Ren
376	** ''Synopsis'': In which Ren can be just as exasperating to Nora as Nora can be to him.
377	** ''Comments'': A short, cute piece that does a good job at depicting Ren and Nora's dynamic. There's also a blink-and-you'll-miss-it ActorAllusion to [[Creator/AchievementHunter Ryan's]] animal-trapping antics, which is always a plus.
378	** [=[[reviews:What Are Friends For]]=]
379
380	* ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/9590379 With Friends Like These]]'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/1697517 Siderial]]
381	** Recommended by Juny23, Mcnickel, GrantMK2, bluedragonx
382	** ''Status'': Dead, last update August 2014
383	** ''Pairings'': Ruby/Weiss (White Rose), Blake/Yang (Bumblebee)
384	** ''Synopsis'': With friends like these, who needs enemies? Team RWBY during their time at Beacon Academy.
385	** [=[[reviews:With Friends Like These]]=]
386
387	* ''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/21382999/chapters/50936269 You and Me (and Everyone in Between)]]'' by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/LacePendragon/pseuds/LacePendragon LacePendragon]]
388	** ''Recommended by'': Hero2014
389	** ''Status'': Complete
390	** ''Pairing'': Qrow/Ironwood, Blake/Yang.
391	** ''Synopsis'': James Ironwood has lived in this neighbourhood forever. He has a routine, a life, a job, and the world’s best, dinosaur loving, daughter. Then, Qrow Branwen walks into his life, a man who’s raised his nieces for over a decade, a man with more baggage than most airlines, and a drinking problem a mile long. James finds himself befriending Qrow, but, before long, something else begins to stir between them, especially as more and more similarities between themselves and their families arise.
392	** Has a Tropes page: [[Fanfic/YouAndMeAndEveryoneInBetween You and Me (and Everyone in Between)]]
393
394	* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9736107 Your Arms Feel Like Home]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/2177412 Swordsman289]]
395	** ''Recommended by'': Tropers/{{Trogdor7620}}
396	** ''Status'': Complete
397	** ''Pairing'': Jaune//Pyrrha (Arkos)
398	** ''Synopsis'': Beacon is home to many students with bright futures as Huntsmen and Huntresses. But for Jaune Arc, it is nothing but stressful expectations and constant failing. Already brimming with anguish, a fight with his father leaves the boy in pieces. Who will be there for him and to pick up the pieces?
399	** ''Comments'': A beautiful story, very well written, and the interactions are a SugarWiki/{{Heartwarming Moment\|s}}.
400	** [=[[reviews:Your Arms Feel Like Home]]=]
401
402	* ''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/13943010/chapters/32097576 walk where the wild things grow]]'' by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/explosivesky/pseuds/explosivesky explosivesky]]
403	** ''Recommended by'': Hero2014
404	** ''Status'': Complete
405	** ''Pairing'': Blake/Yang
406	** ''Synopsis'': She’s staring at Blake like she’s giving up, like she loves her, like she’s handing her that sky. Take this, she’s saying, this clap of thunder, this wildfire waiting to start. Take this like it’s my heart. Blake runs away, and only after realizes what she's been running to. I've seen enough destruction, Yang says. Sometimes it's nice just to watch the flowers bloom.
407
408	* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12822033/1/ All is Fair In Love and Love]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/921200/Webdog177 Webdog177]]
409	** ''Recommended by'': Paisleypossum
410	** ''Status'': Complete
411	** ''Pairing'': Ruby/Weiss
412	** ''Synopsis'': In a last-ditch effort to instill a sense of propriety and responsibility into his wayward daughter, Ruby's father sends her off to boarding school in Atlas. How Ruby is supposed to have any of that when she's sent to an all-girls school, she has no clue... but she's not complaining.
413	** ''Comments'': A slightly unusual AU Whiterose fic where Ruby's father sends her off to boarding school in Atlas. Ruby is a delinquent, flaunts the rules, and is an unabashed lesbian who has the hots for Weiss, her young teacher and dorm leader. Pretty darn NSFW at points, but incredibly amusing to see what kind of antics these two get up to when trying to keep their illicit relationship under wraps. Neon Katt is Ruby's bestbro and Ciel Soliel is disturbed. Highly recommend.
414	** Alternate link [[https://archiveofourown.org/works/13500606 here]]
415	** [=[[reviews:All's Fair in Love and... Well... Love]]=]
416
417	* ''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/17537228/chapters/41321618 the weight of memory]]'' by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/halcyonlight/pseuds/halcyonlight halcyonlight]]
418	** ''Recommended by'': Hero2014
419	** ''Status'': Complete
420	** ''Pairing'': Blake/Yang
421	** ''Synopsis'': Blake smiles, and it’s one of the saddest things Yang’s ever seen. “I’m pretty sure we know each other in other lives. And not just one or two. I think we’ve been together many, many times.” And Yang, who doesn’t believe in any of these things, who makes fun of ghost stories and astrology and crystal balls, looks Blake right in the eye and says, “Yeah, I think you’re right.”
422	** ''Comments'': An extraordinarily well written modern AU soul-mate story, one with a few more references to canon than normal.
423
424	* ''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/17640098/chapters/41595839 Walking with a Ghost]]'' by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/bakane/pseuds/bakane bakane]]
425	** ''Recommended by'': Tropers/{{Hero2014}}
426	** ''Status'': Dormant; last updated February 2019
427	** ''Pairing'': Blake/Yang
428	** ''Synopsis'': When Blake Belladonna moves into her new apartment, the last thing she expects the place to be is haunted. And the last, the utterly last thing Blake expects herself to do is to fall in love with a ghost.
429
430	* ''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/17896478/chapters/42247445 skewed by lakes and seas]]'' by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/lescousinsdangereux/pseuds/lescousinsdangereux lescousinsdangereus]]
431	** ''Recommended by'': Tropers/{{Hero2014}}
432	** ''Status'': Complete
433	** ''Pairing'': Blake/Yang
434	** ''Synopsis'': Adam is gone, Atlas is unforgiving, and Yang is patient. Blake is coming to find that reflections are kinder when the surface is intact. (aka everyone loves Blake and wants her to thrive)
435	** ''Comments'': Takes place shortly after the end of Volume 6, and focuses on Yang and Blake just kinda figuring out what they are now, slowly and without much in the way of drama. Brilliantly written, and has great moments from everyone else in the main cast save Maria.
436
437	* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13224931/1/ Boop!]]'' by [[https://m.fanfiction.net/u/10982361/?a=b NightingaleRocket]]
438	** ''Recommended by'': Tropers/{{Paperrebellion}}
439	** ''Status'': Complete
440	** ''Pairing'': Ren/Nora (Author has said Arkos teases will eventually pop up)
441	** ''Synopsis'': Essentially just an ongoing series of Renora/Team Sloth drabbles, oneshots, poems and random short stories.
442	** ''Comments'': It's nicely written fluff, and it manages to be in character and romantic without unnecessary sappiness. A good read for those wanting some simple Renora friendship/romance oneshots.
443
444	* ''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/19274302 The Singer and the Photographer]]'' by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/Stewbacca94/ Stewbacca94]]
445	** ''Recommended by'': Tropers/buckyb
446	** ''Status'': Complete
447	** ''Pairing'': Weiss/Ruby, mentions of Jaune/Pyrrha and Ren/Nora
448	** ''Synopsis'': Weiss Schnee, lead singer of Ivory Frost, is desperate for intimacy. A photoshoot with a sprightly young photographer gives her some hope.
449	** ''Comments'': A long one-shot set in the same AU as the equally good [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12282162/1/The-Painter-And-The-Writer The Painter and the Writer]] by momoxtoshiro, this is one of the best White Rose works out there, natch. The scenery porn and Weiss and Ruby's interactions in particular are top-notch, and the idea of Weiss and team JNPR as a band lends itself well to the fic's setting.
450
451	* ''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/21872449/chapters/52204579 Dawn Of The English Roses]]'' by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/Stewbacca94/ Stewbacca94]]
452	** ''Recommended by'': Tropers/peripheraldevotee
453	** ''Status'': Complete
454	** ''Pairing'': Blake/Sun, Weiss/Neptune, Sage/Yang, implied Scarlet/Ruby.
455	** ''Synopsis'': As the most famous band in existence to date, the Yeatles thought they'd heard it all. A night watching a new London band playing on their home turf forces them to think otherwise - and to think about other things, too.
456	** ''Comments'': Set in the English summer of 1965, this is probably one of the best-researched musical AU's in the fandom, as well as a loving tribute to the RWBY soundtrack. The romance between the two bands comes off quite naturally, and the setting proves immersive as well. Additionally, the author created artwork of the girls in their stage attire for cover art; [[https://www.deviantart.com/stewbacca94/art/Dawn-Of-The-English-Roses-Blake-Belladonna-826445046 the]] [[https://www.deviantart.com/stewbacca94/art/Dawn-Of-The-English-Roses-Ruby-Rose-826545693 des]][[https://www.deviantart.com/stewbacca94/art/Dawn-Of-The-English-Roses-Yang-Xiao-Long-826545989 igns]] [[https://www.deviantart.com/stewbacca94/art/Dawn-Of-The-English-Roses-Weiss-Schnee-826546098 alone]] are quite the drawcard.
457	*** Has a Tropes page: [[Fanfic/DawnOfTheEnglishRoses Dawn of the English Roses ]]
458	* ''[[https://www.patreon.com/posts/yang-x-blake-34523310 Bumbleby- Fortune Cookie]]'' by ''[[https://www.patreon.com/CherryInTheSun/posts Cherry In The Sun]]''
459	** Recommended by @/DarthCaesar
460	** ''Status'': Completed
461	** ''Pairings'': Yang/Blake
462	** ''Synopsis'': Fan comic of Yang and Blake bonding
463
464	* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12026642/1/Wilted Wilted]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/7976954/Lonessa-8D Lonessa-8D]]
465	** ''Recommended by: Trwopers/{{Qrow}}
466	** ''Status:'' Ongoing.
467	** ''Pairings:'' Ruby/Mercury, Yang/Neptune, Scarlet/Neo
468	** ''Synopsis:'' A fateful meeting resulted in him being assigned to watch her closely, and Mercury did his job well. However, he didn't actually plan to start caring about her. He supposed he could be worse off. Opposites attract after all, and a cookie loving huntress and a cold-blooded assassin are about as opposite as you can get.
469
470	* ''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/27519835/chapters/67298257 The Sapphic Swann]]'' by ''[[https://archiveofourown.org/users/Stewbacca94/ Stewbacca94]]''
471	** Recommended by: peripheraldevotee
472	** ''Status'': Ongoing
473	** ''Synopsis'': When the twin gifts of scandal and Hollywood hypocrisy destroy California's governor and tear his family apart, the matriarch of said family flees to her hometown to do two things; kick her alcoholism to the curb, and come to terms with her long-repressed lesbianism. A quick search online proves to be the start of a new journey in the life of Willow Schnee, nee Swann.
474	** ''Pairings'': Robyn Hill/Willow Schnee, Joanna Greenleaf/May Marigold, Marrow Amin/Fiona Thyme, Oscar Pine/Ruby Rose
475	** ''Comments'': The first fic to actually pair Robyn and Willow together, this romance work somehow manages to strike a balance between angst, hopefulness and a touch of humour while documenting Willow's perspective as she resettles in her home city of Vancouver after a ''messy'' divorce.
476
477
478	* ''Fanfic/LinkedInLifeAndLove'' by ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/3217679/l-OmegaInfinity-l \| OmegaInfinity \|]]''
479	** Recommended by: Vidkid
480	** ''Status'': Ongoing (5 years and still going)
481	** ''Synopsis'': A single intimate night together... and it lead to so much more. Follow as Team RWBY dive into a relationship none of them could have imagined, trying to make sense of their new situation, as well as deal with the reactions of the people around them. All the while facing White Fang drama, family secrets, and most devastating of all: homework.
482	** ''Pairings'': Ruby/Weiss/Blake/Yang (minus [[SiblingIncest Enabler]])
483	** ''Comments'': Considered by many to be the gold standard in [[{{Polyamory}} Pollination]] fics. Focuses mainly on the relationship between all four girls of team RWBY and them getting used to each other's extended family, all the while moving towards an earlier than canon conflict with Adam Taurus who's not too happy about his ex-girlfriend sleeping with the enemy; things escalate from there. Plays fast and loose with aspects of canon that the author isn't fond off, but also does an exceptional job of integrating plot elements from volume 4 onwards.
484
485	* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12779151/1/What-Defines-Us What Defines Us]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/4976966/mikotyzini mikotyzini]]
486	** Recommended by: Starmaster551
487	** ''Status'': Complete
488	** ''Pairing'': Ruby/Weiss (White Rose) Yang/Blake (Bumblebee)
489	** ''Synopsis'': In life, we're presented with moments where we can grow - opportunities where we can succeed - paths we can take which will lead us to love, glory, and happiness. But what happens when our hopes and dreams don't match up with what the world demands of us? What happens when we're forced to take a different path...one we never imagined for ourselves to begin with?
490	** ''Comments'': Set in an AU where a hunt gone horrible wrong leaves Ruby with a managed left hand and no memory of her time in Beacon, including every meeting Blake or her relationship with Weiss. Unable to cope with the idea of Ruby not knowing who she is, Weiss runs to Atlas, leaving Yang and Blake to help the amnesic Ruby. Beginning a year later, this fic focuses on the pain and heartbreak brought on by loving someone who doesn't even remember who you are, as well as the rift that's grow between Weiss and Yang. Starts sad but slowly grows to a happy ending.
491
492	* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13989979/1/Ruby-s-Secret-Sugar-Daddy Ruby's Secret Sugar Daddy]]'' by ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/8107357/Grillefirer Grillefirer]]''
493	** ''Recommended by'': Metalshina
494	** ''Status'': Ongoing
495	** ''Pairing'': Jaune/Ruby
496	** ''Synopsis'': Ruby shows up one day with jewelry, money, and a man who's willing to give her more. Chaos ensues.
497	** ''Comments'': A cute AU where Jaune is inexplicitly rich, Ruby is just thrilled to have a friend and every single other character can't believe that they aren't dating.
498	** Alternate link [[https://archiveofourown.org/works/38376970/chapters/95900431 here]]
499
500	* ''[[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Fanfic/LostParallax Lost Parallax]]'' by ''[[https://archiveofourown.org/users/Nunonon/pseuds/Nunonon Nunonon]]''
501	** ''Recommended by'': Hayden_Jay
502	** ''Status'': Ongoing. It hasn't been updated since 2020, but per the author's Tumblr it is still being worked on they are just very busy and progress is slow.
503	** ''Pairing'': Ruby/Oscar
504	** ''Synopsis'': A "probably, maybe, most likely" post-vol 7 version Oscar time travel fic where he tries to prevent the Fall of Beacon and maximize his future knowledge against Salem by attending Beacon and trying to get past-Ozpin on his side. The trouble is… he doesn’t know the key pieces for how Beacon fell in the first place and time is running out. If you like the concept of Ozdad and slowburn rosegarden, this is probably the fic for you.
505	** ''Comments'': A great Peggy Sue where Oscar is trying to make the best of it.
506	** Can be read [[https://archiveofourown.org/works/22918573 here]].
507	* ''[[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Fanfic/FlowersFallBackToTheirRoots Flowers Fall Back to Their Roots]]'' by ''[[https://archiveofourown.org/users/Ignatia_Solomon/pseuds/Ignatia_Solomon Ignatia_Solomon]]''
508	** ''Recommended by'': Hayden_Jay
509	** ''Status'': Ongoing.
510	** ''Pairing'': Ruby/Oscar
511	** ''Synopsis'': In the far future of Remnant, the war with Salem boiled over and led to the downfall of society. After the final battle, the only two people to walk the planet were Ruby Rose and Oscar Pine. In a desperate bid to claim a happier ending, Ruby and Oscar travel back in time to before the fall of Beacon.
512	** ''Comments'': This will make you feel things. Good things. Bad things. All the things.

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