"Where am I?" I said, more or less, waking up in a room.

The room was simple, slightly off-white walls, a door on one wall even I could break through, and a series of two-seat couches, and a case along a wall with what looked like a bunch of hunter's weapons, including Crocea Mors.

What wasn't quite that simple, was the people on the couches.

Near the other side of the room, was Ruby and Yang on a couch, still sleeping. Weiss and Blake on a couch next to them, then some guy and Ozpin, then someone else and... quite possibly the most terrifying figure I've seen, that wasn't a Grimm.

Long, black hair, red and black robes of some kind, multiple red-pearl necklaces.

And a very large white mask, intersecting red lines, two eye holes giving way to blood red eyes, and stylized eyes above them, seemingly in the style of a Nevermore.

And was staring directly at me, everyone else in the room asleep.

"Uhh, hi?" I said, waving, the blue sleeve on my arm letting me know that at least I'm still in my onesie.

She didn't seem to react in any way, but then again that wasn't exactly the most comforting outcome.

Honestly, the most comforting outcome would probably involve the room melting away, and realizing it was all a dream.

Thankfully, the door opened.

And through it, someone walked in.

Dark brown hair, purple eyes, a scarf wrapped around the lower half of their face, a cloak clasped around his neck, a white coat with purple lining over a black shirt, with an intricate necklace. Brown pants and tall black boots. A small pocketbook sticking out of his pocket.

"Well, it appears everyone got here just fine, if a bit tired still." I said, noticing only two people awake.

"Uhh, I know I'm not in exactly the best position to ask questions, but where are we?" Jaune says.

"Give me a moment to wake up the others, so I don't have to explain it twice. Also, you may want to cover your ears."

My custom built necklace glowed for a moment, before shooting a small bolt of power towards the weapon case I'd put in the room. It didn't do much damage, past a small chip off of the paint, but the goal was to make a sound, not to destroy the case.

The metal began ringing, reverberating around the room.

Waking everyone up with a start, Ozpin simply waking up, everyone else getting into some sort of fighting position, before realizing where they were, select few glaring at Raven, including Qrow, Yang and Taiyang.

Ozpin spoke first, turning towards me.

"Sir, if I may ask, where are we?"

"Well, you are in the newly installed reading room in my castle. While it's not quite my color scheme it still feels right for what it's used for. Although I'm sure that's not quite what you meant. You've been sent here to read a story."

Confusion, followed by Ozpin speaking once more.

"What kind of story?"

"It is a, rise to power story I suppose. Starting with nothing but potential, and eventually becoming possibly the most powerful being in they're world, bar few exceptions. Now, if you're wondering if I mean to keep you trapped, I ask you simply look towards the weapon case. It is unlocked, if you wish to grab your weapons. I see at least one of you has already grabbed your weapons." I say, nodding to Raven.

"Why is she here?" Qrow spoke, followed by a brief drink from his flask.

"No matter your previous relations with each other, I would ask you all to put them aside, at least until further notice. Now, if there will be no further interruptions, I would like to bring in a device to give you all a visual aide to accompany the story." I say, waiting briefly, before channeling power again, causing a relatively minor illusion on the wall.

Ruby spoke, "The Verdant Gamer? That sounds cool. Is that the story we will be reading?"

"Yes, it is, I will answer questions, given they will not spoil too much of the story. Now we will begin with chapter 1, Let the Gaming Begin."

A/N

Wizard Of here, this is the 'new project' that I briefly mentioned in All You Need Is Rose.

This is a Reading story, The first I've written, of The Verdant Gamer, by Phoenix Champion.

First things, I would like to thank Phoenix Champion for allowing me the opportunity to do this, and for simply writing the story. I personally enjoy the story, and would recommend it to all of you.

Second, you can find the story under the Favorites tab on my profile, or Phoenix Champion's profile under Favorite Authors.

Third, I realize some characters are a bit quiet, but incorporating everyone saying something would eventually just feel like empty filler that goes on for far too long.

Fourth, this will not delay other stories. That being said, my 'update whenever the chapter is finished' will stand for my other stories, but I will try to get this story updated faster, partially since there is so much to catch up on.