RWBY

I think back on stories and legends I've heard of genies in the past, and recall the biggest lesson in any of them: wording is everything. The genie says to pick oneso...

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"I wish for Team RWBY." A second passes in silence before the genie speaks.

"You're serious? Four girls?" An incredulous look is plastered on the magical beings face.

"That's right. Team RWBY of the show RWBY. " I try my best to keep my face plain and emotionless as I repeat my answer.

"I said you only get one." The look the genie gives me is cocky and confused, as if it is now doubting my intelligence.

"No, you said whoever I chose needs to be female and fictional, you simple used the singular "she" in explanation." I'm met with wide-eyed surprise as I explain myself, before the being's eyes narrow and a tight, smug smirk splits across it's face.

"Fine, but still, you can only choose a singular option. Try again." It's arms cross in gloating triumph as it looks down at me.

"What do you mean? I did." A look of exasperation washes over the genies face before it snaps back at me.

"Now, now, little human... Your kind is often rather slow, but let me help you. You wished for the four girls of RWBY, but I'm telling you: You. Get. One. Choice." The magical being holds up four fingers before closing three, leaving its pointer finger standing up.

"I did choose one. Team RWBY. It's one team. I want the team. While that includes the girls in it, I'm not wishing for them." As I explain myself, the genies eyes widen, catching on to my reasoning. The team is the girls, yet is also only one of itself.

The genie nods slowly as a smile spreads across its face. "Clever... Very clever..." It raises its hand and snaps, filling my room with swirling, multi-colored smoke. As the smoke clears, the genie is gone and, in it's place, stands four girls in colorful outfits. Ruby Rose, Wiess Schnee, Blake Belladonna, and Yang Xiao-Long. They seem... strange... I go to reach forward, and feel something crinkle in my hand. I look down and notice a note that hadn't been there previously.

'Congratulations, Anon, it's rare to find someone who can think more than one step ahead. You've impressed me, so enjoy your *single* team of 4 young women... They're ready and waiting, just wake them up. Oh, and, as a reward for your cleverness, I've given you something else, to help with... future endeavors. Enjoy.'

I lower the note, and stare in awe at the 4 beautiful girls in front of me.