man...take ME to the tree at this point 🙃🙃🙃 || RWBY REACTION Volume 9 (Chapter 9) 

Should we make a “Not the Babies” counter?

The group hug being framed in a way that there's a very obvious opening for where Ruby would be hurts. Also, "and how would you measure enough," is the first line in any medium that I've connected with in a very long time.

Group hug happens,🤣😭mans said “Wait someone missing?”🤣

14:20 Vol3ch11 Jaune looked back, which allowed Cinder to sneak in, 14:08 Vol9ch9 Jaune kept his eyes locked on NeoCat.

You said my thoughts exactly of the people who don’t like the show. They tried to keep the plot and worked so hard with the animations, storylines, music, and everything that makes the show still likable or watchable. And it’s okay to not like the show or characters, but criticizing, insulting, and degrading the show and people that work hard to make it is so annoying and heartbreaking.

Bruh each and every one of these volume 9 episodes are MAGNIFICENT!!!

This volume has actually been phenomenal

The first Genial Gem they meet is a literal ruby.

"SHE WILL TAKE ME THERE!" I said calmly.

Ruby's journey has been hitting for me really hard. The finale had me in tears.

I caught up with your entire playlist on RWBY in less than 4 days because of how good your videos are.

“If anything happens to Jaune…” About that.

I have to give it up for the voice acting in this episode. Barb, Miles, Lindsey, and Robbie specifically absolutely kill it. Robbie is absolutely soaking in his malice right now and it’s amazing. Blake to the cat in episode 4: But she [Alyx] learned her lesson in the end, right? Curious Cat: Oh, I’d say so. Why that sneaky little-! It’s so interesting to go back and watch the first half of the volume with all this in mind. Curious really is just speaking in double meanings the entire time. Speaking of, the animation for NeoCat’s movements is so off putting. I love it. I can’t believe we finally got to see Summer! I knew it was coming but man to finally have it!! Also, I’m glad we were right about the narrator in the first episode being Summer. That was great. Oh Ruby… baby. Again, the theming of a weapon being an extension of their owner. So my question is, will she go back to Crescent Rose with new vigor or will she actually get a new weapon? The fact that Lewis was indeed the Lewis Carroll of this world and wrote about his sister, even making her look better than she was. And Jaune was right, that Alyx wasn’t a great person (was also a kid, so you know) but after talking to the tree she actually felt bad and wanted to fix things.

The pose Ruby is in makes me think of the statue of Pyrrha...

Man your edit when you said "I think this is Ruby" literally made me spit take. It was perfect quick comedic timing. All of your edits throughout the series have been top notch

Just imagine if that was the last chapter of the volume and you had to wait 2yrs for the next volume. Then you find someone who has never seen Rwby before and you become apart of their journey through this wonderful world. Just wanted to say thank you for having us along with you and I know we are in this to the end. 👍 Now let's ready ourselves for the final chapter of this Volume. Great reaction again.

Goodness gracious this volume has just been so good XD While I was watching I was so happy I put together quickly that blacksmith was workin on Herbs wings when we first saw them back at the market. So im incline to believe they were working on Little when Ruby met with them this episode. Maybe helping being the Little Guide that they always said they wanted to be? Replace the cat in the story maybe i don't know but I kinda love the idea~

I just really hope that by the end of this volume Ruby doesn't change into a completely new person or take the form of someone else. It should be more something like her learning to accept the past and come back as a better version of herself, taking a step towards healing. Not trying to be someone else. (Sorry if the phrasing is weird)

10:38 "How can you hate on this?" That's something I question myself every time I see people giving this such crap and especially the "fans" who skipped out after Vol 3 and such. Like, yeah, things change and we have to accept it. We may not like certain changes, but the part of growing up and becoming the person who you are meant to be, means to accept such changes. This Vol is fully based on that idea of change and acceptance, and they are doing such a damn good job with it.

😂Gh0xt is still killin' me with these pre-show pep talks...............Let's go.

Maybe ruby will get to talk to her mom and summer will help her realize she is enough? As for her new look, maybe a combination of her and summer's style. As for jaune, it would be nice if he ascended too, he lost so much time it would be nice if he could reinvent himself. Or the smoke might have him talk with himself and he lets go of his guilt? Either one would help

I was in tears when the gems arrived. I was in more tears when they found ruby. I didnt know what to do with myself when ruby asked “am i gonna die?”

I've loved this volume so much but WHY DO THEY FEEL SO SHORT 😭

Tomorrow will be lit!!

Pretty much since the People Pleasers described the Tree and Ascension to RWBY in their own words, I’ve come to my own understanding of what Ascension is and how it works. When I saw this episode, it validated my hypothesis and I knew Ruby would be alright. Right now, I’m putting my thoughts into a post for my Tumblr but I’ll probably save it until after the finale, when everyone’s hopefully calmed down a bit.

“They way Neo stomped… on DaBaby” -queue little returning with the LA cap hitting the “Les Go”

✨MAGNIFICENT ✨ Gosh this finale is going to destroy me. I need to see who Ruby is gonna be. I need to see how Little ascends. I need to see Jaune ALIVE. DAMN ALL OF THESE FEELINGS (the way I waited to see your reaction to the Penny/Pyrrha/Jaune scene XD)

16:35 small detail that I really like, you can see a tear in Jaune's eye

I hope JNRP is able to go to Remnant with them. I would hate for them to be left behind when it’s time to go back if they’re unable to go with 😢 Plus the sound track in this episode is amazing!

#chairlivesmatter Also, CRWBY, I think this man deserves a Glinda glimpse in volume 10. Come on, we haven’t seen or heard a peep of her since vol 3! Gh0xt, great reactions as always. I am with you on how hard these messages hit; like, in order to move on we sometimes need to embrace a new version of ourselves, even if it’s super scary. Here’s hoping that the finale will kick off the healing we so desperately need, and that Little and Jaune will be okay. Stay hydrated lil reaper! (Here’s hoping we also get to see your granny again next volume)

My personal theory for the last chapter is that Summer will show up, it's the Everafter so it's possible, and she'll basically tell Ruby not to be like her, and finding out who you are takes time, and that it's okay to fail. I feel like that's one of the main things on Ruby's mind, a leader doesn't fail. But a leader CAN fail, and at points they should. Failure is the greatest teacher as some say, because threw failing you can become better. Ruby probably got this mindset thinking her mom was someone who never fails, but again, I feel like meeting Summer might change that. That she'll learn her mother WASN'T perfect. Ruby will probably say Summer probably had some kind of plan that didn't work, and Summer may correct her saying she didn't have a plan, she just hoped her eyes would be enough. And that she wasn't thinking straight, she was just desperate to get rid of Salem so Ruby wouldn't be dragged into Ozpin's war because of her eyes. Because I'm pretty some of the lyrics in Red Like Roses part 2 basically say Summer didn't want Ruby to become a Huntress, or at least she never wanted her to be part of the war. It'll basically help take some of the pressure off of Ruby, and hopefully, bring back some of her spark. I'd say all of it, but even if Summer helps Ruby, I don’t think she'll fully go back to how she was. She'll just tell Ruby to not be a hero, not to be like her; but to be herself and that it's okay if you fail. And if she doesn’t know who she is yet, then she can find out by continuing her journey. That's basically what I think, sorry if it was confusing, I've been known to ramble.😅

I pretty much binged your RWBY reactions in this past week, you're hilarious. Please don't ever change.

I've been rewatching *the entirety* of RWBY through reaction videos after catching up to vol.9 and I gotta say, yours have been the most entertaining and fun ones. Love your editing style and the way you place yourself in the scenes always has me smiling. I re-laughed and re-cried through the jokes and losses with you, so thanks for sticking with the show. Here's to more pain and suffering :')

I am happy to see you so high spirited after the last episode. Cant wait for your next episode.

love the intro man 😂

WATCHING AND I'LL EDIT AFTER MY REACTION! Okay im editing now, dude your reaction Is exactly how i felt because even tho this episode was short it was a lot to unpack and the music with the ruby scenes was powerful

That was a rat skull she was making *Gasp* Upgraded baby!

I CANT WAIT TO SEE HIS REACTION!!

So I just binged all the episode and OH MY GOD!! I am hurt, pumped, loving it,and just ahhhhh all the emotions. I can't wait for the finale!!!! I love you're videos so much!!!!!

I was so upset when the episode ended! I need to see the finale NOW! All that comes to mind is “Red Like Roses II,” with the line “Wish I could talk to you if only for a minute, make you understand the reasons that I did it” from Summer…. I’m strapped in and ready for pain!!

09:55 Don't be sorry! We're here for your reaction and (personally) I love hearing your thoughts

Next episode is supposedly the longest

I can't WAIT for your reaction to 9×10 Also the development of your love for Jaune.. from Volume 2 to now..

I have had my problems and criticisms with RWBY in the past. At times I haven’t thought it was particularly good. But Volume 9 has been immaculate. Many gripes and issues I’ve had have been addressed in this volume. And every episode has been golden.

It's time 😈 Hope the chair survived.

Ya. This volume was phenomenal. The best volume so far when you weigh every one of its parts in my opinion. Before this my favorite was volume 3. Now in order for me it would be 9, 3, 2, 4, 7, 1, 8, 5.

First of all... 03:56 AAAAAAAH! SUMMERRRRR! It makes me sad man, Team Rwby could see Jaune was having a hard time and they were there for him. It makes me so so sad that they couldn't do the same for Ruby.

Ghost: "If anything happens to Jaune..." Me: "Possible nervous sweats*

This reaction was beautiful Can’t wait for your reaction to the last episode It is gonna be a banger and pain (probably)

"gh0xt and Chair-chan" will continue after theese messages

Yessss "if this doesn't hit for you now, go experience life and come back." 100 percent

All of my predictions for this season have been wrong so far and I couldn't be more THRILLED about that! Been a ride

you DID see Little, Ghoxt didn't you recognize the mask that the Blacksmith was forging? :3

12:39 According to one of the animators, the move NeoCat uses to rise to a standing position here was taken straight from the choreography for the musical _Cats._

Man that tone shift after Ruby just did what everyone thought was offing herself. Happy and group hugs all around, but yeah I do like this episode still even if the start was a bit.... weird? But yeah Ruby choosing what she wants to be and Yang being worried about Ruby made my heart hurt for a sec first time I watched it. BUT YES FINALLY SUMMER ROSE CONTENT

I'm hoping your chair will or already has survived my guy.

Hope nothing but the best for you

Oh boy here we go

“I almost called him Daddy Jaune” - Gh0xtt April 21st 2023 Wow… that lives rent free in my head now

So it was in front of us t he whole time - Lewis wrote the story (duh)! And Alyx stayed to "fix all the wrongs she had done to the people of the Ever After, including the Knight" - so Alyx is Juniper!! Still feel there's something we need to learn about the Jabberwalker, though... can't wait for the finale ✨✨✨✨✨

You didn't notice Little 2.0 being forged on the anvil?

Oh there are leafs of that emblem idk what season it signifies but I do think she was a maiden. Kinda questioning it now but stil believe it

If you notice the blacksmith is forging a mouse skull, that's probably Little

hey Weiss? You know who could have used that uplifting talk and warm hug? YOUR PARTNER RUBY! But I guess she isn't "mature" enough, eh?

"we're missing somebody" BRUH

Aku! My Supreme Overlord!

- Not to get too deep into it, but god Jaune's realization hits hard for me; though "ymmv" for why also why I love and respect that storyline tie. Namely the recurring element of de-stigmatizing death. I've had family suffer with cancer and face the choice of continuing with treatment or to not and live what days they had without; that comes very in line with the Paper Pleasers. Where I could give input, my own feelings, but ultimately had to respect the wishes of the party that was going to have to endure it. Cause chemo is no walk in the park. That was a real perspective shifter of an event and I think Jaune was late to realizing that aspect; in this episode he got there. That death isn't this big evil thing (its not something to be embraced either, just that its a thing). A horror game I played that delves into what defines you as a person (physical body, mind, or soul) and loved had a pretty good bit in it, where it described moving from one's original body as "turning a page" and that's how I've come to see it as I've aged. That it's not an end but potentially a new path. Now that being said if there's an immortality medicine or we invent cyberized bodies to transfer into in my lifetime, I'm 100% going for it cause I will avoid death till I can't anymore, cause again acceptance not equal to embracing or surrendering xD Also ofc respecting people's choice and wishes so long as they're of sound mind. - Love Yang having Blake to hold and support her, cause Yang's always put on herself the idea of being the strong pillar that doesn't allow herself to be vulnerable. Now she can be, cause Blake is there. - Honestly people hate on it just cause they want to act like it kicked their dog once upon a time ago and now they're carrying on the "revenge" against it. A headcanon of theirs was debunked; a character they liked didn't go how they wanted; the show dares to focus on the female mains; the show dares to have a well-built wlw romance (especially when there's their preferred straight ship instead); etc. They just refuse to accept that this show isn't what they want and move on. - The inside of the tree (what I'm calling the voidspace area Ruby & the Blacksmith are in) is gorgeous - I LOVE the Blacksmith's design so much - With Ruby I love that the Blacksmith is essentially a counselor providing non-judgemental listening to and responses, which is exactly what someone in her spot needs. - Love Curious-Neo and Weiss's snarky shots at each other xD iirc the finale is confirmed to be at least 25 mins

I love the bargaining phase we are in at this point. *If at least Weiss can make it back......and maybe Yang.....*

0:10 Have you ever considered just buying an actual sandbag for punching?

I think the message of accetptance present here is great. But I find it... Odd, that people treat 'you literally stop existing' as NOT death. Like, to me, that's just dying?

Oh hey, the Crystal Tower's in the Ever After now. And we saw a shoebill stork in episode 1. I wonder if these are deliberate references to FFXIV or just coincidences?

“That’s gotta be ruby rose” Me: nah that’s- “I was wrong” I was about to say also season finally is supposed to be twenty minutes long

One more chapter to find out if Ghost finally gets relief or goes insane.

I guess now is a better time than ever to ask what you are planning on doing after Volume 9 is wrapped up.

Red like roses pt. 2 hits different after this episode

its insane how HARD the second half of this volume has been. the first handful of episodes were interesting ideas with bland or empty execution with a few good moments to me but once jaune showed up, it went ham non stop! especially the warning episodes, i wasnt prepared in the slightest. -

You see, I was already hooked on the show but it dug it's claws deeper into my soul. Man, I both excited and terrified about whats going to happen to Ruby. Neo, uhhh I love Neo but she did hurt the baby. Thats true. I dont know if redemption is possible. Jaune, please be good, you survived worse. See ya next week ghost.

This show is peak 👌

You know, I'm REALLY digging White Knight as a ship, not just because it would be poetic and ironic but the both of them together are just soo cute and wholesome.

This new song and the score when Ruby chats with the blacksmith reminded me of something. Yes, it has some Red Like Roses pt2 in it, but the song and the score are similar here, to another one of my favorite scores. The "Destiny" score from Volume 3, at least the beginning of it, feels similar. Also, my theory for what Ruby will become below, along with some Summer Rose tie ins. THEORY A few weeks ago I was thinking about which Oz allusion Summer held, and I came across Nessarose. Not personality or attachment wise allusion by any means, but some of the things just make sense. Nessarose is the one who got the house dropped on her in WoO, who originally had the Ruby slippers. The ruby slippers can easily be connected to the silver eyes, since the slippers are actually silver, but you know both Summer and Ruby also have the red motif going haha. Anyways, even the NeoCat says that Ruby greatly desires to return home, just like Dorothy. She got her ruby slippers/silver eyes from Nessarose/Summer Rose. Whatever Ruby is going to gain is going to help them return home. We have this door, very mysterious(also the door is decorated two two dragons-two brothers! nice tie in!). Who knows where it will lead? My assumption is that Ruby will gain the ability to choose the right path. She is kind of picking up Summer's weapon because it symbolizes home, and family, and love. That is what she wants. I hope that wasn't too hard to understand? Also, yay Summer has a VA! and we got to see more of her!!! We better get answers on her soon.

Hey Gh0xt, my usual reach coming at you again. I think Little is a fragment of Ruby that broke away upon falling into the Ever After. They seem to represent the bit of Ruby that's been missing this season: the excited, happy, childlike, positive character. Now go back to ep 2, Jinxy wanted enough hope to fill the jar. Ruby was always fueled by hope, yet now she lacked it, and Jinxy himself could see this. But in that instant, Little stood behind the jar, as if filling it. Fast forward to ep 8. When Ruby tells them to just go home, Little says "but you're-", before Ruby cuts them off. Perhaps Little recognized that Ruby felt like home, and that's what they were going to say. Now what's interesting is that Little was not immediately called to the tree upon their death. They fell into the same hole as Ruby. This leads me to believe that Little will become one with Ruby again, refueling her hope. As for Jaune, it seems many people have missed the symbolism regarding him. We interpret the fire against the background in the intro as his death... Yet it's not the first time we've seen this. Those flames were also present when we first met the blacksmith. Jaune is going to go through the tree and be reborn... Maybe as his younger self again, with improvements. What makes me think this? Yang's self revelation at the herbalist. "You don't have to go forward, you know? You can go back." Now look at Jaune. He's covered in rust and wielding a broken sword. He must be REFORGED into something better. Jaune has always wanted to live up to his family's ancestors... And they're setting him up for the opportunity to become as great as he wants to be, forged into a hero worthy of the Arc name. Do not cry for the heroes who have fallen, for they shall rise again, even stronger.

There HAS to be something cut between the ending of the last episode and the start of this one to explain the whiplash in tone. WHY does this have to be a short volume? We need 3-4 more episodes, come on CRWBY!

I have a theory that Jaune burns and is then reborn into his younger self.

Episode 10 is out. I would like for you to react to it. Your reactions are priceless.

you know something Ghoxt, its never pointed out, but another reactor i watched noticed it... Jaune's hair tie...its what's left of Pyrrha's sash ;n;

Ghost idk if you remember my tweet about Lewis being the one that wrote the book. The fact my theory could be fully correct!!!

Where did i hear the voice of the blacksmith, i could swear i heard it befor v9 already in rwby

What if she we got it all wrong and the Blacksmith/Tree is the relic of choice? It would make sense since the Tree is all about acceptance and which path you should take moving forward. Ozpin did say there were means of deception, so what if the Blacksmith gives Ruby the crown since she chose to be herself and keep moving forward. Baggage and all.

I really want White Knight to happen but the age difference, just bothers me.

Now that I think about it...Jaune is 2 references. Joan of Arc and the March Hare. Jaune had bunny references in his pajamas. Now the madness has set in. Notice Weiss has really warmed up to him as well. They held on to each other after that hug. So if Alex didn't make it back, it was her brother who told the story which would make sense of the horrible things she did being omitted. Question of the episode Think Neo will be able to speak after this cos it looks like a given that both Neo and the cat are going to ascend.

6:30 Land of the Lustrous fans, anyone?

Ruby was looking at RU-vid comments and only saw the negative ones. Also, you said you went on a trip? Isn’t it called this week’s episode every week? 😁

DUDE! If my Ruby/Summer reincarnation theory ends up being right! I'll even go one step further. ITS TIME TO REACH: all silver eyed warriors are humans who have visited the Ever After and reincarnated.

I REALLY hope they dont just give Ruby a new outfit and different weapon after this. Imma need something big to happen to Ruby, and i hope if she actually picks Summer's weapon next episode she ACTUALLY turns into Summer.

I love the ideas this show comes up with. Like, the tree blacksmith lady who can turn you into whatever you want to be but it's your choice and your certainty in that decision that allows this process. Like Ruby, who became a huntress because they protected people and fought for good and ALWAYS WON, having to deal with volumes of constant losses. The episode where she was confronted by Vol. 1 Ruby gave me goosebumps. That was some good shit. I binged all your reactions recently and I agree that watching this show is a wonderful experience overall. But as a writer, I can't agree that this is good writing. There are the smaller flaws that I can ignore, like the needless exposition that happens in the genial gems scene. (The writers actively reduced the depth of that scene by spelling out how they wanted it to be interpreted. But whatever. Who cares. Moving on.) And there are conceptual flaws that make me want to bang my head against the wall because surely, you could've been more creative than this?? Please?? Don't make the first robot maiden only for her to sacrifice herself and send her powers to a regular human. I hate it when the show throws down some great ideas and then ignores them completely. Like, do you not see the potential you've got here? Especially in vol9 chapters 9 and 10. When Ruby can be anything she chooses. What could've prevented the fall of Beacon, or Atlas? What can kill an immortal? What can bring back her lost friends from the grave? She can be anything she chooses. And she chooses the predictable. They set up a one season identity crisis arc just to return their main character to status quo, no development achieved. I don't hate the show. The music is great, they've made some solid characters, I'm curious how the plot's gonna go. And I understand not wanting to hear criticisms of something you love. Idk, man. You can delete this comment if it bothers you. I just hate wasted potential and this show has too much of that. Play with your ideas more, you cowards. What if the main character undergoes a *permanent* reinvention? What if the team couldn't return home, ever? What would've happened if they'd stayed separated for their time in the Ever After? I can't help wondering how Salem would've dealt with this place if she'd been stuck here. So many things you can do with the premise and you choose the safest, least creative option. "They got stuck in another world for a while and then they came back." There's the fucking Wonderland volume all summed up.

Sooo did anyone see the colorful dust that jaune fell into? Is that gonna make him ascend also???? And is ruby now summer? I'm so confused this season

Remember.... Joan D'Arc was killed by *burning*

Ah ah Yes yes, good reaction whatever, I saw the final already and need that really good stuff now. I mean this here is good stuff too but not the,,Good" stuff Gosh this Volume was a ride

i hate their reaction to seeing the "paper pleasers" again because they arent "back" they dont have any of their memories, its just the same emotions

Would like to see you play a Telltale game like TheWalkingDead or TheWolfAmongus