Yo everybody, Ace here with another RWBY two-shot for you guys. And it's Enabler this time around. Come on it's me, what'd you expect?
This two-shot practically came to me after being inspired by an enabler one-shot that I read. The idea just came to me out of nowhere. In fact, I'm actually amazed at how fast I was able to write it. Just one of those instances where, if it's in my mind. I gotta get it down as fast as I can, I suppose.
But anyway, this is something I slapped together, while in the midst of working on my other stories (as usual) and hopefully, like with my other works. You'll like them and it'll keep you satisfied while I work on my other stories. Don't know when Part 2 will be done, but hopefully, like with my Garnet/Neo (I haven't forgotten, it's just going to be a LONG Part 2) The second part won't take as long.
Well if nothing else, let's get this things rolling.
Disclaimer: I do not own RWBY or any of it's characters. All property and rights belong to RoosterTeeth. I DO however own any OCs that appears in this story.
Thank you for reading. And I hope you enjoy.
-X-
? P.O.V.
"You're going out again...to see her right?"
My hand paused on the door handle. Not even flinching in surprise as I felt my older brother figure eyeing me from the couch. With the way the tone in his voice was when he spoke to me. One would think that he was reprimanding you. But no, it wasn't the case. There was no anger or any type of disappointment in it. Just neutral blandness.
"And so what if I am?" I said to Subaru "There's no crime in wanting to have some fun."
I hear a derisive snort from behind me "Maybe not, but there should be a rule against lying to a girl you like. Especially with what you're doing."
"I haven't lied to her!" I growled, you could feel my silver eyes burning with malice as I glared at the calm red eyes of your brother. I calmed myself looking at me hand before balling it into a fist "I just...haven't told my secret yet."
I didn't have to look up to see Subaru rolling his eyes or shaking his head at that statement. "Whatever helps you sleep at night. Just don't be surprised if she reacts negatively when you decide to tell her." He tells me offhandedly, "But hey, what do I know?"
"Go, go on and have a great time Ruby."
With one last hard spiteful glare at the back of Subaru's turned head. I left the apartment with a loud slam of the door. Walking down the corridor, I shook my head. Trying to ignore my brother's word lingering in my mind.
-X-
I let out a smile as I finally reached my destination, Junior's club. There's a large thin line as usual to get into the popular club. Though being that it was the weekend, it seemed a bit longer. Not that it really mattered to me, considering I knew most of the workers and bouncers. However, before I started for the entrance, had to take one last look at my ensemble for the evening. Which was rather simple.
Just a basic red and black overbust corset, pitch black form fitting leggings that had a scarlet red pattern of a rose flower going down my right leg. And a pair of strapped boots. Fixing the rose on my wrist, and adjusting my corset. I walked across the street heading into towards the club entrance. I waved to Kenny, giving the giant bouncer a high five as he let me in without a problem. I could hear the faint sounds of pissed off patrons still standing in line. I giggled to myself, sometimes it pays to have friends in certain places.
Finally inside, I let out a sigh as I took in the atmosphere for the environment. As always, Juniors club is always lively and energetic. Never a dull moment once you step inside. Making my way down the stairs, I headed for the bar. Deciding to have a quick drink before starting the night.
"Hey there Rubes, what can I get ya?" Asked the bartender, a smile on his face
"Two shots of Ciroc, and a glass of Sprite to go with it."
Before I knew it, the drinks were right in front of me. Thanking the barkeep, I downed the shots in one go and took my time with the sprite. It was then two certain individuals took notice of me.
"Ruby!"
I smiled behind my glass and wave to the two girls making their way towards me. It was Melanie and Militia, the two gogo dancers/security of Junior's Club. I set my soda aside and embraced the two girls in a deep hug.
"Melanie! Militia! How are my darling babies tonight?"
The twins grinned as I softly caressed their face. Hearing them say 'Fine' in perfect unison. I had to resist the urge to squeal. Even though they didn't like to admit it. These girls can look and act so adorable at times. I could just eat them up. Ugh, it made me wonder sometimes just where on Remnant did Junior find these two precious gems.
Right, I should probably give you a little insight as to how I know these two. Melanie and her younger twin sister Militia Malachite; I had met my two babies around the first couple of times I had came to Junior's. Back then I was a bit shy if you could believe it or not. But regardless, I had met them when they had been in the middle of an argument. You know, one of those common sibling fights. Seeing them go to separate parts of the club, I decided to speak with them one at a time, starting with Militia. Figuring that they would like an ear to talk and/or vent to. And after some persuading on my end to get them to talk to one another. Not only did I get them to resolve their issue. And become even closer than ever. I ended up getting two new friends out of the deal.
Now, as to why I called these two my 'babies'. It's one of the many nicknames I had adopted for these two, but the most used out of all of them, due to how childish and timid they act around me. Despite me being younger than the two of them, I'm considered to be the mature one between us. Sort of like a mediator; not to mention they have absolutely no qualms wanting to be coddled and spoiled by me. I don't mind either. I love my babies, and they love their 'Big Sis' or 'Mommy' as they would call me behind close doors.
I felt Melanie tap me on my shoulder. Seeing her smirk, she pointed towards the dance floor.
"Hey sis, dance floor at 6 o'clock. Guess who."
Following her finger, I had a wide grin as I saw the main reason I was here. It was tall, blonde, and all types of sexy.
Standing up, I kissed both twins on the forehead. Thanking them for their brief but welcomed company. Finishing the last of my drink. I headed for the dance floor, ready to meet my date.
Normal P.O.V.
Yang had a big smile on her face as she danced to the music. She jumped when she felt someone cover her eyes.
"Guess who?" A sweet voice whispered in her eyes
Gasping in joy, the blonde immediately turned around "You made it!" Yang cheered, hugging Ruby close to her. Taking in her lovely strawberry scent. Breaking apart, Yang pouted playfully at the shorter girl.
"I was beginning to think that you weren't coming."
Ruby smirked "And miss out on an entire night with you? Never."
Yang grinned bringing the petite girl in for a kiss. Ruby wrapped her arms around the tall blonde, further deepening the kiss. They broke away, looking at one another. Their eyes filled filled with hunger and passion.
"Wanna take this somewhere more...private?" Asked the redhead
Yang nodded "Sure."
-X-
The girls found themselves seated in a private on the upper balcony away from everyone. Yang snuggled up to Ruby, as the two looked at the crowd of dancing people below. The girls were in the middle of small talk. Nothing too interesting, as it was mostly about how they've been since they've last seen one another. The mood was completely peaceful. Until Yang had said the following.
"I...I wanna introduce you to my parents." She spoke quietly "I want to tell them about you. Make it official y'know?"
Ruby froze at her words her silver eyes wide as she looked at Yang's lilac orbs. Both filled with child-like hope. The redhead bit her lip, she opened her mouth trying find something to say. But in the end, nothing could come out.
"Yang I...you know I can't." She managed to say, looking away from the blonde girl in her arms.
"Why?" Was all Ruby heard. There was no disappointment, no sadness in the tone. As if somehow, she had been expecting that answer. "Why can't you?"
"You know why," The teen said with a downcast expression "Your parents wouldn't accept me if they got to know me."
"Why wouldn't they?!" Yang asked, sitting up straight "What's not to like about you? You're the sweetest, most caring girl I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. Out of all the girls I've met, there's no who could compare with your innocent cuteness or you energetic personality. You're honest, faithful, and cherishes me like I do you. So why?"
Ruby rubbed her eyes of the tears that started to form. Her heart clenching at the heartfelt confession Yang gave her. "This, this is the reason why I don't deserve you sometimes." She muttered under her breath
"You're always honest; always able to speak your heart with no hesitation. And in my mind I know it'll always be the truth." Ruby placed a hand softly on Yang's chest "Unlike me, who can't even be straightforward with girl he loves."
Yang's heart and mind stopped at what Ruby had just said "W-What?! What...did you say?"
Ruby gave a small smile "I love you Yang Xiao Long." She confessed with all the genuine sincerity her she could muster.
She covered the blonde's mouth before she could say or do anything. "That's why," she began "If you knew the truth. You'd understand why we wouldn't be together."
"Yang don't know that." Yang said, removing Ruby's hand from her mouth. "What could possibly be so troubling that's keeping us from being together?"
Ruby remained quiet, unsure of what to say.
"Are you frightened by what our peers would think? About the fact that we're lesbians? Or is it our parents? Are you worried about what they're going to say about it! If they're going to reject us? Ruby answer me!"
She felt Yang's desperation for an answer. Both in her tone of voice and when she gripped her shoulders. But even then, the young redhead refused to say anything. How could she?! There was no way that she would be able to tell Yang that she-
"I see…" Yang whispered "I think I know the reason now."
Ruby looked up to see Yang with a mixture of hurt and anger on her face.
"You're afraid of commitment, aren't you?" Ruby's eyes widened in horror "I'm right aren't I?! Even though you say you love me, you're afraid of being in a relationship." Yang said, her voice rising and tears threatening to spill.
"This whole thing was nothing more than a-"
"NO!"
Yang flinched at Ruby suddenly screaming at her. The small redhead, grabbed her wrists, her entire body shaking.
"I swear it's not like that! Don't you ever think that!" She half-cried, half-pleaded "It's just that...my hesitation, my secret. Is the real reason that's keeping us from being together."
"Ruby…" Yang caressed the girl's face "What could you possibly be hiding that's so big?"
The two entered a state of silence. Only the sound of music playing in the background providing any kind of noise. Then slowly, Ruby grabbed the hand that was on her cheeks and gently pulled it down her body. Dragging it from her face, down her flat chest, to her slender yet toned stomach, to her waist, to finally her crotch area. Pressing the appendage against it. She looked away, filled with shame, when she saw Yang look at her with wide eyes.
"Yang I-I" she choked on her words "I'm a boy."
-x-
"So, how do you think it's going up there with sis?"
Melanie paused from taking a sip of her drink and looked at her twin. A rare small smile forming on the white clad Malachite.
"Hopefully it's going well," Melania told her "Ruby's has had it bad for Xiao Long for a long time now. Who knows…" Melanie swirled her drink "Maybe she'll confess to her tonight."
Militia gave an uncharacteristic wistful sigh "I hope so."
*SMACK*
Both girls jumped at the sudden loud sound that rang throughout the club. Both the twins, along with a few other people looked up to see where the sound had originated from. Seeing that it came from up in the balconies. A few slow seconds passed before everyone slowly went back to what they had been doing. Seeing as nothing else seemed to occurred next. But with Melanie and Militia, the red and white twins glanced concerned at one another. Realizing not only what that sound was, but where it seem to come from.
They just prayed that they were wrong, in what they assumed it was.
-x-
Ruby knew it was coming. He told himself to brace for this kind of reaction. But still having to experience it, hurt a lot more than he thought it would. Clutching his stinging red cheek, he could only look up tearfully at the enraged blonde standing over him.
There were many emotions running Yang at the moment. Shock, hurt, betrayal; but the emotion she had settled for, was one she was known for: Anger.
"You lied to me…" She said in a low tone, her voice shaking. Her eyes flashed red as she glared down at the 'girl' in front of her "You LIED to me!"
If Yang had been in a calmer state of mind. She would've noticed that Ruby, if that even was her...his...whatever! If that even was their real name. She would've noticed that they had a heartbroken look on their face. But naturally, she was too blinded by her anger to see it.
"I've poured my heart out to you! Confided in you, told you things I'd never tell anyone else. And you hide THIS from me?!" She yelled at him "Was this some kind of a sick joke to you?!"
That managed to snap Ruby out of his shock "N-No…" He stuttered weakly "It wasn't...please...Yang, I had no intention of-"
"Of what?!" The blonde interrupted harshly "Of lying to me?! Of deceiving me?! You're a BOY dressed up as a GIRL! What can you honestly say?!"
Ruby stared at the ground, unable to find anything to say.
"I'm done…"
"Huh?!" Ruby looked up at Yang, alarmed
"I could've accepted a lot of things. But this. . ." Yang shook her head, letting out a dry laugh "I...I can't find the words to describe it. Whatever we had, it's over. You disgust me."
Ruby felt his whole world shattered the moment he heard her say those words. Tears were streaming down his face as he sat there frozen, too stunned to say anything. Yang looked at the person she once liked one last time, before huffing and walked off. Not caring of the broken heart she left in her wake.
-x-
The twins quickly were rushing up the stairs to where their Sis had been sitting. Just as the reached the balcony, they saw Yang storm past them. An angry look on her face. Seeing that only made their hearts grip with fear.
They reached the booth that their Big Sister was seated. And as they got closer, they heard the faint sound of sobbing.
"Sis…?" Melania called out hesitantly ". . .Ruby?"
The teen raised her head, revealing her tear-struck face "Oh, hey sweetheart, sorry...um, sorry you have to see like this." Ruby spoke trying to maintain a smile.
Melanie and Militia knew something was wrong without Ruby even having to say anything. But their fears were confirmed when the redhead had said her code word: Sweetheart.
Whenever Ruby said that, the girls knew it was serious.
Militia was immediately next to teen while Melanie kneeled down in front of her "What happened?"
The broken smile faded, only for a frown to appear as Ruby to cover her mouth, the tears picking back up again. A loud sob escaped her as she cried into Militia's chest.
-X-
"It's sure is getting late."
Subaru eyed the time on the Tv. It was 11:42, and Ruby wasn't home yet. While a part of him figured that Ruby was probably going to stay out late because of Yang. He assumed that he would at least call him to tell him that he'd be out late. God forbid should something happened; Mrs. Rose would kill him.
"Where is he?" *Ping Pong* "That must be him now."
The blunette went to answer the door. Only to move a bit more quicker when the doorbell started ringing repeatedly.
"Okay, okay I'm coming. Sheesh." He opened the door "Jeez, if you gonna be out this late. You could've-"
Subaru's rant stopped short at the sight in front of him. There stood Ruby, his head bowed as he clutched his arms tightly. With a reddened mark on his right cheek. Militia stood behind him, her red and black coat on. Her hands on his shoulders looking deeply worried.
Any anger Subaru had, immediately vanished upon seeing his younger sibling "Garnet. . ." He called out, using his real name for the first time this evening "What happened?"
"You were right…"
A confused brow was raised "I'm sorry?"
"You were right!" Ruby- no, Garnet repeated. A lot louder this time, raising his head showing his anguished face "You were right, I should've listened to you! Now I screwed up everything." He finished in barely above a whisper
The younger teen threw himself into his surrogate brother. Sobbing into his chest. Subaru looked down at Garnet, then to Militia. His face basically asking her what happened. The red clad girl had a downcast expression.
"It's a long story."
Hearing that, Subaru nodded slowly, wrapping his arms around his brother bringing him into a hug. While a part of him, may have wanted to say 'I told you so' to Garnet. It wasn't the time or the place for that.
Right now, his brother needed comfort.
To be continued. . .
And so ends Part 1 of this little two-shot. Gotta say, while I was writing this. A lot of scenarios was going through my mind as to how I was going to end this. At one point, I thought this was going to be a simple one-shot. But in the end, this was the result. And by no means, am I dissatisfied with it.
Fun Fact: This was originally supposed to be a chapter for my Strawberries and Lemons. But as I kept writing and going over. I'd figure I'd let it be it's own stand alone series.
But aside from that, I'm pretty proud of the outcome to this first part. I'm not used to writing tense or dramatic situations. So please be sure to tell me how I did. Any and all positive critiques are welcome. But for now…
As usual, I hope you enjoyed this chapter. If you did, then please be as kind as to leave a Fave/Follow/and or Review, and tell me what you think. And be sure to check out my other works and give them your support. Until then. . .
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