Hello! this is my first RWBY fic of many I hope. English is not my first language so bear with me please. Semi-surprise implied ship at the end notes, but i will confirm that this will have at least 2 of the popular ships ;) Enjoy!

As she approached the cabin in the middle of the Woods, a mix of bagged emotions came to her mind. Good times and bad swirled before her very eyes, trying to take a hold of her; a tainted past filled with pain and darkness trying to consume the light the good memories evoked. Closing her lilac eyes, Yang took a deep breath and let the oxygen fill her lungs; erasing all thought from her mind. A few seconds passed and then she exhaled slowly, candid eyes opening as she did.

Her childhood home looked as warm and inviting as she always pictured it whenever she thought of her Father, who should be taking his afternoon nap right about now, if her calculations of the position of her namesake indicated. She wondered briefly if he looked any older than the last time she saw him a few months ago, when she had abruptly pointed out that he had a very noticeable white patch on his beard.

A small but honest smile came to her lips as she reflected on her father; but as thrilled as she was to see him again, there was someone else waiting for her in that cabin. Someone she missed everyday of every week, even if she tried to deny it. Even more than her own sister, but she would never tell her that in fear of her reaction. It was love at first sight, for sure.

Thinking of who she was going to see in her old home, she started walking a bit faster, just enough so she would get there 5 minutes earlier. Her off-duty clothes rustling slightly with each step of her brown leather boots; an almost imperceptible mechanic sound coming from her right side, as she held a medium sized shoulder bag. Her long hair tied up in a tall ponytail moving from left to right, grazing her duster jacket; the hems burnt or ripped in sections, telling tales of her adventures as a well-traveled huntress.

Life was good. Or as good as it could be considering the state of the world at the moment. They won. Through hell and back they made it, defeated Salem and her mad creatures and saved Remnant from being snuffed out of existence. It was hard, painful and exhausting as it could be, like many things in life; yet the result and what came years later made it all worthy. Even when she had to build up her reputation from the ground; fortunately, the one called Mercury Black had confessed what really happened in a crazy rant that was transmitted globally as part of a series of trials to show the population what had started it all. His testimony and medical evidence of the state of his legs matched perfectly and Yang was stated as another victim of the Fall of Vale.

Turns out It takes some time for people to trust again, even if she helped save the world, and she wouldn't fault them for it. But as of now, she was happy with what she had. And that was a month long vacation, free of her Huntress duties and no freelancer Grimm extermination either, only relaxation and a strawberry sunrise every day. No ice and one of those little umbrellas.

But most of all, she would see Her again The one she couldn't help but love with all her heart, no matter what she did, no matter how she looked at her; her heart would flutter with such intensity she would later worry for her health. And as it happens, she was also visiting for a week or so. Life was truly good for the Dragon Huntress, and she was going to capitalize on it.

Soon enough, Yang Xiao Long reached the doorstep of her oldest home, raised her left hand and just pressed her palm against it. The warmth of the wood absorbed from the sunlight was a feeling that brought great comfort to the blonde, the slightly rigged texture of the door tickled her fingertips. She was glad she had taken off her usual gloves for the trip, if only for the pleasure of feeling the texture and warmth. With a determined look, she knocked on the door, getting a little nervous with each passing second.

- "Coming!". The voice of her little sister filled her ears and suddenly the door opened. There she was, her baby sister, now only a few inches smaller than her but still the same sweet girl she used to know. Before she could truly look at her, she noticed silver eyes getting as wide as possible and in a second she was replaced by falling petals and added weight to her neck. Since Ruby decided to use her semblance to jump at her and hug the life out of her.

- "YANG!" Yep, that was her sister alright.

- "Ruby!". Soon enough, her bag was thrown off her shoulder and with as much care as she could muster, she gave her the biggest hug she had to offer. Mostly pressing with her left but still, an Ursa hug like she used to when they were younger. No matter that they stopped being children long ago, they would always say hello this way. Yang was turning 25 soon, and Ruby looked more and more like Summer every time she saw her again; it was bittersweet. Still, the ever present red cape gave her a tiny relief that her sister would never change being who she was.

- "How was the trip? Did you have any trouble with the Grimm? Do you need a recalibration?"- A little overwhelmed by her quick questions, Yang set her sister on the floor and held her by the shoulders.

-"Eeeeasy there Sis, I just got here, we'll have plenty of time to talk so don't worry! OK?". - Silver eyes reflected her happiness at being home right back at her, despite the small signs of lack of sleep around them; her younger sister just smiled back at her and with a wave of her hand, invited the blonde to come in.

Shaking her head at the antics of her sister, the taller woman turned around to close the door, her shoulder bag conveniently thrown inside the room after Ruby had tackled her, she pushed it slightly more in before closing the door with her left hand. Silently enough in case her father was napping downstairs instead of his room.

- "So, how have you been sis?"- Yang asked as she followed the 23 year old huntress to the kitchen, no signs of her father or Her around. A snort-laugh escaped Ruby's lips as she reached the kitchen counter that held all the beverages and cups.

- "I've been doing better actually, but I'm surprised you didn't ask about Her first, honestly."- Yang arched an eyebrow in question, a bit of shame dusting her cheeks, but before she could say anything, Ruby offered her a cup filled with very warm water.

- "Coffee, Tea or milk?"- taking the offered cup, Yang left a little sigh escape, unintentionally blowing over the surface of the water.

- "Tea please. Also, of course I'm gonna ask about you first, it's polite… Don't ya think?"- Turning around with a tea bag on her hand, Ruby faked a hurt expression and brought her free hand over her heart.

- "Polite? Geez sis, I though you loved me the most! Betrayed! By my own sister!"-Rolling her eyes, the blonde set the cup on the counter and took the offered tea bag from her sibling.

- "You know what I meant. But… since you brought her up. How's she? She doing ok?"- A hundred questions got stuck inside Yang's throat, but she didn't want to seem too eager to know. Done preparing her tea, she swallowed them down with the beverage.

- "She's perfect! We made it just in time too. I thought the flight might upset her but she slept right through it all."- A big smile made its way into Ruby's face, erasing some of her sleep deprived features and coloring her face a shade more red. Yang couldn't help but smile as well.

- "I bet she did… How's Weiss? Haven't heard from her in a…?"- Before she could end the sentence, a small noise made itself heard through the corridors of the cabin. It was almost imperceptible, but fast as always, Ruby was the first to hear it; swiveling her head around so quickly it might have hurt, Yang was 2 seconds behind her. The sound of small crying. Tiny, tiny noises that could pierce a heart faster than a bullet, and in Yang's case, accelerate hers and stop her breathing at the same time.

Without thinking, she advanced two long hurried steps towards the stairs before she realized she had moved. She turned around and looked into her sister's silver eyes and instead of the mocking she expected, saw only understanding.

- "Don't worry, Dad is nearby. Get going, I'm gonna grab a glass of milk before I go." As soon as she said that, Yang nodded and made her way upstairs, where she could hear more clearly what was going on. Her father had woken up already and could be heard talking to the other person in the room. Yang made it to the slightly closed door, barely noticing it was their old bedroom, the one with the twin beds, just guiding herself by the voices. She raised her right hand for the first time since she arrived; her left was shaking with anticipation, and pushed the door open softly.

The first thing anyone would notice was the grown man seemingly looking out the window, but Yang could sense Her even before she could see Her. The tiny human resting comfortably on her grandpa's chest. Ruby's kid. Her niece.

At that moment Taiyang heard the little creak of the door hinges and turned around; his oldest standing there, looking directly at the baby in his arms. And he could see the emotions playing on his daughter's face, but could not give them a proper name. It was probably a storm of emotions but if he had to choose one, it would be love. That wouldn't be strange though, considering Yang was the most caring person he knew alive. Summer taught her well.

- "You planning on standing there all day or are you gonna give your old man a hug? Also, I think she just noticed you."

Yang was too happy to care at her father's words. Her niece turned her head sideways and was looking at her direction, icy eyes that were still somewhat sleepy. She wasn't sure if 5 months was enough for babies to recognize anyone other than her parents. Suddenly she felt guilty, the last time she saw her niece, she was 2 months old. She was bigger for sure and more beautiful and cute than ever. Her dark hair that used to be so scarce was all over her head now, no red tips but time might tell still.

Suddenly Yang realized she hadn't said a word in the 20 seconds she had been staring. Stammering a little, she composed herself.

- "He-hey Dad, how's the little girl doing?"- She cursed herself for being so weak and asking the wrong question, considering she hadn't seen her dad longer than her niece.

-"I'm fine thank you. Also she just woke up, she's a bit sleepy, so I think she hasn't realized yet her mother is not in the room."- Yang's eyes traced every little detail that had changed about her baby niece, now with her eyes a bit more open, she was looking at her curiously, which both warmed and hurt her as equally. She hadn't been there every day for her, she couldn't have. She had duties, and obligations. And there was the fact that she was just her aunt, so she shouldn't be feeling guilty about it. But she did anyways, because she cared too much.

Before she could even fathom stepping closer, her sister entered the room, scroll in hand and big eyes looking everywhere and nowhere.

- "There's been a thing at Weiss' meeting in Vale, there's something going on they need me right now. A fast transport is 5 minutes away". Suddenly she centered her eyes on her daughter and took her from her father's arms. Taiyang left the room saying something about packing dinner. Ruby's arm held her giggling daughter safely, with the ease and naturalness that comes with practice. The dark haired girl smiling at her, Yang couldn't take her eyes of the scene. It felt almost like a déjà vu, like she had seen this before, and she might as well have a long forgotten memory of Summer holding Ruby like that. Bittersweet memories dancing before her eyes again, heart clenching with the weight of the past.

- "Aww did you wakey from your nap? How's my baby girl doing? Mommy's gotta go for a few hours and she'll be back, don't worry, grandpa's gonna take care of you." At the last part, Yang couldn't help but feel a bit sad, trying to hide it in her voice mixed with some humor, she asked: "You know I can take care of my niece, right? Dad's probably tired and I think he needs more time to rest his back, he never did recover well from the war."

Ruby looked at her with dubious eyes, she could never hide her emotions well from her.

- "Yeeeaaaah, I don't know sis, I think you're probably more tired than him, what with your trip and all. Besides it won't be long." She tried to end it with a smile but Yang could see right through it.

She couldn't help to feel left out at this point, she left a defeated sigh from her lips while she raised her left hand to the back of her head, feeling unruly curls beneath her fingertips and all sorts of thoughts even deeper inside. She thought about keeping them in, but if the war taught her anything, don't bottle up your feelings… at least not much.

-"You know, you could just say no. You don't have to lie to me. I can see you don't want me to take care of my baby niece and that's your call but could you at least tell me why?". At the last word, her voice turned a bit squeaky.

Ruby shifted her stance, adjusting the little rose on her arms, and looking at her sister with a troubled look.

- "Yang, I'm not…"

- "Is it because the arm? I can take it off if you want, I was thinking it might be too cold for her. And I could see if you thought it might harm her, I've had trouble with this model and it snags sometimes on my hair."- Before Ruby could respond, Yang kept on barreling through. "Or do you fear I might react badly if she pulls my hair? I swear I would give my other arm if the thought of harming her would even cross my head. Or is it because of my semblance? I don't know the nature of her aura yet but I doubt it could cause any damage, I mean I never had any trouble with yours or Weiss' before. Or…" Word after word, her voice kept on raising a decibel, growing a bit more frantic too but without shouting, a bit of desperation coloring her phrasing. Ruby couldn't help but gape at her, the little rose bud following her rapid movements avidly. The older Rose at a loss of how to stop her sister. "… Is it because you feel I can't take care of her? I know I've been away and I probably let you down and I'm so sorry I couldn't be there for you guys, I just…!"

Whatever it was she was going to say, never came, for the tiniest hand made it into her gaze and was demanding her attention. A little sound came from the little girl that was still in her mother's arms, her small hand trying to reach her. It was enough to stop her rant and fill her eyes with tears.

- "Yang, I don't know where all that came from, but I want you to hold your niece and listen to me carefully as your sister and if that's not enough, as your former leader". As she said so, a tiny little rose was deposited on Yang's surprised arms, barely containing her emotions and struggling to appear normal to the little girl now reaching for her nose.

- "I came here to visit dad so you would take a breather, I knew that was the only way to keep you away from all those missions you do. The long ones that pay great but leave you without time for anything. I know you are trying to block all thoughts and feelings about certain people but I don't want to lose you or my baby girl to lose her aunt in battle. Don't you DARE interrupt me!"- Yang tried to get a word in between but wisely shut up at her sister's commanding tone, the little girl now playing with her blonde locks.

- "I don't fault you for being away, It's the life we chose. I will go back to it eventually too; we all have jobs to do. Don't feel guilty for it! If it's not me, Weiss is there to help when she's not working hard to help shape the new world. The world you also saved despite what some stupid people used to say about you. The same people I defended you from. I would never think that you could harm my baby or any baby for that matter. You would throw yourself to the fire if it meant she would be fine. So don't give me that shit, Xiao Long; yes, I did use your last name so It can get through your stubborn dragon head!"

As she said that, her little girl patted Yang on the cheek. Her tiny hand barely even hurting her, but her sister's words cut through her like butter. Was it true all that she said? Had she really been overdoing her work? She didn't worry about what she could do?

- "You mean… You trust me to take care of her? If that's so then why are you leaving her in dad's care?"- A little sadness clung to her words, uncertain once again of Ruby's speech. The silver eyes warrior looking down and sighing deeply.

- "You raised me for almost half of my life Yang, that's why." Yang's eyes grew confused, at that, Ruby raised a hand to assure her. "It's not what you think dummy. You raised me to the best of your abilities, you were so young and you didn't have to. But you did and I don't think I've ever thanked you for that." – At this confession Yang couldn't help but feel the guiltiness rolling off her sister in waves; even her baby niece stopped playing and turned around at the sound of her mother's words. Even with her eyes casted downwards she could sense the tears in them. She wanted to comfort her somehow but her arms were literally full and she knew she had more things to say.

- "I'm the reason you are so stupidly selfless and I worry about you when you're away, so soooo much. And I know that you've been using that arm again after so long of just being a one-handed badass because you fear you might not hold her properly the same amount you fear rejection from her because of it. But look at her!"- At this she focused on the tiny human in her arms, she was completely at ease. Even if she had only met her aunt three times on her lifetime. She hadn't even noticed it, but the tiny girl had one hand resting on her chest and the other was feeling the metal of her prosthetic that was holding her legs against her.

- "I put her on your arms, and she's totally fine about it. I wanted you to relax on this trip, and you've already been too much of a mother for someone who is almost 25, so please sis. Don't take it personal because it isn't. Thank you for offering, but tonight I want you to rest."

Yang couldn't help but let a small weary sigh leave her lips as she took it all in. Her head nodding slightly; as she looked back to her sister she could only see sincerity and love in the eyes she had seen progress from those of a small innocent toddler to the ones of a full-fledged warrior. One of the saviors of Remnant and the mother of the child resting comfortably on her chest. Soon enough, her father made his appearance at the door.

- "Hey Ruby, your transport is here already. Weiss must really need you! The pilot was almost in tears begging me to call you as quickly as possible."

Blushing quite a bit and reminded that she was needed elsewhere, the brunette quickly kissed her father's cheek in goodbye before turning to her daughter. It seemed that being of Yang's warm embrace was lolling the 5 months old baby back to dreamland, so Ruby said bye very softly, kissing the crown of her baby girl's head. Making eye contact with her older sister, she got on her tippy toes and (careful not to disturb her daughter) kissed her forehead like she used to do shortly after waking up from Beacon's fall, as a signal of deep love for her.

As Ruby left from the room and promptly used her semblance outside to reach her transport and leave, Yang realized her little sister was right. She had been overthinking it and made things worse by assuming her sister was scared for her daughter in Yang's care. She casted her eyes down to the baby on resting on her chest, and couldn't help the tears that rolled down her cheeks, silently marking her face and reaching her chin. She would do anything in the world to ensure her baby niece lived a happy and safe live; and she promised one more thing. She would make sure that she would live long enough to see her have a baby of her own. No more extra dangerous missions for a long while.

- "Sorry to interrupt the moment, but your sister did whisper to me to make sure you got rest tonight soooo. May I?"- Extending his arms towards her, Taiyang made it into her vision back again. So Yang nodded and with little effort, passed the little girl to the arms of her grandpa; taking a second to dry her tears with her sleeve.

- "I did walk all the way from the port so, yeah…'m gonna lay down for a bit. Don't worry though, I'll be back and ready to play with my little rosebud in a few hours so don't hog her all to yourself, dad."- Noticing the honest smile on her face, Taiyang nodded at her to get going.

- "Go on then, my little dragon. It's good to have you back"- Stopping at the door and turning slightly, Yang said: "I'm glad to be, daddy."

And with that, Yang left two of the people she loved the most in her childhood room and went to another that that had been hers for a small while. The room across the aisle, the room for visits…. Her rehab room.

She closed the door slowly behind her and allowed herself to sag against the door. Truth to be told, she was really exhausted… so much that when she remembered her things were downstairs she groaned loudly in response. She chose to throw herself at the bed, collapsing with all her clothes and boots still on. She was gonna close her eyes then and there, until she remembered something. Sitting up a bit, she wriggled off her duster's right sleeve. Underneath was the weeks old metal prosthetic, still shining brightly and without any signs of battle damage. She looked at it for a bit and decided to take it off to sleep; with a bit of effort, she pressed the mechanisms that de-attach it from her stump and finally placed it above the desk next to the bed.

Turning to lay on her back, she was ready to sleep and relax. Except she felt the pressure of her scroll in her pocket and remembered to do one more thing.

-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-

Weiss Schnee was pacing madly at the front gates of the meeting hall, waiting for Ruby to arrive, when her scroll went off. She was already clutching it in her left hand, ready to make some calls to make more time if Ruby took longer to arrive than expected. Surely the stern talk she had with the pilot would have been enough, right?

When she saw the message was from the Dragon Huntress she couldn't help but pause for a bit. They hadn't talked in months! Yang being god knows where in Remnant battling Grim and avoiding the public eye for a bit. Even Blake wrote her more frequently and she wasn't related to her by law!

When she opened the text, she was at a loss of words.

Hey Weiss! How's it going? Tell me, have I ever told you that you have really beautiful eyes? ;D

I hope you liked it. If you like Whiterose, there you go ;) There might be a few more stories i'd like to tell about this fic but I'm unsure if I should. Please let me know if you liked it in any way or if there was something wrong. All constructive criticism is welcome :) Also, in case you didn't get it. Yang wasn't talking about Weiss' eyes in particular, just the color of them ;) because the baby has Weiss' eyes :v If you have any questions (perhaps what goes on in the life of the other members of team rwby :v), please tell me and they might be solved in another chapter. maybe. Thanks for reading!