AN: Hello everyone, Phoenix Commander here! Yes this is another story, no I am not spreading myself thin. This is a collab between myself and Shadow Nightblade. Updates will be whenever we have chapters ready.
Shadow: Welp, if you like Faunus Ruby, then you may just die from the fluff that will occur when you also add Faunus Weiss into the mix. Oh yes, you won't be able to handle it...so don't come haunting us if you do actually die.
Phoenix Commander: This will be amazing.
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Chapter One: A New Life
The blue eyed, white haired cat Faunus groaned as she walked through the airport, dragging her luggage through the crowds of people. "Ugh, will you please move?"
The man in front of her turned and looked confused. "Sorry, but you need to relax there, missy. We're in an airport. Expect it to be crowded, especially with a plane just landing and letting people off." He turned back and walked through the crowd.
The cat Faunus rolled her eyes, and after about ten minutes, she got out of the giant crowd and looked for her old friends. "Where are you guys?" Weiss sighed and walked over to sit down. "Maybe I should just text Sun." She got her scroll out and looked through her contacts. Once she got to Sun's name, she pressed it and waited a few moments. "Come on, monkey boy, answer already." Suddenly, Weiss felt someone poke her shoulder and she jumped out of the seat. "Gah! Who the heck do you-." Weiss was cut off when she turned to see her childhood friend with a grin on his face.
"Well, looks like I found you, Weissy." Sun said and turned to the other two. "Flynt! Neon! I found her!" He called out.
Weiss blinked twice and smiled brightly at Sun. "Sun! I'm so happy to see you!" She hugged her old friend.
Sun returned the embrace and patted Weiss' back. "It's good to see you too, Weiss." He pulled away and grabbed an apple from his bag. "So, you want your first treat in Mistral?"
Weiss sighed. "You stole that, didn't you?" She didn't get an answer, since Neon ran over and tackled her to the ground.
"Weiss!" Neon exclaimed. "You're finally here! So how was the flight?! Did you get a good seat?! Did anyone die on it?! Did you-?!"
"Neon, chill." Flynt said to the orange haired cat Faunus. He walked over and got her off of Weiss. "Didn't I tell you not to pounce on her when she got here?"
"Oh come on! We haven't seen her for...heck, I don't even know! So I will say hi to my friend in whatever way I want." Neon pouted.
Weiss looked up and saw Flynt reach his hand out to her for support. "Hey, Flynt...I'm kinda surprised you still think Neon would listen to your warnings." She took his hand and stood up. "How have you all been?"
Sun spoke up. "It's been kinda quiet around here to be honest. Well, except for that one bar I went to last week. You definitely need to head there. It's called the Crow Bar."
"Uh, well, I just got here, so maybe some other time." She still had the apple in her hand, somehow, and asked. "Now then, did you steal this or not?"
Sun rubbed the back of his head and looked to Neon. "H-Hey, Neon, didn't you want to tell Weiss something?"
Neon raised an eyebrow. "Hmm? What do you mean, Sun?"
Sun sighed. "Nothing, Neon...Honestly thought you'd have my back on that one." He looked to Weiss, who had a look of disappointment on her face. "What?"
"We've talked about this before. You told me you wouldn't be stealing anything when you moved." Weiss reminded.
"Hey, I only stole it for you...and...maybe a few bananas, but that's beside the point." He walked over and grabbed Weiss' suitcase. "So, you ready to head out?"
"You have no idea, Sun. This place is so annoying...just like every other airport. I had to deal with a middle seat by the way." The white haired cat Faunus said, and her friends grimaced at that.
"I am so sorry for you...you have my condolences." Flynt joked.
Weiss playfully rolled her eyes. "Hey, Neon, where are your skates?"
Neon blinked and looked down at her shoes. "FLYNT! Where are my skates?!"
Flynt facepalmed. "I told you to make sure you had them before we left, but you ignored me...again."
Weiss giggled at her friend's shenanigans and walked a bit ahead of them. "If you guys are done, I'd like to get over to Sun's place to unpack." They nodded and followed the white haired cat Faunus towards the exit.
Once they were outside, Weiss looked around. "Hey, where's your car, Sun?"
Sun pointed over at his car. "It's that one over there."
Weiss turned to look, and saw a yellow convertible, the top down to soak in the Mistralian sun. "Huh...I wasn't expecting you to have a convertible, but I'm not complaining."
They all walked over to the convertible, the white haired cat Faunus brushing past two girls. The blonde haired girl had an arm wrapped around the second girl. The second had black hair and red highlights, but, what caught Weiss' eye, were the wolf ears and tail she had.
Weiss thought nothing of it and walked to the passenger side of the car. "Oh, by the way...shotgun!" She opened the door and sat down happily, her tail swishing back and forth with excitement from the fact that she was finally in Mistral.
Neon groaned. "Dang it! I should've called it before we even got to the car!"
"No one likes a whiner, Neon." Flynt said as he sat in the back left seat. "Sun, pass the suitcase over. You know how Weiss is with her stuff."
Weiss glared at Flynt. "Hush you."
Sun chuckled and passed Flynt Weiss' suitcase. "Alright, Neon, get in already. We can get your skates later."
Neon pouted as she got in next to Flynt. "Next time, I'll be sure to call shotgun before you, Weissy!"
Weiss giggled and looked down at the radio. "So, do you still have a rule that says the driver is the only one to touch the radio?"
Sun smirked and sat in the driver's seat. "Depends, are you gonna pick something crappy?"
"Hey! My taste in music isn't crappy, Wukong!" Weiss yelled.
"Relax, Weiss, I was just kidding." Sun turned on the radio, instantly turning to the classic rock station.
Weiss groaned immediately. "Sun, this is not what I want to hear right now."
Sun shrugged and felt Neon reach over. "We're listening to pop!" She switched to the pop station, causing Flynt to sigh.
"Come on, you know Jazz is the better choice." He said as he reached over and switched the station again.
Sun smacked his hand away. "Hey! Hands off my radio!"
Weiss gently switched the station to classical. "Sun, drive, now. We're listening to classical, since I'm new here."
"How does that let you choose what we listen to?" Flynt questioned.
Sun rolled his eyes and started up the car. "Ladies, enough already."
"I'm not a lady!" Flynt shouted.
Sun looked carefully at Flynt. "Wow, could've fooled me, man."
Neon poked Flynt's cheek suddenly. "Don't let Sun get to ya, Flynt. You know he's just jealous of your fashion sense."
Sun almost fell out of his car when he heard that. "Oh sure, I'm so jealous of his fedora when I wear this most of the time." He pointed to his open, loose collared white jacket.
"Can we just go already?!" Weiss suddenly shouted. "I'm trying to listen to my music and we aren't even moving yet!"
"Okay, jeez, Weissy, maybe we should send you to anger management classes. I think I may know a pla-." Sun stopped when he turned to see the death glare Weiss was giving him. "Uh...right...driving now."
It took about twenty minutes, but they finally got to Sun's place. "Here we are. Okay, you ready to start your new life, Weissy?" Sun asked as he parked his car.
Weiss looked over at the apartment complex. "Well, as long as I'm not in Atlas, then hell yeah." She got out of the car and walked onto the sidewalk.
Flynt got out and handed Sun the suitcase. "For that lady remark, you're carrying it upstairs."
Neon jumped out of the car and ran over to Weiss. "I still can't believe you're finally here!" She hugged her cat Faunus friend.
Weiss would usually try to get someone to pry Neon off of her, but for the special occasion, she returned the hug. "I'm just happy we're all here together now." She pulled away and looked to Flynt. "Hey, dad wanted me to tell you that he's sending over some money to help out with your dad's music store."
Flynt's eyes widened at that. "W-Whoa, hold up. I don't need charity from your pops, Weiss. Tell him not to worry about it."
Weiss shook her head. "You know how daddy is. Whenever someone does something for Winter or I, he'll repay them...ten fold."
Flynt sighed. "Dad is not gonna like this."
Weiss walked over and used her tail to flip Flynt's fedora off. She caught it and smiled. "Just think of it as a gift from an old friend."
Flynt was a little surprised at Weiss' action, but he just chuckled. "Yeah...alright, Weiss, but only because it's you guys."
Weiss smiled and put Flynt's fedora back on his head. "Let's get inside."
Flynt nodded and they all headed inside. While walking up the stairs, Weiss took note of the cracked walls spotted throughout the building, causing her to frown a bit. Not at having to stay in a place like this, it was the fact that she wanted Sun to live somewhere better for himself. But even so, she knew he wouldn't care where he lived, so long as it suited him.
"So...this is...nice." Weiss said.
Sun got to the door to his place. "Yeah, I know...it could use some work, but I know you can handle it for the next few weeks."
"Actually, I was hoping to find my own place sooner, but not because...um, well...you know. I just really want a place to call my own." Weiss said.
"Oh, you wanted to get your own place that fast?" Sun asked as he opened the door and walked in. Sun put Weiss' suitcase down on the couch. "Are you sure about that, Weiss? You just got here."
"I know, but remember how I felt back in Atlas. Living under my parent's roof...it just wasn't the life I wanted, but you know how that went. I couldn't get away...until now." Weiss said as she sat on the couch and rested her hand on her suitcase.
"Yeah! We'll support you one hundred percent, Weissy!" Neon exclaimed.
Sun sat on the other couch and nodded. "Yeah...I mean, I was kinda hoping you'd stay a little longer, but if this is really what you want, then you know I'll help in any way I can."
"I can even ask my dad to find a good place for you, if you want." Flynt offered.
Weiss wrapped her tail around herself and almost wanted to cry, but she held her tears back and smiled. "You guys...I couldn't ask for better dolts to call friends."
Sun crossed his arms and laughed. "You still use that word, eh? Well, if a dolt is a friend, then I'll take the position of head dolt." Weiss giggled and rested her head back, ready to truly start her new life.
"Hey guys, I need to make a quick call to my dad and let him know I landed safely." Weiss said, stepping into the hall and dialing her father's number. "Hey daddy, I made it to Mistral safe and sound."
"That's good to hear, Weiss. Staying with Sun until you find a place for yourself?" Albus asked.
"Yeah, might take a few days, but with Flynt, Neon, and Sun helping, I should be OK." The Faunus replied.
"I'm glad to hear you're that determined. I take it Flynt didn't take the news of my gift well?" Albus guessed.
"Like a cat to water." They shared a laugh at the irony of the comment.
"I'm proud of what you're doing, Weiss, and know that you'll do great in Mistral. Let me know when you find a place so I can plan a trip out there. Now I should probably let you get back to your friends. I love you, Weiss."
"I love you too, dad. I'll let you know when I find a place." With that, Weiss ended the call and stepped back into Sun's apartment.
A silver-eyed young woman was quickly making her way from the airplane and into the arrivals section. She stopped only long enough to retrieve a red hoodie from her carry on. As she put it on, she subconsciously raised the hood, concealing a pair of red-tipped wolf ears. "Now that the others will be able to recognize me easier, I should get going." She thought to herself, making her way to the baggage claim.
As the woman made her way towards the baggage claim, she was stopped mid-stride as someone grabbed her from behind, spun her around, and pulled her into a bone crushing hug. "Ruby! You made it!"
"Y-Yang you're crushing me...please stop!" Ruby begged. As she was let go, she backed up a step, straightening out her ruffled hoodie. "Where are the others at?"
"They're waiting by the car." Yang replied, not even trying to hide the smile she had after seeing her younger sister again. The sound of a buzzer interrupted the tender family reunion, causing Yang to turn toward the carousel, and Ruby to wince slightly. "Come on, your bags should be here in a bit!" As soon as the bags slid onto the carousel, Yang moved to grab them, not knowing what her sister had packed. "Come on, Ruby, I've got your bags, so let's go!" Yang said, grabbing a pair of red and black suitcases and pulling them off the carousel. Before almost toppling over from the weight of one of them.
"Whoa," the blonde was able to balance herself out. "What did you pack?!"
"Hehehe, sorry Yang, I just couldn't leave my cutlery behind, and you know I don't trust anyone but me to handle them, so shipping them was a no go." Ruby said, apologizing with a chuckle as she helped Yang with the suitcase. The pair made it to the exits without further incident. As they stepped out into the bright noon sun, Ruby pulled off her hoodie and tied it around herself. "Who's car are we looking for?"
"Blake's, look for her old Hyundai Sonata." Yang replied, putting on a pair of sunglasses and looking for her friend's vehicle.
As the yellow and red dressed pair started walking toward the parking lot, they walked past a white haired cat Faunus and her friends, who were also going to the parking lot. As Ruby thought about finally being in Mistral after going to school in Patch, she couldn't keep her tail from swaying slightly in anticipation of the future. Following her sister's lead, Ruby made her way past the cat Faunus, the pristine white ears and tail standing out against the blue, white, and red she was wearing.
Ruby saw her childhood friends first, a raven haired cat Faunus named Blake Belladonna, and a brown haired rabbit Faunus named Velvet Scarlatina. She hadn't seen them in person since they moved to Mistral almost two years ago. "Blake! Velvet!" She shouted, dragging her suitcase behind her as she sprinted toward them.
"Ruby, how- oof!" Was all the two Faunus were able to get out before they were pounced on, knocking them both to the ground in hug that rivaled the one her sister had given her.
"I take it the flight from Patch to Mistral went well, Ruby?" Velvet asked after Ruby helped the pair back to their feet.
"Yeah, it went well, except one of the passengers got air sick. I didn't get caught up in it, though, so that's good." Ruby replied, still smiling at seeing her friends again.
"That's good to hear, Ruby, we hope you'll be happy here. Certainly plenty of opportunities here for Faunus compared to the other kingdoms." Blake said, a small smile on her face and her tail swaying slightly.
"So how have you both been?" Ruby asked, picking up her suitcases and putting them in the trunk of Blake's black and white Sonata. After her friends had finally decided to stop beating about the bush and admit their feelings for each other, they had decided to move to Mistral to pursue their own lives.
"We've been doing rather well, no real complaints." Velvet answered.
"I'm glad to hear that, wasn't easy having you guys leave, but that's in the past now."
"Of course it's in the past, sis! Now let's get going so we can get your stuff dropped off at my place and give you a tour of the city!" Yang practically shouted, holding open one of the doors for Ruby before climbing into the car herself.
It took the four of them a half an hour to get from the airport to the apartment Yang leased. "Alright Ruby, just put your bags over there for now." Yang said, pointing toward the small living room.
The red and black clad wolf did so quickly. "Where are you guys planning on taking me first?" Ruby asked, ears perked at the prospect of exploring the area.
"Figured we drop by your Uncle Qrow, his bar isn't that far from here." Blake said, from the entryway.
"That would be a good idea, don't think he'd let me live it down if I didn't go see him on my first day in." Ruby agreed with a smile, her tail swishing around to match her glee. She was still riding her excitement from finally moving out of Patch.
"Right, now let's go!" Yang said, grabbing Ruby by the hand and pulling her out the door, closing it swiftly.
"Y-Yang...m-my tail…" Ruby said trying not to shout. In Yang's excitement, while closing the door, she had managed to catch the tip of Ruby's tail.
"Sorry! Sorry, Ruby!" Yang said, quickly opening the door.
"It's all good, Yang. I'm still riding the excitement of being here." Ruby said wincing, and holding back a few tears, as she checked her tail for any serious damage.
"Well, I vote for walking to the Crow Bar, it's a nice day after all." Velvet suggested, as the four of them walked out of Yang's building and back into the sunlight.
"Not a bad idea, Velvet." Blake agreed
"Not that far of a walk anyhow. Ruby, what about you?" The rabbit faunus turned to look at the newest arrival.
Ruby answered with a raised eyebrow, a smile, and one word. "Banzai!" And with that, they started walking in the direction of the Crow Bar. Yang wasn't exaggerating when she said the walk was a short one. They made it to the bar in only a few minutes, just after one O'clock.
After stepping out of the light and into the darker interior of the bar, Ruby could see her Uncle Qrow manning the counter. He looked up from his work and spotted his visitors. "So, I see you made it in one piece, Pup!"
"Yup! The flight went pretty well." Ruby said walking over to the bar, sitting on one of the vacant stools and placing her tail in her lap.
"That's good to hear. Still planning on that dream of yours?" Qrow asked, cleaning out four glasses and placing them under the taps that lined the wall of the bar.
"Of course I am, beside the opportunities for Faunus, the ingredients here are much better and cheaper than Patch or Vale." Ruby replied, thinking about the varied spices, plants, and other flora that could help her establish her dream job.
"So Ruby, planning on finding a place soon?" Yang asked, pulling Ruby from her contemplation.
"Yang, isn't it a little early to be asking that?" Qrow asked, quirking an eyebrow at his niece's abruptness.
"Gotta break her out of that shell sometime." Yang replied, not noticing the droop in Ruby's ears.
"True, but-"
"I'll be looking, don't worry, Yang. Give me a few weeks, and I'll be out of your hair." The wolf Faunus said, interrupting the conversation.
"That's not what I'm saying, sis." Yang protested, trying to repair any damage her comments had caused. She didn't need to worry.
"I know, Yang. I'm gonna need you guys to give me hand with finding a place, though." Ruby said with a smile, ears up and tail wagging.
"Leave that to me, Ruby. With how centralized the Crowbar is, nothing escapes my notice." Qrow said with a nod, before pulling the four mugs from the tap and placing one in front of each of his guests.
"Thanks, Uncle Qrow." Ruby said, picking up the glass before placing it down again. "I should probably give mom a call and let her know I made it safely." As the Faunus stepped back into the afternoon sun, she caught a faint comment her Uncle directed at Yang.
"She just twisted you around her little finger." Qrow said with a chuckle.
"You're right, Qrow, and I couldn't be prouder." Yang replied with a smile of her own as took a swig of her drink.
As the door to the bar closed, Ruby pulled out her scroll, dialing the number she knew by heart. "Long-Rose residence, Summer speaking."
"Hey, mom!"
"Ruby! I take it you made it to Mistral? How was the flight?" Summer asked, she had been expecting the call, but hadn't expected it to be that soon.
"Pretty uneventful. I landed about an hour ago. I'm actually outside Uncle Qrow's bar right now." Ruby answered, as she leaned against the wall of the building.
"Well, as long as things don't get too crazy, I won't complain." Summer said, knowing full well how the rest of her daughter's day was going to go. "You made the right choice moving out there, Ruby."
"I think so too, mom, I just hope I can find a place of my own soon. Yang is already asking about a deadline." Ruby said, her tail still swishing slightly against the brick of the wall.
"You know she means well. She's just trying to get you to be more open." Summer said, a little concerned for Ruby's mindset.
"I know, mom. I shouldn't have any issues though. At least not as long as I've got Yang, Blake, Velvet, and Uncle Qrow helping me." The young Faunus replied.
"That's the attitude I'd expect from you. I won't keep you from the others. Please tell them I said hi, and let me know when you find a place so your father and I can come visit. I love you, Ruby."
"I love you too, mom. I'll talk to you soon." With that, Ruby closed her scroll, turned on her heel, and walked back into the bar to join her friends and family.
Shadow: To let you all know...This started because of another author by the name of angelsixtwofive sent over a picture of a Faunus Weiss...and Commander thought he had rights over the picture...Yeah, it ended up becoming a war for who owns it, and then suddenly….idea!
Phoenix Commander: What if we did a fic with a Wolf Faunus Ruby and Cat Faunus Weiss? Needless to say we couldn't pass this idea up. Now enjoy a mental image of Wolf Faunus Ruby and Cat Faunus Weiss cuddling on a couch.
Shadow: Oh god...What have you done?! You probably just killed like 20 people with fluff!
Phoenix Commander: #NOREGRETS! In all seriousness though they will have to contend with the animosity that felines and canines have for each other so it won't be all fluff but it will be fun. This story along with most of those in the Legion was edited by our Legion Editor MartunaMajor! He really does well working with us, especially with my phobia of commas. With that said, enjoy the journey, keep moving forward, and don't feed the guard dogs. - Phoenix Commander and Shadow Nightblade signing off!