Hello there, everyone and welcome to the first in a series of one-shots involving some of my favorite pairings from the world of RWBY. This is meant as...basically easing my way into this. And were starting off with arguably my second favorite pairing, so without any further rambling..we begin!

-Nightmare-

Ruby fell over her own feet as she rushed throught he emerald forest, the pack of Grimm closing rapidly as she kept on, her lungs burning and her legs growing heavier and heavier. She had no weapon, and she didnt know WHERE her team was. "Weiss?" she yelled, her frantic voice echoing around her. "Yang?" she said, her eyes begining to water as she heard no response. The Grimm were closer than ever now, to where she could hear their grunts and snarls as if they were right on top of her. If she had stopped now, they would be on her.
Blake?!" she shouted, a high-pitched scream as tears ran down her face. She burst through a clearing and saw her team standing there, glaring at her.

"There she is." Weiss said, her ice blue eyes furious at the sight before her. Ruby felt her insides twist nervously at her tone. Weiss had a habit of being a little cold to her at times, but this was different. Instead of her normal stuffy tone, this was straight anger. "Do you have any idea how sick were are of waiting for you all the damn time? Once again, Ruby messing everything up!" she snapped, making Ruby take a step back in shock.

"W-Weiss...why-" this is where Yang cut her off

"You always do this! You want to run off and play hero all the damn time! And to hell with whatever concequences right? So long as Ruby get's to get a hero's welcome afterwards right? Well, where were you, 'hero', when I was losing my arm? Trying to beat Cinder all on your own! And then you LEFT me to rot after you beat her so you could go chase Mercury and Emerald! Well Ruby, have it your way. You dont want to be a sister to me, I won't be one to you!" she growled, her eyes flashing red. Ruby felt new tears running down her face now. Her own sister wanted nothing to do with her? God, how bad must she have been.

"B-Blake? D-Do you h-hate me now too?" she whimpered. Blake's amber eyes narrowed and the cat ears on top of her head curled forward. "I-I thought...you and me-"

"What? That we would EVER be more than teammates? Please, Ruby. You can't even be trusted to help your own flesh and blood, you think I'd ever trust you with myself?" she said coldly, turning so her side was all Ruby could see. She tossed Crecent rose at her feet and turned her back fully, along with Weiss and Yang. "There's your weapon. I highly suggest picking it up." she said in a low, bitter tone. Ruby heard the Grimm again now, their burning red eyes all around her as they circled around the tree line. "Goodbye Ruby." Blake said, and with that, her team began to walk away

"N-No! Please come back! Please!" she screamed. None of them even so much as glanced back at her. Ruby wanted to run after them, to beg them to forgive her for everything, but her legs wouldn't work. She curled up into a ball on the forest floor as the Grimm leapt from the trees and went for the kill.

-Real world-

Ruby shot straight up in her, her entire body quaking and her pillow and face alike covered in tears. She took a panicked glance around the room, and saw she was still safe and sound in Beacon. No Grimm pack chasing her, her scythe was easily reachable, and her teammates weren't leaving her, furious. They were all asleep, Yang flopped over, snoring loudly while Blake and Weiss were content in their bunks. Seeing the cold metallic arm on Yang brought her sisters words from her nightmare back to the forefront. She shakily got to her feet and pulled her shoes on. She didn't bother changing out of her Pajamas, though. She slowly slipped out the door, clicking the door closed. Unaware of the eyes that had watched her go.

"Oh Ruby..." Blake said softly, standing up and grabbing her own shoes. This was the third time this week she had woken Blake with her whimpers as she slept, only to leave and not return until almost morning. At first she decided against doing anything. People had nightmares, after all. Hardly a crisis scenario under normal cicumstances. But it was to the point now where she had seen it happen enough now to be fully concerned. Ruby's lack of sleep had started to take a toll on her during the day, and something needed to be said. She got up and carefully followed the path she thought Ruby had taken, finding the girl on one of the balconies overlooking the courtyard. She was curled up, sobbing as she stared out. "Ruby..." she said softly, but loud enough to be heard. Ruby froze and slowly turned to look at her. Blake felt her chest tighten at the look of pain on the girls face. Her bright silver eyes that blake loved were thick and clouded with tears. She sat down beside her slowly

"Im s-sorry...Blake...d-did I wake you?" she whispered as Blake scooted in close. "G-God im such a fuck up I even bother you guys in your sleep" she whimpered.

"Ruby...please..you know im a light sleeper anyway, and if something is troubling you, I want to be here for you" she said softly. Ruby hiccuped a bit as her sobs quieted, and Blake slowly reached out, putting her hand over hers. "Talk to me," she whispered. Ruby nodded and took a second to collect herself as best she could before speaking. As the details of the nightmare unfolded, Blake felt a crushing feeling wash over her. To know that Ruby would even consider that they thought SHE was a screw up and that they hated her?

"A-And then..y-you said...we would never be more than t-teammates" she said, her sobs almost taking over again as she turned to face Blake, who's eyes had widened a bit, a slight blush on her face. "A-And just HEARING that kills me Blake..what Yang said broke my heart, but what you said just ground what was left into dust, and that sounds overly-dramatic but that fucking nightmare has me all screwed up and I can't think straight and-" she was silenced by Blake putting a finger over her lips. Blake took in a deep breath, biting her lip.

"Ruby...listen carefully Weiss is your best friend. She would NEVER say such things to you no matter how angry she may get and Yang? That should have told you right there it wasnt real. She loves you SO much Ruby..your one of the only family she has left in this world. and me...? There's no chance in ALL of Remnant that I would ever say that..because..it's the exact opposite of everything i want." she whispered. Rubys eyes went wide and she shook her head. "Ruby, I swear...im not kidding, I'm not trying to just make you feel better and NO...you aren't dreaming. I..I care about you. A lot more than just as a friend"

"Y...You do?" she whispered, feeling her face heating up as one of Blake arms slowly wrapped around her waist.

"Ruby..I've felt this way for months. You...everything is amazing about you. You saved Pyrrha's life when Cinder was about to kill her, YOU defeated Cinder when you were alone and wounded..and you did all of it for the sake of others. For Yang and Weiss...and me. You never worried about your own selfish desires and hurting people for the sake of doing it..It's one of the things I love about you," she whispered. She smiled as Ruby stared at her, dumbfounded. "And...it's adorable when your stunned into silence."

"Blake..I..I don't know what to say..." said softly as Blake's other arms slowly wrapped around her. Ruby had gone a redder shade than her cloak at this point.

"Well...you could say that you feel the same..that would make my night." she said, laughing softly when all Ruby could do was nod. "What was that, Ruby?"

"I..I like you...a lot." Ruby squeaked out, burying her face into Blake's shoulder.

"There now...was that so hard?" she smiled, holding her tightly. They sat there for a while, Blake rubbing her back softly, shushing her any time that she was trying to start crying again. She wouldn't let Ruby feel sad ever again if she had anything say about it. Not after all of this.

"B...Blake? Does...does this mean were...a thing now?" Ruby whispered. Blake didn't even have to think about it. When she nodded, Ruby smiled widely, and nuzzled herself further into Blake's shoulder. Blake kissed the top of her head, and Ruby looked up, grinning wider. "Oh no you dont...come here." she said softly leaning up slowly. Blake's heart started to beat a little quicker, her face flushing as red as Ruby's as she leaned down, pressing her lips against her's gently. Ruby's hand wound itself into her hair, bringing her closer. They only seperated when they needed a breath, Ruby had a dazed look on her face that mirrored Blake's perfectly. "That..That was-"

"Perfect?"

"Yeah..that," she said softly, making both of them laugh. They stood and walked back hand in hand to the dorm room. "Do...Do you mind If I lay down with you?" she asked, making Blake bite her lip nervously. "I swear, I'm not t-trying to imply that we...I...I just...don't want to sleep alone if that nightmare comes back..and since were dating now.." she said, looking away. Blake squeezed her hand tighter, making her look back up.

"I would love that..." she smiled, and Ruby looked so excited she would burst. They entered the room, seeing Yang sitting up sleepily.

"Is everything okay?" she mumbled

"Better than okay Yang...way better." Ruby smiled as she and Blake clmbed into the bunk. Yang's eyes focused and she smirked a bit before rolling back over. Ruby knew she would hear about this in the morning, but she didn't care. She felt Blake pull her close and her body relaxed slowly.

"No more nightmares Ruby..." she whispered, smiling as Ruby slowly fell asleep, looking more happy and more content than Blake could remember in a long time. She kissed her forehead gently before closing her eyes and falling asleep herself

And there it is, my first Rwby fic is done! Next one-shot will be determined by YOU the readers for taking the time to read this story. Your choices are: Weiss/Yang, Coco/Velvet or Jaune/Pyrrha. Let me know your votes in the review and I will see you next time!