Ruby, Ren, Nora and Jaune had been gone for a whole three weeks and no one knew where they went. Roman had contacted Neo and Junior to be on the lookout for any sighting of Ruby but nothing had come up. Roman and Taiyang had become close friends while Yang stayed secluded in her room away from everyone. Weiss had called several times for her but Yang refused anyone and everyone even her own father.

Blake and Reese had run off together and no one had seen then for a while. Weiss was stuck at her home in Atlas like a prisoner. She was biding her time to break away and get back to Yang. Ruby was crushed by Yang's coldness but she understood why she was being the way she was. Yang could no longer be a huntress like she had wanted.

Neo and Junior did just what they had promised. They were married two weeks ago and found out Neo was two months pregnant making Roman really excited to be an uncle. A dark cloud did loom over them for the reason being Ruby had disappeared and they didn't know where she was at. Neo's power was extremely unstable with her pregnancy.

Emily and Mercury had been seen around Vale helping clean the city. Roman had some people watch them to make sure they weren't up to anything weird and they weren't. Something was off about Emily altogether… she didn't seem like herself. He had gone over the reports several times but something about it didn't sit right with him.

None of that truly mattered since he really missed Ruby. He wasn't sure how to contact her since she left her scroll at home. The only other person that might now would be Qrow since Ozpin was missing, Yang wouldn't talk and the other teammates were gone. Roman sat outside on the chair with a giant coat on and a red scarf that belonged to Ruby.

Taiyang looked outside to see his soon to be son-in-law looking into the distance with a deep look on his face. He was thinking the same as him: Where was Ruby? He missed her dearly and Yang's playful demeanor was gone. She sat in her room bitter and angry at the world. His scroll began to buzz furiously and he looked down to see it was an unknown number so he let it go.

After a minute it began ringing again, so he decided to answer it.

"Hello?"

'How is Yang? This is her girlfriend Weiss.'

"Oh…" he said. He didn't completely agree with why Yang would be with a girl. Yang had dumped Weiss shortly after she woke up angry with everything. He remembered it clearly but Weiss vowed to be by her side no matter what Yang said.

'Is Yang around you?'

"No, she stays in the guest room all day. Is everything ok?"

'I had something I want to do for Yang but seeing as you are her father I have to ask you first.'

"Go on."

Weiss paused and cleared her throat.

'I know Yang said she never wanted to fight again but even then I want to do this for her. I took my savings and I bought Yang a robotic arm that is made from her cells. They can attach anytime in the next week and it'll be a week recovery with a week of training with it. If she never wants to talk to me then I want to make sure this is the last thing I can do for her… What do you think?'

"I… Why?" Taiyang said holding onto a chair. He didn't know what to say.

'Yang had said you were… kind of against our relationship and that's fine but I love Yang more than anything in the world. She's very important to me.'

Taiyang wiped the tears from his eyes that just started forming.

"Weiss… I'm so sorry. I apologize for my behavior."

Weiss chuckled.

'It's fine Mr. Xiong Long. I know this is wrong but if you have to lie to get her here do so. Once it's on it can't come off without special equipment.'

"We'll see you Monday, Weiss. I fully accept this gift on her behalf."

'I'm glad. I'll send out a Bullhead to get you guys. If you can… Give Yang a kiss for me.'

"I certainly will Weiss. Good bye and thank you again."

'Good night sir. Thank you as well.'

Taiyang looked down at the scroll. He was surprised that one of the powerful heiresses in the world loved and wanted to help his daughter. He sat down and picked up the coffee he had left there an hour go and saw there was a fly in there. He frowned unsure how to feel about the good news for Yang but where was Ruby?

He got up and walked by the guest room Yang was in. She sat on the bed staring out the window like she always was. Yang never pulled her eyes from the window even if someone was talking to her. He wanted to know what she was thinking about and if she was really ok. He wanted to get her a doctor to talk to but she refused.

"Yang?"

She didn't even twitch.

"I got a call."

Nothing still.

"It was Weiss."

Yang's head snapped to the side almost scaring him. Her violet eyes filled with pain.

"I told her you were ok."

Yang eyes darted to the floor in shame.

"She loves you."

Yang looked back up at him with tears in her eyes.

"I love her too," she said quietly.

"Where is Ruby?" Summer asked looking at the white nothingness.

"She's on her way to Haven. She's looking for Cinder… but Cinder isn't there half the time," Raven said.

Summer frowned.

"What?"

"Cinder is in the Dark World with Salem."

Summer nodded.

"How's Yang?"

Raven closed her eyes.

"She loves her teammate… But it looks like her soul is wounded…"

Summer hugged Raven from behind.

"Things will be ok. She will be ok."

"I know."

"She's a lot like you, you know."

Raven's breath caught in her throat.

"Yang is so strong willed and she's always so giddy about everything but she's strong physically. She does her best and she loves Ruby. She's too strong to let something like this to hold her down. She will make it in the end and come out stronger than ever before. Though… you should talk to her sometime and let her know everything."

"No… She has to believe I won't be there for her."

"Yang won't depend on you," Summer said flatly.

Raven turned around.

"Yang isn't someone to depend on others. She's independently strong. She won't hang onto you."

"I know… it kind of hurts."

Summer nodded, "Ruby is the same way."

"Yea."

"I think you'll know when to visit Yang."

"Ruby, do you think Cinder will be there?" Jaune asked.

Ruby shrugged, "Uncle Qrow said our enemy was there. Besides we can ask about Ozpin as well. We need him back."

Ruby looked behind them and saw Ren holding Nora's hand.

"You two have become really friendly lately."

Ren pulled his hand away as Jaune looked at him. Jaune just turned back around. Jaune was still hurt; he had fallen for Pyrrha and then she kissed him… she was gone. He hurt so much thinking about her but he had to avenge her for the pain she went through. He believed that she did what she wanted and she helped the world out with her last moments.

"Guys, it's fine. Everyone knows you like each other."

Nora turned pink, "Are you sure Jaune?"

He nodded.

Ruby smiled as she thought of Roman. She really missed him and she missed the nickname he had given her from the moment they met at the Dust shop. She had to protect him and everyone else she loved. She pulled out the new scroll they had bought to use to contact family. Everyone else had called their families or friends except for her. She started dialing Neo's number.

'Hello?'

"Neo….?"

'Ruby! Where are you! We are worried sick about you!' Neo cried into her ear.

"Can I tell you something?" Ruby asked her face sweating a little.

'Like why you left without Roman?!'

"I can't watch someone else I care about die anymore. Penny, Pyrrha… Yang got hurt… I can't take it Neo. That's why I'm going to Haven and I'm going to take care of Cinder. I hope to find Ozpin and maybe find out more about what's really going on. I know my mother is still alive and I plan on finding her too. I want to fix things."

Neo sighed, 'Roman wants to be by your side until the very end. I can't hide this from him.'

"I know. I'm sorry Neo."

'I'm having a baby.'

"WHAT! Really!"

Neo started laughing.

'Yes it's for real. I… won't be able to help you this time around though.'

"It's ok. You rest up. I love you Neo."

'I love you too Ruby. Be safe. I'll talk to Roman.'

"Ok, bye."

'Bye.'

Ruby looked at the scroll. I'm sorry Yang and Dad. I may not be back after this.

"You ready to move again Ruby?" Jaune asked pulling her out of her thoughts.

Ruby nodded, "Let's go."

Cinder stumbled around the corner of some broken down building holding her left arm which was bleeding badly and cold. She had wanted to escape from her Mother after all the stuff she had done to her in the last couple weeks and here she was being chased down by Emily. She knew this was the end for her but she wasn't going to give up without a fight. Cinder was so lost in her thoughts she didn't see Emily come around and kick her legs out from under her.

"Ahh!" Cinder cried as her bruised knees hit the dirt.

Emily grabbed Cinder by her matted hair and dragged her into the building. As much as Cinder struggled it didn't help her any. She dragged Cinder across the floor covered in glass, rock and broken wood cutting her up more. Cinder screamed in agony as she left a blood trail behind her. Hearing the bitch who ruined her life in agony made Emily grin.

After dragging Cinder up the stairs they came to a room with a broken bed and trash everywhere. Emily held Cinder up by the throat as she formed ice around the room. It climbed up to her knees holding her in place after Emily let go. Emily gave the villain a sickening grin as she sat down on the broken bed not caring it was dirty.

"Why did you bring me here!" she screeched glaring at Emily.

"To take care of you but it seems someone stole the Maiden power from you. Apparently Fall didn't like you."

Cinder stopped struggling to look at her.

"What would you know about that?" she hissed.

Emily grinned, "I know everything about it."

She just stared at the Faunus.

"I'll tell you since you're going to die. The Maiden power is meant for those who are good, so considering you're still alive here with no power means Salem took the Fall. The power won't bind to an evil soul such as yours. Actually the power would've escaped your body within a couple weeks anyways. You're an ignorant bitch with no power; your mother on the hand can hold it even with a corrupt soul."

"What?"

"The Maiden power chooses who it wants. You were never meant for it but Pyrrha Nikos was."

Cinder's eyebrows raised up.

"You angered the power in killing its next successor."

Cinder looked away.

"The powers are very particular of who they inhabit. Unfortunately for us Salem is one of pure evil and she can control her dark aura on her own will."

"Everyone has dark and light aura," Cinder said.

"I know but to use just one or the other is a very special skill. Much like Ruby and her mother Summer have with their silver eyes. We mix the two together to create our aura but in special cases you can use one or the other making your aura more powerful. Ruby can use her light or dark without mixing the two making her more powerful than she knows. She has half summer and half winter power inside of her amplifying that power as well."

"You're the Winter Maiden, how could she have it?" Cinder spat.

"She's special."

Emily reached over and punched Cinder's face.

"ARGHHHH!"

"Your destiny could've been a lot different."

Cinder said nothing.

"It doesn't matter anymore."

Emily pulled out her blade looking at Cinder with blood lust filled eyes.

"You hurt me and hurt Roman. Even if I love Mercury now you know what you did wrong. I can't forgive you for what you did to us."

"You did it to yourself!" Cinder screamed, terrified of what Emily would do.

"You're right. Would you like to know what my clan does?" she asked tilting her head to the side.

Cinder stayed quiet.

"We know in time Faunus will be accepted but we play a bigger part than people think. We protect those with special powers because one day we would have to defeat Salem. Your mother has been around for way too long and we have been simply waiting the day someone would come along and kill her. I'm here to aid Ruby Rose in that mission. I'm her protector even if it costs my life. I won't allow her to stain on her soul on such pathetic shit such as you."

Emily thrust the sword into Cinder's abdomen. Blood began pooling into her mouth as she coughed.

"A soul will only become corrupt as what the person thinks is bad. What I'm doing now is for everyone… It's for the better."

With Emily's last words to Cinder, ice exploded from Cinder's fatal wound. After the ice stopped spreading it formed into a beautiful red and blue ice flower around Cinder's dead body.