Neapolitan with a cherry on top

Author Note: Remember when I said this was probably going to stay a one-shot? Yeah, I lied. (Now it will be a four-shot!)

Disclaimer: I do not own, or claim to own, RWBY or it's characters.


Vanilla

The rest of team RWBY sat in their dorm room. Two of them were pacing around the room, while one of them sat staring into space.

Yang stopped by the window and punched the wall. "Dammit! It's been three days! What the hell happened?!" She slammed her other fist into the wall, making a noticeable dent.

Blake stopped on a dime. Realization hitting her. "It must of been Torchwick. We just fought him. He must of kidnapped Ruby in order to get back at us!" She paused. "Dammit! If only I didn't agree to that day off. I could have kept closer tabs on Torchwick and-"

Yang cut her off.

"You would have what, Blake? Got caught in her place? Or passed out from exhaustion in the middle of doing something? You needed that day off more than any of us and you still couldn't realize that Ruby did it mostly for you! She had to beg you to just take one day off!" She was seething anger, though it was not really directed at Blake.

The one other person in the room sat there on her bed. Thinking deeply. "This is all my fault...", Weiss mumbled.

The blonde haired girl stomped over to Weiss. "What do you mean, it's your fault?!"

Weiss looked up to meet Yang's gaze. Her face was covered with guilt. "You and Blake went off together, and I went on my own. If I had been there with her I could have done something. I could have-"

Once again, Yang over spoke someone.

She growled. "And do what? You both are talking about what you could have done, but what about right now?" Yang looked from Weiss to Blake and back. "Instead of all this 'I could have' bullshit, I'm doing something right now! Ozpin told us to wait, but I'm done waiting." She walked over to the door and yanked it open. "Who's coming with me?"

Blake and Weiss only shared one look, knowing what the other was thinking, stood up and walked over to the door.

All three of them had determined looks on their faces as they took a step out, and to search for their leader.


Neo had had a pretty depressing day. Even the 'bad' guys can have their ups and downs, and this was definitely a down.

It was raining. She hated the rain. Roman was just barking out orders. She hated taking orders. Cinder was a massive bitch to her, along with Emerald jumping on the bandwagon. She hated those two. The job was boring. and she hated wasting time

She sighed as she trudged down the hallway to her room. At least in there was one thing she could enjoy, although, Neo wasn't up for anything special that night. Just some snuggling if Ruby was obedient.

Ruby had just kept surprising Neo more and more. Neo had only captured the girl a week ago and while the first day had been pretty rough, and Neo had thought she had broke the poor girl.

Then next day Neo had wanted some more action, but the girl had bit her tongue. Ruby sure was feisty, but over the days Neo could tell that her resistance was fading.

It made her happy and sad at the same time. Maybe she's not the one...

Neo stopped by a window. The rhythmic tapping of rain against the windows made her patience grow thin. That annoying sound... She calmed her self after a few moments, just staring out the window. Her thoughts leading to her past, a past she wished she wouldn't remember. Mother... I'm starting to regret my decisions...

When she reached the final door in the hallway, she stopped and unlocked it. She sighed as she opened the door, closing it behind her.

Inside the room was normal, nothing had changed. There was one thing that was different, however.

Ruby was not on the bed.

Instead she had pulled up a chair to the window and just starred out. The windows were barred and reinforced, so that was no means of escape.

The red hooded girl had almost managed to escape a few days ago. Neo had underestimated her and she slipped out the door, only to be caught be Roman's guards nearby. It was a valiant effort, but was for naught.

She looked from the window to Neo, her expression was blank. "Come to take advantage of me again?", her voice was laced with venom, though her face did not portray it. The words felt foreign to Ruby, but they definitely came from her mouth.

Neo sighed and shook her head. "Not today.", was all she said as she walked over to her dresser, setting her parasol down, and starting to take off her necklaces.

This comment alone stopped Ruby's thoughts in their place. Neo always wants something. Some form of sexual activity. Every day for the past week has been like that, but what changed now? Had she got bored of her already? And what happens after Neo gets bored of someone?

It was a weird feeling to Ruby, one she didn't like in her stomach.

Ruby showed no outer reaction as she spoke. "I'm surprised. You people, my bad, rapists, always want to enjoy the people you capture, right?"

The pink haired girl looked down, and then to Ruby.

The look on her face instantly made Ruby feel bad for what she said. Don't get her wrong. Ruby just was to good of a person to truly hate anyone though. She hated her current situation and wished she could just leave or undo it all, but... the look on Neo's face was just pure sadness.

"I suppose...", was all she replied as she looked away. I just can't deal with this right now...

Ruby didn't quite know how to respond to this. This Neo was much different than the one that captured her.

There was a long pause.

"Neo, can I ask you something?" The girl looked over and nodded her head.

Ruby continued. "Why me? Why capture anyone in general?", her voice was practically pleading.

Neo stared at Ruby for just a moment before answering in complete seriousness. "Because I learned the hard way that if you truly want something in life, you must take it. Or else someone else will."

This made Ruby think. What does that really mean though..? Does that mean she wants me..? But what exactly does she want me for..? s-sex..? Ruby tripped over her own thoughts. Or does she want something else..? This is so confusing...

She continued. "Let me ask you this, Ruby. Do you believe in love at first sight?" Neo finished taking off her accessories and walked over to the bed sitting on the edge. Facing away from Ruby.

Then it hit her. So that's what she means... Neo's used to things being taken away in life, so when she finds something she wants, she goes to extreme measures to make sure it's hers... very extreme... but that doesn't make it right...

Neo kept talking not waiting for a response. "I thought I was in love many times, but... I was wrong every single time. I did things how I was 'suppose' to. I tried to do things the 'right' way, but my heart was torn out every time. So then, I decided to take a more aggressive approach. You, Ruby, are one of the few results of that, and I hope I'm not wrong this time."

Trying so hard to be loved... And failing multiple times would be a drain on anyone's mental state... But...Did she just say what I think just said..? Did she say that she loves me..? Ruby was plagued with many questions and no answers.

"The door is open." The words rang out, and Ruby clearly heard them. "If you so desire. Then leave. There are no guards on patrol right now and Roman is out on a job. Down the hall is the to the right is the armory. Your weapon is stored there."

Ruby stood up and faced toward Neo, but the other girl was looking away. "What? But you just told me-"

"I know what I just told you. I'm just too tired to do this anymore, I'm so very tired. I love you, Ruby Rose, but after what I did to you I don't deserve the same affection. So just leave. Go back to your sister, your friends, and the person you love. I'm sure you have someone like that already."

She wished to leave, but her legs stayed firmly in place. Her mind was going a mile a minute. Is this a trap..? Why was she doing this..? Was what she said true..? And why am I not going anywhere, this is what I was waiting for...

That's when she decided what she would do.

Ruby, with determination on her face, marched over to the side of the bed that Neo was sitting on. Neo looked up with surprise that Ruby hadn't just taken the opportunity to leave.

"Why?" She commanded. "Why would you just tell me to leave after confessing to me? I doubt you truly love me at all!", the words felt slimy as they came out of her mouth, but Ruby needed to know something before she attempted to leave. Ruby truly surprised her self with what happened next.

A loud noise echoed through the room. A slap.

There Neo sat with her head turned to the side, her left cheek turning red. She smiled sadly. "I suppose I deserve that." She paused. "Why do you care what I think? You can leave right now. The doors right there. You can leave. Go.", Neo's voice was filled with pure sadness, but on her face was a light smile. You wouldn't have believed those words came from her mouth if you weren't there.

Ruby recovered quickly and crossed her arms over her chest. "Not until you answer my question."

What is with this girl..? Stubborn at a time like this..? Ruby Rose, You are something... Neo chuckled as she fell backwards onto the bed. "'If you truly love something, let it free, and if it returns to you, it is yours'. My mother once said that to me, and I decided that this would be the first, and last time, I listened to my mother."

The red haired girl stood there for what felt like an eternity. She is letting me go, in hopes that I won't want to leave in the end... That is a very risky thing to do, considering... Her thoughts paused for a moment. No... I wanted to leave just a few minutes ago, but now I want to help her... I think that if Neo can be, she would be a good person... She was just led down a bad path... And I'm going to prove it...

Ruby took a step forward, then placed one knee on the bed, then the other.

Neo half sat up at lightning speed in shock. Her mouth was hanging open and her eyes were open wide.

Ruby was kneeling next to Neo's half laying form. "I don't know much about love, but... I can try as long as it means no more... extremes... I think that you can be a good person, Neo, and I'm going to help you there... If you will let me."

The pink haired girl was at a loss for words. She just accepts me like that..? The horrible person I am..? After all the things I did to her..? You are too forgiving Ruby Rose... "Ruby, just leave-", she would have continued except for the fact that she was being kissed.

This kiss was different than the many they shared before. All the other times Neo had been dominating and forceful. However, now Ruby was taking charge, very clumsily mind you.

Ruby tentatively lifted her leg over Neo and shifted her body so that she was above the pink haired girl. She then grabbed both of Neo's hands and held them. Intertwining their fingers.

It was not a very well experienced place for either of them. Neo was always used to being in charge and Ruby was used to fighting back, but now the roles were almost switched. Neo on bottom and Ruby pinning the pink haired girl down.

Ruby could feel her face heating up. Why am I doing this..? For the past few days I couldn't stand this girl, and now... Why do I want to comfort her..? Her questions would go unanswered as she focused on the girl under her.

The red haired girl backed her head away a few inches to look at Neo.

That's when Ruby heard it. If the room hadn't been so quiet, she might not had heard it. A small sound.

A whimper.

No.

A moan.

It came from Neo.

Ruby could see the look of want, border lining need, on Neo's face.

It sent fire through her body. She instantly felt really hot. Ruby hadn't felt this at any point after being kidnapped, but now...

The pink haired girl tried to lean up, as much as she could. She seemed like she was searching for something, but was stopped as she was pinned down.

Ruby watched Neo curiously, unsure of what she was looking for. As she leaned back down, Neo instantly jumped on the opportunity to kiss Ruby. This kiss was more hot and fiery than the previous one.

While the first one of the night had been one of affection, this kiss was one of lust. On both ends.


Hours later...

Yang, Blake, and Weiss stumbled back into their room. Tired and fatigued from searching for Ruby.

Their search for the red hooded girl had started just a few days ago.

And had gone no where pretty fast.

Team JNPR had taken over preparations for the upcoming dance, wholeheartedly, and wished the three member team best of luck on finding their leader.

The team themselves wished they had more luck, and some to spare. Over the four days that passed, they found nothing. No clues, no leads, nothing useful. The only bit of info that they did find, was the fact that Ruby was last seen in the towns local park. After searching it top to bottom, they found nothing.

They had to resort to general searching around Vale. That was no easy task considering the size of the city.

They knew Roman was a pro, but this was ridiculous.

Blake fell into her bed after preparing for sleep and promptly passed out.

Yang didn't have the same luxury however. The last week had been hell for her. Ruby was all she had had left and without her...

The blond had been having nightmares. She woke in the night sometimes screaming out Ruby's name. It was only thanks to one other person that she hadn't lost her mind yet.

The same person who was currently in her pajamas standing over Yang's bed.

"I can see you still haven't cooled off. Allow me to help with that.", the white haired girl then took a step forward, pulled Yang's covers up, and lay next to the girl. "You should be grateful that I'm doing this for you, you oaf.", though she tried to sound dismissive, the blush on her face gave away her true intentions.

Yang smiled at this. Weiss had been more than kind to her since Ruby's disappearance.

At first, Yang thought it was to try and get on Yang's good side because she blamed her self, but after the blonds nightmares started, her true colors had shown.

She smiled. "Thanks, Weissy." Thank you for keeping me grounded and thank you for stopping me when I needed it...

Weiss just 'hmphed' in response as she released her semblance. Cooling the air around them.

Yang sighed in contentment as her body cooled down. Her muscles relaxing and her mind drifting off into a nice, cool dream.

Thank you, Weiss...


When Ruby woke up the next morning, she couldn't do anything but smile.

For some reason she just wanted to smile for the first time in a week. Maybe it was this warmth she felt around her body. Or maybe it was the set of arms that were comfortably wrapped around her waist. She didn't know and she didn't care.

She was just happy.

Ruby let out a sigh, but froze as she felt her partner stir on top of her. Ruby chuckled. It still seemed like Neo would always be on top.

A sudden thought struck her. She had thought about her past week and laughed about it. "What is wrong with me?", she mumbled.

"There's... nothing wrong with you...", Neo mumbled back, seemingly still asleep.

However, before Ruby could continue her thought process, Neo awoke from her slumber, sleepy eyed and still in partly asleep mode. She blinked a few times before forming a weird look on her face. Ruby could quite tell when it meant until she spoke.

Neo spoke slow and steady. "I'd thought you would have left..."

Ruby was caught off guard by her statement. Left..? Why would I leave..? The thought then came to her. Neo had expected her to use her and then leave while she was sleeping. Then a second thought hit her. Why would the thought of leaving be so easy to reject..?

"I wouldn't use you like that. I'm trying to show you what you do if you want someone to love you.", it sounded more reasonable in Ruby's head than as directed as it sounded out loud.

Instantly, Neo's face turned into one of guilt and Ruby felt like she had made a personal failure. Her heart clenched as she saw Neo's face. Guilt. Pure, unfiltered guilt.

Why am I feeling this..?

Panic instantly rose up in Ruby after what she had said. She scrambled internally. Thinking of a way to fix this situation. How have we gone from kidnapper and captive to, well, whatever we are now in just a few hours..? Why does it hurt to see that look on her face..? I should hate her... Right..? Whatever force in the universe kept Ruby with Neo also had made Neo have a change of heart towards her actions.

There was only one clear option in Ruby's head, one thing that could make Neo feel better, and one thing that she could say to put this all behind them.

I'm taking the leap of faith...

"Neo, I forgive you."


AN: Just a quick note just to say a few things. First off, thank you for the positive feedback. I really, really appreciate it and I hope you enjoyed this chapter as well.

Also, I want to make a few things clear.

1. Yes that was a bit of freezer burn back there (Go Weiss x Yang!).

And 2. I do not know what it is like to go through an experience like Ruby went through. I love all feed back, even negative, but I will ignore everyone who going to complain about this type of thing. The mind is a complicated thing and it does irrational things for irrational reasons. If you wish to complain about characters being OOC, then do it, otherwise deal with it.

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See ya next time!