A day off, resting softly in a cafe with her trusty companion, Zwei, was Ruby. No better time to relax after a tough attempt at stopping the White Fang. Plus, the Vytal festival is quickly approaching. Need to be in tip-top shape to win with the rest of her team. Searching for the whereabouts of the white fang can be done later. Only thing is, she's the only one relaxing, no one cared to join her.

Yang went off to hang out with JNPR, Blake off to study and Weiss...hm, she just didn't want to do anything with the friendly leader. Something about Neptune. The cold shoulder only adds to the growing reputation for ice queen. "Hm, I'm the leader of a team but it feels like I'm the only one that is a part of it." The dark haired girl slumped in her seat, her drink close to her face while looking off to the side. A bother to have, something not even Jaune may deal with. Maybe just an off day. Reminds her of the first day she entered Beacon. But hey, the world has crazy ways to catch attention right? Zwei slept on the floor, minding his own business before perking his ears at a sound off in the distance.

"Hm?" Rwby looks downward, her pet's attention focused in the distance. He raises up on the ground on all fours, slowly wagging his tail.

"What is it?" Zwei started to bark and quickly ran off. "Zwei! Wait." The young huntress started to run, but forgot she hadn't paid her drink. "Darn it." She fished out the needed amount from her combat skirt. Took a few tries but she found it. Luckily, he didn't go far, sitting idly near a open park. She sighed in happiness, thinking she'd lose him."There you are." She picked him up, wagging her finger in his face. "You almost caused me a lot of trouble back there." She turned her attention to off in the distance, witnessing this event for the first time. Mechanical soldiers off in the distance, immobile. Statue like with a certain general pacing back and forth. No one seemed to be there to witness it...yet.

"Hm, robots huh?" Come to think of it, a poster explained an event later in this same area. They're suppose to do some type of demonstration later. The soldiers are preparing for said demonstration when the time arrives.

"Yes, creeeepy, scaaaaaary robots." The sound was so close that it startled Ruby enough to fall. A young girl, orange hair, spots of blush on her cheeks with caramel skin. White t-shirt, bicycle shorts, thigh length socks and...nothing else underneath. Goggles rested on her neck as she grinned. "Looky looky, oh my, is that dog's name Ein?"A strange one this girl is. After recovering from the intrusion, she attempted to answer.

"N-no, his name's Zwei. U-um, who are you?"

"My name? Call me, Edward Wong Hau Pepelu Tivrusky the fourth!'

"..." Took anyone at least a few seconds to take such a name in. "Is...Edward fine?"

"No!" Again, a sudden burst of energy leaving her voice, disliking the option. Ruby couldn't decide whether or not she's eccentric or flat out unusual. A dog barking out at the side brought forth her attention. "Ein?" She rose from the floor and started running in the distance, hands out like an airplane, mimicking the sound as she searched for her pet.

"Is this how Weiss thought of me back then?" The thoughts came rushing back in the past when she annoyed the girl without trying to. Before Ruby could try and move, a dog similar to Zwei in breed came running towards her direction, and Edward hot on pursuit.

"Waiiiiiiit!" To think the young girl was so focused on her goal, she forgot a human existed in front of her, to the point Ein changed his path and brought the young hacker into Ruby's path. The idiosyncratic behavior brought both of them into the ground, Zwei dodging the collision.

"Ow."

"Oh? It's you, the strange human again. Name, you did not give to me, yes yes."

"Ngh, Ruby."

"Ruby...Ruby Rose!" Normally, this should have been startling to know her full name was known, but her behavior afterwards was more alarming. "Yay!" She quickly hugged the immobile girl on the concrete. Oxygen strained from her lungs at the young girl's grip.

"I ngh, can't breath!" Ed took a moment to stop her hug to allow the pinned girl a chance to breathe. "Whoa, what's going on."

"Edward's been looking for you, yes she has. Ed is lucky and happy to find you."

"Who are you?"

"I'm Edward, I've told you. Or I think Ed's told you. Ed can't be sure for long."

"Ed, I'd love to chat some more but can I get up first?" The agile girl grinned when told and moved off her target as she rested on the ground. Ruby got up and patted off the accumulated dust on her robe. "Why are you here Ed?"

"Why Ed's here? Ah Ed is here for demonstration!"

"Demonstration?" Rather than use her words any more, the young girl pointed to the stage at the park with her feet.

"Oh, those robots. You know what they're going to do?"

"Ed knows what Ed will do." The encounter only grown in confusion. At this point, Ed put her goggles on, leaving a wide grin. The robots were immobile but the eccentric girl pretended to by typing something. It was at this point that the robot began to move, startling General Ironwood.

"Someone check on this machine to ensure it's not malfunctioning. Now's not the time for a hiccup prior to the demonstration." Two soldiers immediately went to check up on it. However, the Atlesian 200 flipped over one of the soldiers in a non lethal manner and raised his hands up to spar with the other combatant. A mixture of shock, amusement and worry rested on Ruby's face. While the ability to hack and control a robot sounds awesome in theory, to rebel against the Atlesian military is a can of worms not worth opening.

"Y-you can control them?!"

"Ed is not available, please come back later." To think a child has the ability to do this. The face helmet illuminated in LED lights a rose tinted smiley face, reminiscent of a cartoon.

"You have a strange owner" Zwei barks to Ein, smiling and scratching hi ear with his hind legs.

"The same can be said about your owner." Ein barks back, smiling and panting. A little whine leaves the dark coated dog, looking over to Ruby and and lies down once again.

"...You're not wrong." One last bark before the two huddle up to their respective owners to witness what's happening. Ruby notices the amount of boundaries crossing over, enough to infiltrate the Atlesian military, something worth pointing out.

"Won't you get in trouble?"

"Long as Ed don't get caught." A chesire like grin floods the young child, pearly white teeth connecting perfectly. At this point, Ruby backed off in worry, almost certain she'll be included in this girl's sentencing. 'Why do the strangers I meet end up as overtly eccentric' she thought, not understanding this magnetic attraction. She's not against it, just an open observation.

Ironwood recognized the mark and instantly destroyed the robot with his bionic arm.

"Heeeey!" Edward was quick to whine, enough for the general to know where she's at. "That's not fair, Edward was playing around!" A scowl formed on the veteran's face.

"Seize her."

"Oops." Soldiers began to track her down. She turned to Ruby with a smile. " Woe is me, Ruby Rose, young Edward has to go! Salutations from your uncle qrow!" She removed her goggles and left the huntress in training with Ein following her steps, wishing to avoid the military soldiers pursuing her.

"What? What about my uncle?!" But alas, the girl zipped out of the area in a hurry, leaving in the same way she came in, a confused flurry of false logic and bewilderment. For a young troublemaker, she was quick on her feet, matching her pets pace. Ruby watched her being chased until hearing footsteps behind her. General ironwood looked downward in contemplation, striking up theories to who the leader of RWBY has in association.

"Do you have any affiliation with that girl?" Ruby shook her hands and head in tandem.

"No, not at all. She crept up behind me, scaring me. I only caught her name, Edward."

"Hm" He looked annoyed, not by her, but the lack of information. Perhaps he could have gotten a lead. "And what is your name?"

"Ruby Rose." She felt a little nervous getting thrown into this mix. Still, after a stunt like that, she needed to ask. "Did she do something bad?"

"Her powers is what we want under control as she somehow avoid our clutches."

"You mean controlling robots?"

"...I can't say anymore about that. Classified." He took another glance at her eyes. 'Even if you are the niece of Qrow.' He then continued. "If you do see her again, please do not hesitate to report her in."

"Understood, ah...Sir!" The red cloak student straightened up, giving her honors to the man who seek security for Remnant. He chuckles at the formality, before waving his hand. "No need to be so strict. You're young, take it easy. He folds his arms behind his back and returns to the stage. "Be safe."


The young girl once again escaped from being caught by the police, hiding out at a nearby alley. Ein casually walks in a circle before lying down, his paws stretched out in front of him. He's tired out, not used to excessive running in a single day. The young gal sits on the floor, yawning and resting her head on the tough brick wall. She looked above, catching glance of a black crow. Giving another playful grin, she waves at the crow before it disappears from her vision.

"What are you waving at?" She turns her head to look over at Qrow who is smirking at her.

"Nothing. Ed did what you said. Ironwood is not pleased by little ol me." Ein ran up to Qrow, sniffing and pawing at his pants.

"Calm down Ein." Like that, Ein behaved himself despite his presence. "Good. Hopefully Ironwood starts thinking a bit more clearer in what he believes is 'safe' or think more on acting subtle than showcasing his power up front." He motions for Ed to follow him out. He guides the young child out the alley, his hand resting on her neck gently.

"Edward met your niece." A chuckle escapes the young man at this news.

"Oh? Is that so? Which one?"

"Ruby! She smelled like cherry and vanilla. Had a dog almost like mine too. I think Ed gave a great impression to miss Rose."

"Ah, you still surprise me with your actions and words. Might be the reason why I let you tag alongside me."

"Where are we going next Qrow?"

"Time to go make a visit with an old friend of mine." This sounded perfectly fine and a complete break from the past few hours or so. But there's an objection. One little thing Ed needs before that happens. She can't imagine going any further without it.

"Can Ed and Ein have some ice cream? Please!" Ein even barked to the older man in agreeing with this idea.

"Hehe." Through her sheer uniqueness in semblance and idiosyncrasies, one has to remember Edward is still a child. "With sprinkles on top if you desire it."

"Yay!" The overactive child pranced around the walking man, hugging him tightly. Her eyes showed stars in what awaits when he purchases the sweet desserts. Thus, the two walked off, getting some ice cream and leaving without anyone taking notice.


Proof of concept once again, might show little snippets of insanity with the young, fun Ed with the cast of RWBY.