Blake woke up the next morning to find that the rest of her team was already up and about. Rubbing the sleep out of her eyes, she sat up, and looked at the clock. 7:30. So they still had an hour and a half until the first class. Blake briefly contemplated going back to sleep, but decided against it. Today would be interesting, to say the least.
She got up and walked to the bathroom. Blake didn't like to take showers in the morning, but she usually just washed her face at the sink. Plus, if nobody was around, she could also use the time to fix her bow before the day started. It looked like today, however, she would not be alone.
"Good morning Yang." Yang looked up. "Good morning sweetheart. How are you feeling?" Blake thought about that question for a few seconds. "Good, I guess." Yang smiled, walked up to her, and pulled her into a kiss. After she let go, she asked: "And how do you feel now?" Blake looked a little shocked: "Yang, the door isn't locked. Anyone could walk in on us." Yang shrugged: "So what? It's not like we're doing something illegal." Blake shook her head: "Yang, I love you, but it just came out that I'm a faunus. Let's wait until that blows over before we let everyone know I'm lesbian too, ok?" Yang, finishing up her hair, responded: "Whatever you want. See you at breakfast."
Blake stood alone for a while, just thinking. She'd always liked the blond girl, even if she was a little... reckless for her doing. She'd been happy when they had ended up as teammates, although she hadn't thought much of it. Only when Yang dived off the cliff after her had she realized just how much the girl cared for her. She was so caught up in her thoughts that she didn't hear the door opening.
"Good morning Blake." Blake jumped up and spun around to see Ruby stand in the doorway. "Ruby... didn't hear you there." Ruby smiled: "Sorry, I tried to stay quiet, I know some people are trying to sleep in." Ruby grabbed a brush and started doing her hair. Blake thought for a second, then asked: "Ruby, can I ask you something about your sister?" Ruby looked up, slightly confused: "I guess. Why not just ask her?" "I want to hear it from you. Ruby, what do you think about your sister?" Ruby, thought for a while before answering: "She's nice. She's fast and strong, but she is also really sweet and caring for those she cares about. Although she isn't the most subtle of people, she can still surprise you from time to time." Blake nodded: "Has she ever been in a relationship with anyone?" Ruby, now curious, answered: "Yes, couple years ago, with a boy from her class. Didn't last long. I can still remember the day she broke up. Man, she was mad. Why are you asking?" Blake looked away: "No reason, just wondering." Ruby smiled: "Yeah right." Blake, now with a blush on her face, walked out.
Blake walked into the main hall to find it already filling up. Quickly looking around, she spotted Yang sitting at a table with team JNPR. Grabbing some food, she sat down. "Good morning Blake." Pyrrha was first to comment on her arrival. "Good morning. So what classes do we have today?" "We start at 9:00 with combat training. I think that's the entire morning, let me check." Pyrrha pulled out her scroll, and quickly navigated to the timetable: "A yes, here we go: combat training in the morning with miss Goodwitch. Then we have professor Oobleck this afternoon." Next to her, Yang led out a yawn. "Oh right, does anyone have the answers to the homework. I'd planned to do it yesterday, but..." Without looking, Pyrrha pulled a piece of paper out of her bag. "I figured you would need it." Yang grabbed the paper, and started looking through her own bag. "Thanks Pyrrha, you are a lifesaver." At this Pyrrha shook her head. "No, you are, if I can believe the stories. If either of you need anything, you can just ask." Blake, who had been silent up to this point, smiled: "Thanks Pyrrha." Shaking her head, Pyrrha just responded: "What are friends for?"
At this point in time, Ruby and Weiss walked up to the table and sat down. Ren, looking up from his book, asked: "Good morning. Ruby, did you finish the book I gave you?" Ruby grabbed something from her back, and handed it to Ren. "Yes. It was pretty good. Thanks for loaning it." As Ruby and Ren started discussing the book, Blake whispered to Yang: "Yang, people are looking at me." Yang looked around. Sure, a few people were staring at Blake. "That's just because they think you look beautiful today." Blake smiled. "About that... Cardin still has my bow. I'd like to get it back." Yang looked around, and spotted Cardin a few tables over. "Your wish is my demand." She stood up and walked over.
"Good morning." Cardin looked up from his scroll to see Yang standing there. "Now Cardin, you have something that belongs to Blake, and she would like to have it back." Cardin smirked: "What? Is she too scared to come ask for it herself?" At this, Yang just smiled: "No, but I've been waiting for a good excuse to beat you up, and I was hoping you would give me one. So hand it over, now." Cardin pulled out Blake's bow. "I don't know, what's it worth to you?" Yang stepped closer, now towering over Cardin. "I didn't come here to negotiate Cardin. Hand it over, now." Cardin hesitated. He had seen Yang fight before, and did not want to be on the receiving end of her anger. "Fine, take your damn bow." And tossed the bow at Yang, who caught it and walked back to her table.
Sitting down next to Blake, she handed over the bow. As Blake moved to put it on however, she stopped her: "Don't. You look great without it." Blake looked conflicted: "Really?" Yang nodded furiously: "Yes. You are amazing Blake, no need to cover yourself up." Blake put the bow away. "Thanks for getting it back Yang." "It was the least I could do. Come on, lets go to combat training."
Blake liked combat training. She suspected almost everyone at beacon did, except for maybe Jaune, and even he was warming up to it. It was a time to do what you were best at. Today, however, things looked to be a little different. The floor had been divided into four corners, with a round platform in the middle. On it stood Glynda Goodwitch.
"Good morning students. Today, you will engage in a contest with your fellow student's. The floor has been divided into four area's. Each team will take one area. Then, once everyone has taken their position, we will send enemies at you. Your goal is to destroy as many as possible. There is no time limit, so I recommend that you conserve your energy. Should you become too tired to continue fighting, you are allowed to exit your area, however, you are not allowed to reenter. This is a test about endurance more than speed or strength. You will be graded for your performance."
Looking around, Blake noticed that Ruby had already picked a corner and was waving everyone over. Looking at her teammates, she noted a couple of major differences. Ruby looked excited, while Weiss looked concerned. Yang was just smiling. Ruby spoke up: "Ok everyone, this is a chance to show everyone the power of team RWBY. Any questions?" Yang laughed: "Can we get started already?" Blake shook her head: "Weiss, you ok?" Weiss nodded: "I'm fine, it's just... well, endurance has never been my strong suit." Ruby grabbed Weiss by the shoulders: "Well, then this seems like an excellent time to try and get better at it, not? Don't worry Weiss, just do as much as you can, that's all anyone is asking."
The four walked into the center of their corner, backs facing each other. Glynda started counting down: "Exercise starts in 3... 2... 1... start." A number of battle robot's jumped into the arena. Within a second, Blake jumped forward and cut two down. Stepping backwards, she noted that the rest of her team had also eliminated their enemies.
Of course, it wouldn't stay that easy. As more and more robot's came at them, Ruby and Weiss started to move further away from each other, while Blake and Yang came closer and closer. Noting that Ruby was off in a corner spinning Crescent Rose and fighting a dozen of robots at the same time, and that Weiss was off on the other side taking on three robots with precise cut's, Blake knew the person behind her had to be Yang. So she yelled: "Yang, duck!" Trusting in her partner to do what she asked, she threw Gambol Shroud, spinning it around to cut open the robot's she and Yang had been fighting. Pulling Gambol Shroud back, she turned to face Yang. The blond had dropped to the floor but jumped up, ready to keep going. Smiling, she turned around to note that the destroyed robot's had already been replaced by a dozen more. Looked like she wouldn't get bored anytime soon.
Weiss was the first to give up. Ruby was the one to make her, after pointing out that Weiss had almost run out of dust and barely had enough energy left over to lift her rapier. Ruby herself was second, the young girl just not able to continue. It was just Blake and Yang, and there were a lot of robots. Blake and Yang backed up against each other. "Last stand?" Blake asked. Yang smiled: "Wasn't planning on going down this soon, did you?" Not bothering responding, Blake instead asked Ruby: "How are we doing on score, Ruby?" Ruby responded: "Good. Team JNPR is already out, 209 kills. Team CRDL has just one person over, they are at 246 kills. We are at 251 kills. Just a little longer and we'll end up with a great score." Yang interrupted: "Well, then we should probably stop talking and start killing."
In the end, they placed second in their class, with 264 kills. Ruby was really excited but tired, Weiss just looked tired, and Blake had to imagine she herself didn't look too energetic anymore. The only one with some energy left was Yang. Grabbing Blake, she said: "Come on, lets go to the locker room." Weiss responded: "I think I want to talk with miss Goodwitch." Ruby nodded: "Ok, I'll come to. See you two at the lockers."
Arriving in the locker room, Blake noted that it was empty. Yang seemed to have come to the same conclusion, as she quickly pulled Blake to an area of to the side. Blake, too tired to resist, leaned in and started kissing Yang. As tired as they both were, Blake had to admit the blond was a good kisser. However, when she let go, she noticed two pair's of eyes looking at them.
"Yang" Blake whispered, "Ruby and Weiss are watching." At this, Yang spun around. Realizing they had been spotted, Ruby and Weiss walked closer. Ruby was the first to say something "Are you two... together?" Yang looked at Blake, and the black haired girl nodded. "Yes. We are." Blake answered. Ruby smiled: "Well, we are happy for you, right Weiss?" Turning to face Weiss, she noticed that the heiress had disappeared. Ruby looked confused: "Where did Weiss go?" Blake grabbed the smaller girl: "Ruby, let me talk to Weiss. I think I have an idea about why she left."
Ruby just nodded, then turned to her older sister. Just as she left the locker room, Blake could hear Ruby ask: "So, how is she?"
The door to the dorm's was locked. Blake had a key, but it was not a good sign. Knocking on the door, she asked: "Weiss, can I come in?" Receiving no response, she walked in. She saw Weiss immediately. She was sitting on her bed, looking at the wall. As Blake walked in, Weiss turned and asked: "Do you love her?" Blake had not expected the question, but knew the answer: "With all my heart. Why do you ask?" Blake sat down, and Weiss turned to face her. "Because my parents always thought me that love should be between a man and a woman, but when I look at you and Yang, I see more love then I've ever seen between my parents." "Weiss, I don't blame you for this. Please don't think it's your fault." Weiss shook her head: "I'm not, it's just... never mind" Blake stood up and looked at Weiss. "Weiss, if you ever need help with anything, you can always ask me." Weiss nodded. "Thanks Blake." "No problem. We probably should be going to professor Oobleck's class though." Weiss nodded. "I'll be out in a minute." Blake, understanding the white-haired girl wanted to be alone for a bit, walked out of the room, right into Yang and Ruby. "Is she... ok?" Ruby asked. Blake assured the girl: "Don't worry, she's fine, she just needs some time to think right now. We, however, need to go to professor Oobleck's class."
That evening, all of team Rwby was gathering in their dorm room. Blake and Yang were sitting on one bed, holding hands and generally being in love. Ruby sat on the other. Everyone was waiting on Weiss, who had told them that she had an important announcement to make. Everyone looked up as the white-haired girl walked into the room. Noticing that everyone had already taken a spot, Weiss sat herself down next to Ruby.
"I have an important announcement to make." Weiss looked quite nervous, but continued talking. "First, I want to congratulate you two, and hope that you will be happy together." Yang and Blake smiled, but Weiss was not done talking. "Because of your love however, I have also learned something about myself." She turned and looked at Ruby: "Ruby... I think I'm in love with you."
Author note: So this is probably quite awful, but because of personal reasons, I don't think I'll be able to write for a while, so I wanted to get this out there.
Once again, feedback is greatly appreciated. It really help a lot.
