I've gotten so many positive responses about this story! If you don't know, the title is a reference to The Princess and the Pauper although there's nothing similar to that story other than two people get different new lifestyles. Ruby is a Chocolate Lab puppy faunus btw so imagine her with folded brown ears and a large floofy tail. This is pure fluff and adorableness so enjoy!

Chapter 2: Walks!

"Ruby, time to get up. I'm showing you the neighborhood today." Weiss shook her faunus gently. The faunus whimpered and sat up, looking confused at Weiss. "What's wrong?"

"Oh. Nothing... I was just usually rushed out of my bed in the morning. It'll be hard adjusting to... good mornings." Ruby sat up.

"Oh right. Well if you want to sleep more I can have one of the maids bring you breakfast in bed?" Weiss suggested.

Ruby smiled thankfully but shook her head. "No, it's fine. I want to get up now...to be with you."

"If you insist but tomorrow you're sleeping in–I don't want you passing out because you were mistreated. Sleep is important Ruby." Weiss lectured, helping Ruby out the bed.

"I will. What's for breakfast?" Ruby asked.

"Whatever you want. I recommend honey pancakes and sausage biscuits. We also have eggs and bacon. Or buttered toast and parfaits? Or if you're into that, cinnamon waffles and hash browns." Weiss told her.

"Uh...the recommendation please." Ruby replied.

"Great. Let's go." Weiss took Ruby's hand gently and led her to the dining room. "Sit." She commanded. Ruby sat in a chair obediently. Soon after, the maid brought the two girls their food. Weiss helped Ruby cut her honey pancakes and fed them to her. "Say 'aah!'"

"Aahumph!" Ruby ate the forkful happily. Weiss gushed at the cute expression her faunus made when she ate. She was so happy, much happier than when they'd first met.

After breakfast, Weiss took Ruby out for a walk. "We're going on a walk?!" Ruby's tail wagged excitedly as Weiss helped her put on a white lace sweater.

"Yes. You have to behave okay? The humans out there can be mean." Weiss rubbed Ruby's head.

"Okay Weiss." Ruby replied.

As they were leaving, they were stopped by James holding Ruby's collar and leash. "Miss Weiss, you forgot this!" Ruby hid behind Weiss whimpering. Weiss flinched.

"I don't think I need that." Weiss replied coolly.

"Miss Weiss... it's unwise to leave an untrained faunus loose. I suggest you at least put on her collar so no one will call the pound." James handed Weiss the collar.

"I have no need for such drastic items." Weiss dropped the collar then removed her sapphire necklace and put it on Ruby. "This should be enough of a tag." Weiss turned the sapphire around. Property of Weiss Schnee was engraved on the back.

Ruby looked at it in amazement. To have such an expensive thing given to her so casually… "Come on Ruby. We're going to shop today." Weiss held Ruby's hand and they walked out of the estate.

There were so many people, so many stores, so... little faunus. Ruby felt a bit overwhelmed by all of it. "You doing okay Ruby?" Weiss asked. Ruby nodded. Weiss was with her so that meant she was okay. She would be fine as long as Weiss was there for her. "Do you want to go off on your own?"

"I.. I've never been alone before." Ruby replied.

"I'll be nearby. If you need me just shout. Don't go too far and don't talk to anyone passing by. If you get lost, stay where you are and wait for me to come looking for you. If anyone tries to grab you or do anything of the sort, run right back to me okay?" Weiss told Ruby the rules of the streets. Ruby nodded. "Okay." Weiss let go of Ruby's hand.

Ruby walked off, looking curiously at the shops and making sure not to bump into any people. She sniffed at all the new smells, mostly food and clothing. A bunch of clothes on display caught the redhead's eye and she walked over to them. 'I bet Weiss would get me that jacket if I asked nicely.'

"Excuse me…?" Ruby squeaked at the lady in front of the store. The lady looked at her suspiciously then in horror. "I...I um–" Ruby shrunk at the women's glare. She grabbed a broom and wacked Ruby's forehead.

"Get out of here you dog!" She shouted, startling Ruby and making her run away.

"Weeeeiiiiissss!" Ruby ran back to her owner. Surely Weiss could make her feel better. Weiss would comfort her. Weiss cared for her.

"Ruby?! What happened?" Weiss asked as Ruby tackled her in a tight desperate embrace. Ruby cried as she tried to explain.

"Weiss! That lady hit me, Weiss! She hurt my head!" The pup faunus looked so distraught. Weiss regretted letting her go on alone. Of course she couldn't trust Atlasians to be kind to a faunus especially a runt like Ruby.

Weiss wrapped her arms around Ruby protectively and kissed her forehead. "Everything's okay now Ruby. I'm here, don't worry." She spoke comfortingly. Ruby buried her face in Weiss' chest while she stroked the pup's ears. "Feeling better?" Ruby nodded and looked up at her owner.

"Weiss, I wanted a jacket...it was nice and black and I tried to speak to the human but she hit me with a broom. It really hurt so I ran to you like you said." Ruby explained.

"I'm glad you're okay Ruby. Do you still want the jacket?" Weiss asked. Ruby nodded slowly. "Okay. This time we'll go together." Weiss took Ruby's hand and Ruby showed Weiss the store. "Excuse me?" Weiss coldly directed to the lady.

"Is that your faunus?" The lady asked with a frown.

"Yes. Is that how you treat all your customers?"

"As far as I knew she was a stray, probably a thief with all that fancy attire, so I shooed her away. Can never be too careful with faunus."

"She's clearly not a stray and I could sue you for damaging my property!"

"You could but I'm pretty sure It's illegal to take a faunus out without any form of claim." The lady crossed her arms, sure that she'd won the argument.

"If you hadn't acted so rashly, you would've known that her necklace has an engravement." Weiss showed her the necklace. The lady froze.

"Schnee…?"

"Weiss Schnee. This is my therapy faunus, Ruby. Now, how much for that jacket?" Weiss replied. 'Therapy…?' Ruby wondered.

The lady handed Weiss the jacket. "I'll give you a discount on it. Register's at the back."

Weiss nodded and led Ruby inside. The rest of the day was no problem: Weiss fed Ruby the best Atlas food and shopped for multiple dresses and skirts. They went to buy Ruby a bunch of toys too, and take a walk in the park. By the time the two got back home they were exhausted.

"Ah, Weiss. Just the person I needed to see." Jacque walked up to his daughter, ignoring Ruby.

Weiss flinched. "What did you need?"

"A bunch of people... important people, are coming to the house tomorrow. I want you to... indulge with the kids. Maybe show off that faunus of yours."

Ruby's ears fell flat. She sensed Weiss' hostility but thought it best to stay quiet. "Fine. Come on, Ruby." Weiss walked away and Ruby steadily followed her.

"Weiss...are you upset?" Ruby asked in Weiss' room.

"I...yes. I am. It's just...I'll always be a tool for him! It's not fair…" Weiss complained.

Ruby stared at her. "Weiss...why did you buy me?"

"I already told you—"

"No. You didn't." Ruby shook her head. "Earlier today you said I was a therapy faunus. I may be young and naive but I'm not dumb!"

Weiss looked at the faunus. "I bought you... because I wanted family." The white haired girl sat on her bed. Ruby sat next to her. "My mother is distant, my father is controlling and rude, my brother hates me and my older sister moved away. I... I've always felt alone. You're not just a pet to me Ruby–you're my family. That's why I treat you unlike other humans: because they've hurt me too. Do you remember what I told James when he first took you to my room?"

Ruby recalled the event. "...You said I was going to be treated like a Schnee. Like you."

Weiss nodded. "You mean a lot to me Ruby. I need someone I can be comfortable with and I know it's probably been difficult but I want you and I to trust each other. To be there whenever another needs them to be. So...can you do that? Can you please... keep me from breaking like thin ice?" Weiss teared up.

Ruby embraced her owner tightly. "Of course Weiss! I'll be there for you as well." Weiss smiled.

"Thanks. Let's...get ready for bed."

The two slept closely that night, Ruby cuddling Weiss while she looked at the ceiling. "Miss Schnee?" Weiss turned her head and saw a maid at her door. "Yes?"

"The faunus trainer...James told me to warn you. With how you're treating Miss Ruby… he fears she might get the wrong idea…" The maid replied.

Weiss frowned. "There is no wrong idea...tell him to stop meddling or he's getting fired."

"Y-Yes miss."

"And you." The maid froze. Weiss gave her a small smile. "I'm glad someone is treating Ruby with respect. Thank you." The maid bowed and walked away.

Weiss looked back at Ruby in her arms. The faunus was sleeping peacefully, her arms around Weiss' waist. She looked really adorable and was almost a completely different person than when she'd first been adopted. 'Maybe getting the wrong idea wouldn't be so bad…' Weiss smiled and went to sleep, holding Ruby close.

Now isn't that adorable! I'll try to get a new chapter out every week, probably on Thursdays but I'm bad at schedules so if I miss a week just send me a quick review, I read those. Also lemme know what you think of the story, it's planned to have at least six(?) chapters but any suggestions for it are welcome. Have a nice day!