Not alone-Chapter 2.
Deciding to leave that for last, she went through a different door and was happy to discover that it was Ruby's bedroom.
This was more decorated than what she had seen so far, there was a double bed dominating most the room but alongside a wooden wardrobe and desk with a small light on the top and loads of papers dotting all over it.
There were a few pictures up on the walls, one of a black rose while another was a picture of Ruby dressed as she was now, and Blake and Winter all together, somewhere Neo didn't recognise.
There was a bookshelf filled with books next to the desk as well, leaning closer to them she read some of the titles and surprised at the broad range of topics they had.
Looking around the room further she discovered another door and guessed that was Ruby's bathroom so she left the room and went to another of the doors. She was welcomed to a second bathroom and a spare bedroom as well, which even had some different clothes inside which she could only guess as Blake's.
The last room she entered was something completely different to the others though, opening the door it was almost like a museum in a way.
It was a large training room, that was clearly used by Ruby to keep her skills up and to practise. But around the walls of the entire room were weapons of all sorts around it all.
But Neo recognised the weapons, they were rifles, pistols and blades of different types. And Neo spotted Ruby's beloved Crescent Rose, folded up and it brought back Neo's memory of the last time Neo had truly seen Ruby fight.
In one corner of the room, a suit of armour seemed just thrown in a heap in the corner and Neo could see a thin layer of dust.
"Green light people." Ruby called out, she was older now. Twenty years old and finished schooling but still lived there. Having nowhere else to truly go.
Walking over to the rear ramp, Ruby opened it up and allowing light and sound to penetrate the aircraft and they could all hear the gunfire.
Inside the aircraft were the strike team made up of, Ruby, Weiss, Blake, Yang, Neo, Emerald and Winter. In their normal outfits but now with a backpack on, which was a jump pack to allow them the ability move around quickly and freely.
Next came the masks they all had in their hands ready to be put on for the jump. And each of them had weapons and ammo alongside their regular weapons, given to them by the Atlas military.
"Anyone want to say a few words?" Yang asked playfully, trying to lighten the mood.
"Let's end this. Green light has been given. Let's go." Ruby said, cutting off anyone who wanted to reply.
Everyone put their masks on and went to the ramp, jumping out one after the other with Ruby jumping last. Her cloak bellowing out behind her, her body covered in armour and just weapons of all sorts.
"You know; I didn't actually expect you to discover this room so quickly." Ruby said, sounding amused from behind Neo.
Neo turned around, seeing that Ruby had moved her fringe that had been covering half her face to behind her ear and she now truly noticed what Ruby was wearing on her face.
"You're wearing glasses. When did you start doing that?" Neo asked, sounding stunned as she knew that Ruby never had issues with her eyesight.
"It was soon after I left, it helps blend in a little more but also keeps me…grounded." Ruby responded with a small smile, as she seemed to struggle with what to say. "Dinners ready." She added, turning around and Neo followed Ruby through the house to the dining room.
The pair ate quietly, catching up on what they had missed since being apart. Ruby was kept well informed about current events but not so much about what Neo herself had been up to.
Over the few years they had been separated that Neo had started teaching martial arts at Beacon, now that it had been cleared and Ozpin had taken over once more.
"I'm sure you don't have many students there now." Ruby commented as she sat there watching Neo eat, or rather just push around her food after a few bites.
"Not really. There isn't that many now, but it hasn't stopped them. There are still some Grimm around, even if it's only a handful." Neo said.
Ever since Ruby had killed Salam and the large assault on her hideout in the Vacuo deserts, hidden on the corner of the continent and underneath constant storms. The large assault had been headed by Ruby and her team all together alongside the Atlas military and other Hunters and Huntresses.
It was all out war as Grimm and mutated Human-Grimm creatures that were once members of the White Fang. It seemed after Salam was killed alongside the Grimm dragon, the number of Grimm in the world diminished.
It wasn't to the point where Hunters and Huntresses were not needed, but as the threats were less and less, not as many people wished to become one. Although they sustained heavy losses in the fighting.
"That is true, I always hear about some attacks happening, even in the local town. I help out when they attack, but quickly fade back once it's over." Ruby said, and seeing that Neo wasn't going to eat anymore she simply smiled and took the food away.
Moving back to the living room and sitting on the couch, Ruby decided to broach the main topic. "So, I don't wish to pry, but I feel that I need to ask. Your sudden appearance in Patch, the fact that you came to me to speak to me and the…state you were in. May I ask what happened?" Ruby asked softly, her voice calm and making sure she didn't sound demanding at all.
"I…Did you hear? Roman…he escaped." Neo said softly, her voice shaking as she spoke.
"I didn't. Have you seen him? Did he hurt you?" Ruby asked quickly, slowly moving closer to Neo as if to inspect her for injuries.
"He…I…he…" Neo attempted to speak but just burst out crying, and Ruby immediately gathered the smaller girl into her arms, rubbing soothing circles on the girls back.
Neither woman knew how long it had been, but slowly Neo calmed down to the point where she was almost asleep but at the same time too awake to really sleep, her mind racing.
"Why did you come to me sweetie?" Ruby asked softly, feeling the tears having dried and the sobbing stopped.
"I…I think I might be pregnant." Neo said shakily, her voice struggling to stay level.
Ruby didn't pry, nor allow her mind to wander too far on possible reasons, now wanting to guess and maybe just hoping. "Why do you think that dear?" Ruby asked softly, continuing the soft motions with her hand.
"I…I'm late…it's been two weeks and…" Neo explained, trailing off.
"I see. But why did you come to me? I'm sure there are plenty of doctors closer to you, even some at Beacon." Ruby asked, unsure why Neo would go out of her way so much, especially as she never told anyone but four people what she was doing.
"I, I overheard Ozpin…he was speaking to Blake, they were talking about you…that you were in Patch and well…what exactly you did now." Neo explained, unsure as she felt Ruby freeze momentarily before continuing.
"I see. But again, why me?" Ruby asked, still unsure.
"I couldn't trust anyone else…I can't…you're one of the only ones I trust…it took me a week alone to convince Blake and Winter just to tell me where your practise was…and well, I don't feel safe." Neo stated, her voice barely audible at the last comment.
Ruby heard it, but chose not to comment on it quite yet, deciding she'd discover what she meant at another point.
"I haven't got anything with me to check…at least not traditionally…if you wish to know, I can easily enough find out for you, though it's a little…weird." Ruby explained, attempting to slightly explain it to Neo.
"What are you talking about?" Neo asked, confused at what Ruby was attempting to say.
"Do you remember during the fighting, my eyes glowing and the power I wielded?" Ruby asked.
"Of course, you were practically unstoppable, weaker Grimm fell to your look alone, and then the Maiden power you wielded was brutal against them all." Neo commented, remembering just how easily Ruby's power would turn the tide and just how easily Ruby fought with it all.
"Yes…I discovered a new use for it…it's partly why I wear so many things to ground myself." Ruby explained, "I'm the Spring Maiden. Some believe it is the season of new life, maybe that's why I chose this profession. I can sense life forms, in a way. I'm able to feel babies in the womb, I use traditional methods normally but sometimes…sometimes it takes a special touch." Ruby explained, "If you'd allow me, I would use my powers…I promise no harm will be done, I swear it." Ruby said quietly, her voice was strong and promised strongly.
"Do it." Neo said, hugging Ruby tightly.
"Alright, would you mind laying down for me please?" Ruby asked softly, and Neo laid down on the couch while Ruby moved to sit on the floor next to the couch.
"Could I lift your top? Only a little bit, I promise." Ruby said, and Neo just nodded her consent as Ruby gently lifted Neo's top to expose her stomach.
Removing her glasses, Neo saw Ruby's eyes start to glow slightly as she raised her hands over Neo's stomach, gently lowering them onto her stomach.
Neo shivered slightly as she felt Ruby's hands on her stomach, not because of cold hands though, but an entirely different reason.
Ruby noticed a few bruises but chose not to comment on them just yet, she had a few ideas but didn't want to cause more distress to Neo.
With her eyes, glowing, the glow steadily moved along to her hands and after a few seconds Ruby moved her hands away and the glow stopped. "It's positive. Three weeks." Ruby said softly, and at her words Neo just burst into tears.
All Ruby could do was to hold onto the crying woman as she sobbed her heart out. Feeling helpless, eventually Neo seemed to just wear herself out and Ruby felt her breathing steady out, though still hiccupping.
Ruby closed her eyes as she let her powers spread out around her body and around Neo, it had a calming effect on Neo as she seemed to relax a little more. Tiredly, Neo opened her eyes.
"Hey sweetie, I'm going to take you into my bed and change you into something more comfortable, is that alright?" Ruby asked softly, keeping her voice low and soothing.
"Ok." Neo said tiredly, leaning her head onto Ruby's shoulder.
Easily lifting the woman, Ruby got Neo's legs wrapped around her, while Neo lazily relaxed against her.
Walking upstairs, she took Neo into her own room and carefully laid her down onto the bed and started to remove her clothes, leaving her in her underwear before putting some shorts and a baggy t-shirt onto her.
She took note of several marks and bruises on Neo's body, being careful to avoid them as she dressed her and tucked her into the bed.
As she went to get changed herself in the same sort of clothes she heard a whimper come from Neo. Moving over to her in a flash, she heard Neo mumbling and stretching out towards empty space.
"Ruby…help me…Ruby." Neo mumbled, already in a dream it seemed and somewhat in pain.
Unsure what compelled her to do so, Ruby climbed into the bed with Neo, pulling the woman against her chest as she gently stroked her hair, and soon she started to calm down.
"You answer it." Winter Schnee said to her girlfriend, Blake Belladonna. Both women were staring at the phone in front of them on the table that was ringing loudly.
"No, you do it. I answered last time." Blake shot back, taking a step away from the phone.
"Oh for…" Winter said, picking up the phone and answering it, glaring at her girlfriend who only put her trench coat on.
"Hello Ruby, how are you doing?" Winter asked sweetly.
"Don't 'hello Ruby' me, how long have you know Roman had escaped?" Ruby said, her voice was calm and almost no emotion present.
"Shit." Blake mumbled, hearing what Ruby was like. Knowing that she was pissed off when she was calm like this.
"Um, I'd say about four weeks." Winter replied hesitantly.
"A month…a month. Right...I know you're here on the Island. You have five minutes to be in my office." Ruby replied before she hung up and not allowed a response.
"So, on a scale of one to ten, how pissed do you think she is?" Blake asked sarcastically.
"I'd say one hundred." Winter replied, sighing as she pulled her boots on and grabbed Blake's hand to head to Ruby's office.
A/N
So not too much to say once more, though I have a request and a question. Firstly, when would you like to see updates? Weekly or bi-weekly? Do note that I have nothing to go out after this for the moment but I am working on my Mass Effect-RWBY crossover story which is coming along nicely and there's several decisions I want to ask opinions on for that but none at this point I can ask as I'm not at that point quite yet. But yeah, weekly or bi-weekly?
The request is simple really, smut stories. Are people interested in that? Or in stories containing smut? Also, are there any really good ones you've read? Like no the almost silly ones but I mean good, well written ones that are well good. Especially ones with RubyxNeo in there. If so could you, please leave a review with the name/link (link is much nicer for me) or PM me if you'd like.
That's pretty much it for me, so until next time please review but otherwise until next time.