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AN/ Hello once again my readers! It's time for another chapter, wouldn't you say? Anyways, quick update, my laptop is going to be sent in for a virus check, installing new anti-virus software and maybe Microsoft word if I can afford that as well. This is happening next week sometime so if there are any delays then you know what happened. Anyways, onto the chapter!
Ruby and Blake were walking through downtown Vale hand in hand. Ruby was excited, almost dragging Blake along, who had a grin stretched across her face.
"Ruby, slow down, they won't close for another eight hours or so." Blake giggled at the smaller girls antics.
"I know, but if we get there soon, we can get my favorite clerk. He clocks out at two and it's one-thirty right now!" Ruby began to try to pull harder, but Blake kept her ground.
"Ruby, if you keep pulling, you'll dislocate my arm, and I know you don't want that." Blake said, causing Ruby to stop instantly.
"Sorry Blake."
"It's fine Ruby, now c'mon, lead the way." Blake said, ruffling Ruby's hair. Reaching the small shop, Ruby stepped in, followed by Blake.
"Welcome to Siniy's weapon shop, how may I help you?" A tall, blonde man spoke as he walked to the front counter.
"Zhelty!" Ruby yelled excitedly.
"Hey there Ruby, it's been a while, I was about to start throwing spare parts at Beacon to see if you were alright." Zhelty smiled.
"Nope, just super busy. Oh, this is my teammate and girlfriend, Blake. Blake this is Zhelty, his brother owns this place." Ruby introduced the two.
"And yet he can't make anything more complex than a sword. So, what can I do for you two today?" Zhelty asked.
"We were wondering if you happened to have any factory issue parts for my weapon." Blake set Gambol Shroud on the counter for him to examine.
"Let's see here, Hardened steel cleaver that doubles as a sheath, folding katana on top of a glock base. Let me see if I have something in the back, it's not often we see pistols like your's." Zhelty excused himself, disappearing into the back.
"So how did you two meet?" Blake asked curiously.
"One of his customers came in asking for a railgun. Both Zhelty and Siniy didn't know how to make one or the correct materials to use, considering they just hit the market only a few years ago. I stepped in and helped them." Ruby explained.
"And yet despite that we still get that jackass saying we don't deserve to be weapon smiths. I found a few options for you, though you cant have them all." Zhelty reappeared at the counter, setting some small boxes down.
"So what do we have then? The fact you have these is exciting enough." Ruby jumped in excitement.
"Well first off, I have a conversion kit here." Zhelty slid a smaller box forward. "It's a new slide a bolt mechanism and offers new fire settings, like full auto or three round burst. This one here, is a caliber swap. I assume that you use standard nine millimeter?" Zhelty asked.
"Yes I do, though that doesn't sound right for me, nine millimeter has worked just fine for my needs." Blake explained as Zhelty pushed the box to the side.
"Fair enough. Lastly, we have this, a new barrel assembly. Tighter groupings and higher velocity are the name of the game here." Zhelty explained. Blake looked lost, wondering what each option could do for her.
"Ruby, what do you think would be best, for me, and for the team?" Blake asked, lost in her choices.
"Well the way I look at it is either you get more range, accuracy and power per shot, or you increase the rate of fire. Either one could do us good. Considering your fighting style and what we already have in Weiss and me, I would say your best option would be to increase your rate of fire." Ruby explained.
"So the new bolt and slide it is! Would you like to install this yourself, or would you like me to do it for you?" Zhelty asked, sliding his hair away from his yellow eyes.
"If you could do it, that would be great. I would do it for her, but I don't want to ruin her weapon." Ruby deflected the option quickly.
"Alright then. If I could have your weapon please?" Zhelty asked, opening his hands. Placing her sword into his hands, Blake was quickly dragged away by Ruby.
"Come on, let's look around the shop, he always has cool stuff lying around." Ruby beamed, digging into the shelves of the store. Time seemed to fly for the two as Ruby fawned over every last piece in the store while Blake had to keep her from spending her money on anything else.
"Alright, work is done, tested and ready for your approval!" Zhelty shouted as he stepped back to the counter.
"So what are the new additions to it?" Blake asked, eyeing her weapon.
"First, you now have your fire selector right here" Zhelty pointed to the new dial on the left of the pistol, above the trigger "Up is semi, down is three round burst, and just between the two, is full auto. On the barrel we gave it a compensator to help control the recoil. Any parts you've been using should still work, but if they don't, either ask her or give us a visit, and we can sort something out for you." Zhelty held out the sword for Blake. Taking it in her hand, Blake felt the added weight on the front.
"Thank you, now how much do I owe you for this?" Blake asked as she fished for her wallet.
"You don't owe me anything, consider it a favor, or repaying a favor, since someone doesn't seem to want a professional business to do a full strip and clean." Zhelty jokingly glared at Ruby.
"Nobody touches my sweetheart!" Ruby shouted, cradling her weapon.
"Of course not. Now you two enjoy your day, and Ruby? Stop by more often please." Zhelty waved as they walked out the door.
"He seemed nice." Blake commented as they walked down the street.
"Yeah, he is. His brother is a bit of an ass though. Oh! While we're here, can we go back to that cafe please?" Ruby all but begged.
"Yes, we can stop for a couple minutes." Blake smiled warmly.
"Yay!" Was all Ruby had to say before quickly latching onto Blake. The two walked in comfortable silence, merely enjoying the others company. Reaching their favorite cafe, they quickly ordered their snacks. Ruby ordered a hot chocolate and strawberry muffin, while Blake was content to enjoy some tea and a small bagel.
"I love this place, they always have such good food!" Ruby pronounced as she finished her drink.
"That they do, my little rose." Blake agreed, still sipping on her tea. Suddenly, Blake and Ruby's scrolls chimed with a new message.
"Why does Yang need us back at the dorms?" Ruby asked, wondering what could have happened.
"Maybe there was a reminder of a test or something?" Blake offered as an idea.
"Maybe. We should head back and see what it is." Ruby said, standing from her favorite spot. Walking quickly, the pair made it to the transport station just before they closed the doors to the transport.
"Barely made it, thats a new one." Ruby joked as she sat to catch her breath. As their transport made it's way to Beacon, Blake and Ruby had cuddled up and had started reading, although two completely different books were in their hands. Ruby was reading about the newest of weapon tech, while Blake was reading her usual 'Ninja's of Love'.
"Hey Blake?" Ruby asked, looking up from her book.
"Yeah Ru?" Blake quickly hid the contents of her book, looking at the younger girl.
"Do you maybe, want to go out to dinner, sometime?" Ruby asked, face turning slightly red.
"Ruby, if you're asking me out on a date, then yes, I would love to." Blake pulled Ruby in, planting a kiss on her forehead.
"Attention passengers, we will be docking at Beacon shortly, please remain in your seats." A robotic voice spoke through the intercom, announcing their approach. As their transport docked, Blake and Ruby could feel a sense of foreboding. Thinking nothing of it, the two were the first off the ship, and were quickly greeted by Weiss.
"There you are! You two, with me, we're studying, now!" Weiss shrieked at the two.
"Every woman for themselves!" Ruby and Blake shouted before disappearing in an attempt to lose Weiss. Both taking paths around Beacon, the pair eventually met up outside their door.
"Think we lost her?" Ruby asked, still trying to catch her breath. She had numerous close calls with the heiress, only to have to be forced to speed past her.
"I think so, let's just take a nap, that surprise run around the campus has me tired out." Blake opened the door, seeing Yang on her bed.
"No, stop! It's a trap!" Yang yelled, but was too late. Weiss had both of the girls by the ear.
"Now that you two so graciously decided to join us, let's study, as a team." Weiss glared at her leader at this.
"Heh, heh. Would you believe me if I said I had been studying?" Ruby asked sheepishly.
"No, I wouldn't." Weiss shot before releasing the two. "Now I want to study until they start serving dinner, after dinner you can have all the free time you want."
Weiss's declaration was met with groans and choice words about where the heiress could stick her studying. Eventually the team of four settled into their own spots to study.
AN/ And done! Before I forget, shoutout to manticore-gurl071134 for being the first one to guess correctly. Plot will thicken, hopefully, starting next chapter. I want to thank all of you for reading, and I hope you will all stay with me throughout this story. Until next time, have a great day!
