Chapter 3: What a Discovery!

Ruby looked around the room with a concerned look on her face. She knew that Yang had been there when she had returned last night. Yet, she was nowhere to be found. Some of her possessions were still here, but it told nothing about her location.

It was weird. If Yang had gone by her own will, she would have left a note. That is, unless she forgot, or she was going to be gone for a short amount of time, and that she was going to return soon. Or maybe…

Ugghhh… Why, Yang?

There was no other decision. Ruby was literally going to have to hunt Yang down. She grabbed her equipment and rushed out the door.

As Ruby walked down the surprisingly empty sidewalk, she noticed a pastry shop. It seemed like it was open.

Maybe I can ask someone here if they know where she went.

Ruby strode into the shop. It was vibrant, many shades of orange and yellow coated the walls, as well as abstract paintings that made the place feel lively. An employee appeared from behind a counter.

"Hello," he kindly said, "Is there anything I can do for you today?"

"Ummm… hi," Ruby responded, "I was wondering if you saw anyone recently. Female, long blonde hair, purple eyes, robot arm?"

"Oh, I'm sorry, I don't believe I've seen anyone of the sort."

"That's okay. Thank you anyways."

"Anytime."

Ruby stumbled out the door and sighed. This would be harder than she thought. She walked over to a nearby alley.

Come on Yang… Don't go scaring me like this already…

Then, something in the corner of Ruby's eye caught her attention. She turned her head.

Oh god, it was her.

Ruby dashed to her side. Yang was unconscious, and Ruby was scared out of her mind. Ruby checked Yang's pulse.

She let out a sigh of relief. She was still alive; looked like she was chewed up and spat out by an Ursa, but still alive. Her metallic arm was destroyed, but still attached to her stub of an arm.

Ruby picked her up. Making sure to be extra careful, Ruby ran into the streets.

"Anyone, I need help!" She yelled. Ruby was lucky enough to draw the attention of the person in the pastry shop. He ran out of the store and asked if she needed a doctor.

"Yeah, thank you," Ruby responded. In short enough time, an ambulance showed up. Yang was loaded into it, and a medic stepped out.

"It's best that you don't come along," the medic explained, "Your sister here is going to have to go through extensive surgery, and you won't want to see that."

"Completely understandable, sir," Ruby said. " Just make sure you take good care of her."

The medic nodded, stepped into the vehicle, and drove off.

I hope she'll be ok…

God I hope they'll be ok.

A woman rode on a motorcycle to Haven. Dressed in a suit and tie, she was very professional looking.

Don't lie a finger on them, Uba. Just because Salem promised you something doesn't mean she'll give it to you.

She revved the engine and drove faster.