A/N This is after the events of the ally, Ruby has gone with Adam to a secret place, while Yang and the others go to Weiss's funeral. Not much else to say really except that I hope you like the story, and that all reviews will be read by me. So now, without further ado, On with the story!

Yang's POV

I didn't cry, I was all out of crying for people, I don't think that I would cry even if Blake died right in front of me. I looked around the funeral house, at all the people that came here for Weiss, and for some, Ruby as well. Looked at everyone, Juane with his heart of gold, trying to stay strong. Pyrrha and her welcome influence in this time of strife. Nora who's boundless energy has steadily dimmed in the past week. Ren who's face is no longer readable even to Nora. Cardin who never said a word after he found out what happened, but was always there for everyone. Blake who used her pain to become one of the best students, matching even Pyrrha. Sun who stayed at Beacon with Neptune to help find her and to grieve with us. Neptune who was one of the closest to Weiss besides us, looked for Ruby beyond even me. Velvet who looked with team CFVY in places that no one else could, and even they didn't find her. Even Penny came, she looked all over the city, using her 'father' to look in places that even Ozpin couldn't, but even they had no luck in finding Ruby, or Cinder.

Today is Weiss's funeral, and as I look around, I can't seem to cry. It's as if I cried all my tears all ready, and have none left to give. Qrow walks past, and he smiles wearily in my direction, I nod in return, the unspoken conversation reaching its conclusion. Ruby, why did you leave? I know that you loved Weiss, but you would've gotten first crack at Cinder once we found her. Please come back, please...

My silent pleading is interrupted by Blake, who looks downcast, "I know that we found nothing so far, but that doesn't mean that she's dead. There are still some contacts in the White Fang that I can use." After a pause, she tries to continue, but I cut her off, "No, I don't think that the White Fang, even ex-members, will help. And I won't let you go to the White Fang again either, even if it for only a short time. Ruby wouldn't have allowed it, and I won't either." She looks up in surprise, then nods in understanding. "Okay, I promise not to go to the White Fang."

A tone sounds, and everyone assembled turn towards the front of the room, it's time for the funeral. As students and teachers walk to the headstone, something catches my eye, a flash of black. When I look again, there's nothing. Must be my mind playing tricks on me again. This isn't the first time I thought I've seen Ruby. I look around again and, seeing nothing, turn my attention back towards the proceedings, and am surprised to see a figure in black walking up to the podium to speak. Mr. Schnee calls out, "And who are you? Not a friend of Weiss's, that's for sure!" A few guests glare at him, me among them. Once the figure reaches the podium, her black cloak billowing in the light wind. "I was a friend of Weiss, and though we dropped out of contact, when I heard about her death, I felt that I owed it to her to come. Many of you probably don't know me, but that's fine. I know Weiss loved music, so I wrote a song for her, and hopefully she can hear it in death." The chatter dies down, and with that she starts to sing in a hauntingly familiar voice that I can't quite place.

"Weep not for roads untravelled
Weep not for paths left alone
'Cause beyond every bend
Is a long blinding end
It's the worst kind of pain I've known

Give up your heart left broken
And let that mistake pass on
'Cause the love that you lost
Wasn't worth what it cost
And in time you'll be glad it's gone

Weep not for roads untravelled
Weep not for sights unseen
May your love never end
And if you need a friend
There's a seat here alongside me."

Dead silence follows the mysterious persons song, and I hear some people crying, I think it's Nora and Juane. She walks away from the podium and melts into the crowd. The processions continue, but I don't see her again. By the end of the funeral, most people are crying, the only people who aren't are me, and the Schnee's.

As we leave the cemetery, Ms. Schnee calls me over. "So, where was Ruby?" She asks when I reach her. "I don't know, she's been missing for almost a week now." I reply, she smirks, "Well, you say she loved my daughter, yet she wasn't at her funeral. Why?" She smiles as she says this, as if this were funny. "I don't know, maybe she thought Cinder would attack her at the proceedings." I say, thinking it was a reasonable enough answer. What she says next kills that thought. "You know, I warned her that someone like Ruby would leave her, I guess I was right, unfaithful, who knows, maybe your Ruby was helping Cinder kill my daughter. It is strange that she survived." She smiles at me, as if this is obvious. I scream at her and pick her up by the scruff of her fancy dress. "Who are you to blame Ruby!? You hated her form the start of their relationship, but all they did is love each other, Ruby would never harm Weiss, NEVER!" She yells in fear, and suddenly people grab me. Mr. Schnee yells at Ozpin, Nora, who overheard what was said, threatens to break legs., and the mysterious person in black just watches it all, before turning to leave.

Ozpin calms everyone down, and the Schnee's leave in a huff, my friends console me, but all I can see a black cloak turn away from me, and I start to cry.

Ruby's POV

"That was extremely risky of you Ruby. What if they found out." Scolds Adam, and I know how he feels. "I know, but I had to, it wouldn't have been right if I didn't." My cloak, now black instead of blood red, flows around me as the wind picks up. "I know how you feel Ruby, but if they had found out-" I cut off my guardian, "If they found out, they would have celebrated, and I would have to hurt them even more to get to Cinder." Adam nods, knowing that I am not really talking to him at this point. He taught me how to use my sword, WhiteRose, but I became skilled enough to beat him in only three days. After that he asked what I was going to do next, and he asked if he could help me kill Cinder soon after that. He has become a friend, ally, advisor, and also a bodyguard of sorts against the dangers of the world..

"Was he here too?" The question causes Adam to hesitate, he knows what I will do with the information, before finally nodding, "He was, though I don't think he knew you were there." I nod in understanding, and get ready to leave. "I know that you're worried about me, but I can handle this. Besides, there's nothing left to do today, I think it's time to go back now." Adam nods, and I feel agreement from my guardian. We head back to the small base that has become my home.

A/N So, this is a shorter chapter, that doesn't really add to the plot, but something that I felt I had to do. Ruby and Adam and the mysterious Guardian are allies, and Ruby is proficient in her new weapon. The Schnee's never approved of the WhiteRose that blossomed. Look out for the mysterious person that Ruby wants to find. The song that was played is called Road Untravelled by Lincoln Park, and I don't own it. As always, all reviews are read. Good day, and have a happy New Year!