Here we are with another chapter. This one is kind of short I'll try to make up for that next chapter. Leave a review let me now what you think and suggestions are welcome, or if it's more your speed let me know how terrible you think this hole thing is. What ever floats your boat. Well that's plenty babbling from me let's get to the story.

Chapter 4

The Doctor, Ruby, and Weiss stood surround by armed Faunus in a cave. Outside of looking shocked the Faunus also seemed nervous and unaccustomed to the weapons in their hands.

"Arrest them." The Doctor said point at Weiss and Ruby. "I'm a detective and those two are criminals. I have identification in my jacket."

"Get it out slowly." Said a large bear Faunus.

The Doctor reached into his jacket and pulled out what looked like a small black wallet. "See." The Doctor said opening and showing it to the people around them.

"What did those two do?" The bear Faunus asked relaxing slightly but not lowering his weapon.

"They are thieves. They're a lot stronger than they look. Watch her she bites." He said pointing towards Weiss. This elected an angry growl form Weiss that made the Faunus near her back away slightly. "Now If you let me just put them into this box." The Doctor said moving towards the TARDIS

"Stop right there." The Faunus said. "Nice story but it doesn't add up at all. We'll get our leader and he will decided what to do with you."

"Ah, well then take us to your leader." The Doctor said clapping his hands together.

Instead they took the trio to a make shift cell in the cave. When they were all inside a large wooden shut behind them. The Faunus left to get their leader. Weiss leveled an icy glare at him the second the door shut. The Doctor managed to ignore the glare by explaining everything to Ruby. Ruby looked like an excited puppy by the time he finished.

"You're like time traveling superheroes. The only thing that would make you cooler is if you carried weapons." Ruby said.

"Superheroes who are beaten by wooden doors." Weiss said. "And exactly who runs into a box with two complete strangers?"

"I got caught up in the moment." Ruby said pressing her fingers together.

"Good for you." The Doctor said clap her on the back. "More people need to get in the moment and just go with it."

Ruby smiled at the Doctor's statement. Weiss sighed and placed her palm against her face. "Great now I have two of them, and ones a complete dolt" Weiss said. Really looking at her for the first time Weiss took in her appearance. She looked about Weiss's age, had short black hair ending in red tips, and silver eyes.

When she looked at the Doctor he wore a familiar grin Weiss had come to love and hate. Suddenly Weiss realized she had started to smile while she looked over Ruby. "Can we get out of her now?" She asked her face returning to normal.

"Door is still wood." The Doctor replied.

"Okay do you know where we are at least?" Weiss asked.

"Somewhere in Atlas. I think a few decades before your time. The cracks were messing with the navigation. After it's had time to calm down shouldn't cause much trouble." The Doctor said.

"Could it be you just don't know how to fly?" Weiss asked.

Before he could respond a group of guards opened the door and walked into the cell. "Our leader wants to see you." One of them said pointing at the Doctor.

"Ah, well then let's see if I can make them see the light." The Doctor said slipping Weiss his sonic screwdriver. With that he left with the guards leaving red and white duo alone.

Looking around the room Weiss noticed an electric lamp hanging on the wall. "I think I've found our way out." Weiss said with a smile. She grabbed the lamp off the wall, and set it down next to the door. "You might want to get behind me." Weiss told Ruby. Ruby seemed hesitant but complied and stood behind her. Pointing the sonic at the lamp Weiss activated it.

The bulb broke sending out sparks and bolts of electricity. The electricity conducted through the iron lock of the door. Once the lamp had stop sparking the pair looked over the door. The area around the lock was now charred and smoking. Weiss walked over to the door, and with a push the door opened.

Weiss tucked the sonic into her jacket. The distant sound of footsteps could be heard. "Come on time to go." Weiss said grabbing Ruby's hand electing a slight blush from the girl. The pair made their way through the cave back to the TARDIS. Arriving back at the TARDIS they were surprised to find the Doctor leaning against the TARDIS waiting for them.

"You made good time." The Doctor said turning to the pair.

"Can we do the complements after we leave? Weiss asked walking to the TARDIS.

"We're not leaving. Not yet anyway." The Doctor said. "These people need our help."

"These people pointed guns at us and locked us up." Weiss shrieked at the Doctor.

"They're afraid and living in a cave Weiss." The Doctor replied looking at Weiss with neutral expression.

"He has a point." Ruby said. "I mean they seem more scared than we want your blood."

The Doctor put his hands on Weiss's shoulder and looked her in the eye. "Tell me you are okay with leaving a group of scared people hiding in a cave without even attempting to help."

Weiss couldn't help but feel slightly ashamed. "Traveling with you and I still haven't learned anything." Weiss said her head falling slightly.

The Doctor smiled and left Weiss's face up. "If that were true you would be in the TARDIS ready to leave right now."

"So how are we going to help these people?" Ruby asked.

"Very good question. First off we are currently at the end of the Faunus rights war. This is one of the bigger groups of refuges from the war, and how they decide to move forward will have far reaching effects. Currently they've split into two groups one wants more war the other wants peace." The Doctor explained.

"So how are we going to convince them to put down the guns?" Weiss asked.

"Also a very good question. Well figure out the answer quickly, because in about three hours the groups are going to come together outside of the cave to listen to a speech." The Doctor said.

"What speech?" Weiss asked.

"The speech we are going to write and give to the group vying for peace." The Doctor replied.

"We have a speech?" Ruby asked.

"No, but we will." The Doctor said.

"I'm not really good with speeches." Ruby said.

"Don't worry he hogs all the speeches." Weiss said.

The trio made their way to a large well lit room with several tables and chairs in it. The Doctor asked one of the guards to bring them paper and something to write with. While they were waiting Weiss returned the sonic to the Doctor.

"You really are getting good at this." The Doctor told her with a smile. "Let's get to speech writing."

They sat at the table writing, going through several deferent speeches none of them seeming right. After two hours the table was covered in discarded papers and the Doctor sat holding his head in his hands with a look of defeat on his face.

"Why can't we do this?" The Doctor huffed in frustration. "I give speeches all the time. Writing one should be easy."

"Maybe you should give us a speech to inspire us to write a speech." Weiss said.

"Very funny Weiss. Now if you could write a speech we would be set." The Doctor replied.

As the pair bickered Ruby hesitantly held a piece of people. "Um, I might have something that'll work." Ruby said.

The Doctor took the paper and scanned it. "Did you write this?" The Doctor asked. Ruby replied with a nod. "It's simple, honest, and to the point. Just want we need. Weiss you and Ruby get back to the TARDIS. I'll deliver the speech and meet you there."

"Shouldn't we make sure everything works out?" Ruby asked.

"We can't choose for them, and depending on how they choose we might not want to be here. This should steer them in the right direction though." The Doctor said holding up Ruby's speech.

Weiss and Ruby left to go back to the TARDIS. "So this is what you two do?" Ruby asked as they walked.

"What do you mean?" Weiss asked.

"I mean you two just show up somewhere help and leave. Don't you ever stick around for a thank you at least?" Ruby asked.

"No not really. We tend to leave before anyone could thank us." Weiss said.

"Why?" Ruby questioned.

"Best if people don't know we were there. Too much interference with time can be bad." Weiss said.

"Well in that case. Thank you for helping." Ruby said suddenly giving Weiss a hug.

Weiss blushed as the red clad girl hugged her. "Please don't touch me." She said despite returning the hug. "You know the Doctor would probably be fine if you wanted to come with us." Weiss said breaking the hug.

Ruby paused in thought for a moment before answering. "I would like to but I really need to get back to my family." Ruby said.

"I understand." Weiss said hiding her disappointment.

"What about your family?" Ruby asked.

"I just have a sister my mom and dad…" Weiss trailed off not being apple to remember what happened to them.

"Are you okay?" Ruby asked worry clear in her voice.

"Fine. I'm fine thank you for asking. I just don't want to talk about what happened." Weiss lied.

Shortly after the pair arrived at the TARDIS the Doctor also arrived. "Speech delivered and time for us to be off." The Doctor said instantly going for the controls. "Ruby I'm going to drop you off at the sweet shop. Say about five minutes after we left." Ruby gave a nod of approval.

When the TARDIS landed the jolt made Ruby stumble backwards only to be caught by Weiss. "You really are a dolt." Weiss said holding the girl.

Ruby stood back up with nervous laugh. "Sorry about that." Thanking both Weiss and the Doctor Ruby took left. Leaving only Weiss and the Doctor.

"Doctor, Ruby asked me about my parents I can't remember them or what happened to them." Weiss said.

"No you wouldn't. I know you nervous and probably upset right now, but think Weiss. Think about your house." The Doctor said.

"My house? What about my house?" Weiss asked starting to sound angry.

"It was too big Weiss. That big old house with only you and your sister. Where were the servants a place like that would have?" The Doctor replied.

"The crack?" Weiss half asked half stated.

"Yes the crack. It's been eating at not just your life but all of Remnant for some time now. You couldn't see it before but you're a time traveler now Weiss it changes how you see things." The Doctor said.

"If we don't fix them what happens to people like Ruby?" Weiss asked.

"The cracks will slowly eat away until nothing is left. Wipe the planet clean." The Doctor replied in a somber tone. "Fixing them will be dangerous and we might not survive."

"Well what are we waiting for?" Weiss said with a half-smile.

Next time

Weiss was awakened by a maid. "A maid I have a maid why is that surprising?" Walking through her home Weiss felt strange like two sets of memories were in her mind. She kept seeing strange things out of the corner of her eye. Looking in the mirror she saw a strange yet familiar man. One thought was forefront in her mind. Help the Doctor.