Chapter 7: Petals within the Wind
A/N: Hello! This is a little updated but the original A/N would've had to do with a bit of a hiatus I was aiming to take next week but scratch that. Anyways, I also apologize for not being up to par with my promises… Enjoy!
As the sunlight began pierce my eyelids, I slowly awoke to find Ruby had left a note on our bed in replace of her, picking up the note and reading it I could already tell what happened.
Weiss,
I'd say good morning right now but apparently this note is in replacement of me. First off Sorry! But, I wanted to actually do something for you since we both know today is the day when we first met. That's your first hint on where to go so expect the next ones to be increasingly difficult!
Your Red Rose…
I folded the note and placed it on my bedside table and climbed out of bed, I pulled my scroll out of its charger, got ready, and headed out of our apartment towards Beacon. It was then that I had stepped into the cold air of Vale that I couldn't help but remember how our first Christmas together was back at Beacon.
"Come on Weiss, we're going to miss the Christmas parade!" I was currently being dragged by my arm, by Ruby towards Main Street in Vale as it snowed. Yang and Blake had earlier messaged us that while they were out, they heard talks about the annual Christmas parade in Beacon. Of course Ruby being the still innocent girl I've known, wanted to go so badly she used her trademark puppy eyes on me, "Ruby, would you please hold on!? My arm feels like it's getting ripped off!" Either it was what I had said or it was the obvious sign in front of Ruby that made her stop so suddenly, I barely had time to react but caught myself on Ruby's back before looking to see what was in front of us. "It's beautiful…" We watched a big balloon Santa floating in the air and heard the usual Christmas music blaring over speakers.
Ruby immediately ran off to get a closer look and I was stuck having to follow in tow. I couldn't help but think of how calm everything felt, how ironically warm it was for me. For possibly what seemed like the first time in ages. I felt like a child enjoying the world with her wide eyes, Ruby and I made our way through a crowd of people towards the edge of the sidewalk to where we could see the whole parade in effect. I watched Ruby stare at the elves dancing, the Santas waving, the snowmen throwing what seemed to be candy canes, and marching bands playing their horns. We even caught a glimpse of Blake and Yang across the street who were calling us over.
I felt safe next to Ruby, it seemed like everything went quiet though when I heard her, "This may as well be our first Christmas together Weiss." She seemed to lose interest in the parade but gained interest on me which made me blush, "You're right Ruby… Ruby Rose, I love you…" I pulled her hand and squeezed it as she repeated the last three words back to me, "I love you too, Weiss Schnee…" I pulled her closer and felt the warmth she radiated from her body.
Everything felt just right, and it was all perfect. I couldn't help but wish that night wouldn't have ended. That Ruby and I just stayed in that spot, holding each other close, smiling as the parade went on. But even so, the memory left me as I soon realized how I was at the front of Beacon and Ozpin was right there… Older than I could remember but still sipping from his ceramic mug, "I believe Miss Rose wanted you to have this letter, I couldn't help question why she'd leave it in such an open area where anyone could have taken it but I assumed better that she trusted us." I thanked Ozpin and opened the letter, reading it aloud.
Weiss,
Leaving this on the bench next to where we met really is a bad idea. Although if I expect it correctly, Ozpin will have noticed it, come down. And handed it to you personally. Well I sort-of may have asked him to but nothing to worry about! Even so, it reminds me of the time we met my mom. I'll admit you were scared to meet her at the time but I'm just glad it all worked out. Also Blake and Yang wanted me to tell you they're doing fine as Huntress Professors surprisingly! And they won't be able to tell you hi on a personal level. I love you my Weiss Cream.
Your Red Rose
I went silent on the last part so Ozpin didn't have to hear the embarrassing nickname she gave me. But I guess by the reaction of my face. He could tell what was said. "Sorry for taking your time Professor Ozpin. But truly I am thankful you held onto this for me. Also can you please tell Yang and Blake hi as well for me? I do believe their marriage is as I'm pretty sure Yang has said before, "Yangtastic"..?" He nodded and said his good-byes as I ran off to catch an airship out and to drive the car to Ruby's Mom's Grave… To be honest, I'd hope she'd pick albeit a safer place but I'd expect she'd never let Grimm get in the way of her love for me…
A/N Updated: Sooooo, Sorry for just a really long time between Chapter 6 and 7. Currently I had a rough patch of trying to get in the mood for finding some calming voiceless or at least "humming" music, I mean heck currently I'm using a soundtrack song from that Game called The Beginner's Guide. Oh, I'm not advertising that by the way. So that belongs to the owner. Also I have been thinking of writing a new story. Kind of a reboot to see what I can remake out of it. So, keep in touch and We'll see how things go from there!
