The knight and the one she escorts

Day one of seven

Weiss POV

It had been around two hours since Ruby and Weiss got on the airship still holding hands both of them not wanting to let go. There was talking between the two but not much both of them where enjoying each others company. So they just sat there and thought to themselves Weiss thoughts where full of Ruby like how happy she was to be able to hold Ruby's hand like this. She was also thinking if she let me hold her hand then maybe she feels the same way about me this really is my chance. Ruby was thinking how cool it was of Weiss to be so forward and grab her hand like that maybe Weiss well tell me how she feels about me and ask me out I hope so I've been waiting so long for this. Was what the two where thinking it was quiet the entire airship ride until a man came out into the seating area.

"To all passengers getting off at oak tree village we will be arriving shortly if this is your stop please prepare your things" Weiss looked at Ruby to ask her something.

"Hey Ruby is this our stop" Ruby looked up at Weiss with a big smile and said it was she looked more then a little excited. "Okay so where do we go from here do we catch another airship"

"No after we land we have a lot of walking to do this is the only airship we will be taking we have at least six hours of walking ahead of us so it's" Ruby paused to look at her scroll for the time. "9:07 AM right now so at around 3:00 PM we should find a place to rest and then continue for about two more hours" Weiss was a little overwhelmed by how much walking they would be doing she knew the grave was far but she had hoped the airship would have taken them farther.

"Are you kidding me how far did this thing take us. Wait a second if we are going though this village then where are we going to sleep don't tell me where sleeping outside."

"Weiss you don't have to worry about that there are a total of three villages until we reach patch" Ruby held three fingers up with her left hand still holding on to Weiss's hand with her right she was putting down one finger as she went though the villages. "Oak tree village the one we will be landing in is one the next one is about eight hours away it's called pine tree village and then six house away is maple tree village. So the plan is to get from oak tree village to pine tree today and then tomorrow from pine tree to maple to patch it's about three hour from maple to patch. Then once at patch we can spend three days there and get home with the remaining two days see essay right." Weiss was not looking forward to all the walking they would be doing but more then anything had a question

"Okay I got all that but let me just ask what's with all the villages having some kind of tree name and why doesn't patch have one." It was a simple question one Weiss thought Ruby would have the answer for but sadly Weiss didn't get what she wanted.

"I don't know cause there's a lot of trees maybe" Weiss was about to say how stupid she thought that was she was hoping for something but she lost her chance the airship had reached a stop it seams while Ruby and Weiss where talking they had made it to Oak tree village with them now fully stopped Weiss dropped the topic getting ready to get off. Not really wanting to Weiss let go of Ruby's hand to get up and grab her luggage with her weapon Ruby did the same putting her remaining cookies in her backpack. After they both had there things they headed for the exit Ruby was the first to step off with Weiss right behind her what Weiss saw was breathtaking she was convinced she hadn't seen anything more gorgeous besides Ruby of course she was number one. Ruby was walking in front of Weiss not that she noticed cause no matter where Weiss looked all she saw was nature. There was trees on either side of her with nothing but flowers covering the base's of the trees as she began to walk from the airship to the front of the village. She could hear birds chirping and singing from the trees that where everywhere. As they got closer to the village she could see a big wooden gate with oak tree village on it once inside Weiss was once again taking aback at what she saw. Even inside the village trees where everywhere they lined the edge of the village almost making a gate out of trees all the buildings where made out of wood shops house's everything. But what really caught Weiss's eye was a few dozen feet in front of her she saw a round wooden water fountain after seeing it Weiss went up to get a better look leaving Ruby behind. Once Weiss was there she saw wood carvings on the base of the fountain of bears dear birds all kind of animals. Weiss assumed this was a wishing fountain since coins had been thrown in the fountain as Weiss was looking at all the little details such as the carvings and the one water spout it had at the top a man walked up to Weiss.

"Pardon me miss but I can't help but notice how much you seem to like the water fountain is there anything you would like to know about it." Weiss was at a loss for words the man looked nice enough except for the obvious fake smile he had but besides that she just didn't know what to ask so she took a few moments to think of something.

"Yes there is one thing I would like to ask you" just when Weiss was about to ask her question Ruby had caught up she had been taking her time knowing there was no rush yet she froze up all the color in her face leaving. She then put her hood on and turned her back to them her plan was to wait for them to finish talking and keep going as soon as posable. "All I want to know sir is who built this water fountain it's quite lovely" Weiss said this with a gentle smile she really did mean what she said. It felt like this fountain had a calming feeling to it once the man heard her he had a smile on his face a real one not that fake one he had on just a few moments ago the man was ready to answer her he said full of pride.

"Well this beauty was made by one" as the man said who made it Ruby said it as well at the same time as the man "Ruby rose" "by me Ruby rose" oh dame it Ruby thought to herself I just blew my cover I let the time to show off to Weiss side of me take over well I guess it wouldn't have mattered after hearing him say it she would have looked to me anyways. And just as Ruby thought Weiss had wasted no time to look at Ruby

"Ruby did you really make this" Weiss said so fast you could barley understand her the man had looked to the girl who Weiss called Ruby wondering if it was the same Ruby he knew. But after seeing that red clout there wasn't a single doubt in his mind Ruby now put on the spot was more then a little embarrassed

"Well ahmm not to brag or anything but yes" she said taking her hood off she saw Weiss's eyes light up

"That's so cool Ruby why didn't you ever tell me you could make stuff like this" before Ruby had a chance to talk the man walks up to the red hooded girl. Weiss was a little suspicious of this man it's not like she thought he was some kind of Criminal or anything. Something about just seamed fake but Ruby looked to know him so she stayed quite.

"Ruby what are you doing here I thought you left to go to that fancy school. And you should have called to tell us you where coming" told us Weiss thought to herself who could he be talking about and how does he know Ruby anyways.

"Ha sorry I didn't really have enough time to call you guys me and my partner had to leave to patch on vary shout notice" she had pointed to Weiss saying this the man give her a smile and then looked back to Ruby the man had continued to talk to her Weiss was feeling a little annoyed she was being ignored so annoyed in fact she not noticed until now that is all the people staring at them it wasn't just a few either almost everyone one had been staring and to top it off they had started making there way to them. Weiss not knowing what was going on cut into the other twos conversation.

"Umm Ruby I don't mean to cut in but everyone here is staring at us should I be worried right now" Ruby didn't have to look around to know everyone was staring so all she did was hang her head low.

"No Weiss you shouldn't be worried but I should" after hearing this Weiss was totally confused but before she could say anything it had started. "Here we go"

"Oh Ruby is that really you" one woman had said running up to us "Ruby it's been so long since I've seen you how have you been" a different woman said "I see ya still wear that red hood of yours" a man leaving his shop said " Ruby Ruby it's really you" a small child running to Ruby to give her a big hug Ruby had bent down to pick him up in a hug. That lucky little punk Weiss thought looking dangers at the kid either he didn't see her do this or the kid just didn't care wait a sec Weiss this is not the time to be jealous I can do that later first I should ask Ruby what's going on. But before Weiss could talk to her the people just kept coming until there was no way to reach her unless she where to force her way though Weiss was getting ready to do just that but before she had commenced the man from before who had got pushed to the side had stepped up taking a deep breath the man shouted as Lord as he could.

"That's enough" quite that's all you could hear afterwards not even the birds where chipping anymore the people all looked to the man until he spoke again. "I know everyone is happy and excited to see Ruby again but I think we should give her some space and I'm sure if and I mean IF she has enough time she would love to catch up with us all right Ruby" the man and everyone else had turned to face her what they saw had given them there answer the girl looked to the ground for a few seconds then to the crowed. "I'm sorry everyone but I don't me and my partner have to go to patch and back to our school within seven days so we just don't have the time sorry." The girl said this in a low voice but Weiss took this chance to show off a little she walked up to Ruby sliding pass all the people in her way saying things like excuse me pardon me and when she made it to her pouting leader she looked her in the eyes and said.

"Don't feel bad Ruby it's not your fault we just have a short amount of time you know maybe we can come back during a break or something" Ruby looked up at Weiss with hopeful eyes.

"You mean you'll come back with me" Weiss didn't say anything she just gave a nod seeing this Ruby turned to the crowd with a big smile and relaid the news to them everyone seemed happy that they'd get a chance to talk to Ruby even if they had to wait a little. Everyone now with there answer started to walk away saying bye to Ruby seeing the happy faces on these people as they left only made Weiss want to know why her leader was so well know in this village. Weiss had made up her mind she was going to ask her.

"Ruby" hearing her name called she turned to face the girl in white "why are you so well known in this village you'll like a movie star or something" Ruby really didn't feel like telling Weiss because in her mind it wasn't a big deal but she didn't like lieing or avoiding her partner even more so she would tell the truth but before she could do that the man from earlier had butt in and stated talking.

"Ruby I know you don't have much time to spare but would you like to come over for some break feast before you go" the man said looking rather hopeful he said this in a low voice just as the villagers where leaving saying there Goodbys to Ruby as if he didn't want anyone to hear. This only made Weiss more suspicious wanting to know what this man wanted. Weiss answered for her saying yes thinking this man had something important to talk to Ruby about. Ruby was just standing there with smiles on her face happy Weiss said yes the man looked relived he started walking saying his house was this way only to turn around to face Weiss "I'm sorry young lady but I still haven't given you my name yet have I. My name is Lance Lance tracker" so Lance tracker was this mans name. Lance had black short hair with green eyes he had a black bard as well. Lance was pretty big with tattoos all up and down his arms with what looked to be things like dragons and grim. After telling Weiss his name Weiss did the same

"Hello Lance its vary nice to meet you I'm Weiss schnee and Ruby's partner" Weiss curtseyed as she introduce herself after being surprised by the gesture Lance held his hand out in front of him.

"well it's nice to meet you to. I'm happy to see Ruby spending time with people her own age" Weiss took Lance's hand and give a stern shake after there introduction was over they continued walking to his hourse with Ruby and Weiss just a few feet behind him the first to start talking was Ruby.

"Weiss" was all she said waiting for Weiss to turn her head to face her as she was looking around at the time when she did Ruby continued talking "I promise I'll answer any questions you have but only after we're on our way okay" Weiss was happy really happy she was about to learn something new about the one she loved. So she gave her a reply with a simple "fine" not wanting to seam overly excited but on the inside she was overjoyed. Ruby was happy just knowing she could shear something new with Weiss as the two walked both excited for practically the same thing just reversed. After about five minutes of walking they had arrived at Lance's house Lance said.

"well were here please make your self's at home" Lance opened the door for the two waiting for them to go in first. Once in Weiss waited for the door to be shut and then turned to Lance not wanting to waste there time more then they had to and asked.

"excuse me Lance not trying to be rude but can you tell us or Ruby what you wanted to talk about." Weiss was straight to the point so much so that Ruby wasn't sure what she was talking about but instead of butting in she was waiting to hear Lance's response. That smile he had on was gone now his face was that of worry sadness and fear. He didn't have time to be shocked or impressed of this girl who he had just met saw though him. That he wanted something from them.

"I'm sorry I put up that fake smile for you im sorry I lied about asking you over for break fest. But this is important so please just hear me out" Lance said this almost crying and at some point he had gotten on his knees looking up at the two he had looked like a broken man Ruby had showed concern immediately looking sad just seeing the man like this.

"Lance it's okay please tell us what is going on we can help" Ruby bent down to pick the man up off the floor he looked at her then Weiss and continued.

"It's m my wife Ruby please she's gone she's been gone for almost a week now" the man tried to go on but couldn't all the worlds he wanted to say got stuck in his thought the more he tried the harder it got. Ruby and Weiss can't even begin to imagine the week this man had gone though the amount of fake smiles he had put on like everything was fine. He tried to get this over with tried to spite all the words trapped in out but he just couldn't he felt like he had finally broke like the man known as Lance was gone and all that remained was a broken shell. Just when he was about to give up and throw all the hope he had left out the window is when it happened. A cold warmth spread all over his body. What is this he thought slowly but surely he started to clam down to gather himself now calmer then before he could identify where the cold warmth was coming from it was the white haired girl Weiss she had walked up to him calmly and with a big hug she did her best to calm him down saying things like "it's okay breath well help please clam down we're here now" Weiss had felt bad after seeing a man almost break right in front if her she was mad at her self for suspecting him. So this was all she could do to help clam the man and she dine just that. With these worlds and that smile even Ruby felt calm. Lance finely calmed down Weiss pulled away smiling saying "can you tell us what's wrong now" looking ready to talk now he continued. "My wife she went missing about a week ago she went in the surrounding forest. She went to look for one of the kids me and my wife look after the child had gone to far in but he was the only one to come back my wife is still in there. According to him he just went in to explore and when he was done he found his way back. He said he never saw my wife.

"Have you contacted a huntsman down here to look for her" Lance looked to Ruby and said " yes of course I did the day after she went missing he got here a day later and went straight in that was two days ago"

"So he went looking for her two days after she entered the woods. Is that right so she's been gone four days now" the man nodded in agreement

"Please I know I have to right to ask this of you but please I'm begging you to go look for her I would do it myself but I just can't I'll give you anything and everything I have" Ruby walked up to the man put a hand on his shoulder and looked him in the eyes

"Lance it's fine you don't have to officer us anything well go in and see what we can find. Well try our best to find her okey" Ruby tried her best to imatate Weiss's smile from earlier to give Lance a reassuring smile to give him some hope it seemed to work if only a little as he had hope in his eyes. Weiss was happy to see he had regained some hope but she had to take some away.

"Like Ruby said we'll try our best to find your wife but please understand one thing. It might be to late so don't get your hopes up to high." It hurt Weiss to say this and it looked like it hurt Ruby and Lance more the hope all but gone with Ruby looking a little mad. But Weiss was glad she said it instead of Ruby she knew all Ruby wanted to do was help and that made Weiss happy just as much as it made her happy but she didn't want to give any one hundred percents it looked like Ruby wanted to say something to her but she held back and looked to Lance.

"Do you know where she entered the forest from and have you had any recent grim attacks."

"She went though the east side of the forest. And no we've been rid of grim for years so I don't know why she hasn't cone back yet."

'Well if were lucky she just hurt her leg or something and is waiting to be able to walk back again. If we go now we might still be able to find her Ruby we should get going I don't think there's anything else we need to ask. You know these forest right" Ruby gave her a thumb's up and a nod "good that will make things a little easier you ready then" Weiss turned from Lance

"You bet let's go Weiss" Ruby took anything unnecessary from her bag like her stock pile of cookies and placed them on Lance's kitchen table Weiss did the same only taking what is necessary weapon some dust and a small amount of food that weren't cookies. And last but not least first aid. With everything ready they started to head out with a few parting words Weiss and Ruby where walking out of Lance's house and towards the forest. Before they where completely out of ere shout Lance yelled

"Ruby Weiss"Lance braced himself for what he was about to say while he was doing that they looked back "regardless of the outcome be it painful or happiness thank you" what greeted him was a smile a confident one from both of them after seeing this the two continued with there backs turned Lance couldn't help but think how. How could such a small child change so much Lance had no ideal but somehow she was different now. In front of Lance right now was a confident girl unlike the girl who always whore that dumb smile and would run around everywhere pretending to be a hero the same girl who was powerless. The girl who had been alone all those years with no one to love her. She had no mother no Father no sister all she had was herself but not anymore she had a partner that cared about her who loved her and with that she had become strong. From where Lance was standing it looked like a Knight was escorting the one she had chosen down the road of happiness and strength but that is just what he thought.

(AN)

And that's that done with chapter 7 as always thank you to all of you that have read all the way to the end and to everyone of you like always your opinions and criticism is welcomed and encouraged please I would love to read what you guys think and have to say be it the story or my writing which everybody who reads this knows I have a long way to go in both fields so any help would be cool and that's it for now thanks guys for sticking with me

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