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Standing just inside the room team RABN stared at their new dorm with varying looks of pride. They had moved each bed to one of the four corners of the room and put the dressers at the foot of each one. The moment was ruined however when their tiny leader ripped the blankets off every bed and made a giant nest on the floor.
"Ruby," both Jaune and Pyrrha scolded almost in unison making them both blush. Blake though didn't get a chance to say anything before she was pulled down onto the nest. A quick tug on her ears had her frozen in horror. In Ruby's hand was her bow, and the smirk on the girl's face was triumphant.
"I thought it would be fox ears, but I guess you're cuter as a cat," she said causing the horror to transform into embarrassment. Mortified Blake watched in silence as the girl turned to Jaune and Pyrrha, "come on into the secret's nest."
Repeating her last two words in confusion they stared at the now revealed fanus. Taking their silence as acceptance of her plan she dragged them down as well. It took all her self-restraint not to laugh.
"Not to be rude, but what's the secret nest," Pyrrha asked causing Ruby to grin like a child. Suddenly she felt like she made a mistake and should not have asked the question at all. A chance look over at Jaune told her that he felt the same way. Blak, however,r was still in shock over having her safety net taken away so easily and was glaring.
"Glad you asked. The nest is basically where we tell each other our deepest secrets," Ruby answered and pushed down the quick shot of guilt at the fact she couldn't tell them about being reincarnated. Shaking her head mentally she continued, "we're a team now and we can't have secrets from each other. Just think if Blake's cute kitty ears were revealed during a battle you would have been too shocked to defend yourself and would have just gotten killed."
Stiffening Blake processed her words. Could she have actually gotten her teammates hurt by keeping her secret? The most evident question on her mind though was how did the girl know about her ears?
"Your bow twitched," Ruby said seeing the girls expression. Seeing the look she got for pointing out the flaw in Blake's disguise she decided to add, "a lot. I counted ten times since we met in the forest. I can understand why you would want to hide the cute ears though."
"Stop calling them cute," Blake finally said and snatched her bow back the blush on her face from both her leaders teasing and the truth of her efficient disguise made Ruby laugh.
"They are cute, Kitten," she said once she got done laughing the way Blake's face went from red to pale at her new nickname almost brought the giggles back. Deciding to take mercy on the feline fanus she turned her gaze on Pyrrha, "you don't gush about your fame like you should making me think you hate even the thought of it. And Jaune you can go last since I'm curious how you got into Beacon without knowing about aura. That being said I'll go first."
She took in a calming breath and steadied her shoulders. This would be the first time she actually said it out loud, "my name is Ruby Rose Branwen, don't tell anyone about the last part because I'm not supposed to know about it. My weapons are Crescent Rose a high caliber sniper scythe, and Thorn a dust channeling dagger. I turn into rose petals that make me move super fast. Oh, and my goal in life is to get strong enough where my dad can be my dad again."
Seeing the pity and confusion on her teammate's faces made her look down in shame. Why did she even decide to do this? It was stupid. Why did she ever think they would see her as anything other than a child with a goal like that?
Seeing the sad look on her face Jaune straightened. He hated it when his sisters became upset and from then tensing of his shoulders it seemed Ruby now fell into that category as well. Before he could say anything though Pyrrha took a leap of faith, "My name is Pyrrha Nikos, and like Ruby guessed I hate the fame that comes with my name. I don't want to be put on a shrine and worshiped, I'd rather just be normal. My weapons are Milo a spear that can also be a short sword or rifle, and Akouo my shield. My semblance is polarity."
Ruby who had looked up in shock when her partner started speaking was staring at the older girl. Pyrrha's gentle smile wasn't enough to reassure her but it did make her feel slightly better.
"I faked my transcript to get into Beacon," Jaune blurted out without thinking and winced at the stares he got from his female teammates. Deciding to bite the bullet he continued, "I have seven sisters and I want to be a huntsman like my dad and his dad before him. I took Crocea Mors and ran off before they could stop me. I don't want to be weak for the rest of my life, I want to be a hero like my great-great-grandfather who fought in the war. I didn't really think about having aura or anything else."
The way his voice became small at the end showed his insecurity and guilt. He clearly didn't know how to feel about his own choice. Ruby stared at the boy who ruined the order of the secret nest before lunging forward and hugging him. She couldn't stand the kicked puppy look he wore.
"Don't worry we'll help you," she said without waiting for input from the other two girls. Promptly ignoring the raised eyebrow from Blake she began to plot about how to upgrade his weapons and armor. Jaune clutched the smaller girl to him disbelief fought with relief in his heart. He couldn't believe she still wanted him on her team or that she was willing to help him. Pyrrha touched his arm in support and Blake allowed a true smile to touch her lips.
Ruby pulled away slowly and allowed Pyrrha to capture his attention with her own assurances. Leaning back on her hands she stared at the ceiling with a grin. She was happy with how things were going so far. She could only hope Blake would respond as well as Pyrrha and Jaune.
The cat fanus bit her lip, the casual acceptance from Ruby and Pyrrha about Jaune made her think it wouldn't be so bad but at the same time, her past was a little darker than theirs. Catching her leaders open silver eyed stare she made her choice, "my name is Blake Belladonna, I use Gambol shroud a duel sword pistol combo and my semblance is to leave behind a shadow to take the hit for me. I-I also used to be a member of the white fang."
They didn't react like she expected. Instead of freaking out or shouting insults all she got were shocked looks from Jaune and Pyrrha. Ruby was unreadable, however. She stared at the girl for a second before reaching out to her. Flinching Blake was shocked when gentle fingers touched her ears she looked up to see a bright smile.
"Well I hope they don't want you back," Ruby said her smile turning into a smirk, "I don't like sharing what's mine."
Blake didn't know if she should blush brightly or glare at the small girl. Her ears twitched furiously. Before Blake could argue with her Ruby jumped up.
"I call the bathroom," she yelled running toward the room in question. Her back hit the door as she closed it behind her. She was pleased to hear the accepting tones from Pyrrha and Jaune to Blake. The night had gone well. They had classes tomorrow but for tonight they could just be themselves. One question did spring to mind as she unbraided her hair, just what would she do if the white fang did come for her kitten?