IMPORTANT (A little late):

It comes with deep sadness that I write this message. A great and wonderful man has passed in lives of RVB & RWBY fans. Monty Oum the man we owe for creating the world of RWBY has passed on. While we mourn his death, it has occurred to me that maybe Monty didn't want us to be sad but to celebrate his life and what he has accomplished. So in honour of his life I bring you this SPECIAL chapter of Operation Family Bonds.

R.I.P Monty Oum

We love you

I will call him Monty.

Lunch went by quietly for Ruby and Weiss as the two sat next to each other at the dinning table, although Richard Grimsby tried to get Ruby's attention by asking questions like how old she was, where she was from and such. But the young girl just rebuffed them with short answers or a simple nod and shake of her head. Weiss held Ruby's hand under the table giving off slight squeezes of comfort. Soon enough everyone had finished eating and light chatter filled the room.

"So Ruby have you planned on what you are going to wear for the party?" Ariadne asked her chin resting atop her hand.

"I…Um…I'm not exactly sure…" Ruby shifted uncomfortably in her seat knowing how fancy she has to dress up for this gala.

"How about later this afternoon you, Weiss, Schöne and I all have a day out shopping?"

"Oh that sounds lovely I can not remember the last time we did a girls day out." Mrs. Schnee crooned happily.

Weiss rolled her eyes at her mother's behaviour "I guess we could but I have something to show Ruby first. Father may Ruby and I be excused?"

"Of course Weiss, enjoy your day." Reiner waved the two a pardon.

Weiss got up from her seat and motioned Ruby to follow. Who also got up from her chair and thanked Reiner and Schöne for the lunch, and then proceeded to follow Weiss. Once the duo were out of sight of everyone Ruby intertwined her hand with her girlfriend's.

"Thanks for keeping me sane when Richard tried to chat my ear off." Ruby thanked Weiss. "So what do you want to show me?"

The heiress looked at her girlfriend with a smile, "You'll see, but we have to change first. I already asked Mr. Kensworth to put the clothes on your bed."

Ruby raised an eyebrow but kept quiet as they made their way to their rooms. Once they reached Ruby's room they parted with a kiss. The young scythe wielder watched her girlfriend walk up to her room before entering her own walking over to her bed. The first thing Ruby notices was a set of clothing neatly spread out on the quilt. There was a red long sleeved shirt, a black vest and black pants along with a black helmet. This looks like horse riding gear the young girl thought to herself, shaking her head she quickly got changed into them. However Ruby later realised that there wasn't any boots to go with the outfit, shrugging to herself, Ruby slipped her combat boots back on then clipped her cloak to the vest. Picking up the helmet the young girl left her room. Just as Ruby shut her door Weiss came back down dressed in similar gear to Ruby's but was more various shades of blue and white. However one piece of attire made the young leader smile, Weiss had decided to wear her cloak too.

"Thank goodness they fit you" Weiss sighed in relief and gave Ruby a look over. "You look good."

"Thanks" Ruby blushed, the duo started to walk towards the back of the castle with Weiss leading. "Hey Weiss…"

"Yes Ruby?" Weiss replied as she looked over slightly at her partner.

"What you wanted to show me wouldn't have anything to do with horses?"

Weiss rolled her eyes. "What made you guess?"

"The clothes mainly,"

Weiss just chuckled and shook her head as the two lovers walked outside. There was a slight chill breeze but all in all the weather was perfect. Off to the side Ruby could hear a few horses snorting or whining. Descending the steps Weiss continued to lead Ruby towards the stables along an old path that looked somewhat forgotten. Nearing their destination Ruby could see a burly man in brown woollen pants with a slightly dirty white shirt was shifting old hay into a wheelbarrow. He was bald and had a mousey beard that was only a few inches long. Hearing footsteps the man looked up and grinned brightly.

"Ah Weiss you are a sight for sore eyes." he greeted standing up and leaned his pitchfork against the stable's walls and came over to the white and red girls.

"It's good to see you again Horse master Roswald," Weiss smiled back. "Allow me to introduce you to my partner from Beacon Ruby Rose."

The said girl smiled and waved at the man "Nice to meet you sir"

"I am not a sir" He laughed full heartedly. "Anyway girls what brings you out to the stables?"

"We actually came to ride them," Weiss answered. "Also Horse master did beige arrive?"

The heiress carefully chose her words for she didn't want to ruin the surprise that she actually bought Ruby her own horse. She also knew the man would catch and play along with her ruse. She smiled slightly when the man gave her a slight nod, which went unnoticed by Ruby.

"Arrived a few weeks ago, gave me time to evaluate and train" Roswald said. "Now if you will excuse me girls I have more hay and straw to shovel"

Ruby and Weiss said their goodbyes and went into the stables. Upon entry Weiss introduced her girlfriend to the animals one by one and told them their names and what horses they descended from. Ruby noticed that most of them were either white or grey war horses with neatly brushed manes and shiny coats. However there were two horses that stood out. There was a horse near the end of the stables that was pure black in colour and the stable next to it contained a horse that was light beige with dark eyes and a black mane. The white haired heiress led her partner down towards them. Both horses swung their heads hearing the approach of the two girls, the black horse snorted as if in greeting. Weiss went over and petted the great beast.

"Missed you too Nachttänzer," she spoke gently stroking along its neck. "Ruby allow me to introduce you to my sister's horse, Nachttänzer. It means Night Dancer in Atlasian."

"Is it a he or she?" Ruby tilted her head in question.

"She," Weiss giggled.

"She is beautiful."

Weiss gave Nachttänzer a final pet and moved to the beige horse at the very end. The older girl turned to Ruby and beamed brightly.

"And this horse here" Weiss paused to give off the dramatic effect. "Is yours."

It took a few seconds for Ruby's brain to process Weiss's words. Once they sunk in Ruby's eyes widened in shock and her jaw just dropped. Ruby was rendered speechless in which Weiss took as a bad thing.

"Do…Do you not want him?" Weiss disappointedly looked down. Ruby snapped out of her reverie and quickly reassured her girlfriend.

"What? No, no, no, no. I was just really surprised" Ruby rambled. "Did you really get me a horse?"

Weiss all but nodded. "I thought that maybe riding together with you would be more fun than on my own."

"Thank you so much Weiss" Ruby hugged her lover picking the petite girl up and twirling her around a bit. Obviously very happy with this gift, setting Weiss back down Ruby spoke up once more. "By the way does he have a name?"

"No he doesn't so it's up to you." Weiss smiled.

Ruby pondered as to what name the horse should have, after looking at it again the name stuck her mind like a lightning bolt hitting a tree.

"I think I'll call him Monty Oum." Ruby said. "But Monty for short."

Author's note

Hey xXIyra16Xx here

It may be inappropriate to name a fictional horse after the creator of RWBY. But I had to put something in to dedicate it to him. Also some people name their pets after people who were special to them in some way right?

Anyway, yes it is sad that Monty is gone but he will live on in all us fans and the staff at Roosterteeth. Next update will be a while for I have other stories to get a wriggle on. Seeing how I hardly have any shifts at work now I can put more time into updating chapters.

If you have any questions leave a PM.

This is xXIyra16Xx signing out.