Prompt. "You don't need to protect me." with Ruby and Yang.
"Alright, Weiss and Blake, you two clear the way ahead. Yang and I will clear out what's left of the Grimm over here."
"So they don't flank us, nice plan Rubes." Yang said, patting her little sister on the shoulder.
Blake unsheathed her weapon."Got it. See you guys at the abandoned temple." Blake and Weiss nodded at their teammates and made their way to the northern part of the Emerald Forest. Team RWBY had picked up a mission to clear out some of the Grimm inhabiting the forest, since the creature's numbers have increased significantly as of late. It seemed to be an easy enough mission; clear out the areas where there was the most activity. Thanks to the well-hidden cameras in the trees, the said areas weren't hard to find. The sisters turned and started walking northwest when they heard a loud growl.
Yang was quick to draw her Ember Celica. "Hear that?"
"Y-yeah," Ruby said, slightly bending over. "That was me. Heh heh."
With a sigh, Yang relaxed and placed her hands on her hips. "You didn't eat a snack or something before we came out here?"
"I guess I was too excited about the mission that I forgot."
The blonde shook her head, "You are hopeless sometimes. Let's get some food after we get out of here. I know just the place."
"Yay! Let's hurry and kick some grimm butt. I'm really hungry." Ruby said as she drew out her Crescent Rose. They heard another loud, deep growl. "Okay, that definitely was not me."
"Must be the real deal then." Yang said, raising her fists up. Her sister stood at the ready, changing her weapon to sniper-mode. They were careful not to make sudden movements, since they didn't have sight of the enemy. Heavy stomps were heard from their right, and soon enough the largest Ursa they have ever seen emerged from the trees. Its bright red eyes glared at the smaller sister hungrily. Ruby was about to lift her weapon to line up a shot when Yang stepped in front of her. "You should go get Weiss and Blake. I can handle this for now."
Ruby rolled her eyes. "C'mon, Yang. I know what you're trying to do. You don't need to protect me. At least, not all the time. Sometimes is good. But right now," She cocked her rifle and smirked. "we can take it on."
Yang looked back to her sister. "Heh, alright. If you say so. But no matter what you say, I will always try to protect you, sis." She turned back to the Ursa and pounded her fists together. "Let's do this!"
With the power of fire and speed they took down the mighty Ursa in minutes. Regular-sized Ursas popped out of the brush and tried to make a preemptive strike on the sisters but they were no match. Yang looked around for more reinforcements but the area was clear. She was dusting off and adjusting her clothes when she heard a low, painful groan. "Ru-?" She turned around and found Ruby curled up on the ground, holding her side. "Ruby!" Everything happened so fast. Maybe she was hit and didn't feel it due to adrenaline? I should've paid more attention! Yang thought. She knelt next to her sister. "Ruby, are you okay? Where is the-"
"Ahhh, soooo hungryyyyy!"
"What!?"
"Yaaaang, I need fooood." She said, holding her stomach and kicking her feet.
"Alright, alright." Yang sighed in relief. She stood back up and extended her hand. "Let's meet up with Blake and Weiss first."
Ruby looked up and took the offered hand. "Let's go, let's go!" She said, then sped off, rose petals falling from where she stood.
"Wait, Rub- aaaand she's gone already." She shook her head, laughing to herself. Maybe she doesn't need to be so protective of Ruby anymore. Her little sister is growing up, and also growing into a fine leader of their team. She couldn't be more proud.
