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Awright time to start the new chapter. Motivation dipped a bit but I did some roleplaying on RoB with a test run of the new Duster and wazow! Back in the mood! Also just sat there like a blob and listened to some music. Music always inspires me.
I changed the summary for the story and one of the genres. Maybe that'll bring in more readers? I dunno. Hopefully. Also uh lessee what else was I gonna add oh yeah disregard that bit from my last story pre-A/N. Turns out there is a version of Ike with Ragnell in FE:Heroes. Noice. Also my Anna is 5* like the rest of the Crimean Crew. Hyesh!
So we're gonna meet a new Duster today! Y'all ready for it? You will totally never guess who it will be! *evil laughter* Except LegolasDragonRanger. Already told her. Your vote doesn't count! Pretty sure some of you will guess it right anyway.
Review segment! One of my favorite parts besides writing the story.
At Felan Lupus: 1. Not the whole family. 2. HMM it's a mystery! 3. One of them you'll see now and one later. 4. Salem is involved but not exactly in the way y'all might think.
At GrnDrgnzrd: Orly? Yeah transforming into a super ranger person isn't exactly like a walk in the park. Provedwhatnow. And you know nothing Jon Snoooow! (I haven't even seen GoT but I know about it through memes). As for Raven, HMM.. *chin-rubbing contemplative emoji*
At Dregolas Ragon Langer: *mashes all her reviews together* You coulda just read the whole thing thus far then reviewed, silly. Yes cool fight, also yes the bunny girl is a reporter. We'll see more of her but I'm not sure how much yet. Ozpin? Possibly. Ironwood? Maybe maybe not. Noooo not the waiting. I'll cough up nothing! Uh yeah she became a Duster nowai! Also that saying basically means that the best way to learn is when you're under pressure. Personally I can see what they mean but I disagree. Also, nah. No Enabler in this story. Another work? Possibly but not here. Although the fact that Yang and Ruby are both Dusters hiding their identity I will find ways to play for laughs. Uh spoilers are bad m'kay? Like drugs. You know what's good though? Surprises. Which spoilers ruin. And nah the day their identities come to light will be pretty far down the road.
Now as I write this chapter.. *goes to look up figure skating terminology and jumps*
With a look outside the window of the SUV one would be able to see all the various slides, pools, activies, the 'lazy river', sprinkler courses, and more of Valiant's primary family recreation spot the Grand Everglade. Grand Everglade was the name of its current form as it changed over the seasons, going from a snowfall covered Christmas wonderland in winter to a refreshing water park in the summer, then a multicultural festival site in the spring and an amusement carnival in the fall. With the current weather, minor clouds and plenty of bright warm sunshine, it was perfect for a dip in the pool. Residents from all over Valiant and other parts of the Vale region would visit just for the experience.
Needless to say the Branwen and Xiao Long pairs weren't going to miss out on a prime day to be there. Everything had been put together for the day before they left. Towels, sunscreen, cosmetic items like shades and visors, umbrellas, swimsuits, a big ice chest and snacks/drinks, as well as stuff for Zwei who was riding in the back seat like the chillest dog ever with his tiny floaty wings and bad to the bone shades.
As they pulled up into a parking spot which took a few minutes to hunt down they all got out of the vehicle, ready to get in on the fun and find a spot to settle down at. Ruby and Yang saw a few kids from their school naturally. There was Jaune and his 'buddy' Cardin, those two exchange students from Mistral, the quiet girl that liked to read in the back of her home period.. No sign of Nia though. Then again she didn't get out much for this kind of stuff anyway.
"Aaaallright let's go! Full speed ahead!"
"Slow down Rubes, we still gotta get in line." Yang said, nabbing her younger cousin's collar to keep her from running off. D'oh.
Walking along with the other four members of the family they filed on in to the front gate where some others were waiting to get in as well. Right before the busiest hours too. When the place got too packed it wasn't fun like a barrel of monkeys. Not when one might as well be one of the monkeys stuffed in it.
"Hmm. Aw shoot park's closed. Well let's go home."
"Surely you can't be serious."
"I am serious and don't call me Shirley. Just messing with ya anyway."
"Not funny. I've been super looking forward to this." Ruby huffed, bumping Yang aside with her hip.
"I know, me too. All the oiled-up muscles and sun-baked booties one could ever wish for." Yang purred, making a cat noise as she nudged Ruby back into Taiyang who turned around and mouthed for them to behave. Qrow snorted in amusement at that, the blonde tugging him over and jerking her head at something. He looked past her, hand above his eyes before letting out a whistle.
"Come on slowpokes, before all the good spots are taken!" Taiyang called from in front of them. After finally making their way into the park they stood still for a moment to take in the sights as well as the smells of fresh summer foods cooking from stands and such over in the concession areas. A big sign warning about waiting an hour after eating to swim was prevalent for safety reasons. Yang was too busy letting her eyes drift over all the eyecandy walking around to notice that the others were making for a changing station by the restrooms.
"Yang let's gooo. Gotta get our swimsuits on first!"
"Oh right. Can't wait to show off this set I got." Yang grinned, slinging a bag over her shoulder.
"Let me guess, it's either flames or cheetah print." Ruby remarked sarcastically. The blonde paused with a stuttered no. That got her a skeptical look from the other girl.
"Okay yeah it's got a cool fire design. Gosh you know me so well."
"Only been living with you for like.. 15 years."
"Yeah yeah. Speaking of which I got a wicked surprise for your sweet 16 but you gotta wait to find out~" Yang teased.
"Does it involve fireworks?"
"Are you kid- Who told you?"
"I uh.. I was really joking that time." Ruby stated. Hold on was Yang serious?
"Oh. Me too. C'mon I can't wait to join the fun. I think I saw some people from my math class and I wanna go say hi." Yang said, jogging off after her dad with her cousin in tow.
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A few minutes later they would all gather in front of the bathrooms after changing into their outfits for the day. Taiyang had on a pair of bright yellow swim trunks and a thin white tank top, flip flops on his feet. He wasn't the most muscular man around but unlike some dads he never got flabby from drinking and getting complacent. His right arm, which had a black tribal tattoo around the middle, was carrying a bag of supplies in it for the day. Water, sunscreen, etc. The food chest was sitting in the vehicle keeping chill for later.
Then out came Qrow, really much the same as he had been yesterday. Khaki cargo shorts, hawaiian shirt that he of course left unbuttoned so passing females could get an eyeful of his defined abdominals and biceps. He on the other hand unlike Taiyang kept to a firm fitness program and it showed. Of course there was always room for a drink or three too but Tai had made him promise not to bring any alcohol to the park. Raising his shades to occasionally wink and smile at someone Qrow would patiently stand by Taiyang as Zwei lay at their feet.
"Hey uh.. Tai." He suddenly asked.
"Yeah?"
"You ever wonder why we're here?"
"Uh.. To have fun? Get out of the house for a change?" Taiyang replied.
"Nah, not that. I mean why are we here? On this world? What's our purpose in life? What's real? Is there actually a god or goddess looking over us?" Qrow asked all seriously. Which prompted Taiyang to wonder..
"..Are you drunk already?"
"No I just figured with how long those two take to get ready for anything we could stand here and discuss existential philosphy."
"Hey are you calling us slow?" Ruby called from behind them, sporting a pout with arms crossed over her chest. Yang had a hand on her hip, other slack at her side as she pursed her lips at the two men.
Ruby had on a rather simple unadorned one piece sukumizu swimsuit, black with red edges however instead of the common solid dark blue and white. A faint gloss could be seen on her skin from sunscreen and she went barefoot like her cousin whose swimsuit was a two piece black bikini that perhaps intentionally showed a bit too much for Taiyang's liking. The top had a gold flame burst design on each cup, bottom having a flaming heart on the posterior side. All she had in her hands was a bottle of suntan lotion and it wasn't hard to tell what she had planned with it.
"You seriously bought that one." Taiyang stated bluntly.
"Yeah. It's pretty hot don'tcha think?"
"It's a bit indecent for a girl your age."
"This sounds kinda familiar. Didn't we have this conversation yesterday dad?" Yang asked with a bit of mild annoyance in her voice.
"I-"
"Let it go Tai. I know she's your daughter but you gotta start easing up on her. She's 18. Let her have some more freedom." Qrow cut in.
Taiyang gave him a look but ultimately decided to relent as he looked between Yang and Ruby. "Alright. You two go have fun. We're going to hang out for a bit then I might jump in the big pool."
"What, not too scared for the slides and dives are ya old man?" Yang asked, further comically annoying her father.
"My twenties are behind me. I think I'll stay down here. Hey!" He suddenly raised his voice as she went to scamper off. "One hour, then you two check in with us right over there okay? That way we know you're alright."
"Got it!" And she was off, a grin on the blonde's face as she tossed the lotion bottle from hand to hand. Qrow chuckled afterwards.
"Reminds me so much of my sister. Like mother like daughter huh?"
"Yeah she was just as big a flirt too. I should've expected that." Taiyang chuckled, relaxing a little. "Still haven't heard from her have you?"
"Not since last Christmas." Qrow answered, sighing. Ruby stood there silently for a minute before stepping up to them.
"I think I'm gonna go look for some of my friends."
"Alright Ruby. Just remember-"
"-to check in? I will, don't worry."
Watching her walk off Qrow couldn't help but still get a strange feeling after. One he couldn't shake like something big was going to happen today. He didn't even notice the hand waving in front of his face.
"Hey Qrow you still there buddy? Let's go set up a spot. I brought our radio so we can catch the game today too."
"Huh? Oh yeah right behind ya- Hello." The man said, sporting a self-confident smile as he watched a long-haired ravenette with almost glimmering orange eyes pass by.
"You can go top-snatching later. C'mon."
"Really? High school was a long time ago, when are you gonna let it go?"
"When it stops being funny. I'm guessing you haven't told her how you met Summer yet huh?"
Qrow scowled as he left, muttering under his breath before starting to walk with Zwei at his heels.
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Ruby wasn't sure but she could've sworn that she'd seen one of her homeroom friends just nearby at the front of the lazy river. Maybe she got confused.. Should she just go back and try to find Yang? Then again her cousin was probably getting lotion'd up by an attractive stranger or two by now so she'd just wait a little longer.
The girl had been slowly padding along, her silver eyes picking through heads in the slightly sparse crowd when she heard shouting and something thunking across the flat ground. A bottle of skin care oil? Well there were a good number of people out here either for a tan or just to bask in the warmth by the cool waters. Ruby leaned down to pick it up and then try to guess where it came from by the direction of both the shouting and the bottle's path. Sounded like a girl's voice..
She followed it to the source by chance after it'd calmed, an aggravated-looking teen perhaps her age or just a tiny bit older. The sight of her even had Ruby speechless for a moment.
Impeccably fair if pale skin, mesmerizing ice blue eyes, such silky smooth hair fine as snow and just as white.. Her swimsuit was a modest one, the bottom striped cyan and white and the top polka-dotted with the same colors. The only thing that really stood out against her beauty was that her otherwise pretty face was twisted in anger as she turned back over on a blue blanket with snowflakes on it. Laying underneath a tall wide umbrella the teen growled to herself as a man in black and white butler attire, gods wonder how he managed in the heat without sweating to death, walked away with a neutral expression. Well.. Might as well return this bottle and go on her way.
Ruby finally worked up the nerve to approach her, holding up said bottle. "Erm.. Excuse me?"
"What?! I said don't-"
She propped up on her elbows to look back, noticing Ruby standing there with her expensive skincare lotion and watching her with a startled expression. It almost dropped out of her hands but Ruby narrowly avoided fumbling it as she jumped. "..You're late."
"I'm sorry?"
"It's fine. I told Charle to have someone wait at the gate for you but apparently you must have slipped past them. At least you're here now so get started. Do my back first."
"I'm not.. I just came to ask if this was yours." Ruby said, offering the lotion. She just raised a brow and lay back on her stomach.
"It is mine. I know it might not be the kind you're used to but it's all I could have found on short notice. You washed your hands of course? You seem a little young too but Giles recommended you as an expert so don't disappoint me." Uhh..
There had to be some mistake going on here but she was being so insistent, and kind of scary.. Ruby decided to just go along with it so she glanced over the femme's back before kneeling beside her, gripping the bottle.
"What are you doing? You can sit over me. It's not like we're lovers, you're just giving me a massage."
"O-Oh right. Sorry." Ruby said, awkwardly straddling the back of her waist. Her face was slightly red and it got even redder when she popped the top open and worked the stuff over her hands. What- What did she do? Just start? Her hands would come down onto the other female's back, eliciting a shuddering twitch and a light gasp.
"I-Idiot! Warn me first before you start! It's cold!"
"Sorry!"
She huffed, laying her head back down as Ruby began to apply and smooth the lotion over her back. She also reminded her to make sure she got every inch. That way her skin, at least the visible parts, would look as excellent as it deserved to be. Though when her masseuse kept tugging at the string of her top to get underneath she stated that she could just undo it.
"H-Huh?"
"Undo it. It shouldn't be a big deal should it?"
Ruby was really shy about the idea of loosening her top even if she was laying down and covering herself. Thus after she ended up taking too long the white-haired girl let out a 'good grief' and reached back to undo it herself so she could continue.
Her back, her waist, her neck, sides and shoulders.. Ruby made sure to get all of those areas equally. She really had zero experience in doing this kind of thing but her dad often gave her muscle rubs when she overworked herself at P.E. or at home when doing exercises. It helped relieve a majority of the aches or strains she ended up with and so she figured maybe if she remembered how exactly he did it..
"Mmm.. You are pretty good at this even if you're awkward. Are you just an inexperienced savant?"
"A what?"
"Never mind. Now you need to do my legs so up up."
Hm? She redid her top, rolling over to look at Ruby better as she got off now that the sun wasn't in her eyes. At least they sent her a good-looking masseuse. Well she'd have preferred a professional masseur but this was fine.
"My legs. They require care too."
"Oh yeah, r-right. Okay I'm going to start now."
"I can see that." She remarked, sitting up and stretching her legs out a few times before raising the knees up a little. Ruby hesitantly began to work on her calves first after applying more oil to her hands. God this was so awkward. Hopefully she could leave soon.. "By the way, what's your name?"
"My name?" Ruby asked, pausing.
"I know, my lacking lackeys weren't exactly thorough with this so I must admit I didn't know anything about you before you got here. I almost thought this trip would be wasted.. I'm actually from Atlas but I'm here for a vacation trip. Surely you've heard of Schnee Systems Incorporated?" Actually Ruby had.. Wasn't that the big conglomerate empire that developed everything from remote operated toys and wireless tools to intelligent defence systems and military hardware/software?
"News doesn't really get between countries much according to my dad. Oh by the way I'm Ruby. So Atlas huh? That's pretty far.." Ruby noted as she began rubbing the teen's feet. If Yang decided to pass through she would be so humiliated.. Humiliated and dead probably.
"It is, but what's even further is the Fragment. Mark my words SSI will be there very very soon. In fact we might just journey to the moon too while we're at it." She added smugly, speaking of that large floating structure orbiting the broken moon that revolved and constantly changed states around The Remnant. The Remnant was their world, comprised of the five different main nations Vale, Vacuo, Atlas, Mistral, and Grove.
"The moon? Really? Wow.." Ruby said with sincere amazement. To think that humans would one day reach outer space.
"Yes, incredible I know. As Weiss Schee, youngest and heir of the Schnee family one day I'll be in charge of the operations there as well as the development of the new mechs rolling out to fight these 'monsters' cropping up all over the world. We're almost certain they're connected to the Fragment somehow."
"What about the Dusters?" So her name was Weiss? Unusual name but it was pretty. Hearing her question about the Dusters Weiss would 'hmm' thoughtfully.
"They might be connected too. Of course I don't question them as much as I do the monsters, destructive beasts.. Though I must admit the power of a Duster? It's pretty incredible. Too bad there are people who abuse it." She noted. Ruby paused. It almost sounded like she.. Nah. No way. Okay so.. Calves. Shins. Feet and ankles. She was done right? Ruby got on one leg, reaching for a nearby towel.
"Hold on. You're not done yet."
"Huh? What else do you want me to do?"
"My thighs need proper care too." Her.. Thighs? B-But- Well shoot. Weiss gave her a look and Ruby put a bit more lotion on her palms, tentatively reaching out to caress the outside of her upper legs as she put them flat to the ground. Top and sides first?
Noticing the fact that Ruby was red in the face and shaking a little as they curved towards the inner sides she let out a groan and reached for the bottle herself. "I know you might be inexperienced but there's no need to be shy. Just keep your hands where it's appropriate. I don't mind. If you can't do it though then I'll do it myself."
"It's just.. You're a girl and I've never done this sort of thing before and I'm nervous and-" Oop. Crap. Weiss' gaze narrowed and Ruby practically felt the icy scythe of Death over her neck.
"Never done this sort of thing before? You ARE a masseuse aren't you?" Gulp. Ruby was caught now. It was time to be honest and she did so very quickly.
"I'm sorry I played along alright? I was passing by and I heard your voice and this bottle came flying towards me and before I knew it you were ordering me around and-" Weiss' face heated up as realization dawned that she'd just been felt up and groped by a complete stranger, cheeks a vivid steaming pink. Never mind the fact that it was primarily her fault for making assumptions and blathering..
"P-P-Pervert! Lecher! Molester!" Weiss snapped, scooting back and pointing a finger Ruby's way with calls of 'security!'. Ruby looked mortified and embarrassed, hands held up in surrender as she tried to explain things.
"I didn't mean to! I apologize! You were just really scary and I didn't want to make you mad at me 'cause I wanted to return that bottle but then stuff happened and-" SPLASH. Ruby covered her face as water splashed all over her and Weiss, soaking them both. The source came from the pool in front of them, but what made the splash was..
"Oh come ON."
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*in a different area of the park*
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"Yeah right there, just like that.. You can be a little firmer. I can take it."
"You sure? I don't wanna hurt you or anything."
"Trust me tiger I'm tough."
"And you're calling me an animal. If that's what makes you feel good though."
"Don't be a wimp. This isn't your first time is it?"
"You kiddin'? I mean I don't usually brag but some girls come by just for my magic fingers."
"Well I'm not your typical garden flower. I like it rough."
"Well if that's the case I can go a little harder huh?"
Yang let out a content purr as he gripped her shoulders and collar, giving a firm squeeze. She'd found right away someone to 'grind her gears' and so as they sat in the shade of the watchtower the young also-blonde lifeguard set to work on Yang's stiff muscles as he kept an eye on the kiddie pool. "And when's your girlfriend coming back?"
"I keep telling you she's not my girlfriend. Just a coworker."
"Sooo when your arms get tired we can switch right?" Yang asked with a coy smile.
"Is this all you came here for?" He noted with a laugh.
"Nah. I'd say it's a bonus though. ..Oh wait what time is it? I gotta get back soon and check in."
"Lemme guess. Overprotective parents?"
"Overbearing dad." Yang answered as she got up and stretched. She grinned and perhaps flexed a little when the lifeguard gave her a wolf whistle.
"Even better." Sarcasm. "You guys gonna be here long? I could maybe get us a private visit into our employees only jacuzzi."
"You're cute but I'm gonna have to say no. I gotta look after my little cousin out here."
"Family first right? Catch ya later hot stuff." She winked back at him, then paused when she heard a splash in the distance. Over this crowd? Then a highly irregular silence. After that.. Screaming. Oh no. Her bracelet began to chirp as well and her danger sense sparked. Oh god no.
"What the- Hey wait slow down! You'll slip and hurt yourself!"
"Go call the police! I have to find Ruby!"
Yang left him in the dust as she rounded a corner, glancing left and right before jumping on top of a vending machine and then from there pulling herself to the top of the shower room. Hot hot hot! There'd be people inside but the structures on the roof? Perfect cover for her to lean against as she raised her arm.
"Just had to do this today huh? All these people here trying to have a good time.. I'm gonna crush you for this." Yang said as her bracelet burst into flames, soon engulfing her whole body.
What a chapter huh? Feelin' hot yet?
So like.. Uh.. I dont know what happened. I realized 'hey this is getting long how many words do I have so far?' then I posted the the chappie in Doc Manager and all of a sudden boom 4k. Crud. I mean yeah I could continue but this would end up like maybe 7k or 8k once I got the rest of what I had planned in so.. Feel like it'd be too much of a jump from the average.
The whole massage scene I planned to be shorter but it ended up being fun to write and stick extra tidbits into so.. This may or may not be another WhiteRose thing down the road. Not sure absolutely. I could just decide to flipperflop it and make it strawberry icecream? or Falling Petals. Or who knows. Quite a few undecided things I'm working on in my head right now.
Anyhoot I doubt I will be able to launch another chapter before Monday. I can try though. Saturday is a long day and Sunday well ha long day and night. Next chapter though will be the full fight, the reveal of the next Duster, etc. Look forward to it!
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