Ruby: RWBY is completely owned by Rooster Teeth, this story has no affiliation with the actual story plot.

Weiss (in a cheerleader uniform): *lazily shakes pomp poms* woo…enjoy the story

Ruby: Weiss! A little more enthusiasm, please!

Weiss: You're not the one in this ridiculous outfit! And how'd you even get me in this thing anyway!?

Dunno. Ruby doesn't seem to mind though.

Ruby: *Sighs dreamily* Not in the slightest

Weiss: *growls*.PERVERTS BOTH OF YOU!

Enjoy!


"Weiss you okay?" Jaune called over from the front of the group

"Just fine." The ever-vigilant girl white-haired girl replied

"I mean, you just seem a bit-"

Just before Jaune was able to finish his sentence, the Snow Princess managed to trip on almost flat ground, sending her stumbling down to her knees, the pale skin managing to blend in effectively with the blanket of snow.

"Un-balanced?" Jaune finished, earning a glare from the heiress on the ground, he attempted to assist her but was only ignored.

"I'm just fine." Weiss said through gritted teeth, as she picked herself up from the ground, "Just a bit tired, it's no big deal, really."

The whole time Ruby was staring at her ivory-haired partner in concern. The White-Fang ambush triggered some sort of hidden switch within Weiss, the short transition into a separate persona chilled Ruby to her bones. The other 'Weiss' boasting a much darker and unstable aura, the aura so heavy it felt like a tangible object. Ruby shuddered to herself when she looked at Weiss, appalled that something that ominous and dark could come from someone like Weiss. The more Ruby thought about it, the scenario seemed more and more viable. Weiss is not one to share about her own feelings or past, often steering away a conversation whenever she is asked about her parents, while giving them a death glare.

"Weiss." Ruby asked quietly towards her partner, who was busy shaking snow off her dress.

"Hmm?" the white haired girl answered, annoyance creeping at the edge of her voice.

"W-when was the last time you rested properly?"

Weiss stood quietly for a few moments, Ruby could practically feel Weiss's body tense up "What kind of question is that?"

"Exactly how it sounds, you're usually not this…clumsy? I don't really know but you just seem tired."

Weiss let out a scoff, "Just because I tripped doesn't prove anythi-"she was cut off when a hand held her shoulder, Weiss looked over her shoulder to find Ren looking at her with a worried face

"We're just worried about you, Weiss. Just tell us what's hurting you. Please." Ren pleaded

Weiss took in his words for a moment, staring at her teammates before her all with equally worried expressions on their faces. Finally she relaxed letting out a long sigh. "After Beacon…I was forced to be brought back to Atlas. My father's personal soldiers even raised their rifles at me, I didn't want to leave, especially when I didn't know if Ruby was safe." Everyone was silent, a cold breeze being the only sound plausible to go with the story.


"Miss Schnee if you refuse to leave the area, we'll have no choice but to subdue you." The guard commanded in the calmest voice he could, His fellow soldier surveying the area, rifle raised towards any ambush points.

"Sir, Please!" The heiress responded, "My partner is still up there, I have to know if she's okay!"

"Vale is currently sending in evacuation troo-"

"You think a few soldiers can even get inside this area?!" Weiss loudly cut him off. "This is not some stupid escort mission, these Grimm will literally tear you apart!"

"Miss Schnee."

"And my partner is on top of that tower finding God knows what!" Weiss was practically screaming at this point, "If something were to happen to her I'd-"the heiress was interrupted when she sensed a huge buildup of heavy aura, Weiss snapped her gaze towards the tall building, her eyes turning wide-eyed.

A massive Dragon, always thought to come out of fairy tales with Princesses Weiss's mother always read, except this one was far more menacing. A bony exoskeleton plastered upon its face, acting as some sort of armor, the dragon's body itself sprouting bone-like thorns on its back. The wings itself, the membrane, having a seemingly glowing red color to it, the skin almost transparent. The beast hooked its claws onto the building, debris falling from its landing. Weiss could only stare in shock before her body moved itself. Only one thought in her mind Ruby!

The soldiers watched as the snow-haired girl ran towards the building, seemingly about to run straight into the wall, until a flash of glyphs adorned the wall, allowing the heiress to travel upward.

"Sir, the target refuses to co-operate, permission to subdue?" the soldier called into his earpiece.

A short burst of static was heard until a clear, deep voice was heard, "Permission granted."

The soldiers gave each other a small nod, they both loaded to their rifles with tranquilizer bullets, the sound of faint screaming interrupting them momentarily.

However Weiss heard it clear as crystal, It was most definitely Ruby Pyrrha?!Why did she call for Pyrrha, unless…No!

Nononono, The thought of one of her friend's dead sparked within Weiss, even within how drained she was she had to go, she had to protect Pyrrha and Ruby, with a burst of blue aura she propelled herself upwards, that is until she felt something resembling a needle enter her neck

"Ah!" Weiss yelped, she behind her neck to find something resembling of a dart, implanted on the back on her neck, and proceeded to yank it out. What the-

Weiss went wide-eyed when she noticed the liquid seeping out of the tip of the object. The sharp tip made exactly like a syringe, No! NO! She screamed in her mind, her eyes already starting to succumb to the sedatives effects. She looked back at the tower, the sudden brilliant white light fading slowly. Weiss had failed to protect them, protect her. Only one thought was on her mind as she faded away into the darkness Ruby


Weiss had not moved from where she stood, taking in all of the shocked faces around her, Nora looking as if she was about to cry and was hiding herself in Ren's shoulders. Jaune was starting down into the floor, a pained expression showing on his face, certainly recalling the painful events that has occurred in the past. Ruby gave Weiss a look of sympathy, never knowing how much her partner cares for her, to the point of defying the most powerful man in Atlas for her. Without thinking she wrapped the heiress in a tight embrace.

Ruby was surprised of how cold her partner felt in her arms, as well as how shaky her breath seemed to be, she could make out soft mumbling behind her shoulder.

"It was my job to protect my teammates with my life." Weiss was now shaking, "And I couldn't even do that." She slowly breathed out. Ruby was having none of it, she pushed herself and Weiss apart to arm distance.

"Listen," Ruby looked directly into her partner's troubled eyes, those beautiful, usually confident blue pools having a much darker edge poured into them. "You're not at fault, Weiss, you were never at fault for what happened. So please, stop blaming yourself…you're only going to hurt yourself more…and me."

"But I left you, and Yang, and Blake too," Weiss looked down, trying to hide her face, "how is that you can still forgive me?"

Ruby just chuckled to Weiss's surprise, bringing her hands down to intertwine with the soft palms of the heiress, "Because we both made a promise to each other, duh." Weiss stared at her dumbfounded, "pshh, geez, Weiss, the promise we made not to leave each other's side?" she frowned when her partner still gave her a blank look, "Uh! Fine. Let's make it now!"

"M-make what now?"

"A promise, silly." Ruby stuck her tongue out in amusement, "here I'll go first, I Ruby Rose, promise never to leave my partner, Weiss Schnee's side at all cost, no matter the circumstance."

A few chuckles could be heard at the standing audience to the right of the duo, Weiss blushed in embarrassment, "Doesn't this seem a bit much?"

"Nope! You're turn!" Ruby folded her hands together behind her back, patiently waiting for her partner who was still hesitant to return the promise. It wasn't until the heiress finally cleared her throat that Ruby's eyes brightened.

"I-I, Weiss Schnee, promise to remain at my partner, R-Ruby Rose's side at all cost." Weiss's face was flushed red in embarrassment, which Ruby found ungodly cute.

"No matter…?" Ruby urged on

Weiss sighed, "N-no matter the circumstance, there! You happy?!"

"Very." Ruby grinned,

"Dolt."

"Oh wait, one more thing!" Ruby continued.

Weiss pinched the bridge of her nose, "What now?"

"Cross your heart!"

Weiss's face immediately turned red, "Eh?!As if I'd do something so childish!"

"Regardless of age it's still a sign of a promise, and paper can be torn or burned, so it's a compromise." Ruby argued

"You are such a child."

"Well duh, I'm not even sixteen yet."

"No use arguing with you isn't there?" Weiss sighed.

"When it comes to serious matters like these, I mean business." Ruby retorted, "Now if I may." Ruby brought her hand towards her heart and proceeded to mark an invisible "x" mark on it. Ruby then gestured to do the shame. After a brief period of complaining of this childhood act, Weiss proceeded to do the same to her own heart.

"It's a promise?" Ruby beamed

Weiss gave her a genuine smile, "It's a promise, dunce."

A/N: Please don't kill me I've only been gone for…yea…

Weiss: Your followers despise you and your lazy habits

Ruby: Slacker!

Yea…really sorry…school stuff and procrastination don't mix well