Chapter 7 - Something Strange

Sora: Now before you read the next chapter, I'd like to mention a few things.

First, the next chapter will be much longer because this one is a bit short without this little note of mine.

Second, a voting poll for my next story can be found on my profile. I want to know what you want me to write about next. I might start it after I finish Ruby's Gone, or some point whenever there's enough votes. If you have a suggestion for a new story, let me know.

What you read next may spoil a few things. If you wish to avoid potential spoilers, head to the part that begins with Blake's POV.

Third, what happened with Ruby's removal from Beacon isn't the huge plot twist, not even what happens in this chapter. Meteor was going to write this himself, but he let me use the ideas he put into this. And what he originally planned for after this... Well, you'll see in the future. Thanks again my childhood friend for the ideas for this story. Just be ready, what happens later is like shattering your last chance at hope.

Blake's POV

Man... Things have been falling apart. Ruby's lost her memories, Weiss has been depressed about this, Jaune has barely been his usual, awkward self, and Yang... my partner...

Ugh, what's this... feeling? It's just like before, back when I was with the White Fang... Us Faunus were breaking down, and the one I loved changed forever... Now, the one I love here, is changing too...

I can't admit my... thoughts about her...

After I helped Ruby to the elevator, I walked around aimlessly. She was called to Ozpin's office, probably because she's going to be removed from Beacon.

How this is affecting us... Back when Yang was unconcious, I could hear Weiss... crying. She wasn't aware of my prescence, and I heard her whispers... In the past, Ruby always tried to hang out with Weiss, she did anything, found, used any excuse to spend time with her... And most of the time, Weiss was focused in other things. Now, she feels the guilt of it, and now, she can't spend time with Ruby... no matter what.

These... feelings are so familiar. My friends back in the White Fang... What's happening now is almost like my past.

Please... someone help Ruby.

"..." someone muttered.

"Yang?"

I saw Yang... walking... as if she was drunk. Oh no, don't tell me she's trying to drown her sorrows. If anything were to happen to her too, I... I'd...

"Oh, Blake..." she sniffed.

I hate this. I hate it. I despise, abhor seeing someone like this. Yang's always so upbeat... To see her like... this, it...

I... went up to her and hugged her. It was, out of instinct. I, had no control over my body.

"Yang... it's just tough seeing you like this. I'm sorry..."

"It wasn't your fault that... Ruby lost her memory. In fact, I think you should worry about Weiss. Come on Blake, you know me, I can take a hit."

"I know... but what do you mean by worrying about Weiss?"

"Think about it, she's changed. I've never seen her this emotional since the incident with her dad, you know how insecure she is when anything is about him. Ruby was there for her... and now, she... Weiss is different. Not just because of her deep, deep sadness. Anger. I saw that in her eyes when I talked to her Blake. But not like, bitchy Weiss angry, murderous angry."

"What are you saying?"

"Weiss clearly has... complicated feelings towards Ruby. And she believes someone did this to her... She's out to get this bastard."

"That makes sense... After all, that's the best explanation for this type of amnesia. Her injuries were so serious to the point where she doesn't remember anything."

Before we could continue with our conversation, someone came around the corner.

Weiss' POV

Penny... No, no, no... How am I supposed to tell her about Ruby!? There's no way she won't ask about her.

"Hello friend. You seem troubled. Is there anything I could do to assist you?"

I was frozen... Can Penny understand? I know she's Ruby's friend, but I know nearly nothing about her.

As I opened my mouth, I heard Professor Goodwitch's voice.

"We are in lockdown. Everyone find a safe place and wait for further instruction."

Penny and I were confused and a bit scared. Glynda sounded... worried, terrified even. What can scare her though?

Penny and I headed to the cafeteria, many of the students were there with the staff of Beacon. Many were a bit panicked and the faculty were maintaining the panic. What's going on?

I looked around and found Jaune. He wasn't with his team, but he's... putting his arm around someone? I can't make out who it is... Maybe he knows what's going on? Perhaps I could ask a professor... No wait, they're busy. Jaune will have to do.

"Jaune? What ha-"

I stopped there. Jaune looked up at me, but I went around him to see Ruby under his arm. She had a horrified look on her face, she didn't move an inch, and she had tears leaking down her face. She didn't make a sound, and didn't even... look at me. She looked traumatized.

"J-Jaune... what happened with Ruby? What's going on?" I asked nervously.

"Weiss... Ruby witnessed something she shouldn't have seen."

It was as if time slowed down. I felt intense fear for everyone. Who knows what Jaune told me next? What's going to happen to us? And... what's going to happen to Ruby?

"Weiss... Ozpin was assassinated, and Ruby was the one who found him killed."