Chapter 8: The Mother Rose

"Hello my dear Ruby Rose," the White cloak woman softly spoke," It is I, Summer Rose, Your mother." She gave a sweet and comforting smile at Ruby.

"Why are you talking like that?" Ruby took a step back," Dad said you were always relaxed and spoke so friendly to everyone around you."

"Well, I uhh, wanted to make a good impression; I had a feeling you have no memories of me." Summer scratched her head nonchalantly," So I thought maybe doing this could help you relax."

"Thanks for trying mom." Ruby smiled back," I've always wondered what you were like in person. Guess the way they described you was right. Also, everyone has been telling me that I need to defeat Salem, just like you. If you couldn't defeat Salem, do you think I stand a chance?"

"Yes, honey." Summer responded starting to fade," I failed to beat her because I tried doing it alone, you'll be able to defeat Salem because everyone has been helping you get stronger along the way."

She placed her hand on where Ruby's heart was.

"You have a strong heart, and what it takes to defeat Salem." Summer said, "You've always made me proud of having a daughter like you; so, go show Salem how much damage a Rose can do." She raised her bicep and nodded.

"Yeah! I'll do that," Ruby copied her mom," I'll show Salem what I'm made up."

Summer Rose faded just like the rest. I wonder where they all go after fading like that. Probably to the afterlife I guess.

"Thanks Mom." Ruby smiled warm-heartedly.

After moments of Ruby's smile, everything else had faded into a rapid pace and the dark area surrounding her has changed to a fiery hell and Ruby's vision went to black. Her body felt pain once more, as Ruby opened her eyes, she saw Salem a few feet away with her hands burnt off. She was screaming in agony.


Author's Note: Hello, I hope you've all been enjoying RWBY Final Words. There is only two chapters left, so I hope I can give this story a good ending. I can only hope, that is.