Chapter 9 : Self Conscious
Blake
Professor Ozpin called us to meet him at his office. As we heard the announcement, Yang started to feel uneasy. Weiss and I try to act normal. None of us wanted to start a conversation. So we walk in an awkward silence.
For few minutes, we arrived at his office. Yang's quite hesitated to enter, so Weiss opened the door for us. I could feel the tense build up in the room. I couldn't help but feel uneasy about this. Professor Ozpin is reading the documents regarding Ruby perhaps. We set ourselves at the couch. I look at both of my team mates. Weiss seems calm but Yang's the worse. I could see her hands trembling and clenching on her lap.
I don't want this silence took over. So I begin to speak, "Professor, how long will Ruby be keep captive?" I know this isn't a good start for a conversation but I don't like this silence. The tense is getting bigger and awkward. I heard a sigh from him. He dropped the document on his table and face the three of us.
"We will release her if she know how to control herself." But for how long? Chaining her like that doesn't help her to control herself. It'll only torture her. Yang gritted her teeth and I know it isn't a good sign. I look at Weiss and she nodded. "But sir, we can't leave her like that. She was left all alone in the room and you expect her to control herself without seeing anyone? We won't know unless she sees us, professor."
"But what if she threatens to kill you? That'll torture her even more than chaining her, no?" I couldn't help but agree. If she kills us, she'll live in depression and thus lead her to mental breakdown. I don't know what to say anymore. Then, Yang stood up and said, "She can. I visited her last night. Of course, she tried to kill me but somehow she manage to control her urge. I was talking to her and she heard what I said. I know that she might not remember but she can control herself, professor. Please give her a chance..."
Professor Ozpin frowned, trying to consider her plead. Weiss and I look at him with a hopeful looks. Yang's in pain right now regarding her sister and I wanted that pain to go away. Then, he nods. Our mood brightens although it's just the beginning. He gets up and gestures us to follow him with his hand. We look at each other before we left his office.
Ruby
I so tired. I don't know how long I could stand in this form. I tried to kill my sister again last night. But the chain managed to pull me down. I can't remember what she said to me. But I remember this word, 'I love you, Ruby Rose...' I know she often said that but this is more sincere than before. I felt like she meant it. I curl myself up into a ball. I don't know how long I need to stay in this room.
Suddenly, I heard someone open the door. I saw shadows from the outside. Then, I saw a golden locks of hair. Yang...? It was Yang. I feel a slight relief but somehow I feel the urge to kill again. Weiss and Blake enters the room along with Professor Ozpin. They slowly approaching me. 'Go away...' I said but they can't hear me. Yang tried to touch me but I was about to bite it off. They backed away a bit.
'Please don't do this... Don't make me suffer anymore... I don't want to lose them... Not like before... Please help me... Yang...' My sister's head raised a bit, looking into my eyes. Does she heard me? I try to speak to her again, 'Help me, Yang... Please...'
"Ruby, is that you?" Finally, she heard me. I feel relief but I don't think my Grimm would be satisfy. I try to gain my conscious but I couldn't. It keep resisting me. Then, I heard Yang said, "You can fight this, Ruby. It's your Grimm and you're it's master. You need to control it. I know you're in there, little sis. Make me proud."
As I was about to strike her, I managed to stop my claws reaching my friends. I can fight this. It's my Grimm! I slowly gaining my control. I pull away my claw. I try to change back into human. My hair grew shorter and my claws return to normal. My body grew smaller and weaker. Next thing I know, I collapse on the floor.
Yang
I panicked when Ruby suddenly fainted. As I touched her skin, it was cold and pale. Professor Ozpin open up the chains. I hugged my sister tightly. Weiss and Blake join in the group hug. I so happy that she manage to gain her sense. "I'm so proud of you, baby sis," I muttered.
Weiss and Blake let go of us. I carry her in bridal style. We turn to look at Professor Ozpin, "Thank you for giving her the chance, professor." He nodded with a smile on his face. I look down on my sister who begin to curl up.
The three of us left the room and head to our dorm. I set my sister on her bed and draped a blanket on her. I put my back of my palm on her head. So cold, I thought. Weiss and Blake excuse themselves. I gently caress her hair. It's soft as silk. I wanted to stay here with her. I don't want to leave her again. I lie down next to her and pull her into an embrace. Somehow, I drift off into deep slumber.
