Nice and quick this time. It'll be just a little while until I update soon but I'm going on Spring Break. Plenty of time to write. I hope you enjoy this chapter.

AuroraNova46:
Thank you so muchand I hope this was soon enough.

KHARAKI TAKAN:
I was running out of ideas for an aura and then I was like "What happens with twins?" SO this was my brain-child. Someone actually gave me the idea to have Glynda and Oz come and watch. It was actually Aurora and I am extremely grateful for it.

Signal Pt. 3

Ruby panted, dripping sweat. She was exhuasted. It had too have been at least 2 hours of them being out here. It was a clear day so the sun was beating down on them. IT was nearing the middle of summer so that made it all the hotter. In the end, they were also in a dense forest, trapping the heat below the tree line. SHe felt sweat drip down her face and she tried to wipe it off. But her sleeve was already soaked and it did nothing to help. A near miss reminded her that she and Aero were being hunted.

Ruby activated her semblance for the umpteenth time, grabbing Aero. He protested weakly but he was still tired from the last fight.

"Ruby." He rasped. "Stop. You shouldn't be doing this."

She went to protest but her semblance gave way and they tumbled to the ground. She squeezed her eyes closed, in obvious discomfort.

"You're more exhausted than I am right now." Aero said.

She nodded. "We weren't ready for this. Maybe we should give up."

"Like hell we are. At least we will go out with a bang." He had a sadistic twinkle in his eyes.

She narrowed her eyes. "I'm going to set the entire forest on fire."

"So?"

"My father is going to kill me." Ruby argued.

"He's the one who started this."

"But-"

"If it isn't you, it's gonna be your sister."

She paused trying to hid the smile. That was true. If she wasn't the one to set the forest on fire it would be Yang.

"Why not." She said. They were up against two 4th years. Graduating with Yang. Actually, really close friends with Yang.

She snapped out ehr regular cartridge and snapped in her fire dust.

"Clearing?" She asked.

"Yeah." He grabbed her then and activated his own semblance. She felt dizzy as they jumped through trees, feeling her head spin. Aero was completely unfazed. THey ended up in a clearing both of them panting under the under the unrelenting sun.

"How long do you think we have?" Ruby asked.

"Couple of minutes."

"O.K. I'll be right back."

She ducked behind a tree. She Quickly pulled off her boots, and slipped out of her leggings, leaving her bare legs exposed. She then ripped the sleeves slightly at the seems. She then procceded to roll up her cloak so that it was half the length she normally wore it at. Ruby stepped out in front of Aero. He blushed.

"Cooler now?"

"Yep."

He gulped. "It's strange, seeing your legs, especially since your- u-m d-dress is so sh-short."

She glanced down flushing brightly. "Sorry."

He shook himslef. "Doesn't matter."

Just like that, they were back in the fight. She dove to the ground, dogging a rain of bullets.

"Ready?" Aero asked.

"Yep." Ruby smirked. She was so going to be grounded after this.

She switched the sniper into her scythe and planted it on the ground. ANd pulled the trigger. Fire errupted after the caliber bullet was released trailing it in glorious red adn orange. It was beautiful. It struck the tree and went straight through leaving a singe mark.

THe two older students looked down.

She leaned over, whispering to Aero, "Wait for it."

Suddenly there was a bang and the bottom of the tree was on fire.

"Oh my gods." Aero breathed.

THe fire spread quickly, licking at the trees, hopping to catch fire. And then there were the alarms. They blared as soon as the grass caught.

Ruby flopped to the ground as the two older students jumped down walking over. They just stared as the forest burned.

"Can you do it Aero?" Ruby asked.

"It'll burn for maybe 2 seconds before I can charge long enough to get all 4 of us out of here." Aero admitted.

THe older students flushed

"Sorry." One said.

"For what?" Aero asked.

"TIring you."

"Nah. We couldn't last much longer." Aero dismissed.

"Ready?" Ruby asked.

They ll nodded. She gripped Aero's shoulder and he put her arm around her waist.

"Your dad's gonna kill you Ruby." The boy said.

"Yep."

"Yang's gonna laugh." The girl said.

"Yep."

And they were gone. Ruby winced as she felt flames lick her bare legs before they were off again. She took in a deep breathe of fresh air as soon as tey were out of the forest. There were already people rushing ito the forest, ready to put out the flames. Qrow was waiting a hidden smile on his face.

"You know better than that Ruby." He snorted.

"Does Dad know? If it was me or Yang."

"Tai's oblivious. He's still commentating your sister's match." Qriw smiled. Rub laughed.

Ruby shrugged slightly. "I only did it cause we were gonna lose anyway. May as well go out with a bang. And this can be my gift to the school. A burnt forest."

Qrow snorted once again, ruffling her hair. He drew her in for a hug but Ruby winced as it rubbed her raw legs. Her uncle noticed.

"You took off your leggings." He noted.

"It was too hot."

"And your sleeves."

"Sorry." She said.

He sighed. " Let's get you and Aero to the nurse." Ruby looked at the boy. He was practically dead on his feet, blue eyes dull. "Can you walk?"

She went to answer but realized he was talking to Aero. He nodded. Qrow turned back to Ruby and suddenly she wasn't on the ground anymore. She whimpered as her legs clicked together and her arms rubbed against his scratchy shirt.

"Sorry." He murmered lightly, carrying her into the school. Aero trailed behind.

The nurse fussed immediately as soon as they got there. By that time, Aero looked ready to pass out and Rub was starting to feel the burn as adreniline wore off. She too felt the expense of using her semblance too long. Qrow laid her on a bed as the nurse prepared something for the burns. Aero just followed and crawled on the bed after. Qrow went to nudge him off, but he was already fast asleep. Ruby's eyes were half lidded, struggling to stay awake. Qrow didn't bother after that. The nurse rubbed a salve on her legs and she was out like a light. The two best friends cuddle together and the nurse too left them there.

Qrow took a seat in a far corner by a window, watching as they slowly tamed the fire. He saw Yang arguing with her father about something before she shoved past him and stormed into the building. The two friends that Ruby had previously been facing trailing. Qrow just shrugged, deciding to let that be. SHe would be up in a few minutes but she could wait. He watched as Tai shook his head, rubbing his temples. Then he looked around for someone, most likely Qrow himself, before giving a visible groan and rushing into the forest.

Qrow got up then as he heard stomping footsteps. The nurse looked at him but he waved her off. Opening the door he found a seething Yang.

"They're asleep." He told her as she opened her mouth.

She visibly calmed, relaxing. Yang did not want to wake them.

"Are they O.K?" She asked.

He nodded. "Ruby's a little burned. Her aura was low so when Aero teleported them, she felt the effects of the fire. Both of them are extremely drained fro using their aura but Aero more so."

The girl and boy flushed. "Sorry." They said in unison.

"Don't worry about it. They lasted the longest out of all the freshmen. If they had eliminated you, they would have gone up against Yang in the finals tomorrow." They should be proud for getting third."

"Third?" Yang asked.

"You had eliminated the other two before Ruby set the fire."

"Huh."

"Mhmm." He agreed. "Do you want to stay?"

"We came up just to get checked. We were also in the middle of the fire." The boy said. Qrow shifted to let them in.

"I'll keep dad away." Yang informed, heaidng back down the stairs. "Tell Ruby I'll see her tonight. If she comes home."

"Bye Yang." She smiled as Qrow waved.

He popped back into the room, resuming his seat.

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