AN: Here it is: Chapter 11! Though it's a little shorter, I think this is a milestone chapter in the relationship of the characters. I might take a break from writing a chapter tomorrow, so don't be worried that it's over if a chapter isn't posted, there's still more story to be written! Tell me what you think about this chapter, I hope I got the pacing right. -CakeLegends

The Impossible Girl - Chapter 11

Weiss finished brushing her teeth, and was ready to fall right into her bed. A whole day of Ruby's crazy activities had left Weiss worn to exhaustion. The Ursa-riding they did with Nora really wore her down.

She turned back to her bed, and was surprised to find Ruby already tucked in it.

"What are you-"?

"You didn't expect to sleep alone again did you?" Ruby said as she patted the bed for Weiss to enter. "I have to take care of you. I…um, sleep better when I'm with you too." Ruby's eyes widened as she realized what she said. "Sorry, that sounded way less creepy in my head."

"Don't worry, I get it. I'm...more comfortable around you, too." Weiss answered back, choosing her words carefully.

"Aw, Weiss!" Ruby giggled, "Your heart isn't completely frozen-over after all!"

"Shut up, you dolt." Weiss said laughed back as she climbed into bed next to her partner.

Weiss turned off the lamp and snuggled closer to Ruby. Darkness embraced the two. The heiress felt Ruby's heart beat close to their own, like a lullaby putting them to sleep. Her eyelids became heavy and nocturnal took her once again.

Weiss was in the forest of her nightmares once again. She turned to see the blue-eyed monster with which she shared a face. She felt the stare of the killer burning her brain cold.

But this time, she wasn't afraid.

Weiss looked to her right and saw a familiar girl cloaked in a red hood. The girl drew her scythe and nodded back to the Heiress. Weiss smiled.

Weiss drew Myrtenaster. The monster did the same.

The fight was like a painting, a blur of reds and blues and whites. Weiss lost her footing a few times, but her caped protector was always there to help her up.

Every time she was knocked down, Weiss would get up and fight harder and smarter. Her attacks and powers working together in harmony never before seen: a roaring blizzard around her and her sword slashes freezing on contact.

She outperformed her monster, and knocked it to the ground. The monster ran away, injured, back into the depths of the forest. The Heiress never got the chance to deliver the final strike.

She understood now. She could never kill her dark side. That part of her would always live on. What mattered was control. Instead of letting it take over, let it be a tool. A resource. A last resort.

Maybe she would call upon the strength of her monster one day when she needs it the most, a time when she needs to be relentless, but she'll always be the one in control. As long as she had help from the girl in the red hood.

She turned back to her ally, giving her a massive hug.

"I'm proud of you, Weiss." Ruby whispered in her ear while they embraced, "You're going to be ok."

Weiss felt the forest disappear. Everything faded away except her and her partner.

The Heiress awoke to her partner poking her face. She opened her eyes and felt her heart speed up when she realized how close Ruby's face was to hers.

"Rise and shine, princess!" Ruby said in a singsong voice. "Hurry up and let's go! We only have one more day of awesome buddy-time until Yang and Blake come back."

"Yeah, just give me a minute." Weiss said as she woke up.

"Why? Are you ok? What happened?" Ruby said, her voice instantly becoming very serious.

"I'm fine, I'm fine." Weiss reassured her friend. "I don't think I'm going to have anymore of those nightmares from here on out."

"That's great to hear, Weiss." the caped-girl replied with a smile that could warm a glacier, "I'm proud of you."

Weiss got out of bed and stretched. She walked to the brave girl before her. She needed to get something off her chest.

"Ruby."

"Yes?" the caped-girl responded.

Since she met this girl she's been beaten. She lost her mind. She cried for the first time in ages. She lost half her vision. She fought against a side of her she never thought existed.

Weiss looked back at Ruby's curious silver eyes. A smile broke out across the Heiress' face as she finished.

"I've never been happier in my life. I'm lucky to have met you."

Ruby grinned, "I'm lucky I met you too, Weiss."

Weiss began to fix her bed.

"Hey, ummm, Weiss?"

Weiss turned to ask what was wrong. Before she could speak she felt Ruby's soft lips meet hers. The kiss lasted just a few seconds.

Weiss stood still, her mouth slightly parted in shock. Ruby's face turned as red as her name as she spoke.

"Oh god, I'm sorry!" Ruby said quickly fumbling her words, clearly surprised with her own actions. "I just, um, I shouldn't have- I just...can we pretend that didn't happen. I don't have this figured out yet, I shouldn't have done that to you that was weird, I'm sorry..."

"Sure. We don't have to mention it, I get it. You're still figuring yourself out." Weiss said reassuringly to her freaked out partner.

"Thanks Weiss. I'm just...still figuring stuff out. I like you-I mean I don't necessarily like-like you. I mean you're my best friend and you make me feel funny sometimes and, uh...Oh god I just hope I didn't scare you..."

"Not at all. It'll be our secret." Weiss reassured.

"Thanks Weiss. I owe you one."

"Words are priceless. Consider it a gift."

Ruby nodded and shuffled out of the door.

"Hey, Dolt." Weiss called after her.

"Yes?"

Weiss smiled. "You're not a bad kisser."

"T-t-thanks." Ruby stuttered, a nervous smile on her blushing face.

Weiss changed into her clothes and grabbed her sword. She walked towards the door.

"Well, it's going to be a great day." Weiss thought to herself, as she prepared herself for another day of Ruby's antics. She walked out the door.

And for once, she didn't look back.