What Good is Love? Ch. 12: Persuasive

I took a little bit of a break to wrap up Child of Grimm from this story, but I can honestly say that this will probably be the last daily update for a bit and it might just fall back into the normal rotation of things for me. It took this long, but people finally got it. Writing this story is actually heavily influenced from In Love With the Gardner. I love that story, so I decided to pay a little bit of an homage with my own personal AU story centered around White Rose with Bumblebee. Granted, I have had enough ideas to keep it away from copy-paste, which pleases me. But, yeah I'm totally just satisfying my hunger for another ILWtG chapter through this story. Also, totally had this chapter planned out pretty early on. I will say this much about the lemon, it will not be White Rose, it will be Bumblebee. I've already hinted that that relationship is more sexual then Ruby and Weiss' {which is not at all} and it will not just be a one-off/side event. It will have relevance to the overall plot. Finally, I don't know when it happened but I know that I only just now noticed it, 60 favorites! I am completely amazed that somehow, I am doing this well. Let's get going with the chapter.

Weiss quickly wiped off her mouth, and looked over at Ruby. Since dinner had begun, her parents had questioned Ruby the whole way through. Weiss had assisted, but Ruby held her own. Despite her social awkwardness, she possessed a quiet confidence. Ruby had fought to make Weiss' parents like her, and she was already half-way through it. Her mother seemed completely fine with Ruby, even liking the younger girl. Her father was still glaring at her. It seemed like he blamed Ruby for Weiss being gay, even though Weiss had rejected every single heir that was sent her way because she wasn't physically capable of loving them.

Ruby had just finished up dinner, and she sat patiently for one of the server's to come by and pick up her dishes.

"Ms. Rose," Weiss' father said suddenly. "Would you mind if I speak to you upstairs?" Ruby nodded, and stood up to leave. Weiss started to stand as well. "Alone," he said instantly. Weiss glared at him, but he gave her a look telling her that there would be no discussion.

"It's fine, Weiss," Ruby reassured her. "I'll be fine." Weiss nodded, and watched them as they walked upstairs.

"I would be prepared to walk upstairs," her mother said absentmindedly. "The odds that Ruby makes it through this little visit alive are very slim."

"Mother!" Weiss said angrily.

"What, dear? It's the truth, and you know that. You know how badly he wants a grandson and a powerful successor. Unfortunately, this girl, as sweet as she is, is not going to supply him with any of those things."

"Adoption," Weiss said instantly. "And he still has me."

"Yes, but she can't grow our companies strength. You must understand, your father and I do not view your dating status as the same. He views it as a business stand point."

"And you?" Weiss asked, catching the amused tone in her mother's voice.

"You have money, power, brains, and money," her mother said happily.

"You already said money," Weiss pointed out, cutting off whatever her mother was going to say.

"Well it does greatly affect your dating status. Why not have a little fun before committing?"

"Mother!" Weiss snapped. "Ruby is not 'a little fun!'"

"Oh, I know that dear. You have no idea how disappointed I am that what you're saying is true." Weiss sighed, and banged her head against the back of the chair. Her mother was so informal, it was bizarre that they were related.

Upstairs

Ruby followed Weiss' father closely, trying to make sure that they didn't get separated. He took her far away from the stairs, and into a room. Upon entering, Ruby studied it. It was white and blue, like all the other rooms. But it had a desk, computer, books, and many other things as well.

"Have a seat," Mr. Schnee ordered. Ruby pulled up one of the chairs, and gently took a seat. Mr. Schnee casually plucked a rapier off of one of the wall mounts, and started to spin it around.

"There is a story to this blade," Mr. Schnee said. "My father used this to fight with. He even told me, 'he would kill anyone who ever tried to harm me, with this sword.' Well, two years later, he made good on that promise. It is due to Weiss at her 18th birthday, which isn't too far away. It falling when it does is convienant. Do you know the name of this sword?"

"No sir," Ruby said instantly.

"I don't know why I thought you would," he mumbled. "The name of this blade is Myrtenaster. While the actual meaning of myrtle wreath doesn't mean much, the purpose of the blade does. I should simply kill you now, and try and shift my daughter's opinion." Ruby backed away, and reached for anything that she might be able to defend herself with.

"Instead," he said, stopping mid-wipe. "I think I'll let you decide. My daughter, or your life."

"Weiss," Ruby said without hesitation. She was playing the odds. It didn't seem to her that it was possible for Mr. Schnee to kill her, and instead was testing her. Yeah, that sounds good, Ruby thought. Suddenly, the tip of Myrtenaster was raised underneath her chin.

"Are you sure about that?" He asked. Ruby gulped, but just nodded as much as the blade let her. The tip was pulled away from her, and he calmly put it away. "So you're stubborn, good. But eventually Weiss will come to her senses, and when she does, you'll be gone. I hope I won't have to endure you at Thanksgiving." He turned to leave, and Ruby just stood there, completely stunned for a moment. This definitely wasn't the reaction that she was expecting.

Ruby finally trailed him out, and walked down the stairs. She was immediately hugged by Weiss, who just glared at her father.

"Come on Ruby," Weiss said softly. "Let's get you home, and we'll stay there for a while."

"How long?" Weiss' father asked instantly.

"As long as I want to be there," Weiss spat. "Come on." Ruby tried to say something, but she was pulled outside too soon.

Weiss' parents both just watched them go, and Weiss' mother quickly went to filing her nails.

"Come on honey," she pleaded. "Just let her date Ruby. It could be a short term thing, a little bit of fun."

"It's our daughter," Mr. Schnee said angrily. "She's not just having, 'a little bit of fun.'" She shrugged and went back to filing her nails. "How are you so carefree about this?"

"Because it's our daughter," Mrs. Schnee threw back at him. "Nothing that we can do about who she wants to date, and the future of this company will be well in hand regardless. Ruby is a top student and all state in track." Mr. Schnee grumbled something, but he wasn't on board with his wife's plan at all.

Ruby and Yang's Apartment

Geoffrey pulled out front, and Weiss told him that it was fine if he were to take off for now. He of course reassured her that he would be at the ready at the drop of a hat, and then took off. Ruby lead her girlfriend through the building, but paused outside of her room.

"Why aren't we going in?" Weiss asked.

"I have to be sure," Ruby said quickly. She knocked on the door, and waited a moment.

"You're safe," Yang called back. Ruby reached for the door knob, but Weiss' hand stopped her.

"What exactly are you safe from?" She asked.

"I saw something I don't wanna see again," Ruby whined. Weiss sighed, and let the younger girl open up the door. Ruby walked in, and Weiss quickly identified not only the busty boxer, but the quiet parkour athlete.

"Blake?" Weiss said, her voice filled with surprise.

"Weiss?" Blake returned.

"Weiss?" Yang added in.

"And so I'm the only one who isn't surprised," Ruby whispered. "How wonderful."

"Explain what's going on," Weiss demanded.

"Don't talk to my baby sister that way!" Yang said angrily, standing up to full height.

"Back away from her," Blake requested. Ruby just watched as the three of them traded banter between them, and shrunk back slightly. She was suddenly filmed with a random jolt of confidence, and she stepped forward.

"Quiet!" Ruby said loudly. All three of them stopped, mostly in surprise. "Okay," Ruby continued. "I invited Weiss over, because of some... Reasons. Yang and Blake are dating, and Blake does all but live here."

"I'm just waiting on the U-Haul truck," Blake said with a smile.

"Reasons?" Yang asked, her mind sticking at that one spot.

"My parents, well my father, don't like Ruby," Weiss said dejectedly. "He hates her background, the fact that her parents were military and not dust company owners, and mostly the fact that she's a girl." She sat down on the couch, and just sunk down. "It went about as well as I expected."

"Well what about your mother?" Blake asked, polishing off her last roll of tuna.

"She doesn't care," Weiss continued on, finding herself sinking further into the comfort of the couch. "I just had to get away from there." Ruby walked over to Weiss, and sat down next to her. She quickly wrapped her arm around Weiss, and looked over her.

"Did anything come up when you talked with your parents?" Ruby asked.

"Nothing you didn't hear," Weiss said sadly. "What about when you met with my father?"

"Oh," Ruby said, feeling her face grow pale. "Um, hehe." Weiss grabbed her shoulder, and started to add on pressure. "Okay, okay, okay, I'll tell you!" Weiss eased off the pressure, but kept her hand planted firmly on it. "He, he said I have a decision. I can either pick you, or my life. He used Myrtenaster, and told me that he hopes not too see me at Thanksgiving." Weiss' eyes were switched around from worried, to infuriated.

"HE DID WHAT?" She exploded. Ruby quickly moved away from Weiss, and her sister and her girlfriend did the same thing. Weiss kept such a strong outer presence that she never once exploded, or showed extreme signs of aggression. "Ruby, Thanksgiving is in a week!"

"Haha, yeah it is," Ruby said quietly, completely terrified by Weiss' sudden aggression.

"You're coming with me to our Thanksgiving dinner," Weiss said, completely enraged. "And I will let him know that I know of this, and that I'm inviting you."

"Ahem," Yang coughed, trying to catch Weiss' attention. "Do you mind if I tag along?" Weiss was about to say no because of how much she disliked the brawler, but then realized how perfectly this would work to her advantage.

"Unless you're visiting Blake's family," Weiss said. She recognized the fact that Yang wouldn't have family to visit, but maybe Blake did.

"No worries there," Blake said, finally putting away her bowl. "I might as well go too." Weiss just nodded, and thought over her plan. Bring my girlfriend, she began. Who my father hates. Bring her sister, who I can guarantee my father will hate. Bring her girlfriend, who will infuriate them with how quiet she is.

This is perfect.

End: Okay, so I'm going to do a Thanksgiving chapter. Why? For pure chaos amongst the ranks. Lemon might be a bit off, and now I do think it does have White Rose potential. I don't know, whatever moment feels more plot relevant when it comes up. Questions, comments, follows, favorites, and feedback is appreciated.