Detective Ruby

Ruby had a problem, a big very big problem: someone kept stealing her cookies. She didn't know whom it was, but she was going to find out – one way or the other.

Her first suspect was Weiss. Although the heiress would never admit it, she did have a sweet tooth, and Ruby's cookies were very sweet indeed. But why would Weiss steal her cookies? She had more than enough money to buy her own. And Weiss always seemed to have a few cookies lying around. Ruby knew that for a fact – she was always asking Weiss for someone whenever she'd finished her own stash, and the heiress never said no. Oh, she'd hem and haw, but in the end, Ruby always got her way.

So maybe it wasn't Weiss.

What about Yang? Yang didn't have that much of a sweet tooth, and Yang had never stolen her cookies before. Sure, she might grab one or two and wave them around whenever she wanted to tease Ruby, but she always gave them back. Yang knew better than anyone that Ruby did not like people taking her cookies. It made her cranky – and it was not wise to make someone who carried around a giant scythe cranky.

So it probably wasn't Yang.

That left only one person: Blake.

Yes, Ruby could see it now. Blake could be so very quiet when she wanted to be, and no one would have suspected a thing. Blake could have sidled right up to her desk, using her book as cover before she helped herself to Ruby's cookies and then crept away, no doubt enjoying the baked goods with an evil laugh as she read the latest book on villainy and general malevolence.

It had to be Blake.

Ruby waited until all of them were in the dorm room before making her move. She might need Weiss and Yang's help to apprehend Blake.

"You!" Ruby leapt onto Blake's desk and jabbed one finger at her. "I know that you've been taking my cookies!"

Blake blinked and looked up from her book. "Excuse me?"

"I've conducted a thorough investigation, and you're the only culprit left!"

"Ruby, I did not take your cookies."

"You did."

"I did not."

"You did too!"

"I did not."

Ruby scowled and folded her arms over her chest. "Yang, Weiss… restrain her!" The two other girls stared. "What? I'm team leader. Restrain her now!"

"Uh, no." Yang shrugged. "I really don't think she ate your cookies?"

"Why would she? She can buy her own." Weiss nodded.

"I know it was her!" Ruby jabbed one finger at Blake. "I –"

And that was when Zwei ambled past, hopped up onto Ruby's chair, nudged her newly bought pack of cookies, and then helped himself to one.

"Zwei!" Ruby threw herself at the dog. "How could you?"

Yang sighed and patted Ruby on the head as Zwei trotted off with his cookie. "Well, you've always shared your cookies with him before. I guess he doesn't think he has to ask anymore."

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Author's Notes

As always, I do not own RWBY. I'm not making any money off of this either.

Hmmm… Ruby should probably stick to being a huntress. She doesn't make the best detective.

As always, I appreciate feedback. Reviews and comment are welcome.