Weiss entered her base in what she could only hope to call her uniform. When her soldiers first set eyes on her they at first were amazed then saluted their beloved general. "General Schnee, we were beginning to fear the worse," one of Weiss' lieutenants said. His name was Bernlak, and was one of Weiss' most trusted people. His stark green eyes and hair along side his long sword made his name of Green Knight fit well.

"It'll take more than some mercs to kill me Bernlak," Weiss said with a smile as she made her way to her quarters. When Bernlak realised where she was going he stopped, causing Weiss to turn towards him. "Well come on, you have permission to enter my quarters," Weiss said with a wave of her hand. Bernlak nodded and followed.

When the two reached the low level of Weiss' floor the two barely spoke. "So Bernlak, what's happened in my absence," Weiss asked as she entered her room to change into her usual uniform. The floor was unchanged since the last time Weiss was there, not that it surprised her much.

"We barely experienced any casualties in the last attack, our security has been increased and there has been no sign of any of the mercenaries since the first attack," Bernlak reported in a stern and quick voice. "General Ironwood has ordered that we are to remain here until a new general is assigned to our base, but seeing as you're here now I shall inform him of your return," he continued.

Bernlak's sun kissed skin stood out greatly to the white uniform he wore. Even more so in the light colored room. "Bernlak," Weiss started as she looked around the room she once loved. "I can trust you right?" the question itself seemed stupid to Bernlak and Weiss alike, but Weiss needed verbal confirmation.

"Of course, I would give my life for you and any cause you fight for," he answered. Weiss nodded and smiled at the answer.

"How many people would follow what you just told me?" Weiss asked. Her smile disappearing with the question.

"I would say everyone your father hasn't bought out ma'am, so every low ranking officer and their commanders on up. Your other lieutenants however I wouldn't trust with my life," his answer was truth filled and more honest that Weiss could have hoped for.

"Gather them please, I have a job for them," Weiss said as she and Bernlak entered the elevator to return to the main base. "General, may I ask why?" Bernlak asked his eyes on Weiss who simply stared at the door.

"No, not right now. Just know there is a lot going on in the background," Weiss answered as the door opened and she marched out of the elevator. Bernlak turned down a separate hall as Weiss headed towards her office. When she entered she quickly took a seat and began doing work that had piled up since she was gone.

Several days had passed and Bernlak had given Weiss a list of names of people she could trust with the job she was planning. The list was much larger than Weiss ever thought possible, holding almost the entire base on the many papers. "General," a messenger said as Weiss flipped through her list of names. Weiss looked up and and quickly folded the papers and stuck them in the inside pocket of her uniform. "Your father is waiting for you in your quarters," he said, he was clearly scared, and the way he was standing was meant merely to please Weiss.

"At ease," Weiss said waving her hand slightly. "Did my father say why he was here," Weiss added as she got to her feet.

"No ma'am," the messenger answered. "Return to your duties soldier," Weiss ordered as she left her office and walked down to her office.

When she reached her quarters it wasn't just her father that was there but two bodyguards, one was a man with short silver hair and a beard growing of the same color, the other a woman with vibrant red hair that was pulled back into a tight bun. Both wore sunglasses and black suits. "Father," Weiss said as she entered the living room area.

"It's good to see you again Weiss," he said. His larger body sank the light blue couch he sat on several inches as the guards stood at both arms of the couch. "I was worried something happened."

"Like you really care," Weiss answered taking a seat opposite of him. "Why are you really here?" Weiss asked knowing all too well her father was here for more than merely wanting to see that Weiss was safe.

"I have a proposition for you Weiss. The people I work for will make you really happy," her father spoke as if it was already decided that Weiss would accept it. An attitude that Weiss grew to hate in people along with her hatred for her father.

"Not interested," Weiss answered getting to her feet. "Now if you forgive me, I have lots of work to do," Weiss moved to leave but her father's bodyguards forced her back into the chair and forced her arms onto the arms of the chair. Weiss glared towards the two people and the glared towards her father. "Tell them to let me go," Weiss growled.

"Sorry but I can't let you leave this room until you accept the offer, one way or another," her father stood and walked towards Weiss. With each step Weiss began to struggle more and more hoping she would be able to break free of the two guards grasp, but her struggle was in vain.

"Who the hell are you working for?" Weiss asked as her father lifted his hand up and saw a little grimm appear. Weiss' eyes went wide and she began struggle more than ever.

"Weiss this will promise your happiness, you won't feel any pain, I swear," her father spoke as he took another step forward. The grimm lept from his hand onto Weiss and began crawling up her body to her neck where she felt it dig in.

Weiss cried out in pain and quickly caught eye of the thin red string that shimmered slightly. Using what strength she still had and pulled the string as hard as she could before blacking out from the pain.

Ruby felt something in her churn as she sat in her room. Onirun was on the couch sleeping peacefully as the feeling in her stomach became more intense. Ruby's eyes widened as she realised what she was feeling. "She's in trouble," Ruby almost shouted as she jumped to her feet, waking Onirun at the same time.

Ruby in a flurry got dressed and grabbed Crescent Rose before Onirun was fully awake. "What's wrong?" Onirun yawned. "Weiss is in trouble, dammit I knew sending her was a bad idea," Ruby growled as she grabbed Onirun by the nape of the neck and placed him on her shoulder. "We have to go get her," Ruby added as she left her room. Her feet moved faster than one would think possible.

"Ruby hold up, how are you even sure?" Onirun asked. "I have a feeling," Ruby answered. Onirun knew better than to argue if Ruby was going on her gut, over the years Ruby's gut has yet to be proven wrong.

The two ran out of the temple, Onirun turning into his battle form and Ruby mounting him as he continued to run. Ruby pulling on her grimm mask she put forth all of her semblance for Onirun to use, allowing them to move quickly across the land. Each time Onirun's paw hit the ground the sound seemed to echo in Ruby's ear.

"She'll be okay Ruby," Onirun growled trying to comfort his friend. Ruby however was tuning him out, only hearing the definitive sound of the paws hitting the ground. The night sky was clear, full of stars that Ruby once hopefully looked up at. Now the night simply seemed like her day, years of travelling at night making her like an owl.

Just as the sun began to rise they reached Weiss' military base. It was built into the side of a mountain, half of it being outside of said mountain, the other half inside. If it weren't such dire consequences Ruby would have admired it, but she was here on a mission.

Onirun easily jumped over the large wall meant to keep out people and regular grimm. Landing in a court yard Ruby quickly scanned the base for her partner only to see soldiers surrounding them. Onirun cautiously looked around trying to figure out an escape.

"Where's Weiss!" Ruby declared clearly. As she scanned the crowd she noticed some soldiers falter when she looked towards them. "The General is busy preparing for a mission," a man said stepping forward. His green hair and eyes catching Ruby's attention.

Ruby dismounted Onirun and stepped towards the man that answered her. "Bring her to me!" Ruby barked. Her gut still churning as much if not more so than before they arrived. "I can't do that, the General was clear not to disturb her."

Ruby reached for Crescent Rose only to out of the corner of her eye catch soldiers moving to the side and saluting. "At ease Bernlak," a very familiar voice said. Ruby turned to see her partner standing before dressed in her general's uniform, Myrtenaster at her side.

"Weiss," Ruby said in relief before she noticed Weiss' eyes. Weiss stepped forward and pulled Myrtenaster out and pointed it towards Ruby's throat.

"It's General Schnee to you Ruby," the way Weiss said Ruby put Ruby off. Ruby's eyes met Weiss' and saw that the once comfortable icy blue eyes were dotted with glowing red specks that reminded her of a grimm's eyes. The tip of Myrtenaster touched Ruby's throat and all she could do was look towards those changed eyes. Weiss smiled a wicked smile as she drew closer to Ruby.

"Your treachery will be punished for leading a rebellion army against those who only wish to better this world," Weiss' words were twisted. The loving eyes Ruby grew addicted to promised death, and the way she held Myrtenaster to Ruby's throat promised that there would be no mercy.

"This isn't you Weiss," Ruby said softly. Despite the fact the grimm mask covered the top half of Ruby's face her silver eyes were still clearly seen. Weiss could see the pain in Ruby's eyes and it made her smile bigger.

"Oh the contrary Ruby, this is the real me," Weiss countered, her hand still holding the rapier at Ruby's throat. "And I will make sure you and all of your beasts are killed." Weiss' father and bodyguards then entered the circle of soldiers. Weiss' father smiled at the sight of Weiss and when Weiss looked back, he gave a proud nod.

Myrtenaster was thrusted forward but Ruby dodged it. "Ruby we need to go," Onirun growled. Weiss turned her attention towards the beast, and the two exchanged a look. "Ruby!" Onirun roared causing all the soldiers but the one Ruby first talked to to falter. Taking this chance Ruby mounted Onirun who quickly jumped over the same wall the went over to enter used Ruby's semblance again to make a quick escape.

As night fell once more Ruby was silent, processing what just happened. When the moon hung high in the sky Ruby leaned forward and clutched onto Onirun's fur. Seconds later Onirun felt small drops fall onto his fur, he at first thought it was raining, but the sky was clear. Knowing that they weren't followed, and that Ruby needed time alone Onirun slowed to a walk.

Ruby's grip tightened and more tears fell onto Onirun's back. "I lost her," Ruby said softly. "I lost her."

So apparently the "" I used in the original doc to show a skip/chance of scene doesn't work on Fanfic... Good to know...

Sad times for Ruby, sad times.

And Weiss I suppose...

Bad times all around really...

Ruby should've followed her instincts.

- Nerdz :3