Gray's POV

Nothing is more annoying than not being able to see where your being dragged.

Not only am I a one-eyed murderer, but now I'm a one-eyed murderer who's blindfolded and is currently being dragged around this prison like I'm some 'monster'. How the hell do you blindfold a crippled guy?! That's just mean! Also, dragging isn't really the right word, more like…assisted. The two jackass Atlas soldiers held me by my arms and led me throughout the prison. "So, you do this to all the people you meet? What if you're at a party? Wouldn't this count as rape?"

"Stay quiet." One of them spoke.

"No, seriously this could be a serious problem. You have a wife?" I asked as I looked to my left. "Dear god I hope not! Why do I feel like you come home wearing a wife-beater and a bottle of whiskey? 'Ugh, where's my dinner?' 'Honey, it's midnight.' 'Shut up you dumb bitch!'" I laughed after setting up a scenario. "Hey, h-hey buddy! I bet you think he's like that too!" The two ignored me the rest of the way, however, we were nearing my destination.

The idiots drag me forward into a room before throwing me into a chair. I sit down and extend my legs while resting my cuffed hands on my lap. I try to get comfortable, thanks to my shirt that's around my waist it gave me an extra cushion, and I sigh. "So, am I just going to hang out here? Ooooorrr..." I look around the room and notice it's basically an interrogation room. Suddenly, the door I entered from opened.

Whoever it was seemed to be bad at walking. Finally, the person sat down to reveal someone I didn't expect to see.

Ruby.

We stared at each other for a long time, way over 10 minutes. An awkward silence loomed over us as I slowly perked a smile. "Well… Little Rose…"

"H-hey, G-Gray." She was incredibly nervous, literally shaking.

"So why are you here? Did you really want me to, well… I'll try not to repeat that and taint your little virgin ears, Ruby." I smile, wanting to see her uncomfortable. It worked.

"No, I-I came here because I wanted to talk to you and also fix somethings that're going on."

"'Fix things?' What the fuck? What do you mean by 'fix things?' Do you think you'll try to fix me and everything will go back to normal? That I'll be normal again, I'll date Weiss again and dump Cinder? Will that everything be all hunky dory? Well, that's not gonna happen." She honestly had the nerve to say that!

"Like honestly!" I said between chuckles. "Do you think I'm just gonna sit her and regret what I've done? You think I'm gonna sit here in front of you and repent? 'Oh, forgive me for destroying Vale! Oh, I'm sorry for branding your bitch of a partner!' Ya know, if it wasn't for her I probably would have still been in Vale, chillin' with you. But nooo. She had to ruin everything!" My voice constantly changed, deepening and getting higher.

"…" Silence was all Ruby could do.

"Anyways, where was I? Oh yeah! 'I'm sorry I broke your arm and leg and nearly raped you! I still want to as well! I just wanna hold your working arm and AH!" I rose from my chair and leaned over it, my chained hands were perfectly aimed at Ruby's throat. She flinched and looked away. I sat back down and held my laughter. "So, why does little innocent Ruby Rose, want to see her murderous psychopathic ex-best friend?"

"Well… I needed to see you. I-I've been having these horrible, awful dreams… about you. Weiss has been having then too." I stayed silent as she finished. She's, scared of me? I mean, that's what I want but, this didn't fill me with the satisfaction like it did back when I broke her arm and leg. Honestly, I could give less of a shit about Weiss but, Ruby… "And seeing you like this, unable to do anything, it might help me." I smirked at her.

"I didn't expect to see you in these, circumstances. In all honesty, I expected to see you in your little hospital bed scared. Welp, that's blown out the window."

"How can you be so calm about this? You're in prison and talking to me." Ruby said confused.

"Well, let me tell you. I can't really be surprised anymore." I sat forward and watched her move back slightly. "I got time let me explain."

"I'll be there soon Gray. Just a little bit longer. I love you."

Cinder's POV

Impatience got the best of me. I just… want him out of there, whatever hell he's in. But surely he's making the best of it. If it's one thing Gray knows best, it's making anything as comical and not as serious as the situation is.

I want him out of there and in my arms. I just need more time.

I had explained my plan to the White Fang and they agreed to it, most of them did. I could see some of them weren't really on board but they were forced to. The city has a lot of skyscrapers, and in between those buildings are perfect things for people to leave sight. Alleys.

Sure, Gray would say that this is a 'shitty escape plan for the Burning Beast' but I couldn't arrange something spectacular for him. It's like I've been in this city for a year, let alone forty-eight hours! Anyways, the White Fang will bomb the prison as well as cut the power, allowing Gray to escape and in all the destruction that he'll surely make, he'll run to safety.

From what I overheard from Gray's earpiece, he's having a nice friendly conversation with his old friend, Ruby. I wonder how awkward it is. Especially by the fact that Gray nearly raped the little runt.

I recall the aftermath of the little leader defending herself. The… bitch had injured my Gray and then took Gray from me. If I ever get my hands on her… I exhale and relax. Rising from my little 'work area' I lie on my bed, watching my chest rise and fall. I grab my shirt or, Gray's shirt. Ever since Gray was taken from me, I wore this shirt when I was by myself or heading to bed. It was sad yet, kinda cute from someone else's perspective. Having this thing around kept my head straight and focused on what I wanted.

Staring at the ceiling, I cover one of my eyes with my hand, daydreaming about Gray being in my arms.

This is why I try not to fall in love.

I've had lovers before but, they weren't like Gray. They were mostly used for my benefits. However Gray was... different. First of all his was younger than me, and he's more like me in a way. Most of the men that I've 'dated' were not as interesting as Gray. The main reason why he was so intriguing was his personality. It really changed over the time. He used to be the friendly asshole, but now… he's more psychotic and 'fun'. Sure he's still an idiot but… I love him for it.

Love.

Gray was the first man I ever told him I loved him. Actually, he's the only man I've loved. As said before the men in my past relationships were mostly for pleasure or to achieve small goals. It always felt strange when I told the boy I loved him. It felt like a weight was lifted and I felt happier. How childish.

As I thought more and more of the imprisoned boy a knock on my door broke my concentration. Realizing that I was only wearing Gray's shirt and underwear I sit up on my bed. "Come in." I said. The door opened to reveal the Faunus boy.

"Ma'am? I have a question."

"Say it." I wanted this to be over as soon as possible.

"How do you expect us to kill the power? By sneaking in?" Unbelievable.

"Yes. You've done it before, just do it again." Venom was basically leaking from my voice.

"Ma'am, I'm sorry but it isn't as easy as you thi-"

"Just get it done!" I snapped. I looked down at my bare legs, my breathing awkward and ragged. "Leave me." I whispered. The boy left and quietly closed the door, surely terrified. I sigh and hold my legs close to me, hugging them. I then fall on my side. I was almost never upset especially about a man. Gray is the first person I've loved and truly cared for.

He most certainly will be the last.

Ruby's POV

After about two hours of awkwardly talking with Gray, I gave up. I… I don't know what I expected. I guess I was hoping to… somehow change him. To switch his homicidal side to his normal one. But, whatever he his, doesn't want to change. I know he will, though.

My best friend is still there… somewhere.

"Gray…" He stared at me with a terrifying smile. "I'm sorry. For this." That was all I could say.

"Whatever. I take it you're leaving now?" Gray smirked. I nodded and struggled to stand from my seat. I was surprised that he didn't, try anything. I had a small frown on my face, a reward from me failing to help Gray. "Aw, don't be sad." He smirked. "I'll check up on you at the hospital shortly." He whispered. Suddenly, two Atlas soldiers opened the door and walked inside. Shortly after, Ironwood walked inside as well.

"Are you done with your talking Miss Rose?" I nodded meekly. I was upset that Weiss could build the courage to speak with Gray, but I didn't want to push her. However, she did hear and see him. Just like the cheesy cop shows, there was a one-sided window, and only the people from the other side could see, but me and Gray couldn't see them. Weiss was on the other side, and who knows what happened. I just hope that she's okay after this.

The main reason why we came here was for Weiss to stop having these nightmares. Surely seeing the source of the dream be completely powerless and unable to get to her would fix it… right? I hope so. Ironwood assisted me with leaving and I was just at the door when Gray gasped.

"Oh! Don't forget to tell Weiss I said hello! Although I'm sure she can hear me right now." Gray smiled before turning his head to the one-sided window grinning.

"Don't mind him Ruby. The boy is all talk." Ironwood soothed. "He can't touch you or Weiss. Did this help you with your problem?" I nodded. "Good. I'm glad all this effort was worth it. I'll have a car prepared for you and Weiss. Tell your father I said hello." I nodded once again and moved to the other room where Weiss was. The door opened with more soldiers and Weiss behind.

"Hey Weiss, how are you?" I asked. Please let this work.

"I'm fine Ruby... I just wanna go back to the hospital. Where it's safe from him..." Weiss shifted her weight between her feet while twiddling her thumbs. If she wasn't scarred and broken this sight would have been adorable but, after everything we've been through, the action was more of an act of nervousness. Ironwood commanded the soldiers to escort us outside and we quickly leave Gray's presence.

Weiss and I entered the car that Ironwood had called in, it was really strange. Mostly because the car was heavily militarized. The ride was very silent and awkward, and the entire time I was thinking of the past. When Vale was still around. The rest of the day was filled with nothing but awkward silence.

Gray's POV

After the boring ass convo I had with Ruby, the asshole soldiers blindfolded me again and dragged me to my personal 'mansion'. When I arrived the room seemed to be shittier than before. I laid down on the bed and sighed.

"So, when am I getting out?" I ask 'myself'.

"Tomorrow. The power will go out and some part of the building will be bombed. After that, you'll be on your own. Think you can handle that?"

"'Handle it?' I'm hurt that you even asked." A gentle laugh filled my ear.

'Yeah, make sure you don't blow the place up entirely. Just most of it.' We then stayed in silence.

"Hey, Cinder?"

"Yes?"

"Do you miss me?" My personality did a complete 180. From asshole snark to wimpy curiousness.

"More than anything. I went into a rage when I woke up to find you gone."

"Aw, that's so cute Cinder. I wish I could hug you right now."

'Me too.' She sounded so adorable. 'However, I'm sure tomorrow we won't really be hugging.' I chuckle quietly, trying to not cause any suspicion.

"Yeah, I miss you and your 'features'". I closed my eyes and tried to imagine her soft yet intimidating face. "Cinder? What do you look like now? Did you get hotter? Avoid the creepyness of that" Another chuckle was heard from the other line.

'I don't know what your version of hot is but, I have orange and dark yellow highlights in my hair and it's tied into a ponytail.'

"Ahh, if I was a twelve-year-old boy I'd be jerkin' off right now." I joked. The maiden on the other end of my earpiece began to laugh hysterically as I smiled at my own joke.

"I miss you, Gray. But you'll be with me shortly. See you tomorrow. Goodnight... and I love you."

"I love you too Cinder." I then hid the earpiece and fell asleep.

The Beast was breaking out of his cage.

I sit on my bed holding my hands. Now was a perfect time. I look at the ticking clock and smile.

11:57.

Footsteps echoed down the hallway as they grew closer. I rose from my bed and walked to the front of my 'spacious' cell. The Atlas soldier approached my cell with...distaste if that's the right word. The man saw my grinning face and questioned me.

"Why are you smiling?"

"Oh. No reason." Suddenly, a large explosion rocked the prison causing the soldier to fall over. Radio chatter was coming from said asshole's radio. Right after the explosion I slammed my fist through the glass and bars, I grabbed the soldier by the throat and chuckled. "In all honesty, I expected Cinder to get me outta here in more style. Meh." I then burned the soldier to death as he screamed in agony.

Once the bastard was dead I dropped his corpse. I smiled as I looked at my left arm that was engulfed in a soothing and monstrous fire. "Oh, don't wanna forget these." I remembered as I rushed to my bed, retrieving the Dust injectors, I ball my left hand into a fist before tapping one of the bars of the cell. Fire filled the hallway as the bars were blown away, melted or both.

I step out of the cell and breathe in deeply. "Ahh, nothing like hallway air. Now, to get the hell outta here." I walk through the hallways of the prison, ignoring the loud and obnoxious alarm. I don't know why they're freaking out. They don't have anything to panic about yet. But they will soon.

Ruby. I'm coming for you. But first, I need to visit my lovely Maiden.

For a somewhat chapter to lead to the finale, this was a Meh for me. Tell me what you guys think. But! Here we are! Nearing the finale! I can't believe it really. Thanks to everyone who stuck around since the beginning. I really appreciate it. And don't think I left the new people out! Without you guys I wouldn't be so inspired and determined! Anyways, I just wanna say thanks and leave a review on what you enjoyed or whatever.

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