Amiss The Bombs
Last Day of Freedom
About 5 Hours after escaping from Raven Rock...
Team RWBY and Co. ran all the way from Raven Rock back to the Citadel, and it was starting to become evening. They entered the doors and ran to Elder Lyons and Sarah Lyons in the Laboratory.
"Elder...Lyons...We...Have some...Just give us a minute..." Everyone was exhausted from running almost across HALF the Capital Wasteland, some barely making it back to The Citadel.
"What is it, my child? You all look exhausted!" Elder Lyons said.
"The...The Enclave is making their way to...The Purifier as we speak!" Strife shouted.
"Oh my! That's bad! Well, you will need rest up, and restock. We'll assault Project Purity tomorrow. You've all had a long day." Elder Lyons said.
"Bu-Alright. We should rest up. We did run 5 hours straight." Ruby said.
"But why are they attacking the Purifier?" Elder Lyons asked.
"It's cause' they have the G.E.C.K!" Brick shouted.
"Oh, did you know that Ryuga was working for the Enclave?" Yang asked.
"YANG!" Ryuga shouted.
"I'm just saying." Yang said.
"He is?" Sarah and Elder Lyons asked.
"I didn't want to, but I had to. And even if I did join for the whole ride, they would've killed me after they got the G.E.C.K." Ryuga said.
"But you're not going to double-double cross us, right?" Sarah Lyons asked.
"No." Ryuga said.
"Good." Sarah said.
"Now, let's being preparations. You all, get some rest. You will need it." Elder Lyons said.
"Yes, we will." Ruby agreed.
9:00 PM Yang Xiao Long's room...
Ryuga and Yang were hugging each other, happy to be together.
"You know what? I'm glad that I didn't kill you..." Yang whispered.
"I am too..." Ryuga said.
"You know, If these are our last days together, I want to spend them with you." Yang whispered.
"I know..." Ryuga added.
"And There's only one way to do that..." Yang said.
"Are you suggesting..." Ryuga was stopped after Yang put her lips on his face.
"Oh, You know what I'm suggesting." Yang said.
"Heh. Guess I did..." Ryuga admitted as they started to make out again. They sat down on the bed and started to make love to each other.
12:00 AM The Top Of The Citadel...
Strife was standing on the top of the Citadel, smoking a cigarrete. He was standing next to Brick, who was just looking at the Night sky, and more specifically, the Moon. Ruby woke up and walked outside and saw the two and joined them.
"Hey. Can I join you?" Ruby asked.
"Oh, hey Ruby. Sure." Strife said as he looked back at the Wasteland. He put the cigarette back in his mouth. Ruby put her hands on the railing and stood next to Brick.
"Beautiful, isn't it?" Brick asked, referencing the moon.
"Yes, it is." Ruby said.
"No one knows how the moon split like that." Brick explained.
"It really makes you think..." Ruby whispered. Strife took the cigarette out of his mouth and breathed out some smoke.
"I know how." Strife said.
"Really? How?" Ruby asked.
"They say that when they dropped the bombs, The explosions were so big that they caused a break in the Moon." Strife explained.
"Interesting..." Brick said.
"Yeah. It was kind of interesting, but it sounds a little far fetched." Strife said.
"I can see where you're coming from." Ruby said.
"Heh. It's kind of funny, thinking about myths before a big battle..." Brick added.
"But it calms our nerves." Ruby pointed out.
"True. Well, I'm going to go to sleep." Brick said.
"Yeah. I'll go with you." Strife said.
"Don't forget about me." Ruby followed Brick and Strife down into the barracks.
2:30 AM Yang Xiao Long's Room...
Ryuga and Yang were sleeping in the same bed together. They had just fallen asleep just about an hour ago, and they were trying to rest up while they could. Yang woke up and turned to Ryuga.
"Ryuga? Wake up..." Yang whispered.
"Eeh...What is it?" Ryuga asked.
"I-I'm scared." Yang said.
"Oh...Oh Yang, come here." Yang fell into Ryuga's arms, and they hugged each other.
"What are you scared of, Yang?" Ryuga whispered.
"I don't want to lose you..." Yang explained.
"You won't." Ryuga let go of Yang, and held her hand.
"You feel this? I'm never letting go." Ryuga held Yang's hand tight, and Yang knew that they would be alright.
"Thank you, Ryuga. I'm glad you're here for me." Yang whispered.
"I am too." Ryuga and Yang started to kiss before falling asleep once again.
5:00 AM The Top Of The Citadel...
Strife was awake at dawn, standing atop the Citadel, looking at the sun rising.
"Tai...You will have your dream come true...If only you got to see it..."
"Same here, Strife." A familiar voice came behind him. Strife looked behind him and saw Ruby, who was just waking up.
"Hello, Strife. Up and early, I see." Ruby made small talk.
"You don't need to make small talk." Strife said.
"You're right." Ruby stood next to Strife.
"(Sigh) I'm going to tell you a secret." Strife said.
"Hmm?" Ruby turned to face Strife.
"I was a solder in the Brotherhood Of Steel, once." Ryuga said.
"What?! You don't look like the kind to be a soldier!" Ruby exclaimed.
"I wasn't, but I was one of the best." Strife explained.
"Huh..Then how did you get your nickname?" Ruby asked.
"I was silent for most of my time in the Brotherhood, and I was a bit of a stranger to most of the people I've met. Hense the name, Mysterious Stranger. But, I liked it." Strife explained.
"Interesting. Well, it's good to know more about you before the big day." Ruby pointed out.
"True. Anything interesting about you, Ruby?" Strife asked.
"I was born with Silver Eyes." Ruby said.
"Right...They say that those with Silver Eyes are destined to lead the life of a warrior. No wonder you are so good at what you do. Being a wasteland and all." Strife said.
"Thanks, Strife. Shall we get ready?" Ruby asked.
"Yes, Let's." Strife walked down to the Armory with Ruby.
