AN: Managed to cram this one out on my phone. -CakeLegends
The Ghost of Vale - Chapter 36
Neo released an audible sigh. She laid on the floor, her eyes stuck on the ceiling.
Blake's brow rose. "Why don't you read a book?"
Neo groaned in defeat, rising from the floor. With a lazy hand, she opened the nightstand drawer, shuffling through the Faunus' book collection.
The acrobat pulled out a novel with a peculiar-looking cover. She held it up for the Faunus to see. 'Is this one any good?'
Blake nodded in approval. "I read that one last year. It's about two souls fighting for control of one body."
"S, just put the gun down." Ruby mumbled, nervously taking a step closer to her partner. "He said he doesn't know anything."
The Ghost remained undeterred. She leaned further on her leg, increasing the pressure. The criminal grit his teeth, preparing for the worst.
"S, please. You're better than this. Don't kill him."
The Ghost paused for a moment. She nodded, lowering her weapon. "Alright."
Weiss slowly removed her foot from his chest. She watched as the criminal coughed weakly, struggling to regain his breath.
Ruby released a silent sigh of relief. She glanced over to the exits, wondering how much longer they had to escape-
A loud gunshot rang through the air. The criminal's shout of pain echoed through the empty buildings' walls. Ruby turned around to see the gaping wound in the man's shoulder.
Ruby's wide eyes turned to her partner. "You just said-"
"He'll live." The Ghost mumbled, lowering down to the man's level.
The criminal gripped his injury with clutched, bloody fingers. His breathing was heavy and pained. His hateful eyes stared into her mask.
"I don't know where he is." The criminal breathed.
Weiss' gloved hand overlapped his own, peeling it from the wound. Without warning, she jammed her thumb into the bloody bullet hole.
A loud cuss erupted from the criminal.
"You know what I want." The Ghost stated. Weiss grinded her thumb. Blood began to stream from the wound.
"He's on 85th and 1st!" The criminal cried out. "Big fancy building! Can't miss it!"
"Thank you." The Ghost whispered, wiping her bloody thumb on the man's shirt. The criminal whimpered, clutching his wound once more.
She rose to her feet, admiring the broken person her work created. She turned to face her partner.
Sharp blue eyes met wide silvers. Weiss' stomach turned at the sight of Ruby's aghast expression.
The roof of Beacon was cold tonight. Weiss finished changing, brushing herself off.
She locked eyes with the caped girl. Silence fell between the two. Weiss' head lowered in shame.
The caped girl's disturbed tone finally broke the silence. "What the hell was that…"
"I'm sorry." The Heiress apologized. "I don't know what came over me."
"I thought you were done being angry."
"I thought so, too…" The Heiress mumbled.
Ruby crossed her arms. She sighed as she came to a conclusion. "I can't do this."
"That won't happen again." Weiss insisted. "I'll do better next time-"
"There won't be another time."
The Heiress' eyes widened.
"I'm sorry, Weiss." Ruby began "But whatever that was...I don't want to be a part of it."
Weiss bit her lip. "Are we still alright?"
Ruby rolled her eyes, hugging her partner. Weiss returned the action.
"I know you're a good person. If you still feel like you're doing the right thing, I'm not judging you." The caped girl finished, breaking the hug. "But I can't stand by and watch it. I'm sorry."
Weiss nodded. "I understand."
The Heiress took a glance to the shattered moon. The pale light was calming.
"I'll see you when you come down, Weiss." Ruby stated, patting her partner on the shoulder.
The caped girl walked towards the exit, leaving her partner on the roof.
Blake glanced up as the sink turned off. The acrobat stepped out of the bathroom, brushing out the wrinkles in her pink t-shirt.
'They've been gone for a while.' Neo glanced to the Faunus suggestively.
"Did you brush your teeth?"
Neo nodded.
"With mouthwash?"
Neo nodded slowly, her eyes wide. 'No shit.'
The Faunus rolled her eyes folding the page of her book. She motioned the grinning acrobat over with her finger.
Neo climbed on the bed, bringing their lips together. Blake's head reared back.
"You still taste like ash." Blake stated in disbelief. "Your lungs must look like garbage bags."
Neo smirked as their lips met again. She leaned further in, feeling the Faunus match her actions. She took the book from Blake's hands, tossing it aside as the kiss deepened.
The sound of footsteps suddenly approached. Blake's eyes widened as the doorknob began to turn.
With a swift motion, Blake kicked the acrobat off of her. Neo plummeted to the ground with a short yelp.
The caped girl entered the room, glancing around. Her sister was fast asleep. Neo laid on the floor. Blake seemed out of breath. Her hair was slightly disheveled for some reason.
Ruby frowned at the floored acrobat. "What are you guys doing in here?"
"Just stretching." Neo answered, grunting slightly as she performed a skilled kick-up.
"Alright…" Ruby acknowledged, turning towards the Faunus. "Why are you out of breath?"
The Faunus reached over, picking up her discarded novel. She pointed to it, catching her breath.
"Really good book." Blake breathed.