Yang paced in the clearing that her team had left her in. Occasionally stopping in her tracks straining her ears, trying to pick up any sound of her teammates, or the distinct sound of weapons being fired. But she could hear nothing, other than the sound of leafs rustling in the trees and a few birds whistling.
The blonde bombshell hated being left behind. Especially when it came to being on missions with the team. However, Yang understood why they had decided to leave her behind. She was never one to be stealthy, she always thought the best approach was through the problem. But still, it didn't make the plan any easier watching her team go into the unknown.
It wasn't like she didn't believe that her team couldn't handle themselves without her. In fact, when she thought about it, every one of her teammates has had some combat experience before coming to beacon. Look at her partner, Blake had been a former white fang member, probably dealing with a lot more dangerous situation than Yang could imagine. While Weiss went through some intense training back at atlas. Even her sister, Ruby, who had gotten into Beacon for stopping a robbery, and let's not forget to mention Ruby's training with her uncle along with Yang helping out.
If Yang could put a bet on, she would say that her team was one of the most experienced in their year. But that never stopped her mind playing out the worst scenarios went she wasn't around to protect her team.
"Maybe I should ask Blake for some pointers. I mean it can't be that hard, to learn how to be stealthy.", Yang sat down on a rock, resting her elbows on her legs. She rubbed her gloved hands together, her hands clammy with the nervousness she was feeling. "I don't know why I'm thinking the worst, Rubes has probably gotten that place cleared out already.", She tried to stay positive, but she couldn't help the nagging feeling in the back of her mind, that told her she should have gone with her team.
The blonde took out her scroll from her ammo pouch, sliding the locked screen open. Yang checked on her teammate's aura, making sure they hadn't gotten themselves into any trouble. The blonde let out a sigh of relief, shaking her head at her own paranoia. Scrolling her finger across the screen until she came to the gallery. Yang let a small smile tug at her lips when the first photo appeared. It was one of her team, Yang had insisted that they get a team photo, but no one else seemed as willing to be part of it.
The blonde had her arms around the three other members of team RWBY, grinning into the camera while Weiss flared her arm's in a failed attempt to get the older girl off her. Ruby looked sheepish stuck in between the monochrome pair pulling her hood over her head. However, Blake seemed to be able to ignore the chaos around her and continue reading her book. But Yang could spot a small smile on the cat Faunu's face, `Blake probably enjoyed watching Weiss throwing a fit.`
Yang swiped the screen once again to a selfie of her and Blake. They were covered in food, from their food fight with team JNPR. Blake gave a soft smile, though her eyes shined, while Yang winked at the camera.` You don't need to take a photo every time you have the opportunity.` Blake's stocked voice rang through her head.
`Come on Blakey, I'm just documenting the first of many battles team Rwby will win.`, She smiled, remembering her cocky attitude. While Blake rolled her eyes at her partner's childishness.
`You weren't even there through most of it. In fact, I'm not even sure how you're not dead after that fall.` Blake stated with a matter of fact. The blonde chuckled at the fond memory.
The next photo she came across was one that gave her heart a dull ache. The picture was of a woman and two children, who were smiling ear to ear as the woman wrapped them up in her cape. Giving the two girls a hug in the process. Yang let her hand hover over the woman.
"The anniversary of when you left us will be coming up soon. I can't believe you've been gone for so long. I wish you could see Rubes right now, you would be so proud of her. She has done so much in such a short amount of time. I couldn't ask for a better leader or sister.", Yang paused for a moment as if to wait for the woman in the photo to answer back. "You know she asks about you. I know she doesn't quite remember you, but I think it makes her feel better, hearing the stories. I sometimes feel a bit guilty for being able to spend more time with you. You know, it kinda feels like I stole that away from her."
"WEISS." Yang was cut off by the sound of her sister's scream. Yang clenched her hands, running towards where she had heard the cry come from. Her heart racing, an image of a blooded heiress, lying motionless, filled her mind.
Team RBY
Ruby watched as her friend braced herself for the impact of the Beowolf, the creature roared as its claw came inches from the heiress's face. Before the claws could meet skin, a gunshot rang out, the beast collapsed before fading into ash. Weiss let out a shaky breath, turning towards the black-themed teammate nodding her head in thanks. Ruby ran to her partner, given her quick hug. "Weiss, are you okay?." The younger girl asked her partner, her voice filled with panic.
"I'm fine, you dolt.", She said with annoyance in her voice. "I shouldn't have let my guard down so close to enemy territory." the white-haired girl scolded herself.
"I hate to interrupt" The two partners looked at Blake, who stood in a fighting stance turning Gambol Shroud into its gun mode. "I think we've been found out." The white and crimson teammates turned their attention to the base of the mountain. Their faces dropped as they see that they have caught the attention of the Grimm's den.
"DO YOU THINK." The white-haired girl took a cautious fighting stance, pointing Myrtenaster at the group of Grimm, expecting a surprise attack. "What now?." She asked her team leader.
"I guess we'll need to forget the plan of surprise.", Ruby held Creston rose in both hands. "Weiss, you support Blake and me while we try and thin out the heard."
"You know, Yang's not going to like that we've gone in without her.", Blake commented, keeping her eyes on her targets.
"She'll be fine." Blake and Weiss raised their eyebrows at their leader, wondering if she really believed those words herself. "Eventually." The young girl added.
"Well, it looks like you can explain the situation to your overprotective sister after we're finished," Weiss emphasized her last few words. As Ruby tensed at the thought of an angry Yang.
Before Ruby had a chance to argue the Grimm rushed towards the team. Blake was the first to move, sprinting towards the nearest group of Grimm. Slashing at each one before disappearing to avoid getting hit by any Grimm that was swinging at her. Occasionally using a clone to trick her attackers.
Ruby fired crescent rose behind her, taking off towards the group of Ursas. The younger girl swung her weapon, catching an Ursa by the neck, taking its head clean off. She moved crescent rose at such speed it was hard to keep up.
Weiss sat back, watching her team's backs for any Grimm that might have gotten through their defenses. Occasionally firing at the Grimm to try and thin out the heard. The heiress gritted her teeth together, there seemed to be no end in sight to these creatures. She fired an ice glyph at an Ursa major, the Ursa had tried to sneak up on her partner, freezing its paw in mid-air, allowing the brunette to kill it.
The partners locked eyes with each other, a silent thanks being passed between the two. However, that did not last long, once Ruby spotted an Ursa general charging towards the white-haired girl. It slammed itself headfirst into her body, launching her body across the clearing straight into a tree. The white themed teammate's body hit with a sicking crack. "Weiss." the two girls shouted.
Ruby rushed over to her falling teammate using her semblance. While Blake held off any Grimm trying to approach them. "How is she, Ruby?." Blake flipped backward, avoiding a claw to the face, before swiping back with her machete, taking the beast's paw off.
Ruby looked down at her teammate. It scared her, seeing how motionless the heiress was as she lay crumpled on the ground. The brunette turned the girl over flat on her back. Checking for a pulse, to see if the older girl was breathing. "She is fine, just out cold," Ruby said, unsure of what to do next.
"Ruby, take Weiss and run back to the village. I'll hold them off as long as I can and try and draw them away.", The Faunus ordered the younger girl.
"What?. No, I'm not going to leave you here by yourself. what will happen if you get hurt?." Ruby stood up, turning crescent rose into its scythe mode.
"Ruby." She yelled at the girl, in a desperate attempt to get her to listen. Blake had started shooting at the Grimm, trying to buy some time and space while she talked to her leader. "We can't fight these things and keep Weiss safe. Go, I'll be fine." Ruby bit her lower lip, trying to figure any sort a plan. Blake stepped further back, trying to get some room but found her space was limited, as the creature of darkness cornered them. Blake tightened her grip on her weapon, turning her knuckles white. She knew if Ruby didn't move now, there wouldn't be another opportunity for her to escape. "Ruby." the cat Faunu's voice was firm. "If you don't leave now, there's a chance we all will die."
"but..", Ruby tried to argue back but Blake cut her off. The argument was starting to get frustrating for the older girl.
"Ruby, do as I ask, please just this once." The raven-haired girl pleaded with her.` Can't she see that I'm trying to make this decision for her.` Blake gritted her teeth, knowing her team leader could never order any one of them to stay behind. Ruby stood up on unsure legs, dragging Weiss with her. She gave Blake a concerned look. As she did this, approaching Grimm major came barging through the gathered group that had cornered the girls. it's sights set on the students.
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