RWBY: Grey Chapter 18

Yang's ragged breaths spurted from her as she looked to Blake. "Yuri... attacked us... took Weiss... but... I don't understand..." She started. "I'll tell her, Sis." Ruby interjected. "Yuri busted in here with you, then put you on the bed. Before we really had any chance to speak to him, he knocked Weiss out and sliced my legs. Sis jumped in, but even as exhausted as he was, she had no chance. But... he told us he wanted us to come after him... then he took Weiss and left... you woke up just a little later." She explained.

Blake's mind was a mess, an echo of her recent adventure alongside Yuri drifting in and out of focus. "Black and White... have to die." His voice rang angrily in her ears. She shook her head, a pulsating ache driving into her skull. "So... what are we going to do about it?" She asked. "Well... once the bleeding slows down a bit, I'm going to take Ruby to the infirmary. Would you mind going to Ozpin and explaining the situation once you're up to it?" Yang asked.

Blake nodded, trying to push herself off of her stomach, but finding it difficult. "I'll... go to him when I can move. What are we gong to do about Yuri, though?" She asked. "Well... we should go after him... I mean, he's got Weiss... so we at least have to get her back... but how do we find him?" Ruby moaned. It was clear that the single cut on the back of her legs was deep enough to keep her from standing, let alone walking.

Yang pointed to Weiss' bed. "He made her leave her Scroll... it has his biometrics on it, remember?" She said. "So... he wants us to use it to track him... but my question... is why did he take Weiss? I mean, she doesn't have anything in particular that we don't... other than money... and he has plenty of that." She said. "Yeah... I mean... he has to have some reason other than just wanting to take one of us hostage... if that were the case, he would have just taken me... since he already had me knocked out." Blake noted. "So... why her?"

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Yuri dropped Weiss down onto the bed, her arms wrapped around his neck. She pulled on him slightly as he tried to separate himself from her. "Where are you going? Are the others okay?" She asked. "Ruby will be out of commission for a bit, but she'll heal up just fine. Yang and Blake are otherwise unhurt. They'll come after me in about a week, two at the most." He smiled. "Black and White have to die... what does that mean?" She questioned. He leaned down and kissed her forehead.

"I'll explain it a bit better soon... I just need you to wait for a bit..." He told her. She nodded, then drifted off to sleep. "Goodnight, sweetie... just hang on for a bit." He whispered. Closing the door to his room, his mother smiled as she hugged him. "I don't know the situation... but I'm here for you, love." She said. "Thanks mom... I don't need much... just my room." He smiled. "That's fine, now... if you'll excuse me, I'm too tired to stay up any longer, goodnight." She said, waving to him.

He attempted to close his door, only to be thwarted by Anna. "You're not going to say hello?" She pouted playfully. "Sorry, my dear sister. Mother told me you weren't feeling well, so I wanted to let you sleep." He smiled. "Oh... well I'm not doing that bad dear brother... you should still come by to see me." She moaned. "Yeah, yeah, I get it." I laughed. "So... that girl is... Weiss... right? Does she know about the plan?" She asked.

I shook my head, looking to the door. "I'll tell her soon, but... you understand why I can't just yet... I want to... I don't want them to hate me... but after this is over... if they do, I can't blame them for it." I said somberly. "I suppose... but once it's over... maybe they'll see it the right choice. Black and White have to die, and you're willing to fight until your last breath to see that happen, right?" She said. She was trying to cheer me up, to steel me, so I would be prepared for the worst.

"Thanks little sis, I'll be alright no matter what happens. I promise." I said. She nodded. "You know I'll help you through it, it's not like what you're going to do is easy, so I'll be on standby at a distance, just in case you need to call for my help." She promised. I kissed her cheek and patted her on the head. "Go to sleep. I'm not going to need you for a bit, little one." I laughed. We bade each other goodnight, and I pushed my door back open.

Weiss was fast asleep on my bed her arms wrapped warmly around the sheets. She looks comfortable, good. I don't want this to be painful for her... I don't want it to be painful for anyone. I walked slowly over to her, doing my best to make as little noise as possible. I leaned down and kissed her forehead softly. "There are no words that are worthy enough to express the level for which I care for you... my love." I said. She stirred slightly, but only to shift herself somewhat.

I wonder if they're even aware of what's ahead... hell... am I even aware of it?

Get hype, motherfuckers! Next chapter is going to be a big one, both plot wise and length wise. Unfortunately for all you loyal readers, it won't be up until a bit after the New Year, since I'm going to spend quite a bit of time with my family.

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