Prologue 5

Present Day...

"So some chick wants to talk to us? Some sort of offer?" Ruby asked. Roman nodded in front of her, moving the car into a a parking spot and unlocking the doors for them to get out.

"That's why I brought you guys. She's creepy as shit." Roman explained, grabbing Melodic Cudgel and making sure his weapon was loaded. Ruby did the same with Dark Glory as Neo rested Hush across her shoulders. Satisfied, Roman led the way in, with Neo and Ruby a step behind him.

Music blared in the club, the ground vibrating with the bass and chatter of patrons there. Ruby's nose wrinkled at the smell of sweat, drugs and alcohol that permiated her poor nostrils. Following Roman to the bar, Junior was cleaning a glass.

"Ah, Junior! Just the man I was looking for!" Roman exclaimed, causing Junior to look up, "How are you doing?"

"I'm good, Roman. I see you've brough your ladies with you tonight. Special occasion, or...?" Junior noted, Roman nodded

"Meeting someone. Wanted Red and Neo with me to make sure nothing shady goes down." Roman informed Junior and lit a cigar before puffing on it. Junior nodded in response.

"Understandable. The usuals?" He offered, Roman turned to Ruby and Neo, who nodded. Junior gave one last nod, "Alright. I'll make them up for you." The man told them.

"Thanks." Ruby said.

Before the drinks were ready, a trio was approaching them, led by a black haired woman. "Are you Roman Torchwick?" She asked in a low, silky voice that made Ruby want to shiver.

Roman took his cigar from his mouth, "Hello gorgeous," He murmured "Yes, the one and only. You are?"

The woman's gold eyes swept across Ruby and Neo, and Ruby felt vulnable - like an ant under a magnifying glass. She now agreed with Roman's accurate description. This woman was creepy as shit. "I'm Cinder Fall. The two with me are my disciples, Emerald and Mercury." The woman introduced herself, and Ruby took stock of the duo. It was easy to tell who was who.

"Well the two ladies with me are my henchmen Neo and Red," Neo and Ruby didn't even need to glance at eachother before unanimously deciding to both kick the back of Roman's legs. The man staggared a step forward and raised his hands in a placating gesture. "My apoligies, I meant they're my partners in crime." He spun around and both girls met irritated green eyes with smug smirks. "Anywho, miss Fall. What did you want from us?" He asked.

Ruby watched Mercury scratch the back of his head and listened to Cinder speak. "We have a need for your services." But then the girl in red's attention was drawn to an all too familiar blonde teen striding into the club.

What's she doing here? Ruby thought in alarm, watching as someone who could only be Yang walk to the bar and start talking to Junior.

"Aren't you a little young to be in this club, Blondie?" Junior asked.

Yang smiled, "Aren't you a little old to have a name like Junior?" She shot back playfully.

"So you know who I am. You got a name, sweetheart?" Junior asked. Yang smiled.

"I've got several, but you can call me sir." She told him, grabbing him where the sun doesn't shine. Junior groaned in pain. "They say you know everything," she pulled out her Scroll, a picture of young Ruby on it, "Tell me where I can find her and I'll let you go." She offered.

"I've never seen her before in my life, I swear!" Junior groaned. Yang tightened her grip.

"Excuse me?" She growled. Junior gulped.

"I swear, sir!" He amended.

Yang looked around to see a crowd forming before turning back to Junior. "Hm, looks like we have an audiance. Must be embarrasing for you. Awkward." She told him.

"Listen Blondie - sir! If you want to leave this club alive I suggest you let me go! Now!" Junior groaned. Yang released him at last. "You'll pay for that." He told Yang.

"Aw come on, don't be so sensitive! Let's kiss and make up!" Yang suggested and Junior went along with it. When he was a bit away from her, she punched him away.

Ruby gave a soft gasp in shock when Yang punched Junior and Neo turned to follow Ruby's gaze as Yang punched the floor. The shockwave rocked the club and Roman exclaimed "What in fuck's name is going on?!" As his drink flew from his hands onto the ground.

Ruby deftly broke apart Dark Glory and tensed herself as Neo mirrored her stance. "Perhaps we should meet again in a different place." Cinder suggested, eying the fight as gunshots filled the air. Then suddenly, Yang looked to Ruby and lavender eyes widened. Ruby could read her sister's lips as they formed her name.

"Come on, Red. Let's get going." Roman declared and Ruby shook herself, combining Dark Glory again. Neo gave Ruby a look that showed the mute had seen the exchange between Yang and Ruby.

Yang made an effort to move in Ruby's direction, but Junior walked out with his weapon in his hands and distracted Yang long enough for the party to escape.

"You're a goddamn liar." Yang spat, standing over the battered form of Junior.

"About... what?" Junior coughed.

Yang blinked, eyes remaining red. "My sister was here the whole time!" She snarled. Junior's head lifted.

"It wasn't my place to disclose that information to you at the time." He told her.

"Yeah? Well spit out anything else you know about Ruby or -" Yang began but a shout drew her attention.

"Yang Xiao Long! Get over here!" Yang paled and Junior chuckled.

"You'd better get going, sir. Your dad's calling and he seems pissed." The man said.

"Yang!" Her dad called. Yang sighed and closed her eyes. When they opened again they were lavender again.

"I'll be back." Yang promised darkly, turning away and walking to her dad's side.

"Yang, what the hell?" Her dad sighed.

"Found a lead on Rubes. That bastard knew she was there and didn't tell me." Yang spat out, going to Bumblebee and mounting the bike. Her dad crossed his arms.

"Now where are you going?" He asked. Yang put her helmet on.

"Gonna look around for her. She can't be far." Yang stated.

"Yang, no." She paused and shot the man a look. "What makes you think it's really her?"

"Dad, who else in Vale or even Remnent has silver eyes and a red cloak?" Yang demanded, words coming out harsher than she intended. Met with silence, Yang revved Bumblebee and drove off intent on finding her sister.

At home Ruby was in her room. There was a knock and Neo entered before kneeling next to Ruby who lay sprawled in her bean bag chair.

'What was that tonight?' The mute asked. Ruby stared at the ceiling, not sure how to answer. Neo snapped her fingers in Ruby's face and the girl looked to Neo as she signed again 'Well?'

Ruby sighed. "Neo, I can't really explain. Its a long-ish story." She tried to bluff. Neo called her bluff easily.

'That's bullshit and we both know it.' Ruby sighed.

"I know." She admitted. "Just... I guess its conflicting to know Yang's looking for me." She told Neo, and at her quizzical look Ruby elaboarated. "She's my older sister."

Neo's mouth made a small "o" shape as understanding dawned on her. Pregnant silence filled the room, smothering Ruby's chest like smog. She knew this was an issue, but she was terrified how Neo and Roman would react to the news. Neo raised her hands and Ruby held a hand up to stop her.

"Please... Don't tell Roman." She begged. Drei shoved his way into the room and walked to Neo before yawning as if he could sense the tension that now filled Ruby's room.

Neo stayed silent - but then again, when wasn't she silent. After the silence reigned for far too long the criminal's hands moved again. 'I won't. But if your sister becomes a issue, then we will deal with her.' Ruby breathed a sigh of relief and then she hugged Neo.

"Thank you Neo!" She told her. Neo patted Ruby's back.

A/N

: This is the last prologue chapter. The next chapter will start the official Volume 1 events.

Thank you for reading and I'll see you guys in the next chapter!