Summary/disclaimer: Time for another chapter of Cold Compassion. Enjoy the 900-word chapter. I don't own RWBY, Monty Oum and Rooster Teeth do.

(12:20PM, Alsius Academy.)

Winter kicked off her boots and pulled off her gloves before changing into her pajamas and climbing into her bed. She pulled the hair tie out of her hair, letting it fall naturally before throwing it into a drawer on their nightstand before yawning.

She paused to see Slater was sleeping in his bed and yawned before turning to look at her. Winter looked at her boyfriend while he hummed.

"How are you feeling?" Slater asked. Winter adjusted her Dust pump for a second before sighing. She pulled her blankets up to her chest.

"I'm fine, thank you, Slate." Winter put her swords next to Umbra on the nightstand.

He rolled over and rubbed at his eyes with annoyance. he was trying to pass out, he wasn't tired and the specialist had no idea why.

"Winter? I can't sleep, can you?" Slater asked. Winter nodded before Slater hummed.

"I uh…." Slater looked at his girlfriend and blushed which was hidden by the moonlight.

Winter leaned over and could see the look on her boyfriend's face. She bushed just as much

(With Neo)

Neo turned to look at one of the dead Vacuo officers she had killed before sending a message to the White Fang.

"I'll make sure Salem isn't onto us… You better help me get back at those Huntsmen who defeated me and Celadon." Carmine said before walking away as Neo planned to break into Shade Academy. She planned on going after the Winter Maiden when she arrived.

(With Winter and Slater)

Both Specialists looked at each other before Winter sighed and slowly got up from her bed before starting to climb the rungs.

"What are you doing?" He asked. Slater went to speak up before the Brigadier General pulled herself into his bunk.

Slater was forced to shuffle back until he hit the wall as Winter got comfortable.

"Don't you think that's rushing things just a bit?" Slater's voice was a breath above a whisper.

Winter backed up so she rested against Slater. She looked at him.

"My arm hurts, neither of us can sleep… I'm still warming up from the tundra. My feet are hurting from my damned heels and my spine is killing me. I don't care at the moment, damn the rules at the moment." She stated. Slater wanted to say something before he hummed and closed his eyes.

He didn't have a better idea, and he was too tired to complain or debate about both of them sleeping together.

He didn't know how they'd talk about the events of their night when the day comes up. They dated for a minimum of a day… Then again, they were fighting an army of Grimm, had fought a woman with elemental powers. They had been running around playing politics as soldiers, been trying to keep an entire city in the dark, had a massive dinner debate…. Slater had killed his emotionally abusive father, and they had fought off an invasion of Grimm and then White Fang.

It wasn't like they were a normal couple at all. Slater decided to agree: SCREW IT.

He hesitantly wrapped his arms around Winter's waist as the two snuggled against one another. Slater pulled their blankets up and then looked at her.

"You know this is going to be something to talk about in the morning, right?" Winter elbowed him in the ribs. He grunted as she laid her head on his shoulder, her platinum white hair spreading out over his face like fresh snow.

"Then talk about it then. Love you." Winter closed her eyes for good after this as she adjusted their blankets. Slater could feel her legs entangled with them.

Her feet were also cold, it was hard to see why most Atlesians hated the tundra.

"Love you two… Night, win." He closed his eyes and began to let sleep take them.

(General Ironwood's Office)

Ironwood looked at Robyn before crossing his arms.

"We could have talked about this tomorrow. I'm going to Beacon with the Ace Ops… I ran from Vale once; we need to make sure things are fine. We can't cower in Atlas while Salem is threatening the world… You wished to be the Councilwoman and find out what's happening in town. I told you… We need to take the fight to Salem or everyone on Remnant dies. Winter staying here is only going to put a target on her back because she's the Winter Maiden." Ironwood stated. He stood up from the desk and handed the lantern to Robyn.

"You better damn well keep it safe. Ruby doesn't want it getting lost… And you already know this war isn't going to end peacefully." Ironwood turned to the Ace Ops.

He had authorized Penny's trip to Vale, but they were heading to Vacuo to handle the other problem.

He was also looking into the White Fang attack and who was going after Winter.

Author Notes

Phew, another chapter done! I want to point out that next chapter will be longer, I didn't wish to rush the romance. Next chapter will show Winter and Slater training as a couple. Next chapter will also show Winter visiting her family before she leaves Atlas with Slater for Vacuo. Until then, Lighting Wolf out!

Ps: Glynda's story is tonight and Yang's chapter tomorrow.