Hey everyone! I hope you will enjoy this new chapter I have made. Also, sorry about not being that much long but the next one will be, as Salem will finally reveal herself to Geo and show him who he really is.

A Shattered Life

Chapter 35: Simple Day

Boredom was all Ruby and almost everyone in the class could feel at the moment as professor Port was telling them one of his stories about when he was a young Huntsman fighting for his survival against the dark creatures known as Grimm. With nothing better to do but to listen to an incredibly boring story, the red warrior decided to grab a random book from her bag and start drawing to keep herself busy, while Weiss and the remaining members of team RWBY did their best to not fall asleep. Unfortunately, that was a losing battle as it didn't took long for the beautiful blonde to close her eyes, luckily a quick slap to her arm from Blake managed to bring Yang back to the real world.

After that, she looked at her younger sister and got curious about what she was doing. "What are you writing there sis?" Asked Yang, but the red haired girl didn't answer the question, it was more than clear to her that Ruby was extremely focused on her work and wasn't paying much attention to her surroundings. Yang carefully raised herself to take a good look at Ruby's book. "She's drawing? That's new, I didn't know she liked to do that type of thing." She whispered. "But, she doesn't seem to be very good at it." Yang contained her giggle so her sister wouldn't hear her.

The first character that the blonde took first notice was a woman, at least she thought it was woman because of the poorly designed outfit and hair. "Oh my god, is that her?" She saw Ruby drawing a scythe in the hands of the female character. "It is her." Yang did her best not to laugh, but this time a small noise managed to escape from her lips and that gained the attention of the red girl. When Ruby's silver eyes turned to her older sister, Yang looked the other way as fast as possible to pretend she was listening to the professor's story.

Ruby narrowed her eyes and placed the book more close to her, that way Yang or anyone else will be able to see what she is doing. "I know I suck at drawing but it keeps me from falling asleep." She said with her sweet tone. "And it helps me stop thinking about being the leader of this team. I still have no idea why the Headmaster pick me, I haze zero leadership skills." It was clear that Ruby was a little stressed because of Ozpin's decision. "I wish he had chosen another person for the position, maybe you or even Weiss over there."

"Don't say that sis." Replied the blonde. "I believe you have what it takes to lead us no matter what other people may think." Yang tried to raise Ruby's morale. "Your fighting technique is pretty good and I have seen you and your boyfriend working together during a fight, you two make quite the team."

"Well, I got this strong thanks to Avala's training, she's sometimes harsh and doesn't hold back but she's a great teacher nonetheless." The red warrior had a great deal of respect for the General. "Also yeah, me and my Geo make an awesome team, but the problem is that he isn't part of this team and that my teammate is none other than the heiress of the Schnee Dust Company." Said Ruby. "I have tried so many times to talk to her, just a simple conversation between two people, and yet she either ignores me or simply walks away. Not to mention the arguments we have almost everyday."

"Yeah, she's tough to like with that complicated personality of her's." Yang agreed. "But she will come around eventually, I mean she can't stay like that forever." At that precise moment professor Port approached the two girls and cleared his throat, with that sound both Ruby and Yang turned to middle-aged man. "...We are sorry professor, it won't happen again." She apologized.

"I hope it doesn't miss. Xiao Long and young Rose, but unfortunately the both of you didn't hear the rest my story, which is extremely importante because it contains information about how the world outside of a kingdom will be for a trained Huntsman or Huntress." Said Port with his usual attitude, as he walked back to his desk. "Becoming a Huntress is hard and you will have to be ready to face the unexpected with courage and determination if you want to succeed in this cold world."

"Oh, we know professor, me and my sister have been through a lot lately." Replied Yang.

"Really? Then would you care to share your adventures with the rest of the class please?" He asked. "There are many students here that have never left the safety of this marvelous kingdom, it would be good for them to know what type of dangerous situations you and your sister went through so they can learn how to surpass them like you two did."

When Yang was about to start the story about the fall of Gwain and the murderer of Lord Aiden, Ruby immediately tapped the blonde's shoulder and began to whisper. "Don't tell them about what happened at Gwain, we may have fought there but we don't have the right to share what despicable things Cinder and Solomon did to the people there." For Ruby this was a private matter that should stay private.

"I..." Yang paused, she knew what horrible events she and sister had witnessed at that settlement during the civil war. Countless murders, innocents executed by soldiers, Grimm infestation, Geo tortured by a man he once called friend, and many more. "Y-Yeah, I think you are right."

Fortunately, the bell rang. "It seems we are out of time everyone, perhaps you will tell your story tomorrow miss. Xiao Long." He went to the exit door and opened it. "Please leave without causing much noise, and don't be late for miss. Glynda's class after lunch, I'll see you all tomorrow morning." With that said, every student got up from their seat and exited the class room.

"Let's go quickly! We need to move to the dining hall fast before all tables are taken!" Spoke Yang, as she grabbed her sister and Blake by the arm. "Weiss! Hurry up!" She pushed several students out of her path with force and speed, it was clear the blonde was filled with determination, and hunger. The halls were crowded with students that were making their way towards the dining hall, just like Yang and her friends so speed was of the essence. "We'll be the first ones there!"

True to her words, Yang managed to get the team to their objective within minutes. "Finally! I really need to eat something, I'm starving." She and the others entered.

The dining hall was a room running down the length of a cloister-like hall. The place features multiple long tables running the length of the hall with benches to either side and walking areas located in between. Like all parts of the academy buildings, this room is somewhat gothic in appearance, and the walls are marked with the academy's crossed-axe logo.

While Yang and the others were waiting in the line, Ruby felt her pocket vibrate. "That must be my Scroll." She took the device out and saw that she had received a message from her boyfriend. "Hey sweet Petal! I was wondering if you want to have diner with me tonight? I have found a great restaurante in town where the food is to die for and the view is really romantic." Ruby finished reading the text, her face turned slightly red by just thinking about going on a date with her lover. "Hehe! Sounds lovely." She giggled.

"Why are you giggling all of the sudden?" Asked the heiress curiously, but the leader of team RWBY paid no attention to her because no matter what she answered, Weiss would probably annoy her or just make fun of her. "...Listen, I know I have been a pain in the neck since the beginning but I'm doing my best to be a good teammate, so please answer my question and don't ignore me, I hate when people do that."

Ruby's eyes turned to the heiress. "Was that an apology, Weiss?" A small smile spread across her lips. She couldn't believe that the Ice Queen was actually trying to be nice for once, this could finally be the first conversation they were going to have where it wouldn't end up in a stupid argument.

"What? No!...Sort of." Replied Weiss, avoiding eye contact for a few quick seconds. "Will you answer my question or not?!"

"Oh, it's nothing really, my boyfriend just sent me a text asking if I wanted to go out with him tonight." Said Ruby with her sweet tone.

"Hmm, I see, I hope you have fun with him then."

"Thanks, Weiss." She replied, then she focused her attention back on her Scroll.

A couple of minutes went by and it was almost Ruby's turn to grab her plate, but then she noticed something at the corner of her silver eye that caught her attention. It was a Faunus girl with rabbit ears that was being bullied by a tall human. "Why isn't anyone stopping him?!" Her anger grew as she saw no one trying to defend the poor girl. "That's enough!" Ruby left the line with a serious expression, there was no way she was going to let this humiliation continue.

Weiss turned around and noticed that her leader was making her way towards the bully. "You are going to get yourself in a lot of trouble." She said with a low tone. Then she sighed. "Why must she make everything her problem?" Weiss followed her new friend.

When Ruby was about to approach the Faunus, the boy pushed her to the ground. "You don't belong here little bunny, so why don't you crawl back to the hole where you came from?" There was nothing that Cardin hated more than a Faunus. "This academy is for us humans, we are the ones that will become Huntsman and defenders of mankind, not you freak of nature."

"Shut up!" Yelled Ruby. "Leave her alone you brute." She helped the Faunus girl getting up. "Are you okay?" The red warrior showed concern. "My name is Ruby by the way."

"I-I'm Velvet, t-thank you." Shyly replied the young Faunus. She has long, brown hair and brown eyes. Her combat gear is comprised by a short, long-sleeved brown jacket with a golden zipper, brown shorts with golden detail and black leggings. She wears a black, semi-translucent undershirt beneath her jacket, along with golden spaulders and vambraces on both arms, as well as a similar belt, and her heel and toe are likewise protected.

"Don't mention it." Ruby was more than happy to help, then she turned to Cardin. "You should be ashamed of yourself, you never should push a girl to the floor, didn't your parents taught you a thing called respect?"

Cardin chuckled. "Listen, short stuff, you better mind your own business before you get hurt."

"I'm not afraid of you." She was defiant. "You are going to apologize to her."

"You might not be scared at this moment, but you will be in a few seconds and you will be the one to apologize as well." He cracked his knuckles, while his friends began surrounding the girls.

Velvet, grabbed Ruby's arm and said. "You don't have to get involved, this is my problem I can handle it."

"It doesn't matter what you say, she won't back down." Weiss approached Velvet. "She's too stubborn to do that." The heiress then placed her hand on her weapon. "I have your back."

Ruby smiled and nodded. "I hope you are ready."

"I was born ready."

The tension was growing by the second, but before anything could happen the Headmaster appeared and he was being accompanied with Glynda. "Is there a problem here students?" He asked.

"No." Answered both Cardin and Ruby.

"Good, then move along now before your food get's cold." Everyone went their separate ways, except for Ruby and Weiss that decided to remain with the Headmaster. "What you did was noble miss. Rose, defending Velvet like that but I must remind you that I don't tolerate fights among my students, whoever disobeys that rule will get expelled no matter the reason."

"I understand." Ruby replied. "Come on, Weiss, lets get back to the others."

"Right."