"Qrow is your dad!?" Yang's expression was even more shocked and confused than Ruby's was when that particular bombshell was dropped on her.

"You're a vampire!?" Blake looked almost too excited and enthralled, doubtlessly imagining one of the many books she had read, romanticizing the blood drinking creatures of the night.

"You're leaving Beacon?" Weiss' tone was soft and hurt, the impact of the rest of Ruby's story entirely overwhelmed by the heartache in her chest as she watched their leader pack her things.

"Apparently, yes and unfortunately… yes." Ruby was still trying to make sense of most of it. She slept in the clinic after losing a little over half of her blood to herself though she didn't get much sleep. So, I'm not human… this feels so weird. I'm a Vampire, I have fangs and I drink blood. How am I supposed to deal with this?

"Why do you have to leave?" The word vampire didn't mean much to Weiss, even now, all it meant to her was that it was making Ruby distressed and making her leave their team.

"I almost bit you, that's why." Ruby wasn't even looking at them as she struggled to stuff as much as she could into her one bag that Qrow was allowing her to bring. "I'm new to this whole thing but I almost ate you Weiss, I saw you bleeding and I almost lost control. Until I figure this out I'm not safe to be around. Qrow said that he's taking me to his clan or something, other vampires, they'll know how to help me. Apparently they have people there who will be willing to give me their blood too which helps, it kinda hurts going without it, I don't know how Qrow has managed so long. I barely got through the night without biting myself again."

"If Qrow is your dad then… that means we're not really sisters." Yang's mind was barely able to work through the waves of huge, life changing new she had gotten in rapid fire but after being stunned for minutes, her mind came to a conclusion that she really wished she had never thought of. So I'm not just losing my leader for a little while but I'm losing Ruby as a sister… this is impossible for me and I'm still human, I can't imagine what she's going through or how she's dealing with this.

"Of course we're sisters!" Through all the fear, confusion and sense of loss, one thing was never in doubt in her heart. "It doesn't matter who my dad is, you'll always be my sister, you practically raised me, nothing can change that!"

"I'm sorry but this is just a lot to take in… my sister is actually my cousin and she's a vampire, my leader is leaving our team to go live with other Vampires. I- I just need time to wrap my head around this." She just couldn't fathom how her sister was holding it together. I'm barely functioning with all of this information and she's the one living it.

"I know, I'm still struggling with it too. Still, I know that going with Qrow is the right call. I can barely think over the aching in my fangs and I'm really, really hungry. If I don't get this under control soon I'll end up being a danger to everyone around me. There's a lot I have to learn about being a Vampire before I can feel comfortable enough to be around people I care about and not have to worry about hurting them." With a heavy sigh she forced the zipped on her bag closed. It was filled to the brim, largely clothes, books and her weapon toolkit with miscellaneous things thrown in as well.

"How far away is where you're going?" Blake frowned subtly, her ears drooping slightly atop her head. Over the last three years she had really come to love her friends and their leader, she wasn't used to getting so close to people. But I know she'll come back, because that's just who Ruby is.

"Qrow said it's about two days on train then another day on foot through rough terrain so it's pretty far." She wasn't thrilled with the prospect of such a long trip but her team's missions had taken her farther from home in the past.

"You should drink before you go." Suddenly, all eyes turned to Weiss, the heiress' pale blue eyes stared resolutely at Ruby, burning with conviction despite the shocked look on her partner's face.

"Weiss… you don't mean-"

"I think we should give them some privacy." With that, Yang grabbed Blake's hand in her own before quickly walking towards the door, pulling her girlfriend along with her. However, as she pulled the door open, crossing the threshold, something occurred to her that sent a wave of fear and cold rushing through her veins. If Qrow is Ruby's dad and they're both vampires… that must mean that Raven, Qrow's sister and my mother is one too. So then… what am I?

"Yang what's wrong?" Ruby leaving, Ruby not being her sister, Ruby not even being human, all of those were understandably distressing. Blake empathized, but as she closed the door to give her teammates privacy, she could tell there was something else wrong with her partner.

"Can- can I ask you something?" Now Blake was sure something was very wrong, it wasn't like Yang to be nervous, especially around her. Even so, the brawler still had her back turned to Blake, her shoulders raised slightly and one arm wrapped around her chest, holding onto her other shoulder while her other hand held tightly to Blake's, trembling ever so slightly.

"Of course you can." Gently and reassuring Blake squeezed Yang's hand, her words as warm as her touch.

"Would… would you still-" A false start, Yang tripping over her words before taking a long, steadying breath and closing her eyes. Her hand pulled away from her partner as she slowly turned around, keeping her eyes closed until she was facing Blake and then… they opened. Her once lilac eyes were burned a deep crimson but instead of rage, all Blake could see in them was fear.

"Would you still love me if I was like Ruby… a vampire?" Her lip quivered as she spoke, her voice nearly catching in her throat as she strained to hold back her nearly overwhelming emotions. Still, her gaze held on Blake's warm amber eyes, waiting for a response, waiting for that loving smile to fade into rejection and worry.

"What kind of question is that? You still love us even though we're faunus, how would this be any different?" She couldn't help the soft giggle that escaped her lips. Yang could be insecure about the strangest things. Then again, something that seems obvious to me might not be to her since she's lived her whole life as a human.

"But that's not-"

"The same? How isn't it? What you are doesn't change who you are." It was a lesson she embraced a long time ago and it never ceased to be true. Without looking away from her stunning crimson eyes Blake took Yang's other hand in her own, gently massaging them with her thumbs, her cat ears standing happily atop her head.

"Think of Ruby, she just got hit with some of the most world shattering news of her life. In one night she learned that she wasn't human and that the person she always thought was her uncle is actually her father. Despite all of that, she's leaving Beacon, the place that's been her home for three years, just so she won't be a threat to us. Her being a vampire doesn't change who she and if you were one too, I wouldn't think of you any differently. I'm sure if I called Sun right now he would say the same thing." Yang rarely showed her insecurities but both Blake and Sun knew she had more of them than she let on. It's taken a while but she's opened up to both of us, she knows we don't judge her. I'm happy we can make her feel safe.

"Thank you Blake, but Sun's on a mission right now, we don't need to bother him. Besides…" A warm and grateful smile formed from her lips and her eyes cooled back to lavender as they glistened with tears of relief and joy. With a small but heavy step forward she grabbed the smaller girl, wrapping her arms around her lower back and pulling her in close, resting her face atop her head between her cat ears. She could smell her shampoo, coconut and vanilla, she could feel her silky smooth hair against her lips and Blake's fur on her ears tickling her cheeks as they involuntarily twitched. "I feel a lot better now."

"I'm glad." She felt her entire body relaxing in Yang's embrace and a content smile made its way to her lips as she reached behind her girlfriend, her hands gently moving up her back, coming to rest on her muscular shoulders as she held her tight. She makes me feel safe too.

"Even if Ruby isn't my sister biologically, Qrow is her dad and he's still my uncle… that means my mom, Raven, she's probably a vampire too." She didn't know what being a vampire was like, it didn't seem to bother Ruby too much after she drank half of her own blood.

"Are you scared you might be one too?" Ruby's eyes turned part crimson ever since they confronted her the night before, she knew Qrow had crimson eyes too. It seemed like a safe bet to her that it was a common trait among vampires.

"I honestly don't know how I feel about it." A long sigh left her lungs as she reluctantly pulled away, keeping her hands on Blake's hips as she stood back, looking her in the eyes. "But I need to know, and there's only one person who can give me the truth."

"Are you sure about this?" Ruby gulped but despite her reservations, her fangs were aching intensely and her heart was pounding, she could practically hear Weiss' veins calling out to her just begging to be tapped into.

"I'm sure just don't drink too much okay?" She was scared, she blurted out her offer without even thinking. Still, I saw how bad it was for Ruby yesterday, I don't want her suffering for three days like that before she gets another chance to drink. I know she wouldn't hurt me so I shouldn't worry so much.

"I promise I won't, thank you so much for letting me do this. I'm really sorry, I just don't know how I'll manage without blood for so long." She could barely think over her gnawing hunger, it took all the will she had not to jump on Weiss, throw her to the bed and bite her at her most accessible large blood vessel.

"Don't thank me just be careful okay." With a soft exhale she steeled herself, forcing her nerves to calm as she removed her pure white chiffon vest with her family's emblem on the back of it, gently placing it onto her bed as she took a seat beside it. "Well come on, you train is going to be leaving soon so you probably don't have a lot of time."

"Right! Thank you." Despite her hunger screaming at her, despite the hot tension in her chest and the warmth in her cheeks, she couldn't help but feel a bit nervous as she took her place, sitting down on the bed beside her partner. This feels really intimate, her just offering her blood, part of herself, something she needs to live, to me. I feel happy, I want to make sure this is a good experience for her. So I'll take care of her.

"Um can I ask… how does it feel? Drinking blood I mean." Her cheeks were glowing pink as she felt Ruby shifting beside her, changing her position to get more comfortable, while Weiss' body was facing outwards from the bed Ruby was now sitting atop her legs smiling fondly at her partner.

"When I grabbed you yesterday, I got a few drops of your blood on me from that cut you had. After I ran off, I tasted it… it's hard to describe but it was an amazing feeling. When I drank your blood it was like you were right there, I could taste everything about you and it was warm and deep and it felt amazing." Ruby was practically cooing as she took Weiss' hand in her own, her fingers gently caressing her arm as she pulled it up, exposing her cleanly shaven armpit.

"I- I see…" Her rational mind was blown away as she felt Ruby's soft, warm lips gently tickle the underside of her upper arm. "What exactly are you doing?"

"The vein I want is a little deeper so I'm feeling it out with my lips, sensing the blood rushing through it. Your skin is really soft and pretty thin and your veins are nice, this will be easy." Ruby's voice was dreamy and content as she softly kissed just below Weiss' armpit. Her instincts were guiding her, giving her a map of veins and arteries to bite and the knowledge of how to get at them.

"Okay just let me know before you- Ouch!"

It was too late, she felt the sharp sting as Ruby bit into her. For the young vampire, it was an indescribably amazing feeling. The pain in her fangs vanished as they pierced her partner's tender flesh, slicing through skin and fat with surgical ease sending a feelings of satisfaction radiating through her jaw until the points of her fangs tapped into her brachial artery. Then, she felt Weiss's blood rushing out, hot vital fluid washing over her tongue as she lapped it up, the heiress' heart pushing out more and more for her with each pump. It was even more intense than before and she felt an all consuming oneness with her friend as she gulped down mouthfuls of her blood.

The moment after the initial pain from the bite, all she could feel was bliss. In a more rational state she would have hypothesized that it was an adaption so that both vampire and host could benefit from the exchange, but she was too far gone for that level of thought. Her breathing became short and rapid as she felt every movement of Ruby's tongue against her bloodstained skin. She could hear the heated moans of pleasure from her leader as she imbibed her blood, they were both in a state of near ecstasy and Weiss found herself unable to even care as her vision dimmed and her head grew fuzzy from exsanguination. She really is dangerous… I'm dying and it feels too good for me to care.

A deep and refreshed gasp escaped her lungs as she pulled back from Weiss' arm, panting heavily as drops of blood trickled down from her lip. Her entire vascular system felt like it was filled with pure warmth and happiness as Weiss' blood seemed to leach into her own. She couldn't stop smiling and her mind was hazy with euphoria. By her side Weiss collapsed, lying down and breathing just as heavily as Ruby though looking considerably more pale. Drops of crimson flowed out from the precision bite near her armpit while the heiress quivered from bloodloss and bliss.

"Sorry if I got a bit carried away." Ruby smiled sheepishly as she licked the blood from her chin, lips and fangs before falling down alongside her partner, lifting her arm up, exposing the bite once again. A weak, tired whine left Weiss' throat and her back arched ever so slightly as Ruby began licking the small wounds, the pure pleasure was now a warm contentment filling the young vampire's chest as she tenderly licked up all the blood she could and very quickly, Weiss' bleeding came to a stop.

"I guess my saliva can stop bleeding too." Licking the wound she made even after she had enough to drink was almost as strong a compulsion for her as biting in the first place and it still felt really nice with the added benefit of giving her just a little more blood and stopping the bleeding she caused. Maybe being a Vampire isn't so bad.

"I- I'm going to miss you." All she wanted to do was sleep, to grab Ruby and hold her close and pass out, her mind and body left exhausted from bloodloss and pleasure.

"I'm going to miss you too. I promise, I will be coming back once I learn everything I need to about being a vampire." She didn't know how long that would take, but she knew in her heart that she would come back. After all, Team RWBY is still my team, my friends… my family. Once I understand myself better, not only will they be safer, but I'll be a stronger and better leader.

"Get some sleep, you'll need it, a drink a lot." It was too late, Weiss was already out, snoring softly on her bed, her chest rising and falling steadily as she breathed. With a fond smile and a bittersweet feeling in her heart, Ruby bent down, brushing aside her long hair before her lips tenderly touched Weiss'. I think it's for the best, that you didn't tell me how you felt about me. At least not until I come back. Still, I could taste your feelings every drop of blood. We definitely have a lot to talk about when I come home.

"Goodbye Weiss, I'll see you again soon. I promise."

"Qrow!" The particularly enraged voice shouting his name took his attention from his flask as he sat under a large tree in the courtyard. Uh-oh, looks like she put two and two together. She seems pretty pissed… still, she can't fly- no, I've got to take Ruby in a few minutes. Damn it, I guess I'll just have to deal with it.

"Hey firecracker, Blake, something on your mind?" He knew playing dumb probably wasn't going to get him out of it but it was worth a try. Still, that only earned him an annoyed crimson glare from his niece and cold stare from her girlfriend who was holding her hand, no doubt there for moral support.

"What am I?!" Waves of heat rolled off of her aura as her Semblance flared up. Strangely, Blake seemed entirely unfazed by the fiery aura.

"Alright, fine, I suppose you've already figured it out anyway. Still, I'm surprised your boyfriend isn't here with you too, this is a pretty big deal." He leaned back on the tree, bringing one knee up. Come on, take the bait and change the subject. I'm already in enough hot water with my clan as it is, Raven would kick my ass if I told you.

"Sun is on a mission and this can't wait." Indomitable, unwavering and uncompromising, Yang was a force to be reckoned with when she set her heart and mind to something.

"Fair enough." Qrow shrugged, swirling around his flask in his hand, feeling what little drink was left inside swishing around. "Yang… you're a vampire."

Qrow waited for a response, for outrage, for denial or confusion, but Yang just stood there, her rage cooling and her eyes fixed intently on him. By her side Blake looked up to her girlfriend with worry and compassion, her hand tightening around Yang's as she inched closer, pressing her arm against the silent girl beside her.

"Your mom, Raven, she did something to you when you were born, no one is really sure what except for her. Whatever she did, it locked away your vampire nature and abilities but it seems like they trickle out when you use your Semblance. Unlike Ruby, you're a full blooded vampire, she's only half, she gets her silver eyes from Summer, a slayer, and Ruby has that slayer lineage in her too. No one knows what that means for her. Your case is pretty complicated too though." A halfhearted laugh left him as he took one last gulp from his flask. Raven is going to be pissed. Hopefully this does come back down on Ruby.

"Why would she do that?" Yang seemed numb to everything, her eyes cooled back to lilac and her expression dull with a subtle hint of pain.

"It's not something she likes to talk about. Apparently she didn't want you growing up as a vampire. I think Tai didn't know about her being a vampire when he got her pregnant. Maybe he didn't want her taking you to live with our clan. I don't really blame him, if I had any other choice I wouldn't take Ruby there either, but they're the only ones that can help her now." He really didn't like going groveling back to his family, but his daughter needed him and for once, he'd actually do the right thing, even if it was a pain in the ass.

"So if I could get my vampire side back-"

"Don't get your hopes up." He knew exactly where she was going with that train of thought and he wasn't a fan of wishful thinking. "Raven may have had good reasons to begin with but she's not a good parent. You becoming a full fledged vampire might get you into her clan, but I wouldn't hold your breath on having a real mother daughter relationship with her."

"I still have to try." Her grip tightened around Blake's hand as she took in a deep breath, regaining her composure focusing her heart. "It's a part of who I am and it's missing. I want it back."

"You do what you've got to do but don't think that it'll change who my sister is." With a tired groan he forced himself up, holstering his flask at his side. "Where's Ruby? It's about time we get going."

"She's grabbing a bite." There it was, that playful, fun and alive smirk that Yang wore. He couldn't be sure if it was faked or not but her girlfriend smiled right along with her and that was good enough for him.

"Of Weiss." Blake finished, nudging Yang with her hip as she stole the joke, eliciting a glare of feigned irritation and a playful shove in return.

"We should get over there just to make sure she doesn't exsanguinate Ice Queen." Qrow shoved his hands in his pockets and began walking towards the dorms, not waiting up for his niece and her partner. I hope Ruby doesn't overdo it, I already have one sister pissed off at me, I don't need to deal with Winter today.