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AN/ So here is chapter two, and I want to address some things first. In response to some of the reviews, I will be forgoing the time skip to volume three, as it has been shown that you would rather read more blind Ruby interaction, so I will deliver. Second, especially if you are logged in as a guest, if you leave a review saying tat this story or concept sucks, please explain why. Saying something sucks, or is stupid, does nothing but show you hate something for what it is, not for any logical reasoning. Anyways, last chapter of the world building, and then I'm alternating over to Shrouded Truth and getting back on my 'schedule' now let's go!
"Ruby! Where are you?" A worried Summer shouted as she patrolled the wood line behind their house. Ruby had grown quite well, despite her impairment. She had regular checkups, both by her doctor, as well as a scientist from Atlas, a deal having been made after Summer refused to go to Atlas. Despite Ruby being blind, she was quite energetic, and loved to hide.
"Ruby, come on, it's going to be time for your checkup soon!" Tai called from the back door as he finished preparing lunch. Suddenly, a gust of air flew past them, trailed by rose petals. Summer could only stare in astonishment. Ruby, despite being six years old, had her semblance. While Summer was stupefied, Tai could only laugh at the dark humor presented to him. "Who would have guessed, that our blind daughter, would be a ball of energy with a speed semblance."
"Well, now we have something new to show them."
*one year later*
"Ruby, come here, it's time to do your aura exercises." Tai called. Summer would normally do this, but she had to be away on a mission right now.
"Dad, do I have to?" Ruby asked as she readjusted the black cloth over her eyes. Ever since Ruby was old enough to understand what the cloth signified, it rarely left her head.
"You want to be a huntress, right Ruby?" Tai asked, silently cursing Qrow for being right.
"Yeah, but I always do these exercises, can't we take a break, just once?" Ruby asked, looking up at Tai.
"Ruby, if you want to be a huntress, you have to be able to see the grimm. Otherwise you'll never make it, and while I still don't like the idea, if it's what you want, I want you to be ready. Do you remember what Schnee told you about aura?" Tai asked as Ruby sat down in their yard.
"That every living thing has an aura. The grimm have no aura, so for me to see them, I have to train myself to see them." Ruby recited, still pouting.
"That's right. Now Ruby, focus your aura, bring it to your center." Tai instructed, readying himself. Tai knew there were grimm all around them, it came with living so far from town, so if she could see grimm, it would be here first.
"Alright, good job my petal. Now, spread your aura out, and tell me what you see. Tai had planted many different items around the yard, ranging from a small frog in a cup, to a dust crystal, even Zwei on the edge of the tree line.
"I see a frog. I see, I see a crystal. And I see Zwei." Ruby rattled off. Satisfied with her answer, Tai pushed on.
"Alright now Ruby, push it out further. There are grimm in the woods all around us, tell me what you can see." Tai instructed. Tai waited, keeping himself busy with his thoughts as Ruby expanded her aura.
'The dust crystal came completely out of left field. So far, she has been the first to show any signs of seeing dust. Just what else will she be able to do?'
"I see a bird." Ruby broke him from his thoughts.
"That's good Ruby, do you see anything else?" Tai asked as he moved closer to the tree line.
"I see, I think, a pig?" Ruby spoke, unsure of her answer. This worried Tai, as to his knowledge, there were no pigs or boars on Patch.
"Describe the pig Ruby, where is it, what can you see?" Tai asked as he prepared himself.
"It's this way." Ruby pointed, still sitting "It looks, hazy, like I can't see it very well. It's looking at us. Dad, I'm scared." With Ruby's final sentence, it finally clicked in Tai's mind. Suddenly, a boarbatusk sprang from the trees.
"Ruby, get inside, now!" Tai ordered, standing between his daughter and the grimm. With Yang having opened the door to see what the commotion was, Ruby made a beeline for her.
"Ruby, are you alright?" Yang asked, as Ruby felt around for the door handle.
"I see the grimm Yang, I'm scared." Was all Ruby could say.
"Hey, that's good, isn't it?" Yang asked, trying to console her younger sister.
"Yeah, but I wasn't ready." Ruby whimpered as she could see Tai lift the grimm over his head and slam it to the ground. She couldn't get the black, hazy void out of her mind, and it terrified her.
"Well, now you are, can you see dad right now?" Yang asked, receiving a nod, Yang continued "Alright, now try to see the grimm again."
Unsure of Yang's motives, Ruby complied. What she saw surprised her. She watched as the shape of her father twisted and moved around the grimm, wrestling it to the ground. Even with her lack of definition, Ruby was still able to pick out specific movements.
"I can see dad, and I can see the grimm." Ruby spoke in wonder now that she was able to pick out parts of the fight. Sadly, Tai managed to break the neck of the grimm, killing it. Standing as it dissolved, Tai looked back to the house to see Yang holding Ruby. As Yang opened the door, Ruby turned to face her father.
"Are you alright Ruby?" Tai asked, pulling her into a hug.
"Yeah, I'm fine. I saw you beat up the grimm." Ruby stated rather proudly.
"Good, now we can tell mommy that Qrow can start to train you." Tai said as he ruffled the short hair on Ruby's head. Hearing her laugh brought a smile to his face.
'Some day Summer, she'll make a fine huntress, just like you.'
AN And done! I wanted to include one more scene, but then I realized that it would be pushing what Ruby can do too far. So as to how Ruby can see, her aura is in constant use, as to why she is training it. Her ability to see is tied directly to her aura reserves, and so she is being trained to use it as effectively as possible. What she does see is nothing more than a solid mass in the shape of the person, animal or grimm she is viewing. Similar with dust. She can see dust, however inactivated dust is more difficult for her to see. Her field of view is a full 360 degrees, however what is directly in front of her is slightly less taxing. As to the black cloth, it is a tradition on Patch that somebody with a disability wears black cloth around the affected area, so a mute person would have a black cloth around their neck. This is done so people know what they may need to accommodate for at a glance, instead of having to ask. Now there is one major problem with the way Ruby perceives her environment, but that will happen next chapter. So next chapter kicks off right on volume one! I hope you all enjoy, and have a great day!