AN/ I'm back everyone! Who's ready for this chapter? Because I'm ready to get this started. Let's see what we can do about some fluff, shall we? Also, the tournament draws nearer, and once that starts, I'm hoping I kill some people with the fluff, I'm really looking forward to getting there. Anyways, on with the chapter!
While the food fight was plenty worth the toll it took on their outfits, Ruby did have to agree with Weiss.
"You just had to start that food fight, didn't you Yang?" Weiss asked as she carefully peeled her uniform off of her body.
"It was worth it, and you know it." Yang countered as she followed suit.
"I think that was the first loss Pyrrha ever experienced." Blake commented.
"I'm just glad I didn't run head first into the wall, though I think we showed Haven a good time. A lot of students were watching from the windows." Ruby said.
"Yeah, though I'm surprised Sun didn't get hit with anything. So, who's ready for the dance?" Yang asked.
"Team CFVY will make it amazing, Coco can't possibly be outdone." Weiss commented.
"Eh, the spectacle is lost on me. Can't imagine I'll have a date either." Ruby spoke indifferently.
"You're still going Ruby, Big Sis says so." Yang said as she waited for Blake to leave the bathroom.
"You can't make me!" Ruby said with a pout.
"While normally I would refuse to agree with your sister, Yang is right Ruby, everyone will be there, date or not. That being said, I'll help with your outfit. I get the feeling Yang would try to make you wear heels for some reason." Weiss joked as Yang just stared wide eyed.
"I mean, I was-" Yang started.
"Wait, you were actually going to make Ruby wear heels? As far as I can tell, Ruby has only ever worn combat boots, I'd be surprised if she didn't twist her ankle just by standing." Weiss argued.
"I can now say I've seen everything. Weiss Schnee not only agreeing with Yang, but also defending Ruby from poor influence." Blake joked as she emerged from the bathroom now clean.
"Mine!" Ruby shouted before stealing the bathroom from the other two girls.
"That little shit." Yang said, not believing Ruby just stole the bathroom from her.
"I heard that!" Ruby's muffled shout came from the other side of the door.
"So, who's up for a trip to Vale? One that preferably doesn't end in an all-out brawl?" Yang asked.
"I could go. I can get my dress early, and maybe help Ruby with hers." Weiss suggested.
"I need a new book. Last night has me thinking and I need to distract myself." Blake said.
Weiss paused as she was getting dressed, sharing a concerned look with Yang. Opting not to say anything at the moment, the two silently agreed to address Blake later.
"Why don't you take Yang with you? Yang could do to read more." Weiss suggested at her teammates expense. Yang was silent as Blake slowly agreed. The time passed slowly as the rest of the team cleaned and dressed themselves. Their trip from Beacon was spent with small talk, all while trying to take Blake's mind off of things.
"Alright, so as long as nothing happens, meet for dinner later?" Yang asked.
"Sounds good, we'll decide later. Now if you'll excuse us, your sister needs a dress." Weiss said as she pulled Ruby by her cloak.
"I can walk just fine Weiss!" Ruby shouted as she was dragged along.
Weiss wouldn't settle for anything less than a store that was perfect for herself. That was something Ruby had understood from the beginning of there trip. But what she wasn't expecting was to be dragged to the most expensive shop in downtown Vale.
"Weiss, I understand you have more than enough money to weaponize lien itself, but you really don't have to go this far for me." Ruby said quietly.
"Nonsense Ruby, I've seen your wardrobe, you need something nice, even if it's only a single dress. Might as well go all out with it." Weiss argued.
"I guess." Ruby agreed as Weiss led her through the doors.
"Welcome to Schonheit Wardrobe, ah, miss Schnee, what brings you in today?" A well-dressed man greeted.
"Hello Thomas, my friend and I are in need of dresses for a dance that is happening at Beacon. I assume Coco has already stopped by?" Weiss asked as Thomas stepped towards the two girls.
"She has yes, and who is your friend if I may ask?" Thomas asked as he looked towards Ruby.
"This is Ruby, my partner and team leader. She needs a perfect dress, she doesn't exactly dress to impress." Weiss teased.
"That was mean Weiss, not like I really have to care about how I look." Ruby defended.
"I take it you're from Patch, correct?" Thomas asked as he began preparing materials.
"I am, anything you can recommend?" Ruby asked.
"Depends on if you want to keep the shata for the dance. Any preference for your dress?" Thomas asked.
"I think I'll leave it for the night. And I don't want a long dress, I don't need to trip over it." Ruby explained, getting into the spirit of shopping. The pair spent four hours speaking with Thomas and getting their dresses sized and designed. Eventually though, the dresses were designed, and stomachs were empty.
"I'll take care of everything in here while you get ahold of your sister. Now shoo." Weiss waved Ruby out the door. Waiting for the door to close, Weiss turned back to Thomas. "Now that she's out of the way."
"You would like to make some changes to her dress, wouldn't you?" Thomas asked knowingly.
"Yes. I'm trusting you with this one. I want her turning heads, I feel like she'll need it that night. Just make it tasteful, I don't need her sister trying to kill me because some horny teen tried to put himself on her." Weiss explained.
"Of course, miss Schnee, leave it to me. Now run along, I must get to work." Thomas shooed the heiress out of the shop.
"All set Weiss?" Ruby asked as her partner stepped out of the shop.
"Of course, everything is payed for and delivery has been taken care of, now we just have to wait. Where are we meeting the others?" Weiss asked.
"Yang wanted chicken, Blake wanted fish, so we compromised and are going to a steakhouse." Ruby explained.
"They do know they can get either one of those dishes at a steakhouse, right?" Weiss asked.
"I'm not going to lie, I think we spent so long in there and they didn't want to interrupt, so they waited on empty stomachs and weren't thinking." Ruby said with a slight giggle.
"Of course, they did. Let's go, the longer we wait, the more likely Yang is to fight someone." Weiss sighed. Leading her partner through the city, Weiss thought to herself about what Thomas would do to Ruby's dress. 'Would he make it form fitting? Would he use netting?'
"whatcha thinking about Weiss?" Ruby asked, startling the heiress.
"Our dresses, I'm curious to see what they look like when he finishes them." Weiss said, avoiding the truth.
"I'm sure they'll look great. I'm just trusting you to make sure I have a decent dress." Ruby said. Avoiding the other people on the sidewalk became a chore for Ruby as everyone's aura began to blend together. Before Ruby realized what was in front of her, she collided with another person.
"Now I know how Reese felt." A vaguely familiar voice spoke.
"Ow, that one actually hurt." Ruby moaned as she massaged her forehead.
"Why didn't you walk behind me? This never would have happened you dunce!" Weiss chastised as she helped the other girl to her feet.
"No, it's fine, I wasn't paying attention. Funny that I run into the same girl that ran into my teammate the other day." Arslan said as she offered her hand to Ruby.
"Oh, I remember you! What was your name again?" Ruby asked, perking up as she picked herself up.
"Arslan, and you're Ruby, correct?" Arslan asked.
"Yep! And this is Weiss! She's my partner!" Ruby said excitedly.
"A little excitable, are we?" Arslan said with a quiet laugh.
"Very, it was nice meeting you, but if you'll excuse us, we're running late for dinner with the rest of our team." Weiss apologized as she led Ruby away.
"If you need anything, just look for team RWBY!" Ruby shouted as Weiss pulled her along. As Weiss led her partner along, the gears in her head began turning.
'Now I'm glad I made those changes to her dress. While I find her presence unbearable at best, perhaps Nora can help me with this, Ruby was just too ecstatic to run into someone like that.' Weiss thought. 'You owe me Ruby, you owe me.'
AN/ Matchmaker Weiss and Nora anyone? Anyone? Anyways, that's a wrap for this chapter, moving on soon to larger parts of the story. Also, anyone like Weiss's idea for Ruby's dress? Good friend or nah? See you all next time!