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AN/ I'm back, now, show of hands, who's ready to see angry Ruby? Because after the week I just had at work, I am more than ready to write this piece of the chapter. That being said, the longer I work, the more I'm reminded of why I absolutely despise people. On another note, not a single person responded to my question last chapter. How would you guys feel about me adding Mass Effect to my roster? I Just finished my third playthrough of Mass Effect 2 and am about to start Mass Effect 3. Let me know if that's something you would like to see, I've got some other RWBY stories to start and finish first, but I may start mixing in Mass Effect. Anyways, on to the chapter!
"Blake, just how mad is Ruby?" Yang asked as Blake led her to her sisters' room.
"She demanded I bring you here, dragging you by your hair if need be. And if you turn and run, I will start grabbing hair." Blake threatened as she watched the color drain from her partners face.
"Shit." Was all Yang said as Blake suddenly stopped. As Blake opened the door, Yang followed close behind, not once looking over to Arslan.
"Is that you Blake?" Ruby asked, turning her head towards the sound.
"And Yang, as requested." Blake added.
"Good, if either of you want to step out, now is your chance. Blake, if you could please close the door." Ruby asked.
"Of course, I'll just be outside. Arslan, are you staying?" Blake asked.
"If you wouldn't mind." Arslan quickly followed the faunus out the door. Waiting for the telltale click, Ruby launched into a ferocious tirade.
"YOU ABSOLUTE IDIOT!" Ruby screeched. Flinching, Yang tried to form an argument.
"R-" She started.
"NO! DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA WHAT YOU JUST DID?! Targeting another student, having to be taken down by friendly fire? Do you really think that is something I wanted to hear after waking up from being punched in the side of the head?! NO! Do you ever think when something involves me? Do you?! Arslan did the right fucking thing and you know it! I'm blind Yang, but not helpless, but apparently you don't see me that way!" Ruby shouted, thankful that the nurses weren't going to come running with her heart rate steadily rising.
"Ruby, I'm sorry, I don't know what came over me, I saw you go down and-" Yang spoke quickly, trying to calm Ruby down.
"You saw me go down, so you flew into a bloodthirsty rage?! I expect better from you Yang, not as my teammate but as my sister. You will not be going on, Weiss and Blake will, and I don't care if they cleared you for combat. You will watch from the sidelines and like it, and after the tournament, you will be working on your temper, understood?" Ruby demanded, venom dripping from her voice.
"Y-yes Ruby, I understand." Yang responded quietly.
"Good, tell them they can come back and apologize to Arslan. Then go back to the dorm and think about what you've done. We'll talk as a team when I'm out of this bed." Ruby spoke.
"Ok Ruby." Yang responded, crushed.
"She's right you know." Was all Blake said as the door opened.
"Arslan, I'm very sorry for my actions in the tournament. What I did wasn't right, I let my temper get the better of me and almost hurt you in the process, can you forgive me?" Yang apologized, bowing her head slightly.
"I hurt your sister, I understand, even if you did kind of fly off the wall. Just, please, try not to let it happen again." Arslan responded. Nodding, Yang silently left the room.
"Are you good? The nurses were about to break down the door if it weren't for one of them telling them you were fine." Blake asked.
"I'm good, just got the heart racing, nothing unusual. You two enjoy the doubles round, hopefully I'll be able to watch." Ruby said, dismissing Blake.
"We'll do our best, I promise. You need to take it easy in the meantime." Blake responded.
"Yeah I know, that's why I got Arslan here with me." Ruby said with a smile.
"What did I agree to?" Arslan groaned.
"Nothing too out of the usual. Afterall, I do need someone to help me while I'm unable to fight or really do anything." Ruby responded innocently.
"I did agree to that. So, what should we do while we wait for an all clear?"
It was only two hours later before the nurses allowed Ruby out of bed, with a stern warning about not doing anything potentially strenuous.
"So, now that you're free, where would you like to go?" Arslan asked as Ruby held onto her arm. Arslan had to admit, she could certainly get used to having Ruby holding onto her.
"I want to leave Yang alone, do you mind if we go to your dorm? Or the library?" Ruby asked.
"Of course. Let's go to the library, imaginations would be less active that way." Arslan joked.
"Please, you couldn't ever take advantage of me, but a good book does sound nice right now." Ruby shot back. To her credit, Arslan was able to keep the blush that would've given her away from showing.
'Not that it would matter all things considered.' Arslan thought to herself. With a destination set, Arslan led her fellow leader around the campus, looking for the library.
"So, what do you like to read Arslan?" Ruby suddenly asked.
"History mostly. I've never really gotten into non-fiction, never could get that invested in a world I had to read to understand. What about you?" Arslan asked.
"A little bit of everything. But I am limited in what I can read myself considering I need braille copies of books, which sadly, are not in the highest of demand." Ruby grumbled.
"Give it time, I'm sure publishers will be throwing whatever book you want at your feet, just try not to trip over them." Arslan joked.
"Right, wouldn't be the first time that happened." Ruby cringed at a particular memory. Walking up the steps with Arslan's help, Ruby began feeling the air, looking for the door.
"Why don't I get the door?" Arslan asked, amused at Ruby's flailing.
"Fine." Ruby pouted. If Arslan wasn't already sure of her feelings, the sight in front of her would have stolen her heart. As the door opened, the pair were greeted with the scent of old books, the sounds of hushed conversations and warmth.
"I have to say. I'm kind of jealous of your library here. Sure, Haven has an impressive collection, but it's nothing compared to Beacon." Arslan admitted.
"So, I've heard. They actually added even more books when I was enrolled, both for me specifically as well as some science journals involving the program." Ruby explained.
"Then I know what I'm reading, anything in particular you would like to read?" Arslan asked as she led Ruby to a secluded couch.
"Surprise me, the braille books are near the science journals." Ruby said as she sank into the couch. Shaking her head, Arslan began searching for the appropriate books. Finding the journals was easy, however picking out a book for Ruby proved more challenging.
'She said she'll read just about anything, so why don't I grab this one, this one, and, that one.' Arslan thought to herself as she now balanced four books on top of one another. Finding Ruby laying comfortably on the couch, Arslan couldn't help the small smile pulling at the corners of her mouth.
"I wasn't sure what you would like, so I got three books for you, take your pick." Arslan announced when Ruby perked up at the noise.
"What'd you pick?" Ruby asked excitedly.
"I got three of the newer books, one on the history of Mistral, one on fighting styles and tactics, and some kind of novel, I wasn't paying too much attention to it honestly." Arslan admitted.
"Hand that history book here, might as well return the favor, considering the fact I know you looked up as much as you could about us." Ruby shot at the blonde.
"Me? I would never! Why, I feel insulted that you would even imply such a thing!" Arslan mock defended.
"So, why exactly did you do research on us? I'm not mad, just curious." Ruby asked as she opened her own book.
"It's a habit, also, it allows me some quiet time. I love my team and all, but they're a real headache sometimes. They want nothing to do with it, so whenever I need some time alone, I threaten them with helping me dig up information. But when I heard about the heiress to the Schnee Dust Company, the four-time undefeated champion of Mistral, and a child prodigy with eyes that didn't work, it became less about having time to myself and more about learning about you. You piqued my interest like no one else ever has Ruby." Arslan admitted.
"Well, thanks. Nobody has ever said that about me before. What caught your attention?" Ruby asked.
"The youngest ever admitted to a combat school, wielder of the scythe, one of the most dangerous weapons ever designed, fought Roman Torchwick all without the use of your eyes. What about you wouldn't have caught my eye?" Arslan asked. Only after Ruby tilted her head did she realize what she had just said.
"So, I caught more than just your attention then?" Ruby asked, a sly grin spreading across her face.
"That's not what I meant!" Arslan quickly responded, barely managing to keep from shouting as a furious blush spread across her face.
"Sorry Arslan, I know, I just like teasing people. Forgive me?" Ruby asked apologetically.
"It's fine, normally I don't get my words mixed up like that." Arslan accepted. Secretly, she hoped Ruby couldn't hear her heart as it hammered away furiously. Ruby on the other hand thought back to the short conversation she had with Pyrrha.
'Does Arslan like me?' She asked herself. She knew people well enough that usually if someone got flustered like that, then there was a hint of truth. After Pyrrha had explained what it was that she was likely feeling, Ruby concluded that she did in fact lie Arslan. Now, she just had to find a way to act on it. Despite the limited time they had together, Ruby felt like she had all the time in the world to figure it out.
AN/ And that is a chapter! Some progress towards them getting together, Yang having been put in timeout, and angry Ruby, all in one! I'm proud of the ending of this chapter for sure, but I feel like I need to touch up on some things in the next chapter, we'll see when I sit down and start writing. Also, let me know what you guys think of adding in Mass Effect, I have three other RWBY stories to get working on before I even start Mass Effect, but I still want to know your thoughts. Anyways, until next time, have a great day!