This story may be my own original story, but RWBY, the characters and everything else is owned by Rooster Teeth and created by late Monty Oum(1981-2015). And even though it's almost been 2 years, since your passing. We all still miss you Monty.

Hero: A RWBY AU Story

Chapter 4

TEAM RWBY DORM ROOM

Weiss slowly opens her eyes, looking at the wall. As she yawns, she remembers the night before. Seeing a side of Ruby, she's never seen before. Sad and grieving. Weiss herself begins to turn said, when she begins to hear giggling behind her. Immediately knowing, what's about to happen, she hears someone inhaling.

"If you blow that whistle, Ruby...you will regret it."

Weiss quickly sits up and sees Ruby, who slowly places her whistle on the drawer, next to her. She chuckles nervously.

"Sorry." Ruby said. "Thought you were still asleep."

Weiss sighs. "It's okay. But, I would prefer, you stop with the whistle. I nearly get a heart attack from that, every time."

"Oh, come on, Ice Queen."

Weiss turns and looks at Yang, who exits the bathroom and combs her hair.

"Ruby likes it, when she uses the whistle." Yang said.

Weiss sighs and just stands up. She proceeds to her drawer and gets out her uniform, before going into the bathroom. Yang then sits on Blake's bed, while the latter just sits, all dressed for class, and reading.

"So." Yang said. "Any plans for our last day, before break?"

"Nah." Ruby said, jumping to her bed, and sitting on it. "I'm just going to stay here and pack."

"That's boring." Yang said. "Now here's something exciting. Team CFVY will be holding a party for all students, tonight. I'm thinking of going. You guys should, too."

"Yeah...I don't know, Yang." Ruby said.

"Oh, come on, Ruby. Would you rather stay confined in our dorm room? Or do you want to hang out with your friends?"

Ruby is just silent.

Yang sighs. "It's your loss. She turns to Blake. "How about you, Blake? You want to come along?"

"No can do." Blake said, lowering her book, to look at Yang. "I'm making Sun take me to that carnival, in Vale, as punishment for taking my money. So, I'll be very busy. Sorry."

"No." Yang said, smiling. But, Ruby know's she really isn't. "It's alright. Guess I'll go alone, then. We all know, Weiss wouldn't want to go, anyways."

The bathroom door opens. The trio turn and see Weiss, in her school uniform, exiting.

"Go where?" She asked.

"Party, hosted by Team CFVY." Blake said.

"Alcohol?" Weiss said.

"Yep."

"Then no."

"See?" Yang asked. "Oh, well. But, until then...let's head to classes."

VALE - MARKETPLACE

The citizens of Vale are going about their everyday lives. One of them browsing the marketplace. One of them, happens to be over-watching the place. Qrow slowly scans through the area, looking for anyone suspicious.

"Where are you?"

Qrow squints his eyes more, as he eyes on a woman, wearing a hood, and most of her face is covered up, except for her eyes. Her red eyes. Qrow takes out his Scroll and makes a call. The person answering him, is Winter.

"Found one of them, in the marketplace." He said.

"Can you identify?" Winter asked.

"There's only 2 woman, that I know, who possess red eyes. And my money's on Emerald Sustrai."

"And the other one?"

Qrow turns his attention to Winter. "I don't talk about her. So...how do you want me to handle this?"

"Wait until Miss Sustrai is in an open area, before you engage her." Winter said. "If you expose her, people could get hurt."

"Well, then." Qrow said, taking out his flask and taking a swig. "I guess, it's time to play the waiting game, then. It looks like she's shopping."

"Shopping?" Winter confusingly asked.

"Yep." Qrow answered. "No doubt, she's resupplying for wherever she and the others are hiding."

"Keep an eye on her, until she's out in the open." Winter said. "Then do your best, to get answers."

Qrow is about to say something.

"And NO...to using the Qrow Method." Winter said, knowing first-hand, of the 'Qrow Method.'

"Geez." Qrow said. "Way to ruin my day. But, I'll update you, after this is done. Catch you later, Ice Queen."

Winter groans in annoyance, as the screen turns off. Qrow puts his Scroll away, and looks at the disguised Emerald, who to every vendor, she speaks to, is just browsing. But, in Qrow's eyes, she's sneakingly steals food, and putting them into a large basket.

"Huh. So, that's your trick."

BEACON ACADEMY - PORT'S CLASSROOM

Weiss sighs, as she finished making her notes, from the long lecture, told by the mustached professor, Peter Port. Weiss turns and sees Ruby a few feet away, having decided to sit by herself. Yang, showing concerned, offered to sit with her. But, Ruby politely said no, making a smile. But, now all Weiss sees is her, with her hand resting on her head, and staring at the desk, with a sad look on her face. Weiss quickly turns back, when Ruby was shifting her head, and is now looking at Port.

"Now, my young Huntsmen and Huntress'-in-Training." Port said. "It is sadly, our last day, before Winter Break. And I know, the many of you are excited to go home, and rest, rest, rest! Ha, ha. But, I want to assure all of you...that despite the month-long break, you received, thanks to Miss Nikos..."

Port turns to Pyrrha, who is looking proud.

"Bravo, by the way, Miss Nikos. You managed to achieve Vale's first victory, in over 13 years. I am sure, your family, and your team, is proud of you."

"Thank you, professor." Pyrrha said.

Port nods. "Now, then...as I was saying...just because all of you, have this month-long break...doesn't mean, you training is over. And that's why, I am simply advising all of you, to take at least 1 day every week, to train for the Spring semester. Of course, you don't have to. But, for those who do, will likely be more ready for next year."

The sound of a bell, is heard. And the students begin to get up.

"It appears, we are done for the day, and for the year." Port said. "I do fairly wish you all, good luck on your journey back home. And for those, staying...then I'll see you tomorrow."

As Weiss stands up, she sees Ruby quickly leaving the room, without her team. Weiss turns to Yang, who looks worried.

"I need to speak to you. Privately."

Yang follows Weiss stay, while Blake goes out of the room sees Sun in the hallway, and goes to him. Weiss walks downstairs and approaches Port.

"Excuse me, professor." She said.

"Yes, Miss Schnee?" Port said.

"I...I was wondering, if Yang and I stay here, for a couple more minutes. Private discussion."

"Hmmm...usually, I would say no, to a request like this." Port said. "But, given I am not your professor until next spring...I suppose, I can allow it. But, just for five minutes."

"Thank you, sir." Weiss said, smiling.

Port then grabs a few papers and proceeds to walk out of the room.

"One more thing, girls." Port said, stopping. "Be sure to lock the door, once you're done. I would appreciate it."

Weiss and Yang watch as Port exits the room, and closing the door. When the room is empty, Yang turns to Weiss.

"Alright. I'm assuming, you wanted to speak to me, about Ruby."

"Yes." Weiss said. "Ruby's...been sad lately. I noticed her, during class today. And as her partner, I'm worried about her."

"And as her sister, I am feeling the same." Yang said, resting her hands on her hips. "I haven't seen her, like this, in a long time."

"...Jupiter?" Weiss asked.

"Yep."

Weiss sighs and takes a breather, before continuing. "Yang. I saw her, last night."

Yang looks confused.

"Ruby. I saw her leaving our dorm room, fully dressed, and taking her weapon with her."

Yang looks surprised, at what Weiss said.

"I decided to follow her. And when I did...I saw her at the fairgrounds."

"...I see." Yang said, sitting on a nearby desk.

"Yeah. Last night, I saw a side of Ruby, that I never seen before. Sad and angry. And...she was looking at a video left by Jupiter."

Yang sighs. "Ruby tends to do that, when she is depressed. Go out, in the middle of the night. And train. I'm kinda surprised, the Grimm never tried to attack her. Especially with all the negative emotions, she gives out."

"So, this isn't the first time, then." Weiss said.

"Indeed." Yang said, crossing her arms. "I had to keep an eye of her, since Jupiter died. Make sure, she wasn't getting hurt. But, I guess, last night was an exception."

"...Yang." Weiss said. "I know, Ruby is sad and depressed. And that's why, as her partner and friend, I want to help her feel better. Make her happy again. I just thought...maybe you could help me, figure out what to do."

Yang places her finger on her chin, and begins to think. "There are many ways, that'll make Ruby happy again." She snaps her fingers. "You could give her a basket of sweets. We all know, she loves sweets. Especially cookies."

Weiss nods. "I don't think so. I was actually thinking of a place to take her."

"Well, there's the party, I'm going to." Yang said.

"Absolutely not!" Weiss exclaims. "I'm pretty sure, you're going to get her drunk."

"Hm...yeah. Good point. She might reveal about Jupiter, to everyone." Then as if a light bulb lights up above Yang. "There's a carnival, in Vale. Blake told me, she was going to take Sun there, while you were in the bathroom. Ruby loves carnivals. Especially the rides."

"Hmm...yeah." Weiss said, smiling. "That's a good idea. If this could help Ruby feel better, then I will take that chance."

"Excellent." Yang said. "Let me know, when she says yes or no. That way, we can come up with a backup plan, if she refuses."

"Good idea." Weiss said, nodding. "I'll go talk to Ruby."

"And I will be helping Team CFVY prepare for the party." Yang said. "Gotta make it look magnificent, for everyone who's attending."

"You're providing some of the drinks. Are you?"

Yang smirks. "Guilty."

Weiss just sighs. "Of course, you do."

RWBY DORM ROOM

Ruby sits on her bed, wearing her headphones, writes on her notebook. She doesn't hear the the door open, and she doesn't see Weiss enter the room. As she continues to write on her notebook, she then feels a tap on her shoulder. Ruby yelps and quickly turns to see Weiss.

"Oh. Hey, Weiss." Ruby said, taking off her headphones. "What brings you here?"

"Um...this is our dorm room." Weiss answered.

"Oh! Right!' Of course!" Ruby exclaims. "Sorry."

"It's okay." Weiss said. She then sighs. "Ruby? Can I ask you something?"

"Sure." Ruby answered, jumping off her bed, and landing on the floor. "What is it?"

"...Well...I noticed something, during class today. You were...sad. And not just, sad then happy again. Just...sad."

Ruby lowers her head. "You noticed, huh?"

"Of course." Weiss answered. "I'm your teammate. I'm supposed to be concerned. Which is why, I want to help you feel better."

Ruby lifts her head. "How?"

"Well...Yang told me, there's this carnival in Vale. And since Blake is taking Sun...I was thinking...maybe, you like to go with me."

Ruby is surprised, but all she does is smile.

"I just want to cheer you up. I don't know, exactly why you are sad. But, maybe a night out, could improve your mood, a little."

Weiss is then met, with a tight hug by Ruby.

"Thank you, Weiss!" Ruby exclaims. "You are the best!"

"That's great, and all!" Weiss said, struggling to breathe. "But, you're kinda suffocating me!"

"Oh! Sorry!"

Ruby releases her huh, and Weiss takes a moment, before she continues.

"So...is that a yes?" Weiss asked.

"It's a yes!" Ruby exclaims. "What time, are we going?"

"I was thinking of going with Blake and Sun." Weiss said, as she takes out her Scroll. "Give me a second." As she types, she notices that Ruby is shaking in excitement. She just smiles. "See? You're already feeling better."

After a few minutes, Weiss receives a message from Blake.

"Perfect. Blake said 6pm. We have about a couple hours, then. I suggest we start getting ready. First priority. A shower. I suggest you go first. I need to take care of a few things, first."

"You got it!" Ruby exclaims, before going to her drawer and taking out some clothes. "I'll be quick."

"No need to rush." Weiss said. "Take your time. But, no longer than 20 minutes."

Ruby nods and walks into the bathroom. Weiss sits on her bed, and types on her Scroll, while hearing the sound of running water happening.

AUDITORIUM

Yang is carrying two large speakers across the auditorium, where TEAM CFVY...well...mostly Coco Adel and Velvet Scarlatina, are planning the party. Setting the speakers down, Yang wipes the sweat from her forehead.

Ring

Yang takes out her Scroll, and reads Weiss' message.

She said yes. Thanks for the advice.

Yang smiles. "Well, then...the matchmaker has done it again.

VALE - MARKETPLACE

As the disguised Emerald exit the market, with a now-full basket, she walks down a street. Stopping to wait to cross the street, she turns and looks at the park, across from her. When it's time, she crosses the street, and walks through the park. Finding a bench, she sets the basket down, and sits down. Looking around, she sees that no one is around. Taking the chance, she removes the cloth that covers her face. Sighing, she smiles upon looking at the lake, in front of her. Emerald turns and looks at the apple that is visible through the open lid. She then proceeds to reach for the apple.

That is...until a sword lodges in between her and the basket. Emerald stands up and takes out her two sickles, ready to fight. But is met with shock. She begins to back away, as Qrow walks towards her, picking up his sword. When he stops, she stops. Qrow turns and looks at the basket, before looking back at Emerald.

"That's a lot of food, for just one person." He said. "Unless...it's not just for you."

Emerald just stays silent, her weapons still ready.

"Come on, kid." Qrow said. "We all know, you, Cinder, Torchwick, and everyone else that escaped...you're hiding somewhere in Vale. And I'm guessing resources are low, at this point. Hence the stolen food. So, why don't you do me a solid, and just tell me, where Fall is. And perhaps, in return, I'll spare you."

Emerald is confused. "Sp...spare?"

"Oh...now, you're talking. Good. Thought, she might've cut your tongue out. And yes, I said 'spare.' You see...Cinder came close to creating chaos, during the tournament. And that made her a great threat to Remnant. So, with that...Cinder Fall and her associates are now targets. To be found and killed, in order to prevent further danger. And that means you too."

Emerald is shocked to hear this. "They just can't kill us."

"Oh, they will, kid." Qrow said, taking out his flask, and taking a swig. "But, because you were always the hesitant one, given what I've been told, I suppose I can save you, from execution. But, only if you tell me, where she's hiding."

Qrow notices something and just sighs. "Very well, then."

He then elbows at something behind him. When he turns around, he sees Emerald, on the ground. And the other Emerald dissapears. Qrow then crouches next to her.

"Don't think, I know your tricks, by now." Qrow said. "You can thanks years of mental training."

Qrow then forces Emerald up, and notices her scared look.

"Look, kid. I hate to see you end up dead, because you worked for the wrong person. And that same person, will end up turning on you, eventually."

"She wouldn't!" Emerald exclaims. "She rescued me."

"And now, you bend to her will. But, in the end, it is her who remains standing, and you'll be one who won't be."

"LIAR!" Emerald yells, and tries to attack Qrow, only to be grabbed, from behind. She turns around, to see Winter.

"Miss Sustrai. I would suggest you listen to him. Even if he always drunk...he is always right."

Winter releases Emerald, and the latter backs away.

"What should we do with her?" Qrow asked.

"Well...orders are to capture and execute." Winter said. "But, we both know, she's the regretful one. Always will be. Honestly? I think, we should let her go."

Qrow is surprised. "Why would we do that?"

"Because, I believe that Ironwood actions to just simply killing Fall and her associates, are absurd. Barbaric, at most." She turns to Emerald. "That is why, you'll return to where Fall is hiding. And you don't say anything, about this encounter."

"And what makes you thing, I won't keep my mouth shut?" Emerald angrily asked.

"Trust me, Miss Sustrai." Winter answered. "If you want to live, then you will stay quiet. Otherwise, you'll end up dead, the next time we meet."

"You heard the lady." Qrow said. "If you value your own life...I suggest you do as she told you."

Emerald stares at the two, before she puts her weapons down. She then grabs the basket and puts the cloth over her face. Giving one last glance of the two, she begins to walk away.

"This is a mistake." Qrow said. "Just letting her go, like that."

Winter smiles. "Don't be so sure, Qrow."

She then takes out her Scroll and gives it to him. Qrow looks at the screen, showing a dot on the map of Vale.

"A tracking device." Qrow said.

"Yep." Winter said. "All we have to do, is follow her, and we'll find Fall, Torchwick, and the other criminal."

Qrow nods. "Smart. Nice job, Snow Angel."

Winter groans in annoyance, and snatches her Scroll away from Qrow. "I really don't like you."

EVENING - CARNIVAL

Ruby, Weiss, Blake, and Sun are walking down a pier, towards the carnival. Weiss notices Ruby slightly jumping up and down, in excitement.

"Relax, Ruby." Weiss said.

"How can I relax?" Ruby asked. "The Vale Carnival is only here one week, per year. And it's been a while, since I've been here."

"Don't worry, Ruby." Blake said. "Weiss will take care of you, wherever you go?"

"Why do you say that?" Weiss asked. "Aren't we all going to be together, the whole time?"

"Not a chance." Blake said, before grabbing Sun's collar. "Sun's going to take me to the bookstore, just a couple blocks away. Figured, we stay there, while you two have fun."

"O...kay?" Weiss said. "Then why did you bring Sun?"

Blake raises her eyebrow, and Weiss realizes what she wanted to say.

"Oh. Right. Well, I'm pretty sure, you two will have a nice time, in the cozy bookstore."

"Hold up!" Sun exclaims. "Don't I got a say in this?"

Blake turns to Sun. "Nope."

Blake then begins to drag Sun, who is trying to free himself, away from the two.

"You know." Ruby said. "There's only one way, to free himself."

"Indeed." Weiss said. "But, I don't think he wants everyone to see him, with his shirt off."

"Why? He looks good, without it."

Weiss turns to Ruby. "And how do you know?"

Ruby starts to stutter, trying to find an answer, but only chuckles nervously and blushing.

Weiss sighs, before talking. "So...anywhere you want to start?"

Ruby turns excited again. "Oh...there's so many places, to choose. I just don't know, what."

"Okay. How about this..."

Weiss then takes out some Dust Vials, and shows them to Ruby.

"Red is for the Ferris wheel. Blue is for the games. Green, for the live entertainment. And White, for other rides."

She puts them in the handbag, she had brought.

"Take out each vial, one at a time. And whatever order, you pick them up...we go to first, then the next and so on."

Ruby raises her eyebrows. "Weiss. That...is...genius."

"It often helps, when making multiple decisions. Now, then. Go ahead, and take one out."

Ruby reaches inside Weiss' handbag, and pulls out the blue Dust vial.

"Great." Weiss said. "Keep going."

Ruby then takes out the White vial. Then the Green. And finally, the red.

"Alright, then. First we check out the games. Then the rides. Live entertainment after that. And finally...the ferris wheel."

Weiss then offers her hand to Ruby, who is surprised. Weiss then notices Ruby blushing.

"You alright?"

"Huh?" Ruby said. " Oh. Yeah. I'm good."

"Well, then. Come on. We don't want to miss out anything."

Ruby, although hesitant, takes Weiss' hand, and the latter leads her towards the carnival.

But, what nobody realizes, is that nearby...someone is standing on a roof, watching the people in the carnival. Cinder smiles evilly.

"Perfect."

Her eyes then glow bright.

END OF CHAPTER 4

Hey, guys. Hope you enjoyed another chapter. Just wanted to let you know, that there will be more seriousness in the story, but will maintain the comedy, as well.

Also, I mentioned that I may take elements from Amazing Spider-man, and put them in the story. But, I may not do that anymore. So, for those, who thought I was going to to kill Qrow, because he is Ruby's uncle, you can sigh in relief.

Also, you may think, that WhiteRose is possible in the story. But, will it happen or not? You'll see in the next chapter.

That's it, you guys. Next chapter coming shortly.