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 6

PATCH

Ruby, wearing just a red tank top and black sweat pants, gets into fighting position. She then avoids a punch, that was swung by Yang. Ruby flips backwards and charges at Yang, who braces herself. Blocking every attack, Yang kicks Ruby back and jumps backwards. Ruby smirks, jumping and giving Yang a punch, as she lands. Yang groans, and she slides backwards, clutching her right arm.

Panting, Yang takes a breather, before speaking.

"Man!" She looks at Ruby. "You sure pack a punch."

Ruby chuckles. "Really? Coming from my older, STRONGER, sister?"

Yang groans in annoyance. "It's not my fault, that you're like this, now."

Ruby's smile fades. "We all know, I didn't want this, Yang. Didn't really have a choice, back then."

She then looks at her hand, forming a fist.

"I miss the old me. My Semblance. And now...I gotta deal with this new one."

Ruby then goes to a tree trunk, and sits on it.

Yang sighs. "Ruby. Just because you can't go fast anymore, doesn't mean, you need to be someone new. You just need time, to adjust to your new Semblance."

"And how long, exactly, will that take? Huh?"

"Well...it's not exactly going to be sudden." Yang answers, sitting in front of a tree. "Nothing like this, has ever happened, in decades. Not since the Great War. And the guy, who had this experience, said it took him years to master his new Semblance."

"I don't want years!" Ruby said, anger in her voice. She then lowers her head. "I have to get it right, as soon as possible." Ruby then rubs her neck, where her burn mark is. "I have to find her, Yang."

Yang deeply inhales sighs. "I know. I know...you need to go after Cinder. But, you have to be patient, Ruby. You can't just go out there, expecting to find her, in a day. Just wait. When that masked guy reports another sighting, then you go. It's all about patience."

"...Yeah." Ruby said. "Patience. By the way. Did they ever give a name, for that guy?"

"Heh." Yang said. "Yeah. I believe they call him Salvator, now.

(Salvator is Latin for Savior, given that the masked guy, did save Vale and Beacon.)

"Seriously?" Ruby asked. "Well...I'll be sure to thank him, if I ever see him."

Ruby then gets up and walks to Yang. She then reaches her hand.

"Come on, sis. One more spar."

Yang takes Ruby's hand, and is helped up. They then get into fighting stances. Yang looks at Ruby's burn mark, before she looks back at her sister, and she throws the first punch.

DAYS AGO - TEAM RWBY DORM ROOM

Yang punches the wall of Team RWBY's room, leaving a hole there. Angrily panting, she walks to Blake's bed, and sits on it. Sitting down, she stares at floor, before she hears the room door open. Yang turns to see Pyrrha, who bears a worried look.

"I'm sorry, if I didn't knock." Pyrrha said. "But, I heard a loud thud, coming from here. I just wanted to see, if you're okay.

Yang looks back at the floor. "I'm fine. I'm just...very angry, right now."

"Angry at Jaune?" Pyrrha asked.

Yang nods. "No. Angry at the person, who put Ruby in the hospital. I don't know, who. But, when they find out...they're in a whole lot of hurt, when I'm done with them."

Pyrrha then closes the door, behind her.

"Yang." She said. "I...I think I have an idea, who hurt Ruby."

Pyrrha takes out her Scroll, and goes to sit down, next to Yang. Playing the message, the masked man, Salvator, left. As Yang watches the footage, she sees footage of Cinder on the street. And also Blake and Sun. Cinder then fires three arrows, into the Dust shop, Ruby was in. After watching the explosion, Cinder leaving, and Sun carrying Ruby out of the building, Yang closes the Scroll.

"Cinder." Yang growled, her eyes red.

She then feels a hand on her shoulder and turns to see, it's Pyrrha's.

"Don't." Pyrrha said. "Jaune wanted you, to stay here, until you're sober. And that's what you're going to do."

Yang quickly gets up. "I need to find her, Pyrrha. I need her to pay, for what she did."

Pyrrha gets up and stands in front of the angry Yang.

"I can't let you go."

"Don't you dare, try to stop me!" Yang exclaims.

"Yang, please."

"Get outta my way!" Yang yells, her hair glowing.

Pyrrha sighs, and just flicks Yang's forehead. Yang just falls backwards to the ground.

"What the hell, Pyrra?"

"I'm sorry." Pyrrha said. "But, you can't leave. If you can't even keep yourself balanced, while intoxicated, who's to say, that'll you'll easily be beaten in battle?"

Yang stands up and angrily looks at Pyrrha. "I'm going, Pyrrha. Cinder needs to pay. And I'll be the one, doing so."

Pyrrha then just sighs. "Fine." She then moves out of the way, allowing Yang to walk.

As Yang reaches for the door handle, she hears Pyrrha clearing her throat, and stops.

"Go ahead, and get yourself killed, Yang." Pyrrha said. "I'm sure, Ruby will miss you."

Yang, hearing the taunt, then turns around, and grabs Pyrrha. "How dare you! How dare you bring her up!"

"Exactly!" Pyrrha exclaims. "You are so focused, on going after Cinder, I bet you haven't even thought about Ruby. What would she think, about this? Huh?"

Yang's anger fades, when she realizes what Pyrrha said.

"You let your anger take over, and it blinds you. Makes you care about only one thing. And not everything else. If you went out there, and got killed...how do you think, Ruby will feel?"

Yang releases Pyrrha, and lowers her arms, staring at the ground.

"She'll be upset." Yang said. "And angry. But, mostly sad." She then sighs. "Fine. I'll stay."

Pyrrha smiles. "Thank you, Yang. And...sorry for the taunt."

"It's fine." Yang said. "I'll...I'll just head to bed.'

Yang the attempts to climb to her bed, only to nearly topple, being drunk still. Pyrrha catches her, and helps the blonde up to her bed, where she lies down.

"Just get some sleep." Pyrrha said. "I'll call Jaune, in the morning. And then we'll go see Ruby, after that. Okay?"

Yang slowly nods. "I will."

Pyrrha nods back, and begins to walk to the door.

"Pyrrha?"

She stops and turns back to Yang.

"Can I ask you something, personal?"

"Of course." Pyrrha answers.

Yang sighs. "How do you feel...when Jaune is clueless, about you liking him?"

Pyrrha, knowing that her team, and Team RWBY are aware of her crush on Jaune, answers. "To be honest, Yang...I feel sad. And...slightly angry. Even when the signs, are right in front of his face...he doesn't seem to notice. Why do you ask?"

"...I...I, um...I could be going through that, as well." Yang answered.

Pyrrha is surprised. "Really? Well, that's surprising. Would you mind telling me, who? You don't have to, if you feel uncomfortable."

Yang slightly sits up, looks at Pyrrha, before she points at Blake's bed. At first, Pyrrha is confused. But, after a few seconds, she the realizes it.

"Blake?"

Yang nods. "Yeah. But, she likes Sun, and actually acknowledges his crush on her. And...chances are, they'll be official, soon."

Yang then lies back down. "Guess, it's my fault, for not being clear on my interests for her. But, I can't be mad. I'm glad, she's happy. But, I'm also envious of Sun, for taking her."

"That's called jealousy, Yang." Pyrrha said, smiling. "And don't worry about it. If you truly are happy, for them, then I'm sure you'll eventually find someone, who likes you, too. Love comes in many forms, and can happen in random times."

"I guess so." Yang said, before smiling. "Thanks for listening, Pyrrha."

"Anything, for a friend." Pyrrha said, before leaving the room.

Yang the begins to close her eyes, and eventually drifts to sleep.

THE NEXT MORNING - HOSPITAL

Jaune, sleeping while sitting, slowly wakes up and yawns. Turning, he sees Weiss, Blake and Sun, awake and looking nervous. Among the group, also is the older man. Taiyang.

"How long, have you guys, been awake?" Jaune asked.

"Just an hour." Blake answered. "We're still waiting, on the doctor."

"Right." Jaune said.

The neaby doors open. They turn to see Yang, Pyrrha, Ren and Nora walking in. Taiyang stands up and gives Yang a hug.

"How is she?" Yang asked.

"She'll be fine." Taiyang answered. "Doctor said, she's a bit shaken up. But, she's mostly fine."

"Mostly?" Yang asked.

"The doctor also said, that they needed to test Ruby for something. It's not bad or anything. But, based on his reaction, it must've something that baffled him."

"Mr. Xiao Long."

Taiyang turns around, and sees a doctor, holding a clipboard, standing there. He walks to the man.

"What's going on, doc?" Taiyang asked. "You seemed surprised, last night. What happened to my daughter?"

The doctor clears his throat, before speaking. "Mr. Xiao Long. What I'm about to tell you, is something, that no one else has experienced, since the Great War."

"That was almost a hundred years ago." Yang said.

"Exactly." The doctor said. "This is come as either a surprise or it could come as a shock... but it seems that the combination of Dust that com busted around Miss Rose, has changed her. Not physically. Not even mentally."

"What...what are you talking about?" Taiyang asked.

"It would seem, that Miss Rose's semblance of speed is now either dormant...or it's simply gone."

"...Can...can you repeat that?" Yang asked, shocked at what she heard. "Her Semblance is...gone?"

"Not just gone." The doctor answered. "Replaced with another one. It is...extraordinary."

"Stop." Taiyang said, raising his hand. He looks at Yang, before looking back at the doctor. "Does she know?"

"Yes. We informed her, last night. She...didn't take the news well."

"...Take us to her."

BATHROOM

Ruby puts her hand on her bandages neck, which is covering the burn mark. Then looking at the scars on her hands and arms, she remembers Cinder's attempt at her life, the night before. Ruby then sighs and reaches for the water faucet. But when she turns it, the faucet is pulled up, spewing water.

Ruby yelps and attempts to put the faucet back. But, as she does, she grips the sink, and a piece breaks, making her fall. Ruby tries to grab towel handle, but it breaks from the wall.

A knock is then heard, and Ruby awkwardly freezes.

"Ruby! Are you okay, in there?"

"Yeah, yeah! I'm fine!" Ruby exclaims. "Just give me a minute."

Ruby sighs, looking at the piece of ceramic in one hand, and the towel handle in the other.

BEACON - OZPIN'S OFFICE

Ozpinis standing, staring outside the window, watching many of the students entering airships, preparing to leave for Winter break.

Ozpin then sighs. "A month. One. Whole. Month."

"Relax, Oz."

Ozpin turns and sees Qrow, drinking from his flask.

"I can tell, that you're too stressed. That's one of the downers of being a Headmaster to an entire school."

"...Possibly." Ozpin said. "But, even I have no idea, what to do, for the next month."

"Don't worry." Qrow said. "You'll think of something. Perhaps you could join Glynda, from time to time."

Ozpin raises an eyebrow. "I beg your pardon."

"Don't act like, you are clueless, Oz. I've seen the way, you look at her, from time to time."

Oz, his face not showing anything, turns back to the window.

"Glyda is a beautiful woman. I must admit. But, I am a Headmaster. And she is a professor."

"So what?" Qrow asked. "If you think, she feels the same way...I suggest you take the chance. Sure, there will those who are skeptical. But, I'm sure the others will be supportive. Especially Petey."

"...Perhaps." Ozpin said, before turning to Qrow. "Are you aware of what happened to young Ruby?"

Qrow growls. "I am indeed. Cinder Fall. Attacking my niece. Almost killed her, too."

"I understand your anger, Qrow." Ozpin said. "But, don't let it blind you. It almost certainly did, for Miss Xiao Long."

Qrow looks at Ozpin. "Yeah. I get it."

"Good. Now, I know you want to go see Miss Rose. If you wish, I can tell you which hospital, she's currently in."

"Appreciate that." Qrow said.

"...Qrow. I believe, you need to know something, about Ruby. Something, that occured, the night before."

"Yeah?" Qrow asked. "What is it?"

"...Do you remember the story of the Huntsman, whose Semblance changed?"

HOSPITAL - RUBY'S ROOM

A nurse is changing the bandages around Ruby's neck, while the doctor takes out a needle, that was drawing her blood, into a small tube. Taiyang and Yang sit nearby.

"Alright, Miss Rose." He said. "Are you feeling any nausea? Headaches? Anything?'

Ruby nods. "Nothing. Other than the burn mark, I feel fine."

"Even after what happened, with your Semblance?" Yang asked. "You feel no pain, or anything?"

"None at all." Ruby said. "It's really weird, that I can't run fast anymore."

"Well, Miss Rose." The doctor said. "I would suggest you return to this hospital, should you feel anything, out of the ordinary. And if you are absolutely sure, that nothing's wrong, then I see no reason, to keep you here any longer."

The nurse finishes wrapping the bandage, and talks. "Remember to change the gauze every couple days, and apply lotion, should you start feeling irritation."

Ruby stands up.

"Thanks, doc."

Taiyang and Yang stand up. And the three of them exit the room. As they exit, Ruby sees JNPR, Blake and Weiss getting up and walking to her.

"You alright, Ruby?" Jaune asked.

Ruby smiles. "I'm fine. Just a few scars and a burn on my neck. Nothing else, is bothering me."

"...Okay." Jaune said. "As long as you're okay, we don't have to worry."

"We do need to worry, Jaune." Yang said, crossing her arms. "Especially with Cinder Fall returning."

Ruby lowers her head. "Yang..."

Yang looks at Ruby. "Right. Sorry."

"It's fine." Ruby said, before lifting her head, and smiling. "Let's just get our stuff from Beacon. Winter Break starts today."

Jaune chuckles. "Indeed. I bet Ren and Nora are excited to see my family."

"Yes." Ren said, only smiling. "I am...excited."

"You don't want to see them." Jaune said. "Don't you?"

"I'm only going, because of Nora." Ren answered.

"Oh, come on, Ren." Nora said, wrapping her arms around Ren, making him blush. "I can tell, that you are excited. You should really let your emotions out, more."

"Perhaps." Ren said. "Well, maybe a little. Jaune's told us, some interesting stories about his sisters, that got me intrigued. I just want to go, to confirm those stories."

"Right..."Jaune said, rubbing the back of his head. "Fair warning, though. They're all single, Ren. Just want to warn you."

"I'll be sure, to keep them all away from him." Nora said, before whispering into his ear. "And have you all, to myself."

Ren's eyes go wide.

"I did owe you, for lying to Goodwitch. Might as well, do so, during break."

And before long, Ren has dissipated, leaving Nora, to fall to the ground.

"Huh?" Pyrrha said, surprised. "Never took Ren to look scared."

Ruby, finding the situation funny, laughs. Taiyang smiles and ruffles Ruby's hair.

"Come on." Taiyang said. "Let's go get your stuff."

CAVE

Cinder sits down, where a table is set. With her are Emerald, Mercury, and Torchwick, sitting as well. There are two empty seats, as well. Also among them, are several White Fang members, who guard near them.

Torchwick looks at his Scroll, and groans in annoyance. "20 minutes late. I have every mind to tear those horns off that guy."

"Didn't I already lecture you, about patience, Roman?" Cinder asked, anger in her voice.

"You're one to talk." Torchwick said, before showing Cinder's picture from the night before. "In what way, were you even doing out in the middle of the open, in the first place?"

"I will not answer that." Cinder calmly answers. "But she will." She then smiles. "It seems our guest has arrived." She turns to Emerald. "Open the door."

Emerald gets up and runs to the door. Opening it, she lowers her head, and backs away. Allowing the Bull Faunus, wearing the Grimm mask, to walk in.

"Adam." Cinder said. "You're fashionably late. Or perhaps exceptionally."

Adam Taurus grunts, before he and Emerald walk to their seats and sit down.

"So." Adam said. "Is there a reason, why you summoned me to a place like this? And in the middle of Forever Fall?"

"Your question will be answered, shortly." Cinder answers. "When she arrives, then you'll understand, why you're here."

Adam growls. "Fine. But, note that I don't have that much patience, today."

"Trust me, Adam." Cinder said. "It'll all be worth the trip, soon."

BEACON - TEAM RWBY DORM ROOM

Ruby and Yang are packing their stuff, into their bags, while Blake reads, while lying on her bed. Weiss exits the bathroom, and looks at Ruby, before turning to Yang, who had finished packing.

"Alright!" Yang exclaims. "I'm all packed up. Ruby?"

"Just about." Ruby answered. "Have a couple things left to pack."

Weiss, seeing this as an opportunity, decides to speak.

"Yang. Blake."

The two look at Weiss.

"Do you think, I can talk to Ruby, for a couple minutes? In private?"

Yang hears Ruby stopping, and turns to look at the sad expression, she's making. Yang sighs.

"Alright. We'll head to the landing pad, and meet you two there." Yang jumps off her bed, and grabs her bags, while Blake stands.

"It'll be short." Weiss said, as the two walk past her, and leave the room.

The two are just silent, inside the room. Knowing what they need to speak about.

"So." Ruby said, breaking the silence. "Is this about what happened, last night? At the carnival?"

Weiss turns and looks at Ruby. "Yeah." She then sits down, while Ruby sits on the sit of her bed. "Ruby. I know, I said I was sorry, that I led you on, to think that I liked you. And I know, that you accepted my apology. But...I never got to explain, why I could feel the same way, about you."

"...You don't like girls." Ruby said. "Kinda figured that out, after last night."

"Well, you got it right." Weiss said.

Ruby notices that Weiss' hands are shaking and she is looking away. "That's not all you want to talk about. Is there?"

Weiss sadly looks at Ruby. "I...I blame myself. For what happened to you."

Ruby is confused. "Why would you blame yourself?"

"Because I could've just stayed with you, when you said, you were going to be by yourself. And you didn't have your weapon, with you. You couldn't defend yourself, when Cinder attacked. And in the process, you got hurt."

Weiss stands up and rests her hands on a nearby dresser.

"I was so distracted, by everything that happened, I didn't think for a second, about my friend."

"Weiss."

Weiss turns to look at Ruby, who jumps off her bed.

"You didn't know, what was going to happen. None of us did." Ruby said.

"But, I wish I did." Weiss said. "Ruby. You're my very first friend, outside my own home, in Atlas. My best friend, to stand corrected. And friends protect each other." She lowers her head. "But, I couldn't even do that."

"Don't punish yourself, Weiss." Ruby said, before placing her arms on Weiss' shoulders. "If there's anything, that I know...is that bad things just happen. But, we do what we can to make the good things happen as well."

Ruby the pulls Weiss for a hug.

"I know, that despite, all of this...you're still my partner. And my best friend. And we care for each other, as any other friend would care for us."

Weiss, after a few seconds, hugs Ruby back, before they separate. She stares at Ruby, for a few more seconds, before nodding. "Okay, Ruby."

Ruby smiles. "Good. Now, then." She then reaches her bag. "Ready to see me off?"

"Indeed."

LANDING PAD

"Where are they?" Yang said.

"It's only been a few minutes, Yang." Blake said. "They should be done, by now."

"Hope so." Yang said. "Flight leaves in five minutes. And Dad's going to be pissed, if we're late."

Blake smiles. "No worries. There they are."

Ruby and Weiss both were running towards the landing pad. When they get there, they are panting hard.

"Oh, man!" Ruby exclaims, cacthing her breath. "Not having my old Semblance, has it's downsides!"

"Maybe...I should've used my Glyphs." Weiss said, slowly panting.

Ruby looks at Weiss. "Now you tell me?" After finally catching her breath, she picks up her bag, and puts it in the storage compartment, under the ship, and then joins Yang, who is hugging Blake.

"Stay safe, you two." Blake said.

"Same for you." Yang said, releasing her hug. "We'll be back, before you know it."

"A month of being away." Weiss said, crossing her arms. "I'm pretty sure, that makes your statement invalid."

"Way to ruin the moment, Ice Queen." Yang said.

Weiss huffs. "But, it's the truth."

"By the way." Blake said. "Can anyone explain the hole in our dorm room?"

Yang nervously chuckles and awkwardly walks into the airship, which leaves in 3 minutes.

Ruby and Weiss stare at each other.

"Well." Ruby said. "Guess we're off. Make sure, Blake doesn't get any trouble, Weiss."

"Why do you think that?" Blake asked.

"Well...you know...Sun."

"Ah." Blake said, before chuckling. "I'll be sure to keep myself in control."

Ruby nods, before looking at Weiss. "Once we return...I'm sure you're going to tell us to begin training and all that."

"Absolutely!" Weiss exclaims. "You may be training at home. But, once we get back, we are all going to be extend ourselves, in order to pass the first year. The Spring semester tends to be the toughest in Goodwitch's class."

"Don't worry, Weiss." Ruby said. "Yang and I will be ready. Now, come one. One last hug."

Weiss moves forward, and gives Ruby a hug, with Ruby hugging back.

"Just remember." Weiss said. "She is still out there."

Ruby's smile fades.

"As your best friend, Ruby...and I know, you want to..." She separates the hug. "But, please...don't go after her. Whatever happens. Don't take revenge."

Ruby stares at Weiss, for a few seconds, before nodding. "I won't, Weiss. I'll just end up, in the hospital, again."

"One minute, Ruby!" Yang exclaims, from her window.

"...Well...see you guys, soon."

Ruby waves as she goes inside the airship, as Weiss and Blake wave back. They watch as the airship lifts into the air, and it flies away.

Weiss sighs. "Now, then...coffee?"

Blake smiles. "Tea."

PRESENT DAY - PATCH

Yang groans, as she lays flat, face-first on the ground, of her living room. Ruby, who is in the kitchen, grabs a couple ice packs, and puts one, on her head. She walks to Yang, who blindly grabs the other, and places it on her head. Ruby then sits on the couch.

"I really overdid it. Didn't I?"

Yang doesn't verbally answer, just lifting her arm, and giving a thumbs up.

"Yeah." Ruby awkwardly said. "Sorry."

Yang the slowly stands up, holding the ice pack. "It's fine, Ruby. It's just...been a while, since I got by butt kicked like that."

"Really lowers the confidence. Doesn't it?" Ruby asked.

Yang sighs and sits next to Ruby. "Yep." She then smiles. "But, tomorrow...I'm returning the favor. You...are going down."

"Bring it." Ruby said.

The two laugh, when the door opens, and they see Taiyang entering.

"Hey, you two." Taiyang said. He notices the ice packs on their heads, and goes around the couch and crosses his arms.

"Overdid it, again?"

"Yes." Ruby and Yang said, lowering their heads.

"And who won?" Taiyang asked.

Ruby raises her hand, and Taiyang raises his eyebrows, in surprise.

"...Huh. Ruby won, this time. Well...good job.

"Thanks, Dad." Ruby said, not smiling.

Taiyang then looks at Yang. "Can you give us a minute?"

Yang nods, and stands up, walking upstairs. Taiyang makes sure, that Yang is not spying, before her looks back at Ruby and sighs.

"Be honest, Ruby. How do exactly feel, right now?"

"...I hurt, everywhere." Ruby said. "Mostly by arms and my legs. Sometimes, in the rest of my body. And now to add to it...my head."

Taiyang sighs. "That's what happens, when you overdo your Semblance. Especially one, that occasionally doesn't shut off, when you don't need it, at certain times. And you overdoing it, is going to affect you, physically. Mastering a new Semblance takes years to do so. But, based on this, you're trying to do so, in days. "

Ruby lifts her head, and looks at Taiyang.

"Do you realize, what happens, if you use too much of your Semblance, Ruby?"

Ruby lowers her head again. "It doesn't do anything, at first. But, if I keep doing it...my Aura could be damaged...or worse..."

"You could die, from it." Taiyang finished.

Ruby clenches her fist.

"Why, Ruby?"

Ruby looks at Taiyang.

"Why are you trying to overuse your Semblance?"

Ruby is silent, trying to come up with an excuse, but couldn't find one.

"No answer, huh?" Taiyang answered. "Well, I'm pretty sure, I have a reason, why."

"...She's still out there, Dad." Ruby said. "I don't know, where. But she's out there. Plotting something. If that Salvator guy, didn't expose her, Cinder's plan to bring chaos, would've succeeded. But, she somehow escaped. And now, she's out there. Probably with Emerald and Mercury. And possibly Roman Torchwick."

"And do you honestly think, that you, a teenager, is going to stop them? All by yourself?"

Ruby sighs. "No. I suppose not."

"...Ruby. I know, you are angry at Cinder Fall, for taking away your speed. And I know, you want to hurt her. But, going down a path like that, can leave devastating results. Not just to those involved...but to yourself. You could end up turning into the people, you wanted to stop."

"I wouldn't!" Ruby exclaims.

"You don't know that." Taiyang said. "You wouldn't know, right until the last minute. That's when you'd realize what's about to happen to you. Your morality. And that is why, as your father...I can't let you become like her. And that it's my job, and the same with many other Huntsmen, to find people like Cinder Fall, and bring them to justice."

Ruby then stands up, setting the ice pack, to the table. She would then nod. "Yeah. You're right. It's just...I have this anger, in me. Just begging to be let out."

"That's why, we have punching bags, Ruby." Taiyang said. "I swear, thanks to Yang, we've been through thousands."

Ruby smiles. "I don't think, punching bags can take my strength, Dad. Maybe a tree."

"And that's why, tomorrow, you and Yang should head into the forest, and take down some trees, instead of sparring."

Ruby nods. "Okay, Dad. But, we're not going to stop sparring. I need to keep my reputation, going. Yang won't be winning, anymore."

Taiyang chuckles. "Just remember to not overdo it. Zwei will over-watch your fight. If he barks, then that's when you cool down."

"...Right." Ruby said. "Zwei, the referee. Speaking of which..." She looks around. "...Where is he?"

"Upstairs. In Yang's room."

Ruby smiles. "You're trying to scare her, huh? You know, she can't easily."

A yell is suddenly heard. Taiyang and Ruby look to see Yang, falling down the stairs and hitting the bottom of the floor. She groans.

The two then look up the stairs, to see the Corgi, Zwel, happily barking. Taiyang the crosses his arms.

"Good boy."

Zwei happily barks.

OUTSIDE

Someone is outside the house, Ruby and Yang live in, watching them laugh. He can see them from one of their window, laughing as Yang gets up, from the ground.

A throat is heard clearing, and Adam turns his head to the person, behind him.

"Not yet."

Adam growls, before backing into the forest, and walking away.

END OF CHAPTER 6

Hey, guys. Thanks for reading. I just want to point out something. I said, I wouldn't the dark themes, from my RWBY War Saga story, into this one. But, that doesn't mean the drama isn't going away. So, yeah. There will be more drama, than I originally planned. So, prepare yourselves.

Also, what is Adam doing in Patch? That will be explained in the next chapter.

Hope you enjoyed this. Next Chapter coming soon.