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Chapter 1

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Patch

Yang woke up, the memories of the previous day fresh in her mind. She'd succeeded, but had also abandoned them.

How ironic, but it mattered not. She'd just join the tribe again. Maybe after Beacon's fall, who knew? At least she'd be stronger.

Yang rubbed her eyes and watched her little sister look around the room, her brows furrowed. She then touched her hand, seemingly confused.

"What's the matter, Ruby?" she asked, narrowing her eyes a bit. She then smiled. "Don't worry, even though Beacon's in a week, I won't forget about you."

"Uh, yeah!" spoke Ruby, a little too suddenly. "I can't believe this is happening, but I'm glad." she then smiled at her.

"Wait, did you think I wouldn't go?"

"Umm, it's something else." Ruby laughed, scratching her cheek. "Oh! Dad's probably making breakfast. Let's go down!"

Ruby started walking downwards, and Yang silently made a decision: Ruby would not be going to Beacon, at least not this time.

I might shatter her dreams, but her safety is more important. thought Yang, narrowing her eyes, The Tribe's bound to be safer.

"Morning." spoke their father, a bright smile on his face as he set the table. Zwei barked happily in the ground, running to the man and his bowl.

Yang greeted back and began eating. As soon as the food touched her tongue, tears threatened to leave her eyes.

Oh god, she missed this.

Pushing her tears back, she quickly ate, silently hoping they wouldn't notice. She let out a sigh when she finished, a smile on her face. Her brows furrowed when she glanced at Ruby.

Why's she drinking plain milk? she thought. Ruby only started plain milk in Beacon, something about being more mature.

"Beacon's less than a week away, huh?" spoke their father, a small smile on his face. He got up, picking up the dishes. "I can't believe my little girl is actually leaving."

Yang stood up, laughing. "Don't worry, I'll be back before you know it. Let me help you with that." she helped with dishes.

Yang narrowed her eyes a little. This... was harder than she thought. As soon as Beacon would start, the better.

"What's wrong?" asked the father, smiling. His eyes were a little narrowed, and he held his hands.

"Nothing." spoke Yang, sighing. "I was just thinking of making some changes to my outfit, that's all. Also, I'll miss both of you."

Ruby looked at her, her eyes a little narrowed, while the father chuckled. "Didn't you decide on your current one a year ago? I guess you really are growing up."

Yang hummed, folding her arms behinds her head. "You can say that." she smiled. "I'm also thinking about some back-up weapons." she continued, smiling.

Ruby's brows furrowed oncew more, while their father smiled. She ignored the former for a second.

"That's great!" spoke their father, folding his arms. "I honestly thought you'd think about them after a year of so. I've gotta say, you've made me proud."

"What're they gonna be?" asked Ruby, her eyes narrowed. She had finished her drink and was simply looking at her.

"Probably a pair of daggers." spoke Yang, looking elsewhere. She let out a sigh and looked at her sister again. "Well, I might change my mind, who knows?"

"That sounds amazing!" her sister spoke.

"You can ask Qrow for help." their father spoke.

"Thanks, but I've already thought about them."

"I'll be going to clothes designer today." she continued. "Do you want anything Ruby? Maybe some dust or ammo?"

"Oh, I'm coming too." she spoke. "I'm thinking of a bigger cape."

Okay...

"When will you leave?" asked their father.

"At noon, I think." she spoke, "We'll be back before dinner."

Vale

Later that Day

Yang rode to the bullhead station, Ruby clinging to her back but not talking much.

She's different. But it must've been about my leaving. thought Yang, blinking. Of course, that has to be it. It can't be anything else.

She stopped at the station and allowed Ruby to get off. Yang looked at her sister and started speaking. "Something's come up. Go home without me."

"Yang?" spoke Ruby, her brows furrowed.

"I'll be back before dinner." spoke Yang, smiling.

"Oh, okay." spoke Ruby. She then looked elsewhere, her face flushed. "W-Well, could you get me something?" she scratched her cheek.

Yang raised one of her eyebrows.

"A book, 'Remnant's Night Tales'?" she spoke, narrowing her eyes. Her fists were clenched.

Yang blinked. That was strange, but I'll think about this later. She then sighed. "Ruby, you're fifteen. Buy that when you're seventeen." She shook her head. "Goodbye." she spoke, and rode away.

Mantle

Weiss sighed as she walked through the warm streets of the dark city. People were talking, children were playing and only a few people looked at her.

Weiss rolled her eyes, her hair hidden beneath a white hood. Of course people would notice her, after all, white was a rare colour in the kingdom.

It's nearby, she knew it.

Weiss walked by numerous dust shops, a pharmacy and a supermarket, only passing simple glances. She stopped in front a shop and smiled.

"Nature's Wrath." she spoke, read the shop's name and entered. It was a humble shop, with a simple counter and a back door.

"Yes, hello." a woman with peach-coloured hair smiled. "How can I help you, ma'am? We make all sorts of emblems and signs using dust." She had a pair of fox ears on her head.

"Nice to meet you as well." Weiss smiled, walking forward. "I'm here to place an order." She then took off her hood, showing the woman her hair.

Said woman blinked and let out a breath. "Schnee heiress?" she asked, and her ears stood up. "H-How can I help you?"

"I want you to make this." Weiss handed her a small file, a thin smile on her face. "I will be providing the lien and dust. You will receive some dust today."

The woman looked through the contents, and let out a gasp. She placed it on the counter. "This... We can do this, but it will take a while."

"How long will it take? Also, how much lien do you require?"

With that out of the way, Weiss head home, a content smile on her face. This turned out better than she'd expected.

Schnee Mansion

Her younger brother, Whitley, stood in front of the door. He smiled at her, his arms behind his back. He gave her a slight bow and shook her hand.

"Greetings, dear sister." he spoke, tilting his head. "You were out quite early today, and you're wearing that hood. Why not send one of our servants?" he asked, his eyes slightly narrowed.

"I needed some combat equipment." she spoke. She then sighed. "Even though it'll take months, but you'll see."

"What kind of equipment costs six thousand?" he asked. His eyes slightly widened. "Oh, sorry, I just heard father express his... displeasure. You know how he is."

Weiss' gaze softened. She then gently grabbed his shoulder and smiled. "Whitley, come with me to Vale. It has quite a few business schools."

Her brother narrowed his eyes a bit and looked downwards. "It's... too warm for my liking." he spoke. "Besides, I prefer this weather."

"Then go to one in Atlas with a student dorm." spoke Weiss. "Staying here isn't good for us." she sighed. "Anyways, it's your choice."

She walked in and was followed by her brother.

Vale

The sky had darkened when Blake finally decided to head to the Bear's Club. She still wore her clothes from Beacon and that bow hid her ears.

She wouldn't sever her past this time, but people from the club still thought of her as a simple human. Of course, they didn't matter.

She stood in front of the entrance, sighed and entered. Hopefully, this would be simple and not take much time. She only had a few days left.

Blake walked up to the counter and spotted a bartender. He greeted her with a smile, which she replied. Soon, a tall man stepped in front of her, a professional smile on his face.

"Hello, Mr. Xiong." she spoke, nodding. "I'm here to resign, and also for my transcripts." She let out a sigh, and folded her arms.

"I know." the man answered, nodding. "Sorry, but you're going to have to wait until tomorrow. They'll arrive two hours later." He gave her a thin smile. He poured her a drink.

"I can wait." answered Blake, accepting the drink. She narrowed her eyes and sat down. Might as well make herself comfortable.

"Um, Mr. Xiong, sir?"

Blake's world froze. That voice... It can't be. She breathed in and out, clenched and unclenched her fists. She shook her head slightly, glancing at the person who'd spoken.

A blond, Jaune Arc, was speaking to Xiong. They were talking about transcripts, but she didn't care.

Calm yourself. Nothing's happened yet. He doesn't know. Blake told herself, but she could not stay a minute longer.

She suddenly stood up and made her way to the exit, her breathing easing. She heard Xiong speak, but ignored him.

"Tomorrow." she spoke out, finally walking out.

She stood out the building, and sighed.

Jaune Arc, why did it have to be him? Of all people.

Why... Why was he one of them, who saw Ruby's fate?

"I did not kill her." she whispered to herself, walking away from the building. I did not...

Blake was so absorbed in her thoughts, that she failed to notice a blonde walking past her.

The Next Day

Blake walked to the club in the morning, silently hoping no one had noticed how she left. She clenched her fist as she turned the corner.

Only to see smoke rising from the broken windows and the door.

Without a thought, she rushed inside, her eyes taking in the mess. Tables and chairs were scattered about, and the large glass pillars were destroyed.

Xiong's men were busy cleaning the place and the man himself simply watched, an ice pack held to his cheek. His eyes were narrowed.

"What happened?" she asked, walking towards him. She narrowed her eyes, clenching her fist behind her back.

"We got attacked for no damn reason, that's what!" He spoke, narrowing his eyes. "Sorry, Belladonna, I hope you understand." His gaze softened.

Blake froze. This didn't happen last time... Was she in a different world, or-

She shook her head, those questions weren't at all important right now. All that mattered were the transcripts. She gulped.

"My transcripts?" she asked. She then looked downwards, noticing the damage. "What happened to the twins?"

"That guy didn't come yesterday. The twins are resting; they tried fighting her." he spoke, sighing. "I'll call him later today. The trascripts? You're gonna have to wait."

"I see." spoke Blake, looking sideways. Of course, something had to happen.

They heard a scroll.

"Wait a second." spoke the man, answering the scroll. He turned and then walked away, perhaps to hide the conversation.

Blake silently followed him, hoping that somehow, those transcripts would arrive early.

"Yeah? I got attacked." spoke Xiong, clenching his fist. "Can I get those transcripts?" The man let out a sigh, pinching his nose. "Look. I can't spare a single guy."

Xiong looked at her for a second. "Will you something for him, Belladonna? You'll need to guard him. I don't like it, but it's the only way."

Blake nodded. "I can fight."

"Fine." spoke Xiong, blinking. He then handed her the scroll. "Just don't tell anyone of him, or I'll be in trouble."

The moment Blake heard the voice on the other end, she mentally cursed.

Night

Vale

Ruby hummed a jolly tune as she looked through the weapon magazines. This was the day, today Beacon would be in her reach.

"You done." asked Yang, standing next to her. She'd offered to come with her, something that hadn't happened last time. It was strange, but not something unexpected.

"Just give me moment, Yang." she spoke, narrowing her eyes. The smile on her face grew, it was so close. "I've almost found it, I swear."

Yang was about to speak, but they heard the door open roughly. "Do you have any idea how hard it was to come here tonight?" a man, Roman Torchwick, spoke. Someone she had to thank.

"P-Please, just take the lien and leave." the old man spoke, his voice shaking. From the sound of things, he had opened the cash register.

Ruby started walking towards the men, followed by her sister.

"Shh, we're not here for that." spoke Torchwick, his tone happy. They heard a 'clink' as a gun was placed on the glass. "You, grab the dust. Neo, just don't make a mess."

Ruby halted. Neo? What's she doing here? It makes no sense! Ruby clenched her fist, telling herself to relax. Hesitating would only lead to their loss.

Before they could take another step, Neo stepped in front of them, a sweet smile on her face. She waved at them, asking them to come closer.

Ruby gulped, but before she could do anything, Yang stepped between them. Her sister looked back and smiled.

"Relax, I've got you. Just stay behind me." she spoke, and got into a fighting stance. Although, her hands were at her waist, rather than in front of her face.

"I'll be fine." she spoke, her eyes narrowed. "Thanks, Yang, but we need them outside."

Neo pouted, noticing they weren't approaching her as she'd hoped. She gave them a shrug and looked back.

"We're not looking for any trouble." spoke Yang, showing the short woman her hands. "Just let us go."

Neo slumped, probably noticing they didn't want a fight. She stepped back, allowing them to leave the aisle.

Yang walked and Ruby followed, knowing that her sister was simply looking for a blindspot. After all, this was Yang.

Neo blocked her path with the umbrella, making the younger stop. Yang looked back at her, and Ruby noticed others who'd come.

Torchwick talked with the shopkeep, while a female grunt gathered the dust, a lot less people than last time. Torchwick turned and faced them in a second.

"Neo, what's the-oh, great." spoke Torchwick, narrowing his eyes for a moment. "Well, it's not every day when you see Goldilocks and Little Red Riding hood at once. Now, just give me your lien and there won't be any problems."

Neo pulled her umbrella back, her smile still on her face, and Yang walked straight to Torchwick.

Ruby smiled. As if, Yang's gonna catch him off guard and then-

"Here." spoke the blonde, handing over her wallet. "My sis forgot her's at home, so I had to come along with her. Now, let us go."

Ruby gasped. That's-Why would she do this? I still have my wallet, right? She felt her pockets, but the wallet wasn't with her.

Torchwick was surprised as well, as well as the woman behind him. He then shrugged, taking out the lien and handing the wallet back.

"Thanks, Goldilocks." the man smiled, counting the cards. "You can leave."

"You heard him, Ruby. Let's go." spoke Yang, a thin smile on her face. She grabbed Ruby's hand. "We're leaving."

Ruby pulled back. "What about the shopkeeper?" she asked, noticing her sister's furrowed eyebrows. "We are not leaving without stopping them!"

She roughly pulled, her hand reaching for Crescent Rose.

"Well, that's a surprise." spoke Torchwick, clapping once. He glanced at the henchwoman and then looked at Neo. "You, take care of Goldilocks, and Neo? Take care of our little hero."

Suddenly, the short woman swung at her, but Ruby slipped out of the way. As soon as the woman attempted to stab at her, she tackled the woman, bursting into a mixture of red and pink rose petals.

Ruby heard the glass shatter and stopped by stabbing Crescent Rose into the ground. Meanwhile, Neo's momentum landed her further away.

Before Neo could fully recover, Ruby charged and swung, though the woman shattered at the blade. Suddenly, her scythe was pushed downwards as the woman leapt at her, thrusting at her face.

The blade sailed through the hair and easily entered her cheek.

Suddenly, the girl in red scattered, making the woman lose her balance. Suddenly, the scythe slammed down, throwing the woman at the ground. With another swing, the woman was thrown back at the store.

Ruby let out a breath, looking at the store.

She blinked, feeling something trickling down her cheek. She rubbed and saw its dark red colour. She let out a gasp, could it have to do something with her semblance?

Torchwick then walked out, helping Neo up. He then looked at her, his eyes narrowed. He then looked at Neo and whispered.

Neo shot her a look and made a face. She then crossed her arms and let out a sigh.

With a pant, the henchwoman jumped out, Yang hot on her heels. Her sister punched at the woman and knocked off her hat. Immediately, her long black hair and cat-ears popped out.

Ruby let out a gasp as Yang stopped. Blake? But why's she with Torchwick?! And why has Yang stopped? Without thinking, Ruby charged at them as Torchwick Threw something.

Suddenly, they were surrounded by a purple aura and just stopped. "What is going on here?" spoke a blnde, Goodwitch, her eyes narrowed as she clenched her riding crop.

She glanced at the thieves, who simply waved and gave her a bow. A second later, they shattered.

The huntress then looked at the three and sighed.

"You could've put others in grave danger." spoke Glynda Goodwitch, looking at the three young women in front of her. SHe knew two of them were Taiyang's, the faunus? Who knew?

"We're sorry." spoke Xiao Long as she looked down and cracked her knuckles. "Please let us leave, and don't tell dad." She then looked at her, her eyes slightly narrowed.

So, she inherited Taiyang's protectiveness rather than recklessness. Interesting, a good tool for a huntress. Her eyes then travelled to her younger sister. She'd inherited Summer's wish to do the right thing.

The huntress sighed, holding her nose. She then glanced at them. "Miss Xiao Long, you took the most appropriate step; trying to let someone more trained than you leave without a fight. Of course, Miss Rose here tried something very reckless."

The younger sister looked down, and grabbed her skirt.

"You tried fighting someone unknown, and we know what she could've done. You're fortunate she underestimated you." the huntress looked at the bandage on the girl's face. "This will only take five minutes at most."

The door opened, and the headmaster, Ozpin, walked in, carrying a plate of cookies. Goodwitch let out a sigh as he placed it in front of the young women.

He sat down and stared at the girl in red. After a few seconds, he spoke. "Ruby Rose, you have silver eyes."

Goodwitch sighed and rolled her eyes. Of all the things to say.

"Uh, I know." the girl spoke, nodding and narrowing her eyes. "I've seen the mirror." she continued, laughing a little.

Ozpin let out a chuckle, and then glanced the others. "Greetings, Ms. Xiao Long. How is Taiyang doing?" he asked, a smile on his face.

"Professor Ozpin." Xiao Long gave him a short bow. "Father is doing fine, thanks for answering." her voice was tense, perhaps due to the battle.

The headmaster sat down in front of the three.

"Miss Xiao Long, as Miss Goodwitch said, you took the best step." he said, giving the girl a nod. "And you, Miss Rose, made good use of your semblance. Where did you learn to do that?" he narrowed his eyes a little.

"I.. myself." The girl answered, narrowing her eyes a little. She then scratched near her bandage. "I just tried something new, and well..."

Xiao Long looked at her sister for a second, before looking at the headmaster. Goodwitch narrowed her eyes, How curious... she thought.

"That is rather impressive." Ozpin started speaking, pulling out a scroll. "Most only manage such control over their semblances after they start attending a huntsman academy." He showed the recording from a nearby camera.

Ms. Rose gave him an embarrassed smile, and clenched her fists. She looked downwards.

"Would you like Beacon now?" Ozpin asked, leaning back on the chair. "I can assure you that you have the talent required."

Before Ms. Rose could answer, Ms. Xiao Long stood up and looked at the headmaster. "She's not ready yet." she said, causing her sister to gasp. "She still has two years at Signal left."

"True, but Beacon has a number of helpful teachers, and she wouldn't be the first one to be accepted early." Ozpin replied, a small smile on his face. "It would be a waste of talent otherwise."

"But-"

"Yang, it's okay." the younger sister interrupted. She then looked at the blonde and smiled. "I can take care of myself, I promise."

"No. Dad's going to kill me for putting you in danger, and then you for almost losing an eye." the blonde spoke, crossing her arms. "You're not joining now."

"But-"

"You're not ready!" spoke Xiao Long, her eyes flaring. She sighed and bowed. "Sorry for wasting your time, professor."

Ozpin let out a sigh, but nodded nonetheless.

The two left.

"Glynda, contact Taiyang." he spoke, glancing at her for a moment. "You know what happens when I see someone talented."

Goodwitch nodded.

I will not let this one die. The headmaster thought.

"Now," he started speaking. "I've looked through the flash drive." he continued, looking at the only girl left in the room.

She looked elsewhere.

"I believe we have much to discuss, Miss Belladonna."

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AN: Chapter 1 is done! Featuring the main characters.

Either way, next chapter, which will take longer due to my entrance exam, will feature Beacon Academy, and maybe the emerald forest as well.

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EDIT: Rewritten 1/22/20