First off, I want to say sorry for getting this chapter up late after finishing The Snowy Rose. Getting back into the mindset of this story was seriously hard and I hope that I don't ever do such a long hiatus I did on this story ever again. Anyways, I'm back and I seriously can't wait for you guys to see what's in store for this story. Here's the long-awaited Chapter 14… oh, I'm not going to say much about Ruby's next cover piece but she's been listening to a lot of Knuckle Puck during the long hiatus… :D

Yang and I sat in the yellow taxi cab that we just called for and my sister gave the location for the driver before taking off towards our desired destination, ValeTech. We both sighed in relief as we got inside the vehicle because the blizzard had stopped a few minutes ago and was replaced with light amounts of snow falling from the sky. I tried to remember how it looked like the last time we went to ValeTech… when I was still with our parents. It was a huge tech store, arranging from computers, tablets, cameras, speaker systems and… washing machines? I don't know, I guess they wanted to put some more stuff than every piece of tech in the world in that one store.

Before I could think any more about the tech store, Yang spoke up. "Alright, I have a plan Rubes!"

I turned my head in her direction and gave her a curious look. "What's the plan?" I asked.

She chuckled. "Okay, how about this… we go into the store, run to the TV section, grab one those 4K-"

"You mean UHD?" I corrected.

Yang sighed. "You can say UHD, I say 4K now let me finish explaining my plan." I chuckled and waited for her to continue. "As I was saying before you stopped me, we're going to grab a 4K TV that's probably eighty inches, and then we grab a kickass set of speakers so when we watch those action movies, it's loud as hell on the explosions!"

I nodded at the awesomeness of her plan. "Hell yeah Yang! That was like… an ultra-mega-awesome plan!"

We did a high-five and started talking about other things we can get at ValeTech. "Yang, I know Netflix is seriously awesome with all the movies we can watch on it, but we really need a Plan B in case the power goes out during a storm or something." I said, my tone suddenly serious.

The taxi stopped and we both realized that we made it to our destination. Looking at the front entrance of this massive building, I knew that it would still be the same as when we last visited it… the only difference will be the stuff they're selling.

Yang paid the taxi driver and we exited the vehicle. My sister finally replied. "We can just get one of those… Blu-ray players I think they're called?"

I hummed, telling her she was right. "Alrighty then; we can get that after we finish your seriously badass plan. Now, let's head inside." We both started walking towards the entrance of the store and when the automatic sliding doors opened, we were hit with a blast of really cold air. "G-geez, you would think they would make the store a bit w-warmer since it's finally winter and stuff."

Yang shivered and hugged herself. "We're wearing hoodies and a sweater underneath, they r-really need to make it warmer in here." We both sighed and entered ValeTech.

As soon as we got into view of everything in front of us, I knew that I was right, it was the same as it was. People and faunus walked around, looking at the latest models of scrolls, computers, and video game consoles that they should buy. Personally, the only thing I cared about in this store were the desktops, televisions, and audio related products such as headphones and speaker systems. Yang pretty much liked everything… except for the aisle with the washing machines.

"Alright, Operation Badass Movie Night is a go!" she exclaimed and we took off to the television aisle. After a few minutes of running around, we finally made it to our designated aisle. One thing's for sure, they really upped their game on the kinds of televisions they have. Rows of them lined the walls, organizing them by size, but Yang and I were here for the second biggest size of them all. "Here we are sis! Eighty inch, one-twenty hertz, 4K Smart TV." Yang pointed at a massive television in front of me and I realized that this had to be in our home. It was a Smart TV too so we don't need to get something that can support Netflix.

I screamed mentally in excitement. "That's the one!"

Yang turned to me and laughed. "Okay, okay, just don't try to marry it okay?"

I glared at her and huffed. "I won't marry anyone but Weiss."

This made her laugh even harder. "Alright Ruby, there's no need to get angry at me for joking." I blushed and was about to argue but before I could open my mouth, multiple loud bangs were heard and various screams followed. My sister quickly put her hands on my shoulders and crouched, forcing it down and telling me to do the same. "What the hell is going on?"

We heard a voice that sounded deep and gruff, which made Yang and I assume that the voice belonged to the person behind the disturbance. "Everyone calm down, we're not here to kill you… we're just here for the merchandise. But if you try to be a hero, then my boys will have to put you down… for good."

I sighed. "Was this part of the operation?" I asked my blonde sister with a hint of sarcasm.

She laughed in the same manner. "Very funny and no, it wasn't. These guys want to rob this store, they're going to have to get through us. You brought your weapon?"

I let out yet another sigh and grabbed Crescent Rose that was hanging close to my bottom. "I never leave home without it." I said and put it onto its gun mode. "And I'm glad that I did or else we might have gotten screwed."

"Pshh, we have the best melee fighter here, I can take them down myself if I have to."

"Not if you just run out guns blazing."

She went silent for a moment and sighed. "Good point."

I cleared my throat and went into a whisper. "Alright, let's get to the aisle with the scroll accessories and grab some headsets. I have a plan… and you're going to be the one doing most of the fighting." She nodded and we made our way to the aisle with all the accessories to the scrolls, making sure to not get spotted along the way. We were just a few steps away when a man with an assault rifle walked in from the aisle in front of me, bumping into me. I gasped and before he could shout at me, Yang stepped in and knocked the man right out with a right haymaker; I caught the man before he fell and gave him to my sister since I was struggling to carry him. "Hide him, I'll grab the headsets." She nodded and carried him off silently to god knows where, and I made my way to my destination.

In dire situations like this, I knew that just about anyone would grab a random pair of headsets for them to use but thanks to my stupidity, I took my time and grabbed the best pair I could find. I mean… Yang and I need crystal clear communications and we don't want some crappy pair. I thought to myself and quickly opened them as quietly as I could. I felt someone touch my shoulder and I turned around in an instant, throwing my right fist at whoever it was but it was blocked and I realized that it was Yang.

I sighed in relief. "You scared the heck out of me."

She smiled. "Sorry; alright, what's the full plan huntress?" she whispered.

I looked down at the last word in that question. She shouldn't call me that, I'm not as capable as a huntress. I tried to forget that word and gave her one of the headsets. "Pair that with your scroll and I'll tell you."

"Um, okay… isn't this stealing?"

I sighed. "In cases like these, it's borrowing." She did what I asked her to do and she gave me a thumbs up once she was done. "Alright, have you noticed that there's scaffolding where the washing machines are?"

She looked at the direction of the washing machines and nodded. "Yeah? Why do you ask?"

"I'm pretty good at sniping sis, you know that. The scaffolding looks high enough that it'll overlook the whole store and I can use it to give you some reconnaissance."

Yang gave me a confused look. "Recon-a-what?"

I sighed. "I'll look around and tell you where the bad guys are."

"Ohhhhhh, I got ya."

I face palmed and paired the remaining headset to my scroll. "Alright, start a call with me and make sure to listen carefully."

"Got it Rubes."

I made my way to the scaffolding using my semblance and climbed up to the top of it. I put Crescent Rose into its gun mode and crouched; then I leaned my head so I could see into the scope and find Yang. Alright, we're good. My scroll rang almost quietly but it wasn't loud enough for anyone to hear the ringtone but myself and I put my headset on before accepting the call. "Everything's good to go from up here Yang." I said, barely breaking out of my whisper.

"Nice… alright, tell me where to go sis. You're my eyes and I don't want to screw this up."

"Okay, don't worry, we got this." I looked around the general vicinity of where Yang was and thought the first move. "Alright, there's a guy by the checkout counter. No one's watching and it looks like he's in the middle of some call so take him out."

"Will do." I aimed at my sister and kept watch on her movement in case anything went wrong. I know Crescent Rose isn't silent so if I take a shot, then we have to go loud. Let's just try to take this slow and try to take out as many of the bad guys as we can Ruby. Make sure to plan the right moves. I said to myself mentally and took a deep breath before exhaling a short moment later.

Yang was behind the man and he tapped his shoulder, making him turn around. "You should silence your scroll next time buddy." I heard, then I cringed as I watched her punch the bad guy on his right cheek. It was a one hit KO and Yang made sure to hide him.

"Geez Yang, after all this, you're going to make me feel bad for letting you take these guys out." I said.

She chuckled. "I'll try to go soft and next guy." This is how it went for us. I would call out bad guy after bad guy and Yang would take him out with ease and aggressive force. I noticed some hostages thanking her when she freed them. It was working. No one has been harmed yet and nothing has gone wrong. My sister was untying the ropes on the hostage when I saw a group of the robbers rushing towards her.

"Yang? Run." I said to her in a frightened tone. I made the call out too late as I saw the men blocking her chances of escape. Dammit!

Yang

Well shit, I didn't see that coming… pfft who the hell am I kidding? I was expecting this to happen. I thought sarcastically. One of the robbers chuckled evilly and walked into view, presumably the boss. "Well, well, well, look at what we have here boys." They aimed their guns at me, making me raise my hands up. "What are you doing sweetheart? Trying to save all these people and ruin our score?"

I smirked, unfazed by the danger I was in. "Shouldn't you be robbing something bigger than this place if you this many people? I mean geez, you made the worst decision to rob this place." I said.

This angered them and I heard a click on their weapons. Annnnnnnd they took off the safety. "Don't you dare insult me! I'm pretty good at knowing where to make our scores." he replied.

I decided to play a little game called bait. "Ruby, wait until the boss gets close to me." I whispered quietly.

"Got it." she replied and her end went silent.

I got onto my knees into a begging pose. "No please! Don't hurt me! I'm just a lonely blonde girl that wanted to make a difference for once!" I exclaimed, mock fear in my eyes but it seems like they bought it.

The boss chuckled and walked towards me. "Awwww, you want to make a difference huh? Well maybe you can make a difference if you join us."

He was close enough to me and I chuckled. "Me, with you guys? I don't think so."

"Wait, what?"

I smirked and gave Ruby the magic word. "Now."

I heard Ruby load up a round into her weapon and the boss went down in one hit, but I didn't see any blood come out from his head. Instead, there was a dart. "Let me guess, tranq darts?" I asked.

"You know me so well." Ruby replied and I turned my attention back to the robbers that were freaking out from the sudden bang my sister's weapon made upon firing.

"Where the hell did that come from?!" One of the robbers exclaimed.

"Whatever it was, it took down the fucking boss!" Another robber replied.

I chuckled and activated my gauntlets, Ember Celica, then I took the chance and jumped high into the air. "Oh boys~?!" I shouted. They looked up and gasped when they saw me. "Party time's over!" I aimed my fists to the ground and as I fell, I swung and a large shock wave of fire formed, taking down all of the men in one hit… well, except for one which was strange. "Crap." The final robber aimed his gun at me but a familiar weapon slammed onto the side of his head and he limply fell to the ground.

Ruby sighed and went to me. "You just know how to make me shine." she said and hugged me.

"I mean I took out like ninety-nine percent of them sooooo-"

"Okay, okay, you deserve most of the credit."

I shook my head. "No… you saved my ass so you deserve it."

"No way, I just called out the bad guys and took out only two guys so you deserve it."

I noticed a crowd forming around us and Ruby noticed also. I leaned into her ear and whispered. "This is not going to turn out well."

I heard her gulp and she replied in the same volume. "Let's just go home and order the stuff."

We both laughed nervously. "Welp… we saved the day."

Ruby scratched the back of her head. "Yep… we totally did."

We stopped and looked down. I grabbed Ruby's wrist and whispered. "Run like the roses." She nodded and everything instantly went by in a red and white blur.

I'm finally back on writing this story and holy fuck am I excited for what I have in store for this tale. I am sorry for this long hiatus but I know for sure that the wait was worth it. Anyways, I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter and please leave a review because I am not sure about how I did on this chapter. Also, some serious news. I'm going to RTX 2015 for the whole event so if you guys want to see me, I'll be staying at the Hilton hotel and I'll probably have my mic with me so if you guys want to narrate some stories with me, then meet me there. Alright, that's all for now. Stay classy! :D

By the way, if you're wondering how I came up with the interior of ValeTech… well it's pretty funny. I went to my local Best Buy and thought that this looks like what ValeTech should look like and if you're wondering if there were washing machines at the Best Buy I go to… well yes, and there's refrigerators there too. xD