(Sunflower)
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-Yang-
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'Mom…?'
That was the thought that popped in her head as Ruby charged at her. She and her sister were selected for another training session by Glynda for the upcoming Vytal Festival tournament. In fact, they were chosen through a random selection format that was to be similar to the final stage of the tournament in preparation. Of course, both were eager to face each other, especially Ruby.
-"This time, I'm gonna beat you, Yang."-
-"You're sure about that? You haven't had the best record of that."-
-"That was then and this is now."-
Needless to say, the match began in earnest. Ruby rushed in first, with Crescent Rose cutting through the air as she charged at her. With her usual smirk, she dodged the first attack, but Ruby quickly reversed and came at her once again (recklessly, if she would add). The battle then became heated (just the way she likes it) when she decided to press her offensive onto Ruby, knowing that while Ruby was good in mid-range combat, she herself excelled in close range battle, thus putting pressure on her sister and backing her toward the edge. But despite that, Ruby continued undaunted, putting her effort on to besting her. It was that look of determination and will that made her vision switch for just a moment
Not on Ruby…
But on their mother…
It wasn't the first time she had those thoughts. To be honest, she was probably more surprised that it didn't happen more often. Ruby was, by all rights, the spitting image of Summer Rose, not just in appearance, but also her demeanor at some points. And she had seen her in battle a time or two when she was a little child, just enough to see that same fierce determination that now mirrors her sister right now.
'Focus!'
Rolling back, she narrowly dodged Ruby's oncoming attack and quickly came back to her feet. 'Dad would have scolded me for that' she mused, regaining her bearings as red-clad reaper rotated to face her again. Now was not the time to be dozing off, she reassured herself, putting the grin on her face once again as she smashed her knuckles together in readiness.
Now is the time to be the big sister…
Which unfortunately means Ruby is going down…
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"And that's the match."
The announcement from Glynda sounded out through her ears, but she was too busy groaning from the ground to want to acknowledge it. Not that she was too upset, after all Yang was a better fighter than she was (compared to all the rest of team RWBY really). But she thought she had gotten through Yang's attacks well enough for a chance of an opening and be able to score a critical hit.
And then Yang went off and wrecked her…
"Miss Rose…" Glynda sighed. "I'd advise you to not follow all the actions of…certain Huntsmen. There is a benefit in not rushing into a fight" Her attention then turn to Yang briefly "I suppose that should apply to you as well, Miss Xaio Long."
With that and a few reminders to the rest of the class regarding the tournament, the class was soon dismissed. With a sigh of her own, she sat up and began to rise to her feet, but an awaiting hand was stretched out before her, and with it, a brilliantly sunny smile.
"You've gotten better, Ruby."
Grasping Yang's hand, she let herself get pulled upright, sheathing Crescent Rose as she did "But you still beat me."
"True. But it was a close match."
She couldn't help but smile in return. Yang's smiles and grins are just that infectious. Dad's nickname for her (its definition really), 'Sunny Little Dragon' was apt to the tee. No matter how bad a situation may be, she could always count on that cocky grin or that genuine smile to help get through it (Seriously, it seems like she could turn it up several degrees on instant).
'I wonder if 'she' ever smiled at her like that…'
The 'she' in this case, meaning Yang's mom…
Raven…
It was a random thought, but one she had a once or twice. Then again, that name has only be uttered once or twice, both by Yang. Between that and the fact that Dad never talks about her at all indicated to her that it is a touchy topic. Still, it was something that she was curious about, but not until Yang brings up the topic again. For right now though…
"Next time, I'm gonna win."
With a warm smile, Yang put a hand on her shoulder.
"I'll be counting on it."
Author's Note: As far as I know, Ruby and Yang don't have a team attack name. So I thought up a couple of names, but ultimately, I went with Sunflower, especially considering their father is always seen tending then as well as they were in her room after the Fall of Beacon. Besides, it just works.