"Then is everyone here?" Ozpin asked, looking over his desk at the young students currently occupying his office. Jaune, Yang and Ruby all looked at each other and shrugged.
"Yes everyone is present, stand straight mister arc." Glynda said, giving Jaune a narrowed look and he immediately straightened out, Ruby and Yang doing the same on reflex. Even professor Port straightened himself.
"Oh don't be so harsh on the boy Glynda. All of you please, relax. This is not a meeting to discuss bad behaviour." The three visibly relaxed while Glynda gave a small huff, tapping on the screen of her scroll, a big screen showing behind Ozpin. On it appeared pictures of a village and a few grimm in a row. "Now then, to discuss why you're here." Ozpin moved from his seat, coffee cup in hand and cane in the other. Glynda tapped and a picture of the village took over the screen.
"This is a village up North called Tranquility. It's fifteen hours away from here on transport, three to five days on foot. It's usually a calm village with minor grimm activity." She explained then switched the picture. Minor grimm activity, called Tranquility. The name is a pun in itself. Yang thought, resisting a smirk.
"However, we've received a request for help to get rid of some grimm lurking around the forest near the village. According to the intel grimm activity went up suddenly in the forest and it's too much for the local guards to handle. Especially as these grimm seem to be sensitive to sound. And we can all agree a guard's armor is not that silent." Ozpin said with a minor amused smile. Yang and Ruby snorted, hands going over their mouths and Glynda sent them a stare.
"As such.." She continued with a small bite to her tone, pulling up a picture of a human and grimm with a scroll over top. "You will go dark upon arrival." The scroll was crossed out. "Which means scrolls off. As your scrolls could compromise you during the hunt. Only professor Port will be allowed to report in on set intervals to update us on the mission's progression." Yang hummed silently at the information. No scrolls huh? She glanced at Ruby and saw her posture go a bit rigid, hands clenching. She was quick to cross her arms, trying to hide the fact but Yang could see through her. She was uneasy about the information. And she knew exactly why.
"This will be an excellent way to train your skills in stealth and strategy. Something I'm positive you both could have a need for." Ozpin gave Yang a look. The blonde smiled sheepishly, scratching her cheek. She couldn't deny that stealth wasn't exactly her strong suit. But she supposed that's why Ozpin was sending her in particular on this sort of mission. She needed the practice. And so did Jaune.
"You will be sent out in two weeks. And while you will be given extra training lessons with professor Port I implore you to train and prepare on your free time as well. As this mission, like all others, is dangerous and needs the proper preparations. Is that understood?" Glynda asked, giving them a pointed look. Both Jaune and Yang stood straight and nodded.
"Yes miss Goodwitch."
"Good. When you get to the town you will be able to check in at one of their hotels. While the need to camp outside may arise during your hunt for the grimm, I suggest you rest there the first night as you will be leaving Beacon midday and won't be arriving until late night." Port raised his hand and Glynda rolled her eyes. "You're not a student professor if you have something to say then say it." He cleared his throat.
"Right well.. Am I right in assuming the grimm are scattered around the forest near the town? It will make camping outside dangerous." Glynda sighed.
"I'm confident you can teach them how to survive a night outside if the need arises. You can otherwise-"
"Oho! Of course I can! I will teach them all I know of survival in the woods that I learned myself from-"
"If you manage to plan ahead you can head back to town to the hotel instead as well." Glynda interrupted him casually, not giving his frowning expression a second look. "You will be graded on your performance by professor Port when you get back. Now, questions?" Yang's hand went up. "Yes miss Xiao Long?"
"Well I was just wondering since the transport takes around fifteen hours if we could still use our scrolls during that time? And you know, shut em off when we arrive?" Glynda raised a brow and Ruby glanced at her. Yang made herself look genuinely curious, smiling all the same.
"Yes, during the transport you're free to use them. And I suppose you can also use them in the hotel. However I am fully expecting them to stay in the hotel room when you leave understood?" Yang lowered her hand and gave a confirmative nod. She then glanced at Ruby and gave her a wink. "Any other questions?"
"How long is this mission estimated to be?" Jaune asked.
"It all depends on you and how you perform during the mission. It might take you two days to five or a week. But one thing should be clear mister Arc. Think of rushing this mission and it will not end well for you or your temporary partner." The blond gulped but nodded, taking a nervous breath. Glynda gave Ozpin a look but he shook his head and she sighed. "If that's all the questions you have then you're dismissed. Everyone related to the mission will all be by the transports on Monday in two weeks at One PM." The screen was shut down and they were ushered out.
"Alright now I'm pumped. Hey Jaune up for some training in the gym?" Yang said immediately after stepping off the elevator. The boy let out a breath.
"I-I don't know. That was very nerve wracking." She chuckled and gave him a friendly shove.
"Come on, throwing a few punches will calm you down. Helps me." He gave her a look, thought about it for a minute, then smiled.
"Alright, let's go." Yang layed her arm over his shoulders with a grin.
"There you go." She turned to Ruby and patted her shoulder. "We're off then, could you inform the ice queen and Blakey about the meeting?" Ruby only gave a meek nod and the blonde smiled gently, giving her a hug. "Thanks Rubes, I'll see you later." She then separated from her with a grin, starting to jog down the hallway with Jaune in toe. Ruby watched them until they turned a corner, sigh exiting her lips.
"Worried miss Rose?" She jumped at the voice, turning around to Port who she had forgotten was there. "She is your sister is she not?"
"Me? Worried? About Yang? No I mean I'm fine, no one's worried here." She tried, forcing a smile on her face however he gave her a sceptical look.
"It is normal to worry for a team member. Especially if said member is part of your family. " She lowered her head, fiddling with her cape.
"I-I'm not worried.. It's Yang she'll be fine.. Though.. I guess I'm a bit uneasy about the no comms part.. It was the same when.. No nevermind.." Port was silent for a moment, then placed a hand on her shoulder so she would look up.
"But the reason miss Xiao Long asked what she did was in respect to your uneasiness was it not?" Ruby thought back, the glance Yang had given her after her question had been answered told her as much. Don't worry Ruby. "And while I cannot promise that we will be able to get back to the hotel every night we're on the mission. I can most certainly guarantee she will call you when we are there." Ruby bit her lip, still feeling a bit uneasy but most of it was soothed by his words.
"You're right.. Yeah, she will. She will be there to call me back.. She'll be back.." While Port could see there was something else much deeper that seemed to bother her he had no time to ask as she spun away from him with a grin. "Thanks professor, take care of my sister for me kay?" And before he could answer she was zooming down the half, leaving rose petals in her wake.
"I wonder why miss Rose seems so nervous?"
"It's similar that's why." It was his turn to jump and turn, Ozpin standing with his mug and cane behind him.
"Similar?"
"While that mission was harder then this, suited for full fledged huntsmen. The circumstances are similar to the mission she never came back from. I suppose that's why she's worried." Ozpin said, an almost sour expression on his face. Port understood and took another look down the corridor.
"I see.."
"I'll be back before you know it." Ruby looked up into silver eyes that rivaled her own.
"You promise mommy?" She got a smile and nod in response, hug soon after before her mother went to Taiyang.
"Call me?" He asked and she giggled, patting his chest.
"The info says no comms, so no I can't call. But I will when I'm in town, and when I'm on my way back I promise." Ruby didn't understand, why couldn't she call them like she usually did? She watched her mother leave however heard a voice at the back of her head. It sounded like uncle Qrow screaming.
"She's not coming back Tai!" She was filled with dread and quickly started after her.
"Mom! Wait! Don't go!" But she couldn't catch up. Darkness filled everything around them until all Ruby could see of the woman in front of her was her white cloak. And just as her mother stopped to turn, she disappeared leaving Ruby to frantically turn left and right in search for her. "Mom!" She ran further into the darkness and soon encountered a light. A hand was reached to her and she hesitantly grabbed it.
"It's alright Ruby. I'm here. Everything will be fine." Violet eyes grinned reassuringly at her and she felt her heart calm.
"Yang." The blonde held her hand tight.
"I'll always be here Ruby and so will Summer. Even if you can't see her.. Or me."
"Huh? What do you mean?" Yang smiled and kissed her forehead.
"I gotta go, but everything's fine Ruby. I'll call as soon as I can kay?" And after a last squeeze Yang also disappeared however Ruby still felt herself holding onto something. It was a door handle. Blinking she looked around. She was outside her dorm room. And looking down she wore the uniform. Confused she opened the door. Weiss, Blake, Port and Ozpin were inside, all with grim expressions on their faces.
"Weiss?" The heiress turned to her, her face filling with sadness and something akin to pity. Walking over she grabbed Ruby's hands.
"Ruby.."
"Where's Yang?" Weiss flinched, tears coming to the end of her eyes as she tried to take a deep breath.
"I'm sorry Ruby.. Yang's not coming back.." Ruby ripped her hands from Weiss and backed up.
"No.. You're lying!"
"Ruby-"
"No! Yang isn't.. She's fine! She promised she'd come back!" Ruby's knees buckled and she fell down, hands around her head. "Not again!" Weiss came to shake her.
"Ruby!"
"Ruby!" She snapped her eyes open, breathing heavy and her body trembling. A hand was on her shoulder giving it a bit of a shake but stopped once she looked up. Even without getting used to the dark Ruby could see it was Weiss who'd shook her awake. There was a loud thud and her bed shook a little as two more hands showed on her bed's edge to pull up. And of course violet eyes came over the edge with clear worry in them.
"Ruby you okay?" She clenched her hands, got up a little, and got her arms around Yang's neck. She rubbed her face into the blond hair and tried her hardest not to cry. She still felt Weiss hand on her shoulder and when she took a quick glance she saw Blake was also out of bed.
"I'm sorry.." She mumbled and Yang smiled, getting in a better position to hug her with one arm, the other holding onto the bed.
"Sh, it's okay."
"Yang.. Will you leave me too?" The blonde was silent for a bit, expression blank. She then took a deep breath and patted her sister's back.
"Ruby.. Let go for a sec?" She shook her head and Yang smiled. "Okay then grab your pillow for me?" Ruby backed off a little to do as told and the blonde looked to Weiss. "Could you help me get down?" Without question Weiss summoned glyphs for Yang to use as stepping stones. So after a little shifting Yang had her arms around Ruby so she could easily lift her off the bed. She then used the glyphs to get down. Without a word Weiss flicked her hand and more glyphs appeared for her to use so she could get up on her own bed. "Thanks Weiss."
"She okay?" Blake asked, brows furrowed in worry and Yang smiled.
"She'll be fine. Won't you Ruby?" There was no response which made Yang chuckle a little, getting a better hold of her sister. "I'm sad to say I kinda expected this to happen." Ruby twitched, lifting her head a little.
"You did?" The blonde started to step on the glyphs to get up on her bed.
"Of course I did. Thought the similarities between our mission and mom's were lost on me? I may be blond but I'm not stupid." She sat down with Ruby on her lap, Weiss and Blake standing right below. "Ruby." She backed off from Yang to look her in the eyes. The blonde smiled, leaning their foreheads together. "Right now, I'm right here. And if you look." She cocked her head to the side, making Ruby look over to glance at the other two. "It's not just me." She looked back to Yang. "When I leave for the mission Weiss and Blake will still be here. The rest of team JNPR will be here. I even bet you could hang out with team CFVY. So.." She grinned and squeezed her cheeks between her hands. "You won't be alone." Slowly a small smile came to Ruby's face and she giggled as Yang pulled playfully at her cheeks.
"S-Stop that." Yang poked her sides.
"Not until I see my little sister give me a full smile. Come on let's see it~" Ruby laughed and tried to get away from Yang.
"Alright, alright I'm smiling stop it!" The two wrestled a little, their two partners watching them with fond smiles.
"Okay you two it's high time to get back to sleep. We have school tomorrow." Weiss said after a little while of the sisters antics. The two looked down on her then at each other.
"Right, sleep. I-I'll get right on that.." Ruby mumbled, about to get off Yang's bed however was stopped by Yang's hand on her shoulder.
"Why'd you think I told you to bring your pillow Ruby? You're not going anywhere." She pushed Ruby on her back, sitting cross legged beside her.
"Y-Yang I'm not-"
"Oh hush, you'll never be too big to be spoiled by your big sister. Now be quiet." Yang grabbed her hand and took a deep breath. The next time she opened her mouth a melody came out. It was slow and calm, like a lullaby. Ruby seemed to recognize it as she smiled, getting comfortable and listening with closed eyes.
"Hush your cries
Close your eyes
Stay with me
Let's just dream
Quietly
Of what might be."
Yang softly caressed Ruby's head, squeezing her hand.
"Calm your fear
I'll be near
To you, I'll cling
Rest, my friend
Time can mend
Many things.
I don't know all the answers
Tomorrow's still unknown
But I can make this promise
You won't be alone."
She glanced back at Weiss and Blake, though she could only see Weiss since the faunus had sat down on her own bed. The heiress was leaning against her headboard, quietly staring at her knees as she listened to the song. The emotion Yang sang with, the lyrics, the melody. Everything about this song was beautiful. Whoever wrote it obviously wanted the listener to be encouraged, have hope and trust in them. She couldn't help but feel like, even though Yang has probably sung this many times from how Ruby seemed to know it, Yang was trying to tell Ruby she'd be back. That no matter what, separated or not, she was still present.
"But even when we stumble
And someday when we fall
What I will remember
That I had you through it all
I don't know where we should go
Feeling father from our goal
I don't know what path we will be shown
But I know that when I'm with you I'm at home
Yes I know that when I'm with you I'm at home."
Yang started to hum the tune, brushing away some hair from Ruby's face as she now slept. Smiling the blonde leaned down and kissed her forehead.
"Yes I know that when I'm with you I'm at home.. Goodnight Ruby." She turned her head to see Weiss asleep as well. And gently moving away from Ruby to not wake her, Yang took a look over the edge of her bed to see Blake in the same situation. "Huh.. I guess it doesn't just work on Ruby." She jumped down and pulled the covers over her teammates. And after making herself comfortable beside Ruby she watched her sister turn and automatically hug her in her sleep. Smiling fondly Yang hugged her back, kissing the top of her head. "It'll be fine. I won't leave you sis." She only got a small squirm and smile in response.
"Alright class it is time for you to get your tests back. And might I say you all have done splendid. Except a few of you that will have to redo." Professor Oobleck said in a hurry as always, sipping around the classroom in a speed Ruby wish she could go in.
It was the end of the school day the next day after Ruby's nightmare. Weiss had been giving her small looks of concern all day but she'd tried to reassure the heiress that she was fine. Though she would admit to giving Yang looks for a while, wanting to speak to her but didn't find the right moment. Especially since her and Blake were tighter than usual today, talking about something that she could never make out. She'd only heard "about tomorrow" at the beginning of one of their talks but didn't hear more than that. What about tomorrow?
Oobleck put down his mug for a minute, picking up a stack of papers on his desk then zoomed around giving everyone their test scores. And when he came to Ruby he smiled as he gave her hers.
"Well done miss Rose, finally studied seriously I see." She looked at her paper and saw an unbelievable B sitting at the top.
"A-Are you sure this is mine?" He chuckled as he gave the rest of her team theirs.
"Oh believe me, I actually double checked if it was your name written there. And imagine how happy I was when it was! Congratulations. Now let's hope you keep it up yes?" He then sprinted on, leaving Ruby to her thoughts. I got the grade I wanted.. Well I was aiming for a C at least but this works.. I need to tell her before she goes on the mission.. I've stalled long enough.. And if she doesn't come back then I at least want her to-no, she'll come back, but she has to know cause this is killing me. She glanced at Weiss who seemed to know what she was thinking, giving her a reassuring nod, bumping their shoulders together.
So when they left the classroom, Yang and Blake walking a bit ahead talking about something in a more hushed tone than usual, Ruby called out.
"Yang?" The blonde turned, usual smile on her face.
"Sup Rubes?" She took a deep breath, hand on her test paper tightening.
"Well.. I was wondering if I could talk to you? Alone? I have something I'd like to get off my chest.." Yang furrowed her brows, concern entering her features.
"Ruby you know I always have time for you. But.." She cursed under her breath, looking at the time. "I have that extra training lesson with Professor Port and Jaune now. Can it wait for another hour or two? I'm sorry but my attention is all yours after that!" Ruby looked a little dejected while also knowing Yang had to go to that training session to be ready for the mission. And as usual Yang couldn't handle that look so she immediately came with "B-But you can come with! Then we can talk as soon as I'm done! I bet Pyrrha is gonna follow Jaune so you and Weiss can come."
"No that's fine. I'll wait for you back at the dorm.." She turned on her heel and started walking the other way. She knew without looking Weiss was following.
"Ruby are you sure you're okay?" Weiss asked as she watched said girl collapse on her bed. She only got a groan in response which made her roll her eyes and walk over. "Ruby."
"I don't know! I mean I was excited about Yang's mission until.. Well until-"
"Until you went to the briefing and heard the details." Ruby gave another groan, scratching her head violently. "Ruby if you don't mind me asking. Why are these mission details so.. What's the word.. Harrowing for you?" Letting her hands slide to her eyes Ruby was silent for a while, making Weiss believe she'd asked too personal a question. "You don't have to tell me I was just curious.." She shook her head with a sigh, sitting up to meet Weiss's face.
"I just forgot I haven't told you yet.."
"Told me what?" Ruby got up to grab her hood, putting over her head then sat back down.
"I can't say I remember it well.. And at that moment I didn't understand what they were saying.. But my mother Summer. She went out on a mission one day. She promised me she'd be back soon and we'd bake cookies like usual.. Then she turned to my dad and I for some reason specifically remember this sentence.." She took a deep breath. "The info said no comms, so I can't call.." Weiss furrowed her brows.
"That's what-"
"It's exactly like the mission Yang and Jaune is going on.." Ruby bit her lip, curling up into a ball. "Weiss.. My mother.. Never came back from that mission.. I just remember my father and uncle Qrow shouting at each other.. Dad was crying and so was Qrow.. I was crying even though I didn't really understand why mom wasn't coming home.. Dad shut down and buried himself in work.. The only one that got me to stop crying.. Was Yang. Thinking back on it she probably wanted to cry and curl together like me but instead she just put on a smile.. She picked up the pieces and tried to hold the family together. She raised me while dad was working extra at Signal..Made me food, helped me with homework, read me stories.. Sang me lullabies.." Weiss lit up.
"That song she sang for you.." Ruby smiled.
"It's called Home.. A song mom always used to sing to us when we'd had a nightmare or when we couldn't sleep. Yang.. Sings it to me in her stead.. Yang's always been there to pick me up when I fall.. She's always helped and supported me through anything I've done.. Of course ignoring her own needs to help me with mine.. I don't know what I'd do if.." She sniffed, glancing up at Weiss through her hood. "I don't want to lose Yang too.."
"Ruby.." Weiss didn't really know what to say. What could she say that would make her feel better? She knew better than anyone that she couldn't very well promise Yang would be fine. Because that can't be promised in this line of work. Wasn't there anything she could tell her? "Ruby, do you trust in Yang's abilities?" Ruby tilted her head cutely in confusion.
"O-Of course I do. She's my big sister, she's invincible." Weiss decided not to comment on the fact Yang was not and instead smiled.
"Well then shouldn't that be enough?"
"Huh?" Weiss softly pulled off Ruby's hood to get a clearer view.
"What I mean is.. Neither I or Yang can promise everything will be fine. That's the reality of things. But what we can promise is that we will trust Yang to come back. Trust in the strength we know she possesses. Encourage her and Jaune to do their best. Let them know we believe in them. I've found that when Yang fights for those precious to her, like you, she really is, almost, invincible. And we both know Yang won't go down without a fight." She cupped Ruby's cheeks and caressed them with her fingers. "So while I can't promise you Yang will come back unschated. I can promise I'll be there with you believing she will. Besides, the mission they're going on is not as hard as a mission meant for a full fledged huntsman. Like the one your mother went on. And professor Port will be with them." She kissed Ruby's forehead. "So, can you be a bit more like yourself and think positively of this? Please? I don't want to see you cry anymore."
Ruby sniffed, Weiss smiling as she helped wipe her eyes with her thumbs. And, finally, a small smile came to Ruby's lips as she thought of Weiss's words. Finding them oddly enough making sense. And most of all making her feel better. So the smile soon turned to a grin and she held Weiss's hands with her own so she could nuzzle into them.
"Thanks Weiss, you're the best." The heiress chuckled and leaned forward to kiss her rose.
"I know." However before lips could touch the door to the room was opened.
"Hey Ruby you.." Blake was the one who came in, staring at the two who was staring at her before they jumped away from each other with awkward laughs. "What were you doing?" They stiffened.
"Nothing!"
"Yup, nothing important!" Blake raised a brow and rolled her eyes as she went over to her bed to get a book from under the covers.
"Wow that's not suspicious at all. Anyway, Yang sent me to check on you Ruby and since I was pretty worried myself plus needed to grab a book I came. But I can see Weiss got it covered." She turned her head to glance at Weiss who was blushing. Smiling the faunus lift her covers in search of the book. "So I'll just grab my book for reading and leave you two to continue flirting with each other." The comment was told sarcastically however it didn't quite register in Ruby's brain.
"How'd you know-no wait-" She slapped a hand over her mouth, her face turning red as a tomato. Blake turned her head, her search for the book forgotten as she stared at them both. Her mouth opened however closed again as she stood up straight.
"W-Wait.. Are you two actually.." Ruby gulped but seeing no use in hiding it now gave a small nod and a meek "yes?" Weiss stood frozen ironically enough, just waiting for the disgusted response. However all they got was Blake's face softening and she looked like she was actually struggling to not laugh.
"W-What's so funny?" Ruby asked, her voice very high pitched from embarrassment. Blake shook her head, rubbing her eyes as she gave them a smile.
"No it's just.. So ironic. How do these things even happen?" Her two teammates looked at her confusedly and rather tensely as she still hasn't responded to the information yet. "Okay.. Okay no I'm good." She smiled happily at them. "That's great isn't it? I mean it should have been pretty obvious. Yang's insistent teasing and your reactions to said teasing should have been proof enough." Both looked at her in disbelief. "What?"
"N-No just.. You're taking it so well and I guess I just expected-" Blake raised a brow at the heiress.
"Did you expect me to be disgusted and judgemental about it? Weiss you're not showing any of that towards me and I'm a faunus. And like being a faunus, who you fall in love with is nothing we can control. So accepting it is the only right thing to do. I really don't have a problem with it." She looked to Ruby. "And neither will Yang. Trust me." Seriously, trust me.. Blake thought, resisting a smirk.
"Y-You sure?" Ruby asked, standing up to meet with Blake's eyes. Seeing the seriousness in her gaze, Blake dropped any teasing remarks she would have made and smiled reassuringly at her leader.
"She thinks the world of you Ruby. I wouldn't be surprised if she'd go to the other side of Remnant just to get you cookies. Really think the reveal of you dating Weiss will change that?" Ruby fiddled with her cape.
"R-Right.."
"Oh yeah also I'm suppose to give you a hug from Yang so.." Blake walked over and hugged the smaller girl, patting her back. "It'll be fine." Weiss crossed her arms and tapped her fingers on her arm. Glancing at her, the faunus chuckled and squeezed Ruby a little. "Weiss calm down." She then let go, smirking at the now blushing heiress.
"I was not jealous I'm being nervous for me!"
"I never said anything about jealousy. Just that you calm down." Blake said with a teasing smirk, getting a glare in response. "Why are you nervous?"
"I have plenty of reasons!" Blake raised a brow.
"Such as?" Weiss sighed, biting her lip before letting out a sigh.
"I might have.. Asked.. Yang what she'd think about Ruby dating.. But I didn't give specifics!" She hurriedly added when she saw Ruby open her mouth. "I'm just nervous if she'll actually approve of this. Of me. I mean we're talking about, in her own words, her sweet baby sister." Blake shrugged, going back to her bed to get the book while fishing out her scroll from her pocket. Hence not quite looking which book she grabbed.
"Yang's just a bit overprotective that's all. Sorry, I'm gonna have to leave you. I need to talk to Yang before their training starts." She walked to the door and upon opening it turned her head to them with a smile. "I won't tell, I'll leave that to you. Just both of you." They both looked at her and she winked at them. "Don't worry too much. She'll be fine with it." Blake then left and closed the door.
"How can she be so sure?" Weiss asked, a bit suspicious. Ruby let out a breath of relief though, falling back on the bed.
"That went smoother than I thought.." Weiss joined her with a sigh of her own, shoulders relaxing and her rigid posture disappearing.
"I didn't know how emotionally exhausting that would be.." Ruby stretched her arms up and covered her eyes.
"You said it.." They both lay beside each other in silence for a bit, embracing the relief of Blake's acceptance. Hoping that telling Yang would go just as smoothly.
"No! No! No wait!" Jaune shrieked as a fist came towards his face with the promise of a blast. In the last second it diverted, gauntlets deactivating, hitting him square on the shoulder instead but still with enough force to make him fall over. Blake flinched at the clanging that echoed through the room as his shield and sword hit the ground.
"Miss Xiao Long you're going too easy on him." Professor Port said and Yang smiled sheepishly, clearing her throat as she activated her gauntlets once more. Jaune groaned and tried to sit up.
"Well if I don't I'm afraid I'll blow his head off." The blond boy raised a weak hand.
"I'd prefer to keep my head on." Port sighed, a long ramble of how important these training sessions were and how they did this in the old days coming up. Blake stopped listening to him but kept her eyes on Yang from her seat on the middle desks of the classroom. She had her book open in front of her but she'll admit to having given it very little attention. Her eyes were fixated on her girlfriend who was wearing a tank top for this training session. Successfully showing off her toned stomach and arms with every movement she made. Blake couldn't quite stop staring, happy Pyrrha had decided to sit by the lower desks so she didn't have to explain her fixated look.
She'd caught herself staring at Yang like this before, like that time in their bedroom where Yang caught her doing so. But she couldn't help it. Since the bar and especially that incident at their picnic she had a hard time not to stare. Especially at the areas the blonde had no problem in exposing or showing off. Amber eyes narrowed just a little as Yang stretched, her top catching a little on her chest showing off even more of her stomach. The blonde was attentive to Port's speech so she didn't notice the faunus's gaze.
Blake let her eyes wander upwards as Yang let her arms back down, now stuck on her neck. Specifically where the hickeys she'd made a couple days ago had faded to the point Yang had no use for a scarf anymore. Blake wet her lips, feeling something akin to annoyance at the back of her head. She wanted to go down there and make new ones, claim her for her own once again. Claim.. That doesn't sound right.. She tore her eyes away, picking up the book to cover her face.
Sighing Blake decided to try and read instead. Though when she looked at the words her eyes widened and she slammed the book shut.
"Miss Belladonna please refrain from making such loud noises." Port called and she blushed, clearing her throat.
"R-Right sorry." He nodded and went back to lecturing. Breathing out she took a look on the cover. Oh no.. Wrong book.. She'd searched for the book she read yesterday before falling asleep. But the distraction of Ruby and Weiss had made her take the wrong book. And since she hadn't paid any attention to it she didn't realize it was the wrong one! Ninja's Of Love.
"Crap.." She mumbled, checking the other people in the room but no one was paying her any attention. Her first thought was to slip out and get it back to the dorm. But her second thought pushed that one aside. Maybe I can read a little.. Should take my mind off this Yang obsession.. Taking a deep breath she opened it, placing it on the table so the title was hidden.
She waited in anticipation as her lover made their way up to where she was seated on the bed. Her heart started to pound louder in her chest and she was convinced they'd be able to hear it. Her mouth went dry and she wet her lips as a strong front was pushed against her own, making them both fall down on the bed. A hot breath tickled her ear, voiced laced with lust filling her head.
"What do you want me to do?" She squirmed, a mere whine of want being the only response she could produce. Hot lips travelled her neck, leaving burning marks in their wake. She gasped sharply when teeth graced her ear. "I won't know what you want if you don't say it." The demanding tone made her tremble and she could only manage to breathe out their name in need.
"Yang."
Blake slammed the book shut once again, keeping a squeal from leaving her lips. Her face was in flames and her eyes dilated she just knew it. Her breathing was in shambles and so was her heart rate. With trembling hands she opened the book slightly and read that line again. Yang's name was definitely not there but she read it as such. And thinking about it she couldn't help but read her own name when the other character's name popped up.
"Blake Belladonna." She jumped at the shout, shutting the book and snapping her gaze to professor Port.
"Yes?" Okay that was way too high pitched. All eyes were now on her and she felt herself wanting to disappear through the floor.
"Are you alright? You seem flushed." She cleared her throat and gave a meek nod.
"I-I'm fine.."
"Well you can't keep making such loud noises. I agreed you could be here if you don't disturb. This is your last-" Blake stood and shook her head.
"No it's okay I'll leave." She glanced at Yang and saw the violet eyes give her a questioning but concerned look. She tried to respond by smiling but it probably came out way too sheepish which only made the blonde more worried. So before more damage was done Blake slipped out, leaning against the door as it closed. "Great.. Now she probably won't be able to concentrate while worrying why I'm acting weird.." She wanted to slap herself but refrained from doing so in favor of just going outside for some fresh air.
Though when she walked outside she noticed not many people were out and looking up into the sky explained why. It looked like the threat of rain was eminent. I could use the cold shower.. She took off her outer jacket and wrapped the book in it to leave it inside. Couldn't risk it getting damaged after all, or someone seeing it. Hopefully they'd leave the jacket alone.
Walking out she decided to sit down by a tree near the building. The tree in the way of anyone's sight from the window so she could relax a bit more. And when seated Blake let out a deep sigh, thoughts going to Yang the instant she let them wander. Hopefully she hadn't worried her too much. She'd already made the mistake of worrying Yang for nothing back at the bar.
Blake's eyes narrowed a little at the reminder. While under the wrong circumstances and she had mostly followed her instincts she'd had Yang pinned to the door. Almost moaning from her ministrations. She'd been so cute, Blake didn't know she could even make those sounds. Her mind turned to the book she'd left inside. Wondering what would happen if what she read actually occurred. No wait! She slapped both hands over her eyes with a groan.
"Not the time to be thinking about this. She may not even want to.. Jeez do I even want to?" She shook her head and traced her fingers over her lips, the thought of how she and Yang kissed on the picnic now coming to her. Am I really as ready as my body would want me to believe? I just did that out of instinct! Or did I really?Wait no isn't it too early? When is the time for something like that to happen exactly? "Ugh this is ridiculous.."
"As ridiculous as talking to yourself in the rain under a tree?" For about the second time that day she jumped at the sudden appearance of another voice. Turning her head her eyes widened at the sight of Yang, still in her gym clothes and wet from the rain that she hadn't even noticed started thanks to the tree acting as a makeshift umbrella..
"Y-Yang? What are you doing here?" The blonde chuckled, digging around in her gym bag and pulling out her jacket.
"Practice was kinda nearing its end when you left. If anything I should be asking what you're doing here." Yang said, placing the jacket over Blake's shoulders with a smile. Blake knew it was raining, but with Yang here smiling like that, it was like the sun was out. The jacket felt warm and it smelled like the blonde, making her snuggle into it. Yang watched and tried not to squeal at how cute the action was.
"Wait how'd you know I was here?" Blake asked. Yang shrugged, pointing to the windows.
"Saw a glimpse of you from the window." Blake turned a little but couldn't even see the school from her seat, the tree blocking her view, as it should have done for everyone else from the inside as well. A small smile came to her face as she thought it was so typical Yang was able to catch a glimpse of her when no one else could. "Plus saw that you left your jacket inside." Blake gulped and fiddled nervously.
"H-How'd you know it was mine? Looked inside?" Yang raised a brow in confusion and shook her head.
"No.. Wasn't aware that it was hiding anything.. But this is how." She sat down beside the faunus and reached her hand out to grab the back of Blake's neck. She then softly pulled it through her hair and brought it up. A few strands of Blake's hair was stuck to her gloved hands. "It has your hair on it. But aside from that.." She shook her hand to let the strands fall before it reached to cup Blake's cheek, worried violet eyes now fixated on her own. "What's wrong?" Being reminded of her previous thoughts Blake felt her cheeks flush, eyes wandering slightly down to the sight of wet skin, clothes sticking to said skin in all the right places. She quickly looked away in an attempt to hide her staring.
"Hm? Nothing's wrong.. Just enjoying the weather.." She mumbled then immediately wanted to slap herself for the second time that day. Seriously? That was the best excuse she could come up with? It of course didn't work and Yang gave her a very sceptical look.
"Yeah okay that's as believable as my uncle becoming sober. Come on Blake we've talked about this. Tell me what's wrong." Blake tried to clear her head, tried to find a good excuse or explanation but came up with nothing. And taking too long in answering she felt Yang pull back with a sigh. "Alright nevermind.. I.. Need to get to Ruby anyway.." Panicking Blake turned to Yang once again, seeing her getting ready to stand up.
Ah screw it! Blake thought, hand shooting out to grab Yang's arm and pulled her back down. She then got up on her knees and straddled the blonde's lap, grabbing a hold of her cheeks to pull her into a deep kiss. Obviously not prepared for this sudden show of affection Yang gasped, giving Blake a perfect opportunity to slip her tongue inside and press even closer. And although startled Yang managed to at least place her hands on Blake's hips and give a bit of a response. She could almost feel Blake's desperation and so let her lead and just went along with it.
Dust I needed this.. Blake thought to herself, hands slipping into the blond mane and entangling her fingers with the silky strands. She needed more. Pressing herself closer to Yang's front she could feel the cold wetness from the rain on her clothes. This made Yang flinch just a little and she tried her best to separate from the faunus, despite her insistent tries to pull her back.
"B-Blake, my clothes-" A little annoyed at the needless interruption Blake narrowed her eyes and spoke.
"Mine are gonna get wet anyway.." She said shortly, her voice low. Yang felt a tingle down her spine at the tone and look the faunus was giving her. The usual predatory look was there but mixed in this time was actual need and want.
"Ehm.. Blake? Kitten? Maybe we should dial it down a notch?" Yang said nervously but Blake pressed their foreheads together with a shake of her head.
"I don't want to.. I need this.." Hearing the small but noticeable plead in her tone the blonde blinked, the statement not quite registering with her. But while Yang was trying to figure out what to say Blake cast a glance at her neck, once again taking notice to the lack of marks. Feeling that annoyance come back Blake leaned down, pushing away Yang's hair to get better access to place her lips over her neck. She was quick to find a pulsepoint and with little hesitation latched onto it. The hands on her hips clenched, a small mewl exiting the brawler's mouth.
"Y-You'll make another.. Mark.." Yang mumbled but did little to push the faunus away from her. A small pop and Blake backed up, amber eyes making eye contact for only a second.
"That's the idea." She then leaned back down, not paying attention to where on Yang's neck she was and just started making another one. She felt the blonde squirm a little underneath her, hearing pants in her ear. Licking the newly made hickey Blake backed up once again to kiss Yang, tongue asking for entrance almost immediately. Yang allowed her in, now pressing back with a bit more force and even trying to pull her in closer by the hips. Blake's hands reburied themselves in her partner's hair and felt Yang's aura flare at the move. And opening her eyes small flames and sparks of harmless fire was coming off her golden mane. She wasn't sure what exactly triggered this but didn't complain.
They separated for air and when violet eyes opened Blake noticed the reddish color to them. So it doesn't just activate when she fights or gets angry.. Good to know.. Blake thought with a small smirk. Yang narrowed her eyes at that, one of her hands going up Blake's back until it reached the collar of her uniform. She pulled Blake closer, now not caring about getting her partner wet with her own clothes. Pulling her collar down Yang got a clearer view of the faunus neck. Blake bit her lip when she realized what Yang wanted. Payback.
However unlike the faunus Yang didn't immediately latch onto her skin. She settled with soft warm kisses going from her jaw down to the nape of her neck. Blake squirmed, in turn making Yang bend her leg a bit though stopped when she remembered Blake was still straddling her. She was still sane enough not to make them both more aroused than they already were. She was however dead set on returning the favor.
So she pulled a little more on Blake's collar, the ribbon coming undone making it easier. Lips travelled the newly exposed skin and after finding a pulse point started making her own mark on the faunus. Blake's hands were now on her shoulders, clenching around them with a small grunt. It felt like forever before Yang let go and she let out a breath she didn't even know she'd held. Red eyes now looked up at her, looking even more predatory than an actual animals. Yang seemed to catch herself though, leaning back on the tree with a deep breath, the violet color returning to her eyes and her hair calming down.
"Blake hold on.." She said when Blake leaned over. And while a little reluctant, she did stop this time. "W-We're kinda.. Outside, in the rain, right outside school." Blake raised a brow of confusion at first but with a small look around realized she was correct. She'd totally forgotten where they were for a minute. "And.." She looked back to Yang who looked a bit sheepish. "You.. Know what this all means right? And if you do are you sure you want to? It's not just a heat of the moment thing this time?" Blake blinked, trying to comprehend what she'd just asked. And when she did, her expression changed from confused to almost offended.
"Of course I do! I've been struggling with this you know!" She covered her mouth, realizing she'd said that a bit too loudly and sat back on Yang's lap. Wide eyed from the outburst Yang was silent for a moment. Blake bit her lip, coming up with a question she should really ask herself as well. "W-What about you?" She should really make sure the feeling was mutual. The blonde smiled, straightening up so she was in level with Blake.
"I'm the same. I've just been waiting for.. Well.. A proper approval that wasn't just a heat of the moment thing. I should maybe have figured since what almost happened in the park but I guess I'm denser than I thought.." She grabbed Blake's cheeks and turned her head a little to kiss her temple. "I'm sorry for not noticing." Blake grabbed Yang's hands and pressed them closer as she nuzzled into them.
"Not exactly something I was trying to show so that's okay." Yang chuckled.
"Could've fooled me." Blake blushed but didn't look away.
"I was just following my instinct.. In all honesty I have no idea what I'm doing or what I'm suppose to do." Yang rubbed their noses together and brushed her thumbs over her cheeks.
"Me neither. I guess we'll have to figure it out together. We got all the time in the world." Blake tilted her head down slightly, tightening her hold on Yang's hands. Do we really? She thought, the mission coming to mind. "How about.. We think about it? And I don't know next time we're alone in the dorm.. Or well.. That is.. Ehm yeah.." She blinked, looking back up at Yang who had turned her head away with a blush on her cheeks. Can she really not read my mind? Blake thought, staying silent and staring at the blonde.
Next time they're alone. Well she didn't say they'd do it then just that they think about it. But what if they did? Was she really ready? Is she emotionally ready? Wanting to claim Yang and doing it were two entirely different things. That word again.. Claim.. It really doesn't sound right.. Blake's eyes narrowed a little at the thought. "Ehm.. Blake you're kinda.. Giving me that look again.." Yang released Blake to cover her neck. "Aren't two hickeys enough?" Blinking the faunus didn't understand what she said at first. But giving her neck a look she could see her collar bone where one of the marks sat.
"N-No I'm not going to. I'm sor-" She cut herself short. Looking on the mark again she pursed her lips and grabbed Yang's hands to gently remove them. She then leaned down and kissed it shortly before moving back up and pecking Yang's lips. "On second thought.. I'm not so sorry.." Yang grinned and rested her hands on Blake's hips once again.
"Good, cause you don't have to be. Cause I'm sure not." She said, going up to caress the hickey Blake had on her own neck. Blake smiled and kissed her again, much calmer this time. Hearing a soft buzzing, Blake's bow twitched towards Yang's bag and separated from the brawler to look at it.
"Eh I think your scroll is buzzing.." Yang turned to the bag, now hearing the same. She quickly dug out her scroll and answered.
"Yello? Only Yang here I swear." Blake snickered and Yang grinned.
"Ha ha Yang I can hear Blake's there you know. And wait.. Are you two out in the rain?" Weiss's voice came through and Yang raised a brow, double checking the caller.
"Weiss why are you calling from Ruby's scroll? Everything okay?" Weiss sighed, her tone lowering.
"They'd be better if you got your butt over here. I know your training is over and Ruby is waiting for you to get back. And I'm calling from her scroll because Zwei got a hold of mine and chewed through it. And I left my spare in my locker." There was a low whine. "Oh but he's not in trouble. No he isn't. I still love you, yes I do." She baby talked, getting a happy bark. Yang rolled her eyes as Weiss cleared her throat. "Anyway get over here preferably before Ruby freaks out about you not coming." Blake was quick to get off Yang so she could get up and grab her bag.
"I'll be right there." The call ended and Yang gave a worried look to the school. "Hopefully she's not still hung up too much on the mission details. I mean I know she's still worried but I hope she's not psyching herself out about it." Blake shrugged, resisting a smile.
"Well she's psyching herself out about something but not that.." She mumbled low enough so Yang didn't quite catch it.
"What you say Blake?"
"Nothing." Shrugging Yang was about to step away from the tree and into the rain when Blake grabbed her hand and pulled her back. "Yang." Violet met amber. "I know I might not say it or show it nearly enough.. And sometimes might misunderstand way too easily.." Yang raised a brow. Shaking her head Blake cupped her cheek. "I just want to say how much I appreciate you considering my feelings like you do. Really checking if I'm sure.." Yang took on a more serious look and she squeezed Blake's hand.
"Blake I'm always going to check with you if I sense you're actually being insecure about it. As I've said, I'm getting good at reading you. Some people may rush into things but usually that ends bad.. And I don't want what I have with you to be ruined because I might be too eager to grab what you lay out everytime I see you." Blake raised a brow and Yang cleared her throat, blushing a little. "Ehm.. That came out wrong.. Sounded like I want to grab your.. When you're wearing something.. Like a dress or gym.. I mean you're pretty in anything and I kinda always-wait no-I mean I do but that's not what I meant-I just-gah kill me now.."
Yang facepalmed, blush growing for each word she tried to weave into an explanation. Blake snorted, trying and failing not to laugh and the blonde groaned. "I'm sorry.. Totally ruined the moment.. I just wanted to say you're too precious to me to take a risk on doing something too soon.. Even though you started it.. Though you normally start it with an impulsive move so I guess-" Blake grabbed both her cheeks and pulled her over to a kiss, smile showing through.
"I get it Yang. And once again, thank you. I love you my dork." Yang's shoulders slumped in relief and she grinned, nuzzling their noses together.
"I love you too kitten." They stood there for a while, only sound coming from the rain. Well until there was another buzz from Yang's scroll. And picking it up Yang smiled sheepishly and gulped. "Right well this feel good moment will have to wait. We gotta get to the dorm before Weiss decides to send the Atlas army out to get me. Jeez hopefully Ruby's okay." Blake shrugged innocently, smile still present on her face. Yang did give her a last peck on the lips though before they ran inside.
"Oh wait right.." Yang said, pulling out her scarf from her bag and wrapping it around her neck. She glanced at the faunus who frowned a bit at the action and she chuckled. "I'd love to show them off kitten but I'd like to explain things to my sister first.. At some point.. We haven't actually talked about that have we? Telling Weiss and Ruby?" Blake was silent for a few seconds, thinking about their two teammates and what Ruby was going to tell Yang.
"Well.. We can talk about that later. You go on ahead I need to grab my jacket. Here's your back by the way, thanks.." Yang smiled, reaching out to both grab the garment and fix Blake's uniform collar to hide the hickey she'd strategically put where the uniform would hide it.
"You do that." She gave the faunus a quick peck before turning around to run down the hallway.
"Yang! Finally.. You were out in the rain weren't you? You're all wet!" Weiss exclaimed with a frown. "You'll be going on a mission in a week and six days and you go out into the rain like that? What if you catch a cold?" Yang rolled her eyes and waved it away.
"I'm not gonna catch a cold. I'm quick to dry. And if you're gonna be specific then it's a week, five days, and about.." She checked the time. "10 hours give or take?" Weiss frowned, going up to smack the brawler's arm.
"Do not pull that with me right now." Yang chuckled and looked around.
"Enough about that where's Ruby?" She asked, getting a towel from the bathroom as she activated her semblance just a little to dry off. Weiss pointed to said girl's bed and Yang got up and pulled away the curtain. Ruby was curled up with her hood and headphones on, taking deep breaths. Yang poked her and she looked over. Seeing who it was Ruby quickly pulled off the headphones and crawled over to the edge.
"Yang!"
"The one and only. Now what's up?" Ruby opened her mouth, closed it, then looked to Weiss who gave her a nod.
"I'll be out then." She said, turning around just in time to see Blake open the door. Holding a finger to her lips she pointed to the outside and Blake seemed to catch on as she moved out of the way for the heiress to go past and close the door. A bit confused and worried over what could possibly need such privacy Yang looked at her little sister with concern.
"Ruby what's wrong? Everything okay?" Ruby took a deep breath, getting off the bed so she could stand in front of her sister.
"F-First I wanna show you something.." While still confused Yang nodded, trying to seem as comforting as she could to set Ruby more at ease. Ruby walked over to the desk and grabbed a paper she then gave to her. And on a further inspection Yang saw it was the history test and there was a B at one of the corners. She looked up from it with a grin.
"Wow Ruby this is great! See what happens when you put your mind to it?" And despite still being a little wet she placed an arm around Ruby's shoulders and squeezed. Ruby smiled sheepishly and rubbed her neck.
"Yeah.." The hug was short lived though, Yang backing off and putting the paper down to look at her more seriously but still friendly to not cause her more unease.
"But I know you didn't want to tell me about the test scores. Although it is great news I'd like to know what's bothering you.. Are you okay? Still worried?" Ruby shook her head.
"No, or well I'll always worry but it's not that.. Okay here goes. Promise you won't be mad or reject me horribly?" Yang raised a brow with a small amused smile, thinking she was joking.
"Why would I ever-"
"I'mgayandhavebeendatingWeissforafewweeksandhavebeenafraidtotellyoubecauseIthoughtyou'dhatemeorgetdisgustedwithmepleasedon'tbemad!" Ruby almost shouted, all in one breath. Weiss, who was standing outside with Blake listening in with the door a little ajar, facepalmed.
Yang stood still, shock evident on her face. While to anyone else that would have just sounded like a bunch of gibberish, she understood perfectly what Ruby said. She hadn't lived with her for this long and not picked up how to translate her. She was just busy trying to process what she'd just been told.
"Ruby.. What.." She blinked, Ruby's previous statement coming to mind. "Wait, you were being serious?!" Yang suddenly burst out with, Ruby flinching. Outside Weiss got ready to go inside however Blake stopped her.
"Blake-"
"Do you really think so low of her?" Blake said, nodding to the blonde and Weiss took a second look. The expression Yang was making was a frown that much was certain. However it was a frown mixed with pain and disbelief.
"I-I'm sorry Yang I can't help it-" Yang shook her head and looked away.
"Not about that you idiot!" Yang twitched a bit at herself for saying that but didn't take it back. "I would never be mad or disgusted with anything that makes you you Ruby. You should know that!" Ruby blinked, slowly connecting the dots. "I'm your big sister Ruby." Yang looked back at her, eyes more soft but there was still that sign of pain. "What hurts more than anything is the fact you'd think for even a second that I'd reject you. You should know I'd never reject you. You're gay? So what? You're still Ruby. The bubbly, energetic, slightly dense and hyperactive Ruby Rose. My beloved little sister. And that won't change. Ever. No matter what." She sighed, scratching her neck. "When did I make you feel like it would?" Ruby ran to her sister and threw her arms around her so fast it almost made Yang lose her balance. But having been glomped many times she managed and confusedly looked down on her sister who buried her face into her shoulder.
"No! You never did! You're the best big sister ever and I love you and I'm so sorry. I should know you would never do that. I'm sorry.." She actually sniffed, tears going down her face. "I love you Yang. You're the best big sister that I could have ever asked for.." Yang's face softened and she wrapped her arms around Ruby and nuzzled her hair with a smile.
"I love you too Ruby. And I'm really proud of you. Thanks for telling me." Ruby nodded, hugging Yang tighter like she believed the blonde would disappear if she let go.
"S-So.. Y-You're fine with me dating Weiss?" Yang chuckled, rubbing the top of her head.
"Fine with it? I've been teasing Weiss about having feelings for you for weeks. And now you're telling me she actually got over her ice queen persona and admitted said feelings to you weeks ago? That's awesome. Besides.." She pushed on Ruby's shoulders so she'd meet her gaze. "If you're happy with Weiss and she's happy with you that's all I could ask for. I'm actually glad she is the one you're dating. If I trust you with anyone it's Weiss. She may still be a bit of an ice queen, but I know for a fact she cares for you. Now I just know even more how much!" She grinned, kissing Ruby's forehead. "If you love her and she loves you that's more than enough." Ruby grinned and hugged Yang again, giving a snort when Yang spun them around.
"Yang!" The blonde laughed and nuzzled her.
"I'm just so proud of you!" Ruby smiled, relief taking over the feeling of embarrassment she'd usually feel.
"Weiss are you crying?" They both looked to the door, Blake having pushed it open with a small smirk as she watched the heiress give her a glare with misty eyes.
"I am not shut up!" She croaked and tried to dry her eyes. Both sisters glanced at each other and giggled.
"Alright get in here." Yang went up to Weiss and pulled her into a hug. A hug Weiss wasn't expecting and yelped into.
"Y-Yang!" The blonde laughed, releasing her to give her a serious look.
"Alright Weiss listen up. I have to do this once as a big sister so pay attention and answer truthfully." Weiss sweat dropped and stood straight.
"Y-Yes?" Yang looked her straight in the eyes.
"Do you love Ruby?"
"H-Huh?"
"It's not a hard question Weiss, do you love Ruby?" Blushing Weiss nodded.
"Yes!" Yang crossed her arms.
"And you promise to me that you won't hurt her in any way and always protect her?" The heiress was silent for a moment. She then furrowed her brows and crossed her own arms.
"I promise but I don't need you to tell me that. I decided I'd do that from day one."
"And what if anyone disagrees?" She huffed and walked past Yang to take a hold of Ruby's hand, blushing all the same.
"T-That's their problem.. This is something I want and I don't give a damn what other people think about it. I.. I love Ruby and that's that!" Her face was bright red but she held steadfast, Ruby giving her a happy puppy look. Yang gave her a glance over, silent for a few seconds then grinned.
"That's all I need to know." She patted her on the back. "Welcome to the family Weiss!" Blake walked up next to the brawler with a small smirk of her own.
"They're not married yet Yang." The two blushed heavily and Yang laughed, throwing an arm around her partner.
"Oh, good one Blakey now you got em thinking about it." Weiss groaned.
"I'm gonna regret telling you this aren't I?" She asked with a hand to her face and Yang chuckled.
"Depends. Ever hurt my sweet baby sister and I will make you regret it." Weiss stiffened and Ruby glared at her.
"Yang.." The blonde held up her hands.
"It's a big sister thing have to say it at least once!" She said, giving Blake a glance. The faunus knew well what it meant. Can I tell them? She thought about it for a second. It'd be so official if they did tell. And really that's what she wanted. Someone to know Yang was hers. It'd feel good to tell someone. So she grabbed Yang's hand with a soft smile.
"It's only fair. But only if you want to." Yang grinned, looking a little love struck and she squeezed Blake's hand.
"What are you talking about?" Ruby asked, confused over their interaction.
"Well since you've been honest with me I'll be honest with you. I'm bisexual. I root for both teams so to speak." Yang said, a small awkward smile coming to her face. Ruby stared at her, then flailed her arms upwards.
"Bu-wha! Why didn't you say so?" Yang shrugged.
"Figured it out shortly after initiation. But hey don't be mad at me. You've been dating Weiss for weeks and kept it from me I've only dated mine for like two." Now Ruby looked even more flabbergasted.
"You have a girlfriend!?" Yang gave Blake a look and the faunus smiled, stepping closer to kiss her cheek and nuzzle her shoulder.
"Course I do what'd you expect?" Yang said proudly, thinking by now it should be obvious. But she forgets Ruby's dense.
"Who?!" Yang laughed while Weiss facepalmed.
"Ruby you dense dolt!" Weiss shouted and the smaller girl looked around confusedly.
"What?" Weiss gestured to their two teammates, flailed her arms at them with a blank look. About three seconds went by then you could literally hear a ding nad Ruby's mouth fell agape. "No.. Really?" Her sister gave a shrug and grin. "Oh my-I knew it!" She shouted, smiling like the dolt Weiss always said she was. "I knew something was up! I told you Weiss!"
"Yes yes very good Ruby." Weiss said tiredly, patting Ruby's head.
"So I take it you're fine with it?" Yang asked, shifting her position a little, careful to not disturb Blake by her shoulder.
"Bu-wha! Of course I am! This is great!" Ruby said with a grin, Weiss nodding in confirmation as well.
"We'd be quite the hypocrites if we didn't approve. I'm happy for you two. This explains why you thought this ironic." Weiss said, Blake chuckling.
"Yeah, we were hiding from each other." She said, Yang grinning at the fact while Ruby took on a bit of a confused expression.
"Hippo-cute? We'd be cute hippos?" Weiss stared at her blankly while Yang erupted into laughter, Blake let go of Yang to place her jacket covered book on the bed, rolling her eyes at her girlfriends enthusiasm towards her sister's unintentional pun.
"Best pun of the day goes to Ruby!" Yang exclaimed between laughter, Ruby just looking more confused.
"What? What I say?" The heiress rubbed her temples.
"Ruby you dense.. Stop being cute when you're being stupid!" Ruby held up her hands at the outburst, shrinking under Weiss's gaze.
"I-I'm sorry?" Weiss cast a glare to the still laughing blonde.
"Yang stop laughing!" She snapped and Yang cleared her throat and tried to calm down, still with a grin on her lips.
"Okay, no I'm good. Everything's good." Weiss sighed and the four of them were silent for a while. "Anyway, there's just one thing left to say." Yang gave Ruby and Weiss a grin. "Me and Blake are totally okay with you two. Aren't we Blakey?"
"Well I have already voiced my approval but yes. We are." Ruby shook out of her stupor to give them a thumbs up.
"And we're totally okay with you.. Just Blake?" The faunus gave her full attention. "Everything Yang told Weiss I'm telling you okay? Please stay by her side kay?" Blake could hear in the tone she used that there was a deeper meaning to her words. So to emphasize that was exactly what she intended she grabbed and hugged Yang's arm to her, eyes determined as she spoke.
"Of course, that goes without saying. I'll have her back.. From various things." Sensing the dark undertone Yang chuckled and patted Blake's head.
"It's okay kitten. I've already told you I'm not going anywhere." Muttering something inaudible Blake nuzzled into her, not caring the other two were staring.
"Wow okay how could this have gone over my head for two weeks?" Weiss exclaimed, Ruby holding her hands together.
"Aw, look at you. So cute. You have a nickname for Blake." Yang puffed out her chest proudly.
"Yup. She doesn't have one for me though. If you don't count calling me a dork."
"I sure count it cause you are a dork." Blake said matter a factly and Yang smirked, getting out of Blake's hold to get her arm around her waist instead, kissing her temple.
"I keep telling you. Lovable dork." Blake looked up, seeing the glint in Yang's eyes and put her hand over the girl's face.
"Yang I love you but this is new to all of us and I'm not going to kiss you in front of your sister right now." Yang pouted but shrugged, settling with holding Blake's hand.
"That's boring but alright." Ruby raised her hand.
"I call for group hug!" Yang grinned and raised her own.
"I second that." Blake shrugged.
"I'm in." They all looked at Weiss who crossed her arms.
"No.." But looking at each other the three grinned, all reaching out and grabbed Weiss, pulling her into the middle and hugged. "I said-" Ruby nuzzled her. "Oh nevermind.." She mumbled and gave into the hug.
"Alright, now that's that dealt with might as well tell you. Me and Blake are going on a date tomorrow and eating out so no need to wait up for dinner." Yang said as they separated. Ruby made an oh face, pointing to her.
"So that's what you've been whispering about all day! I was wondering what was so special about tomorrow.." Yang chuckled, Blake blushing a little. "Oh! Hey, Can me and Weiss come with? It'll be like a double date! I've always wanted to go on one of those!" The blonde shrugged, giving her partner a look.
"Blake? What you think?"
"If you like a stroll through Vale and sushi I don't see why not." Weiss raised a brow.
"I guess you decided on the place to eat?" Weiss asked.
"Yeah Yang usually like meat places.." Ruby mentioned but Blake shook her head, nodding to Yang.
"Nope, she did and I'm not complaining."
"Well I know my kitten likes fish so a sushi bar with a buffé was the best I could find where'd I'd enjoy at least a bit of the food." Ruby smiled. So even with Blake she thinks of her preferences over her own.. Sounds familiar.. She thought, thinking back on when Yang did the exact same thing when they were younger. Blake kissed Yang's cheek and squeezed her hand.
"We'll go wherever you want next time." Yang grinned and bumped their shoulders together.
"When did I say yes to a third date?"
"You haven't but you will." A teasing smirk came to Yang's face.
"Oh yeah? That you asking me out Belladonna?" Blake looked back at her with a smirk of her own.
"Maybe it is. What of it Xiao Long?" They stared at each other for a while then Yang broke off by kissing her nose.
"Nothing, you're right. A yes it is." The sudden action made had made Blake blush which got Yang grinning. Weiss watched them through their playful banter, acting like her and Ruby weren't there. How do they do it? She thought, looking to Ruby who just looked at the two with a soft smile, seeming more happy about Yang being so comfortable with Blake than her acceptance of their relationship.
The moment was ruined however by something small and furry jumping off Ruby's bed towards Yang and Blake. There was a bark, and before anyone could stop it, the furry thing bounced off Yang's head and landed on Blake. The cat faunus hissed, jumping away and shaking her head to run away from the corgi. However he chased after her and she panicked rushing to the door and bashing through it.
"Zwei! No! Blake's not a chew toy!" Yang called, running after the dog as he followed Blake outside. Ruby and Weiss looked on each other, heard a crash and angry hissing outside, sweatdropped and ran after the two.
"Zwei! Leave Blake alone! Holy-Blake get down from that! No Zwei put that down!" And as they scrambled to get the dog and faunus under control heads popped out of their dorm rooms looking at the chaos that ensued.
Me: So! Here you are! Am I really late? Maybe..
Blake: To me it seems like you got this out faster than the last. So that's something right?
Me: I suppose..
Yang: Hey isn't this one longer than the last one? Thought you said they shouldn't get used to long chapters.
Me: Weeeeeell.. Yes I did but this one also just kinda got out of hand. Way longer than I first anticipated.. It took me so long to figure out how to start this chapter off. Don't know how many drafts I went through and deleted. And so many things have changed since I started writing it. If you guys could have seen the original chapter compared to this one.. I'm not sure if you'd think it better than this..
Ruby: It became a me chapter!
Me: Yes it did.. Wait..
Yang: Ruby!
Ruby: Yang! *hugs*
Me: *looks around* Okay no there's no Nora. *clears throat* Anyway, yeah it kinda became a Ruby chapter but hopefully that's okay. It just kinda fit in. Also about this mission, once again, I have only a general idea of what will happen so you guys are free to come with suggestions. But as I've also said before, don't expect any big fight scenes cause I suck at doin em. Or expect sucky fight scenes I guess?
Blake: Review with thoughts and ideas for future chapters or one shots. You can also PM Wolf and she'll answer either one when she sees them in worst case scenario when she can.
Yang: Btw you teased with the smut again.
Me: Meh, this isn't a story that's meant for smut so I don't feel that bad. Though I am going to change the rating to M now cause we are getting *clears throat* close.. God I make it sound like I'm a good smut writer which I am not.. Anyway this AN is getting way too long round it off if you please.
Yang: Let's do it together Rubes.
Ruby: Okay!
Ruby/Yang: *with arms around each other* Schnee you next chapter!
Me/Blake: You just had to..