Time for some more of this...

Chapter 8:

Resting her forehead against the cold glass, Ruby just took a deep breath as she could almost feel the manicured roadway. Just the smooth path was enough to relax her swelling mind for a while longer. She didn't really want to go, but knew that she couldn't exactly fight her father in this situation, but she did know it wasn't going to take long to forward a message of some typical vague first round findings that she could make up on the spot until she actually got a chance to test the two prints she had to remake yesterday.

"Ruby, you should probably stay awake. You won't go to sleep tonight if you sleep now." Tai said as Ruby let out a loud yawn before turning towards her father. The exhaustion on her father's face was pretty clear to the woman, but she also knew that there was next to no person that would dissuade him once he started down this path.

"I'm an adult dad. If I wanted to I could sleep the entire day with nothing wrong happening with the exception of missing a few calls from Blake. Maybe even a few from Cinder to make sure I'm alright. Now tell me the truth why the hell do you want me to come out to the back ass of nowhere? Because there has to be more of a reason besides spending time with Yang and Weiss. They know why I'm feeling emotional. I mean... the only joy I had from the situation namely those four dropping the soap and being violated by someone is now gone."

"I've told you girls countless times that doesn't really happen. You're too busy trying to make sure you are clean..." Tai scolded as Ruby just rolled her eyes at the feeble attempt to try and poke a hole in one of the few topics that he knew from first hand experience what it was like.

"According to statistics... rape does happen a lot more in women prisons amongst inmates... stands to reason showers are just like that as well. I mean it is a stereotype for a reason..." Ruby muttered as she turned back to window and closed her eyes once again. Just enjoying the chuckle coming from her father as though there was something amusing in what she said. It wasn't even a case of her really caring what it was, she was just ready to sleep the rest of the morning away.

But she had to admit that a stay in the sauna Weiss had would help how she was physically feeling. She just had to find a way to convince Yang or anyone really to pick her up and carry her to it. Especially given how she knew from experience what heat and water can do to the parts she can't get to to clean frequently.

Knowing the silence was getting a little annoying to her, Ruby just had to break it. She didn't care how foolish it seemed really, she just had to break this silence. It was something that was really going to be foolish, but she just had to take the chance to at least get her father's mind off of everything. "Anyways Dad... seriously what are you meant to be doing the entire day? I kind of just wanted to sleep and this whole not trusting me is getting old."

"I'm going to start a petition to the court to make your restraining order permanent. Hence the paperwork you signed this morning. Once that is done, and you've actually had a healthy reaction, then I wouldn't mind letting up on you Ruby." Tai said as the car began to slow down as they came up to the large gates.

"Sorry I'm not exactly one for not wanting to feel for the things they've done to me. I still can't exactly go after them though... I don't know where they are, they don't know where I am. Even if they did I wouldn't exactly open the door... might even accidentally get a gun and gut shoot them. But given the fact the building I live in is guarded, my door has three separate locks on it and everyone and their dog seemingly knows they're the people that crippled me and it was from them jumping me." Ruby said sulking as she could just hear the gates opening. Something that just made her smile because it was clear that she wouldn't have long before she could just sit in a sauna and just sweat what remained of the booze from her system.

As they came to a stop, Ruby groaned as she opened her eyes and started crack her joints. Just smiling as she could see her Dad climbing out of the truck. Her frown increased as she could see the man lift the covering and started to drag the contraption of metal, rubber and fabric. As she continued to witness her father setting up her chair as she just smiled at the sight of Weiss' front door opening to reveal the butler that Ruby still had no idea how Weiss had been able to keep, but just enjoyed how he seemingly teleported next to Tai to help him.

She laughed a little at the sight of the two men nearly fighting for the right to open her door. Something she couldn't help but just enjoy from how she knew this was nothing more than both being slightly pigheaded when it came to it.

Deciding to end the small feud herself, Ruby pushed the door open and took some solace in the sad faces, as though she had robbed them of doing what they enjoyed for no earthly reason besides she wanted to. "Dad can you just help me into my chair? Klein can help me into the house." Ruby said just hoping to at least find some common ground that way there would be next to no reason for the duo to fight over something like her.

Just smiling at the sight and feeling of her dad's arm wrapping around behind her quickly followed by her being picked up into the air. Just the feeling of the air rushing around her from a different angle was something that was appealing to her. A height that she really hadn't been able to get close to in a long time.

As she was lowered down, she couldn't help but just smile at the sight of her dad being careful as he lowered her down, as though she was a fragile object that would shatter the second she was dropped from more than a single inch.

"I'll be back in a few hours Ruby. Just promise me that you'll try and relax." Tai said calmly as Ruby rolled her eyes at her father.

"I'm going to be fine Dad. Got Klein here." Ruby said as she gestured over her shoulder where she knew the butler was standing. Just a slight chuckle coming from her as she could see her father pouting. "Seriously dad. I'm going to be fine. Weiss and Yang won't leave me alone for very long if at all. I just want to really something to curb this hangover. Which you can't do... especially after last time." Ruby said as it was her turn to pout at the sight of her father rolling his eyes.

Before the scene would continue on further, Tai quickly leaned up and wrapped his arms around his daughter. Smiling softly as he could feel the gesture being returned. Just because he knew how much Ruby hated to do this kind of thing with most other people.

"Dad, your back has got to be in pain... I'll be fine. Trust me. You just go do the court crap... which is really the best I can describe it because it is boring either way." Ruby said with a slight laugh as she could feel her dad's arms uncoil away from her. She just couldn't help but laugh at the sight of her father just seemingly having enjoyed that single hug.

"I've felt worse pains Ruby. I'm just worried about my little girl." Tai continued as Ruby just chuckled at him. "See you later Ruby." Tai said as Ruby just smiled back up at him.

"See you Dad." Ruby said as she felt a pang of pain from a time that she remembered all too well. "Love you Dad." Ruby said hoping that she could at least get rid of some of the pain that she was feeling. Pain that was nothing like her being beaten or even from the hangovers. This was a pain that she caused on herself and it wasn't one that she ever really planned to relive.

"Love you too Ruby." Tai said as he tussled Ruby's hair a little bit, just enjoying the sight of Ruby pouting as he walked around the truck to climb back in. Just the sight was something that Ruby couldn't help but enjoy from how at the very least that it made her feel that much better.

Waving at her Dad driving off, Ruby just took a deep breath as she felt herself being moved by the man behind her. Just chuckling at the almost lethal accuracy at timing that this man had in situations like this. She just couldn't help but smile despite how she was loathing someone pushing her.

"I couldn't help but hear and I beg for your forgiveness Madam Rose about your current state of ailment. Might I suggest a personal remedy I've found to work swimmingly in these circumstance." Klein said softly as he pushed Ruby up the small ramp by the door.

"Klein, buddy. You know I don't like it when you call me that. My name is Ruby. And right now, I'll take anything. But how is my sister and Weiss? I take it they haven't been up long." Ruby asked as she was left sitting in the main hall as she heard some walking behind her followed by the closing of the door. Causing a small laugh followed by her being moved slightly again.

"As you wish Madam Ruby. Mistress Schnee and Xiao Long have been up for an hour and a half, but have been in the dining room for ten minutes, would you like to join them for brunch?" Klein asked as Ruby just chuckled at the polite mask the man was able to maintain through anything.

"I'd be happy to Klein. Just don't give me anything to eat really. I had something to eat before I left. But some juice of some description or something hot to drink would be nice." Ruby smiled as she could feel the man push her along the immaculate hallways just as she could hear some soft talking.

There was a small chuckle as before she could open the door to help the man out, he was quickly in front of her again opening the door with a smile on his face as he quickly vanished to behind her again and started to push her once more.

"I present to you, Mistress Schnee and Xiao Long." Klein said as he quickly pushed Ruby towards the other end of the table from her sister and Weiss. Once he was positive that he was happy with Ruby's placement that she would be able to address the both of them he quickly placed the breaks on her chair. "I shall consult the chef as to the time before the meal is ready." The man said bowing his head before excusing himself from the room.

As he walked out, Ruby started to rub her temples with a smirk on her face. "I loathe the fact that he does that. I don't like being called Madam. Bad enough I had to remind him I don't like being referred to by my last name." Ruby sighed out as Yang just laughed at her. "And no loud noises... super hungover here. From the text from a neighbour I went out drinking with last night and my bartender I drank a lot of vodka."

"Fine, I'll cancel the rock band." Weiss joked she picked up the newspaper with a smile on her face being hidden by the paper as she could hear the laughter coming from her blonde wife. Something that she knew was from her being slightly unsure but if she was being honest that just made the situation all that much better. She just knew though she had to at least make it clear to Ruby and Yang. "Yes it was a joke. I do make those occasionally."

"Did you know she could make those?" Ruby asked her sister who just chuckled a little as though she had just been changed to a child who was about to retell a joke and she was finding it hard to say the next line.

"No... but in fairness the last funny thing she said wa-"

"Yang. Enough jokes. Or I swear next shower you can have by yourself. Regardless though, it was funny and you know it." Weiss interrupted as she flicked her paper down a little to address her wife and sister in law. But there was also a small amount of amusement to the way the sister duo just seemed to be on an identical page even if it was about taking a joke she said and running with it.

Smiling as she rolled onto her side, Blake couldn't help but enjoy the sound of seagulls squawking. It meant they were at least close enough to their nest, which also had the benefit of meaning that she knew they had to be close to a shore line. Which also had the even better benefit that she'd be able to not only get away from Ilia but also she'd be able to contact Ruby a lot easier depending where the shore was.

Climbing reluctantly out of bed, Blake nearly jumped towards the window of her room just praying that she could get enough of a view of the land that she didn't need to leave her room and climb up on deck to see where they were. Just because she knew in here there was no chance she'd run into Ilia.

Smiling as she recognised one of the sounds they'd need to pass through before they'd be able to dock. That simple thing was more than enough to make up for the slow pace yesterday seemed to tick by and the even slower pace of the night that she was practically held up in her room. But she knew in a few hours they would be on land and Blake knew then that she'd be safe and as far away from Ilia as she deemed fit short of forcing Ilia into the sea.

Even though Blake knew that deep down that would be a wonderful thing. If just so she could push her out, then she'd never harm Ruby again. She didn't care what they had in the past. What mattered to Blake was what there is now for both her and Ruby.

Placing her bag onto her bed, Blake just smiled as she quickly set about clearing the room just so she could get off the boat as fast as she possibly could and into the arms of the protective duty that would be around her in some form. Even if that was all her parents sent down. It would still make her feel a lot better knowing that Ilia wouldn't get away with just hanging onto her like some school girl.

Taking out just a second to stretch, Blake frowned as she could hear the knock coming from her door. Groaning internally, hoping that it was just some of the crew ignoring the 'do not disturb' sign hanging on her door and not the chameleon Faunus that was becoming more and more of an annoyance for her.

Making sure the chain was on the lock, Blake cracked the door and frowned as she could see the brunette standing there. "Blake, we are nearly home. And I just hope your mother and father are happy to have us back. I mean at least I'm not like that whore who wouldn't even come with you." Ilia sung out as Blake took a deep breath to try and calm herself further.

"Ilia, back the fuck off. I'm close enough to be able to call my family's security and tell them to come up to my room and beat your ass back." Blake said as she closed the door just enjoying the fact that the woman didn't try and obstruct her any further but instead just seemed to knock on the door a bit more. Blake could almost feel the urge to want to kill her herself, but also knew that she couldn't and still maintain the high ground.

Stripping down, Blake just took a deep breath as she walked over towards where her phone was charging the previous night. She knew that there was no chance she would be able to get off of the boat without being constantly surrounded by the woman who had irked Blake more and more of their time on the boat.

Quickly sliding to the number she needed, Blake pressed it to her ear just hoping that she would be able to convince her father to send whoever he could even if he had to make some excuse to go down to see her as well. Anything as long as it would get her away from Ilia.

"Blake? What is it? The ship shouldn't be very long before it is docked... do you need anything?" Blake heard as she just smiled the concern in her father's voice she knew that at least he gathered there was something wrong from just the simple call.

"Ilia got out early and is on the boat with me... and she isn't leaving me alone Dad. I mean right now I'm held up in my room." Blake said as she could almost hear her father getting annoyed at that one sentence. "My door is locked right now Dad... I'm just worried that she might not leave me alone." Blake continued softly.

"Don't worry Blake. I'll take care of it."

Smiling softly as she started to roll along side her sister, Ruby just couldn't help but laugh at the idea of Yang having something planned already to just keep her mind off of things. It wasn't even a case that Ruby particularly cared about it, but she hoped at least that this was going to be a case of it being a day that didn't bore her to near death.

"So what is it that you have planned? Because I swear if you try to bring me to play a game of tennis again they won't find your corpse." Ruby asked as Yang shook her head before walking behind her and started to push the woman ignoring the groan that was coming from her sister.

"One I'm pretty sure that was a punishment for me as well and I refuse to go down by myself. But two I figured you'd get wasted and that is why I figured you'd want to go to the sauna. But unfortunately that is broken. Long story short that you probably don't want to know the details of, the wood isn't as solid as you think." Yang began laughing as she could see Ruby just shiver in her chair as they moved out of the house just causing Ruby to shake her head at the fresh air.

Before Ruby could even really register the gentle shove she could already feel the slight gust blowing past her as she started to descend the small hill. Grabbing the handles as she started to spin herself around to glare at her sister as she could see Yang just laughing a little as she started to jog down after her.

"Yang you bitch!" Ruby yelled back as she turned back around just to grip the wheels slowing herself down as she could just hear Yang catching up to her. She could almost feel the rage start to subside as Yang came to a stop next to her. "You best have a decent reason for this Yang. I don't appreciate being shoved down a hill."

"Looked like you were sulking... and I can't stand that. You know that. But in reality you wouldn't have done any damage to yourself. It evens out. I just wanted to get down quicker. And my plan if you are curious is we go to the garage and you help me with my recent project. Don't worry you won't need to do leg work." Yang joked as she quickly dodged the swipe at her legs from her sister. "I thought it was funny." Yang added as Ruby just groaned.

"Why haven't I attempted to kill you yet? Because honestly I'll take the puns over the leg jokes." Ruby groaned as Yang just chuckled flinging the doors open and gestured Ruby to follow her in. "And no that doesn't mean you can start making leg puns." Ruby said as she could see the LED in her phone start to flash. "And I'm going to take this." Ruby continued as she started to roll over a bit as she laughed at her sister for some reason laughing harder.

Swiping the answer button Ruby just smiled as she heard the soft sound of Blake's voice. "Ruby, are you okay? I tried to call last night but you didn't answer."

Smirking as rubbed her eyes, she just couldn't help but enjoy the fact that Blake was still that concerned for her. At the very least she knew that Blake was going to be able to stay in ignorance for this situation. At the least she would be able to enjoy the visit with her family.

"It's fine Blake. I just went out and drank a lot. I'm with Yang at her place right now. I hope the boat is still nice if you are still on it." Ruby said as she had to resist the urge of taking one of her shoes off just to toss in the general direction of Yang and hoping that she'd be hit by it.

"I'm off the boat but it wasn't that good of a trip. Which is one of the reasons I'm calling this early despite to just talk to you. Because Ilia is out on probation... but on slightly better news she can't enter Vale and my Dad's security at least chased her away from me for now." Blake said as Ruby tensed up in her chair as she took a deep breath.

"I knew she got out... Qrow found out and told Yang that Ilia and Vernal got out." Ruby said enjoying the sound of Yang stopping whatever it was she was doing, as though to just listen in on the conversation she was having at this minute. Even though Ruby knew that Yang was going to deny it. "But I suppose that is at least some good news. Just stay safe Blake... that woman is crazy as hell." Ruby continued as she could hear an almost relieved sigh coming from over the phone.

"I will Ruby. But I'm more worried about you. They didn't try and kill me. And if what you said is true than one of them isn't accounted for." Blake said as Ruby just shook her head.

"You and everyone else is worried Blake. But I'll be fine, again I'm just with Yang right now, and chances are I won't be able to get rid of my dad tonight... I just barely got rid of him last night." Ruby began as she could see Yang walking out of the garage with a concerned look on her face. "I love you Blake."

"I love you too Ruby... and you be safe as well." Blake said as Ruby just took a deep breath and hung up the phone.

Taking a deep breath, Ruby just stared at her sister. "Apparently Ilia isn't going to be a problem... she isn't allowed back in Vale and is currently in Menagerie. So even less of an issue because Ghira doesn't like how crazy she is or something." Ruby said with a smile that she knew was going to be a hollow one, but at least it might be able to get Yang to relax a bit longer.

"Well... that is good at least."

Author's Note:

Welp not the best ending I've had but best I can come up with on the spot. Catch you all next time.