A/N: Heyo! So many responses to all of the new characters. Just to let everyone know, yes, I did mess up with a bit of RWBY lore and yes, I am ignoring Season 3 of RWBY because I like my heart in one piece.
Chapter 3: The Hinterlands
Ruby gathered her things, making sure to pack some of the heath potions and Crescent Rose. She was headed to the place known as the Hinterlands. According to Leliana, the Hinterlands was mostly a fertile agricultural land with a bunch of farms. The major place that was in the Hinterlands was Redcliffe Village, where someone called the Arl of Redcliffe lived, and the Crossroads, where Yang was meant to be. Apparently the Arl of Redcliffe was someone who they needed their support from in order to really get the Inquisition going.
From what Leliana's spies and scouts told them, the Crossroads was currently a refuge to people who were escaping the Mage Templar War. Apparently, since the Conclave, the Mages and Templars had started fighting even more, both sides blaming the other for what happened. She didn't understand why the Mages and Templars felt the need to fight to the death, but then again nothing in this world made sense. The main thing Ruby was excited about was hearing that Yang might be here! She shouldered her bag and put Crescent Rose into her new holster in the small of her back.
She headed out of her temporary room, meeting Cassandra by the front doors of the Chantry, all of her gear on her back. Cassandra urged that Ruby should travel since the area was pretty volatile with the Mage and Templars fighting again. Varric and Solas would also be joining them, with the Misfits acting as additional security. It would take some time to get to the Hinterlands, but Ruby was practically bouncing as she met up with Cassandra. Cassandra looked down at the small girl, smiling to see her excitement.
Cassandra patted Ruby on the shoulder in an effort to calm her down just a little bit since she was still viewed as the Herald of Andraste. Varric approached the two, adjusting his sleeves with Bianca on his back.
"Well, you ready to see if you've got family here, Kid?" Varric questioned, crossing his arms across his broad chest. Varric was curious about the young girl and the world she came from, since she could do things that no one else really could.
"I am Varric. I really want to know if Yang can remember anything from before." Ruby admitted.
"I'm curious, Kid. How can you move so fast? I've seen some pretty fast people, but you? You definitely take the cake."
"Well, that's my Semblance."
"Alright, now explain that to me."
"Well, a Semblance is an ability that is manifested by your Aura, the physical manifestation of the soul to protect you."
"Well, if it makes sense to you, Kid. Doesn't make much sense to me, but hey, I've told wilder tales myself."
"I know, you told me one yourself." Cassandra exclaimed, crossing her arms. Varric seemed to just roll his eyes as Solas approached, leaning on his staff as he stopped.
"Well, it seems that we are prepared for our travels. Herald, are you ready to go?" Solas questioned, looking to the youngest one among them for a response.
"Ready to go! Aren't we going to get the Misfits? They are our extra security." Ruby pointed out as she bounced her bag, pulling on the straps of her bag.
"Indeed they are. I'm sure they are ready to go." Solas exclaimed, standing up right and putting his staff on her back. As soon as he did, there was a large explosion just outside the gates, Cassandra dropping her head as she made a noise of disgust.
"That is probably them." Cassandra exclaimed as she started jogging towards the front gates, the other three following her. The group made it out of the gates, seeing the two mages of the misfits, Rachel and Great Horns, dueling with magic. Great Horns threw his arms to the side, a red rune appearing in front of him as 10 small fireballs flew out of it. Before the fireballs slammed into her, Rachel threw her staff forward, a light green fist flying from her staff and slamming into Great Horns. The two flew back from their attacks, both of them groaning from the attacks.
Ruby scanned the training field, seeing that all of the Misfits were currently training. Ataashi was in a duel with Reka, the dwarf archer unloading arrows at the Qunari, who was swinging her massive blade and either deflecting or breaking the arrows before they hit her. Ruby watched as the dwarf nimbly dodged the massive warrior's blade, sliding under Ataashi's legs and dropping, what Ruby thought was, multicolored rocks at the Qunari's feet. The Qunari braced herself as the rocks detonated in an elemental explosion, Ruby seeing fire, ice and electricity. She couldn't help but think back to her first day at Beacon when she accidently blew up her friend and partner, Weiss Schnee.
It was a small accident involving a poorly sealed Dust bottle and Ruby sneezing, causing a small elemental explosion herself. The last match was between Malachi and Raphael, which was a match that practically hypnotized Ruby since neither of them were wearing shirts. Raphael was very… broad and muscular while Raphael was very toned, Ruby feeling her mouth go slightly slack as she watched the fight. The two used their signature weapons, Malachi using twin daggers while Raphael using his longsword and shield, the Assassin's daggers clashing against the Templar's shield. Ruby brushed some of her hair behind her ear as Raphael swung his blade and revealed his broad chest to her, Ruby feeling her face turn pink.
"Hey Herald! Quit eyeballing my boys!" Brianna called out as she walked over to the group from the recruits combat training. Ruby saw both Raphael and Malachi look over at her, so she dropped her gaze down to her feet. She was embarrassed that she was caught staring at guys since she was generally in the shadows. Brianna clapped Ruby's back as she laughed, Varric even getting a good chuckle out of the situation.
"Don't sweat it, Kid. It's normal for a girl your age to start taking an interest in boys." Brianna exclaimed as she crossed her arms.
"Shut up! What were you doing over with the troops anyway?" Ruby questioned as she crossed her arms with a red face.
"I was talking with Commander Cullen. He said he had some speeches planned but couldn't get to them. I asked him about them and he got all flustered, it was cute." Brianna answered, looking over at Cullen, who was training a few soldiers himself.
"Can we go now? I want to find Yang." Ruby exclaimed as she started going to the caravan that was going to take them to the Hinterlands. The trip was a decent length, about a day long before they finally reached the camp that was made near the Crossroads, the area too dangerous to approach. Ruby hopped out of the caravan and was told to find someone called "Scout Harding". Ruby looked around until a voice behind her greeted.
"Hi there." The voice exclaimed, making Ruby spin around without seeing the individual responsible. Ruby finally remembered something important, so she looked down to see the person who greeted her, a brown haired dwarf woman. She was the same size as Varric and wore similar armor, focusing leather and small metal plates. She had short brown hair that was tied back into a bun with a cute face and brown eyes that said she was very kind.
"So, you're the Herald? Thought you'd be taller. Anyway, I'm Scout Harding." Harding introduced. Ruby smiled, happy to meet someone so pleasant.
"Hi Scout Harding, I'm Ruby, Ruby Rose." Ruby introduced.
"Well, it's nice to meet you Ruby." Harding responded.
"Wait, Harding? Have you ever been to Hightown?" Varric questioned, moving up to Ruby's side.
"No, why?" Harding responded.
"Because that would make you Harding in… never mind." Varric replied before cutting himself off.
"So, Scout Harding, what's the news from the Hinterlands? Anything about Y-… the Golden Dragon?" Ruby questioned, remembering that Yang had made a name for herself while she was there.
"Well, the Crossroads has been a refuge for people hoping to avoid the war. We have some troops there, but the Templars and Mages have really been hitting them hard. Seems like they're attacking anything that moves, even if they aren't Templars or Mages." Harding answered, walking with Ruby to the nearby ledge. Ruby looked out at the landscape before her, thinking that it was absolutely stunning. The hills were green and flourishing, even though there was a crumbling castle on a ridge on the other side of a small dip between them.
"Which way to the crossroads?" Ruby questioned, looking over at Scout Harding. She pointed to the path below them, Ruby following it to the left of the camp, so it was pretty easy to follow.
"Just follow that path and it should take you straight to the Crossroads." Scout Harding replied.
"Yay! Thanks!" Ruby thanked as she pulled Crescent Rose off her back and followed the path. She went by Brianna, who seemed like she was formulating a plan with her company.
"Alright, Raphael, you take Great Horns and Reka and enter from the west. Rachel, take Malachi and Ataashi and enter from the east. I'll be going with the main group and keeping the Herald safe." Brianna ordered, the two leaders responding. Raphael pulled his bucket helmet from his hip before heading over to Ruby.
"Good luck, Herald, and stay safe." Raphael exclaimed as he put his helmet on. Ruby smiled a bit, thinking that it was cute for Raphael to care about her like that.
"It's just Ruby, and don't worry, I will." Ruby replied, reminding him of what her name was.
"Of course, Ruby."
"Don't worry, I bet she can easily take care of herself." Malachi exclaimed, sneaking up behind Ruby and sliding his arm around her shoulders. Ruby slid away from him since she still wasn't comfortable around Malachi and didn't know exactly where his moral line was. "Relax Ruby, I'm not going to pull anything on you. Just want you alive long enough for you to forgive me, maybe even consider me a friend."
"The only thing I consider you is a pervert." Ruby replied as she turned her back to him.
"We'll work past that point, eventually. Well, see you in the Crossroads!" Malachi exclaimed, returning to his group which seemed a little annoyed with him. Raphael returned to his group and they separated, heading in their assigned directions while Brianna walked to the main group with her axe drawn. Ruby nodded and the main group started moving towards the Crossroads, following the trail. They made it to a sign post, which easily pointed in the direction they needed to go. They followed the trail a bit more, already seeing clusters of bodies from all sides, Ruby doing her best to ignore them and not vomit.
They were close when Ruby started to hear the familiar blasts from Ember Celica, Yang's shotgun gauntlets. They rounded a corner to see two Inquisition soldiers trying to fend off three Templars when the Templar's were blown away with a fiery concussive blast, Ruby seeing the familiar golden glow of Yang's blonde hair. Ruby picked up her pace, seeing that there were more Templars than originally expected. Yang blasted a Templar in the chest, sending him flying into a wall when she spotted Ruby, a wide smile growing across her face. Yang still had her long, flowing golden blonde hair that went all the way to the small of her back with her lilac eyes that would change to red every once in a while.
Instead of her normal clothing, she wore a metal body piece like Ataashi, and metal greaves with her normal black short shorts. Her golden gauntlets with red shells stood in contrast to the black metal armor she was wearing. Yang was a little too distracted by Ruby, the younger sister seeing the Templar in leather armor coming up behind her. Ruby checked her rear as she deployed Crescent Rose, then fired a round to launch herself forward. She flew past Yang and swung her scythe, slamming the blade into the leather clad fighter.
Ruby slid by the Templar, but then she felt a warmth splash against her as she saw dark crimson fly by her. Ruby slowly turned to see the lower half of the Templar still standing, blood pouring from the severed half while the lower half was lying a few feet behind her with the severed end towards her, blood starting to pool.
"So… much blood… there's so much… blood." Ruby stammered in her head as her eyes locked on the Templar corpse as the second half fell to the ground. "I… I murdered that man… I killed him… I'm a murderer…"
"Ruby! Look out!" She heard Yang yell, but Ruby was still in shock that she just killed someone, feeling their blood covering her back. There was a dull clang, probably because everything had become dull to her. She slowly turned her head, seeing Malachi's black armor and daggers holing back a longsword from a man in leather armor, but not the same as the Templar. Ruby wanted to help, she wanted to move as several light blue runes appeared at her feet, but she was unable to move. She then saw Raphael's characteristic Templar armor appear by Malachi, throwing his arms as a small dust wave that caused the runes to vanish.
"Get Ruby out of here!" She heard Malachi shout as he pushed the man back, driving his daggers into the man's chest. She felt someone's arms wrap around her and start to pull her, Ruby not able to do anything other than hold onto Crescent Rose. Ruby saw the fighting going on, more blood flying as spells and steel tore at both sides. Her sight was cut off when she was brought into some kind of log cabin, but everything was still dull to her. She was finally set into a chair, Yang appearing in her view with a concerned look on her face.
"Hey Ruby, you still with me Sis?" Yang questioned as she held Ruby's face in her hands. Ruby was still unresponsive, so Yang took the time to start cleaning her off, grabbing a rag and removing Ruby's blood stained cloak. Yang continued to clean Ruby off when she finally said something.
"I… I killed him." Ruby stammered quietly, Yang not sure if she was trying to accept or deny the action. Yang went back to her sister, putting her hands on her shoulders as she looked into her dull silver eyes.
"You had to, Ruby. If you didn't he would have killed me without a second thought." Yang replied, trying to get her sister back to reality. Yang had been in this weird place for a while, so she had been through this kind of thing, the horror of killing someone. Back on Remnant, the only real threat were Grimm, mindless creatures of Darkness that were attracted to negative emotion. They never had to deal with killing a person, at least not directly since they did crash a train once. Luckily for her, an Inquisition soldier named Corporal Vale helped her come to terms with what she had done.
"I'm… a murderer." Ruby quietly proclaimed, still miles away from Yang.
"You did it to defend me, to defend the people of the Crossroads. He would have killed a lot more people if you didn't stop him." Yang assured, pulling her sister into her shoulder. "Just let it all out, Sis."
Ruby finally came to her senses, wrapping her arms around her sister and started crying into her shoulder. Ruby was still having trouble coming to terms with what she did, she still couldn't accept that she had killed a man, worse to have his blood literally on her hands… and her back. She cried, and cried, and then some more until she couldn't cry anymore. Ruby finally pulled her head from Yang's shoulder, her big sister wiping off.
"There, are we feeling better?" Yang questioned, putting her hands back on Ruby's shoulders.
"Not really… but the shock has worn off." Ruby replied, still looking at the floor.
"That will take some time. Oh Ruby!" Yang cheered as she embraced her little sister, Ruby groaning from the force of the hug. The hug lasted a while before Yang finally let her go to figure out what she knew.
"Where have you been?! All of us were so worried when you went through that mirror!" Yang scolded as she stood up, crossing her arms. Mirror? What mirror was Yang talking about? And if Yang was here, would that mean that Blake and Weiss were with her.
"Yang, did the rest of you follow me through some mirror?" Ruby questioned, trying to figure out what happened.
"Yeah, you went through some weird mirror, like it sucked you into it. I went in after you and so did Blake and Weiss. After that… it's a little hazy, but I woke up in the woods and found this place under attack. Kinda had no choice but to help the people. I'm not sure where Weiss and Blake went, but they're capable people so I'm sure they're fine." Yang responded. "So what have you been up to?"
"Well, I'm not sure what happened after I went through some mirror, but I woke up in some dark and cold place. After that I was found by a group that called themselves the "Inquisition" and ended up joining them. Also I have this weird mark on my hand." Ruby answered as she held out her Mark hand, Yang jumping a bit at the green light.
"Where did you get that?" Yang questioned, slowly moving back to her sister.
"I don't know. I woke up with it. But I can use it to seal the rifts that have been showing up. I even got the Breach to stop growing."
"Wow, seems like you've been doing a lot since you got here. How have you been handling everything?"
"Well, as best I can. I mean, I can't really just start freaking out at every little thing that is new to me."
"Yeah, that would be pretty stupid. So, tell me what you know about this place. I've learned a bit myself so let's put our heads together." Yang chuckled as she patted the top of Ruby's head.
"Well, I've learned there are several races; human, elf, dwarf and Qunari."
"I've seen humans and a few elves that pass through. I haven't met any dwarves or… what was the last one?"
"Qunari. They're pretty easy to spot since they're really tall with grey skin and horns."
"Like those two that showed up with you?"
"Yep, Great Horns and Ataashi." Ruby answered as Yang pulled a chair up to her sister and sat down. "And then there's Varric and Reka, they're dwarves, but Varric doesn't have a beard."
"That's the one with the crossbow? Looks like it fell off his face and onto his chest if you ask me." Yang chuckled, leaning back in her chair.
"There is one thing that has been bothering me. How are our weapons still firing? I mean, Dust shouldn't be active outside of Remnant's atmosphere."
"I wondered that myself, so I talked to the mages that didn't try to kill me. They said our Dust might be reacting with the Lyrium on this world." Yang answered as she started to remove the armor she was wearing.
"Lyrium? What's that?" Ruby questioned as Yang set down the metal chest and back piece, revealing her yellow low cut top.
"Apparently it's magic in its raw form. Only dwarves are able to mine the stuff since they're immune to magic, and something called the Chantry practically controls the Lyrium trade." Yang answered, putting her brown half jacket on before removing her metal greaves. Ruby leaned back in her chair, taking a deep breath to clear her mind. Everything was getting crazy, and she had no idea what to do about it.
"So Ruby, why did you join the Inquisition? Seems like a rushed decision." Yang questioned as she sat back down.
"Do you know about the Conclave? The explosion at the Temple of Sacred Ashes?"
"Yeah, it's why a lot of people are here. They said it was supposed to be a peace meeting the Templars and the Mages, with leader of the Chantry, Divine Justinia IV, acting as a mediator. That is, until the whole place exploded and created the Breach. Ruby, were you there?"
"Apparently I was. The Divine call out to me, but I don't remember a thing. Apparently people don't want me around since people seem to think that I'm the Herald of someone called Andraste."
"I learned about her. She was the one that freed Thedas from the control of a place called the Tevinter Imperium and spread the word of the Maker, Thedas' omnipotent being. She loved the maker so much, that her husband betrayed her and sold her out to the Imperium. It's a really sad story. So you're the Herald of Andraste I've heard so much about. My little sis, doing big things in the new world."
"Yeah, but I joined them because they agreed to protect me from anyone that might harm me. And that they are trying to really fix the world that is kinda falling apart, so I kinda wanted to help. They might even know something on how to get us back to Remnant."
"That's true. So, are you feeling up to going outside?" Yang questioned as she stood up. Ruby nodded, collapsing Crescent Rose into its condensed form and putting it back onto her back. Yang went to the door, an assuring smile on her face as she opened the door, Ruby taking the lead out and seeing that most of the mess was already cleaned up with a large banner with the Inquisition symbol on it at the center of the town. Ruby looked around and saw Cassandra standing with the Misfits, Brianna talking with Cassandra about a very serious matter. Ruby approached them with Yang right behind her, Cassandra and Brianna stopping their conversation to speak with Ruby.
"Herald, the Misfits have volunteered to stay behind and work with Corporal Vale to help the people of the Crossroads." Cassandra exclaimed, Brianna rolling her eyes at the comment. It made Ruby think that the Misfits didn't exactly volunteer for the job they were given.
"That's good. Cassandra, this is my big sister, Yang Xiao Long. Yang, this is Cassandra Pentagast, one of the founders of the Inquisition." Ruby introduced, hoping that they would get along.
"Nice to meet you Cassandra, thanks for looking after Ruby for me." Yang exclaimed as she held out her hand to Cassandra. The Seeker looked at Yang with a raised eyebrow, wondering why she would walk around so… exposed. Cassandra took Yang's hand and shook it before responding.
"A pleasure, Yang. I assure you, Ruby is a very capable woman. She can easily take care of herself." Cassandra answered, her arms returning to their natural resting position, one hand on her hilt and the other on her side.
"Yeah, I'm just a worried big sister is all. So, you're trying to save the world?"
"That is the plan."
"Well, I'm in. Can't just let my sister run around being the hero without me."
"Very well, welcome to the Inquisition, Yang Xiao Long."
Yang put a hand Ruby's shoulder, happy to know that she could be with her sister again. There was a small chorus of 'awws' from the Misfits, Ruby remembering to introduce them.
"Yang, these are the Misfits, a mercenary company led by Brianna White-Steel. She's really nice and cool." Ruby introduced. Brianna stepped up and took Yang's extended hand, the two exchanging a tight grip before releasing and exchanging words.
"So, you're the Yang Ruby has been talking about. The older sister variety?" Brianna questioned as she leaned back and crossed her arms.
"Yes I am. So, you've been friendly with my sister." Yang replied as she mimicked the pose.
"I have. Good girl. Word of warning for two of my troops. They got eyes for your sister." Brianna warned, a devious smile on her face as she looked back at her troops. Yang leaned to the side to look over the group, seeing four of the members scoot away, leaving the heavily armored man and the lightly armored man with daggers.
"I can only guess which two." Yang replied, stepping around Brianna as she cracked her knuckles. Ruby tried to catch Yang before she could break Raphael or Malachi, but Brianna stopped her as Yang got to the two of them.
"And just to let you know, the black armored one peeked at your sister changing!" Brianna exclaimed, putting a horribly worried face on Malachi. Ruby watched as Yang grabbed the front of Malachi's armor and pulled him up, the Assassin clearly accepting his fate.
"Is that true? You peeking at my little sister?" Yang questioned, her free fist tightening as Malachi noted her lilac eyes turn a furious red.
"Can't really lie when my boss is the one saying it. Yes, I-. "Malachi sighed before answering. That was before Yang drove her fist straight through Malachi's face, everyone reeling from the blow that knocked the Assassin out. Yang dropped the unconscious Assassin and turned to the Templar, who currently had his hands up by his shoulders.
"You got a thing for my sister?" Yang questioned, ready to punch the Templar as well.
"I have the utmost respect for your sister. I wouldn't dare do such a thing to her." Raphael replied, doing his best not to anger the blonde brawler any more than she already was.
"Uh huh, I'll be keeping my eye on you."
Yang turned and returned to her sister, who had a deep red face, obviously embarrassed of her older sister's actions. Brianna, however, found the entire situation hilarious and was currently laughing her ass off.
"Why did you do that!?" Ruby quietly hissed, looking over at the two men that apparently fancied her.
"What? You think I would just let a guy who watched you undress get away with it?" Yang replied, crossing her arms.
"Did you have to threaten Raphael too?"
"Yeah, if he likes you then I have to threaten him. Why? Ruby… do you like them?"
"What!? No! Shut up!"
Ruby spun around, putting her back to Yang, who proceeded to chuckle, thinking it was adorable for her little sister to start developing crushes. Ruby looked up from the ground, seeing Cassandra walking over to them with a woman who was wearing something similar to what the Divine was wearing in the memory at the Temple. The difference was this woman was younger looking with light brown skin.
"Herald, this is Mother Giselle. She is a Cleric of the Chantry and wishes to help our cause." Cassandra introduced, the mother giving a small bow, Ruby returning it.
"Pardon me, but I did not think the Herald of Andraste was one so… young." The Mother exclaimed, Ruby noting she had the same accent as Sister Leliana.
"It's okay. You aren't the first one to say that, and I'm sure you won't be the last. It's a pleasure to meet you, Mother Giselle. I'm Ruby, Ruby Rose."
"And a pleasure to you too, Ms. Rose."
"So, you want to help the Inquisition?"
"I do, please, follow me."
Mother Giselle turned and started walking, Ruby following her. Yang attempted to go with her sister, but Cassandra stood in her path.
"Let her go, she has duties to attend to as the Herald of Andraste. Come, you can help me with something else." Cassandra replied, leading Yang to the Misfits, who were currently climbing a path that lead to a small outcrop of rock that over looked the Crossroads.
"I've heard the Chantry's denouncement of you and the Inquisition. Some are grandstanding, and look to increase their own power and become the next Divine. Some are simply terrified. So many good people, senselessly taken from us." Mother Giselle exclaimed, stopping in front of the log cabin.
"I've been told it was a tragedy. I don't know any of the people that were involved in the Conclave, but it is still sad to see so many people die when it was meant to be a place of peace." Ruby responded as she looked out over the Crossroads.
"Fear shakes us to our core, but it does not make us unreasonable. I tell you this, go to them. Speak with the Chantry in Val Royeaux and let them see you for who you truly are."
"You want me to talk to them? I don't think they even want to see me, let alone hear what I have to say. Why would I go talk to them?"
"Their power is in their unified voice. All you need to do is make some of them doubt, then they shall lose power over you."
Ruby looked out at the Crossroads again, seeing people mill about, carrying backpacks or bundles of food and clothing. The sight was saddening that there was no one helping these people… until now.
"Thank you, Mother Giselle, for everything you've done to help these people, and to help us." Ruby thanked, looking up at the Mother with a smile.
"It was no trouble, Ruby. I will go to Haven and find the one who would take the most interest in the names I have. Clerics and other Mothers that would prove useful to befriend." Mother Giselle responded, putting a hand on Ruby's shoulder.
"Sister Leliana would be the one to talk to."
"Then I shall speak with her. Until we meet again, Ruby Rose."
Mother Giselle turned and headed to the remaining injured people, intent on making sure that everyone was taken care of before she left. Ruby smiled as she headed to Varric and Solas, who were waiting patiently by the Inquisition banner, chatting idly.
"Hey guys. Whatcha talking about?" Ruby questioned as she got to them.
"We are discussing his latest book, The Tale of the Champion." Solas answered.
"Yeah, that one was a best seller, not for the best of reasons, but a best seller none the less." Varric replied, crossing his arms with a sigh.
"What's it about?" Ruby questioned, tilting her head to the side.
"It's about my friend Hawke and her time in Kirkwall. It was the people's way of seeing what was happening in Kirkwall, and how the Mage Templar War started."
"That sounds like something I should read."
"Well, be ready for the end. This isn't one of those 'happily ever after' tales."
"Oh… thanks for the warning."
The conversation kinda died after that, luckily Cassandra and Yang walked over to them with some news.
"The Misfits will be taking care of the Crossroads for now. Herald? Do you know what our next move would be?" Cassandra exclaimed and questioned.
"Well, Mother Giselle said that I should talk to the Chantry in Val Royeaux, try and get them to see that I'm not some huge threat." Ruby responded, putting her hands behind her back.
"Well, it is one method we can go about. It makes sense to speak with the Chantry, if we can get them to disagree or even doubt, then we may buy ourselves some time."
"That's what Mother Giselle said!"
"Very well. We should return to Haven and plan our next move."
"And just when I thought we'd be out adventuring the wilderness." Varric sighed.
"Perhaps another time. For now, we have more pressing matters at hand." Solas stated, causing Varric to sigh. Ruby headed back to the cabin, Yang following her little sister just to watch over her. She couldn't help but be watchful of Ruby, since she hadn't seen her for days. Yang walked in to see her sister staring at her blood stained cloak, her face drained of all color. She walked over and put a hand on her shoulder, attempting to comfort her sister.
Ruby couldn't pull her eyes from the dark red that stained her crimson cloak, her mind going back to the man that she killed. Yang pulled Ruby away, tearing her sister away from the cloak. Ruby buried her face in her sister's shoulder, tears starting to come back as she wrapped her arms around Yang. Ruby finally separated and headed for the door, leaving her blood covered cloak behind. Yang knew that she was going to regret that, so she grabbed Ruby's cloak and her own metal armor, storing the cloak inside so Ruby wouldn't see.
The group came back together and headed back to base camp, ready to get to Haven and learn their next move.
A/N: Here you go! The next chapter! Hope everyone enjoyed the chapter, so please PM or review for any thoughts, comments or concerns. Until next time!
-Chief