A/N Alright, sorry for the delayed update. I had to deal with writer's block when writing the flashback. Hope you guys enjoy.
P.S. Please leave a review, even if you liked the chapter, as it helps motivate me to write better and more frequently.

Chapter 7
First Day

Ruby P.O.V.
(Team RWBY dorm) [Night after initiation]

I barely remember what happened after I beheaded the Nevermore. The only thing I know for sure is that I felt someone staring holes into the back of my head as I stood on stage with the newly formed team RWBY. When I tried to see who it was, the feeling stopped until I turned back to face the audience. 'Best not to worry right now. If they have something to say, they will say it, right? It can't be anything about being a faunus, right?' I took extra care to hide my ears in my hair during the entire thing, waiting until I was sure the Ice Bitch was asleep before relaxing. It wasn't until Yang whispered to me that I realized I was tensed up the entire day.

"Everything okay, sis?"

"Yeah, Yang. Just a bit sore from hiding my ears, but that is normal. Now get to sleep, we have a busy day tomorrow!"

"Yes ma'am!"

Rolling my eyes at Yang's sarcasm, I watched out of the corner of my eye as Yang finally fell asleep. Getting up as silently as I could, I made my way to Blake, who was reading a book by candle-light…again. When I reached her side, she looked up at me as I blew the candles out.

"What was that for?" she asked in her normal monotone whisper.

"Yang's asleep, so I don't see the need for the candles."

Rolling her eyes at me, Blake scooted over a little so I could sit with her and still be comfortable, as she was sitting on the only desk in the room, with her back to the wall. I notice out of the corner of my eye that Blake has a different book out than when I came over. Curious, I try to think of a way to ask her about it, without arousing suspicion.

"Hey, Blake? What were you reading earlier?" Yeah~… subtlety isn't my specialty. Looking at me quizzically, Blake holds up the book she was currently holding, not the one she put away. Sighing, I deftly reach into her bag, but before I can grab the book, I feel an iron-like grip on my wrist. As Blake pulls my hand out of her bag, I feel a memory surfacing.

[5 years ago]

I was walking through the hotel room, waiting for Blake and Adam to return from their search. Even though it has been a year since the attack on our last base, the boss has yet to find another suitable spot. Sighing, I once again make my way to the only window in the room. Looking down, I see a familiar shock of red among the crowd. After watching Adam for about thirty minutes, I make my way to the couch in the center of the room, laying down on it so I am facing the door, able to see anyone come in. After what feels like an eternity, I hear the unmistakable sound of the tumblers in the lock turning, so I jump up while drawing Crescent Rose in its sniper form, aiming at the door. As it opens, I fire a warning shot into the door frame, which already has multiple holes from previous warning shots. I only lowered my Sweetheart when the figure ducked under the bullet and walked into the room.

"It's alright Ruby! Geez! Who taught you to be so paranoid?!"

Chuckling as I realized who it was from the voice and the bow on their head, I responded, "Well, that would be you, Blake. We both know Adam isn't that paranoid." Shaking her head at me, Blake walked over as I sat back down on the couch, taking her spot next to me, pulling out that nameless book again. For another thirty minutes or so, we sat in companionable silence. That is, until I found it overbearing.

"Hey Blake?" I ask in my most innocent voice. As I watched, Blake put a finger on the page, holding her place when she replied, "What is it now?"

"How was the search?"

Suddenly, I was pulled over the back of the couch. "You know we can't tell you that, babe. And might I add, Blake, that you forgot to lock the door. Again."

Smiling as I recognized the voice, I grab one of the hands holding me in the air and give it a violent twist, causing Adam to drop me onto my ass. When I looked up at him, I saw he had his mask off and was trying to hold back a scream. Of anger or pain, I have no idea. As he finally regained control of his voice, he just leaned down and whispered into my ear, "Now why did you have to go and do that?" When he leaned back, he had a smirk on his face that sent shivers down my spine. Standing up quickly, I smooth creases out of my cloak and look back at Adam. Walking over to him, I stand on tiptoe to whisper back, "Because, you know I hate it when you do that."

"Can you two please not do that with me in the room?"

Looking over my shoulder to the couch, I feel my face get flushed as I respond, "Sorry, Blake. Forgot you were there, to be honest." As I watched, her ears twitched under her bow in what I guess was annoyance while she returned to her book. Reclaiming my spot next to her, Adam just climbed over the back of the couch and sat with his head in my lap and his feet hanging over the arm. Looking at Blake, he asked, "Should you really be reading that right now?"

"I don't know wha-" "Yes, you do Belladonna. You know EXACTLY what I mean. Now either put it away, or go to the other room. I am too exhausted to move right now."

As I watched, Blake sighed in frustration as she stood up with book in hand and left the room, slamming her door in the process. Looking back at Adam, I slap the top of his head as I move to where I am no longer under him. "Now why did you have to do that, Adam?" Sitting up while rubbing where I slapped him, he glares at Blake's door while saying, "It is between us two. You don't need to worry, babe."

Rolling my eyes, I stand up and head to the kitchen, calling out behind me, "Do you want anything while I'm getting water?" Opening the fridge, I don't hear anything from him, so I just shrug as I let the door swing shut. Turning around, I bump into Adam as he managed to sneak up on me. Wrapping me in his arms as I try to step back, he leans down to whisper in my ear, "Ruby, you know we will tell you when we are allowed to, right? Right now, the boss only wants us to do our job."

As he pulls back, I try my best to glare at him as my ears flatten against my head and I almost shout, "Why won't he let me help, huh? Can you at least tell me that?"

*sigh* "Rubes-"

"No! Don't you 'Rubes' me! Haven't I proved that I am willing to follow the course the boss has for us?"

For the few seconds that Adam was speechless, I managed to slip out of his arms. Walking off towards the rooms, throwing over my shoulder, "I'm heading to bed Adam. See you in the morning." With that said, I opened the door to mine and Blake's room as quietly as possible, and closing it in the same manner. Looking around, I notice Blake is sleeping like a log, with one leg sticking out of the blankets, and her bag next to the nightstand in between our beds. As I got closer, I realized it was open, with the corner of her book sticking out. Glancing over and keeping one ear turned towards Blake, I reach out to grab the corner when my hand gets caught in a vice-like grip. Looking over, I see Blake glaring at me from her bed.

As she stared, she growled at me, "Don't EVER go through my stuff Ruby. Got it?!"

Terrified, I nod and jump into my bed as soon as Blake let's go of my arm. Covering my face, I wait for the darkness my dreams always bring with them.

A/N Again, I had some writer's block so if the flashback is not what you expected, sorry. I had to take a couple weeks off writing this to get passed it. Anyways, see you guys next chapter.
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