Hello anyone reading this! I'm still a little new with the fanfiction website. I do not really understand it so I think I'll just do quick write ups at the very beginning. I want to warn you now that the content I will be writing will be a little graphical. There will be a little love story plot too so do not worry! Everyone loves a romance scene. I just wanted to tell any of you reading this. I should've probably said this earlier, but I didn't know how to add it into the second chapter so I'll say it now. I do not own ANY of the content in the story. The script, characters, etc. Belong to Roosterteeth productions, the anime series RWBY, and . The only thing I do own of it is this awesome story itself. Now back to the chapter. I think this chapter will be the last one for a few days or so as I am working on a novel of my own. It's a really great story and I want to have it published or something so I need time to edit and proofread it. Do not worry though, I'll be back soon. So stay tuned! Also, leave a review or comment about the story. I'd love to get feedback on the story, what you think. I'll even take negative ones if you do not like it! So without further ado, here's chapter 3!
(07/05/16)
Hello from the future! Well, the near future. 5 months into the future. This is an edit note, just letting ya know I fixed a bit of the dialogue and the wording in the story. I didn't change any of the plot though, so do not worry!
Chapter 3: Sleepy time
(Ruby's POV)
I got up from the stump once my arms finally stopped bleeding, rolling my sleeve back down and continuing down the path back to Beacon.
'You are a mistake! Just kill yourself!' A voice in my head kept screaming. It was like a cassette on repeat. I tried to think of other things, anything to stop it. But the voice just kept getting louder and louder the more I tried. Finally, I had enough. Clutching my head, I screamed.
"Stop it! Stop! Just, shut, UP!" I yelled as I collapsed to the ground, holding my head as tears rolled down my face. Then I remembered something. I pulled a little pill container out of my right pocket, with only 2 pills inside it. I sighed, twisting off the top and taking one out. I pulled out a canteen and threw the pill in my mouth as I swished it down with water. And soon thereafter, the voices stopped. I exhaled in relief as I got up again and continued down the path.
'I forgot to take my medication again.' I thought as I continued trotting through the forest path.
I was getting tired, the forest path seemed endless. And as I pressed on I started to get drowsier and drowsier the more I walked. I finally made it to the stone walkway of Beacon when I realized what I did. I pulled out my med bottle again, trying desperately to read the label. When I came to focus it made sense. When I was getting ready to walk down through Cliffside forest earlier I grabbed my medication, unconsciously doing so. The doctor told me I needed to take these AT NIGHT. The label read: 'WARNING! Extra Strength: Drowsy.' on the bottom of the bottle.
"Oh no, what have I done?"
I tried to run down the path, but the effects of the drugs slowed my pace. I knew if I didn't push myself, I'd pass out on the walkway to Beacon. I needed to get to the dorms as soon as possible. Using every last once of energy I had in me I ran as fast as my drunken state would allow me to. Finally, I made it to the dorms.
"Finally...I made it... I made..it.." I muttered, breathing heavily as I looked up to my dorm window to see a silhouette of a person. Particularly, A woman's figure (of course). I tried to make out the person, but my eyelids were heavy with fatigue. The figure glanced at me and waved. I tried to raise my hand, but soon felt dizzy as my eyes rolled to the back of my head. I let my eyes shut as I collapsed, landing on my back. And I let sleep take me over in it's protective shell as I passed out finally.
10 Minutes Before Ruby's Arrival.
(Weiss' POV)
"Where is she? It's already dark. Ruby should've been back by now." I asked to the rest of the crew behind me, a worried tone in my voice.
"Aww Weiss, are you worried about our leader? You lovesick?" Yang joked, Blake's giggling followed afterwards.
"Ruby hasn't called, texted or even told us she went down there. I am concerned, that's all. I am not in love with Ruby." I returned, though the last sentence was false. I secretly had a small crush on Ruby, and by small I mean I adored her. She is the only thing that seems to keep me going forward in life, knowing I'd at least have a peppy, hyperactive girl to be with in battle. My cheeks reddened a bit, but wasn't noticed by the other two teammates as I soon turned back to the window.
"Don't worry Weiss. If Ruby knew she wouldn't be able to handle the Grimm herself she would've asked one of us to come with her, she'll be back soon." Yang reassured, sitting down on her bed.
"How can you be so calm about this? Ruby is out there. Ruby, a small little teenage girl out on her own, it is dark as hell out there and you're not the least bit worried she might've been mauled by a Beowolf or kidnapped or anything? Do you not even care for your little sister?" I questioned her, my tone raising in anger.
"Of course I care for her Weiss! I worry about her all the time, I've worried about her all my life, but if I don't give Ruby the space she needs she won't learn to be self-reliant. I've told her I wanted to go with her, but she convinces me not to. Ruby assures me as best she can that she'll be fine and promises me that if she needs help, she'll call me. And Ruby's only ever needed help a few times. Once she got lost off the pathway and couldn't find her way back to civilization, another time she tripped and hurt her ankle and I had to go and get her. I really appreciate that you are concerned for her Weiss, but Ruby can fend for herself." Yang assured as she got up and put a hand on my shoulder. "If she isn't back in half an hour we'll call her. Okay?"
I paused, thinking about it. "Okay." I finally answered. Yang smiled as she sat back down and laid on her bed. Just as she did Blake got up off of her bed.
"I'm gonna go to the library. Call me if you need me." The cat faunus said as she exited the room.
I sighed, sitting back down on my bed. I seemed to worry a lot about her. Ruby was someone important to me, and she seemed to love being around me too. I took out my scroll, looking at the time. It was almost 8:30. I stood up again and looked out the window. Then, I saw someone walking down the path to the entrance of the dormitory. I thought it was Blake, but as the person drew closer and closer in my sight I noticed something familiar. The hood and cape, making my eyes widen.
"Yang, wake up! Ruby's back!" I shouted, looking at Yang. The blonde got up pretty quickly soon thereafter, peering out the window.
"See, I told you she'd be fine." Yang said as she climbed back up to her bed. As I looked closer though, something felt off. Ruby wasn't smiling or being her usual cheerful self, She seemed to be almost dragging herself.
"Wait, Yang. Something doesn't feel right." I stated, still watching Ruby. Suddenly, the hooded girl looked up at me. Her eyes looked dead, cold. I waved at Ruby, making sure she seen me. But Ruby just stood there, not moving a muscle. Then, I seen Ruby step back, her body started to sway. And soon thereafter she collapsed, making my body jolt.
"Ruby!" I screamed as I ran out the door, sliding down the railings as fast as I could. I finally arrived at the entrance of the dormitory, where Ruby lay just outside, motionless.
"Ruby!" I yelled again as I ran out the doors. I crouched down beside the redhead and put my ear to her chest, listening for her heartbeat. I finally heard it's steady and calm beating, raising up as I observed her face. She was asleep, making cute, soft snoring noises. I let out a breath of relief as I wiped the tears out of my eyes. 'Ruby is okay.'
"What happened?!" Yang questioned as she finally caught up.
"I waved to Ruby to see if she could see me. Then she started to sway and next thing I seen was her collapsing." I answered, still breathing heavily.
"Is she alright?"
I nodded. "Ruby's fine, I think she was just exhausted." I replied, sitting down on the cold stone pathway with my arms rested atop my knees in front of me.
"Are you okay?" Yang asked as she begun to pick Ruby up, now holding Ruby in her arms.
"Yeah, it just scared the shit out of me." I replied, panting softly.
"Don't worry, she's just tired." Yang reassured as we both walked back to the dormitory.
Yang laid Ruby down in the latter's bed, not taking anything off her other than Crescent Rose. The scythe wielder slept soundly, cuddling up in her blanket as she let out a soft sigh.
"I'm gonna go to bed Yang." I said to the blonde as I went to go brush my teeth. Suddenly Yang gently grabbed my arm. As I turned around to face the brute, she pulled me into one of her bear hugs. I didn't know the reason though so I just went with it.
"Thank you for being concerned about her. It means a lot to me, so thank you." Yang repeated.
"You don't need to thank me, I was just looking out for my leader." I stated as the blonde let go of me. Afterwards I brushed my teeth and did my business. After finishing in the bathroom I got into my bed.
"Goodnight Weiss." Yang said near the doorway.
"Goodnight Yang." I mimicked. The brawler smiled as she walked out of the room, turning off the light as she did.
"Goodnight Ruby." I finally said as I closed my eyes and dozed off.
