Hello again, and welcome to Chapter 10 of awake in Remnant! Oh, dear. I seem to have written myself in a real pickle here. How will I get out? More on that in the book. Also, now I have my ship, who will be the third woman? Weiss, Blake, or Yang? You decide! Also, this story is going to go mature soon! Don't forget to be awesome, and stay creative!

Ruby and I awaken holding each other.

Strange, we weren't like this earlier. Weird, how stuff like this happens.

I stay in this position for a little bit, at least until Ruby wakes up.

"Morning." She whispers.

"Morning." I whisper back.

"Weird. We weren't holding each other when we went to bed."

"I know, but it feels good, doesn't it?"

"Yes, it does. So, we're official boyfriend and girlfriend?"

"I think so. We had a first kiss, right?"

"So we did. But we need to get out of here."

"So we do. Let's wait for your mother to wake up. I have a plan for all three of us to get up this cliff."

"Sounds like a plan."

We continue our cuddle session until Summer awoke, at which time we separated. We all helped to prepare breakfast, and had a hearty meal. I take time to think of a plan to get out of the ravine.

After the meal, I ask "Mrs. Rose, do you have any weapons? I know this may be a little uncomfortable, but it's necessary to get out of the ring."

Summer looks at me knowingly. "I do. I have a short sword."

"Well, I have a plan. I could carry you guys up this cliff on my back, using my weapon and yours, and I could climb up this cliff."

"Really? You could do that?"

"Sure, why not?"

"Well, we best try it while the sun's still up."

We exit the cabin, and we stand at the cliff face.

I look at the 300 foot climb, and say "Yeah, I could make that."

Summer stands next to me. "Do you need anything?"

"Your sword, and for you and Ruby to get on my back."

"All right. Let's get out of this ravine."

Summer passes me her sword, then Ruby and Summer get on my back. I take Crimson Reaper, and stab it into the cliff face. Then I stab Summer's short sword into the cliff. I fall into the rhythm of stabbing my sword, pull Summer's sword out, take my sword out, and stab that in. Now, I'm not very good at rock climbing, or lifting, or exercise, so I find myself wondering how the hell I thought I could do it.

50 feet…

I start to wear out. My rhythm is slower, and I start to feel the weight on my back.

Gotta keep moving. Summer and Ruby depend on it.

I fuel myself with Aura, and use that as energy while I climb on.

100 feet…

I slowly degenerate in Aura, but what's cool is that my body heals as if I slept while I use Aura. So now I'm at 50% Aura, so I turn off the spigot and run on body fuel instead.

150 feet…

I turn my Aura back on, as I'm wearing out again.

200 feet …

And off again, as I'm fresh out.

250 feet…

I wear out on the latest 50 feet. I can tell there is at least 50 more to go, and I can tell it's gonna be the long haul.

275 feet…

"Almost… there." I gasp for breath as I climb on. The strain on my body is almost too much. I still manage to find some inner strength, and slowly drag on.

290 feet…

Summer encourages me "There's only 10 feet to go. Come on!"

I groan. 10 feet? I can't do two! I struggle and climb upward

295 feet…

Summer and Ruby jump off at this point, and help me up the last 5 feet. I take out Crimson Reaper, and Summer's sword, and I collapse, and my vision fades to black.

Much later…

It is nightfall, and I wake up to a Beowolf's howl.

"Great. Now we need to move fifteen miles north of here to get to the rendezvous point. With this place packing with Beowolves." I groan.

"I think we could make the run." Ruby offers an optimistic comment.

"Definitely." Summer offers her encouragement.

I smile, so much like Ruby, but then again, like mother, like daughter.

I say "Okay, but it's gonna be a long haul, and I'm at half Aura from carrying you guys. I'll have to conserve it for defense. So let's go. We got 10 hours of ground to cover, and at least 4 of them will be Beowolf infested. Let's get moving while the Grimm sleep."

4 miles later…

We aren't used to long distance running. We only covered about 2 miles when Summer told us to break. I told us to go on, and use our Aura. Even at half Aura, I have much more than most. We continue at our pace through the dense woods, when we saw the sun rise. We break for breakfast, and hear howls of Beowolves as we race on.

"This just ain't my day." I mutter as the howls grow closer.

7 miles to go…

The Beowolves caught up to us after we ran a mile. I pull out Crimson Reaper and yell advice that my father gave me when playing Modern Warfare.

"Ignore them! Kill any that get in your way, but focus on getting to the rendezvous!"

We race, Beowolves hot on our heels. I leap over another boulder as the terrain turns into a more mountainous terrain.
"Come on, you can do it!" I shout as we huff along, with Beowolves gaining on us.

6.5 miles to go…

They caught up to us. As well as running, we're running. I stick my 7 foot sword into another Beowolf skull. We only kill off one or two at a time, but there are over 500 of them, and that's just what we can see.

6 miles to go…

I strangely have an Aura regeneration, and I do the bulk of fight, leaving the girls to cover distance. I realize I can use telekinesis to launch Beowolves into the sky, so along with the evaporating bodies, Beowolves land like mortar rockets, destroying Grimm by the hundreds.

5 miles to go…

"Come on! We're almost there. Just 5 miles!" I yell over another Beowolf landing, sending more Beowolves flying.

Damn, these things just keep on coming! I think as I send several Grimm forward instead of up, driving the advance back a few feet. I'm running low, so I try not to use telepathy too much for another stretch or two.

3 miles to go…

The Beowolves catch up to us again, so I help to drive them back, I send the monsters back, and run on. I have 10% Aura left, enough to probably drive them back once more.

1 mile to go…

I fight hundreds of Beowolves for the final stretch, and Ruby shouts "I can see the bullhorn! Come on!" I crack another Grimm mask, and I race another few yards.

0.5 mile to go…

I lop off another head, and I know I should push the Grimm back, but I need that to give the bullhorn time to land. I can tell it's going to be a while.

0.25 mile to go…

Another Beowolf bites the dust, and I think

Am I ever going to make it?

0.1 mile to go…

I race on.

Come on! You can do it! My mind encourages.

100 yards to go…

I forsake fighting and make a mad dash to the bullhorn. I feel like a football player without a helmet. I focus on the ship, and make it my end zone. My goal. I dash along, Beowolves hot on my tail.

50 yards to go…

"Come on, Tyler! Almost there!" I hear Ruby calling me.

"You can do it! Just a little further!" Summer's voice enters my hearing.

I dash forward trying to reach for the bullhorn.

25 yards to go…

I push myself as I lose wind, Ruby and Summer yelling for me to get on.

10 yards to go…

With a shout, I push all the Grimm away from the bullhorn, and dock on. With a roar of the engines, we take off. The Beowolves howl in despair as their prey eluded them.

"Well, that happened." I say as I slump to the ground.

"You did great." Summer said to the both of us.

"Ya weren't too shabby yourself there." I reply.

"But now that you're out, Mom, where will you go?" Ruby asked Summer.

"Well, first, I'll go to Beacon, and talk with your sister and Ozpin. Then I'll go back to Patch, and wait for you there." Summer warmly replied.

She turns to me.

"And you. Don't think I forgot about you and my daughter. You'll do well to take very good care of her." She said with a little bite in her tone.

"Hey, she'll break my heart before I break hers." I lean back, hands in the air.

"Good. Usually punks in the jackets like you only pick up girls, and use them."

"Well, if I really wanted to, I could have done her anytime. Just possess her mind. But I prefer a connection first, where one loves another before the deflowerment. Or if there are only 2 people on Earth, and they must reproduce to keep the species alive."

"Wow. You are wise for your age."

"I gotta have something to counteract my other moments."

We hear an alarm sounding, and the pilot shouted "Nevermore!"

I say "You got any ammo?"

"Full stock in the back. Formatted just for you guys. Didn't know you would save the lady, though."

"Yeah, well, don't worry about it!" I open the back compartment, and take out a few boxes. I load all forms of Crimson Reaper, and give Ruby a few mags for Crescent Rose. I morph Crimson Reaper to anti-mat form, and step out to see the Nevermore's mask. As that's the only thing I can see, I aim my sight, and fire. The bullets crack right through the mask, and the Nevermore tumbles out of the sky.

"That's what you get for crapping on my car." I say smugly.

The rest of our journey went relatively undisturbed, besides our trying to make small talk.

We arrive at Beacon whole and well.

Ruby says "Take my hand." And I accept gladly.

We exit the ship hand in hand, and the rest of our team see, much to the fury of Yang. Amused, I enter her mind

What did they do in order to do that? Did he save her, or, dare I say it, kiss her? Or worse? Oh, no, my baby sister is growing too fast!

It was at that time Summer decided to exit, and I pull my mind out of her thoughts.

"Summer? Is that you?" Yang asked with surprise on her face.

"Yes, it is me." Summer said with a warm smile.

"Wait, since I only know of three people who know this, what name did I call you when I was young?"

Summer whispered in Yang's ear, and Yang said "Yup, that's it." She wraps Summer in a bear hug, nearly squeezing the breath out of her. Ruby covers her eyes, knowing the power of Yang's "killer hugs"

"Oh, it is you! I don't believe it!" Tears were forming in her eyes.

"Ok. Now can you give me some room, Yang?" Summer blushes, and Yang relents.

I am right next to Ruby, enjoying the moment.

"Well, that's a thing." I say.

"Indeed. I don't think anyone would notice if we left, so let's go and have a little moment." Ruby smiles and walks off, beckoning me to follow. I, being a gracious gentleman, oblige.

We walked over to our dorm, and I say "So what do you have in mind?"

"Well, I'll leave you to decide. Just nothing to fast." Ruby says.

"Your wish is my command." I say, slowly bringing my lips to hers, and we share a gentle kiss. Fire immediately build up inside me.

A feminine voice asks "What are you two doing?"

I pull apart from Ruby, and turn to see Eris.

Shit, forgot about her. I think

"Just having a moment with my girlfriend." I say.

"Ok, but Taiyang is hearing of this." Eris replies.

"Wait a minute, I'll have to give you clearance to do that. What do you think, Ruby?" I ask.

"If you think you can win against him in a fight. Any possible contender he challenges, so that usually keeps boys away from me and Yang." Ruby replies.

"Bring it. Now could you get out? Maybe go pick up a spare bedroll for Summer?" I ask Eris.

"Yes, sir." She says, walking out.

"That ought to keep her busy." I say as I lean in for the kill.

"Mm-hm." Ruby says as she accepts.

We share a gentle moment, and then separate.

"You know, to seal the deal, so to speak, I think I should take you out to dinner tonight. How about it?" I ask.

"Sure. I mean, if you want to." Ruby asks.

"I'll look up a place now."

I quickly search places to eat out. There were several fine dining establishments in the area, so I select a Chinese-ish style restaurant called Sun's Wok. I smile at the name, and place a reservation for this evening.

"All right, I got a table for two at a place called Sun's Wok. In 4 hours, we should get ready." I say.
Ruby smiles, and says "We should check on the others. Things should have been wrapped up by now."

We exit, go to find Ozpin talking with Summer, and the rest of Team RWBY just were leaving.

"Well, now we know more about your past, Yang. And Ruby's. But now it's partway healed, right?" Blake asked.

"Well, yes. But that still doesn't solve the problem of who my mother is." Yang replied, walking past us without a sound to us.

"Well, we should follow them." Ruby says.

"Yep." I reply, and we set off.

And that's a wrap! Next chapter is my first date! So excited to write about it! So don't forget to vote and apply. Don't forget to be awesome, and stay creative!