Striding through the halls of Beacon academy, a figure dressed in white took each step measured and precise, head held high giving off an air of importance. The figure's pace increased as she heard sounds that would better fit within an arena, rather the school's cafeteria.
Pushing through the doors of the cafeteria, Wiess Schnee was welcomed to yet another mess she would have to clean up. Said mess was her very angry and currently on fire teammate Yang, lifting a very beaten Cardin Winchester by the collar. A large crowd had gathered around the two, various people were shouting, cheering Yang on as she swung again earning a definitive crack from Cardin's nose being broken.
Disgusted by the mob and already out of patience Weiss continued forward. "That's enough Yang." Calm but sharp words cut clean through the chaotic noise of the crowd, who all stopped to look at the advancing heiress. All except for Yang oblivious to everything around her but the 'punching bag' in front of her. Raising her fist ready to swing again, Weiss decided enough was enough stepping forward with an aura enhanced hand she grabbed her teammate's wrist.
Whirling on the spot red eyes glared at blue. For a moment Weiss felt as if she was staring into an inferno, this was more then Yang being pissed off, whatever that idiot said, it struck a nerve. But for all the rage in front of her Weiss's steely gaze never faltered looking her teammate dead in the eye Weiss repeated herself for what felt like too many times already. "That's enough".
"Enough?" Yang asked quivering with rage, slowly raising her voice "You think that's enough after what he said?!"
"I don't care." For a moment everyone was stunned at Weiss's blunt words.
"WHAT!" The flames that had been burning roared to a new level of intensity, Yang's eyes were trying to burn holes into Weiss's body. Who returned the heated glare with one of her own refusing to back down. The crowd that had circled around the beating to get a better look, had all but backed off. In front of them was not two people, but a towering inferno clashing against a chilling blizzard. The few people that gave Cardin a thought couldn't even imagine what it was like to be in the middle of that.
"I don't care who started it, I don't care what he said, I said that's enough."
"Oh yeah princess." Standing tall Yang slowly and deliberately moved her arm without any strain, forcing Weiss to move with it unwilling to let go. "And what exactly are you going to do about it?" Yang said practically daring Weiss to try and stop her.
"Me?" Weiss asked in a tone one would use on a child. "Nothing, I'll be too busy trying to stop Ruby from blaming herself, that her sister beat someone to death because she was missing."
Silence filled the massive room, no one dared to move or even breath, all eyes were on a very still Yang waiting for something to happen. But like a bomb defused right before the big boom, Yang's aura suddenly deactivated. Flames that had threatened to burn anyone close enough went out, and the room suddenly felt much colder. Gently Wiess let go of Yang's arm as it simply fell to her side limply hanging there, her head downcast hidden behind her long golden hair.
Although she didn't show it Weiss was relieved, using Ruby's name like that felt wrong, but at least it got through to Yang. Looking down she noted Cardin's collar still held in an iron grip. "Yang let go." Reaching out Weiss placed her hand on her friend's shoulder the edge in her voice now gone, instead replaced with understanding "let's go back to our dorm."
With a loud thump Cardin was dropped to the floor like a sack, and just like that Yang left for the nearest exit. Anyone in her way practically dived in any other direction while the rest looked back to Wiess. Looking down at Cardian she could see that Yang really did a number on him, his right eye swollen shut with a broken nose and a colorful assortment of bruises, but what really surprised her was the fact that he was still conscience.
Rolling to his knees Cardian cupped his bloody face in pain ranting and spewing insults. "cough Bitch cough you-you're gonna pay."
"No she won't."
Shaken out of his rant Cardian looked up to Weiss standing above with of face as if she was looking at dirt. "I've already said I. don't. care. you're alive, take whatever dignity you have left and never speak to her again."
Face burning with humiliation Cardin glared at Weiss, letting his anger take control. "You think you're all that with your money, don't you?" sitting on his knee's Cardin managed a bloody smirk before continuing "One word and she tried to kill me, we'll see who's laughing after that psycho is kicked out of here."
With the absence of Yang and her semblance the temperature had returned to normal, yet even then everyone there would swear it felt too cold. Cardin felt that and more as a chilling smile replaced Weiss's icy glare. "You're right Winchester I do have money." leaning forward she spoke softly enough so only he could hear her "So much I could pay everyone here to say whatever I wanted, by the end of the day it wouldn't be Yang expelled from Beacon."
Realizing the position he put himself into Cardin's minds struggled to think up of anything. Sadly before any thought past how much he was in trouble, Weiss continued her attack. "And I would still have more then enough for any school you try to enter, any job you want, any crime you say you didn't commit."
By now Cardin was starting to lose focus, the sheer weight of Weiss's words were getting to him. Seeing the effect of her words Weiss decided finish it. "Remember Cardin, Yang can beat you but I can bury you, stay away from her." Standing up Weiss saw Cardin slowly look up with real fear in his eyes nodding quickly, unable to find his voice.
Turning on the spot Weiss felt the eyes of everyone in the room on her, and saw they all looked scared. 'of me...' Weiss thought, even though they moved for yang, it was fear of being hit. For Weiss it was her, no one looked her in the eye as they slowly shuffled away trying not to get noticed. Despite the crowd of people around her, Weiss felt very alone.
The impassive mask so carefully crafted that worked just now, felt slightly cracked. While some students shyed away from her it was nothing new, however since Ruby's disappearance it had only gotten worse. As Yang steadily got angrier over Ruby, Weiss was forced to run damage control as much as possible. Apparently it had only reinforced her 'ice queen' persona, isolating her from everyone but her own team and JNPR.
'Doesn't matter' Weiss told herself. 'let them think whatever they want I need to get to Yang'. Any crack before was gone, stepping forward she ignored the fact that the path Yang already made was more then enough her, but it didn't stop the crowd from stepping back even further.
Turning the corner Weiss looked for any sign of Yang, wondering if she actually listened about heading to their dorm. When out from behind a voice called out behind her. "It's fine she's already heading to our room."
Weiss turned and saw her second teammate Black walk up to her, golden eyes looking at her with concern. Looking away Weiss shrugged it off already heading to their room. "She can't keep doing this." Weiss said aloud.
Forced to move faster to keep up with her venting teammate. Blake tried to get her attention. "Weiss, hold on."
But caught up in her frustrations Weiss only moved faster. "It was bad enough when no one wanted to spar with her." She continued feeling more and more anger well up in inside her. "Now she's trying to fight anyone who so much as looks at her, Cardin was an idiot but it could have been anyone else getting beat!"
"Weiss stop."
"And if we didn't cover for her everyday she wouldn't even be in beacon right now, not that she cares!"
"Weiss!" Feeling her shoulder being jerked back Weiss was shaken from her thoughts, and came face to face with Blake who looked serious and concerned, holding her by the shoulders. "I know," Face softening her grip changed to be more comforting, before speaking softly "I know but if you go in there right now more fighting is the only thing that will happen, so just stop and breath."
Realizing the problem she was going to create Weiss looked away, hating how she let her feelings get the better of her. Before being swept up in herself criticization, Weiss heard Blake speak. "Please?"
If any good came from Ruby's disappearance it was bond that grew between Blake and herself. Even after everything they've been through, Weiss always felt as if there was a wall between them built from their respective pasts. She was the daughter of the man who practically enslaved many of Blake's people, and Blake was once part of the terrorist group that gave Weiss nightmares as a child. But after Ruby all of it seemed to disappear, in the wake that was an angry Yang.
Keeping Yang under control only got harder as time went on, and Weiss found herself relying on Blake more and more. Weather it was consoling Yang together or taking notes for the other when one felt tired, after dealing with Yang, during class. Weiss was glad to call Blake was there, and she could call her a friend.
So here she was breathing in and out, in an empty hallway, because her friend asked her to. Feeling in control again Weiss looked at Blake, who had a small smile asking. "Better?"
"Yes" Weiss said returning the smile with one of her own, before remembering what lead them here. "But I'm still right, this can't go on."
Sighing Blake nodded. "I know, it's just this hasn't been easy for Yang." Seeing Weiss begin to retort Blake finished. "And I know that's no excuse it hasn't been easy for any of us, you especially."
"I don't know what you're talking about." Weiss said nonchalantly as possible. "I've merely done what was expected of me."
Blake raised an eyebrow, sounding not at all convinced. "Weiss you've done what is expected of a team leader, whenever Yang got mad you always managed to be right there to stop her."
Weiss didn't know how to respond to that. She didn't feel like a leader, she just did what she thought Ruby would do.
"But that's why were a team we've got Yang and we've got each other" Blake continued "So if you ever want a break tell me, I'll keep an eye on Yang".
"Heh" Weiss chuckled sounding sad. "That sounds like something Ruby would say."
Holding on a little tighter Blake tried to reassure her. "We'll find her."
"I know..."
"So" Blake started deciding it was best to change topics. "Do you want to go together or should I go first?"
I..oh dust I'm late!" Suddenly Weiss started walking down the hallway yelling back at her confused teammate. "I was called to Ozpin's office before all this so could you..?"
"Don't worry." Blake assured her. "I'll check on her."
Blake saw Weiss nod and thank her as she turned the corner. Walking the other way until finally standing infront of their door, Blake took a deep breath and opened the door.
UPDATED MAY 28, 2016. Wow and I thought the first chapter had some errors, not sure if I found all of them, but hope this helps.
AN
Ok this chapter was mostly to show some of the fallout of ruby's disappearance and how team _WBY is coping with it. basically not good. In truth I was going to make this longer having Weiss talk to Ozpin and Blake with Yang but it felt like I was making to long? I guess? So I'm trying to find a good balance right now. Anyway I just want to say thanks for everyone leaving a review, I really appreciate it.
