A/N Hai Guise :3

So the vote came in, it wasn't all that big of one, but the vote was ever so slightly in favor of the conversation route. Surprisingly it was actually by a single vote, so it seems like one vote really CAN make a difference :p.

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Anyways, thanks for sticking with me and waiting for this lengthy update, hopefully you'll appreciate the incoming feels.

Update: Bored at work and managed to find a couple of small grammar errors :p

The base of the sun was only centimeters away from the horizon ahead, being just enough in presence to still not be able to look at it head on without some form of eye wear. The trees in the distance managed to provide minor protection from the sun, leaving patches of shade along the area. The generality of the area enveloping our four huntresses had a much different feel around it now, as if the destruction of the inhabiting Grimm had left a more peaceful clearing. Not permanently, for the creatures of Grimm could surely return, but peaceful nonetheless.

Having seemingly completed their task at hand before the Red and Black duo, Yang and Weiss had made their way to the same fork in the road where Ruby had given her initial briefing. They had been waiting there for about 5 minutes, the clock getting dangerously close to the meet-up time of 4:30.

Yang was getting worried, more for her sister then Blake simply out of habit, caring to make sure her baby sister was not in harm's way. She obviously cared for Blake being her partner, but she's always protected Ruby since she met her. "Where the hell are they?..." she muttered under her breath.

Being a slight disturbance in the dead silence, Weiss had heard it directly. She figured Yang was worried for the duo, and after their chat felt warmed by her compassion. She grew the slightest grin, not even visible to the naked eye. She did begin to share Yang's concern however.

As the clock struck 4:29 Yang had had it. "We need to go find them. You and Ruby were always early, I can't imagine why she's late this time around." Weiss wanted to tell Yang that it was mainly in part to her, but didn't see the need to argue and was about to get ready to move.

That is until Ruby was seen in the distance by Weiss, coincidentally behind Yang. Weiss could see the small gust of petals behind Ruby, realizing that she must have used her semblance to get back. She gestured Yang to turn around to see her sister, at which point Yang's face beamed with joy.

She's probably been using her semblance all day...Weiss slowly thought. Damnit Ruby, Blake probably couldn't follow you and is too far behind by now you dolt!

Yang called out to her, happy to see her sister safe and out of harm as Ruby waved back from afar. Weiss, not seeing Blake, was about to suggest to Yang that they go and search for Blake. Having been Ruby's partner she realized (or so she thought) how fast Ruby could be when Ruby was using her semblance to get by. She couldn't possibly imagine how tired Blake must be tying to follow her trail, and so figured they would have to go find her.

That is until five seconds later when Blake appeared behind Ruby emerging from the trees. In the distance Ruby had nodded to Blake as the two begin idly chatting as they walked closer.

How was Blake so close to where Ruby was? She's not that fast as far as I know. Weiss figured that Ruby must have tried slowing down her semblance for Blake. If she's that close Ruby must have slowed down or stopped for her or something. Blake's not that fast. But since when was the dunce able to show self-control? Interesting.

Weiss' thought was interrupted as Ruby and Blake got closer. Once they had arrived Yang had enveloped Ruby into a classic bear hug, crushing her in the process. As Yang had a happy grin on her face, Ruby's was one of utter pain, wanting her sister to let go before she died.
Weiss and Blake couldn't help but giggle at the sisters embrace.

That's so cute. They both simultaneously thought: Blake laughing at Ruby's childish antics, and Weiss at Yang's affection.

Once being released from her death-grip, team RWBY began to walk back to Beacon to give their report on the Grimm they killed.
Might as well start the conversation Ruby thought.
"So everyone, how went the monthly hunt?"

For some reason Weiss felt compelled to ask about Ruby's semblance first. "First of all, why did you come out of that forest using your semblance? Blake probably couldn't keep up with you all day!" She wasn't even so much worried for Blake's well-being, she more or less just didn't like that Ruby was being reckless.

Blake at this point shifted from being on Ruby's right side on the end to her left, going directly between her and Weiss. After their conversation in the forest she couldn't help but feel more protective of Ruby around the princess, it was in her more animalistic nature. "It wasn't even any trouble for me Weiss. In fact, Ruby didn't even have to s-"

Ruby had covered Blake's mouth and began to fake laugh, realizing what Blake was about to say. "I don't want her to know about my stopping, remember?" She began to whisper to Blake. "Pleaseeeeeeeeee don't say anything."

Blake would've loved to humiliate Weiss right then and there, put her in her place for all the times she's upset Ruby and the rest of the team. That being said, it didn't want to risk doing so at Ruby's expense, so she decided to simply nod her head at Ruby and lay off. Ruby grinned mouthing 'Thank You', causing Blake to grin as well.

Ruby began telling Weiss and Yang about the fight: the way Blake's plan worked, their spinning nature, and how they ran around after defeating strays, hence the lateness. In the process they brought up Blake's speed enhancements, getting a confused understanding from Weiss and a crude pun about the "kitty finally using all fours" from Yang.

After they finished, Yang and Weiss began talk about their fight: Their organized plan to separate the Ursa, the way Yang listened and still managed to improvise, and how they took down the majors with Weiss' glyph trick and her finishing move. They also mentioned leaving early due to Weiss' lack of dust, hence being early.

"Wow, you of all people being low on ammo Weiss? The one day you're not with me and you're the 'incompetent dolt'." Said Ruby as she began to giggle.

Weiss' scowl was also accompanied by a slight redness to her cheeks, clearly embarrassed that she had been caught improperly equipped for the trip.

Blake slightly grinned after hearing Ruby make her comment to Weiss. At least even if she wasn't the nicest person to Ruby, Ruby wasn't afraid to throw a few minor jabs back at her.

Seeing Weiss being uncomfortable Yang figured there was no real reason to press the issue. She knew Weiss was embarrassed for her lack of ammo from the walk home: she seemed slightly more frightened at her surroundings as they continued past. No one could have noticed if they didn't know Weiss, her only tell being a solid grip on Myrtenaster the whole walk home, even waiting at the rendezvous point until she was with the rest of her team.

Knowing this, Yang tried to get off the subject of Weiss. "Well either way I was worried about you Rubes, you're usually here really early."

Ruby could tell that Yang was just trying to change the subject, and gladly obliged. "Well I'm fine aren't I?" She said in a near-joking tone. "No need to worry about me anymore sis, I can hold my own."

Weiss' scowl was still present on her face at this point. "Well she's always had to worry about you dolt, why would she stop now? Not like you've grown up all that much anyways." Her tone had a bit of harshness in her voice, but nothing over the top.

Blake sensed it however, and began to feel protective again. However, realizing it wasn't exactly hostile, she decided to leave it be for now.

Yang "Yep, never stopping that." Her smile grew into a devilish smirk. "Then who would I do this to every day?" She immediately drew Ruby into a slightly less crushing bear hug once more.

Ruby was immediately feeling constricted, and more as a reactionary response lightly pushed Yang off of her, sending her stumbling backwards slightly.
"Why'd you do that Yang? You scared me!"

Weiss managed to catch Yang to make sure she didn't fall, hoisting her back up and then immediately turning her attention to Ruby. Ruby's face was one of anger mixed with shock, obviously not having expected Yang to do that. "What's your problem dolt?" Weiss began, her anger having grown from watching Ruby push Yang. "She only wanted to give you a hug to show you she cared!"

Blake's anger had come back immediately, appearing suddenly behind Ruby and putting her hands on both of her shoulders in a protective stance. "Don't yell at her Weiss! She didn't mean it and you know it!" Blake's voice was slowly rising at Weiss, but she wasn't sure if it was her typical anger at her, or rather remembering her conversation with Ruby and not wanting her to feel threatened.
She didn't' exactly care at this moment however.

Weiss was a little caught off guard with Blake defending Ruby so suddenly, but maintained the same anger level. "It's not my fault she's so reckless! And why are you suddenly so defensive of her?" Weiss questioned.

Realizing things were heading in a bad direction, Yang figured she should defuse the situation while it was still possible. She walked behind Weiss and put a hand on her shoulder. "Relax Weiss," she said in a soft but firm tone, "I'm fine, no need to get upset."

Weiss could feel her anger quell slightly, enjoying Yang's words and her touch to calm her down.

Ruby on the other hand was a little surprised by Weiss' reaction to Yang's words. "Wait, why is she so calm around you now Yang?"

Yang looked at her sister, not wanting to get into it. "Ruby just stay out of it for now, it's not something that you need to know." Her anger was slight, but beginning to build.

Ruby was not satisfied with her answer. "I'm the leader here so I should know if something's wrong with my team Yang." Her voice was rising slowly, although she wanted to speak in a more caring manner. "Whether or not it's my business I need to know. So just tell me what's going on!"
She wasn't sure what made her yell like that, but it felt good to let out.

Weiss had lost it, Yang's touch had helped for the time, but hearing Ruby yell at Yang for a second time was too much for her.
Goddamnit Ruby! Her thoughts began to cloud a bit with rage as she lost her cool.
"How Dare you yell at her like that! She's only trying to protect you and keep you safe, and all you're doing is yelling at her! Is that how you treat your sister!?"

Ruby was completely caught off guard by Weiss' outburst. She wasn't sure if it was because it was Weiss saying the words, or the fact that her words sounded so true and sincere.
Is that…is that true? The words slowly sank in, and Ruby was beginning to think Weiss could have been right. Am…am I…a bad sister? Ruby could feel her facial expression drop, and tears slowly begin to gather beneath her eyelids.

Blake's face had gone to one of surprise seeing Weiss outburst on behalf of Yang. However immediately upon seeing Ruby's facial expression change, the anger was back almost immediately, and aimed back at Weiss who was still looking at Ruby. "Hey Ice Queen!" Weiss' angry scowl turned back to Blake. "Leave Ruby alone right now or so help me –" as she placed her left hand on Gambol Shroud while in its holster "- you'll be tied up and missing somewhere in the clearing."

Ruby saw that Weiss and Blake were about to kill each other worse than any of the Grimm could have. If this didn't stop, things could get really bad, really quick. She tried to compose herself and recollect her team. "Guys let's just stop, this isn't helping anything!"

…3…

Weiss' glare had moved from Blake to Ruby, not wanting to hear her involvement anymore in this argument that she clearly started!

"Well neither are you Ruby! Can't you see that Yang's done enough for you?"

…2…

Blake moved herself back in front of Ruby, both to protect her from Weiss as well as make sure to have a direct view of the heiress. "Well Ruby's done more than enough for YOU Princess!"

…1.

Yang had stood by and waited long enough. As soon as Blake finished that sentence, Yang had immediately flared her semblance, causing a formidably sized heat wave to pass over the three girls, breaking their death-staring contest with each other. Her eyes were a deep crimson red as she focused her gaze onto them, trying to convey her anger as much as she could in her stare alone.

All three girls had finally looked at Yang, and also took a moment to think about what they just did. All three girls were terrified, knowing very well what Yang could do when she was as pissed off as she looked now.

Slowly but surely after about 15 seconds Yang's eyes slowly returned to their regular color, but her hair still remained ablaze. Blake and Ruby had begun to relax, realizing that Yang wasn't angry anymore. Weiss on the other hand:
Oh no…I know that look…Yang…

At this point Yang's anger had subsided, but knew what was coming. With that in mind she turned around and started walking aimlessly back towards the forest area of the clearing.

Ruby immediately began taking a step forward to go talk to Yang, but she was stopped be Weiss' hand in front of her face. At this point Blake's overall surprise at the situation had overrun her protective instincts, so she could not completely fathom what Weiss was to say next.

"Stay here Ruby. I know what to do."

There was no anger in Weiss' voice, no emotion even. It sounded as if she was a robot, simply giving commands.

Ruby and Blake were already thrown off by the entirety of what just happened, but that had just thrown them off more. Both couldn't begin to think of what Weiss, of all people, could say to Yang.

Yang was as she was the last time this had occurred earlier: crying, upset, and not sure what to do. She felt a hand on her shoulder, and she looked up and saw Weiss staring into her eyes. Yang found herself getting lost in the deep blue orbs that stared right back at her; lost in their color; lost in their velour; lost in the raw emotion that hid behind them.

"Yang…" Weiss' voice caught as she began to speak, trying to hold back the sadness building to be strong for Yang. "I'm sorry, for more things than one that I said before." She felt tears building, but pushed them away knowing she had to keep calm for Yang's sake. "I went out of line when I thought Ruby wasn't treating you well, and I shouldn't have snapped. When you told me before you still see me and Blake as family, well…I got protective. I guess I know how you are with the dolt now."

Yang's gaze was faltered a bit at the thought of Ruby
Ruby…oh gods what did I say to her?

Weiss saw Yang's gaze shift at the mentioning of Ruby, and immediately brought Yang into an embrace, the heat on Yang's hair still blazing as Weiss tried to calm her down. This time she slowly began rubbing her hand along Yang's back, trying to cool off her semblance. "Shhhh, it's ok. It's ok." She could slowly feel Yang's fire die down as she began to return the embrace and small sniffles could be heard from the brawler.

Ruby and Blake watched from a distance as Weiss began to embrace Yang, and slowly but surely saw the flames on Yang's head go out in the process.

In the meanwhile Ruby slowly grew fear at what was happening in front of her, worrying that she had seriously lost her older sister. Not to mention, as much as she didn't want to admit it to herself, that she was upset that Weiss was the one to comfort her. Blake was her partner and Ruby was her sister, those were understandable, but Weiss? She wasn't even nice to any of them, let alone to Yang.

Blake began to see the fear in Ruby's eyes at the sight. She wasn't exactly sure why she was so upset, but didn't give it a second thought as she bent down and gave Ruby a hug in an effort to help her relax, allowing Ruby to rest her head on Blake's shoulder.
"I'm sorry that I did that Ruby, I shouldn't have let it escalate that quickly. It's just that as soon as Weiss started attacking you, I couldn't help but make sure you were safe. I don't want her to hurt you anymore." Soon enough Ruby's tears began to slowly flow down her face, small sniffles escaping her voice as well. Blake didn't dare move from Ruby's side, letting her take shelter in Blake's arms.

A minute later Yang and Weiss were back with Ruby and Blake, and Ruby immediately left Blake and latched onto her sister. Yang was quick to return Ruby's hug, each of them wanting nothing more than to fix what happened.

"I'm so sorry Yang! I'm so sorry!" Ruby began.

"It's not your fault Ruby, it's ok, it's ok." Similar to Weiss Yang began to rub Ruby's back with her hand, however unlike Weiss she wasn't quite as contained, letting some tears escape as she tried to calm her sister.

Looking at the two crying sisters in front of them, Blake and Weiss began to look at one another with a look of sadness. Both knew they were just trying to protect the sisters, and both knew they went overboard. In seeing both of the people they wanted to protect so vulnerable, they each decided to do the only thing they felt could help.

Blake went behind Ruby and wrapped her arms around her, as Weiss did the same to Yang. That being said, both of them actively made sure to have no contact come between the two of them, only amongst the sisters.

In the moment, both the Faunus and the Heiress had the exact same thought.

I am here for you. I will comfort you. I will protect you.

A/N Man…lotta feels going on there if I do say so myself.

So I did it, and with over 3 hours to spare before 11:59:59:99PM :3

Please make sure to PM and Review! I can't know if I did a good/bad job if no one tells me :p
I'll admit I know this chapter could've been probably a little better (especially that last sentence, that one I can admit is a little strong but it just seemed to fit), but all in all I think it went well. In case you guys haven't noticed these chapters are going basically going for a protective type of relationship to start between the duos, which has been achieved here. With this start I figured each will be more tempted to spend time with the other, and then the relationships could actually grow. The next chapter after this will give sort of a layout for what each is thinking at this point, and from there the relationships shall grow.

So bare with me just a little longer :)

Thanks for reading guys! Hope you enjoyed!

Andrew (135246)