Hey there everyone. I'd like to begin by thanking you all for your input and thoughts on my announcement last chapter. It was nice to hear that you all wanted to see a well written story even if that meant that It would take me longer to post. That takes a load off of me. I would have made sure to post this after midnight so that it was in the new year but I wanted it up before the ten hour drive back home.

This chapter will have several timeskips. I admit it is a little lazy but I couldn't think of a dang thing to fill the time of the party with besides what I did.

Fun Fact: This chapter was written before my break ended during a writing jam session with my sister who just started writing.

Also I would like to give her some advertisement while im here. Her name is MistiaIncarnate and she wrote a RWBY oneshot. Its called The First of Many and it's a Renora story. Hope you all check it out. Well that's all I wanted to say. Welcome to 2016 everyone

The Buzz of the Party

"The White Rose is fleeing the scene; Kitty I repeat, the White Rose is fleeing the scene." Yang reported this fact to Blake as the two girls in question left to go up the stairs. The blonde then felt a smack on the back of the head. She looked back to her dark haired friend with a hurt look.

"What? I told you not to call me stuff like that," Yang looked at Blake not quite understanding what the problem was. Yang thought it was adorable the way her friend only ate fish when it came to meet so the nickname kitty just felt appropriate. "Besides, I don't think the White Rose in question would appreciate you spying on them."

"It's not spying if I'm just looking out for them right?"

"Yes it is."

Blake then turned and started scoping sushi from the buffet style table ono her plate. Yang followed suite and put anything that looked like it would suit her fancy on the plate. Worrying about Ruby wouldn't do Yang any good when this was probably the moment. She would however destroy the Ice queen if Ruby was hurt.

"I suppose though given that it's obvious they like each other that I shouldn't worry."

"Damn right you shouldn't Yang." The blonde just turned to stare with wonder at how Blake did that.

"Oh come on Yang. You're as easy to read as a book. I always know what you're thinking, and there is no situation where I cannot read you, absolutely none." The catlike girl smiled as she walked towards the center of the room. Yang just followed not sure what to make of that declaration.

"Oh man that was good Blake. I don't think I've ever had so much food without having to pay for it. I mean venison and ham in one meal? That's totally awesome." Yang exclaimed as she leaned back seeing her friend sitting calmly still eating the last bits of her seafood. If Yang didn't know better she would have sworn she saw Blake smile a little.

"Glad you enjoyed yourself. You want to talk to some people while were here?" The dark haired girl began to stand not waiting for Yang to answer.

"Sure why not. Let's go meet some people… wait. Is that who I think it is Blake?" the blonde wasn't quite sure but she felt that she knew who that girl dressed in the silver and gold dress was. Blake saw and was startled at first.

"Yes… yes it would appear to be Yang. Let's go say hi what do you say?" Yang saw the smile that Blake had on and involuntarily felt bad for the girl. Aria didn't even know they were here and the dark haired girl was already plotting how to mess with her.

They walked on over to their, 'prey', and chuckled a little bit before engaging. Honestly they didn't expect to see the vice president of their student council at a function like this. Especially given that they didn't see Yuki, the actual president, with her at all. She wasn't usually seen without Yuki when they were at school, so seeing her here without the president, was just a little unusual.

"Hi there Ms. Vice President. What are you doing here?" Blake opened up with that treating this as if it were at school. The dark haired girl was calm and calculating during this exchange. She couldn't be outdone by a surprised girl in a battle of wits.

"Oh, well hello there Blake," she nodded at the girl in question. "Yang," she nodded once more this time at the Blonde. "I didn't expect to see either of you two at such a high function tonight, what is your business here?"

"Oh we were invited by Weiss." Yang said in response all casual like trying to help Blake.

"Rather Yang invited us, and Weiss decided it wasn't worth the effort to argue, although I suppose I want to ask you the same question Aria. I didn't think I would ever see you at something major without the president. What's up with that?" Blake amended Yang's statement given that it wasn't entirely truthful and Aria would find out eventually given her track record. It was best to be honest in conversations with her.

"Truthfully? I'm the daughter of one of Mr. Schnee's investors. So I'm here to enjoy myself. Sadly I was not informed I could bring plus ones or the president would be here too. It would be less boring that way." Yang saw significantly more human in Aria now. It always seemed like the girl was just a lapdog for their student council president. But it appeared that they were genuinely friends even outside of school. She almost felt bad for thinking that about the girl. Then she spoke again.

"That still doesn't explain why you two were allowed in the building. Well I guess I can understand Blake but not the blonde brawler, really?" She was talking to Blake about Yang as if she wasn't even there.

"They let her in, because while she may be a bit rude and crass at school, she cleans up quite nice as you can clearly see. Now how's about we stop with the play and actually have a good time Aria. I'm sure you have more pressing business than talking to us." It always shocked Yang when Blake was suddenly blunt like that. She always explained after the fact that she knew she was going to lose the battle so she would disengage to live and fight another day.

"I guess so. I suppose I'll see you two after the test on Monday?" Yang had forgotten about that, and so had Blake clearly, because she suddenly was staring at Yang with determined eyes.

"Y-yeah. Sure will Aria."

"That is if I live long enough to make it there." With a gulp she felt Blake begin dragging her off into a corner.

"You're passing that test or you will die trying Yang. So please ignore your survival instincts for me tonight." This was going to be a long night Yang concluded at that moment.

It was at that moment that Yang slumped down onto the floor. It was almost midnight and guests had begun to leave. Thankfully there were a couple of guest rooms open due to absences.

"Get up Yang, Mr. Schnee offered us a couple rooms to sleep in, just know I'm not dragging you anywhere except by your hair." Yang got up with no protest at that and they began walking.

"You didn't have to threaten my hair you know Kitty," It hurt her that Blake thought it was necessary. Just cause she reacted badly one time when she was woken up normally doesn't mean threats are appropriate. "I would have gotten up without that."

"Yeah, sure you would have, and Jaune knows exactly what Pyrrha thinks of him. Sure I believe that." Yang just groaned as she walked into the room Blake brought her to. She collapsed onto the bed in mental exhaustion. The dark haired girl just smiled as she walked away to go do the same to her bed. On her way there she made sure to peek in on Weiss' room to see them asleep holding each other. She left the adorable pair in favor of the bed in her room. It was much softer and inviting than a couple spending their first night together. Then she drifted slowly into sleep not a worry on her mind.

Well that was a thing. Its kinda weird not writing a chapter where Ruby doesn't do anything new. I hope you all enjoy. I know I did. Apologies for the fact that it was a shorter chapter.

Also be happy to review whatever it is you think. I'd be happy to hear any gripes you have and would be related to hear what you all liked.

Yours truly

Topaz Smith