YOO GUUUUYS! We don't own RWBY! And I hope you leave an awesome review!
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OMG! YOU GUYS ARE AMAZING! 100 REVIEWS? *Wipes tears* THANK YOU GUYS SO MUCH!
Dark: Yes, thank you...you guys have no idea how much this means to me. Thank you so much.
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To Reisbig2009:
Haha! I told my brother if he only put 10 up, he'd be killed. I'm glad you approved of our dual chapter! Thanks!
To RWBY Fan Mode:
Yep, Cinder's now involved. Yes, we are getting deep. AND You are correct! Or are you? Hmmm…MWHAHAHAHA! I'm glad you liked our Chibi – White Fang interaction, it was fun to put together. :D
To Vanitas Lunar:
I'm glad you liked it! Now you know why I kept squealing! I can just picture them in their little outfits and Ruby making her 'rawr' sound! EEEP~! It'd be so CUTE! Yeah, Dark has apparently been planning out Weiss' past for a while. He's glad you liked it and sends his thanks along with some burritos. Dark actually used my idea when it came to reuniting the girls, but he added his own twist with the fight scene. CX I think Ruby will always be protective over Weiss, no matter what age they are. :D See ya soon!
To Jay aka Jordan:
Glad you like the dynamic! I do too! Technically at this point Winter would actually be in her late forties. Remember? Weiss is actually 20 due to this taking place in their 3rd year. Lol Dark says his excuse for that is he ships Qrow and Winter and it'd look weird if she was closer to Weiss' age. Glad you liked the back story! The White Fang are a bit like his henchmen, aren't they? Lol Yes, the Red Pup and the Snow Cub are safe and sound…for now. As for Tuckson…let's just say I hate my brother.
To EndlessChains:
Thank you, as always! I hope you enjoy our next chapter as much as you did Ch. 10. Yep, I don't think anyone knows about it either. Except maybe Ozpin. He knows everything. Roman and the White Fang were fun to write. And you could be right about Cinder, but you'll need to wait to find out.
To manticore-gurl071134:
Thanks! Yep, safe and sound…for now! Mwahaha!
To BluSlvrWolf-13:
Thanks!
To Shadow Nightblade:
Yeah, thanks! Who doesn't have issues taking care of kids? Plus, Blake has said multiple times that the White Fang isn't evil, just misguided. So why would they be mean to a couple of kids? I hope Winter does more as well. See you in the next review!
To adamstimothy1990:
Don't worry! Here's a new chapter! :D
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Roman had to fight to not show any signs of amusement as he watched Cinder seethe. He and Tukson had managed to get Weiss and Ruby back to their families without any hitch earlier that day. Though even he was surprised with how easy it had been to do so.
"How could you have let them leave? I told you to keep them here." Cinder hissed, flames licking at her fingers as she spun to glare at Roman, the man stepping back and raising his hands in defense.
"You try keeping two kids cooped up! Besides, how was I supposed to know Neo and Tukson would have been ambushed?" He countered, knowing he was safe and glad Neo was recovering upstairs and out of sight.
"Tukson had it all planned out." A new voice said, walking over to where Cinder and Roman stood. "Apparently he knew who they were and decided to give them back before escaping to Vacuo." Emerald said, holding up a passport before tossing it to Cinder's feet.
"Mercury and I decided to take it upon ourselves to kill the rat." Emerald said with a proud smile as Cinder leaned away from Roman and smirked at her two loyal dogs.
"I think he was some kind of cat actually." Mercury said, making motions with his hands.
"What like a puma?" Emerald scoffed as Mercury smirked and nodded.
"There ya go." He laughed, both 'loyal dogs' now grinning as Cinder glared at them.
"Quiet! Did I not specifically instruct you two to stay out of trouble while I was away?" Cinder hissed like a barely contained fire while Roman made 'you're dead! Ha! Ha!' motions behind her and making Mercury laugh.
"I just thought," Emerald tried to explain, bowing her head as Cinder interrupted her.
"Don't think! Obey." She said, her words starting out harsh like a vicious sting before softening as she turned to Roman. "Now you, if you or any of our friends see the child again, I expect you to take her." She growled at Roman, who narrowed his eyes a bit at the thought of kidnapping the now little Red.
"Sorry, I'll be a bit busy. You know, stealing all the fucking Dust in the Kingdom for you!" Roman growled as Cinder gave him that same condescending smirk.
"You're an inspiration to every punk with a gun and a mask." Mercury said sarcastically as Emerald snickered behind her hand.
"Look around kid, I've got this town running scared. Police camping out on every corner, Dust prices through the roof, AND we're sitting pretty in an old warehouse with more Dust crystals, vials, and rounds than we know what to do with!" Roman said, spinning around as he talked and motioning to the huge crates full of Dust around them. "Speaking of which! If you guys wouldn't mind filling me on this grand master plan. It might actually help me get what you want." He said, pointedly looking at Cinder as she hummed at him as if he were the child.
"Oh Roman, have a little faith. You'll know what you need when you need to know it." Cinder told him, gently tracing a nail under his chin and leaving a lingering gaze and burn line on Roman that told him she knew he was involved with letting the toddlers get away. "Besides, we're done with Dust. Have the White Fang clear out this building. I'll send you details and coordinates tonight." Cinder said turning around to walk away, her eyes looking over at where a few White Fang members were unloading a truck of Dust.
"Coordinates?" Roman asked in confusion, making Cinder turn back around with a smile that would have made even a snake turn and run.
"We're proceeding to phase two. I expect to have results on our dear little Rose. She's already sorely missed." Cinder called out behind her as Roman rubbed his chin to get rid of Cinder's touch while grabbing a cigar.
"That little," Roman snarled as he looked up to see Emerald with his favorite Zippo in her hands before she vanished.
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"So what's the plan when we get there?" Yang asked, moving to sit back down next to Blake after checking on a dozing Ruby and Weiss. About a half hour into their flight, Ruby had drifted off to sleep, trying to stay away by talking about cookies with Yang while her sister brushed her hair and hummed a response every once and a while. Weiss had lasted an hour and had seemed determined to last the rest of the day if not for Blake pulling out her little cat ears, slipping them on the happy child and lightly scratching Weiss' back, lulling the older of the two toddlers into a comforting sleep of her own. Lucky for them and due to their long flight, the bullhead was equipped with a few bunks bolted to the wall near the back where it was a quieter. Yang had easily set one up for Weiss and Ruby, using Ruby's large cloak to wrap around the duo before tucking them in for the long ride.
"The cabin has enough supplies to last you a little over a month. There is a small village nearby if something does come up, but no one should bother you." Winter told them, reaching into her pocket and pulling out a set of keys. "There is a small nest of Ursa nearby though and I do suggest getting rid of them. If only to gain favor from the town or to train." Winter said and tossed the keys to Blake, nodding when the girl casually snatched them out of the air.
"Anything we should worry about, Autumn?" Yang asked with a smirk that made Winter frown a bit in annoyance.
"Yes, it hasn't been toddler proofed or cleaned since my last visit. I suggest fixing that." Winter said and smirked slightly as Yang deflated at the thought of having to clean. "Also, there is a bit of alcohol in the kitchen. Keep it out of reach and if you drink it, don't do it in front of Weiss or Ruby. Your Uncle was bad enough as it is." Winter told them, noting the happy spark in Yang's eyes and the way her partner looked at her with a 'don't even' expression.
"Alright," Blake spoke up, forming plans to hide the alcohol where Yang wouldn't be able to find it. "How long will we be out there?" She asked, looking out over the large expanse of dark trees below them but surprisingly no snow. Blake's ears twitched under the bow as she checked where the sun was, surprised to learn they were heading South instead of North where she assumed the cabin would be. Why would Winter need a cabin so far away from Atlas?
"A month. Dr. Oobleck said he will be done with a cure by then. If we can we will bring you in earlier." Winter said with a nod, before looking out the small window near her. "You Uncle and I packed some new clothes for Ruby and Weiss. It will be a bit warmer where you'll be staying. I trust you packed adequately as well?" Winter asked, motioning with her hand to the Beacon standard issue pack near where Ruby and Weiss were curled up.
"Yes, and if not, there is a town nearby." Blake said calmly as Winter hummed faintly in reply.
"I suggest getting some rest. We still have a few hours before we get to our destination." Winter said and moved towards the cockpit. Yang and Blake nodded, feeling their exhaustion hit them as Winter left to join the pilot. It had been an insane two days and even though both knew they could keep going if need be the call for sleep was a welcome one and both moved to curl up on a bunk next to a sleeping Ruby and Weiss.
"Glad I packed those things." Yang said, nodding to where both toddlers were cuddled up under Ruby's large cloak with a stuffed animal in each of their arms. Blake hummed, smiling at the sight of Ruby chewing on her stuffed dog in her sleep while Weiss sucked on her fist with the bear clutched close to her. "Hold on a sec." Yang said, pulling out her scroll to snap a picture of the duo while Blake rolled her eyes and pulled their packs closer to them to lay on.
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Weiss was the first to wake up. Her little blue eyes blinking open in confusion before she jumped up in fear.
"Bake?" She called out softly, looking around the area with tears building in her eyes before spotting a familiar bow and a head of yellow hair. "Bake?" Weiss called out again, a little louder this time and making the bow twitch slightly.
Winter decided to appear right then, the eldest Schnee watching her sister trying to climb down from the bunk with little success since the floor was still several inches away.
"Good morning Weiss." Winter said softly, walking over to the child and startling her when she gently picked her up and set her down. "Did you sleep well?" Winter asked, looking down at Weiss as she quickly bowed her head. Winter sighed, feeling ridiculous trying to talk to her now toddler sister but at the same time wanting to prove that she wasn't someone to fear.
"Weiss," Winter said, her eyes looking over at Blake and Yang to make sure they were asleep. "Do you know who I am?" She asked, bending down to try and be eye level with the child as she gently put her finger under Weiss' chin and lifted her head up.
"You won't answer me will you?" Winter said a little sadly while releasing her sister to let her move away from Winter. But she didn't, instead Weiss looked up at her and stayed where she was. Winter looked down at Weiss curiously before watching her dart away and pull on Ruby's cloak until a headband fell off. Winter was a little confused as she watched Weiss grab the hair piece before returning to her spot in front of Winter. "What is it?" Winter asked in confusion as Weiss looked at her and put the headband on, the fake ears actually backwards.
Weiss nodded sharply at her before running over to where Blake and Yang were curled up together. Winter, by that point, was beyond confused but still managed to shoot forward and grab her younger sister, pulling Weiss up into her arms with ease and moving away from the duo before Weiss could wake them.
"No!" Weiss whimpered, starting to fight against her older sister and reaching for Blake. "No!" She said, a bit louder while kicking at Winter and pulling on her hands.
"Weiss, stop that!" Winter demanded, trying to keep a hold of her sister and at the same time not wake the Huntresses. "Weiss!" Winter hissed, as she nearly dropped the child, feeling her heart jump into her throat at the near accident.
"Ich will Bake!" Weiss whined, surprising Winter at the words. "Lass los!" She cried, pushing at Winter's arms and trying to pull herself free.
"Weiss, beruhig dich." Winter said, the Atlas language slipping off her tongue with ease even though she hadn't used it since her time in training. Weiss ignored the words, grunting as she tried to pull free while Winter moved to sit down on the benches a few feet away. "Gib es mir, bitte!" Winter asked, managing to pin down one of Weiss' arms though it was nearly pulled free when the child managed to kick her stomach. (Calm down. Please!)
"Nein!" Weiss snapped, her voice much louder and causing Winter to look up at the duo to see Blake moving. "Bake! Bake!" Weiss called out, reaching towards the other woman as she shot up and amber eyes zeroed in on Winter and a distraught Weiss. Before Winter could blink, it seemed Blake was in front of her and pulling Weiss away, a shadowed outline still sitting on the bunk with cold amber eyes on her. Winter did her best to hide the unease she felt as the clone faded and she was left with just one pair of cold amber on her.
"Shhh, you're okay Weiss." Blake whispered, taking the headband off Weiss to run her fingers through the soft white hair. Weiss didn't respond except to cling to Blake more tightly as her little shoulders shook from quiet and shaking sobs.
"No leave!" Weiss said, her voice sounding like a hiccup as Blake moved to sit down across from Winter. "No leave p'ease!" Weiss begged, Blake comforting words apparently not working as Weiss cried.
"What happened?" Blake demanded, giving up on trying to calm Weiss down and instead just holding her and running her fingers through the child's hair.
"She woke up, and tried to get to you. I moved her away from the situation and she reacted like that." Winter said, her voice level as she straightened her shoulders and gave Blake a look devoid of emotion. "I was unaware her reaction would be…" Winter trailed off and instead motioned to where Weiss was still curled up and holding tightly to Blake.
"Weiss is very clingy." Blake said, shifting Weiss so she would be resting more in the woman's lap than in her arm. "Instead of having her get to this point, next time just let her wake me up." Blake said with a slight glare towards the other woman and earning a small sneer in reply.
"This argument is pointless. We will be reaching our destination in an hour." Winter said sharply, her eyes darting to Weiss when she flinched at the tone before returning to meet Blake's own amber eyes before beginning to make her way back to the cockpit.
"I…apologize for my words. You were only trying to help." Blake said, her voice calm and making Winter pause and look back to see Blake looking down at Weiss. "Weiss, I want you to meet Winter." Blake said, gently pushing Weiss out of her lap and onto the floor next to her. Weiss looked over at Winter fearfully, keeping one arm wrapped around Blake's leg while the other reached up to the Faunus.
"Bake?" Weiss whimpered, turning confused and slightly scared eyes up to Blake as she gave a comforting smile and fixed the child's toy ears back on her head.
"You're alright," Blake whispered reassuringly before looking up and nodding towards Winter. "Why don't you say hello?" Blake said, still smiling softly as Weiss nervously turned to look at Winter, clinging closer to Blake at the superior look on Winter's face.
"If you want her to stop being scared, try dropping that look." Blake told Winter, making the older Schnee blink in surprise before taking a deep breath and forcing herself to relax. Blake was surprised Winter had actually listened. She had a feeling Winter was only trying to help and wanted her sister to like her, but was uncertain if those feeling were true.
"Hallo Weiss, Ich bin Winter." Winter said, making Blake's hidden ears twitch slightly at the use of the language while Weiss blinked and looked at Winter suspiciously. (Hello Weiss, I am Winter.)
"Hallo," Weiss said softly, still clinging to Blake though her hold wasn't as panicked and more for reassurance. Blake nodded when Weiss looked up at her, silently encouraging her to keep talking as Winter shifted in her seat. "Warum siehst du so aus wie ich?" Weiss asked, a pout on her face as she tried to figure it out while Winter smiled slightly at the question. (Why do you look like me?)
"Ich bin deine Schwester." Winter told her, laughing softly at the surprised look on Weiss' face as she turned to Blake. (I'm your sister.)
"She Yang!" Weiss said in amazement, making Blake cock her head to the side and look up at Winter for a translation.
"She's surprised that I am her sister." Winter explained with a cough, her cheeks just barely showing hints of pink as she nodded over to where the other two were still sleeping. "Much like Miss Xiao Long is the older sister of Miss Rose." Winter told her and watched as Blake nodded before playfully ruffling Weiss' hair. Winter watched the duo interact with a bit of jealousy but also acceptance. She was proud of her little sister, she had found a group of people that loved and protected her like family and that, Winter knew, was one of the greatest things in the world.
"You know, you can just call us by our first names." Blake told the older woman, as she hesitated before nodding in reply.
"Bake!" Ruby greeted as she woke up and saw Blake, standing up and trying to jump off the bunk.
"Ruby, don't do that." Blake said, using her semblance to catch the falling child as she giggled madly.
"Hi!" Ruby greeted as Blake rolled her eyes and set her down. "Rice!" Ruby said, spotting her best friend and running towards her, tackling her in a hug that made them both fall over.
"Is that normal?" Winter asked as she looked at the giggling toddlers as they started to roll around the floor while Blake walked back over to sit back down.
"Surprisingly, yes, though when they're bigger neither roll around like that." Blake said, smiling as Weiss managed to pin Ruby for a few seconds before standing up and running away.
"They remind me of two small puppies." Winter admitted, as she watched Ruby chase after Weiss, the little heiress ducking behind a small crate for a few seconds before squealing when Ruby found her.
"Wha?" Yang snorted as she woke up, looking around in confusion before jumping again as another squeal sounded near her, drawing a laugh out of Blake and an amused smile out of Winter as both watched Yang roll over to look under the bunk at a grinning Ruby and Weiss. "Alright you two." Yang playfully growled, reaching under the bunk and snatching the back of Ruby's overalls as both toddlers tried to run.
"Up with you!" Yang laughed as she swung Ruby up and dropped her down behind her back, making her younger sister laugh and rest her hands on her back as Yang bent back down to snatch up Weiss, this time managing to snag the child's ankle and carefully pull her up.
"Hi!" Weiss giggled from upside down as Yang grinned and made a show of gently swinging Weiss back and forth, making Weiss squeal. "Down!" Weiss giggled as she was swung back and forth slowly, Winter watching with a touch of worry while Blake rolled her eyes at Yang.
"What do you think Rubes? Should I put her down?" Yang asked, laughing when she got excited exclamations of yes as Yang set Weiss down next to Yang, keeping both toddlers on either side of her as she fell back.
"Morning Yang," Blake called out, rolling her eyes when Yang lifted a hand in a lazy wave before grunting as Weiss and Ruby jumped on her stomach and laughed.
"Get~ Up!" Ruby said, bouncing on Yang's stomach again and eliciting a groan from her older sister while she and Weiss giggled.
"Up!" Weiss giggled, letting out a short scream along with Ruby as Yang bounced up and wrapped them both up in her arms. "Nooo!" Weiss whined, trying to pull herself free with her hands while Ruby managed to get her feet under her but was unable to pull free.
"Go back to sleep." Yang said, grinning as she closed her eyes and felt Weiss and Ruby try to free themselves from her arms.
"You know we'll be landing soon." Blake said right next to Yang's ear, making a chill go down her spine as she grinned at the close contact.
"How soon?" Yang asked as she allowed both girls to pull free from her arms as she opened her eyes to meet a pair of soft amber ones that was helping the duo get down.
"Less than an hour." Blake told her, smiling as Yang decided to get up and pull the shared blanket off of her.
"Alright, I'm up." Yang said stretching her arms up above her head and yawning loudly as a few pops could be heard. "When did a dove get in here?" Yang asked after a few seconds, making Blake hum a question in return as she looked up from where she had been looking for a hairbrush in her bag.
"A dove." Yang repeated, nodding to where Weiss and Ruby were captivated by a single white bird resting on Winter's hand. It was beautiful and when Yang looked closer at it, she could see hints of blue on the bird and realized it wasn't even real or a dove, instead it was a tiny summoned Nevermore.
"Did Weiss summon it?" Blake asked, coming to the same conclusion as Yang as both watched the bird flit over to rest on Ruby's messy hair and gently poke at it, almost as if trying to give the red hair a semblance of order to it.
"I don't think so." Yang mumbled, watching as Ruby kept completely still while Weiss carefully lifted her hand up to the tiny bird. Weiss had finally mastered summoning during their second year, but so far the only thing she could summon were parts to a giant knight that she said she had to defeat in the past to join Beacon. So where had the bird come from? "You think Winter summoned it?" Yang asked curiously as she watched another bird appear and gently land on Weiss' arm, distracting her from the bird on top of Ruby's head.
"Maybe." Blake shrugged, watching Winter to see if she had control of the birds or not. Blake blinked as Winter calmly raised her hand, the motion seeming to have no real purpose until both birds took flight and began to make lazy swoops and dives according to how Winter moved her hand.
"I'll be Sun's uncle. She did!" Yang whispered in amazement, her eyes following the birds as the dived and circled the girls making them jump and giggle, though for some reason they didn't get very loud. "The frigid bitch is actually playing with them. I gotta get this on camera." Yang said, jumping off the bed and lunging for her bag where her scroll was. Blake rolled her eyes at Yang, though she couldn't deny wanting proof of Winter being nice and gentle for later as well. It seemed she really did want her sister to like her.
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"So where's the cabin?" Yang asked as she jumped out of the airship with their bags while Blake jumped with Ruby and Weiss.
"Follow the coast line for a mile that way." Winter said, pointing towards the cliffs in the distance. "I apologize for not being able to show you the way but we need to leave now if we're to return to Vale." Winter said, looking over at Weiss and Ruby as they looked around at the beach in amazement.
"It's fine." Blake reassured the woman as she nodded and grabbed onto the rope ladder hanging down from the hovering bullhead. As Winter moved to start climbing up, Blake stopped her. "Thanks, for keeping the girls entertained and for helping us." Blake said, her words sincere as she spoke.
"It was nothing." Winter said with a hint of nerves in her voice. "I will return as soon as I can." Winter added before Blake could say anything else.
"Wait!" A little voice called out, running over to them and bumping into the back of Blake's legs. "Vielen Dank." Weiss said, making Winter blink in surprise before smiling and summoning another tiny bird. She smiled when the bird flew over to Weiss and softly burst against her cheek before giving Blake a nod of goodbye and climbing the rope.
"I'm so keeping this." Yang said from behind them, holding up her scroll as Blake turned around. "That was way to perfect. Weiss-y, little snow bird, you are way too cute!" Yang said, walking towards them and swinging Weiss up into her arms while giving Blake a kiss on the lips.
"You know, this place is pretty amazing. Want to explore a bit later?" Yang asked with a gleam in her eyes that was all too familiar for Blake.
"Maybe, but you'll need to catch me first." Blake teased, trailing a finger down Yang's cheek before flicking her chin and darting away, scooping up Ruby and a bag as she ran.
"Oh, you are on, Belladonna!" Yang yelled, grabbing the other two bags and giving chase.
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"It hot!" Weiss moaned as Yang and Blake took a break in the shade of the nearby trees so the toddlers could recuperate and burn off their energy from the flight. The beach was breathtaking and something none of them had seen in a long time.
"Uh huh!" Ruby said, already trying to escape her Ursa shirt while sitting in the shade next to Weiss. Blake had to agree, coming from the snowy mountain where Beacon stood, this Southern beach was sweltering.
"C'mere you two. I got an idea." Yang said, having long ago stripped of her loose jacket and sitting in the cool shade next to Blake. Weiss immediately got up, wanting any kind of relief from the heat she could get, and walked over to Yang. "Yikes, you're seriously burnin' up. Blake feel her." Yang said, surprised with how hot Weiss was to the touch and quickly undid the child's overalls as Blake felt her forehead.
"She's got a bit of a fever." Blake said, removing her hand as Yang pulled off the heavy Grimm bunny shirt Weiss had on. "Ruby, you come here too." Blake said, calling out to the other toddler as she somehow managed to pull one arm out of a sleeve and pull it into her overalls.
"I get it!" Ruby said, determined to free herself as Yang fixed Weiss' overall's back on her and pulled off her shoes and socks, leaving the child barefoot and shirtless in an attempt to cool off.
"Feel better?" Yang asked as Weiss dropped down in the shade and let Yang pull her hair back with one of Blake's ribbons. "Think we could let them play in the water?" Yang asked, turning to look a Blake as she moved over to Ruby, repeating what Yang had done with Weiss to Ruby.
"Depends on how cold it is. We don't want them getting sick." Blake said as Ruby cheered at the cooler air hitting her skin. Yang nodded, getting up to go test the water while Blake opened the bag from Winter and Qrow to search for thinner clothes for the duo to wear in the heat.
"The water's fine!" Yang called out from where she stood knee deep in the water, her signature shorts apparently having been hidden under the baggy pants she wore. "Ruby! Weiss! Come cool off!" Yang said, making the duo perk up before running off towards Yang.
"It wet!" Weiss yelled as she reached edge of the water, squealing and running a few feet away when the water splashed her ankles. Blake smiled at the action while Yang jogged towards the duo, kicking up water playfully as Weiss ran back and forth along the water. Ruby on the other hand, jumped right in, soaking her clothes in a matter of seconds as she danced around in the water and tried to get Weiss to join her.
"It's okay, Weiss-y. Look see?" Yang said, getting out of the water and grabbing Weiss' hand. "Look, and it feels so~ good." Yang said as she managed to led Weiss into the water where Ruby was splashing around.
"I wet!" Weiss exclaimed, looking up at Yang as if she had committed a great tragedy. "I no wet!" Weiss told her, shaking her head and making Yang laugh lightly, that laugh quickly growing as Ruby ran through the water towards them with something in her hands.
"Look!" Ruby said, holding up a handful of little snail shells in different colors. "It blue, green, white, red, and purple!" Ruby said, looking down at the little shells before holding them out for Yang and a now very wet Weiss to see.
"Why don't you and Weiss see if you can find some more." Blake said, walking over to join the trio. Weiss looked behind her and up at Blake, before smiling and letting go of Yang's hand to run over to her.
"I wet!" Weiss said, looking down at where her overalls had been soaked by the water and Ruby's splashing.
"Yes, you are, but are you cooler?" Blake asked and smiled when Weiss gave a slow nod before bounding after Ruby in search of more colors. "Yang!" Blake gasped as Yang managed to lift her up bridal style.
"Hi Purrty!" Yang said with a grin as she began to carry Blake out into deeper water, the Faunus holding onto Yang more tightly as Yang went deeper.
"Yang, I swear, take me back to shore right now!" Blake demanded in a hiss, jumping in Yang's arms when she felt the brush of water on her feet. "Yang." Blake said, the name coming out with a lot of silent and threatening promises.
"Awe, don't like the water, Kitty Cat?" Yang asked, still grinning like mad as she stopped walking and just held Blake above the water. "Don't you wanna catch some fish?" Yang teased as Blake gave her the coldest glare she could manage at the moment. Which was quiet impressive since it easily beat Weiss' 'I'm beyond pissed and you're going to die' glare.
"Yang. Xiao. Loooooong!" Blake screamed as Yang threw her up in the air, the Cat Faunus hitting the water with a loud splash that drew Ruby and Weiss' attention away from their scavenger hunt while Yang doubled over laughing.
"Who knew cats could fly?" Yang howled as Blake surfaced and coughed up water, reminding Yang of a fluffy cat that had just been soaked, as she glared pure hate at Yang. "AHH!" Yang yelled as Blake tackled her and forced her under the water.
"They play weird." Ruby told Weiss as both stood in the water knee deep and watched Yang and Blake go back and forth fighting in the water.
"Uh huh." Weiss agreed and both returned to trying to find more shells.