Howdy y'all. So, here is an attempt at keeping with a schedule. The schedule I posted on my profile has the days for all my updates. This should help me with regularity. So you guys can finally stop wondering when I'm gonna get off my lazy ass and update. Just a warning, this is kind of my first time with this type of angst and drama, and it gets pretty deep, so if you don't like that type of story, this isn't for you. If you're okay with this, lets begin!
"Now, did you get all that, Weiss?"
"Yes, father. Yes mother."
"Good, see to it that you have all subjects mastered by the time you start your placement examinations."
Weiss had promptly left the room she had just prior shared with her strict parents. She knew it was too much for even her to accomplish in the short amount of time she had. Even with training and studying her entire life, perfecting them within one day would prove impossible for even the most gifted huntresses.
As Weiss entered her room, she could feel all the stress of her entire life hitting her. This isn't an alien feeling to Weiss. She commonly felt it every time she was given another unrealistic task by her parents.
"Great, another ordeal to add to my unending laundry list of problems to take care of. Guess I better start studying..."
A knock on her door interrupted her own thought. As soon as she opened the door, no later did her father enter.
"What is it, father?"
"I'm sorry for the short notice, but it seems you have another suitor."
"Another? Is there any way you could tell him I'm not interested?"
"That would be very unbecoming of a young heir such as yourself. Be in the main hall in ten minutes."
As her father left the room, Weiss begrudgingly fixed up her hair, applied a small amount of makeup and headed on her way to meet the next man she would turn down. She entered the large hall, meeting up with her mother and father.
"Ah, good, you're here. Weiss, we would like you to meet Mr. Cardin Winchester."
One look at the boy in front of her and she could tell what he was like. Big and strong, but just an ignorant bully that would do whatever he wanted and take whatever he wanted. Another cruel man that she would have to turn down.
"It's always nice to meet such a pretty girl. I hope we will get to know each other more."
Even the way he talked slightly irritated Weiss. But she would have to endure the futile attempt at winning her over.
"Now that the two of you have been acquainted, please feel free to learn about each other."
"Father, is it alright if I had a private conversation with Mr. Winchester?"
"W-Well, I suppose so, Weiss. We will be in the dining hall when you finish."
The two sets of parents left Weiss and Cardin alone in the hauntingly vast corridor.
"So, what is it? Are you taken with me already? I've come to expect it from most people now."
"Is that why you're still looking for a girl you could woo with your looks alone? No. I actually wanted to take this time to make sure you understand that I am NOT interested, and I will never be."
Weiss' agitation with Cardin had shown in her decline. shocked at being turned down so quickly and brashly, the boy couldn't stop his jaw from dropping.
"Y-You can't be serious?! How could you even think you can turn me down? What are you, some kind of dyke?"
"So what if I was? Who are you to tell me what I can think? Besides, I'm sure you'll get over it. Just like all the other girls that turned you away. Now, if you will excuse me, I shall inform my parents of my decision."
As she passed Cardin, Weiss could have sworn she heard a small gasp come from him. After Weiss got about halfway down the corridor before Cardin came back to his senses.
"Y-You'll regret this someday, bitch!"
His comment hadn't even fazed her by then. She was used to rejecting men by now. It didn't get any easier, though. After a short time, Cardin joined the rest of the group in the dining hall.
Seconds passed like minutes at the grand dining table in the middle of the huge room. The four parents had been conversing the entire time, a complete inverse of the silence coming from Weiss and Cardin.
Two hours passed, and finally, it was time to bid the Winchester family adieu. Weiss had no qualms with doing this, not to the surprise of her Mother and Father. They had grown aware of Weiss' actual feelings, but felt it was for everyone's best interest to get her married into a well-to-do family like themselves.
"Weiss. We need to talk."
"What is it?"
"Weiss, we didn't want to tell you before, for fear of causing a scene in front of our guests. But it's been arranged for you to marry Mr. Winchester."
"W-What?"
"I'm sure Mr. Winchester will be glad to learn of this tomorrow. Don't worry, he is a good man."
"Good man? You can't possibly think-"
"This is final Weiss! You must think about the future of this family! Now go to your room, and finish preparing for tomorrow. And I don't want to hear any more protests!"
Weiss had ran off to her room, on the verge of tears. This was too much. An arranged marriage to a man she couldn't stand, this was too far. She quickly closed and locked her door, wishing to be alone for the remainder of the day. Silently sobbing to herself as she finished her packing. She went to sleep immediately after, not even bothering to think of food after that morning.
The day of her arrival at Beacon had come. She said her goodbyes to everyone at home, gathered her things, and boarded the carrier used to get to the school. She ran into many people (one person she literally ran into), and hadn't even paid much attention to anything around her. Drowning out the orientation Professor Ozpin gave, and forgetting everything leading up to the group team assessment.
Ironically enough, the one girl she actually ran into, just happened to become her partner. She hadn't thought much about the girl until now, other than the fact that she was very energetic and slightly shy she had a nice sense of humor, was so warm-hearted, and upon further inspection, kind of cute. Though, the only thing she could focus on for more than one second was the stress of all that she had been made to do. She hated being the heir to the Schnee company, she hated never having free will, she hated it all.
The assessment was quickly finished, no one injured or worse. Without any distractions, Weiss made her way to the locker room to store her weapon. She stayed there even after everyone had left, the thoughts racing through her head at a million miles an hour.
T-This is just, too much, too much, for me to handle. I just can't do it.
Weiss took a glance at Myrtenaster, which she still had attached to her waist. Contemplating it all.
M-Maybe it would just be passed off, as an accident during the assessment. Maybe...
She slowly started unsheathing her sword. Just before she finished, she heard the door open. The slightly sobbing girl stood up, to see that it was her new partner, Ruby Rose.
"Oh, hey Weiss! I didn't know you were still in here. What's wrong? Why are you crying?"
The cheerful voice of Ruby was somehow enough to make Weiss' tears instantly dry up. She had thought about her response before saying anything, not wanting to worry her.
"O-Oh, it's nothing, I was just, thinking of something really sad."
"Don't be sad, Weiss... I can be here for you, if you need me."
"No, I don't want to get you involved in all of my problems."
Ruby took a seat next to the girl who had started tearing up again.
"I'm your partner now, it's my job to get involved in your problems."
The younger girl gave her one of her sweet 'I care about you' smiles she has, and Weiss couldn't stop herself from holding her tightly and crying into her shoulders.
"R-Ruby! It's, It's just so hard! It's too hard to be expected to do it all! No one ever thinks about me, what I want, what I feel!"
"It's alright, let it out. I'm here for you. I wont let anyone hurt you anymore."
Weiss had finished her sobbing after another few moments. With slightly bloodshot eyes she looked up to Ruby's face, which hung just above her's. Without warning, Weiss stole a quick kiss from Ruby's lips.
"Weiss?"
"I-I'm sorry Ruby! I-I just didn't even think about it! I apologize."
"Don't. You don't need to. I'm not really, against it, I just, was a little surprised. But, you need hold yourself back for others all the time. Do what you want sometimes."
Ruby stood up, and held her hand out for Weiss.
"Come on, partner."
Weiss took the soft hand outstretched to her.
"Alright... Partner."
Well, that was, heavy. I'm not quite sure if I had planned for it to go exactly like this, but I think it works this way. Again, this is kind of my first time with this type of angst and drama. I definitely have experience with stressful times, but you can always recover! So if you guys stuck through this to the end, thanks. I know this was kinda long, but it felt worth it to me. So tell me how I did with this one, and please follow/fav and drop a review, and I will see you all in the next installment. Byee!