Cinder's POV

I laid in bed, thinking of what Ruby was doing right now. It's only been a couple of hours since she left and I've just been in this god awful room with nothing to do. Mercury and Emerald are probably destroying the school since we are the only one's here. Before I could think more, Mercury busted into the room, holding a broom and his face covered in paint. Oh boy.

"I chime in with a, haven't you people ever heard of," "Closing the god damn door,no." I finished after him. His eyes went wide as he heard me. "Wow, Cinder," He continued. "I didn't know you knew that song." I just laughed softly. "Where's Emerald?" I asked and as like it was on cue, she walked into the room with a mustache drawn on her face. "The hell, Mercury!? I wake up to find myself in the bathroom and marker on my fucking face!" She yelled. Mercury just laughed and I did the same. "Well, you was just so vulnerable." He stated, trying to stop laughing. "Fuck you!" She insulted and Mercury countered with a "What time?"

"Alright, alright." I said before it turned into another pointless argument. "You both can bang one another later. So. You guys like being the only ones in the school?" "It's pretty fun, but it can get scary." Emerald replied. "She does have a point, I mean, the school is abandoned." Mercury agreed. I then sat up and turned to them. For some reason, I couldn't get Ruby out of my head. Why? I can tell the others knew by the way they smirked.

"Thinking of Ruby?" Emerald questioned. I nodded in disappointment. I guess this where they yell at me, saying i'm ruining the plan. But to my surprise, the two smirked. "Aww, thinking of your Ruby?" Mercury cooed. "Yeah, are you guys. Mad at me?" I asked and in response, Mercury laughed softly. "Yeah right," He continued. "Emerald loves you SO much, she can't even stay mad at you." Emerald then punched him after that. "Well, I was just angry that you became attached to the Ruby girl, but I understand. I'm sorry for making you upset this whole time." She apologized. I was so surprised to hear this. I guess the two actually trust me. I appreciate that. "R-Really?" I stuttered. "Yep!" "Besides, we're teammates! So, we gotta stick together! Or we'll die or. Something." The two stated. "Thank you, guys," I whispered. "I'm really grateful for that."

"No problem, Cinder. So. Let me guess? You miss her?" Emerald asked as I sighed and flopped back on the bed. "Yeah," I admitted. "I miss her a lot. I know she's been gone for a couple of hours but still. I really want to see her. To hold her..." I must really care about Ruby. I mean, I'm actually sad right now! I feel like total crap! What if she's hurt? O r broke a bone-or worse!...

"That's it! I cannot do this anymore! Guys, get what you need because we're getting out of this hellhole!" I announced. "Yea-." "Wait, Mercury." Emerald interrupted him. "Uh, Cinder. How are we going to get out of here? I mean, the staff are looking at us through the camera." "The camera?" I repeated, confused. I looked at the corner of the room to find a small camera. It was still operating, meaning someone was looking at us this whole time. "They've been spying on us!?" I roared in anger. "Seems like it." "Ugh! Emerald, do me a favor and destroy that thing while I go change!" I commanded her and she slashed the camera in half using her little scythes.

I walked into the bathroom, taking out my stealth suit. I was supposed to wear it the night of the dance, but totally forgot it. But now it might be useful. If I go out into battle in my dress, it would make me vulnerable or weak. So, might as well. Besides, my butt will be covered so no one will stare. Right?... Oh well.

After I dressed out into my suit, I was ready to go. Mercury and Emerald were surprised to see me without my dress or school uniform. As much as I wanted to hear what they think, we didn't have the time. We had to go-I had to get to Ruby! "You guys ready?" I asked. They both nodded and we headed towards the door, leaving our so-called room.

As soon as we got to the hallway, we headed towards the door. Suddenly, soldiers ran down to us about to attack. "You there! Halt!" One of them shouted. But we kept on moving. Finally, they tried to swing at us, until Mercury kicked him to the wall and the other one down the hall, sliding on the floor. Because of the commotion, more appeared, running to us. Mercury just smirked then stated, "Leave them all to me, I'll take them out." "As you wish, come on, Emerald." I told her and we walked to the door. "You two sto-." Before the soldiers could continue, Mercury kicked one down hard, breaking it's mask. I wanted to see more of the action, but we had to go.

I busted outside to the night lights of vale. The city looked pretty quiet, but still had it's beauty. I wonder if Ruby could actually see the lights from here. Probably not. But it is called BEACON Academy right? Maybe she can. Emerald tapped my shoulder in order to get me out of my daydream. "So, how are we going to get there?" She asked and I quickly slapped my head. "I. Didn't come up with a plan." I revealed. Emerald just rolled her eyes at me. "Should I go see if there are any airships I can hijack?" She questioned. "Yeah! Maybe we could use it to fly to where Team RWBY is! Please!" I commanded as Emerald ran off. "Next time, think of a plan!" She yelled from the distance. "It's called improvising! It can help!" I shouted back, watching her dash through the city.

"Cinder Fall." I heard someone call from behind me. I turned to find the old hag, Glynda. She looked pretty pissed, twitching her eye a little. "I'm going to say. You sent the soldiers out to get us?" I answered a little confused yet excited a little. "Oh course. Why wouldn't I? You deserve to be behind bars, but Ozpin would be upset if I did that, so I might as well teach you a lesson." She stated. I chuckled a little then stared at her. "Glynda, I will say this nicely. I just want to get to Ruby. So do me a favor and get out of my way!" I yelled at her. "Make me." She glared and got ready to duel. I dashed towards her about to throw a slash. Until she hit her corp at me, making a little force kind of field in the air. I got hit by it, but recovered quickly. I then countered with a slash that she dodged and hit me again. She seemed pretty skilled, but I couldn't give up. Emerald should be here in a while. So all I have to do is hold her back.

I ran to her and turned my blades into a bow, aiming at her. She caught right onto my trap, until I released an arrow on her. She quickly dodged it so I grabbed her. "Gotcha!" I said as she looked in surprise. "A little word of advice. Get a real damn weapon and some real damn powers, old hag!" With that, I grabbed her, pulling her close to my bow and blew her away. Piece of cake. But she came right back and hit me down. Crap. She almost got me but I rolled away from her then proceeded to a run. Glynda followed me as we both ran around the academy. I then stopped at a dead end where she had me surrounded. "Give up, Cinder." She said in a deep quiet tone. Before she could take me back, a ship came from below, revealing the pilot to be Emerald. She opened the door and shouted, "Get in!" I jumped inside and left the old hag to it. But she still tried to take us down with some soldiers shooting at us.

Suddenly, a huge blast came out of nowhere. It was Mercury. He knocked the soldiers out and jumped on the ship too. While flying, I saw as Glynda yelled to the sky in anger. It looked so funny I just had to laugh! Things were finally going well. We got out of Beacon, we made the old hag look stupid and now we're on our way to Ruby! I hope she can wait for me. What am I saying of course she can! I can feel it! "Go, Emerald!" I shouted.

"To Team RWBY!"