A/N: Thank you tons for the responses everyone, the reviews have helped me immensely. I honestly did not expect my first story to get this much of a reaction.
"You sure it's alright for you to walk around already?"
"Yes Ruby, I'm fine." Weiss replied.
"Well," Ruby stepped back, looking over Weiss, "yeah, I guess you're right, your aura did a pretty good job."
Weiss had been let out after three days, surprising the doctors who weren't aware of the aura Weiss possessed. She had set herself to recovering as quickly as possible, forcing herself to walk around without any help, much to Ruby's annoyance.
Weiss decided that morning that she would take a few laps around the barracks, the last test to make sure she was ready before they headed for Atlas.
"Hey Ruby?"
"What's up Weiss?"
"Do all the hunters have aura like you do?"
Ruby looked confused. "Well… yeah, it's a requirement to become one."
"Oh." Weiss looked down.
"Why do you ask?" Ruby tilted her head, enforcing the impression of a puppy on Weiss.
"For the longest time the only ones I've ever known to have powers like I do were my father, my mentor, my sister, and not long after me."
Ruby hummed in acknowledgment. "Yeah, the main difference between us and normal humans is that they can't control their aura, we can."
Weiss nodded. "I see."
"Oh yeah, what was that cool thing you used to block that one attack?" Ruby asked, excitement laced with her voice.
"My glyph?"
"Yeah, yeah, what was that?"
Weiss let a small smile appear, happy over the attention and excitement Ruby always seemed to send at her. "I have the ability to summon and control glyphs, giving them different attributes such as creating a wall or propelling something in a direction. I can also lace it with dust to add various side effects.
"Cool~." Ruby's face was close to Weiss now, causing the heiress to blush heavily at the proximity. Before she could lose her sanity, she spun around, continuing her final lap.
As they were approaching the last section of the lap, Weiss heard the footsteps beside her stop. Turning around, she arched an eyebrow at Ruby, who's face was downcast.
"Hey Weiss…" Ruby paused, unsure if she should ask.
"Ruby, whatever you want to ask, go ahead, I won't be angry."
Ruby smiled at Weiss, but it didn't reach her eyes, much to Weiss' concern. "You said you were travelling with a squad, right?"
Weiss nodded, but her eyes widened a second later, realizing what Ruby was about to ask.
"What happened to them?"
Oh no, I completely forgot about them. Are they still alive? What about Blake and Yang!? Her thoughts stopped, feeling hands on both of her shoulders. Weiss looked up into Ruby's face.
"Sorry Weiss, but we're going to have to take another detour." Weiss smiled. Of course, I should've known Ruby would never let me leave them behind.
The duo finished the lap, Weiss proclaiming it was time to gather their things and find her squad. As Weiss prepared her equipment, she took glances over at Ruby, who was admiring the scenery of the terrain filled with hills. There was only one word Weiss could use to describe Ruby at the moment, hair flowing in the wind, sun shining over her face, silver eyes glowing. Beautiful. Weiss sighed happily, not realizing she had stopped and was staring at Ruby, who turned around to look at her.
"Are you sure you're alright Weiss?"
Weiss jumped, quickly stammering out a few apologies while going back to her preparations, heat radiating off her face. Stupid, stupid.
Not long after, they stood at the edge of the wall camp, the guards forming behind Weiss and Ruby. Weiss stood there, amused at Ruby, who was somewhat hiding herself behind Weiss' shoulder while the guards proclaimed their good byes, not realizing her few inches of height over Weiss was making it ineffective.
Returning the good byes, the duo left, taking the path that left the camp.
They walked in a comfortable silence, both enjoying the company of the other while they watched the passing scenery. Eventually, night fell, and Weiss was glad she had taken some food with them, instead of accepting Ruby's offer of a 'true hunter experience'. Weiss watched as Ruby prepared the camp, sitting comfortably on a fallen tree trunk, eyes drooping slightly.
"How dare you make a mockery of me!" Weiss felt a force rock the side of her face, falling over the chair behind her. She was openly weeping now, looking up at the figure standing over her.
"You are my daughter, a Schnee, and Schnee's do not cry, nor are they weak!" This time a kick came to her ribs, sending her gasping for breath, head knocking into the foot of the chair.
"I will not allow you to disgrace our family name!" Weiss watched in fear as her father took a sword from a display case beside him, aiming it at her.
Weiss closed her eyes, waiting for the sword to impale her. Waiting a few moments, she opened her eyes hesitantly, and was surprised at the sight before her. Ruby was standing in front of her, leaning down and offering her hand for Weiss. Grabbing the hand, she was pulled into a warm hug. "It's okay Weiss, I'm here for you."
Waking up, Weiss lay there, staring into the slowly brightening sky. What in the world was that dream? Deciding it was time to get up, she attempted to sit up, but found her right hand was being pulled. Looking over, she saw her and Ruby's left hand interlinked in between their fur beds. Noticing Ruby was still asleep, she carefully pulled her hand away from Ruby's hand, blush firing up Weiss' face..
Getting up, Weiss grabbed her rapier and walked a bit away from the camp. She settled herself in her usual combat stance, and then proceeded to duel an imaginary opponent.
Back in the camp, Ruby woke up, rubbing her eyes with the heels of her hands. Her ears perked at the sound of a blade whistling through the air, and stood up to find out the source behind it. Peeking around a tree, she watched Weiss go through her stances, moving with grace unknown to the world. Ruby stood there in awe, admiring the heiress, not even noticing the blush adorning her face.
Ruby squinted as the sun fully rose. She turned around and began to work on packing their beddings away. Ruby heard the crunching of leaves behind her. "Good morning Weiss!"
"Good morning Ruby." For a second, they both smiled at each other.
Hoisting the pack full of their belongings with a grunt, Ruby said, "Shall we go? I figure we can get there by the end of the day."
Weiss nodded, sadness etched on her face.
"Don't worry Weiss, we'll find them!"
But Weiss didn't seem to listen, looking down at the ground in front of her. "And what if we do find them?"
"What do you mean?" Ruby had a feeling where this conversation was going, but wanted Weiss to let it all out, knowing she was holding it all in.
"I mean, what if they hate me? What if they all blame me for the death of those in my squad? My squad? What if they try to kill me because of that? Or worse, what if I'm exiled because of failure?! What if-" Weiss stopped, eyes wide when she felt Ruby's finger pressed against her lips.
Ruby's voice, filled with surprising seriousness cut through the air. "Weiss, who are you?"
"W-what?"
"I asked 'who are you'?"
Weiss' voice cracked. "I-I'm Weiss Schnee."
Ruby nodded. "And what do you want to achieve?"
"I want… I want to make a name for myself and protect the kingdom. Ruby, what does this-" Weiss was silenced once again by Ruby's finger.
"And how long have you been trying to achieve this?"
"F-for six years."
"So why are you giving up now?"
Weiss looked at Ruby, shock evident on her face.
"Are you telling me you're going to waste those six years you spent trying to achieve your dream? It's good to think about the bad possibilities Weiss, but have you considered that there are good possibilities too?"
Ruby's right, I'm such a fool for wavering now. "Y-you're right." Weiss took a moment, composing herself. "Thank you, I really needed that." I will reunite my squad.
Ruby smiled sweetly at Weiss. "No problem Weiss, that's what friends are for!"
Taking a step forward, Ruby latched onto Weiss' hand and began pulling her back to the path.
"Now c'mon, we need to get moving, not just for your sake, but your squad's sake as well."
Weiss shook her head, smiling at Ruby's constant energy. She looked up at the sky, face filling with determination.
