A/N: Thank you again for the fantastic reviews! Not too much longer and the true story can get started. Also sorry again for the delay, I'll be back to daily updates next week.

A sharp metal tip pressed against Weiss' throat. Amber eyes narrowed, silver eyes widened in surprise. Weiss stood stock still as a female voice spoke from behind her. "To think that the damn Ninja of the North was hidden among you. It's a good thing we laid an extra trap."

The two girls are bandits as well!? The other girl walked in front of the one holding Weiss hostage and spoke. "Now, why don't you put your hands behind your head while I tie you up? Don't want Miss White over here to get hurt, do we?"

The girl that had talked to Weiss was garbed in mostly black clothing, leather armor strewn about to protect the most vital of areas. Ruby didn't know the amber eyed girl, but considering the way she had spoken to Weiss, Ruby could only hope they had the same objective. Protect Weiss. Glad she hadn't used her enhanced speed during the fight, Ruby slowly walked towards the two bandits, putting her hands on her head.

"Ruby, don't-" a harsh slap echoed through the church. The girl in front of Weiss had spun around and slapped her. Both Ruby and the 'Ninja of the North' gritted their teeth in anger.

The girl turned back, gesturing for Ruby and the bandaged girl to come closer. Right as the girl brought the rope up to tie Ruby, she disappeared in a cloud of petals. Dashing towards the one holding Weiss hostage, she slammed her elbow into the girl's nose, sending her back into the church's walls. Letting the momentum carry her, Ruby jumped into and off the wall, preparing to kick downwards onto the other bandit, who was making a mad sprint towards Weiss in hopes of retaining their hostage. The bandit was stopped by the supposed ninja, who kicked her in the back of the knee, sending her on her knees. Ruby brought her foot down onto the bandit's head, knocking her out instantly.

"We need to get out of here, these aren't the only bandits in the area." The amber eyed girl said, pulling the bandages off her head, revealing long, black hair. And cat ears, Ruby noted with surprise.

Ruby looked at Weiss, who nodded. The three ran out of the church, straight into the awaiting forest. After about an hour of running, they finally came upon a campsite, and stopped.

Taking a second to regain their breaths, Weiss blurted out, "Blake, what in the world are you doing here?"

"What, no hello, how are you doing?" Blake replied sarcastically, though a slight smirk indicated her joking.

Weiss sighed. "Sorry, it's just that I wasn't expecting to see you all the way out here."

Blake nodded. "Yang and I decided to go in different directions along the wall, the tracks from the grimm that had carried you off stopped right before it."

"I see." A slight cough from her right reminded Weiss of Ruby's presence. "Oh right, you two haven't met. Blake, this is Ruby, a friend who helped save me, and Ruby, this is Blake, one of the members of my squad."

"Mind explaining what exactly happened?" Blake said, looking at Ruby.


By the time the explanation had finished, the sun was giving its last rays out into the sky. Weiss had been extra careful in keeping out the part of her feelings for the huntress in the group.

"Thank you Ruby, I'm glad Weiss ran into you."

Ruby didn't seem to notice, instead looking at the top of Blake's head. "They're… so… cute!"

Blake blushed, completely forgetting her ears were exposed. "Y-you're okay with me being what I am?"

Ruby tilted her head, confused. " A faunus? Why would I not be?"

Weiss shook her head at Blake and said, "You're wasting your time Blake, she didn't even recognize my name."

Blake let out a small chuckle, resting her eyes on the red and black clad huntress.

"So, who's this 'Yang' person and how do you all know each other?"

Weiss took up the explanation for Blake. Back when Weiss had first been introduced to the military, she had been placed in a squad with Blake and Yang. The three had been forced into their own little team, Weiss acting as their leader. The squad itself was special, comprised of people with unusual training in different areas, it only took a few months before the squad was sent out for real missions.

During that time, Weiss, Blake, and Yang had formed a companionship, being some of the few people who were able to put up with Weiss' frosty persona. One of the only major fallings out they had experienced was Blake revealing her faunus heritage, Weiss having a deep distrust for the faunus after her family had been attacked repeatedly by them.

It took a few days to resolve the situation, and the companionship bloomed into a friendship, enhanced more-so throughout the missions they carried out. Eventually Weiss was made squad leader, allowed to pick and take her own squad out, which lead to the events of Weiss' kidnapping, and the meeting with Ruby.

Ruby noted that Weiss didn't reveal much about either Blake or Yang, especially their past. Aside from the tale of how their friendship formed, there was nothing about where they came from before that. She decided it was better to not mention it, considering how she has yet to reveal her own past.

"It'd be best if we get some sleep, it'll take us quite a bit to rendezvous with Yang," Blake said, pulling herself towards her own fur bed. Ruby and Weiss nodded, lying down in their respective beddings.


Weiss rolled over, drearily opening her eyes. It was still night, though she could see the sky brightening by a tiny amount. The other two were still in their beds. Making sure to be as quiet as possible, Weiss got out of her bed, crawling over to Blake's. The cat ears on Blake's head popped up, indicating her consciousness.

Rolling over, Blake faced Weiss and whispered, "Weiss, good timing, we need to talk."

They both got up and walked a bit away from the camp.

Weiss stopped and turned towards Blake. ""What did you need to talk about?"

Blake looked over Weiss' shoulder at Ruby. "Her."

Weiss sighed. She had a feeling Blake would inquire about Weiss' decision in letting Ruby tag along. "I know, but it's just… I don't know what to do about it."

"Weiss, you do realize the more she stays with us, the more of a chance she'll get dragged into the mess known as the 'Schnee Family'? Me and the others knew full well when we agreed to ally ourselves with you."

"I-I know, but… I just…" Weiss stammered, conflicted feelings rampaging about.

"What is it Weiss? Why have you not done something that would've been so easy to do to anyone else?" Blake's voice was becoming more forceful. She knew Weiss rarely ever let her stress out, instead keeping it all tucked away inside, and this was the only way to break it open.

Weiss didn't say anything, staring at the suddenly interesting image of her foot.

Inside Blake, she felt guilt, knowing she'd have to dig up Weiss' past. "Listen, we both know what it's like to be lonely, we both had terrible upbringings, and you know what almost happened because I got too attached to someone who acted 'kind' to me. Now I'm not saying Ruby's acting, but for you to become like this, it's dangerous."

The heiress nodded, mouth frozen shut.

Blake placed a comforting hand on Weiss' shoulder. "Please, don't confuse yourself with being infatuated to her kindness."

The emotions raging inside Weiss simmered down, until a frozen feeling took hold inside her. Taking one more look at Ruby, she found that the feelings she had felt days ago seemed to no longer be there. Blake's right, I didn't actually like her, I was just attracted to the way she treated me. I can't let my past experiences blind me like this. Weiss looked back up at Blake, a sad smile present. "Thank you Blake."

"Of course, I am your friend after all," Blake said with a gentle tone, contrary to her previous forcefulness. "And what about Ruby?"

They both looked at Ruby, who was sleeping peacefully away. Ice blue eyes hardened, the owner ignoring the tiniest sliver of sadness at what she was about to say. "Once we reunite with the remainders of our squad, I'll… I'll end her journey with us."

Blake nodded, giving Weiss an apologetic look.

Weiss waved her hand, dismissing Blake's need to say sorry. "It's alright, you only did it with concern over me. It's just… nevermind. We should go to sleep, I don't want to keep the rest of them waiting for long, especially Yang."

The monochrome duo went to their beddings, Blake falling asleep in seconds. As Weiss was falling asleep, she gave Ruby one last glance. I'm sorry Ruby, but I have to do it. For the sake of the kingdom… and my family.

A/N: Do you guys think I should be descriptive when it comes to clothing? I find that it just feels like a giant filler when I'm putting all that in, like in chapter one when I described Ruby and Weiss' outfit. In this case I'd go and actually describe each part of what Blake is wearing versus the super general description I gave her.