GMG, ready to roll! Greetings, peeps. I approach with chapter three. They added the Emerald choice for characters, so I fixed the pairing and updated the picture. Also, I filtered using Emerald and came up with only my fic, no surprise given that she was only recently added to the show. For this chapter, I get to do stuff. Metaphorically not literally. I'm not sure how one engages in such activities with a vague concept like 'stuff'.

Disclaimer: I don't own it DX.

Emerald left Beacon and began working her way back into the city, sighing. She didn't want to leave, but Cinder could end up wanting to know where she had been, something the thief would rather avoid. She was surprised, while walking, when a voice called out to her.

"It seems like you've had an eventful evening."

She growled. "Roman, you bastard. Shut up and I might let you live."

Said criminal stepped out, twirling his cane before tipping his hat to her. "Calm down, kiddo. I just stated an observance. Though, I'm surprised. You and Red, huh?"

Ruby red eyes narrowed. "Were you following us?"

"Yes." He frowned. "Now, Cinder wanted me to follow you." She glared at him. "I don't know why, but I can probably guess that he wouldn't like to hear what you've been up to."

"What do you want, Roman?" He obviously wouldn't bring this up unless he wanted something.

Instead, Roman sighed. "I don't want anything, kid. Unlike your pal, you've actually impressed me." He smiled. "Just wanted to let you know what you're getting into." Pulling out a cigar, he reached for his lighter before pausing. "On second though. I want my lighter. That's a fair trade, right?"

The thief nodded and tossed the lighter back to its owner. "Fine, but why are you helping me, Roman?"

"Call it fun, if you will." He replied. "Cinder, Mercury, and the White Fang are all so boring. They don't see the fun in things." Lighting his cigar, he took a puff. "Your little fling with Red is entertaining and what could possibly happen, even more appealing."

Emerald groaned. "My dating life is not for your amusement, Roman." A smile cracked on her face. "Besides, she's a nice kid."

Roman waved her off. "Never mind that. While the White Fang are moving our base of operations, I decided to have a little fun. Maybe you would like to join me?" He grinned. "It's suited to our particular... talents."

She rolled her eyes. "What are you doing?"

"A simple robbery. I was getting hungry and there's a bakery nearby." He answered. "I wanted to grab a snack and some cash. Interested?"

Emerald shrugged her shoulders. "I guess. Lead the way."

Roman fixed his coat and swaggered off. "Knew you'd enjoy the idea, kid."

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Yang was awake earlier than her teammates, a slightly odd occurrence. With nothin to do, she plugged in her headphones, unlocked her scroll, and checked the news.

The reporters face flickered on, with a picture of a broken-into store in the background. "A late night robbery to one of the local bakeries has set police on edge. Footage of wanted criminal, Roman Torchwick, and a partner were captured. If you have any information of either, please contact the Vale Police Force immediately. Here is the footage that was captured." A dark picture showed up on screen, causing Yang to frown. You couldn't make out the colors too well, but the outfit was recognizable enough. Emerald.

Suppressing a snarl, Yang got out of bed and made her way over to the desk were Ruby kept her scroll. Yang quickly pulled up the contacts and called Emerald up, the thief showing up on screen. "I should kill you."

Emerald sighed. "I'm assuming you saw the news, then." A curt nod. "What do you want me to say?"

"Why you're leading my sister along, when you're working for Torchwick." She glared. "He hurt my sister."

Emerald held up a finger. "One, I don't work for him. I work alongside him." Another finger lifted. "Two, I am not leading your sister on." A third finger rose. "Three, if he wanted her dead, she'd be dead. He's a wanted criminal for a reason. He's a professional."

Yang frowned. "He's tried to kill her!"

"Wrong." Emerald sighed. "He told me why he does the things he does, Yang. He's not in it to kill people. He commits crime because it's fun. You and your teammates have been the most entertaining thing in his way."

Lilac eyes softened and the blonde nodded. "I still don't get why you're working with the creep."

Red eyes narrowed. "It's simple. My boss is his boss. We do as they say and go from there. I don't often get a choice of working with him or not."

"And my sister?"

"She's a really sweet kid, Yang." Emerald had a soft smile in place. "I do like her and I don't wanna hurt her. I know she'll freak out when she figures it all out, but she's too nice to resist." The thief looked downcast. "I really don't want to screw things up."

Yang sighed. "Alright. I understand, but it doesn't mean I'll like it. And, Emerald."

"Yes?"

"Talk to her about it." She replied. "If you want to keep her trust, tell her before she figures it out. Explain it to her. If you want, I an wake her up so you two can talk about it. I'll even stay and help you."

Emerald smiled appreciatively. "Thanks. Go get her, please. I'd like to get this over with."

Yang nodded and set the scroll down, making her way over to Ruby's bed. Without warning she hoisted her sister over the edge and covered the younger girl's mouth before she could yelp. "Calm down, sis. It's just me. I have something I wanted to talk to you about."

Ruby pushed Yang's hand away and stood, rubbing her eyes tiredly. "Couldn't it wait?"

The blonde shook her head. "Nope. Now come on. Your girlfriend's is on the phone and waiting."

"Emmy?"

Yang nodded. "Yep. Now come on."

Emerald watched the image shift so that she was looking at the two sisters. "Hello, Ruby. How are you?"

"Good." The youngest said, yawning. "What did you guys want to talk about?"

Yang figured that she should be the one to put it in the open. "Well, Roman was spotted robbing a bank and I saw it on the news."

Ruby looked confused. "What's the point?"

Emerald shifted slightly. "She saw who was accompanying him and called me." A pause. "I was the one who was working with Roman."

Yang clamped down on Ruby's mouth to stop her loud 'what?!' before it could escape. "Listen, sis. I freaked out too, but she explained it to me and it's not all that bad."

Ruby pried the hand from her face and frowned. "Why were you working with him, Emerald?"

Emerald winced. Ruby hadn't called her Emmy. "Well, you see..." And she explained. Everything she told Yang about her working with Roman, she told Ruby.

Ruby still looked upset, but had forgiven the thief. "Will we have to fight, Emmy?"

"I don't know, but Ruby, don't worry. If we have to, we fight for our enjoyment, ok?" Red eyes softened. "I don't want you hurt, Rubes."

Yang hugged her sister close and smiled. "We're all back to normal, then. Banzai!"

The other two smiled and replied. "Banzai!"

End...

So, that there was chapter three. Hoorah! I was surprised to get a PM, and thank RWBYfan312 for their question. I was surprised at how close the last chapter was to being 2k words. I have no idea how long these chapters will be. That's all for now. Adieu!