Yo Peeps, GMG here with chapter 8 if SSO. I have now figured out a plot twist, thanks to your votes. Winner is... CINDER FALL! Hurray! Yeah! Obscure pairings continue in usual fashion. I was surprised to see votes on my poll, considering that my page has less views than most of my fics. So... Bar scene, InfernoShipping is how I will dub YangCinder. (A step up in heat from FlameShipping.)

Disclaimer: Sadly, I don't own RWBY, Peeps.

(Saturday)

Between Yang's insistence and Ruby's enthusiasm, Emerald found herself dragged into a double date. The blonde brawler asked that they show up ten minutes after Yang, so it was a "coincidence" and all that. Emerald shot the idea down instantly. "Just explain that you wanted to have a double date, because your sister and I got together and whatnot."

Yang thought about. "I suppose it would be a decent excuse." She pulled out her scroll. "Be right back, you guys!" She slipped out of the room.

Ruby pulled Emerald over and sat the couple down on Blake's bed, given permission to be there because of Blake's new involvement in their relationship. "It should be fun." Pointed out the scythe wielder. "Yang hasn't had a date in awhile."

"Did she say anything about her date?" Emerald asked, curious.

Ruby shook her head. "Nope. She was too excited to tell me anything relevant. I guess we'll see when we meet her."

Emerald shrugged. "I guess so. I just hope they aren't as annoying as Mercury."

Ruby giggled. "Do you give him a lot of grief over that?"

"He annoys me, I tell him. That's it." She said simply. "It doesn't make it any less true to repeat it. It also annoys him after awhile, so payback."

Ruby nodded. "Yang told me about where the date is to be. She got a reservation a few days ago, party of four..."

"She was gonna drag us along either way, right?" At Ruby's affirmative, Emerald huffed. "She's annoying too."

Ruby put a finger on her lips in thought. "I wonder what she'll be like."

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Here before the couple, Emerald and Ruby, was the Yellow Brick Road... not the one from the movies, but a fine dining restaurant named as such. Ruby wore a cute red dress that came down to her knees and pair of black flats. (From the school dance episode.) The cookie crusader looked at her date. "Isn't this a bit... Much?"

Red eyes rolled in amusement. "I'd be more worried about how much it'll cost Yang."

A familiar dull roar approached and Ruby smiled. "Speak of the devil."

Emerald turned, her dress swishing as she did. "And so shall he appear. She in this case."

Yang and her date rounded a corner, headed towards the parking lot. The thief and crusader waited, Yang showing up a few minutes later, date in tow. "Hey guys! I'd like you to meet my date." She stepped aside, Emerald's eyes widening. "Cinder Fall."

Cinder smiled, amused. "I believe I've run into your friend, Yang." A chuckle. "Emerald is one of my teammates as well."

Emerald nodded, slightly uneasy. "I wasn't expecting you to be here, Cinder."

The cookie crusader noticed her date's rigid stance. Silver eyes narrowed imperceptibly. So, she worked with Emerald, but who was in charge? Shaking the thoughts for now, she smiled and waved at her sister's date. "Hello, Cinder! I'm Ruby, Yang's sister."

Cinder laughed lightly, mischief in her golden eyes. "You're quite precious for a huntress in training." She looked at Yang with a smile. "You're lucky to have such an adorable sister, Yang."

"True." Yang said, smiling at her sister's indignant pout. "But don't reign it over her... Too much."

Even Emerald snickered at that. "I guess that your job is to yank her chain constantly, right?"

Hands on her hips, Yang sniffed the air in a haughty manner. "Of course!" She said, sounding a bit like Weiss.

Ruby frowned at the three. "Can we head in at least? I don't want to stay out here all night."

Cinder nodded. "I am not opposed to the idea. Yang?"

"Sure. Let's head in now." She smiled and lead them to the restaurant.

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(Later that night.)

The two couples split apart, heading to their separate dorms after bidding their date ado. Cinder and Emerald were headed back, the thief nervous about her leader's opinion. Cinder had noticed the skittish movements of her underling and laughed quietly. "I won't punish you for who you date, Emerald. It would hardly be fair."

Red eyes locked onto gold. "So, why did you accept Yang's offer? You knew they were our enemies, yet you still went along."

"I could ask you the same, Emerald." The fire sorceress pointed out. "You chose to date Ruby, regardless of the fact that her team has opposed Roman, who works for me. Why?"

The thief crossed her arms and frowned. "She's the brightest thing I've seen in my life. Always happy and energetic." Her frowned deepened. "You know how it used to be for me and Ruby helps me forget those dark times in my memories. She outshines the dark." She laughed a bit cynically. "Besides, killing her isn't necessary for our plans. I could afford to let her into my heart, even if we stand against the other on the battlefield. One of the few things I haven't lied about, my promise to only face her as a way to measure ourselves against the other." She smiled. "No hatred or intent to kill. Just two girls enjoying a fight, stakes forgotten, with only our blades crossing."

Cinder's eyes widened. Emerald had never been so inclined to emotions, shrugging off Mercury's many failed advances. Ruby truly meant a lot to her. The sorceress smiled lightly. "Truly interesting, Emerald. I thought I'd never see you get so stuck on a person. Mercury as proof of course."

Emerald snorted. "He annoys me. That's why he never stood a chance."

"True." Golden eyes glinted. "I suppose it's my turn to answer. I chose to accept Yang's offer because she approached me, despite whatever aura I emitted." A chuckle. "All the men in that club, some women too, all avoided me from the vibe I was giving off. She ignored it entirely, seeing me as I was." She put a finger on her lip in thought. "I suppose such a thing intrigued me, so I decided to see what kind of person could see past what I project to others. I wish to know what makes her different."

Emerald frowned. "You make it sound like she's a means to an end."

"She is. A way to answer my question." Golden eyes rolled. "Is that not why you let Ruby have you? To see if she could outshine your past."

The thief glowered. "No. Ruby is never a means to an end. She's too important to me." She pointed at her leader. "Tell me, how far would you go for Yang?"

Cinder blinked. "I don't understand what you mean."

"Would you die to save her?"

Cinder laughed cruelly. "Dust no. I would never put my life on the line for another, no matter how they've intrigued me."

"Then you don't deserve her." Emerald stated, turning and running off.

Cinder watched with slight amusement. "We'll see about that, Emerald. I always get what I want."

End...

So... Yeah. Cinder is all "not caring" with Yang's affection, though that will change. I have a plan for that too. It involves Cinder, Roman, heartbreak, and a lemon pie! Like, literal pie... Not smut. Not lemons as fanfiction, but the fruit. Anywho, new episode on the horizon, so I'm excited. I did love last episode's dance scene. My friend was freaking out over it. Also, we mourn the loss of one of my main followers, MrFlawless. He didn't die or anything, but has become nearly secluded from Internet access. In other news, GateMasterGreen is now my twitter for those who wish to follow. I'll probably begin talking about what I'm working on, so It might help. Adieu for now!