Ruby

The next day's classes started off like normal for everyone. Everyone besides Weiss woke up suspiciously early though. She, thankfully, didn't question why because I don't think she would have appreciated the poor vote of confidence. But it wasn't long before everyone was ready to head off to class to begin anew. Weiss even had on her new scarf that contrasted brightly with her normal white attire, but I thought it was a good look for her. Aside from her bandages though, she looked liked exactly like her normal self. The first class of the day was Professor Port's class and I was ready for whatever long winded story about bravery and courage he had for us.

Well, at least I thought I was ready. By the middle of his speech I had nearly hit the desk five times. I'm sure his stories were received well by his buddies and family but they didn't exactly put me on the edge of my seat. Yang had apparently given up already, her face down on her books.

Blake and Weiss somehow were managing to get notes from this but overall, the class activity had dropped pretty fast.

Professor Port stopped and looked down at his desk. "Well that's a shame! Ruby! Front and center."
I nearly stumbled down the one step I had to travel thanks to my currently drowsy brain. "What is it, Sir?"
"Professor Ozpin has requested you meet him in his office. You will sadly miss the conclusion of my lecture but never fear! Ozpin offers much knowledge in anything he does. Now, journey on, Young One!" Port never misses a beat apparently.
I turned and headed out of the class with a wave to Weiss who seemed confused about my leave. I just shrugged and left.

It took a little time but I finally found Ozpin's office. It was a little off the normal beaten path upstairs. I guess he just likes his privacy but his door was left wide open which seemed a little contradictory. I wearily stepped into the room, its only source of light being the window behind what I assume to be his desk which left a lot of space for shadows to take over the corners of the room.

"I see you've finally arrived." Ozpin's voice coming from one the previously mentioned corners. I don't know if it was intended or not, but I nearly jumped right back out the door.
"Oh, yes sir!. Sorry, it took me awhile to find this room." I didn't know how to act around him so I just stiffened.
Ozpin slightly smiles. "Ah yes, it is rather in an unconventional spot, but it does have the best view." He was right, the forest opened up right in front of the window. "But now is not the time. Please Ms. Rose, take a seat."
I took the only chair in front of his desk while he took the chair behind it. "Uh, Sir, why exactly did you call me out?" I didn't think I've done anything.
"It's about you and your team. As I understand, your team member, Weiss Schnee, had an accident yesterday. She had a mental breakdown and was brought to the infirmary." I nodded. "From the doctor's report you had found her first but had mentally disconnected from the situation, forcing Yang Xiao Long to take control of the emergency."
I knew where this was going now. "I don't know what happened. Everything went by so fast." My explanation was falling flat.
Ozpin help up a hand. "I'm not here to find an excuse. I appointed you as leader of Team RWBY for a reason. You have a responsibility to your team and your lack of action when your friend was in danger shows that you may not be ready to take on the role of leader."
I was insulted. "I just hadn't expected it."
"Yes, yes, I'm sure that was the only reason." He smiled a little at me. "But don't worry about your position. I'm giving you a chance to redeem yourself, but if you fail to make the best choice for your friends then I will be forced to either appoint a new leader from your current team or remove you completely and introduce someone new."
Shock showed on my face no doubt. "But Ozpin! Those people are my friends, you can't just..." The hand showing up again.
His calm demeanor still at full force. "Then I suggest you take this chance and think about what you need to fix." Before I could say anything again. "You are free to go Miss Rose."

I silently left his office with too many thoughts on my mind. Ozpin was right though, I shouldn't have frozen up when Weiss needed me most. Maybe I should talk with her about it after classes are over. Until then I will use the mind-numbing classes as a distraction for the rest of the day.

The day's schedule was over and I quickly broke for my dorm. As much as I disliked talking with Weiss about what Ozpin had said to me, I knew it would be unavoidable. I couldn't just avoid her, we live in the same room and sleep in the same bed. If I tried to ignore her she would just glare at me until her gaze broke me.

I didn't get the luxury of trying though. Half-way to our dorm Weiss intercepted me in the hallways. With an arm hooked into mine and a determined look, she asserted her temporary dominance.

"So, what did Ozpin have to say to you?" No time wasted with this girl.
"He questioned me ability to lead the team."
She looked a little shocked. "On what grounds? You've been fine all year."
I sighed. "It was because of yesterday. The doctor told him about me freezing up when I found you. He said a leader couldn't freeze up in times of danger. Especially if it's a teammate who is in danger."
Weiss squeezed my arm a little. "I can't believe he would blame you for that. I probably would have done the same thing if I found you like I was."
"Maybe, but I don't think Ozpin knows that we're 'together' though. He just assumes we're just teammates." The thought of that night right back in me mind.
"That does make sense. Loved ones do add a very different dynamic to it all." Weiss shook her head a little, slightly rubbing her scarf. "But besides that, what did he say about your position?"
I was able to smile a little. "He let me keep it but only on the promise that it doesn't happen again. So, I should be fine unless you decide to scare us again. Please don't though, I would lose my mind if something like that happened again."
Weiss reached over and kissed my cheek. "Don't worry, your gift has been doing it's job perfectly all day."
I played with an end of the scarf. "Good to hear. I'm glad you like it so much."
Weiss turned with sly smile. "But you know, it's not as good as the real thing." Her hand slid down my back. "Plus it's losing some of your... scent."
My breath hitched a bit when she pinched me. "A little backed up are we?"
"Maybe..." Weiss's face attempting to look innocent.
"I guess I could use some relaxation." I'm pretty sure we both started walking a little faster.

We made it to our room, trying to keep our footsteps quiet just in case Yang or Blake was inside. Weiss opened the door and peeked inside. From my point of view it looked empty. She steppe in for a second to check the corners and promptly came back to the door to give me the all clear. Just as my foot was going to enter the door Weiss wrapped her scarf around my neck and pulled me in without a second thought.