Sorry I was gone for so long, I've been extremely busy.
I don't own Ruby etc.
Enjoy.
Ruby woke up confused, in a small, dark, boxed in room. There was a single dull light overhanging a small desk. Two chairs were set up on opposite sides of the desk, creating a feeling that someone else was supposed to be there. Looking around, Ruby couldn't make out any other people, nor did she see any ways to come in or exit the room.
"Maybe I'm dead, and this is an interview to determine whether I'll go to heaven or hell. If that even exists. Maybe I can see mum again. I should go and sit down, maybe someone will come in soon". Ruby stopped her musing looking around the small room before deciding to take a seat at the table.
Yang and Blake were both riding on Bumblebee racing towards the hospital so they could meet up with Weiss. All the while, Yang was internally berating herself, thinking that she was at fault for not being able to stop Weiss' boyfriend. She was meant to protect Ruby. It was a pact she had made to herself after the death of Summer, though that didn't make it any less meaningful. Now that she had been stabbed and could be in a critical condition, she felt she had failed the pact she made.
As they were parking Blake noticed how off Yang's behavior seemed. All her usual cheery demeanor was gone.
"Hey Yang, how are you feeling".
"I'm fine Blake".
"Look, I'm not the best at this, but I can tell something is bothering you. You must tell me so that I can at least try to help".
"I failed Ruby Blake. I was meant to protect her, to keep her safe. It was a pact I'd made after the death of Ruby's mum, Summer. She got hurt because I didn't stop the argument before it got out of hand".
"Do you honestly think Ruby would feel the same. She can protect herself. No one saw this coming. She got into beacon two years early because of her exceptional skill. She was caught off guard. As were all of us. There's no point thinking like this. Let's spend all our energy on hoping Ruby will be okay."
"Yeah, I guess you're right. Thanks, Blake, I appreciate it".
"No Problem, Yang. I'm glad I could help".
After properly securing Yang's bike, they both walked up to the desk so they could find out where Ruby was being held. They were both nervous, desperately hoping Ruby will be okay and that they could see her.
"Do you know where Ruby Rose is being held?" Blake asked the nurse politely.
"Sorry, she is currently in surgery. Room 12B will be the place she'll be taken too when they are done. Follow that corridor on the left there and take the third exit on the left and it's down there". The nurse pointed to the corridor they needed to take before going back to her work.
"Thank you". Yang and Blake spoke before walking over to the corridor.
"No problem dear".
After gaining the knowledge that Ruby was in surgery, Yang and Blake both slowed down their pace and relaxed for a bit, knowing that Weiss was probably in a bad way after she abruptly ended their phone call.
"Do you think Ruby will be okay Blake? I'm really worried."
"I think she'll pull through Yang. Maybe it missed a vital organ and the doctors only need to patch Ruby up a bit. We will just have to sit tight and comfort Weiss until she wakes up. Other than that, there isn't much we can do."
After walking the corridors for what seemed like hours, the two arrived at room 12B. Walking into the room, they didn't expect to see Weiss sound asleep on the bed. They also didn't expect Weiss to nearly fall out of the bed when Yang accidently slammed the door shut.
"ahh, what the hell! I was asleep you know".
Yang and Blake had never seen Weiss this snappy since her talk with Port after Ruby was named the leader of the team.
When Weiss got up they noticed that she had red, bloodshot eyes from crying a lot.
"What's wrong Weiss"?
"Other than having a close friend in surgery from a stab wound, not much".
"Sheesh, ok. Look, Ruby will be fine. We have to at least keep a positive mind." Yang tried to comfort Weiss, though it didn't look like it was helping all that much.
"Yang, what did you want to do to my ex-boyfriend when he stabbed Ruby"? asked Weiss.
"I wanted to tear him apart limb from limb. And I think I nearly did it. Though I knew that would only land me in serious trouble and it wouldn't help Ruby at all. So, I kept a rational head and then went to get Blake. It let me cool my head before I came here. I can be quite mature when I need to be. I need to be there for Ruby when she gets out of surgery… What did you want to do with him"?
"He's gone. That's it. I don't even know where."
"Wow, Blake spoke up. Remind me to never get on your bad side. Seriously though, cheer up Ruby will be fine. I'm going to go get us some coffee. Do you want your usual? An energy drink for Yang, black for Weiss."
"Yes, please", they both simultaneously replied.
Meanwhile, Ruby had just taken her seat at the table when a mysterious figure started to appear on the opposite side. Taken by surprise, Ruby nearly fell out of her chair.
I'm hoping the next chapter won't take so long to get out.
Peace out guys. See you in chapter 4.