Ruby kept what she saw and heard to herself. She didn't want to tell anyone until she knew exactly what happened that night. Getting to ask questions was hard though. Ricky was always with the rest of his team discussing various things and most of the time they weren't at beacon at all. She wasn't one to give up though. She tried to think of a way to get to ask Ricky her questions. Maybe if she got close to him again, no that wouldn't be right just getting close to a friend for personal gain. But would it be just for her questions, she did enjoy when they spent time together. She went to the roof that night and sat looking into the sky. Ricky stopped coming to the roof soon after he got his team. She sat alone on the roof pondering what she should do.

He can't tell her. Ricky thought as he saw Ruby alone on the roof. He was hidden in a nearby tree. No matter how much he wanted to approach her, his work as an assassin came first, at least thats how he was raised. But leaving Ruby, she was like a partner and now they don't even talk to each other anymore. Maybe just one more time, to spend at least one night with her. That was possible and his team didn't have to know his plans. He just wanted to talk to Ruby at least, one more time.

The next day classes were scheduled regularly. Ruby had combat with Ricky in her class, but they never talked to each other. He sat with the rest of his team who where also in the class. Only when they sparred against each other some words were exchanged, but other than that they didn't speak to one another.

Professor Goodwitch was on her scroll checking for the next match. She looked up at the class and announced. "Richard Kenway and Ruby Rose are the next combatants."

Ruby was slightly surprised as she wasn't expecting to go against Ricky. They both went to the area and readied their weapons. Ruby took out her Crescent Rose and stuck into the ground facing Ricky who had his white hoodie on, he drew his bow and had an arrow ready to fire.

"Begin!" Goodwitch announced.

Ruby instantly began to fire Crescent Rose. Ricky moved out of the line of fire and began running towards Ruby. She responded by pulling out Crescent Rose and firing in his direction. Ricky slid under the barrage of bullets and fired his arrow at Ruby. She quickly pointed down and shot using the recoil to dodge the incoming arrow. It exploded in the ground and the debris flew towards her. She covered he face with her arms and looked up to see Ricky gone. She turned around and held up Crescent Rose to block Ricky's sneak attack. He swung with his sword but Ruby managed to block each attack. She got a parry on him and swung Crescent Rose causing him to slid back. Ricky kneed down and held on his stomach. He looked to see Ruby about to strike so he rolled to the right and saw Ruby stick her Crescent Rose into the ground next to him. She pulled it out quickly and swung low towards him. He managed to jump over it and roll away. He transformed his tomahawk into a pistol and shot at Ruby. She swung Crescent Rose in a circle deflecting the shots. He sheathed his bow and drew his second pistol. He kept it behind him and held onto the trigger. Ruby rushed him and swung, he blocked it and locked his tomahawk. He moved his pistol from his back to Ruby's side. The magazine on it was fully lit up and Ricky kept holding the trigger. He just grit his teeth as he held the pistol there. He couldn't let go and fire no matter what. Ruby took advantage and kneed the gun away, it shot into the wall and a huge explosion appeared where the shot landed. She then kicked Ricky back, releasing her Crescent Rose. Ricky drew his bow and transformed it into a sword, dual wielding with his tomahawk. They both charged each other and clashed their weapons in a stalemate. Ricky kneed upward knocking Crescent Rose in the air. He them kicked Ruby back so she couldn't get it. She moved back and saw Crescent Rose land on the ground. Ricky stepped over it and knocked it back, it slid farther back out of Ruby's reach. He sheathed his tomahawk and sword and held up his fists. Ruby used her speed an quickly threw some punches at Ricky. He managed to dodge left and right no matter how fast she was going. She threw another punch with her her right fist and Ricky caught it and moved behind her putting her arm behind her back. She kicked backwards causing Ricky to let her go. She made a break for it and ran to her Crescent Rose. Ricky drew his bow and took out a green tipped arrow. He shot and the arrow landed just in front of Ruby. The effect of the arrow knocked Ruby back and she slid back to where Ricky stood. He kneed down and held his sword over her, signaling her defeat.

"Another victory for Richard, you two are tied with 5 wins and losses against each other" Proffesor Goodwitch said.

Ricky changed his sword back into a bow and sheathed it on his back. Then he put his arm towards Ruby. She grabbed it and he pulled her up.

"Thanks" was all Ruby said and she went to go pick up her Crescent Rose. After they both returned to their seats in the raised area of the arena. After class Yang went back to the dorm and Weiss went to the library with Blake. Ruby didn't have anything to do so she walked slowly. She kept thinking about that night when they fought the Paladin. She was surprised to find Ricky walking next to her without his team.

"Hey" he said to get her attention.

She looked over surprised to see him, "Oh, hey" she replied.

"Listen, I know we haven't talked that much lately, but uh I was, wondering, would you like to do something this weekend? Together, without the rest of our teams."

The question shocked Ruby and caused a little confusion as what she should reply.

"Uh, sure" was all she was able to get out still thinking of what to do in this situation. Was this a date? Or did he really just want to talk.

"Great, there's this cafe I think you'll like"

"Ok."

"So this weekend, see you then."

"See ya," she replied and watch him walk off to the recreational center. Maybe this was the chance she could get, it would be just them without anyone else. She just hoped Ricky would give her answers.

Saturday, Ruby was gona get answers no matter what. She changed into her normal skirt and put Cresent Rose on her back. She tightened her cuffs and walked out the door saying, "I'm going to get some stuff in Vale, won't take long" to Weiss and yang in the room. She walked out and closed the door behind her.

Ricky put on his normal hoodie and was sleeping as usual. He only had his belt with his two pistols, he left his bow and quiver. He also had his hidden blades under his sleeves just in case. Cyrus asked, "Any reason your going out?" Ricky replied with "I need to get some more dust rounds for my pistols, won't take long." Ricky walked out the room and closed the door.

Ruby saw Ricky walk out and when he saw her he gave a little smile. They stayed quiet while they walked out of the dorm building. They didn't want their teams to know what they were doing. They took a transport into vale. Ricky lead her to a small bakery cafe. The walked in to see not many people there.

"What do you want to drink?" Ricky asked her.

"Tea, hot tea" she answered.

"Alright, go grab a seat, I'll order right now" Ricky said walking to the counter. Ruby saw an empty Booth near the corner and went to sit. Ricky came with a cup of tea in one hand and in the other he balance another cup on top of a white box. He set the tea in front of Ruby and put the box on the table, taking the cup off the box. He opened it and slid it towards Ruby. Inside where fresh baked cookies. Ruby couldn't help but smile and this lead to Ricky smiling. They talked for awhile until Ruby finished the pack of cookies. in the time they talked she had forgotten about the fact Ricky is potentially an 'Assassin.' They walked out and where about to make their way back when Ruby had mentioned Blake's unending search which reminded her. They continued to talk as they walked back.

"Blake's been slowly sleeping less and less, she spends most of her time looking in to the white fang." Ruby said.

"I don't blame her, an organization that large stealing so much dust, makes me wonder what their planning." Ricky replied.

"I wonder, maybe it's not just them."

"What do you mean?"

"What if there was another group with them, using the white fang as a decoy."

"Hmm, the thing is I don't know any other organizations that could be helping them."

"I herd of this group called the 'Assassins'." Ricky kept a straight face at the mention of them. "You heard of them?"

"Heard, not much else."

"Really? What do you know about them."

"Well, from what heard they don't even exist."

"Hmm, I think they are still around." Ruby made fake assumptions to see what Ricky's reaction would be. He still kept a straight face.

"You've seen them?"

"From what I know," Ruby moved in front of Ricky. She slowly put on Ricky's hood and said, "they hide their faces with hoods like you and your team."

Ricky took off his hood and he showed the same expression. "Well, I guess they're pretty smart for doing that." They continued to walk.

"What if they were around, would they be with the white fang?"

"I don't know, listen let's change the subject."

"Why?"

"It's just I don't-"

"Hmm, Ricky you told me everything about you, your not hiding anything else, are you?"

*sigh* "it's just not a topic I'm found about."

"Why?"

"It just isn't."

Ruby go in front of Ricky again, no more playing around. "Ricky what did Cyrus mean when you said he called in more assassins?"

"What are you talking about?"

"The night we fought the Paladin, and those guys showed up out of nowhere, I heard you arguing with Cyrus."

"Ruby," Ricky put his hands on her shoulders. He whispered into her ear, "This isn't something to talk about in public, just wait, I'll give you answers soon." He moved back "now let's get back to beacon."

They walked back and took a ship into beacon. They walked in silence until they came to the dorms. Before they turned the corner Ricky stopped Ruby and said, "remember when I had those nightmares?" Ruby nodded. "Well I might have one tonight, and I think you know what that means." Ruby nodded once again. They returned to their dorms.

2:00am, Ruby was on the roof waiting. She thought Ricky had meant to meet her here. He did show up with his hood on he walked to the corner of the roof where Ruby was at. He looked around a bit before he sat down. Ruby sat in front of him.

"I promised you answers, but promise me you won't tell anybody that you know this."

Ruby nodded with a serious expression.

*sigh* "I'll start from the beginning guess, ever since the foundation of the the first kingdom there where two groups of people that fought each other, the Templars and the Assassins..."