Yo Peeps, GMG here with chapter 18. A review error is making it impossible for me to click the reply link to contact some of you. If you suddenly get a PM with 'Review Reply' then it's about your most recent review on PR or my other stories. Don't have much to add, so I'll get to it.
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The incident with Roman over, the girl's had contacted Beacon about the remains of the Paladin before returning to the school. Ozpin, fortunately, didn't ask too many questions, even going to suggest that the attack was a coincidence. Winter was sent out with some others of Atlas' forces to collect the scrapped machinery, James Ironwood, leader of Atlas' military, pleased to recover a partially intact Paladin that was stolen. Proof that someone was interfering with transport of the large mechs.
Reaching the air station was pretty uneventful. When they arrived, Weiss waved them on, saying that she needed to have a 'talk' with Yang. The frown on her face as she dragged Yang away had the blonde grimacing, knowing that the Ice Queen wasn't at all happy with her.
Before Ruby could ask them about it, Blake twined their hands and pulled her onto the ship. The sudden motion caused Ruby to stumble and it was quite the funny sight to see her correct herself, one hand still in Blake's. The Faunus laughed at the sight, helping the girl and pulling her close, giving her a quick peck on the lips before she resumed walking.
A beet red Ruby followed, a dopey smile on her face. Now, some people knew for certain that Blake was hers and vice versa. Ignoring some of the stares, she skipped behind Blake, beaming.
That evening, saw the two in their shared bed. Ruby was surprised when Blake sat her down, and locked her in place with a stare. Not the friendly kind either. Whatever she expected, it wasn't Blake tearing up and pulling Ruby against her. She froze for a moment before wrapping her arms around the faunus, holding her.
"You idiot," Blake whispered. "You could've died. You and I both know you can't control the semblance." Taking a breath, she continued, "Oum's sake, everyone knows you can't. What were you thinking, hitting me aside?"
She felt bad. Blake was sad and it was her fault. "I was trying to save you." Her hands clenched behind Blake's back. "I... I just wanted to..." She struggled to find the words. Pulling back, she looked at the faunus. It hit her, the reason why. "Blake, I love you."
Golden eyes shot up to look at her. "What?"
Ruby booped Blake on the nose and smiled. "I. Love. You. That's why I tried to save you."
Wiping her tears away, Blake giggled before hugging Ruby again. "I love you too." She surprised Ruby when her chest rumbled in the all too familiar sound of a cat's purr.
Laughter erupted from Ruby's throat when Blake's happiness turned more playful and she snuggled against the cloak wearing girl. The behavior truly was catlike and it was so cute. Their giggles permeated the air as the wrestled playfully on the bed.
A while later saw them calm down, change into their night clothes and retire to bed, wide smiles plastered on their faces as they fell asleep.
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"You're not seriously suggesting we ignore this, Ozpin," a voice said. It belonged to James Ironwood. The strict looking man giving a hard stare at the Headmaster of Beacon. "Someone stole one of our Paladins and your suggesting we leave it be."
"I'm not saying to let it go, James," Ozpin countered. "At this point, we know only know of the person who is taking blame for these crimes. Torchwick is working for someone and to lure them out, we may need the patience to wait for their reveal." Cue a sip from his mug. "If we reveal our hand too soon, it may end poorly."
James frowned, but nodded. "Very well. If this takes a turn for the worse, it'll be on your head, Ozpin."
The silver haired man nodded. "As it should be. Thank you for trusting me on this, James."
"Sir," Winter said from the side. "If I may?"
Ironwood nodded. "Granted."
She looked at Ozpin. "From what was reported, Team RWBY engaged the Paladin. There was a strange damage to the back of the cockpit. It was an outward blast, but no damage from the front seemed to validate it."
"Miss Rose is responsible for that one, I presume." Ozpin smiled into his cup as he took another sip. "It may be time to have someone help her with her semblance."
Winter looked at him confused. "I though her semblance was speed related."
Beside her, Qrow smirked. "Kiddo has two semblances, Winter. The one she knows how to use, the one I helped her with, was her incredible speed." Draining his flask, he coughed at the burn before he continued. "She also has the ability to become ethereal, like a ghost. Her control over it, to put it bluntly, sucks. From what Ozpin said, one student seems to be able to help her with it, even if they haven't realized it."
This intrigued James. "Who?"
Ozpin answered with a small smile. "None other than her significant other, Blake Belladonna."
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When morning came around, Weiss and Yang returned to the dorm to find Ruby and Blake reading together, smiling the entire while. The smile on Ruby's face was expected, the girl was fairly happy at all times. It was the wide ass smile on Blake's face that caught their attention.
Weiss turned to Yang to whisper, "You don't think they...?"
Brows furrowed, Yang growled. "They better not have."
Blake's bow twitched as she looked up. "We didn't."
"What's up?" Ruby mumbled, looking up. Catching sight of her sister, she waved. "You're back!" She got up and hugged Yang before pulling back and bouncing in place. "Yang, guess what."
Seeing her sister excited caused Yang to smile in amusement. "What, Ruby?"
"I told Blake I love her and she said she loves me too." The girl squealed. "It was all super romantic and stuff. We were talking about why I saved her last night and she was all upset and asking why and I was like 'I love you' and she was like 'I love you too' and we were super happy and it was awesome."
Yang pat Ruby on her head. "Calm down, Ruby." She pulled her sister into another hug. "I'm happy for you." Looking at Blake, she gave her a serious look. "I assume the big sister talk is unnecessary, but still, hurt her and I break you."
The Faunus nodded. "Understood."
"Cool." Yang set Ruby down. "Wanna go out for some pizza to celebrate?"
Weiss groaned as she saw three hands go up, knowing they voted so she couldn't argue. "Fine. We'll get pizza."
"BANZAI!"
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