Weiss cried. She didn't sob, her shoulders were still. Not making a sound, Weiss lay in Ruby's bed as tears rolled down her face. What was she meant to be feeling? Should she be sad? He was her father! But he was her father, and he had been a terrible one. Never once did she hear a word of praise, anything that came from his mouth dripped with disappointment. Should she be happy then? Should she even be feeling anything? Surely there should be something! She simply didn't know, and so she cried. There was another reason as well. A selfish reason. She had to go back. She had to go back and take over now. She didn't want to, she didn't want her father's company. She wanted nothing to do with the man. She would be happiest taking Myrtenaster and just sailing. But she couldn't, so she lay in Ruby's bed and she let herself cry.

Ruby was reading when there was a knock on the door. Perking up, she moved quickly to put down her book, put on some coffee, and let Ozpin inside.

"Ruby Rose. It is a pleasure to see you." The tall man waited for Ruby to close the door before making a beeline for the kitchen, checking the coffee machine and setting his ever-present mug beside it.

"Hey Professor!"

"I'm only a Professor on Thursdays."

"Not to me!"

"Very well." Ozpin smiled as he let out a long suffering sigh. "Where is she?"

"In my room." Ruby hurried over to slowly open the door. "I think she's asleep. Hey Weiss?" Entering the room, Ruby knelt down next to the bed, by the sleeping girl's head. "Weiss? Are you awake?" Timidly, Ruby poked her cheek. "Weiss?"

"Miss Rose, will you allow me?" Ozpin stepped up beside her, a small bottle in his hand. Unscrewing the cap, he wafted it under the girls nose. Inhaling sharply, Weiss jerked awake, gasping as pain shot through her arm and ribs. Her head swam as she groaned.

"It would be better if you didn't move." Ozpin recapped the bottle of what Weiss recognized as smelling salts as Ruby rushed to make Weiss more comfortable. "I am Ozpin, Miss Rose has asked me to have a look at you."

"Weiss Snow."

"Is that so?" Ozpin raised an eyebrow, smiling softly as he felt around her upper arm, gingerly prodding at the bone as Weiss gritted her teeth. "Miss Rose, I think the coffee should be ready soon."

"Oh! Right! Of course!" Ruby scrambled out of the room.

Ozpin smiled at Weiss, who grimaced back. "Your arm isn't badly broken, Miss Schnee. I'm surprised you survived the shipwreck with so few injuries." Weiss paled as he moved onto her head. "Do not worry Miss Schnee, not many in this town do, in fact, know your face. Your family is doing its utmost to keep your disappearance quiet. So close to your father's death, it wouldn't look good to the public. Do you remember the events of the twenty four hours before you shipwrecked?"

"Why?"

"You may have a concussion. It is my job to determine the extent of your injuries. I would like you to come in for X-Rays tomorrow. Do not worry; I would not endanger your relationship with Miss Rose. It appears you could use a friend."

"I'm back!" Ruby cautiously opened the door, carrying a dangerously full coffee mug. "Sorry I took so long, it wasn't quite hot enough."

"No need for apologies, Miss Rose. Miss Snow is surprisingly well, aside from a broken arm and cracked ribs. She appears to have suffered some form of head trauma, although her skull isn't badly cracked. I would like to have her in for X-Rays tomorrow. Don't let her move too quickly, and do your best to refrain from hugging her."

"Okay!" Ruby grinned, although her shoulders did slump a little at the no hugging rule.

"So!" Ruby said when Ozpin was gone. "What do you want to do? Professor Ozpin seems to think you'll be alright walking to his office, so I'm sure we can get you to the sofa fine. Do you wanna watch a movie? I love Frozen! Or we could watch Red vs Blue! Wait, oh god I have no idea what you like! Weiss..."

Weiss lay back as Ruby rambled on. Ozpin knew who she was. He had said he wouldn't tell anyone, but Weiss worried.

"Ruby..."

"Yes?"

"Please... I want to sleep."

"Oh... Okay. Just call if you want anything."

Weiss groaned once Ruby left, and covered her face with her hand. What had she done? Her father was dead and she was missing. Her fathers... no. Her company was responsible for the hardships both the town, and the people who had taken her in. One of the residents knew who she was. Groaning again, Weiss closed her eyes, but sleep eluded her grasp.

Well.

I'm back. This story is NOT DEAD!
I'm sorry for just dropping it 2 chapters in, but I really had no motivation to write. At all.

And yet this story was still getting favorites and follows, as recent as last week! People still reviewed asking for updates. It was really quite surprising, and so I set to work.

I hope the chapters get longer, and I hope for an update at least once a month, but we'll see what happens.
I'm at my best, I think, when it comes to killing off my OTPs, which isn't what this story is about.

So... please forgive me.