Hey guys! After such a long delay, here we finally are with a new chapter to Melodious Rose. It's taken a while to not only think of something usable, but to motivate myself to make more. I didn't completely like the direction this fic was going, so I will really need your guys' opinions on this chapter, and all the previous. But lets get on with chapter 5 now!
Six people crowded around Ren's hospital bed. The boy in question had bruises along both of his left and right arms and a black eye. There might have been more on the rest of his body, but it was covered by sheets pulled over him.
"Nora, what happened?"
Nora had forced back her sobbing enough to answer Pyrrah's question.
"W-we were walking down the street to get back home. A-and these White Fang goons jumped us, probably wanted our money or something, I don't know. We fought them off, but there were too many of them. Ren held the rest off so I could call the cops."
"That isn't normal to see a big number of Gang members for something as petty as a mugging... Don't blame yourself, Nora. There was nothing more you could have done."
Nora knew Pyrrah just wanted to make her feel better, but it didn't help. She couldn't hold back her tears any more, though. Ruby had just gotten back from talking to the doctor in the other room, eager to inform the team of Ren's condition.
"Well, the doctor said Ren's going to be fine, he just needs to rest here for now. It's getting late, though. We should let Ren get some sleep."
The group left the room in a hurry, not wanting to interrupt Ren's rest. Jaune and Pyrrah took Nora with them, and drove her home. Ruby and Weiss went out to wait in the car for Blake and Yang. The former of the two was actually looking for Yang, who she presumed got lost on the way. As Blake was about to turn the corner she saw Yang, sitting on a bench alone. She wasn't sure what made her stop and watch Yang, but Blake didn't completely turn the corner, staying just out of sight of the blonde.
"Hey, is this seat taken?"
The surprised drummer looked up to see a girl, who looked maybe a year younger than her, standing there.
"U-um, no. Go ahead."
She had multi-coloured hair that Yang thought fit on her well, even if it was pink and brown. She was wearing a white and pink oat, with brown pants and shoes, which matched her eyes that seemed to glow in the light.
"Thanks, I was here visiting my friend that had a car accident, but they were asleep, so I was going to wait for the m to wake up."
"Yea, I'm visiting my friend too, some white fang goons jumped him for no reason."
"That's terrible! Was he your boyfriend or something?"
"O-oh, no nothing like that! He's just a friend."
"Soooo, you're single too? Oh, I'm sorry, I forgot I had an appointment today with my friend RJ. I'll see you later!"
The strange girl shot up off the bench, giving Yang a small kiss on the cheek.
"By the way, I'm Neo!"
"Y-yang..."
"later Yang!"
Yang was speechless as this mysterious girl, Neo, just rushing in the other direction. Figuring it was about time to leave, before anyone else had the chance to be weird with her. She had just turned the corner, when something moved out of her way.
"So, who's your new friend, Yang?"
"B-B-Blake! W-what were you doing here? S-she was just some w-weird girl I really dont know her she just came sat down and now I'm freaking out cause I don't know how to say anything and I need to just stop talking!"
"Calm down Yang. I'm not going to question your love life. If you aren't in interested in anyone you already know, then maybe she will be good for you."
Blake walked off with an urgency in her step. She needed to get away from Yang before she let her emotions show.
"Blake! Wait! I didn't! Great, way to go Xiao Long, all that time you spent trying to get close to her and ask her out, all down the drain!"
Yang followed Blake's lead, leaving the building. She joined the other three that were waiting at the car. Not wanting to spend anymore time here than needed, they left in a hurry. Each had their own reasons for staying silent the entire ride.
A man with a hat on, over bright orange hair, sat down next to the girl known as Neo. He began reading the newspaper, trying to look inconspicuous.
"You know your job description doesn't involve hitting on your targets, right?"
"Well, she was single, I'm single. She doesn't know I knew her, but was open with me. Plus, it's not like you can really stop me, so long as I don't tip her off."
"Just keep your contact to a minimum, Neo."
"You're no fun, Roman!"
"Well, if you're patient, and wait until we got what we want, maybe we'll let you take a full swing at her."
"Aww, you know how bad I am at being patient! But, fine, I guess I'll wait before making any big moves on her."
"You know, Neo, this is the first time I've seen you want a girl so bad. I mean, sure you've wanted a few 'clients' for some time alone when we were done with them. But this is on a whole other level."
"All those other people were just pushovers, waiting to be taken advantage of though. This one, she's special. She isn't going to be an easy catch, but I'm going to love taking her as my own."
"Damn, Neo, you can be creepy."
"You're the one talking to a girl, who looks half your age, about love interests."
"Touche."
In their bed at home, Weiss and Ruby were laying together, getting ready to sleep. Ruby nestled her head in Weiss' neck, so as to be close as possible. But even though she was in Weiss' arms, laying in her bed, she still couldn't relax.
"Hey Weiss, you awake still?"
"Yea, what is it?"
"I can't get to sleep, I just keep thinking about it all."
"We'll figure things out in the morning when we're less exhausted."
"But, I can't get to sleep!"
"Alright, tell me what you're thinking then, Ruby."
"Well, don't you think it's a bit odd that as soon as Pyrrah finds us, there's another producer that helps Her? And in one day, we see Roman and your Mother, after all this time? And now that we have a deal made out, our friend gets attacked from what seems like a planned thing. Doesn't it seem a little fishy?"
"Well, when you say it like that, something doesn't seem right. How would my Mother be connected to Roman? and why is it that when we have something to do with Cinder, we 'mysteriously' get confronted by the White Fang and Roman? It's just too much of a coincidence."
"Right? It's just alot to take in. But, I do feel better now. Thanks for hearing me out, Weiss."
"It's no problem Ruby. I'm always here for you. Now, lets get to sleep."
Ruby, having no objections, fell asleep in Weiss' arms almost immediately. Weiss let her stay there, since it was really comforting to her.
"Heh, you always fall asleep first, but at least it gives me the chance to see your cute sleeping face."
There is chapter 6. I'm sorry for the late update, but I had a surprisingly busy few days. I wanted to get this out on time so, so badly. But fate had other plans for me. As soon as I post this, I'm getting on a new LWR chapter, so no rest for me, but that's ok. This took me a while, and if you appreciate the work I put in, please follow/fav and drop a review, and I will see you all in the next installment. Byee!