Later that day before lunch time ,team RWBY had decided on going on a picnic with team JNPR. the two teams agreed to that right after lunch they would each go to bakers and pick some food to eat and then meet at a picnic spot on the outskirts of vale that Blake conveniently suggested.
Team RWBY had an early lunch in the cafeteria and were on their way to the bakery that Weiss's family usually gets food from when her parents are in Vale.
the team of girls were walking in the same neighbourhood where Yang and Ruby went on their four girls were dressed in their usual combat attire and even had their weapons on them. Because the spot they were going for their picnic was beautiful but had a minor grimm infestation,cant be to careful.
"You sure we are going the right way Weiss? This doesnt seem like the kind of place your family would go to." said turned around to face Yang, a confused and annoyed expression on her face.
"Yes Yang ,im sure I have been coming here since I was a child,why do you ask? You don't enjoy a nice long walk through Vale?" replied the Ice queen.
"no no, I do like the walk I just" Yang looked at Ruby and grew a small smirk on her face but immediately tried to look serious.
"I just heard that some people get shot in this neighbourhood." finished Yang. Ruby turned to Yang and couldnt help but giggle a little on the other hand turned completely.
"what?! no way ?! do you know where around her someone got sho-" Weiss was interupted by the sharp pain that shot up her leg as she git her toe in a crack in the cement of the side walk.
Yang and Ruby recognized the spot,it was the spot where Ruby slammed the faunus boy for shooting Yang ,their were even little patches of dried blood on the floor.
Yang and Ruby looked at each other and couldnt hold their laughter back.
"HAHA oh I think we are pretty close to where people get shot Weiss!" Yang was on her knees from laughing to much and Ruby even had some tears in her eyes.
"HEY! WHATS SO FUNNY?" demanded Weiss ,angry at the feeling of being laughed at,but suddenly started to giggle herself.
Ruby looked at Blake expecting to see her laugh but in fact Blake was quiet with a blank face. Ruby had noticed that Blake was silent for most of the noticed Blake talking to some friends in the cafeteria but when Ruby got close she was silent.
Ruby made a mental note to ask Blake about it later.
The girls continued to walk to the bakery making small talks and having laughs. Blake even cracked a smile a few times too.
eventually they made it to their destination. the bakery was a small building with an apartment on top of the bakery the girls assumed it to be the bakers house. The bakery was brick layered with graphedy on the side , their were a few open windows with the smell of delicious things being baked. the entrance to the bakery didnt have a door although it did have multi coloured beeds hanging down in a hippy fashion.
Yang was holding her mouth with both hands trying her best to not explode into laughter. Ruby didnt immediatly understand what Yang was laughing at until Weiss turned her head and narrowed her eyes at Yang with a look that said im going to kill you later.
"Yes Yang,Laugh all you want ,the Schnee family buys food from a poor neighborhood." Said Weiss sarcastically . Yang fell to her knees and bust laughing tears flowing freely from her eyes.
"OMG Weiss, I didnt know you get your caviare and your wine here. HAHA" said Yang dying of laughter . Ruby even giggled a little too ,Weiss had a vein in her neck that looked like it was ready to pop from anger, Blake was quiet .
After a couple of minutes of Yang roasting Weiss the girls finally walked inside. The inside of the bakery was small ,their was very little place to stand around because most of the space was taken by tables with tasty desserts on display with price tags next to them.
"Wow , who ever makes these sure doesnt waste time." Said Yang in awe . Ruby's eyes started to shine with sparkles at the sight all the sugar filled delights around her and was even drooling a little. Ruby snapped out of her daze when Weiss nudged her in the arm.
their was a door with the sound of someone whistling coming through and the whistling got closer until the door opened and a small old man with glasses and no hair came through the door with a suprised look on his face.
"oh miss Schnee! what a surprise ,had I known you would be coming I would have cleaned up a bit." said the old just waved him off with a smile.
"its fine Dusty, I actually cant stay long we need to get some food for a picnic with friends," said Weiss.
"Ladies this is Dusty ,he one remnants baking contest 10 years ago , my family has been buying from him ever since." said Weiss.
Ruby , Yang and Blake said Hi to Dusty and he said Hi back.
"so what would you girls like?" asked Dusty. The girls looked around looking at all the goods displayed on the counter , Ruby instantly went to the strawberry dessert section and felt like she was in strawberry heaven . Pyrhha asked Yang if she could look for pies and Yang was eyeing a nice looking blueberry pie. Weiss was talking with Dusty , not really caring for what the girls pick because she loved everything Dusty made. Blake was looking over the sweet breads.
after a couple of minutes of looking over the desserts the girls made up their minds. Blake took a couple loafs of sweet bread, Yang found a apple pie and Ruby picked a strawberry tart, Weiss tried to pay along with a tip but Dusty told her that money is worthless to him and that baking is what keeps him alive and gave the foods to the girls for free, they all said thank you and made their way to the picnic spot.
"wow what a nice guy. Although if he doesnt start accepting money he will eventually lose that bakery." said Yang sadly, carrying the food in a plastic nodded her head.
"yeah I know, hes a very stubborn man. But he did win a lot of money in that contest 10 years ago and he used all of it to that bakery,although I think hes running out of that money...Besides I slipped him a 500 lien tip on the counter while he wasnt looking ." finished Weiss with a reassuring wink to Yang.
The girls laughed except for Blake again. Ruby was starting to get a little worried.
'what is wrong with her? Did something happen that she isnt telling us ?' thought Ruby. Then Blake's bow started twitching and Ruby could swear that for a split second Blake had a smirk on her face before having a face of concern.
"Guys! I hear someone getting hurt in that alley !" said Blake pointing to the alley near by. The four girls ran to it and when they got close they heard the sound of someone yelping in pain and a tough guy voice.
"Take that you faunus bitch!" said the voice.
the Four girls ran in the alley and they saw a large man with leather jacket ,jeans and short brown hair . beating up a female rabbit faunus. the man was holding the faunus by the hears, she had bruises ,cuts and even a black eye and was bleeding. the man turned and looked at the girls with a grin.
"oh are you girls here to enjoy the fun too? Well I guess it would be rude of me not to share my toys , you girls can have a go with her." said The man .Blake looked furiouse but knew this would have to happen to make her plan work.
" leave her alone !" demanded Yang dropping the plastic bags with their food in it. the Man looked disapointed.
"Oh I get it , your one of those faunus lovers arent you? Well that just makes you as disgusting as they are." the man let go and pulled out a switch blade.
Weiss and Yang looked at each other then grinned .
"haha sorry pal but our toys are Way bigger then yours." Said Yang ,as her bracelets unfolded to gauntlets and Weiss pulled out myrtenaster. Ruby however had a blank expression on her face . She didnt say anything she dint pull her weapon out ,she didnt move. Nothing.
'oh my God. Jeremy was right, If this was any other situation Ruby would be the first to help and try to diffuse the situation but now...' Blake squeezed her eyes tight trying not to cry . she tried one last time.
"Ruby help them." said looked at Blake with the same Blank expression and replied.
"Why? Weiss and Yang have things under control." Blake couldn't believe her ears. Was Ruby, the one who wanted to be a hero and help everyone, not helping in this situation because it involves a faunus? Blake couldnt help it and she shed only a single tear.
'im sorry Ruby, but as a faunus, it is my duty to take you down.' thought Blake.
the man looked like he was about to shit himself and let go of the faunus.
"oh shit im out of here!" yelled the man in fear ,running in the opposite direction of the girls.
"And dont come back here !" Yelled Yang.
Weiss and Blake walked up to the beaten girl and comforted her.
"Are you ok?" asked Blake. The girl shoke her head and wrapped her arms around Weiss and sobbed into her shoulder. Weiss felt so bad for the girl and rubbed her back with her hand.
"shhh there there..." said Weiss, not really knowing what to do in this situation.
"do you want us to call the hospital?" asked Yang as she hugged the girl from behind. the girl nodded her head . Blake took her scroll out of her pocket and started to dial the hospital number. while the number was dialing she glanced at Ruby and saw that she still had the same Blank expression on her face and not helping .
'do you really hate my kind that much Ruby?' asked Blake to herself.
Authors note: sorry for the long delay had exams for the past two weeks and i also had a small case of writers block. I really am making Weiss a lot nicer then she is in the show lol. hope you guys enjoyed this chapter.