Ladybug Week Day 6

Badges of honor

Blake noticed Ruby on the bed of the room they were currently sharing, Her demeanor was solemn.

"Ruby, you okay?" Blake asked, her eyes shone so worried.

Ruby turned her head to face Blake who was wearing the crop top she hadn't worn in a long time. Her eyes then trailed down to the scar on the side of her abdomen. Ruby closed her eyes showing some regret and pain.

"Yes… no… no not really"

Blake sat down next to her on the bed, running her hands through the red reaper's hair.

"What's the problem, Ruby?" Blake asked her crimson lover. "You know you can talk to me about anything"

Ruby took a deep breath as she sat up.

"Blake, you, Yang, and Weiss have something to show for every hardship you all have been through. Every pain you endured and overcome. Even Nora has some… but I don't"

Blake gave Ruby a curious look wondering what she was referring to.

"What would that be Ruby?" Blake's question was out of genuine curiosity. What did the four of them have in common that Ruby didn't?

Ruby looked at Blake and sighed. "Scars… you all have scars. All of you expect me."

"And that's why you're sad?" Blake thought it was silly. "Do you think scars are cool?" Blake chuckled.

"No… well yeah… but really, I think they're a badge of honor!"

Blake had to admit that she was a bit caught off guard but Ruby's response and reasoning

"Oh… well to be honest I never really thought of that but Ruby, just because you don't have a scar shouldn't invalidate your struggles. You struggled, suffered, and overcame just like the rest of us! Besides Ren, Jaune, or Oscar don't have any scars!"

Ruby smiled with an ounce of sadness.

"I guess but… I don't know. We're a team. We should at least share our scars too, share our pain. Besides, you'll overcome your obstacles on your own. Me? I need help from some magic tree… Really I just-"

Blake stopped her with a soft finger on her lips, she didn't want her to relive that memory.

"You may not have the scars that show it but we know what you've been through and how heavy it was to carry it."

Blake pressed her head against Ruby's, her voice now a whisper

"So we don't have scars to share and compare. We don't need to see who's worse. What really matters now is that you're here. You here, you have your victories and no one can take them away."

Ruby's heart was warmed at Blake's words. She smiled and gave her a quick kiss.

"Thanks, Blake… but you know a cool scar like a Weiss would be nice, or maybe one across my lips or nose!"

Blake laughed as she got up and picked up her black violet fur-lined coat and slipped it down.

"Come, Ruby, it's time for us to go on our Patrol!"

Ruby got up and pulled her cloak over her shoulders and made some quick steps to Blake.

"Hey, would you find me hotter if I had a scar over my eye?"

"Ruby, you're both adorable and hot at the same time. So a scar wouldn't add anything" Blake laughed as she teased her girlfriend who only pouted.

*note: I know a bit shorter than the rest also did you catch a musical ref?*