RWBY The Champion and The Monster (RWBY x OC's) [On Hiatus]

Alone Together

Mistral, Temporary House

After the opening, it is early morning in Mistral. Ruby Rose is seen lying on the ground on the patio outside of the training room along with Rody Azuris. She found him lying there as she woke up and decided to accompany him. They watch a group of four birds flying together, before one of them flies away from the group. As she watches it fly, Ruby sees Yang Xiao Long peek over her head.

Yang: You two are up early.

Ruby: (smiles) Hey sis.

Rody: Hey, Yang.

Yang: Boop.

Yang lets her hair down and uses it to tickle her little sister's nose. Ruby giggles affectionately at her older sister's action. Rody smiles at the gesture. Ruby then sits up as Yang sits down next to her. Just then Donald walks out and sees them all sitting down and joins them.

Ruby: (sighs) What are you all doing up?

Yang: Can't fall back to sleep.

Ruby: Ah, me neither.

Rody: I had a lot on my mind, so I was up early.

Donald: I saw that your bed was empty and I figured you were watching the sunrise. Still very early though.

Weiss: Well, fortunately, coffee exists.

Weiss Schnee carries a tray with five cups of coffee and walks over to join her teammates and friends. She lowers the tray down so Yang and Donald can grab a cup.

Ruby: No, please!

Weiss: Don't worry, I put in blasphemous amounts of cream and sugar, just for you. (she holds the cup out in front for Ruby)

Ruby: Oh yeah! Nice Weiss strikes again!

Suddenly, Weiss pulls the cup away just as Ruby was about to grab it.

Weiss: I will pour this on you and it will burn.

She hands the cup to Ruby, who nervously giggles. Weiss sits down next her teammates and grabs her cup of coffee after placing the tray down next to her.

Yang: Can't believe we're actually in Mistral.

Ruby: That's what you can't believe?

Yang: Well, yeah! And all the other magic and stuff. But... Okay, you know what I mean!

Donald: It was a lot the first time I heard it too.

Weiss: I honestly wasn't sure if I'd ever see you two again.

Yang: Well, here's to defying expectations.

Rody: Cheers!

Yang, Donald, Rody, and Weiss clink cups together, while Ruby gulps her cup down in one go, opening one eye to glance at the others' cups.

Ruby: I just wish Blake could be here with us.

Donald: I miss FBC. (Rody nods at that)

Yang: Yeah, well, she made her choice.

Weiss: What's that supposed to mean?

Yang: (showing bitterness) I mean she could've been here if she just stuck around. It's no big deal though. We'll be fine.

Ruby, Rody, and Weiss have concerned expressions on their faces. Donald turns his head in a curious manner.

Ruby: Don't you want her here?

Yang: Why would I want her here?

Rody: Because she's your teammate? And our friend?

Yang: Yeah, friend. Friend who left all of us? What? Am I supposed to just forgive her from running away with her tail between her legs in the middle of the night?!