Silver Belladonna (Jaune Arc x oc)

14 - "Enhance mine"

My bodies a little shaken up but ultimately I'm fine
"Probably my worst landing yet" I comment
"We're still in one peace" Oscar laughs out in surprise as he clambers off the airship, I look over to Saph who looks almost green
"You alright" she nods but doesn't make any attempt to move

I look up as I take off my seatbelt and notice the mech stomping its way towards us
"I've said it before and I'll say it again, we're dead"

"Very clever" Cordovin's voice speaks clearly from the colossus, Little Rose climbs out of the airship in front of me but collapses to her knees, I jump out after her placing a hand on her shoulder "even the smartest apes can't compete with the intellect of man"
I notice Little Rose attempt to stand using crescent rose so I grab her arm and pull her up, she stands shakily initially until her eyes land on Cordovin; she gets a determined look in her eyes and walks forward albeit clumsily
"Ruby" Qrow tries to stop her, he gasps when he sees the look on her face
"I need you to trust me" he relents stepping back

"Surrender for your crimes!" Cordovin calls grabbing all of our attention
"No!" Little Rose yells back

Cordovin gasps in surprise and Little Rose continues

"We're going to Atlas. Others have tried to stop us and failed, but we're supposed to be on the same side. We're supposed to use our power to protect people but you're using yours to look down on everyone!" She pauses waiting for some sort of reaction from Cordovin getting none she continues "we didn't want to steal from you but you gave us no choice. Now I'm giving you one last chance to stand down"

For a moment all you can here is all of our breathing and the sounds of the sea

"I've heard enough" Cordovin aims her cannon straight at Little Rose
"Hell no!" I step forward only for Saph to grab my arm to stop me, I never even noticed her get off the airship

"Ruby!" Qrow yells trying to grab her as she uses her semblance to fly straight into the arm cannon

"WHAT!!" Cordovin yells, a smile graces my face and I stop struggling as I realise what she's doing, smart girl

"She's nuts!!" Nora yells out
"The missile launcher springs out, but the raw dust gets locked in" Jaune also realises what Little Rose is doing

We all hear her fire her rifle and then she zooms straight back out as the arm cannon explodes covering it in ice and fire

Qrow rushes over to his niece to check she's okay
"Ruby?! Ruby?!"
"Told ya" she mutters

"That was impressive" Maria comments

"Blake!" I call out worried as to where she could possibly be "I have to go after her" Little Rose sits up
"Go, we've got it wrapped up here" I wink at her and run.

Hearing footsteps I turn around my spear ready
"I come in peace" Saph raises her arms
"What are you doing?"
"Coming with you" I roll my eyes but don't comment

We run in the direction of the communication tower and luckily it isn't long before we find her and Blondie in a grassy clearing. They are standing behind a very familiar red head
"Adam" I growl as we stay hidden
"Why are we hiding?"
"Shh" I silence her

I watch as Blake raises her weapon but even from here I can tell she's shaking, she won't be able to do it. I grab an arrow out of my quiver and place it in my bow aiming for the back of the psycho's neck, I surprise myself when I hesitate. I can feel Saph's eyes on me. If I kill him how will I be any better than him but if I do it I could save lives and save my sister.

I release the arrow.

It rapidly releases and hits him right in the back of the neck as intended, his back arches and he lets out an animalistic growl before he falls forward straight into the chasm. Blake and Blondie look around and I make sure I'm hidden not wanting them to know I did it. Blake breaks down in tears and clings to Blondie for dear life.
"Are you okay?" Saph asks
"It had to be done" I pause and turn my head to look at her "this is between us"
"Okay" she mutters, I nod satisfied before heading back to the others; Saph following closely behind