Dear Love

Dear Weiss

Hey Weiss... a lot has been happening recently. 

I'm not sure you're aware of all that's been happening, and I don't think I can talk to anyone else, so uh, here's my letter to you. I know what happened back at Beacon several months ago was... hard for all of us, and it wasn't in the least bit easy to deal with in the coming months after that. But I want you to know, I want someone to know, that I haven't been taking it easy, relaxing back at home with Dad on Patch. I didn't expect answers to just come to me, I went to find answers, which has led me on a journey to Mistral... 

I just... feel like I'll find what I'm looking for there. I can't explain it. Plus, there's been talk that the next school to be attacked will be Haven Academy, they say it will go down just like Beacon, so whoever is behind this... I have to stop them. I didn't want to drag anyone else along with me, but it seems I have... great, now I'm a good leader. Heh. 

Oh, right I should probably tell you who they are. Well, they're Team JNPR, only without the P... obviously... 

Jaune, Nora and Ren all decided to tag along with me to Mistral. Jaune reassured me recently that he and Ren and Nora all came along because they wanted to and that I gave them the courage or something to follow me. I don't think I did any of that, and if you ask me, they're still in danger following me around. And I wouldn't want to put anyone in the way of that just for me. 

But there's nothing that can be done about that now. They're along for the ride, and now we have to work together as best we can and protect ourselves and each other - we've been doing a good job of it so far! Jaune's surprisingly a good strategist! He's led us through many battles! Who knew! 

Anyway... it hasn't been any easier out here, especially since Beacon's fall, and Pyrrha and Penny's... well, passing... I have seen more things, I have aged, things I swore would never change me, did in some ways I don't think I can even explain myself. I have been told some things that I don't think would be appropriate sending to you in letters. If we someday perhaps meet up again face to face and I sure hope we do, I'll have to tell you all I know. 

But until that time comes, I find it important that you know that Uncle Qrow was following us this whole time, protecting us and watching us from the shadows to make sure no harm came to us. I think that's creepy and sweet all the same, and I can understand why he was doing it from a distance now. With learning something good, I've noticed, always comes something bad too. 

Weiss... Uncle Qrow's been injured. The stupid part was that it was just an unlucky scratch too - Some weird Faunus guy named Tyrian came out of nowhere, started a fight with us, claiming that he wanted to take me away. We think he may have something to do with the evil behind this. Or this other mysterious woman named Salem. Unfortunately I don't know anything else about her because Uncle Qrow isn't willing to share more with us. 

I guess I understand that. But it's still a mean thing to do, meanie. 

Well it hasn't been easy. But I have found time to sit down and write this letter to you. We're on our way to Mistral. We're waiting for some kind of sign - we're waiting for some savior to come and heal Qrow. We're trying to find pharmacies with medicine and hospitals with doctors at every turn, but nothing so far. At this rate I'm really starting to worry for my Uncle. I want him to be okay but there's just no knowing. 

I'm sorry if this is annoying or bothersome to you, I know I have a tendency to disturb you when you really don't want to be disturbed, but Weiss... I feel like you're the only one I can turn to now and talk to about this stuff. Even if it's not something you can totally comprehend, even if it's something that is too heavy for you to read or listen to, I just need to reach out to someone. 

I can't burden Qrow or Yang anymore than they already have been. Qrow's injury and poisoning was bad, but Yang's is in a whole other realm of pain and destruction and... well I can't imagine adding to my sister's suffering. 

I have no idea where Blake is either, and yes I miss her too. I miss all of you guys. And I'm wishing there would be some way we could reunite soon. But I don't see that as likely. The only person I know the whereabouts of is you. So tell me, how is it being back at home? Are you enjoying yourself? 

I sure hope you are... I suppose I should go now. I think I heard something nearing closer to the town we're in right now. It might be a Grimm and we have to protect Qrow, now especially since I'm with only Jaune. We split up to look for a quicker way to Mistral and some help. 

Looking forward to your reply. And Weiss? Thanks. For being a friend, for being my friend. 

Sincerely, your friend, 

Ruby Rose.