RWBY: Beacon's Finest Students

Ch. 3 In Between the Lines

Morning came quick the next day. The light shined bright in the room of Team Malachite, basking the still sleeping Momo in its rays. However, in the dark corner of the room where the light couldn't shine, Clipse was tossing and turning in her bed. She was having that nightmare. Again. Her soft murmurs turned into pleas, as her hands were clenching so tight that her nails were digging into her skin.

Momo, a light sleeper, woke up from hearing muttering  and slowly sat up on the side of her bed, noticing that Clipse was having a nightmare.

Momo: ...Clipse? Clipse, wake up!

Waking up in a gasp, Clipse sat up abruptly. Her pulse was racing, and she could feel the cold sweat dripping down her forehead. She covered her face, and focused on evening her breathing.

Clipse: ...sorry...did I...wake you up?

Momo: You were having a nightmare and I was worried about you... Would you like some water?

Clipse: No...no, I'll be alright. *breathes out a heavy breath* I'm going to go freshen up a bit...you should go and check if Murasaki is alright. I'll catch up with you.

Momo nods and went to get ready to visit Murasaki. On her way there, she felt a strange feeling in the atmosphere - kind of like someone is watching her, but she shrugged it off and finally arrived to the medical center.

Momo: Good morning Murasaki! I made you breakfast again! Are you getting better? *walks towards the chair beside Murasaki and sat down with the container on her lap*

Murasaki: Well, a very good morning to you too Momo. I see you went without Clipse this time. Don't do that too often, people might be talking...

Murasaki winks at Momo and chuckles at seeing her shyly blush and react.

Murasaki: Ha ha, I'm only joking! I'm doing a lot better today. The nurse told me I should be able to get out of bed this time. Finally, I can get a bit of exercise. Also, how are you doing this fine morning?

Momo: Ahem, well that's great you'll be out of here today! I'm doing alright, but I'm concerned about Clipse...

Murasaki slowly sits up from bed and slowly moves his arms to his side now and lets Momo take a seat next to her.

Murasaki: What's on your mind Momo? What's wrong with Clipse? She always seems quite calm and collected of herself.

Momo: *hands the food container to Murasaki* She had a nightmare today and she was muttering something and even sweated a whole lot... I didn't ask her about it because it might be too personal for to tell me, so I just let her relax and do her own thing.

Murasaki: Do you happen to hear what she says in her sleep sometimes? Or is it just a jumble of words? Because, to be honest, after the story she told about herself, I feel that sometimes she puts a strong impression, holding back her true emotions... And from my perspective, where my sister took similar actions in the past, it's not good to let it boil inside of her. Don't you agree?

Momo: Yes, it's not a good thing to hold all of that guilt to yourself, but she seems to brush off what had happened to not talk about why she had a nightmare. I'm trying to wait for the right moment to discuss together so we can fully know each other and work together better as well. But right now, we kind of have a problem lurking around school...

Murasaki: You're absolutely right. Both things are problems that do have to be resolved. However, timing will indeed be key to help out Clipse. But for now, let's take the time to do our research, and keep vigilance for the White Fang sympathizers. For all we know, they aren't students at all. Which means, we would need to do some searching around the city. But for now, let's start with the school. Do you mind passing me my stilts please?