Awakened

Chapter 25

"Weiss? Who is it?"

Both Weiss and Tauriel stiffened at the voice, and before Weiss could say anything a head popped up over Weiss's shoulder.

Silver eyes widened at the sight of Mikasa's squad. "Oh my god."

Tauriel smiled half-heartedly. "Hey Rubes."

Weiss leaned off the door frame and allowed the younger girl to step forward. "Tauriel," She said in amazement. "You're...youre here."

Tauriel nodded, her expression turning more serious. "Its been a long journey."

It was an odd image to see the younger girl standing next to Weiss. Whereas Weiss displayed a cold aura, the new girl was all about warmth. She was shorter than Weiss but an inch, and even though the girl had light skin she still had a tanner tone than Weiss. The silver-eyed girl had short hair cut close to a pixie cut, however on one side she had loose bangs that framed her face in a crescent shape. Her hair was dark, but parts that were highlighted by light shone red like roses.

The air practically sparked with new energy, as if the girl exuded that. Where Weiss had a stiff and controlled energy the younger was tingling and bouncing with it. It was rather alluring in a way, being able to feel someone's natural enthusiasm and energetic traits.

"You brought friends," The red-haired girl noticed.

"We need help," Tauriel said once again. "Please Ruby."

"Lets go inside and talk this over," Ruby waved them in. "Its not safe to be out here anyways."

"Thank you," Tauriel replied gratefully, leading the way in.

The home was cozy to say the least. To their left was another room that had no door, but Mikasa could see a countertop with half-cut vegetables on it. She assumed it was the kitchen at that, and to her right was an open space that housed a couch on the wall in front, two cushioned armchair in the corners each diagonal from one another, and a fireplace on the right wall.

They walked further in the house before Weiss shut the door.

"Ruby," Weiss began to warn. "This may be a bad idea."

"She needs our help," Ruby argued. "Lets hear what she has to say."

Weiss regarded her for a moment before sighing. "Ill call the others."

The white-haired girl went to the stairs that were directly in front of Mikasa. Weiss stayed at the bottom of it and yelled, "Blake! Yang! Come down!"

Weiss walked back to Ruby's side and crossed her arms. "They're in for a surprise."

"Hopefully this goes well," Mikasa heard Tauriel mutter.

Footsteps thundered down the stairs and all Mikasa saw was a wave of bright blonde hair. She was without a doubt taller than the other girls Mikasa had met. Her hair was that of gold, and it spun in loose waves down to the middle of back. "What do you-" The light skinned girl widened her lilac-colored eyes, stopping on the last step in shock.

"Holy shit," She breathed out.

Another girl appeared beside her, this time in a much quiet manner than the blonde. Her golden eyes, too, widened upon landing on Tauriel. Her mouth went slightly agape, the only acknowledgment of surprise the girl gave.

"Tauriel..." The girl said, a bit disbelieving. She was around the height of the blonde, with a light skin tone. Though it was slightly pale. Her hair was loose just like the blonde in front of her, but its texture was of much softer waves than the blondes. Her hair was incredibly dark, so dark it looked black to Mikasa.