Ruby's POV:
After the day I've had, I couldn't fall back asleep. As I tried to fall asleep, I heard the sounds of swords clashing. I looked out the window and saw a blue flame moving back and forth, dodging purple sword slashes. I remembered that Lapis said that blue flames were a part of his Semblance, his Aura manifesting.
Yang: (groan) What's the matter, sis?
"Oh. Nothing. I just heard something from outside."
Yang: Let me see!
We peeked out the window, and I still saw the blue and purple colors.
Yang: Um, what am I looking at?
"Remember what Ranger said about Lapis's Semblance? That's him training down there."
Yang: How about we go down and check it out?
"Yang, maybe tomorrow?"
Yang: C'mon!
Weiss: Do you mind?! Some of us are trying to sleep!
Blake: She's not wrong. You two are pretty loud.
"Sorry. I'm going to bed."
Yang: And I'm going to say hey to the boys down there.
Why Yang? Why?
"W-wait!"
Lapis's POV:
"I'm...not...finished...yet!"
Ranger: How about we take a break? You look like you're about to collapse.
Reluctantly, I agreed. We sat down for a minute and talked.
Ranger: I'll be honest with you, while I enjoy these training sessions, are you sure pushing yourself this hard is a good idea?
"Of course it is. I feel as if I haven't scratched the surface of my Semblance. While my it makes me incredibly fast, I feel there's a way to increase those gains and deal with the drawback."
Ranger: But is working yourself to the point of collapse really the best way to do it?
"Ranger, you know I want to avenge my father's death. Getting stronger like this is the only way I'll stand my ground against Roman."
Ranger: I get that, but you should take a break every now and then.
Out of nowhere, we heard Yang's voice.
Yang: Hey!
"Hey, Yang."
Ranger: 'Sup.
Yang: Not much. Saw you guys were training, wondered why this late at night.
"It's kinda been a part of my routine at Signal. Besides, my days were packed with classes."
Yang: Cool.
Ranger: Welp, I've had my fill. Ready to head back?
"Yeah, gimme a minute. You guys go ahead. I'm gonna wrap things up."
Yang: Suit yourself.
And just like that, the two started walking to the dorms. I slam my fists on the ground.
"Damn it! I've been training like this for months, and still no progress!!"
Ruby: Lapis?
"Ah! Ruby?! What are you doing out here?!"
Ruby: Sorry, I just...I saw you and Ranger were training, and then I saw you slam your fist on the ground. I guess I was just curious.
"No, I'm sorry. I'm just a bit frustrated is all. I've put myself through this intense training for months, and I'm still not any stronger than when I started."
Ruby: I didn't know.
"It's fine."
Ruby: Did you wanna talk about it?
"(sigh) Sure. Seven years ago, my father was reported M.I.A."
Ruby: Oh my...
"I soon found out the man who killed him was none other than Roman Torchwick."
Ruby: Wait! Did he have a bowler hat and a cane?
"Yes! Wait, how do you know what he looks like?"
Ruby: I, uh... may have fought him...
"You did?!"
Ruby: The day I was accepted into Beacon, I was at the Dust Shoppe he robbed.
"I see... Maybe he's not as strong as I thought."
We stayed silent for a bit, before she spoke up.
Ruby: Hey... Lapis?
"Yeah?"
Ruby: Can we... get back to bed?
"Yeah, sorry. Let's go."
We headed back to the dorms, as I said I would. Ruby and I parted ways after we made it to Team RWBY's dorm.
Ruby: See ya.
"Same to you."
I walked back to my dorm. I still don't get why I haven't improved. I've subjected myself to this rigorous training for eight months and still no progress. I guess Semblance mastery will take a lot longer than I thought.
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Male OC x Ruby Rose: The Rose and the Sword Vol. 1
RomanceFirst in a series I'm working on. Will do more if well received. For many, attending Beacon is the cornerstone to becoming a huntsman or huntress. But for Lapis, it's his dream come true. But when he meets Ruby Rose, will his time there ever be as h...
