#Ladybug!faunus Ruby

[lwde-encrusted-sideblog]

Jaune: *Shitposting on his favorite Ecuadorian Pottery Page*

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Jaune: Heh, As if.

Wasp!Faunus Cinder: *Pressing her face against his window*

Firefly!faunus Penny: *Peeking from his Door*

Hercules Beetle!Faunus Yang: *Coming up from his floor boards*

Moth!Faunus Pyrrha: *Peeking from his closet*

Ladybug!faunus Ruby: *Coming up from behind him*

Jaune: ...

Jaune: Suddenly I fear for my Pelvis.

Jaune: AAAAAHHH!

[sirazaroff]

Some gender Blakes and a Ladybuggy moment for @grimmmaws

I will forever make sure Blake is fluffy and suave to the 9s. The 10s are for Velvet sorry jkjkjk

Thank you for the commission! I think this is some of my best Blakes in a while tbh~ lil cat hoe <3 (affectionate).

Blake can do it all 🤧😤

[brokentrafficknight]

Jaune taking Faunus!Ruby, Faunus!Yang and Blake out for a walk with leashes, with Weiss in the background wishing she was a Faunus.

Walkies... again

[rwby-encrusted-blog]

Ruby: ... Yes.

Yang: ... I can tell you're lying to me, but I'm choosing ignorance in this moment.

Yang: By the way, do you know where Blake is?

Ruby: She's stuck on Jaune's lap.

Ruby: Sorry I'm late! I got stuck on Jaune's lap for an hour.

Yang: What, did you accidentally glue yourself to him?

Ruby: ...

Yang: I-it was glue, right?

[dionysianivy]

𝐋𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚

What is Lupercalia?

Celebrated on February 13th - February 15th, Lupercalia was an ancient Roman holiday dedicated to the god Faunus, the wild horned spirit of nature, and the legendary founders of Rome, Romulus and Remus. The festival is believed to have far more ancient origins than its association with these mythical figures, likely stemming from earlier fertility rites and purification ceremonies.

The name of the festival, Lupercalia, is derived from the Latin word lupus (wolf), tying it to the legend of the she-wolf who rescued and nursed Romulus and Remus in the cave known as the Lupercal. This cave, located on Palatine Hill, became the heart of the festival’s rituals, emphasizing the protective and nurturing symbolism of wolves.

At its core, Lupercalia celebrated the themes of fertility, purification, and the harmony of nature. It honored two deities: Faunus, the primordial spirit of wild nature and fertility, and Juno Februata, the aspect of Juno associated with purification and the passions of love. The name "February" itself originates from Februare (to cleanse) and Juno Februata, underscoring the month’s ties to this festival.

The festival began with sacrifices of goats, symbolizing fertility, and dogs, representing purification. These sacrifices were followed by ceremonial rituals performed by Faunus’ priests, known as the Luperci. After consuming the sacrificial meat, the Luperci smeared themselves with the blood of the animals and dressed in strips of goatskin, referred to as "Juno’s cloak." They then ran through the streets of the Palatine Hill, carrying whips made from goatskin called februa.

Women who wished to conceive strategically positioned themselves to be struck by the whips, believing this act would enhance fertility, ensure conception, and guarantee safe childbirth. This ritual also served as a broader purification rite for the community, cleansing it in preparation for the coming New Year, which in the Roman calendar began at the vernal equinox.

The nine days of Lupercalia, from February 13th to the 21st, were believed to be a liminal time when the souls of the dead wandered the earth. Offerings of food and drink were left for them, with the living honoring the spirits as part of the festival's traditions.

Over time, the festival's elements shifted and evolved, blending with other traditions. February 14th, now celebrated as Valentine’s Day, originally marked the first day of Lupercalia, dedicated to Juno Februata and Faunus, when women prayed for fertility and blessings.

Lupercalia continued to be celebrated for centuries until it was officially abolished in 495 AD by Pope Gelasius I, who replaced it with a Christian feast day. Now, in modern times, even though Lupercalia is no longer a widely celebrated festival, it is often associated with modern Valentine’s Day or even a celebration of self-love. Today, it’s all about love, fertility, and connection. You can spend the three days of Lupercalia by offering yourself love and understanding, doing things that nurture your self-appreciation, and spending special time with your loved ones.

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Magic Correspondences:

Colors: red, white, pink

Crystals: rose quartz, milky quartz, selenite, moonstone, ruby, garnet, lepidolite, green aventurine, emerald

Deities: Juno, Lupercus, Faunus, Venus, Aphrodite, Pan, Hera, Dionysus, Eros, Mars, Freyja, Cernunnos (deities associated with love, fertility, and abundance)

Animals: dog, goat, wolf, dove, swan, dolphin, ladybug, lovebirds, horse

Flowers: lavender, roses, snowdrops, hyacinths, tulips, orchids

Herbs: cinnamon, basil, jasmine, vanilla

Fruits: figs, cherries, grapes, bananas, strawberries, pomegranate, raspberries, apples

Symbols: phallus, hearts, wolves, whips, goat

Magick: fertility and abundance spells, self-love magick, sex magick, purification

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Activities to do:

🐺 Take a relaxing long bath, and add some rose essential oil if you like

🐺 Spend time with your dog(s)

🐺 Watch some romance movies

🐺 Treat yourself to things that make you feel good, like lotions, perfume, or new clothes

🐺 Light red, pink, or white candles

🐺 Collect flowers and put them in your altar or room

🐺 Drink goat milk

🐺 Perform love, fertility, and purification spells

🐺 Give flowers to loved ones

🐺 Spend some time in your home, simply being naked because why not?

🐺 Bake heart-shaped cakes

🐺 Support dog shelters with a donation

🐺 Spend time with your lover

🐺 Listen to your favorite music

🐺 Show appreciation for your body

🐺 Take your health medicine

🐺 Decorate your space or altar with heart-shaped objects

🐺 Spend time and meditate in nature

🐺 Eat lots of chocolate

🐺 Practice yoga

🐺 Connect with deities associated with love, fertility, and purification

🐺 Drink some red wine

🐺 Dedicate a day to self-care, doing what feels healthy and good for you

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Food and Drinks:

Drink red liquids like wine, cranberry or strawberry juice, consume goat dairy, cakes, muffins, chocolate, honey, cherries, champagne, grapes, hazelnuts, cinnamon rolls, cupcakes, any food with meat, apple pie, strawberries.

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sources: Wicca: A Modern Guide To Witchcraft & Magick; Encyclopedia of Witchcraft: The Complete A-Z for the Entire Magical World by Judika Illes

[hadesisqueer]

What miraculous would team RWBY have?

Okay ignoring color schemes and going off vibes and personality and powers:

Ruby: Ladybug Miraculous. She's the main protagonist, and she and Tikki would love to eat cookies together. This one does fit her color scheme lmao.

Weiss: Dragon Miraculous. Though I think the Bee Miraculous would suit her well too.

Blake: Black Cat Miraculous. She's a black cat Faunus. It's only fitting.

Yang: Tiger Miraculous. The power of Elation would fit her really well lol and Roarr would love her.

[bridgyrose]

Ladybug week day 6: Childhood AU

Ruby quietly climbed out of her bedroom window, careful to make as little noise as she could as she dropped to the ground. She fussed with the pins that kept her ears down in her hair to make sure they were hidden before pulling the hood of her cloak over. Then, she checked the bag that hung on her shoulder to make sure her White Fang mask was with her and safe. Tonight was going to be her first dust raid and she wanted to make sure she had everything she needed for it. 

She took a deep breath, turned to look at the house one last time, and then started to make her way to take the last ferry of the night. If everything went well, she’d be back on the first ferry to Patch and be home just before her dad woke up. Though, if he found out she was out-

“So you did decide to come,” Blake said with a smile as she dropped out of a tree. “Adam was thinking you were gonna chicken out.” 

“I wasnt going to chicken out,” Ruby lied as she looked away. The thought of staying home did cross her mind more than once, though the idea of disappointing Blake seemed worse than disappointing her dad. “I-I just… needed to..  wait until I wasnt going to get caught sneaking out.” 

“You could always run away,” Adam said as he walked over, almost glaring at Ruby from under his mask. “Then we wont have to be late waiting for you.” 

“And now she’s here so we can go.” Blake sighed and started to make her way to the ferry. “And then we can fill her in with the plan.” 

“Fine. But if she slows us down, she’s out.” 

Ruby slowly followed behind Adam and Blake as she tried to listen to them. Most of the words almost seemed muffled to her as she lost focus on what was being said, only able to focus on Blake. She couldnt help but wonder what life would’ve been like if Blake hadnt saved her, given her a reason to join the White Fang. She was tired of being beat for being a faunus, angry that her dad made her hide her trait anytime she went out, always treated like she was destined for nothing more than a life of hard labor. And yet, when she was with Blake, everything felt like it was going to work out. That no matter what they did, it’ll all be worth it.

“Are you going to answer him?” Blake asked. 

Ruby nearly stopped in her tracks when she realized that Blake had gotten right next to her. “I-I didnt… what was the question?” 

“I asked if you’re sure you want to do this,” Adam repeated, annoyed. “Once you step onto the ferry, there’s no turning back.” 

Ruby nodded, her heart almost thumping in her chest when she saw Blake give her a smile. “Yes! I want to do this more than anything!” 

Adam smirked and motioned for Ruby and Blake to follow him. “Then dont slow us down.” 

Ruby stepped onto the ferry with Blake and Adam, straying towards the edge as she looked back towards her home. Her dad and Yang still hadnt noticed she’d left for the night, which meant she was almost in the clear. Once she reached Vale, as long as she got back before either of them woke up, then she wouldnt have to come up with some sort of excuse as to why she was out. 

“Everything okay?” Blake asked as she moved next to her. “You’ve been quiet ever since you boarded.” 

“Just trying to figure out what to tell Dad and Yang if they ask.” 

“You’re planning on going back to them?” 

“Of course. Why wouldnt I?” 

Blake gently pulled Ruby’s hood down and frowned. “Because they make you hide who you are. I thought you wanted to be yourself.” 

Ruby wanted to pull her hood back up, but she knew Blake was right. Of course she wanted to be more herself, seeing Blake keep her own ears out made her long to be able to do the same. She slowly pulled the pins that held her ears down to let them up. “Where else would I go?” 

“You can come home with us,” Blake suggested. “Its just a small camp right now-” 

“We cant afford to bring another kid along!” Adam snapped. “We’re running low on supplies as it is, another mouth to feed is only going to cause us problems.” 

“I-I’ve been training to be a huntress.” Ruby fidgeted with the pins she held as she tried to look more confident. “I dont have my own weapon yet, Dad wont let me have one for another year, but I can make myself useful!” 

Adam paused for a moment as if he was thinking about it. “If you survive the raid tonight, then we’ll take you back.” 

Ruby let out a silent breath as Adam turned and walked to the other side of the ferry. She wasnt sure why her heart felt like it was pounding in her chest or why her stomach suddenly felt like it was in knots about being herself. But if Blake was sure this was the best way, then she had to know what she was talking about. 

Blake gave Ruby a playful hit on her shoulder and smiled. “Stay close to me and I’ll make sure you’re safe.” 

[rosesonapond]

Next Gen AUs Ships and Characters with Children

OTPverse

Rose Lotus (aka Crimson / Red Lotus)

Iceberg (aka Neiss)

Tauradonna (I want to write it as close to canon as possible, but canon Adam sucks, maybe he'll be revived, rescued, or stranded vers.)

Arkos

Cinnabun

Orange Sherbet

Ironwitch

Rich Data Farms (aka Oscar x Whitley x Nora)

Elderburn (aka Yang x Winter)

Thunder Thighs (aka Nora x Mercury)

CinderOo (not romantic)

NeonSage

FlyntCiel

FelineFriendly (aka Sienna x Tukson)

Lieutenant

The 4 Royal Families of Remnant

Black Lotus verse

Black Lotus

Red Sea (aka Ruby x Neptune)

White Knight

Neon Bull (aka Neon x Adam)

SunNora

Yang Sage

FelineFriendly (aka Sienna x Tukson)

RoboCyborg (aka Mercury x Penny)

Ironwitch

QrowWinter

Rich Farmers (aka Oscar x Whitley)

Lieutenant

The 4 Royal Families of Remnant

White Lotus verse

White Lotus (aka Weiss x Ren)

Lancaster (aka Jaune x Ruby)

Catmeleon (aka Blake x Ilia)

YangJR (aka Yang x Junior)

NepNora (aka Neptune x Nora)

PyrSun (aka Pyrrha x Sun)

FelineFriendly

Data Farms (aka Oscar x Penny)

Ironwitch

Whitley

Adam

Winter

Lieutenant

The 4 Royal Families of Remnant

Silent Love verse

NeoRen (aka Neo x Ren)

Ladybug (aka Ruby x Blake)

WeissPilot

Sea Dragon (aka Neptune x Yang)

Arkos

Stike Marigolds (aka Henry x Nora, might not be romantic, not sure yet really)

Time Freeze (aka Ciel x Winter)

Broken Machines (aka Whitley x Penny)

Sun Rise (aka Adam x Sun)

FelineFriendly

Ironwitch

Lieutenant

The 4 Royal Families of Remnant

Envy Zinnia verse

Envy Zinnia (aka Emerald x Ren)

White Rose

Black Sun

Nora's Arc (aka Nora x Jaune)

High Tide (aka Neptune x Pyrrha)

Wintermeleon (aka Winter x Ilia

Investor (aka Whitley x Ciel)

Dairy Farm (aka Neo x Oscar)

IronQrow (aka Ironwood x Qrow)

Lieutenant

The Four Royal Families of Remnant

Canon verse

Re/nora

Bumble/bee

White Knight

Rose Garden

Emercury

Sun

Neptune

Ilia

Winter

Whitley

Lieutenant

The 4 Royal Families of Remnant

Black Rose Lotus verse

Black Rose Lotus

Lucky Charm (aka Qrow x Clover)

Negatives (aka Mercury x Weiss)

Rainbow Quartz (aka Ilia x Emerald)

Sync or Swim (aka Neptune x Penny)

Dragon Slayer (aka Yang x Jaune)

Sun

Winter

Whitley

Oscar

Lieutenant

The 4 Royal Families of Remnant

Sunflowyr verse

Sunflowyr (aka Yang x Ren)

Wild Rose (aka Ruby x Whitley)

KnightShade (aka Blake x Jaune)

White Sun (aka Weiss x Sun

Winter

Nora

Whitley

Neon

Flynt

Oscar

Emerald

Mercury

Ilia

Neptune

Lieutenant

The 4 Royal Families of Remnant

Bittersweet verse

Tauradonna

Cinnabun

Iceberg

Wild Rose

MerCinder (aka Mercury x Cinder)

Nora

Winter

Cinder

Oscar

The 4 Royal Families of Remnant

Reverse Human/Faunus AU #1

Rose Lotus

QrowWinter

Cinnabun

Arkos

Rich Farmers

NepNeo (aka Neptune x Neo)

Thunder Thighs

Immortal Souls (Salem x Ozpin)

Lieutenant

Reverse Human/Faunus AU #2

Sunflowyr

Ironwitch

Immortal Souls

Emberald

Iceberg

Arranged Marriage AU# 2

Poly NG AU (might make a rule in legacy challenge poly next gen aus, have to find lovers outside their respective universe and go into another)

Crossover verses

(Not complete, but might as well post it)

[kitkatopinions]

Call me a hater or say that I'm killing the fun of it or something, but one of my most subjective most petty complaints when it comes to RWBY is that I honestly hate like 90% of the ship names. XD There are only a few that I can think of that I like, and most of the shipping names I like are things like 'Ironqrow,' 'Arkos,' 'Ozwitch,' 'Renora,' the regular everyday shipping names you could actually look up and get the content for without having to scroll through pictures of ladybugs. The other ones that I don't like but at least seem kind of quirky or cutesy are things like 'Nuts and Dolts' and 'Crime Dads' (I may hate Junior, but 'Crime Dads' is very similar in vibes to 'Science Bros' or 'Ineffable Husbands' or other regularly accepted fandom nicknames.

I don't like the bees very much either, but I actually don't mind the shipping name of 'Bumbleby' because it has a quirky spelling to make it something that can be looked up and also makes sense to make that the ship name because people originally started shipping the main four with each other back before they had names and just went by the color associated with them. I'd like Monochrome, WhiteRose, Ladybug, and Freezerburn a bit more too if they had quirky quirk spellings that made them able to be actually found, but here we are.

However, the other shipping names? Martial Arcs? Caffeine Killers? Evil Moustache? Burnt Metal?

Also, then you get things like mix ups where some people have been calling the ship between Whitley and Penny "cold hard cash" and others have been calling it "broken machines" I think for some reason? I don't remember for sure and I literally like the ship, but I would much rather just call them... Pentley, or PenWhit or something. Also also don't even get me started on how many ship names are associated with color but with the amount of people in Ruby who have the same color.... Like 'Crimson' is used for part of the ship title, but 'Crimson' is used for Ruby, Cinder, Pyrrha, Scarlet, Adam and who knows who else, so if someone tells me "I ship Crimson Wings" I'm not gonna think "ah yes, the ship between Cardin and Cinder," I'm gonna think "Is that like... Adam and Qrow? Is that Ruby and that one bat Faunus? Is that Scarlet and Weiss? Is that Raven and Vernal somehow?" It's so unnecessarily complicated.

Also the naming conventions of going by like... Traits that it feels weird to pick? It just gives me a not great feeling. Why does Neo being mute feature in her shipping names? Why is Blake's number one thing just 'Cat?' Why are so many of Qrow's shipping names like 'lol Qrow is a drunkard?' Why is the name for Mercury and Weiss's ship 'Daddy Issues" as if the only thing about their characters that's important is the fact that they were both abused by their fathers?

Anyway, this is a mostly harmless fandom quirk, and I just don't really like it. So... rant over lol. Please nobody think you have to change what you call your ships for my sake, but I might just stop trying to learn any real shipping names and just go with putting names together. The ship between Neon Katt and Ruby might be called like, Rainbow Eyes or Crimson Cat or CapeSkates or something, but I'm just gonna say 'Neon x Ruby.'

[thghtcntrl]

Ladybug Week Day 5

Portrait of a Family

Ruby rushed out of the house, balancing hot dogs in one hand and hamburger patties in the other walking to her father who had just started the barbeque.

“Here Dad!”

“Thanks, Ruby! Do you know if Blake wants any?” Tai asked.

“Oh yeah, and she also wants a family portrait!” Ruby said excitedly “With everyone! And I mean everyone!”

Tai had to admit that the idea of a large family picture would be something his daughters would think of

“I guess she’s really coming out of her comfort zone”

Ruby giggled “Dad, Blake and I have been married for years, of course, she’s out of her comfort zone!”

“Sorry. She just seems so quiet sometimes you know. Not that it’s a bad thing, she’s great and wonderful. And like I said on your wedding day, Anyone who can make you laugh and smile is okay in my book!

Ruby looked back on the many wonderful times she had with her wife. How incredibly lucky to have her by her side.

“She makes me smile and laugh every day!”

“Hey guys, I got the drinks”

Tai and Ruby looked towards the friendly voice which Tai answered to

“Thanks, Blake, hey where are the kiddos?!”

Blake smirked “Helping, right Sasha”

A teenage sheep-faunus girl walked out carrying a package of paper plates “Yeah Mom, oh and Briar is watching Lily. she’ll let us know when she needs to be changed and all”

“Oh I can do that for her, hey I’ll bring her out!”

Blake watched Ruby walk back into the house and then turned her attention to Sasha. Sasha was a small child when she and Ruby found her. The sole survivor of a massive Grim attack. The two trekked to find the closest village or town that would have an orphanage that would take in the young child. When they did they thought they found some place for the child to live but thanks to Ruby’s keen eye she noticed something was wrong with the facility and took the child away. Soon the two women became attached to the toddler and unable to find a proper care facility. The two decided to raise the little girl as their own and so started their family.

“Hey, Sass, wanna help grill some dogs and burgers?” Tai asked.

“Sure, Grandpa!” Sasha replied with an excited smile as she was always eager to learn new things

“Come on kid, call me Tai!”

“Sure thing Grandpa Tai”

Blake chuckled at the banter her daughter and father-in-law were having. Ruby walked out of the house once again with their daughter Lily in her arms and their middle daughter Briar behind them. Blake didn’t think she could have a future like this, a very beautiful, very wonderful family, and a very loving family. She wanted, not just this moment, but this life to be known forever. She wanted their families to come together. Her team, her wife, her children, her parents, her in-laws, and niece and nephews, everyone! Speaking of nieces and nephews…

Yang’s loud “We’re here!” could be heard all the way from the front door to the backyard. Briar rushed towards the front and met her aunts, Yang and Weiss, along with them was their daughter Rime. Briar and Rime greeted each other talking about their shared hobbies. Briar turned to her mother Ruby and asked if she and her cousin could go play video games which Ruby nodded. The children ran off leaving Ruby to greet her sister and sister-in-law.

“Hey guys, how's everything?” Ruby asked.

Yang chuckled. “Pretty good and you?”

Ruby giggled. “Also good!”

The two laughed and gave each other a side hug.

Yang looked at her niece that Ruby was cradling in her arm.

“...and this little one?”

Ruby sighed “She’s finally letting me and Blake sleep!”

Yang giggled, she then turned towards her wife whose blue eyes were innocently looking at her niece then at Ruby, and then at Yang.

Ruby chuckled “Heya Weiss, wanna hold Lily”

“I’m sorry, you two were having such a beautiful moment I didn’t really know where to come in!” she sighed “Hello Ruby and hello Lily!”

Ruby smiled. “Hey Weiss, hope you have been treating my big sis well”

“Of course I have!”

Ruby continued to giggle “I know you have!”

The day continued into the night with more guests coming such as Weiss’s mother, sister, and brother, as well as Kline who offered to help with cooking and serving, Soon after was Qrow along with Robyn followed by Blake's parents, and then JNR as well as oscar. The night continued and came to what Blake wanted to do.

“Hey guys, I called everyone here because… well I love you all! I couldn’t imagine how I could be a part of this wonderful family. From Ruby and our three kids to my sisters, everyone! And I want to commemorate this with a family picture, So everyone if you please? Everyone laughed and cheered in agreement and Ruby walked up to her wife and gave her a kiss on the check

“That was a lovely blakey!”

“Thanks, Ruby!”

The camera was set up and everyone got into position, there was even a Raven that flew and landed next to Tai. The camera flashed and the picture was taken. A picture of a large and beautiful family!

[unbroken-wings-au]

Unbroken Wings Volume 3 Excerpt: The Fall of Beacon

Hey there everyone! First time posting here on Tumblr, taking a big leap for myself with this! So! I've been toying with a bunch of ideas, been putting together a plan to write a big AU rewrite for RWBY, with special emphasis on the Ladybug ship, and a secondary romance subplot of Freezerburn. There's no Freezerburn in this excerpt, but, I thought I'd share this as a preview of what I have on offer. This is an excerpt from the end of Volume 3 in my fanfic, from the moment that, in my mind, inspired my entire AU. Weirdly, I haven't seen anyone taking this approach to the Fall of Beacon yet, though, maybe I'm not looking hard enough, I dunno, aaaanything's possible. While I'd love feedback, if you don't mind just keep it to just giving your thoughts? Criticism is all well and good, but I've gone over this excerpt dozens of times, I'm aware some mistakes still exist in this, some misspellings, possible places where the grammar is shoddy and so on... I'm mostly sharing this as a way to gauge interest. SO, after you read, please, feel free to say something, if you feel the need! I'd love to know what you think! Transparency's sake: This is going to be an incredibly long-term project for me. It's my first fanfic, I've set a goal that is PROBABLY akin to Icarus flying too close to the sun, but I want to give things my best shot. I'll share updates and more stuff relating to my fic here as I can. Anyways, onward to the excerpt. I do hope you'll enjoy! ---<>------------------<>------------------<>---

Ruby couldn't believe it. She simply couldn't… but it'd happened, right there, right in front of her, on the screen. Penny and Pyrrha's match had ended heartbreakingly for Ruby. The moment she'd heard WHO was matched up against each other, Ruby had a look of horror on her face, stark enough Blake had asked her what was wrong, only to get no response, besides Ruby breathing hard, fast, eyes filled with panic as she stared at the screen… as she watched Penny get torn apart by the wires of her swords when Pyrrha sent out a wave of her semblance.

Once it happened, on screen, everyone, everyone had let out shocked, startled gasps, Blake had stared, mouth agape for a moment… before a pained squeak and whimper escaped Ruby. Right then and there Ruby was falling apart. She had just watched one of her friends, essentially, die, right there on screen. And because Ruby was resting after her tournament injury… All she could do was watch it happen.

And it broke her, in the moment.

When Blake realized what was about to happen, she quickly grabbed ruby's shoulders, guiding her close, her head into her chest, letting Ruby break down against her, lean against her, supporting her, recognizing instantly that this has struck DEEP for Ruby… and for a moment, Blake felt entirely helpless. There was only so much she could do for Ruby, and that pained her so deeply.

As Ruby sobs openly into Blake's chest, held close by the quiet faunus, the screen goes blood red, the icon of a Black Queen chess piece dominating the center of the screen as Cinder's voice rings out now.

"This is not a tragedy. This was not an accident. This is what happens when you hand over your trust, your safety, your children, to men who claim to be our guardians but are in reality nothing more than men. Our academies' headmasters wield more power than most armies, and one was audacious enough to control both."

Ruby's sobs still go strong, grief pouring from her, but they're so quiet in comparison to the broadcast now dominating the airwaves, now blasting out, not just across Beacon, not just across Vale, but across the entire world.

"They cling to this power in the name of peace, and yet, what do we have here? One nation's attempt at a synthetic army mercilessly torn apart by another's star pupil. What need would Atlas have for a soldier disguised as an innocent little girl? I don't think the Grimm can tell the difference. And what, I ask you, is Ozpin teaching his students? First, a dismemberment, now this? Huntsmen and Huntresses should carry themselves with honor and mercy, yet I have witnessed neither."

Ruby begins to sob through grit teeth. Even through it all, she's registering CInder's words, unable to block them out. And to make it worse she swears she recognizes that voice of Cinder's… How had she not seen it sooner? How had she not realized? How could she have been so stupid?! Ruby clings hard against the fabric of Blake's outfit, desperate to keep her close, even as Blake tries to rub soothing strokes up and down Ruby's back. To her credit they were nice… they were helping, just a little…. but not enough to quell it.

"Perhaps Ozpin felt as though defeating Atlas in the tournament would help people forget his colossal failure to protect Vale when the Grimm invaded its streets. Or perhaps this was his message to the tyrannical dictator that has occupied an unsuspecting kingdom with armed forces. Honestly, I haven't the slightest clue as to who is right and who is wrong, but I know that the existence of peace is fragile, and the leaders of our kingdoms conduct their business with iron gloves. As someone who hails from Mistral, I can assure you the situation there is… equally undesirable."

There a pause, a beat, a shift in the atmosphere, the collective sense of dread throughout the atmosphere making the very air feel heavy, dense, making breathing feel just that little bit more difficult. Blake's arms squeeze tighter around Ruby, protectively, her hands having the faintest trembling in them.

"Our kingdoms are at the brink of war, yet we, the citizens, are left in the dark. So, I ask you, when the first shots are fired, who do you think you can trust?"

And just like that, the atmosphere of dread practically skyrockets, doubling in an instant. The air feels thick with dread, fear, terror, grief, and other negative emotions, the air an invisible miasma that anyone who knew better would already be preparing for. Provided the spectacle just put on didn't distract them so terribly so.

And then… the sirens start. Distant, at first, but soon the wail of the raid sirens are all-encompassing… an announcement goes out across the PA, both from Amity Stadium, floating above Beacon, and the PA system across the campus, alerting everyone to a Grimm assault.

Threat level 9.

It didn't take long for things to spiral, to go so far beyond control that it was horrifying. Even as things fell apart around them, Blake held Ruby, clutching her close, whispering into her ear to try and help her calm down, doing everything she could for Ruby. By the time Ruby's calmed, and the two are able to get up, to move, to try and look for any opening, the festival ground upon Beacon plateau are awash in the orange-gold light of multiple fires, the sight of Beowulfs and Ursae rampaging throughout the grounds… the sight of Bullheads soaring overhead towards Beacon.

Blake holds onto Ruby's arm tightly, pulling out her Scroll, calling Weiss.

"Weiss, are you alright?" Blake asks when Weiss picks up. When Weiss responds, it sounds like she's running, her voice having a little bounce every other word.

"I'm fine, I'm okay." Weiss responds, quick and calm, though… not entirely calm. This had all startled Weiss, clearly. "You two should call your weapons. Grimm and White Fang are everywhere!" Blake's eyes widen.

"The White Fang is here?!" Blake questions incredulously. before Weiss can answer the sound of gunfire cracks repeatedly from Weiss's end, and then the signal goes dead.

"Weiss… Weiss?!" Ruby calls into Blake's scroll frantically… prompting Blake to quickly snap her Scroll shut, pulling Ruby into a gentle hug, shushing her as soothingly as possible.

"Weiss can handle herself, Ruby. Just have faith in her. Yang's number is… greyed out for some reason but I'm sure she's fine too. Come on, we need to do what we can." Blake says softly to Ruby, opening her scroll up, punching in a code to call in her locker… which, after a moment, rockets in, and lands, ripping up dirt to embed itself, before opening, revealing gambol Shroud.

"Right… Right. Let's get to the docks then. The White Fang need to be pushed out, and the Grimm need to be taken care of." Ruby pulls out her own scroll calling her own locker out.

Blake was moving like she had trained to for years, her skills honed like the edge of her Gambol Shroud. She'd linked up with Weiss, and was helping her fight off both Grimm and White Fang. She had no idea what had happened to Ruby -- the girl had rushed off to save some civilians, and then Blake hadn't seen her since. She was worried. Ruby may be capable, she may be team leader, but she was still practically a kid. And even beyond that, Blake was personally worried.

She knew she had to keep control over the situation, however. She kept herself focused. Grimm, White Fang, rouge Atlesian Robots -- something had happened, the robots were even firing on Atlesian soldiers. It was sheer, utter chaos.

There's a dull THUMP, drawing Weiss and Blake's attention. As a Bullhead plummets towards the ground, an Alpha Beowulf jumps out, landing on Beacon Grounds near the Cafeteria. All it takes is one look shared between Blake and Weiss for the two to understand what the other was thinking, before Blake starts running off in that direction.

As Blake makes her way over, she spots the Alpha climbing up the side of the Cafeteria building… the building that, while built of stone, was burning inside, so many of the tables destroyed and burning.

And then Blake sees him. HIM.

"A-Adam..?"

His masked visage locks gazes with her, a sickening smirk crossing his face, a look that sends a chill of dread rocketing up and down Blake's spine. As Adam speaks… His words are disturbingly genuine, yet have an almost mocking, condescending tone to them.

"Hello, my darling."

Ruby was running towards the Cafeteria… that was the direction that Weiss said that Blake went. Ruby was worried. She hadn't seen Blake at all since they got split up. She hadn't seen Yang around at all yet either… she was just as worried there. The Atlesian robots had gone dead, now it was just White Fang and Grimm attacking.

"Blake?" Ruby calls, worry in her voice as she swipes her scythe across the belly of a Beowulf, before firing into it, causing it to dissolve right in front of her as she calls out again. "Blaaaaake?!"

She stands near the burning cafeteria, in full view of the two inside.

Blake was terrified, in this moment, she felt helpless… She hoped Ruby was safe. Or at least as safe as she could be. She didn't want Ruby to be hurt… especially not by him.

"I never wanted this! I wanted peace! I wanted Equality!" Blake exclaims, firing her pistol mode of Gambol Shroud towards Adam, the tall, blood-red haired bull faunus blocking each shot with his sword, causing it to glow more, the red glow of his blade, and off his mask, both sinister against the lighting of the fires.

"What you want," Adam swipes Blake's weapon away, then smacks her across the face, forcing her prone on her back. "is IMPOSSIBLE!" He only comes just shy of shouting, making Blake flinch. He kneels down over her, Wilt sheathed now. "But I understand, because all I want is you, Blake. And as I set out upon this world and deliver the justice mankind so greatly deserves, I will make it my mission to destroy everything you love." Adam stands, upon hearing a voice, outside the cafeteria.

"Blake? Blaaaaake?!"

Adam and Blake can both see Ruby, just outside… Adam smirks down to Blake, unsheathing his blade as Blake stares in Ruby's direction as the horrifying realization of what was to come dawns on her.

"Starting with her."

Adam drives his blade downward, stabbing Blake in her lower-left abdomen, eliciting a loud, pained sound a cross between a yelp and a whimper from Blake. A sound that draws Ruby's attention, that practically makes her heart stop, that practically makes her blood run cold..

Ruby stares at the source of the sound, watching as Adam pulls his blade up, sheathing it as he stares right at the scythe wielder. In a forceful, shaky tone, Ruby exclaims with sudden tears in her eyes, brandishing her scythe.

"Leave her alone!"

"N-no… Please…" In vain, Blake reaches towards Ruby, despite the girl being dozens of feet away, pleading for Ruby to show restraint, to let her take the punishment she's so earned, to be safe.

It is, however, a vain hope, as when Adam doesn't step away, Ruby rushes forward in a burst of petals and twisted cloak, rushing up and rematerializing in front of Adam in an instant, her scythe flashing outward, only just being blocked by Adam. Ruby presses her immediate advantage. She's caught Adam off guard. Ruby's strikes are measured, but frantic. Strike after strike after strike lashes out, but is blocked. He's being pushed back, but his grin is growing. all Blake can do is watch, paralyzed with fear, terror, pain, and worry.

Then, Ruby makes a critical misstep. Her scythe misses by just an inch, and it gives Adam his window. In a sudden red flash, giving Ruby a visual that will be positively seared into her mind, into Blake's mind, Adam's sword is drawn completely, a quick slash severing her right arm, a couple inches above her elbow… cutting across Ruby's chest. Adam's markings on his mask glow a sinister, evil red. Ruby feels all the breath leave her body in an instant, she freezes in place, her aura sputtering where her right arm should be. The sound of two meaty clunks and clatters impacting the floor are heard. Crescent Rose had been destroyed, cut in two.

He wasn't finished though. No, Ruby had really pushed him, and Adam planned to make her pay.

Bringing his blade back around, he drives it forward, stabbing through Ruby's aura again, shattering it, stabbing Ruby in much the same place Blake had been.

"RUBY!!!" Blake screams out, forcing herself to move, reaching towards the girl as terror erupts from her.

Ruby starts to collapse… but Adam still isn't done. With an audible impact, an audible gust of air, Adam kicks Ruby in the middle hard, sending her bouncing, tumbling, skidding to a stop beside a burning pile of tables. Adam begins to slowly, menacingly walk towards her, flicking his blade to the side, flicking Ruby's blood off of it.

When Adam is just a few feet away… Blake is suddenly on her hands and knees, blocking Adam from Ruby, defending her with a pained, determined look on her face. Ruby weakly pushes herself up, eyes open wide, what looks like white flames lashing out to either side, unnoticed by Adam.

"..Why must you hurt me, Blake."

Adam swings, his blade connecting with Blake's neck separating her head from her shoulders-

Those flames lash outwards in large, glowing, silver-white wings of light

The world goes white in an instant.

Blake's shadow clone dissipates, Blake making her escape, carrying a now unconscious Ruby, leaving Adam clutching his hand over his eyes, stunned by the bright, searing flash of light.

The pain was excruciating. Blake was doing all she could to get Ruby to safety. The docks, she had to get to the docks! That was the only place she could think of that was now secure. She and Ruby needed immediate help…but she was only concerned with Ruby. She could feel Ruby's blood leaking out onto her. She'd done the best she could with Ruby's cloak, wrapping it around the stump, around what's left of Ruby's right arm. She'd torn what she could off of the ribbon attached to Gambol Shroud, and had tied it as tight as she could, using it like a tourniquet. It was the best she could do… she could replace the ribbon, if she made it… She didn't really care if she made it. Only if Ruby made it.

Stumbling onto the white stone walkway of the airship docks, Blake is surrounded quickly by concerned people -- Beacon staff, civilians, huntsmen and huntresses in training.. They quickly get to work, acting quickly as Blake collapses, and lays flat on her back, panting softly, head swimming with the pain, arms shaking. Her eyes are glued to Ruby, looking at her. Ruby had always been pale, but now she seemed ghostly. All Blake could do was clutch Ruby's remaining hand tightly, even as the others were wrapping bandages around her own injuries. Blake could feel tears building intensely around her eyes. She couldn't stop it now. She tried so hard not to but really she'd been crying ever since the first cut hit Ruby.

"I'm sorry… I'm so, so sorry… I'm sorry…"

Blake and Ruby had been transported down to Vale, the moment they were safe to move. Ruby was in surgery, doctors and medics and even Huntsmen and Huntresses all shouting out orders, working to save Ruby's life. nearby Blake was curled up in a chair. She was still weeping, still crying, so intensely worried about Ruby. She'd never cared this much about anyone before, not in this way. She was so, so scared that she'd lose Ruby. That her past would be what got Ruby killed. There's so many tubes.. so many machines. Too many. None of them should ever be hooked up to a 15 year old girl. And Blake couldn't help but blame herself. Her eyes, teary, red, were locked on ruby's form on the operating table.

Weiss was here too, she seemed to be just… horrified, in shock. Even she was in tears seeing Ruby's state, but Weiss wasn't crying the same way Blake was. Weiss's crying was quiet, only small sounds escaping her as she did her best to keep her composure.

And Yang… had only just showed up. She'd been filled in by someone else, she'd run here frantically, eyes wide. Blake couldn't register whatever Yang was saying, everything was a dull ring, everything was blending together, she was utterly focused on Ruby. The girl's breathing stopped for a moment… then suddenly

-BEEP BEEP- -BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE-

"She's flatlining!" one doctor shouts,

"Get the paddles, NOW!" another shouts.

Blake feels everything in her mind shatter, in her heart shatter, even fighting through the pain she draws her knees into her chest, sobbing harder than ever before. Her guilt grows incredibly intense. She starts to blame herself even more, her mind clouding and twisting and unraveling, her heart thudding heavily in her chest, pounding so rapidly she thinks it might explode… almost wishing it might. it would be better than living without Ruby…!

"WHAT?! NO! RUBY NO!!" Yang's screams were filled with terror, with horror, with deep pain and anguish, with grief.

Weiss had clasped a hand over her mouth, shocked completely, watching in horror herself.

The paddles are brought in, quickly put to use. It takes a couple shocks, a couple attempts… but Ruby's heart is brought back into rhythm. The heartrate monitor begins to read her vitals again. Ruby's chest starts to rise and fall again. She was back. ruby was alive once more. She was surviving. She had to. She had to. She had to.

Suddenly Blake finds her already shadowed corner darkened even more, suddenly looking up as Yang's hand pressed firmly into the wall behind Blake's head. Yang looked furious. Blake couldn't tell if it was at her or… or what… and she felt herself start to shake.

"What. Happened." Comes Yang's voice, a low, dangerous growl. Blake doesn't immediately answer., prompting Yang to ram her fist into the fall, raising her voice, making Blake flinch and whimper. "WHAT HAPPENED TO HER?! WHO DID THIS TO HER?! TELL ME BLAKE!"

"I-It was Adam! It was Adam… It was… It was…" Blake squeaks out, breaking down even more, shaking, trembling under the sudden verbal assault. Yang, in the moment, seeing Blake's reaction, hesitates... but grits her teeth.

"Where are they?" She demands, pulling back from Blake, but seemingly either not noticing, or not caring about how Blake is reacting in her anger. Yang is seeing red right now, filled with a righteous fury.

"I don't know!" Blake cries, her voice cracking, shaking, voice hoarse. "They don't tell me anything, Yang! I left the White Fang! Why, how would I know?!"

Weiss, onlooking, had started to move to pull Yang back… but before she could, Blake pushes Yang back a few paces, scrambles to her feet… and runs. She flees; she leaves the room behind… she runs out from the damaged hospital. This was all her fault, she'd decided. This was her fault. Ruby was hurt. Ruby had lost her arm. Ruby had died because of her. She could only blame herself, or so she thought. Even if her heart had been restarted, Ruby had died because she had rushed in to save Blake. In the faunus's mind, it was her fault.

She couldn't stay. She has to go. She has to leave.

And so, still in tears, Blake ran…

And ran…

And ran…

[rwbyladybug]

Thinking about the ladybug Faunus fan child I made for Blake and Ruby, his name is Beau and is based off of Sleeping Beauty

[vecnawrites]

The Only Dog Blake Likes

Faunus AU-Blake didn’t normally like dogs, but Ruby was the exception. Not only due to her kind and brave nature, but also because of her “enthusiasm” during more private moments. Whether she was happily licking away at Blake’s folds, or sticking her “bone” in frankly whatever hole she could, Ruby always gave it her all, and Blake always showed she appreciated that, even if she wasn’t as exuberant in showing it.

Blake purred as she rubbed Ruby’s scalp, gently using her grip to direct the lapping girl’s tongue where it was needed most. She watched her leader’s tail wag almost violently behind her, the reddish brown animal part almost a blur as she devoured Blake’s core.

She would be the first to admit that she had been hesitant to have a dog faunus for a leader, but the little one had quickly grown on her, not only her kindness and bravery, but her heart and enthusiasm in what she did...especially her enthusiasm.

Whether it be coming up with new team attacks, perfecting her weapon, Crescent Rose, eating her out, or even fucking her, Ruby dove into whatever she did with wonderful enthusiasm.

Blake gasped and arched as she came, shuddering and moaning as she actually squirted, although with how fervently Ruby was moving her tongue as she ate her out, she worried little about making a mess as she rode the crest of pleasure.

Ruby whined, making Blake look down to see her palming her hard, knotted cock and rutting against her hand. She winced a little on reflex upon seeing how bright red her cock was. It must be hurting since Ruby had eaten her out to several orgasms by this point. She needed to fix this. “Ruby, stop for a moment…” she murmured breathily.

Ruby whined again, this time louder, but she did as asked, pulling away a bit and licking her lips. She looked up at Blake pleadingly as she continued to rut against her palm.

“Now, now, none of that...and stop humping your hand as well...I have a little treat for you.” Blake couldn’t help but chuckle as Ruby perked up at the word ‘treat’. ‘Such a puppy…’ she thought fondly as she began to move.

Ruby watched, silver eyes growing wider and wider as Blake turned onto her stomach and began to raise up...onto...all...fours. A rumble formed in her chest as Blake assumed a position that she had always seen her take in her fantasies: Doggy position.

Blake looked back, smirking as she saw how stunned Ruby was, cock twitching and dripping onto the sheets underneath her. “Well?” she asked, wiggling her ass, giggling as she watched Ruby’s eyes follow her rump. “Aren’t you going to mount and claim me?” she yelped a but as Ruby moved, jumping on her back and looping her arms around her stomach, hips moving rapidly and cock jabbing, tip poking into her rear and inner and the back of her thighs.

Blake chuckled again. “Easy, Ruby...my pussy isn’t going anywhere…” she chuckled, reaching underneath her and grasping Ruby’s cock, getting a surprised Yip from the dog faunus, and rubbing the leaking head against her soaking pussy. “There you goooooo!!!” Blake squealed as Ruby thrust in with a slick noise and immediately began to pound hard and fast into her, knot slapping against her lips.

Blake’s eyes rolled back as Ruby pounded her. “F-fuck, Ruby…s-so fast!” she moaned, gripping the sheets tightly and spreading her arms and legs out a bit to give her more stability...not that she thought Ruby would mind for a second if she collapsed on her face and put her ass in a more prominent position. She chuckled throatily as she heard Ruby panting and a thrumming whf, whf, whf as Ruby’s tail wagged fast enough she was sure it was caught within her leader’s semblance.

She could feel Ruby’s knot pressing against her lips more and more with each thrust, and was amazed with Ruby’s self control. “R-Ruby, it’sssss okayyyy….kn-knot m-me…” Ruby actually stilled for a long moment, before she pulled back until just her tip was inside Blake, before plunging down to the base, the knot slipping into Blake’s core with an audible pop.

Both cried out at the sensation, Blake from being filled and spread so much, Ruby from being clamped on so tightly. She whined as she began to rock back and forth, unable to do long strokes anymore now that her knot was locked in, but the sensations as her knot was tugged were just as pleasurable.

Blake’s eyes rolled back again as her arms gave out and she collapsed onto her front, moaning shamelessly into the sheets as Ruby moved back and forth, faster now, her hips smacking into her rear. A small part of her mind knew it was because her ass had to be jiggling, especially when Ruby’s whines and whimpers picked up in intensity.

Ruby stared down at the rippling and bouncing booty before her, desperately trying to hold back her seed for just a bit longer so she could continue watching. She was sure Blake didn’t understand how hypnotic her ass was...which was probably a good thing, otherwise she would be teased so much more. Her balls ached, telling her that she was going to cum soon, much to her dismay. She didn’t want to cum yet! She wanted this to last! She wanted-several small barking noises left her mouth as her balls jumped, rhythmically squeezing and relaxing as they began to pump her seed out, filling Blake’s core with her thick cum. Whines and whimpers escaped her mouth as her hips moved back and forth, helping her seed move further inside, draining downwards towards Blake’s womb.

Blake cried out into the sheets, rocking backwards into Ruby’s hips as she came hard, feeling Ruby do the same, intense wet heat spurting into her insides, her belly heating up and beginning to swell at the immense amount that Ruby was actually emptying from her balls. “Ruby...feels good…” she moaned, walls fluttering around the still pulsing cock. She knew they would be locked together for a while due to Ruby’s knot, but that wouldn’t be so bad, she mused, hearing Ruby whine behind her as the dog faunus trembled against her, balls still pulsing and emptying everything they had into her body.

Blake sighed as Ruby carefully shifted them (as carefully as she could with her body in a constant state of orgasm) so they were lying on their sides, cuddling flush against her back, nuzzling into her neck, still whining softly as her hips rocked against her.

“It’s okay, Ruby...you don’t need to say anything…” she knew that when Ruby was like this, speech didn’t come easy. She was capable of cognizant, rational thought, but she was more...feral, as much as Blake loathed to use the term. “It’s okay...I’m here, just relax…”

Ruby let out a happy and content Yip as she nuzzled against her, her breaths steadying. Blake knew she was falling asleep as her stress and tension bled away. Not that she blamed her. A nap sounded perfect actually.

Closing her eyes, Blake followed Ruby into the realm of dreams, the pair snoozing happily, each dreaming of the other and what might happen when they awoke.

Of course, they could have gone without the rude awakening they experienced when Weiss screeched as she walked in and saw them, but that’s a story for another day.

[brokentrafficknight]

How about Blake acting angry at people thinking she acts like a real cat only to purr in satisfaction as Jaune scratches her ears.

Wolf faunus Ruby is jealous.

[gainaxvel3o]

Ladybug Week, Day 07: Professor-Student AU

(Another SUPER early one, I guess I just felt inspired XD Enjoy!)

"Glad we have everyone here. Now we can begin." Ruby was thankful the teacher didn't do any call outs. It wasn't her fault, Crescent Rose needed some extra maintenance due to a training exercise gone wrong, and she tried to get here as fast she could! Ruby took her seat near the front, next to Cardin Winchester, as Professor Blake Belladonna continued. "As you know, this is the Faunus History Studies course." The Professor explained. "With special permission from the Menagerie council, I will be teaching facts about the Faunus and their culture, their history up to and including their encounter with the humans." "An easy A," Cardin smirked. "There probably wouldn't be much of a culture to talk about given who they are." "Oh?" Blake narrowed her eyes slightly. "You would be wrong. We will begin in pre-Great War period, with the establishment of the first Faunus tribe."

Ruby watched in awe as the Professor presented various images and symbols from the Faunus. Traditional dances, loose government, the Faunus had such a vibrant and energetic culture. They had some surprisingly severe punishments for those who committed crimes, like being stoned to death, but that was common even among human cultures at the time. It was truly fascinating.

Sometimes Ruby would catch glances at the Professor herself. Blake Belladonna wasn't a traditional huntress, having never attended any combat schools, but her work in granting Faunus rights and bringing reparations was commendable enough to be granted an honorary licence. Ruby wouldn't lie, Professor Belladonna's courage was one of her inspirations for becoming a huntress. With her raven hair and golden eyes that seemed to glow, Ruby thought she was also... pretty.

"It's so amazing... I wonder what happened to all of them?"

When she realized what she asked out loud, it was too late. The teacher, surprisingly not looking offended, stopped talking and stared at Ruby.

"It was all lost when the humans came. They took their land, made them slaves and scattered them across the four lands that would eventually become the Kingdoms. The old tribe became several tribes and nothing would be the same again."

"Bah, the Faunus had it comin'." Cardin said. "You just pointed out they stoned their own people to death!" "And tell me, Mr. Winchester," Blake said calmly, "Did they deserve to have their entire culture wiped out and destroyed?" No response.

"I question why you would even be here Mr. Winchester, considering your attitudes towards the Faunus students. If you expect an easy A you better walk out of here right now." Cardin looked like he was about to say something, but chose not to. He remained on his chair.

"What about you Miss Rose?" Professor Belladonna continued. "What did you come here for?" Ruby looked to her left and to her right. The class was on her now. She sighed. "I became a huntress because I wanted to make the world a better place. For everyone." Ruby said firmly. "How can I do that if I don’t know anything about the people I want to save? That's why I picked this as an elective. To have a better understanding." The Professor, for the first time Ruby had seen her (which was admittedly just half an hour ago when the class started), smiled. "Very good Miss Rose." She said. "I hope this course brings you the knowledge that you seek."

As the class continued, Blake told herself that she would keep an eye on Ruby Rose. The girl reminded Blake of herself when she was younger. She would ensure Ruby grew up to be a wonderful huntress in time.

[rwby-mulitshipper]

Ladybug Week 2019–Day 05

Prompt: AU

AU: Faunus

Blake ran her fingers through Ruby’s hair, sometimes lightly tickling her ears as she did. Her eyes scanned her book, but she could see Ruby’s tail wagging.

Ruby enjoyed moments like these. Spending a nice day under the shade of a tree with Blake. Ruby curled up closer to Blake as she closed her eyes, smiling happily.

If she could spend the rest of the day like this, she would.

Blake sighed happily and set her book down, staring down at her puppy-like girlfriend.

Ruby’s tail swayed faster as she made eye contact, “Hi,”

“Hey, silly.” Blake smiled.