Official blog for Ladybug Week

Ruby rushed to her Literature class. She is on the verge of graduating from BUV (Beacon University of Vale) and this is the last class she needs, but she’s not just taking the class to graduate. She genuinely loves the subject and also because of her. Ruby reaches her class on time. She finds her seat and gets ready. Soon a woman enters and sits next to her.

“Hey Ruby!” the young woman greeted her.

Ruby blushed “H-hey Blake” Ruby stumbles a bit knocking a pencil and her note to the ground in an attempt to look cool. (ugh I spent a whole semester with her and I still look like a dork".

Ruby looked up to she Blakes giggle and smile.

“at least I made her smile,” she thought to herself.

Soon a woman enters the classroom.

“Good afternoon class, now I hope you know that your exam project will be due by the end of the month so I hope you have your partners to work with” Professor Glynda announced to her class before starting properly. Ruby had a bright idea.

At the end of class Ruby

“Hey Blake you wanna be-”

But Blake had the same idea

“be partners? Let’s do it!”

Ruby pleasantly surprised tried to keep her tried to hide her excitement. “S-sure s-sounds good!” Ruby tried

“Alright then,” Blake said. “this weekend? If your free that is”

“I’m free your dorm or mine?”

Blake paused “y-yours is fine!”

Ruby smiled “great it’s a date!”

“Date?!” Blake asked

Ruby went wide-eyed “S-study date! You know”

Blake also went wide eye and nervously chuckled ‘oh right of course"

The two then laughed

Over the course of the month, the two worked hard on the project. Researching in the library, getting lunch together, writing typing, getting dinner. The two became so close one would think they were dating.

When the project date arrived Ruby felt a wave of nervousness rush through her, she was never really good at giving presentations. Memories of high school flashed through her and were making her sick until she felt one of Blakes hand on hers, Ruby looked at Blake, Her beautiful amber eyes, warm smile, and gentle touch was chasing away her anxiety. Soon it was their turn, Ruby and Blake got up, and walk towards the front of the hall filled with confidence and give their presentation.

At the end of class, Ruby jumped and down.

“That was amazing! We got an A for sure! And I’m acting like a dork!” Ruby stopped jumping and tried to act mature but Blake laughed

“That’s what I love about you, Ruby!”

“aw, Blake… wait what?”

Blake blushed. She then cleared her throat “um Ruby I don’t know but would you… do you want to go on a date… with me?”

Excitement ran through Ruby. “like a study-date?”

Blake looked at Ruby and smiled “like a date-date”

Ruby really wanted to jump for joy “I’m free this weekend”

(I had two ideas for the Free Day. This is one of them.)

“Assassin Class Servant, ready. Are you my master?” Ruby stared at the mysterious figure standing before her. She lied on the ground, the moon shining on the intruder, bringing her beautiful features to right. Black hair, cat ears on the top of her head, and the most golden eyes. The figure stared at her impassively. “Well?” Regaining her senses, Ruby clutched her chest. The pain from the attack she suffered earlier lingered. She was staying after school to clean the Archery club when she saw a clash between a woman in a red hood and a large scythe and a blond haired man with a long red staff and blue armor (and someone who looked suspiciously like Weiss Schnee, although it was hard to tell). Ruby ran into the school to escape but her chest had been pierced. She found herself back at home, only to be attacked again.

“Master?” Ruby got up from the floor finally, “I don’t get what’s going on at all, who are you?” “An accidental summon.” The figure looked around. “A complication, but nothing that can’t be fixed. You may refer to me as Assassin.”

“Hey pretty ladies! I’m still standing outside!”

Ruby and Assassin turned their heads outside. The man who attacked Ruby was fidgeting impatiently.

“If you think you can ignore me forget it!” He said. “I felt bad ‘cause you were in a bad place at the wrong time, kid, but with a Servant like her now I can fight without regret!”

Assassin payed careful attention. Her eyes scanned every inch of this intruder, to find any insight. Thankfully he was all to easy to read. “A Lancer class.” She said. “The design of the staff resembles that of Ruyi Jingu Bang from Chinese Mythology. Logically, you must be Sun Wukong.”

Still not understanding what was going on, Ruby watched as the man’s eyes twitched.

“Figured me out already?” Sun said. “Now I have to kill you.” “Eep!” Ruby went behind Assassin. “Please don’t let him kill me!”

“I won’t let that happen, Master.” Assassin said. “Stay here, I’ll fend him off.”

With that, Assassin and Sun engaged in battle. Ruby felt a sharp pain on her hand. A strange set of red symbols appeared over her it.

“What could this mean?” Ruby asked out loud. She looked to the ground “Why was there a strange circle in Mom’s shed?”

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Day 8: Free day

(Last contribution. Honest! Enjoy!)

“Thank you for walking me home, Ruby.”

It had been a long shift at the Daily Beacon. Editor in Chief Weiss Schnee scolded Ruby Rose and Blake Belladonna for being, in her own words, “reckless dolts who could set the whole building on fire playing with a toaster if they weren’t constantly watched at all times.” Blake didn’t see the point of it. Weren’t reporters supposed to be chasing after the next big scoop?

“W-well, I just wanted to help that’s all.”

She especially didn’t appreciate Weiss yelling at her co-worker. Poor Ruby. With her short brown hair, glasses that dulled the color of her grey eyes and an oversized suit that made her look like a teenage girl than an experienced reporter, she was frequently ignored by everyone else in the office. Blake thought she was cute, if pretty shy.

Ruby could be pretty helpful around the office. More than a few nights, Blake fell asleep on the computer typing out a story and Ruby would gently rub her back and bring her favorite tea to cheer her up. With the pandemonium caused by the latest piece of news around the block, Ruby was a dear friend to have around.

“Thanks.” Blake opened the door. “My interview is going to be in a few minutes. I’ll see you and Jaune in the morning alright?”

“R-right.” Ruby blushed. “Sure wish he was here. He could be taking pictures of it all ya know?”

“Probably. But this is something I need to do myself.”

Ruby didn’t say anything else. She waved good bye and Blake shut the door behind her. Blake made her way to her floor, to her room. She took off the jacket she had on, and checked the time.

8:24 PM.

“Six minutes. Almost time.”

Blake went outside to the balcony. On the table she set down a bottle of wine, a note pad, and a pen. Her guest might appreciate some hospitality, even if she’s being grilled. Blake started drinking the wine while thinking about the… insanity she’s bound to learn soon enough.

A memory of a little cat faunus holding up a sign entered Blake’s head. She remembered how that girl had to fend for herself in a world out to get her, how she worked and had to climb the ranks against all odds to become the reporter everyone takes seriously. Her integrity was never in question, which put her at odds with many, many people. To this day she was thankful that Weiss was willing to financially support her despite the trouble that came with it. There is no Prince Charming to come and save anyone. Honest people needed to stick together.

“Waiting for someone Miss Belladonna?”

Blake nearly spurt out her drink. She fixed up her purple dress to find her floating above the balcony. A young woman with bright red hair dressed in a long sleeve blue shirt with a big red and yellow S logo stamped on the chest. She had her hood down, which was part of a cloak that made it to her feet (how that didn’t interfere with her flying Blake still didn’t know). She also had a skirt reached up to her knees and red combat boos to match.

It was Vale’s strange visitor Supergirl. Her silver eyes seemed to stand out in the dark, threatening to entrance whoever looked too deep into them.

‘Yes, as a matter of fact I was.“ Blake pulled out her notes. "Ready to have that interview?”

Supergirl nodded, dropping gently into the balcony. She took her seat next to Blake.

“I just want to say Miss Belladonna, this is a tremendous honor.” Supergirl said with a sickeningly sweet smile. “Your reporting has helped exposed governmental corruption, corporate scandals and various humanitarian crises. Especially for a Faunus reporter like yourself, you’ve earned those Pulizters.”

“I prefer not to make a big deal out of my Faunus heritage, Supergirl.” Blake said firmly. “I’m Blake Belladonna, star reporter for the Daily Beacon. There isn’t anything else to it than that. I hope you’re prepared to answer some questions.”

“Certainly.”

Blake adjusted her seat. Supergirl may have saved her a couple of time up 'till now (looking impressive while doing so she might add), but this wasn’t the time to going gaga over it. She may be a threat.

“Let’s ask the most obvious questions. Who are you?” Blake asked. “What are you here for?”

Supergirl sighed. She knew the cat would have to be let out of the bag at some point. Better on her terms than someone else exposing it.

“My birth name is… was Kara Zor-El.” Supergirl said. “I’m the sole survivor of the Planet Krypton.”

Blake almost dropped her pen. “P-planet?”

“I’m, well, an alien.” Supergirl shrugged. “My parents put me in a spaceship so that I may live. I came here, got adopted, now I fight for truth and justice.”

A motivation like that? So simple? Blake had to laugh. She won’t fall for this cheesy crap.

“Truth and Justice huh?” She asked, her tone becoming sharper. “You’re probably going to end up fighting every elected official in this country and outside of it.”

“Probably.” Supergirl laughed, a sound that seemed to bother Blake for some reason. “I’m not stupid Miss Belladonna-”

“Blake.”

“You sure?” At her nod, Supergirl continued. “Okay where was I? Right. I’m not stupid, Blake. There’s a way that the world works and it’s not for everyone. Too many people get hurt, exploited, put in danger by the powers that be. Powers too cruel to see people as people. I’m here 'cause I think there’s a better way to live than that, and I’m gonna do my best to bring it about.”

“You’re not the first to say that.” Blake’s voice shook a bit. “Nor the last. The world isn’t fair.”

“That’s why we’re here aren’t we?” Supergirl looked intently at the reporter now. “To make it better. Both of us believe in the same thing. That everybody matters. We’re all on the same team right?”

Blake had long ago stopped believing in Prince Charming. Yet this one, with a dashing cape and a brilliant smile… it was the closest she’s seen to the real deal.

“Maybe…” Blake hesitated. “Maybe not. I hope we are.”

That seemed to satisfy the caped wonder. Blake remembered that this was an interview and she had to continue with the questions.

“Right, so with that out of the way… what kind of powers do you possess?”

“Oh that? Hm…” Supergirl thought about it. “I can fly. I can shoot lasers from my eyes that burn through things. My eyes hurt whenever that happens. I can freeze things with my breath. I have X-Ray vision…”

At that, Blake’s eyes widened. She covered her chest.

“What are you…” Supergirl seemed to realize what she said. “Oh no, NO! I would never do anything like that, promise! That’s like, super creepy!”

The reporter let out a sigh of relief. There was one thing she wanted to ask though.

“Flying?” Blake asked hopefully. “How fast do you usually go?”

“Pretty fast. Maybe I can… show you?”

In her mind, Ruby thought she had absolutely screwed things. Stupid, stupid! She was supposed to be gaining Blake’s trust, not try to woo her! Only a lovesick idiot would do something like-

“Sure.”

-get giddy and stand up as soon as she heard the word yes. Supergirl took Blake’s hand with her own.

“Kinda reminds me of Peter Pan…” Blake said out of nowhere. “Peter and Wendy going to fly together to Neverland. Like a dream or a fairy tale…”

“Peter Pan is technically a play, not a fairy tale.” Supergirl said with a grin. “Then again, they operate under the same rules. Just hang tight.”

Day 6: Sharing a dream

Ruby: *smiling and watching Blake*

Blake: *noticing Ruby looking at her* Are you okay?

Ruby: Yeah, I’m fine. Just… remembering a dream I had last night.

Blake: *moving closer to Ruby* A dream?

Ruby: *nodding* Yeah.

Blake: Why dont you tell me about it?

Ruby: Well, we were together and living in Menagerie. We were happy. And I was a faunus with you.

Blake: *chuckling* Humans dont just become faunus.

Ruby: *smiling a bit* No, but it would be nice, wouldnt it?

Blake: *pulling Ruby into a hug* Although, I like you the way you are now. No need to be a faunus.

Ruby: *leaning in against Blake* I know. But, it would be cool, right?

It’s the same nightmare

Running from a bull with large fangs. She runs and runs but she knows how it ends. First, she runs thru a blizzard, ice swirling around not slowing her down, but the bull continues. Next is a wall of flames, she runs thru it without getting burned, the flames not even touching her but the bull still continues then finally a wall of thorns, her destination. She dives thru the wall and the bull disappears but usually, there’s a rose garden where she lands but this time it’s a grass field. Still welcoming and warm none the less. She looks around, the tree that she sits under is still there. She walks to the tree and is about to sit until she hears a friendly voice call her name.

“Blake!”

Blake turns and finds Ruby. This never happens before, she was well aware of how her dreams could be interpreted but never thought a literal manifestation of Ruby would actually appear. Before she could say anything, Ruby ran and hug her.

(she feels so real!) Blake thought to herself. Blake looked into this Ruby silver eyes who looked back at her on golden lovingly. Soon the two leaned in close and shared a sweet kiss.

Blake and Ruby sat under the tree holding hands laughing and exchanging sweet nothings. Soon a peaceful and comfortable quiet came over the two. To Blake, this had to be the best dream she ever had.

Then Ruby spoke with that same joyful tone in her voice

“This is the best dream ever”

Blake turned to her with a raised eyebrow

“Usually when I dream about you and something super nice happens I wake up. But this time… this time I could dream a bit longer to enjoy this”

Blake looked at her in confusion

“Ruby? This is my dream”

Ruby looked at Blake wide-eyed.

“wait I’m in your dream?” she got up quickly “how is this possible?” then she realized that she just shared a secret with her crush and turned red.

Blake got up as well “I don’t know either, maybe it has something to do with our auras or… Ruby are you okay?”

“I just told that… I dream about you… but nothing… you know risky or anything, just, well like we would be dancing or being alone with each other that all. And I enjoy those dreams cause in them… I could tell you that… I love you a-a-and how much you mean to me” Ruby turned to look at Blake, a tear falling down her cheek.

Blake step towards Ruby and took bother of her hand in her own.

“It’s okay Ruby. I-I dream of you too.”

Ruby look at her with surprise. “you do?”

Then Blake explained her dreams. How the fire and Ice represent Yang and Weiss, how they try to keep the darkness away who she is forever grateful for, and how Ruby keeps the darkness out.“

"How?” Ruby asks

“Like this” soon the missing Roses appear surrounding the two, Ruby in awe of the beautiful site.

Ruby steps closer to Blake and heard her say something wonderful

“I love you too Ruby”

Ruby smiled “we’re walking soon” Ruby could tell.

Blake pressed her forehead against Ruby’s. “It doesn’t have to end here”

Soon the dream world went white.

…..

Yang got out of bed stretching looking towards Weiss who was reading a book but noticing two empty beds.

“Moring Weissicle, Where’s Ruby and Blake?”

Weiss looked at Yang

“they mentioned something about getting breakfast, just the two of them. Also, they asked me about Dream sharing which I’m looking up as we speak”

Yang scratched her head. “dream sharing” isn’t that a myth"

Weiss closed the book “that’s what I said but they laughed and went to get something to eat”

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Day 7: College AU/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.”

RWBY Ladybug Week Day 4: Vampire/Werewolf AU

“Alright everyone, we’re gonna meet Blake’s family so we need to be at our utmost goody behavior or Blake’s parents will be so mad we’ll be executed and thrown off the island!” Yang placed her hands at her sister’s shoulders. “Ruby, we’re totally fine. No one’s getting executed.” “I better not be executed,” Taiyang smiled. “Let’s try to relax. These are your girlfriend’s parents, we’ll get along right? Right?” Uncle Qrow looked at his watch. He was waiting for bad luck to strike.

“Phew, you’re right, let’s just… knock on the door…” Ruby nervously chuckled. “Yup, the door…” She knocked on the door and bent up and down in nervousness. Blake opened it, smiling at the Rose-Xiao-Longs.

“Glad you’re all here,” Blake kissed Ruby on the cheek, making her blush while Blake turned back inside of the house, “Mom! Dad! They’re here!” Ruby and her family were brought inside. They admired the house and how pretty it looked. Ruby heard stories from Sun (she giggled when Sun went into detail about his encounter with Blake’s dad. He was so mad.), but this was… a whole nother level.

“Ah, you must be Ruby’s family.” A tall bearded man and a woman who looked like an older Blake walked over to them. Ghira stretched out his hand towards Taiyang, who took it back. “indeed we are!” Taiyang grinned. “You must be Mister Belladonna right? Pretty tough.” “Small but strong,” Ghira returned that grin. “I can see where Miss Rose gets it from.”

“Yang is it?” Kali hugged Yang right away, “Blake told me so much about you! Thanks for being her partner at Beacon!” “it’s uh,” Yang blushed a bit. “it was an honor. Probably wouldn’t have happened if Ruby didn’t get her to open up.” Qrow looked at everyone and let out a tiny smile. The atmosphere was jovial and he couldn’t be more prouder that his niece found someone to love. Better Blake than that vomit boy, he didn’t seem all that tough. Still he couldn’t shake the feeling that something was going to go wrong-

“So this is Blake’s… girlfriend. And her family.” A tiger faunus in red cloth stepped into the room. She did not seem that impressed with the company at hand.

“Aunt Sienna,” Blake said. “I’d like you to meet Ruby and her family. They’ve been wonderful to me when I was with them at Patch.” Sienna Khan calmly but carefully shook Ruby’s hand. She inspected the girl, finding no real problem. Yet. She still needed to determine if Ruby Rose was her real name and not a cover. Qrow made her way towards Sienna.

(Author’s Notes: I know it’s early but I really liked how this turned out so here it is a little early. Enjoy!)

Fire burned everywhere. Beacon had fallen.

Blake could only get on her knees and watch as her world was destroyed before her very eyes. Friends… family… Yang… Ruby… all dead. A blood soaked sword touched her neck.

“This is what happens to those who follow you,” A cruel voice whispered into her ear. “You ruin what you touch. They wilt and crumble, because you are weak.” Tears welled up in Blake’s eyes. Adam Taurus grinned, enjoying the pain pouring from her soul. “I don’t want to hurt them… I- I just want to be me…” “But you are trash,” Adam continued. “A disgrace. Who would accept you for who you are? A broken miserable thing?” “Um I would?” Blake and Adam turned to the new voice. Shocked, Blake saw her leader Ruby Rose looking at them. She was angry and confused. “Go away,” Adam said. “You don’t belong in this world.” “You first,” Ruby pulled out Crescent Rose. “You’re hurting a member of my team, and that’s just not right!” She dashed. Adam blocked a strike from Crescent Rose with his own weapon, Wilt. He tried to reach for Blush, his other weapon, but Ruby had kicked it away from him. She slashed at his chest, which bled black. “AAAAHHHHH!!!!!” Adam screamed in pain. “You are fighting for a coward! Don’t you see her for who she is?” “I do,” Ruby said firmly. “I see a friend who needed help and a big stupid bully who needs to be taught a lesson!” Dropping her weapon, she picked up Adam with her surprisingly strong hands. She twirled Adam around and threw him to the sky, where he disappeared in a flash of light. “Welp you’re safe now Blake.” Ruby smiled, turning to her friend. “Blake?” Blake rushed to her leader, capturing Ruby in a strong hard hug. She cried into her shoulder. “I thought you were dead,” Blake whimpered. “I thought I was responsible for this…” “You’re not and never will be. You’re a good person, Blake, and deserve way better than that jerk hurting you!” At that Blake stared at Ruby’s face. Her silver eyes seemed to glow a bit. This helped reinforce Blake’s decision. She moved her head and captured Ruby’s lips with her own…

Day 4: Vampire/Werewolf AU

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Day 6: Sharing a dream