Ruby's first hit was bad at best. She bounced off like a harmless, scythe? Yeah, like Crescent Rose could be harmless.731Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXhjUxNy6cl
The Nevermore swooped down and shot a torrent of arrow-like feathers, pinning Ruby's cape to the ground.
Yang ran forward. "Ruby, get out of there!" Yang screamed.
"I know, I'm trying," Ruby said, tugging helplessly at her cape.
"Hey, stop!" Angel screamed. Suddenly, a ripple spread Angel, hitting everyone's mind with a strangely compelling surge. Everyone froze in place, including the scorpion Grimm.
"DIE!" Angel screamed. Everyone snapped out of their faze, continuing their places.
Angel flew towards Ruby, hovering in front of Ruby, taking out her twin short swords, Mortensis. Angel pointed one of her swords at the Death-Stalker like a wand, the way Glynda did. She concentrated, sending a beam of energy at the scorpion. Stand STILL! Angel thought, staring into the beast's beady eyes.
This time, the force only stopped the Grimm. Angel turned around, flying to Ruby's side.
"Look, I know it does not excuse it," Angel said, offering her hand to Ruby. "But for what it is worth, I would like to apologize for how I treated you earlier."
Ruby smiled. "What are you talking about? I was the clumsy idiot who bumped into you. Besides, don't feel bad, it's not your fault. Your parents probably just forgot to teach you how to deal with people. I'm certainly not good at that."
Angel scowled. "My parents are dead," she whispered. Angel started to cry and Ruby leaped up and hugged her. She wiped Angel's tears and started tearing up.
"I'm sorry. I understand what it feels like," Ruby explained. "My mother died when I was young. She went out to clear some Ursa one day and just never came back. Dad doesn't like to talk about it much, but from I heard about her, she was a good wife and an awesome mother." Ruby took a deep breath. "I still miss her."
Angel looked at Ruby's tear streaked face, realizing that they have more in common than she thought. Angel sniffled.
The Death-Stalker broke free from Angel's hold and came running full speed at Angel. Ruby shoved Angel out of the way, staring down the face of the scorpion.
Suddenly, a blast of ice encases the Death-Stalker's tail, stopping it in it's tracks.
Weiss, holding her rapier Myrtenaster, walked over, triumphant, yet a bit guilty for judging Ruby before she got to know her.
Weiss sighed. "You are so reckless, and clumsy, and arrogant, and don't even get me started on your fighting style."
Ruby looked up. "Weiss?" she asked.
Weiss continued with hesitation. "And I suppose that at times I can be a bit... Difficult. But, if we are going to be on the same team, then we to work together. And if you promise to stop showing off, then I will be less bossy."
Ruby smiled a little. "I'm not showing off," she defended. "I am just trying to prove that I'm not some helpless little kid on the battlefield."
"So, what are we going to do about that Giant Nevermore?" Weiss asked, watching as the beast struggled against the ice.
Ruby grinned. "Our objective is right in front of us," Ruby said, gesturing to the chess pieces. "We don't have to fight these creatures. We just have to return to the cliff."
"I like it," Jaune said. "Run and live. That is a plan I can get behind."
Ruby grabbed a white knight piece and they make a run for it. The Nevermore cawed again, swooping lower. They hid behind the broken pillars of the temple.
The Nevermore landed right in front of the cliff, blocking their route.
"What are we going to do?" Angel asked.
Death-Stalker broke free and started charging at them.
Ruby looked around nervously. "I have a plan!" Ruby shouted just as the the Nevermore flew towards them.
Yang, Blake, Nora, and Jaune attack the Nevermore, focusing on weakening it, while the others attacked the Death-Stalker.
Nora looked at the crow-Grimm, strangely happy. "LET'S BREAK IT'S LEGS!"
"Um, it's huge!" Jaune said. "How're we going to do that?"
"Watch," Yang said, walking forward with Blake on her tail.731Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwQ1RmGj3d7
