CAT: RWBY

Title: When the Ruby is Shattered

Rating: M

Pairing: Main SugerRush, (Side) Freezerburn, Arkos, (One-sided) Ladybug.

Summary: For the last several months the WBY of RWBY have neglected their young leader and teammate Ruby Rose. Now close to the point of breaking down emotionally, Ruby has chosen to go a different route. If she can't be the best team leader and teammate, She'll be the Best Solo Huntress ever!

What's up everyone. Got another Flashback chapter for you today. I hope you enjoy.

"What have we done," speech

"I no longer need you all," thought/ Flashback

"Team RWBY is dead to me," Communications/television/Radio

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Chapter 9: Month 1- Vacuo pt 2

Location: Akiza's way

Place: Overkill bar

Time: Six months ago

Ruby looked at the building that was on the back of the card and was a bit surprised at it. It was an unassuming building. It was the same sand colored structure as other buildings around the area. Ruby pushed the door open and walked in. Several eyes landed on her, but quickly lost interest when they saw that it was just some kid. She she looked around she saw that it was a restaurant of sorts. Several tables were lined up with a kitchen and bar area easy to see. She noticed a few people in the bar drinking and talking. She also noticed at a few of them had tattoos that liked like the one on the back of that guys jacket

She walked up to the guy at the bar. "Umm excuse me sir," said Ruby.

"What can I do for you kid?" asked the man, who looked more like a boulder with a pair of arms and legs.

Ruby took the card from her pocket and handed it to the man. "I was told that I could make some cash here," said Ruby.

The man took the card and looked it over before handing it back to Ruby. "Door to the right. Down the stairs. Do you have any weapons?" asked the man.

"I have my pistol and rifle," said Ruby.

"Leave them with me. While It's basicly Policy in Vacuo to look after oneself here We Overkills handle security in our territory," said the Man.

Ruby removed her pistol and Holster, before handing them over to the man. The man took them and slipped them into a secure location. Ruby followed the directions she was given and found herself in an underground fighting arena. Nothing to fancy about it. A chainlink feance surrounded a circular ring that was about 20 feet perfectly with several people around the ring either collecting money. Ruby blushed at the collectors being men in tight fitting boxers or women that were dressed in tight bras and thongs. The only other thing they had were fanny packs to hold money. Several other people walking around either had vacuon attire fit for the desert or clothes that reflected their status in a gang.

She did however note that only people with the tattoo that the man on the train had, held any type of weapons. She walked around for a few moments, before she heard a nosy chomp on a piece of food. Ruby sun around and looked into a small anclove that would be easy to miss in the dark. He was eating shrimp of all things with a black dipping sauce. He had a man and an woman on either side of him. Both had tattoo's visible on their necks.

"Its him," thought Ruby.

Ruby went to approach him. He seemed to stop eating as he looked at her. Even though his gaze was hidden by a pair of shades. There was something about him that just made her want to go to him. His eyes seemed to narrow, before he leaned over to one of his people and whispered something. The person nodded, before walking off.

"Hey kid!" yelled a man.

Ruby turned around and looked at the person who addressed her. He was pretty big standing at 6'5", brown short hair, and a beard. He had a black shirt, both his hands were wrapped in tape, and blue jean pants.

"Can I help you?" asked Ruby.

"Should you be in a place like this? Only the toughest gangs in Akiza's way come to the House of Overkills," said the man.

Ruby narrowed her eyes. "Sorry, but i'm here for the cash," said Ruby.

"I'm game for a fight Huntress," said the man.

"Excuse me?" asked Ruby.

The man chuckled. "I may not have finished the program, but I was a Huntsmen in training. Here in Vacuo the strong make the rules.

"What's your name?" asked Ruby.

The man smirked. "People call me Blank," said the man.

"Any rules?" asked Ruby removing her coat.

"Not really. First person to go down, tap out, or runs out of Aura loses. Let's step into the ring.

Ruby followed the man into the ring as people took interest in what was happening now. Ruby took a basic boxing stance as the man himself did the same. A man called for a start to the action and Ruby. Ruby charged at the man, but found herself up in the air and on the ground. She gasped as all the air left her lungs. She rolled and coughed. She looked up just in time to have a fist find her temple and send her to sleepy town.

Location: Unknown

Place: Unknown

Time: Unknown

Ruby awoke and sat up. She looked around the spartan room. She found a set of clothes folded at the end of her bed. She quickly changed into them. They were desert colored cargo pants, and a sports bra. They fit her like a glove. Getting up she also found her combat boots and tied them up while tucking the strings in. Walking out of the room Ruby saw that she outside the room was a beautiful landscape with trees, a fairly decently sized pound, and grass. She walked around for a few moments. Many saw her but paid her no mind. They were all similarly dressed, but save for a hand full of individuals all of them bore the tattoo that the man had on his body. Ruby opened a door and saw that it was strange. A large empty room with a set of Armor that the Old Mistral armies used several hundred years ago, along with a long sword. Incense were lit all around the room giving off a lavender smell. Sitting before the statue was a man.

"Glad to see you awake," came a voice she recognized. "You've been out for about 10 hours now. I was starting to think that Blank hurt you worse then he let on. He's strong in the use of Aura combat so I was a bit worried when he knocked you out,"

Ruby's hand reached up and touched her head. "Your the man I met on the train," said Ruby.

"Your recollection is astounding. Not many would think twice about a feeble old man. My name is Soloman Graves. Come and sit with me, but please remove your boots," said the man.

Ruby did as told as and sat behind him. He picked up his shades that were next to him and put them on, before spinning to met her.

"What happened?" asked Ruby.

"Forgive me. Blank operated on my orders. He's a recent affiliate of ours who has yet to gain his full membership. I wanted to met you," said Soloman.

"Met me? Why there's nothing special about me," said Ruby.

"Your more special then you realize, just like my own wife and daughter," Thought Soloman as he looked into Ruby's eyes

"Your right, but I see untapped talent and potential in you. You'll one day be strong, but you need training. I can provide that training. Keep in mind that only those who are affiliated with us are offered training. Those who take this offer are family. Brothers and sisters. You also become one of my children. Know that if you accept this the training will be harsh, but you become part of something that is far greater then you know of," said Soloman. "Of course if you'd like I can take you back to Akiza's way. Allowing you to fend for yourself,"

Ruby sat there for a few moments as she contemplated it. It was a lot to take in at the moment. Can I think about it... There's a lot on my mind at the moment," said Ruby.

Soloman nodded. "Very well. I normally allow three days to decide fully, but that's when people come to me. I and by extension my organization kidnapped you, so i'll allow you a week. In the mean time your a valued guest here in the Overkill's compound," said Solomen.

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Honestly this is probably my worst chapter, but I can't leave it on the back burner any longer