Yo Peeps, GMG here with another chapter for SS. Today's ship is Little Dipper (RubyNebula) and I hope you'll enjoy this. Reaper Whisper and I both spoke about writing for this ship and he did it first, so credit to him on that. He also named it too, so there's that too. Onwards!

Disclaimer: I do not own RWBY...

Blowing softly on her coffee in a vain attempt to cool it, Nebula scuffed the floor of the small cafe with the toe of she shoe. The catching of rubber on linoleum helping to soothe her impatience with the drink. Maybe she should've ordered a cold cup. At least then she'd have the immediate gratification of a drink. Setting her too warm drink down, she leaned back in her chair, crossing her arms behind her head and looking around.

A few quaint tables, some occupied and other not, dotted the small room. She saw the door open and her attention turned to see a girl garbed in black, with a large red cloak walking in. Her childish behavior and bright smile had a grin forming on Nebula's face. The teen was cute, if nothing else and what better way to soother her boredom than some idle conversation. Scooting back while watching the girl order, she stood and made her way over. The girl turned as she finished her order and jumped when she noticed Nebula suddenly near her. "Oh! Sorry, were you in line?"

Nebula shook her head. "No, I already have my order." She pointed at her still steaming cup. "Perhaps a cute thing like you might join me?" Pushing back her violet locks slightly, she sent an easy smile to the girl, trying to reassure her. Holding out a hand, she introduced herself. "Nebula Violette."

"Ruby Rose," the girl replied, taking the hand in a quick shake. "And, um, sure. I'll join you." She flushed. "Thank you for the offer."

Pulling Ruby's hand up, she laid a quick kiss on the back. "The pleasure is mine." Releasing her hold on the hand, she switched topics. "How are you doing, if I might ask?"

Ruby perked up. "Oh! Really well. My teammates got a resupply on some dust rounds and I managed to get some small tune-ups for my weapon." Grinning, she posed the same question. "And how are you doing?"

"Stellar." Nebula hadn't expected a semi-annoyed groan. "Not a fan of puns?"

Shrugging, Ruby apologized. "Sorry. My sister, Yang, loves to make a pun whenever possible. It kind of grates on our nerves."

Flashing her a quick thumbs up, she motioned to Ruby that her drink had come. As the cloaked girl grabbed it, she led her to the table. "I'll keep that in mind."

Ruby took a seat. "So, your accent..."

"Vacuo," came the answer. "My team and I are here for the Vytal Festival Tournament. Representing Shade and all that good stuff."

The younger teen took a short sip from her drink. "What's your weapon?"

Nebula smirked. "A crossbow-sword. Nothing too fancy. You?"

"A High-Caliber Sniper-Scythe." Ruby sighed happily. "Forged her myself."

Raising a brow, Nebula looked at her curiously. "Sounds like a very large weapon. How do you use it?"

Ruby just grinned.

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Nebula looked around at the spacious arena. "Is this really necessary?"

"Yup."

Sighing and lifting her weapon, she entered a ready stance. "Okay then."

A flurry of clicks and whirs split the air as Crescent Rose deployed. "Say hello to my sweetheart." Twirling the large scythe easily, she splayed it behind her and bounced excitedly.

A low whistle escaped Nebula's lips. "That is pretty damn terrifying." Her weapon shifted to its own melee form. "Let's start this show."

Ruby didn't need to be told twice and twirled into a flurry of motion. A storm of petals kicked up as she zipped around Nebula and trying her best to keep an erratic pattern her to her movements unpredictable. With a sudden burst of energy, she lashed out. A loud clash of metal sounded and Ruby retreated.

Nebula could react to her strikes. The smirk on her face confirmed this. She didn't look troubled at all. "Is that it?"

"Nope!" Ruby chirped. Launching forward again, she started twirling with numerous swings at the other girl. Nebula stepped away from the barrage and parried any strikes close enough to connect. She was backpedalling and Ruby smiled as she pushed the girl further back.

A curse slipped from the violet-haired girl's lips as her back hit the wall. Jumping up, she planted her feet on the wall and pushing forward with her sword held in front of her. Ruby blocked the unexpected offense, but both girls tumbled over the floor. Their weapons clattered away as they rolled before they landed in two heaps. Both stumbled to their feet and saw Crescent Rose sitting beside the sword and Ruby grinned at Nebula before disappearing in a flurry of petals.

Nebula made a dash for it, but Ruby was already there with her scythe in hand and the sword in the other. Ruby smiled. "A draw?"

"I can live with that." She stook her weapon back and stowed it away on her back. "Pretty fun, Rose. We'll have to do this another time."

"Yeah," Ruby agreed.

Walking up and pacing a quick kiss on the other girl's cheek, Nebula grinned. "Maybe we can do something more normal for the next date. That is, if you want another one."

Ruby flushed but nodded. "Absolutely." She placed Crescent Rose away and fixed her hood. "What did you have in mind?"

Nebula shrugged, trying to think of something. "Maybe we can go stargazing?"

"You do realize how cheesy that sound?" Ruby stuck her tongue out playfully. "Nebula wants to go stargazing."

"Is that a no?"

Ruby laughed. "Sounds like a plan then."

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