Chapter 35-Epilogue

It was rather surprising at just how much they were missed, apparently suddenly vanishing without any explanation wasn't a nice thing to do.

But Ruby and Neo had both left their scrolls at Beacon, getting new ones that only Ruby's mothers had the number to.

The media had kicked up a storm as well as the supposed saviour had vanished, especially when it came out that she was a lost daughter of the Schnee's and technically the heir to the Schnee fortune.

Though Ruby and Neo had no care for any of this, instead liking the quiet life that Patch afforded them, and with Mizu and Summer rather close by they weren't wanting for company.

Aria had chosen to stay with Naomi as the duo had formed a bond and so Aria had chosen to act as Naomi's co-pilot and aid her and the Vale military in different endeavours.

Though she would sometimes come home to see her parents, always invited to drop by whenever she wanted to and she would gladly take the time to see them.

Winter and Weiss were a slightly different story, although they were related to Ruby they didn't have any contact with the couple. Though Mizu would drop hints that they should strike up a line of conversation with them, though they were pissed they understood their need, partly.

Over the two years Ruby and Neo had remained away though they kept up to date on all the information available and on their teammates, and hearing from Mizu about Winter's relationship with Blake was always interesting for them.

But now after two years they had decided it was time to make an appearance again and to join their friends once more and be a part of the world, though in a different capacity than before.

There was a party being held for the Schnee family to make two years of change and progress for Faunus as it was two years to the day that the male Schnee had been arrested.

Deciding it was a good place to return and to make a rather surprising announcement the pair got ready, though not wearing dresses in the traditional sense.

Ruby wore her rather new outfit, one that Neo had designed in the masses of spare time they had developed over the two years.

She was wearing her own outfit. She had a white high-neck décolletage blouse and a black and white skirt. Alongside this she had an over-bust corset and a black belt. She had thigh-high stockings that reached a few inches under the hem of her skirt and she work black, red soled boots that reach a few inches below her knees.

Her most distinction feature though was the red cloak that was wrapped around her shoulders, held in place by a single silver rose clip. Her wolf ears stood up proudly on top of her head as her hair was much longer than before.

Neo however wore black trousers and a white shirt with a rather thick jumper over the top. Though it did little to hide the bump that was forming there.

"Ready?" Ruby asked softly, her voice having grown softer when she speaks now.

"Of course. Though are you sure about this?" Neo asked, checking once more that she was alright with them finally revealing themselves once more.

"I am. Now's as good a time as any, and I can't stand more of mother's hints." Ruby replied, a soft smile adorning her face.

"Do you think Aria will be happy with what you've done?" Neo asked as they walked out the door, heading to the car.

"I hope so, but I'm not sure if it's something she'd want or not." Ruby replied, climbing into the driver's seat.

"At least she'll have the option. So, who's going to be at this party?" Neo asked.

"Pretty much everyone we know and more most likely, if you'd like we can still back out." Ruby said calmly.

"No, it's alright. It should be alright." Neo replied.

The rest of the journey to Mizu's newer, rather large house nearer the main city of Patch was spent in comfortable silence.

As they started pulling up towards the main door they noticed many cars parked around the place. Finding somewhere inside the garage to park, having a key for it.

Parking inside, Ruby was quick to help Neo out of the car. Though she got glared at for doing it, which Ruby just ignored.

Sneaking into the house they found Mizu and Summer rather easily through the throngs of people who didn't seem to recognise the two women as they moved through.

"Mothers." Ruby greeted softly.

"Ruby! Neo! I'm glad you're here, you look well." Mizu said immediately, engulfing the two into a tight hug.

"You're showing more, how far along is it now?" Summer asked softly, even though it had been two years she was still recovering from some of her trauma at the hands of Cinder Fall.

"Four months now, it's great fun. Especially since she's decided to start kicking in the middle of the night." Neo said, placing a hand on her stomach.

"Oh she's kicking now? You mustn't get any sleep." Mizu commented, "I remember carrying Winter and Weiss, couldn't sleep at all when they were active." Mizu remembered.

"It's not bad, if she's active then Ruby would sing to her. It always calms her down, she loves her lullaby." Neo said as she smiled warmly towards Ruby, who blushed slightly and simply hugged her wife.

"She always did have a beautiful voice." Summer said.

"So have you thought of any names?" Mizu asked.

"A few but we're waiting until she's born." Ruby answered.

"What about Aria's present?" Summer asked, interested at what her daughter was making for her AI daughter.

"It's ready, we're simply waiting for the right time to show her." Neo answered.

"I'm sure she'll be excited for it." Summer replied.

"Ruby?! Neo?!" Winter Schnee's voice rang out rather loudly, gaining everyone's attention.

"Hello Winter, how are you?" Ruby said softly as she turned around to look at Winter with Blake on her arm.

Neo slowly turned with Ruby, one arm wrapped around Ruby and the other covering her stomach in a comforting and protective manner.

"Wait! You're pregnant?" Winter exclaimed loudly in surprise as she took in Neo's swollen stomach.

A/N

So this was a bit of improv ending here as i just thought it up and found it funny to do. Funnily enough sort of relates to the next story but that won't be until next week now.

I want to thank everyone who has supported me and this story and followed, favourited and reviewed this story. Not much more i can think of saying so until next time.