Yo Peeps, GateMasterGreen here with a new story. Gonna be taking a break from Snow White Roses, given my fascination with how the latest chapters have been unfolding. If you have been keeping up with that story, then this is gonna be a bit familiar. It's the expansion of that small idea at the end of chapter 15. For those just joining, WELCOME! While I've seen a few stories with the idea, including secondary and tertiary semblances isn't very common. That said, I'mma do it…

Disclaimer: I do not own RWBY!

Standing in the airship, Ruby wasn't exactly sure of what to expect. To her left, her sister Yang was bouncing in excitement, while she herself was looking around nervously. She had already gotten a few weird looks her way, compliments of being a solid two years younger than the youngest applicants on board. One of many downsides to being accepted early. She felt a bit out of place anyways and was thankful she had comfort in the form of the blonde beside her. Although, she'd rather not be suffocated in her sister's cleavage like had already happened numerous times, whenever Yang had felt especially "proud" of Ruby.

Looking out over the city, however, did wonders to soothe her and remind her why she was there. So many people living out their lives, safe from the Grimm that inhabited so much of Remnant. She would become a Huntress so that she too could protect them. Just like her mom. Casting a glance at her cloak, the white fabric creased at her shoulders before fanning out behind her, she smiled. Hopefully, Summer would be proud of her.

The ride wasn't too long at least, though there was huge disturbance with a certain armored blonde had gotten extremely airsick, resulting in a few soiled pairs of shoes and many complaints from his peers. A brief intro had been given and before they knew it, the countless students who had chose to apply were now at Beacon Academy.

The tower that dominated the skyline was quite impressive, the expansive dormitories and academic buildings flanking it. Exiting the craft, the students rushed forward, grouping together with friends and striding off with bouts of laughter and shared stories. Ruby sighed when Yang swept away with her own pack of friends, leaving the dark haired girl on her own. Looking down, she clasped her hands behind her back and began walking.

She didn't get very far before running into another student. Literally. One moment, quiet walking, the next being clouded with indignant ranting from a fairly attractive girl with white hair. Her voice was a bit much, in Ruby's opinion.

"Would you watch where you're going? You could've blown us off the cliff!" The older teen shook a bottle of dust, pointing at the cases laying around them. "Do you know what this is?"

Ruby smiled sheepishly. "Yeah, I think most people do. It's dust." Reaching down, she picked up a glass jar, intending to hand it over to the heiress. As she was about, a chill went down her spine and the container fell out of her hand. Well, not "out of" her hand.

"Through" was more accurate a term.

A small bang went off as the glass broke against the ground, sending up a cloud of smoke and causing both girls to start coughing. The white haired girl managed to reign in her breathing and started to berate the girl. "You dolt! That could've killed us. What were you thinking?"

Ruby didn't take all too well to being called a dolt, however, and cut back, "That my semblance may give me a break for one day!" She held up her hand, showing the extremity flickering in and out of sight. "It's not easy to control it, Princess!"

"It's Heiress, actually," came a new voice. Both sets of eyes focused on a girl clad in black and white, amber eyes glowing brightly. "Weiss Schnee, Heiress of the Schnee Dust Company, the largest supplier of dust in Remnant."

Weiss smirked. "Finally, some recognition."

"Just as much a superiority complex as most would attribute your father," the new girl finished. "As it stands, only Winter Schnee has been considered polite to commonfolk."

Ruby giggled at the gawking face of the heiress. "Pull 'em in and cut them down, why don't you…?" She let her question hang as addressed the raven haired girl.

A small smile alighted her face. "Blake."

Bowing a bit childishly, Ruby grinned. "My name is Ruby Rose. Might I have the chance to escort milady Blake to the orientation speech?"

Amber eyes rolled lightly, but her smile persisted, giving away her amusement. "Why not?" She started walking, Ruby straightening up and falling into step beside her. Weiss watched them depart, not sure of what had just happened. "Wha…?"

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After conversing with Blake on the way to the auditorium, Ruby had learned a significant more about the mysterious and soft spoken teen. Her last name was Belladonna, she liked fish, and SHE LIKED BOOKS! As it turned out, Blake understood her frustration with her semblance, having experienced some issues with her "shadow clones" and the trouble it had caused .

"It's just the one semblance that I can't control," Ruby explained. "My semblance for speed is under control and it was easy to learn how to control it."

Blake shrugged. "That's how it is for some, Ruby. While most don't have two semblances, the one they do have can be easier to learn than one that another has."

Sighing, Ruby nodded. "I know. It's still annoying. Thanks for helping me out, back there, by the way."

"No problem."

Both fell silent as they entered the archway leading to the mass of students, the quiet of the walk giving way to the boisterous speaking of hundreds of teenagers. Blake grimaced at the volume, but really, what did she expect?

"Hey, Sis!" Came a loud shout from near the two. Yang walked over, waving and smiling brightly. "Made a friend already?"

"Yang, this is Blake," Ruby started, introducing the girl at her side. Turning to Blake, she continued. "Blake, this is my big sister, Yang. Do not take her seriously and you won't be disappointed."

Stifling a laugh at the statement, Blake greeted Yang. "It's nice to meet you, Yang."

"You too, Blake." Yang ruffled Ruby's hair and pulled her into a quick hug. "How you holding up, Rubes?"

Ruby wheezed, trying to extricate herself from the blonde's grasp. "I was doing fine until you tried to crush me to death. A small incident with my semblance, but that's it. Made some crabby girl mad, she was yelling at me until Blake stepped in."

"I am NOT crabby," came the indignant retort, Weiss appearing behind Ruby, scowling. "You nearly blew us up. I think I have a right to be mad."

Blake's voice cut in, "Yes, but you didn't have treat her like she was stupid. It was a slip up with her semblance, not something you can really blame her for."

Ice blue eyes blinked at the abrupt statement, a short exhalation of breath following. "I suppose you are right." Weiss pursed her lips and looked at Ruby. "I'm sorry for acting as I have, if you'll forgive me."

Ruby smiled genuinely. "Only if you accept me saying sorry too! We both messed up." Reaching inside her cloak, she pulled out a small bag of cookies. Taking one out, she offered it to Weiss. "Deal?"

Gingerly taking hold of the cookie, the heiress nodded. "Deal."

Yang looped an arm around the arms of both, smiling. "My sister making up with someone! I'm so proud!"

Weiss growled. "Hands off me, you brute."

The brawler stepped back, her smile turning mischievous. "What's wrong? Am I too much for little old you?" She took one of Weiss' hands and kissed the back of it. "I can always try to fix that for you."

Snatching back her hand, Weiss looked affronted. "How dare you?!" She slapped Yang before turning and storming off, though her cheeks were visibly red.

Meanwhile, Yang was rubbing her cheek and laughing. "She's feisty."

Ruby sighed. When would Yang ever act like a normal person?

End…

That's it for chapter one. Ruby's a little out of character and it went a bit differently. The changes in character for her is to be attributed to her issues with her second semblance. It will be explained more later on. Also, making Yang more noticeably attracted to females and Weiss in particular, because why not. It's the stereotype for Ladybug stories anyways. Have ladybug? Must have freezerburn too. Thanks for reading and I'll see you in the next chapter. Adieu for now!