Ruby Rose was having a confusing day. She honestly couldn't tell whether to call it a good or bad day.

Her day had started out pretty normal. She woke up, ate breakfast, watched TV for a little while. She took Zwei out for a walk with her dad while they talked about stuff and the upcoming school year. Later on she and her sister Yang sparred for a while. Then Yang's friends showed up and Yang went with them.

So Ruby decided to go visit her mom. Talk to her for a little bit. She hadn't in a while and since she wasn't doing anything might as well. After talking to her mom she decided to do maintenance on Crescent Rose. Imagine her surprise when she found out she was low on Dust. She decided to check every other detail and would come back to the Dust a little later.

Well her sister was still out, Zwei was taking a nap, her uncle was still on mission and her dad had lesson plans for school to…plan? Yeah let's go with that.

So she decided to take a trip into Vale since she didn't have anything else to do. So she hopped on a bullhead and headed to the big city. She could do it by herself. She was a big girl.

She drank milk.

After arriving in Vale she decided to kill some time. It was still early in the day and the Dust shop wasn't going anywhere. So she headed to the arcade to play some games.

She left a couple hours later after taking all the top 5 spots in all of the sniper game scoreboards. She was going to head to the Dust shop but her stomach had other plans. After finding a place to eat she finally headed to the Dust shop.

She walked in and got her Dust. It was a simple transaction. Didn't even take five minutes. She knew what she wanted.

That's when she noticed the new weapons catalogue. She looked at the time. It was getting dark out but if she was right then Yang was still out, and her dad was sleeping at his desk from boredom of… lesson planning? Yeah let's go with that.

So she decided to read it. What was the harm?

Apparently getting robbed was.

While she had her headphones on and was reading apparently some people decided to rob the shop.

In all honestly they most likely would have gotten away with it if one of them hadn't approached Ruby. She had had her music on loud and she was completely unaware of her surroundings. Her uncle Qrow would have been disappointed.

But they had approached her. And they had tried to take her stuff. So there was only one thing she could think of to do.

She. Kicked. Their. Butts!

It had been a quick fight. They didn't even last a minute. This had definitely been one of the highlights of her day.

A few moments later she found herself on top of a roof following the apparent leader of the thieves. She would have apprehended him had the bullhead not shown up a second later. Then he threw the Dust crystal at her. Then he shot it. It would have hurt had the huntress not show up.

A huntress!

A huntress had saved her. She would have squealed in delight had the thief not switched with someone else. This woman had training too. Ruby could only watch in awe as the huntress and the attacker fought each other. Then it hit her. What was she doing?! She was trainee but she could help.

So she began firing shots of at the assailant but to no avail. Well she had just been going toe to toe with a huntress but hey.

Unfortunately, they had managed to get away.

This had been marked as one of the bad things in Ruby's day.

But there was a huntress next to her. So she approached her. She had really hoped that she had impressed her. She wouldn't ask that though; she didn't want to seem desperate after all.

She would merely ask for an autograph. No harm there right.

Wrong.

About five minutes later Ruby found herself at the police station in an interrogation room.

This had been marked as another bad thing to happen in Ruby's day.

So there she was sitting there being scolded by the huntress. It hadn't been pleasant to say the least.

Then the huntress had complimented her. Ruby had been elated.

Then the huntress scolded her again. Ruby had been scared.

'WHAA!' Ruby had thought with her mind spinning. 'Did I do good or do bad,' Ruby had been very confused as the lecture continued.

Then the huntress told her that someone had wanted to talk to her.

Ruby had expected a police officer or her dad or something. She had not expected the headmaster of her dream school to come walking into the room to talk to her.

She had been a bit thrown off about the comment on her eyes but other than that her mind was still trying to process the man sitting across from her.

As the conversation continued Ruby answered all of his question whole heartedly. It didn't hurt that he had cookies.

That was a major plus in her books.

Then he asked if she wanted to go to his school. She didn't even hesitate in her answer. Then to her shock he had said yes.

Ruby had been ecstatic! But as Ozpin kept talking some of his words had sunk in. He wasn't talking about in two years. He was talking about in two weeks!

He was admitting Ruby into his school two years early!

Ruby's mind had been blown.

Ozpin and the huntress had left after saying he would contact the headmaster at signal and her father in the morning. Then they were gone.

Ruby had remained there as his words finally truly hit home with her. Which brings us to now.

"What did I just do!" She screamed out. How could she accept the offer! She wasn't ready to go to Beacon. What was she going to do!

"It's ok Ruby it's ok," She reassured herself. "Just explain to him that you meant you would love to go when you're old enough. He's going to call dad in the morning so you can do it then,"

At the mention of dad, she realized that she probably should head home. So she got out of the room and began to make her way to the front to get her stuff and leave.

'Still though,' She thought. 'It was a nice thought. At least he thought I was good enough to enter his school now… though I'm really not,' Her thoughts were getting gloomy. 'It's ok,' she tried to think positively. 'I'll enter when I'm the proper age and my skills will be even better!'

As she continued to encourage herself she had been completely unaware of her surroundings.

So much so that she had walked into someone.

Uncle Qrow would have been disappointed.

"Ah!" She squealed as she fell on the floor.

'Oh my butt,' She mentally groaned. Police station floors were hard.

"Are you ok," A voice asked in concern. Ruby looked up to see a boy her age looking down at her in concern. He had bright spikey blonde hair, tanned skin and three marks that looked suspiciously like whiskers on both of his cheeks. His eyes were a bright sky blue. But there was something in his eyes. Something almost…sad. He knelt down and held a hand out to her to take.

"Yeah I am," Ruby said lightly as she grabbed his hand. That was when she noticed the cuffs around his wrists. 'Wonder what he's in for,' She thought. She chose not to comment she didn't want to be rude. Plus, he seemed like a nice guy.

"Glad you're ok," The boy said amicably.

"Hey kid come on,"

The two teenagers turned to see a cop looking at the boy.

"Or do you want to stay here all night,"

"What if I do?" The boy said smugly. The cop snorted at the prospect as if he found the idea ridiculous. He merely turned around and headed to the front desk. As Ruby watched them walk off she noticed the tail swishing behind the boy indicating his status as Faunus.

'Wait I need to head to the front desk to!' Ruby realized and began to follow after the two.

The boy turned around to look at Ruby as she approached them. "So we meet again," He said dramatically. Ruby merely quirked an eyebrow at the boy as she began to put her signature down to receive her stuff.

"Alright kid give me your hands," The officer said. "Let me get those cuffs off,"

"Don't bother," The boy said. He held his arms up to reveal the cuff off of his wrists and in his hands. "Already got'em he said cheekily.

The cop at the desk snorted while the other one merely rolled his eyes. "Of course you did,"

Line Break

The night air was cool. It was fairly silent minus the occasional car that passed by.

"So," The boy said as he continued to walk next to Ruby. "If I didn't know any better I'd think you were following me,"

"No," Ruby said hotly. She was glad it was dark. That way her companion couldn't see the blush on her cheeks. It had been a pure coincidence that the boy had walked out of the station first and Ruby followed moments later and the bullhead station was in the exact same direction of the boy's direction.

"Whatever you say," The boy said, "Names Naruto by the way. Naruto Uzumaki,"

"Ruby Rose," Ruby introduced herself to Naruto.

"Nice to meetcha," Naruto said nonchalantly with his hands behind his head. "So where are you headed?"

"Bullhead station," Ruby said. "I need to get home. I live on Patch," That was then that she noticed that Naruto had completely stopped walking. "What wrong?" She asked.

He looked at her uncertainly. "You… do know that the station closes early on Sunday's,"

…

…

What?

"They close at 9 today," Naruto explained.

No…

Ruby quickly pulled out her scroll and opened it frantically.

"Where were you holding that?" Naruto asked. Ruby chose to ignore him. She was too busy looking at the time.

9:23

The semicolon was blinking as if mocking her.

Ruby slowly slid to the ground. No…

"Ruby?" Naruto asked.

"What am I going to do?" Ruby asked sadly. "I don't have anywhere to stay,"

"We-" Naruto began but Ruby didn't hear him.

"I don't have enough to stay at a hotel for the night," Ruby continued.

"There is-"

"And even if I did I don't think any place that checks out rooms to 15-year-olds!"

"If you let me-"

"What am I going to do!"

"RUBY!" Naruto shouted. Ruby looked at him slightly startled. Naruto took a deep breath. "I know a place that you can stay,"

Ruby looked at him in surprise. "Really?" She asked hope clearly in her voice.

"Yeah," Naruto confirmed as he knelt down and held a hand out to her for her to take. Ruby took it and Naruto lifted her up a moment later. "Come on," Naruto said. Then he began to walk in the direction they were heading to in the first place.

He held onto Ruby's hand the whole time.

Line Break

When they finally stopped they were in front of a building with about 10 stories high. There were a few lights on in indicating people in the building.

'Is this a hotel,' Ruby thought.

"Oum damnit," Naruto growled. "The front lights are broken again. If that lazy bastard even bothered to get it fixed,"

Ruby looked at him in confusion but didn't have time to comment as she was being dragged to the entrance.

After they entered Ruby was met with a nice lounge. There was a thick pillar made out of stones in the center with a fire place at the bottom with entrances on all four sides. Above the fire place were televisions on each side of the pillar. Cushioned seats were surrounding the pillar.

In the corner was a desk that Ruby assumed was were checking in and out took place. It was currently unoccupied but Ruby assumed the person would return soon. Directly across from the check-in desk was a small room. The lights were off indicating it was closed. If Ruby had to guess it was probably the candy store.

There were a few people sitting around the pillar. Some were watching TV, others were reading, and, others were talking to each other in a low voice.

But there weren't that many. And again there was this atmosphere.

"Hey Nar-NARUTO!" Someone interrupted Ruby. She looked at her companion who looked scared.

"Where have you been!" The voice said. Ruby turned to see a man with black hair in a ponytail, dark eyes and a scar that ran across the bridge of his nose. He was storming towards them. Naruto let go of Ruby's hand and began to back up slowly.

"Sorry Iruka," Naruto apologized. "I had something to take care of and it took a bit longer than expected,"

The man named Iruka was giving Naruto a critical eye. "You were arrested again weren't you," He said. Naruto looked to the side and began to sweat profusely.

Busted.

"He was helping me," Ruby spoke up. She didn't know why she did it but she didn't want to see her new friend get in trouble.

Iruka turned to look at Ruby. He gave her a critical eye and Ruby began to sweat at the man's look.

"You see I needed help… delivering a few packages to a customer," Ruby said hesitantly. "I got lost and Naruto decided to help me out when he saw I was in trouble. And after the delivery I found out that the bullheads were closed for the night so I had no way of getting home. So Naruto decided to help me find a place to stay."

Rule number five about getting away with something as Yang said. Always put a seed of truth in a lie.

Iruka continued to glare at her. Naruto looked at her in shock. Iruka turned back to Naruto who was standing at attention. "Is this true?" He asked with narrowed eyes.

"Yeah," Naruto said. "So I was wondering if it was cool if she stayed here for the night,"

Iruka raised a single eyebrow before sighing. "Alright. Well you better hurry and get ready you're on soon,"

"Oh right!" Naruto said. Then a moment later he took off in a direction. Ruby and Iruka watched him leave along with the other occupants.

"I know you lied for him," Iruka said.

Crap.

"Well partially anyway," Iruka continued he stared at Ruby with an unreadable look. "I don't know why you did but I know he appreciated it," Iruka chuckled.

"If I may ask," Ruby said trying to change the subject. She wasn't very smooth at it. "Where is Naruto going,"

Iruka looked at her in shock. "He didn't tell you?" Ruby shook her head. A smile came across his face. "Follow me,"

Iruka began walking towards the elevator, Ruby right behind him.

When the elevator Iruka pressed a button and they began to descend a level down. When they arrived Ruby was met with a room larger than the lobby.

The room had a railway of sorts. On the right side of the wall was a bar and on the left was nothing. There was a doorway with the words Staff Only on them. There were stairs that lead down to a slightly lower level that had tables and booths all around. At the farthest end from Ruby was a stage.

"Take a seat at the bar," Iruka said. "The shows going to start soon,"

Ruby hesitated but made her way to the bar. She sat down and Iruka got on the other side.

"What are we doing here?" Ruby asked. A moment later music began to play.

"You're about to see," Iruka said as he motioned his head to the stage. Ruby turned around and was shocked to see Naruto standing there as the curtains opened up.

He was wearing a black button up shirt with an orange vest over it. He had on black slacks and a pair of black dress shoes. He was holding a wireless mic in his hand and he was looking down. The rest of the stage was dark with a single spotlight on him. Ruby could tell though that the instruments were on the stage though. How the players could see Ruby had no idea.

Naruto slowly looked up at the audience as the instruments continued.

Looking Out

Naruto began softly.

Across The Night-Time

Naruto swung his arm out and looked to the side. Ruby looked on in mild shock. His voice was beautiful.

The City Winks A Sleepless Eye

Naruto looks out at the audience and gives a small wink with a small smile.

Hear Her Voice

Ruby listened on as Naruto continued to sing but there was something off. Naruto puts his hand to his hand to his ear as if hearing something.

Shake My Window

Naruto brings his hand back down and does a spin.

Sweet Seducing Sighs

Naruto brought his hand to his mouth and brought it forward in front of him as if releasing something from his mouth.

Get Me Out

Naruto does a windmill with his arm before pointing backwards with his thumb. Some of the older couple's chuckle at the display.

Into The Night-Time

Ruby looked at him trying to figure out what it was that she was hearing. What was it about this that made her feel off?

Four Walls Won't Hold Me Tonight

Naruto holds his hand up and shows four fingers as he shakes his head.

If This Town

Naruto points to the picture of Vale in the corner.

Is Just An Apple

Naruto holds his hand out as if he was holding something up.

Then Let Me Take A Bite

Naruto brought the hand to his face and takes a bit out of the air after singing the verse.

If They Say –

Naruto looks forward and points at the audience as if they were the they.

Why, Why, Tell 'Em That Is Human Nature

Naruto looks to the right side of the audience. Then he shrugs his shoulders as if that's what explained it.

Why, Why, Does He Do Me That Way

He points at one of the older couples and points to the man. He then puts his hand to his mouth as if whispering to the woman of the couple. The woman giggles lightly while the man shrugs his shoulders going along with it.

If They Say –

He turns to the left side of the audience to repeat what he did on the right.

Why, Why, Tell 'Em That Is Human Nature

Ruby looks on and something begins to swell up inside of her.

Why, Why, Does He Do Me That Way

Slowly she gets up from her seat at the bar and begins to walk to the rail.

Reaching Out

Naruto jumps off of the stage and begins to walk around the tables.

To Touch A Stranger

He holds his hand out to a lady who was sitting by herself. He gives her a charming smile and kisses her hand.

Electric Eyes Are Ev'rywhere

He moves his arm in an arc and does a spin and looks at everyone in the audience.

See That Girl

He spots Ruby who is now standing up. He points towards her.

She Knows I'm Watching

Ruby looks in shock at being singled out all of a sudden. She then notices that the audience is focused on her.

She Likes The Way I Stare

No she didn't! Ruby looks on in shock and feels her face heat up for a moment. She begins to shake her head vigorously causing all of the other occupants to chuckle.

If They Say –

Naruto smiles at her for a moment before turning back to the rest of the audience.

Why, Why, Tell 'Em That Is Human Nature

He sits at a table occupied by 2 couples and sings to them.

Why, Why, Does He Do Me That Way

He looks at the couples and begins to shake his finger as if disagreeing.

If They Say –

He gets up and slowly makes his way back to the stage.

Why, Why, Tell 'Em That Is Human Nature

Ruby felt a small tear make its way down her face. She wiped it off slowly and looked at it.

Why, Why, Does He Do Me That Way

'Why am I crying,' Ruby thought as she looked down at her not slightly wet hand.

I Like Livin' This Way

Ruby looks back at Naruto as if hoping that he would have all of the answers

I Like Lovin' This Way

He put his hand to his chest and directly over his heart.

WWWHHHYYYYY WWWHHHHYYY

Naruto sings and closes his eyes. He sways with the beat.

Looking Out

Ruby looks at Naruto and something clicks with her.

Across The Morning

Naruto repeats the motion he did earlier he did that indicated the night.

The City's Heart Begins To Beat

Naruto begins to pump his chest in and out to indicate a heartbeat.

Reaching Out

He looks at Ruby again.

I Touch Her Shoulder

Ruby stares back as he reaches out to her and Ruby sees it. She sees everything.

I'm Dreaming Of The Street

Naruto turns from her and begins to look at the audience once again.

(Yeah so I didn't want to do the chorus 4 to 5 times so I'm going to do it once. Please don't hate me)
If They Say –

Ruby understands completely.

Why, Why, Tell 'Em That Is Human Nature

She understands what had been bothering her the whole time.

Why, Why, Does He Do Me That Way

She understood what had felt off about the song.

If They Say –

It had sounded.

Why, Why, Tell 'Em That Is Human Nature

Sad.

Why, Why, Does He Do Me That Way

Ruby let another tear fall from her face as she looked at Naruto who was disappearing behind the closing curtain.

The audience clapped but Ruby continued to look at the stage in silence.

Line Break

Iruka took Ruby to the back of the stage where Naruto was. "Just head down this hall and you'll see him," Iruka said. "I have to head back," He gave one last wave to Ruby before heading back out. Ruby slowly made her way towards the back of the stage.

When she arrived Naruto gave a big smile and waved.

"Hey I hope you enjoyed the performance," He said. Ruby just stared at him.

"It's the job that I have hear, I really enjoy it," He continued to explain. "And thanks for helping me out with Iruka earlier,"

Ruby stared.

"I know he seems mean but he's really a nice guy,"

Ruby stared.

"Hey Ruby are you ok," Naruto asked as he noticed that the girl had said nothing.

Ruby didn't say anything. She walked towards him and before Naruto could react wrapped her arms around him. Naruto's eyes widened at the sudden action not sure how to react.

"Umm. Ruby?" Naruto asked.

Ruby pulled back from her hug and looked at him dead in the eye. "Don't be sad," She said with a small smile. Naruto's eyes widened in shock. "I know we just met but I probably don't have any right to say that but I just felt that there was a sadness their while you were singing,"

Naruto continued to stare.

"You said you enjoy singing so I just think that maybe you should truly enjoy it more," Ruby continued as she looked down. She was a little out of her comfort zone hear. "I'm sure everything will be fine,"

She looked up at Naruto who was looking at her as if she had just grown a second head.

Then a smile made its way onto his face. He chuckled for a minute.

"Hey!" Ruby said. She wasn't trying to be funny.

"Sorry," Naruto said. "Thank you Ruby," He said as he smiled at her. And Ruby could tell that this one had been a more genuine one.

Ruby decided that she really liked his smile.

HEEELLLOOOOO welcome to my second Naruto/RWBY story. First let start by saying that I will be updating UMPR this week I just got a new laptop and my flashdrive with all of my writing is in one of these boxes in my room. I got lucky because I put this particular one in a google docs. But anyway I decided to do a story like this because I felt it would be fun to do. I will be updating soon enough and I will be posting a new story as well it's a Naruto/Young Justice crossover so look forward to that. Well that all I have to say for now. Until next time. READ….REVIEW…And above all else…ENJOY!

(Human Nature by Michael Jackson)