Disclaimer, I do not own RWBY

AN/ And here it is, my new story, featuring a "Blind" Ruby! So, to explain how certain things work, Ruby is for all intents and purpose, blind, her eyes serve no function, however through the use of her aura, she was able to overcome it in such a way where she can still be a huntress. Her aura let's her see the aura of living things, ironically in color, and in the presence of grimm, she see's black void. While explaining how it all works would be important, it would also result in a three-page paper for the authors note, so I'll just explain as I go so as to keep everything fresh. Anyways, enough stalling, let's go!

"Summer, we just got back home, and the doctor said that there is nothing wrong with her." Tai spoke softly as he wrapped his arms around Summer, her pregnancy showing clearly.

"I know Tai, but something just feels wrong, and it has me scared. I want my baby girl to grow up strong and healthy." Summer spoke with worry. She was nearing the end of her pregnancy, and as it progressed, she could feel something was wrong with the new life growing inside her.

"And she will, we'll all make sure of that. Now come on, I think it's time for you to rest now." Tai ordered softly as he helped her onto their bed.

"Thanks, my dragon, wake me up when Qrow comes back with Yang, alright?"

*One month later*

"Come on Summer, push!" Tai exclaimed softly. Summer had gone into labor a week early. With Qrow having taken time off to watch Yang should this happen, the married couple had ben able to rush to the hospital in record time.

"One more and we're there, now breathe." The doctor ordered. As she did so, Summer prepared herself to push again. As the doctor ordered her to push, the wails of a newborn could be heard in the room as Summer and Tai sighed with relief.

"And you have a healthy baby girl!" The doctor exclaimed as Tai cut the cord, allowing Ruby to be handed off to be cleaned.

"You did it Summer, now we have our own little gem."

*Three months later*

"Tai, come here please." At the sound of his wife, Tai rushed over. He could almost feel the worry pouring off Summer.

"Tai, put your finger in front of Ruby's face and move it slowly." Summer ordered. As he complied with the request, Tai noticed something, Ruby wasn't following his finger at all. As he continued to move his finger over her face, Summer suddenly snapped her fingers just off to the side of Ruby's face. That was when Tai realized something was wrong, Ruby reacted to the sound, but not the movement.

"Tai, do you think?" Summer couldn't even finish her sentence before she began to choke back a sob. Pulling out his scroll, Tai began to search for anyone that might be able to come quickly.

Thankfully Qrow was free long enough to watch Yang, as Tai and Summer hurried out the door, little Ruby bundled up and in Summer's arms. Rushing to their pediatrician, the unsettling possibility of Ruby being blind began to settle in both their minds. Tai was the first ones to say anything.

"So, if she is blind, then what?" Tai asked, completely unsure of how to start.

"I don't- I don't know. We'll have to watch over her closely. I just hope she isn't, I want her to be able to see this beautiful world we brought her into." Summer was barely able to keep from weeping outright as Tai sped through the forests of Patch.

"You know what this means though, right?" Tai asked, knowing full well Summer knew. Both were well accustomed to the traditions of the small island. If Ruby was blind, they knew the whole island would be supportive, but outside of their small world, there would be no hiding it.

Arriving quickly, hurried in and after explaining the situation, were able to be seen immediately. Waiting in the small examination room, the couple did their best to keep Ruby happy. As soon as Ruby quieted down, the doctor stepped in.

"Summer, Tai, I'm so sorry you had to be in today. So, I'm told little Ruby here might be blind?" The doctor asked.

"Yes, mister Slate. I noticed it today while I was playing with her, she only seemed to look in one direction at any given time but would react to noise nearby. That was when I tried to get her to follow my finger." Summer explained.

"Alright, I think you might be right then, but I have to run a few procedures, and we'll know for sure. I do hope though that I'm wrong." Doctor Slate offered. Quickly he set about getting to work. After thirty minutes of checking her eyes and ears, he had his answer.

"Summer, I'm sorry, but it looks like you were right. Ruby is indeed blind. However, there is some hope, her hearing has already begun to compensate for her lack of vision." Slate paused, allowing the information to settle. Summer was unable to form any logical response, as she sat there, listening to the words ring in her head.

"So, what does this mean for us?" Tai asked, hoping Summer would be able to chime in.

"Well, as it stands, there is nothing we are capable of doing for her directly, however there has been some recent breakthroughs regarding aura. Some specialists in Atlas are reporting that some of their blind patients are able to 'see' again. It's all completely new and untested, however I would say it's worth it to try and unlock Ruby's aura." Slate explained.

"And this wouldn't pose any danger to her?" Summer asked, holding Ruby close to her.

"Cases of infants with an unlocked aura are rare, however there is no proven danger in doing so. I can guide you two if you would like, if only to mitigate any possible risk." Slate offered "And yes, it is something best done by the parents if it must be triggered."

Looking to each other, no words were exchanged between Summer and Tai.

"I think we'll take the chance. Is there any explanation on how it works?" Tai asked.

"So far, everything points to it being purely about aura, patients are describing what we've been able to interpret as humanoid shapes. We believe that their aura interacts with another's and it allows them to see. One even reports being able to see grimm, however we're still attempting to understand all of its limits, but for now, it's showing that it works." Slate explained as he pulled out copies of the research. Handing Tai, a copy, Slate waited for a response.

"Yes, we'll do it then. If there is a chance she can understand grimm being near her, then I'll take that chance." Summer spoke, unwavering.

"Alright then, I'll talk you through the process then."

AN/ And there we go, Ruby is blind, Summer wants to make damn sure Ruby will be safe, and Tai just wants his family happy. Next chapter will still be introduction, but I promise we'll end with Beacon, I swear! After that it will be another time skip to the beginning of volume 3, only because that's where I want to truly start off. This world will be heavily AU by the way. Many plot points will remain the same, but the time frame will be completely different, as will certain events. Anyways, I hope you all enjoy!