No Going Back

(Weiss & Ruby)

Weiss gets possessed by a demon. But the demon doesn't control her body, or anything really.

Weiss is having a pretty shitty day so far.

First she gets kidnapped by some random cult called The Bloody Roses. Then they use her as a sacrifice to summon a bloody demon. A demon. The only 'good thing' that came out of this is that the demon those idiots summoned, killed them all. Downside; Weiss had to watch people get burned, and torn to death. Sometimes it was even both.

Simply put, Weiss was going to have nightmares for the rest of her damn life.

Oh, yeah. Once the demon was done with it's little killing spree (there were only like nine members, eleven at the most) the little red and black fuck, possessed her body.

When the demon possessed her body, Weiss felt a rush of energy, that felt like a bucket of ice water to the chest, and then passed out.

As Weiss started to come to, the first thing she noticed was that her body felt off somehow. She doesn't know how to describe it. Unfortunately she doesn't get any time to think about it as a nurse walks in as soon as her eyes open.

The nurse is holding a clipboard, still reading whatever is on it as she opens the door. Closing the door with a loud then soft click. Wow, that thought didn't make a lot of sense. Weiss pushes that weird thought away with a small shake of the head as the nurse finally tears her eyes away from that clipboard. Only to jump and squeak when she sees Weiss awake.

That makes Weiss frown.

"Ms. Schnee! How- you're awake! Um, how are you feeling?" asks the nurse with a nervous smile. Weiss is pretty sure she can see the nervous sweat on the poor woman's face.

"I feel fine. But, why am I in the hospital?" rasps Weiss with a cold and dry tone. The nurse looks shocked at Weiss's tone for a second, and then Weiss feels bad for sounding so mean.

"Ma'am, you were kidnapped by a cult and went missing for two weeks. When the police finally found you, you were covered in blood." said the nurse. Weiss felt the blood leave her face at what the nurse was telling her. She also noted that she did not like that feeling. The nurse continued talking.

"Thankfully none of the blood was yours, we still had to check you to make sure you were fine. You had some light busing, and light scratches on your upper back and wrists, as well as a minor concussion." Weiss just stared at the nurse with a blank expression.

"Oh."

Her memories are starting to come back giving Weiss one hell of a headache. The cult summoning that demon. Blood everywhere. And finally that demon possessing her. Weiss frowned at that thought. Did she just imagine that last part? She really ho-

You didn't.

"WHAT THE FUCK?!" screamed Weiss. Before she could start to question what was happening to her, the nurse started talking again.

"Ma'am, I understand that this is difficult to hear especially after everything you went though, but please refrain from cursing." When the nurse spoke, Weiss realized that she was next to the bed now. She didn't even question when that happened as she turned to her nurse, and asked her the first question that came to mind.

"When can I leave?" Weiss stared at the nurse, who seemed a bit surprised by the question. Weiss didn't care. If she's hearing voices now she needs to get out before they put her in a mental hospital.

"Oh um, well the Doctor will have to give you the all clear. I'll uh, I'll go find him for you." And just like that, the nurse left the room to search for Weiss's doctor.

When the door closed with a loud click(now it was definitely loud) Weiss took a deep breath, and slowly let it out.

"Okay, I'm not going crazy." Weiss said to herself trying to make herself believe it.

You don't sound very sure of that.

This time Weiss didn't jump at the sound of the voice.

"That's because I'm hearing voices in my own head." mumbles, Weiss with as much venom as she could put in her words.

I'm only one voice. And I'm honestly trying not to scare you.

The voice did sound apologetic. Weiss could already picture the puppy dog eyes the would match that tone.

"I'm not even going to pretend that I believe that,"Weiss frowned. "You're that demon the cult summoned aren't you?" Weiss needed to be sure. Sure she wasn't losing her mind.

I am. I'm sorry about the blood.

Weiss took a shaky breath. Okay, so this is the same demon that basically murdered a bunch of people, and didn't seem to be guilty about it. Except for the blood part. Which struck Weiss as a bit odd, but decided not to question it. Time to her next big question off her chest.

"Why did you possess me?"

Because I was being called back to hell.

Wait. Isn't hell like the home of demons? This doesn't make any sense.

I know what you want to ask me. But hell doesn't feel like home to me. I just don't want to go back, and the only way for me to stay on this plane is to find a host. So I choose you.

"Okay. But why kill all those cultists?" asked Weiss. This has been kind of bothering Weiss.

Because they weren't good people.

That's a valid reason. Not the answer Weiss expected but still valid nonetheless.

"I didn't know demons can have morals."

Hey! Were not all bad!

Before Weiss could respond to that, a man wearing a long white coat knocked and entered her room.

Ohh.Is this a 'doctor'? What does he do?"

Weiss didn't answer because the doctor(his badge said Dr. Jaune Arc) introduced himself and gave Weiss the same list of injuries the nurse did, just in more detail and told Weiss she was free to go as soon as she wanted. Since none of her injuries were serious, he did recommend that she go see a Therapist about what she saw to help with the trauma she went through. Then he left.

Do doctors always talk like that? That's boring.

Weiss felt her eyebrow twitch. Not replying Weiss got up, grabbed her clothes that happened to be sitting on a nearby chair, and went to the bathroom to change.

Hey! Don't ignore me! I'm asking an honest question here!

Weiss just put on her pants faster and then grabbed her bra.

If you're mad about the whole possession thing, I promise not to do anything! I Promise!

Damn, that demon sounds pretty desperate. Doesn't mean I should trust it. They do say demons are the spawns of hell and all.

I'm a girl, if you had even bothered to ask.

"I don't really care." said Weiss, as she started pulling socks on her feet.

Okay, um, how about we tell each other our names! I'm Ruby!

"Weiss." answered Weiss without a thought as she put on her shoes. Wait, don't names have power?

Hi, Weiss! It's nice to meet you!

"Can't say the same here." said Weiss as she stood up and found her purse(which was blood free. Thank god.) and pulled out her phone and phone charger. There was no way her phone had any juice left after two weeks. Plugging it in the outlet, and setting her phone to the side, Weiss started to sort through her purse. It helped pass the time.

I'm starting to think you don't like me very much.

"You are correct."

But I haven't done anything!

"You murdered at least nine people right in front of me, most likely giving me nightmares for the rest of my life. And I'm still half convened that you're not real." said Weiss as she pulled out some old receipts and threw them away. Weiss didn't know what she was looking for but anything was better than this conversion with her new head-mate.

They were bad people! And I didn't mean to scare you like that!

"So you planned to scare me?"

What? NO! That's not- that's not what I meant! How- how can I make this up to you?

"And why would a demon try to make up with me?" Weiss gave up digging through her purse, and just dumped everything on the bed. Oh, old chap-stick.

Before she could start sorting through her stuff, she felt a vague tugging sensation at the base of her neck. Quickly slapping a hand on her neck Weiss turned around and saw a young woman standing behind her. Before Weiss could scream the woman quickly slapped a hand over her mouth.

"Shh! Please don't scream! I'm Ruby. I'm not going to hurt you. I promise." Weiss just stared at her. Not really believing what she's seeing. Ruby has bright silver eyes that are staring into Weiss's own. Quickly glancing down, she sees a thin tail slowly wagging back and forth behind Ruby's legs.

Oh. Ohhhh Hell no.

"I'm going to move my hand now, okay?" Weiss just nods. Ruby removes her hand, and takes a step back from Weiss, looking nervous and unsure of herself. "I want to make a deal with you. Nothing bad like taking your soul! Not that I can do that or anything. Just- just a small one! So I can make up for scaring you. And well everything." said Ruby, staring at the plain white floor.

Ruby wasn't wearing shoes. Huh.

And Weiss couldn't believe her ears. One; Ruby's voice sounded rough, like ate rocks and never drank any water. It's almost sexy. Two; Ruby wanted to make up for traumatizing Weiss. That doesn't sound like something a demon should do.

"Why?" Weiss choked out.

"Because I feel bad about it, and you seem like a good person. And I really just don't want to go back." Ruby gives Weiss a pouty face.

Weiss thought about. Ruby sounded like she was telling the truth, and so far she hasn't REALLY done anything evil. Plus something about hell seems to scare Ruby. To the point of making her basically beg a human to let her stay.

Weiss did a quick glance at what Ruby's wearing. Black T-shirt and black pants. At least she looks human this time. Wait, didn't she say that she needed a host to stay here? Is.. is this what she meant?

"Okay, let's say I believe you. You said you need a host to stay Weiss with a steady tone.

Ruby looked away(at the floor) and rubbed her elbow. Weiss frowned at this.

"Well, uh it's like I said. I can't only stay here if I have a host. And when I was, um being called back. I kinda panicked. And picked you as the, well.. host." Ruby said shyly.

If Weiss understood what Ruby was trying to say, then she doesn't like what being a host could mean for her.

"So I'm basically an anchor that keeps you here." Weiss crossed her arms.

"Well.. not yet? I mean.. We still have to uh, make the deal. To make… it.. Final?" Ruby sounded awfully unsure of herself with that weak statement.

"And what would that deal do to you?" demanded Weiss.

"It would make me more grounded here. Right now.. I'm basically only wearing human skin. Like uh… OH! Like a costume." Ruby smiled, seemingly proud that she thought of an analogy. Weiss stared at her, because it completely changed her face. It made her seem warmer.

Weird.

"So what do I get out of the deal?" Weiss quickly asked.

"Uh… some of my magic power. Superhuman strength, and quick healing. " listed Ruby numbering them off on her fingers.

"So I get magic and some basic superhero powers?" summed up Weiss. Silently thanking her brother for ranting about his favorite superhero comics and shows. Thank you Whitley for your nerdy knowledge.

Ruby tilted her head.

"What's a Superhero?"

"Never mind," Weiss shook her head rubbing her temple, "So the gist is that I'm going to get power from you, and in return you get to hide inside of my body for an undetermined amount of time?" asked Weiss.

"Uh, yes? I didn't really understand what you just said." said Ruby while scratching the back of her head, "I swear on the River Styx that I won't abuse your body and won't take over unless I need to to protect your body." swore Ruby, with her hand on her chest.

Weiss just gave Ruby a blank stare.

"So I'm just going to have to trust you?" asked Weiss.

"What?! No- I mean yes! That was- That was a binding oath! If I break that contract now I'll be cursed and be forced to suffer the pain for breaking it later on or right then. An oath on the River Styx is super serious. Breaking such an oath… it's… it can break a person in unfix-able ways. And- and that's if they don't die from the curse." explained Ruby.

Weiss's brain is going a mile a minute. The River Styx is an old Mistral Myth. It's not a real river let alone a real place. But… Ruby is a demon. And demons are also just myths. Or, she thought demons were just myths. But then… if demons are real then so are all of the other old stories and myths.

Gods. Does that mean the Gods are real?

"So does that mean all the stories are true?" finally asked Weiss. "The Gods, monsters, Hero's, and places?"

"Yes? I thought- I thought that was common knowledge?" said Ruby, a bit confused. "I mean everybody believed the stories when the Grimm were around. Those were some really really dark times."

"The Grimm were real?" Weiss couldn't believe her ears. Grimm; the literal monsters of darkness were real. Her entire life she was taught that the Grimm were just stories used to keep young children in line.

"Yeah, but what about our deal?"asked Ruby who was starting to get very worried that Weiss has lost track of their conversation.

Weiss hesitated only for a second before making her decision.

"You know what? Sure. I agree with your deal. BUT!" Weiss held up a finger, "You also have to answer all of my questions about magic, demons, and anything related to it."

"Deal!" Ruby held out her hand for a handshake, which Weiss took. And both shook hands up and down once. "Okay, so this next part is going to feel kinda tingly."

Then without another word, Ruby turned into a black shadow like figure and walked right into Weiss. To Weiss it felt like a strong wind was hitting her skin, and felt both warm and cold at the same time. After a few seconds Weiss just felt warm tingles, and something heavy but soothing settling in her chest. Before Weiss had the chance to really think about what she just did her phone started to ring. Weiss looked at the caller ID.

WINTER SCHNEE

Oh shit. Winter is going to kill her.