The second time Weiss woke up was much more pleasant. With Ruby spooning her from behind she felt warmer and much more content than she was few hours ago. Feeling like there were several events that happened the day before that were extremely important for the rest of today she tried to recall what exactly came after the wedding ceremony. And she came back empty handed. I hope she'll be able to have the answers I need. Speaking of who she'd better woke up soon, it's most likely already late.

But her wife's snoring dispelled all thoughts of her waking up sometimes soon. Time to take things in my hands. Following that idea Weiss turned around with some difficulty and finally she was facing Ruby. "Well she is my wife now so I might wake her appropriately."

It didn't take long before the brunette started responding to the kiss and soon her eyes fluttered open. The first kiss was soon followed by second and third and somehow the whole 'good morning kiss' spiraled into full make out session. "I could definitely get used to this kind of waking up my princess." Ruby's smile and her whole expression told her that she really liked the heiress' idea.

Weiss had to agree. This was definitely going to be our way of waking up. It felt too good not to mention it was something she wanted to do for a long time, maybe ever since she met the red airhead. The heiress felt stupid for not asking her out instead of yelling at her the moment they met. Well I was an idiot back then. But today, especially this morning was the time when they'd have to discuss anterior and more important events. Events of the previous day.

"So Ruby I believe you owe me a story. A story of what the hell happened yesterday because no matter how much I think about it all I'm still lost. You've mentioned that my father was somehow involved but… I just don't get why he would help us to get together…"

Ruby took some time to form her answer. "You are right so get ready for a long tale love. When you've told me you are getting married I was devastated. It was like all reasons for going on were shattered. It was all thanks to Blake and my sister that I've even bothered with getting up. Well it was definitely a month that sucked the most in my whole life. "

The white haired girl hugged her tighter and offered her some kisses trying to say 'I'm sorry' but actually remained silent.

"So imagine my surprise that few days ago I got visit from no one else than Mr. Reinhardt Schnee himself. When I first saw him I had to do my best and not to kill him on the spot and actually listen to what he came to say. Now I'm glad I held back because he gave me an offer one couldn't refuse. You.

He told me in that arrogant way of rich people that I have once in a lifetime chance to save you but like how all deals with devils go it would cost me an important part of myself. My freedom, my dream of becoming huntress. But you were more than worth it and to tell you the truth, I think that I haven't given up anything. You've taken my heart already and the rest of my being had to follow. And my dream? I wanted to become a huntress because I wanted to help people, to make the world better so becoming a wife of CEO of the Schnee Dust Company would actually let me do much more if I will be able to influence you."

Weiss knew that Ruby was right. She already had some ideas of her own, especially concerning the Faunus issue but with her wife at her side she would be able to do much better. For everyone not just for herself, unlike all her ancestors.

"Your father is strange man. From how he was speaking about you it seemed that he does not even care but his action contradicted. Well at least that's how I've seen it. He told me that tomorrow morning there will be a ship waiting for us, that means me, Blake and Yang, that there will be a person with all necessary documents and he also gave me a time plan of the whole wedding. Your father also mentioned that I should bring my weapon and that guards are going to be instructed not to shoot at me no matter what would happen. He even offered me an idea to ghost that guy you were supposed to marry."

"To ghost that guy…" The heiress was confused. "Surely he did not mean…"

"Yes he did. He basically gave me a free kill pass on that guy. Well it won't be the first time I've ended someone's life. Remember the incident that led to me getting into Beacon two years ahead? I've most likely sent more than three quarters of those guys to the mortuary, well scythe like Crescent Rose was made for cutting armored Grimm, not soft human flesh."

The older girl barely suppressed a shiver. She had no idea Ruby had someone's blood on her hands. And come to think her sister and Blake most likely had dirty hands too. She was the only one who had yet to do something like that and she wanted for it to stay like this for as long as possible.

"Anyway I've spent whole night awake, thinking about all possibilities and in most of them I'd be shot the moment I'd enter the hall. The rest of the time I've been imagining us making out, just to make myself feel better. The morning came faster than I'd like. The whole trip to the wedding is somehow blurred since I was so nervous that I couldn't concentrate on what was going on around me. After the landing it was only a short walk and I believe you know the rest. For record I still can't believe that things turned out this way."

Weiss had to agree. It was the possibility that seemed the least probable. The dream that one almost dared not to dream. And, well, what they had to deal with. Which led her to other part of what she wanted to talk over with her wife.

"As I've mentioned all this is something I still find hard to believe to but since it appears to be the reality we have some things to discuss. Like what happened after the wedding? I don't remember a thing."

Ruby softly smiled at her and after a short kiss she answered her question. "After the ceremony we went into some back room and you were most likely very exhausted and felt asleep after a few minutes because one look at your face told me you were not the only one who didn't slept well. Well I didn't know what to do I just knew that I don't want to wake you up so I've talked to your father. He offered me to put the wedding celebration off till we got some rest so it's going to happen today. And after that I've taken you to my quarters, changed your clothes and went to bed myself."

Her last statement managed to embarrass the heiress but then again she was glad that Ruby cared so much for her and hadn't interrupted her rest. Still blushing she put another question. "Thanks I believe. So we have the party planned for today? That's going to be interesting since the rest of our team is here… I don't even want to imagine what is going to happen. I should probably get ready for a long, embarrassing day…"

Her partner sheepishly smiled at her. "I doubt it would be that bad and I've taken the liberty to invite team JNPR since they are our friends. I hope you are okay with that."

Another sigh was to be heard from the white haired heiress. "Well if they manage to keep Yang busy and away from alcohol then I have no problem with their presence. In fact I'm actually glad, at least we will have someone to talk to instead of exchanging pleasantries with other stuck up businessmen. I hope you are going to stay sober."

"After seeing sis drunk and witnessing her hangovers I've decided not to drink that vile stuff, not to mention it tastes bad… I've tried that once and one sip was worse than right hook in the jaw. No thank you, once was enough."

"At least someone who shares my opinion. By the way how much does the other team know? I'm aware that media were not invited or even allowed on the ground but someone might've talked to the press…"

Scratching her head Ruby replied. "I have no idea. I didn't think it would be important, I had more pressing matters to take care of after all." Replied Ruby, scratching her head. "But I think that's our last concern, no matter what anyone says we belongs together and I will never willingly leave your side."

"Thank you. Love you to you know." Once again another somewhat cheesy line managed to put a bright blush on poor heiress' face. "Well aside from all this and the celebration we should talk to my parents, especially father. I'd like to hear his side of the whole story. And then maybe find the rest of our team and well maybe we should inform the school that we are married and we will need a room for ourselves."

"Right. I wouldn't want to share the room with anyone else than you. And, well especially not with Yang, it would be super awkward. So I have an idea. Let's call Ozpin and then let's have a breakfast."

"Breakfast? More like late lunch if I can guess the time but who cares. Let's proceed with your plan leader!"

Talking about food made Weiss realize that she was in fact famished. Throwing the covers off of both of them she decided that the order of things has to be altered. First shower, then quick call and breakfast later.

As she proceeded towards the doors which led to bathroom she gave her wife rather long and meaningful look. And from how fast Ruby scrambled on her feet hot on her heels the message was conveyed and understood.

The evening found them seated by the fireplace in one of the smaller chambers of Schnee manor, not that far from the ballroom but far enough for them to have some peace. Their friends were dancing and trying to have fun with the rest of the guests so the married couple found themselves alone. Not that they minded.

The older girl was resting against her counterpart, comfortably snuggled to her warmth. She couldn't help but return to the events of today's morning. How she invited her wife to take shower with her. That was one of the most stupid ideas I could ever have. Thanks god Ruby got to her senses faster than myself. Her blushing cheeks gave her partner an idea what was she thinking about.

"Thinking about the morning again? Stop punishing yourself for it, I know it was not your intention to make think awkward. I'm partially to blame, I should have used my brain instead following my momentary needs. Hey at least we were able to stop before anything happened."

Ruby definitely enjoyed the sight of blushing Weiss but she apparently absolutely hated the idea of straining things between them when they finally got together. Of course these activities were something Weiss sometimes thought about but generally she felt strange to even consider it. Till yesterday she never allowed another person in her personal space and now, in around twenty four hours later while still getting used to closeness of the other she was thinking about taking things to upper level.

Her wife must've noticed that she was strangely silent. "Remnant to Weiss. Hello."

"I was just thinking. You know Ruby I want for this relationship, this marriage to work, I want to grow old with you. That's why I have no idea what made me to make that invitation in the morning. I'm not saying that I don't want to make love to you, I definitely want to, but now I think we should take things slowly."

"That's what I've been thinking about. You know the whole idea of being intimate with someone feels strange. I've never considered doing something like that before I've met you. You are making me do strange things, confusing me more than anything before could."

Weiss didn't feel least bit guilty, even though her life was turned upside down several times since she met the young brunette she knew she didn't regret anything. "Thanks to you I've come to appreciate the chaos and excitement, maybe even more than the planned and orderly life that was laid in front of me. No don't look at me like that, you are going to clean your mess, the fact that we are married does not mean you can return to your slacker ways!"

Quiet laughter was the only response she got from her wife. Ruby was adorable and completely hers but that did not mean she was going to go easy on her. The girl had such potential so it would be waste to not to try to reach her full potential. Even if it meant some yelling and few threats at her side.

Her musing was once again interrupted but this time it was not Ruby's fault. Someone took their time in task of opening the door. Both girls shared a surprised look before facing the direction of disturbance. It was Weiss' father. He appeared relieved that he found the girls alone. I knew we had something on today's agenda but we decided to spend our time doing more pleasant activities like making out…

"Hello father. What brings you here?" Weiss' tone was somewhat cold, distant, like her relationship with her parents.

"Not much. I just wanted to see how my daughter and her new wife are doing." He offered her small smile, second in her life the white haired girl ever seen.

"We are fine, thank you for asking." Ruby must've sensed that Weiss was tense because her arms around the older girl tightened a fraction. Enough to convey the message that she was not alone and that there was someone who would always be at her side. "Actually there is something I've wanted to ask ever since yesterday's events. Why?"

Short and direct question. Apparently the heiress was tired of nice words, meaningless phrases and half truths and what Ruby told her in the morning didn't satisfy her curiosity. She needed the truth.

Her father sighed and proceeded to sit down on the armchair opposite to where the red and white duo was comfortably snuggled, obviously unwilling to trade their closeness for anything.

"I was hoping to avoid this talk for as long as I could… Well what can I do now? Obviously I owe you the truth." Again silence engulfed the chamber, not even the fire or the party downstairs dared to interrupt. Both parties were silent as if awaiting for the other to make the first move.

"It's simple really. I've wanted to get back at my ancestors and the rest of the family. It was not my choice to take over the company, I had little choice in who I would marry and your mother was definitely someone who I would have loved to avoid at all cost. That's why I have spent as little time here as possible. Now I see that it was mistake that cost me my only daughter. I was just so angry back then and the whole issue with White Fang didn't help…"

"So even my happiness became tool in your hands…" The older girl's remark was barely audible but her father noticed.

"Maybe at the beginning, when I got the idea. As time progressed and my plans became more solid I've realized that I've been looking forward more to your surprised and happy expression than to the sour look my wife would be directing at me. Sure she was yelling at me yesterday but for some reason I cared even less than ever. I'm sorry that I've realized how important you are for me so late. Please accept my belated apology, no matter how little it is worth."

For second time in past two days Weiss was so shocked that she was unable to form any coherent words. Her father apologized to her for the first time. What made the moment more significant was that he apologized for how he mistreated her. She wanted so badly to cry that it was unbearable. She hoped she would not start before they were alone. It was on her wife to finish the conversation.

"Thank you. Both on my behalf and on hers. I may not fully understand the circumstances of her life before I've met her but I believe that my wife appreciates your words." Weiss offered him a small nod and almost silent 'thank you'. From his expression she was able to judge that it was more than he hoped for when the conversation began. Reinhardt Schnee got up and made his way to the door. There he stopped for few seconds before turning back and offering them 'good night'. Few seconds later he was gone.

Precisely at that moment Weiss broke down. Her sobs were harsh and her tears somewhat bitter but for some reason it was liberating. Finally she could let out all the hurt, the loneliness and pain that she bottled in her heart for as long as she was alive. Finally she was able to cry in the arms of someone who held her, who told her that she was not alone, who cared about her. And Ruby did precisely that. She let the heiress to cry, to let it out knowing that afterwards everything would be better.

When their friends returned they found the married couple exactly where they left them few hour ago. But when Blake, the most perceptive of their group untangled herself from her partner's arms and took good look at them she noticed that the heiress' make up was gone, her eyes were little red and her bangs slightly wet. But her smile was much wider and more heartfelt than when they left them so whatever happened was good. She offered Ruby knowing smile but decided to not comment. There were more important tasks like having fun at hand especially since the night was still young. And she knew that the couple would enjoy the evening even more. After all they could be finally happy.