Chapter 19

The next day Blake picked up Ruby and the pair went to lunch at a small cafe. They ordered and waited. "How's Weiss?" Ruby asked.

"She's...well...a little more cuddly than usual." Blake replied. "But I can't say that's a bad thing."

"I guess there's a silver lining to everything." Ruby said. "I can't imagine the stress she was under, with Pyrrha and Yang in that state."

"It's over and done with." Blake said. "Now she's just worried about you."

"I wish I could spend more time with her." Ruby sighed. "She's just so busy all the time. I'm surprised she was able to visit at all."

"She works her ass off, to take care of the gym, to take care of me." Blake said. "I'm so lucky to have found her. I never would have thought I could have a relationship like ours."

"I noticed you didn't wear your ears today." Ruby said.

"I remembered...this time." Blake laughed as Ruby joined in the giggling.

"I'm surprised you don't wear them all the time." Ruby said.

"I would if I could, but people tend to stare a bit too much." Blake explained. "Weiss gets scared people will insult me."

"How could anyone insult such an adorable kitty?" Ruby joked.

"Oh shush you." Blake said. "Somewhere Pyrrha is feeling jealous and she doesn't know why."

"Maybe we'll try something like that...someday…" Ruby trailed off.

"Hey Ruby, Nora was running around flashing her tits this morning." Blake said after a short silence.

"Yeah, I kind of did something for her." Ruby chuckled.

"Could...could you do that for Weiss and I?" Blake asked.

"Tattoo your boobs?!" Ruby gasped.

"You can tattoo anywhere you want Ruby." Blake laughed. "Just...we want to carry a piece of you with us...no matter what."

"I'll do it." Ruby agreed. "On one condition."

"Name it." Blake said.

"Slumber party." Ruby said.

After eating Ruby and Blake stopped at Ruby's apartment to grab her tattoo equipment. Then it was on to the mall where they stopped at The Fall to get Ruby some cute dog ears. After that it was on to the apartment Weiss and Blake shared. They got things set up then lie in wait for Weiss. After waiting some time they could hear Weiss struggling with her keys outside the door. Blake opened the door and jumped forward to immediately hug Weiss who struggled not to drop her bag of take-out. "Welcome home Weiss." Blake said.

"Weissy!" Ruby exclaimed, leaping in to hug Weiss from the side.

"Ruby?" Blake gasped, seeing Ruby in her ears. "Blake wha…"

Blake cut Weiss off with a kiss on the lips. "We've got a surprise for you." Blake said.

"Mistress." Ruby said with a bow.

"Ruby Rose!" Weiss shouted. Blake and Ruby released Weiss from their embrace. Blake took the bag of food in one hand and Weiss' hand in the other, as Ruby grabbed hold of Weiss' free hand. With the situation becoming increasingly clear, Weiss began to blush. "Ruby...is...is Pyrrha okay with this?" She asked.

"She's not here to seduce you Weiss." Blake said, much to Weiss' relief.

"Slumber party!" Ruby cheered.

"Since when are we twelve?" Weiss asked. She tried to sound mocking but her smile gave her away.

"Tonight we all get to be dumb teenagers, eat junk food, watch scary movies, talk about girls." Ruby said. "Get matching tattoos."

Weiss looked over Ruby's shoulder to see the tattoo equipment laid out and ready. "Ruby…" She started.

"Now you'll finally have something in common with Nora." Blake laughed.

Weiss laughed, though it was clearly forced. Ruby hugged her. "Blake said you two talked about it." Ruby said. "Something small, between the thumb and forefinger?"

"So when we hold hands they'll always be next to each other." Weiss shook her head. "We read too many romance novels."

"It's beautiful." Ruby declared. "And I have just the design in mind. The only question is, who goes first?"

"Dibs." Blake said. She was already seated and ready to go. Ruby quickly went to work, and in minutes Blake had a tiny but intricate rose on her hand.

"Alright Weiss, you're up." Ruby announced.

Weiss sat down but kept looking at her hand, holding it with the other. Ruby got out a fresh needle and locked it in place. "I don't know…" Weiss hesitated.

"Come on, I got mine." Blake said.

"But isn't it...painful?" Weiss asked.

"A little." Blake admitted. "You're not afraid of a tiny little needle are you?"

"I'm afraid of being stabbed repeatedly at a high rate of speed by a tiny needle." Weiss admitted.

"Don't be a wuss." Blake said. "I have these big tattoos on my shoulders and I didn't sit around worrying about how it would feel. They hurt but it's worth it."

"Well...I guess so." Weiss groaned. She held out her hand and Ruby took it, preparing it for the work she was about to do. "So you'll tell me when…" Just then Ruby put needle to skin. Weiss gasped and winced but Ruby held her hand still with a little assist from Blake who clamped down on Weiss' wrist. As Ruby worked Weiss occasionally squeaked a bit but did not squirm too much. With the tattoo complete, Ruby and Blake released her. "That hurt a lot!"

"Can you tell she's not a fighter?" Blake joked.

"And it's all bloody and swollen!" Weiss complained.

"Just let me cover it." Ruby said. "Blake can tell you how to take care of it properly, and it'll look beautiful in no time."

"Ugh." Weiss huffed. Her demeanor quickly shifted and a smile spread across her face. "Thank you Ruby."

The trio sat down on the couch and watched some movies. Weiss was even more squeamish about the horror movies than she had been about that tattoo. She spent most of the time clinging to Blake, watching through her fingers. Ruby sat there and laughed, even if a few of the scares made her jump too. To finish off the night, and to placate Weiss, they watched a nice romantic comedy. Ruby took a spot in the middle of the couch. Blake laid down and slid over to put her head on Ruby's lap while Weiss leaned against her from the other side. Blake and Weiss each held one of Ruby's hands as Weiss ran her free hand through Blake's hair.

"We should do this more often." Weiss said with a contented sigh.

Blake looked up at Weiss and Ruby. "And we will." Blake declared. "We all will."

"I love you guys." Ruby said.

"We love you too, Ruby." Weiss said as she planted a kiss on Ruby's forehead.

On Friday evening, at the gym, there was a party for Ruby. It was presented as a "good luck" party, but everyone could see it was an "incase you die" party. Still the mood was jovial. Everyone from the gym was there, along with Coco and Nora, and Penny came along with Ruby too. There was alcohol on offer, along with some snacks, but the company was the main attraction.

Ruby and Penny arrived later than most. Ruby set about introducing Penny to those she had not yet met. That process wrapped up with Sun, who was finally looking like himself now that his broken nose has mostly healed. As he usually did, he was wearing a button-up shirt that was entirely unbuttoned. "And this is Sun, another one of the fighters." Ruby said. "Sun, this is Penny, my nurse."

"Nice to meet you." Sun said, holding out his hand to shake.

"Abs…" Penny said flatly, staring at them.

"Uh...is she okay?" Sun asked. Ruby shrugged. "Hey, you alright?" He reached out and shook Penny a little by the shoulder.

"Oh...sorry...your...abs…" Penny stammered.

"My eyes are up here." Sun laughed.

"Uh huh." Penny said, not shifting her gaze.

"Well, I'll just leave you two alone." Ruby said. "Go easy on her Sun."

Ruby left Sun standing there confused and made her way to Glynda. "Hello Ruby." She said. "It's good to see you again."

"Hey Doc." Ruby said.

"I wish you'd stop calling me that." Glynda sighed. "So, are you coming back to me for physical therapy after this surgery?"

"I sure am." Ruby confirmed. "Actually, I was wondering if you could help me get in better shape."

"Really?" Glynda asked. "Why this and why now?

"Well, I want to do a better job of keeping up with Pyrrha." Ruby replied.

"She's a world-class athlete." Glynda observed. "A world champion. No matter what I do for you, I don't think it's going to be enough."

"She's got a world-class libido too." Ruby explained. "She'd never say she's unsatisfied, but I want to do better."

"So you want to get in shape to have better sex?" Glynda asked.

"Yep." Ruby answered.

"At least motivation won't be an issue." Glynda laughed. "Once everything with your head's sorted out we'll start working on it. I'll even come up with a diet plan."

"Diet plan?" Ruby gasped.

"Of course." Glynda said. "All the exercise in the world won't matter if you go home and stuff your face with junk food. Besides, eating right will make the exercise more effective."

"I guess you're right." Ruby groaned. "As long as I still get to have cookies."

"In moderation." Glynda said. "It sounds like a drag but you won't mind when you're feeling healthier!"

"I guess we'll find out." Ruby sighed. "Thanks Doc." Glynda rolled her eyes, knowing full well that everyone was always going to call her Doc.

Meanwhile Nora was taking to the alcohol like a fish to water. "Don't you think you should rein her in?" Pyrrha asked Ren.

"She'll be fine." Ren shrugged. "And anything that lowers her energy level is a good thing."

"Somehow I don't think drinking will make her any more lethargic." Pyrrha said. "I just hope she doesn't do anything…"

Before Pyrrha could finish the thought Nora, already swaying with inebriation, whipped her top off to show off her tattoos. Pyrrha looked to Ren. "Nothing we haven't all seen before." Ren said, seeming not to care in the slightest.

Nora stumbled over to Yang and Coco. "Hey Coco, you've never fucked Ren huh?" Nora slurred.

"No, I haven't." Coco confirmed.

"Yang has." Nora giggled. "Pretty great, right?"

"Yeah...uh...it was pretty great." Yang replied.

"Coco, he's huge!" Nora enthused. She made a series of grand hand gestures to define length and girth. "Tell her Yang!"

"She's only exaggerating a little." Yang said. "And he's got the moves. And the stamina."

"I'm horrified and aroused." Coco said.

"I'm sure we could make room for you if you ask nicely." Nora said with a wink.

"Now are you worried?" Pyrrha asked Ren.

"I don't really care." Ren shrugged. "If she said something insulting...maybe I'd be bothered."

Arriving late, Blake and Weiss strolled in. Blake's attire was unconventional to say the least. She was wearing cat ears and a collar, with a tail protruding from her pants. Soon all eyes were on her. It was no secret that she and Weiss were into some interesting stuff, but Blake had never before presented such a visible example at the gym. "She's like a kitty!" Nora squealed. "So cute!"

Blake walked over to Pyrrha, circled around her, then laid her chin on Pyrrha's shoulder, nuzzling the side of her head. Pyrrha blushed brightly. "B-Blake wh-what are y-you doing?" Pyrrha stuttered.

"Looks like she's taken a shine to you." Weiss laughed. "She's very affectionate tonight."

"Well I…" Pyrrha started.

Blake purred and Pyrrha was taken totally off guard. "Okay Blake, that's enough." Weiss said. She walked to Blake, caressing her shoulder. "You're making poor Pyrrha uncomfortable." Blake laughed and turned from Pyrrha to make out with Weiss.

"And you were worried about Nora." Ren deadpanned.

Ruby peeled away from the rest of the group to go use the bathroom. She opened the door and was in for a shock. Penny and Sun were inside, locked together and making out. Sun had a hand up Penny's shirt and she a hand down his pants, her other hand tracing his abs. "Penny?!" Ruby gasped.

Penny and Sun pulled their hands back and separated. "Out!" Penny shouted. Ruby squealed and backed out. "I thought you said you locked the door!"

"Shit, I guess the lock was broken." Sun said.

"Ugh...so close." Penny sighed. "Look, I need to go." She opened up her purse and pushed a few things around.

"Oh...alright." Sun sighed. "That was...fun."

"This was exhilarating and we will be doing it again." Penny declared. She handed Sun her business card. "Here's my number. Now I must threaten Ruby into silence."

Penny rushed out, guessing correctly that she would used the bathroom attached to the showers, and waiting outside. "Oh...Penny...I…" Ruby struggled when she emerged.

"If you tell anyone what you saw, I'll smother you in your sleep." Penny threatened, her eyes locked on Ruby's and her voice unwavering.

"My lips are sealed." Ruby promised.

"Good!" Penny said cheerfully. "I hope you're enjoying the party as much as I am!"

Ruby rejoined Pyrrha looking shaken. "Are you alright?" Pyrrha asked. "What happened?"

"N-nothing." Ruby stammered. "Did I miss anything fun?"

"Fun...maybe." Pyrrha replied. "Interesting, definitely. First Nora got...a little tipsy and discussed some...lewd subjects after taking her top off. Then Blake showed up dressed like…"

"Yang!" Nora screamed, running full speed across the room towards her target. She happened to be entirely nude.

"Nora wha…oof!" Yang said as Nora tackled her. Nora straddled Yang and pinned her to the ground, a wicked smile on her face. After letting out a drunken laugh, Nora dove down and began kissing Yang on the lips, despite Yang's efforts to push her off. Coco walked over and started laughing hysterically. "Nor...stop! Hey...no!"

"Nora, come on now." Ren said. He walked over and put a hand on her bare shoulder. Nora looked up at him. "Nora, what's gotten into you?"

"Coco said if I did it we would have a 4-way!" Nora replied. "How could I resist?"

"You'd need my permission first." Ren said. "And I'm pretty sure you'd just have to ask."

"Oh yeah." Nora sighed. "So how about it?"

"If Yang and Coco want to, I'd be happy to oblige, but not here." Ren said. "You're too drunk. Grab your clothes and let's go home."

"Shall we join you?" Coco asked, struggling to stifle her laughter.

"Yang?" Ren asked.

"Uh...sure." Yang said, catching her breath. "Coco, you have no idea what you're getting yourself into."

"I like it that way." Coco said with a smirk.

Yang got to her feet, walked over to Ruby and hugged her. "Well Ruby, I guess I'm heading out." Yang said. "I'll see you Monday. Enjoy your weekend with Pyrrha."

"Oh, I will." Ruby said. "Even more than your night with Ren."

"You will never understand until you've tried it." Yang said with a wink. "I'm sure he'd let you and Pyrrha give it a go if you just asked."

"I think I'll pass." Ruby said. "At least for now. See you Monday!"

Yang waved and headed out with Coco in tow. After collecting her clothes Nora followed with Ren. With them gone the party died down and soon broke up. Ruby, Pyrrha and Penny headed back to the apartment for the night. Time was already running short.

Ruby's weekend was devoted entirely to Pyrrha. On Friday night they gave Penny the weekend off so they had the apartment to themselves. Pyrrha woke early on Saturday morning but let Ruby sleep. She just got up and waited on the couch for about an hour until Ruby stumbled out of the bedroom, yawned, and sat beside her. A good morning kiss quickly turned into love making.

"So, what should we do next?" Ruby asked.

"We could add to my tattoo." Pyrrha suggested. "I'd love to add a sleeve like Yang has. Maybe even more eventually."

"I'd love to!" Ruby cheered.

"Someday I'll have more tattoos than Yang." Pyrrha joked.

"You know how competitive Yang is." Ruby warned. "She'd probably add to hers just to beat you."

"I'm competitive too, you know." Pyrrha said. "I'd just get my entire body covered. Can't beat that!"

"Even your boobs?" Ruby asked.

"Yes, even my breasts!" Pyrrha declared, thrusting her chest forward.

"You and Nora could rub them in Yang's face." Ruby laughed.

"Take that sis!" Pyrrha exclaimed as she shook her chest.

After Ruby and Pyrrha shared an extended fit of laughter, they headed into the studio. Ruby already had a design planned out, and Pyrrha told her to do whatever she wanted. From the large rose on her shoulder, Ruby extended Pyrrha's tattoo down her arm with vines and red roses. The vines were a bit more abstract and angular than Yang's realistic tattoo, much more similar to the style popular in Pyrrha's native Mistral. It took several hours, with a break for lunch in the middle, but Ruby finished the intricate design.

After finishing with the tattoos and applying a protective covering, the pair went out to dinner at Vale's fanciest restaurant. Ruby found it impossibly romantic. The tables even had real candles! After an over-priced and under-sized meal made up for by the incredible ambiance, they headed home. They relaxed on the couch for a time before moving on to the bedroom where they again made love before going to sleep for the night.

Another session of morning love making awaited, this time right there in bed as soon as the pair awoke. "What would you like to do today?" Pyrrha asked once they were both satisfied.

"How about we bake cookies?" Ruby suggested.

"Cookies?" Pyrrha asked.

"A lot of 'em." Ruby confirmed. "Enough for all our friends."

"That's...going to be a lot of cookies." Pyrrha said. "Why cookies anyway?"

"I need to tide them over for when I'm asleep, and thank them for their support." Ruby explained. "It has to be something cute and sweet like me, so cookies!"

"Hmm...naked apron baking?" Pyrrha suggested.

"You read my mind!" Ruby exclaimed. "I'll even get in on the fun this time!"

After getting properly attired they went to work. Ruby carefully followed Pyrrha's instructions, and there was none of the catastrophic mess characteristic of previous attempts. Limited only by the quantity of ingredients on hand, they prepared a massive batch, enough for four trays. They slipped two in the oven and did some kitchen love making to pass the time while they cooked. Then the process was repeated a second time. By the time the second batch was done they were exhausted and fulfilled, having baked more than enough cookies along the way. After eating some of them for lunch they dressed and sat down on the couch to relax in front of the TV.