Eren POV:
Todays been...odd. I haven't been in this home in so long yet I'm somehow stable, though barely.
Despite making up with Yang, Ruby and Dad...I'm still haunted here. Thoughts and voices running through my head that I try to bury down to the deepest parts of myself. Blake constantly notices and grabs a hold on me while we watch TV, just talk or cuddle in my room.
My only concern is when Blake goes back to Menagerie for the break. Will I be okay here? Will I really need to go back to Menagerie because I don't feel safe? I hope it doesn't come to that but I can't exactly control it.
Dad just went to bed and Ruby and Weiss decided to go back to Rubys room. Yang just left the shower I think and Blake is in my room getting the bed ready. Me? I'm outside looking up at the stars on the grass.
I slowly stand and walk forward so I'm not too close to the cabin. I grunt and feel Wail shoot out of me.
You sick little freak...can't even take hits well.
Eren: "Grrr...."
My aura erupts and almost takes the form of a giant bonfire, completely surrounding me and the area around me in a giant circle of magenta colored flames. My hair moves around from the fire and wind being produced. The area is lit up in a purple light, most likely alerting everyone inside of what I'm doing.
I don't care...if you want me to stay here...I'll do what I need to do to not cave in and go berserk from emotions.
Eren: "HAA!"
The fires grow thicker to the point where I can't even see out of the flames. All I see is red, purple and pink. By now I'm sure they've heard me and can now see out the window...whatever.
I'm gonna be a huntress one day! You're too weak for an aura! You'll always be in my shadow, Eren.
Heh. I'll be in your shadow? We may be on good terms now...but Gods above...hearing you be so wrong is nothing short of wonderful.
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Ruby POV:
BOOOOM!!!
Eren: "HAA!"
A yell is heard outside as a bright pink light shines through my bedroom window. The laptop me and Weiss were watching videos on even jumps up into the air and lands back onto the bed.
Weiss: "The hell was that?!"
Ruby: "I think I heard Erens voice!"
I get out of bed, much to the disappointment of Weiss, and look out of the window. I see what looks like a geyser of purple and red fire with a silhouette in the center of it, barely visible.
Ruby: "Woah...what's he doing...? Is he okay?"
Weiss: "Should we check?"
Ruby: "Yeah. We need to go now."
Weiss pulls herself out of bed and puts on some slippers before we leave my room to check on Eren. As we leave my room, I see Blake already running down the stairs as fast as she can with Yang just leaving her room now.
Yang: "What's going on?" She says with a yawn.
Ruby: "It's Eren!"
Yangs eyes widen and she joins going down to the living room and out the front door. We barely step out to the front yard as we feel the heat and force of whatever the hell Eren is doing.
How did this happen? Why is this happening? Did we do something bad?? H-He looked at peace today...
Blake tries to step closer to Eren but Yang grabs her arm and pulls her back.
Yang: "Don't Blake."
Blake: "What?! Look at him! I need to snap him out of it before something bad happens!"
Blake tries to yank her arm out of Yangs grip but Yang holds her arm tighter, looking into Blakes eyes with sadness.
Yang: "Please..."
Blake looks back at Eren, then Yang again before sighing and nodding slowly. She backs up and watches Eren from afar.
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After what feels like years, the flames slowly dissipate but suddenly disappear. It only slowly started to fade before all going away in a second. Eren stands there, looking up at the stars, not moving. I take the initiative and take a few steps towards him.
Ruby: "B-Bro?"
As I get closer I notice him flinch slightly before turning to me. The look in his eyes...mental exhaustion. He probably wouldn't be able to go to sleep without nightmares waking him constantly.
Ruby: "Brother? Please tell me if you're okay or not..."
Eren: "I'm...I don't know.
I sigh and take one final step towards him, grabbing his hand and holding it.
Ruby: "Brother? Do you trust me?"
He looks into my eyes as I stroke his hand gently. He looks at me for a good 10 seconds before finally nodding. I know we've had this same song and dance for a while now but just knowing he can actually trust me at all is something I will always cherish.
Ruby: "Are you scared you'll be constantly dealing with nightmares while sleeping? Even with Blake here?"
He nods again.
Ruby: "Well...how about we do something? I know you've been emotionally exhausted but I think we could do something. Me, you and Yang."
Yang walks up behind me and pats Erens head.
Yang: "You can say no if you aren't comfortable with it. Despite us getting along as of recent...it's not gonna make up for the years and years of...y'know."
Eren looks away for a bit before finally sighing.
Eren: "Sure...I want all of us though. If I'm there...I want Blake there. And if Ruby is there...Weiss should be there."
Awww...
We both smile and give him a hug before leading him back into the house. As we sit him on the couch and Yang turns the TV on, Blake puts her arm around Eren before moving it away quickly.
Blake: "Oh my Gods Eren you're so cold!"
She quickly grabs a blanket from upstairs and comes back down and puts it around Eren before jumping into it with him and snuggling him. I smile and sit on the couch with Weiss sitting next to me, holding my hand out of sight so Yang doesn't go on another teasing spree. I look over and see both a happy and sad look on Yangs face.
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Yang POV:
Well...this sight kind of gives me a bit of heartache. All of my close friends and siblings dating someone around me. I'm the only one of the 5 of us not with someone, so that makes me the 3rd wheel for 2 relationships? Great...
I notice a spot between Eren and Ruby and decide to just sit there. Once I sit and take note of the two couples next to me, I start getting a feeling of loneliness in the pit of my stomach and the back of my mind. Is this what Eren felt? Obviously to a much lesser degree but this feeling of not having someone around to help you for so long?
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Blake POV:
As I snuggle with Eren in our blanket while the TV plays some stupid show that somehow both Ruby and Weiss like, I notice Yang looking a little sad. I think I know why. I bring my head down a little and whisper really quiet.
Blake: "Eren, sweetie, can you let Yang in the blanket? I think she's feeling a little lonely right now since she doesn't have a cuddle partner."
Eren looks at me, then Yang, then back to me and nods. He looks back at Yang and scoots closer into my touch before opening the blanket.
Eren: "Yang."
Yang looks over at Eren and sees the open blanket with enough room for her. Her eyes widen and she smiles brightly and dives into the blanket with the 2 of us.
I don't like her like my original counterpart does but I won't let her be alone. She can snuggle with us all she wants, I know she has a very very large soft spot for Eren. I wonder how that happened...I can sort of remember that conversation after they defused while I was in my animal state.
I look under the pillow and see Yang put her arms tightly around Erens chest, her boobs literally engulfing his arm. If she were any other girl I'd swear...I don't think she's doing it intentionally though.
Eren pets Yangs head gently and leans back into my touch.
Blake: "Good boy~" I whisper very quietly into his ear.
Eren blushes and looks back at me. That blush...Gods I love it. Thank you for gifting him a true chance at life...I'll forever be grateful.
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I notice Ruby and Weiss are in a really goofy conversation about the show we're watching. It's something about a bunch of contestants going through an obstacle course full of traps in it. They even needed to run across these giant red balls over a pool of water.
I nuzzle my face into the back of Erens neck and see Yang now with her lion ears sprouting from her head, her hair now covering where her humans ears would be. I was a tad bit annoyed when Ruby and Yang gained the ability to switch like that thanks to Light but honestly...they both look really cute like that.
Eren: "Hm? What's up Yang?"
Yang sighs and blushes a little.
Yang: "Do you think it would be okay if I went into my animal space? I don't think I'd hurt anyone. I just wanna really relax...I'm in a dark place right now in my mind."
Before Eren can say anything I reach my hand out and gently rub one of Yangs ears. She gasps a little before leaning into it.
Blake: "Of course you can Yang. Relax yourself."
She leans her body more against Eren while I get one ear and he gets another. Normally I'd never be so forward like this...I'd usually be the bottom. But whenever I'm around Eren...it feels right. Like I can switch between being more dominant or submissive. I know he's not overly picky either and I'm glad it all just works like that.
After a minute or two Yang lets out a groan. I see her lion tail swishing, her ears perked slightly. She looks at both me and Eren for a little before sniffing us. Once she finishes that she finally rests her head on Erens lap, her tail wagging almost like a dogs.
Eren: "Awww."
Let's hope that helps Yang relax. It usually helps me so no reason it won't with her. I take a quick glance and see Ruby and Weiss kissing with all of our backs turned.
Weiss opens her eyes mid kiss and makes eye contact with me. I prepare for her to freak out and yell but instead she just waves lightly while Ruby buries her face into her neck and leaves little kisses all over it.
Well. I wouldn't expect that out of a Schnee. No. She isn't a Schnee anymore. It's unfair to address her as that. It's like calling me simply "Cat". She's just Weiss now, maybe even Weiss Rose in the future.
You know...I have a feeling that the future is going to look bright now. I know Eren and Yang will be able to go on certain missions in other timelines thanks to Light and Dark wanting them to constantly fight...but I have a feeling Remnant is going to be safe. I have these guys to thank. Weiss, Ruby, Yang, Eren...thank you for being my friends...I'm so so glad I left the White Fang for this...I wouldn't trade this for anything in the world.
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"So these universes are made with variables and numbers?"
Crimson holds the purple and yellow orb in his hand, inspecting the insides despite it just being purple and yellow energy swirling around.
"They make these worlds by taking people and twisting their fates by a stat. Their fate and luck are tied together. 1-100, 1 being the absolute worst and 100 being beyond natural luck. Their fates either make their lives better or worse. Some people go one way and go the other...but only one timeline they had went only one way. The good way."
He releases the orb back to its pedestal and sticks both his hands out. A large amount of purple and black energy comes out of his hands and forms into a giant ball.
"That "Perfect Timeline" where Yin Rose was born. Everything went as good as things could have. No one died, all plans went smooth and Salem was easily defeated. For a world that had Grimm...things went wonderful."
The giant ball condenses and slowly forms into what looks like another orb for a pedestal at his throne.
"Now. What if it was the opposite? Everything going as horrible as possible? Being as gruesome, inhumane and life scarring as possible?"
Crimson shrinks the ball down to the size of his finger and grabs the Remnant orb. He throws the Remnant orb down to the ground and watches it become a portal for him to step through.
"Would you be able to handle this world? A world of nothing but 1's?"
Crimson drops down through the portal with the new violent evil orb in his hand. As the portal closes, he floats in an unknown void with a bunch of blue orbs floating around the empty space, all with galaxies filling them.
"So this is where my son makes the timelines. I would've expected a little more then just a blank black void, my son."
Crimson points his finger with the orb at the end of it in a random direction where there isn't any giant orbs.
"Eren. I may be a Creator...but I'm sorry for this to a slight degree."
He fires the orb out and after a minute it expands and floats among the other orbs of its kind. The one key difference is its color. Purple with black lighting around it.
"My sons will find this universe quite easily. They'll know it was artificially created to be a test. They won't remove it."
A pink portal appears under Crimsons feet. He floats down and chuckles, eagerly awaiting this trial.
"Now entertain me, Eren Reed Rose."
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Eren POV, the Next day:
Never. In my life. Have I had that good of a time sleeping. Me and Blake got to sleep in my old bed and while it was a bit uncomfortable because it was my bed...she helped a lot since I knew I wasn't alone. Though there was another weight on the bed that I'm still trying to figure out.
Yang.
She's still in her animal state. She slept next to me on the other side but slept on her stomach with her head on her arms like cats do sometimes. I'd figure that even with her mind being that of an animal but the body of a human, she'd enjoy the pillow more.
Blake: "Mmm...good morning baby."
Eren: "Good morning sweetie. I have a question. Why is Yang still in her animal state?"
Yang opens her eyes and groans, lifting her head up and rubbing her cheek against mine.
Blake: "Did she fall asleep like that?"
Eren: "Yeah. Does that affect it? Is this bad?"
Blake and Yang make eye contact. Yang reaches over my body and sniffs all over Blake before licking her hand a little. Blake giggles and pets her ear with her other hand.
Blake: "Well she can get out of it whenever she wants. She's still slightly conscious in the back of her head. But also sleeping in that state is sometimes as good as sleeping with another person when it comes to mental health."
Eren: "Really? I'm almost jealous now."
Blake giggles and gives me a nice sloppy kiss on the lips. Seems she's feeling affectionate today.
Blake: "No need when I'm here. Yang is a bonus for now."
Yang rests her head on my stomach and yawns before rolling on my chest, laying on her back now. Both me and Blake snicker at Yangs goofiness.
Eren: "Heh. I remember her being more territorial like a wild lion the last time she did this. Now she's just a big house cat."
The door to the room opens and out comes Ruby with Weiss.
Ruby: "Good morning Team RWBY! And Eren!"
Weiss winces due to Rubys volume. She has a fair point, it's pretty damn early. Yang gets off of me and off the bed and walks towards Ruby and Weiss. Despite having the mindset of a lion, she still walks on her feet like a human.
Weiss: "She's still like this?"
Blake: "It's no big deal."
Yang walks up to Weiss and sniffs her a little before resting her head on top of Weiss.
Weiss: "Hey! Don't use me as a head rest! I know I'm short!"
Everyone laughs, including Yang now. Wait. She laughed!
Yang: "Sorry Weiss! Couldn't help it!"
Eren: "Huh? You switched that fast?"
Yang turns and wags her tail a little before giggling with a thumbs up.
Yang: "Yup! I turned it off right as Ruby opened the door. It's all fun but I can't tease as a lioness!"
Heh. Fair enough I guess.
Yang plops back onto my bed and pats my leg before leaning up to my ear.
Yang: "Thanks for letting me sleep in here tonight. With me being the only single one here...didn't exactly want to sleep alone..."
I put my arms around her and hug her super tight, giving her a taste of her own medicine.
Eren: "That's perfectly okay Yang. You don't need an excuse. Sometimes...most of the time...all the time, it's always better to sleep with another person. I don't think there's a problem with siblings sleeping together if you aren't making it weird, you know?"
Yang nods and leans into the hug. I hear Ruby awwww'ing in the background while Blake pats my back. I can practically feel Blake smiling.
Ruby: "Alright! So!"
Ruby magically pulls a white board from outside my room and brings it on its wheels. She pulls out a marker and grins.
Ruby: "What's Team RWBY+ doing today!!"
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Next Chapter: A Grim(m) Hell.