First off . . . . if you HAVEN'T read A Beacon of Hope in a Castle of Ice . . . then you need to leave, find that story. Review the hell out of it. Come back here. Then read this one. And Review the hell out of it xD

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Back again.

Yup I'm back!

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. . . Okay, enough with the Eminem reference.

Well, guys, gals, hermaphrodites, futanaris (yes, I went there) and anybody else in between. The requests to continue were pretty overwhelming for me. I've had amazing critiques and compliments that have motivated me to continue.

So, for those of you keeping a tally, it has been exactly a month (in an hour) since I finished A Beacon of Hope.

I am going back to not putting a POV at the top to see how it goes. I think letting my readers have to think and guess for a POV can be fun, but if I get too many complaints then I will revert back.

Another note. One of my favorite authors TheDarkenedRose is reading my Fanfic on Youtube . . . if you could just search his name or my story and give him a few, a thumbs up and whatever else that would be awesome. It's really cool for him to do that, and I would HIGHLY appreciate the notion.

I would also like to thank everyone who who has messaged me during my break, reviewed the other two stories I did, and to the people who messaged me saying I am an inspiration. You guys/gals know who you are . . . it means a lot to me. It truly does.

Okay, mushy stuff over. Let's get to the point! Here is Chapter 1! ONWARD TO SCHNEE MANOR!

Chapter 1 - To Schnee Manor

Today is the day!

Today is the day we are off to Schnee Manor! I'm so excited! Weiss has clearly been growing more and more anxious, but I guess since I never met her parents I'm just excited to go somewhere new. I'm sure they can't be THAT bad. Weiss has always been someone to exaggerate things.

"Rubes! Hurry up! Weiss said the airship will be here any minute!"

I look out my room window to see everyone standing with suitcases in hand. I knew Uncle Qrow would be coming with us, but I am very surprised to see that Dad decided to come as well. He's been really quiet and depressed since him and Uncle Qrow got back form the surprise job they had to take care of. Even Shun is coming with us to keep training me like she has been the past two days!

"Coming, Yang!" I shout out the window, then closing it. My suitcase is already packed, and Crescent Rose is held over my shoulder just as my Sweetheart was meant to be. My red suitcase is sitting at the door with enough clothes to last three extra days. It's super early, probably around 5:30 with the sun just barely peeking over the trees of the nearby forest. Weiss told us to get ready early since it is a long flight, despite her family having one of the fastest airship models known to Remnant. She expects us to be there by 10am. A four hour flight with nothing to do . . . I hope I can at least get a little more sleep.

I make a final check of my room, ensuring everything is how it was when I first came back for the vacation. From Schnee Manor Weiss and I will be going to the house she owns in Vale while Blake and Yang will be going back to the dormitories for the final three days of break. I take my suitcase and wheel it out of my room, closing the door behind me and make my way downstairs to go out the back door.

"It's about time you got down here, Dolt!"

Just as I enter the kitchen I hear Weiss' voice. She is standing at the back door looking through the clear screen. I smile at her mild hostility and walk out the door, closing it behind me along with the storm door that slams shut and locks itself from the inside.

"Sorry, Princess." I say, giving Weiss a quick peck on the cheek that immediately turns them red. I hear her stutter and attempt to scold me, but she's incapable of making coherent sentences. It's really out of character for her.

"Awww, Ice Queen's speechless." Yang teases while I walk towards her, Blake, Shun, Uncle Qrow and Dad with the audible sounds of Weiss' two suitcases being tugged along somewhere behind me.

"It's been awhile since I last been to Schnee Manor . . . I'm getting filled with nostalgia." I hear Uncle Qrow say to Dad, who shakes his head and chuckles.

"If only Will was just as relaxed as you, Qrow . . . I'm sure the two of us would go there much more." Dad responds, making me worry a little. To think there is someone Uncle Qrow and Dad both make a point to avoid brings me to the slight realization of the situation. Just how bad of company is Weiss' father?

"You're three minutes behind schedule. Just what is going on?" I look over my shoulder to see Weiss on her scroll, possibly scolding the tardy pilot despite the lateness being mild. I should be expecting a new side of her for a bit. After all, she is an heiress, and will most likely be sure to display her authority as such.

"I don't care if you experienced air traffic while leaving Atlas. I was told 5:45 would be the pickup time. The Shnee Dust Company owns the fastest line of transport in all of Remnant, yet a simple deadline cannot be met!? I find that very difficult to believe! If you're not here in the next forty five seconds you will wish you risked getting a simple summons from the Atlas Air Traffickers!" Weiss shouts into her scroll before hanging it up and and putting it into her pocket. She looks at all of us, realizing we all just witnessed her cold hearted outburst.

"Sorry . . . old habits die hard." Weiss defends, letting off a nervous chuckle. Within the next thirty seconds we hear, then see a large airship with the Schnee emblem almost pass us overhead. The ship is quick to slow down and stop, but manages to just barely pass the landing spot and has to backtrack in order to land for all of us to get in. Weiss' treat seemed to have hit home with the pilot in order to cause that burst of speed.

"But . . . old habits get the job done." Weiss says while walking past me. The ship enters a hover, then slowly lowers until it touches the ground. The side door cracks open from the top, lowering to make a walkway for everyone to use to climb on the airship. I wait for everyone to go, but Weiss chooses to be the very last one and beckons me onto the ship while she follows behind.

The large, grey airship soon closes behind us and starts to rise slowly from the ground while maintaining perfectly leveled, allowing us time to make our way around and find somewhere to sit.

As expected, the inside is extremely fancy. We entered through the right side of the ship, and along the left side are all booths covered by white curtains with the Schnee crest resting on each. The walls and ceiling all have a silver-ish color that goes well with the black carpet below us. I take a look at the booths, counting out four of them. Considering the size of the airship, and the fact that the walls for each take up over half of the width makes me believe that they are all large rooms that could easily rival Beacon's dorm.

"The booth on the far right has two leather recliners and two TVs along with complimentary headphones . . . That is for Mr Xiao Long, and Mr Qrow." Weiss says.

"Recliners? After our hearts aren't you?" Uncle Qrow chuckles and walks with my Dad towards the booth Weiss pointed out.

"The booth next to theirs lacks any sort of furniture aside from a bed that can be deployed from the wall. I have not had much time to speak with Shun, but I feel she will want plenty of room to workout . . . I can't think of anything else she will want to do. Plus, she could always go bother Mr Xiao Long and Mr Qrow should she get bored.

"Heh. You keep this up I may actually start to like you, Snow Angel." Shun smirks, shimmying past Yang and Blake to go to her booth. Over her right shoulder is an orange neon backpack that closes by her tugging the rope-straps in opposite directions. It's very basic and small which worries me as to just how much stuff she brought with her. Just before she goes into her booth, she lifts her left hand, waving at us without turning around then disappears behind the white curtain.

"The one next to Shun's is for Blake and Yang. I took the liberty of having TV bluetooth earphones installed. It will allow Yang to watch whatever she desires while leaving plenty of silence for Blake to read." Weiss explains.

"Aw! I always knew you cared, Weiss!" Yang runs over, wrapping her arms around Weiss' waist and lifts my girlfriend off the ground in a back cracking hug that makes me shiver.

"Ugh! You Brute! Let me go this instant!" Weiss screams, but Yang keeps the hug held firmly for a few more seconds before letting Weiss down and skipping off to the booth with Blake, who already started walking.

Weiss grumbles under her breath, talking about how Yang will end up killing her one of these days with her method of showing affection. Weiss takes the lead to the last booth which I follow, noting it is slightly different from the rest. Weiss brushes aside the curtain, allowing me to enter. I immediately notice it is extremely spacious. While it is not the size of our room in Beacon, it is easily 3/4's that size. Directly ahead of me is a large window that I immediately run over to look out of, making out several landmarks from the forest near the house thanks to the overhead view. Even being able to spot the creek I first discovered my semblance at.

I never did get to take Weiss there . . . We've been so busy.

The room itself has wood textured walls and a black carpet, making it feel like a bedroom in a house almost. The roof is textured silver like the walls outside, but has some sort of weird, tiny device that I can't really tell what it is. I'm sure Weiss will go into detail. There is nothing in the room to make note of aside from a large love seat sitting in the right corner furthest from the door. I was at least hoping for a TV.

The difference I noticed in the room as compared to the others is the fact that the curtain was slightly smaller, and behind the curtain was a sliding door that Weiss takes the liberty of closing after she walks in.

"For us, this is the 'VIP' room so to speak. The television here is a high definition projector while the other rooms have plasma screen. Oh, there's a touchpad near the window . . . just slide your finger from top to bottom and it will tint the window as dark as you wish. It helps if you want to sleep or watch a movie. All the booths have soundproof walls, meaning any loud explosions won't interrupt the person next door, plus . . ."

At Weiss' pause I grow curious and follow her with my eyes when she walks to the wall opposite Blake and Yang's booth. She pushes two small buttons on the wall, and seconds later two beds slide out from the wall. One right above the other to act as bunkbeds, although with them against the wall it reminds me more of the type of bunkbeds you see in prison movies . . . but these are much more stylish! Aside from the wooden texture underneath the mattresses, the mattresses themselves are both covered with white bedsheets with matching pillows that blend in so well with the mattresses that I was just barely able to notice them.

"Wow, you went all out to impress, Weiss." I say, walking over to the two beds. I take the chance to kick off my combat boots and nudge them underneath before I jump to the top bunk.

"I did?" Weiss looks up at me with surprise written all over her face. "I made sure to have them send the small airship . . . Last thing I wanted was to intimidate anyone."

"Wait . . . this is the SMALL ONE?" I ask, eyes wide and lips parted in utter shock.

"Well of course it is. The larger one can fit up to 500 people with plenty of room to spare. My family uses it for parties while traveling through the kingdoms." Weiss states matter-of-factly.

"Wow . . . That's-" I pause when a loud knock is heard from the door.

I feel a little awkward to be laying on the bed considering someone I don't know will be answering it. I mean, I know it's perfectly normal and all but the concept will eat away at me until my insecurities prevail victorious. To avoid the hassle I hop down and sit on the lower of the two beds while Weiss walks to the slidable door, unlocks it, then pushes it open and begins speaking before she even sees who it is.

"Who has the audacity to-" Weiss pauses.

"Forgive the interruption, M'Lady."

I sit in awe as a tall, slender man stands at the door, towering over Weiss. He has a very sweet face, yet his facial expression also appears to be naturally devious. His hair is a shade of black that is not too dark, yet not faded either, breeding youth yet maturity all in one. His hair varies in length all around his head, but the longest strand coming from the right side of his head where his hair manages to go down past his cheek.

His hairstyle in general is messy, yet strangely organized as well. His hair manages to cover a majority of his cheeks along the sides, but does not cover the intimidating gaze of his piercing red eyes. The one part of his hair that catches me off guard is a long locke that trails right down the center of his face, yet parts to his left after coming in contact with the bridge of his nose, but does not block his eyes either. In fact, it adds a more mysterious look to him.

To compliment his dark hair is a white dress shirt worn with a formal black vest over the dress shirt, and a black tailcoat over the rest of his outfit. I take note of his cuffs which are complete with a golden emblem of the Schnee crest, marking the family he works for. If I had to assume what he was based on clothing, there is no doubt he is a butler. However, there is an odd air to him that sends shivers down my spine, making me confused as to whether I fear him, or if his presence simply makes me nervous since it is my first time seeing him.

"What are you doing here!? Shouldn't you be at the Manor!?" Weiss shouts and wraps her arms around the taller man's neck. He is roughly 6 feet tall, resulting in him having to kneel to allow Weiss to gather an effective hug which he returns by wrapping his arms around her waist.

"I wouldn't want your flight home to have mediocre service." He speaks in a relaxed tone that also sends a shiver down my spine. Without realizing it my fingers dig into the mattress, clenching firmly as I sit patiently for this shivering in my body to pass.

"That's very kind of you. Oh, allow me to introduce you to-"

"Ah, is this the one you told me about in your last letter?" He cuts in. Something that Weiss would normally chew someone out for, but she appears to be completely fine with it.

"Yes, this is her." Weiss says, letting go of him and stepping aside while the tall form stands upright.

W-What is it about him that is making me like this? I can feel my heartbeat in my throat! He's not scary at all. So why-

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Miss Ruby Rose."

My eyes shoot ahead of me and towards the ceiling to meet his red eyes. He smiles down at me, then drops down to one knee as he did for Weiss earlier.

"R-Ruby is just fine." I answer, my body's shaking not stopping in the slightest. Why do I feel so nervous!? "Um . . . Weiss told you about me?"

"In incredible detail. I have never in all my years read a letter from her that revolved around a single person. For once she did not speak of her studies . . . which is quite impressive." He explains, earning a quick 'hey!' from Weiss who is still standing at the door.

"R-really?" I begin to blush, "Weiss is a great friend. I'm glad me an- . . . her and I were put on the same team." I correct myself, trying to work on sounding more proper since I will be meeting her family soon.

"I believe you mean girlfriend." He corrects me in return and gives a smile to me that I find strangely devious. "She spoke of you in very high regards. Should you need anything, just call."

"T-thanks, but . . . I don't know your name." I giggle nervously.

"Sebastian . . . and I am simply one hell of a butler." He grins, his words sending powerful quakes down my spine.

Is everyone in Schnee Manor this scary!?

"Well, I'll be on my way to prepare the food and drinks. I hope you enjoy the flight." He says while standing up and leaves the room while I still can barely move a muscle. As he exits, Weiss closes the sliding door, which apparently locks on its own and can only be opened from the inside. I suppose that is one of the perks of the 'VIP room'.

"Ruby?" I hear Weiss whisper. I turn my head and see she is sitting right next to me with a look of worry on her face, "Are you okay?"

"Y-yeah . . . I-I guess I'm just a little cold." I lie, immediately averting my gaze. I can't lie while looking Weiss in the eye . . . but I can't tell her that a person I just met gives me the creeps. It's super rude, and for all I know he could be the kindest person in the world.

"I see. Well, first, let me do this." Weiss leans away from me to the side of the bed, reaching into a small pouch I never quite recognized that is hanging along the wooden frame. I watch closely as she pulls out a small remote and clicks it. A small beep can be heard, and when I look ahead of me the entire wall is made into a giant TV screen, making me realize that the small device on the ceiling is the projector she mentioned.

"Woah." I comment while Weiss works on getting a random movie on.

"This is similar to the projector Blake has . . . except this one is the most recent model." Weiss explains.

I continue to stare in awe at the TV screen ahead of me, but that doesn't stop Weiss from reaching around me and pulling my head down onto her lap. I shift around a bit, laying on my back and picking up my feet to place them on the bed. When I am finally comfortable I look up at her to see she is just finishing taking off her beautiful, white bolero and places it over me to act as covers.

"I just raised the heat . . . Try to manage until it comes up, okay?" She smiles at me and runs her hand through my hair.

"Wait, when did you do that?"

"Universal remote, Ruby."

"University what?" Weiss sighs at my question and just shakes her head.

"U-ni-ver-sal. I can control the projector, TV channels, and heat with this." She waves the small remote above me.

"Wow . . . with all this stuff it must be hard settling for Beacon." I say which earns a shrug from my girlfriend.

"Not at all. It is actually very refreshing to be able to do things on my own. My family abuses their wealth in every regard. I have only done so in name . . . although prior to going to Beacon I was certainly much worse." Weiss admits while absent mindedly petting my head. It's such an odd, calming feeling I get when she pets me. It feels really really relaxing, especially when she brushes my hair away from my face.

"Well, that doesn't matter now, does it?" I smile, tilting my head to catch Weiss' hand while she is petting me to give her palm a quick kiss.

"I suppose not- hey!" She smiles, poking my forehead with two fingers. The shivering in my body from earlier is gone, thankfully. "Dunce. Take a nap. I'll wake you up when we the food gets here, alright?"

"Ooo, can I get cookies?" I ask, crossing my toes in hopes of a yes.

"You will get whatever is served, Ruby Rose." Weiss shakes her head, poking me in the forehead a second time. We begin to watch the movie Weiss put on. A romance movie that's a sequel to the one we watched in my house one day.

Weiss expects me to sleep when watching a movie we are both very interested in, well she has another thing coming.

Not even five minutes later I end up falling asleep . . . I guess staying up late while Weiss went to bed early wasn't one of the smartest decisions of mine.

So, I bet you guys forgot that old old easter egg during the Prom Arc, eh? One Hell of a Butler . . . chapter 28 if you need to go back and get a refresher.

Also . . . why is it that when I look back at my first story . . . the semi-smut between Blake and Yang is the most viewed chapter? (16).

. . . Pervs . . . I love you guys though :P

As always, Review =D Let me know what you want to see :3 and I will be cooking up an Easter Egg pretty soon! So be ready!

Also . . . I need a better title . . . open to suggestions Q.Q HELP ME OUT GUYS. My first title isn't exactly something to follow up on.