Big reveal this chapter. Hope you enjoy

Chapter 8

Ben was pacing around in front of Ruby with an intense look of frustration on his face. "I made another mistake, although it isn't a big one, I should do better than this. The surgery took longer than expected so I won't be able to awake you for another hour. It's alright though since our training is nearly completed, any left-over time, I will speed time up, so it seems like no time has passed at all".

Stopping pacing, Ben turned around and looked at Ruby before speaking to her.

"People often make mistakes. Even your headmaster has made mistakes". Peering into Ruby's eyes he asked her "What do you think of failure or mistakes?".

Thinking for a second, Ruby answered with strong conviction in her voice "Everyone makes mistakes. I guess it's just important what you do to make up for them, taking into consideration the consequences of that mistake".

"I am really glad to see that you have progressed so far in your abilities physically and emotionally. I think you will do your job perfectly. Let's finish this last week of training so that you can see your friends and they can stop worrying".

Ben and Ruby got stuck into training again for 1 more week. Ruby was training at an incredibly fast pace, although Ben expected as much.

Weiss, Blake, and Yang were all ready to head to Ruby's room where she was lying in a coma. All three of them were anxious and scared to see what they would find when they walked into the room. They all walked down to room 12B where they stopped and stared at the door. There was a small vertical glass panel on the door which gave the girls a view of the bed chairs and the legs of the bed but nothing else.

Yang slowly opened the door, which didn't make a sound, not that it would have mattered much if it did. All three of the girls slowly walked into the room and sat down in the uncomfortable chairs that were provided for them. None of them had any thoughts to voice, instead opting to sit in silence, looking around at all of the machines that were connected to Ruby.

The machines were connected to all of Ruby's vital organs with the best nurse on hand waiting outside their room in case something went wrong.

Their silence was interrupted when a yang received a call on her scroll. Picking it out of her pocket, she read the name on the screen. It was her dad, Tai.

Answering the call with a small amount of hesitation, her dad was the first to speak.

"Yang, I've been trying to call you as soon as Ozpin called me to let me know what happened. I am on my way to the hospital with Qrow to see Ruby. How is she doing?" Tai rattled of that speech in quick progression letting the girls know of his worry for Ruby.

"They don't think that she will make it dad, Yang started to speak with tears welling in her eyes. They said that too many of her vital organs were hit as she had no time to protect herself with her aura. It's all my fault dad, I wasn't there to prote.."

Unable to finish her sentence, Yang snapped her head back as Weiss had slapped her hard in the face.

"I'm sorry Tai, she said speaking into the microphone of the scroll, but Yang had no chance to save Ruby. If it's anyone's fault it's mine. Getting quieter Weiss spoke about how she just watched on while Ruby was in the fight.

After hearing this Tai spoke up again, interrupting whatever else Yang or Weiss had to say. "That isn't important, it isn't anyone's fault. Ruby choose to do this. And although I don't want her to get hurt because she is my daughter, I am proud she tried to protect her friends. That's what huntresses and huntsmen do. Anyway girls, just try and relax Qrow and I will be there soon".

And with that, Tai hung up the phone once again leaving Yang and Weiss in silence.

Hearing those constant beeping noises from the machine was getting to the girls' nerves.

This time, Blake chose to be the one to break the silence. "Tai was right you know, it isn't your fault. I have always been one to run away from all of my problems and blame myself for letting others get hurt, but it's what we do. I want to be a huntress to protect people and help the Faunus. Other people are going to get hurt along the way. All we can do is our best to prevent this. Ruby won't blame you Yang or you Weiss when she wakes up". Blake finished with strength.

Her time at Beacon had matured her thinking, along with talks with the headmaster Ozpin.

"That's if she wakes up Blake", Yang spoke back with tears threatening to fall down her face.

Ruby had finished up her last week of training and it was time for her to go back to Remnant. Ben called for her to come and speak with him concerning how she deals with her new powers in front of her classmates.

"How do you feel Ruby. You're training is finally complete. I believe that your skills are good enough to return to Remnant and keep practicing. Remember though, they are not perfect, and you are not invincible. Keep your friends and family close. I feel that you will need them".

"I feel good, energetic and excited to see my team again. But I still have so many questions. How do I stop people finding out about my powers? When do I go after Weiss's dad or the other dangers that are out there? How will I wake up?"

"I am glad you are asking these questions. I will answer them as best as possible, although a lot of things will be up to you and your friends and family. They are strong, they may not have the same power as you, but they will help you a great deal. Firstly, you can tell your team and team JNPR. They are your friends and trustworthy. There is no need to keep secrets from them. Talk to your dad and Qrow, they will already be suspicious because of previous experiences dealing with this. I also want you to speak to Ozpin, he can also help you a great deal. Other than that, try and keep it as secret as possible. There are others that can know. Talk to Ozpin about this, he is a very wise man. Your second question can be answered by only you and your friends. Qrow can help you with this. Weiss and Ozpin can also help. As for waking up you will just have wait and see. I have something pretty spectacular planned that will introduce everyone to your new powers".

"Ok, thank you for helping to train me and I guess saving my life..hehe". Ruby spoke bashfully while rubbing the back of her head.

Chuckling Ben spoke, "it was my pleasure."

"Now, before I send you back, I have some news that might shock you. This will be your first mission. I want you to do it by yourself so that I know you have progressed enough. I want you to rescue your mother." She never died. Everyone expected her to have died because she had been gone for so long. She was actually kidnapped by people who wanted to use her silver eyes for evil, which is why I never had the opportunity to get her to help me. She has been treated well, with food and water provided and no one has touched her, but she has been locked up unable to get away for 12 years now and I need you to save her. My personal appearance on Remnant could set things in motion that we don't want".

I would have liked to have told you this earlier, but you were too young and would have died. You are the only other person to have silver eyes and is able to rescue her. Do you think you can do it?"

"Ruby had tears in her eyes, although her tears were a promise. "Of course, I can do it, I won't let you down".

Ruby had a lot of things to think about now. She had thought that her mum had been dead for years, but in reality, she had been kidnapped. And although treated well because they were trying to harvest her powers, she was still a prisoner to evil people who had to be stopped.

I will send you everything you need to know about them on your scroll when you wake up." Ben finished, happy that Ruby had worked so hard and wasn't going to give up anytime soon.

"Are you ready to go back now?". Ben asked while clasping his hands together with satisfaction.

"Yes, I'm ready".

And with that, Ruby's vision turned to black and Ben disappeared from her view.

Back on Remnant, Tai and Qrow were walking down the hallway where Ruby's room was located. Turning around the corner Tai went to open the door before suddenly stopping when he saw a golden glow heading towards him.

Tai had just enough time to activate his aura before he crashed into the wall with a loud thud. Qrow just stood there perplexed as Yang and Blake rushed out into the hallway.

"What the hell just happened" Qrow exclaimed.

Thanks for reading everyone. Keen for volume 6.