AN: Hello! Not sure what to say other than this is my first fan fic! Just a disclaimer: I'm not a strong shipper of Ruby and Neo, just did this since it popped in my head. Anyway, don't be afraid to comment since I really wanna know just how I'm doing at this new thing.

Ruby sighed as she stepped out of her place of work. Yet another night spent covering someone's shift. She looked to either side, seeing nothing but an empty street, illuminated only by the street lamps and the moonlight.

The scarcity of people told her that it was quite late. She pulled out her Scroll and checked the time; 11:14pm. The realization of the time somehow made her feel even more sleepy than before. She yawned while wondering what time it'd be by the time she arrived home on the other side of Vale. It'd take at least an hour for the subway to take her to the stop she needed to get off, then plus the time it took for her to travel the rest of the way on foot. It was times like these she wished she had a car. But she knew it'd be too expensive for her to keep if she'd just spend her earnings on the gas it took to get to and from work. At least with the subway she could go as far as she needed while only paying a small fee. It had its pros and cons, but she knew it was the best decision until she could get a new job.

Ruby began to walk down the street, heading towards the station. The pebbles under Ruby's foot rolled into the soles of her shoes since she was too tired to put much effort into lifting her legs.

Ahead, the street lamps gave an orange glow. Ruby lifted her head to look at what was in front of her and found that someone was in the sidewalk ahead of her. She hadn't noticed them before, but decided they came from a nearby shop that was closing down. They appeared to be shorter than Ruby which may have just meant they were younger. The person stood still, their attention focused entirely on the street lamp that had moths flying all around its luminescent bulb. Ruby pulled up the hood of her hoodie and kept walking past. Her eyes, hidden in shadow, looking at the person as she walked past.

The light of the lamp shined on one of their eyes, showing its brown color. There was a shift on their attention and Ruby quickly averted her gaze too look straight ahead. Who that was, had clearly noticed Ruby was staring. Even so, Ruby still wasn't sure what the person looked like. All she could tell from what she noticed was that they had been a girl. As she kept walking she kept thinking.

The girl may have been lost, perhaps trying to find her bearings with the streetlamp as a landmark. Ruby knew just how scary it could be walking around alone on the streets at night. This made her stop in her tracks and look back over her shoulder. What she saw wasn't too bad, but still made a chill run up her spin; the girl was no longer looking at the lamp but at Ruby.

Ruby kept her eyes on the girl, their entire body turned towards her. She could tell the girl was looking at her because of the small glint of light coming from their eyes that reflected the stars. It wasn't menacing or intimidating, but Ruby still couldn't help but feel creeped out that the girl had probably been staring at her the whole time she'd walked past. Slowly, the girl tilted her head to the side. This made Ruby immediately look ahead and start to walk again. Again, the girl probably noticed that she had been looking.

In a few minutes, Ruby rounded a corner and started walking slightly quicker. She could see the bright lights ahead, signaling the entrance to the underground railroad. She past empty shops and discarded newspapers on the floor, feeling the cold wind start to pick up. She was just about there when a fast set of footsteps echoed behind her. Scared, Ruby quickly turned around. She saw nothing. Right when she turned, the footsteps suddenly stopped and led to nothing. All she saw was the barren streets, except for a group of friends hanging outside of a liquor store. Other than that, no sign of the girl.

Ruby shook her head, unbelieving that she was still on about that girl. What reason did she truly have to fear of her? All she had done was look at Ruby. No harm.

But still. Nothing could explain the footsteps. The fast, rushing footsteps.

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The machine beeped then lifted the small bars ahead, allowing Ruby to enter into the station. She looked around. Empty. No one but herself was in the station. She found this odd, seeing as there was usually at least some people lounging about. Even though it was weird, Ruby didn't dwell on it. She approached one of the many benches and sat down. The winds blowing through the tunnels have off a howling sound. Ruby tried to tighten the hoodie around herself, attempting to get warmer. Thankfully, not a minute passed by did the train arrive to pick her up.

The doors slide open, showing many people aboard. Without thinking, Ruby sighed in relief. Even though she'd been alone for a few minutes it felt like hours. The sight of other people brought comfort to her.

She walked into the slightly crowded train and stayed standing. Just before the doors closed, Ruby got a glimpse of someone walking down the steps of the entrance. Then the train picked up speed and they were left behind.

Their was the rumbling of the train as it sunk deeper into the tunnels, catching the wind it went against. There was the groaning of the metal, bumping of the tracks, and the occasional chatter from the other people around. The same sound Ruby heard every night. The same night. Just like always.

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Ruby looked at her phone; 12:32am. She groaned, growing more weary every minute. At this time, the train was practically empty now. People filtered off at their own stops, but Ruby always remained since hers was the very last one.

The train arrived to the second to last stop, emptying itself of a couple more passengers. Now Ruby was left alone, aside for two people at the very from of the train.

Sleep finally caught up to Ruby. She tried to fight it off, but then decided that the announcer on the intercom would wake her up. Finally, she started to close her eyes, the sweet feeling of genuine rest sinking into her skin.

Suddenly, the lights went out. Ruby could barely see anything when she suddenly opened her eyes. The darkness didn't yield to her eyes. Blind, Ruby was left helpless to do anything. Almost immediately, the train went into another tunnel. What little Ruby could see before might as well have disappeared from existence.

Amongst the sounds of the train came a new sound; the sound of footsteps. Ruby heard them approach her. They sounded light. She didn't know what to do with that information other than assume the person was small.

Ruby waited, her blood rushing and her nerves telling her to run. But she probably had nothing to run from, not anywhere to run. It could just be one of the two others trying to find something.

The footsteps came close, until they were right in front of Ruby. That's when they stopped.

"H-Hello?" Ruby asked.

The person didn't reply. Instead, their movements suggested they moved to the seats across from Ruby. There was silence again. The deep rumbling of the train. Nowhere to run. Nowhere to hide.

Then the lights flickered back on. A girl sat in the seats opposite of Ruby. The girl. What set Ruby off was the fact that she that girl was staring directly at her, as if she had been the entire time it'd been pitch black dark. What Ruby noticed first was her young looks, then her different colored eyes. One being pink and the other being brown. The same went for her hair.

There was no emotion on her face. Not until Ruby looked away, down towards her own legs. The averted gaze caused the girl to smile; not one of sweet innocence, but of mischief. There was a brief moment of this before the lights went out again.

I'm less than a second the light flicker back on. Ruby stole a looo at the girl, expecting to see her looking away. What she didn't expect to see was the girl staring deep into her eyes from only a foot away.

The girl had gotten up in the split second the lights went out and moved up close to Ruby to the point she could feel her breathe.

"Ah!" Ruby yelled and threw her head back, only for it to hit the window. "Ow!"

Ruby shut her eyes in response to the pain resonating through her head. She held a hand up and started rubbing the spot that hurt, feeling a small lump form.

The girl tilted her head to the side, bringing her own hand up and using it to touch Ruby's head. Before she could react to the touch, Ruby felt something wet and slimy trail up her neck and finish on her cheek.

"Wha-?!"

Ruby gasped, jumping to the side to avoid the girl that had just licked her. The girl didn't look at where, but instead seemed to be thinking. The feeling was off putting. Something wasn't right.

The girl licked her lips and put a finger to them. Many thoughts went through her head, all of them involving her new found obsession. Coming to her own conclusion, the girl smiled. This time, with a more innocent look.

Ruby scoot further away. Her expression mixed with shock and embarrassment led to her mumbling her words when she finally mustered the strength to do so. "U-um! W-what was t-that?"

It's her. Finally, I've found you again.

The girl, Neo, turned to where the endearing chime came from. Her smile widened when she found her darling. Her sweet, sweet little red riding hood. Neo leaned forward, trying to corner Ruby against the wall.

Don't leave me. Not again.

Ruby went wide eyed when Neo tried to approach her again. "A-aren't you going to s-say anything?!" The question went unanswered, leaving Ruby to have to sink further into her chair as Neo grew closer. She looked over at the other person in the train, but their back was to her and their head was slumped. Perhaps asleep.

"We are now approaching Ravenholm Station. Our next stop will be Seventh St. Station, which will be our final destination. Please, don't forget to…"

Neo stopped and listened. Ruby used this as an opportunity to escape, and quickly slipped under Neo's arms to exit the train. She staggered away from the exit and quickly turned around just in time to see the doors closing, with Neo behind them.

As the train pulled away, Neo placed her hand on the widow. Her smile wavered, but never fell. When Ruby was out of sight she chuckled to herself before the lights cut out one last time. Then the train was left empty. The only person onboard cold with blood dripping from their neck. It wouldn't be until the final stop would they be presumed dead.

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The streets were more lively downtown. People hung around the dark structures, clubs had steady streams of people going in and out, the occasional homeless person occupied the sidewalk in a slumber. It wasn't all that great of company, but with what had happened Ruby felt safe with others just being nearby.

She couldn't get the look Nei had out of her head. It was so innocent and sweet, it had made her almost want to stay. It wasn't until she looked away had she felt that refound urge to run. Ruby hadn't thought of it before, but the sheer sight of Neo's face and smile had made her act differently. She should've done something to help herself, but Neo had had some sort of hold on her from doing anything. The thought scared her.

The thought of calling Yang crossed her mind, but she was sure her sister was asleep and didn't want to disturb her. She just wanted someone to talk to on this walk home.

Just then, the sounds of fast approaching footsteps made their way to Ruby's ears. She panicked, turning around quickly. A pair of friends rushed past her, their laughter picking up when they went by. Ruby felt short of breath, her experience already taking a toll on her mind.

With no other incidents, Ruby safely made it onto the street in which her apartment resided. Relief washed over her. She happily began to jog the rest of the way to make sure to get enough sleep for school tomorrow at Beacon.

A slow wind blew over the city, filling the air with the sounds of rustling leaves. Then it all suddenly stopped. The crickets that had been chirping before were no longer singing.

Ruby made it to her apartment complex and made her way to the second floor. She pulled out her keys and inserted them into the door. The silence continued, as if holding its breath.

A hand suddenly grabbed Ruby's arm and pulled it away from the doorknob. Confusion first set in when Ruby had her arm held, but then it quickly turned to fear. She looked up and saw Neo hold a finger up to her lips. Ruby didn't want to listen, but she couldn't say anything. In an attempt to escape, she tries to wriggle her arm from Neo's grasp. But Neo had an iron grip.

Ruby wanted to scream for help, for safety, but she was incapacitated somehow. She looked at Neo, into her alluring eyes. Then the feeling of comfort set in, filling her with a weird sensation of warmth. Looking deeper into her eyes, Ruby began to notice that the colors of her eyes had switch sides since the first time she'd seen them. Slowly, her struggling ceased until she was no longer fighting it but giving in.

Neo let go of Ruby's arm. She looked at her, wondering how she'd taste.

No matter how much she didn't want it, Ruby couldn't fight. Somehow, Neo had hypnotized her. Ruby only stood there with a dazed look and smile on her face. Neo leaned forward and kissed Ruby's neck, feeling the warmth of the blood underneath.

Ruby gasped quietly, the sudden feeling bringing pleasure.

Neo smiled widely, her fangs showing. She then held Ruby's chin and placed her lips on Ruby's. Neo held it there, enjoying the feeling of someone else's lips, until Ruby suddenly collapsed into her arms, unconscious.

She giggled to herself, having finally taken her rose. A happy sigh escaped her mouth as she held Ruby's warm body against her own cold one. At this, Neo nibbled down onto Ruby's earlobe, drawing blood. The scarlet liquid dripped down onto the cemented floor.

Neo closed her lips around the small cut and sucked at the wound, tasting her prize. The taste, to her, was sweet and savory. Neo finish taking blood and moaned with glee. She licked at the wound u too it sealed up completely, her spit acting as a healing agent.

Neo held Ruby closer, feeling her heartbeat. It was slow and calm. She then gently placed Ruby down onto the ground, using that position to put her head against Ruby's chest to hear and feel her heart.

A beautiful rhythm that meant life. If only Neo had one, then she'd be normal. If only she hadn't been so careless back then, maybe things would've turned out different. She wouldn't have to do this. She could've been normal again. Maybe, just maybe, she could've had Ruby all to herself but in a different way.

Neo tossed aside these thoughts, knowing that they'd only hurt her more if she thought of them longer. Her thoughts remained on Ruby, the feeling of her heart bringing comfort. She knew that for as long as she lived, she wouldn't allow any harm to come to Ruby. She didn't have much to live for, but Ruby was one exception she wanted until the end.

Her smile fell. She could no longer stay like this now that she finally found who she was looking for all this time. She observed Ruby's peaceful face, it's features so young and beautiful. This only made Neo want her more.

Slowly, the crickets began to sing again, their chirping the only sound being heard by anyone listening. Slowly, Neo bent down and touched her forehead to Ruby's before opening her mouth wide. Her fangs grew half an inch longer, their target being Ruby's neck.

Neo hesitated, wondering if she really had the right to do this even though it was what she'd been working for all this time. Before she could make that decision the porch light turned on, illuminating her and Ruby. She heard the door knob begin to turn.

Yang opened their door, looking around to see nothing. She wiped her eyes as a yawn escaped her mouth. The blonde shrugged and closed the door behind her, pretty sure she'd had heard something.

The crickets finally fully resumed their chirping, and the winds began to pick up again. With no supernatural entity there to affect them, everything returned to normal.

The only evidence of what happened being a drop of Ruby's own blood upon the floor.

AN: So there's that! Hope you guys enjoyed. I'm not really sure if I should continue this, but i might depending on if you guys like it or not. So there's that. Don't be afraid to go all out in the review since I wanna make the most out of my time here. BYE BYE! :D