#I could work on my own whole bumbleby fix

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I need it Chef, certified necessary thank you.

….. do I draw it……..? hnnngghhh who am I kidding the answer is yes. See the rest of you when I reemerge from my cave

I heard @ghoulsamgrusam 's call to arms and I'm here to deliver. So anyway is this anything chat LMAO cus if there's an audience for this I will 100% write this

Rated E for monster fucker (as usual), violence, on-par with Beestfic stuff. Apocalyptic virus/monster/survival AU

[zozee122-2]

The War Ends at Dusk

This is my first fan fiction, so I worked super hard on it! This is the prologue, and the first chapter is finished so I will post that shortly. The premise is four years after the accounts of RWBY and Blake and Yang are awaiting the birth of their first child. Ruby, Weiss, Nora, and Ren are in the waiting room awaiting the birth of the bumbleby baby. The fic is centered around the bee family, and add a bit of found family trope and new age angst.

WC: 2,214

“Does anyone know how much longer this is going to take? I mean they’ve been in there almost 10 months!” Nora barked, getting up to stretch. Ren sighed and grabbed his partner’s hand.

“Patience, please Nora. This has got to be hard on Blake and Yang too.” Ren said ever ready to calm down his excitable partner.

Ruby chuckled, “Guess they’ll be as stubborn as Yang. Taking bets that they’ll be born tomorrow?” she said checking the clock on the wall which read 5:38 pm, the group had been there since Yang’s frantic group text that early morning that Blake was going into labor.

“I’ll put ten liens on that bet, Ruby” Nora said tossing Ruby a rolled-up bill.

Weiss and Ren collectively sighed at their partner’s immaturity and gave each other a knowing look.

“Ruby, your sister’s wife, your best friend, is giving birth to her first child have some sympathy.” Weiss retorted rubbing the bridge of her nose. The four of them sat in silence for a minute. It seemed impossible that they were here together to celebrate life. Something none of them saw in their future a mere four years ago when they were fighting for their lives and battling a unkillable creature. Ruby sat back in the hospital seat closing her remaining eye. She was about to be an aunt, she still couldn’t believe that they were all here like this, yesterday it seemed that Blake and Yang announced they were officially dating, yesterday that they were trapped in Purgatory without seeing any way out. Ruby smiled, she couldn’t quite describe how elated she was to celebrate this moment with her closest friends and family.

“You know,” Ruby started, “I don’t know if you all feel this way, but this feels unreal.”

Weiss looked to her best friend and smiled sincerely, “It does feel unreal. Like all the tribulations we went through as teenagers seems so close, yet so far away. I’m happy in a way that we were a part of the new future that we are giving to Blake and Yang’s child, to all future generations, that they will never have to worry about the things we did.”

“Never thought a future would exist for us like this,” Nora chimed in, taking Ren’s hand, “After everything, I am so thankful that I get to experience this moment. Can’t imagine what they must be feeling too and I’m glad Jaune is assisting in boosting her aura for childbirth.” She smiled and looked towards the birth wing.

Ren rubbed her hand with his, smiling contently, “When we became huntsman it seemed like a forever thing, like we would never be able to experience moments in life as precious as this. I felt like this at Yang and Blake’s wedding too. Their happiness and love for each other filled the room with pink petals, their emotions were so raw and real, I can even feel it today.”

The three smiled at him, “You always know what to say, Ren.” Weiss said, “I just cannot wait to spoil the little thing.”

The group laughed, “They just have to hurry up and get out into the world!” Nora yelled earning a strict look from one of the nurses. She uttered a soft apology while Ruby chuckled and in turn Weiss gave her a look.

Ruby sighed, “It is taking a long time, I hope she’s okay. Has anyone heard anything from Yang or Jaune?”

The four of them checked their scrolls, “Haven’t heard anything sense ‘Blake is 7 centimeters,’ and that was two hours ago.” Weiss replied, huffing quietly in annoyance.

“Hmm, well we could tell some stories to pass the time?” Ruby asked rubbing her chin.

Nora looked up at her, “Practicing your story telling skills on us before you have to tell famous, huntress who saved all of Remnant Auntie Ruby Rose stories?” Nora asked.

Ruby laughed, “Partially, I guess. So, yes, or no?”

Ren nodded, “I’d like to hear some, maybe some that we were not together for? Like what you’ve been doing now with Jaune and Weiss?”

Weiss looked at Ruby, not like her work now was anything confidential, just not something Ruby liked to talk about specifically. It hit close to her.

Ruby took a long sigh, she closed her good eye and raised her hand to touch her scarred over right eye, “I’d hate to put a damper on our good moods,” Ruby let out a long breath and Weiss put her hand on Ruby’s shoulder.

“You don’t have to talk about it if you do not want to Ruby, it’s not an easy topic to discuss,” Weiss reassured Ruby.

Ruby looked to Weiss, who has been next to her throughout her whole journey, never questioning Ruby’s judgement, the most loyal person Ruby has ever met. However, Weiss was right, this was not an easy topic to talk about. Especially when this only mattered to her, but she has not discussed this with anyone except her teammates and Oscar. She was reminded of her mother for a moment, and Maria who did not have a lot of information to give her either on the silver eyed warriors. After seeing Salem’s Hound, she promised herself that she would do whatever it takes to end any part of Salem’s tyranny, and as of late Ruby found several lackey groups that still practiced horrid experiments on silver eyed people.

“I could talk about it, but I am not sure where to begin, it is not a particularly easy thing to talk about. You remember four years ago in Atlas, the Hound that was after Oscar and Penny?”

Ruby could feel the atmosphere shift. Weiss raised her hand from Ruby’s shoulder to fix her hair bun. Nora’s shoulders slumped and her eyes darted to the ground. Ren let out a long audible sigh as he straightened in his seat.

Ren spoke first, “It, it is not something I like to think about,” remembering his own impudence, “but I will never forget it.”

“I was thankful that I did not have to see it in person,” Nora added rubbing her lightning bolt scar on her neck.

Ren folded his hands on his lap, “It’s never something I like to discuss either, if the students ever bring it up, I mean.”

Weiss nodded, “Ruby and I have been well…” Weiss looked to Ruby.

“We have been finding Salem’s old research facilities and finding silver eyed people being experimented on.” Ren and Nora collectively gasped. “Yeah, it is not something, well it is not an easy thing to talk about. The hardest part was finding out that Salem, even now that she is gone, still has her clutches across Remnant.”

Weiss rubbed Ruby’s back, “As a huntsman rehabilitations counselor, I focus on finding homes for the silver eyed people who have either been born into the lab, or who have lost family members…” Weiss trailed off looking at her scroll to check any messages.

Ruby picked where Weiss left off, “It is not an ideal situation, but through Weiss’ company we are finding homes that are taking children and teenagers and Oscar is letting adults live in some empty apartments in Vale.

Ren shook his head, “I hate that there are still veins of Salem’s reign throughout the kingdoms, but I am glad that there is you two that are liberating these people.”

Nora placed her hands on her thighs, an exasperated expression on her face, “I have a student with silver eyes, they’re so promising. I can’t imagine anything ever happening to them.”

Ren nodded in agreement, “Yes, they are a wonder, though I am not sure they know how to use their silver eye powers yet.”

Ruby nodded, “It might be best right now, for your student to not know, it will paint an even bigger target on their back.”

Weiss looked to Ren and Nora, of course they would be worried about their students, even though there was peace many dangers still lurked around the corners, still small threats of Salem’s powers.

“Nowadays, huntsmen and huntresses are returning home, all of the small lurking problems are ones for the younger generation now.” Weiss said giving a reassuring look to Ren and Nora.

“Remnant is safe, yes though there are Grimm still lurking about, thieves trying to steal maiden powers or relics, even bandit troops are still around. While these new huntsmen nowadays don’t have to worry about the fate of the world, they are just cleaning up our scraps.”

Nora stood and looked Ruby in the eye defiantly, “Ruby, that is why Ren and I decided to become professors at Beacon. People will always be willing to help those in need and we will be there to offer support, just like our professors and mentors did for us.”

Ruby sniffed and stood to give Nora a hug, “I will always count on you guys to do that for us, and if you ever need a guest talk about the silver eyed warriors or to teach your student how to use their eyes, I am here for you. All three of you.”

“You guys, I love the sentiment, but you should really save your tears for Blake and Yang’s child.” Weiss sighed.

The group laughed. “I am glad our parents were allowed to go into the room with them, but I am a bit jealous,” Ruby said and continued, “Dad is so excited to be a grandpa and I know Kali and Ghira have been waiting for this moment too. I don’t think I have been this excited for something in a long time.”

“I couldn’t wait to meet the little cub since the baby shower, I think I bought too many gifts.” Weiss sighed leaning on her knees.

“I am surprised you still have money after that spree,” Nora said sitting back down next to Ren.

Ren laughed, “I splurged a bit too much as well, almost my whole paycheck.”

“Mrs. Xiao Long-Belladonna! Do not run in the halls!”

The group stood up when Yang burst into the waiting room.

“Yang! Is everything alright?!” Ruby and the rest stood quickly.

Yang ripped the hair cap from her head and pulled her surgical mask down, beaming from ear to ear.

“Guys! You’re allowed to come into our room, there is someone I’d like you to meet!”

…

The gang followed Yang quickly down the hallway to the room. Jaune was waiting outside for them.

“Everything alright still?” Yang asked him, leaning an arm on his shoulder.

Jaune looked to everyone, his eyes heavy, “Yeah, they are resting comfortably. Though, that kid is a fighter, I used up all of my aura.”

Nora stood by her teammate to rub his back.

“We really appreciate it, Jaune. Now guys, please come in.”

The group of seven walked in slowly passing by Taiyang who was standing in the corner of the room, weeping softly. Ruby placed a hand on her father’s back.

“Alright, Dad?” Ruby whispered. Taiyang nodded and ruffled Ruby’s hair. Yang passed by to sit beside her wife. Blake reached up and kissed Yang sleepily. Blake held a bundled blanket closer to her chest and smiled happily to the rest of the gang.

“Well don’t just stand around like that you guys! No need to be nervous!” Kali said grabbing Ruby by the arm leading her to stand by Yang.

Blake and Yang laughed as the group nervously huddled around Blake’s bed. Yang gently touched the bundle which in turn made a soft gurgling sound.

“Hehe, our little guy just ate, he and Mommy are super sleepy now, huh?”

Weiss raised her eyebrows and stared at Yang, “A boy?”

Nora and Ren bumped fists, “We knew it!” Nora cried.

The baby moaned a bit at the sudden loud noise and Blake and Yang were quick to reassure their newborn son. Ruby and Weiss shot Nora a look and Ren rolled his eyes.

Blake laughed after the baby calmed down.

“Sorry, Blake. I know you’ve had a hard day.”

Blake laughed again and looked at Yang, “Nora, this was one of the happiest days of my life. He was a sucker to push out, but I would do it all again to share this moment with the person I love the most and my most prized possession, our son.”

Ruby smiled and moved closer to Yang, “So, are you going to introduce us then?”

Weiss grabbed Ruby’s arm, Ruby leaned in closer to Yang, and Ren, Nora, and Jaune linked together.

Blake unwrapped the small bundle a bit where two little, folded blonde cat ears stood up.

Weiss teared up, “He’s beautiful, Yang, Blake”

Yang smiled and kissed the small head, “Well, I mean he came from the most beautiful woman on Remnant, of course he’s beautiful.”

Blake and nearly everyone in the room rolled their eyes.

“Yang, please. I love you, but please.” Blake pleaded, “Even the baby hated your joke.”

Yang chuckled, “No, he didn’t. Look at the perfect little kitten.” She said taking the small baby’s hand.

“So,” Ruby pleaded her eyes beginning to water, “What is his name?”

Blake and Yang looked at each other then to their son.

“Everyone, I’d like you to meet Dusk Yin Xiao Long Belladonna”

[bearly-dressed]

Forgot to show the stuff I got from Rose City Comic Con and to really talk about it. Definitely a humble haul for me, considering I spent most of my money to get autographs, haha. (Honestly, if you’re going to artists alley, you def need like 1000 dollars just to get everything you have your sights set on, cos there is a LOTTA great artists that turn out for these bigger conventions). 

My friends got me some gifts along the way too, cos they're sweet. Total of three buttons: an Aizawa, a Reinhardt, and a Psyduck. (I had the RWBY ones already and put them on the hat for the con ‘cos I’m a filthy Bumbleby shipper), 5 prints (2 of my own) and one mini-print (someone at artist's alley gave me a cheap price for the Dragon Age print 'cos it was their display version and a little messed up, but eh). @cryingmanlytears got me the gengar hat before the con, and I love it a lot. I put my pin of Reinhardt on there. ;u;

I managed to get autographs from all the main ladies of RWBY, and I printed and brought in those two art pieces of my own for Arryn Zech and Barbara Dunkelman to sign and then gave copies for them for them to keep for themselves. They were all super duper sweet people and I got a lotta hugs and kind words from them. I started tearing up initially cos I have been a huge fan of RWBY since the show began (hell, I’ve been a huge fan of Monty’s since he made Haloid), and I’m a big supporter of the other work the crew does at Rooster Teeth as well, especially getting to see Lindsay on Achievement Hunter and Barbara’s “Always Open”. 

Lindsay saw I was getting a bit choked up and was basically like “I WILL HUG THE TEARS AWAY.” I honestly didn’t think she was stepping around her table for the hug at first cos I thought she was going to take a selfie with the person behind me. Lindsay Jones gives some fuckin’ A+ hugs everyone. Like a mama bear. She even said “I love you, Talena! We appreciate you so much!” in Ruby’s voice. Hearing your own name in your fave character’s voice is SO COOL. Then, just when I was about to move on for Kara to sign something, she was like “ONE FOR THE ROAD.” and called me back for another hug. As someone with little physical contact on the day-to-day, getting back to back hugs made me feel so warm and loved. I cannot thank that woman enough for being so welcoming.

Moving on, Kara Eberle IS A PRECIOUS CINNAMON ROLL. I have a lot of anxiety and certain vocal tones really pull anxiety out of me and calm me down, and her voice was definitely one of those kinds of voices. She speaks and it exudes “I care”. Needless to say, whatever tears I had going on, stopped instantly. She saw my ax necklace was horribly askew and even took the time to reach out to fix it for me. I jested that she was having a hard time fixing it cos I was sweaty and it probably fused to my neck, but she was like “You’re FINE.” and I flash-backed to Weiss saying that to Ruby and a little fangirl inside of me probably squealed and then died.

Arryn complemented my gengar hat and was like “My boyfriend wears the same one!” and I honestly wanted to make a “same hat!” meme joke but wasn’t sure she’d get it and didn’t end up saying it, haha. Arryn took the time to stop and read the Bumbleby comic I handed her to sign and I think she might have been trying to hide her shipper feels and stay lowkey, cos she went from a neutral face to having the biggest grin sneak up on her.  I think she really did like the comic though, because she asked me if she could put it up on her table for other people to see as they walked by, and I heartily agreed.

Then came Barb. Holy hell, that woman radiates like a goddamn sun in real life. It’s honestly no surprise why she was cast as Yang, because she just IS Yang. There is no doubt. When I handed her the Bumbleby comic to also sign, as well as the print of Yang by herself, Barb was like “HOLY COW, YOU DREW THIS? You’re super talented!” Both Arryn and Barb were happy to get gifts. I saw someone hand Lindsay a gift too and she was thrilled. Dudes, if anyone goes to see these ladies at some point, give them stuff. Even if you think it’s silly. They fucking adore gifts from fans. They’re so wholesome.

Anyway, the whole experience was very surreal. I love these people, and I don’t even know them in real life, but despite that, I know enough and can read a person’s energy enough to know they are good fuckin’ people, and are worth appreciating. It’s such a nice feeling that people you consider role models turn out to be just as nice as you imagine them to be. 

In conclusion to this rambling, I was pretty damn starstruck, haha. And thankful. So very thankful. See, I was in serious depression before I made the trip to Portland, and just making the time to go on this trip to visit my friends and see my role models made my depression completely disappear. If only for a moment, but still. The feeling is great.

[softly-speaking-valkyrie]

Wensgay i feel like today might be a bumbleby kinda day if you don't mind val

Fir, you’re totally right. There can never be enough Bumbleby on a Gay-Day. Have some Bees!

“What’re ya doing now hon?” Yang asked, pulling at her crop top and fanning her flushed face with the tips of her fingers. It was hotter than yesterday and she felt like a burning bush even in her limited amount of clothing.  

That clothing was her usual dirty yellow top and some like grey-green hot pants. Yet Yang had made the terrible mistake of working out hours before. And now she was quite literally feeling the heat. Not only that but she was starstruck with how Blake, in her long matte black hair and flickering feline ears, was slaving over her computer with the adorable headphones over her human ears. The headphones with the equally cat-like speakers on the top of them. 

Yang had bought them for her birthday months ago and Blakey had barely taken them off when she wasn’t huddled over her laptop in the middle of some game or task. And today it was a game, more importantly, an MMO with Ruby, Weiss, Nora, Pyrrha and May Zedong over the internet. And they were in the middle of a high-intensity zone with the prosperity of a plethora of boon vastly approaching them. 

The heated blonde poked her head into the room, feeling the slight breeze of the combined air conditioning and the big fan Blake had stolen from Scarlett’s the last time they had all been there for drinks. College was fun, and the faunus did some crazy things when Yang and she were drunk enough. 

Like stealing fans. Or shaving off her fair share of boys’ eyebrows. 

Sage hadn’t spoken to her for a week in Philosophy after that but it was worth it for the viral laughter of all the fellow students and friends. 

“Blakey? What’s up?” Yang asked again, feeling the cool air and sighing as the conflicting temperatures made her feel groggy and floaty almost. The lightheadedness was an unwelcome bedfellow on a day away from classes. The faunus’s split-second response was almost uncoherent to the blonde but she managed to hear it over the spamming of the keys and unrelenting mouse clicks. “Can’t talk babe. PVP. Sun’s Frat’s online. Inbound.” Blake muttered as loud as she could without taking her eyes off of the monitor as she created a defensive tank like for her fellow ladies to support them. Blake was their best Tank character, even better than Pyrrha, and in combination with Ruby as the Support, they were slaying the whole horde of the additional minion enemies. But the red dots of Sun and his fellow males were getting closer to a sweeping line of dark smelliness.

Before anything else happened, Yang darted for the living room and returned, sitting on the side of the desk of the study, plugging in her laptop to the mains and ethernet. She was logging onto her own character with as much haste as the connection would let her. 

“Don’t worry babe, I’m coming, shifty money bastard ain’t getting my baby’s loot,” Yang reassured Blake and the faunus looked at her with appreciative eyes. 

Despite the sweat across Yang’s brow and the possible heatstroke within her, Yang would do anything to help her lover. Even if that meant spending her day off on a computer game she barely liked and only played for Blake. 

“I love you, babe,” Blake breathed, before leaning up and kissing the blonde. 

“Girls… We got Yang.” She then reported to the party while the dragon fixed her headset. 

There was an overwhelming cheer from the girls in the game.

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