authors notes: This is my first attempt at righting a fanfiction. Any constructive criticism is appreciated as I am just starting out. But I would like to keep at this. I have had these characters floating around in my head for a while now and wanted to share them with everyone.

Tonight was the night. If Tanner and his sister were to get out, it had to be soon. The young wolf faunus sat in the dark hallway of the old factory, contemplating how to go about his plan. Being deep in thought, he did not notice the presence of a certain raven haired girl next to him.

"Tann, is everything alright?"

Tanners wolf ears twitched as he was startled at the sudden appearance. Lifting his gaze to meet hers, Tanner was relieved to see the bright yellow eyes of his friend looking down at him. "Blake! You startled me. Not many people can surprise me like that. You cat's are really sneaky." The wolf extended his arm out from his side, motioning for the feline to sit next to him.

Blake gratiously accepted the offer and sat down. "Well we have to be with all you canines lurking about." Her mouth curling into a sly smile. The worried look on her friends face had her concerned though. "So, whats got you out of bed at this hour?"

Tanner was unable to look her in the eyes, instead opting to stare at the wall across from them. After what seemed like an eternity the wolf was finally able to break the long silence. "Blake, do you remember what the White Fang used to represent?" The young man raising his sight to finally meet the amber glow of his friends eyes.

The bow that Blake used to conceal her cat ears twitched as she was confused by the question, but decided to keep silent, allowing him to continue.

"I have always believed in what this organization has stood for. Peace and equallity between humans and faunus. It's the dream of all faunus to not be hated just because you were born differently." He paused to let out a long sigh and continued his thoughts. "When our parents were killed, we had nowhere to go. No orphanage would take us because of our faunus heritage. We had to fend for ourselves on the streets. Thats when the White Fang found us and took us in. They gave us food and shelter, gave us an education, and for the first time, we felt like we were part of a family again. Thats why my loyalty has never waned in all these years, until now. I'm not blind, I can see what we've become. Peaceful protests are now organized attacks, picket lines replaced with riots, setting fire to shops who refuse to serve us. We are no better than common terrorists now, and I can't..." Tanners voice started to crack, trying to hold back the tears that were welling up in his eyes. After a few seconds, Tanner regained his composure and continued. "I can't... we can't be a part of this anymore. Emma and I have decided to leave."

Fear gripped the young man, his mind started to race at the realization of what he had just confessed. How could I have been so stupid. Blurting out the plan before discussing it with her first. What if she doesn't feel the same us, What if... Tanner felt something hit the back of his hand. Looking down, he saw Blakes hand grasping his. He drew his gaze up, golden red meeting her yellow. Both unable to hold back the tears cascading down their faces.

"Tann, I feel the same as you do. We've gone down a really dark path, but I still hold out for hope that one day we can return to the way it used to be. But until that time comes, you are right, this isn't the place for you two. You need to get as far away as possible."

The wolf couldn't believe what he just heard. Getting to their feet, Tanner embraced his friend in a hug that neither wanted to let go. Tanner finally broke their hold. "Thank you. Emm and I have talked about this and we want you to come with us."

"Tanner, I can't. Did you forget that I'm Adams partner? He would have every member of the White Fang out looking for me, and in the process they would find you as well. At least this way I can convince him not to waste the resources on finding you guys." Her mouth forming into smile as she spoke the last words.

Tanner was overwelmed by the lengths that his friend was willing to go to help them, but at the same time was saddened that she could not leave with them. Tanner managed to feign a smile. "Thank you Blake. I hope that we'll see you again."

"Me too. Now get going. I'll distract as many of the guards as I can. Tell Emma goodbye for me." And as quickly as she was able to sneak up on him, the faunus was gone.

Tanner made his way back to the room that he shared with Emma. It was nothing more than an old break room, but it was the best they got since the White Fang kept moving from place to place. There he found his sister sound asleep on an old couch that was left over from when the factory was operational. He went over and gently shook her shoulder. "Emma, wake up." He whispered to her. After a moment, his sister finally stired. Opening her eyes and sitting up to see her brother.

"Tann? Whats wrong?" She asked while rubbing the sleep from her eyes.

"Is the bag that I told you to pack for yourself ready?

"Yes?!" She said, not understanding the situation all to well since her mind wasn't fully awake yet.

"Good. Get it and your weapon and be ready. We're getting out of here."

Emma jumped off the couch, the situation finally dawning on her, and proceeded to wrangle up her stuff. As she was getting ready, Tanner made his way over to his own weapons and bag that he filled with clothes, food and lien that he managed to aquire. Strapping his two swords to his back, Tanner made his way to the door.

"Wait, where's Blake? Didn't you speak to her about the plan?"

"Blakes not coming with us. She said it would be to dangerous for her to come. But she's giving us a small window of opportunity to make our escape." Tanner could see the sadness in his sisters eyes at the news that their best friend wouldn't be accompanying them. But it was quickly replaced with a look of determination.

Strapping her katana to her back, Emma looked her brother in the eye. "Right. We better not waste this chance she's given us then. Lead the way."

The siblings made their way through what seemed like an endless maze of hallways. But Tanner spent what little time they were here mapping them in his mind. Looks like Blakes distraction worked, we haven't run into any guards at all. Nearing the last corridor, his wolf ear's picked up voices around the corner and he stopped just short to peer around. "Damn! We were so close."

"How many are there?"

"Three. And by the look's of it they are new recruits." They were always able to tell who the new members were by of the Grimm mask and black hoods they had to wear. Tanner hated those masks and what they symbolized. Adam believed that if humanity only saw them as monsters then they would look the part. Neither them nor Blake believe that true peace can come from behind a mask.

"Tann, how are we going to get past them?"

Tanner's mind quickly snapped back to the present at the sound of his sisters voice. "Okay, just follow my lead."

The two made they're way around the corner and straight to the three guards.

"Halt! What are you two doing out past curfew with your weapons?"

Tanner was quick to come up with a lie. "We have orders from Adam to scout out a possible dust shipment from Atlas. Now if you would move aside and let us pass, we are in a hurry."

"We weren't notified that anyone was leaving tonight. I'm going to have to call this in." The guard reached into his shirt and pulled out his scroll. "We have a situation here at the main entrance. There's two..."

The guard never saw the attack coming. With lightning fast speed, Tanner jabbed his fist into the faunus's throat. Choking and unable to breath, the guard collapsed to his knees and fell over unconscious. Tanner then turned his attention to the second recruit, who was in shock at what he had just seen. He grabbed both sides of the mans head and brought it down into his knee. The force was so great that Tanner thought for sure he had broken the young man's nose. Blood spurted out of the of the recruit's face as he fell to the floor in a lifeless heap. Tanner quickly tried to go after the third guard, but was not fast enough to prevent the attack. The faunus was able to deliver a blow to the back of his head, knocking Tanner off balance and unable to counter. With a sickening thud, he landed on his back and looked up just to see the barrel of a gun pointed at his face.

"Don't fucking move!" The guard was obviously shaken from the ordeal, but managed to stay calm enough to take control of the situation. The man reached into his pocket for his scroll to call for backup, but stopped when the blackness of the dark hallway was replaced with a blinding red light. Tanner looked over and saw that his sister had her sword drawn and had it ignited with a brilliant red flame. Emma charged at the man, he tried to block the attacks but it was no use. Her strikes were quick and precise. Slicing at the guards arm, she dissarmed him then moved on to the mans abdomen. She struck multiple times and if it wasn't for the mans aura, the strikes would have been fatal. With one final blow, Emma was able to knock the recruit back with such force that he was sent flying right out through the entrance doors. She turned to her brother and reached her hand down to help him up.

Tanner looked up at his sister and took her hand. "Thank's sis." He was amazed at how well her skill with her sword has become. Tanner looked into her eyes "You keep on getting better and better every time I see you fight."

Emma started to blush from the compliment. "Thank you. I have a pretty good teacher." She had the biggest smile on her face. Tanner hadn't seen her smile like that in a long time." Her face took an more serious look now. "Umm Tann, I think we should probably go. We werent exactly quiet with those guys."

"Ya, your right, come on." Emma and Tanner made their way out of the factory and into the dead of night. As they were running, Tanner turned and looked back at the old building. He could here alarms starting to go off. No doubt every member of the White Fang will know what happened soon. But he didn't care. They had made it, and if Blake was able to keep her promise, then they wouldn't have anyone looking for them. Tanner turned back around and sprinted full speed down the street with his sister. He was hoping to never have to deal with the White Fang ever again. But deep down he knew that they would cross paths eventually.

Please Blake, get out while you still can.