Blake breathed deeply. Now was the time. She lifted her head up, made herself a proud expression, and jumped on the small stage that has been settled for the meeting. Her meeting. She needed to convince as many Faunus as she could, and she hoped to convince the few humans who came too. In order to take the White Fang back, she needed to prove to the White Fang that peace was possible. First good point, only three persons were wearing the awful Grimm mask. Second good point, there were about 50 persons, with about 10 humans in it. Third good point, her fear was nowhere to be found, she was now perfectly assured, and despite the fact that she hadn't prepared her text, she knew exactly what to say.

- Brothers and Sisters of the White Fang, human friends. I'm not here to claim the direction of the White Fang. I'm not here to ask you to follow me. I'm here to ask you one, and one only thing: to think. We all know that the White Fang has been more and more aggressive these days, and I'm asking you: do you think this is the right way to obtain a real equality? Look what Faunus have earned: fear, hatred, disdain. The actual White Fang, or should I say Adam's White Fang, isn't fighting for our rights. They're fighting to dominate the humans. I know, that's what they have done for years, but is that a reason for us to do exactly the same? I tell you, because I know it, that we can live together in peace, without oppressing the humans or being oppressed. I also know that even a racist, cold and selfish heiress can be friendly, if we all work to trust each other. So I ask you. Do YOU want to help Adam overthrow the humans and oppress them, to make them fear us, to continue an endless circle of hatred and oppression? Or do you want to try the peaceful option, to build trust between our two species?

Blake stopped for a second, taking back her breath and waiting for her audience to react. As they weren't saying anything, she decided to continue:

- Of course, I know the peaceful solution will be hard to support in the first place, as I know it will take much more time to apply. But isn't it worth it? I think it's worth a try, and a lot of friends, humans and Faunus, think like me. Am I right?

She stopped there, waiting without breathing, wondering if she had said the right words, if they'll approve of her view or not. She saw a bunch of Faunus talking together, and a few, very few, who were talking to humans. Suddenly, a whistle was blown through the whole room, a whistle of approbation, followed by a strange applause. It wasn't sarcastic, but the way it sounded, it didn't seem totally natural. Soon, the rest of the room followed with whistles and claps, Blake thanked the whole audience for the attention, and when she was on the verge of getting down of the stage, two arms raised upon the crowd, clapping slowly. One of them was perfectly normal, muscular though, but the second was metallic, a robotic arm painted in yellow, which made the clap that strange. Then, the arms started to move toward her through the crowd, followed of course by the girl who owned them. Blake was stunned.

- That's my Blakey!

Yang was now getting on the stage, a wearing a huge smile and a strong determination. Blake couldn't move, so Yang walked to her and hugged her without any consideration for the audience. Blake hugged Yang for a second then made a step back. It was nearly impossible that Yang could forgive her like that. Not without explanation. And just as she expected:

- Now come on Blake, I know a better place to talk. I think you owe me that one.

Blake couldn't resist. She didn't want to resist. She was too happy to see Yang again, and her recent talk with Sun had killed the rest of her will to flee. So she followed Yang around the city to a quiet café, Yang's real hand tight around her right wrist. When they finally sat down, Yang turned to her, always smiling and started:

- Okay. Now time for me to ask the questions.

Despite that, her smile was still here, meaning she was happy to see Blake.

- First, are you alright?

Blake blinked for a second, not expecting this question.

- Yeah I'm fine, thanks for asking. And… how are you?

- I thought I was the one asking question! I'm joking, I'm doing fine. And my new arm don't bother me if that's what you want to know. Now second question, where were you?

Blake decided that she would ask her question to Yang after.

- I was in Menagerie. I needed to go home. See my family. Think.

- I'm glad you weren't just roaming. Last but not least…

At this point, Yang's smile had disappeared. She wasn't angry, just… sad?

- Why did you flee, Blake?

- As I explained to Sun…

- Great so you were with Sun and you didn't even talk to us?!

Yang seemed almost hurt, so Blake urged to correct her.

- He followed me and sneaked on the boat to Menagerie. I was going to say that I fled to make sure none of you would be hurt. No more.

- What are you saying? Yang was visibly confused

- I'm saying that you lost your arm because of me Yang! And that's why I fled! I didn't want this to happen once again!

Blake had suddenly stood up, drawing the attention of the few peoples around, and she started to cry while sitting down again slowly. She hid herself behind her hands, ashamed that she cried in a public place but right now she couldn't do anything about it. Suddenly, she felt a hand on hers, putting them down on the table, and when she gazed up, she saw Yang's eyes filled with determination.

- Now listen to me. Listen to me carefully Blake, I'm talking seriously. It's not your fault. You're not that creepy guy with a katana who cut my arm OK? You're the one who saved me from him, and I won't let you think this is your fault.

- You don't understand Yang! That creepy guy is called Adam, he was like a father for me in the White Fang, until I quitted! And the reasons why he cut your arm was because he wanted to hurt me! He would have killed you, without hesitation, just because you're my friend, just to make me suffer!

- No Blake, you don't understand. I don't care why he did this, all I need to know is that he wants to hurt one of my friends, that's enough for me to fight him. Okay? No matter if he did this to hurt you, or because he's a sadist, you're not responsible. And as long as all my friends fight with me, I'm happy. Even if I'm hurt. Even if I get killed. I am happy Blake.

Just as Sun had told her before. Of course she still felt guilty, but Yang's smile came back and it helped her. A lot.

- Now Blakey, stop making that sad face and smile! Ruby is on her way to come here, and I've rushed into Winter earlier so I think Weiss isn't that far.

Only then, Blake found the strength to dry her tears and to stand up. Despite her red eyes and soaked cheeks, she was happy. Unbelievably happy. Team RWBY was nearly back together, and that was enough for her.

Big thanks to Bomberguy789 who warned me of all the awful mistake I made! Also I apologize, they were really bad… Don't be too mad please, I'm French so it's pretty hard for me to translate what I want to say. Still, don't hesitate to warn me if I make mistakes again.