Author's Note: WOW! I did not expect this story to be liked this much on just chapter one... Wow... Um... Enjoy.


Chapter 2: Beginnings

(17 years ago)

Qrow walked down the quite dirt path with his hands tucked nicely in his pockets, watching his surroundings very closely. He could feel like he was being watched, and he hated it. Sighing, he reached for the scythe on his back.

"Alright whoever you are, show yourself now and I promise to leave you in only two pieces," Qrow spoke with his usual cockiness.

The one watching him came out from behind one of the many trees. Qrow's eyebrows raised upward upon seeing the familiar white hooded cloak. The figure in question pulled down the hood to reveal the face of a young woman with black and red hair and silver eyes.

"Oh, please don't hurt me Mr. Huntsman," she spoke with sarcasm, "I'm just a harmless little girl."

"Careful now Summer," Qrow jokingly warned, "I could have just cut you in half right now."

"Oooh, I'm so scared," she joked walking up to Qrow, "It's good to see you, Qrow."

"You too," Qrow said placing his hand on her shoulder, "Come on, let's walk."

The former team members continued to walk down the dirt path side by side. The forest was as quiet as the dead of night, only the sound of the their own voices breaking the silence.

"So, did Tai call you too?" Qrow asked.

"Yeah, something about needing help with the kid, I think" Summer said unsure, "He sounded, well, weak. Have you heard anything from Raven?"

"Nope. And she's not returning any of my calls as of late," Qrow replied looking at his scroll, "So either A: I somehow really pissed off my sister or B: something's wrong."

Qrow put away his scroll and sighed heavily. Summer saw the look on his face and was worried herself. Then she noticed something particular and smiled which Qrow picked up on.

"What got you so happy all of a sudden?" he asked.

"The cloak, you're wearing the cloak I made you," she said as her face brightened, "I can't believe you actually kept it after all this time."

Qrow could practically feel the smile on Summer's face piercing him. It had been so long that he had seen her look so happy, it was actually quite heartwarming. Qrow could then feel his face heating up.

"Well, you know, I thought I'd keep it just for old times sake," he nervously said scratching his head, "You know, for the nostalgia."

Summer loved the look on his face. His face beet red, his eyes avoiding making contact. It was cute how he could go from the confident scythe wielder of a huntsman to such a nervous wreck. She continued to eye the cloak, until she spotted something she didn't like.

"Qrow," she got his attention, "The cloak is damaged."

'Shit!' Qrow thought seeing the burning fire in her eyes.

"Why is my cloak damaged, Qrow?" she repeated.

"Okay, in my defense, I put out the fire rather quickly," he reassured.

"Fire?! You were on fire!" she shouted with her eyes widening, "Why were you on fire?!"

"Err, it's a long story," Qrow nervously stated, "It all started in Vacuo where... Is that the place?" Qrow asked pointing forward.

Summer turned to look where he was pointing and down the path she saw it. A building. Small, looking more like a shed, but manageable to live in. Looks to be falling apart with some wear and tear.

"I really hope that's not where he's living," Summer spoke with a negative tone.

The two continued down the path toward the "house" when upon getting close, a faint sound could be heard. Both stopped, trying to focus on what it was. It was high pitched, rather continuous. When she figured it out, Summer's eyes widened.

"Qrow!" She commanded.

"On it!" he followed with no need of further orders.

Qrow charged forward as fast as he could toward the house. The closer he got the louder the sound got, and the more apparent he became of what it was. It was the sound of screaming, no, crying. He knew what it was. He slammed into the door. Nothing. He did it again. Nothing. Qrow put all his strength into one more try. The door broke open, and about fifteen feet away on a sofa, sat his former team member. Taiyang.

"Tai?"


Author's Note: Really... Just... Wow!