"Yang...sweetie...I don't think she's coming." A soft voice murmured and Yang glanced at the woman. Purple eyes hardening slightly as she shrugged, glancing back out the window.

"She will, she said she would be here." Yang muttered, resting her chin on the palm of her hand. She refused to look at the woman behind her, fearful she would breakdown, she hated crying.

"It's been an hour-"

"She'll be here."

"Baby girl...I'm so sorry." Yang's felt tears well in her eyes as she kept her gaze outside. Watching the street intently for the familiar silver car to roll into the driveway. There was no car. Blinking back her tears, Yang cleared her throat, turning to the woman behind her.

"I uh, I'll just heat up leftovers." She mumbled, a fake smile adorned her lips as she stood to her feet. She took one step but the woman wrapped her arms around Yang lovingly. Yang collapsed in the embrace, burying her face in the woman's shoulder, holding her close to her. Tears reappeared but Yang held them back, the familiar feeling of disappointment overwhelmed her.

"I'm sorry, Yang, I'm sure she wanted to make it-"

"I-It's fine, mom. I'm used to it." Yang croaked, pulling away she hastily turned away from her, before briskly walking to her room. Raven promised she would pick her up tonight, they were supposed to go out to dinner. Yang got to her room and closed the door, leaning against it heavily as she sunk to the ground, squeezing her eyes shut.

Raven was her biological mother. She had left Yang when she was a baby, for unexplained reasons. Her father had remarried Summer Rose when Yang four. Summer was a mother to Yang, far more than Raven was, she despised her birth mother...but at the same time she loved her. She just wanted a relationship with Raven. But Yang couldn't even get that.

"Yang?" A quiet voice came from the other side of the door. Yang swallowed thickly, knowing it was Ruby, worried about her. But Yang was a big sister, and she couldn't allow her baby sister to see her tears. She had be to strong for Ruby, she always had to.

Yang opened the door, planting a fake smile, allowing her sister to enter her room. With a sigh Yang shut the door behind her as Ruby looked up at her with wide, confused eyes. Yang sat on the floor once again and her eight year old sister was quick to crawl into her lap. She nestled into Yang's ready embrace and just leaned against her.

That was the nice thing about Ruby. She always seemed to know when her big sister needed comfort. They sat in silence, Yang holding Ruby close, and Ruby returning the affection by rubbing her sister's back comfortingly. Ruby was used to the drill, when Raven didn't show up, she'd find Yang in her room, and then they'd cuddle the rest of the night.

And as nice as it was, Yang was all too tired of their Monday night comfort sessions.

"Helllllllllooooo Blake and lil Schnee!" Yang cheered as she all but bounced towards them, Ruby clinging to her shoulders, red wagon in hand. Blake rolled her eyes, leaning back in her chair, book in hand.

But Yang knew she was kinda happy to see her. The dark haired girl's mouth twitched slightly, trying to hold back a smile. Weiss crossed her arms over her chest, tapping her foot impatiently as she watched the arrival of the sisters with narrowed eyes.

"You're two minutes late, you said you'd be here at 10:00, it is now 10:02." She scolded, giving them a reproachful look as Ruby scoffed and slipped off of Yang's back.

"We couldn't find my shoes-"

"Maybe you should remember where you put them." Weiss interrupted, accepting no excuse for their tardiness. Yang laughed as the two girls began to bicker, purple eyes meeting gold as the blonde stepped closer to Blake.

"So what are we doing today? We can play tag again, or hide and seek! Or maybe superheroes, cuz I brought a cape! Or-" Blake put a hand up to silence the bubbly blonde, Yang smiled sheepishly, allowing the girl to finally speak.

"We can't do anything until we've done our reading time-"

"Reading time! Ugh!" Yang huffed as she rolled her eyes,"What kind of books?"

Blake fixed her with a small glare,"Fairytales, Weiss really likes Sleeping Beauty." The dark haired girl looked at Yang challengingly, daring her to protest their activity.

"I thought she preferred Snow White." Yang joked, trapping a lock of white hair between her fingers. Weiss slapped her hand away with a scowl and the blonde laughed. Ruby smiled happily at the prospect of reading a book, patiently plopping down in the wagon.

"Ooh! Weiss, sit by me!" Ruby called out, throwing her hand up excitedly and pointing to the free seat beside her. Weiss sighed in annoyance before grudgingly climbing in the wagon.

"Fine, but only because I don't want to sit on the ground." She sniffed, wrinkling her nose in disgust towards the ground. Yang grinned at the two before turning back to Blake.

"I'll make it more interesting and act it out! I'll be...Prince Phillip!" Yang declared and Weiss snorted.

"You? Well, how will that work?" She asked skeptically and Yang shrugged, picking up a precariously long branch that laid next to the sidewalk. Giving a test swing with the branch she grinned.

"I'll make it work!" She spoke confidently, throwing Blake a wink as she did so,"But, call me Knight Yang instead, sounds cooler than a prince." She declared, holding her stick sword up proudly. Blake sighed at this, though Yang could see she was slightly amused by her antics. Reaching into the wagon, Yang pulled out a purple cape excitedly and put it on, grinning all the while.

"Yeah! Knight Yang!" Ruby cheered excitedly and Yang laughed while bowing. Lilac clashed with amber as she met Blake's gaze. The raven haired girl smiled slightly at her while Weiss rolled her eyes. Blake's gaze returned to the fairytale, as she read, Yang acted out the scenes of Prince Phillip, soon enrapturing Ruby and the once skeptical Weiss.

Blake was getting to the climax of the book,"And then, Prince-erm, Knight Yang," She corrected and Yang chuckled,"encountered the mighty dragon!" Blake got rid of her usual monotone, getting almost as excited about the book as her blonde companion.

Yang jumped in front of Blake valiantly, holding up her fake sword,"Out of my way, dragon! I must awaken Sleeping Blake!" She bellowed, taking a swing at the imaginary dragon, purple cape fluttering in the breeze along with her golden locks. She glanced back at Blake to see the girl blushing, but keeping her once flustered gaze on the pages.

Ruby frowned,"Does that make Blake her princess-OW!" She yelped as Weiss smacked her shoulder.

"Shhh! You're ruining the moment!" Weiss hissed, looking back at Blake and Yang with awe. Ruby muttered under her breath as she rubbed her shoulder, shooting Weiss a scowl before turning her attention back to Yang. Blake continued reading, somewhat sheepishly, embarrassed by the attention Yang was giving her.

And it continued like that for a while. Yang acting out the scenes of the hero, jumping and rolling and swinging away at the invisible beast. Blake would stop occasionally to laugh at the eccentric blonde, and Yang would always shoot her a smile, it was a little goal of hers to get Blake to laugh. The girl was always so stoic that it had been quite difficult to be around her when they met last week.

"And then, Knight Yang approached the sleeping princess." Blake's voice quieted, amber eyes flickering to Yang as the blonde walked closer her with a smirk. Blake narrowed her eyes,"And awoke her with a kiss." Yang's smirk broadened as she leaned in close, making Blake effectively freeze, large eyes looking at Yang in surprise.

But, Yang kissed the palm of her hand, before placing it on Blake's mouth and pushing her out of her seat. The dark haired girl tumbled to the ground with a yelp, looking at Yang in disbelief as the girl laughed triumphantly and threw her 'sword' to the ground.

Ruby erupted into a fit of giggles as Weiss looked at Yang in utter rage,"That wasn't romantic at all!" She huffed in agitation while Yang laughed lightly, shifting away from the babysitter as she slowly got to her feet.

"Lil Schnee, I don't shove just anyone." She winked at the white haired girl who frowned in confusion.

"Blake woke up!" Ruby laughed as she jumped to her feet. Blake was now advancing on Yang, hands balled into fists, face red with rage, and her eyes darkened considerably. Yang would have been lying if she said she wasn't slightly terrified.

"SLEEPING BLAKE IS IT!" Yang bellowed before taking off, giggling fiendishly as an angry Blake gave chase.

"Ah!" Yang yelped as Blake pounced on her, resulting in the two slamming into the ground. Blake was sitting on Yang's back, the faintest of smirks on her lips as Yang groaned at the tackle.

"And that's what you get for knocking me to the ground." Blake hummed, eyes twinkling with mischief as she got off the blonde. Yang was infuriating, she was utterly incorrigible, but maybe that was what made the girl slightly endearing. Yang was laughing as she stumbled ungracefully to her feet.

Swaying slightly she beamed at Blake,"Wow, guess I'm a pretty good catch, huh?" Yang joked and Blake couldn't refrain her smile as she rolled her eyes.

"Don't flatter yourself."

The blonde winked,"Too late...hmm what should we do now?" She asked, looking at Blake thoughtfully. Lilac eyes flickered to her bow making Blake quickly adjust it. Blake had always been very self conscious of her bow. Clearly confused by her fidgeting, Yang looked away sheepishly.

"Erm, if you guys wanted you can visit our house." Yang offered with a small grin, self confidence waning. Her head lowered slightly, Blake was grateful she had taken the social cue, Yang was many things but Blake supposed she was rather good at reading people.

"I don't know-"

"Oh! Please! Our house isn't as big but it's still really cool! We got a treehouse!" Ruby popped up out of nowhere, zipping next to Blake, and grabbing her hand excitedly. The enthusiastic child tried to drag the babysitter only for Yang to sweep her into her arms.

"Whoa there, little sister! We can't just kidnap Blake...we gotta get lil Schnee too." Yang reminded and at the mention of her name Weiss yelled 'Oaf', and Ruby grinned, running over to her white haired companion. Before Blake could utter a word, Yang gently grabbed her hand, tugging her in the direction of her house.

"Yang, I'm babysitting, I don't know if Weiss and I can leave." Blake reminded firmly, narrowing her eyes slightly at their clasped hands.

Yang turned towards her,"Aw, c'mon!" She complained with an exaggerated eye roll,"We'll just play in the treehouse, I promise. The kids will love it!"

Blake looked at her uncertainly,"Okay...but only for ten minutes." She settled, glancing at her watch, 1:00. Yang's usual grin reappeared and her eyes brightened with glee.

"Deal!"

1:50.

"ATTACK!" Ruby crowed, pointing her water gun at Blake. Blake laughed and dodged, firing her water balloon at the child. Ruby squealed in delight as she ducked out of the way, the balloon exploding in the treehouse and getting her soaked.

"We're almost out of ammo!" Weiss stressed, glancing at the bucket of water that was beside her. With a huff she effectively managed to shoot Yang in the face with water.

Yang stumbled backwards, dropping her water balloon in the process,"ACK! Blake! I've been hit!" She stumbled over to the babysitter, dramatically falling against her. Blake couldn't contain her laughter as she held Yang up.

"You'll be fine." She chided her dramatic companion, firing another balloon as she did so,"We almost got them, you have to stay strong." Blake said sternly, giving Yang a little push. Yang jutted out her bottom lip in a pout that, dare she say it, was somewhat adorable. Blake could see where Ruby got it from.

"Blakey! I've just been injured! You're the medic, you have to make me better." Yang complained, looking at her expectantly while Blake sighed in exasperation, this girl...

"And how am I supposed to do that?" She snorted, keeping her eye on the suspiciously quiet treehouse.

The older girl wiggled her eyebrows,"You know, the typical remedy! A kiss and a lollipop!" Yang smirked as Blake's face turned a bright red. Blake hated it when Yang did this, she flirted with her just to make her flustered and embarrassed. Well, she wasn't going to let the fourteen year old win this one. While Blake wasn't one for affection, she was too stubborn to let Yang win again.

"I can't promise a lollipop but...here." Blake squeezed her eyes shut and planted a kiss on the teen's cheek. Pulling away she relished in the sight of Yang's complete and utter disbelief. Now Yang's face was red, her jaw was almost on the ground, and her eyes were the size of bowling balls. Blake let out a nervous laugh, amused by her flustered reaction, yet anxious of how the girl would react.

Yang jumped to her feet with a wicked grin on her lips,"Huh, didn't know you had it in you, Blakey! Now let's show these lil twerps how to really win a water gun fight!" Blake laughed quietly at her friend's antics before picking up her watergun while Yang grabbed another water balloon.

"Let's do it." Blake smirked, firing on the now squealing girls. They shrieked as Yang began to climb up to the tree house, making loud monster noises as she got closer to the girls.

Ruby began to panic,"We'll be infiltrated! We have to escape! Out the window."

Weiss shook her head,"Ruby, don't be silly. We'll hurt ourselves!" She chided as she waited for the blonde to get into the tree house. Ruby looked at her incredulously before snorting and rolling her eyes. Without another word she launched herself at the window only to be stopped by Weiss.

"Weiss! Move! Yang is coming!"

"Don't be a dunce, Ruby! You'll hurt yourself!" Weiss insisted, tugging the smaller girl away from impending doom. Ruby huffed indignantly as Yang made it to the top of their fortress. Yang was smiling like a maniac and Ruby yelled indignantly as she tried to break free from Weiss's hold.

"Let me go! I'd rather die than surrender!" The child roared dramatically. The blonde laughed, Ruby was definitely her baby sister. With a sweep of her arms, Yang captured both Weiss and Ruby into a large hug.

"HAHA!" Yang bellowed triumphantly, a smirk played on her lips as she looked at her wailing sister,"How's it feel to lose again, Rubes?" She taunted, releasing Weiss from the hug and hoisting Ruby into her arms.

"THAT'S NOT FAIR!" Ruby yelled,"WEISS STOPPED ME FROM ESCAPING!" Weiss rolled her eyes at Ruby's dramatic whining while Yang laughed. The fourteen year old cradled her sister like the baby she was, cooing mockingly to get her sister to calm down.

"It's okay baby sis, not all of us can be winners." Yang laughed as Ruby pouted, crossing her arms over her chest and angrily turning away from her sister. With another chuckle Yang set Ruby down. The blonde climbed down from the treehouse, humming the entire time, and smirking at her angered sibling. Ruby was so easy to tease and Yang loved giving her a hard time.

Blake looked up at Weiss as she clambered from the treehouse,"Good game." She murmured, rolling her eyes at her cocky companion for priding herself on beating children. Yang only winked in response to Blake's sass, the older girl preceded to once again scope Ruby into her arms and hug her. Ruby grudgingly wrapped her arms around Yang's neck and hugged her back, grumbling about Yang being a jerk.

Weiss sighed as she looked at the sisters,"They're both so...obnoxious." She sneered, but Blake could tell Weiss was jealous. Weiss and her older sister, Winter, didn't have the close relationship that Ruby and Yang did. Winter was cold and distant, Blake couldn't remember the last time she saw the elder Schnee smile at her baby sister. Winter was fifteen and couldn't be bothered with babysitting Weiss...which is why Blake was the sitter. Winter was off at medical camps for the summer so as to increase her knowledge of the medical field. She wanted to be a doctor, and not even her little sister was going to get in her way, which is why Winter had straight up refused to babysit Weiss.

Yang must have noticed the resentment in white haired girl's eyes because she gently released Ruby. With a wide grin she rushed towards Weiss, grabbing her and crushing the child to her chest. Weiss squeaked in surprise and her cheeks lit up at the sudden affection. Sure she was used to hugging Blake but those hugs weren't as suffocating or overall warm as Yang's.

"Let go of me you oaf!" Weiss snapped, wiggling to get out of Yang's grasp but to no avail. Blake smiled slightly, knowing that Weiss secretly enjoyed the embrace. After a few moments, Weiss reluctantly placed her arms around Yang's neck, coughing awkwardly as she reciprocated the hug.

"You played great today, lil Schnee." Yang enthused, planting a gentle kiss on the girl's hair before setting her down. Blake nearly melted at Yang's endearment, she wouldn't have pegged the rowdy blonde to be so maternal. Yang was strangely perceptive when it came to people's feelings, while Blake had only known her for a short time, she couldn't help but notice that Yang seemed to time her actions just right.

While she was utterly impulsive, Yang had a way of reading people, and Blake wasn't sure she liked the blonde's super power.

"Thanks." Weiss grumbled, still acting as though she hated the affection. Yang's smile broadened when she saw Weiss trying to hold back a smile. Blake laughed quietly at this, patting the nine year old assuringly on the shoulder. Weiss turned back to her, cheeks a brilliant red, and a scowl twisted upon her lips which only served to make Blake laugh a little louder.

"BLAKE!" Ruby squealed, leaping into her arms, Blake took a step back in surprise at the unsuspecting weight,"Since Weiss hugged Yang, I have to hug you!" Ah, so much logic. Blake chuckled, hugging Ruby gently, as though she were made of glass. Blake glanced at Yang only to see her smiling at the two, clearly happy that everyone was getting along so well. The second she put Ruby down, Yang charged towards her, picking her up in a bone crushing hug.

Blake yelped and let out a small laugh,"Y-Yang I can't bre-breathe." She gasped, trying to inhale as Yang clutched onto her tightly. The bubbly girl laughed before setting Blake down, not letting go, only gently resting her head atop Blake's in a comforting gesture. Blake, though hesitant to return the hug, slung her arms around Yang's waist and rested her head on her shoulder.

Blake wasn't one for affection but Yang was a hugger. Deciding to humor her Blake patted Yang's back, secretly relishing in the girl's unusual warmth. Blake couldn't fight the blush on her cheeks at how comfortable she felt in Yang's arms.

"Ruby! I'm tired of being hugged! Let me go!" Yang and Blake broke apart to see Ruby holding onto Weiss tightly.

"I'll never let go!" Ruby declared, with a soft grunt she picked Weiss up like Yang picked up Blake. Yang burst into laughter as Weiss flailed and tried to pry Ruby off of her.

"Ruby! Put me down this instant!" Weiss demanded and Ruby shook her head as she struggled with Weiss's weight. The two were the same size and Ruby was trying to stay standing.

"I-I'm strong like Yang!" Ruby spluttered, clearly out of breath, and looking at her sister for approval.

Yang smirked,"You sure are, Rubes." Ruby grinned despite her trembling legs.

"Thanks-WHOA!" She fell backwards and Weiss shrieked in rage.

"YOU DUNCE!" They both slammed onto the ground, Ruby broke Weiss's fall and the heiress was quick to jump to her feet. Ruby groaned as Weiss scolded her for her carelessness, cheeks a brighter red than when Yang hugged her. Yang and Blake were laughing heartily at the scene, leaning against each other for support. Blake couldn't remember feeling so carefree.

Oh man I've missed this story! Altered Fate is up next!