A Very Drunken Branwen Marriage

Chapter 3: Complications

All of Team JNPR are sitting in Ozpin's office at the top of Beacon Tower. All of them can't help but be nervous and uncomfortable at the glaring contest between Glynda and Raven which has really dropped the temperature of the room.

Glynda then turns her head to glare at Jaune with her intense Emerald eyes as she says in a harsh tone "I knew it was a mistake to let you in Mr. Arc. Not only did you fake your transcripts, but now you have brought Raven Branwen of all people back into our fold!"

Jaune buries his head in his seat at her outburst. He has never seen Ms. Goodwitch this angry before and can't help but be nervous. He feels like if Professor Ozpin wasn't present, he'd be at the end of a harsh beating at the hands of her riding crop.

All of them look worried, but Pyrrha of all people looks most worried and upset. "I can't believe Jaune is married. And to Yang's mother no less! I waited too long. Dammit all" she can't help but think distressfully.

"Um excuse me, what did Ms. Branwen do for her to be so hated like this?" Nora asks the question on everyone's mind.

Glynda opens her mouth, but Ozpin waves her off. "I can answer that Ms. Valkyrie. Raven is a member of a tribe of bandits, they adopted her and raised her until her and Qrow came to Beacon. Her viewpoint on them changed… for awhile at least. Now she leads them and is wanted by the Mistral government for the destruction of several villages" Ozpin says.

"Oh please Oz! You always were one to twist the truth to your own ends!" Raven spats at him angrily. "The Tribe I lead is called the Pali, and Mistral has always had it in for us ever since we formed after the Great War. They didn't like a tribe made up of political dissidents and disillusioned ex-soldiers and officials who united to save themselves from arrest by Mistrals' authorities"

"17 years ago things were finally improving. Vale granted us Asylum, I moved to Patch. But then YOU told us we had to leave and go back to Mistral Oz! Is it any wonder I went berserk and tried to kill you?!" Raven screams at him enraged, her Crimson eyes glowing in her anger. Clearly she is still not happy with this all these years. Team JNPR is getting increasingly uncomfortable, feeling as if this could go south at any minute.

Ozpin pushes his glasses up his nose calmly. "You know why I had to Raven, Mistral threatened war with Vale unless we gave them up. I and the council had no other options".

"Oh I know very well Ozpin, Mistral rattles their Sabers and they get their way like the bratty children they are! Even though their army sucks! Their training is inadequate, and they're weapons and equipment are outdated! All they have are bigger numbers!" Raven yells.

Raven then sighs "Why am I even having this conversation with you? You never back down, and you denied me my family. Excuse me Arc, I need to get away from him before I draw my sword again" she says as she walks towards the stairs to the lower floors.

"Glynda, I know you don't feel the same way, but it was nice to see you on somewhat Civil terms" she says as she proceeds to walk down the stairs.

"I'm sorry you all had to hear that, all 3 of us aren't exactly willing to give the truth. But when we get together us, or at the very least Raven and Ms. Goodwitch are too busy being at each other's throats to care" Ozpin says looking in Glynda's direction.

"No professor it's fine, we needed to know these things, right? A little more knowledge never hurt nobody" Jaune says. Nora agrees wholeheartedly and nods in approval. Pyrrha and Ren aren't so certain and just sit there in deep thought.

"That is a very naïve statement to make Mr. Arc. Sometimes that "little more knowledge" is something one isn't ready for. It can cause panics, wars, destroy friendships, and leave people broken in both body and mind. I just hope you four can handle the truth and make sound decisions with it. Not like me and Raven did back then" Glynda says to them with a hint of regret in her neutral tone.

"Don't worry Professor, we'll do you proud!" Nora says, saluting eagerly.

Ozpin takes a sip of his coffee. "I sure hope so Ms. Valkyrie, and Mr. Arc, be wary of Raven at all times. She can be quite manipulative when she wants to be. That will be all, you can go now" he says.

As they enter the elevator he says to himself "What are you up to Raven?"

At Beacons dorm section Raven is knocking on the door. "Uh Yang? Can I come in?"

"… Sure" is her reply. The clicking of the door unlocking can be heard. "I hope you can explain what the hell is going on" Yang says to her mom.

"Yeah" Raven replies as she walks in.

One long explanation later…

"So let me get this straight… you got wasted out of your mind for 5000 lien, and somehow met up with Jaune, and you two got married in a church that burned down, and now your stuck with each other?!" Yang exclaims in frustration.

Ruby is still passed out beside her on the bed.

Raven face-palms "That pretty much sums it up".

Yang growls in annoyance "Uncles' going to get a beating the next time I see him".

"And top of that you're the leader of the Pali bandit tribe?" Weiss asks.

"Correct Ms. Schnee, do you have a problem with that?" Raven asks, glaring seeming through her eyes into her soul with her Crimson eyes.

Weiss wilts and blanches in fear. "N-no, not at all! I mean it just explains where Yang gets her vicious streak from" she replies nervously.

"I'll assume that's a compliment Ms Schnee" she says nastily. Weiss wilts some more to the pleasure of Raven. "Oh! Before I go, I have something for you" Raven says to her daughter, handing her an envelope and a red scroll.

"I have to go, but I will be back. If you need me immediately this scroll has me on speed dial. And Ms Schnee, tell your sister if she wants a rematch I'm always available" Raven says to her with a nasty smile.

She then closes the door and leaves. Weiss is still shivering in fear. "Yang, your mother terrifies me" she says.

"It's like the temperature dropped 20 degrees when she was talking with Weiss. I wonder what her problem with Weiss is" Blake says.

"Probably something to do with the company" Yang says with a shrug. Yang opens the envelope. She pulls out a slip from the Bank of Vale for a safety deposit box as well the key along with a small letter that says "A treat for my little dragon"

"Well I know what I'll be doing after school tomorrow" Yang says with a smile.

"We should also talk with the Professor. You know get his side of the story?" Blake says.

"That's not a bad idea. Perspective is never a bad thing afterall" Weiss says nodding in agreement.

"Deposit box first" is Yang's reply.

Bonus

When Raven is some distance from Beacon, Raven pulls out her scroll and hits her speed dial. "Shara? Our worst fears have come to pass. Salem is making her move. Send some of our people to watch Beacon and Vale. And if my Daughter is in distress you will help her. Understand?"

"Clearly" Shara replies on the other line. "So you decided Yang is a worthy successor afterall?"

"Not quite, but she will get there. I'll make sure of it" Raven says. "I also have some other news, but this something I need to explain in person"

"That important huh?" Shara asks. "More like very complicated. Round up the Tribe, everyone should know. I'm on my way" she says then hangs up her and pockets her scroll. She then opens a portal, thinking of how she'll explain her rather eventful day in Vale.

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