A/N: Olaa, hope that last chapter didn't leave you with a bad taste? There'll be more and more interactions and characters being included along the way, which means chapters will probably get longer too as I get more accustomed to writing this story so fret not! I really appreciate you guys, stay awesome! With that, here comes chapter 3~
Disclaimer: I do not own RWBY and its characters, story is purely fan made!
Chappie 3: Off to a New Start!
An eye for an eye, and the whole world would be blind..
Getting down in front of Ember, Yang spoke regretfully, "Ember, girl. Listen carefully, I hurt someone and I need you to find her."
As though she could really understand Yang, Ember perked up and waited for her to continue. Holding out the hand which had shoved Blake earlier towards Ember, Yang felt a pang as she thought of Blake crying all alone somewhere. I may be an asshole but will you forgive me..?
Sniffing intently at Yangs hand, Ember straightened up as she caught Blakes scent and ran to the door eagerly, but stopped as she awaited Yang.
"Good girl!" praised Yang. She walked over to the door but halted as Ruby blocked her route.
"Hey guys! What'd I miss?" beamed Ruby as she hugged Celica with her right arm to her body.
Taking Yangs skateboard from Ruby, Qrow strolled back to his desk. "Nothing we can't fix."
Placing Celica beside his desk, he went on, "Yang, I think you still have that stunt that you pulled earlier with Ember to explain but I'll let it go. Confiscating your dear skateboard should be enough punishment." giving Yang no room for protest as she bowed her head in shame.
"Now go, your princess is waiting." Qrow finished with a teasing smirk as Yang flushed pink.
"S-she's not my princess!" Yang huffed stubbornly, "Let's go Ember!" as she let the giant goldie lead the way to the one girl she wanted to see the most now.
"Erm. So can someone explain what's going on." asked a clueless Ruby who was scratching her head in confusion.
Pyrrha and Ren excused themselves as lessons were starting while Weiss dragged Ruby away by the collar. "Don't worry, your sister can handle it. I'll fill you in during the break but now it's time for lessons. What took you so long anyway?"
Bowing to Qrow, Weiss took her leave with Ruby flailing about behind her as she mentioned something about having been distracted by free cookies in the canteen.
"Hohoho looks like my two nieces have found quite the fiesty partners! This is going to be interesting.." laughed an amused Qrow to himself.
Passing through the eerily empty hallway since everyone was already in class, Ember stopped to take another whiff as she busted into an all out dash whilst Yang desperately tried to keep up.
However, the goldie stopped abruptly at one of the windows which had been slid open and pawed furiously at the low wall below the huge sliding window. Yang just barely managed to manage a jump over Ember as she rolled comically to safety. Shifting her eyes around to see if anyone had spotted her embarrassing display, she found amber eyes staring back as they peeped out from the bottom of the window. Ohh.. her eyes are pretty..
Blake was the one who had slid the window open to get out for some fresh air and had slumped against the outer wall under the window where she sat in silence after having used up all her tears. Planting all sorts of curses on Yang in her mind and yet unable to forget the pain, she was shaken out of her thoughts by the sound of running feet. Not in the mood to care, she ignored them until an insistent scratching noise made her decide to take a small peek, but what she saw had stupefied her.
Both too stunned to speak, Blake finally registered the scene she had witnessed and couldn't hold back, "Wha- PFFT! What was with that crazy number of rolls you just did! And that pose with your hands outstretched at the end! Pfft- hahaha! I thought you were a bowling ball for a moment there! I mean, it was like- …" trailing off, Blake realized in horror that she had just been laughing at the one person she did not want to see the most.
She clammed up immediately, dusting herself as she stood straight up, Blake proceeded to walk away, damning herself for her blunder. Why is it I can't seem to hate her? In that moment, all my hurt went away just like that.. NO! DON'T FALL FOR IT! She's just another one.. just another passing memory! And the way she treated you.. Just move on Blake..
Finally snapping out of her daze after Blakes outburst, Yang was about to retort in embarrassment when she noticed Blakes sudden change and had on the same hurt look back in the room. Watching Blake get up to walk away, Yang knew she had to do something, anything!
"Hey! Wa-wait up!" she tried to follow after Blake but as she climbed through the window, the leash she was holding tangled up with her legs.
"Ah!" Blake turned at the weird exclamation by Yang and just barely managed to avoid a collision by stepping back as Yang faceplanted into the floor. Ember leaped over the window ledge at her mistress' cry and trotted over to lick the side of Yangs face.
Blake looked with concerned eyes at the girl by her feet but steeled herself to walk away. However, before she could take a step, a hand shot out to grab her ankle, keeping her from doing so.
"Don't go! T-that is, ahh, f-for being a douchebag a-and wronging you.." stammered Yang as she struggled with the last part. "I'm sorry.." she finally managed to let out.
The strong-headed Yang actually struggling to apologize was quite the sight to Blake. As Yang shifted up into a kneeling position while maintaining her grip on Blakes leg, Blake saw that her knees were scraped and bleeding, same with her palms.
Observing Yangs downcast and guilty look, Blake felt her heart softening. Well.. she did do it in a fit of rage because Ember is so important to her.. Somewhere deep in her heart, Blake wished someone would regard her with such importance as well..
Ouch.. those look painful.. I guess she has suffered enough.. I'm not that cold-blooded to kick someone when they're down. I-I'm still mad at her though! But she needs medical aid first..
Releasing a long exhale, Blake squatted down in front of Yang as she released her hold on Blakes leg. Turning to Ember, she said out loud, "Ahh ah Ember won't you please tell your mistress to take care of herself first before caring about others?"
Ember barked cutely as she tapped Yang with a paw and licked her hand. Finally noticing the wounds on her knees and palms, Yang swelled with happiness as she beamed like a puppy at Blake who had actually paid her attention and showed her concern.
Getting a little self-conscious, Blake fidgeted and grabbed Yang by the arm to pull her up. "Come on, let's get you to the infirmary.. You do know where it is right?" questioned Blake as she balanced Yang with an arm around her shoulder. Warm..
"What! That's unnecessary, little wounds like these just need a good wash." Yang insisted while putting on a tough front.
Sensing that Yang was not going to cooperate, Blake complied, "Fine.. But you're going to use my plasters."
"Nuh uh no argument there." she added after Yang was about to raise a finger to protest. Yang discontentedly mumbled something about plasters and their evil constrictions as they arrived at a watercooler located nearby.
Rinsing Yangs wounds carefully, Blake put on the plasters on Yangs palms first. Rough hands.. from what I wonder..? Moving on to Yangs knees, she saw plenty of overlapping scars on them. Wincing at the significance of the scars, she knew that Yang must be very active in sports. Or just very adept at falling down.
After she was done, Blake stood up and nodded with satisfaction at her passable handiwork.
"So.. I know we got off on a wrong foot.." began Yang as she shuffled her feet uncomfortably.
Blake raised an eyebrow as she waited.
Looking up, Yang continued, determined this time, "But Ember really likes you and I know you're not a bad person anymore, uhm so.. Please don't hate me?" she finished with a pleading look.
Surprised at the sincerity in her tone, Blake relented with a sigh, "It's not like I hate you or anything.. I was just mad at you for not hearing me out properly."
"Though I know you were just anxious over Ember.. But this doesn't mean we're friendly alright! I'll let this go only because of Ember!" she ended with a huff while looking away.
Letting out a huge grin, Yang wiggled her eyebrows suggestively while offering a creepy "Don't be shy~" as Blake rolled her eyes. Like uncle like niece..
Noticing that the atmosphere had lightened up, Ember barked happily and ran around them in circles. Laughing merrily, Yang took off her leash and let her play around in the grass as she walked over to a nearby tree and lay down under it. She motioned for Blake to join her.
As Blake sat down beside Yang, she asked, "Shouldn't we be getting to class or something? Oh but first I have to go apologize to Professor Qrow.." Ah there's a leaf in her hair..
Shutting her eyes in bliss, Yang replied with a laugh, "Nahhs it's cool, it's almost time for break anyway and don't worry about that old fart, he's a huge softie!"
Humming in acknowledgement, Blake moved in to pluck the leaf from Yangs hair, but she was met with soft lilac eyes that seemed.. lonely..
"Bzzt bzzt! Bzzzzzt!" as if on cue, Yangs phone vibrated violently signalling a call. As Yang reached in her pocket to pick up the call, Blake was desperately trying to calm her racing heart that threatened to jump out. W-what was that? Why am I getting so comfortable with her!
Focusing back to reality, Blake overheard Yang on the phone, "Yep I'm with her. Ugh crap.. whaat why do I have to do that! Fine… Hm? Class 2-D was it? Alright got it.. Bye Uncle Qrow!" releasing a massive sigh, Yang ended the call and moved to stand up.
"Well, I'm grounded for the day and I'll be taking Ember home to 'reflect' on my actions now pfft. Uncle Qrow wants you to go home for the day as well since you might be.. exhausted." Yang relayed sheepishly.
"Ahh and also, you don't have to report to him tomorrow, just head to class 2-D, homeroom usually starts about 830am so you might want to be there on time. Dr Oobleck is quite.. anal about this sorta stuff." she finished with a smirk as she called for Ember to come.
"Yang! Mind your language.. And alright. Thank you, I'll be sure to remember." chastised Blake as she stood up as well. "Sure sure. Hold on, I have to make a call to my sister to tell her I'm heading home first, umm.. could you take Ember for a drink in the meantime?" requested Yang.
Her sister.. Oh. That red highlights girl from this morning.. recalled Blake. She gave Yang the go-ahead and clapped for Ember to follow. Panting heavily from playing too hard, Ember ran over to Blake and trailed her obediently.
They went to the same watercooler as before and Blake scooped some water with her hands for Ember to drink from. Lapping greedily, she soon had her fill and they went back just in time when Yang ended her call. "Alrighty, lets go then!" beamed Yang as she pocketed her phone.
Walking side by side with Ember on her left and Blake on her right, "How're you going home?" Yang asked in curiosity.
"I'm taking the bus." replied Blake as she thought back on the hyperactive Yang she had met upon getting off the bus in the morning.
"Ooo.. I'm going in the same direction so I'll walk you to the bus stop!" Yang stated matter-of-factly. They arrived at the gate as the security guard let them through upon the request of Qrow.
Walking in a comfortable silence, they soon reached the bus stop. Blake bent down to hug Ember and was met with a faceful of licks which made her let out a hearty laugh. She has a cute laughter.. Yang smiled at the scene before her.
Spotting her bus in the distance, Blake moved to flag it down as she waved goodbye to Yang and Ember, one waving back in response while the other wagged her tail happily.
"Remember to clean your wounds with proper medication!" reminded Blake as she boarded the bus. Yang held up an 'okay' sign in response and nodded.
Blake got on the bus but just as the doors were about to shut, she heard a distinct yell.
"See ya around Blakey!" a glimpse of a grinning Yang was caught as the bus drove off. See you around too, Yang. Before she knew it, Blake was already smiling to herself.. Wait, Blakey..? AURGH YAAAANG!
Racing Ember home, Yang arrived home to an empty house.. as did Blake. The two fell asleep from the days exhaustion, one immediately on the sofa, as the other managed to make it to the comfort of her own room.
That night
"I'm hooooome~" sang Ruby as she walked into the house. Yang was seated on the sofa with Ember, stuffing her mouth with popcorn as Up played on the television. She let out a barely legible "Welfum baf!" while shifting into a more comfortable lying position with her head on Embers thigh.
Skipping to the kitchen for a drink, Ruby grinned wickedly as she said in a teasing voice, "Sooo, Weiss told me today that you skipped lessons for a girl~ I mean, not like you don't skip them usually but the key phrase here is FOR A GIRL~~"
Yang swallowed all her popcorn before speaking this time in a bored tone, "Is it that big of news? And I didn't do it for fun or anything, it was all because of a stupid misunderstanding.."
"Ahhh but Yang the flirt actually going this far for a girl? Ohh the fangirls and boys are gonna be so disappointed that their goddess has been taken!" one could almost see the heart shapes in Rubys eyes as she squealed like a little schoolgirl. Though she could still count as one.
"Grrr.. I'm teeelling you… it's not like that!" refuted Yang as she grabbed the cushion by her feet and threw it at Ruby.
The jiggling of keys could be heard as it signaled the return of Rubys mom, who was also Yangs stepmom, Summer Rose. Jet black hair like Rubys, hers were long and tied up in a bun, giving off a mature feeling. A resounding "Hey babies I'm home!" came with the sound of high heels on wood.
"MOM MOM LISTEN! YANG MET THIS GIIIIIRL TODAY AND ACTUALLY SKIPPED LESSONS FOR HER!" Ruby happily informed their mom, like a good soldier.
Face-palming at her sisters inability to process anything she said so far, Yang said in exasperation, "Auuughhhh how many times do I have to tell you-" but was cut off by a screech of happiness from their mom.
Clapping her hands with glee, she exclaimed, "That's fantastic! Did Ember help you get this girl? Ohh don't think I didn't know you snuck her out the house while I was bobbing to the radio this morning young woman!" as she narrowed her eyes at Yang.
Noticing the bandages on her daughters hands and knees, her face softened in concern instead, "Are you alright dear? You're injured!"
"What? She is?! Geez Yang why didn't you tell me on the phone this morning! I would have come home earlier to look after you!" berated Ruby as she went to get the first aid kit.
"I'm fiiiiine, just a few small scratches here and there, nothing the great Yang can't handl- ah ah! A little less pressure please?!" was Yangs failed act at playing it cool as Ruby applied the medication with expertise at having done this countless times.
"I'll leave her to you little Rubes! Gotta prepare dinner for you hungry monsters. Though one may wonder Yang honey, what sort of activities were you doing with this girl to have sustained such injuries..?" she questioned with very exaggerated eyebrow wiggling.
Seeing that she was fighting a lost case, Yang gave up and muffled her groans of agony into poor Ember. This family is going to be the death of me..
Yang went without much sleep that night.
A/N: Similar in what happened last chapter, a new character, Summer Rose has been introduced! I made her Qrows sister in this story though that's probably not their relationship in RWBY. Will be altering her accordingly as with Qrow when the time comes, unless you guys think otherwise! Till next time then!