Wow, three chapters in one night! This chapter you get to see the transition of Blake from her childhood innocence and take on the mature Assassin that she has to be before she can take on a protege of her own. Please enjoy!

When Blake awoke she was overcome with dread, seeing Raven sitting by her bed and feeling the bandage on her shoulder made her remember what had happened only hours before. She squeezed her eyes shut as she tried to stop the tears, the pain of losing the one person who showed her any kind of kindness after her parents died was too much. She let out a broken sob, alerting Raven to her presence and the woman gave her a sympathetic look before hugging the poor girl. She soothed the girl like a mother would their child. "Everything's going to be okay Blake, Summer wouldn't want you crying over her," she said softly. Blake sniffled and nodded, wiping her eyes.

"Why did she have to die Raven? She has a family," she asked softly. Raven sighed and looked into the girl's eyes.

"Because we're Assassins Blake, our line of work is an occupational hazard. Summer knew the risks and was still willing to fight for a free world where Ruby and Yang could live in without the fear of someone controlling them," she said. Blake sighed and looked down.

"Would you take it back if you could? Your oath to the Brotherhood?" she asked her mentor. Raven shook her head.

"No, neither would Summer. None of us would, because without us who would stop the Templars?" the woman asked. Blake took a deep breath.

"Then I'm not letting this stop me, I'm going to continue to train as an Assassin and make both my parents and Summer proud of me," she told her, a spark coming back into her eyes. "Summer's death won't be in vain," she added. Raven smiled and nodded

"Then I suppose we should get you some new clothes since your last ones were… Affected by the fight," she said. Blake nodded and grabbed her boots, slipping them on before following Raven to the tailor. Once she was done changing and stepped out Raven blinked in surprise. "Black robes?" she questioned. Blake nodded.

"That way I won't be affected by the blood I may get on my clothes, whether it be my allies or enemy's blood," she explained. Raven nodded and made a motion to follow and Blake obeyed, walking next to the woman silently. "Where are we going?" she asked. Raven sighed.

"We must attend Summer's funeral," she said. "There was one for her and her family at the church, keeping Ruby and Yang in the dark. They're having one at the hideout now for her, since you were close to her I figured you'd want to go," she added. Blake nodded.

"Thank you… For all of this," she said. Raven shrugged.

"Ozpin did the same for me and my brother when we lost our parents, I guess I'm trying to also prove that I'm worthy of my spot on the council," she said. Blake was silent, thinking and walking. They made it to the hideout and into the chapel as the service for Summer was already in progress. They silently stood in the back and waited for the time to move down to the crypts, Blake watching Taiyang the entire time. "I feel so sad for him… Having to sit through two funerals for his deceased spouse twice in one day," she thought to herself. She jumped slightly when Raven bumped her shoulder.

"Come on, time to say your goodbye's," she said softly. Blake nodded and walked up to the front of the chapel with her hood up, ignoring the hushed whispers of the many people in attendance. She stood before Summer's casket, looking down at the woman's peaceful face as Raven took a spot standing next to Taiyang.

"Summer loved her like a daughter," he said softly. Raven nodded.

"She showed Blake kindness that no one had showed her since her parents, she gave her a purpose in life. That's something that the girl will never take for granted," she told him. Taiyang nodded as they watched Blake.

"I promise Summer… I'll teach Ruby like you asked me… I swear it on my life," she vowed. Soon the service was over, and the crypt had gained a new member and sealed up. Blake silently sat in the courtyard under her normal tree, not even looking up as Ozpin walked over to her.

"Raven told us of what Summer asked you to do, Tai is against it but will allow it when the time comes for Ruby to know the truth of her mother's death," he told her. Blake nodded. "Glynda thinks you should be banned from missions until your emotional health gets better, I believe that should be your decision and no one else's," he said. Blake was silent for a few minutes before she stood up and faced Ozpin.

"I appreciate Glynda's concern, but I am perfectly fine to go on missions. I don't need to take time to grieve as I've already come to terms with Summer's death, what I need to do now is focus on my training so that I can one day teach Summer's daughter," she told him. The older Master nodded.

"I have faith in you Blake, and I know that someday soon you'll make a fine Assassin just as Summer knew you would be," he said. Blake nodded and started walking away. "Where are you going now Miss Belladonna?" he asked. Blake turned to him with a small smile.

"I believe I should go find my mentor, so we can find a mission to take on," she said. Ozpin returned the smile and nodded, accepting her answer.

"You sure picked a good one Summer, Kali and Ghira were wise to keep us out of her life until they died… She may not have turned out the way she did if they hadn't or you hadn't found her. You'll be proud of her," he thought as he watched the young woman, so much like her parents, walk away from him.

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