Another Chapter! I have up through chapter 4 written so you'll at least have another chapter this week and this story is going to be around 10-15 chapters give or take. I am also thinking of doing a sequel to this as well as a prequel. Let me know what you want in the poll which you can find on my profile. If you have questions of what they will be on just PM me. Anyway, on with the story!

Chapter 3

Blake sighed audibly as the plane touched down on the runway of Vale International Airport. She got up and grabbed her carry on bag, making sure to smooth out her white Naval uniform. She looked ahead of her and saw a little kid staring at her and talking excitedly to his mother. The older woman looked at Blake and smiled softly before pulling the little boy along and off the plane. Blake sighed again and made her way off the plane, anxiety started to set in as she walked closer to the main terminal. "Damn it Weiss... Why did you and Ruby need to be commanding officers? You two were already bossy as is..." she muttered.

She approached the terminal doors, looking for the two familiar faces of her parents in the crowd. She looked around, squeaking in surprise when a weight slammed into her side. "Oof!" she heard a deep voice laugh off to her left and looked before smiling slightly. She chuckled and hugged the person buried into her side and looked up at the teary eyed man. "Hey mom, hey dad," she said. Ghira chuckled and put a hand on his daughters shoulder.

"You have no idea how relieved we are now that you're home, especially your mother," he told her. Kali sniffled and pulled away from Blake's side.

"Oh please Ghira, you were the one crying the whole way here," she retorted. Ghira blushed slightly and stuttered, making Blake laugh.

"Relax guys, I missed you too," she said, making the two smile at her. Kali glanced at Blake's hand and frowned slightly but didn't say anything. Ghira noticed his wife's change in demeanor and cleared his throat.

"Why don't we get out of here and go get something to eat?" he suggested. Blake nodded and Kali smiled slightly.

"That sounds wonderful dear, what do you think Blake?" she asked, looking at the woman. Blake gave a tired smile.

"I am so looking forward to a nice home cooked meal from you mom, the stuff at the base sucks. And don't get me started on the MRE's," she said. Ghira chuckled, patting her shoulder.

"You were the one who chose this life Blake," he said. "Many of our friends and family are surprised you actually went through with what you did," he added. Blake sighed as they made their way to baggage claim.

"It hasn't been easy dad, the past six years have been hard," she said, watching for her duffel bag to come along. "So many people have died and I was helpless to save them," she said, grabbing it and putting it across her back. Kali frowned.

"Blake... none of those deaths are your fault," she said, putting a hand on the younger woman's shoulder. "You did everything you could, no one blames you. Not even Neo," she said. Blake's shoulders slumped.

"How's she doing? Yang asked me to check on her," she asked. Ghira smiled.

"Why don't you go over to her place and see her after dinner?" he suggested. Blake nodded and the three of them headed to the car.

After dinner Blake was walking around in an old ROTC shirt and a pair of Basketball shorts. She kicked a few rocks as she walked, glancing at the many people aslo out and about and gave quick passing greetings. she finally reached the house she was looking for, staring at the name on the mailbox. ' '. She sighed and turned towards the driveway and could smell someone grilling. Taking a deep breath she walked towards the gate and called out. "Roman! You here?!" she heard an excited laugh and heard someone coming towards the gate. A man with orange hair and green eyes came into view.

"Well, if it isn't Kitty Cat!" he said. Blake rolled her eyes.

"I wear a cat costume once to the only Halloween party your daughter just happens to throw and you constantly call me that," she said with a smile. Roman laughed and opened the gate for her.

"It's good to see you Blake, how've you been?" he greeted. Nlake sighed and walked into the yard.

"Honestly. I could be better," she answered him. "Shit hit the fan there and we lost a lot of good soldiers," she said. Roman put a hand on her shoulder.

"You did what you could've to save them kid," he told her. Blake sighed and looked down.

"Everyone keeps saying that but I don't feel that I did everything I could've," she said, looking down at her injured hand. "We lost an 18 year old boy because I couldn't hold onto a stupid piece of metal!" she exclaimed. Roman sighed.

"You're over fighting a war Blake," he reminded her. "You can't save everyone who gets injured while you're out there. Just be grateful that you were able to save people, especially those you saved in the past," he said, gesturing to the lone figure on the swing-set who hadn't noticed them yet. Blake gave a soft smile and walked over to the girl. she stood next to the unoccupied swing.

"Is this swing taken?" she asked. The person jumped slightly and looked up at her. When they recognized who she was the young woman broke into a wide smile and hugged Blake tightly. Blake laughed and hugged back. "It's good to see you too Neo," she said. Neo smiled and made a few hand gestures.

'How is everyone?' she signed. Blake smiled softly.

"They're good. Yang is still at Sun's throat all the time and Ruby's stuck in the middle," she said. "Weiss also recently got stationed on base," she added. Neo blinked in surprise.

'And how is that for you?' she asked, making the black haired medic sigh.

"Honestly? I'm relieved that she's safe, but she's brought up feelings that I'd thought I'd forgotten about," she answered, looking down. She heard Neo giggle very softly.

'You can never forget the person you truly love,' she signed. Blake chuckled.

"I guess you're right, I just don't know how to tell her that I still love her," she said. Neo smiled softly and put a hand on her shoulder.

'Just be you and do whatever comes naturally,' she told her. Blake smiled and hugged her.

"Thanks Neo, I'll let Yang know you say hi when I see her again," she said. Neo giggled and smiled.

'Thank you,' she signed.

Yay! Another chapter! I'll type out chapter 4 and the finish writing chapter 5 and get that typed out. Remember to vote on the Poll that's linked on my profile so I can plan out if I'm doing a sequel or a prequel to this story first! Thanks for the support and stay awesome!

~FrozenSWLoKfan01