(Please read author note at the end of the chapter)

"And this is when we gave little Maria her first bath, I can tell from the look of defiance on her face that she's going to be a handful." Blanchette looked on in shock at what was happening front of her, in her two years of professional work she has never seen such a shift in someone's personality. In front of her was her patient Cinder Arc, the woman that a week ago almost incinerated her over trying to talk to her husband having an idle chat with someone over baby pictures. She seemed to have listened and brought someone new to her, but the young therapist couldn't help but wonder about the guest. From her pink and brown hair to the way she dresses Blanchette found the woman a bit odd, the fact that her eyes seemed to change color every once in awhile didn't help either.

"Uh, Well I'm happy to see that you seem to be doing well today Cinder" Cinder and the woman beside her looked up from their photo gazing towards Blanchette. Seeing that she had their attention, she continued "Why don't you introduce me to our new guest so we all can get a bit more formal with each other."

"If I must, also now I would prefer it if you called me Mrs. Arc." Cinder said before putting her Scroll away seeing as it was now meet and greet time. After having a long talk with her husband, she decided that it would be less stressful for him if she tried to be more cooperative in these little sessions. Stress may lead to infertility, and she couldn't have that "The woman here with me today is the family babysitter and one of my friends Neopolitan or Neo for short, don't bother trying to get her to talk because she can't. Watching people try stopped being fun long ago."

Neo smiled at Blanchette and gave an enthusiastic wave which Cinder rolled her eyes at, she was well aware at how extra Neo could be, but she was still one of the very few people she could stand to be around. Neo not being about to speak meant that Cinder didn't have to worry about the girl saying stupid things which were a plus.

"Well it's nice to met you Neo, my name is Blanchette and I'm the one that will be trying to dig into the thoughts of Mrs. Arc" Neo looked at the woman for a moment and frowned before rubbing her index and thumb together much to the woman's confusion, she knew a bit of sign language but couldn't figure out what the gesture was.

"She's pretending to play you a sad song on the worlds smallest violin, from what I can tell it's The Lark Ascending" While she did do a good job hiding it Cinder could still see the small spark of panic that was in the woman's eyes, something she was sure Neo could spot as well. It seems as if their last encounter has had a lasting effect on the woman.

"Well, all joking aside. Since Neo can't speak or tell me anything I guess I'll just ask you about how this friendship started, no offenses but I can't the see two of you getting along in normal circumstances" Both Cinder and Neo looked at each other as if they were having a silent conversion before finally turning their heads back to face her.

"I guess I have no choice but to tell you about how we decided to actually start seeing each other as more than work associates, can't have this little imp snicking to my husband about me withholding information" Neo grinned as her and held up her scroll with had a picture of Emerald, Cinder, and herself with Jaune standing behind them "We already had a history with each other through her former employer, so it was irony or faith that we would meet again in a similar way.

Blanche couldn't stop a look of interest from showing on her face; she didn't expect to get to this point in her past so soon. She wondered what happened in the last week to make her more open, she had an idea but didn't want to assume anything.

"After my defeat at the hands of my now husband I was arrested and almost sentenced to death, however, because of information I had among other things Emerald and myself was put under his watchful eye for rehabilitation and to operate as his subordinates."

It has been more than a month since her humiliating defeat at the hands of the Arc boy and the even more degrading punishment of being his little prisoner. All this in combination with this new 'curse' she seemed to be affected with Cinder would have much rather have suffered the death penalty. However, she should have known that with her Intel on Salem and the fact that she was the spring maiden would be a reason for them to find something that would make her wish death upon herself.

In front of her was the sleeping form of the 'hero' Jaune Arc, he looked so peaceful as if he didn't have a single care in the world. He was weakened from their battle, multiple deep cuts along with his body and a shattered rib cage wasn't enough to stop him from pushing on as he faced her

"I hate you" She whispered as her hand slowly moved towards him, she could end it all now. Make him pay from not taking her out when he had the chance and letting his guard down, allowing her to stay by his side as a silly show of trust and his irritating words that rang through her head.

'I forgive you for what you did.'

"I hate you" She grit her teeth as her fingers grazed his neck, she wanted to strangle him and accept the consequences.

'and if you trust me I will help you see the good in yourself and the world.'

"I hate you" She was almost there, her hands wherein the position and with all, she needed to do now was no hesitant like she did when they fought. The single mistake that had cost her everything, the power that she wanted more than anything in this world.

'I promise, and an Arc nothing goes back on his promise.'

Letting out a weak sign the woman's hands moved away from his neck, and she started to caress his cheek, she not only received the power but she was cursed with a profound lust for this simple man "I guess you got the last laugh Miss Nikos" Cinder couldn't stop a look of amusement from appearing on her face as she laid herself beside him making sure not to wake or cause him any more pain, she checked the time and found that she has been watching him for the last four hours and didn't think that sleep would take her anytime soon.

"Don't think that I'm as susceptible to your little hide and seek tricks as others, I've been well aware of your presents for a while now" Out of thin air Neo appeared on the edge of the boy's bed with her weapon pointed at Cinder. From what she was told Neo joined up with Jaune during his travels with the silver eyed girl becoming his new partner when the brat joined back with her friends. Just how playful and touchy she was with the boy brought up a feeling of jealousy from Cinder, something that brought, even more, dread into her life. While Neo tried to make, it seems as if he was just a toy for her to have fun with she knew that this small woman was very protective of Jaune, watching him every night since Cinder joined them she came.

Much to Cinder's annoyance the multi-colored woman had a smug look on her face which Cinder knew was trouble, the two didn't have the best relationship in the past, so there was no doubt in Cinder's mind that Neo was going to find some way to make her life even worse than it already is. What was worse is that Cinder herself was still recovering still from her battle with the sleeping boy, she doubted that Neo would have much of an issue taking her out. Once again Cinder would have to take a loss, something that was getting very common these days.

"What do you want? As you can probably see I am unable to bring myself to harm jau- the boy, even now I don't know why I'm here beside him" That was a blatant lie, she was here because her body craved his warmth. The feeling of his skin and the radiant of his aura, something that with every passing day she was finding harder to live without.

Neo grinned as she pulled out her scroll and began typing out something before showing it to Cinder, what she saw both confused and scared her.

Neo: You look so pathetic Cinder, I would have removed you from him by now, but I find this somewhat cute in a sad kind of way. I could help you out a bit if you want, Jaune always told me to help the less fortunate.

Cinder felt ashamed of herself for allowing the words Neo typed to have any effect on her; she was supposed to be better than this. She was supposed to be one of the most influential beings in the world, but look at her now. Now she has nothing but herself … but she could change that.

"I do not need the boy" The words felt like acid in her throat as she said it but thanks to her years of training her poker face held steady, that didn't stop Neo from pushing her farther.

Neo: Suit yourself, maybe I'll just ask that Emerald girl or one his many female friends if they want to watch over my play brother.

She was doing her best to try and ignore the girl's words, but it was a hopeless endeavor, Cinder looked to the sleeping knight and found herself replaying his words childish words of hope and friendship through her head over and over

Neo: Maybe I'll trade in my sister title for something more, Neapolitan Arc has quite the ring to it

Cinder reacted without thinking; she summoned out of her daggers and at speeds that even surprised her she had it to Neo's throat, she was breathing heavily but not loud enough to wake the boy. Even in her current position, Neo had a smile on her face as she had her hands up in surrender.

"I can no allow you to do that."

Cinder looked up at Neo and in her eyes was a new resolve, she had allowed all of these feelings make her weak and vulnerable, this is why she had become such a failure. She was no longer going to be a prisoner to her emotions, nor was she going depend on someone else to achieve her goals as she had done in the past. Cinder Fall's will stake claim to what's hers with her power, and to do so, she will turn her greatest weaknesses into her greatest strength.

"I'm not going to let someone take what's mine away, not anymore."

Neo uses her thumb to type something on her Scroll while she at knifepoint, she adjusted it a bit so that Cinder could see the message.

Neo: I think this is going to be the start of a beautiful friendship

NOTES

Easily my longest chapter so I hope you all enjoy! I see some interesting reviews talking about yanderes (I love reading reviews so again thank you all! Also I love yanderes and waiting for a good yandere ruby x jaune fic to pop up). Current day Cinder I don't really consider a yandere but if you do that's fine, she is very about her family and her man. Now Past Cinder is a whole different beast, so the people that like more yandere characters might find her more appealing. This is the first chapter with a flashback so tell me how you enjoyed this one, it was fun to write. Also, what did you think of Neo, she's going to appear more. Again thank you all for taking out the time to read this!