Author's Note: Sorry for the delay, had work during the week and got to pack more this weekend. I'll try to get chapter 11 done as well, I've already got a chunk of it written out actually, so that's refreshing. Enjoy 10!

The ship arrived at a place Azure called 'Elaka', which meant temple. It was a tall yet long structure with high arches, intricate spiraling towers and a mono brown and grey theme. It was bustling with life, many in the new White Fang attire while some moved in casual clothes. All Faunus..

So what was Azure?

Blake watched him from the corner of her eyes, suspicion racing down her spine like a hot flash. She didn't understand why.

Adam and her were friends.. but what about Azure? How come she couldn't remember him.. or had she even met him before?

The ship landed smoothly in a little bare spot and people rushed out to check the ship's condition and refuel. The pilot unbuckled as he stood, glancing to Blake who did the same. Azure was already in the back, stepping down the ramp to greet the soldiers. Blake was led down by Sheka, who walked at her side. All eyes were on her and it was tense.

"Why is everyone staring?" Blake demanded in a whisper.

Sheka shrugged. "They haven't seen you in a long time ma'am. You were at Beacon."

"Right." Something.. didn't settle with Blake. She felt just as tense as everyone seemed.

"Blake has returned to us." Azure's voice was heard from a bit away. "If she requires help assist her. Welcome her back."

Along the way many soldiers did just that. Men and women Faunus were quick to greet and welcome her. She would have felt accepted had it not been for her stomach churning. Sheka led her to what was a small guest room.

"You must be hungry. We'll have your wounds treated after you eat, go freshen up." Sheka held the door for her as she stepped in.

"Thank you." She politely said, watching him close the door. She went to the attached bathroom and splashed water on her face, getting a good look at herself. Her hair was a mess, her outfit too, cuts and bruises lining her body. Yet her face wasn't hurt nor her ears. She was silently thankful for that. She ran her fingers through her hair, taming it within a few moments.

She used the bathroom before stepping out to find Shake waiting. "I'll show you to the medical bay are you eat. We'll find you food first."

They did that, ate in relative silence together from inside a circular dining hall. They had bread, some chicken-looking meat and some vegetable she didn't know the name of. He led her down a narrow hallway to an unmarked door.

He pushed and held it open.

Azure scratched his chin, studying the wall of information in Adam's room. He was the only one allowed in here. The wall consisted of all information pertaining to Blake. He began to take each piece down, tucking them into a box he had brought. Adam had instructed him to clean out all info and protect Blake from herself. He folded the flaps one done and lifted the box, carrying it to his room. He stored it under his bed before going to find Blake and Sheka. Sheka had become the girl's watchdog since being here. He helped regulate the information along with who she was around.

Everyone knew not to say anything concerning the past aside from how glad they were she had returned. Azure would keep her in check until Adam arrived, from there it would be his concern.

Azure would use this as his chip to gain a new position in the White Fang.

Blake seemed to be settling in but he could tell she wasn't stupid. His powers might have locked her memories but potential triggers could either restore them or give her a glance into them. This included seeing old faces, hearing stories, repetition of something from those memories.

There was a way to remove the memories entirely but.. he couldn't, he would not go to him. It was only done once and on someone long since deceased. Plus he hadn't seen his brother in years.. not since he had joined the White Fang.

He was stirred from his musing, having wandered into one of the connecting hallways, when Blake and Sheka came around the corner. A cool smirk on the younger man's face said 'your turn' before he silently slipped off, leaving the pair alone.

Blake walked over, all tended to, fresh clothes on and she seemed a fraction more confident and healthy.

"Did Shake give you a tour?"

"Yeah, this place is huge."

"You will be in the guest room until Adam returns, when he does you will likely be moved closer to him." Azure and her had started walking but at his words she paused and he turned to look at her.

"Closer?"

"Yeah.. wait don't tell me you forgot.." At her puzzled face he gave a fake sigh, rubbing his temple. "You and Adam are.. Y'know.."

"Friends?" Blake pressed. Her mind felt.. jumbled, like a box of puzzle pieces with a few missing. There were blank spots when she would think on things and her head was pounding with a headache at the thought of Adam. For some reason she felt.. anger rise in her chest at just his name. Why?

Azure seemed to pick up on her thoughts. "You and Adam had a fight long time ago, it was why you decided to go to Beacon, one of the reasons anyway." He smoothly said, half truths worked best. "I think when you got attacked you must have hit your head cause you're so spacey and forgetful. How could you forget you two were a couple?"

Her face flushed with embarrassment. "C-couple?"

"Yeah. You were inseparable before the fight."

"What did we fight about? Did he tell you?" At her question he shook his head. "This is all so confusi-"

Her head spiked with pain and she gripped it, clenching her eyes closed as she dropped to a knee.

He knelt beside her, concern lacing his voice. "Blake? What's wrong?"

"My head, it hurts."

"I'll go get a medic-"

It seemed to ease as she moved to stand, her golden eyes opening to see him. She winced a little. "No, no, I'm fine."

"But Adam will be worried if he returns and you have an extreme concussion or worse." Azure tried to reason, holding her shoulders to steady her.

Confusion covered her face. "Who is.. Adam?" His eyes widened and his blood chilled.