Chapter 10: Pressure and brotherly advice
The next day
Connor was doing some Tai Chi on the balcony. He was relaxing himself until Yang came on the balcony. "Hey Connor," she said in her cheerful voice. "Hey Yang," replied Connor. Connor got up and sat on the rail, "So, are you ready to hang out?" Yang gave him a smile, "I will be when you're ready." Connor gave her a small punch on her arm, "Alright, let's go Yang." Before they went out, Connor saw Weiss arguing with Ruby, "When will they get along?" he thought. The two walked out of the dorm and like usual, walked around the school grounds like Ruby and Blake. Team CRDL was nearby and when they saw Connor, they quickly got out of sight which made Yang curious. "Hey Connor?" "Yes Yang?" "What's wrong with team CRDL?" "Oh, they were picking on a faunus yesterday and i beat them to a pulp." "Oh."
They made their way to the food court and Connor got them some drinks. While Connor was drinking, Yang asked him a question, "Who do you like Connor?" Connor almost choked on his drink, "Beg your pardon Yang?" Yang shrugged, "I said... who do you like in the team?" Connor's heart started beating fast and though to himself, "Altair give me strength." He collected himself together, "Why'd you ask Yang?" Yang kinda blushed a bit before saying, "It's because you've been really nice to the entire team... you're really sweat Connor." Connor blushed from Yang's comment, "Oh, uhh, okay Yang." He stayed quiet for a bit, "If i tell you Yang, will you keep it a secret?" Yang nodded at him. "I-i l-like..."
"Connor!" Connor turned around to sew Weiss walking towards him and Yang. "Thank you Altair!" he thought in relief. "I can't take it anymore Connor!" Weiss pouted. Connor raised his hand to calm Weiss down, "What's wrong Weiss?" "What's wrong?! What's wrong is that Ruby is an annoyance to me!" shouted Weiss. Yang clenched her fists, stood up and threatened Weiss, "Are you saying something about my little sister? Because if anyone messes with her, they mess with me!" Connor stood up and put his arm in front of Yang, "Yang. Just calm down. I'll talk to her." Yang calmed down and sat down. Connor turned to Weiss, "C'mon sis, let's walk and talk." Weiss opened her mouth to protest but closed it because her brother wanted to help her, "Okay Connor," she said.
They were walking around the school's gardens to talk. "Alright Weiss, what happened between you and Ruby?" "Apparently she won't be quiet for at least a moment's time. She bumped into me when i was reading a book. She tries to be nice to me and all but i don't want it." Connor was confused at this, "Weiss, she's just trying to be friendly to you." Weiss was quiet for a moment, "Sorry Connor. It's just that, you're the only one who was nice to me when we were young. It was just that i was lonely when you were at the order." "I understand that i was training at the order and all, but that doesn't mean that you are not lonely." "So what should i do Connor?" "This is what you should do. Be nice to her." "What?" "There's a saying Weiss. If you want to have a friend, be one." "So i should start being nice to Ruby?" "Correct." Connor put his hand on his sister's shoulder and smiled at her, "Just try it sis. It's better to try and fail than never trying at all." "Okay Connor." They walked back to the dorm and saw Ruby sitting down on the couch polishing Crescent Rose. Weiss walked up to Ruby, "Um Ruby?" Ruby looked up at Weiss, "Yes Weiss?" "S-sorry about earlier shouting at you Ruby. I know i may not be the best to be friends with, but i'll... try my best." Ruby was surprised at Weiss sudden kindness to her then saw Connor with a smile on his face. "Thanks Weiss." Weiss let out a rare smile and walked to her room. Connor walked over and sat on the couch beside Ruby. "You did something didn't you Connor?" she asked. Connor let out a little chuckle, "I just gave my sister some advice that's all Ruby." he said. Ruby smiled at him and went back to polishing Crescent Rose while Connor popped out one of his blades and sharped it.
Connor went to his room and sat on his chair. He took out a notebook full of animus notes and started writing in it. "Today Altair's knowledge was with me and Connor Kenway's kindness. I was able to give some advice to my sister about being friendly. I hope it paid of." He looked at the animus, "Classes start tomorrow. Maybe i should at least relive some of Altair's memories." he thought. He strapped himself in and let himself go into the animus, reliving Altair's memories.