Chapter 5: Welcome to Menagerie

Monty: When I thought that everything in the 21st century was good, I had several regrets. Wait, what point was I making? Ugh, well, fuck it. Just read this chapter and see how I feel. Talking to you.

It was another day, or was it the same day as before in the last chapter? Well, that doesn't matter. What matters, is our heroes on their epitaph journey to salvation.

A boat departs on an island, that island-is Menagerie. Takeo, Sun, Blake, and many others had started to get off the ship. Takeo says" Menagerie, what a place of-people there are."

Sun says" On my observations, all of the people are Faunus."

Takeo saw all of them crowding the are. He said" It is sure a bit-crowded. There are so many Faunus on this beautiful island of possibilities."

Blake sighs and Takeo asked" Did I say something wrong?"

Blake shook" No, nothing like that."

Sun said" Come on Tak, you're just making it worse, dude."

Takeo sighed" I prefer not to be called by that 'word'. Such an American word that just, gives me the worse out of it. Such an dishonorable name to be called 'dude'."

They still walked all the way in Menagerie and Takeo had questioned" Blake? Why are there so many here? What made them stay here?"

Blake sighs" Well, you know the whole story."

Takeo nods" Right, but why here to civilize so much?"

Sun replies" Well, honestly, I don't know very much about the whole story. But one thing I know, there is reason why everyone is here, don't ya know, Blake?"

Blake sighs and they still walked down the path.

Takeo looks above the blue skies and looks back down. Blake stops and so does Sun and him.

Sun says" So, if you lived here, which of these houses are yours?"

Sun points to many little ones" Is it that one? Or maybe this one?"

Blake shook and grabbed his arm as his finger still pointed" That one."

Takeo looks too at the house Sun was still pointing at. It was big and very stylish.

Takeo and Sun looked at each other while Blake walked down the path.

They catch up to her and walked up the staircase to the door.

They stop and Blake remained still.

Sun asked" What is it?"

Blake said" I umm.. It's just been a long time since I've seen my parents."

Sun says" Well, you came all this way."

Takeo says" Well, what matters-I know they miss you. They'll be happy once they see you again."

Blake nods and grabs the knob and let it clangs on the door, causing a loud bang.

Blake steps back and Sun says" Ok, if we're being honest, that's kind of intimidating."

Takeo sighed" Keep your posture."

The door opens and the three looked to see who opened it.

It was Blake's mother, Kali. She recognized her daughter" Blake?"

Blake nervously replied" Hi, mom."

Kali walks towards her and hugs her" Oh, my baby girl."

Blake smiles and hugs back. A voice called" Kali, who is it?"

Ghira walks up front with his hands on his hips, until he realized who was there.

Blake looked at her father as Sun placed his hands on his hips while Takeo crossed his shoulders.

Ghira smiles as the scene changes inside the house. Sun, Blake, Kali, Ghira, and Takeo, were around the table, drinking tea.

Kali puts down her cup and says" We were horrified when we heard the news. The Kingdom of Vale wasn't perfect, but it didn't deserve what happened. We were both so worried."

Ghira chuckles" Please, I knew she'd be fine!"

Kali scoffs" That isn't the slightest bit of true. You should've seen him pacing."

Sun says" You guys have nothing to worry about. I've seen your daughter in action before! And trust me, she's got some moves!"

Blake and everyone looked at Sun. Ghira asked" And what exactly do you mean by that, Mr. Wukong?"

Sun stuttered" I..uh, well, you see sir, it's just that, you know she's a good fighter and all uh, And as a fellow fighter, I have a lot of respect for her..."

Kali questioned" Why is he here again?"

Sun still continued his blabbering and Blake replied" He just kind of followed me home."

Kali asked" And what brings you here?"

Takeo replied" I'm on, a important task. No more details please."

Kali nods" I see..."

Sun was saying" Or, slightly, she's definitely above average, I mean, uh..."

Everyone was in silence as they looked at him still. Sun grabbed the pot with his tail as he refilled his cup" This tea is really good!"

He sips it and Kali says" I like him."

Blake yelled in a whisper" Mom!"

The door banged and Ghira said" Darn it, I completely forgot about the meeting."

He pounded the table and Kali said" Ghira..."

Ghira replied" Give me a moment."

He stood up and left the room. Blake asked" Is everything okay?"

Kali replied" Yes, dear, just poor timing. He can reschedule. It's just been hard dealing with them lately."

Blake questioned" Dealing with who?"

Kali puts her cup down and replied" The White Fang."

The three were shocked" What?!"

Takeo, Blake, and Sun ran off and Blake yells" Dad!"

Ghira questioned" Blake, what's wrong?"

Corsac says" Miss Belladonna."

Fennec said" We had no idea you'd returned."

Blake questioned" What are you doing talking to these people?"

Ghira says" This is Corsac and Fennec Albain, they represent the White Fang here in Menagerie now."

Sun exclaimed" Those psychos are here too?!"

Fennec said" Young man, I'm not sure of what you heard of our organization. But I can assure you we're not nearly as ferocious as the media would have you believe."

Blake exclaimed" We've seen first-hand, your fanatics slaughtered people!"

Ghira questioned" What is she talking about?"

Corsac replied" Precisely what we came to discuss with you, Your Grace."

Kali questioned" Is everything alright?"

Takeo questioned" Wait a moment, the both of you don't know?"

Ghira asked" Know what?"

Takeo replied" From what I experienced with Blake and Sun, The White Fang have released Grimm into Beacon, slaughtered many innocent, attacked us, torn us apart-into this result."

Ghira asked" Is this true?"

Fennec replied" Sadly, Your Grace, it is."

Blake got angry" Don't act like you're s-"

Ghira says" That's enough! Explain yourselves."

Corsec said" Thought it pains to admit, it has become apparent that the Vale branch of the White Fang, is no longer operating under orders of High Leader Khan. Rather, they've elected to follow the rule of one Adam Taurus.

I believe you're all familiar with the young adept and his...extreme philosophies."

Sun says" You know, Beacon wasn't the first time the Fang started shooting up Vale!"

Fennec said" The High Council had their suspicions of a splinter group. But they could prove nothing until this latest incident."

Blake asked" Incident? People are dead!"

Corsec said" And it is a tragedy."

Fennec says" Your Grace, we came to assume you that Brother Taurus and his followers do not represent the will of the White Fang."

Ghira questioned" And how can I be sure of that?"

Corsac replied" We understand if you bear any skepticism towards these claims. The White Fang's tactics are admittedly, more aggressive since you stepped down as High Leader and became Chieftain of Menagerie. But this, this is no way to make our message heard."

Fennec says" We have ample documentation from the council meeting as well as several strategies to apprehend and punish these strays if you care to review them."

Ghira replied" I will. But another day. I'd like some time to reconnect with my daughter."

Corsac says" But of course, Your Grace."

Fennec said" We completely understand. It was pleasure to see you again, young Blake."

Corsec nods" We were saddened when we heard of your departure from the White Fang, but understand if you can no longer support our cause."

Fennec says" It is a wearying fight, after all."

Blake questioned" Who says I'm done fighting?"

Corsec said" Hmm...if you ever do wish to return, you need merely come find us."

Fennec says" Sister Ilyia would be elated."

Ghira said" Goodbye, gentlemen."

He shuts the doors and Blake walks away. Sun says" So...those guys were creepy."

Ghira looks at him" I really don't like you."

Sun looks down and Takeo said" Heh, watashi wa anata no ryoho ga umaku iku to kakushin shite imasu."

Sun groaned" I really hate you talking in that language."

Takeo shrugged and left.

The scene changes as the woman scrubs the floor. An old man walked up to her.

The Shadowman says" Excuse me...( She looks up ) I was hoping you can help me find someone, or four."

The Shadowman grins as his eyes closed.

Monty: I still hate the fucking Atlas Corporation. I still hate the fact this chapter was so fucking short. Well, prepare in the next chapters when someone swears, maybe 2 or 3 times.