Chapter 37 (Jason) - The Bad Within Good

"I'm not your pet, not another thing you own,

I was not born guilty of your crimes.

Your riches and your influence can't hold me anymore,

I won't be possessed.

Burdened by your royal test,

I will not surrender.

This life is mine."

As Weiss lifted everyone's spirits, she continued to sing and consume everyone with joy to whoever heard her angelic voice. While Jason and Mia were backstage, the two had their eyes glued on her. Jason continued to look at her, only for him to feel sorry for her as he related the song to Weiss' life. "Jason… how do I sing like her?" asked Mia, "Five minutes of writing up the lyrics in a bathroom and that's it!" Jason responded mockingly. An enormous applause rained on Weiss as she turned her back on the audience, but Jason noticed Weiss looking upset, and waited for her to enter the backstage. "What's up good looking?!" yelled Jason, "Would you knock that off already!" Weiss yelled back, "Whatever you say, Snowflake..." replied Jason. "Ice queen, you need to teach me how to sing, I wanna be like you when I get older!" said Mia as she ran and hugged Weiss.

The trio had managed to bring laughter to each other, until it was broken by the appearance of Jacques, "Remember you three, the party starts at 7. Make sure you all act in the correct manner." said Jacques. However, just before Jacques left the backstage, Jason yelled furiously "Are you not going to compliment your own daughter!", "Jason… stop…" said Weiss. "Ugh, Weiss, thank you…" Jacques gave a sigh and left the room. "Listen, Jason, you know if you go against my father, the consequences will be severe. You know he WILL kick you out of our house so please, bear with him.", "But-", "No buts, just play with it until we at least get out of here." Weiss interrupted, "and… thanks anyways for trying." Weiss continued, "No problem..." Jason responded. "Anyways we should pick a dress for Mia to wear, I'm sure she'll look adorable in one!" Weiss exclaimed.

"You guys! Are you ready yet?", Jason asked while waiting outside of Weiss' room. "We're almost rea- Hey! Mia, hold still!" shouted Weiss, "But it's too tight!" cried Mia. After waiting for what seemed like hours to Jason, Weiss finally appeared from her room, "Alright, we're ready." said Weiss, Mia came into sight, wearing blue frilly dress and a tiara, leaving Jason surprised. "Now that is…shocking..." said Jason after setting of a small electrical charge, "Did you just use a pun?" Weiss questioned, "In fact, don't answer." Weiss continued. "Can I change back to my normal clothes?" Mia whined, "C'mon, Mia. It looks nice on ya, just wear it for today." said Jason. "If you say so…" replied Mia.

While the trio made their way to the door, the three was instantly met by Jacques, "What took you three so long, the party has already started!" yelled Jacques, "Weiss, you are going to stay with me!" Jacques continued, "Fine…" replied Weiss. "What about us?" Jason questioned, "Do anything you want, just make sure you don't do anything stupid. Remember, you are representing the Schnee Dust Company.", "Okay." responded Jason after letting Jacques take Weiss away, but within a few seconds, Jason noticed again that Weiss was looking upset. "Let's go, Mia." said Jason, "'Kay." Mia responded. As the two walked around the party like headless chickens, Jason found a painting of Beacon Academy and walked up to it, admiring it for minutes. Mia questioned Jason in a worrisome tone, "What happened?", "Something...really bad happened which made me separate from all my friends everyone except Weiss.", Jason continued "It left a big hole in everyone hearts, including mine...". A young girl wearing red and coincidentally had red hair with a fringe, as well as seemingly looking the same age as Jason, started to approach him, but Mia noticed and hid behind Jason, "Here's a new face that I haven't seen around here..." said the girl in red, "You must be new around here. My name is Jessica." said the girl. "Hello…Jess." said Jason, "Haven't heard that nickname in a while. So what's your name, good looking?" responded Jess, "Uhhm m-m-my n-name is J-Jason." Jason continued to stutter, "So I think you and me should hang out somet-", "NO! Jason's mine, leave him alone." Mia rushed out of hiding and instantly interrupted Jess.

"Don't worry little miss, I'm not stealing him or anyth-", "NO! NO! NO!" Mia continued to interrupt Jess while shaking her head quickly. Jason had seen Weiss within his line of sight as she approached him. "Snowflake!" exclaimed Jason, but was soon left in shock after Weiss grabbed Jason by the arm, "Wha-" shouted Jason, "I'm sorry, but at the moment Jason and I are dating so if you would please let us be." Weiss demanded. "I'm not convinced… but whatever you say." said Jess, "See you around, Jason." Jess continued until she had left the three alone. Mia then suddenly latched onto Jason's other arm, "Mia, Wha-" yelled Jason, "It's not fair!" Mia whined, "Ice Queen still holding onto you and I'm not giving you away to anyone!" Mia continued. Jason, without realising, saw Weiss still holding onto his arm until she had released her arms off Jason and walked in front of him, gave him a hug and rested her forehead on his chest. "What's up snowflake?" Jason questioned, "You can't leave me…" Weiss muttered, "What do you mean?" Jason continued to question Weiss, "I saw you talking to that girl." Weiss responded, "And I'm scared if someone were to take you away from me like that girl. You are important to me, and if you disappeared… I don't know what I'd do..." Weiss continued. "I'm not going anywhere, and besides, we're practically family here." replied Jason. Weiss lifted her head off Jason's chest but not letting go of the hug, "Can you promise me something, Jason?" said Weiss, "Anything!" replied Jason. Weiss began to look flustered and looked at Jason's eyes "Do you promise me that you'll stay with me?" Weiss stated, "As you wish my humble princess." replied Jason, "Heh, thank you Jason." laughed Weiss, "Not a problem." said Jason.", "I feel like something is pulling my leg away..." whined Weiss. As Weiss broke her hug away from Jason, she turned her head to see Mia trying to get Weiss away from Jason. Mia, finally noticing that Weiss broke the hug, she lunged herself towards Jason, filling her cheeks with air and tears started to appear from Mia's eyes. "Mia, don't worry. We will always be together too." Jason stated while he had responded Mia's hug by kneeling down and hugging her back.

Weiss then began looking at the painting of Vale that Jason had admired a few minutes ago, "It's beautiful." said the young man who was also looking at the painting. "You two match." the young man continued, "Why thank you!" exclaimed Jason, "Not you." the young man corrected while Weiss is trying to hide her laughter but began giggling. "I'm talking to Miss Schnee here, not you. Anyways, as I was saying, you two match.", "Yes, it's a beautiful painting." Weiss replied. Jason, keeping quiet, was playing around with Mia but was concentrating on listening to Weiss and the mysterious young man, "So… That was my attempt at breaking the ice…" said the young man, "How am I doing so far?." the young man questioned. "You are leaving a lot to be desired..." answered Weiss before giving off a sigh, "Well, I always appreciated honesty." he replied. As the young man found his composure, he introduced himself to Weiss while offering a handshake, "Henry Marigold." said the young man. Weiss responded to the handshake and exchanged her name to Henry, "I know. I saw your performance… Obviously." said Henry in a mocking manner. "You were wonderful! And I'm not saying that because you're pretty." said Henry, "Honesty, remember." added Henry. Henry saw the awkwardness in the air, and found topic to talk about, "So… You thinking about buying it?" Henry questioned. "No..." Weiss answered, "I don't think so." she added. "Yeah… Kinda pricey for a painting..." said Henry, "It's to raise money!", "Oh really?" Henry questioned, "For what?". "For what!?" Weiss snapped back, "I'll admit… I only come to these things for the food and drinks." said Henry, "And the extraordinary company, of course." Henry continued. "So what… Is it another mantle fundraiser or something.", "Get out." Weiss demanded, Henry looking confused had questioned Weiss "What?", "Get out, or I will have security escort you out!" shouted Weiss, "But I haven't done anyth-", "Leave!" Weiss yelled and interrupted Henry before he could finish his sentence, "Whatever." Henry replied as he left.

Jason had then walked towards Weiss and try to make a joke, "That was… cold-hearted of you" said Jason. "I'm not in the mood, Jason.", "Sorry, I thought I could… you know, lighten you up a bit.", It's fine..." Weiss responded. But within the little silence, a loud voice could be heard, Jason was the first to look around, and had spotted a woman. "But really, does it come as any surprise what happend to Vale?" the woman said, "It was a long time coming if you ask me!" she continued. "Honey." her husband said, trying his best to stop her from saying anything further, "What?" she asked, "You said the same thing last night." she continued. As Jason clenched his fist, his anger started to rise as he began to grit his teeth. "If they're so arrogant to think that they can get by without proper kingdom defense, then I say good riddance." the arrogant woman continued her yelling. "Sh!-" yelled Weiss but before Weiss could finish, Jason instantly interrupted. "SHUT UP!", everyone had heard Jason's anger echoed through the room but Mia was the most surprised of them all. As all eyes were aimed at Jason, Jacques was the first to speak, "Jason… calm down.", "You have no idea what happened there! What I've been through-what EVERYONE'S been through!", "Jason, that's enough now!" shouted Jacques but was soon followed by the woman, "So what?", "So what!?" Jason shouted, "A friend of mine DIED and I lost my friends, even my partner…" Jason had started to reminisce everyone he cared about but was soon cut off by the women again, "Am I supposed to feel sorry for you or something?", "No, it shows that bitches like you are nothing but people that have a bit more money than most, and who only care for themselves." replied Jason, "But, you're missing one thing." said the women, "And what's that?" Jason responded. "I have friends that are not...dead.".

The room was filled with tension, sudden outbursts of electricity shocked the walls and ceilings, "Mia, get over here!" yelled Weiss. "O-o-okay. What's happening to Jason?", Weiss didn't respond but turned around to meet Mia, hugged her and closed her eyes. Everyone was filled with confusion and fear, they all crouched while holding their hands to their heads, but that didn't matter to Jason, his eyes was focused on one target. Jason, making his sudden rush, bolted towards the women but just before he landed a punch, he was stopped by none other than General Ironwood, but after Ironwood's attempt to block Jason's attack, his arm began to shudder as pieces of metal began to fall off his arm, revealing that his entire arm was robotic. "WHAaat are you doo-" Jason tried to say, but he looked down at his waist, and saw he was injected with a sedative, "I'm sorry Jason, but you was going to kill her.", upon Ironwood finishing his sentence, Jason then began to collapse on the floor and his vision started to blur until he had saw nothing left.