In the basement vault of Beacon Headmaster Ozpin dies at the hand of Cinder.
Taiyang Xiao Long was worriedly weeding in his small garden. The communications tower fell, one of his daughters' friends tore apart another one of their friends in what was supposed to be a friendly match. The White Fang poured into the city. Jimmy was there, as was Qrow. Tai fought beside both men more times than he could count. They would keep his girls safe and Qrow would bring them home.
Still, his chest was a tight bundle of nerves and he realized he had pulled out a bunch of herbs as part of his 'weeding'
Well, I would imagine Miss Rose would have some burns so that lavender could be made into a poultice.
Tai stiffened and looked around, "What?"
Ozpin, This isn't terrible, you already know about Salem and me. Not to mention that you are remarkable at bojutsu, which is just a step away from wielding a cane.
Tai's eyes widened, "Ozpin?"
Ozpin, My apologies I was getting ahead of myself. Now that you know you are my next host do you have any questions?
His priorities as a father came first, "I um my girls, how are they?"
I am unsure. Last I heard, Ruby was fighting Roman Torchwick and Yang was battling Adam Taurus. I died before knowing the results.
"Jimmy and Qrow?"
I do admire you placing your concerns on your loved ones before your own predicament. Both of you lovers were fighting and alive last that I was aware. Qrow will bring your girls home.
"They are our girls now."
I am rather proud of them and the strength they take from their father.
Taiyang sighed, "We're going to Haven aren't we?"
Oh most certainly I just wish I knew who the spring maiden-
"Raven Branwen."
In the familiar tone of a strict disciplinarian, This better not be one of your pranks Mr. Xiao Long.
"Better than the lube one?"
An amused chuckle from the voice inside his head, Honestly, how do you find that many gallons?