-Evening-

-Blake Belladonna's POV-

How embarrassing...I can't believe I dozed off while I was reading, then again I was tired after the flight, I didn't even rest. I wonder if drool...ooow.

I peek at Souma who's walking next to me looking around with great curiosity. My mom is standing behind me grinning.

Blake: "Hey...Souma...why didn't you wake me?"

Souma looks at me and smile.

Souma: "That's because you look cute while you're asleep."

Steam went out of my head as my face turn red...I can hear my mother giggling behind me.

Souma: "Also you have this cute habit of twitching your ears while you're asleep. I was tempted to play with it...but I resisted it."

I look away while blushing...my ears twitch when he said that.

I take a peek at him...he's handsome that's for sure. I look at my mother who has a wide grin on her face when she caught me..

Kali: "Ara...you should invite him if you wish to play with him, plus he can invite him for dinner, I'm sure your father doesn't mind."

Souma overheard what my mother had said.

Souma: "Play? Oh you wanted to play with me..sure I don't mind it'll be a nice distraction from homework."

I couldn't contain my smile when he said he'll play with me...I made a friend outside of Menagerie! I turn to see my mother giving me a thumbs up...I did the same.

With that, we make out way towards the hotel.

Souma: "Yeah, I'll be coming back late, no...I'm not out on a date! Ana what are you doing with Sam's scroll...Like I said...I'm not on a date, okay. Pass the scroll I need to tell Sam something,... Sam...No! I don't to need to know what the color is Sam."

Color? He quickly looks away when I look at him...I wonder what they are talking about.

Souma: "Just let the others know I won't be coming for dinner. Also finish your homework Sam just because I'm not there doesn't mean you should slack off got it. Bye."

Souma hung up his scroll and smile. I hold his sleeve leading him towards the car.

This is the best day ever.

-Hotel-

-Ghira Belladonna's POV-

General Ironwood was kind enough to give me a ride to my hotel, while we were in a car together we talked about the illusive young man that hailed from that ruin though I have to admit I never felt so mentally exhausted. Being in the presence of General Ironwood can tiresome..sometimes, the man exude pressure wherever he goes. After I enter my hotel room, I perk my ears as they twitch, I hear giggling and talking from my wife and daughter in the other room, however I heard a stranger's voice. Who could that be?

Kali: "Ah! I hear your walking."

I see my loving wife turn to smile...ahhh her smile always relaxes me after a hard days at work. I walk up to her and kiss her cheek. My daughter runs up to me hugging me.

Blake: "Father look I made a friend and invited him over."

A friend? Well she's been busy.

I look up to see a young boy walking towards us. He's a dashing young men with a well kept appearance, his uniform is familiar to me...isn't that the uniform for Signal Academy?

Souma: "Hello sir my name is Souma Uchiha, a student from Signal Academy. Blake and your wife was kind enough to invite me over for dinner."

My eyes widen as I look at him...this...this is the young man I supposed to meet tomorrow...isn't this a bit coincidental.

Ghira: "...Ah, I see welcome my boy. My name is Ghira Belladonna and as you know I'm her father,...Um, do tell how did you and my daughter had met exactly."

He smile and respond

Souma: "Ah about that, I met Blake at a cafe while I was out hanging with my friends. Then I met her again at the library."

Strange...well I take this opportunity nonetheless, from what the general had told me, Souma may become the world strongest Huntsman in the future, it's rare for that man to speak so highly towards others. I can see why...as I gaze at the boy I can see an opening..he's well versed in martial art. The General did mentioned he's able to manipulate elements without the need of Dust, I clenched my fist...I'm itching for a fight.

Ah...control myself.

Kali: "*Cough*"

Ghira: "I see well, we'll talk more once we have our dinner."

He smiles and nod.

Souma: "Thank you sir."

-Souma Uchiha's POV-

Blake's father let some some pressure towards me...at first I thought he was upset that Blake was fond of me...like those jealous father..one time dad would always listen in to Yang's conversation when she's on her scroll, he thought she was talking to a boy and begins to worry about her...as I look back I laugh weakly.

Blake caught me as ask

Blake: "What's wrong?"

Souma: "Nothing Blake, just thinking back of home."

I raise my hand and pat her head...her ears begins twitching and I think she purring.

Meanwhile unbeknownst to us...Ghira and Kali were watching.

Ghira: "...I should stop him."

He walks towards me feeling slightly annoyed but was stop by his loving wife.

*STOMP*

Ghira felt a sharp pain on his foot and look down to see his wife's foot stepping on it.

Kali: "Darling...times like this, it's best not to interfere."

Ghira gulp as he felt dread emitting from his loving wife...he saw a demonic mask appearing behind her as she smiles at him.

Kali: "Especially if it involves my daughter's happiness...understand."

Ghira meekly nod.

Ghira: "Yes dear."

She kiss his cheek and walk towards us.

Kali: "Alright kids, time to dinner wash up and be seated."

Blake and I nod and went to wash our hand.. I look at Ghira as she smile awkwardly towards me...strange.

After we took our seat, I turn to see carrying food to our table. She smile as she see Blake sitting next to me.

While she preparing our food, begins asking me question.

Ghira: "Forgive me for asking this, but I would like to know. Are you Souma Uchiha from the ruin that was discovered two years ago?"

I look at him feeling flabbergasted. Blake look confused when she heard her father... however continue her work while listening attentively.

I nod and respond to his question.

Souma: "I see...I assumed General Ironwood told you about me. The answer is yes, I hailed from that ruin however I have no memory of that place. I was found by my mother and live with her throughout my life."

Blake looks at me with a sad expression...ah she must be feeling sad for me due to fact I lack memories of my origin. I smile and pat her head...her ears twitches and she smiles lightly.

Ghira: "I see my apologies, Souma...seeing that my daughter has grown fond of you."

Blake suddenly turn red when she heard her father said that and quickly face away from me.

Ghira: "What do you think of the Faunus?"

Well, I was expecting this. After he had introduced himself, I figured out who he is. The man in front of me is the leader of the White Fang, what solidified this evidence is the fact General Ironwood told him about me...now the General is not the type to give out my identity to anyone unless he deemed them important enough. Second when he introduced himself I saw the documents he was holding pertaining to the Faunus.

I smile and understood what he's after...he wants to know what is the opinion of a young man that resided in a ruin of an ancient clan on how he feels about the Faunus. I have to think this careful...he might want use me in the future to force me to side with the Faunus...I won't be surprise if he uses his daughter to gain my trust...but something tells me he wouldn't do such a thing.

I look at Blake..she was nervous because she was worried I might say that I dislike the Faunus...looking at her, I smile warmly and pat her head to calm her...she reminds me of my Ruby when she's like this.

Souma: "I believe Faunus to be an interesting race...I mean look at Blake, I'm sure she'll grow up to be beautiful woman. I find Faunus beautiful because they speak their mind without hesitation even if it's a bad one in the end Faunus are more honest in their actions and decisions, nonetheless Humans and Faunus are not that different...they desire what life needs...freedom. A freedom to act is as valuable as life itself, which is why the Faunus are asking for equal rights..which is something I respect."

Ghira closes his eyes and smile.

Ghira: "Honest huh?...It reminded me of my time when I courted my wife...I was a nervous wreck despite the proclamation that I was the strongest Faunus by the people. When I met her, I saw beauty inside her and told myself...she's the one that can tame a 'wild beast' inside me which I need during my youth when I strive for power for my kind."

He hold his wife hand, she smile and tighten her grip...power..when he said that I recalled Akane's face once more...

Ghira: "I made numerous attempts in garnering her attention but I was scared she might reject...in the end I hated being cowardly and I walk up to her while she was working and asked her out on a date...and from..we got married and have a beautiful daughter."

He laughs recalling back his youth. Blake smile happily hearing his story..it probably reminded her of a fairy tale.

Kali: "Back then I was aware of his feeling for me...seeing him pacing around waiting for the opportunity to talk to me. At first I found it creepy but eventually I saw how cute he was, as a big man hiding behind a pillar I could hear him murmuring 'I can do it! I can do it!'."

She cover her mouth with her hand while laughing with her eyes close..Ghira quickly turn red...I smile...I wonder, will I also experience this...when I thought about it, Yang and Ruby appear in my mind immediately. I quickly shake my head and banish the thought...they're my sisters Souma! Get a grip.

We continue our dinner and talking various things most of them is regarding the ruin but there not much to talk about since the General gave him the rundown...I quickly look at the time and saw that it was time for me to leave due to the fact it's quite late.

Kali: "Ara...you can always sleep here if you want it's dangerous to be walking out alone at this hour. You can sleep in Blake's room."

Blake: "MOM!"

Her face turn red when she heard him.

Kali: "I'm just joking Blake...though, your ears were twitching non stop when I suggested it. Were you happy when I suggested it?"

She begin grinning and hold my shoulder.

Kali: "Come, I'll get a taxi for you."

I nod and felt relief I don't think I can control myself if I sleep with her..I might end up touching her ears throughout the night. I look at Ghira who has fires in his eyes, it's as if he's trying to say 'I'm not giving my daughter to you that easily punk.' I can only smile wryly when I see him...such a doting father...truly reminds me of dad.

Blake wanted to follow me to see me off to which I say

Souma: "You should head on to bed Blake it's late and you need to rest. I'll visit tomorrow after school alright."

Blake: "Promise?"

I raise to of my finger and poke her head gently.

Souma: "Promise."

She touch her forehead and smile widely.

Blake: "Bye Souma! I'll see you tomorrow."

Souma: "Likewise."

I left with Kali and head downstairs...as we walk pass the hotel lobby I've noticed something..a man was watching us as we leave...he was here the entire time since we arrived...hmmm.

As we walk outside she begins talking to me.

Kali: "Once more, thank you Souma. For spending time with my daughter...she doesn't have that many friends back home and would constantly be in her room reading and training...for once it was a rare tender moment seeing her this happy. I might not be your mother...but I can tell you were raised in a loving home surrounded by people you can all family...so I extend my family to you as well...I wanted a son but my husband been to busy lately *Sigh*, hahaha like you said...we're an honest race. "

She rub my hair while smiling.

Souma: "You want me to be part of your family? Why...you hardly know me?"

Kali: "Ara Souma...I can see into your eyes...you are the type of man that would die for those you love...I would not want to see it happen to you. Becoming the world greatest Huntsman requires a lot of sacrifice...so don't let it consume you..other than that, You'll be treated as family because my daughter have grown fond of you."

Souma: "That's it...you extend your invitation because Blake likes me."

Kali: "Ara...also I wouldn't mind having you as my son-in-law hohohoho."

I quickly turn red...she basically asking me to marry her daughter.

*VROOOOM*

Suddenly I felt a threatening aura coming our way, I quickly turn to see a large black van braking in front of us...soon three men came out and knocked Kali unconscious and grabbed her..I quickly leap into action and kick the man's leg causing him to tumble suddenly I felt danger coming. I quickly turn to large fist coming for me...I use Black Rose and quickly teleport behind him dodging his attack.

Soon, the people on the street begin calling for help when they witnessed my battle, the kidnappers panic and quickly put her in...My eyes revolves changing into the Sharingan..I felt rage when I see her behind thrown into back of the van...they quickly left and driver step on the accelerator. I quickly jump on top of the van holding on to it for dear life.

HOLD ON! I'LL SAVE YOU!

TO BE CONTINUE...