-Signal City. Morning -

-Souma Uchiha's POV-

*WhisperWhisperWhisper*

Boss: "Mons-"

*GASP*

I gasp and open my eyes to see an unfamiliar ceiling...where am I...I hear multiple footsteps outside and machine beeping, I look down to see myself wearing a patient gown. I look around and see 2 familiar faces...I smile warmly when I see them.

Yang is sleeping on my left with her head on the side of my bed...she's drooling, hehehe how cute.

Ruby is sleeping on my right with her head on the side of my bed...she has cookie crumbs all over her face.

I slowly get up causing the two to slowly wake up.

Yang: "...Sou..ma?"

Ruby: "...Souma?"

I see the two girls yawning and slowly open their eyes...when they saw me sitting upright, their eyes are fill with life as they smile widely.

Souma: "Hey."

I pat both their head while smiling with my eyes close.

Yang/Ruby: "SOUMA!"

The two girls leap into my arms and hugs me tightly...I close my eyes and hug them back...I miss them.

Souma: "When did you girls came?"

Yang looks at me while smiling.

Yang: "This morning, we got up really early and made our way to Signal City...when we found you in bed Ruby couldn't stop crying...she thought you were gonna die...AHAHAHAH"

Ruby's face immediately turn red and starts waving her hands in a panic manner.

Ruby: "Y-Y-YANG!"

I smile at the panic Ruby and raise my hand to gently rub her head...she stop panicking and looks down while blushing.

Souma: "Where's dad?"

Yang: "Oh he's with the General, he said he'll be back in the afternoon."

The General..I see...dad's probably at that horrible place right now...I look down recalling those horrific scenes.

Ruby: "Souma?"

Ruby looks at me worryingly.

Ruby: "Are you sick? We can get the doctor for you."

Yang: "Yea Souma...don't push yourself."

I laugh at their words...ah what the hell is wrong with me...I can't let them see me this pathetic state.

*SMACK*

Yang/Ruby: "Souma!?"

I slap both my cheeks, the pain was...excruciating but well needed. I look at with and smile with my reddened cheeks, while giving them a V point gesture.

Souma: "I'm hungry, let's eat I'm sure you girls haven't had breakfast when you arrived."

I hear Yang's stomach growling..she hold her stomach while laughing. I then hear a knock on the door.

*Knock Knock Knock*

Samantha: "SOOOOUUUMAAA! DON'T DIE!"

The door was kick open by Sam as Lily looks at her angrily.

Lily: "Sam! I already knocked the door!"

Ana: "Can't you two be quiet for five minutes without causing a ruckus?"

Trevor: "Ahahahaha these two with their antics...come now Ana you have to admit life will be boring without those two."

I see Lily strangling Sam in a comedic manner while Ana looks at them like spoiled children...and Trevor merely laughs as always.

Yang/Ruby: "..."

The two girls looks at them with a blank stare feeling confused to what is happening...I laugh as I watched their reaction.

Souma: "These are my friends. That's Sam, Ana and Trevor. You already met Lily."

The moment I introduce them, the four looks at us smiling.

Samantha: "SOUMA! I was worried about you!"

Oh...cookies.

Sam leaps on my bed crying over me. Yang and Ruby had to dodge her to avoid collision.

Samantha: "Lily won't stop yelling at me for not finishing my homework...also...her underwear is purple today."

*BONK*

Sam held her bump on her head after Lily smacked her head with her purse bag while blushing.

Lily: "Anyways...how are you Souma? When we heard the news we couldn't stop panicking."

Lily gave me a warm smile while her ear twitches.

Ana: "Panic..as if, we knew he would be fine since he's the strongest student in Signal Academy."

She said it with matter-o-fact attitude while adjusting her glasses while Trevor came closer to whisper to me.

Trevor: "She said that yet I recall when we heard the news, she was the first to run out the door to search for you. You should have seen her, running down the streets in her pajamas...luckily I managed caught her in time before she did anything stupid."

I smile and looks at her...she turn her head and hide herself in the closest feeling embarrass..

Ana: "...ooooo I want to die now."

Lily: "Anyways we just came to check up on you and brought you some spare clothing...oh don't worry I tied Sam up to prevent her raiding your boxers and briefs."

I scowled at Sam and she let out a whelp, she quickly hide behind Trevor.

Lily: "Anyways we have to go to school now...we'll see you later this evening."

I nod and the the group left waving goodbye.

Yang: "Your friends...are interesting...especially the red head."

Souma: "Yea...they're very interesting, the best group of friends you can ask for."

I smile while rubbing both their head.

Souma: "When the times comes, you'll be surrounded by friends who would stand by your side...even the through your worst moments...and they might have funny personality."

Indeed...I'm not alone...never truly alone, I have them. I accept the fact I've taken lives but I also saved lives. A balance. Yes...this is good enough for me.

Souma: "Let's eat."

I get up from my bed and walk towards the door, Yang and Ruby looks at each other and smile, they quickly ran to my side hugging both my arms.

I'm a lucky boy.

...

-Signal City. Morning -

-Tai Xiao Long's POV-

After dropping the girls at the hospital, I quickly left to the crime scene to meet up with James. When I received the call from James that Souma had been kidnapped I felt my heart drop beyond reason. Luckily I managed to calm myself as I nearly ran out of my house leaving my girls behind. James then told me he was kidnapped by an Anti-Faunus organization, that treat the Faunus as slaves.

I was confuse on how did Souma got involved with them...as I walk I see the crime scene ahead of me. I see the Vale Police Forces and The Atlas soldiers working the scene, I see James giving direction to his men. He pauses as soon as he saw me...as I was about to walk to him I stop at my trek for what I saw.

Bodies...that's a lot of body bags in that tent.

James: "Ah Tai glad you can make it so soon I was about to contact you to see if needed a ride to Signal City."

He shook my hand but my eyes are still focus on the bodies. James notices this and explain to me what had happened.

James: "Come with me Tai, I'll explain everything."

I nod and follow James into a tent, I see his men sorting documents and watching the monitor..I glance one of them to see Souma killing them...my gods.

James: "Everyone out...now."

With a commanding tone, everyone stop what they were doing and quickly left...as they leave I walk closer towards the monitor watching intensely...Souma...what happen?

It's...as if he was consumed by rage.

James: "Take a sit."

I turn and see James pointing towards the chair...I quickly sat down hoping to get an explanation to this.

James: "Your son was kidnapped by the organization called Extinction. A organization that is against the idea of equal right between the Faunus and Humans...they believe that humans should always stand on top. They've been on a rise lately with the demands of slaves in various countries they formed a base here in Signal City."

Tai: "...They were here..under our nose the entire time."

James: "They have connections which made it hard for the Vale force to pin them."

I clenched my fist thinking that these animals tried to harm my son...if Summer was here..she would have destroyed this building in a heartbeat.

James: "Anyways, your son was kidnapped because he's close to the Belladonna family."

The Belladonna!? As in the Ghira Belladonna, the Chieftain for Menagerie...when did Souma meet him?

James: "Your son met the Belladonna yesterday out of sheer chance. He met their daughter and became fast friend...after they had dinner wanted to sent Souma off since it was dangerous for the boy to walk late at night. And well, A black van drove in front of them and men went out and kidnapped her. Souma as you know it, is a kind child and hate seeing those he love get hurt."

Tai: "He followed them to save her..."

James nods and carry on.

James: "From the video surveillance we had watched showed that Souma went into prison area where he saw the enslaved Faunus...it must have been a horrific sight for him to see."

I turn my head to see my son killing them...

Tai: "He got mad...and killed them."

James: "Yes..he couldn't control his emotion and killed them."

I recalled all those bodies outside..

Tai: "How many?"

James hesitate to answer.

Tai: "I said how many?"

James: "As of now 56 bodies...those include the numbers the enslaved Faunus that had killed in their attempt to escape...here."

I see him place a kunai on the table...isn't this Souma's

James: "We found it on one of the enslaved Faunus..she used to kill her oppressors...when we question her she said she was set free by an angel...in her words 'Faunus' Angel of Death.' It turns out after questioning the enslaved Faunus...Souma became a symbol to them...a symbol of hope."

Tai: "...But Souma is not a Faunus..."

James: "Well...in time of despair, people would believe whatever they want to...be it gods or angels...human or Faunus, they simply wanted to be saved..and their prayers were answered. Because of Souma's action, Ghira will award him with a medal for assistance and saving the Faunus during this tragic time...he'll be called a hero...you should be proud of him Tai..:

Tai: "How do you expect me to feel proud when I see that...All I feel are disappointment towards myself at how failed him."

I point towards one of the monitor in anger.

Tai: "He's a kid goddamn it! He shouldn't go around killing people at that age...he to young for that...he's not ready for that."

James: "I think you're underestimating your son Tai...he was quick on his feet when he handled those men as if he was a professional."

All I can do is sit in silence...Summer would know what to say in these moments...I still can't contact her since she on a mission.

I'm gonna need to have a talk with him soon.

-Signal City. Early Afternoon -

-Blake Belladonna's POV-

After arriving at the hospital I couldn't contain my excitement, I look at dad who's smiling at me.

Ghira: "Your mother's room should be here."

As he was about to open I hear mother talking to someone...who could that be? My dad open the door and I see a familiar face.

Blake: "SOUMA!"

I see Souma siting beside my mother who's in bed, they were talking happily until they saw me.

I ran and hug Souma tightly...my ears couldn't stop twitching in excitement when I saw him.

Kali: "Ahem...Ara, Blake, should I leave the room to give you two some space."

My ears point upwards when I heard my mother, I look at her grinning at me. My face quickly turn red when I saw that I'm hugging Souma tightly.

I quickly move away from him looking embarrassed. Dad laughs loudly when he saw us.

Souma: "Well then it's best that I leave now, my sisters are waiting for me in my rooms...do come and visit I'm sure you'll like my sisters."

I nod to his words and he said his farewell to us.

Ghira: "Don't forget Souma, after you discharged from the hospital you'll be awarded by me for your action yesterday...the Faunus are grateful to you for what done...especially me...I owe you for saving my wife.'"

He smile and close the door behind him.

Kali: "So...are you going after him Blake?..You seem to like the boy."

Blake: "L-L-LIKE!? I...don't know."

Mom has a surprise look when she saw me.

Blake: "Souma's my first friend outside of Menagerie...he's strong, cool and smart...plus he saved you. I owe him that...maybe I do like him."

I said it with a straight face...without realizing that my face had turn red. Mom laughs and rubs my head.

Kali: "I support you no matter what"

Ghira: "Don't I have a say in this...?"

Kali: "No."

Ghira: "...ok."

Suddenly dad became fearful of mother when she smile...I wonder why?

(JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable OP 3 - Great Days)

-Few Days Later-

-Souma Uchiha's POV-

A few days later, I was discharged from the hospital...I'm currently in a car with General Ironwood as he's reading a document in his hand.

Today is the day that I'll be awarded a medal for my bravery in stopping and destroying a criminal organization while saving the enslaved Faunus.

Honestly I'm a bit nervous...I look outside the windows to see many people attending this event even the mayor himself is here...if I recalled, Ghira will be the one to award me.

As I had expected, there's a lot Faunus filling the street holding banners saying I'm hero to the Faunus...I smile to myself..maybe with this. This will improve our relation with the Faunus.

Tai, Ruby and Yang are at the stadium waiting for me so are Lily, Ana, Samantha and Trevor.

Blake messaged me saying she'll wait for me with my sisters...when the girls met with each other it was a hilarious...but that's a story for another day.

We've arrived at our destination, the General smile as the door open. I hear loud cheers coming from the stadium.

James: "Alright Souma..time to shine...oh before I forgot, when your school break starts. Do you want to visit Atlas?"

Souma: "HUH!?"

-Weiss Schnee's POV-

?: "Hurry Weiss they're starting the award ceremony soon."

Weiss: "I'm coming Winter, wait for me."

I feel excited along with my sister when we heard they'll be giving an award to a boy that's the same age as my sister.

My sister eyes' begins to sparkle as she look forward to seeing this boy.

Winter has been reading up about the boy and honestly even I'm impressed by how capable he is...the youngest student to enroll to Signal Academy at the age of seven..and the very same year he stop an evil organization and save many enslaved Faunus.

Winter: "I can't wait to see the world youngest hero on television...Weiss I've decided I'll be a soldier for Atlas! I want to protect those I care."

I smile looking at my sister's determined look.

I wonder how he is in person though?...Ah well when the time comes, we'll surely meet.

TO BE CONTINUE.

Author: "And with that comes to an end to Signal Academy Arc...next arc will be The Need To Be Strong Arc...catch you all in the next chapter."