-Unknown Location-

-Souma Uchiha's POV-

I slowly open my eyes to see a white ceiling...hmm I don't recognize this ceiling.

I got up from my bed and slowly look around...where am I? I look around to see myself in a pure white room...I can't hear anything it's as if the world is in silent.

I planted my feet on the floor...cold

I stand and walk around...I kept walking...hmmm this is a long room...I then hear a voice coming from somewhere.

?: "Souma."

Huh?...I quickly look around to see nothing but an empty white room.

?: "Souma."

I activate my Sharingan to find this person...but for some reason it isn't able locate the person.

Summer: "Souma."

My heart begins beating rapidly as I recognized this voice...mom...I slowly turn my head to see my mother standing on the other side of the room...she wore her hood over her head obscuring her eyes...all I can see is her smile.

Souma: "M-mom...?"

I slowly walks towards her...with tears streaming down my cheeks.

Souma: "Is that you?"

I stand in front of her and see her smile...she then place her hand on my head and gently pat me.

Summer: "It's been hard for you hasn't it..."

I slowly reach out to her and hug her...and started crying.

Souma: "I don't care if this is a dream...but I need to know...could I had save you?"

She stands there in silent.

Souma: "You didn't have to jump and take the bullet for me...I could have protected myself."

Still she remained silent.

Souma: "WHY DID YOU HAVE TO DIE!?"

She continue to rub my head.

Souma: "Please...tell me...could I had save you?"

?: "Poor child...how much you have suffer?"

My eyes widen when I heard a different voice. I look up to see a pale woman with red eyes wearing all black...I quickly jump back and fell onto the floor feeling confused...she slowly reach out to me.

?: "Come with me child...I can help alleviate your pain and suffering...I can be your friend, lover, mother...but I know what you seek...You seek a family...I can be that for you.."

I crawl back trying to avoid her..not looking directly into her eyes.

?: "Do you still blame yourself...why should you?...It was the humans that killed your mother."

I stop crawling and look at her.

?: "...Don't you detest them...they took your mother."

When she said that I recall the injuries mother had suffer...they tortured her to get to me..they made her suffer...I...I hate them.

*WhisperWhisperWhisper*

She see my Sharingan slowly revolves.

?: "...Those eyes..."

Ruby: "I HATE YOU!"

I quickly snap out of it and recalled what Ruby had said...I knew she didn't mean it...she was angry...the woman she love...her mother...is dead.

I look down while hugging my feet...I want to disappear...I want to simply wake up and wish all of these was a nightmare.

?: "..."

She walks towards me...and slowly reached out to me...then "It" appear...

?: "...WHAT!?"

A large eyes appear behind me, it spread its darkness staining the white room in its color...eventually the darkness consume me...pushing her away from me..

"It" merely looks at her in disgust and all she could is glare at "It"

?: "Souma...wait for me...I'll save you."

I ignore her...and let myself be consumed by the darkness...I want to die...but that would mean my mother's death would be in vain...I close my eyes...wishing to sleep forever.

*GASP*

I open my eyes to see a cavern ceiling...I hear the sound droplet hitting the cold floor...How long was I out? I slowly stand to see the morning sun outside the cave...I walk up and block my visions with my hand to avoid the sunlight...

I should head back...

*Kamui SFX*

-Vale. Dormitory-

*Kamui SFX*

I used Kamui to teleport myself in front of the dorm...the people on the street were surprise to see a young boy appear out of thin air...I hear their whispers and murmurs as I walk to the front door...I open and see the others students going about with their activities..

They had stop what they were doing and sees me walking...I hear one of them gossiping with his friends

Student 01: "Hey it's him... 's son...I heard his mom passed away..."

Student 02: "What?...well what is he doing here and not at the funeral."

Student 01: "Beat's me."

I ignore their comments and keep walking...then I heard a loud yell.

Samantha: "SOUMA!"

I look up to see Sam running towards me at high speed, just as she was about to tackle me for a hug a large book appear in front of her smacking her in the face...I turn to see Lily holding out her book to stop Sam's antics.

Lily: "Idiot! Calm yourself."

I can tell Sam's soul slowly leaving her body..as she lay on the floor wincing in pain. I then hear Lily speaking to me.

Lily: "Welcome back Souma."

She said it with a smile...and hugs me.

Lily: "I heard what had happen...I'm sorry for your lost."

I look at her feeling confused...how did she know already?

Samantha: "Yea! Sorry to hear about your mother Souma! If you want I'll go out and buy pancakes for you."

She leaps up in high spirit to comfort me.

Lily: " They came by this morning searching for you...he told me what had happen..,well some of it, I can tell there was more to it..I didn't ask since it was inappropriate."

I see dad was looking for me...the funeral..right I have to attend her funeral.

I continue walking droning myself towards the bathroom...Sam wanted to stop me but was stop by Lily who was shaking her head signalling her to stop.

As I walk upstairs I see Trevor, He has is hands in his pockets and looks at me.

Trevor: "...You're back...sorry about your mom..."

I nod and continue walking..then I felt a hand placed on my shoulder...

Tervor: "You look lost..let me help you."

Trevor then guide me to the bathroom so I can shower...huh? Strange...I forgot which room it was...how did Trevor knew I was lost?

Trevor: "Alright, you take a bath. I'll go to your room and get your clothes ready...your dad drop by and left a suit for you to wear for the funeral. I'll be waiting outside when you're done."

Souma: "How...did you know..that I'm suffering?"

He sigh and looks at me.

Trevor: "I don't think you realize this...your eyes...there's no light in them..."

I see..I went into the bathroom closing the door behind me...Trevor looks at me as the door closes. I see a sad expression on his face...did he feel helpless to see me in this state?

I look towards the shower head..and turn the valve...As soon as the warm water touches my face...I recall the all the voices I heard that day...Men screaming for their lives...begging, the raging flames, a raving mad doctor who wish to obtain power...a white rose that wilted as it was stain in blood protecting its kin...

Shut up...shut up...please...make it stop.

Those voices...I can't get rid of them...the only words I can vividly hear was.

'Monster.'

I open my eyes and look towards the mirror...I walk towards it...and see the Mangekyō Sharingan forming in my eyes...

Akane: "Powers comes at a price."

Summer: "I love you...always."

*CRACK*

*BROKEN GLASS SFX*

I punch the mirror that reflected these eyes of mine...breaking it...I look at my knuckles as I see it starts to bleed...then the wounds on my fist begins to heal.

I can't even hurt myself to ease these pain.

After a long bath, I open the door to see Trevor standing there waiting for me.

Trevor then notices the broken mirror behind me but didn't say anything. He place his hand on my shoulder and guide me to my room.

As I enter, he left the room to give me space.

I look at my violin case that's the table...ah...I remember, I've been practicing a new piece...I wanted her to hear it.

I walk up to it and open the case...I gently touch the violin...thinking that I've return to see an old friend...I pick it up and place it on my shoulder...I place my bow on the violin and begin playing.

(Franz Schubert - Der Erlkönig)

As I played the violin, the sound reverberate within my room...soon the sound leaked out of my room and everyone in the dorm hears my play...my sorrow.

Lily closes her book and look up...feeling sad.

Sam place her spoon and fork down as she looks at her pancakes...feeling lost

Trevor stands outside my room with his eyes close...feeling helpless

While I was playing...Trevor turn to see a figure walking towards him...it was Ana.

She stands in front of my door and turn to look at Trevor.

Ana: "..."

Trevor: "..."

She then turn to knock on my door and enters my room...before she enter she heard Trevor speaking to her before he left.

Trevor: "Good luck."

She didn't and closes the door behind her...she see then sees me playing with such vigor. I didn't even notice her as I was enraptured by my violin.

When I was done playing I turn to see her. She looks at me with and expressionless face...I can't see her eyes behind her glasses...she must be thinking of something like what to say?

Souma: "Sorry...didn't you were here."

She smile and walk towards me.

Ana: "No...I'm sorry that I let myself in, I knew you wouldn't notice since you're always invested in the violin once you're playing."

I shook my head and look towards my bed...ah..my formal wear.

I begin dressing myself up...Ana quickly look away while blushing...I look towards the mirror and see myself.

I wear an all black formal wear...I adjusted the cufflink and button my vest.

Ana: "Let me help you."

She walk up and begin helping me fix my tie.

Ana: "There...better."

I look at myself and see how..well dressed I am...how unfortunately that it was for her funeral.

Ana: "While your father was here looking for you...your sisters came along as well."

I was surprise when I heard her...Yang...Ruby.

Ana: "They look sad and desperate in looking for you...especially the little red...she looked heartbroken when they couldn't find you."

She begins to chuckle..as she recall something funny.

Ana: "The yellow one threatened to beat Trevor up because she thought he would know where you were?...Trevor felt helpless and ran for his life when he was being chased. Sam had to save him."

I had a faint smile on my face...

Souma: "I can totally see that happened."

She then jump from her seat feeling surprise.

Ana: "AH! I forgot..there's a package for you."

She went into my cupboard and pull out a package...she hand it to me and I see where it came from...Vacuo...

I begin unwrapping the box as I sat on my bed and see a letter..white rose stamp on it.

(Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood OST - Trisha's Lullaby)

Mom?

I open the box to see a necklace...it's a beautiful necklace that has a black rose symbol.

I then read the letter.

Dear Souma,

I bought this for you during my trip...thought of you when I saw it..I was thinking of giving it to you when I returned but who knows how long that will take..plus I can be forgetful at times so I decided to ship it to you. Hope you enjoy the gift...oh make sure to keep it away form Yang...if you show off in front of her I won't hear the end of it. Sorry I wasn't there to see you off when you head to Signal City...but I'm proud of you knowing how far you've come.

I also bought Ruby a cloak since she always stares at mine, she's been asking me for a while now.. I'll place her gift inside along with Yang's, do give it to them when you see the girls...I'm sure they'll be glad to have it.

I know you've been training hard to prove to me that you're strong...but I can't help but worry about you since I'm your mother...after all it's a mother's job to love and care for their children, It's okay to seek power but always remember that too much power can be toxic. But knowing you, you won't be consumed by it after all, your mother is raising you right, so if you abuse your powers I'll bonk your head when I get back.

Well, I'll write to you another time. Take care my son and walk tall, remember to look after your sisters Always keep an eye on Yang, I can't stop worrying about her since she's so active like a firecracker. Do keep her out of trouble. As for Ruby...I know how close you two are, which is why she always sees you as her cool older brother. The girls loves you more than me..which makes me kinda sad but happy at the same time. I was afraid they wouldn't like you since you weren't my son and simply a stranger...but now all three of you stick together like PB and J hehe.

Farewell my son,

With Love,

Summer Rose.

P.S. Mommy loves you *Wink Face*

Tears starts dropping on the letters...Ana sees this and gently hugs my head...I then hug her tightly as I no longer have control over my emotion...and cry loudly.

-Tai Xiao Long-

It's pouring gently down on us here at the Patch as we hold Summer's funeral...it's as if the heaven is crying for her...I look around to see familiar faces, the villagers came to say their farewell as Summer had assisted them more than once...I see them crying for her.

I smile knowing she was loved.

I then see Qrow drinking beneath a tree with his eyes close...I can't whether that's his tears or rain that's streaming down his cheeks. Ozpin and sitting next to James and and silently mourn for her...I then turn to see my loving daughters sitting while looking sad...god I don't what to say to them...if Summer was here..she always knows what to say..ah shit I think I'm gonna cry again...gotta stay strong.

I look around hoping I would see Souma...I went looking for him this morning but couldn't find him...I saw his eyes...his eyes...no longer have any life in them...James told me that it was possible that Souma saw his mother killed before his eyes...I can't imagine what when through his head.

Ah...I should get ready for the ceremony now...she wanted her body to cremated like a proper Huntress...I see her beautiful body on the pyre..

As I walk towards a podium to begin my speech I notice a distortion behind the guests...they quickly turn to see what it is.

*Kamui SFX*

Souma...my eyes widen as I see my son appearing out of thin air...he stands there with his hands in his pockets...his face devoid of any emotions can clearly be seen.

Ruby looks at him with lights in her eyes but quickly looks away feeling downcast.

Yang suddenly ran up to Souma.

Yang: "SOUUUMAAAA!"

Souma: "Yang?"

I see Yang raising her fist...her eyes turn red...oh no.

Yang: "HOOORRAAAAA!"

*BAM*

The guests gasp in panic as she deck Souma right in the face. Ozpin closes his eyes while James smile wryly...Qrow simply walk away.

*Thud*

I see Souma lying on the floor slightly cover in mud.

Ah..the rain suddenly turn heavy...Summer...what would you do in these situation?

TO BE CONTINUE.