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Chapter 20 Cold and Colder
"Is it really possible to tell someone else what one feels?"
-Leo Tolstoy, Anna Karenina-
(Time skip: the next day)
(Location: somewhere in Atlas kingdom territory Remnant)
"What was I thinking?"
That was probably the fourth time Weiss Schnee has asked the question. The white haired heiress gave a sigh as she was seated in one of her family limousines. Since the Vytal tournament was weeks away and Beacon was still busy making the preparations they have put on hold any classes. So she decided to return to her home and spent a few days in the manor to relax and prepare herself mentally and physically for the tournament. Though she wanted to bring her team she decided that it was better if she was on her own as much as she hated it. There was a reason why she wanted to be alone because in fact she wasn't really the only one aboard the vehicle. She rubbed her forehead and sighed again doing her best not to frown at the person in front of her.
Has she finally gone insane? Or maybe she was living a nightmare that will make perfect sense. Again she asked why in all that is good and pure was Leonard Snart with her? The rogue leader was seated in the seat before her and he looked pretty pleased that he was going along for the ride. It frustrated her he was here, with her and it annoyed her whenever he will do that cocky smart ass grin. The heiress felt she has lost a couple of screws when she agreed to this, again what was she thinking. It was the fact that she has gone soft and that she has grown fond of her teammates no doubt team RWBY was very important to her, as important as her family. She has become a goody goody for doing this because it was a request made by Yang. The white haired heiress rubbed her forehead again remembering how much she begged her to go through with this.
"Weiss...Weiss…."
The Schnee heiress was sleeping soundly in her bed not reacting to the person trying to wake her up. Yang gave a sigh knowing it was pretty late thinking this wasn't the right time to ask the girl about it. But she needed to wake her up remembering the kind of trouble team ACFH was going through. So far the rehabilitation program wasn't been such a big success since the rogues were still their normal selves but also, the rest of the team wasn't been helpful because of their distrust towards them. At this rate Oliver's comment will come true, there won't be a future for team ACFH. She wasn't going to let the happen before she started the white haired girl from her sleeping spot. The blond brawler grinned knowing the best way to woke her up and the results were she was going to be upset.
The lilac eyed blond put a finger to her mouth wetting it with her saliva grinning she put it on heiress's ear. Weiss reaction was obvious as she gasped falling from the bunk bed she looked up to see the blond grinning at her. Just before she was about to get up and yelled at her for her rude awakening method she covered her mouth and signaled her to stay quiet. The brawler of team RWBY grabbed her hand leading her out of the dorm into the hallway. The Schnee heiress had her scroll when she was dragged out of her bed before opening to check the hour and she tried so hard not to scream out loud. She managed to keep it to herself not wanting to wake the entire school. Just because she was rudely awaken by one of her teammates didn't meant she was going to do the same with everyone else.
"Yang Xiao Long you have ten seconds to explain to me why in Remnant you woke me up at two in the morning with a wet finger" she whispered but her angry tone was still in check.
"Okay okay I know I have a lot of explaining to do but hear me out. I know it's late but I needed to talk to you, it's kind of urgent" the blond brawler kept her voice down.
"What could be so urgent that you have to wake me up at this hour" she crossed her arms she was still upset but mostly annoyed that she used wet finger on her ear.
"Later before going to bed I went to Professor Ozpin's office to talk to him about the falling out with team ACFH. I thought it was important to let him know how things are going out with them but it wasn't necessary because he already knows. I keep forgetting Mick and Snart's collars have a microphone that allows professor Goodwitch to listen to anything they say using her scroll."
The Schnee heiress rubbed her forehead trying to keep a cool head and not lose it. She was still trying to get over the idea that the blond woke her up at two in the morning and she hasn't forgotten about the wet finger. The white haired girl sighed coming up with the right words but it was difficult to do so because she was feeling sleepy.
"Yang you have always being a caring person. I don't mind that you care and look after everyone else including our team its an admirable trait. But forgive me if I sound rude when I say this. When it comes to other team's affairs you shouldn't be butting in. Like I told Ruby let them talk it out, they will eventually patch things out."
"And what if they don't? So far they haven't done a good job. Oliver is convinced that they can't be trusted that's enough to destroy the team's chemistry. Neither him or Barry aren't willing to give them a chance. Sure Mick and Snart are criminals and they did a lot of bad things but we're missing the point that they're going through rehabilitation r-e-h-a-b rehab. While they're under Professor Ozpin's program they deserve to get that chance for them to be rehabilitated and become better people."
"You really believe they can change? I don't blame Oliver and Barry for not trusting them. How can someone do when the rest of your team are criminals. Rehabilitation or not criminals like those two are very hard to turn their lives around and change their ways."
"That's pretty much true of course it will be hard for them to make the attempt and change when the people around them especially their teammates don't trust them or looks at them with glares. If it was me I will never change with the kind of treatment they're giving me."
"Okay fine you trust those two congrats. You still haven't told me why did you woke me up? What do I have to do in all of this?"
"Well…." the busty blond scratched the back of her head hoping she will listen to her" you see I talked another thing with Professor Ozpin and I volunteered to be a rehab coordinator. Basically I will be held responsible for their progress during the duration of the program" she smiled confidently.
Weiss stood shocked thinking she heard wrong. But when she realized her ears weren't deceiving her she let the information sink in and let her brain process all those words.. Yang Xiao Long was going to give the rogues the rehabilitation to change their ways. Finally using all her will not to roll on the floor and laugh her butt off she gave a smile hearing the news.
"That's...great Yang congratulations. You're going to do a good job Snart and Mick are in safe hands I'm with you a hundred percent on this."
"You're been sarcastic aren't you?" the blond brawler sweat dropped.
"Of course I am I...this has to be the most hilarious thing I have ever heard in my entire life. Seriously Yang you, a rehabilitation coordinator? Might as well make an Ursai a teacher in Beacon. May Monty have mercy on their souls they will probably get worse after you're done with them."
"Ha ha very funny I'm dying of laughter. Go ahead laugh it up get it our of your system I will have to prove you wrong when I turn Mick into a good guy, you'll see."
"You mean Snart and Mick? They're both in the program" pointed out the icy heiress.
"Riiighhhtttt" she smiled nervously and somehow the white haired girl didn't like that smile one bit.
"What is it? There's something you're not telling me isn't it?"
"You can say that again. You asked me the reason for waking you up and you're involvement in this...I hope you understand and hopefully you will take this well."
"Yang tell me right now" her bad feeling was growing worst by the minute.
"Let's just say I'm not the only one who volunteered to be a rehab coordinator...I kinda told Professor Ozpin that you volunteered for the position too."
"…..."
"I'll be helping Mick and you'll be helping Snart…."
"….."
"Weiss?"
By now the Schnee heiress's brain has stopped working the moment her blond teammate mentioned she was going to be part of the rehabilitation program of the rogues. Yang was getting worried at the girl's silence her eyes and her face it was the same expression she gave when they found out Professor Oobleck was going to accompany them to the Mt. Glenn mission. The big white eyes and the clueless form on her lips, yep it was the same. The blond brawler waved her hand in front of her waiting to get a reaction from the girl but she got none. It's like she was no longer there but suddenly her face returned to normal and she looked in deep thought. It was a surprise that she didn't seemed angry, then again she could be wrong. Maybe it was a facade because she was so angry with her for involving her in something she had no interest.
"Hey Weiss...you okay? You've been very quiet."
"Yes I am" she replied calmly.
"Look I'm sorry I know I don't have a right to do this to you. I just told Professor Ozpin that you were wiling to volunteer to help the rogues. But think about it if we succeed, it will be worth it because those two will change their ways and maybe Oliver and Barry will start trusting them."
The heiress started walking going back and forth through the dorm hallway. She was in deep thought and Yang smiled maybe she wasn't that angry and that she was willing to do this. She did had her doubts because she was no fool, she knew how much she dislikes Snart. Of course she will refuse to help him in his rehabilitation but now, she thought she did the right thing putting the white haired girl through this. A grin was formed on her lips maybe things will go smoothly between her teammate and the rogue leader that they might actually hit it off. Yang knew very well Snart had a thing for the Schnee heiress, anyone could clearly see it. What better way to play matchmaker with Weiss helping him with the rehab program. So they help the rogues with the program her teammate might find a potential boyfriend and she, she smiled that was her little secret.
"So you're okay with helping Snart become a new person?"
"Let's see...it will be right or it will be wrong."
"What are you talking about?"
"Yang have you told anyone else about this besides me?"
"Um...aside from Professor Ozpin no you're the only one."
"Hm...maybe it will be right…."
"What? Just tell me already, what are you saying?"
"I'm weighting my options. Now I can accept your idea and become a rehab coordinator like you help Snart, lose my sanity in the process. The results of that will be me ending up killing you, get suspended from Beacon, get disown from my family and spend the rest of my life in jail. Or I can refuse your crazy idea kill you anyway only this time I will cut you into tiny little pieces with Myrtenaster, buried your body where no one will find it, leave Beacon and go rogue become the most wanted criminal in the four kingdoms removing the Queen from her pedestal, get disown from my family again, getting hunted by every single military force in Remnant and the results will obviously be me getting killed. Or I can just confess get suspended from Beacon anyway, get disown from my family anyway and spend the rest of my life in jail anyway. What do you think Yang? Which choice will be more appropriate for me to pick?"
"Yikes…." the blond brawler has taken a step away from the heiress" guess I was wrong you are angry at me."
"Oh I'm not angry with you...I am vivid" she was glaring at the blond brawler before she grabbed her by her orange sleeveless sleeping blouse and started shaking her like a rag doll.
"W...Weiss stop you're making me dizzy."
"How could you! How dare you! You have no right to make me do something I would never agree to, and without my consent to make it worse."
"Be quiet you're going to wake up everyone…."
"Let them wake up I don't care. What were you thinking Yang?! What part of" I hate Leonard Snart" don't you understand?! I want to be far away from him not close to him!"
The lilac eyed blond removed herself from the upset heiress calming down" you don't really hate him, you just don't like him which is different. I have a feeling you want to give him that chance so he can redeem himself and change."
"You're wrong I want nothing to do with him. I agree with Oliver he will never change, this whole rehabilitation program is a waste of time."
"If we let the program continue this way then it will be a waste of time. But we can make it better if we give it a shot. I'm not quitting on Mick and neither should you with Snart."
"Why are you doing this?" Weiss rubbed her forehead not wanting to get a headache.
"Because everyone deserves a second chance and people like Snart and Mick, they deserve that second chance even more" she took a breath.
"Weiss remember that day when you thought you could be a better leader than Ruby?"
The heiress was surprised why would she bring that up? She knew she was wrong in doubting her partner since she got into a bad start with the silver eyed girl. She regretted acting like a selfish brat with an ego the size of Remnant when she realized she was wrong and Ruby was worth of having the title of leader. After that she promised herself she will tried her best to become the best teammate and she was still doing her best. It didn't made sense that Yang will bring this when they were talking a different topic her attitude was wrong and uncalled and she realized her mistake. She will never admit it but she cares a lot for Ruby and sees the leader petite as her best friend.
"Okay you lost me. Why are you bringing that up? It has nothing to do with this."
"Wrong, it has everything to do with it. When you left Professor Port's class I went outside and overheard you talking to Ruby. I haven't forgotten those harsh words you told her that day I was so angry you will treat her that way. Ruby has never done anything bad to anyone in her entire life and she didn't deserve that kind of treatment. Yet you hurt her feelings with your words like it was an every day hobby to you."
Now it was the turn of the Schnee heiress to take a step back scared at the blond brawler. Yang's eyes have changed color to crimson red showing that she was angry when she thought about that day.
"You have no idea how badly I wanted to march up there and punch your face so hard. It took me a lot of strength to keep myself from using you for a punching bag. Because of that I was in a bad mood I couldn't stop thinking about it, you brought so much trouble to my sister and now this happens…." she trailed off as her eyes returned to their normal lilac color.
"But you know what kept me from walking to you and beat the hell out of you?"
Weiss stood quiet not knowing what she was going to say next. It was anyone's guess what was her reason for not beating for saying those mean words to her little sister.
"Because I chose to give you a second chance. I decided to trust you and let things go their way before saying a word about it. To this day, I don't regret giving you that second chance true at first I thought you were an annoying spoiled rich brat who was only trying to torment my sister. But in the end you turned out to be a great friend and teammate."
The icy heiress wasn't offended by her comments she gave a nod" okay fine maybe it has something to do with Snart but its still different. It wasn't that hard for you to put your trust in me because I'm not a criminal, I'm no thief. That's why you can't compare the situation to be of equal ground with Snart's situation."
"It's still the same thing. That's what giving a second chance to someone is all about...it begins with trusting that person. This is your chance to finally know Snart better and decide for yourself if you want to trust him and help him."
"You're not going to stop annoying me until I say yes?"
"You bet besides, you should take advantage that he likes you" the blond brawler grinned.
"What….?" the heiress felt her cheeks reddening.
"Come on Snart obviously likes you its that obvious. I'm sure he won't argue when he finds out you'll be helping him in his rehab."
"I will never…ever like him like that. I don't even like him as a friend you think I will stood that low to fall for a criminal as if!"
"I didn't said anything about you liking him back ice queen" the blond grinned again.
"Fine all right if its to get you off my back I'll do it. I will be his rehab coordinator I just know I'm going to regret this."
"Okay then its settle. Tomorrow I will tell Mick about it and we'll start with the program, you should do the same with Snart."
"Does it has to start so soon? Tomorrow I'm planning to return home and stay for a couple of days. I can't do it."
"You can still begin the program" Yang was hiding her grin.
"And how am I suppose to do that if I won't be in Beacon…." her eyes widened in shock gazing at the now grinning blond" no...no the answer is no Yang he's not coming with me!"
"I think it's a great way to take Snart away from Beacon, he can see new places that isn't the school or Vale. Plus it will be favorable for his rehab. But I'm pretty sure you will have to let Professor Ozpin know that he's going to Atlas with you."
"He is not coming with me!"
The door to team JNPR's dorm opened and came a very angry Nora Valkyrie glaring at the two girls that were a lot of noise so late at night. Both Weiss and Yang were shocked this was probably the first time they have seen the hammer wielding girl looking so upset. The blond brawler knew this was going to happen because the icy heiress was the one raising her voice so this was to be expected when you can't keep your voice down. The last thing they wanted was to get on the Valkyrie's bad side, apparently they did which it was unfortunate for both members of RWBY.
"SHUT UP! I'M TRYING TO SLEEP!" she slammed door shut.
"….."
Weiss and Yang knew everyone in Beacon heard her and they were now wide awake. So before Goodwitch decides to pay a visit both girls went back to their dorm and ignored Ruby and Blake bombarding them with questions like what was that noise?! Or what were they doing awake so late at night? Among many others. After evading the questions and the other two members of the team went back to sleep the Schnee heiress took a glance at the busty blond who was ready to head back to bed.
"Just because I'm going along with this that does not mean I have to like it" she whispered.
"Fine whatever you say ice queen" the brawler grinned before closing her eyes" you're going to like it…."
It was a good thing the heiress didn't heard her because she has fallen asleep.
"I already regret doing this. I can't believe I let Yang talked me into this!"
So here she was on her way home with Snart accompanying her. It was her first day as a" rehabilitation coordinator" she was wondering who she was going to pull this off Lord Monty have mercy on her soul to get through this survive and most importantly stay sane. For starters she didn't had a clue what to do with her role she knew what a rehab coordinator does but she didn't had the knowledge or the experience. But things weren't so lost maybe she can check the manor's library and hope she finds a book about rehabilitation, that was her only safe bet. If she manages to find it, red it all and manages to learn enough she will be a miracle worker. Now putting another bad thing aside her client was her other concern because she still believe the rogue leader couldn't change. Yang was really putting a lot of faith in the rogues when no one was doing such.
"This rehab program is going to be nothing but a disaster."
The heiress gave a sigh feeling like a headache was coming any moment. To think she hasn't arrive to her home yet and she hasn't started with the rehab program yet. Her eyes fell on the rogue leader who has taken a glass from the bar section of the vehicle and was pouring some of her father's expensive favorite liquor brand. Now usually she wouldn't care about any alcohol since she doesn't drink, nor she still hasn't reach the appropriate age to consume it. She also didn't care what kind of drink her father would consume but when she sees the person she's "supposed to help" in rehabilitation she couldn't pass this by. No chance in hell she will stay quiet especially when it was Leonard Snart, someone needed to put him in his place and that person will be her.
"Don't even think about it."
"I thought everything here was for free" Cold replied coolly putting the glass and the bottle away from him.
"Not to you so don't even try to get at least one sip."
"This is going to be fun. Now how about telling me the reason I'm tagging along? Not that I don't mind accompanying you to your home."
"I suppose I should tell you now before we arrive. I'll keep it short I brought you along because it's part of the rehab program and also...I volunteered to be your rehab coordinator."
"Excuse me? Can you repeat that?" Snart thought he heard wrong but he was mainly amused.
"I said I volunteered to be your rehab coordinator! For the next four days that we'll be staying at my house I'll be responsible for your rehabilitation, so you better get used to it."
Expecting he was going to protest or complain the rogue leader started chuckling it only made the Schnee heiress upset at his reaction.
"What?! If you have something to say, then say it!"
"Fine then, you really expect me to believe you volunteered to help me? Forgive me when I say you're lying."
"I...I did volunteered!"
"You're a terrible liar and you know it. You will never volunteer to help me. You would rather get devour by Grimm than to be near me. Face it Colder you hate my guts and if we we're the only ones left in Remnant you would rather take your life than to be near me."
Weiss was about to say a word but kept silent his words seemed to have affected her. Part of it was true she didn't stand him but she didn't hated him that much Yang was half right after all. Yet it hurt her to hear those words not understanding why it was confusing and frustrating at the same time. She gave a sigh looks like she couldn't hide it because Snart figured her out and she did agreed with him she wasn't a good liar.
"Okay its true I didn't volunteered it was Yang who got me involved and yes I wasn't happy about it in the slightest with her. There happy?"
"I knew it all along. But don't feel bad I find this trip pleasant, besides I've been looking forward to see your mansion."
"Well don't get too excited. Like I said I will make sure you get rehabilitated with the following program I have prepared."
"Would it be all right if I take a look at that program schedule?"
"No, you're not allowed to view official rehab program documentation."
"You haven't prepare anything yet have you?" Cold grinned.
"Yes I have!"
"You're lying again" he kept his grin.
"Oh shut up!"
The limousine finally reached its destination and the front fence automatically opened giving entrance to the vehicle. The driver opened the door allowing the Schnee heiress and her rogue guest to stepped out. Snart kept his whistle in check since he was very impressed with the view the Schnee mansion was bigger than he was expecting. He has seen big houses and other types of mansions when he was in Central city but this was truly a sight worth seeing. But it should be expected since he knew the icy girl was the heiress of a family that owns that largest manufacturer of dust in all of Remnant. Cold gave a grin maybe this rehabilitation program wasn't going to be a pain as he thought. Maybe it will be fun especially when Colder was going to be helping him.
"Let me guess. It has fifty bedrooms, twenty bathrooms, a movie theater, an indoor pool with a hot tub, a sauna, a pool table, a study, a bar, a tennis court, a golf course, an air ship port and over a hundred servants working inside and outside. Well did I got it right?"
"Before we enter I will set the ground rules and you better obey them or else" the icy heiress ignored his comment keeping a serious glance at Cold while the driver was carrying his bag.
"I'm listening…."
"You will be in your best behavior while you're in my home. You will not curse, you will not speak unless I said so, there will be no wise comments like" I'm better than you and I love to rub it in your face"."
"You must be talking about yourself" he grinned.
"That's another rule. You will not get on my bad side or so help me" she gritted her teeth with only one comment from the rogue leader he was already on her bad side.
"There will be no drinking or consuming alcoholic beverages you are in rehab after all. Also most importantly no stealing I swear you steal even the most little and insignificant thing and it's back to Beacon where you will be send back to prison."
"No drinking and no stealing very well, I suppose I can deal with that. No one said this will be easy."
"You will do exactly as I said with no complaints. Anything I say goes understood?"
"I expected that as much."
"You will not do that...that" grin" of yours I can't stand it" she kept poking his chest.
"Now I think you're just being...silly. My grin is part of me it makes me part of who I am. You can't keep me from not showing it."
"Watch me. Go ahead I dare you" her aqua eyes were on him giving Cold probably the most serious look she has ever given anyone.
"I'll see what I can do about that."
"Last but not least. From here on you will address me as Miss Schnee, try it."
"Co-"
"No! Miss. Schnee" she was frowning.
"No Co-"
"Miss Schnee you arrogant smart ass!"
"Forget it I will never call you that. You have better luck teaching a monkey how to use tools than making me say that" he grinned.
"You have broken two of the rules" she was trembling from the anger.
"News flash I don't care" how he's been longing to challenge her authority for a while now.
"….."
"What are you going to do about it?"
Weiss was vivid so many thoughts ran through her head of what to do with the rogue leader. She wanted to strangle him, punch him silly, curse him until her breath gets dry, kick him in the groin oh yeah the last one was very tempting. To think this was just the prelude of what will be the next four days with Snart under the roof of her home. Her glare reached new levels while Cold kept his grin instead of hurting him she ended up kicking his knee with her white boots. The heiress hit him as hard as she could while the rogue leader was on his knees feeling the pain. Just looking at his hurt expression made her smile with satisfaction she walked away from him keeping that smile. Thinking things got for the worse, and perhaps she won't feel so miserable during her stay at the manor.
"Maybe this rehab program won't be so bad after all" she cleared her throat facing the rogue leader" oh and to answer your previous question, the answer is all of the above. Except you forgot the library, the horses stable and the training arena."
"Jonah please take his bag to Harold tell him to prepare one of the guest rooms. He'll be staying with us, unfortunately" she told to the driver.
"As you wish my lady."
"Are you coming or are you staying?!" she called to the pained rogue.
"Excuse me if I'm hurting Colder."
"Hurry up I don't tolerate tardiness. I have a schedule to keep with the program and I refuse to start up late" she ignored him when he called her by his nickname to her.
"Yipee…." he walked over to her who was waiting for him tapping her right foot.
"Welcome to the Schnee estate" she gave him her most convince smile but she really grinning on the inside she will make his life a living hell during the coming four days.
"I'm dying of anticipation" Cold was still rubbing his hurt leg where she kicked him.
"Jonah is father home?"
"Unfortunately my lady the master isn't here. He's very busy at the moment. I believe he's at an important meeting with the members of the board."
"Right of course he will be busy, always burying himself in his work" she sighed which was noticed by Snart.
The servant Harold was now carrying the rogue leader's bag. Weiss has told him of his staying at the manor during the coming days. The man already had the room prepared because all available rooms were to be kept clean and in good condition for situation like this. Reaching a door the servant turn the handle of elegant wood style Snart took a first glance of his temporary room. First it was bigger than then dorm he was sharing with Mick not that he was surprised he was staying at a freaking mansion after all. A bigger bed that will make his dorm one put to shame, expensive furniture and enough space to fit at least three dorms. He got seated on the bed and it was soft he gave a nod of approval he was going to like staying here. The rogue leader turned to the icy heiress patting a space next to him so she can seat with him but he only got a glare in return.
"You can leave the bag next to the bed my good sir. I will unpack later."
"Ahem you will unpack now and you will refer to him as Harold not sir" Weiss crossed her arms not liking his attitude as he was the owner of the place.
"No need to bite my head off Colder I was just been polite."
"You polite? That's a shock and it's Miss Schnee...never mind I won't bother correcting you. That will be all Harold thank you."
"Lunch will be serve in three hours. Please Mr. Snart let me know if you need anything. We desire for your stay at the estate to be a pleasant one."
"Already having a pleasant stay s...Harold thank you" he corrected himself while the heiress gave a nod approving his comment.
The servant gave a bow before leaving the room as the Schnee heiress gazed at the rogue leader. It was strange he was giving a smile it was one she hasn't see before. Not the usual sarcastic arrogant smile, but one that reflects happiness. Obviously she expected something like it but it made her wonder why he was very happy to be here. Of course he should be happy if he was staying in her family mansion and he was the first guess that they have had in a while. That smile had sincerity in it and she couldn't help shake the feeling why would he feel that way. But why would she care of such thing? Leonard Snart was no one to her nor a friend or an ally just someone she volunteered to help on the request of a teammate. The one thing that was bothering her that smile of he's, she actually like it and it made her feel happy.
"I don't have time to be thinking of this none sense."
"You can continue enjoying the sightseeing of your room later. Right now unpack your bag in exactly three hours Harold will be outside ready to take you to the dinning hall for lunch. So you better be punctual."
"I know you don't like tardiness you already told me" he smiled.
"I'll be in the library. If you need anything call on Harold."
"I know that too. Going to write the program schedule?" his smiled turned into that grin.
"Just unpack already!" her cheeks reddened leaving the room in a hurry.
Cold had no idea what was that all about. He did noticed her cheeks got red but he thought she was angry at him as usual. But her body language and behavior said otherwise he wasn't that foolish he could clearly tell she was acting different from how she regularly behaves. From her way of acting it sounded as she was embarrassed about something but this was Weiss Schnee. From how he has gotten to know her so far she wouldn't be acting such unless something was bothering her. For now he decided to put it on hold for another time, after all he had things to do. The rogue leader opened his bag ready to unpack his stuff in the room's drawers among them his trademark fur coat along with his goggles and of course the cold gun. He did asked permission from Ozpin to use it since he was preparing for the Vital tournament. Whether Oliver likes it or not team ACFH was competing in it.
He smiled giving another glance at the room" I can get used to this."
Weiss opened the large double doors that it was the manor's library. Her family and her ancestors have kept books, documents and other records for many years. The Schnee were proud and they like relying on important information especially when it comes to history. She was hoping she will find books that can help her get through this rehab program because she honestly didn't had a clue how to do it or where to even start. Yang obviously didn't help her in that aspect and it was the same with Ozpin so she was left with no choice but to search for the right materials on her own. She reached the area where they store the books with psychology themes that's where she believe it was a good topic to begin. Some of them really caught her attention like one titled" the criminal mind"
"These are good. Maybe a couple more will do."
Anything regarding criminology was also part of her picks. In order to help Snart she needed to understand how he thinks, see the kind of person he is. The last part wasn't that complicated since she already knew him enough that he was a smart ass arrogant manipulative jerk. Though she did saw him as attractive that was all, his personality was rotten and annoying just like she told Yang she would never fall for someone like him. The heiress picked another group of books ready to head out and come up with something that might help the rogue leader. Once she had everything she needed she left heading to her room and prepare the coming program schedule for the rehab of a dangerous criminal Leonard Snart. It was ironic she came to her home to relax but that was the last thing she was doing.
"I am so going to get even with Yang after this."
Lunch started quiet Weiss and her guest were enjoying some oven chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy sauce. Snart was completely lost in the food he has never tasted something so good truly a divine meal. It beat anything he ate when he was in Central city especially the prison food every bite was delicious. It was something to be expected from the servants of a wealthy family like the Schnee and to think they get to eat this kind of food every single day. He enjoyed every bite but it was getting annoying that he was eating in a really long table and that the white haired heiress was on the other side of it. The white haired girl was eating her food calmly her eyes were only on her plate not bothering to look at him. Cold eventually got bored of the silence he was never into the whole quiet meal thing.
"How about that chicken?" he made sure to raise his voice level.
Weiss did heard him gazing at him she told something to her servant Harold. The rogue leader didn't know why the older man has walked across the long table heading his way.
"Yes Mr. Snart what is it?"
"I was asking Colder."
"Yes and she asked me to tell you what is it."
"You're playing messenger boy now?"
"I'm to assist communication while in the dinning hall."
"So I told you what I want to ask her and you go back and tell her and vice versa?"
"Correct sir."
"You know what, I'm going to save you the trouble."
The Schnee heiress saw the rogue leader getting up from his seat taking his plate and walked across the table. It surprised her to see him seated next to her giving her that" grin" he hated so much. She knew he was doing it on purpose to get her angry but it wasn't going to work. She will ignore him and continue to enjoy the meal pretending he wasn't there but it was hard to do when he kept gazing at her with those eyes. Whenever Snart looks at her she was able to tell that those eyes had so much interest like he wanted to know more from her. Truthfully she should be disgusted or upset for such behavior but she hated to admit that deep inside, she actually likes the attention she was getting from him. Now that he will be staying here with her for four days it felt good and bad at the same time, she still didn't understand it.
"What are you doing?"
"Just trying to start a friendly conversation."
"There is no such thing as a friendly conversation between you and me" she frowned pausing her eating.
Her comment made Snart grinned he truly like whenever she brings those types of comments. This was the reason why he wanted to talk to her while they were eating.
"You could have ask Harold you wanted to talk to me. There isn't any need for you to be seated so close to me."
"And let the poor man be an errand boy going back and forth, no thanks. I prefer to speak for myself instead of letting someone else do it for me."
"I don't mind I am here to serve lady Weiss and her guest" replied the servant.
"Take yourself a break my good man. Neither of us don't need your assistance for the moment's notice."
The heiress rolled her eyes nevertheless, he was right she didn't needed him for the time being" you can go Harold we'll call you immediately if we need your assistance, you don't have any objections since you brought it up do you Leonard?"
The rogue leader was a bit shocked that she has chosen to call him by his first name instead of the usual arrogant smart ass, or low scum, or the classic one "a mere criminal". Something was wrong about the girl before him as she was acting a bit different than her usual. For now he chose to leave it be but he will be keeping an eye on the heiress from now on. It was impossible a girl like Weiss will do a one eighty degree turn and changed all of the sudden, not without a good reason to at least.
"Of course…."
"Very well as you wish my lady. I'll be nearby if you need anything" Harold gave a bow leaving the dinning hall.
"He deserves a break, I like him. Probably the only person who hasn't given me" the I want you dead glare"."
"I wonder why is that?" clearly the icy heiress was being sarcastic before mentally smiling about his comment regarding the servant" Harold has always been the most hard working of the servants in the manor. He has served my family for three generations and to this day there hasn't been a single day he doesn't do his job without giving a smile."
Cold nodded taking a bite from his plate while Weiss was gazing at him. For unknown reason she started playing with her food using her fork pinching the tasty chicken. Such action was completely out of character for her because this was the first time she was doing this. As she gazed at him again Snart stared back at her, their eyes met. This time she couldn't read between those blue eyes what was he thinking? If only she knew. The rogue leader took another piece of his chicken and she stood silent as she was expecting him to talk. Maybe she wouldn't admit it but she was enjoying that small talk.
Honestly she has never like a silent meal even when her family was like that. Her father was quiet during the meal and it was the same with her older sister there have been a few exceptions when Winter wanted to speak. But if she did brought a conversation to the table it will always be about business nothing personal or a fun topic. The heiress mentally rolled her eyes as if the Schnee family will know the meaning of the word.
"At least I'm not dying of boredom while eating. Even if its him it's not that bad…."
"He's very loyal to your family. It's not easy to find a person like that. Trust is so hard to earn but so easy to break."
"You would know something like that don't you? You buy people's trust with your favors but that's not exactly what loyalty is."
"If someone is beneficial to my plans I just use that person. I do him a favor in exchange for a favor from him it's like they say you scratch my back and I scratch yours. Its never about loyalty."
"Because you can't get loyalty from anyone the way you are. You don't buy it you earn it."
"I hope you can teach me that with the rehab program you're about to make" he grinned" is it all right if I ask you a question?"
"Go ahead."
"Why did you called me by my first name?"
"Your first name is Leonard right?"
"Yes but so far you have never called me by it. You always call me by insults and quite frankly I don't mind. I have earned a reputation to be fear and despise its understandable."
"So it would have been better if I call you scum over your name?" she blinked.
"Like I said I don't mind. You better not be getting soft on me Colder, I'm not planning in calling you by your name."
"Okay if you wish to be call by an insult. How about Snart ass?"
"Snart ass….? As in smart ass?" the rogue leader gave a chuckle because it rhymed" very original."
"I'm glad you're pleased" she smiled if only Yang were here she would have laughed her butt off she knew the blond brawler of the team would have like it.
"Looks like I'm going to like my stay in your home after all" he took a scoop from his mashed potatoes.
"Is it all right if I ask you a question as well?"
"Go ahead, a question for a question I suppose. It's the same as a favor for a favor."
"Why were you so nice to Harold? I admit I was surprised your change in character and treatment towards him."
"As I said I like him. He hasn't glare at me or shown any ill intentions. It's safe to trust him."
"So you trust him because he's nice with you even if he knows who you are?" she stood in thought.
"It's not easy to trust anyone when you have my reputation."
Weiss gave a nod it was so obvious. Oliver and Barry didn't trusted him and therefore he didn't trusted them back. He was a criminal and they were vigilantes not exactly the best combination for a team. Maybe with this information she might have something to start with for the program. But there was something else that was bothering her one of his early comments about doing favors. Leonard Snart was clever but also he was also manipulative he will use someone beneficial to him and when he no longer needs that person he will back stab him. This was cleared up by Barry who revealed he once trusted the rogue and he got betrayed by him. Snart admitted he released those bad people in order that they will repay him back with owning him a favor. Her aqua eyes fell on him they were serious, they were narrowing showing anger.
"Something I said Colder?" the rogue leader did noticed her change of expression.
"As a matter of fact yes. Is it true you will use anyone you will see fit?"
"As long as its beneficial to me then yes. That's how I do business with other criminals. I'd rather have them as my allies than my enemies."
"…..."
Cold knew he has said something wrong because the heiress's expression changed to one of anger. Of all the times he has seen her upset this was by far the most angry he has seen her get. Maybe his choice words weren't wise especially when he was going through rehabilitation and this girl before him was trying to help him. Not that he didn't like it here on the contrary he was enjoying his stay at the Schnee a lot it was better than been at Beacon. But now he might have overdid it and perhaps his stay wasn't going to be welcome here. He rather be in good terms with the icy heiress but it didn't meant he wasn't going to miss the chance to annoy her or mess with her. She wiped her mouth with the napkin keeping a glare to the criminal in rehab.
"What about me? Am I someone you can use because I'm beneficial to you?"
"…..."
The Schnee heiress took his silence as a yes getting angrier" Harold!"
"Yes my lady" the servant arrived in an instant ready to serve the heiress.
"I'm done for the day thank you so much for the food."
"Would you like some dessert?"
"I don't know about the guest but as for me I'm not hungry. I suddenly lost my appetite" Weiss fixed another glare at Cold.
"As you wish my lady."
Snart watched her leave the dinning hall knowing it was his fault she got upset with him. The rogue leader stood in thought deciding to finish his plate he had that coming for running his mouth. Now of course he had no intention of using her as one of his victims Weiss was completely different she was strong, smart, cold and calculated. In battle she was a ruthless war goddess that didn't show mercy to the Grimm, like a blizzard storm. That's why he admire her she was really something, she was someone he has come to respect and look up to. Not to mention she was very attractive her long white hair and her aqua eyes were an epitome of beauty, the scar on her right eye define her beauty even more at least that was the case for the rogue leader. He smiled finishing his plate happy that he has eaten such a delicious meal.
"Would you like some dessert Mr. Snart?"
"Please call me Leonard Harold and yes I would like some dessert. What do you have in the menu?" he smiled.
(Time skip)
It was a relief that Harold decided to bring him back to his room once it got dark. Honestly he still didn't knew his way into the large mansion and he could easily get lost in it. He would have appreciate it if Weiss gave him a tour of the manor but then again, a tour would probably take a whole day. The heiress didn't had time to waste since she was hell bent in getting the rehab program a start. She did spend the rest of the day preparing everything he admitted it was very admirable of her to be willing to go all the way just to help him. It was strange she didn't wanted to do this but yet she did anyway and according to her she was doing it for the sake of her teammate. It got Snart thinking that she was very loyal to her comrades no, her teammates were her friends even he could see that.
Currently the rogue leader decided to get a glass of water luckily Harold helped him find the kitchen to the fridge. Thank goodness he was present because he would have gotten lost without the servant's help. He has also offer to help him get back to his room but it was all right with him because by now he has memorized the way back. On his way he reached the terrace where it had an amazing view of the patio that was something he needed check out for another time. But Cold has stopped on his tracks when he heard a beautiful sound coming from outside. With curiosity he stepped on the terrace to know the source of that sound it was definitely a voice. When he stood on front to get a better view of the patio his eyes widened gazing at the elegant yet expensive fountain. There stood someone he wasn't expecting to see at this hour.
Weiss Schnee stood wearing her usual attire gazing at the fountain but her eyes traveled to the night sky filled with stars. The aqua orbs were on the half shattered moon letting the gentle breeze caress her body never realizing she was being watched by someone she didn't like. This was a beautiful evening for the Schnee heiress remembering her past when she was younger. Times when her mother was still alive and she will sing to her under the same dark stared sky. The sound of her smooth gentle voice that brought a smile to her face it was beautiful more than her own. She was the one who inherited the singing talent from her while Winter inherited her strength and will power. A small tear fell from her left cheek thinking of the woman it was through her she was inspired to sing from her heart.
Six thirty, winter morn
A rose by any other name
Eva leaves her Swanbrook home
Kindest heart which always made
Me ashamed of my own
She walks alone but not without her name
Eva flies away
Dreams the world far away
In this cruel children's game
There's no friend to call her name
Eva sails away
Dreams the world far away
The good in her will be my sunflower field
Mocked by man to depths of shame
Little girl with life ahead
For a memory of one kind word
She would stay among the beasts
Time for one more daring dream
Before her escape, edenbeam
We kill her own loving heart
Eva flies away
Dreams the world far away
In this cruel children's game
There's no friend to call her name
Eva sails away
Dreams the world far away
The good in her will be my sunflower field
As Weiss finished her singing Snart stood as he was rooted in the spot. Ever since he saw her singing it was like he has been put under a spell that couldn't be broken. Now the rogue leader was never a religious believer or a man of faith but if angels existed, then they must have the voice of the white haired girl who stood before the ivory structured fountain. Never in his entire life has he heard such a wondrous and beautiful voice this girl had such a talent that even a hater of music has to acknowledge it. Cold has acknowledged it very well and as he gaze at the white haired heiress he was wondering why the beat of his heart was increasing by the second. That wasn't all there were times his heart will skip a beat and such action has happened before, a couple of times actually.
Why was this girl had this kind of effect on him? He was smart enough to know he was attracted to her ever since he first laid eyes on her. But recently the more he spend time with her the effect was getting stronger and he was starting to feel something strong for her. The follow up question was if he was falling for her? Weiss Schnee heiress of the Schnee dust company he seemed to have it bad for her. He didn't know if he should laugh but those thoughts were put aside when he noticed she was staring at him. The white haired girl probably realized he saw her singing yet there was no hint of anger in her face. It was strange she wasn't yelling at him cursing at him for watching her but instead she left heading back to the mansion. The rogue leader decided to return to his room before he does heard her.
(Time skip: the next day)
Snart woke up early took a bath and quickly changed to a decent shirt, black pants with white sneakers. As soon as he left his room Harold was waiting for him the rogue leader gave the servant a cordial smile as he was lead through the halls. He knew today he'll be starting the whole rehab program with his new coordinator. The servant brought him to the place where it was considered the library section of the manor. Cold admitted was impressed because it looked as big as the library from Beacon with the same amount of books and shelves. Weiss was seated in one of the tables reading a book there was a small white board and a stack of books next to the heiress. The rogue leader didn't like the look of things it felt like he was going back to school and those weren't happy times for him.
Memories when he was in high school flow through his mind. The times he went to detention because he got into fights with kids trying to bully him. When he arrived home and his father beat him up for been called by the principal everything else that lead him to vandalized school property getting his first juvenile record. Then the memories of his father beating down on his mother blaming her because he had a weak and worthless son. That was the last thing he wanted to think about he wished to erase his past like nothing happened and maybe think about a happy normal childhood. Now he was about to get lessons similar to school only this time his teacher will be a seventeen year old, who mentally added she was pretty. So things weren't that bad at least he had some eye candy.
"Please tell me we're not doing this."
"We are! In order to" rehab" you I must know more about your life from your childhood to the present. So sit down we're starting now."
The rogue leader wanted to protest but one look from the icy heiress made him keep his mouth shut and obeyed taking a seat in the table.
"I will ask you various and answer them honestly. I will not tolerate lies" she frowned as she cleared her throat reading a piece of paper.
"First question. Why are you a criminal?"
"Is that a trick question?" Snart thought she was messing with him.
"Answer it."
"Because I like it. If I want something I take it is that simple."
"Obvious answer I suppose. Second, is there another type of life you would like to live besides this one?"
"The life of a criminal you mean? No I haven't thought of something else, I'm a thief that won't change. This is the only life I have live by and I will continue to live it."
Weiss nodded gazing at the paper" why?"
"Why….? Because it's the only life I know. All these questions are sounding dumb."
"And why is that? There must be a reason why you chose to become a criminal. I highly doubt you decided one day and told yourself" I want to steal for a living" isn't that right?"
"Yes that is...very true" Cold was starting to feeling uncomfortable with the questions.
"Which this leads to my next question. Oliver already said your father was a criminal too. I need to know more about the rest of your family, what kind of people were they?"
"Pass…."
The Schnee heiress noticed the change of expression from the rogue leader. It seemed she has hit a nerve within him looks like she did well in choosing the questions. Learning from his personal life wasn't going to be easy Snart was obviously not going to share that detail. She wasn't planning in giving up she will get an answer even if it means she will have to make him spit it out. Snart wanted to get up and leave the place there was no way he will say a word about his personal life especially his childhood. As much as he likes the white haired girl he wasn't planning to spill the beans and tell her his life story. She hasn't earn that right yet not without paying a prize and it didn't had to be paying him with lien but knowing her she will never do such thing.
"What do you mean pass?!"
"You heard me I'm not answering that question, pass."
"I need you to answer all of them if you want to make some progress. Well that is, if you really want to make some progress."
"The question is too personal I'm not telling you. So move on to the next one."
"You will answer it or so help me I'll-"
"You'll what send me to jail? If you want me to answer you that question you will have to answer me the same question."
"What? You want me to tell you about my family?!"
"Not necessary you can tell me more about yourself. I only know the basics. What do you say Colder? You tell me something personal about you and I'll answer your question."
"I'm not telling you anything, you're the one who needs the rehab not me!"
"Sometimes I wonder. You look like you could use some rehab yourself."
"Are you going to answer the question or not?!" the icy heiress finally lost her patience.
"Are you going to tell me something about you?"
"That is it!" she got up from the table glaring at the rogue leader" you obviously not interested in getting better or even wanting to be here."
"That's not true I'm enjoying my stay here."
"But do you want to be here?"
"What's the point? You don't want to be here, doing this. It's because of your teammate asking you to do this."
"We already had this conversation I told you Yang made me do this with little choice to refuse."
"Wrong it's more than doing this because she made you. This is about pride."
"Pride?"
"I'm not doubting your loyalty to your teammates but I've come to learn that you're pretty proud of yourself. That's why you agreed to do this it's all about your pride of wanting to rehab me. You will never forgive yourself if you say no, your pride won't let you. Am I wrong?"
The Schnee heiress stood quiet and admitted Snart was smarter than she was giving him credit for. There was pride in her reasons but she also couldn't say no to Yang. The blond brawler sounded so confident that the rogues can change for the better she was sure Mick can change but it was different for her when it comes to the rogue leader. So far he hasn't shown any interest in wanting to change his ways and to think she still have three more days before returning to Beacon. She considered herself a patient person but even her patience has that limit and the rogue leader was destroying it. But there was a lot of truth in his words so she wasn't going to deny it after all her family was basically the meaning of pride in addition with stubbornness. The white haired girl flicked her pony tail to the opposite side facing the rogue leader.
"That's right I'm proud and that was part of me wanting to agreed with this along with my teammate believing that people like you deserves a second chance. I wanted her to be right and assume you can become someone better than you are now, I wanted to be prove wrong. But you not wanting to do this is only proving to me I was right all along. I want to help you but you're refusing my help so what else can I do?"
"Why should I answer a personal question to you? It's not like you will understand, what to expect from someone who has everything?"
Weiss glared at him for his comment now he was pushing it. He didn't knew her and he was already making assumptions looks like he wasn't as smart as she thought.
"You hoping to know anything about having a hard life when you have all of this!" Cold gesture to the entire library namely the mansion" your parents gave you everything on a silver platter without any effort or even earning it. The perfect life of a rich girl who has nothing to worry about except what to wear today, what make up to wear or even worrying without breaking your nails-"
Snart was cut off by the sudden slap that has struck his right cheek. The heiress was giving him the meanest glare he has ever seen so far. This glare signifies she was really angry with him his comment has done that effect and maybe it was wrong to said it. Cold admitted that was uncalled for that she didn't deserve it true she didn't wanted to do this but she was willing to try whether it becomes a success or a failure. Now the right thing to do will be to apologize and try to calm her down but with her expression he knew it will be a waste of time. The white haired heiress looked like she was ready to eat him whole like a hungry Grimm wanting to devour its prey. Anything he might say will only make it worse and he already screw up enough as it is.
"You have no right to talk to me that way no right! You know nothing about me I have no obligation to tell you about my life because you are nothing to me! You should be grateful that I was willing to invite you to my own home the least you should do is show a little gratitude! This is exactly why you will never change you will remain a criminal, the only place suitable for you is a jail cell. Oliver and Barry will never accept you and Mick as part of team ACFH because you two are nothing but worthless parasites! I can't stand looking at you it reminds me how much I despise you! You don't want to answer the questions fine by me it saves me time so I can focus practicing for the tournament. I knew this whole thing was nothing but a waste of time…."
Snart watched the heiress leave the manor's library in a hurry his obvious guess that she was heading back to her room. This has turn out into an unfortunate event he didn't meant for it to happen it wasn't in his intention to make her this angry. Not to mention he sworn he saw her eyes were teary her outburst has caused to release tears. But he knew someone like her would likely keep her emotions and check and she will explode her own way. Whatever way she will use to relief her anger he didn't wanted to be near so he did the most common thing and he back to his room, locked the door just in case. He knew how capable the Schnee heiress is fighting with her weapon there was no way he wanted to be her target. Aware that he made a mistake and created a big mess he needed to fix this and make things right.
"I hate him! I hate him so much!"
Weiss was walking back and forth in her room she was angry she was ready to kill anything that moves. Especially if that anything was named Leonard Snart again she tried to remember why in all of Remnant she will agreed to help the rogue leader. That's right Yang got her involved in this scheme, this charade. This was the biggest mistake she has ever made in her entire life helping this person get better when it was so obvious he didn't wanted to be help, or change for the matter. There was no way she'll be able to stare at his face without slapping it or punching it, her anger was reaching new heights. Her scroll started ringing having an incoming call when she opened it gazing at the number her anger flared up. Speak of the devil and it will appeared or in this case she will call you, she recognized Yang's scroll number anywhere.
"What?!"
*Your tone says you're not happy. I guess you're not having a good time with Snart.*
"You think?! This is all your fault! If you never got me in all of this! I would have been relaxing, resting and mentally preparing for the tournament but noooooooo I have to play the good teammate and babysit the arrogant smart ass which I'm still asking what was I thinking when I accepted! You better not be around when I return to Beacon Yang because you're in a hell lot of trouble."
*Damn looks like my attempt at hooking you with Snart failed big time….*
"What….?" the Schnee heiress gave a blank expression.
*Uh oh...did I said that out loud? Weiss you didn't hear anything this is me joking around...so pretend you never heard that okay?*
"WHAT?!"
*You didn't hear anything repeat after me you didn't hear-*
"I heard you loud and clear the first time! You mean to tell me this whole rehab coordinator was nothing but a hoax and your true intentions were to play matchmaker with me and him?!"
*If I say no will you believe me?*
The white haired girl took a breath calming herself" I will repeat myself you better not be around when I return, I am still thinking over which of the three choices I will pick."
*Okay I admit at first that was my intention but wait, let me explain before you start chewing me up. The rehab coordinator plan is real because I did spoke with Professor Ozpin and he agreed to it. True we don't know a clue about been a coordinator for rehabilitation but we don't necessary have to follow the rules. Let's spend time with them get to know them better, start trusting them into giving them that chance. Just have fun its like having a small vacation before the tournament starts.*
"Your definition of fun is really misleading" the icy heiress gave a sigh" I'm sure you must be having a blast with Mick."
*Totally we did so many fun things we played video games, made fun of the book worms at the library, have an eating contest and I even let him touch my boobs.*
"Wait...what?" she blushed at the last part.
*Got you heh like I will let Mick do that...not yet anyway.*
"Only you will mix pleasure with business."
*So...are you still angry with me?*
"You bet I am I hope your date with Mick backfires and you had horrible days ahead!"
*What was that Weiss? I can't hear you...you're starting to break out...can you hear me...bye….*
The heiress frowned knowing the blond brawler did that on purpose trying to ignore her words. She closed the device she was right, she was still feeling anger. If she doesn't do something about it she might go ballistic there was only one thing she could do to release some steam. The Schnee heiress knew what to do going to the closet and taking out her weapon Myrtenaster some sparring was what she needed. It will be more effective if there were any Grimm to kill but since there weren't any in this region training with herself will have to do. It will also help if she imagine Snart was her opponent and she will take great joy beating him up. If she feels better after this then maybe she might be able to look straight at his face without wanting to punch that arrogant of he's.
(Time skip)
After a while of been in the training room of the manor Weiss was finally done. She left feeling a bit better now that she managed to remove some of her anger and frustration from her system. During the training she was in deep thought about recent events what has happened at the library has made her thinking a lot. Her choice of words towards Snart how she told him she hated him calling him a parasite maybe she over did it. She didn't like him and she didn't get along with him but even someone like him didn't deserve such treatment. For a moment she put herself in his shoes of course he wouldn't answer her a very personal question she would have done the same too. She wasn't going to live with herself unless she finds him and apologize. It was still in her mind his expression before she left he was serious, but she could tell there was hurt in his eyes.
"Harold" she spotted her servant nearby" where's Leonard?"
"Mr. Snart is in the pool my lady."
"What? Under who's permission he was allowed to go there?" she frowned thinking the rogue leader will start doing whatever he feels like in her home.
"He's a guest I thought he will be allowed to use the facility."
"He should at least ask for my permission before going. Never mind I could go for a swim myself."
Snart was seated in one of the reclining chairs of the indoor pool. It was the most elegant pool he has ever seen talk about class proving the Schnee family knew how to live a luscious life. The rogue leader has changed into a pair of black swim trunks with some blue lining. Currently he was enjoying some lemon ice tea Harold brought him earlier it will have to do because he couldn't drink any alcohol which it was a bit annoying. Though he seemed to be happy he was in thought he couldn't forget the events that took place at the library. Every word the heiress said have really bothered him they were truth and yet he couldn't stop thinking about them. Or maybe because those words hurt him more than any defeat he took from the Flash, any beating from his father it felt worst than anything.
Taking another sip from the cold drink he heard the sound of the door opening. Turning he was surprised to see the icy heiress but wearing something he wasn't expecting to see. Weiss was wearing a one piece white bathing suit with a honey colored towel wrapping around her waist. The swim suit really go well with her it brought he beauty to a whole new level, he kept his attention on his drink. Not realizing the white haired girl had her eyes on him the moment she entered the indoor pool. At sight of him her eyes softened remembering when she snapped at him and said those cold words. Even she knew how wrong she was and everything she said was uncalled for. The problem was she didn't know what to say, she was never good at apologizing and she also was worried he will hate her or not even say a word to her.
"Glad you could join me Colder."
"He's still talking to me that's good" she didn't smiled but she was happy.
"Enjoying yourself?"
"Guess?" he actually smiled showing her his glass of ice tea.
"Good."
Cold saw her removing the towel showing the white swim suit in full. His eyes were on her thighs and her legs he admitted they were nice for a girl her age. It didn't matter whether she was a bit skinny or flat in the chest department since he was never into busty women in the first place. He never gave thought about the woman's body but he didn't care if she was curvy skinny or chubby. If he likes her then he will like her, to him it was that simple. Taking another sip of his cold drink he didn't notice the icy heiress staring at him and once their eyes met he was able to see there was no anger in them. It surprised him to see her this way and it was even bigger shock that she looked hurt. The Schnee heiress was probably feeling bad because what happened recently, mentally he smiled. He took into account as she removed her hair clip releasing her white hair, she looked even more beautiful with her hair down.
"Leonard get in the pool."
"Thanks but no thanks. I like it here."
"I don't care of your opinion get in the pool now" she was frowning already getting irritated by his behavior.
"Colder let me enjoy the ice tea. I don't feel like swimming. I would like for my leash not to get damage from touching the water."
"The collars are water proof so nice try and I am not asking you, I am telling you. So join me in the pool now!"
The rogue leader knew he wasn't going to win the argument so he obeyed. He finished the ice tea right away knowing he won't be able to continue enjoying it, getting up he went to the pool. The icy heiress got seated on the ledge before giving a small leap to enter the water she smiled the temperature was good not too cold not too hot. It was hard not to pay attention at the man next to her it was hard not to gaze at his muscle chest. Snart was a bit buff and he was in the category of eye candy just the thought made her blushed. But obviously she wouldn't admit it and she will never say it, but she will keep on stealing glances at him her eyes roaming on his body. She cleared her throat seeing him getting on the pool now that he was here she will tell him what she needed to get off her chest.
"Water's fine I hope you don't glare at me for not enjoying the pool."
"I…." she bit her lower lip" don't be silly I won't do such thing. I just needed to talk to you and this is the perfect opportunity to do so."
"I'm here I'm listening."
"About what happened at the library…."
"No need to say a word. I understand you're anger and I did got carried away, I shouldn't have said those words. Like you said I should be grateful that you're doing this for me whether you're doing it for pride or just for your teammate. I am thankful you invented me to your home "
Weiss was shocked and even more hearing his sincere tone" you're apologizing to me….? Maybe you're right but I also got carried away my behavior was wrong I shouldn't have treated you that way. I'm suppose to be helping you get better and instead I'm making you worse. I feel ashamed that I have failed as a rehab coordinator."
"Don't beat yourself for it. What do you know about been a coordinator for the criminally insane? You don't have the knowledge you're not to blame the blame goes on your blond teammate for getting you involved in this."
"Don't remind me I haven't forgotten her. I will be giving her a piece of my mind when we return to Beacon" she actually smiled feeling like she was getting along with him.
Snart chuckled swimming next to her" if you're still willing to resume with the rehab I have no problem if you do. However, I think it should be beneficial for both of us."
"What do you mean?"
"I still don't want to answer your question and you won't tell me anything personal about you. Here's my proposal you ask me a different question, I will answer it in return that you will answer a question from me. Think of it similar to twenty questions except its only one. What do you say Colder?"
Weiss stood in thought it wasn't such a bad deal she will have to think carefully of the question. But she could take this to her advantage and get him to spill the beans in revealing more of his personal life. Either way this was good for her because she will be doing her job in the rehabilitation with the exchange that she will have to answer whatever question the rogue leader asks her. He wasn't planning in asking her about her family that was for sure there was one thing she did put a lot of thinking. Back at the dance he did asked her about the scar on her eye so he might he repeat asking it that was a question she wouldn't bother in answering. It's not like she had a choice if she didn't accept it will only create more problems between the two. There was no way she wanted to snap at him again.
"All right I accept your terms as long as its not something too personal. I still can't trust you unless you show some cooperation."
"Fine by me I'm suppose to open up to you. All part of the rehab program."
The Schnee heiress stood in thought before coming up with her question. She signaled Snart to swim near the elegant stair case to enter the pool. Both got seated feeling the warm water in their knees and legs.
"Were you always a criminal?"
The rogue leader gave a chuckle" what you really want to ask is why did I chose to become one?"
"I asked you that question and you replied because you like it. I don't consider your answer acceptable so I improvised" she crossed her arms.
"Clever I admire your smarts. The answer...its all in the family. This is suppose to be the part where I reveal my past to you. My sad part where you take pity on me and comfort me with your words."
"This isn't a joke. I want to know unless you want to tell me. I don't want to pressure you."
"I'm the one who suggested this so I will tell you. My mother was a wonderful person she was hardworking and caring, she was always there for me."
Weiss was surprised seeing his sincere smile this was a side of Leonard Snart she hasn't seen before. For some reason she like it to be able to see the rogue leader like this showed that he was human and maybe a good person. She kept her eyes on him paying a lot of attention to him this will definitely will help her in the progress of the program.
"Things weren't good in the economy of my home so she had various jobs to try and sustain us but that didn't lasted long. Now comes the bad part of the story it wasn't always a happy life. My father since you already know what kind of man he was I will give the short version. He didn't like my mom having more than one job so every time he came home and she wasn't there...let's just say I'm the one who got to pay for her absence. Even when she was there he abuses her the same way he did with me. Thing got worse when she had my sister it was always his way no matter what. He was never hard worker stealing was his only talent, he was never a family man…."
"That's enough Leonard you don't have to continue" the heiress didn't wanted to anymore she got the idea why he was involved in the life of crime.
"There's more Colder. Years later when my sister was born and grew older my mother left my old man sadly he somehow won custody over me and my sister don't ask me how he did it, things got more complicated after that. My old man was robbing more than usual and pretty soon he wanted me in his business. I did refused at first but it didn't had a choice you my dad have his ways with action and words. If I didn't help him he will go the lengths to put my sister in harm…."
"What….?" Weiss stood in shocked.
"He will threaten to harm her if I didn't obey him knowing my old man he will dare to lay a hand on her. Until he was finally sent to prison for the rest of his life back then I was old enough to look after her. The only way I could sustain her was to follow the only way of life I have ever known."
"….."
"There you have it. The sad story of Leonard Snart been a criminal is what am I'm good at its the only purpose I have learn to follow. It's like a calling when you look at it, heroes like Barry and Oliver had their own calling to dress up and help people. My was to use my intellect to steal valuables to take whatever I will feel like. That was my way to survive to take and to deceive those that will be a potential threat."
"He only wanted to protect his sister that's why he became a criminal. He didn't had a choice but to listen to his father" the heiress mentally smiled the rogue leader really didn't wanted to be the person he is today.
"Anything else I should add Colder?"
"No that will be enough I appreciate you chose to tell me. I might not be able to help much in my opinion you did what you had to. You care for your sister's well being and you weren't going to let that monster that is called your father to hurt her if it were me, I would have done the same thing. If it meant to protect my family then I would have made the same choice you made."
"I'm not asking you to take pity on me."
"I'm not I'm trying to understand you're perspective on your past. The decisions you made that lead you to become a criminal."
"Being a criminals is part of who I am it's the only thing I know to be good at."
"That's not true" her gaze pierced his blue eyes" I don't believe any of that. You didn't chose to become a criminal you were forced to by your father. But you can change that now he's not here. You can finally chose what you want to be on your own will. I also don't believe that been a criminal is the only thing you're good at."
"You want me to become a vigilante? Sorry been a hero is not on my resume."
"I never said you should be like Oliver and Barry. It amazes me that you're so smart and yet you can't even come up with a better way to live other than been a criminal. I didn't wanted to admit it but you did a good job watching over my back when the Grimm attacked Vale, that's enough to think you can be a reliable person. Who knows we might be a good team if you try hard enough."
Snart stood in thought listening to her words they did made sense. He didn't had to worried about his sister's safety anymore because his father was probably dead when Central city was destroyed by the wormhole. Though he misses her he wished she can continue living for his sake now whether she will lead the life of a thief or not that was up to her. It was similar to her words from when he was arrested at the mall after she beat him. It surprised him that she didn't sounded disgusted when she mentioned they could have been a good team. Now this didn't sounded like the usual Colder he has come to known she was been way too nice. Even if she had to because she was following her role as rehab coordinator it wasn't her she shouldn't be nice to someone like him.
"Don't start getting soft on me Colder it's not you. I prefer you when you don't like me."
"I still don't like you" she crossed her arms feeling her cheeks heat up why, it was still a mystery to her.
Cold chuckled she was still the same" glad to know. I answered your question now its my turn."
"Go ahead I did agreed to your terms."
"Back at the dance I asked about your scar. I ask you again how did you get it?"
"That's all? Why are you so interested in knowing?" it still surprise the Schnee heiress of his curiosity to find out about a detail in her right eye.
"Now you're doing wrong. You already asked your question you're not allowed to ask more than one" his grin made the white haired girl rolled her eyes instead of giving him her usual glare.
"Fine" she reached for the scar thinking of that memory her eyes softened" this...was just an unfortunate accident."
"Was it really an accident or an incident?"
"What are you implying?" she got serious nervous that he was able to read her so easily.
"Was it caused naturally or did someone was responsible for it?" to Snart it felt like he already knew what was the cause for the scar.
"You suspected that much? It's true it was more of an accident" Weiss kept touching the scar.
"Was it your father?"
"Are you going to let me finish or keep on guessing right?" she sounded annoyed while Cold just chuckled.
"You seem to know a lot of it. I don't see it as luck for you been right more than once."
"I'm familiar when it comes to family scars. My sister had her fair share of scars thanks to my old man, I wouldn't be surprise if yours turn out to be the same."
"Now wait just a minute! My father did made many mistakes in his life but he's nothing compare to that monstrosity!" it angered her that he will put her dad in the same level as Lewis Snart.
"Don't mind the insults to the old man I hate him, feel free to insult him as much as you like."
The Schnee heiress gave a sigh resuming with her story" might as well tell you everything from the beginning. My mother had a beautiful voice she was a very famous singer in Atlas, and eventually her fame reach the rest of the kingdoms. You already know my father's company is the number one dust distributor in Remnant and because of that he was currently the target of the White Fang. I still don't know why they're interested in taking so much dust but because of that it wasn't just my father but the rest of my family that became targets. Until a certain rainy night where the White Fang broke into our manor and captured my mother they were planning in using her as a hostage in exchange that my father provides them with the amount of dust they were demanding…."
Snart already connected the dots where this was going an incident that emotionally scarred the girl next to him. Even rich families had their own tragedies it wasn't just low income families like he's. Maybe things would have been better to be a little below the middle class than in the high class otherwise, incidents would occasionally occurred. But everything that happened to him, his mother and sister was all because of the actions from his father. Everything he and Lina had to endured was because of him that was why he could never forgive for all of his selfishness and greed. He had no idea he and the icy heiress will share something in common.
"But things didn't went beneficial for them and my mother got caught, she died on that rainy night. After that my father wasn't the same it was experience that change some of us" Weiss was thinking on both her father and her older sister.
"My mother was the one who taught me to sing every day I always practice and she was there to guide me and help me get better. I guess that's the reason why I decided to sing it was my way of keeping her memory alive...but you already knew that" she frowned a bit at him.
"Didn't mean to spied on you while you were singing. You have a lovely voice."
"Thanks I appreciate it" she coughed trying to hide her embarassment" anyway while I was trying hard to keep my mother's memory alive my father was different when it comes to taking the loss of a loved one."
Yet again the rogue leader knew where she was heading it was similar to his case. When his mother got beat up by his father for arriving late for having two jobs and he was hungry. Or it was for just a dumb thing like forgetting to buy him beer and when she wasn't there Lewis will use him as his punching bag just to apease his anger. Then his sister became his latest victim those were the days that angered him the most.
"Because of the White Fang's constant robberies his company lost a lot of money and profits were always decreasing he didn't took it well. Whenever he got home he wasn't in a good mood. One day when he arrived I wanted to surprise him with a tea cup I bought thanks to my sister who talked me into buying him something that will cheer him up."
"It didn't end well…." Cold replied feeling sorry for her.
"That day when he arrived he was in a worst mood than previous days. I was so happy presenting the cup to him and...it happened so fast. I couldn't see when the cup shattered on the floor because I was holding my right eye from the pain, it was bleeding. My father slapped it from my hand and when it shattered a small piece of porcelain fly right at me from the force into my eye. It hurt so much I cried but my father panicked I actually saw him crying and I haven't see him like that since mother's death" she sniffed drying her eyes from any incoming tears.
Snart kept the smile in his mind happy to know Weiss's father was nothing like his father. The way she explained it is that it happened accidental that he didn't do it on purpose it was never his intention to hurt his daughter when the cut smashed on the ground. She was right, their fathers were nothing alike the elder Schnee was probably someone with temper issues but nothing too serious that he will end up hurting any of his others gravely. If that was the case she was truly lucky aside from losing her mother she still had a good life especially when she had met many friends at Beacon.
"As for my sister Winter after mother's death she only dedicated herself to getting strong. She undergo intense training barely taking any rest or eating, she went that far just to prepare herself for the White Fang. I also received training as a suggestion from her to my father it was my decision to get strong. Both of them wanted to make sure that no one else from the family share the same fate as my mother."
"You really over did it Colder. There was no need to tell me your past life I only asked about your scar. Your mistake, not mine."
"I felt like it! So deal with it don't start acting like a jerk just when we were starting to get along" she frowned at him.
"Don't get angry I do feel grateful for telling me all of that information."
"You tell me about your past I felt like telling you about mine will make us even that is all" she blushed slightly.
"Why don't you sing for me. I would like to hear you again" he gave his grin.
"Sorry no encore for you. I only sing for an audience and it's been a while since I have sign at the Atlas theater" her eyes softened missing signing for the people remembering the last she has sung was a few days before she left to attend Beacon.
"I suppose I have that coming for watching you without your permission. How about after this we go somewhere quiet just the two of us?"
"I can't believe you have the nerve to ask me out. How many times do I have to tell you? I don't like you" she tried to sound angry but she failed it didn't made things better that her cheeks were red.
"Not yet but soon."
"Ugh if you're going to act like that I'd rather see you acting like an arrogant jerk than a love sick fool. Get it to your head I will never feel that way for you."
"It was worth to try you're pretty much my type."
"You're not my type" she countered her cheeks were still red but she was avoiding eye contact with the rogue leader.
"Never tried hitting on women before it was never my thing. I was always focus on my criminal life than finding someone to have a relationship. I guess many men will think the most attractive part of a women will be the size of her chest…."
The Schnee heiress mentally flinched knowing very well she lacks a bust compared to Yang who was a double D. She gave a glare at Snart thinking he was the kind of guy who would go for chesty girls though it was a mystery why she care about such a detail. It wasn't her business if he likes girls like that but it was bothering her a lot. Looks like he was just another regular guy who would go for a girl with nice boobs it frustrated her a lot and yet she didn't know why it was starting to anger her. But it seemed Cold didn't noticed her reaction or maybe he did but decided to ignore it probably he was enjoying himself with how she was taking this new information.
"Or some will say its their back side…."
Oh great this is the last thing she needed no he wasn't into busty girls, but into big booty ones. The icy heiress felt like grabbing the rogue leader's head and drown him in the pool even if committing murder was a big no no especially when it comes to her family. He actually likes girls with an over size posterior seriously why on Remnant would he like such trait? Even if she admitted she had a nice backside nothing compared to Blake or Yang she has taken notice that both girls of team RWBY had a nice booty but it never bothered her...until now. Weiss pretended like she was fine resuming listening to him Monty forsaken her why it anger her to find out Snart was into bootyful girls.
"I must remain calm...I must remain calm I can't kill him. I don't care if he's into those kinds of girls I don't care at all!"
Yeah right it was the biggest BS she has ever thought of.
"But for me…." Cold resumed turning to her" the most attractive part of a girl is...their eyes."
"What….?" the icy heiress blinked in astonishment.
"Really?"
"You have nice eyes Colder…."
"….."
Weiss felt all the anger she was bottling up inside for the man has instantly vanished just like that. There was no more anger, no frustration or irritation all of that was replaced by embarrassment. Her face has heat up and she knew it was red like a tomato along with her heart was beating so fast. Yet she asked herself again why was she feeling this way? She didn't care of his taste into big breast or big butt girls before and she doesn't care now if he likes girls with nice eyes. But it was there and for whatever reason she actually like hearing this new piece of information from him. It made her happy of the revelation and that he has complemented her that he likes her eyes made her even happier. She coughed turning her head away from the rogue leader.
"I see…."
"But enough of that. I am thankful of hearing your story Colder and I'm also thankful for your opinion. I might take it into consideration your advices your words from back at the mall and right now have made me think of the choices I have to make in my life."
"I'm glad you feel that way Leonard I hope you made the right choice. I guess this day hasn't been a complete waste after all" she smiled removing any signs of embarrassment from a few seconds ago.
"I'll say we made some progress in the program don't you agree?"
"Yes we sure did. Now if you don't mind I would like to take a swim. It is the reason why I came here."
"Of course the pool is all yours. I want to continue enjoying the ice tea Harold brought me" Snart got up heading back to his seat.
"One more thing…."
Cold turned to the white haired girl who was staring at him with a serious glance. Like her previous gaze this one didn't hold any anger it was serious but it felt like one that she wanted to read him through. She wanted to know the truth, how he feels at this moment. Not that she didn't believe him but she was still ways ahead if she wanted to make some real progress with the rogue leader. Sure right now it was a big step into getting into his rehabilitation but it wasn't going to be easy, today she was just lucky it turned out this way.
"There's one last thing I want to ask you Leonard…."
"You have asked me more than one question I shouldn't agree to answer you another one. But since today I'm in a good mood I don't mind, very well what is it?"
"Do you really want to get rehabilitated?"
"…..."
"Let me rephrase that. Do you really want to change Leonard?"
"Yes" it was a quick answer but he felt like saying it with the way she was staring at him.
The Schnee heiress stood in thought before giving a nod but her gaze turned serious again" if you're lying to me...I will never forgive you."
With that she finally went off swimming not bothering to give another glance at the rogue leader. Cold went back to his seat to resume drinking the ice tea thought he was in deep thought not knowing what made him say" yes" to her question. Usually he will obviously be lying since he didn't wanted to change his ways and he was also betraying her and the rest of Beacon. After all he was spying for the Queen and he knew of her identity as Cinder, along that the young woman was residing in the huntsman and huntress school posing as a student from Mistral. He knew information that Oliver would kill for to know information that will probably save so many people's lives. Why was he arguing with his conscious he had no clue he only knew he had a lot of thinking to do.
(Time skip)
After a long day and the arrival of the evening Weiss was ready to tucked in her bed and call it a night. A smile has spread over her lips after her long conversation with Snart at the pool he was starting to behave differently from his usual self. The rogue leader was smiling more and he was acting polite he was actually speaking unless she asks him to. Though that was part of the rules she made before entering the Schnee manor she never expected he will obey. He was opening up to her and that was a good sign in the rehab program looks like she hasn't made a mistake in having the criminal tag along to her home. She fixed her hair before taking her diary from one of her drawers she got seated on her small desk turning on the light, ready to write another entry. The smile hasn't left her face.
Today I got so angry at Leonard saying things he doesn't know about me he has never gotten me so mad until now. I ended up snapping at him and there were many words I've come to regret I shouldn't have said those things to him. Just when I thought this day couldn't get better I was surprised he apologized and I could tell he was been honest. Of course I did apologized to him for my rude behavior and after that I was able to know more about him. Who would have thought he was really a good person at heart. He only became a criminal to protect his sister from his cold heart worthless excuse of a father. Bur I still don't know why I told him about me when he only asked about my scar, well I did thought it will make us even if I tell him about my personal life.
But something happened while we were talking I suddenly felt embarrassed and nervous when I was around him. There were times I felt that way but today was different, it was stronger than usual I don't understand why am I acting this way. Then when he complemented me of having nice eyes it got worse my heart was beating fast why? I have no idea but I'm going to find out. I need to know why this is happening and now Leonard started behaving like he was a true gentlemen at first it creep me out. Still I can't trust him yet maybe if he does show progress in his rehab I might start to gain some trust in him. One thing I know for sure I'm no longer angry at Yang for getting me involved in this mess. But obviously I won't say a word of it I will pretend that I am angry at her when I return to Beacon just for the fun of it.
Once she finished writing the entry she smiled aand put the diary back in her drawer. The heiress got on the bed and slowly closed her eyes there were only two days left until she returns to Vale.
(Time skip: the next day)
On the third day it got better than yesterday. Snart was acting like a good kindhearted person it was hard to believe that he and Weiss were talking a lot more than previous days. They talked during breakfast, lunch and dinner and it was miracle the heiress looked as if she was enjoying his company. Nothing to how she used to act whenever the rogue leader was near it seemed that yesterday had an effect on both in which they have started to get along. They have spent more time together doing different things, some included playing games like chess (Cold beat Colder three out of four games), tennis (Weiss beat him badly), memory (which Snart showed he was superior in the game beating the heiress dozens of times), uno however the white haired girl gave the rogue leader a run for his money in this one.
Other activities included were reading Weiss decided to read Snart some of her favorite books. It surprised the rogue leader that many of the books she like were written by the same author from his world, Macbeth, A Midnight's Summer Dream it was Shakespeare. He wondered how the same author could have existed in both worlds at the same time? Then she followed with showing her favorite movies there was a portion that were action thrillers and crime solving. It was a relief for Cold that there weren't any romantic movies on her list something that he was really grateful. After that they went to take a swim in the pool this time it was different, they weren't having a conversation. This time they decided to have a race of who will be first to reach the other side. The outcome was obvious as Weiss proved to the rogue leader she was the real deal like a professional swimmer.
The only thing that was missing was the Schnee heiress singing for the criminal in rehab and another dance a request done by him. That were the only things she didn't fulfill for him giving Cold the same answer that she only sings for an audience and she wasn't looking forward to share another dace with him. It was strange from a simple glance it looked like the two were never enemies when they first met. It looked more as if they have been good friends for a long time when it's only been almost three days since they started getting along. Before the day ended Weiss was pleased with her work since she knew everything she planned was favorable as a rehabilitation for Snart. She went to write another entry in her diary telling the good results of the day that if everything continues to be like as they are, then maybe the rehab will be successful.
(Time skip: the next day)
The fourth day started similar to yesterday. They were having breakfast it was Snart's favorite meal of the day since arriving at the Schnee manor. He has come to love the scramble eggs, the crunchy bacon, the tasty mash-browns and their sweet calories free muffins. It was a real shame today was the last day of their stay before returning to Beacon. He did made the attempt to convince Weiss if they could stay a few more days but the heiress refused his suggestion. She wanted to return to the school and reunite with her teammates after all she was determine to train for the Vital tournament that's suppose to start in a week and a half. So eventually the rogue leader will have to enjoy this day as much as he could since it was the last day. He will make sure to make the best of it and maybe make another attempt in asking the white haired girl to dance with him again.
Weiss was enjoying her breakfast more than usual of course she loves her servants cooking. But today was different maybe it was because she thought she was actually doing some real progress with Snart. At first she believed there was no hope for him and Yang was only wasting time trying to convince her otherwise. Now she wanted to take it all back and thank the blond brawler for making her part of this program. Whether she was making a good job as a coordinator didn't mattered it was the effort she was putting into helping the rogue leader. Another thing she was pleased that her relation with him has improved in these past few days. No doubt today was going to be another beautiful day and she will keep her good mood there was literally nothing that could go wrong. She noticed Harold walking to her and for some reason she didn't know why she was having a bad feeling all of the sudden.
"Yes Harold what is it?"
"Please forgive me my lady for interrupting your meal. But you have a guest waiting for you at the front door."
"A guest….?" she looked curious as the servant gave a nod.
"Who could it be?" The Schnee heiress was truly curious to know who will be visiting her, she wasn't expecting anyone to come because her father was away on business and the same can be said about her older sister.
"I'll be right there" with her replied Harold gave a bow as he left the dinning hall.
"Leonard I'll be right back don't wait too long for me."
"Take your time I'm not going anywhere" Cold was enjoying his meal too much to care if she will take long talking to whoever came to visit her.
She rolled her eyes it was amusing how much he has come to love the food. The white haired heiress left the table and the dining hall heading to the front door of the mansion. It didn't take that long the front door was only two minutes top to reach and she did noticed there was indeed someone standing there, waiting for her. Her aqua eyes widened from the shock not expecting to believe the identity of her visitor. A young woman in her mid twenties with white hair tied in a single bun on the back of her head with large bangs covering the right side of her face with a small lock of hair that reaches below her left ear, light blue eyes and wearing the white uniform that belongs to the Atlas military. Of course Weiss will recognize this person anywhere and she was still shocked she was here.
"W-Winter!" she gasped at the sight of her older sister.
"Hello Weiss" smiled the elder Schnee noticing her sister's surprise tone.
"What are you doing here?" she smiled she was truly happy to see her.
"General Ironwood was kind enough to give me a day off from my active duties. Though I believe it wasn't necessary I still appreciate his generosity."
"Just one day?" she felt disappointed wanting to spend a couple of days with her.
"Don't behave that way be thankful I'm here today. When Harold told me you were here I couldn't contain my joy."
"Harold! Why didn't you tell me it was my sister?!" Weiss turned to the direction where she last saw the servant.
"Calm down lower your voice. I told him not to tell you it was me, I wanted to surprise you."
"You sure did. Oh Winter I'm so glad you're here."
"Likewise. Is father here as well?"
"What do you think?" the younger Schnee gave a sad smile.
"I see...that is unfortunate. I should know better he's always been the busiest of the family. But let's not get down for such things it is hardly the appropriate time or the place. I've been looking forward to speaking with you. You haven't call or written since you started at Beacon I would like to hear your experiences in Vale's most prestigious school for huntsmen and huntresses."
"Oh yes I will be delighted to tell you everything I've been through since I started. Right now I decided to take a short break from training since my teammates and I are participating in the Vital tournament."
"Splendid I expected nothing less from you" Winter gave a pleasing smile hearing the information.
"How about if we talk all about it over a cup of tea?" Weiss kept her smile.
"Much oblige I have miss Harold's tea. It is simply the best in the four kingdoms."
"Great Harold!"
"Yes my lady?" the servant arrived quickly after hearing the heiress's happy tone.
"Please prepare some of your finest tea with honey butter cookies and blueberry muffins."
"You haven't change Weiss" the elder Schnee mused remembering her younger sister will always eat cookies and muffins whenever they have their tea drinking session.
"Right away my lady. And what would be of our guest?"
"Guest?" Winter turned to her sister of course she knew Harold wasn't referring to herself as the guest.
The heiress stood in her spot as her eyes widened in realization and shock" oh no Leonard!"
Weiss finally remember that she didn't came here alone Snart was still in the dining hall. She was in so much trouble with her older sister present if Winter finds out a former wanted criminal was in the manor she will be so angry. The older Schnee was always "by the book" believing it what was right in justice and in obeying the law finding out someone like Snart was here as a guest will provoke her to dangerous levels. She couldn't afford anything bad to happen especially when she has done some progress with the rogue leader. The heiress kept her calm and composure maybe she can turn all of this around for the better as long as her sister doesn't see him. Convincing her to ignore the guest and go drank tea with her won't be so easy since Winter was a lot smarter than she could give her credit for.
"Okay Weiss you can do this. You just have to sound honest and convincing that the guest isn't important and tell her to pay no attention to it. Who am I kidding she will never believe me, she knows me too well…."
"Weiss….?" Winter looked a bit worried seeing her sister's troubled expression.
"What? Oh right...Harold please prepare the tea."
"As you wish my lady" the servant left.
"Is something the matter?" the older Schnee kept a firm gaze over her younger sister.
"No nothing's wrong! I can't wait for us to get seated and start talking over some tea."
"Are you attending a guest now?"
"A guest? Why would you-"
"Harold just confirmed it" now she was looking suspicious at her sister's behavior.
"I..I..I ow!" she touched her head because she got smacked by the young woman.
"Don't stutter it's impolite" she frowned.
"Okay yes there is a guest but it's not important. He's about to go, he's at the dining hall" she mentally gasped not wanting to say that.
"This guest is having breakfast with you? That means he has stayed over the manor. Apologies Weiss but he must be someone important if he has spent the night here. You're also nervous and you obviously don't want me involve, why is that?"
"I knew it I can't keep things from her!" the heiress was imagining herself banging her head on a wall.
"Tell me what's the matter? Who is the guest?"
"Before I tell you please you have to promise me you won't freak out. You will not get upset or try to kill him okay?"
"Why in Remnant would I show such violent behavior?"
"Promise me."
"Very well I promise now who is this guest I'm suppose to get upset with?"
"Let's get to the dining hall he'd probably finished his breakfast by now" the Schnee heiress gave a sigh walking with her older sister following her.
"Let me make a guess of the identity of the guest. Is it a boy you are interested in? I can understand why would you expect me getting work up but fear not Weiss, I am not that over protective of you. I'll be more concern for him than you" she smiled in a teasing way.
"It is nothing like that I am not interested in him that way. It's just...I'm sure you must have heard about the criminals who are undergoing the rehabilitation program in Beacon."
"Yes General Ironwood has informed me of the members of the rogues the ones who are called Cold and Heatwave both are attending Beacon I am a bit on edge at the information. Why are you asking this? What does the guest has to do with…."
Winter paused as both Schnee arrived at the dining hall and the sight was enough to tell the young white haired woman everything her younger sister has told her. Before her stood seated a member of the criminal group the rogues which it was the leader. The one who calls himself Cold real name Leonard Snart. He and Mick Rory have caused a lot of crime and commotion all over Remnant that they eventually marked in the top ten most wanted criminals in the four kingdoms. The older Schnee and soldier of Atlas changed her expression in a split second as soon as she has laid eyes on him. Weiss was nervous and she was on the brink of panicking this was exactly as she thought it was going to go down. And even with the deadly glare Winter was giving him Snart just smiled enjoying his ordered dessert.
"Colder you should taste this cheese cake its delicious."
"Weiss…." the white haired woman spoke calmly but kept her glare at the rogue leader.
"Winter this is-"
"I know who he is. What I want to know is what is he doing here?" the older Schnee raised her voice.
"I brought him along as part of the program. The headmaster has asked me to show him around different places that isn't Vale so...here he is" the heiress smiled nervously.
"You invited him to our manor! How could you do such a thing?! You don't invite criminals to our family home."
"Please to meet you. You must be Colder's older sister Winter since you already know who I am there is no need to introduce myself" Snart smiled at the young woman.
"Weiss may I have a word with you in private?" she dragged her sister out of the dining hall.
"What is the meaning of this Weiss? You can't invite someone dangerous like him into this manor."
"I told you its part of the rehab program. Bringing him to new places is good for him. Besides its only until today we're heading back to Beacon before the end of the day."
"Have you given thought that he might try to steal any of our family valuables?"
"I told him he couldn't steal anything and he gave me his word, so far he hasn't stolen anything. If he does try to steal something he will return to jail I gave him the warning, he's also wearing the security collar the teachers back at Beacon can see everything he sees and hear everything he says. In other words he's on a leash he won't do anything stupid to risk his freedom."
"This is a dangerous game your playing. You're not safe as long as he remains here."
"I know you're worried about me but recently Leonard has shown positive signs that he can change. I feel its my responsibility to help him find his way with time he might better than the person he used to be."
"You're deluding yourself Weiss. People like him are meant to never change they stick to their old ways because that's how they were raised...to become law breakers and supporters of injustice."
"Maybe but at least I have to try."
"Why do you have high hopes that he can change?"
"Everyone deserves a second chance. If we don't give it to him then how can we expect he will change his ways?" the heiress repeated Yang's words.
"I still don't approve of your actions. This is the same man who made a mockery of the four crime families, the same man who stole millions of lien and the same man who help in the prison break of Roman Torchwick."
"I didn't do all those things alone" Snart walked to the two ladies" my partner was with me along with the White Fang."
"I haven't forgotten of Heatwave and I suppose helping steal a fortune of lien and bust out one of Remnant's most wanted is something to be consider feeling proud of by someone of your standards" Winter glared at the rogue leader.
"Stick and stones lady. Nothing I haven't heard before at least your sister is warming up to me" he saw Weiss mouthing at him to shut up and not to say another word.
"That's enough Leonard I will like to spend some time in private with my sister. Why don't you go to the pool or go to the movie theater area?" the icy heiress wanted him away from her older sister before things get worse.
"You're leaving him on his own? That is not a wise thing to do Weiss. He should be close where we can keep an eye on him."
"News flash lady I'm not some kid who needs to be baby sit. I'll be fine on my own I gave your sister my word that I will be good so get off my case."
"Take the word of a criminal not the best odds to wager. Tread carefully fool you can rest assure I will be keeping an eye on you" the older Schnee gave a glare.
"You can see me trembling in fear" the sarcasm was that obvious in the rogue leader.
"You should be" her glare intensify as she touched her weapon a sheathed rapier.
"You're worst than Colder I feel sorry for her to have someone like you for a sister."
Weiss was rubbing her forehead trying not to have a nervous breakdown. Her sister wasn't going to listen to a word she says and it was pretty much the same thing with Snart. So much for wanting to have tea and tell Winter her first year in Beacon. Her older sister can be worst than her though more proud and stubborn than any Schnee. Something needed to be done judging from the way the young Atlas soldier was glaring at the rogue leader it looked like she was ready to unsheathe her blade at him. The heiress did all she could by getting in the middle of both while Winter was still glaring at Cold. She didn't wanted conflict especially when her sister has taken her time to come and visit. It was also the fact that it was Ironwood who gave her the time off because she would never accept taking a break when it comes to fulfilling her duty as a soldier.
"Both of you stop. Leonard you're allowed to do as you please just remember-"
"I know no stealing and no alcohol I promised."
"Winter let's head to the study and have our conversation."
The older Schnee was still keeping her gaze on the criminal like a hawk watches its prey. Her expression was clear she wasn't going to let him until she puts him in her place. Weiss knew that much it was because someone like Snart was in their own home walking freely like he owns the place. A criminal didn't deserve that privilege rehabilitation program or not this was because of the young woman's pride which the heiress admitted it was bigger than hers. The only person who will be able to stop her from possibly killing the rogue leader will be General Irondwood since he was her superior. Winter's pride was huge but her loyalties to her role as a soldier and the general were bigger and stronger.
"Can't say it was a pleasure to meet you" Snart started leaving.
"Go ahead run away scum that's all you can do when someone stronger than you stands before you. You were brought into a family of bastards that's how filth like you are born."
"Winter!" Weiss was shocked that she will say such harsh words.
"Excuse me?" Cold felt insulted walking back towards the older Schnee.
"A family of bastards I've seen it all before from all crooks. Every one of them comes from the same cloth, the father, the mother and any siblings they're all scum who infects the city like bacteria."
"True about my old man, he was the worst of the worst" he agreed in that matter.
"Not just him every one from your family they're all the same. Your mother was probably a prostitute who will do anything for one lien and any siblings you have followed the path of trash."
"….….…..."
"Please Winter stop it! Let's just have our tea and talk" the heiress knew her sister has over did it with her cold words.
Something has snapped in Snart after hearing the final words of the Schnee soldier. Hating someone was hard for him because the only person he has showed so much hatred will be his father but now, he might have to make an exception. Winter Schnee has been added to his hate list well, maybe not in the same level as Lewis Snart. It was okay to insult him, it was okay to hate his father hell the bastard deserves it but to insult his mother and sister was a big mistake. The rogue leader wasn't going to let this slip without giving this woman a piece of his mind. But maybe there was a hidden intention behind the young woman like she wanted to fight him and put him in her place. That sounded right but then again he wanted the same thing too his anger was erased from his face been replaced by a small grin.
"If there's something you want to say to me say it. I'm used to be hated and it doesn't make a difference if you insult me or my old man. But there's a line when you say things that aren't respectable when it comes to my mother and my sister...and you have crossed that line."
"Leonard leave already!" said the irritated Weiss.
"What are you insinuating fool?" Winter got closer to the rogue leader.
"A match, you and me. Call it an exhibition match."
"What?!" the Schnee heiress was shocked beyond words.
"You challenge me? How amusing you won't last a second" the older Schnee chuckled in a mocking matter.
"If you refuse then I won't regret calling you a coward."
"You idiot! What do you think you're doing?!" the heiress was ready to strangle the criminal in rehab.
"Tread carefully Leonard Snart. Disrespecting me is the last thing you should do. It is not wise to have me on my bad side."
"And here I thought I was already on your bad side. Are you going to accept my challenge or are you bring shame to your family name by refusing?"
"Leonard you stupid idiot you're making things worse!" shouted the upset heiress she knew messing with her sister's pride was the best way of pushing her buttons.
"I humbly accept."
"Winter don't-"
"Stay out of this Weiss this criminal challenged me to a match and that is something I can't refuse. No matter the differences in skills a challenge is a challenge. Besides, I've been wanting to fight you. I must witness what was all the commotion about regarding Cold of the rogues. If you're reputation as top ten most wanted in Remnant."
"You're on where shall we have our match?"
"The training arena. I'll be waiting for you" the older Schnee without giving a glance to her younger sister.
The icy heiress grabbed the rogue leader by his collar in anger" are you crazy?! What were you thinking?! You can't win against my sister!"
"She disrespected my mother and sister that's something I considered unforgivable."
"She was only messing with you she does to attend getting into people's bad sides" Weiss stood in thought.
"Kinda like me…."
"I'm getting change before heading there. Is she good?"
"Winter's with the Atlas military secret operations division that gives you plenty to know she's that strong."
"That's good I always like a challenge."
"You can't beat her she's far more skilled and experienced than me."
"Colder are you worried about me?" a grinned formed on his lips.
"Yes" Weiss knew this wasn't the time to let her stubborn and pride get in the way from hiding how she really feels" you haven't forgotten that you can't use aura because you haven't unlocked it yet meaning you can't heal your injuries or protect yourself from enemy attacks. You got hurt bad that time when we fought Winter's in a whole new level I...I don't want you getting hurt that your life will be put in risk."
"Thanks for caring…." Snart paused seeing the heiress putting her hand on his forehead" what are you doing?"
"Quiet I'm going to unlock your aura...hey!" she frowned when the rogue leader removed her hand.
"Thanks but no thanks I'm fine the way I am."
"If you want to survive Winter you will let me unlock your aura. Your ice gun and your smarts won't be enough to outwit her."
"I'll be fine" he was about to leave but found one of his arms been grabbed by the white haired heiress."
"No you will not! Can't you see how dangerous this match will be? Without aura you might even die!"
"If it comes down to it I'm ready to face death. If I go down, then at least it will be one burden remove from your shoulders" he smiled as he left to get ready for his match.
Weiss stood shocked at his words watching him go she couldn't yell at him for saying something harsh like that. It was true she wasn't fond of him but she didn't hated him so much that she will wish him to be dead. She bit her lower lip and didn't understood why she felt hurt on the inside why it hurt her so much when she heard those words. Snart wasn't such a bad guy once you get to know him better and has come to see him as someone to have a conversation with. She was worried that this match will be his end his chances of winning or surviving her older sister were so slim, it was no joke. Not to mention if something happens to the rogue leader she will be held responsible since as a rehab coordinator she's supposed to look after him. Another thing that was bothering him she didn't understand it either, why did she felt like crying when she heard those words.
"That's not true…." she whispered.
(Scene change)
Snart has changed to his Cold outfit along with the cold gun he arrived at the training arena. The place was large enough to fit a thousand people it was an impressive sight again he wasn't surprised of the Schnee's family wealth. This was the place where Weiss and even Winter trained when they started learning how to fight and today he will be fighting against the Schnee soldier. It didn't matter how much of a disadvantage he was he will fight her with everything he has. Nobody insults his family and get away with it. Winter was already present waiting his arrival but his eyes fell elsewhere. Weiss who was at the corner and she looked worried it was still a surprise to the rogue leader. He put on his goggles as he on the other side of the arena where the young woman stood on the opposite side.
"You idiot what is going on in that stupid head of yours" Weiss pretended she wasn't worried for the rogue leader but she was failing to hide it.
"Hope you're ready" he readied his weapon.
"This won't take long. In fact this match is pretty much over" Winter didn't showed any emotion as she unsheathed her rapier.
"Arrogance must be a common trait in your family" Snart gave a grin remembering when he fought her younger sister.
"It's not arrogance it's confidence. Whenever you're ready."
Cold didn't wasted time pointing the ice gun at the older Schnee. But nothing happened the weapon wasn't firing and he realized what was going on. His eyes widened pulling the trigger but it didn't worked.
"The auto lock mechanism…." he wanted to curse knowing the gun wasn't going to fire because the mechanism didn't saw the young woman as a threat.
He didn't called Ozpin to talk about his match with the Atlas soldier so he can allow the use of the cold gun. Meaning he couldn't fire it, meaning he was in big trouble. Without the use of his weapon his smarts won't be enough to defeat this opponent. Now the rogue leader knew Winter was pretty tough remembering when he fought her sister and Weiss proved to be a worthy opponent. Now he wasn't confident he could win or had a chance. As for Winter noticing he wasn't attacking her she made the first move she charged at him at such speed that shocked him. There was no time to dodge he was slashed on his chest that pain surge through his body. Weiss gasped seeing the blood and the rogue leader felt on one knee she knew this was going to happen. He never had a chance against someone like her sister.
"As I said, this won't take long. It's hard to imagine the authorities had trouble catching you. You're not even consider a worthy opponent in my eyes."
Snart attacked her using the cold gun with a powerful swing but the older Schnee blocked it with her blade. She grinned with so much arrogance it was like a spider fighting a worm that was exactly how she saw him. A weak and defenseless worm that needed to be taught a lesson maybe she should play with him a little enough to crush his pride. She used her knee on his stomach sending the rogue leader to his knees she will make him regret to have challenge her. This man deserve everything coming to him he was supposed to be rotting in a cell and instead he was given a chance to participate in a rehabilitation program, he wasn't worth it. The older Schnee was ignoring her sister's expression while keeping her eyes on her opponent who didn't looked good. Snart was trying to stop the bleeding but he was failing keeping the blood loss in check.
"Leonard!" the heiress ran to him.
"Stay back!" he shouted the match wasn't over yet.
"It's only been three minutes since the match started" Winter checked her wrist watch" this is a new record but the truth is clear. You shouldn't have challenged me in the first place your arrogance got the best of you, a mistake that can cost you dearly. You were mistaking about me been arrogant, it was you who were the arrogant one."
"It's not over!" he glared watching the older Schnee leaving.
"Yes we are if you have any dignity left you will admit defeat" she turned to the wounded criminal.
"You have a non-lethal wound but if it keeps bleeding you will bleed to death. Without aura to heal it you don't have enough time to treat it. This match is over" she put the emphasis on the last part.
"You'll have to do better than that. I can't let it slide after you insulted my family, except my old man I could care less about his existence. He's probably dead and I couldn't be happier."
"Persistent. Weiss get him out of here I actually pity him."
"Let's go Leonard we need to treat that wound" she frowned at him but before she could reach him the rogue leader charged at her older sister.
"Leonard stop!"
Winter wasn't impressed she dodged another sluggish swing with his cold gun. Her eyes widened not seeing a coming blow to her face because it was too quick. That was enough for Snart to grinned after succeeding and seeing the astonished expression on the woman's face. Weiss was shocked she never thought someone without aura or a semblance will be able to land a blow on her sister's face. Honestly the older Schnee was always on guard she would never lower it the way she just did. Cold kept his grin he was right about her all along fighting someone like him she would have made the mistake to underestimate him, and she did.
"I'm been arrogant that's not the way I see it. You seem to fit that characteristic well because the criminal scum just caught you off guard."
Winter glared at him in retaliation she performed quick strikes with her blade. The rogue leader cried in pain his chest was now filled with wounds. More blood was hitting the ground the older Schnee was enraged that someone so weak managed to land a hit on her. How dare he to try and attack her an elite soldier in the secret operations division and a Schnee he was going to learn his place one way or the other. This time she wasn't going to go easy on him she will attack him with everything she has. She didn't care if he dies he deserves it and if she gets rid of him it will be one less criminal in Remnant to worry about. Just as she delivered the killing blow her attack was blocked by a glyph as it vanished her younger sister stood in the way as she was protecting the criminal.
"Weiss what are you doing?"
"As you said the match is over. His wounds won't heal unless they're treated you have proven your point. Now I'm taking him to treat his wounds you don't have any objections?"
"Very well get him out of my sight, he's not worth the time and the effort."
"Still he managed to punch you just the way he is" the heiress muttered.
"What was that?" Winter heard her while the younger Schnee ignored her.
The white haired girl took Snart ready to get him out of here and back to his room where she can treat all the wounds.
"It's not over…."
"Leonard….?" she made him look at her.
"I can still fight let me go…."
"You can't be serious! Look at you there's blood everywhere! You can barely stand up I'm getting you out of here now!"
"Weiss….?"
The Schnee heiress gasped in shocked at the rogue leader. This was the first time he has called her by her name not the usual Colder. Something was definitely wrong with him it made her think that maybe the injuries were scrambling with his brain. Cold let go of her walking towards his opponent while Winter raised an eyebrow thinking he was joking. He couldn't fight the way he is not to mention for some reason he couldn't fire his weapon either. It will be suicidal for him to try and take her on in his condition. Maybe that was it he had a death wish. Weiss however, she wasn't in a happy mood she glared at the criminal ready to slap him silly for his way of thinking. He was literally at the brink of death if she didn't treated his wounds now and he still wanted to fight. The match has gone beyond insane but just pure lunacy.
"You stupid idiot do you want to die?! Because that's exactly what's going to happen if you keep this up! I am not having your death in my guilty conscious. You also had this coming you wouldn't be in such a bad condition if you would have let me unlock your aura in the first place!"
"Even in my condition you're still bossy and a pain. Wouldn't want it any other way" the rogue leader gave a weak chuckle.
"This is hardly the time for jokes now let me take you back to your room. I'll call Harold to bring a first aid kit to start treating those wounds…."
"I told you it's not over I can still fight…."
The heiress smacked his head maybe she hit him hard enough she might be able to change his mind. As for Winter she stood silent watching the entire interaction with a thoughtful expression she didn't know what to say or think at the display. Then her opponent was walking towards her once more while her sister looked very tempted in smacking him again.
"Leonard I said stop!"
"I can't back down from this fight…."
"Why are you doing this?" asked the older Schnee" let me explain to you just in case you're too stubborn to realize your situation. You have suffered various wound that can be lethal if they're not treated in time. In your condition your chances of dying has increased greatly, do you still want to continue this pointless fight?"
"Pointless you say? There is a point I challenged you. To prove to you one point, you don't insult my family when you know nothing about them."
"Honor for family I suppose that is a likeable trait" Winter gave a sigh" Weiss stop him I will not be held responsible if he dies."
"You heard her Leonard you're not going through with this suicidal act…."
Cold chuckled pulling the heiress closer to him enough for their eyes meet. Weiss was shocked she has never been this close to him, not since they danced back at Beacon. The way he was looking at her made her blushed and her heart has increased its speed. Why was this happening? She didn't know but she couldn't let him do this because it was insane.
"Trust me" he smiled as he walked towards the older Schnee.
"Why….? Why can't I move? I have to stop him. That idiot is going to get himself killed!" she felt like she was rooted to the ground.
"You seem to have made peace with yourself in this world. If you desire to throw your life away, then so be it" Winter readied her rapier.
"Leonard don't...don't do this…."
"Save those tears for someone you care not me."
The heiress was angry at him, she was glaring at him, she wanted to curse him until she gets a sore throat. But he was right, thought she was glaring at him she was in tears. Not having a clue why it was still a mystery why she would even shed a tear for him.
Winter has charged at him aiming her blade at a vital spot of the rogue leader. Snart knew he was done for no plan he will come up with won't save him, pretty much he sealed his fate. His thoughts were on his mother and sister at they will be safe knowing Lewis died at Iron Heights prison. Then he didn't know why he was thinking of his teammates at least he wasn't bothered thinking of Mick but Oliver and Barry. Then he followed thinking of the other teams RWBY, JNPR and CFVY the teachers and the headmaster. His final thoughts were of a certain white haired girl he has come to care for a lot. The Schnee heiress who he was able to understand so much from her the same person who was worried sick about him, even if she would never admit it. The only girl who has honestly made him smile. He dropped the cold gun to the ground realizing he was feeling stronger than he has ever felt in his entire life.
"What's happening?" Weiss saw Snart's body was glowing in a crystal white color.
Winter's rapier never reached the rogue leader it only hit a chunk of ice. The older Schnee realized it wasn't a piece of ice, but a huge wall of ice enough to blocked the incoming attack. She didn't know what happened or how it happened, only that it wasn't her and neither did her sister. The wall of ice was broken as Snart emerged holding a spear made of ice charging straight at her she quickly blocked it. Now she knew what has happened and judging from the look of Weiss she also figured it out. The rogue leader's body was still glowing from the same color with his free hand he created an ice ax. The Atlas soldier blocked and took a step back taking a better glance at her opponent. Her eyes widened as she combined both weapons and formed a giant canon he fired with a grin.
Winter used a glyph to blocked the giant freeze ray she looked in deep thought.
"That's his aura...he unlocked it along with his semblance at the same time...on his own!" Weiss stood in awe at the sight she has never heard of someone unlocking his aura without the help of someone else.
"Not bad I can get used to this" Snart was pleased with the new power he has awakened.
The older Schnee made the next move casting a glyph on the ground and from it emerged an ice Grimm a Beowulf. Its fur was colored icy blue with its mask, claws white. Aside from its fur color his eyes were different instead of red they were icy blue. The summoned Grimm charged at the rogue leader which managed to dodge the incoming ice ray. Cold grinned as he used his newly awakened power to do the same thing he created an ice Grimm. It was an Ursai but it was different from Winter's summon creature, it was completely made of ice. Snart got on his own creation riding it and the Ursai attacked the Beowulf with its stronger claws making it disappeared. He fired his ice canon at Winter who jumped to evade the blast she followed summoning a barrage of mini nevermore. The criminal fired his canon again destroying all of the creatures.
"Unlocking his aura without any aid. I might have underestimated him…."
"I'm done the match is over" she sheathed her rapier.
"Just when it was starting to get fun" Cold made the ice canon and Ursai disappeared.
"Leonard are you okay?" Weiss ran to him failing to hide her concern.
"Never felt better" he smiled only to fall on the ground unconscious.
"Leonard!" the Schnee heiress checked his wounds thanks to his aura most of them have healed but the deeper ones needed treatment.
"The fool seemed to have forgotten the extent of his injuries and overdid it earlier" replied Winter.
"I'll call Harold to send him to his room while I get the first aid kit" the heiress looked serious while her older sister stood silent taking notice of her expression and body language.
(Time skip)
When Snart opened his eyes he realized he was in his temporary room and that he was shirtless. His chest was covered in bandages the last thing he remembered was unlocking his aura and semblance and showed Winter Schnee he was no push over. He smiled happy that he finally awakened the hidden power that was lying dormant within him. Turning to his right he saw Weiss standing with a not so happy expression on her face it looked like she was waiting for him to wake up. Knowing her she was angry at him for challenging her sister and almost getting killed in the fight. But he has gotten used to tantrums and her usual stuff of insulting him he had no problem with it. The icy heiress walked to him with her arms on her hips yep she meant business and obviously she was upset.
"Glad to see you too Colder."
"How are you feeling?"
"I'll live my new awakened aura seemed to have healed the flesh wounds."
"The rest of the wounds needed to be treated you can thank Harold when he comes with your lunch."
"I'll keep that in mind."
"….."
"Go ahead you're angry. Better to let it out now before you hold it in for too long."
Weiss didn't wasted time as she smacked his head.
"Ow easy!"
"That's for challenging Winter when you knew you never stood a chance!" she hit him again.
"Come on reminder that I'm still recuperating."
"That's for not letting me unlock your aura before the match."
"It wasn't necessary I did it on my own ow! Seriously Colder you're getting out of hand."
"That's for getting hurt" she hit him yet again.
"If you keep this up I'm going to have a concussion."
"Good! That's for been a stupid, arrogant, stubborn, proud, smart ass, idiot!"
"Many of those words you said don't make sense" he was amused but again his head received pain from another smack.
"And that's for feeling suicidal thinking you can solve all your problems by dying. Well I have news for you it doesn't solve anything!"
She was about to hit him again and the rogue leader braced himself for the impact. But it never came the Schnee heiress turned away crossing her arms still feeling upset.
"Feeling better?"
"No!" she snapped.
"Just wanted to make sure. What's the deal? I'll be fine and I got myself a bonus, my semblance."
"I guess that's not bad I'm impressed you were able to unlocked your aura and semblance simultaneously. Sometimes it takes longer for someone who recently got his aura unlocked to develop his or her semblance. It can take weeks, months even years."
"It's because I'm exceptional" the rogue leader groaned feeling his chest hurting a little.
"More like exceptionally stupid" she frowned" thought he does have a lot of aura like Jaune."
"Stick and stones Colder" he smiled cockily nothing she said will put him in a bad mood now that he has a new power and best of all, he no longer needed the cold gun to attack.
There was a knock on the door.
"Come on in Harold."
The door opened revealing the older servant holding a small tray" Mr. Snart glad to see you have finally awaken. How are you feeling?"
"Like a new man."
"Here's lunch I hope it does meet your expectations" he place the tray with the tasty food on the bed.
"Always appreciate it Harold. I did worked on an appetite after that match" he took a bite as he gave a pleasing expression" this is truly delicious, it tastes even better than your previous dishes."
"Thank you Mr. Snart."
"…."Weiss turned her head away her cheeks were red she left the room without saying a word.
"Harold….?" Cold took notice when the heiress left.
"Yes Mr. Snart?"
"You didn't made this food didn't you?"
"I beg your pardon?"
"You're a great cook and try not to take this personal but this food tastes different in taste and quality. It is simply the best and I couldn't help but notice Colder keeping her eyes on the food. Her expression of anticipation was really there almost like she wanted me to eat it already."
"….." the servant seemed nervous he cleared his throat.
"She made this didn't she?"
"I did taught lady Weiss to cook since she was little. When I brought you to your room to treat your wounds the lady went straight to the kitchen and started making lunch no questions ask. She was determined to cook something tasty for you."
"I thought so" he smiled taking another bite.
"Mr. Snart I would appreciate if you keep quiet about this piece of information from reaching my lady's ears. I would like it if it remains as me been the one who made this meal."
"Your secret is safe with me Harold besides even if I tell her she would never admit it. Her pride and stubbornness will forever deny it" he chuckled taking another bite.
"Thank you Mr. Snart."
"What is wrong with me?" Weiss had no idea why she was feeling this way.
The Schnee heiress stood in the front door of the manor looking thoughtful. She didn't know why she was worried for Snart during the entirety of his match with her older sister. Every time she wounded him she felt like she was getting hurt herself but when she witnessed the rogue leader unlocking his aura and his semblance she felt so relief and even happy. When he complimented her on how nice her eyes are she felt her heart beat increased speed and she was embarrassed. Now when he tasted the food she secretly made for him she has never felt so much joy in a while. But the big question was why? Why was she feeling this way? Remembering that she wasn't fond of the criminal but after hearing his past she did felt sorry for him but still. The heiress rubbed her forehead feeling annoyed for thinking this way about someone she didn't get along with.
"I'm over thinking things…."
"How is he?"
The white haired girl turned to see Winter walking next to her.
"He'll be all right he's eating now. Once he rest and finishes healing we'll be returning to Beacon."
"I just received a call from General Ironwood. He wants me to report back to him it seems my visit was short after all."
"What about having tea and telling you my experience in Beacon?"
"Another time I'm sorry Weiss."
The heiress gave a sigh" you shouldn't have done that…."
"Hmm...pardon?"
"Your treatment towards Leonard you humiliated him."
"He's a criminal-"
"Undergoing rehabilitation at first I didn't believe it but now I'm sure he can change his ways."
"It's not your business to be worrying over him…."
"I'm supposed to be responsible for him of course it's my business to be worrying over him. I was given the task to help him, to watch over his progress and not too long ago I watched him almost getting killed by you none the less! Never again you hear me if you want to hurt him you will have to get through me first" she fixed her gaze at the young woman.
"Be very careful with your words Weiss. Now that he has unlocked his semblance Leonard Snart is more dangerous than before it will not be wise to start trusting him."
"I don't have to trust him I can only watch over him and the minute he does something wrong I will be the first to face him and he will hear me out."
"…."
The older Schnee headed for the front door ready to leave before turning to her sister" Weiss be wary near him whatever is wrong with you. Any feelings you might be harnessing for him I suggest you relinquish them now before you regret it later in the long run…."
"…."
As she left closing the door the young heiress stood in deep thought at her sister's words.
To be continued
-Finally done holy crap 27k+ words and 66 pages longest chapter I have ever written for this story.
-The song Weiss is singing is Eva by the band Nightwish they're among my favorite bands.
-Snart's semblance is obviously ice he can create any kind of weapons and they can fire ice, he can also create animals from ice similar to Winter's ability. But most importantly I made his abilities and fighting style the same as Gray Fullbuster and Leon Vastia from Fairy Tail.
-You should have figure out from the title this chapter was going to be Coldcomfort centered.
-As always thank you very much for the favs, follows and reviews really appreciate it.
WARNING SPOILERS RWBY volume 3:
Chapter 11- very awesome and fucking epic finally seeing Velvet's weapon that can copy anyone's weapon. Feel sorry for Yang losing her arm and Adam is a real asshole.
Chapter 12- okay before I begin reviewing the last episode of volume 3 I have to warn you this will be a long one so bear with me.
-I will start with Yang like I said before I feel sorry she lost her hand but I think this was necessary for her character development. Let's recap back at volume 2 when she told Oobleck that the reason she became a huntress is because she's a thrill seeker that's it. The experience of losing her hand will have her thinking that there is more to life than just seeking thrills a reality check that life can be cruel and harsh and if she's not careful she can very much die. I think she will find a new resolve to find a goal in her life for becoming a huntress like wanting to protect the people she cares about. I also believe Raven will appear before her and they will have a long talk yes I have high expectations for volume 4.
-Second NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO PHYRRA FUCK! I can't believe she's dead fuck everything! I hate you Cinder with my life I hope you burn bitch. I just can't believe RT killed her off she was such a cool character I love her and I fucking love ARCOS but now the pairing is DEAD NOOOOOOOOOOO. Oh God this is so hard I'm going to miss you so much Phyrra. After calming down and catching my breath I hate to admit it but her death was necessary for the story important too for character development when it comes to Ruby and Jaune.
-Third I am disappointed and pissed off with Jaune. Seriously he didn't do shit in this volume at least he did something in the last two volumes but this one he SUCKED. Especially when it came to Phyrra the girl literally stole his first kiss and he didn't do shit to make the attempt to save her he only called Weiss and Ruby and told them to save her FOR HIM for fucking real. It's like Roosterteeth's telling us" I'm a fucking damsel in distress Ruby Weiss please save Phyrra because I'm a weak ass baby" seriously Jaune I have lost all respect for you I prefer the Jaune from fan fiction than the canon one. At least fiction writers like Couer Al' Aran, The Phantom Scribe, YARN among others make a hell better job with Jaune than Roosterteeth.
-Fourth we can't lose hope for pairings Arcos may be dead but there's still hope for ArcRose. At the end of volume 3 Ruby left with the remaining members of JNPR leaving the possibility for ArcRose development open for volume 4. We won't know for sure until volume 4 starts this fall or maybe Christmas. Still ArcRose has better chances to happen than WhiteRose.
-Finally I don't like what RT did with Ruby at the end. Giving her a power up based on her silver eyes that smells like a damn bloodline to me and that's when I draw the line. A while back someone from this site (won't say who) said that RWBY was the same as Naruto and I just facepalmed how can you compare a great series like RWBY and Monty Oum who is a God (RIP Monty) to a piece of crap series that is Naruto? I'm sorry but Monty never sold out to the fandom to make an irrelevant pairing canon along with killing off the development of his characters yeah I'm talking to you Shitimoto. But anyway RT giving Ruby the" silver eyes power up" smells like Uchiha/sharingan shit yeah I remember how Shitimoto turned the dojutsu so fucking OP it became Godlike. RT is obviously trying to add elements from Naruto (though I wish they add elements from other anime except the one mentioned). I hope they know what they're doing.
DC SPOILERS SECTION:
Flash season 2- so cool they traveled to Earth2 I like Caitlin been a villains feel bad that Ronnie from Earth2 died like the original one. I also like Cisco been bad and just like that he was killed by Zoom.
Arrow season 4- the series is getting intense I knew Oliver was going to cut off Malcolm's hand and getting rid of the demon's head ring. But now he's evil and he has joined forces with Darhk.
Legends of Tomorrow- the series is awesome I like how everyone is have their fair share of the spot light even the rogues. Too bad Hawkman was killed by Savage.
Next time: Mick and Yang's crazy adventure