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Chapter 27:
Wringing her hands together, Weiss started to pace around the room once more. She wasn't sure if she had timed it right. If she did this would be one of the smoothest things that could be done. If she had timed it wrong it would without a doubt end with her and Yang getting into another screaming match that would have nearly everyone ganging up on Yang.
Something that Weiss didn't want to happen. If just because she still wasn't sure if she could get Yang to come down for even a second meal let alone to see to the end of this one. Hell she knew Klein still didn't trust the call Weiss made in asking Tai, Ruby and Blake over as well.
But the fact was still true, that everyone would be feeling at ease over this, with Tai and Ruby being there. Weiss was just glad that she could eventually convince him that this was the right thing to do. If just because Weiss knew that Blake could calm Ruby down, and she knew that Tai once he got past the slight anger, he would be able to control himself a lot easier.
Frankly it was a case of with them there was near enough everything they could gain, with only running the risk that Yang might have a small freak out. Something that was becoming more and more like a possibility.
Which lead to her current predicament. Weiss pacing the dining room, constantly wringing her hands as she could feel her breath coming in shorter and shorter breaths as she could hear the sound of the clock ticking forward.
The near dread that it brought with each single tick.
The only thing that was making it at least bearable was the fact that she knew even if they didn't show up on time, Weiss knew Yang would. At least she would have before she lost her arm... but Weiss knew in those circumstances Yang wouldn't have hit her. Even by accident. And Weiss certainly knew the only reason Yang would want to be in a different room would be because she had something else she wanted to do or just wanted an hour of privacy to work on some 'zany' scheme as she would call it.
Sniffling softly as she could hear the sound of foots starting to walk down the stairs, caused Weiss to feel her heart skip a beat as she flew to the doors, ignoring the fact she knew Klein was probably already on the other side. This would be the first time in seemingly forever to the white haired CEO that she got to see her wife. The woman who could cause her all these confusing emotions. But none of that mattered provided she would be able to see her again.
Staring into the shocked expression of the butler, Weiss groaned softly as she took a few steps backwards as she just met the man's gaze feeling a bit foolish that she had rushed over for something like that. Not that she didn't think he was one of the best sights that was possible in this situation, but she still would have rathered if it was her blonde wife.
"I'm sorry Klein." Weiss said deflating slightly as she walked back into the room, as she began to walk further into the room to resume her pacing before she started to wring her hands over and over again.
Witnessing the simple action, Klein sighed softly as he walked into the room before he spun around and closed the doors. Something that Weiss normally enjoyed at the speed at which he could typically do, but that wasn't going to stop the whirlwind of emotions she was feeling.
At this point she wasn't even sure if there could be anything that could stop them besides just jumping off into the deep end. But she felt at least a little bit better about everything because of how bad this was getting.
"Madam Schnee, it is uncouth for you to be apologising." Klein scolded lightly as he turned around before grasping his hands behind his back as he could see Weiss walking in tight circles as her mind clearly started to panic.
She wasn't sure if there was going to be a way for her to get free of this mind set, and she doubted even with Klein's long list of tricks that would normally calm down a raging bull or even Weiss' own father would be able to work on her at this minute.
"It isn't... but I can't argue with you about that right now. How is she?" Weiss pleaded, just hoping that she could take one thing off her mind. Maybe then she could breath easier and stop the incessant pacing that was slowly but surely driving her mad.
"She is with Arslan at the minute deciding on what style of dress she should wear. And despite my strong opinions, I have done as you requested and not informed her of the remaining guests for the meal." Klein spoke as Weiss just sighed softly.
It was a sigh of pure relief that actually did seem to bring Klein some joy in how it had been what he had been driving so hard to hear over the last few days. It was something that did make her feel a lot better about everything.
"Thank you for talking me into not firing our Lady's maids. Even if Yang does hate it when anyone tries to help dress her." Weiss stated calmly as she dropped her hands to look at the man who just smiled faintly at the sight of her seemingly relaxing partially at what had to have been the best news she had heard in a long long time.
"Have you heard any more from Mister Xiao Long and company?" Klein asked as Weiss just took another deep breath as she started to wring her hands once again while standing in her spot. Something Klein felt foolish for causing but knew there was nothing more he could do.
"Last I was told, they were about ten minutes out... so it shouldn't be long before they are at the front gate... which would give you a better estimate on time." Weiss began as she took a deep breath. "I'm sorry I'm seeming frazzled right now Klein. I just want everything to go smoothly and my gut is telling me it is best that Yang's family is here because they all wanted to kill Yang when they saw me last and I had to kind of snap at them. But I've been having a lot of trust issues with my gut as of late." Weiss stated her case as Klein just smiled faintly at her.
"You should always trust your gut Madam Schnee. If it says that they should be here then they should. I am nothing more than your humble servant." Klein said as he lightly bowed his head as Weiss just deflated a little at the comment.
It wasn't that it wasn't a true statement. But to Weiss it always just felt wrong to downgrade him like that. "You are more than that Klein. I consider you to be part of my family. And not the part I loathe. But the same part as Yang or Winter or Ruby and even if he does scare me at times Tai." Weiss stated as the man just smiled at her. "And I know that I've said this to you countless times before, and you've brushed it off countless times but I mean it Klein. I wouldn't be anywhere near half the woman I am without you. Don't degrade yourself like that." Weiss continued to scold the man who just stood in his place accepting the comments.
Quickly walking over to the man, Weiss hugged him gently as she could feel him jump a little at the contact before he relented and returned the hug gently. Something Weiss just enjoyed as she pulled back and began to separate from the hug.
"Okay Klein? Just promise me on that. You mean the world to me and Yang..."
Smiling at the tone Weiss was using, Klein smiled as he heard a small faint ring coming from across the house. "I'm sorry Madam Schnee, but I am required elsewhere, may I beg your pardon and leave your presence?"
"Go ahead Klein. If you are needed elsewhere go. I'll be fine." Weiss said smiling as the man bowed once more before he quickly departed from the room causing Weiss to just smile at. If just because she knew that it was almost like the man felt pain from not answering the call for him.
Walking towards the window, Weiss just frowned as she could see the sun starting to set. It felt almost as if there was a storm coming that she couldn't quite stop. It was probably the one bad feeling in her gut. If she could just ignore that. If she could muster that, then everything would be perfect. But she was just hoping that that gut feeling was nothing more than her mind playing tricks on her.
Wincing a little, Yang wanted to fight the dark skinned woman, but she had to admit that it was at least useful for this kind of thing. She had just wished that she was able to at least dress herself. It was something that she hoped she could eventually get used to it and even do it herself. But she was just happy that she was able to finally calm down.
Raising the stub of her arm a bit, Yang slid it into the sleeve where she just frowned slightly at the fact she could see so much of it forever going unused. It felt almost wasteful. But she didn't want to have to start that argument again. It took them already so long to come to an understanding about how Arslan would simply roll the sleeve up for her.
Seeing the woman quickly help her with the remaining sleeve, Yang just smiled as she could see her returning to undo the buttons before she started to roll the fabric, Yang just took some enjoyment from the fact that she could see how much Arslan seemed to have overcome the small hurdle of Yang being herself in this situation.
That wasn't going to stop Yang trying to make amends for it now. She couldn't really afford it. Not while this would be one of the much easier bridges to mend. At least she had the fact that she still wasn't used to all this help for trivial things making her a little on edge. Hell Yang could even start to see why it irked Ruby so much.
"I'm sorry Arslan. I shouldn't have snapped at you..." Yang said softly as the other blonde stood up and quickly walked over to stand in front of Yang giving her a final once over.
"I keep telling you, it is fine. My hands were cold, and Klein would without a doubt have my head if he knew I was talking to you in this manner. I'm just glad I'm no longer on just outfit management any more. You'd think it would be easy... which it is. It is just super boring." Arslan spoke as she reached forward and started to do the buttons on the flannel shirt up.
"Well, I'm not used to needing people's help dressing me... still not used to it." Yang spoke as the woman just smiled before walking over to table she had rested an assortment of brushes on. Something that Yang also never truly understood, but she did know from constant routine how she was meant to handle this part.
Stretching her arms out, she just enjoyed the feeling of the brush going over her clothes to gather the lint and hair. Before long, Yang was left standing in front of the mirror as Arslan gave her a quick glance over to make sure everything was fine. Something that just brought joy to Yang as she could see the woman seemingly happy with what she had done.
Looking into the olive green eyes, Yang just sighed softly. "How has Weiss been? And tell me honestly." Yang asked as the woman just smiled faintly at her.
"She isn't my concern. My job is simply to make sure you are clothed. But according to what others have witnessed, she is just panicking about you. That is all I've heard. Your best bet would be to ask Klein. Because he has really been the only one moving between you two." Arslan spoke as she took a few steps back towards the brush collection that she started to place the one she had in her hands down before she turned to look at Yang with a faint smile on her face.
"I suppose it is better than nothing..." Yang spoke softly as she took a deep breath. "That is everything I suppose. I'm just going to panic before I go down to have some food with Weiss..." Yang spoke as she began to walk over towards the chair she had been sitting in that she just had to plop down into as she took a deep breath.
"As you wish." Arslan said bowing her head as she quickly gathered the items before she left the room.
It was something that just caused Yang to relax as she was left by herself. She was just glad that she could now focus on how confused she is. If just because she was starting to wonder why Weiss hadn't came barging into her room to beat her.
Something that Yang wouldn't even stop. She felt like she deserved it. Even if Yang knew deep down, Weiss would never hit her, but it would still make Yang feel a lot better about everything. Especially after she had hit Weiss.
Sighing as she could hear a soft bell resonating through the building that just caused Yang to sigh as she figured that it was coming from the kitchen. Something that caused Yang to sigh as she began to lightly tap the arm of the chair as she pushed herself up.
"I just hope you are alright Weiss..." Yang whispered to herself as she stood up to stare at the mirror as she could hear a knock on the door. "Come in!" Yang yelled as she could see the aged man walking in with a relaxed demeanour on his face.
"Madam Xiao Long. Dinner is ready." Klein spoke as Yang just smiled at him. "Madam Schnee though is excited and is awaiting your company before she sits down and calls for the meal." Klein continued before he righted himself.
The simple notion was something that caused Yang to just sigh softly at how Weiss was all of a sudden deadset on making sure this went well. Just something that caused Yang to normally mock but she just couldn't bring herself to do that. Not after what she did to her.
"Okay Klein. Lead the way. I'm just hoping that everything is fine with Weiss right now."
"As you wish."
Wincing a little as she felt the chair being locked in place, Ruby just looked towards Blake who had taken the seat next to her. It wasn't even something that was a mystery as to why she was. It was pretty clear that she just didn't really trust Ruby to keep her word about not starting anything with Yang.
Not that Ruby had exactly instilled a lot of confidence for anyone in her to keep that promise, but as far as Ruby was concerned she should have been allowed at least a few lies and broken promises when it came to Blake.
Shaking those thoughts from her head, Ruby just enjoyed the fact that Weiss had seemed to have come unwound since they had entered the room. A feat that was both impressive and shocking. Just the fact that them being there was enough to calm down Weiss when she had drifted into a full blown basket case was an impressive thing. It was shocking that she had been able to work herself up that much without Yang even being in the same room.
"Tai, Ruby, seriously don't attack her. She doesn't even know you three are here, and I'd like to have a full meal with her before she runs off and locks herself up again. I'm missing my wife." Weiss pleaded with the father daughter duo earning a unified groan coming from them. Something that normally Weiss would have taking great mirth from, but now, she was just dreading not trusting Klein. "I'm not joking. According to everyone, short of me getting her Lady's Maid in here to ask her who was last to see her, she has been feeling nothing but guilt."
"That isn't good enough Weiss. I didn't raise a woman beater. She is lucky I didn't charge up the stairs to find her and shake her a bit." Tai scolded gently as though he was a parent just mad that their child was covering something up.
As Ruby was about to reaffirm her father's point, Blake gently covered her mouth with her hand as she stared at her. She knew exactly the way Ruby was going to go, and knew that it would just start a fight when one wasn't needed.
Staring into the silver eyes, Blake was happy that her message had seemed to carry over as Ruby began to pout crossing her arms. Happy that Ruby wasn't going to say what was on her mind, Blake moved her hand away as she felt her ears flick gently under the bow from the distinct heavy tread of Yang.
"Guys, Yang is coming down the stairs now. Let's put a pin in that conversation for a later date. Right now, we are here for Weiss and Yang. Not to fight." Blake said, just happy that Ruby seemed to give her the confidence to make such a claim as Tai began to grumble just under his breath as he walked over to take a seat.
The seconds started to get nearly as bad for them as it had been for Weiss with the deafening clock ticking away. Just the sound of the pendulum swinging was more than enough to make Ruby debate if she could break it and simply buy Weiss a far more modern clock. It would make for situations like this far less tense.
Before long the tension was broken by one of the large doors swinging open with Yang stopping in her tracks to just observe the room's occupants. Taking a step out of the room to quickly scan for something before she reentered the room.
"What the fuck? Weiss, I thought this was just going to be us." Yang bit slightly harsher than she had intended but knew that she couldn't exactly let something like this slide by. If Weiss wanted to blind side her, there wasn't much room to do a better job of it short of her saying she wasn't a genetic female. Something Yang knew for a fact would be a blatant lie.
"It is just because th-"
"So you don't beat your wife again!" Tai interjected as Weiss and Yang quickly looked towards him, as if it had been some dark secret between them that he had bellowed out into the world. A secret that was almost as foul as if he had spent the last ten years spewing hate towards them.
Sensing Ruby wanted to join in, Blake placed a hand on Ruby's arm as if to remind her of her promise. Something that was starting to seem like it was less and less of a deterrent as Yang walked further into the room.
Throwing herself to the blonde, Weiss had hoped that it would be enough to stop whatever anger had been present in Yang.
A hope that was quashed as Yang gently pushed Weiss to the side as she stared down the large man that was already standing to glare down at Yang.
"So now you want the truth! But you'll blatantly lie to me!" Yang said as she began to tense her fist debating if she should take a swing at her father. Something that would at least make her feel so much better about this sudden springing onto her. It might even finally let this ball of hatred that had settled in her stomach since she woke up in the hospital. "And for the record I didn't intentionally hit her!" Yang said as she could see a flare in her father's eyes like he really wanted her to throw the first punch.
Not wanting to disappoint her father, Yang brought her hand back. As she was about to throw it Tai caught the hand and stared into her eyes. The tension was almost palpable that just caused Blake to stand up, just in case Weiss would need help separating the feuding family.
Walking towards Weiss, Blake began to just stand by her in case it was needed as Tai and Yang began to fight for seemingly dominance in their small exchange. The sight of the table budging a little as she could hear the distinct sound of breaks being unlocked before a voice broke the room.
"PULL YOUR HEAD OUT OF YOUR ASS!"
The shout just seemed to turn the house into a stand still as Yang and Tai quickly looked towards the family member they had forgotten. A sight that was tearing Blake of should she help Weiss or should she rush over to Ruby to try and get her to stop this where it was now.
"What is your fucking problem!?" Yang yelled at Ruby who matched her gaze as if it had been nothing. The look in Ruby's eyes had been one she had never seen before. One that was actually making Yang debate if she could take a few back steps from the irritated woman. It was a type of look that she wasn't sure if there was a comparable mark to it. She hadn't seen that look in her father's or even Summer's eyes before.
"My problem is your head is so far up your ass that you are acting like you are the only person in the room to lose the ability of a limb from the decision of someone else! The only difference between us is the fact I didn't have a sister who knows the anger and wanted me to pull my head out of my ass before I did or said something stupid!" Ruby yelled at the blonde who scoffed lightly at her.
"THE ONLY FUCKING DIFFERENCE!" Yang screamed feeling a little indigent as she took a step closer towards Ruby. Just glad she didn't feel her father trying to stop her. "YOU STILL HAVE BOTH YOUR FUCKING LEGS! WHAT THE FUCK WOULD YOU KNOW!?" Yang continued to yell feeling a little peeved at her dad finally stepping in to pull her back.
Seeing Yang fight loosely against their father's grip, Ruby just began to laugh as she grabbed a knife off the table causing Blake's and Weiss' eyes to grow three sizes as Ruby just turned back to Yang. A little glad that she had stopped. If not so much for the fact that it would be a pointless battle but Ruby knew it was for her own safety.
"I know a lot." Ruby said as she began to look at the serrations carefully. Something that was just making the room feel like there was a few thousand elephants in it.
"Ruby..." Blake spoke trying to just break the silence as she took a careful step towards her. "Can you put the knife down?"
"Don't worry Blake... I'm not going to use it for what you think." Ruby said with a toothy grin as she continued to stare at Yang. "What on earth would I know about people making shitty life choices for you robbing you of being able body..." Ruby continued rhetorically as she shifted the grip of the knife so the tip was pointing towards her right leg.
Sensing what Ruby was about to do, Blake tried to jump over the table in time in vain as Ruby shoved the blade point blank down through the tender flesh, her eyes never moving off her sister's as she scoffed lightly at her. "WHAT THE FUCK WOULD I KNOW ABOUT THAT YOU ASK!?"
Author's Note:
Okay... I promise, last cliff hanger for this story. But there is a lot going to be thrown at you next chapter. It will be worth it. Even if it is the final chapter.