"I can't believe you!" Chloe shouted. "How can you even think that Niklaus?!"

Chloe and her team returned to their room for the day after classes. Leon stretched out on his bed while Rhomson remained sitting on his bed. Chloe and Niklaus argued by the door. The high tension continued to rise.

"It isn't out of no where," Niklaus stated. "We were not allowed to use Ssemblances during that exercise. Even if it does nothing, using it is still against the rules."

"My bro makes a good point," said Rhomson.

"Sounds to me you are a swore loser," Leon retorted.

Chloe chuckled but quickly shook it off. "Listen Niklaus, that statement was still a stretch."

Niklaus crossed his arms. "Then by all means, point out the failure of my logic."

"There is no way he could have cheated by using his Ssemblance with that blindfold on," Chloe spoke in frustration.

"We have no proof of that what you say is his Ssemblance," Niklaus argued.

Chloe scowled. "Are you saying you can't trust me?"

Rhomson stood up. "While you are human-"

"Being human has nothing to do with trust!" Chloe shouted.

Leon sat up. "She is right you know. I think you two are still sore from that duel we had."

Rhomson shot him a glare. "You just got lucky."

"After you two agreed to a duel to prove myself and lost fair and square," Leon retorted. "That wasn't luck."

"The fight was very close," Niklaus replied. "One more hit and you would have lost."

"I won't deny that," Leon stated. "But it didn't come down to luck."

"It did so!" shouted Rhomson. "You changing direction with wind Dust was a lucky move since not everyone uses Dust."

"Way to grasp at straws there Rhomson," stated Chloe.

"No kidding," Leon agreed. "I used it at the right moment to dodge. That is skill."

"How could you have known when to dodge my attack?" asked Rhomson.

"Are you really asking such an obvious question?" Leon asked. Frustration ringing in his voice. "I am blind. My other senses have sharpen because of it. Plus I have undergone training to improve them even more so that I can fight to my fullest. Feeling the wind movements, hearing footsteps and changes in stances, none of that is easy. Yes I have my Ssemblance to help but I can't always rely on it. Unlike you Rhomson."

Rhomson growled. "What are you talking about?"

"You shift into your crystal state a lot," Leon replied. "That does a number on your Aura. I used that to my advantage plus I knew that Niklaus wouldn't use his Ssemblance against me in that duel."

Niklaus scowled. "What?"

Leon laid back down. "You are too stuck up in your line of thinking. You believe that you can't lose to me since I'm blind and a Faunus. Your Ssemblance of multi-hit would have won you that fight had you used it yet you didn't. You wanted to make it last as long as possible and I would guess that you wanted to get back at Chloe since she forced you guys to train on the weekend."

Niklaus's eyes widened while Rhomson's fist shook.

Chloe glared at them. "By your reactions, I'd say that he is right."

"What do you guys know?!" shouted Rhomson.

"Plenty," Leon replied. He stretched. "I've said this to you before and I meant it: you guys are so narrow minded its suffocating."

Niklaus stepped forward. "So you know us some things about us."

Leon sat up. "You guys are just like every other biggot out there toward the Faunus: you don't take us seriously, you think our kind is beneath you, and when we do prove to be better than you, you find whatever excuse you can to make yourselves feel better."

Niklaus scoffed while Rhomson's fist shook even more. The tension in the room continued to rise.

Chloe walked over and sat next to Leon. "Sounds to me he knows you guys pretty well."

Niklaus glared at Leon. His blind eyes stared ahead at nothing yet strong emotions could be seen sparkling in them.

"Then I request a rematch?" Niklaus spoke.

Leon shook his head. "I refuse. I already proved my point."

"I think you are just scared that you will lose this time," Rhomson scoffed.

Chloe shot them a glare. "Do you two not care about our situation at all?! You do know that if we don't start getting our act together, we will fail and be expelled from Beacon."

Niklaus shrugged. "So what? We can still learn from our parents while you two would have no where to go."

"Yeah...how about your parents Chloe?" Rhomson asked. "Why are they okay that you are here and not in Atlas?"

Chloe stood up. "I'm warning you right now...shut up." Her voice was low and cold. Leon shivered.

Rhomson smirked. "Oh...did I hit a sore spot? Were they as useless as Leon's parents and abandoned you too? Or did they come to their senses and realize how worthless you are?"

"They're dead," Leon said quickly.

Finally, the massive amount of tension in the air drained away. Chloe stared down at the floor. She stormed out of the room with tears flying from her eyes. Niklaus and Rhomson looked at each other.

"What?" Niklaus finally asked.

"Its a story that many know," Leon replied. "Family killed by Grimm, wanted revenge, and thus wanted to become a Huntress. It is a sad tale that has been told many times."

Rhomson sat down. "I...see...I went...too far."

"Damn straight you did," Leon barked. "Look, you may hate me and my kind but don't think I take lightly you guys making Chloe cry. She is one of those who saved my life when I was abandoned."

Niklaus leaned against the wall and slide down to the floor. "...I see."

Leon stood up and walked toward the now open door. He stopped in front of it. "Even if we fail here, we'll apply to another school. And in the event that we can't get into any other school, Alani's parents are willing to teach us. Both of us don't care what it takes...we will become Huntsmen."

He walked out of the room and slammed the door. Leon he felt a presence to his right. He sent out an Aura wave to see the outline of Jasper.

"...she went to your left," Jasper said softly.

"...thanks," Leon replied.

Leon left in the direction he was given. Jasper remained for a few seconds to glare at the door Leon slammed before leaving. Soon Leon emerged outside yet didn't stop. As an Aura wave showed his surroundings, he continued to march toward his destination. The fountain in the garden of Beacon. As he reached the outskirts of the garden, he heard sobs of a familiar voice. Chloe was in front of the fountain, collapsed on her knees. Leon carefully strode up to her before slowly sitting down next to her.

Chloe finally noticed his presence and wrapped her arms around him. "S-Spot. *sniff*"

"I'm here for you," he said softly. "Take your time. I'm not going any where."

Chloe continued to cry. After what seemed like an eternity, she finally calmed down. Leon's shirt was soaked in her tears.

"I'm sorry about your shirt," Chloe stated.

Leon shook his head. "It's alright."

"I just...can't take this any more." Chloe rubbed her eyes. "They don't even try and make whatever comments they want. I know they didn't know about my parents but..."

Leon looked up toward the sky. "It's not your fault Chloe. You are trying everything that you can. Those two are just stuck in their ways."

Chloe looked at the ground. "Maybe...its impossible for us to work together. I mean they aren't even trying."

"I know Ci...I know."

Chloe snuggled with Leon. "I'm getting tired of it. I'm tired of their attitude, I'm tired of their lack of effort...and I'm really tired of hiding our relationship."

"That makes two of us," replied Leon.

Chloe softly gazed at Leon. "Maybe...its time we...moved on."

Leon tilted his head. "What do you mean?"

"We could talk to Ozpin tomorrow and explain that we think this isn't working out and fail us," Chloe stated. "Then reapply the following semester. I'm sure he would give us another chance."

"...to be honest I'm not sure that he will," said Leon.

Chloe blinked twice. "What? Why?"

"Just a feeling I have," Leon replied. "I mean, we are giving up. Some times you need to leave a battle that you know you can't win to fight another day...yet this isn't a normal battle. This might be a test to see how determined we are...or I could be over thinking things."

Chloe sighed. Soon Leon hugged her while she still held onto him.

"Spot?"

"We could be fighting a losing battle with those two," he said, "however, we were given a time limit and I believe we should use that limit to its fullest. We will give it our all and when it expires and if they haven't changed, then we will know that at the very least we gave it our all." Their eyes connect. "I want to live a life with no regrets. If we gave up now, I know we will regret it down the road. I don't want that."

Chloe's eyes sparkled. She smiled and nodded. Both leaned in and kissed. A long, subtle, loving kiss. After a short while, they broke the kiss. Chloe gently leaned against Leon. He carefully wrapped an arm around her shoulder. Both lost the concept of time.

"*ahem*"

Chloe and Leon turned to the source. Chloe saw Ozpin standing there. Her face now blushed a bright red.

"Hello?" called out Leon.

"Good evening Mr. Wildfang," Ozpin spoke.

Leon's dog ears fell flat. "Oh...hey there...Headmaster...how is it going?"

"Both of you know that it is past curfew?" Ozpin asked.

Chloe quickly stood up. "Yes sir. Apologies sir."

"At ease Ms. Sharpe," Ozpin stated.

Leon stood up. "Sir...I can explain-"

"There is no need to explain," said Ozpin.

Chloe blushed brightly. "Did you...over hear?"

Ozpin shook his head. "No I only just arrived. I saw you two from my office window."

Leon smacked his face. "That's right. You can see nearly everything on campus."

"I am willing to over look this incident this one time," Ozpin stated, "however, you two must return to your room immediately."

Chloe nodded. "Yes. Thank you sir."

Leon's ear perked up. "What's that?"

"What is it Leon?" asked Chloe.

Leon focused. In the distance, faint running steps echoed. "I hear running."

Chloe and Ozpin looked around. Ozpin pointed toward the right. "There."

Chloe turned to see far off Rhomson and Niklaus running yet looked frantic. "Where are they going?"

Rhomson and Niklaus continued running, heading toward the main building of the school. It was then, Niklaus looked toward their direction. He quickly changed direction. Rhomson noticed and followed suit. Swiftly they arrived in front of Ozpin.

"Headmaster sir," Niklaus spoke slightly flustered. "We were just on our way to see you."

Ozpin stared at the two brothers. "What seems to be the problem?"

Niklaus straightened his stance. "We request a ship to Vale immediately."

"Our uncle is in the hospital!" shouted Rhomson in a panic.

Leon and Chloe gasped.

"Is he alright?" asked Chloe.

"We don't know," Rhomson replied. "We just got word that he is at the hospital."

Ozpin took out his Scroll. "Since this is a family emergency, I will allow it. Head to the docks. A ship shall arrive there shortly."

"Thank you Headmaster," Niklaus said with a bow.

Rhomson bolted away. Niklaus nearly left before looking at Leon and Chloe.

"...we'll talk when you get back," Chloe stated. "Now go."

Niklaus nodded and quickly followed his brother. Leon looked off into the distance. Chloe stared at Leon. "What is it Leon?"

Leon smiled. "They really do care for him."

Chloe smiled. Ozpin coughed. "Shouldn't you two be getting to bed?"

Leon and Chloe worriedly nodded and bolted back to the dorms. Ozpin put his Scroll away before looking up at the night sky. You have good instincts Mr. Wildfang.

WwwwwwW

Niklaus and Rhomson arrived at the hospital. Niklaus strode up to the reception desk in the waiting room.

"Excuse me," Niklaus called out.

A man wearing all white walked over from behind the desk. "Can I help you?"

"Our uncle, Roy Marine, was administered to this hospital recently," Niklaus explained. "How is he?"

The man sat down and began typing. "...he did arrive here with his wife."

"How is he?" Rhomson asked. His sweat shining in the light. "What does he have? Who hurt him?"

The man held up a hand. "Calm down. Your uncle is fine. His wife just went into labor."

Niklaus blinked. But...the message we received-

"I've got them," a familiar voice spoke out.

Rhomson and Niklaus turned to see Krison walking toward them.

Rhomson scowled. "...Krison."

" 'Uncle' Krison you mean," Krison stated.

Niklaus huffed. "No."

Krison shook his head. "How does that saying go? 'You can pick your weapon but you can't pick your family?' Or was it nose?"

"You sent us that message through Uncle's Scroll," said Niklaus.

Krison nodded. "Yup. You guys should be here for the birth of your cousin."

Rhomson sighed. "We have our own problems to deal with right now."

"Family first you two," Krison stated. "Even if you disapprove of who Roy married, that still makes this a family matter. Besides, we haven't seen each other lately. Lets catch up."

Niklaus turned away. "As my brother said, we have other problems to deal with right now."

Krison blocked their path. "Such as?"

"None of your business!" Rhomson barked.

Krison gently hand chopped Rhomson's head. "Quiet...this is a hospital. Now you two know that I'm not going to let you leave, so talk to me."

Niklaus and Rhomson sighed. Niklaus glared at the ceiling. "We...had a quarrel with Chloe."

Krison nodded. "Your team leader right?"

Rhomson looked away. "I insulted her parents...that was when Leon told us that her parents were dead."

Krison sighed. "You two...don't you ever think before you speak?"

Niklaus stares at Rhomson. "One of us does."

Rhomson shot him a glare. "Oh really? Like accusing Leon of cheating?"

Niklaus glared back. "I stand by what I said. It was against the rules to use Ssemblance even if it couldn't help him."

Rhomson scowled. "That isn't the point Bro."

Krison placed his hands on top of their heads. "Whoa...easy. Fill me in. What is this about?"

Niklaus quickly explained what transpired before they arrived here. Krison listened carefully. Silence fell among them.

"...yeah...Leon knows you guys that is for sure," Krison finally spoke.

Niklaus looked puzzled while Rhomson scowled.

"What do you mean?" Rhomson asked.

"What Leon said was right," Krison replied. "You two are like the other biggots out there. The same. There isn't anything special about you two at all. It's no wonder Leon won that duel. You two are pathetic."

The words hit them hard. Rhomson fell into a chair while Niklaus stared at the ground. Krison sat down across from Rhomson. Niklaus finally sat down next to his brother. Time passed; seconds turned into minutes, and the minutes turned into hours.

Rhomson and Niklaus remained awake through the night while Krison was napping. Finally, a doctor approached them.

"Are you family members of Roy and Lilac Marine?"

Niklaus and Rhomson didn't respond while Krison stretched. The doctor shook Krison awake.

"How...do you find the...waffle in the lake?" Krison said as he woke up. The doctor shook his head and asked the same question from before. "Yes we are."

"Lilac is resting now and Roy is with her. She gave birth to a health baby girl."

Krison smiled widely. While his eyes were concealed behind his shades, the shine in them showed through. He shook Niklaus and Rhomson back to reality. They looked up.

"A girl," Krison said happily. "Its a girl!"

Niklaus and Rhomson had no response. No happiness, no anger, nothing.

Krison shook his head. "You two...come on...you have a cousin now." He turned to the doctor. "Can we see her?"

The doctor nodded. Krison dragged Niklaus and Rhomson as he followed the doctor.

"...we don't want to see it," Niklaus spoke finally.

"Too bad," Krison stated. "You are going to meet your cousin."

"Let us go," Rhomson demanded.

Krison's grip didn't lighten up. They arrived at a large window. Roy stood in front of it, crying tears of joy.

"Hey there," Krison greeted. Roy only nodded in reply. "So...where is she?"

Roy continued to be silent. Krison looked and saw her. Niklaus and Rhomson both slowly looked inside. There laid a baby in a crib with many other babies in other cribs. The one in question was sleeping while the others were awake looking around. She had no hair and wore a pink baby suit. The name on the front read: Dawn Marine.

Niklaus stared in wonder. No tail...no scales...no second pair of ears...will it be teeth? Or eyes?

Rhomson seemed to be in awe. She looks...human.

Krison noticed their stares and smiled. "Now let me ask you two something." Niklaus and Rhomson continued to look at Dawn. "Do you two look down at this little one too?"

Niklaus's head snapped up. He looked back at Dawn. She continued to sleep peacefully.

"Bro," Rhomson spoke softly. Niklaus slightly turned toward his brother. "...have...have we been wrong this entire time?"

WwwwwwW

Leon and Chloe went to classes as normal the next day. Rhomson and Niklaus were not back. Classes had ended. They returned to their dorm room.

"...hey Spot?"

"Yeah Ci?"

"...do you think their uncle is alright?"

Leon rubbed his chin. "I honestly don't know. I mean, we know nothing about him besides owning a restaurant. I liked to believe that he is."

Chloe nodded. "I like to believe that too."

"I guess we will have to wait for them to get back," Leon stated. Chloe nodded again. "Now that we have some time, how about a date?"

Chloe smiled. "I could use a good time. But we can't go to Vale on a weekday."

"We'll figure something out Ci. We can-"

The door opens and there stood Rhomson and Niklaus looking exhausted.

"You're back," Chloe nearly shouted.

Leon sighed. Dammit. Oh well...we'll just go on a date later.

"Is your uncle okay?" asked Chloe.

Niklaus somberly nodded. "Yes...he just went there...nothing was wrong with him."

Leon blinked. "Then why did you receive a message that he was there?"

Rhomson looked up. "Our other uncle, Krison, sent that message. Haven't slept all night."

"Why?" asked Chloe.

Niklaus stared at them both. "...I'm sorry...for accusing you of cheating Leon."

Leon blinked. "Say what now?"

Rhomson looked at Chloe. "I'm sorry too...about what I said before."

Chloe's jaw nearly fell to the floor.

"We'll explain things later," Niklaus said as he walked over to his bed.

Rhomson went to his bed and fell on it. Niklaus collapsed on his and both of them were out. Chloe looked over at Leon. "What...just happened?"

Leon shrugged. "I doughnut know."

Chloe burst out laughing.