(Silas flashback part 2, two more after. But that'll come later. So for now let's get going)

Cats and Dogs

5 years ago

"You know as well as I do that you can't keep this up forever Silas." Cole said to me, he's been a guard that's been watching over me in my cell when Burgundy is not around or I'm not getting visited by Adam or my parents, even a strange otter Faunus who says that he's from Adam. Said that his name was Perry: Cole is a bespectacled and baby-faced guy with dark hair and green eyes, averagely built and from one time checking standing a full foot bellow me. Reason I'm locked up is that I 'assaulted' three dipshits harassing me, all in the hospital last I'd heard.

Been in here for eight months counting now.

"What do you mean by that?" I ask him, Cole just sighs and leans forward in his chair. "You can't really keep doin' this whole White Fang deal you know." He says sounding a bit concerned, I can only scowl at him in response at that

"And what's that supposed to mean?"

"I'm not sure how to tell you this," he says empathetically "Thing's ain't gettin' better for Faunus: discrimination is still around, shit man Faunus arrests have skyrocketted due to the White Fang. It's a lost cause." he finishes with a firm emphasis on the skyrocketted part

I can only sigh and shake my head at him, "You wouldn't know what it's like man...I'm sorry to tell you. But you wouldn't."

"Yeah I know: but me Mr. Burgundy do the best we can don't we?" He asks with a smile on his face, I'll give him and Burgundy that: they do try and understand the situation as best they can

"Yeah...you guys sure do." I say chuckling, Cole gives a chuckle back before buzzing fills the air and cuts him off. He pulls out his standard issue phone and holds it up to his ear to listen and reply

"MacReady...yeah...uh-huh...really? Hmm, alright I'll tell 'im. See ya." He says hanging up the phone and putting it back in his pocket, and taking the keyring at his hip. "You just made bail Silas." He says shuffling the keys around, "Who is it this time?" I ask

"You'll meet them on your way out the door, say 'hi' to your mom and dad for me." He says shoving in a key and turning it before sliding the iron-barred door open. I take one long stretch and head out of my cell

"You got it Cole." I tell him before actually leaving

Vale Police Station, outside

Coming outside the sun hurts my eyes coming out, enough to block it out with a hand. Once my eyes adjust to the rays of sunlight I take a look around and see a lone girl, black hair and matching bow in her hair: an aloof expression on her face

"Silas Silver?" She asks in a nearly dull tone, I stare at her blankly with an eyebrow raised. "And your name might be?..."

"I am a student under mentorship of your friend Adam, he asked me to-"

"No no no, I could gather that much from you. I asked for your name miss, so pardon me being rude by interrupting you." I tell her bluntly, she tilts her head a bit to the left and nods. "Blake...Blake Belladonna." the girl says with a bit of a pause

I merely give a smile to the girl and walk up to her, "Well Ms. Belladonna I guess Adam wanted to see me," I can only sigh "Figures he wouldn't show himself. But on the bright side he did send you along, and I have a feeling you'll be a rather...interesting girl." I tell her with a grin

She gives an eyeroll and gives a 'follow' gesture walking down the street ahead, I oblige and follow alongside her. "Sooooo where's Adam at?" I ask her, "A café is all. I'm taking you to it." the girl oh so graciously replies

"Why the bow?"

"I wear it to keep my identity as a Faunus hidden."

"Well...there's that." I awkwardly reply, taking a look at her she seems to still have the same expression of aloofness on her face. Don't get me wrong but...she's kind of cute in the 'distant dark-haired girl' kind of way.

"What do you think of me so far?" I ask one final question, Blake lets out an annoyed sigh and faces my direction. "I think you ask a lot of questions. And we're here." She replies, taking a look we are indeed at a café

At a table in the corner I can see a familiar red-haired and bull horned Faunus, dressed in a black coat. I can only smile and walk over to take a seat with my best friend, "Adam! How have you been man?"

He takes a look at me, but it seems to be...off: he seems more jaded, tired in his eyes. But none the less he gives a smile, however weak to me

"Glad to see you again Silas," he then turns his attention to Blake who sits down in a seat between me and Adam. "And I see that you've met Blake." He adds in, I can only nod to him about it

"So what's all happening in the world?" I ask him, he replies with a sigh and shakes his head. "For starters your mom and dad left the White Fang. Saying that they're 'retiring' as they put it."

"Yeah they told me that. Anything else?"

He turns away anxiously as though he thinks someone may be watching, he turns back with a more solemn expression on his face. "I've been thinking on something...me and Perry along with some of the others. If we keep acting as just a mere protest group then we won't be making any progress along in getting people to stop treating us the way they do."

I can only squint my eyes at him, I'm a bit concerned for where he's going. "What're you saying Adam?"

"The White Fang needs more affirmative action, be more bold, to no longer turn the other cheek and start to push back for once! And I'm asking you to join in Silas, to be one who helps spearhead more militant actions."

"Adam you know-"

"Please." He pleads quietly grabbing my hand on the table and giving it a squeeze. "Help me, to help all Faunus...alright?" I can only look to him and back to his student, I do think that the White Fang needs more of a boost. To be sure to actually have a fighting chance against bigots who'd gladly form a group to counter us, to be ready to kill people like them

"Alright Adam," I say quietly. "I'm in."

He smiles and shakes my hand before letting it go. "That's the spirit Si. Now you want-"

"Ah no need to lead me back home Adam. I'll go with Blake here." I tell him but looking to the bow wearing girl, she takes a look to me curiously and then looks back to Adam. "Alright then. Blake?"

"Yes." She stands up and gives me a little nudge on the shoulder, I look up at her before standing up. "You take care Adam. Alright?" I ask him, "Of course...you too."

With that I start to walk with Blake down the street, east toward where my village would be miles away. "So how long have you known Adam?"

"Hm?" I look over at Blake, "I was just wondering how long you and Adam have known each other." She asks

"Oh we've known each other since we were kids. Met one another at a rally."

She gives a rather curious glance, "What was he like back then?"

"A nervous, awkward guy. But pretty nice...he seemed like he needed a friend so I obliged to be his friend." She smiles to that and gives a quiet chuckle, "Yeep! He's not like he is now...he seems more jaded from the looks of things. Care to fill me in?"

She frowns and sighs wearily, "Stress has been taking a toll on him. And there are times that he...lashes out." I look at her with my eyes widened in shock, Jesus. Hard times must be falling on him

"He hasn't hurt you. Has he?" I ask Blake, she turns away a bit uneasy: guess that's my answer. "N-no. Not at all."

"Well, I'll be sure to protect you as best I can. Alright?"

Blake looks back at me, "What are you talking about?"

"What I mean is that should anything come up: let me know and I'll help you. Alright?" I smile at her, she starts to rub her arm a bit nervously. "Don't make promises you can't keep." She mutters, but a little after she gives a warm smile. "But thank you."

"Hey, no need."

We kept talking for a while about various things, small things mostly. After an hour or two we reached my home's front door, "So I guess this is goodbye for now." I say

"Guess so...but umm, Silas?" She asks, "Yeah?"

"It was nice meeting you."

I chuckle a bit and nod, we share goodbyes and I open up the door to find my mom and dad standing there. Smiling.

"So who was that Silas?" My mom asks, I just shrug "She's just a friend. No worries."

My dad gives a cheeky grin and raises an eyebrow, "Future girlfriend perhaps?" He teases. I can only blush and fidget

"S-Shut up dad." Guess he saw through and got to see how I feel for her, well shit.

Good to be home

(And that's a wrap! Now onto the next chapter, mission time for our characters.)