When Weiss woke up she saw Hope sitting at the desk by the window. On the table was a rather large book for a girl her age. Weiss got up yawning before walking over. "What are you reading Snowflake." Weiss asks.

Hope giggles at the nickname. "It's a book of Fairytale's." She answers. Weiss grabs a chair sitting next to the younger girl. "This one is called The Man Who Stared At The Sun mom."

Weiss frowns. Mom. She was use to Hope calling her Momma. Weiss wondered what brought that small change. That was when Weiss thought about the story Hope was reading. "What's this story about?" Weiss asks with interest. She had heard of a few Fairytale's. She had even read some when she was younger, but now after that discussion with Ozpin and Qrow back in Vale, Weiss held suspicions that other Fairytale's may have more truth to them than fiction.

"A farmer had a disagreement with the Sun so the two had a staring contest." Hope explains. But the farmer went blind and kept his eyes open to win so his family and farm would gain prospity."

"Prosperity?" Weiss offers.

"Yeah." Hope says happily. Then she frowns. "What's Prosperty?"

Weiss giggles. "Prosperity is when someone is successful or Thriving. I assume by wining The Sun agreed to give the farmers crops proper sunlight or something?"

"Yeah." Hope confirms. "The Sun promised the farmer that his farm would get the perfect amount of sunlight as long as him and his family took care of it."

"See?" Weiss says. "The farmer gained prosperity for his family. Unfortunately it seems he had to sacrifice his eyes though."

"What's a Sacrifice mom?" Hope asks.

Weiss cringes. "Well... a Sacrifice is when someone gives up something for someone else. Like the farmer in this story. He sacrificed his eyes so his family and farm would gain prosperity." Weiss explains.


Velvet Scarlatina sits up from her bed groggily hearing the sound of the toilet flushing. Looking over Velvet watches as Coco walks out of the bathroom looking miserable. Coco was still wearing her pajamas. Velvet watches as Coco walks up to the counter before putting a hand to her head and slowly lowering herself to the floor.

When Velvet got close to Coco, the team leader was sitting on the floor leaning her back against the wall. "Coco? Are you alright?" Velvet asks worriedly.

Coco sighs. "I'm not feeling well." She says. "I just... I feel so nauseous and tired."

Velvet narrows her eyes a slight bit. "Have you... seen anyone in the past week or two?" She asks carefully.

Coco frowns. "Why?" Coco asks suspiciously.

Velvet sighs. "It's nothing." She decides. "I'll be back in an hour. Just... relax and drink some water if you can."

"Where are you going?" Coco asks curiously.

"To the store." Velvet says.

"I can come with if you want." Yatsuhashi says from his bunk.

Velvet blushes at the idea. "Not today Yatsu. Im... picking up... girl stuff."

"Oh..." Yatsuhashi says cringing. "Right then I'll just stay here and help Coco."

Velvet nods before hurriedly grabbing some clothes and changing in the bathroom. Once done she heads to the door before giving her teammates a glance. "I'll be back."


Weiss walks to down the hall holding onto Hope's hand with Ruby and Yang following. Hope herself was wearing a backpack filled with clothes and a few books. Soon enough they stop at a door with its team name missing. Weiss looks to Ruby and Yang who shrug. Frowning Weiss knocks on the door. A moment later a girl with a deep brown skin tone and bright blue eyes opens the door. She was wearing a set of pajamas and a blue beret over dark teal colored hair.

"May I help you?" The girl asks.

"We're looking for Penny." Weiss states. "Is she here?"

The girl nods before turning to look into the room. "I believe you have guests ma'am."

That's when Weiss hears Penny's voice from inside the dorm. "Oh! Thank you Ciel Soleil, my teammate." A moment later Penny was at the door in a two piece dark green pajama set with a flower pattern. She smiles widely before crushing Weiss in a hug. "Salutations!"

"Penny!" Weiss gasps. "Can't... breath..."

Penny quickly let's go giggling. "Sorry. I was just so excited."

"Don't worry." Yang says. "No harm done."

"Speak for yourself." Weiss mutters. She swore she felt something pop during that hug. "Anyways. I was wondering if you wanted me to drop Hope off with you or if we were going to meet up with your father somewhere."

"Oh don't you worry about that." Penny says. "I'll escort her there myself, and be back with plenty of time to spare for the dance."

Weiss nods before turning to Hope. "You sure your going to be okay?" Weiss asks with worry.

Hope giggles. "I'll be fine mom." Hope assures. "Besides, I get to have a sleepover with Jet."

Weiss smiles as she kneels down pulling Hope into a hug. "Be safe. Alright?"

"Yes mom."

When Weiss turned back to the door Penny was now in her usual outfit smiling brightly as she offers her hand to Hope. "Come along friend Hope. Let us begin our journey." Penny says cheerfully.

Hope takes the hand and the two begin walking down the hall. After a few moments Hope turned to give Weiss a smile. "Love you momma!"

"Love you two!" Weiss shouts back. "Remember to be safe!"

Hope giggles and Weiss watches till the two turn a corner waking out of sight. Ruby pats the Schnee girl on the shoulder supportively as the trio walk back down the way they came. Weiss couldn't help but worry about her daughter the entire time. Eventually Weiss came to ponder her recent choices, and turned to look at the blond Brawler of the team.

"Hey Yang?" Weiss asks nervously.

"What's up?" Yang says casually.

"Do you think I'm doing the right thing?" Weiss asks.

"What do you mean?" Yang questions curiously. Ruby simply watches the two as they converse.

"I mean with Neptune." Weiss clarifies. "Should I even get involved searching for a relationship? I don't know. I just feel like I'm being selfish. If I get involved with him then what if I don't spend as much time with Hope? I just..."

"Whoa whoa whoa calm down." Yang interrupts. "Don't start thinking like that. The solution is simple. If you are truly interested in this guy then that's fine. Get into a relationship if it works out. All you have to do is make sure he knows about Hope and possibly schedule some of your dates to be something like what we did... when was it? Last week? You know with the Lazer tag?"

Weiss frowns. "I should suggest going to lazer tag?" She asks in confusion.

Yang sighs. "It doesn't have to be that in specific." Yang says. "Bowling, going to a movie, or you could even do the whole go buy food and a rental movie and have a date in the dorm."

Weiss contemplates these suggestions. "And with each of these Hope could be there." Weiss mutters.

"Exactly." Yang says. "Heck, if your planning to cause something mischievous you could ask Ruby and me to watch Hope while you and pretty boy get a hotel room for a night."

Weiss blushes at the implications. "It's a little early for that isn't it?" Weiss says.

Yang rolls her eyes. "Obviously. Look if you two get into a relationship, we have four years together as teammates. Blake, Ruby, and me are essentially like Hope's aunt's. No offense to your sister."

Weiss waves it off. "I'm sure none would be taken." Weiss says.

"In any case." Yang pulls Weiss into a side hug. "We're teammates, and that means we're in this together until graduation at the vary least. Even after graduation I'd still be willing to help you out."

"Yeah!" Ruby agrees. "Don't worry Weiss. Team RWBY sticks together."

Weiss smiles as a tear falls from her eyes. "Thanks guys."

Before Ruby or Yang could respond they hears whispers, a panicked voice, and Some shuffling behind them. Turning, the trio saw Neptune get shoved forward too then by Blake and Sun who then backed up. Weiss hurriedly wiped her face as her cheeks flushed red in embarrassment hoping the blue haired man didn't notice she had let out tears a few moments ago.

Coughing into his hand Neptune adopts a nervous grin. "Uh hey... Weiss. How are you?" He asks.

Weiss gives a smile. "I'm well." She says. "How are you?"

"Good. Uh yeah good." Neptune says awkwardly looking behind him noticing Sun grinning widely giving him a thumbs up. Blake who was next to the blond monkey Faunus simply gave gesture to get on with it. Turning back to Weiss he speaks again. "So... I'll be honest I don't know how to dance." He says honestly. "But even so... Weiss do you... maybe wanna go to that dance event with me?"

Weiss felt her heart soar at the question. "Yes!" She finds herself shouting out in glee only to realize it and correct herself. "I-I mean I would be delighted."

Neptune seemed relieved by her reaction as he calmed significantly. "Cool. So yeah. I'll pick you up later tonight then?"

"That would be splendid." Weiss says with a bright smile.


After three hours, Velvet returns to the Team CFVY dorm room with a single plastic bag. Velvet notes That Fox wasn't around, and that Coco was sitting of her bed listening to something on her scroll. Yatsuhashi was watching the Atlas News channel, but turned to look at Velvet when she entered.

"Welcome back." Yatsuhashi greets.

"Thanks Yatsu." Velvet responds before walking up to Coco. Due to Coco's bunk being the top bunk Velvet taps Coco's foot a few times gaining the Fashionista's attention.

"Oh. Hey Vel, welcome back." Coco says obviously feeling better.

"Follow me." Velvet says. Coco raises a brow but hops down before following Yatsuhashi stands up but is stopped by Velvet. "Not you Yatsu. Sorry."

"No problem." Yatsuhashi says sitting back down returning his gaze to the news.

Velvet leads Coco to the bathroom before handing Coco the bag. "What's this?" Coco asks curiously before opening it.

"Just being cautious." Velvet says.

Coco frowns as she pulls out a small box with the words pregnancy test. She then glares at Velvet. "Vel, I'm not pregnant." Coco says.

Velvet cross's her arms. "You have the symptoms so far." Velvet counters. "Also, this is usually that time of the month for you, and you haven't been chewing any of us out."

Coco frowns again. "But I haven't been with a guy." She says. Then she shakes her head. "Wait how do you know when my..."

"We've been under the same roof for a year and a half. Also it's not like you're vary subtle." Velvet says. "Either way. Even if you haven't seen a guy just take the test just to be sure. After that night in Vale before the attack with the spiked drinks I want you to be sure."

Coco sighs pinching the bridge of her nose. "I forgot about that night." She says. "Fine, I'll take the stupid test, but I stand by what I said. I doubt I was that stupid that night." Velvet nods before waking out of the bathroom and closing the door. Coco looks to the pregnancy test box with a scowl before grunting in annoyance.


Within the halls of a once great castle three children with blank white hair follow behind their mother. The woman held a smile as her bright red eyes glowed to contrast her black sclera. This woman was of course Salem, and behind her were those most precious to her. Triplets. Each with blank white hair, fair skin and bright red eyes. Two boys and in the center a single girl. Salem had heard Watts note that the children could pass for a Schnee if it weren't for their eyes.

Salem looks to the children noticing that the boys seemed board. The girl however seemed to be smiling. "You seem excited Aurora.(Ah-Roar-uh)"

"Of course mother. This is the first time we are meeting your subjects."

"Not all of them." Salem says. Aurora frowns with disappointment. "It is unfortunate, but two are on mission."

The boy to the right of Aurora groans. "Ugh. When can we go on missions." He complains.

"I agree with Midas." The boy on the left states.

Salem gives the boys disapproving looks. "I understand your eagerness boys, but neither of you are ready. Midas, Kyon, both of you are destined to rule by your Sister's side."

The boys grunt in unison. "We'll rule together." Aurora assures her brothers. "One day we'll rule this world with sky's of golden lightning." She says as her red eyes glow. The boys grin silently agreeing with their sister. They would rule indeed.