Hey guys, I have returned. And I have something special going into this chapter. No, not another wedding or baby. This will be a bit more on the weird side. Let's see what it is.

RWBY © Rooster Teeth/Monty Oum (R.I.P)

*Set a few days after Raven kidnapped Yang. Abandoned building*

*Raven's P.O.V*

How is it possible that Yang's power has not yet awakened? We have been working tirelessly for the last few days, and still nothing. Where is she, anyway? I have not seen her all day. I see the boy. I still don't know why he's here. He in no way will help to defeat Salem. But perhaps he knows where she is.

"You there, boy. Where is Yang?"

"I have a name, you know."

Does he really think that I care about what his name is? I just need to find my daughter.

"Do not play with me, boy! Where is Yang? Tell me!"

"Yang? Oh, uh, she went around back. She'll be here shortly."

So she went outside did she? She had better hope she wasn't seen, we need to be as covert as possible. I need to bring her in. Wait, why is the boy blocking my path? Is he asking for a death wish?

"But I wouldn't bother her if I were you, Raven. She's, err, feeding Kogane."

Oh. Perhaps for once, I should heed this boy's words. It would be incredibly awkward if I caught her in that position. I remember when Taiyang caught me in a similar position with Yang, the day before I disappeared. That was incredibly awkward, there were tears. I never knew Tai was such a crybaby until that day. All I did was yell.

*Yang comes back in carrying Kogane*

"Hey Pov. Man, this kid has a bigger stomach than you. I thought he would never stop."

"Vremeni family trait. What can I say?"

So all of them are bottomless pits? I hope I can teach my grandson to not be disgusting. No matter, it's time to get down to business.

"Yang, I need to talk to you."

"What now, Raven? More training with 'incredible power' you still won't tell me anything about?"

"No. It's time that I finally told you about these powers. Gave you answers. Tell me, Yang, what is your favorite fairy tale?"

*Yang's P.O.V*

What? Fairy tales? What does this have to do with anything? How is this going to give me answers?

"Answer me, Yang Xiao Long!"

Why does she insist on calling me that? 'Yang Xiao Long' is no more. She was a great girl, but now, she's 'Yang Vremeni'. And I think 'Yang Vremeni' is better anyway. I have to get that through her head.

"It's Yang Vremeni now. And if I were forced to choose, I would say 'The story of the Seasons'. That's the one I always wanted Summer to read to me and Ruby when we were kids."

I remember as a kid, Ruby always said she wanted to be one of the Maidens. I always found that funny. I wonder what Pov's favorite is. Wonder what Kogane's favorite will be.

"My personal favorite was the one about the Golden Crow of Time."

Is Pov reading my mind? What am I thinking right now? I'm thinking that I don't remember that fairy tale. Golden Crow of Time?

"What does this whole thing about fairy tales have to do with anything, Raven?"

"I was just getting to that, Yang. The boy actually gave the answer I was looking for. Do you remember how that one goes?"

"No Raven. I don't."

"I do. I think it went like this:"

The Golden Crow of Time.

Once, there was a crow. A powerful crow with amazing power. But he was alone, and bitter. He had no friends. No one wanted to be his friend, because they were all jealous of his power. But one day, he met a young boy with golden hair.

"Hello there, Mr. Crow."

"What do you want, boy?" The Crow said.

"I'm just looking for a friend. I don't have many." The boy said, sadly.

"Why not?"Asked the crow.

"I don't know. People just seem to not like me. I try to be friendly, but no one wants to be my friend. I am the son of a professional fighter and a navy boat driver. A cruiser and a bruiser. I think people are afraid of me because my parents are so scary."

The crow was surprised. He wondered how anyone could be so mean to this boy. He could see that the boy was sad, rather than bitter. The crow felt he was beyond saving, but not the boy. So he agreed to the boy's friend. They spent much time together. With time, the crow began to see that he did not have to be bitter. He began to understand compassion, and friendship. When he began to accept these things, the crow got even more powerful. His feathers became as golden as the boy's hair, and he also gained immortality.

One day, the crow decided to give something to the boy as a way to say thanks for his friendship.

"I would like to give you my powers." The crow said.

"Really!?"

"Yes, it's the least I could do since you showed me friendship."

So the crow gave his power to the boy, and the boy used his power to make some new friends, bring about world friendship, and smite those who wished ill upon the world, who were enemies of friendship. No matter how powerful the bad guys were, the boy's power was always stronger. There was peace.

But one day, the boy became an old man, and he sadly passed away. When he did, the powers went back to the crow. He then vowed to find someone else just like the boy, someone to give his power to. Someone to call friend. Someone who could bring about peace whenever evil reared its ugly head. He did this throughout all of time, thus making him the golden crow of time.

*Yang's P.O.V*

Now I remember that story, it's a nice story. I think Koge liked it too, he looks so peaceful sleeping with a smile on his face like that.

"So there you have it, Yang."

What? There I have what? What is Raven talking about?

"What do you mean, Raven?"

"What if I told you that that story was true?"

What? How can that story be true? It's just a children's story. Nothing else.

"I had that same look of surprise on my face when I found out, Yang. But it's true. You'd be surprised how many of Remnant's myths and legends are actually real. The legend of silver eyes, the seasons story you love so much, and the golden crow. It's all true, and it's you, you now have the power of the golden crow."

"WHAT?!"

"Yes it's true. It's no surprise you're skeptical. Very few actually believe in this story, and even fewer have seen the golden crow in action. Not even Ozpin, possibly the most intelligent individual on Remnant, knows of the golden crow. But there have been many throughout history, Joan Arc, Grey Wukong, and now you. You have all the signs. You have very golden hair, and you are the daughter of a cruiser and a bruiser. Taiyang always enjoyed leaving large bruises on criminals he beat up. And as a child, I very much enjoyed cruising around town in my motorcycle. A motorcycle that I understand your father had repainted and gave to you."

Really? Bumblebee used to belong to my mother? Why would dad not tell me that? Even more important, is what Raven says true? Do I really have special powers due to this 'golden crow'? Is this what she expects to beat Salem with? But most important of all…

"Is that the only reason you came back to me? Because I have this golden crow power? Would you still leave me if I didn't have these powers?"

"No, Yang. Even if someone else had the power of the golden crow, I would have come to recruit you to help me defeat Salem. You're still my daughter."

"Then why did you leave me?! Did you ever care about me?"

"Of course I did, Yang. I still do care about you. I left to protect you. Before you were born, I discovered the existence of Salem, and Team STRQ did everything we could to stop her plans whenever we could. We nearly died so many times. When you were a baby, one of her agents kidnapped you and tried to kill you. He tried feeding you to a pack of Grimm. I killed the Grimm, and rescued you. But that's when I knew I had to leave. You needed to learn how to take care of yourself, fight for yourself. Plus, I'm a dangerous person. I didn't want to drag you down. I didn't want you to die before living a full life. If I had stayed, you likely would have. I don't regret leaving, I don't regret being away for so long. But I do regret not always being there for you. I do wish I could have spent more time with you, even though I know I couldn't. I know you may not think it Yang, but I do love you. I do. I love Kogane too. And your husband is maybe starting to slightly grow on me."

"Well, that's a start."

"Yes it is, so don't push me, boy."

*Yang starts crying and is hugged by Raven*

"Th-thank you, Rav-"

NO! If she finally gave me my answers, told me why she left me, admitted that she actually does love me, she deserves to be called something else, she deserves to be called…

"Thank you… mom."

*Raven's P.O.V*

She did it. She finally called me mom. That's something I've been wanting for a long time. Maybe now, we can start bonding.

"But if I may ask, mom, why not send the Maidens after Salem, or my sister? She has silver eyes."

I see there is much left for Yang to learn. Time for her to get an education.

"You sound like Qrow. He too believed that the Maidens are what can defeat Salem, but he's wrong. I can't believe that Ozpin actually agrees with my brother. I've seen what Salem can do. The Maidens can help, but they'll never be able to beat her. Plus, one of the Maidens is actually in the employ of Salem right now. As for the silver eyed warrior, the last one to go up against Salem wound up dead."

"Summer?"

"Yes Yang, Summer. She was a good woman. Trust me, only the golden crow can defeat Salem once and for all. So let's get back to training."

*A few weeks later*

*Povelitel's P.O.V*

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*KABOOM*

Wh-What?! What the hell was that?! Did something just explode?!

*sirens wailing*

What in the name of Monty Oum is going on?!

"Pov!"

At least Yang and Kogane are alright.

"Yang! What the hell is going on?"

"I-I don't know! Something just blew up in the center of Vale! I think it was a bomb! We need to get out there! People need our help!"

"Alright. What are we waiting for?"

"Let me just leave Kogane with mom."

*airships come in, releasing soldiers*

Are those Mistral airships? Why are they releasing soldiers? Why are they shooting people?!

*in the city of Vale*

"What do we do now, Yang?"

"We fight!"

Wait a second, is that Lucas?

"Lucas? What is going on?"

"I don't know! All I saw was a bomb getting dropped and Mistral troops started shooting everyone. Not to mention all these Grimm. We need to … uuuuuuuuhhhhh!"

*Lucas is impaled by the claws of a Beowulf*

"NO!"

*Povelitel kills the Beowulf*

"Lucas, talk to me, man. Talk!"

Oh my Oum! There's so much blood! A puddle of blood!

"Pove…litel. I… *coughs up blood* Tell… your wife… she's hot!"

*Lucas dies*

No! NO! I can't believe it. My Teammate, one of my best friends. Gone. And his last words, one of his many sexual remarks. Son of a bitch! Whoever did this will pay.

"Povelitel! Come here."

So, she finally decides to start calling me by my real name. Whatever, anything to get out of here.

"Raven, what the hell is going on? Where's Yang? Where's Kogane?"

"They're fine. I sent them back. As for what's happening, I'll tell you this, Salem's plan has begun."

Can someone say, 'Deus Ex Machina'? That's the best way I can describe the whole 'golden crow of time' powers I came up with. But will they be enough to defeat Salem? Keep reading to find out.

As you can tell, my fairy tale writing skills suck. I came up with it a long time ago, long before I knew about Ruby's silver eyes thing. When I came up with the original draft, I always intended for Yang to be the main character of this fic. That's why I gave her the incredible OP powers. Again, this was long before I knew about Ruby's incredible OP powers.

The next chapter will be posted tomorrow. Until then, I want you to leave me some feedback. C'mon, the follow, favorite, and review buttons are right below you. How hard can it be? Until the next chapter, see ya real soon!