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Yang blinked open her eyes slowly, squinting at the bright fluorescent lights shining down on her. The blonde bit back a groan, her head was throbbing, and her chest burned and felt tight as if too much movement would serve to tear her in two she attempted to sit up quickly but was forced back from the agonizing pain. Yang shut her eyes as a wave of nausea crashed over her like a tsunami.
"Whoa there kid" said a familiar raspy voice said
Yang opened one eye "Unca Qwo?" she rasped
Qrow chuckled his red eyes lighting up pleasantly "Ah, I remember the first time I got stuck in one of these bird shit white prisons" He smirked "My tongue was about as dry as one of your dads girlfriends" Yang shuddered in disgust and ignored the fact that her CIA uncle had referred to a hospital as a prison and the dirty joke he had made at her fathers expense. She gratefully accepted the paper cup he handed to her.
She took a sip "Thanks" her lilac eyes widened comically "Ruby, Weiss, Blake! Are they?" she sat up quickly "Shit!"
Qrow smirked and took a swig out of cup that smelled suspiciously like alcohol "They're fine blondie"
Yang scowled at him but felt her shoulders slump forward in relief "Oh good, so where are they?"
Qrow looked away seemingly more interested in the brown liquid in his cup than her "Well that's thing kid… they're at your pops for the next thirty hopefully forty minutes. We all need to discuss somethings…if you're up for it"
Yang frowned "Looks like I don't have much of a choice." she said suspiciously
Qrow finally looked up "No" he ran a hand through his graying black hair "you don't" he stood up suddenly "wait here"
"Where the hell else am I supposed to go, I was just shot" she muttered looking down at the various wires attached to her body.
Qrow ignored her and opened the front door about a quarter. Yang strained her ears to listen it seemed like he was arguing with someone behind the door. Yang couldn't be sure but one thing was for sure, Qrow was not happy.
"Damn it!Fine! Just whatever" he threw the door open and beckoned three people in. The first was a tall handsome man obviously an Atlesian with his serious demeanor, fair skin, and striking blue eyes. Yang guessed he was military from his rigid posture however like Weiss there seemed to be something warm about him. The second was a woman who seemed more like a librarian than someone from the military. She had a pretty face, with light blonde hair tied into a bun and stunning green eyes hidden behind ovular glasses. Like the Atlesian she seemed stern however unlike him Yang sensed compassion came relatively easy for her despite her severe look. The last man appeared to be the most unusual he looked to be about 6'6 in height but was very thin. Yang couldn't place his age because even though he had a lithe build he had gray hair and carried a cane for what Yang had no idea because despite his gray hair the man seemed to be in excellent shape. He was less imposing than both the librarian and the Atlesian but something about the way he carried himself suggested he was in charge.
"Hello Yang" said the man in charge
"Uh hello?"
The man chuckled "You are nervous, I assure Ms. Xiao Long you have no reason to be" he motioned to her Uncle "We have all known your uncle for a long time and unless I am mistaken he seems to trust us a great deal"
Yang looked at her uncle who shrugged his shoulders "They can be assholes sometimes but hey so can I." he chuckled "I do trust them Yang and in my business that's hard to come by, so I suggest you listen good"
Yang furrowed her brows in confusion "Ok, so who exactly are you and why are you here?"
"Ah, yes how rude of me!" he motioned towards the Atlesian "this is James Ironwood commanding General of the Atlesian military" the man offered her a slight bow. Yang didn't know how to react so she threw him a lazy salute. "The woman in front of you is Glynda Goodwitch Assistant Director of the CIA" Glynda flashed Yang a small smile which she returned "and I am Director Ozpin the man in charge of the CIA and this team of amazing individuals and we need your help Yang." he said simply
"Uh, ok? Do you need me to describe the guy that shot me?"
Ozpin frowned "I'm afraid there's more to it than that. You see we know who shot you, in fact we hired him to do it"
"What the hell?" Yang exclaimed angrily "You had me shot? Why?"
General Ironwood interrupted "Xiao Long I know it seems unorthodox but"
"Unorthodox! I was shot in the chest!" Yang protested
Qrow put a hand on her shoulder "Just listen to them kid" Yang glared at him but motioned for Ozpin to continue.
"Yang" he intoned "I understand that this must be difficult for you but I am kindly going to ask you to hold all of your comments and questions to yourself. Unless I ask you something understand?"
Yang nodded
"Thank you" he pulled a chair forward and sat down "If I am not mistaken you are now aware of what your uncle does for a living. I believe I am correct in asserting that all you know is that your uncle and father were partners in the CIA before your dad retired and took up a teaching position at Signal University. Am I correct?"
Yang sighed "You got me pegged sir"
"Excellent, well your uncle is part of my inner circle he is my intelligence gatherer, a spy if you will although you knew that already. What you do not know is that your uncle has collected some rather disturbing intelligence about the White Fang."
"So? Everyone knows that the White Fang has taken control of Menagerie and everyone knows that they're some sick bastards." Yang growled remembering the few stories Blake had told her about her past. It sickened Yang to her stomach to hear about the abuse and horror Blake had been subjected to but again that was common knowledge.
Ozpin pursued his lips and nodded "Yes, that information is readily accessible. However, what your uncle found out is unfortunately of much bigger consequence." he nodded at Glynda and she produced a thin manila envelope seeming out of nowhere she handed it to Yang who took it hesitantly.
Yang opened the envelope and pulled out two pictures. The first she noticed was of Faunas man with spiky red hair and small bull horns, he had a cruel mouth and a mask that covered his eyes.
"That" Glynda began to explain "Is Adam Taurus a rising star in the White Fang who has been seen meeting with Cinder Fall" Yang looked at her photo the woman was pretty dangerously so with jet black hair and amber eyes like Blake. However, unlike Blake, this woman's eyes seemed cold. She had the same kind of quiet insanity that Yang had seen in the pictures of serial killers in psychology textbooks. "Cinder Fall is a well-known criminal mastermind, she specializes in murder, kidnapping and has been known to get plutonium to countries that really shouldn't have access nuclear weapons. Our intelligence has led us to believe that she and Taurus are planning an attack on our soil. In fact, we believe that Cinder is the mastermind behind all of this with Taurus lending her White Fang insurgents to accomplish her purposes."
Yang's blood ran cold "That's heavy" she finally said, "but what's that got to do with me?"
General Ironwood spoke up "A couple of weeks ago someone managed to hack into our security network." he pinched the bridge of his nose "hundreds of operatives had their covers blown, we have no one who can put an end to their plans covertly. So we decided to put together a team of young people…including you."
"Why me?"
Qrow sighed "Ok kid, you remember the first time you took the ASVAB?"
Yang grimaced "Yea, I failed the first portion…so I had to come back and take it again"
"No Yang" Ozpin interrupted "You didn't fail, you exceeded the first part which was an exam to find patterns in protection. You scored in the 99th percentile in protection. We had you come back the next day to see if it was anomaly… you still managed to score consistently."
"So what?"
Goodwitch rolled her eyes "Ms. Xiao Long what this means is that you are perfectly suited to the team we are trying to assemble."
Yang's jaw dropped "I uh joined the Army" she said lamely
General Ironwood chuckled "We are aware and we are willing to negotiate with the Valerian Army to transfer your contract to the huntsman initiative."
"wow" Yang ran a hand through her hair "what's the catch/"
Ozpin grimaced "Given the nature of the assignment..the catch as you say is your death…in other words, we will need to fake your death."
"What!" Yang exclaimed "No way! I can't-do that to the girls or to my dad!" she turned to her uncle "You know how dad is! It would kill him!"
Qrow looked away "I know Yang" he took a swig of whiskey "I wouldn't ask you to do this if it wasn't necessary." he put the cup down a fleeting vulnerability crossing his features "The fact is kid, we have no other choice. You are our best shot well you and the other snot-nosed brats we recruited."
"Yes" Ozpin intoned "Yang, the truth is if we do not put together a team formidable enough to stop Cinder Fall and the White Fang… a lot of people will lose their lives. Possibly the very same people who you do not want to hurt."
Qrow looked at Yang pleadingly "I'm sorry kid, its the only way."
Yang closed her eyes, memories flashed through her mind all unbidden.
"Momma she's so tiny!" A three-year-old Yang exclaimed looking up at Summer as she held a squirming pink baby wrapped in a red blanket. "Can I hol her?" the toddler said taking her thumb out of her mouth and reaching up with chubby hands.
Summer smiled "Sure sweetheart! But I need you to sit down first."
Yang happily complied climbing up on a chair and holding her arms out. Her face became very serious as Summer placed the infant in Yang's arms "Hi Wuby" she whispered "I'm you big sista k?"
Summer smiled softly as she leaned into Taiyangs embrace "You're going to make such a great big sister my little sun dragon!"
Taiyang grinned and reached out to ruffle her hair "That's right! You're the big sister that means you gotta keep her safe!"
Yang flashed them a huge grin "Ok momma! Ok daddy!" she grinned down at the sleeping Ruby "I wuv you Wuby and Ima keep you shafe I pwomise!"
"What's wrong Schnee?" Flynt Coal sneered"little heiress want to go cry to daddy?" he slammed the girl's books to the ground.
The ten-year-old girl crossed her arms and glared at him "Hardly"
Yang could see that Weiss was shaking and it made her blood boil "Stay here Rubes" she growled.
"Oh no" Ruby groaned
Yang stomped up to Flynt as he started laying into the heiress "You're just like him, aren't you? Cold and ruthless no wonder everyone calls you the Ice Queen!" he laughed "more like the ice bitch!"
Yang tapped his shoulder "Flynt?"
Flynt turned around he smiled "Hey Yang!"
"Hi" Yang said sweetly before she balled up her fist and punched him in the nose.
An hour later Yang walked out of detention where Ruby and to her surprise Weiss where waiting for her on a wooden bench.
Weiss stood up quickly "You didn't have to do that you know" she said bitingly "I could have taken care of it myself." Yang noted that she sounded unsure of herself.
Yang and Ruby shared a knowing look and the blonde laughed "I'm sure you could have!" she put an arm around her shoulder "but now you got me and Ruby and we ain't gonna let you fight your battles by yourself!"
"It's Ruby and I you oaf" but Yang caught the smile that slipped onto Weiss's faced as the trio walked out of the school.
"Come here kitty, kitty" Cardin mocked as he pulled on the black haired girl's ears.
Yang saw red "Hold this" she growled handing her books to Weiss. It was their first day of their Freshman year and she already felt like knocking some heads together.
"Oh great" Weiss rolled her eyes but made no attempt to stop her as Yang stalked up to the beefy boy and his friends who were taunting the new Faunus refugee.
To Yang's surprise, however, the girl smiled at her mockers before dropping down and sweeping Cardin's leg from under him with a powerful kick. He landed with a thud and the other boys quickly attempted to trip up the Faunus. It was at this moment that Yang jumped in the fray punching Russel in the jaw and turning around to launch a roundhouse kick to Sky's head. She turned around to face Dove but found that Blake had already flipped him over her shoulder. She smiled at her "I could have taken him."
Blake smirked "I could have to" she motioned to the two boys groaning on the floor.
"Fair point" she held out her hand "I'm Yang"
"Blake" she took her hand hesitantly"Well thanks" Blake said as she started to walk away.
"Wait" Yang said scrambling to catch her "Where are you going?"
"To the library?" Blake asked in a bored tone although her amber eyes sparkled in amusement.
"Nope" Yang popped
"What?"
Yang laughed "sorry Blakey, you're part of the family now."
Blake looked around confused "Um?"
"Sorry to tell you this" Weiss laughed "but Yang's right you're stuck with this group."
Blake raised her eyebrows "What does that mean exactly?"
Yang laughed "It means we fight our battles together."
Yang opened her eyes as she held back tears "Ok" she cleared her throat "Ok, I'll do it."
Ozpin smiled warmly at her "Are you sure?"
Yang took a deep breath "Yes, I'm sure. What's the next step?" she ran a hand through her hair "how do I fake my death?"
"Well" Glynda said "We're going to inject you with this." she held out a hypodermic needle with a clear liquid. "It's a high dose of Morphine it'll cause your heart to beat so slowly that the heart monitor won't catch it." she shrugged "and we'll be on standby to make sure you do not actually die."
Yang grimaced "Ok, I understand. What happens after?"
Qrow interrupted "Jimmy will provide a dummy you for your funeral and then… well kid you'll be on your way to Vacuo City for training." his phone started to ring. He picked it up "Hey kid. Yea, ok see you in a minute." he hung up "They're here. It's now or never Yang."
Yang nodded "Do it"
Ruby furrowed her brow in confusion as she saw several doctors and nurses race past her "Man, what's got their panties up in a twist?"
"Ruby?" Weiss said her voice shaking
"What?"
"They're headed to Yang's room" Blake whispered
Ruby's blood ran cold she dropped the cookies she had been carrying and sprinted to room 567 not at all surprised to find Blake and Weiss running behind her. Ruby came skidding to a stop as she took in the horrible sight in front of her. Yang was convulsing violently, her wound had reopened and blood was dripping from the bed to the floor. "YANG!" she yelled fear gripping her heart like a vice.
Without realizing it Ruby began to rush towards the bed she felt a strong arm yank her back by her waist. "Ruby you need to stay back" Qrow said his eyes fixed on the scene unfolding in front of him.
She fought back "Let me go! That's my sister!"
Qrow shook his head "I can't-do that! They need space to do their job!" he looked over and saw Weiss and Blake staring at the scene he gently shoved her to them "Take care of her, I need to call Tai."
Blake held onto Ruby as she fought while Weiss stood in front of her trying to block the scene from her view "Ruby" Blake pleaded tears running down her face.
"Please! I need to get to her!" Ruby yelled she ripped Blake's arm off of her only to be met by Weiss who held Ruby in a bear hug and refused to let go. "Weiss! Let me go!" she sobbed
"Ruby" she squeezed tighter tears falling freely "you need to calm down!"
Ruby opened her mouth to say something when her worst nightmare came true a loud, long, continuous beep echoed throughout the ER. Ruby fell to her knees bringing Weiss down with her "No" she whispered.
She vaguely registered Blake running out of the ER or Weiss's sobs, all she knew was that her sister was gone.
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