Well i should have this done by Chapter 55. I know I made Summer and Raven come off a little gay but honestly... I'm like that with my friends lol although i ship Rosewick hardcore, I do love the idea of RavenxSummer. Anyways...On with the story!
-Three Days Later-
"I can't believe we didn't find that much out after all that," Taiyang said laying down in his bed with his voice muffled by his pillow.
"I'm not surprised," Roman said flipping through a weapon magazine, "Vale has some criminal activity but most of them aren't educated."
"Then why did we look?"
"Because of clues. It seems
like Lily is a frequent visitor at the sane Dust shop for some reason but that's all we got."
"Well Glynda said she mixed Dust in her cures and poisons."
Roman closed the magazine. For being alive a long time she sure is secretive. I figured she would let someone know something at least.
"Well... What would be the best decision now? Everyone is leaving it up to us," Taiyang said.
He bit his lip. Summer made it clear she wanted to hide out alone. What choice did he have now? She was right and he didn't feel right leaving her alone but he would just get in her way. He would probably be the first to die.
Roman groaned.
"I think we should go with what Summer wants."
Taiyang placed a hand on Roman's shoulder.
"I know, " he whispered.
"I think now would be the time to ask her."
The ex criminal became confused, "Ask her what?"
"To marry you."
"I don't think she would be OK with that now."
Taiyang made a weird face.
"We need to have a talk."
Roman felt his blood run cold. Is he like Raven? Is he going to threaten me too?
"You know Qrow is always going to love her... You know that right? Even with Glynda there... She's been there to help him through some tough times."
"Yea."
"I won't play sides but I told Summer if things failed between you two that she should get back with him."
Rage flared up inside Roman quickly. Before he said anything Taiyang started speaking again.
"Summer needs someone who's always going to be by her side. Of course... Qrow would be, but can you?"
"Of course!" he snapped, wanting to punch him in the face.
"This isn't to make you mad. I need to know you won't become a criminal again and conflict with Summer. She might read that book and love it, but she knows the reality of the situation. If you are too scared now to stand up with us let her know now this life isn't for you. I like you a lot, Raven likes you even more. Summer needs someone who won't walk away when stuff gets tough."
"I have no intentions of walking away. Not even if the worse happens."
Taiyang smiled, "I'm glad to hear."
X
X
Summer sat in the dinner hall by herself thinking. Things were about to take a horrible turn and it matter of time whether it was days or weeks. She had no idea what say to anyone or what to think. She picked up the cup of coffee and sipped on it, staring ahead.
"Miss Rose."
She looked up to see Opinions standing there.
"Yes."
"I see your friends and you have been extremely quiet lately. Has something happened?"
Summer stayed quiet.
"You shouldn't take on things bigger than yourself."
Her face twisted into a dirty glare also shocking him.
"Yea well it keeps following me. There's nothing I can do about it."
"Glynda had informed me the witch Lily Spelltime had encountered you sometime ago. You seem fine."
Again, she said nothing.
"If you go after her, I may have to expell you."
"Do it then," she said with a challenging gaze, "Regardless of what you threaten me with she will be after me."
Summer got up and headed for the outside.
X
Roman left the dorm room and headed downstairs to leave. Neo cracked open her team's door and watched as he walked away before she sucked it up enough to talk to him. She scurried behind him and tapped his shoulder. Roman jumped and whipped around to see the two toned girl standing there.
"Hey Neo!"
[I know you guys are hiding something big]
Roman swallowed hard.
[I'm right behind you all the way. I won't let you guys fight without me]
"I don't think that's up to me."
[Then I'll ask Summer myself]
"I don't want you to get hurt."
[I'm not a child. I'm stronger than you]
Roman's face turned pink. It wasn't a lie.
[I'm behind you and Summer all the way]
"Message her and let her know. Right now everyone is on edge and I don't wanna make anyone mad."
X
X
"Aunt Claire?"
"Hey! How's school! I missed you!"
"I'm passing like I always do," Summer said smiling.
"I'm so glad! I know you've been busy and everything."
"Well... A lot has happened and I need to ask a serious question... Well questions."
"Alright. Go ahead."
"Do you know Lily? She looks similar to you."
"Ugh... I honestly thought she disappeared already. Was some weird woman with white hair and red eyes with her?"
"I never met Salem yet. What can you tell me?"
"Well, your mom was a powerful woman. Unfortunately, we are a mix of the feuding families. You and your mother are opposite of each other... I know you might not realize this but when you use your power it's the aura of creation and Airis was the aura of destruction. Basically you create plant life and your mom could turn things to ash just touching it."
"Oh."
"When she gained the Winter Maiden powers, she became happy. She created all kinds of things with snow and ice... She was conflicted constantly because everything she touched would die especially if her emotions were out of control.Then she had you."
"I don't know how to defeat someone like Lily or Salem. They're years older and experienced."
"You have something they don't... The power to give life. Lily on the other hand rests between you and your mother. I had heard she could restore the dead."
"Necromancy?"
"Yes. The two of them are buddy buddy like you think. Both have either own agenda."
"So they're working together for different reasons?"
"Airis was approached by them both at different times in her life. Salem's motives are unclear but once we started digging around on Lily, we found out what she wanted. She wants to restore life to her wife."
Summer felt so bad. Behind everything that was her real motive...
"She might be heart broken and destroyed but don't get it twisted. She will kill whoever gets in her way. I think if it came down to it, she would rid of Salem. The only reason why she hasn't killed her is because she needs the maiden's power to bring back Eva but I could be wrong."
"Is that why she sought out Mom?"
"I think so but there was a few problems with that. Airis wasn't going to give up her new found power because it was a sense of normal for her. Two... I'm not sure if necromancy is a real and possible thing unless she had already dabbled in it with animals or people. Honestly she would be a powerful ally against Salem."
"Yea."
"I won't pretend to be OK with you fighting her because you will do as you want no matter what I say. I know you have people you want to protect. Lily is driven by hatred, rage, sorrow and love. She's way more dangerous than anyone else on this planet. She's seen and done it all."
"Thank you. I'm sorry for bothering you."
"You calling me doesn't bother me. I just wish the past would stay buried. Issues from another time shouldn't come back and haunt you. Unfortunately... The past comes creeping back because of the mistakes we made. Just be careful. If you're going to fight, finish it now."
"OK."
"I love you Summer. If you need me, call."
"I love you too Aunt Claire. Bye."
Summer hung up staring at the grass beneath her feet.
This isn't what we thought at all. This isn't how we thought everything was. The only problem now is what Salem wants. What... What do I do now?
Tears filled her eyes. Why does life have to be so hard?
X
"Hey baby!" Roman said as Summer walked through the door to her team's dorm room.
"Where is everyone?" she asked looking around.
"They went out for pizza."
Summer smiled, "Raven must be hungry."
"Well, Qrow handed her gift cards as an early Christmas present."
"That's a great idea, she loves pizza."
Summer locked the door and crawled onto the bed. She placed a kiss on Roman's lips.
"Um... You sure you want to here?" he whispered.
"Yea. They'll be gone a while. Unless you don't want too."
"I don't think I could ever say no," Roman said with a guilty grin.
Summer pushed him back with a seductive grin and pulled off her shirt.
After fifteen minutes they pulled their clothes back on and laid on the bed. Roman had his arm around her shoulders as she laid her head on his chest.
"Are you scared?" Roman asked.
"Of course I am. It was always about battling Grimm. Now... It's super powerful enemies that pop up."
"I would prefer the Grimm too if we had a choice."
They fell silent for a few minutes.
"Summer can I ask you something?"
"Anything for you."
Roman reached into his pocket and pulled out a small box. Summer stared at him weirdly. He opened it up revealing a ring with a red diamond. Summer's mouth dropped open upon seeing it.
"Summer Rose, will you marry me?"
She moved her mouth but no sound came out. Roman gave her a kiss and she recovered from the initial shock.
"Y-yes! Oh my god yes!"
He grinned like a goof ball and slipped the ring on her finger.
"I already got permission from Mama Raven. Besides... I had wanted to ask for a while."
"I don't know what to say," she said grinning.
"Just say you love me."
"I do love you Roman Torchwick!"
Summer started kissing him and ran her fingers through his thick orange hair.
"It was a waste to put our clothes back on apparently," he laughed.
"That was before you asked the question silly."
Within a minute their clothes littered the floor for the second time.
I never forgot he wanted to marry her. I just couldn't find the right time to do it until right at the end.