"So just send her to bed around eight thirty, okay Blake?"
Blake nodded for the twentieth time at Weiss as the woman explained all the procedures needed to to tuck Snowflake to bed. It was the first time Blake herself would be babysitting little Snowflake; she remembered it used to be Ruby who would jump at the chance, but Weiss had uttered something about fire magic and eating. It confused Blake as to what she meant, but she didn't mind watching the little bundle of energy for the night, she did have some reading to catch up on.
So here she was, in the condo of Yang and Weiss' home. It wasn't the first time she'd been here but no matter how many times Blake visited she always awed at the extravagant decorating that Weiss no doubt put into their family home. But the best part about it was the massive book shelves that lie in the living room. Blake already had her eyes glued to the towering oaken objects, and strained to see what books she'd bring home with her tonight from the Xiao Longs.
"Are you even listening to me, Blake? I swear everyone ignores me until it's too late then they all come back crying to me about-"
Blake snapped her attention back to her old teammate as the woman complained in front of her. She was dressed in a tight fitting silver cocktail and had her hair down straight with a pointed expression on her face. Next to her stood Yang; Blake's old partner. The girl was dressed in her own dress but it was yellow in nature and hugged her curves wonderfully.
Blake had to pry her eyes away from her old partner's form before she was caught looking by Yang, or even worse; Weiss.
"Yes, yes Weiss. I get it. I think I can manage, so you two go enjoy your dinner! Happy anniversary to you two as well." Blake finally managed to say with a smile.
Weiss narrowed her eyes at Blake's hurried speaking but then sighed as she walked briskly to the door, opening it and waiting for Yang. The blonde on the other hand winked at Blake before giggling.
"Thanks for this Blake. Also I see you still can't keep your eyes off me, you're not as slick as you think!" She whispered before making her way to her waiting wife and leaving for their dinner date.
Blake instantly felt her face heat up at being caught, but quickly her embarrassment vanished at the thought of the various amounts of books residing on the bookshelves.
Quickly making her way towards them, it wasn't long before she settled on a hefty paperback and found herself on the couch already reading. Both Yang and Weiss said they would only be out for an hour or two tops; hoping that Snowflake would be asleep so they could spend quality time together undisturbed when they got back.
Blake soon found herself lost in the book; it was about a female soldier searching for her lost sister during a time of war. The Faunus was engrossed in the plot and development so much that when the sound of a door slowly creaked open down the hall it caused the huntress to jump slightly with her acute hearing.
Not moments later, the small and light sounds of footsteps sounded as a familiar looking child dressed in a white onesie with tiny little blue snowflakes on it appeared in front of Blake. Regarding her with big curious lilac eyes, Snowflake's neutral face soon erupted in a wide smile, causing Blake to smile as well.
"Auntie Kitty!" The small girl cheered out.
Blake shook her head slightly at the nickname but still held her warm smile towards the child.
"Hello Snowflake." Blake then said.
She glanced at her watch and was surprised at the time. It was already 9:21 pm. Time had flown by as she was reading her novel.
"Snowflake, you know it's way past your bedtime right?" Blake asked bemused.
She watched Snowflake's smile wane a bit but the girl still looked happy before nodding her head.
"I know Auntie Kitty, but I wanna stay out here!" She spoke.
"You have to go to bed though, your mommy will be upset with Kitty if she finds you out here, and we both don't want that." Blake replied as she set her book down on the couch, folding the page she was on.
She got up and hoisted Snowflake up into her arms, causing the small girl to giggle. Now up near her head though, Snowflake attacked Blake's cat ears with curious hands as she pet them, causing Blake to fight the strong urge to purr under the girl's petting; it simply felt amazing to her.
Now in Snowflake's room though, Blake set the girl back down into her bed and tucked her in before whispering her good night. She left the door slightly ajar in case something happened and hurried back to her novel, she just couldn't wait to lose herself back into the plot.
Finding herself in that familiar state of mind; enveloped in the story and its plot, Blake couldn't be happier. She had gotten herself a cup of coffee mixed with milk and was relaxed. A good book, a delicious cup of coffee, and a wonderful couch; what more could she ask for? But soon a familiar sound echoed through the apartment but this time Blake was ready for it.
Without even dropping her book now, Blake sighed. "Snowflake; back to bed!" She then voiced loudly.
She grinned to herself when she heard the small girl scamper back towards her room and shut the door quietly. Congratulating herself at a job well done, Blake lost herself into the book once more. The story of the soldier was becoming quite dark and sad, and right as Blake was about to turn the page to find out about what comes next; a quiet creak of a door hinge could be heard.
Blake dropped her book and checked her watch.
10:03 pm.
Why is this girl not going to bed?
Blake smirked when she realized why Snowflake wasn't. She was a mix of Yang and Weiss. One mischievous and the other stubborn. Of course she wouldn't follow instructions easily. But Blake had another idea for the small girl. She'd play along for now.
Quietly, Blake jumped over the couch and hid behind it. She could hear Snowflake's soft footsteps as the girl was cautiously walking towards the living room probably in search of her. She heard the girl's soft gasp at the realization that Blake wasn't at the couch.
The soft steps grew louder and more hurried as the girl made her way towards the front door; in which Blake thought it high time to confront Snowflake. So without warning Blake jumped up from her crouched position and watched on amusedly as Snowflake's eyes popped out of her head and she screamed while stumbling away towards the kitchen.
"Monster!"
Blake laughed at the girl's outburst but followed her into the attached kitchen. She was standing by the refrigerator already poking her head inside of it in search of a snack.
She sure gets bored easily.
Blake sighed before an idea popped into her head to hopefully bring the girl to a sleep induced state. If she wouldn't go to bed on her own, Blake would just make the girl train until she was tired. It worked for her, so what could go wrong?
"Okay Snowflake! Do you want to learn the basics of being sneaky? Like a ninja?" Blake asked in a curious and playful tone.
She watched the small girl shut the fridge with force and regard her with eager purple eyes. "Yeah! Yeah! Ninja!" She cheered.
Blake had to stifle a laugh by how cute the girl was and regained her stoic composure. She crossed her arms over her chest and pointed her chin up in a snobby fashion; which is had learned from Weiss no less.
"Hm, I'm not so sure. What makes you think that you're ready to learn the ways of the Black Lotus?" Blake asked seriously, hiding her smile.
"I'm ready! I'm ready!" Snowflake pleaded.
Blake thought the girl was close to tears with her teasing so decided not to push the fact and turned to head back into the living room.
"Then follow me young pupil, follow your Sensei!" Blake announced.
Snowflake bounded after the woman with joy and happiness at the thought of learning something new and exciting.
"Sempsay! Sempsay!"
The Faunus shook her head at the incorrect enunciation but relented. She had a small girl to tire out! Now in the living room, Blake stopped and assumed a meditating posture; sitting down cross legged with her eyes closed.
"First we will meditate. It is important that you remain still and quiet. Think and reflect on your actions past and present and ascertain how they will be in the future! Now begin!"
She kept her eyes closed but could hear Snowflake sit down and giggle a bit before falling silent. They sat like that before the small girl started shifting a bit, causing Blake to open her eyes and look towards her.
Snowflake was following her commands but the girl wore a slightly confused look on her face as if she were really deep in thought. Which of course boggled Blake's mind as she pondered what a five year old could be thinking about so seriously?
But right when she was about to ask the small girl; Snowflake opened her mouth to speak about what was on her mind.
"When can I throw ninja knives?!" She exploded suddenly.
Blake couldn't stifle the laugh that escaped her, causing Snowflake to open her purple eyes and smile at the sight. She calmed herself before wiping a tear from her eye.
"Well, I suppose we can begin now my young pupil." Blake answered.
She of course had no intention of letting Snowflake actually throw a weapon, but Blake did indeed carry throwing knives laced with dust now. She'd let the girl see it at least to appease her small and curious mind.
"Yay!" Snowflake cheered once again and shot up to her feet, already shaking with excitement at the thought.
Fishing in her pocket for one of the weapons, Blake pulled out a long and silver knife. Sharp as could be and laced with red dust. She held it in her hand for Snowflake to see, but instantly the girl went to grab it with small and curious hands in which Blake pulled away.
"Only if you promise to be very careful, Snowflake! You have to promise me; Weiss will kill me if she found out!" Blake then half pleaded.
She watched Snowflake's usual childlike expression evaporate and turn into a stern and serious look, rivaling Weiss' own. It actually shocked the ebon haired girl at how quick Snowflake could change expressions.
"I promise Auntie Kitty!"
Blake smiled and hesitantly held the weapon for the girl to hold, which she instantly did. She regarded the weapon with cautious eyes and a serious expression.
Blake almost thought that she was being completely irresponsible in letting a five year old handle one of the most dangerous weapons that Blake herself used, but now seeing how careful the small girl was being now silenced all of her earlier concerns. Glancing at her watch now though, Blake knew she had to get Snowflake to bed soon as Weiss and Yang both were probably close to being home now.
Looking back towards Snowflake and seeing if her curiosity was sated Blake watched as the girl prepared to throw the knife.
Instantly her face twisted into horror as she realized what the girl was doing, and her earlier concerns were now screaming at her in her head!
Of course it was an irresponsible thing to do! For the love of Dust she's Yang's daughter! Of course she'd disobey!
"Snowflake, No!" Blake shrieked loudly.
But it was too late. Already the knife was midflight aimed directly at the living room window. Blake watched on in silent horror as her dust knife whirled and spun towards the window; of course with perfect precision and smashed through the glass with ease.
Before a new sound made its way to her sensitive cat ears, causing her to quickly turn her horrified gaze towards the front door.
Oh no…
"Yay!" Snowflake cheered.
Just in time for Weiss and Yang to walk in.
Time seemed to freeze in that moment for Blake. She watched Weiss' eyes quickly lock onto her own, before looking down at Snowflake, and then towards the window; before finally settling back onto hers again. Her expression shifted from surprise to unbridled anger in a matter of mere milliseconds.
Blake shifted her gaze to Yang which the blonde's expression was much more calm and forgiving and bordered happiness for some reason as her face was twisted up into an amused smile.
"Do I pass ninja training, Sempsay?" Snowflake then asked.
Blake took the silence that enveloped the room to her advantage and spotted the front door still open from when Weiss and Yang had walked in.
Enabling her semblance, Blake rushed towards the couch; grabbed the novel she was still hell bent on finishing; and escaped into the night out of the front door before she could face Weiss' wrath, but leaving her pupil with some final words of advice.
"Use what you leaned today Snowflake, and escape!" Blake yelled over her shoulder already outside the apartment and running down the hallway, successfully evading Weiss' anger.
She knew it would be the first and last time she'd be able to babysit Snowflake ever again, which brought a frown to the Faunus' face, before she glanced down at her hand and spotted the book still in her grasp; turning her frown upside down!
Still got a book out of this though!