The drive to the orphanage was one of quiet anticipation. Yang had put on a t-shirt and jeans, and just threw a jacket over it. Blake threw together a little outfit, her pink blouse matching well with her jacket and jeans. Yang said she looked like she going out for a night on the town. But other than that comment, the ride was pretty uneventful. Yang had so much on her mind, what with this whole trip being something she anticipated since she first realized she wanted to start a family. Blake on the other hand, had a clear cool attitude about her. She didn't worry about the whole thing to such extremes, unlike Yang. The only thought that popped into her mind was what Yang had said last night.
"I don't know babe, I just know Blake, I can just feel it." The words stuck to her. How could Yang be so sure? Sometimes she resented the blonde's impulsiveness, but she loved her dearly. She would have to see what Danny was like to understand what Yang see's. But what scared her most, was what if she didn't see it. Yang would be so devastated. Blake lost her train of thought as the orphanage pulled into view. Leaf Fall orphanage, the home of all the local parentless kids.
Yang pulled up the building and pulled in a deep breath. Taking the key out of the ignition, she let go of that breath and steeled her thoughts. She got out of the car and slammed the door shut. Blake closed the door softly, rather intent on not slamming doors.
"You ready?" Yang said, turning to face her girlfriend. Blake nodded, and walked towards the building, a special strut being put into place. Blake thought she might want to practice a more "mature" sense of walking. However, Yang couldn't keep her eyes forward.
"You do realize this is an orphanage, not a bar? We aren't looking for guys to bring home." Blake stopped, lifted her head, and pulled her hands to her chest.
"Yeah… I know…" She replied before continuing up the front steps and into the building. She opened the door, and held it open for Yang, before following inside behind. Yang walked up to the front desk, once again.
"Hello again." Yang said, smiling and waving at the man behind the desk. The man looked up from his work and rolled his eyes.
"Miss Xiao Long, what brings you back so soon?" The man asked, obviously not intent on getting up right away. Blake took the time to look around the lobby area. There were chairs with tables next to them, and atop the tables were children's' magazines. A plant in a corner, a few paintings, this area was pretty barren.
"Yes, let me alert the staff that we have visitors." The man said, picking up a scroll from next to a half-eaten donut. Yang turned around and saw Blake observing. She walked over to her and threw her arms around the faunus.
"What's up sugar lump?" Yang whispered into Blake's ear. Blake relaxed a bit at Yang's touch. She decided to nuzzle her head into the side of Yang's.
"Just looking around. We all set?" Yang kissed Blake on the cheek and pulled away. Blake turned around, not wanting her to let go. But whether she wanted to stay like that or not, the man had gotten up and held a clipboard, ready to show them around. Blake walked up to Yang's side, and slipped her fingers between hers. They were going to do this, hand in hand, heart to heart.
There were many kids Blake found interesting. She insisted that they stop and get to know a little about each kid, much to Yang's annoyance. The first few kids, Blake found no interest in. One kid wanted to be a sports star when he was older, so both Yang and Blake decided to consider him. They were heading back down the stairs to the second floor when the man stopped them. Up ahead was three kids, two facing the other.
"What's going on?" Blake asked the man. Yang shook her head.
"It looks like those three might not be the best of friends…" The blonde said. Yang looked at the scene in front of her, and noticed something specific about the single kid.
"Blake look, it's her." Yang said, pulling on Blake's jacket. Yang pointed to the single kid, pointing out the cat hoodie, which can hardly be mistaken. They listened in on the conversation.
"Hey look, it's the animal." One kid said, standing smugly next to the other smug faced kid. "Shouldn't you be in your cage; we have adults visiting"
Danny shook her head angrily, shaking off her hood, revealing a short pair of horns on top of her head. Her hands started to ball into fists, the frustration apparent in the child.
"I have as much chance of getting adopted as you!" Danny yelled. The other kids laughed. They turned to each other and whispered, before facing Danny again.
"Who would ever adopt a loser like you. No one likes your kind." The kids sneered. Danny yelled at the kids, and lifted her hands. She punched one of the kids, tears started to fall. That was when the man intervened.
"Hey, don't you dare think you can get away with hurting another like that, Danny!" The man said, raising his voice for the first time in the entire visit. Blake looked at Yang, who was already looking at Blake. Blake could see what Yang saw in her. She could now see the fire.
"Sir, We'd like to talk to her." Blake said, calling out to the man and motioning to the child he was currently holding onto. The man looked at her oddly.
"This misfit? But why Miss?" Blake simply stood her ground.
"We want to get to know every kid before we make our choice." Yang said, standing far behind her girlfriend. The man shrugged, letting go of Danny, who ran off up another flight of stairs. Blake looked back to Yang, who simply shrugged herself, and started heading towards where Danny went. The man stopped her for a moment and informed them of where her room is. The two headed up there.
The room was bland, like all the others. However, this time, there was an interesting child laying on the bed, facing the wall. Yang knocked on the open door.
"Anyone home?" Yang said, peeking in. The only response was a muffled sound. Taking that as an invitation, she entered, Blake trailing behind. Yang took seat in the single and only chair in the room, Blake opting to sit on the edge of the bed. Blake made the first move after minutes of silence.
"Hey, what's your name?" Blake asked in a soft voice. Danny shifted on the bed, eventually turning to face her two visitors.
"I'm Danny." She said in a rough voice, obviously from having just been crying. She sniffled a bit.
"We saw what happened, you got some guts to stand up for your kind." Yang said, being more front forward than ever. Blake looked at Yang, then back to Danny to see her response. The look in the child's eyes weren't that of calmness, but of resentment.
"What do you know about it huh?" Danny asked in a snarky voice. Blake simply looked to Yang, who looked at Blake. Blake then reached up for her trademark bow and undid it, revealing her soft cat ears. The look in Danny's eyes went from resentment to a more comfortable look.
"Well I know that standing up for equality is a tough battle." Blake said, referencing her days in the White Fang as a young child. "So, wanna tell us about yourself?"
For the nest hour or so, they passed questions back and forth, Blake deciding on her choice by the end of the hour. They both said a momentary bye to Danny and went down to the lobby. Facing each other, they both talked.
"You see?" Yang said, her spirit burning brighter than ever. Blake sighed.
"Yeah, I get it, your little gut feeling was right. But she is a little volatile. Do you think we can handle her?" Blake responded.
Yang thought about this for a moment, and came to a conclusion.
"As long as she doesn't end up like Qrow we're good right?" Yang joked. Blake rolled her eyes and sighed. She turned and walked towards the desk to get the attention of the man once more. The man looked up at her, the question in his eyes.
"We've made our decision." Blake said. The man grabbed a stack of papers and two pens.
"Who are you going to be taking?" The man asked. Blake feigned thought for a moment.
"Danny." The man looked at her as if she was kidding, but when Blake didn't confirm any joke, he sighed.
"She's your problem." He said, handing Blake the papers and pens. She thanked the man and turned around to file them out while the man informs Danny of the news. Around ten minutes after the man ascended the first flight of stairs, Yang and Blake both heard yelling coming from upstairs. It sounded like those two kids from before that were bullying Danny. They sounded shocked that Danny would get adopted. Not shortly after, though, an energetic Danny came bounding down the stairs, satchel around her shoulders. Yang smiled, got up, and went over to rub Danny on the head. The man followed down shortly after, and took the papers from the couple. After some final checks, the man wished them good luck. Not good day, good luck. Blake noted this, and brought it up with Yang as they left the orphanage.
They walked Danny over to the car and unlocked it. Once they all piled in, Blake decided to brief Danny on some house rules.
"Now, since you're only fourteen, we won't expect you to do lots of chores, but you are to help around the house." Blake started. Once she got started, she started listing off a bunch of stuff, sounding all too stressed. Yang groaned.
"Come on babe, let her go. She just became part of the family after all." Yang said, not taking her eyes off the road, but full well knowing the smoldering glare she was getting from Blake. "Let her settle into her new home first." Blake agreed to this, and instead decided to try to tell Danny all about their house.
"When we bought the house, it had a spare bedroom which we have used whenever Yang's sister stayed over, but now that she got married, she doesn't come over. So we are going to turn that into your room." Blake absolutely love their house, and proceeded to talk all about it for the rest of the car ride. When they finally got home, Danny had been looking around with curiosity. Blake watched her with interest, remembering how just an hour and a half ago, she used those same wide eyes to look at them with resentment, almost anger. Now, she was happy and curious. It amazed her how Danny could be like this.
Yang pulled the car up the driveway and put it into park. She stretched a bit and groaned. She then climbed out of the car, as well as Danny and Blake. With Yang leading the group, they walked up to the door, and Yang unlocked it.
"Danny, welcome to your new home." Yang said as she opened the door leading into the entry hall. Danny went in and looked around in curiosity. Yang smiled at Blake before walking in, with Blake taking up the rear. They went around the house, showing Danny around, before finally coming around to the spare room. Opening the door, Blake motioned into the room.
"All yours." Blake said, smiling at the look on Danny's face. Danny went in and looked around, before dropping her satchel on the floor and hopping onto the bed.
"So, what do you think?" Yang and Blake asked, in almost complete unison. Danny looked at them, a wide smile across her face.
"I love it. I love you guys." Danny said, rushing off the bed and into an embrace with Yang and Blake. Blake noticed Danny tearing up a bit. What Blake didn't know was that this was the most love and affection she had been shown in years. But with all the touring done, Yang went to go make lunch. Blake followed Yang into the kitchen and leaned against the counter.
"Here we go" Blake said, a slight smile still on her face.