Author notes: My apologies for not updating this yesterday but, alas here it is. It was only supposed to be like three paragraphs but I got a bit carried away… Staying with Blake's POV for this one, next time it's back to the Yang-a-rang in present time. Anyhow as per usual likes and comments are much appreciated and yeah I guess, enjoy?
Disclaimer: I own absolutely nothing, all creditability and ownership of the following scenario's and characters goes to Rooster Teeth and Monty Oum.
Staying away from Yang was harder than Blake had thought it would be. It had only been two days since Blake had left Yang's bedside in the airship and she had already crept around outside of the hospital which Yang had been transferred too on several occasions but not once finding the courage to go inside. Ironically, it was when she had decided to expand her search outwards along Vale's territory hunting down Adam that she had heard from hushed whispering's around the city's shadier areas that the blonde had in fact, gotten worse and that the next few days were critical for her. She decided on that same day to immediately return to central Vale and investigate the rumours further by following around more reliable sources at the hospital itself. This continued throughout the day, when upon eavesdropping on a conversation between two nurses going on what Blake presumed was a lunch break, she had over-heard that indeed Yang was sick. Very sick.
She had heard that it was something about Yang's semblance being activated when she got hit leading her to succumb to an aggressive infection that wasn't responding to usual medication. Blake couldn't even begin to describe how guilty she felt, Yang could potentially die. Yet, she hadn't gone and visited her partner. The reason why, was simple; every time she thought about going inside the hospital, she couldn't stop thinking that it would give Adam the perfect opportunity to take them both down.
This is what lead Blake to be where she was now, sitting on a wooden bench with her head in her hands outside the hospital doors. Once again trying to figure out if the reward was worth the risk. On one hand, this could be her last chance to see Yang if she didn't make it through this, or she could break her promise to the girl and put Yang's life in more danger, again. But then, what does that even matter if Yang could leave her at any time now? Besides there hadn't been any trace of Adam in the brief time she went hunting him down and she doubted he'd make a move here in this public place… She took a deep breath as she stood, her mind resolved. She needed to see Yang again.
Walking through the hospital's automatic doors the Faunus remembered how much she hated these buildings when she was immediately assaulted by the overpowering scent of chemicals and disinfectants, her bow and nose twitching slightly in annoyance. Not caring if people noticed she proceeded further into the building when she remembered, she didn't know what room Yang was in. Back-tracking slightly past a few human visitors she walked up to the main reception desk and politely asked what room her friend was in. A middle aged woman with brown hair looked up at her then searched for the simple request into the computer she sat at. "Yang Xiao Long, She's in the Southey Ward, room four. It's just down that corridor down the middle after you take a right turn past the stairs." Blake thanked the woman then followed her directions, her anxiety increasing with every step she took. This was it.
The first thing she noticed about the Southey Ward was the walls. Each one was painted intricately to look like woods from a fairy-tale with a variety of creatures also carefully drawn into the background, the centre-piece being three ginormous bears which caught Blake's eye the most. Slowly walking more into the room her admiration of the artwork was paused by a forced cough to her left. "Excuse me miss, can I help you?" Blake turned to see a plump, grumpy looking woman frowning at her. "Yes, I'm here to visit Yang Xiao Long?" The grumpy looking woman swallowed before answering in an aggressive voice. "That room is off limits to anyone but close family and I have no paperwork here saying a stray pet is on that short list"
Blake swallowed hard, her fist clenching with effort as she tried her best to keep calm. "I'm her partner. I have a right to see her." The hostile receptionist, noting Blake's response pressed a small button by her computer which caused a couple of members of hospital security and extra nurses to enter the room from a side door. "I'm sorry miss, but without the paperwork you will not be visiting that girl. Now please leave, before I let security here escort you out"
Blake immediately tensed, who the hell did this woman think she was? How dare she deny her the right to see Yang just because she was a Faunus? Blake growled. "I won't repeat myself again. I have a right to see her. I need to see her." It was then that one of the security guard's tried to grab Blake's arm causing the Faunus to twist him around and flip him onto the reception desk. The second guard moved towards her in the same fashion but just as she was about to repeat her actions she was stopped by a loud authoritative voice. "What the hell is going on here?" Blake dropped both the cowering men and turned to see a tall, well-built, blond man with blue eyes. Taiyang Xiao Long.
"Who are you?" "What are you doing here?" Taiyang commanded as he approached the commotion with confident strides, holding a cup of water in his left hand. "She came here demanding to see your daughter, sir." "She says that she's her partner" The aggressive receptionist spoke, clearly as if she was trying to get the Faunus into trouble. Blake couldn't do nothing but avoid the man's gaze. This was Yang's father. This was not how she had planned for the two of them to first meet, not by a long-shot. "You're Blake? You're Blake Belladonna?" The Faunus nodded, waiting for the shouting to start, mentally getting prepared to run. "Well it's about time, I'm Taiyang. I've heard a lot about you Blake Belladonna."
He had outstretched his free hand for Blake to take, much to the dismay of the surrounding nurses and security. Blake outstretched her own arm and they awkwardly shook hands. "No offence Blake, but I was wondering when you would show up, Yang spoke about you often." He offered as starter conversation before painfully trailing off at the mention of his daughter. Blake's ears leaned back as the words sank in, not only had he been expecting her but Yang had apparently spoken to him about her. "I- I know, I'm sorry I didn't come sooner. How is she?" Blake asked in a shamed whisper. Taiyang was about to invite her to see his daughter when a loud alarm accompanied by a bright flashing light erupted from the reception desk. "Room four! Get down there now! We've lost all pulse. She's flat lining."
Blake stood frozen as Taiyang and the few nurses surrounding her all sprinted down the long white halls to where she could only presume Yang's room was. Her muscles were locked and she couldn't do nothing. Yang was flat-lining. The heart that she had one day hoped would return her love had stopped. It was too much to take in. Before she knew it, suddenly she was running, but not to Yang's room. She was running away from it all, the sirens, the alarms, Taiyang's desperate yell for his baby girl and that one room where she know she'd find Yang's body. She screamed and cried herself as she ran past the ward's exit, the ringing in her ears blocking out Yang's cries of Blake's name that were echoing down the corridors.