Yang pov
It was a bit suffocating . I felt that bad news were coming . But literally a moment ago , when my father delivered my food he seemed to be talking to me normally . Nothing seemed to foreshadow this . So whatever happened , happened just now .
' The question, however is . What is going on ? Did something happen ? ..... Did I do something ? '
I thought concerned seeing their seriousness and feeling their gaze on me . Feeling the suffocating atmosphere , uncertainty and slight uneasiness , I sat down on the bed and began to look through my memories for something they don't know about and would be angry about if they found out .
' In addition to what I've already been grounded for , is there anything else serious ? Is this about driving too fast ... I don't think I got any fine ? Still , even if it was about the fine , uncle would not look like this . The fact that Uncle Qrow is so serious is disturbing . '
I thought to myself without taking my eyes off my father and uncle . And while I was thinking like this , I watched my father look at Uncle Qrow who was standing in the doorway and with his hands folded over his chest he was leaning with his back against the doorframe . Despite my father's gaze my uncle did not move , instead he looked back at my father .
I could not say with certainty what they were saying to each other by that look . However, I was sure that my father told my uncle to do something that he didn't quite want to do . It seemed that uncle hesitated after they had already agreed on something . In the end , however , uncle Qrow just sighed and started walking toward the bed .
However, it was my father who was the first to sit on the chair at Ruby's desk and Uncle Qrow came over and sat next to me on the bed . I unconsciously moved away from him , making him some space .
Uncle Qrow : " Yang , first I want you to know that you have done nothing wrong , at least for now . So relax . "
Said Uncle Qrow , and his words on the one hand calmed my anxiety , however , they did not ease the tense mood .
So I didn't do anything wrong ? Then something has happened ? '
I thought, being more and more anxious . Father and uncle were serious but not sad . So it was a serious conversation rather than sad news . However, what the conversation was about I had no idea . And this combined with the seriousness of my father and uncle made me feel nervous .
' Is it about Ruby ? About school ? '
I thought looking at my father , who apparently seeing my face decided to speak up .
Father : " Qrow , get to the point . "
Said my father looking at my uncle . Uncle Qrow looked at father then looked at me .
Uncle Qrow : " Sorry , I just didn't know how to start .... Listen to me Ynag .There is something you need to know about your new friend Lappland .... "
Uncle Qrow said and I immediately looked at my father . I had a feeling where this was going . All the tension immediately disappeared when I understood this .
' So here we go again. '
I thought, already regretting that I told my father about Lappland. My father seemed to immediately understand the meaning of my gaze, but before he could interrupt me, my uncle's hand fell on my shoulder.
Uncle Qrow : " I know this face of your's Yang . So before you say something let me finish . As for what you think about it , I leave that to you . But now know ,that this is not your father's typical talk about dating. Now the issue is different . "
Said Uncle Qrow , his seriousness silenced me and shook my heart . That look , I have seen it before . I fell silent . Who exactly is Lappland that my uncle has to be so serious when he talks about her with me ?
Uncle Qrow : " You see, thanks to your description and some new news spreading around town, I was able to piece together the identity of Lappy ..... "
Started Uncle Qrow , and I had no idea at the time what wild ride was coming to crash into my world .
Pov 3 person
In front of a barely lit workbench on which lay a newly restored , mechashift red scythe , stood quietly little Ruby , humming in an unhurried tone a song , which was also possible to hear through her red earphones .
Despite the loud music , which when listened to in this way certainly damaged hearing , Ruby did not look the least bit uncomfortable . She was fully focused and thorough when she put away the tools in their proper place . She didn't even have to look at what she was doing , which only showed how many times she had done it and how much skill she had in it .
Putting down the last tool in its place , thus completing the cleanup of the workstation , Ruby stretched . And in the process of stretching , Ruby could not hold back the yawn that escaped unconsciously from her mouth . Tired and jet still humming , Ruby looked at the time shown on the clock hanging above the door of the shed . Then looking out the window in front of her , Ruby saw her father's car standing in the distance .
Feeling tired and seeing that the father is already at home, Ruby did not think much and just prepared to leave . Wiping the sweat from her forehead and fixing her fringe in the same motion first . Ruby then ,with superhuman ease grabbed the scythe, which was taller and look heavier than she was, and with a single skilled movement she made the scythe, with a clean and mechanical sound, fold up to the size of a small briefcase, which Ruby then attached to a strap on her tailbone protected by a red cape.
Leaving the shed , Ruby locked the door behind her , after which she walked toward the house . Turning off the music and pulling down her headphones , Ruby walked through the door and immediately noticed two bowls and cans , lying on the table in front of the couch . This was unusual , generally everyone in the house always had to put their dishes in the sink after finishing a meal . This was their father's rule . And now apparently the father and uncle themselves have broken it .
However, she did not think too much about it , she found it strange at best . She also had no intention of pointing it out to them , she was not stupid or petty . Probably her father and uncle had to do something quickly .
Ruby : " I'm home ! "
Announced Ruby , without seeing anyone around , then she headed to her and Yang's room . And the closer Ruby was to the room , the more clear the conversation happening inside became .
Qrow : " That's all I have to say . I have no reason to deceive you . I have no reason to lie . I'm only telling you this so that you know what you're getting into and so that you don't feel cheated later . Think about it . As for your decision .... It's your heart and your feelings . I won't interfere as long as there is no threat of harm for you . "
Said Qrow , getting up . After which he looked at Tai , who sat silently listening to the conversation and watching his daughter's reaction the whole time .
Feeling Qrow's gaze, Tai only nodded . Qrow's task was completed, now it's his turn to deal with the consequences . Qrow , relayed Yang what he knew about Lappland , leaving out of the conversation everything related to Ozpin and their investigation . "
With nothing more to say , Qrow left the room where he nearly ran into Ruby , whose stealthy attitude already showed that she was about to eavesdrop a little . However, Qrow said nothing to this , instead he immediately seized her awey from the doorway and led her away from the room giving Tai and Yang time .
Qrow : " Come eat dinner , your father and sister need to talk . But first you need to wash your hands and face . You are all covered in gun oil . "
Said Qrow grabbing Ruby by the shoulder .
Ruby : " Is sis in trouble again ? "
Asked Ruby looking back towards the room her uncle was dragging her away from .
Qrow : " Not really . She simply needs to talk to your father . "
Said Qrow , avoiding the subject . This , of course , only aroused the curiosity of Ruby , who noticed it . However, for now she was too tired and hungry to ask questions .
Meanwhile , " enlightened " by her new knowledge Yang sat silently staring out the window . Her gaze was contradictory and full of confusion . To say that she was shocked is an understatement . All her joy and normal energy was gone .
Yang knew that she was not familiar with Lappland. Apart from those few hours of getting to know each other and having fun , they were strangers to each other . Yang however , trusted the time they spent together , Yang trusted her gut feeling about people . However, she never thought that she would be so wrong .
Lappland is a terrorist ? A psychopathic killer ? She didn't believe it , nor did she call it a lie . Because if such allegations were lies they would be overkill . Not to mention that it was her uncle who told her about it . He gave a lot of details . Not about everything , he left the matter for Yang to investigate on her own .
However, there was no need to do so , because Yang heard about it herself . She had heard about the white wolf like most people with a Scroll or TV. Of course her uncle warned her that many things are unconfirmed and others are lies . Nevertheless there was a lot of it .
Tai : " I didn't want you to feel cheated or disappointed . In particular I didn't want you to be in danger that's why we told you . "
Said Tai seeing the silence of his daughter . Yang herself looking out the window did not show her father her facial expression .
Yang : " If everything uncle Qrow's said is true ..... Then I understand . "
Said Yang , after which she looked at father . She was not resigned , but not happy either . Yang was rather thoughtful . However, her violet eyes showed that her heart was really sore .
Yang : " Yes , Lappland is not the healthiest in mind . It's hard not to catch that after talking to or watching her . In the same way it's hard not to notice how brutal she is in a fight . And although so far she has not done so in my presence , I have already guessed that Lappland is not a person who avoids killing . "
Yang : " I will not comment on the morality of killing . Even though I myself so far always fight to the knockdown , I never promised myself nor to anyone that I would never never kill . Even you dad ..... You taught us this yourself . Someday will come the day , when we will have to kill . Isn't that why you taught me and Ruby how to kill and gut fish ? "
Said Yang clenching her fist and lowering her head to look at her . The golden hair of her bangs , obscured her face , so Tai sitting still could only remain silent looking at his daughter and not knowing what exactly she was thinking .
Yang : " Of course, this has nothing to do with what Lappland did. Leaving aside the people taking away the freedom of faunus , leaving aside the racists I will not cry for .... That said , these innocent people and those who left the white fang for a normal life . I don't know what to think . On the one hand I want to think about how Lappland is not sane in mind and how young she was at that time . Ruby's age ? A year older ? Those are good excuses right ? ...
Said Yang , finally looking at her father . Yang Really was lost , she did not know what to think , looking to her father for answers ....
Tai : " I don't know . I don't know her or her situation. I have an opinion , same as your uncle . She was young , might not have known better . She might not have received proper help ..... It's hard to say . "
Said Tai , without being sure himself . This was a conversation about morality . And you can't look at morlanity as something black and white . It all depends on perspective . But without hearing and understanding the other side you can't see their perspective . Yang understood that .
Likewise, Tai knew that these words reflected only a small part of his daughter's thoughts . Yang certainly has not yet assimilated all the information and she certainly has not put it all together in her head . Such information needs a good night's sleep to settle . So it's hard to say what Yang was thinking
Nevertheless, Tai was sure that Yang would not have given up on Lappland in any case . This was not Yang's style . Especially when Qrow expressed his speculation . Therefore, Tai simply asked .
Tai : " Do you already know what you want to do next ? "
Asked Tai , looking at his daughter .
Yang : " I need to talk to her . Understand her to make a verdict . If uncle is right and Lappland just want to start all over again . Escape the past by becoming a hunter . Then I have no right to take that away from her . "
Yang : " However, as for our relationship . Will we continue to be friends , something more or enemies ? ... I will leave it to this conversation . "
Said Yang with conviction , her gaze was sharp and determined .
Yang : " However , are you really not going to stop me ? Didn't Uncle Qrow say that Lappland is dangerous ? "
Asked Yang looking at her father . Tai , already knowing what his daughter had decided , sighed and stood up , then he walked over and sat down next to his daughter on her bed .
Tai : " I have no such intention . It is your decision . I just don't want you to be in danger . However, Lappland has not hurt you so far . Even when you were at your most vulnerable ..... This girl deserves a chance . That's what your uncle believes . And I will trust him ."
Said Tai with a smile . But , this conversation would have been completely different , had it not been for the fact that Tai knew that Qrow would be next to Yang throughout her meeting . Yang was completely safe . This, however, Tai could not say.
Suddenly the father-daughter exchange was interrupted by the arrival of a message on Yang's scroll . Looking at her father for permission , which she received and then at her scroll , Yang picked it up and opened the message.
Beautiful ( Lappy ) > [ Blondi do you have some free time ?? ]
Seeing this message Yang looked at her father .