"One's dignity may be assaulted, vandalized and cruelly mocked, but it can never be taken away unless it is surrendered."

~Michael J. Fox

(Age: 6)

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(3rd Person POV)

The Dust Mines of the Schnee Dust Company located in the continent of Solitas is the worst nightmare for all Faunus; they look human, only with features of an animal such as ears, paws, tails and even wings on a rare occasion. One such being, is a young white haired horned boy... Well... to say he's a Faunus is farfetched... Not even he knows if he is one... But one thing is for sure... Those Fangs and pointed ears of his... he's no doubt a Vampire... More specifically, one of the Daywalking kind...

The scars he sustained in those mines, both physically and mentally... their just a reminder of how cruel the Humans could be to anyone that looked remotely different from them... After escaping from the living hell of the mines, the boy made a journey on foot across the continent, until he just couldn't go on any further... the thirst for the blood of another sentient being was way just too great... When he fell to his knees, the beasts of the Darkness surrounded him, snarling and stalking their new prey; The Grimm. Before they could snack on the defenseless Vampire, a man defended him... a dusty old crow wielding a massive interchangeable scythe...

After the battle was over, he turned to the boy, holstering his weapon along his rear waist.

Man: H-Hey, kid. Are you okay?

His voice, although rough was low and concerning. As the boy's eyes panned up, he saw the man's piercing red eyes staring into his own dull golden ones... Upon instinct, he leaped at the man, bearing his fangs.

Man: Woah! H-Hey!

He yelled, dodging the first leap from the boy, but it wasn't over as he continued to leap at the man, snarling and hissing at him.

Man: Kid what's wrong!? Why are you-

His eyes widened as he observed the boy further... more specifically his pointed ears and fangs... It was only then he noticed what was wrong...

Man's thoughts: He's... thirsty for blood... isn't he...? How long as he gone without drinking blood? Judging from his aggravation, I'd say god damn long... Damn... there's no choice then... Hopefully the alcohol is out of my system...

Coming to a conclusion, the man stopped dodging the boy's attacks and held his arm out to him.

Man: Alright kid. Drink up.

Seeing the opportunity, the boy immediately pounced on him, sinking his fangs into the man's arms causing him to wince from the pain. It was quite impressive how Vampire fangs could tear right through Aura... It could be effective in battle but the Vampire would need to be in point blank range which can be, in most cases, the most dangerous option. Removing his fangs after satisfying his life force, the boy's eyes glowed a bright gold before dimming again and losing their shine... As he fell over unconscious, the man caught him and looked at him concerned.

Man: Well damn... Azealia... Seems like I found the little Vampire...

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The boy groaned as his Golden Eyes fluttered opened before holding his head, scratching one of the protruding horns from his head...

Boy: Ugh... What... happened...?

???: Rise and Shine, Horns.

That low tone voice... The boy barely recognized it... As his vision began to clear up, he looked around his surroundings, only to see that he was inside some form of wooden cottage and he was lying in a very soft and warm bed... Then he looked to the corner of the room, only to see the same man that encountered him in Solitas, this time drinking from a flask.

Boy: Who... are you? Where am I...?

Qrow: Name's Qrow and your-

Before he could finish, the door to the room opened and a woman with short black hair with red highlights and Silver Eyes, wearing a black and white dress with a white cloak entered and she was holding a plate of cookies and warm milk.

When she saw the boy awake, she gasped in shock before skipping over to his side.

Woman: Oh my gosh! You're awake!

Boy: H-Huh...?

Qrow: Geez, Summer. Give the kid some space.

Summer: O-Oh! Right! Sorry!

She bowed politely before taking the plate of cookies and looking at the boy.

Summer: Are you hungry?

Boy: U-Um...

Qrow: He's a Vampire, Summer. He can't eat normal food. The most he could do is drink that milk.

Summer: Oh, that's so sad... Okay, drink this milk. And I promise, it's NOT poison!

Qrow: *groans* Summer...

Summer: What!?

The boy looked at the glass of milk before cautiously taking it from the surprisingly childish woman and taking a sip of it, only to realize it was completely fine. Then he chugged the milk down. Just then, there was another voice from outside the room...

???: Summer! Did he wake up yet?

This time, a man entered the room, with blond hair and somewhat rough attire. He looked at Summer and Qrow before adverting his gaze to the boy, his deep blue eyes widening in shock.

Summer: Oh! He did, Tai!

Tai: Well, I'll be damned.

Soon after, three smaller figures entered the room, two girls, one with blonde hair and iliac eyes and another with short black hair with red highlights, silver eyes just like her mother, and she was clinging onto a red cloak and with them, a small black and white corgi.

Boy: What's going on...?

Summer: First of all, what's your name little guy?

"Name... Right... My Name... Is Lazarus..."

LAZARUS ROSE