A helping hand

Everything has remained the same for the past couple of weeks, Weiss and Blake got into an argument about "Faunus" but that was resolved quickly..ish. Took about 12 hours but she eventually came around. However they had bigger fish to fry. No pun intended.

On the way back to Beacon everyone's now well acquainted Butler was pulled to the side out of nowhere by a random figure. (Y/n) was also given a weird device almost looks like a syringe but smaller.

(Y/n): What is this and who are you?

???: Oh this, just think of this as a helping tool, and me well think of me as a helping hand or a friend if you will.

(Y/n) just stared at the guy who seemed to be slightly older than him.

???: Right I forgot my name, It's Aion and you my friend are (Y/n) Makino first and only son of Akira Mahiro who's a pro huntsman; Semblance unknown.

(Y/n): Flattered you know about me, but why?

Aion: Well I take pride and time into knowing what I want to know. Need all the facts. Sadly we don't have too much time to chat don't lose that syringe now.

In the blink of an eye the guy was gone leaving (Y/n) confused on what was going to happen now.

The guy was sitting on top of a rooftop looking down at the potential partner or rival walk away.

???: What exactly did you give him?

A woman with long hair and a dashing red dress came up behind him. She may have seemed powerful but her eyes carried a sense of pain in them.

Aion: Aww nothing just a helping hand is all.

???: *Seductive chuckle* Right of course~ I hope you didn't tell our cute little wolf friend my plan for him.

She walked towards him placing her hand on her shoulder then used her semblance to heat up her hand and Aion's shirt that started to burn.

Aion: ohh Cindy dearest, don't you remember? Your semblance doesn't work on me.

He chuckled slapping her hand away with a huge smile on his face before his demeanor changed.

Aion: Last time I checked you can't harm me because of your higher up and I have something you need so you can't do anything to me.

He placed his hands in his pockets walking away from the woman who looked extremely pissed off.

-Back with (Y/n)-

He just arrived at Beacon to prepare dinner for team JNPR since that's the team he's watching over today. Once he arrived in the kitchen he saw Jaune pacing back and forth.

The door closed causing Jaune to jump and his head hit a pan.

Jaune: Ah.. ow!

(Y/n): Mr. Arc are you alright?

Jaune: Hey (Y/n) aside from my head hurting I'm alright.. just wasn't expecting anyone to jump in like that.

(Y/n) knew he was lying

(Y/n): 'It's probably his dilemma about Ms. Schnee but he doesn't know Ms. Nikos has quite the crush for him.'

Jaune: I can leave if you need the space-

(Y/n): It's quite alright sir, however you seem in your head about something, if you want I can give you my opinion on the matter.

Jaune: W-What.. no I'm alright, it's nothing... okay it's about Weiss!

(Y/n): 'Bingo'

He started preparing dinner for Jaune's team as he started to rant about all his failed attempts to get Weiss to notice him.

As the time moved on he looked over at Jaune who had a defeated expression on his face and (Y/n) came up with an idea.

(Y/n): I may have a solution to your slight dilemma Mr. Arc, if you don't mind listening.

Jaune: No! No not at all, what do you got?

(Y/n) stood in front of Jaune, even if he was a little bit shorter than Jaune.

(Y/n): Think of me as Ms. Schnee and ask me to dinner Mr. Arc .

Jaune: What? N-No I can't. That's-

(Y/n): Ask me to dinner Jaune as if I were Ms. Schnee.

He sighed knowing (Y/n) wasn't going to let him leave at least without trying.

Jaune: Would you like to have dinner?

(Y/n): Women don't like questions.

Jaune: Okay *Clears throat* Join me for dinner.

(Y/n): Too demanding Mr. Arc try again.

Jaune: Uhmm okay okay... Join me for dinner?

(Y/n): Another question. You can do this or else she will keep ignoring your offers. Don't question or overthink this.

Jaune stopped and thought about it for a few seconds before saying what he needs to in a different way.

Jaune: I'm having dinner, if you'd care to join me-

(Y/n): Perfect. That is all you need to say.

Jaune eyes went wide because he actually got it, he smiled greatly ear to ear then he hugged (Y/n). It shocked the butler at first and a small smile formed on his face before it faded away because of what his father taught him.

"You are not here for emotional attachments, do your job and protect the team or teams you are assigned to."

"All emotions do is slow you down."

Jaune finally let him go still smiling walking to the door but stopped and turned around posing a question.

Jaune: What if she still says no? What do I do then?

(Y/n): Well Mr. Arc there's an old saying that people use very often; "There's plenty of fish in the sea" If Ms. Schnee doesn't see your efforts then another will, and I'm sure that other lovely lady would love to have you.

Jaune: Who would like me?

(Y/n): You'd be surprised Mr. Arc she's a lot closer than you think.

Jaune nodded before leaving to his dorm. Now (Y/n) was left alone and the feeling he had in his chest disappeared while he finished preparing dinner.

It was good while it lasted, able to help someone else with that feeling of love. Just having the company is good but everything good always has to come to an end.

Once he finished he went to team JNPR's dorm knocking on the door gently.

(Y/n): I'm entering the room please don't be alarmed.

He walked in the room placing the dinner down on the desk for everyone and left a note next to the platter of food.

Even though the notes aren't much (Y/n) takes joy into making them for each team. Pyrrha came out of the bathroom in a towel then made eye contact with (Y/n), her face turning as red as her hair as (Y/n) seemed unfazed but looked away from her gaze. Yet he had a small pink hue on his cheeks

(Y/n): My apologies Ms. Nikos.. I was just dropping off dinner for your team.

Pyrrha: No, No it's okay I should've showered earlier so you wouldn't have to see me like this.

She chuckled which caused the pink hue on his cheeks to become visible but he nodded walking out of the dorm room.

(Y/n): Have a goodnight Ms. Nikos

Pyrrha was going to say it back but the door was already closed. She noticed his gaze and how he wouldn't make eye contact with her but his eyes seemed to be weighing something. Was he tired? Was he embarrassed? Maybe upsetting about something?

(Y/n) leaned against the wall with his arms crossed staying to himself trying to keep his composure together.

(Y/n): 'Why is everyone so nice.. they're all great people but I can't form any attachment to them or I'm a failure.. I wish I.. just once in my life I could... actually feel something to fill this deep hole in my heart..'

His grip tightened on his arms remembering all the times that his father hates him and the boy never understood why. The abuse verbal and physical. The fact that he's never had a childhood no friends no toys just training, manners, more training, being molded by the darkness of the world.

A singular tear fell from the boys eyes letting it hit the floor. The mask he's been holding up for years started breaking.. however the boy inhaled deeply wiping his eyes not crying or showing that form of pain.

Fixing his posture he stayed by team JNPRs dorm and waited for the morning..

-End of the chapter-