Prologue
It was raining in some parts of the kingdom called Vale. A boy about the age of six was in a fetal position in the streets shivering from the coldness of billions of water droplets. All he had to keep himself warm was his body heat, though it wasn't warm enough for him. The young child was only wearing ragged clothes that he has been wearing for a year or two. A few people pass by him but didn't bother helping or gazing at him. He was lonely, hungry and in pain, he let himself cry from his misery.
A woman holding an umbrella to prevent herself from getting wet was walking in the streets where the boy was in. She is heading her way back to an airship when she noticed the child all curled up while being already wet due to the rain. A feeling was struck inside of her when she saw his face, thinking for a bit she smiled, then began to slowly approach him. Now she stands in front of the boy with the umbrella over both of them, the small child noticed her presence and looks up to see her smiling face.
"Why are you here all alone in the rain, child?" She asked.
He didn't answer her instead, he just sits up and looks at her. This made the woman a little confused.
"Can you speak? If so, then tell me your name." She kneels down in front of him.
Again, he didn't answer and just stared at her. Few seconds later, he looks down and spoke.
"..... Y/N." He said.
"I see..... Hm, how about we continue to talk in my home. How's that sound? Wouldn't want us to get colder out here." She said standing up extending a hand to him.
The boy looks at her hand and was hesitant but accepted it anyway. He stands up and a white cloak was wrapped around him.
"Let's go!" She said smiling.
The two of them began to walk in through the streets as the rain continues to drop. Soon, they arrived at a bullhead. The ramp went down and both of them got inside. A man then was standing in front of the two with his hands on his sides.
"Took you long enough to come back here Summ- Who's that kid?" He points at the boy beside her.
"I found him alone and cold in the streets, so I decided to take him with us." She said with a smile.
"Come on Summer, you can't just go around and take a kid along with us." He said sighing.
"And let a poor child die out there? I would never do that. This is my decision to take him with us and you can't stop me, Qrow." Summer said.
"Fine, fine. I know I can't stop you, knowing your personality. I'll go tell the pilot we'll head back now." He said turning around then walking away while drinking from a flask.
"Sheesh that old Qrow never stops drinking. Does he even drink water anymore?" She said to herself.
She grabs the boy's hand making him look at her. Summer smiled at him which made the child nervous then blushed. This caused the woman to giggle.
"I guess I haven't introduced myself to you yet, you can call me Summer. Anyway, we should get you dried up or you'll catch a cold." She said walking towards a bag while still holding his hand.
The huntress grabs a towel from the bag and began to dry his hair. After that she then grab a small paper bag and hand it to him. The boy was curious and looked inside and to his surprise, it was filled with cookies. Just by looking and smelling at it made the boy drool and his stomach suddenly growling rather loudly with made him blush madly.
"I knew you were hungry when I saw you out there. You can eat all of them if you like." Summer said.
He nodded and grab one cookie and started eating it. Summer gestured for him to take a seat and he did. The bullhead suddenly began to move signaling her that it was taking off. She sat beside the boy who was busy eating the cookies she baked. Just by watching him eat made her smile, knowing that she has helped a person in need. The boy stopped eating and looked at her, she gazes back but he suddenly averted it.
"U-uh..... Miss S-Summer?" He stuttered.
Summer hummed in response as she waited for him to speak again.
"Can I ask you..... Why did you help me?" He looks at her with curious eyes.
She then placed her hand over his head and smiled.
"It's because, it's normal for me to help those who are in need. That is also the reason why I decided to be a huntress." She explained to him.
The boy just looked at her with admiration. He smiled slightly and continued to eat the cookies. Qrow comes in and took a seat.
"So what are you gonna do with him?" He asked then started drinking from his flask.
Her index finger and thumb rubbed her chin as she thinks. Humming for a while she then smiled.
"I'm going to adopt him!" This cause for Qrow to spit out his alcohol and Y/N to almost choke on his cookies.
"Are you really serious with that?!" He asked.
"I'm serious Qrow." She said making him sigh.
"What will Tai think of it though?" He asked.
"I'm sure he won't mind about that. I heard that he also wanted a son. So it should be fine." She said.
"You heard that kid? She's going to be your mom. That means I'm gonna be your uncle." He said looking at the boy.
"You? My uncle?" He said.
"Yep." He said drinking again.
"I thought you're gonna be my grandpa..." This made Qrow spit the alcohol the second time.
"What did you just said?!" He glares at him causing him to flinch.
"Come on Qrow, it was only a joke." Summer interfered while giggling.
"Do I look old though?" Qrow asked.
"Pfft..... Probably." Summer covered her mouth to prevent herself from laughing.
"Gosh I hate you sometimes..." Qrow sighs.
Hours later, they finally arrived in Patch, one of the places in Vale. The three of them got out of the bullhead and made their way to Summer's home. They stood in front of a wooden house with three other individuals waiting for them inside. Summer looks at the boy who is holding her hand.
"The new family you will have is behind this door. Are you ready to meet them?" She asked in a soothing voice.
The boy was obviously nervous but nevertheless he is happy and excited. He knew that the moment Summer took him, his life will finally change.
"Yes!" He said.
"Well then, let's go and see them." Qrow said with a smile.
He then grabs the door knob, turned it and lightly push it open. They entered inside and was greeted by two little girls.
"Mom! Uncle Qrow! You're back!!"
(Not a great start but I do hope you liked it!)
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