(the song text I'll include toay is something I wrote myself. I hold these words dear to me and close to my heart, although it won't be positive.)

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The night was gone fast. It went by in a flash like just a few miliseconds while others think it's still too long. People were everywhere, whether they're hung over, tired or a mix of both as Y/n is still around as well. He's getting his stuff of the stage and into the back of his van to get it back to the warehouse. why a warehouse? Because he lives in it, apart from his normal apartement. What it allows him to do is have more freedom when playing guitar. He also has more space for his car, his furniture and everything else he could need. Does the city know about it? No. Have they ever noticed yet? No. So there shouldn't be a problem with it. but that doesn't matter at the time as he looks around the room he just performed in and sees a few people who are still asleep. He walks over and looks at the three teens.

Y/n:" They should be back at the academy already. Did the three go overboard with the drinks?"

Y/n chuckles slightly as he decides to wake them up. Who are the three? Yang, Blake and Pyrrah. It's a mild surprise for Y/n to see these three ladies all down and out because of alcohol. He knows his shows are for a bit of partying, but taking it over the edge like that takes a toll on the people involved. The young man himself has a bottle of cold water in his hand and takes a drink from it, but before he can spit it at anyones' face Yang gets up and squeezes the bottle, making the liquid splash onto Y/n. Yang expects that he'd be angry about it, but he just laughs. He just enjoyes the joke and that his prank fired back like that.

Y/n:" Oh, that was great. Now I'm fully awake. Thanks for that."

Yang:" You're not angry?"

Y/n:" Why would I be? I wanted to shower soon anyways. So you just helped me with that."

Yang:" You don't seem to take pranks that bad. Are you used to that?"

Y/n:" Yeah. I like to have fun. I like to laugh when I can and that was one of those moments. For me it's about enjoying life to the fullest as best as you can. The people that are around you are helping with that, so I hope your team is just as fun as you."

Yang:" You could say so. And I have to say: your shows are sick. They pumped me up very much and I got what you wanted to tell us with the lyrics you write. You're inspiring."

Y/n:" You really think so? I just try my best. The things I talk about aren't for the faint of heart."

Yang:" I know, but that's why I listen to you. You're telling people what's wrong in this world."

Y/n:" Hehe, guess you're right. Oh hey, your friends are waking up."

When Yang turns around, she sees Blake rubbing her eyes while Pyrrah holds her own head. They don't look as fresh as they were the last night, but that's to be expected. Yang smiles at them and gives them a short hug before turning back around again, only to see nothing.

Yang:" Where did he go?"

Blake:" Not so loud. My head hurts."

Pyrrah:" Not only yours. Uhhh, what's going on anyways?"

Yang:" I was talking to Y/n L/n just a moment ago and then the next moment he's gone. guys, he's sooo nice. I can't believe it."

Blake:" yeah, we know. Can we go back to Beacon now?"

Pyrrah:" I second that. Let's get back to our dorms. The others are probably worried about us."

Yang:" Yeah, you're right."

Then they all collect their jackets and bags after fixing their hair before they walk out of the building. They enjoyed the concert to their fullest as they talk about their own impressions and giggle a bit, imagining different things about the musician. Maybe they can go to more shows and get to know him outside of his work space. It is then that a taxi drives up to them as the driver rolls down her window and looks at the girls.

Driver:" Mr. L/n sent me. He asked me to pick you three up and bring you to Beacon academy. He already payed for the drive."

Pyrrah:" This man is full of surprises."

Blake:" Why does he do that for us?"

Yang:" I don't know, but I'll take it. Get in, girls."

And so they all get into the car and the driver takes off towards Beacon. It's not that far from the venue, so it shouldn't take long. Meanwhile Y/n himself is parking his van at his warehouse, unloading his gear and bringing it into the big hall. Of course this is not the best hideout and shelter because there are some flaws with it. Some holes in the walls, the windows are leaking and the roof is...not in the best conition either. But it gives off a nice, relaxing vibe to him. It sparked one of his new ideas that he has. How did that come up? Well, it came up after the show ended and he held the whiskey bottle in his hand. The thing is that memories of his first fight in combat class shot up immediatly.

--- Flashback ---

Eight and a half years ago, Y/n was in the middle of his first year at Beacon and he was doing good. The young huntsman was excited, because he was in his favorite class: combat class. Yes, he liked fighting, but only to improve others. Y/n was a weird kind of fighter, a bit psychotic by then and not many people dared to challenge him. But one of his classmates showed bravery and decided to battle him.

Glynda:" Mr. L/n, do you accept?"

Y/n:" I do. And she'll regret it."

Who was he talking about? Well, she was a girl. A fox faunus to be exact. And yes, she wanted to prove herself to everyone. Her hair was white and her eyes were red while her combat outfit consisted of a white shirt and a blue mini skirt. She had fox ears and a fox tail.

Y/n:" So...what's your name?"

Emmy:" My name is Emmy Frost. I wish you a fair battle against me."

Y/n:" We'll see about that."

The two got into position as Glynda was observing them and then let the fight begin. As the girl was looking at her opponent, she expected him to come straight at her. And her weapon that was a scepter was gripped tightly by her. Y/n just shot her a confused look while he casually walked around the arena. It felt like he was toying with her, which she didn't understand. She felt caged, she felt scared and she felt intimidated.

Y/n:" What's wrong? You wantd to fight, so come at me."

Emmy pouted before her body started moving towards the male in front of her. She was showing more confidence than before, but it didn't impress Y/n at all. He dodged the stabs and pokes that were thrown at him, chuckling a bit.

Y/n:" Come on, get serious! I know you can do more."

And so the sentence 'ask and you shall receive' was fulfilled as Emmy began to kick him all over the place. She had enough of his taunting and wanted to make him pay for it. Y/n didn't expect the next attack as an ice dust bullet froze his left foot in place. He was finally showing that he was concerned about this girl, knowing fully well that he never was even close to being invincible.

Emmy:" Get ready for the next step! You'll be the one who ends up sore today!"

She didn't care about how that sounded, she just knew she needed to defeat him. But Y/n tried his best to break free from the ice, taking his eyes off of her. The Faunus girl was rushing at him, her weapon pointed towards Y/ns' chest. She picked up speed, launched herself into the air and was about to strike when the air stopped moving. emmy was looking around in panic as Y/n held his breath. His chest was rising and falling repeatedly as he concentrated on his next move. Then suddenly he released an earth-shattering scream, making the air around him vibrate violently as it pushes Emmy away from him. The two classmates glared at each other and Y/n was about to take a step forward as he fell down to his knees. Worry shot into Emmy and Glynda as they looked at the young man.

Glynda:" Mr. L/n! Is everything okay?"

Emmy:" Y/n! Come on, get up."

She was getting close to him and wanted to help, but she couldn't even touch him. Some kind of force field held her from touching him. Y/n looked up at her. A bit of worry and sadness was visible in him, but he decided to forfeit.

Glynda:" You give up? What's the reason for that?"

Y/n:" Respect...Miss Frost is a formidable opponent and...I don't want to hurt her...because I care about people...Now please...I need rest....Emmy...continue improving...You will surpass everyone...one day."

She was confused. Emmy didn't understand why Y/n would give up against her, let alone anyone. It was against his nature and there could only be one reason for it. Before anyone else could talk to Y/n, he left the arena, limping a bit as the door closed behind him. the thing was that the young man had some personal problems. His love life went down the drain just a few days ago when he failed to protect his girlfriend from bandits. They killed the young girl and Y/n was too weak to fight them, but his pride didn't allow him to turn away. Nobody knew about this at the time.

--- Flashback Timeskip ---

A few hours later Y/n was seen on the roof of the academy, looking out into the horizon. He bandaged himself up after finishing his workout in the Forrest. Grimm were his punching bags whenever he was enraged and didn't feel like socializing with anyone. Did Y/n have a team? No. He was a lone wolf so to speak. Why was beyond him and Ozpin never told him, but the old man always had his reasons. While Y/n was on the roof, he held his notebook and a pen, reviewing the last thing he wrote.

Y/n:"I sit in the dark, my shadows are calling.

In my dreams at night I continue falling.

Your silence won't break, I'm losing my mind.

Why do I keep waiting? I'm none of your kind.

I hear the clock behind me, tick tock.

My body stiffer and harder than rock.

I should change my direction from saying we're fine.

And what I do day by day is wasting my time.

You expect that I'm happy and you want me to talk.

But when you reply, you leave for a walk.

You think you could ignore me, you think I could sleep.

But that's never true. Your silence cuts deep.

I hear the clock behind me, tick tock.

My body stiffer and harder than rock.

I should change my direction from saying we're fine.

And what I do day by day is wasting my time.

Why would I trust you? Why do I trust you?

It's nothing but chaos I face cause of you.

My dreams turn to nightmares, I always get killed.

And what we have here is you feeling no guilt.

I hear the clock behind me, tick tock.

My body stiffer and harder than rock.

I should change my direction from saying we're fine.

And what I do day by day is wasting my time."

--- Flashback End ---

Back in the present time Y/n sits in his warehouse with a candle in front of him. He lights it quickly and closes his eyes, rethinking this exact part of his past. Yes, pain is a part of him and yet he decides to smile through it. He doesn't mourn much anymore, but it still stings a few times. His girlfriend was one of a kind, she was really different than the other females he met.

The woman was called Ember Centurio. A proud female who was shy actually, but in reality she was smart, passionate, loving, caring and happy. A real life saver if anyone wants to say so. Her nature came from her parents who were the owners of a car company in Vale. She had a good life with them and decided to pursue the way of a huntress to defend anyone who is dear to her. Y/n fell for her when they were assigned to a mission along with another team. He asked if she wanted to dance since the people from the nearest village were hosting a party to celebrate something. And while the two danced, they were always smiling and got closer and closer. They eventually were mere milimeters apart as their lips connected and made both of them unbelievably happy. of course Ember blushed from the sudden kiss while Y/n was rubbing the back of his neck. He didn't actually think she would feel the same way towards him.

Y/n:" She didn't deserve to die like this. Not at that age, not in that way."