Velvet's p.o.v.

This has been the scariest few days since Noir was hospitalized. I wasn't told much on the whole situation. Just that during the kidnapping, he was impaled in the middle of a fight that was close enough to scrape his spine. Understandably, I was worried beyond reason. More understandably,  Professor (l/n) was unreasonably worried.

While I'm heading over to visit Noir in the hospital, (y/n) never left his son's side once. Never showing up to Beacon to teach classes the whole time. I heard talk that Ozpin argued with him about this, but lost when (y/n) mentioned something about four girls. I'm not sure what that meant or if that's true, but Ozpin ended up letting him stay with his son until he finally recovered.

Anyway, during visiting hours, I walk to Noir's hospital room and soon hear some laughter behind the door. Knocking, I hear what sounds like both Noir and (y/n) say "come in" at the same time. Walking in, I see Noir laying in bed. (Y/n) sitting in a chair close by.

Noir: Hi, Velvet!

(Y/n): Sup, kiddo.

Velvet: Hi. Sorry I'm a little late, Coco wanted to make sure I brought this.

I reach into my pocket and pull out a card. Handing it to Noir, he gives it a quizzical look and soon opens it. Inside is a generic text saying "get well soon" with names from both students and teachers written all over it.

Noir: Awww, that's actually sweet.

(Y/n): Would have been sweeter if there was a twenty stashed inside. But, I guess the love and support from those that care is good too.

Noir: Seriously, dad?

(Y/n): What? Nothing wrong with having more Lien.

Noir: We're sitting on forty million Lien back in Vacuo.

(Y/n): SSSSHHHH!!! Don't say that out loud! If these white coat leeches catch wind of that, they'll bleed us dry on the medical bill!

Noir rolls his eyes to his dad's quiet outburst. I just stand there, not knowing how to react to this whole transaction. (Y/n) looks at me and notices my confusion.

(Y/n): Velvet, if you're gonna be sticking around with Noir, you're going to need to get used to a lot of weird shit from us. Most of which involves swearing.

He lets out a chuckle as he says that. As that dies down, he quickly glances over my shoulder. Immediately, his happy demeanor faulters just a little. Noir notices and soon looks at the door. His face quickly turns to a dull expression. Confused, I turn around to see what was going on. Standing at the door is Blake, looking somewhat hesitant.

Velvet: Oh. Hi, Blake.

During a previous visit, I was told the whole story between Noir and Blake. After hearing that, at first I was confused. Than followed with actual anger towards her. However, aftering hearing how she reacted to Noir's injury, followed by how she was during school, I felt like she might be worried for him. Almost like an actual sibling...

Blake: H-hi.

(Y/n): Blake.

Noir:...

The once jolly atmosphere in the room soon changes to that of tension. I hear (y/n) clear his throat as he stands up.

(Y/n): "ahem" Velvet, I think it'd be a good idea to give these two a moment to talk.

Looking back at him, he quickly ushers me past Blake as we exit the room. Once we leave, he close the door and immediately holds his ear up to it.

Velvet: What ar-

(Y/n): Shh!

After a moment to realize he's ease dropping, I hesitantly do the same with my own ear. I hear nothing but silence until I hear Noir speak up. His voice muffled by the door.

Noir: So. You wanted to talk?

Blake: Yes...

Noir: Well, I ain't got much to say if you don't.

Blake:... I'm sorry.

Noir:... About?

I can almost hear a bit of sarcasm as he said that.

Blake: About what we... What I did to you back then. What mom and dad did wasn't their fault. Everything that happened to you was because of me.

Noir: Is that right? So tell me, what did I do?

There's a moment of silence from that question.

Noir: What did I, your brother, do to you to want to make my life hell? To make Kali see me as nothing more than a burden. Have Ghira open to beating me. What did I do to deserve any of that?

Blake:... "Nothing".

Noir: Sorry, what?

Blake: You did nothing wrong. I just... don't know why I did any of that to you. When we learned you were gone, mom and dad just thought you would show up the next day... When a day past, they were actually worried. They started having everyone they could find search through the whole of Menagerie to find you. When a week went by... they were scared for you. Mom couldn't sleep, dad kept searching, a-and I... I was mortified. After that, I kept thinking to the day it happened. If I hadn't messed around in the meeting room and broke one of the pots, dad wouldn't have punished you, and you would still be with us. I am so, so, sorry.

The sound of light sobbing is heard after all of that. Obviously Blake. As it finally dies down, there is silence once again.

Noir:..... So you regret all of what you did?

Blake: Yes.

Noir: All three of you?

Blake: Yes.

Noir: So all it took for y'all to finally realize you fucked up was after I left?

Blake: I-I-

Noir: Actually, I just realized something. You mind if I ask you a question?

Blake: What is it?

Noir: Ok, and I need you to really think about this.... If I had stayed, what would have changed?

Silence again. I think the question might have caught Blake off guard.

Noir: If I never left to find something to eat, if my dad hadn't found me digging through trash in an alleyway, what would have been different for us from that day on?

Blake:... I don't know how to answer that.

Noir: "sigh"... Blake, I need you to know this. All the pain, abuse, torment, and hate from ten years ago... I don't hold any of that against you three. That's all behind us now.

Blake: You mean?

Noir: Yeah. I forgive you.

Blake: Oh. Oh, Noir, that's great to he-

Noir: Let me finish. I may forgive you. However, I'll never forget what you put me through. Everything you've done to me for the first seven years I've been with you three will stick with me until the day I die... I'm willing to except you as a friend. But I'll never except you, Ghira, or Kali as family ever again.

What he said actually catches me off guard. Even after forgiving them, Noir just basically disowned himself from his former family.

Noir: You understand?

Blake:... Y-yes. I understand.

They talk a bit more about stuff, but (y/n) just stands up, stretches, and turns around.

(Y/n): Well, that turned out way better than I'd thought. Listen, I'm gonna head out for a bit. Let Noir know I left, ok?

Velvet: Where are you going, Professor?

(Y/n): Just call me (y/n), Velvet. I'm just going to pay a few people a visit before I get back to work. Starting with Port! I heard he's actually in this hospital. Honestly, this just hasn't been his year.

He soon walks down the hall, leaving me by the door.

[Location: White Fang HQ]

The High Leader, Sienna Khan, sits in her glorified throne room as she does whatever terrorist leaders do. However, lately she has been concerned with the lack of contact from both Adam and her brother, Peru. As she contemplates on what the White Fang should do next, a member walks up to her with a box.

WF: A package for you, mistress.

Sienna: A Package? From who?

WF: I'm not sure. It was simply addressed to you.

He hands her the box and takes his leave. Sienna just stares at the somewhat heavy box. On a side in large lettering were the words "To Sienna". She sees a note taped to the lid of the box and soon peels it off to read it.

Next time, shorten your leashes just a bit.

Love,
Sev

Completely confused by the message, she soon looks back to the unopened box. Tossing away the note, she lifts up the lid and peers inside. Sienna immediately launches herself up in a scream, the box falling from her lap and onto the floor. What rolls out of the box are the bloody heads of both Adam Taurus and Peru Khan.

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