(Disclaimer; this chapter takes place during the first week Dairoku woke up so he's still recovering at Yang's house)

(Blake's POV)

Finally, our boat had arrived at Menagerie, the home of Tyros and I... Sun seemed, pretty amazed by this place... not sure for the better of worse.

Sun: Woah... Woah... I've never seen so many Faunus in one place!

Me: This is one place everyone can feel safe, no matter who or what they are.

Sun: Wow... Sure is crowded, huh?

Tyros: You could say that.

We continued to walk through the streets while Sun looked around, in amazement.

Sun: Is it always so... cramped?

Tyros: When you try and take an entire race of species and put them on an island that's two thirds desert, then yes, I gets cramped.

Sun: What!? You guys have that much space!? Why waste it? A little desert never hurt anyone.

Me: It's not like the deserts in Vacuo, Sun. The wildlife here is more dangerous than most regions.

Sun: So they gave us a terrible island in the corner of Remnant, to try and shut us up.

Tyros: Basically the gist of it.

Sun: Huh... Jerks.

Me: We've tried to make the best of it.

We continued through town until we arrived at our home street...

Sun: Woah...

Me: This is Kuo Kuana.

Sun: It's beautiful... I take it all back, this place looks great! Why would anyone ever want to leave?

Me: That's not the point Sun. We asked to be equal, to be treated just like everyone else. Instead we were giving an island and told to make do. So that's exactly what we did; we came together and we made where any Faunus could feel welcome.

Tyros: But this island, this town... will always be a reminder that we're still not equal... that we're still second class citizens...

Sun: Well hey, this guy's feeling pretty at home.

Me: Alright, time to go home.

Sun put an arm around me, instantly irritating Tyros.

Sun: Oh yeah? Which one's yours? Can you see it from here?

Tyros: Yup.

Sun: Is it that one?

Tyros: Nope.

Sun: How about that tiny one down there? I like the paint job.

Tyros: Wrong.

I took his hand, and pointed it to the house in the middle.

Me: That one.

Sun gained a confused expression before pointing at Tyros and I, only for us to nod. He then took his hand away from around me and made a blown away expression while squeaking.

"WHO SAYS WE'RE DONE FIGHTING?"
CHAPTER 5: THE RUNNER AND THE STOWAWAY; HOMECOMING

(Blake's POV)

We had finally arrived at the front door of Tyros and my house... I reached to knock but stopped, looking down, skeptical...

Sun: What's wrong?

Me: It's just... it's been so long since I've seen my family...

Tyros: Well, there's no turning back. Plus, mom and dad would be happy to see you again.

He put his hand on mine, causing me to smile a little. Then, we both knocked, together making a really loud and slightly intimidating sound. He backed away while Sun looked slightly spooked and honestly, I couldn't blame him.

Sun: Okay, if we're being honest, that's kinda intimidating.

Tyros: You'll get used to it.

A few seconds later, the door opened, revealing my and Tyros' mother, Kali Belladonna...

Mom: Blake? Tyros?

Tyros: Hey there mom.

Me: Hi mom.

She immediately walked up to us and pulled us both into a warm hug... one I haven't felt for a long while...

Mom: Oh my sweet babies...

???: Kali, who is it?

Then, another voice could be heard, our father... Ghira Belladonna... When he saw us, he was shocked but then he smiled... That fatherly smile... I missed it...

Tyros: Hey pops.

...........................

After our reunion, we were let in, along with Sun, somehow... We were currently kneeling around our table, drinking tea.

Mom: We were horrified when we heard the news. The Kingdom of Vale wasn't perfect, but it certainly didn't deserve what happened. We were both so worried.

Dad: Pfft, please, I knew they'd be fine.

Mom: That isn't the slightest bit true. You should've seen him pacing.

Then Sun made the... really dumb decision to speak...

Sun: You guys have nothing to worry about. I've seen your daughter in action before and trust me, she's got some moves!

Dad and Tyros glared at him while I just sighed and facepalmed...

My thoughts: Nice job Sun... Totally without any context... please punch him Tyros before Dad kills him...

Tyros: You have a nice sense of context, you know that Sun?

Sun suddenly looked spooked.

Dad: Oh really...? And what exactly do you mean by that Mr. Wukong?

Sun: I... uh... well, you see sir... It's just that...

And he continued attempting to explain what he actually meant... Oh... great...

Mom: Why is he here again?

Me: He just... kind of followed us home...

Tyros: He just like a damn fly that just won't go away...

Mom: I see...

Sun: She's definitely above average! I mean, uh...

Everyone just looked at him... I wanted to just disappear... Well I could actually...

Me: Tyros.

Tyros: Yeah?

Me: You should have threw him off the boat...

Tyros: I know I should have...

Mom then leaned over to me and whispered to me while smirking.

Mom: I like him.

Me: Mom!

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door.

Tyros: Seriously... Did we have to make the knock like that...?

Dad: Damn it, I completely forgot about the meeting!

Mom: Ghira...

Dad: *sigh* Give me a moment.

Dad got up and began walking towards the door, leaving me and Tyros confused.

Me: Is everything okay?

Mom: Yes dear, just poor timing. He can reschedule. It's just been hard dealing with them lately.

Tyros: Exactly dealing with who?

Mom: The White Fang.

Tyros, Sun and I stood up, shocked.

Tyros, Sun and I: WHAT!?

The three of us ran towards the door, leaving mom startled and confused. When we got to the door, we saw Dad, talking with two White Fang members.

Me: Dad!

Dad: Blake? What's wrong?

???: Mr. and Ms. Belladonna.

???: We had no idea you both had returned.

Tyros just walked up to the two of them and pointed the bladed segment of his Grimm Hunter at their necks.

Tyros: You have one minute to tell us why the hell you're here before you both lose your heads; starting now!

Dad: Tyros! What on earth do you think you're doing!?

Me: Dad! What are you doing talking to these people!?

Dad: This is Corsac and Fennec Albain. They represent the White Fang here in Menagerie now.

Sun: Those psychos are here too!?

Fennec: Young man, I'm not sure of what you've heard of our organization, but I can assure you we're not as ferocious as the media world have you believe.

Tyros: What we've heard!? Are you ever hearing yourselves!?

Me: We've seen firsthand! Your fanatics slaughtered people!

Dad: What is she talking about?

Corsac: Precisely what we came to discuss with you, your grace.

Mom: Is everything okay?

Sun: Wait, you guys seriously don't know!?

Dad: Know what?

Blake: The White Fang was at the Fall of Beacon. They attacked innocent civilians and let Grimm into the school...

Dad: Is this true?

Fennec: Sadly your grace, it is.

Tyros: Don't "Sadly your grace" us, you crazy son of a-

Dad: That's enough! Explain yourselves.

Corsac: Though it pains us to admit, it has become apparent that the Vale branch of the White Fang is no longer operating under orders of High Leader Khan. Rather, you've elected to follow the rule of one, Adam Taurus. I believe you're all familiar with the young adept and his extreme philosophies.

Tyros: Yeah, and the fact that he severed one of my friends' arm!

Sun: You know, Beacon wasn't the first time the White Fang started shooting up Vale!

Fennec: The high council had their suspicions of a splinter group but they could prove nothing until this latest incident.

Tyros: Incident!?

Me: People are dead!

Corsac: And it is a tragedy.

Fennec: Your grace, we came to assure you that Brother Taurus and his followers do not represent the will of the White Fang.

Dad: And how can I be sure of that?

Corsac: We understand if you bear any skepticism towards these claims. The White Fang's tactics are admittedly more aggressive since you stepped down as high leader and became chieftain of Menagerie, but this... this is no way to make our message heard.

Fennec: We have ample documentation from the council meeting as well as several strategies to apprehend and punish these strays if you'd care to review them.

Dad: ...I will... But another day. I'd like some time to reconnect with my son and daughter.

Corsac: But of course your grace.

Fennec: We completely understand. It was a pleasure to see you again, young Blake and young Tyros.

Corsac: We all still sadden by both of your departures, but understand if you can no longer support our cause.

Fennec: It is a wearying fight, after all.

Me: Who says we're done fighting?

Corsac: If you both do wish to return, you need merely to find us.

Fennec: Sister Ilia would be most elated, especially if you were to return young Tyros.

This triggered Tyros enough to the point the pushed the bladed segment of Grimm Hunter to Fennec's neck.

Tyros: Alright, time's up.

Before Tyros could pursue further, dad grabbed his hand and slowly pulled it away from Fennec's neck. Mom then put her hands on his shoulders and lead him back inside to cool off.

Dad: Goodbye, gentlemen.

Dad closed the doors in their faces as I began to walk away. Tyros and Ilia were together before Tyros left the White Fang, so I could understand him being really upset...

Sun: Well, those guys were creepy.

Dad: I really don't like you.

Tyros then shouted from the other room.

Tyros: Welcome to the club pops!

END
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Before anyone says it, I know Ilia's supposed to by Bi but this is an AU so she's be straight here. And second, I thought Ilia would be the best love interest for Tyros; still trying to think of someone for Kuraime. Anyways, that's it for this chapter.