Samuel Kim is a freaking musical genius. Please listen to this man's music, I promise you won't regret. He mixes soundtracks together from all sources. If you wanted to look for a specific genre of your choice, you will most likely find it here. I wanted everyone to see this... Without further adieu let's begin a new chapter.

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"We must move on in order to grow. If you are unwilling to change, then you will eventually only know pain amongst yourself. There's much in this world to look forward to, don't be saddened by what you did in the past. Learn to adapt to new possibilities. They are endless...and it doesn't hurt to try... --------->Me.

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A Few Months later...

(F/N) is sitting on the cushioned pillow alongside with Ilia. Both of them have been through so much, especially (F/N). The boy hardly leaves his room unless he needs to eat, eating with the Belladonnas was different. He sat there quietly while listening to Ghira and Kali speak about how much they've missed their daughter dearly and wanted her to return home. You began to wonder who this girl was. The name that will come to haunt (F/N) for many days, only bringing back terrible memories. He was wondering where she might be and how he could help them. Asking, (F/N) glances the room to spot Ilia feeling a slight discomfort about this conversation. Hopefully, she has nothing to do with this...

(F/N): So, Mr. Belladonna....

Ghira: (Politely responding) Please (F/N). Call me Ghira. I've known your father for many years, consider us friends...

(F/N): Alright, so Ghira. I have a question about ummm

Ghira: Blake....

(F/N): Yes. So what I'm trying to say is, why did Blake leave?

Ghira: (Ashamed) We got into an argument concerning the White Fang's ideology of achieving equality. I wanted her to see why the White Fang's anarchism should never be tolerable. Both of us were on....opposite sides. I screamed at my little girl. Dammit, what kind of man...father would do something like that to their child.

Kali: It's alright Ghira, both of you don't seem to see the same picture. In time, Blake will understand...she's still learning. We can't protect her forever.

Ghira: (Discouraged) I know. But ever since Blake left home, we have been so worried about her. She just ran away. No trace or contact of her appearing. I should've never yelled at her...this is all my fault...

Kali: (Comforting him) Don't beat yourself up, Ghira. She's a complicated girl and is going through something burdensome. Blake just needs some time alone. She'll come back to us.

Ghira: I hope so, my love. Because I don't know what I'm gonna do if she doesn't return.

Ilia begins to rub her arm in stress, I observe her sudden movements. Standing up, I walked over to her chair and snatched her. Holding onto her arm, I ignored anything she was trying to say, we slowly moved out of the kitchen.

(F/N): (Looking at Ilia) Excuse me, Ghira and Kali. I need to talk to my cousin for one second. (Grabbing her arm before dragging her into the living room)

------------Three minutes later------------

Ilia: (Uncomfortable) OUCH. (F/N) you're hurting my arm. Damn that grip could kill a grimm.

(F/N): Tell me the truth, Ilia? What did you do to Blake. She has been missing for too long. I may not have known her yet but you guys are friends. I'll say this one last time, Where is Blake?

Ilia: This doesn't concern you anymore (F/N). Your business should belong elsewhere. Stop trying to think I had something to do with her disappearance.

(F/N): (Screaming) NO ILIA, I MAKE MY BUSINESS WHEN SOMEONE DISAPPEARED...(calming down) I'm sorry...just...please... tell me the truth Ilia, where did she go? Is she in danger?

Ilia: Blake isn't in any trouble. She's been doing missions with the White Fang...and spending more time with Adam.

(F/N): (terrified) Did you say Adam???

Ilia: (wondering) Yeah why, what's wrong with him? He has a strong will to move the Faunus forward into our bright future. I can see him becoming leader one day...

(F/N): That's what I fear might happen...

Ilia: Why? Because Adam has the nerve to do something about our inequality. You should be happy he's on our side (F/N).

(F/N): I don't think you get it, sure Adam is a determined person who likes to change the way Faunus are being treated but his heart doesn't belong in the "right" place. Believe me...I remember the time we were good friends until that day came...

Flashback- One year ago... (DURING THE FALL---AROUND MARCH-APRIL).

Adam and (F/N) were both in a conference meeting with Sienna Khan, their current Chief Minister at the time while Ghira still lead the White Fang...until reelection. The three of them discussed future plans about how they should approach the situation concerning the Schnee's abuse over the Faunus labor force and overstressed hours in the Dust mines. Sienna required both of her enforcers to bring rescue our brothers and sisters from their hardships and reveal what Jacques is hiding. So we agreed to take apart of this operation to lure out the truth and devise a plan to stop the Schnee company...by stealing confidential secrets about their dust manufacture, their work hours, and any evidence involving Jacques Schnee's engaged activities...We were chosen at such a young age to be assigned this mission due to us being unnoticed and less intimidating to the public eye. Providing that I could hypnotize my enemies, being part Cuttlefish makes it a lot easier to gain information and infiltrate. Furthermore, if anything should go wrong...Adam would be great as backup because of his semblance. He seems pretty tacky about all of this for some reason. I should ask him later on

(F/N): (proudly bowing to Sienna) Of course, Chief Minister. It will be done. Adam and I shall return with these news concerning the Dust mines. When do we need to leave?

Sienna: (patting the boy's shoulder) I appreciate you taking this critical mission. I want you both to leave by tonight and get to one of the outposts in outside of Mantle. Do not get caught and if so use any measures in need to escape.

Adam: (grinning heinously) Oh don't worry Sienna, we won't need to escape. (F/N) has me to help him out...if any humans get in the way (opening a sliver of his red blade) I shall deal with them... for what they have done to our brothers and sisters.

Sienna: Adam...We talked about this. No killing unless absolutely necessary. I thought you would've learned by now..what the White Fang truly means. We aren't judges, juries, or executioners...Humans are people like us even if they treated us cruelly throughout the end of time.

Adam: (pretending to be sorry) I am sorry, Chief Minister. I apologize for the way I've acted. You will see change eventually. Be sure of it.

Sienna: (unknowingly) I hope so, Adam. Both of you should get some rest before leaving. Dismissed.

Both of the teenagers bowing before leaving the large tent. (F/N) glances over to Adam who seems to be furious. Wondering why, he asked him what's on his mind.

Adam: (lying) It's nothing (F/N)...I'll tell you once we get to the outpost.

(F/N): (suspicious) Uh huh. Alright then, Taurus. Let's get some sleep first. I'll see you in a couple hours before sunrise. (Waving Good bye as he walked home alone)

THOUGHTS: Dammit, I know something is up with Adam...He continually acts like this from time to time. I can understand he hates humans...but that much. Even if I can't clearly see through that mask of his, I can still tell by his expression...how blood-thirsty he has become. I fear the worst is yet to come for the White Fang if he eventually becomes a leader someday.

Finally reaching for the door knob, you've noticed everyone is asleep including Spot. While opening the door slowly and closing it, (F/N) crept up the stairs silently before making a small hollow sound waking up the white fluffy dog. Soon, she opens her eyes to see (F/N) pausing right near the stairs in shock. (F/N) used finger gestures in order to quiet the dog, which miraculously works out as improvised. Slowly walking up and down into the halls, the boy leaps on top of the bed while looking out through his window to see the shattered moon gleam with moonlight. Turning around to the side of his bed, he pressed down on the lamp switch to turn off the lights. Going to sleep, (F/N) begins to dream...most of it was happy...maybe too happy if you get what I mean...he started to giggle and said while sleep talking "Girls, please one at a time. All of you are about to rip me apart". This dream later swaps flipping into a peculiar nightmare. The boy looks down to wonder where he was, why everything is clear as KuanIKEA. The whole platform glistened with pearly white floors. Shouting "HELLO" didn't seem to help, reaching out to the unknown space in his mind. The boy begins to hear a familiar voice inside this room. Looking behind him to see what it is, he saw a door...covered with red mist and painted black. It looks more discreet and burnt in his opinion, further on he soon began to hear echos fazing past the door. Listening closely, (F/N) feels whether he should open it or not. Feeling tempted as ever, he twists the door knob once to allow it to swing open. Seeing who was behind this door left but worry in his heart. A dear friend stood there, soaked in blood. The strangeness of this scenery wasn't that his friend was bleeding...No...his friend was standing over multiple dead corpses...Closing eyes to prevent what he was visualizing inside his mind. He felt a presence getting ever so close...there it was, the mysterious figure revealing itself unto him was....ADAM. Screaming out in refusal, (F/N) learned what he must do. He has to talk with Adam...hoping it goes well than expected. The boy approaches his friend in sadness not just for the corpses presumed around him...no...because his ally was lost. Adam was lost with blood lust and anger built up inside him. (F/N) knew about his recent history that he discovered about his friend. Concerning the mistreatment he endured until to the point where humans finally created the monster that which would haunt them till the end oof their days. A monster of their own creation once they "branded" him. A defenseless orphan with no parents to protect him. (F/N) could go half way with understanding what it's like to lose a loved one, a parent. But losing both is hard, no one deserves to be alone in this world. Not Adam. Not anyone.

(F/N): (Crying) Why...Why Adam? What did they do in order for you to kill them like animals?

Adam: (In Rage) WHAT DID I DO? IT'S WHAT THEY DID TO US...TO ALL FAUNUS. THEY ALL DESERVE DEATH...AND I'M PREPARED TO GIVE IT TO THEM. EVEN IF IT MEANS KILLING EVERY LAST HUMAN ALIVE ON REMNANT. ALL OF THEIR FAMILIES, THEIR WIVES, AND EVEN CHILDREN WILL DIE. "THEY GET WHAT THEY FUCKING DESERVE" (If you ever watched Joker, y'all know where this is from).

(F/N): (Disbelief) NO. This isn't the Adam Taurus I held so highly as a friend. You have been corrupted by anger and driven to the point where you became the monster they set you out to be. But not if I can change it. Not if I can write these wrongs. There is still time...Adam. Please. Take my hand. There's a better path for us. We don't have to kill in order to make a statement. The path to redemption is difficult and full of pain. Don't do this. We're family...Adam. You and I. We may not related but I consider you as my brother. Truly. Don't ruin the bond we still share together. I can't imagine fighting a long lost friend. I would rather save him from his inner demons.

Adam: You can't save me (F/N)...it's too late for me, "old friend"

(F/N): (Begging) Please Adam. Take my hand...

Adam: (Shouting) NOOO!!!

Stabbing (F/N) in the stomach, the red head looked down to see his work before a swift whisper of remorse enters in the boy's ear...

Adam: I'm sorry (F/N). You are in my way.

Bursting out from his bed sheets in fear, (F/N) breathe was taken away as he scanned the entire room in search for Adam. Seeing as he wasn't there, the boy hops out of bed and falls on the floor in defeat while crying with regret.

(F/N): (Monologuing) I will save you, Adam. I promise. There is hope yet I can change the future. If there is one thing you have taught me...that is to never be afraid and remain strong when the going gets tough. I owe it to you as a friend and it's my job to save you. Come on (F/N)...you gotta get ready for the mission

The boy walks over to the shower to clean off the sweat and gets prepared. Stopping to see the fogged up mirror in front of him. He wipes the mirror leaving only a strand of his face shown. Looking at himself made him think of how terrible a friend he turned out to be. Frowning, (F/N) lets tears roll down his face in depression...(Thinking in his head). Dammit I hope there is enough time left for me to stop him. Otherwise I have failed...this path Adam has yet to come will cost him in the future. I know it will.

Quick Timeskip--- Three Hours later...

(F/N) meets up with Adam at their designated area to proceed. The boy waits for a few minutes for him to come. Seeing Adam drive walk into the darkened parking lot, left only two of them in faint light. Approaching each other face to face, (F/N) pretends to smile so the Bull Faunus doesn't notice him feeling at unease. After finishing their conversation, both of them make their way into the boat to await the journey which lies ahead.

Long Timeskip--- Five Months later... (OCCURS AT THE TIME OF FALL)

(F/N) POV

We finally reached the outpost after receiving the proper information needed from some "useful" friends in Mantle that hate the Dust company. Gaining the knowledge we were provided, both of us sneak undercover dressed as ordinary workers of Dust mines. Of course, Jacques Schnee would use under aged labour. Honestly, that's illegal and low for his stature to seek children basically to work for him. This is so wrong. While Adam and I were observing how the rest of our brothers and sisters were being treated. We noticed the human overseers at work abuse the Faunus to the point of beating them. Anger fueling us inside, especially Adam. I told him we can't give away our position just yet...It took a lot of persuasion to keep Adam calm and in check from doing something so reckless. Once the night clouded the dust mines in darkness, both of nodded and ran into the custodian's room to change our clothes. Wearing black clothing really helps during stealth mission. Even though I could blend in with environment because of my Faunus abilities, I still needed to remain diligent in case of trouble. We snuck into the manager's office and spotted him still there. Looking at Adam, I directed him to apprehend the man and silence him from using any emergency calls. Pushing the pace, I moved beneath the shadows and giving away some light for the man to see me. He begins to panic as he reaches for the alarm button. Before he get there in time, Adam places his red blade against his throat, allowing him to pause in a frighten nightmare. I locked the door and went forth towards the manager. I soon began to ask him some questions.

(F/N): I want information about the labor hours of your industry. A camera tape's history and your current mainframes, newest model. Can you that for me?

Manager: Huh, you expect me to help Faunus scum such as yourself. I wouldn't bother...I will never give out any tapes to trash like you.

Adam: (Pressing the blade closer) I wouldn't antagonize him if I were you.

(F/N): (Smiling) Let him. I'll just do this then. (Placing a hand on top of the man's forehead)

Manager: (Panicking) Wait what are you doing?

(F/N): (Chuckling in remarks) What does it look like? I'm trying to control you dummy. Don't bother to resist, this usually works on weak-minded people such as yourself. Fret not, I don't like to fry someone's brain unless they piss me off.

Scrambling through his brain, most of it is useless knowledge. That's what happens when you got nothing else to do but...bother Faunus. I commanded him to speak, and give me all confidential files and the company's secret. He's under my trance so he couldn't resist me. I found it. Spotting where the mainframe is. I saw where they are stored. All of them are inside this computer. Good. Now we can finally expose the Schnee Company for what they did and place Jackie in custody.

(F/N): I got what I need, Adam. Knock him out.

Adam: (Feeling Immoral) Why don't we just kill him. One less human we have to worry about.

(F/N): (Yells Silently) No, this discussion is over. KNOCK HIM OUT. DO IT, NOW ADAM.

Adam: (Smirking with cruelty) NO...

Manager: (Crying) Please. Don't kill me. I have a family at home.

Adam: (Cold-hearted) I don't care. You deserve it. For my brothers and sisters.....scum

Adam was about to slice the man's throat open, making me dash at him to prevent the murder from happening...but both of us paused there....me unknowingly figuring out what is going on...I turn around to find out an employee watching us at the door. Panicking, the employee runs out into the open metal balcony and screeches out.

Dust Employee: HELP. SOMEONE'S HERE IN THE OFFICE. INTRUDERS.

Adam: Shit.

(F/N); (turning around to him) We gotta go, NOW!!!

Adam: (Slamming the manager's head hard against the desk) I'M ON IT. LET'S GO (F/N).

Both of us began to walk out the door together, one at a time. Once we saw what is yet to come, we ran alongside the balcony but without our knowledge. There stood a metal cage full of Faunus. Angry. I told Adam we going to free them instead. Agreeing, both of us fight our way through these scoundrels. I mostly went ahead of Adam to prevent any deaths. Using my semblance, I blinded everyone including Adam, allowing enough time to attack the guards. Taking on each one single-handed, I spared them by giving them a serious concussion. Moving quickly, I ran to the cages and applied heat into the locks hatching it open for my people to escape. They began to praise me with their gratitude, while nodding at them with kindness, I told them to follow my lead. Rushing to the main gate while we had a chance, it slowly closes on us leaving no where to run. Adam was finally able to see clearly, rubbing his eyes in anger and looking around to see the guards...spared with mercy. Finding out where I was, he chased after me. He smacks behind my head and calls me an idiot for blinding him. I apologized but later told him:

(F/N): (Nervous)I know you are mad, Adam. But we got more problems. I have a plan, probably very stupid but it will work...

Adam: (Curious) What is it, (F/N). Tell me.

(F/N): OK. So what I have in mind is this...Adam what I want you to do is stand in front of the gate.

Adam: (Raising his eyebrow) Why?

(F/N): You'll see...

Adam gets to his spot waiting for my genius plan to become our fruition. Before I could do anything, the guards surrounded us with fully automatics, ready to fire even with employees here.

Captain: I will you give you this one chance, drop your weapons and lay on the ground or we will fire.

(F/N): (Pretending) You won't fire on your own employees.

Captain: Boy, you are in possession of Schnee property...

(F/N): (Astonished) Are you freaking serious? PROPERTY. THESE ARE PEOPLE

Captain: Those rats...have but one purpose in this world. To serve us. Now one more time, surrender and I will spare all of you? (Counting down in 3)

Captain: THREE-----------TWO--------------ON.........

(F/N): WAIT, WE SURRENDER. ADAM DROP YOUR WEAPON.

Adam: (F/N) YOU CAN'T BE SERIOUS

(F/N): WE HAVE NO CHOICE.....

Dropping our weapons, we all stayed where we stood before laying on the ground. Being calm, I already improvised. They won't expect this...The guards put us all into custody and places handcuffs on us leaving Adam and I the last two to be arrested...BUT...that's not what I will allow to happen. The captain personally placed handcuffs on me and told me this action I took will be my death sentence. Funny. Incinerating the handcuffs, I grabbed the pistol from his waist and pointing it to his head. I whispered to him to let my people go or else...

Captain: OR ELSE WHAT...

(F/N): (Threatening) I'LL BLOW YOUR MUTHERFUCKIN BRAINS OUT.

The captain deciding what he should do....he screams out to his men

Captain: (Defeated) Drop your weapons...

(F/N): NOO. THROW THEM AWAY. NOW

Captain: You heard him...

Guard: But sir....We can't let these scum escape.

Captain: (Shocked) We don't have a choi...

(F/N): Strange, those are the similar words I said before. The irony.

--------All of the guards drop their guns and surrender----------

(F/N): Now, free everyone else

Captain: UNCUFF THEM.

--------All of the guards take off the custodies' handcuffs---------

(F/N): Now, place it on yourselves.

Captain: (Confused) WHAT?

(F/N): (Tossing the handcuff to him) You heard me. I don't like to repeat myself again. (Pointing the gun at him while he pushed the captain to the ground)

----------All of the guards place it on themselves, restrained------------

(F/N): Adam, are you ready? Stand at the gate.

Adam: I really hope you know what you are doing (F/N)...

(F/N): (Confident) I do...

-------Adam moves in front of the gate again, awaiting for (F/N). ---------

(F/N): (Shouting over to his friend) OKAY, I AM GONNA CHARGE UP ADAM SO YOU HAVE ENOUGH POWER TO BLAST THAT DAMN DOOR OPEN, CAPISCE.

Adam: (Smiling) YEAH. HIT ME!!!

Getting into my projectile stance, I generate enough energy for a final attack. Even if I'm not as strong during the night, the moonlight is on my side. Praise the Gods I saved my strength. Launching a firm violet towards Adam's back, he absorbed all of the pain into him. Thank goodness I have a living juggernaut on my team...Adam begins to yell in exhilarating power...

Adam: WOOO, I MUST SAY (F/N). THIS IS THE SMARTEST PLAN YOU HAVE EVER MADE.

(F/N): (Pouting in his remark) Come on, Adam. You know I'm the brains of this operation. Now blast that freaking door OPEN already. Jeez.

Adam: (Sending out a full powered strike to the gate) AAAAHHH!!!

A red gushing strike hits the gate causing a loud explosion to take place. Smiling. I ran over to Adam even though I'm exhausted...I went over to hug Adam with glee.

(F/N): (Proud) NICE JOB, ADAM!!! I KNEW YOU COULD DO IT

Adam: (Smiling) HAVE I EVER MADE YOU DOUBT ME, (F/N)?

(F/N): (Ecstatic) NOPE, but now the mission is over. Let's go home and get these people out of here.

Adam: (Nodding) Sure.

We began to help the other Faunus up off the ground, carrying some who might be injured possibly, hopefully not which to my surprise they aren't. Walking alongside them, my brothers and sisters rejoiced with glad tidings as we are free. But there was one person left....no....please this can't be....Adam....don't.

Adam: All of you DESERVE Death.

Captain: (Weakened) Please. Spare me.

Adam: Why should I? Did you spare my people when they went through the suffering of having to for you, monsters? There is no mercy... (Raising his blade in the air, preparing to make it blood-soaked)

(F/N): (Yelling) STOP ADAM!!! DON'T DO THIS. THIS ISN'T YOU.

Adam: (Surprised) Are you serious...how can you be so forgiving (F/N). These people are the reason your Father lost his brother. This man deserves death, why should we give him a chance? So he could stab us in the back....or throw tear gas when we are holding hands in peaceful protests. I don't think so...Humans had it coming...

(F/N): I understand you are angry, Adam. But you need to seek forgiveness. The path to forgiveness is hard but together...You and I can get through this...We don't have to be like them. We can be so much more, Adam. (Walking up close to him). Please Adam. Don't be the "monster" they want you to be. That's their plan all along. To make us prove them right...Let's prove them wrong, Adam. So...please...take my hand. (Moving his hand in front of him, staying between him and his "enemy").

Adam: (Accepting) I can't (F/N). It's too la--

(F/N): NO. There is still time to write these wrongs. It isn't too late. You must learn to deal with these problems and that's why I am here...with you. You are like "my brother" Adam Taurus. You aren't a monster....(Hugging him) It's your choice, Adam. Just remember that "I'm with you till the end of the line". (Smiling) No one deserves to be alone.

Adam: (Lips quivering in sadness) I'm sorry (F/N)...

He lifts his blade up before dropping it onto the ground. Embracing their hug together, you could see Adam crying in regret for what he was about to do. Chuckling... made Adam confused...

Adam: Why are you laughing, (F/N)?

(F/N): Because...I'm happy for you, Adam. You're a good guy. You're just going through pain like me, everyday. And...Also, you're crying like a baby (laughing).

Adam: (Smirking while holding onto him) Oh shush now, (F/N). You're lucky I won't chop you in half right now for saying that.

Separating from their hug and smiling at each other in contentment. (F/N) is proud of himself for saving Adam.... The Bull patted (F/N)'s shoulders in high spirits. Enjoying the moment they shared....it didn't end well for one of them

Sad to say..this would've been a special moment for them if he didn't get hurt...All Hell breaking lose...

-ENDING OF A NEW BREATHE TAKEN PT. ONE-

THANK YOU FOR READING THIS CHAPTER!!! OFFICIALLY THIS WAS 5K WORDS BUT I CUT THEM UP INTO SIZE SO IT'S EASIER TO READ FOR EVERYONE> I'M GRATEFUL FOR YOU TAKING THE TIME TO READ AND TRULY APPRECIATE IT. GOOD BYE AND BE SAFE.