Story? New one? Sure, why not. Weiss centric? Duh. I am who I am.

Here's chapter 1, everyone

"What? No, that's not… No, I can't do that. She's YOUR daughter." Willow said to her close friend, holding the wolf pup in her arms, but she wanted to give the pup back to its mother.

The giant white wolf shook her head and let out a whimper when she looked down at her pup. "Please, don't make this harder on me than it already is, Willow. You know I would stay here in Atlas if I could, but I can't. Being marked means my human form is known now too."

Willow knew why. There was no doubt in her mind that the pup wasn't marked, and she was safe with Willow. "How can I take a child away from her mother?" Tears were threatening to fall, but she had to keep herself composed.

"Old friend, you know I would never ask you of this if I didn't know the risk of keeping her." The white wolf said to saddened woman, but when she saw Willow look down at the pup, she smiled. "I love her, and I know you do as well. I know how much you care about my little Weiss, so please, give her a happy life."

Willow quickly lifted her head up and bit her lip. "How can I do that, Lazuria? She's a wolf pup, and I'm a human. You know I can't support her this way." She wasn't trying to avoid taking care of the pup, but her concern was whether she was the right person to raise her.

The white wolf walked over behind a tree and pawed at something that surprised the white haired woman. It was a basket that could hold a baby with a blanket in it. "My little Weiss is able to transform as well, Willow. She can be human."

"Damn it, Lazuria. I already told you that she deserves to be with her real mother." Willow protested.

"And she'd be with me for a few days at the most before my mark gets her killed!" Lazuria yelled, but regretted it since the wolf pup woke up and started crying. "W-Weiss…"

Willow immediately rocked the pup back and forth in her arms. "Shhh, sweetie." The white haired woman gently rubbed her wolf ears and frowned. "I'm here… I'm here." She decided to kneel on the snow, not caring about how cold it was as she kissed the pup on her head, which was working on getting her to calm down.

Lazuria smiled, feeling even more confident about her choice. "You see, Willow. Even when she's not human, you're able to care for my little Weiss. And about what you said-."

Willow stood up when the pup looked happier in her arms, even wagging her small tail. "Stop. I understand now." A sigh escaped her lips. "Well, more like I accept it now. You want her to be safe, and while I believe she should be with her mom… I know things just wouldn't work out that way." She sniffled a bit. "I'm sorry."

Lazuria walked over and leaned down, nuzzling Willow a little. "Don't be. This isn't your fault." Tears began to fall from her eyes. "If you could, place her down for me." Willow nodded and gently put the wolf pup down on all fours on the snow. "Weiss." She whimpered and leaned down, moving her snout close to her pup.

The little pup cried out, moving a bit, but barely as she didn't know how to walk yet. Willow helped her and moved her closer, allowing the white wolf to lick her pup's head.

"I love you so very much… And I know you could never forgive me for what I'm about to do, but I do know this. You'll live a happy life this way. And one where you won't ever be marked." Lazuria used her tail to grab the basket and moved it to Willow. "Wrap her in the blanket, and keep her in the basket for me. Then hold up the basket."

Willow closed her eyes for just a moment, nodded and then held the pup, wrapping her up in the blanket as she placed her in the basket. The white haired woman held up the basket as Lazuria sat down and closed her eyes. Willow knew what she was doing once she was told the pup could become human and watched as light surrounded both Lazuria and the basket holding the pup.

"I'll miss you, my little Weiss. But you'll be truly happy being Willow's daughter, and Willow… Thank you for everything, old friend."

It was like a whisper in her mind had passed through, and the flash of light that proceeded caused Willow to shut her eyes. When she was able to open them, she saw that her friend was nowhere to be seen, and cries were heard from the basket.

Willow let the tears fall at that point, lowering the basket as she looked down into it. What she saw, and what she knew she would see was a human child with white hair and azure eyes. Willow bit her lip and cried harder that night.

In the distance, snow blocked any way of seeing the white wolf who watched her closest friend crying. "I'm sorry, Willow… I swear I'll come back one day." With that, the marked wolf jumped away and ran off, hoping to get as far away from her daughter as she could so she could keep her safe.

The wind blew harder, making Willow gasp as she quickly pulled the basket close to her body to keep the baby from freezing. "Klein…" She did her best to walk out of the forest she was in and once she reached a certain point, she lit up a signal flare and hoped no one else would see it.

Luckily for her, no one did besides the one person who needed to. "Mrs. Schnee, is-." He stopped himself when he saw the baby in the basket crying softly. "Is this her?"

Willow nodded. "Yes, but we can't stay any longer. Get the car started. I don't want her out in the cold any longer than she has been." The shorter man nodded and ran to the car that was not far off from them. Once he pulled up, Willow opened the door and placed the basket in the backseat as she got in after. "Drive slow."

Klein nodded and buckled up as he looked back and saw Willow holding the basket in her lap. "What of Lazuria? Is she…" He didn't want to say anymore.

Willow sighed. "She's marked, but alive." The white haired woman looked down at the baby, who still cried softly in the basket, so she leaned her hand down and placed it on the baby's head. "It's genius in her defense." Klein said nothing, waiting on Willow to explain. "She has white fur and blue eyes. Of course her daughter would be the same, so for me, the one to take her in would make it seem like she is my child." Willow teared up. "What can I do, Klein… What if I can't be a good mother?"

"Mrs. Schnee, you are not one to ever doubt yourself, and this will not be the first time either. You have done an amazing job raising Winter, and I know you'll do the same for her too." Klein stated, keeping his eyes on the road as he drove.

Willow knew what he meant, so she took a breath and rubbed Weiss' head, gasping when she realized she had stopped crying and tried to grab her hand. It made Willow cry. Not just because of what she was doing, but because her closest friend wasn't allowed this.

"D-Don't worry, Weiss. I'm here." Willow let out a small smile, letting the baby hold her finger the best way she could. "Winter will have questions… Ugh, Jacques will have, problems."

"If I may, Ma'am. Your husband, my boss has already had press issues." Willow raised an eyebrow at Klein's words. "I do pay attention to the news, Ma'am." He chuckled and continued. "Anywho, news of another child, a new heir could spark up positive publicity."

"Even so, how would we explain her birth? She's-." Willow was cut off.

"You wouldn't believe what people of Atlas would eat up when they are told lies." Klein's eyes were red as he snickered. "During times of when you're on camera, make yourself look 'bigger'." He used air quotes for a moment at a stop light. "Then on a day, any you'd like to pick, you come out and tell the press of the newest addition to the family at a grand opening."

"A grand opening? What are you talking about?" Willow inquired.

Klein's eyes went back to normal. "I'm sure you can find anything out there to have a grand opening for. Your family name still means something to the people."

Willow sighed, knowing that may not last for long as she looked down at the baby in the basket, still holding onto her finger. "I suppose we'll have to try something."

"Mr. Schnee is a man of business. This is, as he would call it, a golden opportunity." Klein said, but Willow wasn't too sure.

"I don't know." Willow sighed and let out a small smile when she saw Weiss trying to squeeze her finger. "Jacques would put so much pressure on her. I can't risk that."

"Keeping her a secret is next to impossible, Ma'am, and remember how Winter has been. Already seven and she's shown more of a desire to not be part of the company. She has a goal in mind, and your husband is… Less inclined to get in the way when he's busy dealing with the company to notice." Klein stated, but felt bad at the truth. "And… I know you don't like to hear this, but I do remember you once confided in me that he wants a son to be his heir."

Willow hated that night, but she nodded in response. "Yes, that much is true. He doesn't want a daughter taking over, so you may have a point."

Klein was at another stop light, so he closed his eye for just a moment to take in what he's learned working for the Schnees. "In my time, I've seen young Miss Winter grow, and she's done more than I thought she'd do. I have faith that Lazuria's daughter will be just as strong."

He was very supportive of the Schnee family, mostly Willow and Winter, and to add to his list, Weiss. It made Willow hopeful that things could work out, so she looked at Weiss and smiled when it looked like she was started to fall asleep.

"Weiss Schnee. It does have a nice ring to it, but in my heart, I know she is Weiss Okami." With that, Willow looked out of the car window and wished she could see her old friend, but knew she was long gone.

"Lazuria, I hope you don't think I see Weiss as a burden, because I truly don't. One day, I don't know when, but one day I promise you'll see her face to face again."

"Ma'am, we're here. Would you like me to stay with her until you-." Klein was cut off before he could continue.

"No. I can face him with her in hand. Just promise me not to speak a word of who she really is. I'll just tell him I was… Desperate and ran into an orphanage. I'll use your suggestion and hope it works out." Willow explained as Klein nodded and got out of the car, walking over to where she was seated to open the door. "Thank you, Klein."

"There is no need to thank me. Only do what you need to so that she's safe." Klein said as he looked down at the baby, getting a surprised look from Willow. "If what you told me about Lazuria is true, then I have more of a reason to help you." He chuckled. "It's not like I needed a reason to help you of course, it just makes me think about this young girl's future."

Willow sighed, thankful she had Klein to help her, and she knew once Winter got to know Weiss, she'd be as supportive too. "You're more than just help, Klein. And before you say it, I say thank you because I want to, not because I feel obligated to." She gave the shorter man a one armed hug and pulled away after a few moments.

Her worry was still present, but she sucked it up and walked up to the manor with the basket in hand, Klein following close behind as they got to the door.

"No matter what he says, I need to keep her here. In some way."

Willow took a deep breath and pushed open the door after using the fingerprint scanner that her husband felt was needed to add to their home. "Klein, tend to the kitchen for now. I don't need him bombarding you with questions." Instead of saying anything, Klein simply nodded and bowed. After seeing him walk off, the white haired wife of the CEO looked down at Weiss. "It's time to meet your new family, sweetie." She smiled since the baby was sound asleep.

"You don't know what is best for this company, James. I do. Now if you could do me a favor and stop pestering me about what choices I make for MY business." Jacques rolled his eyes while on call with the general.

The CEO heard a sigh in response. "I'm not trying to tell you how to run your company, Jacques. I'm giving advice on what you could do to-."

"Enough. I don't need to do a thing to balance the reputation of this company. Enough people have already invested into it, and not only that," The CEO smirked. "Who else on Remnant can match the Schnee Company in this competitive market?" After hearing another sigh, Jacques kept his smirk going. "That's what I thought. Now then. I have other matters to attend… To…" He trailed off when the door to his office opened and revealed his wife, holding a basket in her hand. "James, remind me to call you back to discuss something more worth my time." Before the general could respond, he ended the call and looked at his wife while squinting at the basket. "And what is this?"

Willow walked forward, not letting him see the baby in the basket. "This… Is someone I want you to meet." She pulled up a chair and took a seat, giving him full view of the baby in the basket. "Before you blow a gasket, she's sleeping."

Jacques stared at the little baby in the basket. "I will ask again… And be thankful I am not raising my voice. What. Is. This?" The way he spoke was a little worrisome for Willow, but she didn't want to back down.

"I was out, so on the way back, I saw an orphanage." She tried her best to keep the lie going. "Honey… I missed this feeling. Raising a child. Winter is old enough to have her own needs in life. I want this…"

"To just pick up some random… Orphan. Without even consulting me?" Jacques looked angry, but he kept calm since, while he was a businessman, he felt even he couldn't yell in front of a sleeping baby. "How far did you think this would go?"

"Far enough to hope that somewhere deep down you still have a heart." Willow outright said, knowing it would annoy him, but she couldn't hold back, not that time.

Jacques pinched the bridge of his nose in annoyance and had one eye closed, but the one that wasn't was looking right at the baby. "Why now?"

"Because she was alone… Winter doesn't need me as much as she used to and I want this. Not to mention you're busier than ever. Please, Jacques. Don't make me take her back." Willow hoped that her lies would be enough.

Jacques pointed at her for just a moment, but pulled back and groaned. "I… Fine. Fine, but this will never happen again. Do I make myself clear?"

Willow was relieved and nodded to her husband. "Yes, I do. Now then, I need to get her in an actual bed." She got up to leave, but as she turned around, her husband coughed to get her attention, so she turned back around to face him.

"Another girl. You know my stance on this." Jacques reminded her.

"I do, but that doesn't mean I can't have the children I want in my life. So understand that you'll also continue to have daughters even after… That is if we ever have a son." Willow said, walking out of his office before he could say anything else to her.

Jacques looked more annoyed than furious, but he didn't feel it was worth his time to yell over, so he simply went back to his paperwork and reminded himself that his talk with Willow about this new child wasn't over.

With getting Weiss in the manor, Willow was one step closer to honoring her promise to Lazuria. As she walked down the hall, she noticed Winter's door was opened, so she smiled and walked over. "Winter, are you in your room, sweetie?"

"Yeah." Winter called out and her mother walked in. The seven year old was sitting on her bed while writing in one of her books as she looked over, seeing her mom walking in with a basket in her hand. "Hey, mom. What's in the basket?"

Willow's smile grew bigger and she walked over, kneeling next to Winter's bed. "Not what. Who. This, Winter, is your little sister. Her name is Weiss."

This story has been an idea I've had for over two years now, and while I've had recent issues on RWBY stuff, I don't know what it is, but this story has just made me wanna get really back into the writing mindset. It's a story I'm loving to write, and overall, I just wanna share it with people. So, I hope this is a story people enjoy.

There's a lot of people I wanna thank. Most of them from the group I'm in, who are now my friends in Legion 205. Check out their stories if ya haven't already. Angelsixtwofive, BurningPeace, TotoTail, NobleMETA, Phoenix Commander. Thanks for looking over this chapter.

BurningPeace helped with the name of the story, so thank you for that one, and the many other suggestions you gave.

Phoenix Commander helped with the name of Weiss' mother's first name, lifesaver on that one cause I couldn't think.

TotoTail has been reading a bunch of the already written chapters, so thank you for letting me know how it's been.

And I wanna thank a tumblr user that goes by the handle, weisscoldglare for being really active with posting awesome art almost every day, if not every day. it inspired me to get back into the old writing mood I had before.

I hoped you all enjoyed the prologue. Remember, reviews are welcomed, but not required. See you all in chapter 2.