Ruby had been gone for nearly two months, and Blake and Weiss have been together only two weeks. Blake was starting to do a little better, having someone to lean on. And Weiss was happy to be the support the faunus needed. Amidst their sadness, one fact was entirely missed. A fact that would come full circle this very afternoon.

"Ms. Belladonna, will you please come to up to the headmaster's office?" The loudspeaker announced, bringing the faunus out of her daydreams in Port's.

The teacher himself raised his eyebrow her direction. "Well, Ms. Belladonna?"

She nodded and stood up, looking to Weiss.

"You'll be fine." Weiss assured.

Blake nodded uneasily and was on her way. She took her time, trying to figure out why she could possibly be called up to Ozpin's office. Was she in trouble? Did something happen? Might it have anything to do with Weiss? Is there a policy regarding dating team mates?

She finally made it up there, and saw two people. Ozpin, and someone facing away from her in a visitor's chair. "Hello, headmaster. Why am I up here?"

"You're here regarding your recent alteration in your relationship with Ms. Schnee." Ozpin told her.

"Oh… can we not…?" Blake feared.

"It's not that." Ozpin smiled. "Here at Beacon, I encourage any sort of positive relationship between team mates. Should things fall through and you two have a hard time working together, then we'll talk. But I have a feeling I don't need to worry."

"Oh… then what is the matter?" Blake asked, her eyes falling to the mysterious shadow.

"I've been asked to leave you two alone for this conversation." Ozpin stood up, obviously unhappy with the fact. "I'll be just outside if you need me."

Blake nodded as Ozpin left. The man in the chair turned slowly, revealing someone Blake recognized instantly.

"I take it you know who I am." Jacques Schnee spoke first.

"Yes." Blake muttered, feeling very exposed without the bow she hadn't worn since Yang's funeral.

Jacques sat forward. "We need to talk."

"As long as you listen." Blake stood her ground. She had to. I know what this is. I have to be strong now. I can break down later when Weiss can catch me… so long as she's still there.

It was clear Jacques didn't like that tone. "You need to drop this little fling you have with my daughter."

"Excuse me?" Blake shot back.

"A woman in Weiss's position has to meet certain standards." Jacques explained.

"And how do I not live up to those?" Blake accused, wriggling her ears.

"I have no issue with that." Jacques shrugged, though he didn't meet the faunus's eyes. "But Atlas does. Her future is at stake. And if you truly cared for her, you would consider her future."

Blake didn't know what to do. She didn't want her girlfriend's family to hate her. But then again, my girlfriend's family just happens to be the Schnee's. I need Weiss, I can't lose her now… I have to be strong.

Blake steeled her resolve, and stared into her opponent's eyes. "If you cared about your daughter, you would let her pick her own damn future!"

"Excuse me!? I will not be spoken to like that!" Jacques's nostrils flared.

"Do you care about her?" Blake asked, holding back a smile.

Jacques eyes narrowed. They both knew that with that line, Blake had already won. Either he said yes, and Blake turned it around into a reason for them to stay together, or he admitted he didn't, and the first thing she would do is tell Weiss. "Of course I care about my daughter." Jacques conceded. This victory won't be permanent, Blake Belladonna.

"Since we both care, and want her to be happy," Blake smiled, "let's say this. I don't like you, and you don't like me. But for Weiss's sake, we'll stay happily… uncommunicative. Deal?"

"Very well." The pair shook hands. Jacques tried to squeeze at least one little victory, literally. However, Blake had strength trained by being a huntress, and took control of the handshake easily as well.

"Hey, Blake… is that my father?" Weiss asked. She had come straight to the elevator after the bell to wait for her girlfriend, and saw Jacques walking away. "What happened…?" Weiss worried.

"We… agreed to disagree." Blake told her, taking her hand. "Don't worry, Weiss. We're fine."

"Good." Weiss nodded. "You look shaken up."

"I'm surprised I managed to stay on top of things in there…" Blake admitted, beginning to fall apart.

"I'm here now." Weiss squeezed Blake's hand. "And it looks like I'll be here for a while."

Blake smiled. She knew it wasn't the end, but she had time to come up with another solution for Jacques. Perhaps even…

TheShadow977: It would be nice to see a one-shot dedicated to Blake and Mr. Schnee's first meeting you mentioned in Black Reaper 1.

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