Chapter Seven: Monochrome Reunion

Blake sobbed on the couch her head buried in her arms as she let tears flow wild. Weiss hadn't contacted her once. At first she thought Weiss was just being cautious, but she hadn't made any contact with her at all. Then, she'd missed three dates, causing more problems to arise in Blake's mind. She had talked to Winter, who had said that if Weiss was dead it would be all over the news.

This left three options: the first was that she could just be busy with the things her parents wanted her to do; the second was that she could have forgotten or her phone had been in a state of disrepair; the third (and the one that was sneaking its way to the forefront of her mind) was that the white haired heiress simply didn't care about her anymore. She felt like it had to be true. Weiss had made no contact with her in two weeks. It was just unlike the heiress to do.

"Hey, Blake," Ilia said, sitting down next to her and pulling her into a hug. "I'm sure there's a good reason. Don't worry, it'll be fine."

"That bitch was probably just using her or was trying to repay her little debt for Blake getting that pretty boy off her ass." Adam said.

"Not the time, idiot!" Ilia shouted. "She doesn't need that now! She clearly fell in love with her, you could see that even before they officially met!"

"Well, that's what happens when you get involved with Schnees," Adam said. "They just use you for some purpose and when they're done with you, they toss you out like trash."

"Oh, shut up!" Ilia said. "You don't know that! You met with Winter and you actually said you could get along with her."

"Because she didn't stick with the family dynamic," Adam said. "She ran from it and even had a child. Also, she's not dating my sister."

"And, you're making Blake feel worse!" Ilia said. "She doesn't need that from you! You're just making her feel worse!"

"Life's full of things that make us feel bad," Adam said. "Sometimes, we have to suck it up and accept them. I'll get Blake some tuna and we can watch a movie later."

"I-I don't think she would have u-used me," Blake sobbed into Ilia's shoulder. "Sh-She was *hic* nice."

"I know," Ilia pat Blake's back as she ran her fingers through Blake's hair near her bow. "There has to be a good reason for why she hasn't been around. Mom's coming over and she'll make cookies. Is that okay?"

Blake nodded, sniffling as Ilia pulled her into a hug.

With Weiss

Weiss sat in her room, her head in her hands. She knew that it was now going to be harder than ever, if not impossible, to get out and see her friends and especially Blake. She knew she had to get out. She just had to.

She looked at her spare phone, the one Blake used to contact her. She'd missed three dates with the raven haired girl. She must hate her by now. She hadn't had a moment to get to it and there was little time to contact Blake. She opened it, looking through her contacts until she got to Blake. However, before she could get around to sending a text, there was a knock at the door.

Weiss hid the phone under her mattress and got up, walking to the door. She opened the door to reveal her mother, standing there with a strange expression on her face.

"May I come in?" She asked.

"Not like I have a choice," Weiss said as her mother pushed her way through her and sat on the bed.

"Sit," Willow said, beckoning Weiss to do so. Weiss sat and Willow shut the door.

"Tell me about this new friend," Willow said.

Weiss grew angry at this point. Two weeks she'd endured grueling "reconditioning" from her father and this was what her mother wanted to talk about.

"Why should you get to know anything about her?" Weiss kept her voice low so as not to alert anyone else to this argument.

"I once… well, thrice… fooled around with women," Willow said. "Now, tell me what this one looks like."

"Wait, we're not going to just brush past that," Weiss said. "You give me an explanation."

"I asked first," Willow said. "And as such, I'll receive my answer first."

"I refuse," Weiss said.

"Weiss," Willow said in the one tone that actually scared Weiss. For all her father could threaten her with or do, Willow was truly the one Weiss feared. She was one of the coldest individuals and no one short of Summer Rose could stand in her presence without flinching under her cold gaze. But, Summer was different…

Weiss sat down quickly.

"Sh-She's very nice," Weiss said, still completely nervous. "She has black hair and she has a cute bow on and she's really kind, but really, really shy. She also is taller than me."

"That is no surprise," Willow said, Weiss' eyebrow twitching.

"Now, you talk," Weiss said. "I demand an answer."

"I fooled around with three different women in high school and college." Willow said. "It pissed your grandfather off to no end."

"But, grandfather seemed so accepting of me when I told him…" Weiss said.

"There is a difference between dating someone and fooling around with them." Willow said with some wisdom. "Your relationship with this Blake is clearly the former."

"I see," Weiss said. "So, who are these three women you were with?"

"Summer Rose," Willow said. "Raven Branwen, and a woman named Kali."

"Wow," Weiss said. "that explains… so much, actually."

"Summer was a strange one to be sure," Willow said. "Bitch is on more pills than Johnny Cash."

"What exactly does she have?" Weiss asked.

"Who knows?" Willow shrugged. "Only Raven, her parents, and Raven's parents knew. Summer was always with Raven. Girl was sort of like her bodyguard, despite the fact that Summer rarely needed protection. But, I guess it makes sense."

"I still can't believe you had sex with both of Ruby's parents," Weiss said. "And that you're gay…"

"I'm bi," Willow said. "I did marry your father after all."

"Fair," Weiss said. "But, if that's all you wanted to talk about, then it really doesn't help much."

"That isn't all I wanted you to talk about," Willow said. "I came to talk to you about your departure."

"What?" Weiss asked, shocked.

"You are leaving," Willow said. "I am kicking you out of the family."

Weiss was hurt at the statement, looking up to her mother. Despite her mother's perfectionism, she at least held that she would ultimately be trying to keep her in the family.

"You are no longer Weiss Schnee," Willow said. "Instead, you will make a name for yourself. You will go and find your girlfriend and you will promise never to leave her."

"How… What?" Weiss asked.

"This is the best option for you to live happily," Willow said. "Use my gift of freedom wisely."

"I…" Weiss, still stunned, hugged her mother. "Thank you."

"And, when the time is right," Willow said, holding a small box. "Give her this."

Weiss opened the small box to see a white, sparkling stone embedded in a ring.

"Is… is this…" Weiss asked.

"It's not for right now," Willow said. "You have not been together very long. This is for after your relationship has grown so beautiful that there's not a single other person you desire to spend a single second with other than her."

"I… I'll keep this safe," Weiss said. "Thank you… mother."

"That's Mrs. Schnee to you, Weiss," Willow said, winking at her as she kissed Weiss' forehead and handed her a burner phone. "Now, open the window and lower yourself down."

Weiss nodded, following her mother's instructions. Once she had made it to the ground, Willow lowered a suitcase packed with some belongings and lien. Weiss waved, running to her car, which she had noticed was pulled around to the front gates where it was unnoticed. Sebastian was standing at the front gates on guard duty. He nodded at her, giving his special little wink Weiss always knew meant he was a friend.

She smiled, heading to her car and starting up the electric because it was nearly silent. Ruby had convinced her to get it because she was trying to drag her out on midnight club runs. That gothic dolt that she was, Weiss couldn't say no to her simply because Ruby knew how to use those puppy dog eyes.

She made it off and headed straight for the one house she knew she couldn't just avoid going to after all of this.

Arriving in front of the house, she paused. What would Blake think? Would she still want to be her girlfriend… or even friends? Weiss in a bit of a panic, dialed Ruby's number. Ruby picked up, moaning into the phone as she began shouting to obviously Neo.

"What's up, Weiss?" She asked.

"How did you know this was me?" Weiss asked.

"Your old lady called me," Ruby said. "Told me your number. Also said something about my mom being hot. What a weirdo right? But, what's up?"

"What… what do I do?" Weiss asked.

"It's about Blake, isn't it?" Ruby asked.

"Yes…" Weiss said. "What do I do? I'm scared she won't like me anymore."

"I think her brother and friend is the real problem," Ruby said. "But, I think you should just go for it. It wouldn't hurt to just try and hope for the best. I also think you should try to make it up to her. Neo, give Weiss some advice!"

"Tie her up and kiss her gorgeous, naked body," Neo said with a snicker as the sound of a smack was heard.

"I meant good advice!" Ruby exclaimed. "Not what you did with me on our first date!"

"You didn't complain!" Neo laughed.

"I also got my revenge on you!" Ruby said. "You're lucky I'm more of the masochist type."

"Oh please, like you could have overpowered me," Neo said.

"Now's not the time," Ruby rolled her eyes. "We have to give Weiss advice. Now, give her some good advice."

"Fine, fine, just be assertive and tell her you love her," Neo said. "I mean… you do, right? This isn't just something you're trying just so your little plaything doesn't hate you, is it?"

"Neo, Weiss isn't like that!" Ruby exclaimed.

"Everyone has their styles, Ruby," Neo said. "Besides, if it turns out to be the case, I'll go hit her myself."

"And so would I," Ruby said.

"Advice?" Weiss interrupted them.

"Oh, right," Ruby said. "Well, you'll just have to tell her what happened. If she hates you, she hates you. You can't change that."

"You're awfully calm about this," Weiss said. "You were so serious about us being together. What changed?"

"Because I'm not going to lie and be positive here," Ruby said. "Whether you meant to hurt her or not, she is hurt. The first few days, she called us all to see where you were. I'm sure she thinks you don't care."

"But, I do!" Weiss exclaimed. "I care so much about her! How can I convince her?!"

"Just talk to her." Ruby said.

"A-Alright," Weiss sighed. "I'll try my best."

She got out of her car, walking up to the door. She took a deep breath, shivering in the cold and knocking on the door.

The door was opened by a tall (even compared to Blake), tan skinned Faunus with stripes and a red jewel in the middle of her forehead. She had tiger's ears, one pierced, and her hair was jet black. Her eyes were golden and quite striking. Her attire consisted of a red shirt and black jeans showing off her well-toned body.

Weiss was immediately intimidated by this Alpha female. Her knees began shaking not just from the cold.

"And, what the fuck gives you the right to show your face?" The woman asked, narrowing her eyes at Weiss, her muscular arm reaching to grab Weiss by the throat. Weiss felt those powerful fingers close around her windpipe, cutting off all her circulation.

"B-Blake," Weiss choked out, her pale face gaining a nice shade of blue.

"You are the one who made my baby cry," The woman said, fury flashing in her eyes. "After everything she's suffered, you just wanted to add to it, didn't you? You just couldn't leave her alone, could you? Well, I wonder if you'll be mourned, Schnee."

"St-Stop it," The woman's arm was gently and timidly pulled by a softer pair of hands. The woman and Weiss looked to see Blake, looking fearful and scared. The woman released Weiss, who collapsed to the ground, gasping for newfound air.

"Sweetie, it's alright," The woman's arms encircled Blake warmly, holding her, her tone gentle and soft. "She won't hurt you again."

"I-I want to hear her s-story," Blake said. "I-I'm sure sh-she had a good r-reason."

"I won't let her manipulate you," The Bengal Tiger Faunus said, holding Blake and escorting her over to the couch and lying down, pulling Blake over to her, the black haired teen lying down and seeming comforted.

Weiss struggled to get to her feet, stumbling over to a chair and fully regaining her breath. Ilia and Adam were also in the room, glaring daggers at Weiss.

"Now, speak." The powerful woman said, Weiss shrinking back in her presence. The only one who could have intimidated her further was her own mother. Weiss gulped, partially to feel one last breath of air before this woman most likely killed her.

"I-I—" Weiss began before Adam stood.

"Adam, sit down," the woman said in a casual voice. Adam obeyed, sitting back down.

"Now, you better tell me exactly why you hurt my baby," the woman said in her intimidating voice. "Or, I'll be sure you never breathe again."

"I-I," Weiss began, stuttering almost like Blake. "I was locked in my room for all this time."

"And you expect me to believe that?" The woman asked with obvious disbelief.

"Yes?" Weiss asked.

"R-Remember who her f-father is," Blake whispered to the woman holding her.

"I'm well aware," The woman said. "But, that doesn't prove anything. Explain why you were locked in your room."

"I-I came out," Weiss said. "As… gay."

"Clearly a mistake," The woman said. "And, why didn't you call even once?"

"I didn't want Blake to worry or do anything," Weiss said.

"I-I believe her," Blake said.

"Of course you do," The woman rolled her eyes. "You've always been far too trusting, my little feline."

"I'm so sorry, Blake," Weiss sighed. "I didn't want to hurt you. I promise."

"I-I believe you," Blake said. "I-It hurt, not knowing where you were, b-but I still want to d-date you."

"With my approval, of course," The woman said.

"Y-Yes, Miss Sienna," Blake said.

"Good girl," The woman, Miss Sienna, kissed Blake's forehead.

"Who are you?" Weiss asked the older woman.

"Sh-She's Ilia's mom," Blake said. "Sh-She helped Adam raise m-me after… after m-my parents left."

"Left?" Weiss asked.

"They abandoned her," Sienna said, running her fingers through Blake's hair. "Not that they were ever good parents in the first place. They were neglectful and forced her to always be silent and they caused her to be afraid of her own shadow. I've been raising those two along with my own this whole time. If I ever see those two, I'll… well, I'll leave that up to your imagination."

"That's… horrible," Weiss said. "I… I never knew."

"Of course you didn't," Sienna said. "Because she never told you."

"Th-There's also something e-else I haven't told y-you," Blake said. She reached up and pulled off her bow, shaking the entire time as two cat ears were revealed, twitching from their exposure.

"You're a Faunus?" Weiss asked, clearly surprised.

"Y-Yes," Blake said in a voice barely above a whisper. Sienna's hold tightened on her as she gave Weiss a look that meant she would kill her if she so much as said one thing negative.

"That explains so much," Weiss said. "Your eating habits, your personality, why Penny always calls you 'kitty friend' and why you stare at those laser pointers."

"You should see her on catnip," Ilia snickered.

"D-Do you hate me n-now?" Blake asked.

"Of course not," Weiss said. "I love you, Blake… I…"

Blake's eyes watered and she got up from Sienna, embracing Weiss tightly. Weiss, surprised, embraced her back, holding her as Blake let out a small purr at the contact she'd missed.

"Well, that seems to have worked itself out," Sienna sighed. "At least I didn't have to murder another person that hit on my baby."

Weiss's face paled as she gulped hard. Blake giggled softly.

"I-I love you too, W-Weiss," She said. "Sh-She's only kidding."

"Maybe," Sienna shrugged. "But, let me make one thing clear, Schnee. If I find out you took my baby's virginity before you get married, I would make your death so slow and painful that you would beg me to send you back to your father."

Weiss gulped hard, Blake blushing bright red.

"So, Blake," Sienna said. "How about we go take your friend and get her something else to wear. That much white on one person sickens me."

"This is my favorite color," Weiss said.

"And, I don't care," Sienna said. "Besides, you need a new look anyway. Daddy dearest will probably be looking for you and since Blake's clearly attached to you, I'll hide you for her sake."

"Thank you," Weiss whispered. "I'm sorry I wasn't here, Blake. I promise I'll never leave again."

"I-I believe you," Blake said.

"Good," Weiss kissed her cheek, eliciting a blush from Blake and a giggle from Ilia, who quickly shifted back to glaring daggers.

"I think it's time we get some lunch," Sienna said. "Now, let's go."

"A-Alright," Blake said, pulling Weiss into the kitchen gently.

And, there it is. They're reunited. I know there's more to come in terms of Weiss, but I want to save that for a future chapter. I hope you enjoyed it after this long break, but I'm not sure when the next one will be up.