Chapter 137: Reunion (2)
Chapter 137: Reunion (2)
~Yang POV~
Ugh…
Great…
Spent the whole day getting my hair fixed with Jack throwing syrup water on us yesterday and haven't returned Ruby back to Beacon since yesterday.
I swear that guy is getting what's coming to him!
He has no idea –
*Beep*
*Beep*
That was when I was called by my Scrolling taking a look over to it to see Ruby calling me making me sigh in relief to be able to hear from her, "Ruby! Thank goodness I got a call from you. You had me worried and also – "
"Yang…"
I stopped my teasing immediately when I heard my Lil sis's voice as if she was in pain or sad stopping my act as I began to call getting a bit worried, "Ruby… did everything go alright and where are you? Tell me I can hear from your voice something is not right. Jack… didn't do anything to you did he?"
I didn't want to assume but clearly something that my friend did seem to have hurt my Lil sis's emotions hearing the sadness and depression that came with it.
I really hope that wasn't the case…
Blake and Weiss also were starting to listen, into the conversation but didn't say anything about it since I want to know what was going on since yesterday. My two teammates both had concerned expressions about this…
Calming myself I began to listen to Ruby looking through the Scroll feed as she began to quickly talk to me, "No Yang. I was the one who asked Jack and I regretted it… But well… can you please call Dad and Uncle Qrow to come here they need to see this. And can you make sure it's only them it's something… private for us alone. Can you tell Weiss and Blake we might not come for a few days…"
Getting confused and bothered by her words I glanced at Blake and Weiss as they had understanding but confused expressions on them.
Truthfully I'm getting really worried about Ruby's state right now.
The way she looked sad and defeated wasn't right… and what did she mean by her, regret when she asked Jack about what?
I don't even know what is going on and what happened yesterday, but it sounds like they had a fight or something whatever close to that to make my Lil sis sad…
Where's that optimism she always carries I better get a good explanation from Jack for making –
*THUD*
What….
"Yang are you ok?"
"Come on Yang are – YANG!"
*THUD*
Falling down simply seeing the person possibly too shocked and fainted from the sight that Ruby showed me and texted made me stop functioning completely as tears began to strand down on my face…
I recognize that face – no that person.
A person I thought was taken from us gone from this world…
Mom…
That was really mom…
Why…
Why is she in that state…
I… I need to tell Dad and Uncle Qrow about this and…
…
I need answers.
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Later on, the day I managed to show Uncle Qrow and Dad the video of… mom with Ruby next to her getting their attention immediately right away.
It was quicker that I came to them since Qrow was off on a break and happens to catch up with Dad today to talk about their past or the guy's stuff. But the second I showed them the video they had the same reaction I had.
Shock.
Currently, I'm waiting at home with Uncle Qrow, and Dad both had complicated expressions on their faces when I showed them to video it seems like Dad is going to have a breakdown seeing and hearing the news.
I want to know how Ruby date somehow got to this point and… I want to know what happened to mom…
*Pat*
Feeling a pat on my shoulder I glanced over to see Uncle Qrow probably for the first time sober up as he spoke to me in a serious voice, "Sweetheart… are you positive that Ruby sent you the image to your scroll."
Nodding my head in agreement I began to question Qrow about what happened to Mom, "Yeah Uncle Qrow but… did you know what happened to mom?"
At this, he shook his head while responding to my question glancing up above the sky in a gruff tone, "Heh. Wish I knew that one Little Dragon. It was one of those Summer Secrets she keeps to herself. But we might be lucky to know if she ever wakes…"
"Brrrr….!"
Suddenly a Bullhead pulls up in front of us getting our attention Uncle Qrow readying his weapons before a person I recognize comes out and introduces to us, "Hello Rose family. I see you have come, as requested. As for those who don't me, I'm 2B the one that helped along with Team RWBY, JNPR, and co. to fight Starro. A pleasure to meet again miss Yang Xiao Long."
Rubbing the back of my head at that I have met her before I haven't exactly talked to 2B before as Uncle Qrow and my Dad eases up while I replied back, "Uh… yeah same to see you again 2B. I'm guessing you're the ride my Lil sis mentioned."
Nodding happily at that she gestures to come inside the Bullhead with a sigil I haven't seen before and couldn't help but reply, "Say 2B what's with the Sigil I haven't seen before?"
At this 2B confirmed something to me with a bit of surprise as we enter inside the Bullhead, "That is our master Nights sigil. Since coming he hasn't remembered his own like with others before him. He was blank for a while till he decided to create a new one."
Oh…
Ok.
"Brrr…!"
Hearing the engine starting up we all entered inside the Bullhead getting comfortable I guess with Dad and Uncle Qrow steadily calming themselves but ever, so often they twitch so often wondering where we are going.
2B has gone to the pilot seat taking us away as I couldn't help that perhaps she knows some questions about what's going on, "Say… 2B is the place you are taking us happening to be Jack's home island?"
My Dad and Uncle Qrow soon listen in to our conversation before 2B drops the bomb on me about a certain fact, "Of course. Upon discovering Miss Rose on the 3rd day of taking over the home base island. When Jack discovered the body, he was shocked to learn that person was your mother."
Wait… he…
HE KNEW!!
JACK KNEW AND NEVER SAID ANYTHING?!!
My eyes turned red as did my hair ignited a bit with my Dad holding me back from doing something stupid.
Come in and out, Yang.
Breathe in and out…
"Shhh…. Whew…"
Taking my time to calm my breathing I next hear Qrow respond about Summer being found in a serious tone and edge to his voice, "Hmm… so if you and your master found Summer… why didn't you report it back to Tai, Ruby, or Yang."
Yeah…
Why didn't they answer us –
Before I could think next 2B began to explain why we couldn't at least not yet according to her words made me horrified at the thought, "We couldn't because her body was badly damaged and missing a few body parts. No eyes, missing limbs, some organs are gone, muscle mass deficiently, along with metabolism and clear signs of torture… we couldn't just notify you all seeing her like that. Hence Jack decided to help restore her body first. If he contacted, you two when he found her… it would shatter your image of her."
What….
Who would do such a thing?
My mom is the sweetest person I know, and someone did…
Soon I was feeling a hug from Dad as he began to calm me down hearing the news with his voice, "Shuu… Yang don't worry. Papa is here…"
Hearing Dad's voice calmed me down but seeing Dad tighten his fist up he began to talk to 2B in an unusually calm tone, "I… I appreciate what Jack did keeping this from us… I don't think I would've been ready for that… But if you guys started to move now then that means it's time to meet Summer, right? Gulp... She's alright right?"
Listening to the hopeful words 2B began to nod with me smiling at this.
We get our Mom back…
Mom.
However, that was when 2B then began to explain to us getting me confused but left Uncle Qrow and Dad to pale at the news, "Of course. However, Ruby was adamant to learn more and with my master's permission peered into Summer Rose's memories about her whereabouts with Ruby's consent of course which – Well… I think just mentioning the 'Queen' is enough for you to comprehend and 'White Witch' is enough to connect the dots."
Continuing to drive ahead of the Bullhead why were Uncle Qrow and Dad scared all of a sudden with Dad speaking out in worry, "Oh no… I… I never wanted Ruby to be part of this… I never wanted her to know…"
Qrow only tighten his fist hard enough for me to see his fist bleed from something that even scares Uncle Qrow as he responded out coldly, "Tch. Guess I'm going to have a few words with Ruby's new friend about learning to keep his mouth shut. Better I do this Tai."
My Dad could only nod at this leaving me confused about what the heck is happening and whose this Queen or White Witch meaning.
What is going on?
What is it that Dad and Uncle Qrow were so worried about that made them afraid to speak about… when I asked them, they were tight-lipped about it not giving me an answer as to why they won't respond?
Clearly, it's something they didn't want Ruby to know and neither was I for that matter…
What is going on…
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*THUD*
Finally landing down on the island of my friend Qrow, Dad, and I was leaving out the Bullhead when we followed 2B around the place till we finally reached a facility making me sort of impressed.
When we enter inside there was a long science corridor you see in those shows I watched before with 2B being our guide letting us all inside I couldn't help but voice my concern where is Ruby, "Hey 2B do you know where Ruby or Jack is?"
At this 2B was about to respond to me before she looked into her Scroll she smiled happily at the news it gave her and then responds, "They should be at the recovery room alongside Summer fully awake from her coma. They are expecting you right now."
My eyes widen hearing that while Qrow and Dad did as well with 2B guiding us through the halls till we finally reached the one that mattered.
My heart was racing skipping some beats and scared that everything coming here was a lie or a big show in the back of my mind but… the other part wants to hope that everything is right and it was alright to be this hopeful…
"Shhhss…"
Soon the steel doors open up revealing Jack on the side with Ruby hugging Summer fully awake hugging her tightly as I couldn't help but mutter out words, "Mom… is… is that really you… mom…?"
Just like that her bright and cheery Silver Eyes soon directed it at me with a small smile opening her arms for me to come, "Sorry it took so long my little sun dragon… but… Yes. I'm finally back my child."
"MOM!"
Rushing in feeling her warm embrace I didn't care what happened nor the anger I felt for Jack keeping this from us.
All I wanted right now was to feel this warmth again…
Mom… she's really back.
I won't let her go again…