Reaper's War

Chapter 25: Painful Truths

A/N: Well helllloooo lovely readers!
It's been nearly two weeks since I last posted an update, which is actually a record for this past year xD
I wasn't sure on what to actually title this chapter, I just used whatever popped into my head. In any case, if anyone has a better title and a better summary for that matter, I'd be more to an willing to change both so they make more sense for the chapter. To let me know, comment at the end of the chapter.
Comments have always helped to motivate and inspire me and if you have any ideas you might want in this story, let me know and I'll consider putting them in the story.
On an another, I hope you all enjoy the new chapter. And I hope you all have an awesome Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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Suddenly waking from their visions and finding themselves in pyjamas in weiss' bed, the young couple didn't waste any time hurrying out of the room to find Alexander.

The pair rushed down the seemingly never-ending corridor, Weiss stumbling on thin air, her legs unable to keep up with her racing thoughts.
Ruby caught her before she could hit the floor, no words were spoken but the young Reaper knew her partner was grateful.

As they ran, inexplicable rage began to fill Weiss' heart, she tried to push it away, tried to reject it. It only worked for a few seconds before the rage completely engulfed her, causing her to pick up her pace. The young Reaper noticed the change in pace and grabbed her partner's arm, to slow her down or stop her, she didn't know.

They stopped though and Ruby listened carefully, her fluffy ears twitching as they stood still, picking up the faint sounds of a conversation coming from somewhere. It was muffled, as though it was coming from outside but even then, Ruby could tell it was Alexander and a woman.
It clicked that they were in the garden. She grabbed the white-haired girl, holding her in a bridal hold before activating her semblance and sweeping through the halls and around corners with practised ease.

She stopped just shy of the two adults and immediately placed Weiss on the ground. The younger Schnee looked around in a slight daze, thankfully soon becoming aware of where they were. Her rage still hadn't disappeared and upon seeing the immortal man, her blood seemingly boiled.

Her eyes hardened and a sneer found itself on her face. She stepped forwards, pointing an accusing finger at the immortal man.

"You lied to me." She said, her voice low and dangerous. "You lied to me." She repeated, "I'm wondering how much longer you were going to keep lying."

"Wha..Weiss, what are you going on about? I've only been truthful with you this entire time." Alex replied, feigning ignorance, his own voice steady compared to turmoil beginning to turn his stomach.

"Bullshit. You know exactly what I'm going on about, Father." The younger Schnee spat, glaring at the immortal man.

Said man turned as white as the snow in the garden they stood in, his eyes widening in shock.
In her peripheral, Weiss noticed her mother's expression; it was the same as Alexander's and she immediately turned on her.

"You knew didn't you? You've known the entire time haven't you, Mother. Or should I just call you Willow as you're not actually my mother?" Weiss growled out, finding it difficult to reign in her rage at the discovery of her true parentage.

Both adults stayed quiet, tears springing to Willow's eyes at Weiss' words and Alexander's stayed still in their widened, shocked state, reminiscent of a deer caught in headlights.

"Say something, Mother. Give me excuses and reasons like you usually do! Like you always have instead of facing the truth! Tell me why you lied to me and pretended to be my mother my whole life! Tell me why!"