Next Gen Hero

Catch Up

Y/N POV

Susan's cat tail flicks as her cheeks turn red.

Y/N: "She's a Faunus?"

Mark: "Yeah."

Nora: "She yours?"

Mark: "Sadly no. I rescued her from a bad home. Though she may not be my daughter by blood that won't ever mean I won't love her the same."

Blake: "You truly are a good man."

Ruby: "So where is it you've been?"

Mark: "Well. I spent about three years in prison."

Ren: "Why?"

Mark: "I kinda helped the White Fang steal dust."

Ruby: "I was wondering why you were at the docks that night."

Mark: "But once I got out I went on the straight and narrow. But my company got too strict and fired me over my past mistake. After that I've been scrounging for food to feed me and Susan."

Ozpin: "Well you two are welcomed to have as much food as you want. We've got more than enough to spare."

Mark: "We deeply thank you for your hospitality."

Weiss: "Shall we eat?"

We head to the table. Taking our seat we hold hands bowing our heads.

Y/N: "Dear Oum thank you for everything. Thank you for allowing us to have this wonderful meal. Thank you for allowing us to be in the company of the ones we care about. May you continue to give us these kinds of opportunities. And may this family continue to be there for each other. Amen."

Everyone: "Amen."

We all dig in. I look at Susan to see her practically stuffing her face.

Mark: "Slow down Susan. It's rude to stuff your face."

Yang: "She's okay. We know this' the best meal she's likely had in awhile"

We spend the rest of the time eating and sharing stories of our past. Near midnight everyone begins leaving. I stop Mark.

Y/N: "Do you guys have a place to stay?"

He looks down.

Mark: "Not really."

I smile.

Y/N: "Then how would you guys like to stay here? At least until you find a place to work?"

Mark: "Are you sure? I wouldn't want to impose."

Y/N: "Nonsense. We have more than enough rooms."

Mark: "You truly are kind."

3rd POV

Mark heads to one of the spare rooms laying Susan down. As he tucks her in she faintly opens her eyes.

Susan: "Dad?"

Mark: "Yes sweetie?"

Susan: "Are we gonna live with Y/N?"

Mark: "Yes. At least till I can find work."

She smiles snuggling into the warm blanket.

Susan: "I like uncle Y/N. He's nice."

He smiles laying down next to her.

Mark: "He sure is."

Slowly his eyes close until he joins Susan in slumber.

Y/N POV

I get under the covers getting ready for bed. As I lay down Blake looks at me.

Blake: "I'm glad you offered Mark and Susan a place to stay. Going off their clothes I'd say they've had it rough for some time."

Y/N: "It was the right thing to do. Besides, at the docks he helped me. So it was only right I helped him."

Blake: "How'd he help you?"

Y/N: "Remember when I lost my eyesight and was practicing blind fighting?"

Blake: "Yes."

Y/N: "Well he said there'd come a time when that'd happen. He said to train to not over rely on my eyes. I listened to his advice and it allowed me to win my final fight. That in turn allowed me to teach that skill to Noir."

Blake: "Then looks like we owe him a lot."

She latches to my chest snuggling close.

Blake: "I love you Y/N."

I wrap my arms around her.

Y/N: "I love you too Blake."

I turn off my lamp allowing us to sleep.