STARLIGHT ZONE ― BLAKE BELLADONNA

━━━ .7 BLACK AND WHITE

7: BLACK AND WHITE

━━━ [Y/N], BLAKE, AND SUN SAT A CAFE TABLE,

not speaking at all as they only sipped on their drinks.

"So, you want to know more about me," Blake spoke up, breaking the silence.

"Finally, she speaks!" The blonde-haired boy cheered, "Nearly two days and you've given me nothing but small talk and weird looks."

Blake demonstrates this as she gives Sun a firm look.

"Yeah, like that."

Blake rolled her eyes before closing them and looking at them sadly, "Sun, are you familiar with the White Fang?"

"Of course! I don't think there's a Faunus on the planet who hasn't heard of them. Stupid, holier-than-thou━creeps that use force to get whatever they want. Bunch of freaks, if you ask me!" Sun responded.

Blake takes a sip from her drink before continuing, "I was once a member of the White Fang."

Shocked by the information, Sun choked on his drink, making him put it down to wipe his mouth.

"Wait a minute, you were a member of the White Fang?" Sun asked for confirmation.

"That's right. I was a member for most of my life, actually." Blake began to explain her history, "You could almost say I was born into it... Back then, things were different. In the ashes of war, the White Fang was meant to be a symbol of peace and unity between Humans and the Faunus. Of course, despite being promised equality, the Faunus were subjected to discrimination and hate. Humanity still thought of us as lesser beings. And so, the White Fang rose up as the voice of our people. And I was there. I was at the front of every rally. I took part in every boycott. I actually thought we were making a difference. But I was just a youthful optimist. Then, five years ago, our leader stepped down, and a new one took his place. A new leader, with a new way of thinking. Suddenly, our peaceful protests were being replaced with organized attacks. We were setting fire to shops that refused to serve us, hijacking cargo from companies that used Faunus labor. And the worst part was, it was working. We were being treated like equals. But not out of respect...out of fear." Blake placed down her cup, "So, I left. I decided I no longer wanted to use my skills to aid in their violence, and instead, I would dedicate my life to becoming a Huntress. So here I am, a criminal hiding in plain view, all with the help of a little black bow."

She wiggles her ears beneath her bow.

"So besides, them," Sun nodded his head towards [Y/N], "Have you told any of your friends?" He asked.

Blake looked down in shame and says nothing.

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Back with Team JMN, Mammon walked up to Naoto and started to ask questions, "Hey! Naoto! I need to ask you something."

"What is it?"