The Dark Angel (REBOOTED)

Chapter 35

In Beacon, after the incident where Yang broke the leg of Mercury unprovoked, General Ironwood was speaking with Yang in her dorm with the rest of Team RWBY being there for her support.

Ironwood: I'm sorry. But you've left us with no choice.

Yang: But he attacked me!

Ironwood: Video footage, and millions of viewers say otherwise.

Weiss: But Yang would never do that!

Ruby: *stands up* Yeah!

Yang holds her head in her hands as the General sighs. He knows what he saw but he doesn't believe that she would just attack someone out of the blue like that. But what choice does he have?

Ironwood: You all seem like good students. And the staff here at Beacon are fully aware that you would not lash out the way you did. Under normal circumstances. The sad truth is: Whether it was an accident or an assault, it doesn't matter. Everyone saw you attack an innocent student. They've already drawn their own conclusions. And it's my job to inform you that....you've been disqualified.

A horrified look grew upon Yangs face. She was being punished for a crime she knew she would never commit. But no one who was there would believe her. Not everyone.

Ironwood walks out of the room leaving the girls alone to talk.

Yang: You guys believe me, right?

Ruby: Duh!!

Weiss: You're hot-headed, but not ruthless.

Blake: ........

Yang: Blake?

Blake says nothing and breaks eye contact with Yang and Weiss and Ruby were very surprised at Blake's silence to say the least.

Blake: I want to believe you..

Weiss: What's THAT supposed to mean?!

Tears well up in Yangs eyes that her own friend and teammate doesn't believe that she wouldn't attack Mercury unprovoked.

Yang: Blake..?

Weiss: How could you say something like that?! Yang would NEVER lie to us!

Blake:*sigh* I had someone very dear to me change. It..wasn't in an instant. It was gradual. The little choices that began to pile up. He told me not to worry. At first, they were accidents. Then it was "self defense". Before long, I began to think that he was right. This is all just...very familiar. But you're not him. And you've never done anything like this before. So, I want to trust you. I WILL trust you. But first, I need you to look me in the eyes and tell me that HE attacked YOU. I need you to promise me that you regret doing what you did.

Yang sniffles and wipes the tears from her eyes and looming Blake in hers before telling her the truth about what happened.

Yang: I saw him attack me. So I attacked back.

Blake closed her eyes shut and a smile grew across her face and she looked at Yang, reassured about her teammates feelings.

Blake: Okay. Thank you.

Yang: I think I'm gonna rest up.

Knock Knock Knock!

The girls all turn their heads to the door and wait a few seconds before Ruby speaks up.

Ruby: Uh, who is it?

Dante: It's us, Red. You better open up before Dom busts down the door. He looked pissed!

Ruby dashes over to the door and opens it for their friends in Team ODDS. Dante was about to speak but Dominic pushed him out of the way immediately after he opens his mouth.