Team SAFF: A RWBY Story

Promise

The scene begins with Ivan and Raine, as Bleu recently asked them to talk privately.

Raine: Is everything alright, sweety?

Bleu: Yeah, everything is fine. There are just some things that we three need to discuss.

Ivan: Well, we're ready to listen.

Bleu: (sighs) I should explain what happened earlier with my outburst. Ever since the Striga attacked us on the road, I've been having these dreams. Nightmares? Visions? I'm still trying to figure them out, but every night was the same. I think, eventually, the visions appeared when I was awake. (Bleu looks at her mother) I know why you chose to leave all those years ago, Mom. And I'm truly sorry for yelling at you.

Raine: I never wanted you to know about that. I feared that...it would come true, and I couldn't bear to see it again.

Bleu: I know, Mom. But I mustn't keep things such as this to myself. (turns to face Ivan) Ivan, the horrors that I had to witness night after night are the reasons for my behavior. 

Ivan: What did you see?

Bleu: I saw you...dead...in my arms. (Ivan's eyes widen) I watch the light leaving your eyes every time. I was so scared of what I saw, and I'm still scared now. I don't want to lose you, Ivan. I know what we're all about to face in Vacuo, but I don't want that fear to control who I am. So I'm trusting you with this because I want to see you in my future if we make it out of this alive.

Ivan: Bleu...(Ivan walks over to Bleu and places his hands on her shoulders) When I returned to you all before, back in Mistral, I promised you that I would never leave you guys again. Now, I will make a promise to you, Bleu. No matter what happens, I will never leave you. In any shape or form.

Bleu pulls Ivan into a hug, and he hugs her back. Raine smiles at this, and the hug breaks.

Ivan: Bleu, I'm glad that you came to me to talk about this, but you must realize that you'll have to tell the others.

Bleu: I don't want to scare them.

Raine: They are your friends. Your teammates. Your family. They will understand, dear.

Ivan: Your mother is right. You trusted me with this information, and so you can trust the others.

Bleu: (sighs) Ok, you're right.

Suddenly, Ivan's Scroll goes off, and he answers it to hear Fang's voice.

Fang: (voice-over the Scroll) Ivan, is Bleu with you?

Ivan: And Raine.

Fang: You guys might wanna head up to the observation deck. I have something to show you all.

The call hangs up, and moments later, Ivan, Bleu, and Raine meet up with the others as they head to the observation deck. Bleu walks over to Evelynn and wraps her fiance in a side hug. Ivan notices Mor'du and walks beside him.

Ivan: How's your injury?

Mor'du: (looks at Ivan as he feels his wound with his hand) It will heal sooner than normal. Thanks to your friend there.

Mor'du gestures to Bleu, and Ivan looks to see her smiling with Evelynn. Ivan then realizes that he has to clarify something.

Ivan: Mor'du, when you first started helping us in Vale, I was-

Mor'du: (holds out his hand) No need to apologize. I didn't expect to gain anyone's trust. Even though our goals were aligned, trust has to be earned.

Ivan: And I believe that you have earned it. 

Everyone arrives at the observation deck, and they see Fang waiting for them.