Hidden Scars [Book I] (A Qrow x Winter Fanfic) (EDITING)(Complete)

Chapter 3

Winter POV-

I woke up, how the heck did I get in bed? I remember that I was sitting near the window reading. I must have fallen asleep. I see a note on the desk beside me, I picked it up and read it;

'Hey Ice Queen,

You fell asleep near the window, so I put you onto the bed. Don't worry I didn't do anything...to you. Anyway, Ironwood wants you to meet him by 9:00 sharp, don't be late~

-Qrow'

I looked at the clock and it was 8:45, crap, I'm late! I got into the shower quickly and put on my uniform. I grabbed my sword and check that I was presentable, I looked at the clock again, 8:55, I to rush my way to his office.

(Time Skip)

I got to his office just in time, I stood up straight and knocked his door. "Come in Winter," I opened his door and stepped in. I saluted, "General Ironwood, sir," I stated. 

"Winter, dispatch," I relax. He is sitting in his desk, he got up and put both of his hands behind his back. He circles the room, I stood still. "Respect is important; for Atlas is very important. We have trained you and all the others how to trust and respect one another," He stated. 

"We treat you with the up most respect and we expect you and others to do the same," I clenched my jaw, "Yes sir," I understood. 

He continues, "But to be fair, no matter what circumstance or excuse, there will be a punishment," I sighed. "I understand sir, won't happen again," I said firmly. 

He nods, "After this, let's hope it won't happen again," I grit my teeth after his remark. He then grabbed my neck and hit me towards the wall, "If you ever disrespect me again, I will personally confront you harshly," He harshly said, I smell the liquor in his breath. His robotic hand gripping my neck, I struggle to get him off. "Is that clear?" I nodded, he released me. "That is enough punishment, go back to your duties in Beacon," 

I coughed and touched my neck, I look at my fingers and saw blood slipping through my fingers. I walk out, covering my neck with my hand trying to stop the bleeding. The troops and commanders turned around, I gave them a look then they quickly looked away. 

I got onto the campus of Beacon and headed towards the dorms, I didn't care who saw me, just wanted to be in the dorm and get fixed up. The blood from my neck was slipping through my fingers, I feel it streaming down to my collarbone. I past the RWBY dorm, their door open, I pass by quickly and heard my sister call out my name. I ignored her call and go into my dorm and locked the door.

I looked at my mirror and saw myself, my tired bloodshot eyes, blood-stained on my right shoulder, my bruised and cut neck. I had felt nothing. 

I changed out of my uniform, wearing a white undershirt and black leggings. I slid down at the side of the bed and put my knees to my chest. I put my face down between and closed my eyes, hearing my sister banging on the door to open the door. I ignored it. 

I wanted to me alone with my own thoughts and feelings, letting no one in but my guilt. 

Qrow POV-

I was at the bar again finishing up my shot of liquor. I look at the TV, checking out the news until I hear my phone go off. I take it out and see that it was my nephew, Ruby. I sighed and picked it up,