Blood Brothers [RWBY]

Chapter 42

Darnell's POV

We're all eating lunch as we all talk and conversate over what happened yesterday and while the group was separated, Adam got away along with the others that follow that demon now. As I'm enjoying my food my Dad nudges me from my side as we eat "Hey son?" I give a hmm in response due to having food in my mouth "Want me to retrain you to sharpen up your skills again? Maybe we can help Pyrrha and the others as well?"

I give it some thought but Yang beats me to it "Please do!! Darnell is such a amazing fighter when it comes to hand to hand combat! I wanna learn from you both!"

My Dad laughs at her eagerness "Sure why not!? Anyone who wants to learn is welcome to train with us. Just beware I'm no pushover."

Pyrrha leans over to speak with him since I'm sitting between them "I wouldn't have it any other way father! That way I can spar with Darnell and learn how he fights and fight beside him!"

Mom comes down the stairs.... I don't know how I feel about calling her Mom.... it feels I'm betraying my Mom back at home, I guess I'll just get use to it then "Darnell can I speak with you? Huy and Ivo are gonna wake up soon and I need to have a word in private with the three of you."

I set my fork down and go to stand up but my father stops me and whispers to me "DJ.... I don't trust her.... I can say that for all us that we believe something is fishy about her."

I look at Mom "I'll meet you up there just give me a minute."

She nods her head and makes her way up the stairs "Listen.... I know where you're coming from but she saved me Dad. If it wasn't for her I would be that things fucking puppet still." I look around the room because I know everyone feels the same "What did you guys think when I was taken over? Did you think it was just me doing whatever the fuck I wanted?"

Qrow speaks up "No we didn't... we knew what was wrong and what you were going through kid."

"Alright then does everyone agree with Qrow?"

They all say yes "Now imagine this.... I was only taken over for what? A hour or two? Imagine being took control of for as long as Salem.... Just watching all the pain and suffering that thing was doing with your face..... forced to watch wars or the amount of people killed because of one poor choice you made...."

They all sit in thought with remorse on their faces "I know it feels weird to trust someone like her.... but give her the benefit of the doubt... like you all gave me. That's all ask of you all."

I push my chair in and head up the stairs, I hear two people walk up behind me. I turn around and it's Pyrrha and Aelia "Don't worry, she's been giving me energy to heal. I can walk up on my own, just this broken arm is my main problem."

Aelia looks up at me "Are you sure Dad?"

I smile and ruffle her hair a bit with my good hand "Yeah hon, your Dad's a badass from Beacon remember?"

She chuckles a bit "Yeah he is! Best father I could wish for. Both of my parents are badass and they're my best friends."

I look at Pyrrha she's smile as she hears our girl praise us "Don't forget your friends and other family Aelia."

She scoffs "Yeah aunt Blake and uncle Huy and Julia are cool, but my family is better in everyway."

Blake yells out "Hey! We can hear you Aelia!"

She turns around "You were supposed to aunt Blake! Step up your game and maybe you'll be my new best friends!"

I laugh and look at Pyrrha "Looks like we got competition Pyrrha."