Reincarnation. A very interesting topic, to live once again. For Ozpin, this process was a bit of a burden. He would share a body with another soul and so on. But, another old soul had to be reborn and live life like a reset. They go on not remember...
" Today's the day," Weiss said to herself as she paced down the corridor. She concidered hiding or something at least. She doesn't want to go home, living with her father would be a nightmare while her mother drinks away her life with wine. Sometimes looking at Qrow would make her uncomfortable, it reminded her what her mother does. She needed help, she needed to disappear just for a moment.
" Hey, Weiss." Ruby called out to her, to which she returned the greeting. " Are you okay? It's about your dad right?" Weiss nodded. " Don't worry, we're here for you. Always. Come on, I know where we can hide." Weiss took her hand and was dragged all the way to the library. Before they could go in a familiar voice stopped them.
" Weiss!" Winter called her out. Weiss looked down as she nervously faced her sister. " Are you hiding?" Winter sighed. " You can't just hide from him forever. You know that. Instead of hiding, you should face him. Make your stand. Neither of us are heiresses anymore so why bother? Come along, there is much to settle." Winter led them down the hall to head to Ironwood's office until they bump into Veena. " You're...dressed."
" That I am, since a certain Schnee would be here, might as well look pleasant as I destroy his pride." She said giving them a mischievous smile. " Well, that depends on his soul and character once I look at him."
" No need, he's awful." Weiss said as she crossed her arms. She gave her a gentle smile and shook her head.
" We'll see about that." She told them, there was resolve in her eyes as she poke. " Jauque Schnee, a pleasure to meet you." She greeted him with her binds over her eyes. He gave her an annoyed look and ignored her.
" Who is this brat?" He asked Ironwood as he thought only certain people should be here. Not even his daughters were in the office, suddenly two brats were in the room. One acclaimed to be Ozpin's 'reincarnation', then this blond girl shows up with a smile like she owns the place. " Well?" He glanced at Qrow, who in return only glared. " Listen here Ironwood, I want my daughter back this instant or there will be consequences!" He said raising his voice.
" Only one? What of the other?" Veena asked.
" None of your buisness, child! Winter is lost to me. I don't need her. That girl is nothing but trouble, insolent and useless!" Qrow clenched his fist, he swore that this old man was gonna eat those words. He insulted his girl, father or not, the man's asking for a death wish.
" So? Weiss isn't even the heiress anymore. What do you need her for? She ran once and she'll do it again, over and over to defy your existence as her beloved father." Jauque was about to snape until the girl asked him a question. " I would kill three people you know and no longer need. I will, all you have to say is yes. So tell me Mr. Schnee, would you accept my offer." She wasn't smiling, yet they could her the amusement in her voice. Oscar couldn't believe what he was hearing, neither did Ozpin. Who told him to be cautious.
" I...What's the catch?" It would be too easy to just accept this offer.
" I will select the targets. I've already selected actually." A smile escaped her lips. " All female..."
" Who?" He asked taking a step back. Qrow stared at the girl, she told him the day before that she'd do something surprising. He hoped he was wrong.
" How do I put this? Ah, yes. Wouldn't it be nice if you raised Whitely as an only child, on your own?" She lifted her binds a little to get a look at him. Winter held her sister's hand as they listened from outside the door. She wouldn't, it's got to be bluff. They all hoped it was but the way she looked at him almost said otherwise. He looked for the words to counter her and that's where she could see his true colours. She laughed aloud as she completely lifted her binds. Her violet eyes stared him down as a gentle smile took place. " I'm bluffing. I'd never kill that precious snowflake. Nor her mother or sister. I concidered killing you but it seems you've proven yourself to be more than what you seem."
" Were you...testing me?!" Now he was furious but then he thought for a moment. It is true that it was only a mere child, but to be able to make him so worried over nothing, she was something.
" Please excuse my friend, Mr. Schnee. She is...well, she's always like this." Ozpin interjected in order to avoid conflict. " Now, regarding our next move-"
" Hold that thought Ozpin. I'm not done yet." She gave her gentle smile and looked around the room. " I've come to a decision, I will not aid you in this fight. I understand how you all feel but trust me, I have my own plans that I acquire to execute soon. You have your way, Ozpin. I have mine. Bayang." The flute appeared in her hands.
" Kid, wait!" She paused and looked at him for a moment. " Don't play that. I swear if you do," She put it away and lifted her hands. But still she smiled at him, with a reluctant smile she opened her mouth and started to sing. Some of the guards had fallen as Qrow, Ozpin and Ironwood fell to their knees as they resisted her song. " What the...hell...?" He was getting very tired.
" I really hope you consider my offer," She said looking at him as Zea took over the song and the flute met her lips. Then everything went black. She cranked the timer and left it there.
" Veena!" She paused as she exited the hall, Ruby was on her knees as the others had fallen asleep. " Where...are you...going...?" She patted her head and laid her down. " You're...leaving..."
" I have places to go. I'm sorry, my Little Rose. But I swear, if you need me, look for a sparrow. They'll lead to me." Ruby's eyes fluttered as the lullaby drifted her to sleep. " This is more difficult than I thought." She said to Zea as they left the school grounds unnoticed.
" They were good friends. It's never easy leaving good friends. You plan to see them again, don't you?" Zea asked as they took turns playing the song and talking. Veena smiled gently and nodded.
" Red and white, black and yellow. Shielded by an olive tree, guarded by a crow." She sang as they threaded through the snow.
Yo, so here it is! Well, thanks for reading again! Here's a digital art I did of Veena in her new outfit. Enjoy.
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