A Thorned Ghost: Abused and Neglected Male Reader x RWBY

Chapter III: Double discovery

A/N: Whenever you see 'You' in conversation it means Y/N is speaking.

*Y/N POV, Past*

I was running in the woods as fast as I could, unfortunately the lack of sleep started to take it's toll on me. I was so tired but afraid at the same time. Afraid of them finding me. I can't even imagine what would they do to me for this.

Anyways the determination of escaping together with the thought of freedom took over so the tireness and exhaustion stayed somewhere back in my brain.

And with that I sped up not worrying about my tired body. Soon my vision was blurry because of the energy I used for running. I just didn't want them to find me. I was running in the dark between the trees, but then the scenery changend surprising me at first. Wow could that be my semblance? Suddenly I was on a plain surrounded by trees. I laid down the nearby tree confident about being far enough and drifted off to dreamless sleep.

*Morning*

I woke up to the birds chirping. Then looked around realising what I did last night. I was finally happy. But that didn't last for long as I remembered that I have might possibly unlocked my semblance.

Wanting to try it and see if it is the truth I started to think about a quiet and calm place. The reason is simple. I don't want to be on a same place, island in this case, as them. And surely Patch isn't quiet as there is a lot of small towns crowded by either visitors from Vale or inhabitants. I closed my eyes and started to think when suddenly a bear-like grimm showed up forcing my eyes to open.

Lost in fear of death I froze unable to move waiting for it to strike. Huh, why am I not surprised. The life can't be fair can it? Gaining freedom only to lose it again to this creature. Then it came. The grimm slashed at me with its claw expecting to kill it's pray. What came next not only shocked the grimm but me too.

When I opened my eyes I was like ghost... yeah a ghost that is. Only to see the creature's claw right in my body, but I didn't feel any pain. What is going on. I can't fight it I'm not trained I can't escape I'm tired. The only thing left to do is try my semblance. I hope it will work otherwise I'm dead. I did as I thought thinking and focusing on the calm place closing my eyes. When I opened them I was somewhere else.

The place looked peaceful. It was a forest but in an autumn themed style. I heard about this place. I think it's called Forever Fall. But that's impossible, this forest is way too far from our home. How strong is this semblance? Then I went for exploring...

*Meanwhile in the morning, Ruby's POV*

I woke up and the surge of sadness immediately took over remembering the events of yesterday. I left my room and came to his. I know he's not there anymore so without worrying I opened the doors. The place was dark, small and there could still be felt the scent of blood, heck you can even see dried blood on the floor. The only thing in the room was old very damaged mattress. I still can't believe this is the place where he stayed all day. It's probably the smallest room I've ever seen.

I found a paper next to the mattress. I unfolded it and started to read.

I'm not gonna say hello, cause you don't deserve any.
By the time you're reading this I'm miles away from the hell you call home. Looking for me is pointless. But take it from the positive side. At least I'm not an obstacle for you all and also you can be happy that your house has now more oxygen capacity. And Summer, your dreams came true. The accident you and Tai has made finally disappeared.

With the worst of luck
Your punching bag.

After I read that I had stream of tears already flowing from my eyes. I ran to the kitchen and sat down hiding my eyes in my arms thinking about the stuff we did to him... to Y/N.

*Flashback, Y/N 5 years, Ruby 6 years, Yang 8 years*

I was reading a comic and my mouth was full of cookies, then the knock was heard on my doors. I opened them to see Y/N.

You: "H-Hey s-s-sis, do yo-"

I grabbed him by his collar giving him a death glare.

Ruby: "Don't you ever call me your sister, you hear me?" He then nodded.

Unfortunately for him I didn't have enough and pushed him away from my doors and apparently I had room right opposite the stairs so when I pushed him he fell down the stairs surely breaking a rib or 2. But still I wasn't satisfied so I came downstairs and started beating him to a bloody pulp.

*End of flashback*

Maybe if it would be a year after I wouldn't beat you after you fell. Maybe I would even give you only a forceful slap accross the face. And then I would regret it as always since I was 7.

Then I started to cry more as there was one memory before it all started.

*Flashback, Y/N 3 years, Ruby 4 years, Yang 6 years*

Me, Y/N and Yang were watching a cartoon movie Yang chose. We were sitting next to each other laughing whenever there was funny scene. After the movie I was going to my room when suddenly I felt hands wrapping around my stomach. When I turned to see who it was I saw Y/N.

You: "Can I sleep with you sis, I'm afraid that I will have nightmares." This was happening for several days whenever he saw something scary.

Ruby: "Of course you can brother."

You: "Yay! Thank you sis, I love you."

*End of flashback*

I love you. That was the only thing playing over and over again in my head as I was crying even more. Then dad came downstairs seeing me made him concerned.

Tai: "Hey Ruby what happened, why are you crying?"

I didn't respond and only pointed at the paper I bringed with me. He unfolded it and started to read. After he finished there was anger and sadness visible in his face. Sadness took over.

Tai: "What have we done..." was the only thing that escaped his mouth.

After a while everyone came downstairs and read the note. There was mixed expressions from everyone. Yang was crying, Qrow was sad and Raven didn't have any expression. Does she have heart? How can't she feel the guilt? Did she really hate him? The last one who read the note was mom. And after that she had the same expression as me and Yang.

Summer: "My son... is gone. A-And it's all our fault. What have we done to him. I'm a terrible mother. I-I w-want my s-son back. I-I-I am s-s-s-so s-s-sorry, p-please forgive me..."  she was saying with sobs between every word. Then she passed out.

Ruby: "Mom!!!" I ran to her to check if she's okay.

Raven: "It doesn't have any chance. He won't forgive us for what we've done."

Qrow: "How can you say something like that? You have no heart Raven."

Raven: "But it's true!!!"

I wasn't listening to the arguing as I was worried about mom and Y/N'.

Be okay Y/N. Mom's right. I hope you can forgive me. I want my brother back. I-I-I love you too little bro. I thought with tears still flowing from my eyes.

A/N: Wow longest chapter for now with over 1000 words. Also I know the names of the grimm but Y/N as someone who was sealed away from the outer world for his entire life doesn't. And also I decided that the chapters gonna be released in Wednesday and Saturday.