As I flew back after retrieving my Relic, I headed to where Professor Ozpin and Miss Goodwitch were meeting the rest of the students that survived and retrieved their Relic.
"Ah... Miss Scarlet. You've finally arrived, and with the Golden Queen chess piece. I see..." Professor Ozpin said.
"I'm glad you're alright Fran. After what I've seen from Ozpin's Scroll, you're lucky you survived—" I cut off Miss Goodwitch. They need to know. They need to know that I... I killed someone.
"I need to talk to the two of you." I heard some of the other students that had survived the Emerald Forest and collected their puzzle pieces. "We need to talk in private, please." I begged.
Professor Ozpin and Miss Goodwitch seemed to catch my distress as Professor Ozpin spoke. "Peter, I have to disappear for a while with Glynda and Miss Scarlet; could you ensure that all Students that require medical attention are treated to."
"Of course, my good friend." Professor Port humbly said as I heard his feet cross the short grass, towards a couple of students that had just recently returned.
I felt a hand rest on my shoulder. "Let us go to my Office, I can assure you, we will have privacy there." Professor Ozpin sincerely said.
I wrapped my arms around myself, as I nodded my head. Professor Ozpin, Miss Goodwitch and I made our way to Professor Ozpin's office. I guess I don't have a choice.
***
When the three of us got to Professor Ozpin's office, I quickly used my Semblance to ensure that it was just Ozpin and Miss Goodwitch in the room. Thankfully, neither the General nor any other staff were in the room.
"Now, what was so important that you required both Glynda and I?" Ozpin asked. I nervously turned around to face both him and Miss Goodwitch.
Is it okay for me to tell them about what I did? I mean yeah, they did allow me to attend Beacon Academy.
Miss Goodwitch must have noticed my worried expression as Miss Goodwitch tried to calm my nerves. "We've known each other for a year. You know, you can tell us anything."
I let out a small sigh. "I know. That is why this is going to be difficult to say." I took a deep breath and slowly exhaled. "Right... remember last year, when you found me out of Beacon?"
"Yes. I distinctly remember you stating that a certain member of the White Fang had a confrontation with your parents. If I recall correctly." Ozpin said as he recalled what happened two years ago.
I nodded my head. "Yes! You may also recall that I stated that I had precious... affiliation with the White Fang."
"Yes. I unfortunately remember you stating that. I had a hard time trying to convince Qrow to train you." Miss Goodwitch said as I heard her swot her riding crop onto her hand.
"Yes, well. The very last thing I did for the White Fang was to carry out a mission with Adam Taurus. Unfortunately, when I arrived at the destination he didn't inform me of my true objectives for this mission. It had turned into an... Assassination of a high-ranking member of the Schnee Dust Company. I refused. However, I didn't have a choice in the matter. Adam Taurus threatened to kill my parents and myself, if I didn't comply. I-I killed him." I said which caused Miss Goodwitch to gasp, Professor Ozpin seemed to be at a loss of words as he had not said a word.
Minutes passed, and still Ozpin had not said a word. "W-Why tell us this now?" Miss Goodwitch asked. I was about to answer, but I was interrupted by three people barging in. The Heiress, Ruby, Blake and Yang.
"Professor Ozpin, I demand to know why you allowed this criminal into a prestigious Academy like Beacon?" Weiss asked as she stomped her way towards Miss Goodwitch, myself and Professor Ozpin. As she marched past me, I heard her let out an audible 'tut'.
I heard Professor Ozpin rise up from his chair. "That Miss Schnee is a very personal question. As all of you know by now Miss Scarlet has... a past that she wants to forget." As the Professor mentioned my past, I lowered my head.
It's a past that Blake and I share. One that we want to move away from.
Professor Ozpin continued. "I decided to overlook her past. Beacon Academy is not only a place where Huntresses and Huntsman come to train; it is also a place where those who are capable, can get a second chance in life. In Miss Scarlet's case, it's a personal favour to her parents."
"It doesn't excuse what she did. I demand that she is placed under arrest." Weiss growled out as I heard her draw her weapon and I felt the tip of it brushing against my throat.
"Miss Schnee, that is enough!" Professor Ozpin said.
"Whoa, whoa, whoa! This is taking it a bit too far princess" Yang said through her wavering voice, as she raised her fists.
Ruby also drew her weapon.
"Do you really think you're innocent? Do you think your family is innocent of any crimes? Your family has more blood on their hands than anyone alive." Blake said as I felt her pull me back, and as she stepped in front of me.
"You want to know why I despise the White Fang? Why I don't particularly trust the Faunus? It's because they've been at war with my family for years. War... As in actual bloodshed." Weiss quietly said as she lowered her weapon. Everyone in the room let out a sigh of relief, apart from Blake, myself and Weiss.
"My grandfather's company has had a target painted across its back for as long as I can remember. And ever since I was a child, I've watched family and friends disappear, board members executed, an entire train car full of Dust... stolen. Every day, my father would come home furious. That made for a very difficult childhood."
Ruby cautiously approached Weiss. "Weiss—" However Weiss silenced Ruby, and raised her weapon at Blake and I.
"No, you want to know why I despise the White Fang, and people like her. It's because they're a bunch of liars, thieves and murderers!"
I felt Blake's grip on my arm tighten. "Well maybe we both were just tired of being pushed around!" Weiss, Yang and Ruby let out gasps.
"W-What?! Blake, you're a Faunus?! You're a part of the White Fang?!" Ruby asked questioningly.
"I... We..." Blake tried to find her words, but they failed her.
B-Blake why did you tell them...