Beacon academy 11 am~

Two days had passed since the news of your unforeseen demise was brought to light. Bianca had been keeping an eye on you. The rest of that day was difficult for you as you had everyone's sympathy when you just wanted things to go back to the old fun loving and somewhat normal day. The next day, you were getting better what with JNPR coming to visit. You never thought they'd be good company. What with the bullying they used to do. Nora also knew how to make some kickass pancakes. Ike offered you a drink but was immediately rejected by Star who snatched his flask and ran off with it which brought some humour to you as you watched a white streak run around campus while being pursued by a yellow streak.

Team CFVY came around also. Coco brought you some new clothes, somehow knowing your size which TOTALLY wasn't creepy at all. Yatsuhashi and Fox wanted to take you out sparring when you're back to normal and after they get back from their mission which was taking place later in the day. As for Velvet, she wanted to get some shots with you. Picture shots that is.

The last thing you expected though out of all the teams was CRDL. They didn't come to visit. Nor did they even bat an eye at you. They just decided to leave you alone.

At the moment you were up and about again with Bianca by your side. Goodwitch spotted you two and smiles seeing you happy and going about your usual day with your loved one.

Bianca: I'm relieved that you're feeling better.

You nod with a smile.

(Y/n): Yeah. Still not one hundred percent but I'm sure the dance coming up will up the percentage.

Bianca smiles and rests her head on your shoulder awkwardly as you both still walk. You chuckle and look at her from the corners of your eyes.

(Y/n): What are you doing?

Bianca: You have a comfy shoulder.

She says and breathes out in satisfaction.

You both disappear behind a corner as Ironwood comes next to professor Goodwitch and breaths out heavily through his nose.

Ironwood: Hopefully he keeps that course of happiness.

Goodwitch looks up at him. A scowl comes across her face as she turns her attention straight ahead.

Goodwitch: Don't think I don't know the situation James. He's still young and deserves happiness...For as long as he can last...

Goodwitch looks down and Ironwood looks at her. His mouth forms a slight frown as he faces forward, the same as her.

Ironwood: Hopefully he can last past all of us. With the dark times that have fallen upon us...

Goodwitch doesn't say anything but gives a slight nod of understanding.

Ballroom 11:30 am

Ruby was resting her head on her hand and staring into the distance before she is startled by someone slamming their palms on the table she is at. She looks up to see a smiling Weiss.

Weiss: I need you to pick a tablecloth.

She says whole sliding two squares cloths over to Ruby, both seeming to be similar shades of white.

Ruby: Aren't they both the same?

She enquires in a confused tone. This only caused Weiss to sigh in frustration.

Weiss: I don't even know why I asked!

Star walks past holding a box of decorations. He stops and looks at the cloths. He hums before speaking up.

Star: The right one.

He calmly chooses before continuing on.

Weiss: Thank you!

Weiss thanks Star before walking off with the right cloth.

Yang comes in carrying a massive sound speaker on her shoulder, which bounces her sister and the table she's moping on again to jump in the air when she drops it on the ground. She claps her hands together, brushing them free of any dust that was on the speaker.

Yang: So, have you picked out a dress yet?

Ruby looks at her sister with a sad expression.

Ruby: What's the point? Who cares about the dance if Blake isn't going?

Yang smirks.

Yang: Oh, don't worry; she's going.

She turns her attention to Weiss and looks exasperated at Weiss.

Yang: Weiss! I thought we agreed: No doilies!

Weiss puts Ruby's speed to shame as she zooms up to Yang's face.

Weiss: If I don't get doilies, you don't get fog machines!

Ike drops between the two like Spider-Man, only if the web was a chain which was wrapped around the metal beam on the roof.

Ike: Oh come on, Weiss! Can't have a ball without fog machines.

Yang nods.

Yang: Yeah!

Weiss throws her hands up then walks away. Ike and Yang share a fist bump as the male blond then climbs back up to the roof. He war currently installing some LED lights to give the room 'more spunk', as he had stated before they started helping with the decorations.

Two new people walk in which causes Weiss to light up in a small blush upon seeing a familiar blue haired boy.

Neptune: Your dance is gonna have fog machines?

Weiss suddenly steps up to him and becomes sweet.

Weiss: We were thinking about it...

Neptune smirks and puts his hands on his hips.

Neptune: That's pretty cool.

Weiss smiles and starts to shuffle on the spot which gains a giggle from Yang and a snort from Ike which causes a vein to pop on Weiss' forehead. Sun walks up the girls, acting all suave.

Sun: You ladies all excited for dress-up?

Ruby rolls her eyes.

Ruby: Pfft... Yeah, right!

Ruby laughs while Yang brushes her hair to the side dramatically.

Yang: Laugh all you want. I'll be turning heads tomorrow night!

She's says but is cut off by the cloth Star chose being thrown at her face by Weiss.

Beacon grounds 12pm~

Star stretches releasing a few popping sounds from his joints and walks on.

Ruby: Thank you again boys. Couldn't have finished this early without your help.

Star smiles.

Star: No problem.

Yang: I'm glad we decided to include the fog machines.

She says happily which prompts Ike put his arm around Neptune's neck.

Ike: Yep! It's all thanks to this hunk right here.

Neptune smiles while being uncertain of how he contributed to the decision.

Neptune: What did I do?

Yang wraps her arm around his head as well, putting her arm on top of Ike's.

Yang: More than you know lover boy~

She teases as both her and Ike have gleams in their eyes as they look back at Weiss who raises her fist and knocks them both flat into the ground, prompting them into a Family guy death pose. Weiss sighs then turns to Neptune and Sun.

Weiss: By the way, I forgot to ask on the subject of clothing for the ball. What are you two wearing?

Sun puts his hands on his hips like he was Superman and stands proudly.

Sun: This!

He states as a glow seems to irradiate off his entire being. Neptune steps up and holds a hand in front of his friend's face.

Neptune: Ignore him for he knows not what he says.

Star: Maybe try a shirt. Abs can draw a good crowd but also the wrong kind of attention. Besides, it's just one night. Afterwards you're free to display those sexy abs anywhere you want.

Everyone but Ike looks at Star.

Sun: You coming onto me dude?

He asks. Star simply shrugs.

Star: Don't worry I'm already taken. Just giving my opinion on the matter. After all, I'm more bi than a bicycle.

Ike puts his hand up while still on the ground.

Ike: Suwah!

The brothers share a high five on the matter. Sun rubs the back of his head with a small blush. Guess getting a praise from someone gay was extra point. Though it wasn't anything new given that Scarlet, their teammate, was gay also and already tried to hit it off with Sun.

Sun: Soooo... what does Blake think of all this? She still being all, y'know... Blake-y?

Weiss crossed her arms in a disapproving manner.

Weiss: Obviously.

Yang runs her hand through her hair after standing g up completely.

Yang: I don't think it's just about the white fang anymore....I think she's also trying to find a way to help (Y/n).

Star looks at Yang with concern.

Star: Is that why she left so suddenly after we confronted (Y/n) about his condition?

Weiss nods and puts her hands on her hips.

Weiss: Yeah...that on top of the white fang has made it difficult to even bat an eye at her.

Star listens to this and looks at the ground and thinks.

Ruby: I still can't think of a way to change her mind.

Yang: Guys. Trust me; Blake will be at the dance tomorrow.

Star looks at her along with everyone else. Yang looks at Star who nods and smiles.

(Y/n)'s dorm 2pm~

Ike walked into the dorm alone. Star and Yang were planning something to get Blake to go to the ball. A combined conversation attack as they called their operation.

Ike: Hello...? Bianca...? (Y/n)...?

Ike couldn't find them. He assumed they were still out and decided to raid the fridge for food. But first, he needed to pee.

He goes to the bathroom and opens the door. He notices the room is full of steam.

Ike: Jesus. Turn the fan on at least...

He turns the fan on and walks through the thick fog of steam before finding the toilet. He hears water splash next to him and looks to his right. As the steam clears up, he sees you, staring at him with a mix of disbelief and the 'really' look.

An awkward silence fills the air as Ike pauses and waves.

Ike: Hey.

You raise your hand from the watery depths of the oversized bath tub and wave back.

(Y/n): Hey...

Ike lets out a strained laugh to himself and looks around.

Ike: You doing okay?

You nod and push some bubbles in front of you.

(Y/n): Just...enjoying a bubble bath.

You reply to which Ike nods and removes his hand from his zipper and claps his hands together.

Ike: I see...locks huh? Never seem to work these days huh?

You smile awkwardly.

(Y/n): Y-Yeah.

Ike smiles seeing you happy in a way. Though one question lingered in his mind.

Ike: Where's Bianca?

You shrug.

(Y/n): Around. She might have gone to do some clothes shopping. Getting a dress for the ball probably.

Ike nods in understanding.

Ike: Yeah...y'know. I should probably do that too now that I think about it.

You nod.

(Y/n): Yeah that would be wise. Not in a bad way! Just, anything at this point would be better than standing there dumbfounded while I'm naked in a bath.

Ike stands there like a deer in the headlights before slapping himself.

Ike: Oh right! Of course! Sorry.

Ike quickly scurries to the door, slipping on the wet floor courtesy of the steam that once filled the room which causes him to crawl out.

Ike: I'll see you later tonight okay!

You relax and smile.

(Y/n): Yeah! Of course! Good luck with the suit!

Ike yells something back but it falls onto deaf ears as the door had already closed. You facepalm and begin to break into a fit of laughter.

Suddenly, Bianca comes out from under the water and inhales deeply and gasps for air. She looks at the door as she falls onto you with her back against your chest. She starts panting very heavily due to the lack of oxygen.

Bianca: Monty Oum...! Hah....I thought...hah....he...hah....would never leave!

You wrap your arms around her hips and chuckle before laying a kiss on her cheek. She smiles in between breaths and cuddles with you as her fox ears lay flat on her head. Both her and your cheeks pressed together while enjoying each other's company.

Bianca: You were right. So glad we didn't do anything.

You nod in agreement as you lean back. Bianca smirks and whispers in your ear.

Bianca: Don't worry though~ After the dance tomorrow~ I'm gonna ride you until you see stars~

You blushed beat red and look at Bianca who giggles playfully and teases you by nipping at your earlobe which earns a little groan from you.

Bianca: So cute.

You blush and cover your face.

Jasper: How the fuck do I put this shit on mute?!

You snort and laugh again. Bianca doesn't know why but she breaks into a fit of laughter too due to your contagious laughing.

Dormitory rooftops 7:10pm~

Blake slowly opens the door leading to the roof of the dormitories. She scans the area while holding books labeled 'Vex and the one of eight.' She may have put her White fang situation on hold due to Yang's talk with her earlier today. However she still couldn't just ignore the fact that you would die some day. She sits on the railing and looks at the Sun beginning to lower into the ocean. She was about to open the book until the door to the roof opens up. She looks at sees a familiar face.

Blake: Star?

Star looks at her and smiles softly.

Star: Hey Blake.

Blake looks around once again. She suspects that her team is around as well and puts her hands up.

Blake: Okay Yang. I really did take into consideration about what you said okay? I just came up here for some fresh air.

She calls out. Star just chuckles and jumps up onto the railing too.

Star: Relax Blake, it's just me. I just wanted to see how you're going.

Blake keeps her suspicions about as she slowly turns back to the book. Star looks at it.

Star: Vex and the one of eight? Vex has a story book?

Blake nods.

Blake: It was a story written to inspire kids who would want to become huntsman in the future.

Star nods but looks at Blake.

(Y/n): So it's not 'fresh air' like you said?

Star kicks his legs off to the side of the railing again and kicks his legs back and forth. Blake got a bit annoyed. Not at him, at herself for lying.

Star: Are you going to sleep after your little rooftop reading?

Blake sighs as she looks at him annoyed.

Blake: Yes! Although it won't be a lot of sleep as the stress is still on my mind. It's still sleep. After all, Yang's words were 'not to stop but to rest as well.'

Blake admits. She was too tired to fight with anyone about her personal endeavours. Star could detect that that kind of routine wasn't going to be good enough. Just as Yang had predicted when they planned about their talk to Blake.

Star: Blake. Yang really meant it when she told you to do it for the people you care about.

Blake just looks at him. He couldn't tell if she was just annoyed or over people telling her what to do.

Blake: What good would that do in the future if our enemies just walk through our door step like Nightmare. Don't you dare say that he wouldn't either!

Blake snaps at Star who just stares at her unfazed by her anger. Star looks out at the setting sun.

Star: Yang told me about what you went through in your earlier days....I know what it's like wanted to be noticed and to actually do something to stop bad things from happening.

Blake looks down as her fists clench.

Blake: Yang-

Star immediately looks at her.

Star: She had no right I know! But the fact she told me for the purpose of finding some common ground with you shows that she really cares.

Star stares back at the orange parts of the sky and closes his eyes before taking a deep breath. Blake was slightly startled as Star didn't seem like the one to snap like he just did.

Blake: How do you mean...?

Star hums as he looks at her again but then realises what she's referring to and leans back on his hands.

Star: ...Ike told her about our early days too. By 'our' I mean Jasper, Ike and I. Kinda wish he hadn't but I'm glad at the same time.

Star looks at Blake.

Star: I think you should hear them too.

Blake sighs.

Blake: Look Star, I know you're trying to help. But after Yang's talk with me, I think I can manage from here.

She turns on the railing and is about to get up until Star starts talking.

Star: Bad things happen Blake. Whether it's for a good reason or not, they do happen.

Blake stops and looks back at him.

Star: ....When I was younger. Every town we came across would shun us. Again, By us, I mean Jasper, Ike and myself.

She looked at Star who clasps his hands together and bends forward.

Star: We almost got shunned out of the city that we wanted to stay in. For safety purposes of course....

Blake comes back to Star and tries to look at his face. She could see suppressed memories were flooding back into his head that plastered a look of sadness on his face.

Star: You're probably wondering 'how?'. Well....it was all because of me...

Blake's eyes widen slightly. Star seemed so sweet and kind. Was it cause of his power? No...it had to be something else. No one would be scared of something like him, even if it was unnatural in his world to have light manipulation right?

Blake: What happened?

Star opens his eyes.

Star: They were scared. They thought I was a threat.

Blake jumps back up onto the railing and turns around on her rear to dangle her legs off the edge again.

Blake: How could they be scared of someone like you?

Star lets out a small laugh as he looks at the sun start to disappear over the horizon.

Star: Genetics.

Star states which only confused Blake more. Suddenly Star began to remove his sleeveless jacket and turns his back on Blake.

Blake's eyes widen as she sees on the right side of his back was a white angel wing and on the left was a black angel wing. To the naked eye they appeared to be tattoos but upon closer inspection, and with a touch, they were translucent. Blake looks at Star from the side and saw that they aren't even touching his back. They're just floating an inch away actually.

Blake: Star...are you...?

Star looks at her and smiles.

Star: Half. According to Jasper, it's from my father's side.

Blake goes to face him as he puts his jacket back on.

Blake: Half? Then what is....

Star puts his hand out to stop her as his attention returns to the sun which has completely gone over the horizon. Star closes his eyes. Blake looks at him curiously until she sees dark particles appear around him and start to attach themselves on Star's clothing. The white on his jacket and pants are completely changed to black and his unattached brown sleeves turn dark grey. The dark particles cover his dirty blond coloured hair and turn it pitch black.

Blake stands in shock at the transformation as Star opens his eyes revealing them to have gone from their natural hazel colour to a glowing golden colour.

Blake: Star?

Star turns his head to her. A small smile finds his way across Star's mouth as he nods at her and looks away.

Blake: His eyes...the dark colours dominating his clothes and hair....he look just like...

An image of Nightmare flashes in her mind.

Star: Yeah....My mother, as you can probably guess by now, was a Seeker. Like Nightmare.

Blake Is intrigued by the transformation. Star looks at his grey unattached sleeves.

Star: I'm an abomination as the Angels, Demons and Seekers call me.

Blake sits on the railing again and faces him with her full attention.

Blake: You don't seem like a threat.

Star looks at her seriously.

Star: Your one of the three- well, now four people that can say that with confidence upon meeting me.

Star watches the lamps around the campus begin to switch on. Blake decides to ask more about this revelation.

Blake: Why would the others...y'know, the Angels, Demons and Seekers call you an abomination?

Star thinks and gets a sad look as unwanted memories start to flood back into his mind again.

Star: I'll start with the most tame drawback to being half and half.

Star leans back and puts his hand up as he starts to list the drawbacks while raising a finger every time he names one.

Star: Number one, I can't stay awake for over thirteen hours. Number two kinda crosses paths with number one; If I lose a limb, I lose all that time and fall unconscious immediately. That would only be because the seeker genes are trying to bypass my angel gene, in a way, putting them in a catatonic state which as I said, requires me to be asleep.

Blake looks at Star dumbfounded.

Blake: You've actually lost a limb?!

She says in disbelief. Star nods and explains that it does have a quirk. All the energy is expended into one last attack which can have devastating damage.

Blake: What about the other drawbacks?

Star: Well....so y'know my speed?

Blake nods and Star continues.

Star: I could probably do a lap around the planet in ten minutes at my current speed with my wings. However if I do that, I risk a seizure.

Blake tilts her head.

Blake: How come?

Star explains that if he went from a place where the sun was shining then a place where the moon is lit then return to the sun, he would immediately collapse and have a seizure.

Blake: Monty...

Star nods.

Star: Yeah. It's basically a way of my body resetting itself. A pain but it's not serious.

Blake: How could it not be?!

She asks in disbelief.

Star: Well cause I'm immune to that kind of thing. Seekers and Angels are unable to get sick, die of heart attacks, or suffer from fatal diseases. Oh and are completely immune to any poisonous gases.

Blake is taken back by this news.

Blake: That sounds overpowered.

She states. Star shrugs.

Star: Ehh...with the poison, it's more of a seeker immune thing and it still sucks cause when they eject the poison from their body, it comes out like acid.

Blake raises a brow.

Blake: So you could drink poison and vomit acid in the next...

Star: Thirty minutes, yes.

Blake leans forward.

Blake: Any other drawbacks?

Star thinks for a second before his face becomes serious and he looks at Blake.

Star: Yeah....In this form.

He gestures to his whole being.

Star: I'm more aggressive. If I see even the slightest hint of serious wrong doing, I lose my shit.

Star covered his mouth.

Star: And get a mouth on me.

Star chuckles to which Blake giggles. The giggle turns into a yawn to which Star returns his attention to her. Both their golden eyes lock as Star's tone turns serious again.

Star: I know you may think there isn't a point of me telling you all this, but there is. The point is bad things happen regardless of what you do. You can try to change it, but it won't always stay that way. It'll hurt, deeper than any cut you may gain from any battle. That's just life though. If we don't allow change then how can we progress if things stay the same?

His words resonate with her. He was right. The risk she would be taking and the people she could hurt if she devoted the rest of her life to saving (Y/n) while also trying to stop the white fang. Star already deals with to much on his mind to the point that it's commendable that he can smile like he is now.

Blake: Star.

Star looks at her and is enveloped into a hug by the black cat faunas.

Blake: Thank you for sharing all of this with me. It's given me a lot to think about. Mainly that I can't handle everything on my own and that maybe I need to take a step back and consider my own well-being.

Star nods in understanding.

Star: That's good Blake.

He rubs Blake's back while she looks out at the dark. She notices it gets darker before letting out a yawn. Star feels her body go limp and pushes her forward slightly, seeing that she's passed out. He smiles again seeing that she had completely succumb to sleep. He then lifts her up, both of his hands holding onto his wrists underneath her butt as she had her arms wrapped tightly around his neck. Almost as if she was a toddler.

Star: Goodnight Blake.

He says quietly as he begins to carry her back to RWBY's dorm.
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Wanted to get this chapter out there to more build on Star's character and (Y/n) and Bianca's relationship. Hope you enjoyed it.

Until next time :)