It's been a few hours since Ilia and Thorin were having a small talk. Nightfall came and yet they're still waiting for YN to arrive but no sign of him.

Ilia: (Groans.) What's taking him so long? He should've been here by now.

Thorin: (Sigh.) Classic humans, always being the slow ones.

Ilia: I swear, if he gets himself in trouble here, I'll kick him out of this island myself. Speaking of which, what made you come all the way here? From what YN mentioned, he said that you came from Vacuo.

Thorin: Like most of our kind, I believe that Menagerie is a safe haven for us. So I thought to start my own journey and head here to make my own blacksmith shop.

Ilia: So why blacksmith if I may ask?

Thorin: My family and I have been blacksmithing for generations and it's all I knew besides combat. Since I needed to defend myself in my travels.

Ilia: That's nice.

Thorin: What about you? What were you doing before?

Ilia: Oh um... Its-

Just then, she was interrupted by Riva when she arrived to meet the faunus and they noticed her.

Ilia: Riva?

Thorin: Oh, so he is here. Unless you kidnapped her.

Ilia: What?

Thorin: (Chuckles.) I'm just messing. Kidnappings that horse ain't that easy.

Ilia: Very funny. (To Riva.) Where's YN?

Riva gently grabs Ilia hand and pulls with her mouth to get Ilia to follow the horse. Thorin decided to join so that he could meet his old friend and soon they arrived at a prison building.

Ilia: You gotta be joking...

Riva shook her head and Thorin sighs.

Thorin: Let's just go look for him.

They enter the building before talking to the guards for permission to meet a prisoner. With the guards allowance, they both meet up with YN in one of the cages and they see him standing on both of his hands while staying balanced.

Thorin: Hey, YN!

YN: Thorin? Ha! You scaley beast, I knew you'd be here starting your own forge here.

YN stands on his feet before they both exchange forearm shakes.

YN: It's good to see you, Thorin.

Thorin: Good to see you still have your limbs after fighting Grimms.

YN: Almost did if it weren't for my friend. Speaking of which, I see you two made some acquaintance while I was gone before Riva went to look for you.

Ilia: I turned my back away just for an hour and you just got caught? How did you even get caught that easily!?

YN: Well, for starters, I didn't want to fight off the guards and cause havoc here. But I guess even as a wanted man, it doesn't get easy to avoid any trouble. Especially when someone has the wanted poster of me.

YN points at the wanted posters where they see YNs. Ilia notices the price of her human friend whether dead or alive.

Ilia: Twenty five thousand liens!?

Thorin: Fifty thousand liens if alive.

YN: Huh, I feel like they could've taken a better picture of me.

Ilia: I knew you're a wanted huntsman, but I didn't know your bounty would be that high.

YN: (Shrugs.) Beating up bastards that thought of themselves high and mighty while mistreating people is a one ticket to raise the price higher. Plus fighting off a team of huntsmen I've mentioned before.

Thorin: Did you really do that on your own? How did that go?

YN: Definitely wasn't easy. I'll give you that.

Ilia: You sound like you're taking this lightly.

YN: Not the first time I was imprisoned. Just give me a day and I'll escape on my own.

Ilia: Yeah but how are you gonna leave the island?

Thorin: Do you at least have the thing?

YN: Of course. How can I forget it? Riva has it on her saddle.

Thorin: Good. I'll get to work while you're at it.

YN: Also, can you work on the shattered one too by any chance?

Thorin: (Sigh.) Fine, but it's still gonna cost you.

Ilia: I got an idea. Maybe we could free and recapture him for the reward.

Thorin: 50/50?

Ilia: (Grins.) Definitely.

YN: (Cries.) How could my two best friends betray me!?

Both of the faunus laugh at this joke until they catch their breath.

Ilia: Relax, we're just messing with you. For now.

Thorin: Okay, okay. Let's all relax. I'll get right to it while you two chat. It better be worth all the trouble you've gone through by the way.

YN: As long as the story is correct. Best of luck, Thorin.

The dragon faunus leaves before Ilia starts another conversation with a curious question.

Ilia: What was that all about?

YN: It's supposed to be a secret. Can't say much.

Ilia: What kind of trust would we have if we kept a secret from each other?

YN: Fair point.

YN sits criss-cross before revealing his secret.

YN: Have you heard a story that is related to the shattered moon?

Ilia: Not since when I was a kid. And it was only about a God of Darkness crashing through it.

YN: There's actually more to it than that. My dad told me stories about it when I was a kid. But there were two that caught my interest.

This made Ilia more interested as she sat down as well to hear the story before she asked.

Ilia: And what would that be?

YN: Long time ago, when the moon shattered, a few of its fragments fell down to the world. But some of the fragments contain metallic materials that bathe in the sunlight.

Ilia: So then you went chasing after a story?

YN: Let's just say I had a hunch on the lead as well as believing it's something special.

Ilia: How do you know?

YN: I just know it. I could've asked Thorin to make it, but he needed a place for his blacksmith shop.

Ilia: And so you needed to wait until Thorin made a shop at Menagerie.

YN: That and while I went to go look for the fragments. But with everything that's been in my way, I had to put that aside until I deal with what's in front of me.

???: At least you know how to deal with one problem after another.

They both see the guards arrive to meet the human along with the Ghira Belladonna

Ghira: Friend of yours?

YN: We're friends, but she has nothing to do with any trouble I did.

Ilia: We were just having a conversation.

YN: Also whatever it is that I did here, I didn't do it. I don't even want to cause trouble here.

Ghira: It's not what you did here. It's what you did before. One that involved my daughter.

YN: Oh...um...who told you about that?

Ilia: YN, what did you do...?

YN: N-nothing.

Ilia: YN.

YN: Nothing!

Ilia just glares at YN including Ghira until he gives up.

YN: Okay, fine! You win! She's a kitty cat faunus. I couldn't help it.

Ilia: (Confused.)....Huh?

YN: It happened on the day I was looking for fragments for a new sword.

Flash back

It began at Vale land where we see YN is exhausted after fighting Yang with his own fists at one of the old ruins in nightfall. Yang is knocked out after YN throws some heavy punches but not without having bruises and injuries.

YN: (Pant.) I told you, I didn't want to fight! (To self.) This is definitely not my day...

YN walks away to grab his hat on the ground before a gunshot hits his shoulder, but luckily his shoulder plate protects him before he sees it was Blake Belladonna who has her weapon out.

Blake: That was a warning shot. Surrender now before the others arrive.

YN doesn't say anything as he steps back into the shade before Blake fires more shots until she realizes he's gone. But in truth, YN uses his semblance to sneak attack her from behind. He does so but it then turns out to be a shadow clone as it vanishes before he quickly pivots and blocks Blake attack from behind with his hidden blade.

Blake: Your reactions are fast. Gotta hand it to you.

YN: Not the first time someone tried to attack me from behind.

With his hidden blade, Blake's weapon is reachable as he grabs it and grips it tight before quickly disarming her and kicks her back with a side kick. But that didn't stop Blake as she attacked him with hand to hand combat. Though YN has a fair experience in combat, Blake semblance gives her the advantage as she reaches for her weapon. YN sees her and pulls out his revolver and fires an ice bullet before Blake dodges it by an inch with a risk of losing her black ribbon. YN aims his gun at her as she aims her weapon as well until YN notices Blake has cat ears and gasps before the faunus realize her cat ears are exposed.

YN: (Gasp.) You're a...you're a...!

Blake: You got another thing coming if you think you can get away from learning I'm a faunus cat-

YN: You're a kitty cat faunus!

Blake: Huh...?

Blake sees how excited YN is when he sees she's a kitty cat faunus. Confusing her until she notices YN patting her head with his hands.

YN: (Excited.) Oh my god! You're so fluffy. I've always wanted to meet one.

Blake angrily slaps YNs hand away before backing away.

Blake: H-hey, back off! And don't treat me like I'm a kitty cat!

YN: Aw man, but I like kitty cats. (Pulls out a ball of yarn.) I even have a ball of yarn in case I come across a cat.

Blake: Throw that thing to me!- I mean, get that thing away from me!!

YN: Okay.

YN tosses it away and out of instinct, Blake jumps towards it before playing with it. 

(Imagine Blake instead of Ruby)

YN: Aw, she's so cute!

Blake realizes and throws the ball of yarn at him before shouting.

Blake: Stop treating me like I'm a kitty cat or I'll kill you!!

YN: What if I say....I'll give you a fish if you don't?

Blake: Grrrr!!!!

Blake grips her weapon and angrily charges at him who yells.

YN: Okay fine, three salmon fishes!

This made Blake immediately stop for a minute as she's a few feet away from him. Thinking that he's trying to negotiate for a fair price.

Blake: Sea salmon?

YN: River salmon.

Blake: ....Fine. But if you tell anyone about this, you're dead.

YN: Yay!

He hands her a plate of fishes to Blake who watches in awe.

She happily eats it while YN pats her head.

Flashback ends

YN: And that's how it went.

Both of the faunus were speechless. Difficult to believe that actually happened.

YN: It's not like I wanted to hurt her. Heck she and her team started the fight. All I did was defend myself after being reasonable.

Ghira: I don't believe you.

Not wanting to let her friend rot in prison, she quickly decided to speak for him.

Ilia: Um actually, I can vouch for him. He's actually the most reasonable human I've ever known and he helped a lot of faunus.

Ghira: That still doesn't help when he's hurting people.

Ilia: You're right, but that's only because when someone fights him instead of hearing him out. Right, YN?

YN: I gave them plenty of chances even before they tried to threaten me.

Ghira took a moment to think about YN. Knowing that YN is a wanted huntsman and yet, being good-hearted, he knows that YN is a good person from what they both say. Just that it's the wrong people making others think he's bad.

Ghira: (Sigh.) All right then.

Ilia: Really?

Ghira: It's not common for someone to be honest or reasonable these days. However, if there's any trouble that he causes. I won't hesitate to do what needs to be done. But I'll put my trust in you to keep an eye on him.

Ilia: (To YN.) Does that sound good?

YN: Long as we're all good.

Ghira glances at one of the guards and nods to signal him to let YN go. With that, YN is free before Ilia hugs her human friend.

YN: I guess I owe you one big time.

Ilia: You better. Now let's go before he changes his mind.

YN gets his equipment back as they leave before meeting up with Thorin who's trying to get the raw materials from Riva, but the horse refuses.

Thorin: Give me the thing.

Riva: (Squeals.)

Thorin: Give me the thing!

Riva: (Squeals!)

Thorin: Just give it!

Thorin tries to snatch it from Riva, but she keeps turning away from him while the others are just watching until Ilia asks.

Ilia: Did something happen between them?

YN: Riva hates hot metal horseshoe when she gets new ones.

Ilia: Oh. Maybe we should stop them before it gets worse.

YN: Yeah.

Time skip

After YN calms down his horse, he gets the raw materials and hands it to Thorin when they arrive at Thorin's forge. Thorin inspects the metal until YN speaks.

YN: So, what do you think?

Thorin: It definitely looks tough by the looks of it. But it can definitely work for a sword.

YN: (Smiles.) Sweet.

Thorin: Just give me a few days to make it into a sword.

Ilia: Few days?

YN: With all the heat and fire in the forge along with his semblance, Thorin can forge fast.

Thorin: Plus with the work of my best hammer.

Thorin pulls out his hammer that's by the anvil where they both see it.

Ilia: You're gonna work with that hammer? It looks super old and could break any moment.

Thorin: How dare you. This hammer has been passed down through my family generations. It only takes time to use it well.

Ilia: Sorry. I didn't know about it.

YN: Either way, thanks, Thorin.

Thorin: Since it's gonna take a while to forge. I'd suggest you should use this moment to rest. I'm sure you were going on one fight after another.

YN: It's not like I can catch a break while the Grimms are out there.

Ilia: Thorin's right, YN. There are other huntsmen that can deal with the Grimms for the time being. Just enjoy the moment.

YN: (Sigh.) Okay. It's just, fighting and traveling are all I've done ever since.

Ilia: Then let's use this opportunity to get to know more.

Thorin: If it helps, there's actually a festival event coming up this week. A perfect place to get to know each other more for you two.

Ilia: Sounds good- Wait, are you...?

Thorin: I'll be too busy. (Smiles.) Have fun you two.

He pushes them outside to have some work time.

YN: Huh, guess it's just you and me then.

Ilia: Um yeah...

YN: You okay?

Ilia: Of course, just that it's gonna be you and me some time together. At the festival of course.

YN: Along with other people.

Ilia: Right.

YN: Relax, it's not like we're having a date.

Ilia: (Scoff.) Have you ever been on a date?

YN: ....Fair point. But just think of this as hanging out, right?

Ilia couldn't help but giggle and YN lightly shoves her before they leave Thorin to work while looking for a place to rest for the time being.

Time skip

It's been 2 days since Thorin got started to forge while Ilia and YN have been taking a break now that they're safe away from white fangs. YN still has a little doubt, but doesn't want to think about it. During those days, they've been shopping for new clothes since they didn't have much before. Right now, we see YN is sitting on the balcony and playing the guitar to find the right fitting notes while watching the sun rise. Thinking in his head until Ilia arrives after entering his room and notices him.

Ilia: Hey, cowboy. Been staying up all night?

YN: Hard to go back to sleep for me. Thought I'd keep myself busy until sunrise.

Ilia decided to join him and watch the sunrise until she asked a curious question.

Ilia: So any interesting music you've been practicing?

YN: Yeah, I've been practicing a little. But I can play the one I've been practicing. Wanna listen?

Ilia: Sure thing.

YN stood up and got comfort before holding the guitar properly. Taking a moment for a deep breath until he starts playing it.

As the human is playing, Ilia listens to the music and grows attached to the music until YN finish playing it.

Ilia: (Smile.) That's amazing.

YN: Thanks, Ilia.

YN put the guitar aside and they watched the sun still rise.

YN: Now this is the best view to watch the sunrise.

Ilia: You know, it's nice that we got back together as friends instead of enemies.

YN: I'm glad. Festival's today in case you forgot. Just think about going there.

Ilia: Are you?

YN: It's not common to see a festival for a traveler.

Ilia: You know what, let's go.

YN: Really?

Ilia: Sure, it'd be nice to go with someone instead of going alone. But first, we'll have to work on this.

Ilia points at YNs clothes which he also notices.

YN: What about it?

Ilia: It's a lot dirty and you've been wearing it a lot.

YN: I mean I do like it.

Ilia: Come on, let's try new clothes for you. In the meantime, you should get that one to wash.

YN: (Sigh.) Okay.

Ilia holds his hand and pulls him away.

Ilia: It'll just be for the festival. Come on.

YN followed Ilia and they went shopping.

Time skip

After they went to shop to buy new clothes, they head to the festival where nightfall is near.

YN: Hey, be honest. How do I look?

Ilia: You look great.

This made YN smile before he saw the festival in front of them.

YN: Whoa...

Ilia: (Giggles.) Come on. Let's enjoy this moment.

They walk together and have fun at the festival. Soon they hear music before they notice they're at the dancing area as they watch people dancing until Ilia asks.

Ilia: Wanna dance?

YN: I...I've never danced before.

Ilia: Don't worry.

She gently holds his hands and they exchange glances to their eyes.

Ilia: Just follow my lead.

Ilia pulls him into the dance, despite that YN didn't know, he does his best as a different music begins to play while they dance.

(Just the music and dancing.)

Just as they were dancing, each realized how close they got together as they glanced at each other's eyes. They did want to hang out, but then it became a relationship for them before they knew it. They grew close as they were about to kiss until Ilia saw someone over his shoulder and gasp.

YN: Uh, what? Is it my breath?

Ilia didn't response and pulls YN away from the dance. YN looks around and notices it's Adam along with a few members of the white fangs. They hide by the alley not far before Adam shut the music off to get the peoples attention. The guards, including Ghira, did arrive but Adams had no intentions to fight, only to speak.

Adam: Relax, we're not here to fight.

Saber: Fight or not, you shouldn't be here.

Adam: Oh we'll leave. After we get some answers.

Ghira knew the risk of getting the civilians hurt if they started to fight. So he followed along and asked.

Ghira: What do you want?

Adam: Simple, we're looking for a human.