Adaptation (Rwby x Reader)

The Clan- Aftermath

The two fell in silence. Maki looked down at Y/n for a few seconds before shaking her head.

"Are you feeling well enough to walk around yet?"

"I think so..." He replied, maki reached for a handout, which he grabbed to pull himself up.

Y/n stood up slowly, his body ached from the sudden movement after not doing much for those few months.

He leaned into Maki, who watched him quietly, using an arm to wrap around him and hold him steady.

"Would you like to see the outside?"

"Yes please."

Maki nodded, and the two made their way out of the building. Y/n had to bring a hand to cover his eyes as they adjusted to the light.

After they had adjusted, Maki led him out further. The entire place was empty. Not a soul in sight.

"Where is everybody?" Y/n asked, his eyes looking around.

"Most are celebrating the arrival of Naoya. That drunkard Naobito uses any excuse to drink." Maki gave a brief explanation, stopping by a tree and letting Y/n lean on it.

Y/n stayed silent, starting out at the yard before him.

Maki looked at him through the corner of her eye. As if studying him.

"Maki..." Y/n started, looking down at his hand. "is it our fault for being weak? For the clan despising us as they do?"

"Do you feel like that's the reason? The clan hating us because we're weak?" Maki asked, looking forward as some peddles fell from the tree.

Y/n didn't respond. And the two relished the silence as nature filled the silence.

"Maki," Y/n looked at her directly. "I hate them. I can only guess your feelings. Let's make a pact..."

Maki looked over at him, a brow raised.

"Let's burn everything to the ground."

Y/n sighed, he was now much older, a staggering 9 years old. Four years forward from when we last saw him. The bottom half of his face was covered by a black mask and he wore a traditional Kukura unit outfit. A Katana at his side.

Y/n was currently standing with 6 other members of the unit, his designated 'Squad'. All facing the same way with their arms behind their backs.

Today would be a tedious day. As today their leader, Nobukai, would be checking their rooms. Making sure they are set to the Zenin example. Perfect.

The Shoji was pushed open, and immediately the members all stiffened up, their gazes hardening as Nobukai walked in. His eyes cold.

He didn't bother saying anything as he walked past the group. They all stayed looking forward as Nobukai did so.

He looked through their beds one by one, before stopping suddenly. All members are tense.

"Who slept in bed five?" Nobukai asked, causing Y/n to shudder. He slept in bed five.

"Y/n, Sir." One of them sold him out in a heartbeat.

"Mhm." He hummed in disappointment.

"The rest of you did well. I'll take the runt to be properly punished. The rest of you are expected to report to the dining hall in an hour. Y/n, with me." After giving his brief orders he walked past them, with Y/n quickly shuffling out and following after him.