The Grimm's Assassin

A Day of Tests part 2

(WARNING LEMON IN THIS CHAPTER)

(Same time in the Belladonna household on Menagerie Kali's POV)

After having heard what had caused Stormbreaker village to be destroyed in a single night, to say I was furious was an understatement. So doing what I thought was best I informed the guards that I was going to be heading to the White Fangs headquarters to figure out what was going on. Naturally, they insisted on accompanying me, and seeing as though I was not in the mood to argue, I allowed them to do so. Less than a half hour later, we had traversed the four miles from the village's edge to the place I swore I would never return. The guards at the front gate who saw our little party instantly recognized me, and without even having to stop and having to ask them to do so, they opened the large doors and let us in.

I had a scene of nostalgia wash over me as I walked through the large corridors leading to the High Leaders' throne room, Sienna Khan. It had been decided by my late husband that she would be the one to take over the White Fang after him. While I do not entirely agree with some of her methods, I can not deny that they have shown results. At least I can appreciate the fact that she only uses violence as a last resort. And while Vale, Haven, as well as Mistrial have been boom areas for us; Atlas is an entirely different story. Faunus are still being forced into what is basically slavery, working almost nonstop in the Schnee's dust mines. It was then after another five minutes of walking and giving quick greetings to those of the new recruits that are actually trying to bridge the gape between faunus and humans rather than making it larger, that I came to stand in front of the doors leading to the throne room.

With a large creak, the doors were open, and their she was.

I could tell from the look on her face that yesterdays news had caused her to put some serious thought in on how to deal with Adam. It was obvious he was trying to start a war that was even more obvious we could not win. I walked to the lower steps of the raised platform and gave a formal bow to the young woman as a sign of respect, but also that I was not here to make idle chit-chat.

Sienna: I know that under these circumstances, a visit like this is not for pleasure. But for what it's worth; it's good to see you, Kali." She then gave a small smile, one in which I returned.

Me: Yes. As I'm sure you have either heard or have been informed, the reason behind our sister village's destruction has been revealed.

Sienna: ... Yes. I was actually watching the news when the bulletin came up. I knew that Adam had a grudge against humans for what happened to him as well as our faunus brothers and sisters. But I would have never guessed it had gotten so bad he would go behind my back and not only plot to do so, but also carry out falsified orders to butcher our own people.

There was a moment of silence as it appeared this was news to some of those within the room. We all knew what happened to Stormbreaker village, but as to what caused it, not until yesterday.

Sienna: I assume you wish to make a request of me.

Me: Not just of you, Sienna, but to the whole of the White Fang.

That seemed to get her attention as I could see her eyes slightly widen. She knew for me not to just come to her here of all places but to ask the whole organization to hear me out. This was something serious, and I could see that she knew it, too.

Sienna: Very well. We shall hear what it is you have to say.

Me: Thank you. What I propose is that we not just take a leap of faith in going forward with this, but that we come to the person in which witnessed it all happened. I knew Harley Steal as a child as well as his family. His mother is currently one of the professors at Beacon Academy. Where my daughter is attending, I might add. Within the slight amount of time it took for that broadcast to stream, I could see the strong young man he had become. And if you remember correctly, he even performed the families forgiveness.