A Torn Ace

Roses, Aces, and Beauties

I stood there, I had a slight smile as they both slowly approached me, before Yang runs forward and bear hugs me with joy, yet tears streaming from her face.

Yang: I've been looking for you...for so long...8 whole years...

Me: Watashi mo aitakatta... (Translation: I missed you too...)

Yang: For the longest time, Qrow and Raven you were dead...but I refused to believe it...

We separate from our hug as I look into her Iliac eyes. I smile as I lower my head.

Me: I missed you way too much. Every day I would think about you and Summer, and how I wish I could've seen you sooner...

I look over at Ruby, who is still crying as I take a few steps towards her before she looks up at me with guilt.

Ruby: Ace...I...I'm so sorry..I...I didn't ever want to hurt you I...I was forced into doing it...

I look into her silver eyes, but not with anger, but with remorse.

Ruby: I...I understand if you don't want to forgive me but-

I hug her to stop her from talking, brushing her hair with my hand as I hear her breath in shock  as she hugs me in return.

Me: I forgive you Ruby...I saw it in your eyes every time Tai, Qrow, and Raven forced you to do something. They were full of guilt. *I look into her silver eyes with a smile* I know you hated doing what you did back then, but it's ok...I forgive you.

Ruby: *sobs* Brother...thank you...

I turn to Yang, who's smile is too pure to know I've forgiven her and Ruby. But this nice reunion session is short lived as I hear them. Voices I never wanted to hear again, except for Summer.

Qrow: Kiddo!

I turn quickly as I see all four of them, my old family. Raven and Qrow were in joy to see me, Summer was about to burst into tears, and Tai stood their with a smile.

Me: *thought* Oh no...

Raven: *walks forward and reaches her hand out* Son...it's really you...

I stop her arm from touching my cheek and push it away. I was not in the slightest happy they were here.

Me: *angry* Why are you here?! Who told you to come here?!

Qrow: Kiddo...please listen...

Me: Listen? Listen to you?! After you tried to kill me on Ruby's 7th birthday and did nothing to help me?!

Qrow: I-

Me: No! You don't get a rebuttal to this Qrow! *turning to Raven* And you Raven! My actual mother, took me outside that same day with the help of Tai...what kind of mother joyfully bring their son to what could be their death?!

Raven: Listen, I didn't want-

Me: Shut it! You didn't want to do the actions you did to me back then? I saw joy when you used me as a training dummy and nearly killed me on 5 separate occasions!

Tai: Don't speak to your mother like that!

Me: I can speak to her how ever I want Tai! You were the worst by far, and considering I was your son, I looked up to you to help me, but after the first year, I lost all hope in you! You were the leader in the whole operation to abuse me, and I'm sure as hell you were ecstatic when I fell off the cliff intentionally?

Tai and Raven take a few steps back as I can feel my energy raging inside me.

Me: Summer was more of a mother to me then my actual mother, and you made Ruby do actions she didn't want to! She didn't enjoy it in the slightest!