Hearing Qrow drop the bomb, both girls moved out of the room with incredible speed. Seeing them run so excited out of the room, Silva gave a small smile and took a small towel to clean his sweaty face, “so it is finally time”. Deep inside his heart, he buried the bitter feelings that appeared.

Silva had enjoyed the time they had spent together so far. Those two little kids reminded him of the little brats at the foster home he grew up with. The care Tai and them had shown him this past week, had given him an impression of what a family could have been. All good things must come to an end, as they would probably go back home after this. Suddenly a voice interrupted his thoughts “You’re not coming Kid?”

“You’re still here?” Turning his head, Silva asked as he saw Qrow still standing on the door. Shrugging his shoulders, Qrow just continued “Are you not coming?” Seeing Qrow ignore his question, Silva smiled wryly as he answered “It’s an emotional family reunion, a stranger like me has no place there”.

“Oi! You’re the one who saved short stack. You re no stranger, Kid” Qrow said a little pissed off. Those words immediately provoked a reaction in Silva as he answered back harshly “Exactly! I just saved her, nothing more” The tone of his voice, showed he was affected by the situation.

Qrow didn’t realize because of how busy he was. But for Silva, the more time he spend around the Xiao Long-Rose Family, the more unstable his emotions became. It was because his mentality had returned towards the time he was a child, and Silva knew this.

But it didn’t matter how much self-control he used to have, a child emotions are always unstable. Especially for those who grew in difficult environments, just like Silva did in his past life. At some points those bottled feelings, will burst out.

“I’m no part of their family. If it wasn’t because I was the one who helped her, I wouldn’t even be here but in that rotten forest” Right after, Silva shut down his mouth tight. He realized he was losing control once more. So he started taking deep breaths, trying to calm himself down.

Seeing his outburst. Qrow realized that if things continued this way, Silva would shut himself away .And the things they had talked with Ozpin, would go down the drain. He knew he had to open him up, Qrow had seen those eyes. For Qrow those eyes brought many memories, it was as if he was looking back at himself right before being taken in, by the Branwen Tribe.

Steeling himself, Qrow told him disdainfully “Spare me of excuses, do you want to know what I see? I only see a coward! Afraid of being part of a family, shutting himself, scared of relying on someone else. I know you are a smart kid, so you must have understood what we are trying to do. Yet here you are, pushing all those good feelings away”

 His words made Silva tremble, of course Silva knew what Qrow meant. There were many times, where Tai talked him of their family and plans they had. Subtly trying to involve him, Tai just didn’t know how to ask. But from the past till now, Silva never had many people he could call a family, even his best friend was shrouded in mystery. So he just didn’t know how to act towards it.

At this moment all the things he tried to hold back, burst forward “What do you know? Do you think you can understand me? Of course I want to be part of a family! But I never chose this! To be left behind! Of course I’m afraid! Afraid that for you this is only momentary! That at one point, all of those good feelings you talk about will all disappear! Then I will be left alone again!”

There were many things that had put a pressure on his heart, from his past life to his solitude on the forest, at this moment everything came out just like boiling water. He had seen many times, where parents simply returned the children. This caused the kids to become even more silent and afraid, but they weren’t the only ones affected, those who saw the whole thing did too. “So do you really think you can understand me?” Silva said while gasping for breath. His sudden eruption had left him with no air. At some point tears had stained his childish face.

Looking at him Qrow just smiled and told him “So you finally opened up, Kid! Lucky for you, I’m not the one that will answer your question, Isn’t that right Tai?” Qrow said looking to the left side, right outside the door. And from the corner of the corridor, Tai walked out. Giving a wry smile he moved towards Qrow, and without saying anything, he entered the training room.

Coming towards Silva. Tai gave the stunned Silva a strong hug, just like the first time they met. And without letting him say anything he said sincerely “I’m sorry, we didn’t took your feelings in consideration. But please give us the chance. Believe in us, we are not going to abandon you”

There were many things Silva wanted to say. Yet at this moment, nothing came out. He had completely transformed back to the point he was only a small child, comforted by an adult. In the end the only thing he could do, was hug Tai back. It took some time before things calmed down, and taking his hand Tai took him to Summer’s room. There a woman that looked like the older version of Ruby smiled warmly to him. As she did, the voice of the system, once more made way to his ears.

HIDDEN QUEST:

GAINING A NEW LIFE: (COMPLETED)

REWARDS: AURA REFINEMENT CRYSTAL

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After that his new life in Remnant officially started, his new name became Silva Branwen. It seemed that the background Ozpin prepared for him, was of a boy rescued by Qrow. As the sudden appearance of another person in the Xiao Long-Rose could relate him with Summer’s survival, Ozpin chose something that could not connect him with her. He even falsified a few documents, in order to put Silva birth as far away from the Forever Fall forest as possible.

Even though Silva official Guardian was Qrow, he was going to live together with the Xiao Long-Rose family on Patch. There he was going to attend Signal Academy just like Yang, of course because of a letter of Ozpin, his courses were going to be special. After all most of his time was going to be spend on research.

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The biggest reason for all of this was that Ozpin knew, that even though Silva was talented. He needed time to understand better the power of his semblance, and to fill the gaps of basic knowledge and combat Silva had. While that happened, Ozpin sent to Atlas the energy gathering markings for study.

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For Silva time passed. And three years went by, during this time Silva never stood idle. The amount of effort he put, had finally came to fruit. First of all, his basic weapon design had advanced to the intermediate level. Without the help of the system, just by relying on his learning speed. He had completed the book of Aura Circuit Mark Manual which strengthen his understanding of Mark of Enchantment significantly.

Together with the funding Ozpin had gathered. Silva had completed Basic enchantments for every type of weapon possible, reaching the necessary threshold to implement his plan. Not only that, but he had created a functional version of the cartridge system and aura bullets. The only downside was that in order for the cartridge system to work perfectly, there was a need of high class markings.

One morning, Silva and Qrow were sparring on the Xiao Long-Rose Home backyard. Even with the difference in skills, Silva was able to hold his ground. Of course Qrow was holding himself back, yet compared too few years ago. Silva was a lot stronger, even Yang couldn’t beat him without the power of her semblance. He had the power to wrestle an Ursa Minor.

During his time in Patch. Silva had went fought against Grimms together with Tai or Qrow, something even Yang didn’t do. During the first year, Silva was able to hold back some beowolves from killing Yang. This time because the presence of Summer, Yang did not take Ruby with her.

But one of the beowolves he fought with, was an Alpha class. Which nearly caused him to lose his life, thankfully Qrow was able to get on time. Even though he left greatly injured, with a few scars around his body and back. But because the power of his aura, Silva was able to recuperate in a few days.

After that event Yang character changed, becoming more energetic, sociable and straightforward. She even took training more seriously than in the past, and in Silva eyes the Yang from the series appeared. Because of the event, Tai too became her personal trainer. While Qrow was his, both of them enjoyed betting on who would gain victory between Silva and Yang.

The thing that bothered Silva the most. Was that he was still not able to use the power of his semblance on his body, marking himself. By the system words, Silva needed to reach the tier of a Rank One Huntsman. Which after asking Qrow, was the classification given after passing the first year on Beacon. And in order for one to be considered professional, one must have reached the fourth rank.

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Taking a deep breath, Silva was spawn over the ground as heavily breathed. At his side Qrow looked at him with a smug smile on his face “You still got a long way to go, Kid” Qrow said as he used a wooden sword to touch his shoulder.

“How…The Hell? Can you still beat me while hangover?” Silva screamed back to Qrow’s face. “What can I say? You’re just too weak” Qrow answered while poking Silva with the sword.

“Someday, I’m gonna beat your ass Qrow” Silva said making Qrow laugh “Hey! Brat, I’m still your guardian”

“Whatever” he responded while pushing the sword away from his face.

“I swear! You were way cuter back then” he said while taking a flask from his pocket and drinking it.

Getting up from the ground Silva asked Qrow, “Are you not coming with me?”

“Can’t, Ozpin asked me to do some stuff for him” Qrow answered as he moved towards the wooden house, while Silva followed after him.

“And you! Are you sure you want to contact the White Fang? You must know that there is many who hold prejudice against humans” Qrow said as they moved to the house. Hearing him Silva just said back with a small smile

“I understand that. But I believe, we must all work together in order to fight the Grimm. There is many villages annihilated by them, we cannot let discrimination continue to separate us. And I believe my power is an opportunity for all of us, I recently discovered a new type of markings that can help us both”

“Well! I guess all I can tell you is, Good Luck Kiddo!” Qrow said as he messed with Silva’s hair.

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Entering the house, Silva reached the kitchen. Upon entering, he noticed a woman cooking. When she saw him, she immediately smiled and told him “Hey Silva, are you done with your training?” Taking a bottle of water from the fridge, Silva answered “Yes I’m done, Aunt Summer. I just can’t seem to understand, how I still can’t beat a drunk old man”.

From the living room Qrow voice was heard “I heard that, you Brat!” Listening to them, Summer couldn’t help to smile and respond “I guess alcohol is like his fuel, back during our missions, it made him stronger”

Giving a wry smile, Silva said to her “Well Aunt, I’ll be at the shed”

“Sure! I’ll call you when food is ready” Summer answered as she looked at him leaving. It had been three years since he started living with them. At the beginning she was surprised when Tai told her, that it was a kid of the age of Yang who saved her life that day.

She couldn’t help but be surprised. Even when they told him the things he did, and how he negotiated with Ozpin. For her everything they said, made her puzzled and a little skeptical. Because of how abrupt things were for her, after all she only saw a child, just like her daughters.

The moment she learned about his background. She was angered, how could a small child be living on the forest. What kind of heartless people left him there, all she wanted to find them and give them piece of her mind. But the fact that he remembered nothing, showed her that it was best to not dwell in it.

It was not until later on, after he started living with them. That she accepted his extraordinarity, it was during the time when Yang disappeared. One day Yang found an old photo of their team, after that because of her insistency asking about her similarity with Raven. They had no choice left, but to tell her the truth about her mother.

A few days later, Yang vanished without saying a word. And Silva went right after her, when he realized Yang’s disappearance. Leaving a note behind for Summer, who at the time left to buy some groceries with Ruby. After she returned and saw the note, she immediately contacted Qrow, who had just left for a mission right after them, and was still on the island.

The moment he returned with them. She had learned from Yang’s mouth of how, Silva had protected her the whole time until Qrow appeared, nearly losing his life. Even after that Silva didn’t blame Yang for her actions, in fact told her. That it was fine for Yang to want to see her mother, but that she shouldn’t be reckless. That there were other means, that she must always remember that there were people around her to help her, that she was not alone. His words transformed her daughter, Yang became brighter and more cheerful. Yet it was not only her personality that changed, as the way she looked at him did too.