8 Jacques
Hello so I finish this chapter for you guys instead of playing my new yet old addiction Fortnite yes, yes I know I am amazing yada yada anyways enjoy \(*0*)/
Trigger warning: This chapter contains Domestic Abuse with indicators of when it begins and ends
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Weiss POV:
Jacques hasn't done anything to me recently, which has me a bit worried. Either someone else is suffering for his benefit, or something big is about to happen to make up for the moments of peace I'm being given.
Today, he asked me to accompany him to a new restaurant that opened in Atlas to discuss my future in the company. Now, I'm standing outside our mansion, awaiting transport to the bullhead that will take us to the new restaurant.
"Father," I greet him as I climb into the limo.
"Weiss, I hope you're doing well in your training as a heiress," he asks as if he doesn't already keep track of me to make sure I'm not hurting our reputation with my tutors.
"They are going well, Father," I reply, keeping my response brief.
"Good, yes, that's good news," he nods, his hand coming to rest on my shoulder, sending a shiver down my spine at the unwelcome contact.
-- Resturant --
The journey to the restaurant felt like navigating a minefield of tension as silence filled the air. As we settled into our seats, the clinking of glasses and distant chatter provided by the other guests helped ease my nerves a bit. Ordering our drinks, I knew the time had come to seize my chance to go to Beacon.
"Father, I was hoping we could discuss something important," I began, my voice steady despite the fluttering of nerves that began to appear within me once again.
Jacques regarded me with an amused arch in his brow, a faint smirk playing at the corners of his lips. "Oh? And what might that be, Weiss?"
Steeling my resolve, I took a sip of water before continuing. "I've been considering my education, and I believe attending Beacon Academy would be a wise choice for me."
His amusement was evident, but I pressed on. "Beacon is renowned for its esteemed faculty, including the youngest headmaster in history, as well as producing amazing hunters and huntresses."
His suspicion lingered, a silent challenge in his gaze. "And why Beacon, when have the prestigious Atlas Academy right here in our city?" I relaxed myself and drawled upon every ounce of persuasion I could ever possess.
"It's not merely about the institution, Father. It's about the connections and experiences I could cultivate at Beacon. Rumor has it that Pyrrha Nikos, the invincible girl, will be attending. Aligning myself with someone of her caliber could open some more doors for us."
Jacques mulled over my words, his expression unreadable. "Interesting proposal, Weiss. I'll give it some consideration.
Relief flooded through me, 'Well that went better than I expected' I thought to myself. As dinner progressed, we delved into discussions of business and my training.
From the corner of my eye through the window I see a little homeless Faunus being knocked over when asking for what I'm assuming money or food. I look over at Jacques to see if he's looking before sneaking a piece of food into my purse.
After Jacques settled the bill, they exited the restaurant. Just as they were about to step into the car, Weiss feigned surprise and turned to Jacques. "Father, I just remembered I left something on the table. I'll be right back," she said, darting out of the car before he could respond.
(AN: She knows there's a high chance that she'll get caught but she would rather feed a kid than just let them starve, for those who will think it's a dumb decision)
As she approached the little Faunus girl, Weiss softened her expression, mindful of the child's potential fear of a Schnee.
"Hey there," she greeted gently. "My name's Weiss. What's yours?" The girl, named Lily, responded timidly, trying to shrink back into her shirt.
"Nice to meet you, Lily," Weiss said, offering a warm smile to put the girl at ease. "Can you keep a secret for me?" Lily nodded, intrigued by Weiss's unexpected kindness.
"I want to give you this," Weiss said, handing Lily the food she had sneaked into her purse, along with some lien. "Just remember, this is our little secret, okay? Stay safe out there."
Lily's face lit up with gratitude as she accepted the gifts, forgetting her initial wariness and wrapping Weiss in a tight hug. "Thank you!" Weiss returned the hug briefly before gently separating herself.
"You're welcome, Lily. Take care."
As the interaction passed what Weiss didn't know was that Jacques followed her in suspicion as he knew she didn't leave anything behind he didn't raise his daughter to be forgetful.
What he saw completely enraged him, instead of punishing that bastard of a daughter he was going to make her believe she got away with helping that filthy thing before crashing her hopes into a fiery explosion once they got back to his house.
The car ride back to the bullhead was silent as well as the journey home with nothing but tension filling up the atmosphere. Upon reaching the manor Jacques spoke to Weiss with a chilly tone "Let's go to my office"
Weiss follows him knowing she was caught but the little girl's bright smile made what was going to come worth it. Besides it's not like it's her first time getting punished she's just going to have to endure the pain once again.
*** Domestic Abuse Begins***
They both walked into his office stopping at his desk when he suddenly grabbed his cane and swung it at her head. It took all of Weiss's strength to stop herself from dodging knowing it would just anger him more.
Taking the hit, she stepped back knocking a glass wine cup onto the table breaking upon impact. Her aura taking most of the hit she looks back up to see him raising his cane and bringing it down on her repeatedly.
Weiss feels her body ache in pain as she covers her head the best she can. All she could think about was the little girl's happiness and the thought of regretting her decision never once crossed her mind.
"You think I wouldn't see you helping those dirty animals!" Screamed the middle-aged man with a stern expression, his face etched with lines of anger and contempt.
"What would we have done if the press saw you aiding those beasts!" the man's voice reverberated with fury as he struck again this time breaking his daughter's aura. Weiss's vision blurs as he smacks her once more in the head with less strength than before but enough to do damage to her.
He grabs her face forcing her up and opens his mouth to speak to his daughter once more with a nasty grin "If you can survive what's to come then you can go to beacon". Still gripping her face, he squeezes it before throwing her onto the table. A piece of glass sticks out from the edge, cutting her along her eye.
****Domestic Abuse Ending***
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Jacques finishes his call with the doctor, ensuring his daughter's check-up after her "training" incident. With a cruel smile, he begins his plan to regain control over her. "She'll come crawling back soon," he thinks, submitting a request on a sinister website, confident it will put an end to her huntress dreams and back in his control.
The heading reading Bounty: Weiss Schnee with a picture of a porcelain-skinned girl with sky blue eyes and snow-white hair. At the bottom, it reads a reward of 1,000,000 lien for whoever succeeds in killing her.
