So, uh, sorry about the very long wait. I'm just really so grateful for the support you guys have given this, and so I promise that I'll try to keep this up as best I can. Anyway, as thanks, here's a double feature chapter: Both the Interlude and the Yellow Trailer in one go. One last thing, forgive me if my writing is a bit rusty. It's been a while. The Yellow Trailer will be up later. Or tomorrow.

For Tomorrow's Sake

Interlude

Adam Taurus glared at the humans in front of him, trying to look strong and unaffected. And he failed miserably. Ugh, these humans made him feel confused, frustrated…and ashamed for some reason. Why was he ashamed? Why did he care that they looked at him with disappointed expressions? Why did he care that they showed him sympathy, worried about him? Humans were all bad….right?

Arrrgh! He wished he had never been put in this stupid place. He didn't need all this! He was fine with his life. And he really didn't need all these humans making him feel weird.

Adam's thoughts were interrupted by Willow Schnee's harsh voice. "See, the visions have proven my point! The brat is a terrorist, a criminal! As soon as we leave, we should hand him over to law enforcement!"

Adam bristled. Yeah, that wasn't going to happen. If these humans so much as tried to arrest him, he was gone. He wasn't about to let himself get captured and shipped off to slavery like his old man. Besides, Blake needed him. He gripped his knife, ready.

"You are being far too hasty, Lady Schnee." Lie Mei replied quietly. "It is as Professor Ozpin said, the visions show the future. We cannot judge someone for something he has not done yet.

Schnee turned to look at her, frowning. "Are you defending him, Miss Lie?"

"I am stating facts." Mei shot back, voice just as cold as the bitch's.

Schnee was about to reply angrily, but Patroklos Nikos cut her off. "Excuse me, but I think that we should at least hear what Adam has to say."

Summer Rose nodded. "That's right. All of us know the hardships that Faunus endure. The terrorism isn't justified, but perhaps if we can help him, then there would be no need to get to that point."

Schnee still looked reluctant. And Jeanne Arc looked at her reproachfully. "For Dust's sake, Miss Schnee! He's a child!"

Adam couldn't believe what they were saying. These humans…wanted to talk to him? Help him? That was new. He thought that he could only count on other Faunus, and the humans would sooner judge him than help.

Huh, maybe the old fart had a point with all his talk about unity and peace. For the first time in his life, Adam began believing in the White Fang's peaceful cause. He was still doubtful, of course, cause there was sure as hell more people like that bitch Schnee than the others…

"Then, it's decided. Adam, lad, tell us about yourself. Your life." Ozpin had looked at him, and Adam knew he couldn't have lied even if he wanted to.

Adam began to talk. He talked about how his old man was taken to the quarries, talked about how his old man died there, talked about how the old fart (leader of the White Fang), took him in. He talked about struggling to survive, just needing to steal to eat, running away all the time, he talked about having to take care of Blake, he talked about humans who would attack them just for being Faunus. He talked about that guy who wanted to change the Fang's stance, wanted to fight and make humans acknowledge them. To his horror, Adam felt…better. He was supposed to be strong! He wasn't supposed to just blurt out his entire life story to random people! Who knew what they would do?

He didn't expect their reaction.

Everyone looked at him. Schnee had a strange expression on her face. Not pity, or compassion…but….doubt? Who knew what she was thinking. Summer and Taiyang both had grave, pained expressions on their faces. Qrow was scowling. Patroklos and Mei were comparatively calm, but Patroklos was shaking slightly and Mei had a thoughtful look on her face. Even Thorin looked serious. In fact, Thorin Valkyrie was furious.

"Cowards! Cowards and bullies! They dare strike those who are below them?! That is dishonourable! No true warrior, no, no true man would do something so low!" he roared, the large man standing up and slamming his foot on the ground.

Jeanne Arc was horrified. She covered her mouth with her hands, tears streaming down on her face. "That life is terrible! No child should…should ever…"

"We need to do something for him! I would adopt you and your friend Blake as well,,,but I already have eight children, and I don't think we can support any more…"

At that moment, Summer and Taiyang glanced at each other. They seemed to be having a silent conversation.

Finally, Taiyang sighed and nodded. "If you're sure, then I have no issues with it. Summer, I want to help them too, so why not?"

Qrow looked at the two of them, realization dawning on his face. "You two are going to…you're really."

Summer nodded resolutely. "Yes. We're going to adopt Adam and his friend Blake as well. It's the least we could do."

Adam looked at her, shocked. "W-what?! Are you serious, lady?! You've got to be kidding. You don't even know us!"

Taiting smiled at him. "No, kid, but we do want to help. Your story bothered us a lot, and we want to change things. This is just a first step."

Summer walked up to Adam…and hugged him. "That's right, you don't have to be alone. As soon as we get out…you're going to have a family…"

This was too much for the young Faunus, Adam broke down crying and clung to the woman. Never…he had never had someone do something this nice for him…and the hug…is this what it felt like to have a mother?

They stayed like that for some minutes, no one daring to interrupt (Thorin was fidgeting slightly, however) when suddenly there was a flash of light and another piece of paper appeared out of nowhere.

Qrow caught it this time and read it out loud for everyone.

"Dear Everyone, it appears some of you have made your choice. However, we think that you could use a break. We're going to let you have lunch first to eat and talk before we continue watching the visions. Best wishes from the Entities."

Qrow snorted at the last part. "Best wishes my ass."

Suddenly, there was a loud groaning sound and the room started shaking. Adam immediately clung to Summer and for her part the woman clutched him protectively.

A door appeared on a wall, and everyone glanced at each other. Finally, Thorin shrugged and went to open it.

"Ahhh! It is a fine dining hall! With lots of meat! Yes! These entities know what I like!" Thorin laughed and everyone relaxed.

"I suppose this means we eat now. Let us continue the discussion over dinner." said Ozpin, and everyone agreed.

As they passed him, Adam looked at everyone who was entering the dining hall. Schnee still had that weird expression on her face, and everyone else smiled at him (Patroklos actually ruffled his hair). Summer was holding his hand as they walked, and Taiyang stood protectively in front of the both of them.

….A family. Huh.

Suddenly, Adam saw Thorin walking towards him, smiling. "Lad! Like I said, I've seen your potential. What do you say to letting me train you when we get out?"

Adam didn't hesitate. He smiled broadly for the first time since coming to this room.

"YEAH!"

And things start getting really AU. Anyways, thanks for reading and stay tuned for Yellow.