Some sixth sense woke Yang up, warning her that one of her girlfriends was distressed. A quick check on her left told her Neo was sleeping soundly, curled up against her, so it must have been Blake.

Sure enough, the Faunus was tossing fitfully, quietly moaning in fear. Yang rolled over, illiciting a confused grumble from Neo, and grabbed Blake with her arm. She pulled the Faunus in towards her, holding her tightly. Not for the first time, she wished she had her arm back, if only so that she could hold Blake tighter.

"It's okay, Blake, I'm here, I'm here..."

Now awake, Blake sobbed and buried her face in Yang's chest. Yang could feel her heart pounding through her ribcage.

"Yang, I'm sorry, I'm so, so sorry..."

No matter how many times Yang had reassured her, Blake still felt guilty about leaving her behind after the Battle of Beacon. Yang and Neo had tried to help her heal, but her regret still came bubbling up in moments of weakness.

"Shhh, Blake, nothing's wrong, you're okay," Yang said soothingly. Blake, though, continued to sob.

"Yang, I'm so sorry, I don't deserve this..."

Yang frowned.

"Hey," she said sternly, "Don't you ever say that. The only thing you don't deserve is the pain Adam put you through."

"I just don't know how you could forgive me!"

"Because she loves you, silly," Neo said, leaning over Yang's shoulder to kiss Blake's forehead. Blake whimpered and buried her face in Yang's chest. She could feel the dampness of Blake's tears soaking through her shirt. Neo scratched behind Blake's ears, and the Faunus relaxed slightly.

"Don't cry, kitty cat," Neo whispered soothingly.

"I'm so afraid, Yang. Of losing you again, of Adam coming back..."

Yang felt herself grow angry at the mention of Adam's name. She was about to say something when she felt Neo climb over them and lie down behind Blake.

"It's okay kitty cat, I've got you," she said. Despite being half Blake's size, Neo wrapped her arms around Blake's middle and pressed her face into her back. Blake couldn't help but crack a smile as Neo hugged her protectively.

"Thanks, Neo," she said. Yang smiled and wiped away Blake's tears, then kissed her softly on the lips. Blake hid her face in the crook of Yang's neck, and Yang felt her lips against her collarbone.

"See, Blake? We'll always look out for you."

"Tell you what," Neo added, "If I ever see Adam Taurus, I'll stab him in the kidneys."

This time Blake snorted in laughter.

"I love you," Neo whispered. Blake smiled against Yang's collarbone.

"I love you too, Neo."

Yang was surprised. It was the first time the two had ever said those words to one another. She had long known that she was the glue that held their relationship together, but it warmed her heart to know that Blake and Neo loved each other as much as they loved her.

"You know I trust you, right?" Yang asked. Blake nodded.

"And nothing you could do would ever make me stop loving you."

"Thank you, Yang. I love you too. Always."

"Try and get some rest, Blakey."

With Blake now comfortably held between Neo and Yang, she settled down and quickly fell back asleep. For a few moments, Yang was content to listen to the quiet breathing of her two girlfriends before she too gently drifted off to sleep.

Everything was going to be okay.