Lion's Heart (Yang x Male reader )

Chapter 11: Jaundice Part 1

A/N: So Yang and Y/n are having a heart to heart Pyrrha and the others are trying to convince Jaune that Cardin's a bully but like most, Jaune has his secrets one that could ruin his chances at Beacon.

Y/n: I'm telling you Yang, I'm fine once Holden and Arthur get back with the parts I need I'll be able to fix my prosthetic come on let's go grab some lunch I heard it's Roast Chicken and Fried rice today.

Yang: Fine. But once lunch is over we're spending some quality time together, we never really got to do that before, ooh we better let dad know he'll be so happy to hear. If mom and Summer were here I'm sure they'd be happy too.

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Holden's Pov

Thankfully we only had to watch Y/n's performance and didn't have to see the Schnee's pitiful attempt at fighting as Professor Port gave Arthur and I the go ahead to head into Vale and obtain the pieces that Y/n would probably need to fix his prosthetic. That wasn't the only reason for us heading into Vale though we're here to give Y/n and Yang a chance to talk and work out any kinks they might have considering they haven't seen each other in so long. Arthur was restocking his Dust supply as well as that of Y/n and I, we're hopeless when it comes to those things so Arthur in a sense is our logistics officer.

"Alright Holden, I got enough Dust to replace what Y/n used in his fight and more than to mirror the stocks we had back in Haven, most likely Liondick confiscated them and if what Y/n says is true and that he's working with someone with the initials C.F. then he'll probably have given it to them."

"I hear ya, the number of Dust store robberies has gone through the roof over the years, and yet the police just put it up to the White Fang. Not that I've got anything against humans or anything I just feel like there is a bigger picture we aren't seeing here, but that's beside the reason we're here, the repair shop is just up ahead."

Arthur looked ahead or rather attempted to on account of the large group of people that were in the city at this time of day. He and Y/n are the only two that know about me being an Eagle faunus, thankfully it's rather easy disguising my feathers in my hair.

"Right, I forgot. You're a faunus and that's fine with me and Y/n. After all you've more than helped us out on numerous occasions. Shame that the two can't just set aside petty differences and get along though."

"Yeah I know what you mean, seems like everyday when we think that everything's going to be better for faunus kind it just blows up in our face time and again. But I digress, my eyes are the reason that you and Y/n rely on me for tactical planning in the field same way we rely on you for keeping us supplied with Dust and Y/n for his combat prowess."

Arthur and I arrived at the repair shop that one of my old friends from Shade Academy runs with his sister and their uncle guess they made it into a family business after all, they used to have a stall at the local market until Liondick forced them out, claiming they were disrupting the piece my ass. But thankfully they still keep in touch every now and again even let me know when they're getting a shipment of rare metal in so that I can look for ways to improve Y/n's prosthetic and our arms, Mac and his folks are alright.

"Hey we're here, been a long time since we've seen them hey Arthur?"

"Yeah, wonder how El's doing given what happened after Liondick essentially evicted them on the spot no prior warning just 'pack your shit up and get out.' Not my favorite person in the world, well I guess that spans to not OUR favorite person in the world."

I opened the door for us and sure enough at the counter Mac was there just finishing up with a customer, one thing these guys are known for it's their quality good and good customer service. That's the main reason why they're able to have the ability to afford the amount of metal that they buy and temper into whatever you need.

"Well if it isn't Holden Cross and Arthur Goldstein, how you doing fellas? More importantly why are you here? Don't tell me Y/n busted up his leg again?"

I gave Mac a rather sheepish look as I rubbed the back of my head while chuckling nervously, all the while Mac just sighed and gave us a 'what are we gonna do with you' look. He'd aged a bit, but he certainly did put on a significant amount of muscle but I guess bashing metal with a hammer will do that.

"Hold on a sec we got the stuff out back. EL! HOLDEN AND ARTHUR ARE HERE! CAN YOU GRAB THE METAL WE USED FOR Y/N'S PROSTHETIC? HE TOTALED IT AGAIN!"

"Again? Honestly how many times have we fixed it this time? What 5? 6? I've lost count.  I'll be there in a minute you guys."

El went into the storeroom and started collecting the materials for Y/n's prosthetic as Mac's uncle came to the store front after hearing the commotion coming from El out back.

"What in Sam hell's going on out here I can hear El from the office and ... Well I'll be, if it isn't Holden and Arthur fancy seeing you two here. Tell me how's Y/n doin'? His prosthetic still working alright with the materials we gave ya?"

"Yeah it was until he got nailed by a Death Stalker earlier today, Y/n's fine but the leg was completely totaled. He's probably doing what he can with his repair kit but he'll need replacement parts which is why we're here."

Yang's POV

I was sitting on Y/n's bed barely able to hold back my tears as he told me what had happened to him over the past 6 years, from his own father lobbing off his leg because he found it amusing and then him being thrown in prison by the same dickbag two years later, I just wanted to cry. I wanted to hold him and tell him he'd be okay and that everything would go back to normal or that things would be like when we were kids.

"So there you have it, that's what's been going on with my life lately I hope that you don't hate me Yang, I mean I understand if you do I just-"

I cut Y/n off by pulling him into a hug and kissing him on the lips, I just wanted him to stop talking about it all and just focus on the here and now, on me, on us and on everything else that's still good in his life.

"I could never hate you Y/n, don't ever think that I'm just glad that you're back, but I'm also mad that you never called or messaged me to let me know you were okay. Well all things considered but I could never EVER hate you, you're the one sole thing aside from dad and Ruby that I love. Speaking of which we should call him and give him the news!"

Y/n let out a small chuckle when I suggested to tell dad about us, it was good to hear him laugh even if it was for a few seconds. I took his hand in mine and rested my head on his shoulder as we looked out into the sunset.

"Beautiful don't you think?"

"Yeah, but I'm not thinking about the sunset Yang, I've got my beautiful right here with me."

I felt my face heat up and gave Y/n a smile as we kissed again at least until the door opened revealing Arthur and Holden with a bunch of materials in their arms, which kinda killed the moment.

"Hey bud, sorry we took so long. You know how Mac and his uncle like to find out every detail that's been going on."

"You just couldn't have taken another 5 minutes could you? Never mind, how's Mac and El doin'

"They're doing alright, gave us the gear to help fix your leg, make it sturdier too. Also Goodwitch said to tell you that we're going on a field trip to the Forest of Forever Fall in a couple of days. So gear up."

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A/N: So sorry for the lack of updates been busy with work since I got back from Europe and I've been working on other stories lately, as well as playing through Destiny 2 Forsaken. So Yang and Y/n have had a talk about the past few years and Holden and Arthur have brought back the materials for Y/n's prosthetic. Also, thank you all so much for over 400 reads really means a lot thank you.

Y/n: Thanks you two, seriously what would I do without you?

Holden: Not a lot really, considering the state of your prosthetic and how reckless you were with that Death Stalker, you'd probably be dead six times over by now.

Yang: Bit harsh there don't you think Holden?

Arthur: Nah, this is how Y/n motivates himself to do better, to become stronger. Holden pushes Y/n to his absolute limits, that fight with the Death Stalker is just a sample of what he can do.

As always take care.