Rosebud (What's Yours Is Mine)

((Y/N)'s POV)

This meeting is taking so long and this scary lady made it feel like time was going slower in here. I couldn't bring myself to talk or move the whole time while Cinder was talking to 'Salem'. I didn't even know there were human Grimm. I tried not to listen, but when Salem looked at me I just jolted a little bit and froze then she leaned in which made my body shake like a leaf. Cinder only rubbed my head to try and make me feel better, but that is not going to work for me at all right now. I suddenly started to cry then my body forced me to stop out of fear when Salem put her hand under my chin.

Salem-Child... You are aware of your situation, right? You do listen to Cinder, but you listen to me above all... Say yes.

(Y/N)-Y-Y-... Y-Y-Yes.

Salem-Good. Don't get too cocky since you are under Cinder's protection and my other subordinates will not be allowed to harm you... You'll have to worry about me if you break my rules or go against me.

Her eyes started to glow before she leaned back into her chair. Cinder stood up with me and I felt happy that we were leaving, but Salem put her hand up a little while never looking away from me which made Cinder stop. After a moment of being quiet she put her hand down and we finally left the room where I could breathe a little better.

(Salem's POV)

Something about that boy reminded me of my daughters that I had a very, very, VERY long time ago. Perhaps I have not seen a child in person since then and it's just nostalgia. It won't matter after much longer because in time the other 3 kingdoms will fall, I will have all the maidens and relics dealt with, humanity will be divided by hate, skepticism, fear, and despair. That spells the end for all of us and I will finally be freed of this curse the gods put on me. If there is no world then there will finally be sweet death for me.

Salem's mind-Cinder can enjoy a toy in the mean. It's like they say... You have use the carrot and the stick.

I found myself still thinking about that boy.

(Cinder's POV)

Emerald and Mercury were walking by my side while I carried (Y/N). This is a rare time I'm this happy without hurting someone and I am loving it. Mercury decided to go off somewhere and train until our next assignment. Emerald followed me to my room and I put (Y/N) on my bed then untied him since Salem put the fear of God into him. He only curled up against the back of the bed, but I could still easily grab him. I started by rubbing his cheek with my good arm and his shaking body felt adorable.

Cinder-Don't be so scared. As long as you follow the rules, you'll be fine. How about we we get you something sweet to eat later? ~

Emerald-We can make a cake for you. ~

I pulled his body closer to me and he closed his eyes tightly and tears came out of them.

Cinder-Awwwww, i'm not gonna hurt you. Just be a good boy. ~

(Timeskip 30 Minutes)

(Salem's POV)

I'm reading while walking through the halls as I wait to plan the attack on the next Academy, but had to choose carefully. Atlas has to be saved for last, so Ironwood will destroy himself from his own paranoia, I need to find the spring Maiden before I can attack Haven, and Vacuo is rather straight forward, but the way those people are will be hard to break them up without proper protocols. I snapped out of my thoughts when I heard faint whimpering coming from the kitchen which must be that child. I told Cinder to always watch him and make sure he follows the rules here, but when I walked into the kitchen, I saw them making a cake.

My eyes were fixed on the child as I walked deeper into the kitchen. I even think I toned out the others on accident to give the boy my full attention. His appearance is making me think of my daughters again.

Salem-Little boy... Your name is (Y/N), correct?

The only thing I got out of him was a very faint whisper that I could not even hear well enough to understand. The nod at least gave me an answer and when I got closer to him his bodily violently shook more than last time. Oddly, this made me genuinely smile from a memory of one of my daughters running to me after a nightmare... It made my heart feel something that I haven't felt since that dreadful night Ozma betrayed me... Warm.

Cinder-Your grace, is there something that doesn't please you?

Salem-... Carry one with your cake then bring it to the dining room after.. I'll be in there with him.

Cinder-What?! But my queen-!

I gave them both a stern look and Cinder backed off as I picked up the boy. He shivered in my arms as I carried out of the kitchen then went to the dinning room for some alone time with him. He wasn't one for conversation, but he did feel nice to hold and even sit on my lap at the table. I had him look into my eyes which made the feeling grow stronger in me. I forgot how it good it felt to be... to be... a mother.

Salem's mind-I never had a son before.

I rubbed his back and his shivering didn't stop, but he did settle a tiny bit. I found this adorable.

Salem's mind-I don't have to stop my plans but maybe... I can reunite the relics after I get a real chance to be a mother like I wanted before... I won't let Ozpin or anyone take you from me this time like your sisters.

It was quickly decided in my head that he will be my son from this day forth and Cinder will here the news when she comes in with the cake. I'll allow her to be a sister figure still, but she will understand that he is my son now. I bounced him in my lap and tried to seem sweet and playful in a motherly way despite our first interaction and appearances since I know I look terrifying at first glance, but he has not seen me angry, yet.

(Cinder's POV)

Emerald was pushing the cake on a cart to the dining room and when we got in we saw Salem doting on (Y/N). This got both of us by surprise since none of us has seen Salem act so sweet before.

(Y/N) didn't look as scared as he did before, but he still didn't look comfortable and this did bother us a little... or a lot... defiantly a lot. Salem turned to us then summoned grimm hands to put the cake on the table then used magic to cut it into equal slices.

Salem-Ah, Cinder, Emerald. Come have a seat. I have something to say.

We did as she said and I tried to reach out for my baby, but Salem held him tighter and her eyes glowed at me, so I stopped.

Salem-I know what I said before about the child being yours to do with as you please, but something has come up... I decided to be the child's mother and you can act as a sisterly figure or something of your desire... Just not a mother.

I sat there in shock of what she just said while she got a slice of cake on the plate and started to feed him a slice of the cake that 'we' made for him.

Salem-You're quiet... Is there a problem with what I just said?

Cinder-No, my queen. I'm just surprised.

Salem-As am I... (Y/N) will be sleeping in my room tonight and while I take care of some things, I want you and Emerald to watch him. The others will be informed of his new status, so if anyone or even you so much as accidently harms a hair on his head.

She pulled (Y/N)'s face into her cleavage as he was chewing on some cake to summon grimm arms around us.

Salem-I will not be happy... I hope I made myself clear.

She retracted the arms to go back to feeing him the cake and (Y/N) was too scared to deny her which was a wise move to not make her angry. But still...

Cinder's mind-I'm supposed to be his mom... Me...Me!... ME!!!

(Timeskip 10 Minutes)

After we all had some cake, Salem put (Y/N) on my lap for me to hold him before she gave him a kiss on his head before she left while giving Emerald and I a glare while (Y/N)'s back was turned to her to give us one final threat, meant only for us.

(???'s POV)

My tribe is now aware of our soon to be new 'addition' to the camp that they are 'never ever' allowed to touch without my permission. Even my right hand Vernal will be under the same conditions, but with slightly less strict restrictions. This was my daughter's adopted little brother, so that makes me his mother by default... He is mine and I finally just come to claim him. My only regret is that I didn't do this years ago. I had a few members go out to steal some things while I turned into a bird to fly to stores then use my semblance to take me back to Vernal at camp. At this rate we should be ready for him by tomorrow during the morning and after noon. I felt that he was in destress and even felt something dark and evil around him... Salem.

???'s mind-Have to choose my moment carefully... He will be mine. He was always mine son and needed a mommy.