Blake and Yang are affected

Going to the Beacon gym was a normal activity for Yang. Getting stronger and more capable was something she enjoyed and she knew that it would serve her well in the future as a professional Huntress. However, right now, something strange was happening.

"What?" Yang said, alarmed, as she tried to lift light weights for her warm-up. Strangely, they were too heavy for her. Yang didn't understand what was happening. She was a very strong girl, the strongest of the first-year students. However, right now, it was impossible for Yang to lift those weights.

Yang, unwilling to give up, switched exercises and started doing push-ups. She quickly became surprised again. It was very difficult for her to lift her own body with these exercises. Yang then switched to sit-ups, but then fatigue set in. Yang looked at herself in the gym mirror and realized something alarming: her muscles were less defined.

"This can't be happening!" Yang exclaimed.

She then, trying to test herself, stood on a mat and attempted to lift a weight with both arms above her body. However, this activity nearly cost her, her life. Once she lifted the weight with great effort, she saw it was about to fall on her. Or well, that's what it would have been if someone hadn't been there to help her.

"Wow, Yang, are you okay?" Sun asked as he held the weight with one arm.

Yang was stunned. How was this possible? A strong girl like her had needed the help of a strong man to save her life. She felt like a damsel in distress.

...

Meanwhile, in the cafeteria, a more familiar scene was unfolding. Team JNPR was sitting across from Blake. They were simply eating. However, before their eyes, something bad was happening.

"Ouch, please let me go, Cardin!" Velvet exclaimed as he pulled her ear.

Most of the students present were indifferent to the scene, already accustomed to Cardin's misdeeds. There were also those who were frustrated by the scene they were seeing, among them Team JNPR. However, Blake had a different feeling...

"That's no way to treat a pet..." Blake whispered, unheard. Blake immediately covered her mouth, horrified by what she had said.

Pulling herself together, Blake stood up and walked over to Cardin. Once in front of him, Blake proceeded to speak.

"Cardin, please stop. That's no way to treat a faunus," Blake said politely.

Cardin, surprised by the courtesy, responded.

"Oh, no? So, how should a faunus be treated, huh?"

"With love..." Blake said, puzzled by what she herself was saying.

Team JNPR, watching the scene, was intrigued by Blake's strange responses. Cardin then noticed something curious. The bow Blake was wearing moved slightly. At this, Cardin spoke.

"Blake. Would you mind joining me for a moment? I want to talk to you."

"Uh... All right," Blake said before following Cardin, who headed into the hallway. Once there, seeing that no one was watching, Cardin quickly ripped the bow from Blake's head.

"I was right! You are a faunus!" Cardin laughed.

Blake was paralyzed. She couldn't believe what was happening.

"Tell me, why are you hiding being a faunus? Are you afraid?" Cardin said, provoking Blake.

"I... I just want to avoid trouble," Blake said, trying to hide the truth that she used to be a member of the White Fang.

"Really? Well, tell me, who else knows this?"

"My team..." Blake pointed out.

"Tell me, Blake. How about a deal?" Cardin asked somewhat mockingly. "From now on, I'll stop bothering Velvet. And, you'll obey everything I say. That's if you don't want me to reveal your secret," Cardin said before smiling maliciously.

"I... I... It's fine," Blake said. She didn't know why, but something made her want to obey Cardin. Something made her want a master.

"Really? Shit, I didn't think that would work! Well... Good girl," she said as Cardin stroked Blake's head. At this, she purred.

Blake was shocked, but Cardin could only smile.